The “Rotary At Work 50/50” is an online draw in support of Easter Seals Ontario raising crucial funds for kids with physical disabilities in response to the postponement of Easter Seals’ major spring fundraisers.

"We had high hopes for fundraising this year as an Ambassador for Easter Seals,” shares Tanya Harrison, whose
son Alex Bondy is Windsor-Essex’s Male Easter Seals Ambassador for 2020, “but as the Telethon had to be
postponed due to COVID-19, kids like Alex need your help more than ever."

The online 50/50 draw began in Sault Ste. Marie but has gained the support of Easter Seals’ communities across
the province as Ontarians work together to help kids be kids.

Anyone in Ontario interested in supporting Easter Seals kids can purchase 50/50 tickets from www.rotaryssm5050.ca. One winner will be drawn at 4 P.M. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The prize pot is already over $1,000 and growing! Tickets are 3 for $5, 10 for $10, or 60 for $20.

The roundabout at Sandwich Street will be closed for paving, and the work will result in the following road closures in the vicinity:

·Sandwich Street closed east of Mill Street.

·Riverside Drive West and University Avenue West closed west of Huron Church Road. 

·Rosedale Avenue closed north of Peter Street.

Detours will be posted.

7am to 7pm, Friday, July 10, Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15.

The intersection of Parent Avenue and Ottawa Street will have lane reductions in all directions for sidewalk repairs from 7am to 7pm on Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14.

Kids in the Town of Essex will be able to beat the heat with the reopening of all three splash pads in the community on Friday.

Town of Essex splash pads in Essex Centre, Harrow, and Colchester, will reopen for regular hours (9am to 9pm). Parents and guardians are reminded that splash pad users will still be required to follow physical distancing as recommended by public health officials. New signage has been installed to remind splash pad visitors of the requirements.

“While we are opening these splash pads to give local youth a chance to cool down during hot weather, it’s important that users, parents, and guardians remain vigilant and continue to follow the direction of public health officials,” said Mayor Larry Snively. “We ask that all of our citizens continue to do their part to stop the spread and protect our community.”

Each splash pad location will include new hand sanitizing stations. Under Council direction, the Colchester splash pad will also be monitored on Saturdays and Sundays by Town of Essex staff to remind users to comply with physical distancing.

Prior to reopening, all Town of Essex splash pads were inspected by the Windsor Essex County Health Unit to ensure compliance with local guidelines.

If you work with children, consider getting tested for COVID-19. Visit your nearest assessment centre or contact your primary care provider or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for information.

Do you need help with purchasing an air conditioner or with an increase on your hydro bill because you're using one? This program provides assistance for people who are in receipt of OW, ODSP or for those living near the LIM (Low Income Measure).

For more information, please call (519) 351-8573

The Transitioning Families group is starting virtually Mid-August! This group is for parents/guardians of trans* youth. To find out more or to register please email sarmstrong@aidswindsor.org.