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Vol. 138
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Issue No. 29
Colchester Family Fun Day recognizes local history
August 9 is National Peacekeepers’ Day PAGE 2 _______________ Municipal election candidate list is Clerk certified PAGE 3 _______________ Two volunteers recognized as 40 years of Co-An Park is celebrated PAGE 8 _______________ Explore the Shore promotes community along County Road 50 PAGES 19 _______________ EDHS student jams with Foo Fighters PAGE 20 _______________
Deputy Mayor Meloche and members of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee unveil the new historical plaque at Colchester Harbour.
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by Adam Gault The Colchester Family Fun Day kicked off this past Saturday morning with the unveiling of a new heritage plaque that overlooks the popular recreational harbour and beach.
The marker highlights even more of the local history of what is quickly becoming a crown jewel in not just the Town of Essex, but the entire north shore of Lake Erie as well. “Today’s plaque will be the
fifth plaque unveiled in the Town of Essex, and third in Colchester, a testament to the area’s rich history,” Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche explained, prior to the plaque’s unveiling. “These plaques are designed to engage residents and visitors with our local history, one of our community’s greatest assets.” The new plaque recounts the history of the Colchester Reef, and the navigational hazard it provided to mariners roughly three nautical miles southeast of the harbour. Over the course
of the area’s nautical history, the reef can be credited with the sinking of four vessels, leading to the construction of a lighthouse, which stood until consumed by fire in 1959. It was replaced by a light tower, which stood until 1976. Today, the foundation of the lighthouse has been repurposed by the Canadian Coast Guard and is used as a helicopter landing pad. “I’d like to give a special thanks to Mike Drexler of Drexler Diving Systems, the staff at the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society, and the members of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee for their time dedicated to providing historical content, photos, and review of the plaque,” Meloche said. “On behalf of the Town of Essex, I’d like to thank everyone for being here today, and helping us to celebrate our heritage.” The Colchester Family Fun Day, was planned after the tremendous success and feedback stemming from last summer’s Colchester 225th Anniversary, and Canada Day celebrations held in Colchester. This year’s family fun day featured a myriad of activities, food, and entertainment for visitors of all ages, including an evening performance from Canadian Celtic rockers, Mudmen, who brought the crowd alive with their energetic, one-of-a-kind sound. The night was capped off with an incredible Rafih Auto Group sponsored fireworks display.
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August 9 is National Peacekeepers’ Day -Local resident would like the day to have more recognitionby Sylene Argent Cottam resident Ron Griffis, who is the Chairman of the Board of Director for the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping, was a one of several individuals representing a variety of veteran groups supporting a Private Members Bill when it was brought before the House of Commons in 2007, asking that a Peacekeepers’ Day be recognized in Canada. Now, August 9 is recognized as National Peacekeepers’ Day in Canada, after the Bylaw was passed on June 8, 2008. Griffis was one of many who testified before the Canadian parliament, advocating for the need of a national day of recognition. Previously, the day was recognized in a few provinces. Once it was accepted, he testified
in front of senate to bring forward the authorization of the Bill so it could be proclaimed. “I did it out of political correctness,” Griffis said of his involvement in urging the federal government to pass the Bill. He said there are several major veteran organizations in Canada, many of which assist vets. He got involved to give organizations recognition and so that none of those organization would stand alone on the podium. Many areas, on that date, recognize the day or host a ceremony in the honour of the men and women who have served in Canadian peacekeeping missions. Griffis would like to see the day recognized locally. The date, August 9, was selected as National Peacekeepers’ Day, as in 1974 all nine Canadian peacekeepers who were on
File photo: Ron Griffis, Chairman of the Board of Director for the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping, is pictured right during the 2017 Remembrance Day ceremony in Essex Centre.
a United Nations-marked Canadian transport aircraft were killed. Their plane was shot-down by Syrian missiles during a regular resupply mission, according to www. veterans.gc.ca. Any service men and women who have passed, “Have to be recognized. We must always keep them in our memory. In
the last several years, they have been recognized,” he
said. “I’m hoping people will observe August 9,” Griffis said, adding Canada is a leader in peacekeeping. The latest peacekeeping mission for Canadians includes a mission to Mali. Griffis always wanted to join the military as a young man and has been involved since 1957. In 1959, he joined the Canadian Provost Corps, the Military Police of the Canadian Army. In 1968. the Canadian Provost Corps was amalgamated into the Canadian Forces. In 1966, his term of engagement had ended, so he joined the OPP. Peacekeeping, he added, is all-encompassing term, it could mean peacemaking, peacesupport, or peacekeeping. Griffis said it is frustrating to not have August 9 recognized as much as he believes it should be. He hopes to bring awareness about
the existence of the recognition day, locally, so it will be recognized as it is supposed to be. He would love to see a service at a cenotaph to recognize the day. He noted there are other organizations that host ceremonies across Canada on August 9, or near to the date, like in London, Angus, Ottawa, and Peterborough in Ontario, and in Calgary and Nova Scotia. In addition, Griffis said, there is the huge Reconciliation Monument is Ottawa that recognizes peacekeeping. “Our organization was instrumental in having the monument erected,” he said. A ceremony is held at the moment annually on the Sunday closest to the date. “Veterans should be recognized more than Peacekeeping Day or Remembrance Day. They should be recognized for their service,” he said.
BBQ connects MP & MPP with community by Sylene Argent Essex MP Tracey Ramsey and MPP Taras Natyshak hosted a community barbeque in the green space behind the plaza that houses both of their constituency offices last Wednesday evening. Ramsey said the NDP duo hosts the outreach event every year as a way to connect with residents and listen to any concerns they may have at the provincial or federal level. Ramsey said the place was packed at 5pm, when the event got underway. Unfortunately, Natyshak was unable to attend the event as he was still sitting in house as the new parliament gets settled. Ramsey said she has been busy this summer. “There are so many amazing things going on,” she said of festivals, events, and fairs being hosted throughout the region. She has also been busy connecting with businesses who have concerns about tariff and trade uncertainty. “We are hearing their concerns and helping them prepare if the auto-tariff comes,” she said. “We are also helping them navigate through the red tape of support programs. We are doing a lot of advocacy with local businesses and giving them as much support as we can.” She said as far as trade goes, “These are unpredictable times.” Ramsey said she and Natyshak hope people in the community reach out to them for any support they need in regards to provincial or federal issues.
Ramsey is also concerned with recent fraud scams. She provided some helpful information to those who attended the open house that notes anyone can be the target of a scam. Tips provided include taking the time to review the fine print/terms and conditions before making a purchase, researching to see if an advertisement or business has scammed in the past, to beware of unusual email requests, and to review credit card statements regularly. Those who would like more information, can contact her office at 519776-4700. Those who been a victim of a scam, can call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. She said she and Natyshak are also thankful to the community for re-electing the MPP recently, which means the two NDP representatives can continue the partnership they have grown over the years that provides help to the community.
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Municipal election candidate list is Clerk certified - Four candidates are vying for the Mayoral position by Sylene Argent On July 30, Town of Essex Clerk, Robert Auger, certified the candidate list for the the fall 2018 municipal election. Four candidates are running for the Mayoral position, including Rob Shepley, Larry Snively, Katie McGuireBlais, and Ron Rogers. Rogers, who won the by-election last fall to earn the vacated Council seat for Ward 3 on Essex Council, announced his candidacy for the Mayoral position last Friday afternoon after he filed the paper work. He believes he is the right candidate to move Essex forward. “I will lead and work with Council to promote and encourage discussion, debate, and consensus as we develop our policies and direction for the future.” He added as a comprehensive vision for the future is created, he will engage the public. He said he would also be an affective participant at the County of Essex decisionmaking table as change is made to make the region stronger and more attractive for future development. “Our presence and strength will be known and respected,” he said. “I am the candidate for the job.” This is Rogers’ third attempt at the Mayoral race in Essex. He said there has been too much friction in the past in the Council Chambers that has overshadowed the good things accomplished. He believes he will be able to lead discussions with eliminating that friction because he believes he conducts himself with a lot of diplomacy. Rogers wants to see Highway # 3 expanded and wants to keep subdivision momentum rolling. Rogers is the President of the Board of Directors for ACCESS, is a member of the Essex CIB committee, and is on the John R. Park Homestead Committee. Shepley is a local business owner. “I’ve lived in three wards and I have family in all wards of the municipality. This community is our heart and soul. My business is here. I have employees who live here. It is in the best interest of everyone for the municipality to strive. I want to see it do well,” he said of why he decided to run for Mayor. “What made me run for mayor is everybody in our municipality is looking for new faces and fresh new ideas,” he wrote on his Shepley4Myor Facebook page. “I look forward to doing the job if elected. It would be an interesting endeavour for sure,” he said. Shepley would like to look at options to bring high speed internet services to the municipality, starting in the south-end. He said such a service is important for wineries and residents in the southern area. He would also like to lower or eliminate development fees for commercial and residential development. “It would do us wonders,” he said, noting he has been in construction for 30 years, and would say over the past decade there have been missed opportunity in Essex. He would also like to upgrade sewer systems to ready the Town for new development and to prevent flooding. McGuire-Blais is 35-year-old University of Windsor graduate, who earned a degree in business, and is a newcomer to the political game. In an email to the Essex Free Press, she stated she believes she is ready for the mayoral position and that the town is ready for change. After the election, McGuire-Blais wants to lead and work with not only the new council, but the entire community to make a better Essex for generations to come. It is her belief that council has been making some great decisions, but that those decisions have gotten lost in the chaos that has consumed the media. “It’s time for change, from the top down. I am going to be that change. I want to show everyone that young people, especially women, can make a difference in a big way.” She credits her work ethic to growing up on the family farm. Current Councillor Larry Snively also has his eyes
set on the mayoral position. He first got on Council in Colchester South in 2000. He later won a by-election to become Mayor for the rest of that term. He was elected as one of two Colchester reps on Essex Council in 2014. Snively is running for Mayor because, “I would like to see the municipality as a whole grow a solid industrial base in the north and south ends to build a solid tax base so more money can be put into infrastructure.” He said he has been working with developers to bring in more residential growth in the north and south so commercial businesses can be supported. Not so long ago, the Town of Essex purchased property on the southside of Highway # 3 for recreational lands. Snively wants to work to get that land developed to help attract families to the area. He said he is also working to get costing to bring services to the other side of Highway # 3 so operations, such as tool and die shops and fabrication shops, can be attracted to build a stronger tax base. Snively said he enjoys being on Council and has done a lot of volunteer work. He said he raised the $40,000 needed to put on the Essex Family Fun Day in Colchester last weekend. He said he is also involved with the Knights of Columbus and the Legion. Just before the nomination deadline, Phil Pocock, who had originally put his name in to run as a Councillor for Ward One, switched tactics and decided to run against Richard Meloche, the current position holder, in the race for Deputy Mayor. Even with Pocock switching gears, earning a position as a Ward 1 Councillor for the Town of Essex will be tough as five candidates are vying for two possible seats. Ward 1 (Essex Centre) candidates are Tom Holland, Fred Groves, Morley Bowman, Joe Garon, and incumbent, Randy Voakes. Current Councillor Steve Bjorkman is leaving one seat in Ward 1 open as he is running for one of the two Council seats in Ward 3 (Colchester) instead. So is Chris Vander Doelen and Rodney Hammond. The battle for the Ward 2 (McGregor) seat has three candidates vying for the one position on Essex Council. Those hopefuls are: Kim Verbeek, Mark Williams, and Terry Brockman. In Ward 4, two candidates are running for the one seat at the Municipal decision-making table, including
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Editorial &Opinion Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Serving Essex and the surrounding communities since 1896.
Reaching the halfway point of summer
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The summer is nearly half over, and I’m dreading having to head back into the cold weather soon, especially after the winter we just experienced. Already, friends on social media are posting about their anticipation about fall, and all it has to offer, and I’m just over here wanting the sun to keep shining. I suppose I may be a little more attached to the summer weather because I don’t typically get to enjoy it at my leisure, so I just want to stretch it out as long as I can. Summer is a busy time here at the paper as there are so many interesting things to see and do. Plus, I love covering outdoor events, without having to layer up before I leave the house. All over the region, volunteers work tirelessly to host fundraisers, festivals, and fairs, for little more than a ‘thank-you’ from the
community. Planning events takes a lot of work, and getting people interested enough to come out and enjoy what was planned is a whole different beast all together. This weekend, there were many things going on that just had to pique the interest of nearly anyone. From the Colchester Family Fun Day to Explore the Shore to the Essex Business Expo, there were plenty of reasons to get out and get excited about what is offered in our community. The heavy schedule of community events will continue over the next few weeks, which will likely add up to great fun for those who get to attend. But, best of all, some of those events will teach us about a great community charity or non-profit that could be a benefactor of one of those events. Around this time of year, when I
was still in school, I’d dread having the summer wind-up, knowing I would soon have to head back to my studies. Sure, the first day of school was exciting, it was an opportunity to discover which teacher I would have and see friends again, but then, after the initial excitement of the first day, it was just school. Sometimes, I know I need to remind myself to let that kid in me out and remind myself to get out and enjoy the warmer weather before it is gone. I miss heading outside to play with neighbours to create new games or perfect old favourites, while running around barefoot and laughing with grass wedged between the toes.
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Mice and mine Instead of learning something about the history of our town in this column this week, you can have a laugh about this. When she was little, my young daughter found a nest of nine baby mice in the field and knew that their mother had been killed. She felt she must come to the rescue, so she made a nest in a box and brought them into our basement.
Yes, I objected and warned her that I did not want mice running everywhere in our basement, but she was dedicated to saving them and took them with us everywhere we went. She thought they should be fed every hour, so with an eye dropper, each little mouth got a drop of milk. One by one, they each died. No wonder, because fresh milk was too strong. Each one needed a funeral. When the last one was buried, our family rejoiced!
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Follow up meeting explores Harrow streetscape suggestions by Adam Gault Members of the community attended the Town of Essex’s second public open house at the Harrow Arena last Thursday evening, a follow up session to the initial open house that solicited ideas and suggestions for the Harrow Streetscape plan. At the previous open house, representatives from third party landscaping, architecture, and planning consulting firm, Stempski Kelly Associates, asked for input and suggestions with respect to the direction residents would like to see the town take when considering the potential streetscape improvement plans for Harrow Centre. “Essentially, what [the public] is doing is confirming or affirming some of the information we have, and then giving us some more feedback or information on what direction they really see Harrow moving in as far as the streetscape goes,” Stempski, Kelly Associates architectural consultant, Sean Kelly, explained of the objective of the second public open house. “We have some conceptual works, some detailed works, thematic pages, but it’s pretty much a self-serve walkaround to provide comment.”
Through a series of group activities and exercises at the earlier meeting, three themes were developed surrounding the visual style residents would look to see highlighted and explored regarding the implementation of the plan, with strong leanings towards showcasing Harrow’s traditional and agricultural roots. The three themes most selected by residents during that past exercise, included “Farm Roots,” “Small Town Chic,” and “Consistent Traditional.” From an aesthetic perspective, this would include ensuring materials and objects used in the streetscape design would be reminiscent of wood and other farming materials, cleaner lines and attention to detail in the brickwork of sidewalks, and design motifs that will elicit an appreciation of the history of Harrow as a small, rural town. “Everyone’s interested in those tactile things, things they see every day, light standards, how lighting appears on the street, pavements, greening, site furnishings, those are the four big things in a streetscape,” Kelly said of the public’s feedback. “More traditional, consistent, more of a ‘country chic’. Something that’s a little more progressive, a little
more interesting. Taking the cues from traditional, but pushing a little more so they’re a little more fabricated. Maybe not necessarily industrial looking, but certainly a progressive look to them.” During the second meeting, residents had the opportunity to view photographic renderings of Harrow’s downtown, illustrating their suggestions and providing a clearer picture on what potential streetscape improvements would look like upon completion. Based on those renderings and suggestions, residents were asked to complete a small comment book, explaining what they did and didn’t like about the designs, which will additionally be used as part of the design process, and considered in the final recommendations for the Harrow Streetscape Plan. Stempski Kelly Associates will continue to work with area residents, a steering committee of
During the second Harrow Streetscape open house last Thursday, attendees went over the findings and recomendations.
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Recommendations for Hanlan extension presented at info night by Sylene Argent During the second Public Information Centre, held on Wednesday, July 25, interested residents and stakeholders learned what recommendations the consulting firm BTE Engineering were making regarding the future Hanlan Street extension. This event followed an information session on the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and community cafĂŠ, both held earlier this year. At both
events, residents and stakeholders voiced their concerns. Town of Essex initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the planning and preliminary design of the Hanlan Street Extension from Fairview Avenue West to Gosfield Townline (County Road 23). BTE Engineering is conducting the study. The study will complete all necessary phases of the Municipal Class EA to receive environmental clearance for
construction. It was started as a result of the MTO’s decision to close the intersection at Victoria Avenue and Highway #3. An overpass will eventually be added instead. Steve Taylor, President of BTE Engineering, shared the technical recommendations with those who attended the meeting. Comments regarding those recommendations were further gathered from members of the public. Taylor presented the overall plan, which included involvement with the future
subdivision development. The technical recommendations include the installation of a roundabout on Gosfield Townline, where Hanlan would eventually intersect, headed into Essex Centre. This will provide an opportunity to create an aesthetically appeasing gateway to the community. Another technical recommendation would have Hanlan align along the edge of the existing woodlot, with a multi-use trail snaking through the trees at that edge. The subdivision will also have no houses backing onto the woodlot, which was a protective measure, Taylor said, adding he believes this is the best natural environmental alternative. The current intersection at Fairview and Hanlan Street will be straightened out slightly, according to another technical recommendation presented last Wednesday. It is also recommended this intersection feature a raised pedestrian crosswalk across Fairview, which could potentially slow down traffic. Through the study, another technical recommendation is to add another roundabout on the future Hanlan extension at the Morton Avenue area. This, Taylor said, should contribute to slower traffic speeds. The roundabout could offer staff and parents coming out of Holy Name Catholic Elementary School an opportunity to exit the school property headed to the right onto the extension, jog down to the Morton Avenue roundabout, and either head back to Fairview Avenue or continue moving easterly. He said this plan is safer than it is currently. To catch their buses, students of Holy Name will line up at the North-side of the school. An area will be implemented there for pickups and drop-offs. Taylor said he and his team received nothing but positive comments on Wednesday evening. He added the Town of Essex, the School Board, and private developer have worked together on the project. The final recommendation will be presented to Council sometime in the fall. Information is available under the News and Notices section of the Town of Essex website at www.essex.ca.
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Official ribbon cutting welcomes pavilion to Essex Centre Members of the Essex Centre BIA, Town staff, and Council cut the ribbon to officially welcome the pavilion to the Heritage Gardens Park.
by Sylene Argent The idea of adding a pavilion to the Essex Centre Heritage Gardens Park stems back to 2014 when consulting firm, Stempski Kelly Associates, introduced the Essex Centre Streetscape & Silo District Plan. After years of planning, representatives of the Essex Centre BIA and the Town of Essex finally had the chance to host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday evening to officially welcome the new piece of infrastructure into the community. During the ceremony, special thanks were sent out to Goodreau Sawmill Inc., which constructed the pavilion, and Dan Boudreau, who designed the large shelter with the BIA’s request to include characteristics of the historical Essex Railway Station. Their involvement helped progress
the pavilion project from a simple idea to fruition. Doug Sweet, Essex’s Director of Community Services, and John Olsen, Manger of Facilities, were also recognized for their involvement in the project. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott said the pavilion was more than just concrete and wood, it is a beautiful structure community members and visitors alike will enjoy for years to come. “It is a place to show off what the Town of Essex has to offer,” he said. Installing the project would not have been possible without the partnership with the Essex Centre BIA, McDermott said, who sits on the Board of Directors as a liaison for Council.
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“We know visitors to the town and residents alike will put this pavilion to good use,” he added. Essex Council awarded the tender to Goodreau Sawmill Inc. in late 2017 in the amount of $319,564. The Town of Essex and the Essex Centre BIA shared the cost. Essex Centre BIA Director, Mary-Anne Bjorkman, who was Chairperson of the Board for the majority of the time the pavilion project was underway, was very involved during the design phase. She said it was good for the local organization to get involved with the pavilion project as it fulfills one of the two mandates for the BIA, improving the physical environment of the downtown area. She noted the possibility of the pavilion was introduced at a time when the BIA was looking to undertake a project. “It was a long time coming. There was a lot of planning and a lot of negotiating. It was all worth it,” she said, thanking the Town for getting behind the project and the BIA Board for consistency voting to ensure there was enough support to see the project through. The ribbon cutting was held just before the Rio Michaels Trio performed as part of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committees weekly concert series, “Tune Up the Parks.”
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Two volunteers recognized as 40 years of Co-An Park is celebrated
Members of the Anderson Family with Robert “Bob” Anderson’s tree on “Memorial Lane” in Co-An Park.
by Garrett Fodor Members of the McGregor community, and those who enjoy Co-An Park’s amenities, gathered to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday and recognize two outstanding volunteers. Co-An park has been a focal point in Essex County since its opening 40 years ago. In 1978, the park was originally established in the area of Colchester North, now the Town of Essex, and the former township of Anderdon,
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which is a part of the present day Amherstburg. Located on the 11th Concession, near McGregor, Co-An park has grown through the years. The facility evolved from housing just baseball diamonds, to become one of the most popular grounds for sports tournaments, offering a pavilion for events, tennis courts, soccer fields, and play equipment for kids. The Co-An Park Committee maintains the grounds. To celebrate Co-An Park’s anniversary, an annual tradition of holding a Co-Ed slo-pitch softball tournament was hosted. The tournament raises funds so the Committee can continue to look after the park. The event also featured a steak dinner, comedy show, children’s activities, and music throughout the day. Jim Meloche, convener of the tournament and member of the committee since 2011, said the park made a huge impact on his life. “I run McGregor minor baseball, a Co-An, Co-Ed league, and I figured it would be something I’d love to do, to come out and support this park,” Meloche said. I grew up playing ball here ever since it opened, my kids play here, its full circle and has grown so much.” The weekend festivities were capped off with a tree dedication at 5 p.m. on Saturday, honouring two people who made an impact on the park. This year’s inductees were Murray Sellars and Robert Anderson. Both inductees were very active in the community and played a crucial part in Co-An’s development and maintenance in one way
or another. Anderson’s family was present to accept the award on his behalf, while Sellars continues to help with the park, something he has done for over 20 years. Sellars has sat on the committee and also offered the services of his trucking company to aid in maintaining the park. “What we’ve been doing for several years is, every year we do a tree dedication in honour of those who have contributed something to this park,” Leo Meloche, an Amherstburg Town Councillor, said. “This year, being the 40th anniversary of the park, we chose two individuals. We chose to plant trees, which enhances the park and recognizes those people who contributed.” Leo Meloche added that this is a truly community park, built by the community, overseen by a separate board, but it truly operates as a community park and many people have contributed to its beautification and development.
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Essex Community Services in dire need of support - any help is welcome
by Sylene Argent Since 1975, Essex Community Services has provided an array of programs to area residents in need, including a transportation service, foot care clinics, friendly visits and reassurance. Staff also organizes other services, such as the snow patrol program, which links volunteers with those who have accessibility issues to clear driveways during the colder months, and the community closet, which provides non-perishable food items and necessities to individuals and families during a crisis. Over those four decades of operation, there have been high points and low points, and currently the local organization is experiencing what Executive Director Kelly Stack said is one of the
lowest points to date. With the minimum wage increase, continued maintenance to its buses, and the price of gas, Essex community Services is struggling financially. Stack said the charitable organization’s gas bills have doubled because the price at the pump has increased. Essex Community Services charges $12 for local roundtrips and $18 for a roundtrip into Windsor, so clients can get to medical appointments or conduct other business. Taking a client from Colchester to a clinic in Tecumseh, she said, could take up to an hour. The Organization did raise those rates recently to match other regional agencies. The increase to the minimum wage is also affecting Essex
Community Services as there was no increase to the budget to accommodate the difference. Currently, Essex Community Service employs Stack as a fulltime employee, as well as two drivers. Another two drivers are available on a fill-in basis. There are also four part-time employees. Stack also was able to bring on an additional employee through the Student Summer Program. “The staff members volunteer time, more than they should have to, because they know how important our services are,” Stack said. In the last six months, repairs to two of Essex Community Service’s buses within its transportation fleet have totalled $12,000. The two buses are older with higher mileage.
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Essex Community Services is funded through the Local Health Integration Network and also hosts fundraiser to continue to provide services to its clients, which are not funded. It also receives a $20,000 grant from the Town of Essex, annually. “We have been busy,” Stack said, adding Last year, 22,000 people had either called, walked in, or used a service. Stack said the organization also tries to apply for grants for additional funding. Without that Town
grant, Stack said at least two employees would have had to been let go because of the wage increase. With those challenges, Essex Community Services has depleted its bank account. Stack knows other organizations, small businesses, and families are feeling the same pressures and are experiencing the same issues. “It is becoming increasing difficult to make ends meet. We are constantly looking for ways to fund what we do. We are never sitting idle.”
Stack said, sure, a merger with another agency is possible, but she fears this will result in loss of services. “I don’t want to see any of this close,” she said. “The services and programs we offer, if we lose in any capacity, there would be a huge hole in the community. “We have always hit hard times where we’ve struggled. Right now, we are in a really tough spot. We are open to any help that anyone would be willing to do.” Stack said, adding that help could come in
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Essex Business Expo a success
by Sylene Argent Committee members were pleased that months of planning and organizing resulted in a successful 1st annual Essex Business Expo, which was hosted in the Heritage Gardens Park on Saturday. Local Real Estate Agent, Stephanie Winger, was one of the organizers of the event and was pleased with the end
result. The event had perfect weather, attracted lots of foot traffic, and housed nearly 30 vendors, who took the opportunity to engage the public about their services or products,
or sold an array of unique items. Winger was pleased with the array of businesses, from all over the municipality, that participated in the
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event, which included home-based businesses promoting their items or services, to businesses housed in the downtown commercial core of Essex Centre. When the organizing committee was looking for a non-profit or charity to which it could forward the event proceeds, Essex Community Services was quickly selected. Winger Southwest Sound takes to the stage during the first said it was known the local annual Essex Business Expo on Saturday afternoon. agency, which provides transportation, foot care the original goal of $500. the wings of the Essex clinics, and friendly visits Throughout the event, Memorial Spitfire Plane, and reassurance to those food was also available to entertain those who within the community for purchase and various shopped for items or in need, was in need of musicians or bands took learned about services support. to the stage, beneath represented at the event. Essex Community Services hosted a booth onsite during the event, selling cotton candy to those attendees with a Continued from Page 9 sweet tooth. Executive Director Kelly Stack was the form of sponsorships, donations, or in organizing a emotional when accepting fundraiser. the $1525 donation from “We are open to anyone. It’s about the community and the Essex Business Expo being a part of the community. I’m so happy to be in this organizing committee, community because I know how awesome it is, but it has which greatly surpassed been tough. For me to reach out and ask for help, it is hard, personally,” Stack said, adding the organization is looking at ways to save dollars around the office, too. The just over $1500 in proceeds from Saturday’s Essex Business Expo, which was hosted in the Heritage Gardens Park, was presented to Essex Community Services. The donations will be of great help and is a great example of how the organization can be supported.
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Summer Stockwell makes The Rio Michaels Trio attract top six in NYX Face Awards big crowd to Tune Up the Parks Photo credit: @johnchanphoto
by Sylene Argent Thanks to community support in the form of online voting, and through impressing a panel of judges through several levels of competition, Essex resident Summer Stockwell has made the top six round in an international makeup artist competition, NYX Face Awards. Thirty artists were
selected from the U.S. and Canada to compete for top prize, with entrants getting eliminated after each round of competition. At each round, the entrants were challenged to create a body paint look and video that kept with the selected theme. Stockwell is a 25-year old Dental Hygienist, who enjoys igniting her creative
passion through body painting. She is excited to fly into L.A. for two weeks for the final portion of the competition, where she will create her final makeup piece alongside the other top contenders. Her final ultimate artistry video entry will be presented at the 7th annual Face Awards show. The winner will receive $50,000 and will earn the title “2018 Artist of the Year.” The top six challenge will take place between August 13 through August 22. The 7th Annual Face Awards, with live event voting, will take place on August 25. Visit www.faceawards. com for more information.
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by Sylene Argent The Rio Michaels Trio entertained a large audience last Wednesday evening, from within the newly installed pavilion inside the Heritage Gardens Park, as part of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s Tune Up the Parks concert series. With inspiration coming from wellknown country classics to newer hits, the Rio Michaels Trio has become a popular must-see band during the music concert series. Some of the concert-goers were so moved with the music, they got out of their chairs to dance to the beat. Those who missed the Rio Michaels Trio last Wednesday can catch the band downtown Essex Centre on Friday, August 3 as the Essex Centre BIA and the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village will present the Essex Dream Cruise In from
3-9 p.m. On Wednesday, August 1, The ACT Committee will welcome local rock band Disaster Strike to the Tune Up the Parks concert series, which will offer a wide-range of rock tunes, from the classics to present day hits. Tune up the Parks performances can be changed or cancelled. The concerts through this community music program are hosted Mondays at Colchester Park and Wednesdays at Heritage Gardens Park in Essex Centre. Additional dates are also offered in Harrow and McGregor. Attendees are urged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket and have the option to make a donation to the performer. Visit essex.ca for more information about the Tune Up the Parks summer music series.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Gustav Kienitz late of the City of Windsor, in the County of Essex, and Province of Ontario, retired, deceased. Creditors and others having claims against the said deceased, who died on or about the 30th day of June, 2018, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of August, 2018, after which date the assets of the said deceased will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have then been received. DATED at Essex, Ontario this 19th day of July, 2018. JOSEPH A. BYRNE HICKEY, BYRNE Barristers and Solicitors 14 Centre Street, ESSEX, Ontario, N8M 1N9 Solicitor for the Estate herein
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Claims against the Estate of HELEN LOUISE UPCOTT, late of Cottam, Ontario, who died on June 28, 2018, must be in my hands by September 1, 2018 after which date the estate will be distributed. WILLIAM K. KENDRICK, Barrister & Solicitor, 903-500 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 1B3, Solicitor for the Estate Trustee.
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submitted to the EFP Community Living Essex County scored high marks from an independent auditor in securing its second FOCUS Accreditation Award for the period of June 2018-2022. F O C U S Accreditation, a nonprofit accreditation agency for community service organizations, looks at all aspects of how an organization provides services, from how people are supported, to the effectiveness of their operations. A team of FOCUS validators spent weeks reviewing and scrutinizing every aspect of the organization’s work through extensive interviews, document reviews, and surveys with all stakeholders and funders. A total of 15 areas, or domains, were reviewed for accreditation, including Financial Management, Human Resources and relationships, and partnerships and community connections, to name a few. Community Living Essex County scored 358 out of 364, resulting in an outstanding overall score of 98.35 percent. Cheryl Whiteman, Focus Executive Director, shared a glowing review.
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TAX NOTICES 2018 Final Property Tax Bills were mailed July 13, 2018 If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2018 final tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:
August 31, 2018 November 30, 2018 Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Pre-Authorized Payment sign-up forms are available at www.kingsville.ca or at our office at 2021 Division Road North. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed the day following the due date at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address. If you have not received your tax notice please call 519-733-2305 or visit the office at 2021 Division Road North.
Pictured: (Left to right) Bernadette Homerski, a FOCUS Accreditation Onsite Validator, presents the new, four year re-accreditation certificate to representatives of Community Living Essex County, including Patty Neufeld, Manager-Intake, Planning, and Evaluation, Executive Director, Karen Bolger, and Ron Giofu, Past President of the Board of Directors.
“Community Living Essex County is described by stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization, as one that continuously seeks growth, improvement, and progress, not only for themselves and the people they
support, but also for the developmental service sector as a whole.” Executive Director, Karen Bolger of Community Living Essex County, expressed her satisfaction in stating, “This second accreditation award
is a validation of the commitment and hard work of our Board of Directors and all of our employees as we strive to offer quality services and supports to the people and families we serve in Essex County.”
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PUBLIC NOTICE PESTICIDE USE
The Town of Kingsville intends to control Noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: ROAD FROM TO Road 2 County Road 23 County Road 45 Road 3 County Road 23 County Road 31 Road 5 County Road 23 County Road 31 Road 6 County Road 23 County Road 31 Road 7 North Talbot Road County Road 31 Road 8 County Road 23 County Road 31 Road 9 County Road 23 Highway #3 Road 10 North Talbot Road County Road 31 Road 11 North Talbot Road County Road 31 Marsh Road County Road 27 County Road 34 North Talbot Road County Road 8 Road 7 McCain Sideroad Hemlock Street County Road 27 South Talbot Road Malden Road County Road 18 Malden Road County Road 23 County Road 34 Cameron Sideroad Highway #3 County Road 8 Olinda Sideroad County Road 34 Road 7 Graham Sideroad Seacliff Drive County Road 8 Inman Sideroad Highway #3 Road 6 Upcott Sideroad South Talbot Road County Road 34 Using a combination of the following pesticides: Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752, containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt) and Metsulfuron-Methyl, Escort Herbicide 60% Dry Flowable Reg. #23005, containing the active ingredient MetsulfruronMethyl, Overdrive Herbicide Reg. #30065, containing the active ingredients Diflufenzopyr (present as sodium salt) and Dicamba (present as sodium salt), and Turboprop Emulsifiable Concentrate Reg. #27967, containing the active ingredient Dichlorprop (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) and 2,4-D (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant, which contains active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil). PCP Registration Number 28277 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Commencing on June 11, 2018 weather permitting, and ending September 28, 2018. For further information contact: Green Stream Lawn & Vegetation Management Inc. 3350 Fairview St, Suite 3-135 Burlington, ON L7N 3L5 905-510-1229; info@green-stream.ca
Ken Vegh, Weed Inspector Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 (collect calls accepted) www.kingsville.ca
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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Diamonds Are Forever! Congratulations to
Lawrence and Anna Dobson who are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
The couple were married oon August 2, 1958 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Essex. Their daughters Roxanne and Suzanne, sons-in-law Dean Efpatridis and Dan Schwieg, and grandchildren Christian and Cassandra, and Lawrence-Joseph love them dearly, and wish them continued good health and happiness.
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Lyle Murray Smith On behalf of the entire Smith family, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all who have supported us at this time. A special thank you to our fine ministers, Olaf Kitchen and Linda Blair, for the sweet voices of the choir of the Ruthven-Olinda United Church, and a profound thanks to Mary Barith for the hauntingly lovely violin solo. To those who provided the luncheon after the Memorial Service, we thank you. And to the many, many dear people who attended the service, we truly appreciate your presence. Lyle would have felt it was great. The Hospice caregivers and staff added much comfort, and the Hammond Funeral Home handled Lyle’s interment, next to his Mom & Dad, with caring professionalism. Please accept our gratitude for all the generous donations on his behalf; for all the love, kindness, & thoughtfulness you have shown the family by your many cards, flowers, phone calls, and gifts of food. To all our friends and family who have supported us in so many ways, your thoughts and deeds will always be remembered. You have touched us deeply with love... Ida & family. _________________________________________________________
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HALBGEWACHS, John Frederick - After a long and interesting life John passed away suddenly at the age of 89, on Sunday, July 22nd at Erie Shores Healthcare with his family by his side. Predeceased by his wife Esther Lois (nee Cullen). Loving and devoted father to Ruth Smith (Mark), Joan, Diane, and Paul Halbgewachs. Devoted grandfather to Bhante Atulo (Joan) and Johnathon Halbgewachs (Diane). Dearest friend of Gayle Steptoe whom he often referred to as his adopted daughter. Devoted friend of Kathy Pretli. Loving brother of David Halbgewachs (Ethel) and Barbara Osborne. Predeceased by siblings Robert Halbgewachs, Rose Mary Simpson, Dorothy Haggith, Hanna Buckrell, Freda McKinnell, Else Halbgewachs, and parents Gottlob and Emma. John will be missed by many nieces and nephews. John was the proud owner of Inman’s Garage and a Farm Drainage business, eventually retiring as a Municipal Drainage Superintendent. He was strongly devoted to his community, which was reflected in his membership as an Oddfellow (I.O.O.F#182) where along with his lodge brothers, he was a founding member of the annual Ruthven Apple Festival in which he volunteered for over 30 years in many different roles. He was a previous member on the Board of Directors for the International and Local Plowing Matches, supporter of numerous volunteer activities and fundraising events, organizer of many horseshoe matches, and recipient of a number of awards, including Gosfield South Citizen of the Year (1984). Thanks to EMS and the Emergency Department of Erie Shores Health Care for their compassionate care. Following John’s wishes cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, August 25, 2018, from 2 to 5p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #188, 145 Division Street South, Kingsville, followed by a memorial service to Celebrate John’s Life at 3p.m. John supported numerous charities. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County or a charity of your choice by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Memories and online condolences may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
In loving memory of a dear husband and father who passed away 9 years ago on August 7, 2009. When ties of love are broken, and loved ones have to part, It leaves a wound that never heals a lonely broken heart. But looking on memories, the love and paths we trod, I bless the years I shared with you, and leave the rest to God. ~ Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Mary-Ann, Jeanie, & Michael. _________________________________________________________
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LANGAN, Annette (nee Jeffrey) - Was born in Windsor, Ontario on October 8, 1922 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 30, 2018. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Francis (2013), whom she married in 1943 and made a life with him in Maidstone, moving there together in 1959. Together they had 5 children Mary Ellen Deuville and husband Gary, John and wife Dorothy, Patrick and wife Dianne, Mike and friend Karen and Anne Marie Smithson and husband Mike. Proud Grandma of 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Predeceased by granddaughter Tammy Lynn Sagaert (2016), brother William Jeffrey and sister Jean Parent. Survived by her sister-in-law Peggy Langan. Annette took great interest in her family and their lives. She had a never-ending interest in her gardens, flowers, birds, wildlife and reading the Bible. Annette was devoted to God and following His Word. The family would like to especially thank Dora, Sue, Christine, Melanie and Liz for their support and care throughout Annette’s final journey. A private family graveside service was held. If desired, memorial donations made to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233). Share words of comfort at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.
What’s Going On... AUG.4 & 5 SUNPARLOUR RODEO - 1835 County rd 18, RR2, Kingsville, at 6PM nightly. For more info: www.sunparlourrodeo.com. AUG. 8 12 WINDSOR ESSEX PRIDE FESTIVAL - Parade, Glitterball, Entertainment, panel discussions, and more. For more info: www.wepridefestival.com. AUG. 10 12 COMBER FAIR Gates open at 8am at the Comber Community Centre, 7001 Isabella Street. For more info: www.comberfair.on.ca. AUG. 11 BETHELMAIDSTONE CORN ROAST From 4-7pm at 933 Road 34, Maidstone. Call for information: 519-723-2284. AUG. 11 CONNECTIONS EARLY YEARS FAMILY CENTRE GOLF TOURNAMENT at Sutton Creek Golf Course. For more information, call: 519-252-9696. AUGUST 17 VICTORIA WELLNESS CENTRE BBQ It is held in the parking lot at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, from 4pm - 7pm. Fun planned for the whole family. For more information: 519-776-4231. AUG. 17 OUELLETTE CAR CRUISE from 1:00 - 11:00PM - Rendezvous at Riverfront Festival Plaza. 6PM - 11Pm Car Cruise. www.cruisinouellette.ca. AUG. 24 26 TECUMSEH CORN FESTIVAL Opens at 12pm. 12021 McNorton St. For info: www.tecumseh.ca/residents/tourism-and-events/corn-festival. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.
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The Parish Picnic takes place on Sunday, August 19, at noon. Vacation Bible School is scheduled for August 13-17 , for ages 3 to 13. Please continue to save your Foodland receipts for the Missions. Thank you! God Bless You all and have a great week. Woodslee Friendship Club Card Player winners for the week of July 23rd to the 27th were: Monday Euchre - Bernice Price, Leo Durocher, Mary Marg Chevalier, Irene Gignac, Claire Renaud, and Edna Chevalier. Wednesday Pepper: Audrey Stanley, Bernice Price, Helene Manley, Mary Marg Chevalier, Aggie Rivest, and Edna Chevalier. Friday Euchre: George Sutherland, Jean Matalic, Bob McGuire,Mary Marg Chevalier, and Joan Broeders. For Club info, call Claire at 723-4694.
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Come join us for Sunday Service at Belle River United Church at 10am. For the month of August, all Sunday Services will be held in Belle River at 10 am. These are joint services with Belle River United Church. Rev. Murray Rounding will lead these services. Our Church Office is open on Thursdays, however, it is best to call ahead before coming. Please Note: Rev. Murray Rounding is the Pastoral Charge Supervisor and is available for funerals and any issues. He can be reached at 519-990-9713. Woodslee/ Belle River United Church Annual Golf Tournament: Saturday, August 11 at the Tilbury Golf Club. 9 holes of golf,cart and dinner. Registration begins at 12:30 pm with tee off times starting at 1 pm. Don’t golf? You can come for the dinner. For more information, contact Arnie at 519-257-7420 or Elaine at 519-8906312. Proceeds donated to Woodslee & Belle River United Churches. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
We have several names on our Prayer Request Wall and also on our sick and shut- in list. Please take a few minutes to remember these folks in your prayers. They would also appreciate a phone call or a visit, especially if they are confined to their homes. SA Cafe is a great place to drop in on Tuesdays between 10 and noon. Stop by for refreshments and a chance to enjoy fellowship with new friends. It is good to meet together and worship on Sundays, so we invite you to join us at 10:30am for our service led by Major Sam Roberts. After the service, stay for a brief time of fellowship and refreshments. Thanks to those who provide the delicious baked goods for us to enjoy!
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Join us for our annual softball game & BBQ following Mass on Sunday, August 12th at St. Mary’s Maidstone, at 7 pm. Pick up at St. Mary’s Park at 10 pm. Ushers are needed for all Masses. Contact Richard Wirch at 519-726-6313. Retrouvaille, at Holy Family Retreat House, is from August 17-19. Call 1-800-7056356 for further details. New school supplies and back packs will be collected in the Gather Space during July and August for the Children’s Aid Society.
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5-years old prior to the start of the camp or have had one year of school). Cost is free. For more information or to register, call: 519-776-5121 by August 10. The next Crafters/Vendors Market is set for Saturday, August 18th from 10am 2pm. Please call: 519-980-4942 for more details or table rentals. Please note, in August, the services will move to Trinity Cottam at 9:15am. Thank you bank contributions for July will go to our Clothing Cupboard. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service, beginning at 10am, as Mr Steve Baarda from London, ON will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. Come by and see us at the Cadet BBQ on Friday, August 3 during the Essex Dream Cruise. Our stand will be outside by the traffic lights at Talbot and Centre Streets. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Monday night Pepper had Audrey Stanley with the most peppers, Wayne Rawson had high score, and George Diesbourg had low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper showed Janece McLaughlin with the most peppers, Virgery Cascadden with high score, and Larry Wallewyn brought in the low score.
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St. Paul’s Anglican Church The office is closed most Fridays during the month August. God’s Backyard Bible Camp VII...God in Nature - August 13-17, 2018 at Essex United Church, for ages 5-11 (must be
List of certified candidates for the Municipal Election to be held October 22, 2018. Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Corporation of the Town Of Essex That during the period commencing on May 1, 2018 and completed on Nomination Day, July 27, 2018, the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees and as Clerk, I am satisfied that such persons are qualified and that their Nominations satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act. I have, therefore, certified such candidates for the office, which follows their respective name: Name of Candidate
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McGuire-Blais, Katie
Mayor
Rogers, Ron
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Shepley, Rob
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Bowman, Morley
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Garon, Joe
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Groves, Fred
Councillor – Ward 1
Holland, Tom
Councillor – Ward 1
Voakes, Randy
Councillor – Ward 1
Brockman, Terry
Councillor – Ward 2
Verbeek, Kim
Councillor – Ward 2
Williams, Mark
Councillor – Ward 2
Bjorkman, Steve
Councillor – Ward 3
Hammond, Rodney
Councillor – Ward 3
Vander Doelen, Chris
Councillor – Ward 3
Bondy, Sherry
Councillor – Ward 4
Innes, Paul
Councillor – Ward 4
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Continued from Page 15 Wednesday night Pepper had Roger Monchamp with high score, Margaret Beneteau with low score, and Cecile St. Denis had the most peppers.
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Mark your calendars for Life Teen Mass on Sunday, August 12th at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, followed by a free BBQ and baseball game. For high school youth. Be a part of history and have your family name and or business engraved on the Sandwich South plaque that will be permanently displayed in the new Sandwich South Cultural & Resource in Oldcastle (attached to the fire hall). If you are interested, please contact Judy Jobin. If you have extra fresh vegetables from your garden, why not donate them to the Essex Food Bank? They are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Vacation Bible School for ages 3 to 13-years-old takes place on August 13th 17th at Holy Name of Jesus church and is free! Registration forms are at the back of the Church. Sign up now for the annual St. Mary’s Altar Society’s Golf Tournament on September 23rd at Willow Creek. Registration forms found at the back of the church. There will only be one summer bulletin for August. The parish office will be open for August on Tuesday to Thursday. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.
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Pastor Gerrie shared on the prophetic words Drew Neal gave Wednesday night for ACM and the congregation. Each one of us, individually, have been given a destiny and gifts to go with it. Healing Rooms at ACM are open on Saturdays from 9am-noon; a place where you are welcomed, blessed, and refreshed by our prayer team. Intercession is Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9am. Titian Ministries fundraising yard sale is on August 18th. “Heavy Rain” with Jamie and Heather Paton is on August 24th at 7pm. Promotion Sunday is September 9th. For more info, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be Blessed!
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Join us Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our worship service. During the month of August we will worship in our newly renovated Youth Room. Rev. Jim Hatt, officiating. Vacation Bible Camp plans are underway! The camp will run Monday, August 13 – Friday, August 17. To reserve a spot for your children or to volunteer your time at camp, please call the church office at: 519.776.5121. Essex United Sunday School/Youth Players Presents - A Christmas Carol December 14th, 2018. Actors and Actresses under 16 years wanted. The Auditions: August 5 & August 19 at 1 - 2 pm at Essex United Church. Rehearsals begin September 2nd and will be every Sunday from 1 - 3 pm. For information, speak to Pastor Jim. For the month of August, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank.
Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coffee hour that follows! Our church and hall are air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. This summer, Rev. Catherine is doing a Sermon Series through July and August; Kingdom Under Construction: Battles, lust betrayal, and a throne: things are heating up this summer! Follow the stories of Samuel, David, and Solomon as God speaks to us about faith, leadership, taking risks, and making mistakes. Next is - David praises God and has big worship plans. Read ahead: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 & 2 Samuel 7:1-14a. Coming this fall: Preschool Play Time! Starting in September, every Thursday from 9:30am - 12noon, caregivers & kids are invited to drop in. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add a name to the list in the foyer, or contact the office. You can find us on the web at: www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are
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Essex Sun County Reds Soccer U11 Win Championship! 1950 Ford pickup like new again
Garry Mackenzie’s 1950 Ford F-47 pickup at All-Ford Car Show. Note black-and-white 1950 Ontario license plate.
On Friday, June 8, Garry Mackenzie of Essex, Ontario, arrived at the Second Annual All-Ford Car Show at the historic Essex Railway Station with two vehicles: his 1950 Ford F-47 pickup and his wife’s 1990 Mustang convertible. Garry’s 1950 Ford pickup was built in Windsor and underwent a complete nut and bolt restoration in 2006 by Hugh Eldon of Acton, Ontario. Garry writes: “I talked to Hugh’s son, who helped his dad with the restoration and told me his dad had passed away two years ago. When the truck was finished, they drove it to Ford of Canada in Oakville for Ford Day. “He also said the truck was driven in many parades and events. His father sold the truck because he was working on a very rare 1950 Mercury truck. “The family sold the Mercury truck after Dad passed away. It was not completed at that time and his son has no idea where it is now. He was glad I called and said he was glad to hear the Ford truck has gone to a good home. I bought it from a Mr. Rowe in Midland, Ontario, on November 2016 and picked it up in February 2017. “Since buying it, the body has never needed repair. The paint is excellent with black fenders and running boards and blue body. The fenders and running boards are new. “I knew the truck had some mechanical issues. A rebuilt top loader 3-speed transmission has been installed with three on the tree. I rebuilt the rear axle and steering box, new clutch, chrome bumpers and grille, and many small touches. “The engine is fine. The truck runs and drives like new with no squeaks or rattles and we have fun driving it to the many wineries and car shows. It gets lots of attention from young and old alike. “I am going to pick up my 94-year-old motherin-law. She loves riding in it and it brings back fond memories. We will go yard sailing on happy trails. Only one thing is missing. I would like to find a factory radio for the truck.” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatioc.ca.
submitted to EFP The 20th annual Colansanti Cup regional soccer tournament was held July 20, 21, and 22, at the Kingsville Sports park. Players from Wheatley, Stoney Point, Leamington, Kingsville, Tilbury, Harrow, Blenheim, and Essex met each other in sport as they all battled with the elements. Perhaps some Scottish weather rolled in, in honour of the British Open. Teams competed in five games to determine the standings, with the Essex U11 team having a clean record up to the final game against Wheatley. Essex U11, coached by Dale Zanier and James Cowper, made it to the Sunday final and completed its goal of winning a championship. All weekend, the Essex U11 players worked together, displaying great heart, skill, and sportsmanship. Midfielders like Parker Deshaies and Brady Eagen prevented the bounces and were first to the ball. Kael Davidson (goalkeeper) had a clean sheet for the tournament going into the final. Two late goals by the Wheatley Wildcats, in the final, did not stop the Essex team to move forward and win 4 to 2 against a tough group of players. Brady Smith and Gavin Cowper were given the nod by coach Zanier as they controlled the ball and
served it up to their strikers. The whole tournament was a success with Essex strikers, lead by Parker Wuerch and Kadyn Ellis, scoring the goals needed to propel the team forward. Grant Broughton and Ryan Fick stepped in at their respective positions and shared the ball like pros. The midfielders, lead by team captain Riley Zanier, pitched in with goals and service to the strikers. Without the support of the bench, these players would not have the gas to play with the intensity they did. The Essex defensive core, lead by Shane McFarlane and Mitchell Hickson, did not let anyone through, save for a late game penalty kick and a blooper off a corner. Any player who came down the right or left side may have ran into the two brick walls of Reese Farough or Leah Pocock. And, Lucas Raposo was no slouch, as he stepped up big, leaving larger and faster players’ heads spinning with his sure footedness. Coach Zanier, Assistant Coach Cowper, and Team Manager Becky Hickson are appreciative of all positive support shown by the parents in support of these young players. Great work Essex athletes!
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Explore the Shore promotes community along County Road 50
by Adam Gault The annual two-day Explore the Shore took place this past weekend, highlighting numerous businesses and community groups along County Road 50, between Amherstburg and Kingsville. The unique event gave visitors the opportunity to sample and explore wineries, famers’ fruit and vegetable stands, bed and breakfasts, golf courses, and marinas, which showcased the strength and potential of the shore as a tourist and living destination.
Created as a partnership between the area businesses and community organizations, the annual event encourages participants to check out the more than two dozen destinations highlighted along the route and record their stops in their Explore the Shore “passport,” which could be picked up at many of the numerous weekend destinations. One of the destinations highlighted in the long running event was the seemingly secluded, yet picturesque, Christ Church
Voice Of Inspiration “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” ~ Mother Teresa
here,” Forbes explained, noting that many visitors during the two-day event have said they’ve always driven past the church, but never been in it. “Most of the interest is around the architecture of the building, points about the old cemetery, how old it is. This is kind of the first [area] church. When the British Navy came and settled Colchester, the Anglicans came with them, so we’ve been here kind of since day one.” Rev. Forbes attributes the longevity of the church to the resiliency of the local community, explaining that when he interviewed for the position at Christ Church, the interviewing member of the church board noted that nine
generations of his family had been laid to rest in the neighbouring cemetery. “It’s that sort of attitude that keeps this place going,” Forbes said. “There’s still a worshipping community here and some really faithful people. It’s important that we have these opportunities to
reach out to people, and hospitality is what we are good at.” For more information about Christ Church Colchester, including a schedule of services, visit southerntrinityanglican.weebly. com.
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Rev. Jon Forbes welcomed Explore the Shore visitors to Christ Church in Colchester.
Colchester. Built in the late 1860s, the church has been a cornerstone of the Colchester community for generations. Parishioners and visitors are still welcomed through its doors as they were during the time of the Country’s confederation. “The church has been involved for about ten years in Explore the Shore. We’ve been doing a fish fry as part of that as an outreach,” Rev. John Forbes said of the church’s involvement in the event. “One of the things that was mentioned by a lot of the businesses when Explore the Shore started, was that they were selling things, but there was no place to come for food. So, churches do food, we do hospitality, so that was sort of how we got started in the event.” The church’s involvement in Explore the Shore has been successful for the longtime institution, with a number of eager guests coming through the doors on Saturday and Sunday in search of a hot meal and a lesson in one of the area’s longest standing structures. “Just being available to show people around, talk a little bit about the history of the place, and let them know that we’re still
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EDHS student jams with Foo Fighters
by Sylene Argent Any teen who throws on a pair of headphones to listen to favourite albums fantasies about getting onstage with those music icons to jam. For 17-yearold Essex native, Lucas Gregetz, that fantasy has become a reality. On Wednesday, July 25, Gregetz and his dad, Steve, who is a teacher at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary
School, headed to Ohio to see the Foo Fighters with the Struts at the Blossom Music Centre. The Essex District High School student was excited to take the road trip with his dad as the Foo Fighters is a favourite band of them both. “I’m a huge fan. I starting listening to Foo Fighters around three or four years ago. I have listened to every little extra B side,” Gregetz said.
As a musician who has played the guitar for five years, and has performed locally with friends at venues like Tune Up the Parks, Gregetz wanted to do more than just enjoy the concert experience, he wanted to jam with his favourite musicians. Knowing front man Dave Grohl sometimes brings up a fan onstage who can play, Gregetz brought along a sign that read, “Let me jam Monkey Wrench, please.” He joked the sign was very Canadian with its politeness. Unbeknownst to Gregetz, his dad scored pit tickets to the show, and they arrived early enough so they were first in line, which got them a front row seat. The security guards were cool, Gregetz said, noting they let him hold his home-made sign against the railing so it wouldn’t block anyone’s view. That’s where the sign stayed most of the concert until Gregetz knew Monkey Wrench was coming up.
“I held it up high then,” he said. Grohl brought Gregetz on stage and told him he better one-up a fan at a previous show, who played the song well, while decked out in Kiss makeup. “He had crushed the song,” he said. “I got pulled up on stage. The adrenaline kicked in. I was like Superman jumping up there,” Gregetz said. “That was pretty nice. It was just surreal when I was up there. I couldn’t feel my feet. I felt like I was in a dream,” Gregetz commented. As the music was so loud, he really couldn’t hear himself play, but, luckily, his muscle memory took over. “It was good. I remember some stuff [abut the performance] after I played. I wanted to go around to each band member and play with them to say ‘thanks,’ which I remembered.” Gregetz gave Grohl a hug before exiting the stage. He then returned to
his spot to enjoy the rest of the show. “He gave me the song. That’s all I needed. He’s the nicest guy, too,” he said. Gregetz was happy with the way he played. “Monkey Wrench has always been my favourite song. In the middle, Dave does a solo. I knew he’d let me do a little solo there,” Gregetz said of why he chose to ask to jam during that song. Two weeks prior, Gregetz saw Foo Fighters in Toronto with his mom, Niki. He had brought the sign with him then, but he had gone unnoticed. So, the local rocker hadn’t practiced the song in two weeks. “I was playing on what I had practiced then and completely winged the solos, while not being able to hear myself while having 20,000 people scream at me. “I have been more nervous in from of 25 people than the 20,000 there,” Gregetz said of the experience. “Because,
once I got up there, the adrenaline hit. I just wanted to start playing. I brought my own pic.” His lucky pick is .73mm boring grey pick, which he had tucked away in his wallet so he would be ready to go. Since the big gig, Gregetz said, “Everyone has been like, ‘you did so amazing.’ I just really wanted to go up and jam. They like to play with other people. I wanted to go jam with them.” Gregetz is thankful to the Foo Fighters for the experience. “They didn’t have to do that, give up a song to someone.” Originally, his dad was going to get lawn seats to the Ohio show, but later decided he wanted to experience the band close up. He found a few tickets online, but had to buy two separate ones to get them. One was delivered, one was not. It was later found, but the incident caused a bit of worry to a night that ended up being one Gregetz will never forget.