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A LOOK INSIDE Lakeshore welcomes the Stanley Cup PAGE 2 _______________ Co-An Park pays tribute to two volunteers PAGE 3 _______________ Essex hosts Colchester visioning open house PAGE 8 _______________ Essex resident set to release H.O.P.E.

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Colchester Family Fun event returns for third year

PAGE 12 _______________ Explore the Shore celebrates 10th anniversary PAGE 14 _______________

Activities provided enjoyment for youth during the Colchester Family Fun Event on Saturday.

MacNeil earns medals at Commonwealth Cup PAGE 17 _______________

Brandon and Josh play “guitar” on stage with Beebo during the Colchester Family Fun Event on Saturday.

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“BEN” See Page 5 for adoption info.

by Sylene Argent An array of fun activities and entertainment awaited area residents and out-of-town visitors who took part in the Town of Essex’s 3rd Colchester Family Fun Event, which

took place nearing the harbour. The event offered family-friendly activities, including a bike rodeo packed with safety tips through Bike Windsor Essex, appearances from entertainer Beebo Music, an interactive learning session about birds of prey with Kingsport Environmental, and youngsters had the opportunity to greet some of their favourite comic book or princess characters with Enchanted Adventure Parties. The Harrow Rotary Club also hosted a barbeque during the event as a fundraiser for its own causes. Continued on Page 2

Kinsgport Environmental provided education on birds of prey for spectators at the Colchester family Fun Day

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Lakeshore welcomes the Stanley Cup Colchester Family by Sylene Argent Stoney Point resident Steve Ott recently won the Stanley Cup as as Assistant Coach with the St. Louis Blues. Ott brought hockey’s most coveted trophy to the Rock Development Rink at the Atlas Tube Centre on Sunday afternoon, giving fans a chance to pose for a picture with the Stanley Cup and Ott, too. The Belle River District Minor Hockey teams and Lakeshore Lightning Hockey teams also had the opportunity

Fun Event returns for third year...

to have their photos taken with the Stanley Cup earlier that day. The turnout to the event was so great, that some fans were not able to get in on the photo op due to time constraints, but were able to view the trophy from the grandstands. Those who attended the event were asked to donate a non-perishable food item for the Community Support Centre of Essex County and Community Food Pantry.

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On the main entertainment stage, Harrow’s Max Marshall, and later Christian Vegh, offered their musical stylings for residents to enjoy, before the Canadian rockers, “Mudmen,” took over the limelight with their Celtic twist on rock ‘n rock. Unfortunately, due to high winds, the annual Rafih Auto Group sponsored fireworks display, which has garnered quite the reputation for being a high quality show, was cancelled this year. Mayor Larry Snively, and many attendees, were disappointed the fireworks had to be cancelled, but he said organizers are trying to re-schedule the display. Snively was pleased to notice attendance at this year’s event seemed to be way up, especially for the music portion of the evening. He believes the great turnout was in part due to the attendees of previous events spreading the news about the great event and its many activities. Though there are always many moving parts in hosting an event, Snively was a main organizer. He said he raised the funds necessary to host the event because he wanted to give back to the community. “It is something I enjoy doing,” he said.

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Co-An Park pays tribute to two volunteers

Photo submitted: The family of the late Evelyn Baker celebrate her life with a tree dedication at Co-An Park on Saturday.

by Sylene Argent Volunteers are an integral part of the fabric of any community’s tapestry. Without their selfless efforts, the community would not benefit from all that service clubs provide. Recognizing the

important role volunteers provide to Co-An Park in McGregor, two dedicated individuals were recognized, posthumously, during the annual Co-An Co-Ed Baseball Tournament and Dinner on Saturday.

Those at the all-day tournament took a brief break from playing baseball for a few moments to dedicate a tree to the memory of longtime Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum volunteer, Evelyn Baker,

who passed away exactly three months earlier. Her daughter, Donna Hanson, said Baker was involved with the McGregor Music Festival and the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum for years, going all the way back to when it was still stationed at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village. When Hanson heard a tree dedication was planned to honour her mother and her volunteer efforts, she was pleasantly surprised. She knew her mother was a humble woman, and likely would have appreciated the award, but would have thought someone else, just as deserving, could have just as easily been the recipient. Hanson got emotional during the ceremony when the plaque, emblazoned with her mother’s name, was handed to her. “She told it like is was,” Hanson said of Baker. “If she didn’t like something, she told you.” This was not the first time Baker was recognized for her volunteer spirit. In 2016, she was awarded the Ontario Medal of Good Citizenship. Baker got involved with the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum when her husband lost his leg. It was a way to do something important together. When Baker got sick last year, Hanson recalls her mother telling her she had trouble sleeping because she worried about the future of the club she volunteered with for more than 30-years. Over at the other end of Co-An Park, the family of the late Wayne “Bones” Bondy celebrated his life with the dedication of Baseball Diamond #2. “It is great to be here to celebrate Wayne Bondy and what he contributed to this Park,” Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said, noting the park’s origins stem back Continue on Page 6

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Success versus value

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Albert Einstein is credited with having said, “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” When I came across this quote a few years back, I jotted it down on a plain piece of white paper and posted on my wall here at the office. It still hangs there, to my left, as I sit to write stories at my desk each week. It stood out to me when I came across it, I guess as a reminder to stay humble, committed, and to always work hard. What is success anyway? Can it honestly be measured? Do we measure success by money earned, trophies, or promotions in the work place? Or, do we rate success on happiness and completion of small goals? I guess that is in the eye of the beholder. If we strive for success, I think we can expose ourselves to losing touch with being humble and conscience of the needs around us, as this mentally seems to be centered on one’s self. When we strive to be of value, we can still reach to max-out our full

potential, however, while we do, we seek ways to use our own talents and skills to help others in need as well. Most would say, those who have graduated from post-secondary education are successful, but the value comes with the work they will bring back into the community through their future employment, whether that was through caring for others through a profession in the healthcare field, laying safe roads as a contractor, or anything in between. I guess the other major difference between being a “success” and “of value” is how one perceives themselves and how they want their talent and skills to be utilized. A politician, for instance, can be viewed as being successful for being elected. But, after a four-year term, for instance, he or she will be judged on their value as the representative to the community. If the value is not there, a second term as a decision-maker may not be obtainable. It is hard to not constantly compare

ourselves with others. When we compare, we are likely comparing success; the home, the car, relationship status, and career. I think, however, next time we start to get envious about someone else’s success, we could instead analyse their value in the community and see how we ourselves can do better. Our value can lead to someone else’s success, who may need a boost during a difficult time. We also need to keep in mind that everyone’s path is different. There is no set time to have something accomplished. We call achieve things at our own rate. That’s life. So, perhaps next time we are feeling stagnant in our own lives, perhaps we can look at the value we can add to the lives of others, instead of just being more successful.

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Rural Ontario welcomes promise of better broadband connection by Crispin Colvin, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) welcomes the long-awaited news of a public investment in broadband and cellular service. The announcement, made this week by the Ontario government, detailed a 2019 provincial budget line of $315 million over the next five years for broadband and cellular expansion. This investment is expected to improve internet and cell service for up to 220,000 homes and businesses that don’t currently have access to broadband or are underserved. The announcement focused on investing in rural and remote areas of the province – a key element of OFA’s Producing Prosperity advocacy campaign. Reliable internet supports farms and rural communities. Without it, our businesses, residents and schools are at a competitive disadvantage. OFA is encouraged by the government’s investment and attention to servicing rural and remote areas, and we look forward to working with the government and private sector companies to implement a plan to connect all Ontarians. Broadband and cellular networks are critical infrastructure. It’s been three years since the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission declared broadband internet access a basic service in Canada. OFA believes broadband to be an essential service. For Ontario farmers and businesses, a high-speed

connection means increased productivity, improved product marketing, and the ability to reach a wider range of customers. To stay competitive, Ontario farmers must be connected. Investments like these are the first step to realizing the tremendous potential Ontario’s agri-food sector and rural communities can offer our province. Strategic economic investments, like expanding reliable internet and cell phone access, will stimulate job creation, contribute to affordable community development, and deliver economic growth and prosperity for all Ontarians. OFA’s Producing Prosperity in Ontario campaign outlines recommended public investments and the economic payoffs that can be realized from reliable broadband, access to natural gas and affordable energy, sound roads and bridges, and a stable rural school system. Better connections will open opportunities for our agri-food sector and rural communities. We look forward to better access and improved connectivity for everyone across the province.

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Letter to the Editor... For someone not knowing what TNR means (Trap, Neuter & Release of feral/stray cats) just over a month ago, I was forced to educate myself because of what took place on our property and in our neighbourhood, unbeknownst to us for months/years by “trappers” (volunteers who trap cats) and “caregivers” (volunteers who feed cats once they have been through the TNR program). Our family’s crusade to expose what we have all expressed from the start to be an excellent program, run very unprofessionally, was the eye sore left on our property and behind the neighbourhood mailboxes. Two wooden and two rubber cat condos, an unattended, unauthorized wooden death trap, dilapidated wood, two rubber boot trays and feeding bowls with unattended food left on our property, which was attracting cats and other wild animals. Having to deal with cat feces and powerful urine spray over the last two years, enough was enough, so we relocated the debris from our property to beside the mailboxes for pick up by unknown people. We found out who these contraptions belonged to when confronted by two ladies, later identified as volunteers from the Town’s TNR team, who told us that our property’s road allowance was Town property and that we had no right removing anything as they were working with the Town and that we could get in a lot of trouble for doing so. We have lived here for 11 years! Who do they think they are, telling us what we can do and have on our property? No proof was produced of the Town approving cat condos and feeding stations on Town property, we didn’t grant them permission! In an effort to expose the area and to deter them from coming back, we trimmed our evergreens and planted a garden to beautify the area, posted “tree mail” to “stop feeding the cats,” and placed the Town’s own literature on not feeding wild animals. Their response was “This is Town property, speak to them.” I already had, and was told that unless volunteers were using food as bait to actively trap cats, they could not leave unattended cat condos/wooden traps or feeding stations on Town property. AT NO TIME did we give anyone permission to house or feed a cat colony (where fixed cats returned to a neighbourhood after TNR) on our property, nor was anyone in our neighbourhood advised they would be trapping cats in our area. They were using unauthorized wooden cat traps and the trapper’s vehicle(s) had absolutely no signage, nor were the TNR

team volunteers wearing any identifying name tags. On a Saturday night, they returned to trap cats. After exchanging words and being accused of harassment, the trapper had the police attend the scene. After my explanation of the situation, the police advised that they were there to keep the peace and that this was a town issue, not a police issue. Based on the TNR team volunteer’s rant of the Town’s road allowance being town property... that would mean everyone’s road allowance, which everyone maintains for the town, could be commandeered and anyone could set up whatever they wanted on that piece of road allowance. Folks, this would mean we could set up a rat sanctuary on your property today. Digest that people! In my opinion, the Town’s TNR program is ran unprofessionally. Its volunteers seem to be undisciplined and hostile while interacting with the public. Our lives were hijacked by “caregivers,” “trappers,” and “cat colonies.” Volunteers have gone unchecked long enough. I personally sent three pages of recommendations to Town Council in an effort to establish various TNR program parameters, the least of which is to have a Code of Conduct in place. Volunteers slandering residents on social media should be prohibited. The Town doesn’t want bad PR or slanderous comments, which could potentially bring libel suits. The TNR team, publicly acknowledging their many mistakes in our situation and public apologies from the program volunteers involved in slandering my good name should be forthcoming. Residents voicing loudly complaints shouldn’t be met with hostility and harassing behaviour, it should be met with constructive ways to better the program. TNR volunteers are a reflection of this program and they should maintain a high level of decorum when dealing with the Town’s residents. Please join us in our efforts to enhance the Essex

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TNR program by having the Essex Town Council create a Bylaw to register cat colonies with the Town (not only to deter cat colonies in residential areas and the ongoing effects of having a colony in said area, but by limiting the number of feral cats in a colony so not to cause public annoyance and disturbance). This would include obtaining 100 percent residential approval and consent of those colonies from those directly affected and canvassing cat colonies yearly as people come and go from neighbourhoods. It would also include removing the grey area surrounding the feeding and housing of feral cats on Town property and on private residential properties without permission, by prohibiting same. Let’s make this program thrive for years to come! For complete story details please join my closed Facebook Group, “Essex Ontario Cats, Dogs, etc., the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” A link to my petition can be found within! Neighbours are going as a delegation to the Council Meeting being held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Michelle Lessard-Hillier Essex, On

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Letter to the Editor... Last Thursday night I was driving through Harrow around midnight and I counted no less than 10 police vehicles parked at the Ontario Provincial Police Station in Harrow. When I pulled into Essex Centre, not only was the light in the lot not illuminated, but not one single OPP car. On Sunday, I was alarmed but quite honestly, not overly surprised, that graffiti was splashed all over the Big Hill Optimist Park. This has been an on-going issue at this location for quite sometime and so far, the

only response the Town has come up with is to post No Bullying Signs. I don’t think Her Worship, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, would be upset if I quoted what she said to the Ontario Provincial Police and which was reported in the Southpoint Sun newspaper. Mayor MacDonald too has issues with the lack of police presence in her municipality. “I believe we as a Council have every right to ask certain things from our police service and quite frankly, if

they are not willing to give it to us, then we’ll find another service. To me we have a city and we have city problems. If you (OPP) want to continue, than I suggest that we see numbers. That we see boots on the ground. We need to have a police force that knows how to fight crime, that knows how to deal with big cities. We aren’t the Leamington of 1965” I agree. Over my years as a journalist I have watched the amalgamation of municipalities and specifically, how they amalgamated and eliminated their own municipal forces in favour of the OPP. Every single municipality in Ontario has a choice, their own police force or OPP. Essex has chosen the latter, so tell me, how’s that working out so far? Fred Groves Essex Centre

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Co-An Park pays tribute to two volunteers... Continues from Page 3

The family of Wayne “Bones” Bondy celebrate his life with a baseball diamond dedication at Co-An Park on Saturday.

to 1977. When Bondy, also a farmer by trade, retired from a long career at Amherstburg’s General Chemical, he took on a position of caretaker of the park. Bondy loved the job, in addition to the love he had for his family. Bondy’s family laughed affectionately when a story about his son, Brad, was told. One time, Brad commented the grass at Co-An was a bit long and suggested his dad should cut it. Bondy tasked his son with cutting the grass, and Brad has since thought the grass is always the perfect length. Bondy’s wife, Betty, said her husband would have been so proud to know a diamond at the park was dedicated in

his honour. He loved the job at the park as a sports fan and as a farmer. He also took pride in being able to watch his 14 grandkids and six children play on the grounds he maintained. Essex’s Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said every year during the Co-Ed tournament, the Co-An Park Committee recognizes a few volunteers for the selfless contributions they committed to keeping the park maintained and available for families to enjoy. As the park was founded with efforts of the former Colchester North and Anderdon Townships, the Committee tries to select a resident from each Essex and Amherstburg every year as the recipients.

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Town of Tecumseh - Highlights of July 23 Meeting of Council submitted to EFP Council Compensation: Following a review by the Council Compensation Review Committee, consisting of five Tecumseh citizens, Council approved the compensation adjustment to off-set the removal of the 1/3 tax treatment on base pay. They further approved annual economic adjustments for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Council base pay and that Council compensation undergo review every four years to coincide with the term of Council. The recommendations were based, in part, on an analysis of comparable municipalities which the Committee suggested should also be assessed from time to time to ensure relevance. Integrity Commissioner: Council approved retaining Robert Swayze as the Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Tecumseh for the term of January 2020 to March 2023. Mr. Swayze will conduct investigations as needed, of any complaints related to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, Committees and Local Boards. New Multi-Unit Residential Building: A new 97-unit, six-storey residential building is planned for Tecumseh Road between the TD Canada Trust and Skyline Apartment buildings following approval of rezoning by Council. The project developed by Valente will be a tiered building with a three storey height at the front and six storeys at the back. A public meeting was held on the project on July 9 with no comments on the project received. Tecumseh’s Response to Bill 108: Following the passing of Ontario’s Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, Council directed Administration to comment on how draft Regulations will impact the Town. These included: the need for budget resources to implement the changes under Bill 108; the concerns around changes to the Town’s ability to charge for “soft services” under a new Community Benefit Charge (like parks, libraries, and recreation facilities); a request for better engagement

with municipalities in order to determine a proper and fair method of determining value of community benefit charges; and, the increased need for additional resources for tracking and permitting purposes. Council approved sending comments to the province as the changes will have a significant impact on Town finances both through what and when it can charge developers for capital needs resulting from development and the requirement for additional staff to implement the new Regulations. Application to Canada’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund: Council authorized the submission of an application to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund for improvements to the Scully and St. Mark’s Storm Pump Station and the P.J. Cecile Storm Pump Station. The application could result in a $10 million grant. Application to Rail Safety and Improvement Program: Council also authorized the submission of an application under the Rail Safety Improvement Fund

for the VIA Rail crossing at Lesperance Road. As part of inspections of railway crossings in Canada, VIA Rail advised the Town in 2017 that the crossing at Lesperance Road required a major improvement to the road grade north of the tracks, re-painting of the road lines and consideration for additional safety measures. The Town is requesting the full grant amount of $500,000 which will be used as part of the estimated $1.6. million grading improvements required by 2021. The next Regular Meeting of Council is August 13, 2019 at 7p.m. Full agenda details will be available on the Town’s website Thursday, August 8. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, Twitter (@ TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (www.facebook.com/ townoftecumseh).

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Essex hosts Colchester visioning open house

Representatives of the Town of Essex’s Planning Department hosted a Colchester visioning session with residents during Saturday’s Colchester Family Fun Event.

by Sylene Argent During the Colchester Family Fun Event, staff with the Town of Essex’s Planning Department hosted an open house in the Colchester Community Room to gather public comments regarding the future of the area and potential changes to the Colchester Secondary Plan. Around 30 residents attended the event to review the guideline plan for Colchester Centre and to gage public opinion on potentially

rezoning the Colchester main-street area. The purpose of the plan is to develop a complete and sustainable waterfront community that accommodates residents’ daily activities and needs, while promoting the surrounding lakefront’s

unique agriculture, nature, and built heritage, recreational, and tourism features to create a vibrant and livable community. Part of the open house included Planning Department staff receiving resident feedback on a potential Zoning Bylaw amendment, Policy Planner Jeff Watson said. The current Zoning Bylaw does not provide for a mix of residential and commercial uses along County Road 50. The Town, he explained, is looking to amend the Zoning Bylaw to accommodate a mix of residential and commercial zoning along County Road 50, from the east-side of Jackson Street to Erie Street.

The idea, in doing this, is to preserve the character of Colchester, while catering to local and visitor needs. The community’s response to the Zoning Bylaw amendment, Watson said, was favourable. The Planning Department also received public feedback on the Colchester Concept Plan. Watson said the formerly picked Tudor English-style is outdated and the Town is thinking of New England waterfront as the new theme. One concern the Planning Department heard from residents was the need for more parking in Colchester, especially to accommodate visitors at events.

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Cottam Chaplain returns to Danforth Ave. to offer support during 1-year anniversary event by Sylene Argent When Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Assistance Response Team arrived in Windsor a few years ago to offer spiritual and emotional assistance to homeowners affected by flooding, the Chaplains impressed Cottam’s Teal Bolleyn. “I wanted to do what they did,” she said. And, after taking some courses in London, she became a crisis-trained Chaplain with the Rapid Response Team (RRT) for the Ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada. Her most recent deployment – which took place in Toronto between Saturday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 23 – included

submitted photo courtesy of John Farris.

offering emotional and spiritual support at events recognizing the one-year anniversary of the July 2018 mass shooting on Danforth Avenue. This was a return trip for Bolleyn as she was part of the RRT that set out to assist in Toronto right after last year’s shooting, which left three people dead, including the shooter, and caused injury to 13 others. This deployment was Bolleyn’s first since becoming a certified RRT Chaplain. “I was jumping into it with both feet,” she said of her first experience in Toronto. “I was expecting [to assist at] a flood or tornado. I was honoured they asked me to go to that.”

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Stepping Out hosts re-grand opening

by Sylene Argent Last Thursday afternoon, representatives of Stepping Out and members of Essex Town Council officially celebrated the reopening of this women’s fashion boutique during a ribbon cutting ceremony. For the past several months, extensive renovations have taken place at the 21 Talbot Street North facility,

Photo submitted from the Town of Essex.

formerly Estheticare, where Stepping Out is now located. The new location is just a few doors down from Stepping Out’s former 9 Talbot Street North home. The facility switch now offers twice the space for this local business, four dressing rooms, and features a new, stylish sitting area. Stepping Out utilized the Town’s Community

Improvement Plan (CIP), which is a municipal grant program, to help with the costs of some of the exterior renovations. Stepping Out owner, Ann Pittao, was pleased with the turnout at the ribbon cutting ceremony as several customers joined in on the celebration. Recently, Stepping Out donated $122 to the Essex Area Food Bank from a Grab Bag sale it hosted.

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ECS Foot Care Clinic up and running submitted to EFP Essex Community Services announce that it has re-opened its Foot Care Clinic and looks forward to providing excellent care to not only regular, but new patients. Late in June, following an investigation by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), it was necessary for ECS to temporary re-evaluate how it was operating its three foot care clinics due to a complaint the WECHU had received from an unrelated clinic in London. The Health Unit, upon its initial investigation, determined that there were breaches in infection prevention and control practices. “With the dedication and commitment displayed by our co-coordinating staff and nurses, we are pleased to announce that our foot care clinic in Essex Centre has reopened,” said Carolyn Zivanov, Acting Executive Director, Essex Community Services. The foot care clinic, operated by ECS will now be using sterilized onetime use tools in its dry

procedure for the assessing and treatment of skin and nail foot conditions, including calluses, corns, ingrown toenails and are more than willing to give patients advise on preventative care. Previously ECS had been running clinics in Harrow and McGregor ,but it has been decided to consolidate these into one clinic which is located at 35 Victoria Ave., Unit 7, in Essex Centre. “For those patients

who live in Harrow and McGregor and surrounding areas, we offer a safe and reliable transportation service to our clinic in Essex,” said Zivanov. The ECS Foot Care Clinic is open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and welcomes new patients as it lives by the motto, ‘Healthy Feet are Happy Feet.’ To book an appointment, please contact the Foot Care Clinic at (519) 7764231.

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Unleashing the economic potential of Ontario’s beverage alcohol sector submitted to EFP Last week, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a new report, Refreshing the Sale of Beverage

Alcohol in Ontario. This report outlines how the Province could modernize the sale and distribution of beverage alcohol and responsibly promote growth across all four categories– wine, beer, spirits, and

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When working as a Chaplain, Bolleyn said, “You feel the pain of the people, the fear. I remember talking to a young girl, who said she was afraid to walk down the street and would rather take the alley. I also remember the community and how they rallied around each other so immensely.” At the Square in Greektown, where the shooting took place, “We would just walk up and down the streets and talk to people putting flowers down,” she said of interacting with those grieving. “Sorrow reminds people of sorrow. People would just start sharing their stories. Sometimes people just wanted you to sit by them, and we offered Kleenex or water,” she said. Bolleyn said she was definitely glad she went to assist after the shooting. “I believed the RRT made a difference. The community thanked us. We received lots of hugs. Even this weekend, when we went, they recognized us. We made a difference.” During the events held recently to recognize the one-year anniversary of the shooting, Bolleyn said she went to a church where the first responders were thanked and the congregation was reassured. There was a memorial on the Saturday afternoon, were she and other RRT members were there as a presence. Another ceremony was held at the Square at 8:51 pm, which was the time that signified when the shooting started a year prior. “In a crisis, when the Lord is with us, He hasn’t left us, even if it feels like it. Getting together and sharing is healing,” Bolleyn said of the message she shared during her deployments. What she learned from the experience is, “When they say ‘don’t leave the house without saying I love you or don’t let the sun go down during an argument,’ don’t. You never know what tomorrow will bring.” “If I can inspire someone to move on and do good for someone else, to be kind to people, that would be awesome. Don’t judge,” she added, “You really don’t know what that person has gone through.” Since becoming and RRT Chaplain, Bolleyn has also been deployed to Ottawa last September, after a series of tornadoes, and again in June after the flooding on the Ottawa River. The RRT, she said, is a volunteer chaplain team that responds to man-made and natural disasters all throughout Canada. For more information, log onto: billygraham.ca.

cider. This report was created with input from the policy resolution the WERCC brought forward at the OCC AGM in May focused on the wine industry entitled: Changes to Alcohol Retail in Ontario Needs to Support Local Industry and Jobs in the Wine and Grape Sector. “Ontarians want to see a more modern, convenient beverage alcohol retail system and we are closer than ever to substantive reforms to how alcohol is distributed, bought, and sold in Ontario,” said Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The report finds that, despite public support for modernization, reform is a more complex undertaking than it appears at first glance, due to the complexity of legislation and regulation involved. As the government proceeds with reforms to beverage alcohol sales, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and OCC underscore the need for a comprehensive approach to avoid perpetuating inequities in the taxation and regulation of wine, beer, cider, and spirits

that limit growth. “By removing barriers and levelling the playing field,” Rossi added, “The Province can unleash the potential of the beverage alcohol sector, support regional economic development, meet the needs of today’s consumer, and generate greater tax revenue to fund the public services on which Ontarians rely.” Refreshing the Sale of Beverage Alcohol in Ontario provides the Government of Ontario with a number of timely recommendations including: • Modernizing the sale of beverage alcohol by allowing beverage alcohol producers to sell their products on e-commerce

marketplaces and platforms using third parties to process payments. • Alleviating tax burdens by reducing taxes on Ontario wines, aligning taxation levels for craft cider with those of craft beer, and applying a graduated tax to the current spirits basic tax. • Cutting red tape by reducing the reporting Ontario wineries and cideries have to complete from a monthly to quarterly basis, allowing Ontario spirits and craft beer producers with a retail store to sell their products at farmers’ markets, and providing airports with an exemption to allow

for the sale of alcohol 24-hours-a-day. • Removing antiquated inter-provincial trade barriers by allowing consumers to purchase alcohol online from other provinces/territories and producers to deliver these products to the consumer’s home. “The power of the beverage alcohol sector to be a force for economic growth extends beyond just the expected industries. The production, distribution, and sale of alcohol has a ripple effect that benefits agriculture, tourism and hospitality, and retail in all corners of the province,” stated Rakesh Naidu, President and CEO, WERCC.

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Essex resident set to release H.O.P.E

– a film to start the conversation about mental health Director, and Actor in the film, along with his fiancé, Laura Holman – said he is working to launch the PSA with the help of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and is set to be a keynote speaker to youths in the near future. “I always knew I wanted to create a story like this. As a survivor of attempted suicide and long-time battler of depression I knew I wanted to tell the story. It was just a matter of when,” Luppino said of setting out to start work on this project that was very

near and dear to him. Luppino said he has been open about his own journey with mental health. Two-and-half years ago, he was hospitalized twice for suicidal attempts and depression. He was diagnosed as Manic and Bipolar and required medication and therapy for years. With H.O.P.E, he wanted to show the mental breaking point when an individual has had enough and does not know who to turn to. Perhaps this is the point when an individual may contemplate a permanent solution to a

Photo submitted: Matthew Luppino, a new resident to Essex, is set to release his newest film, “H.O.P.E –Hold. On. Pain. Ends,” in September. He is pictured with his fiancé, Laura Holman.

temporary problem, and when that path is chosen, he noted, the pain is transferred to those around that individual. “Just because you don’t see a tomorrow,

there are things and people around you worth living for. Mental health is not who you are, it is a piece of who you are,” he said. Luppino said he was in a dark place a few

years ago, and his fiancé said, “I wish you could see yourself through my eyes.” “That concept struck a chord with me,” he said.

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by Sylene Argent Matthew Luppino is a multi award-winning filmmaker, known for making films in the drama and romance genres, has found a way to use his talents to help lift the stigma around mental health. On September 10, to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day, the nine-minute and 13 second PSA titled “H.O.P.E – Hold. On. Pain. Ends,” is set to premier in Windsor, with details to be announced. Luppino – who is a Writer, Producer, Editor,

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Essex resident set to release H.O.P.E.... Continued from Page 12 He was working on a project at the time that was suppose to be a romance, but the wheels in his head started turning. “There was a deeper connection.” This story, which turned into “H.O.P.E, he said, had to be told through a mirror to show two different perspectives: the individual contemplating suicide and their lovedone.

“It is a dark film, but is has a hopeful ending,” he said. “The film capitalizes for something intangible that keeps them alive, that could be anything. There is someone or something to live for.” “H.O.P.E” ended better than Luppino could have hoped for. He finished filming a few months ago, but the ending was missing something. The

original song he chose to end the film with was not exemplifying that hope meaning he was striving to convey. “I played with it and landed a new song to end it with, so when the climax ends with the character dialogue – it hits harder. It gives me chills every time,” he said. Overall, the response he has received about the short film has been overwhelming, and he has been commended on speaking out about mental health issues. “There is a huge stigma in mental health, he said. “Just from talking about it and promoting the film, I learned people want to talk about it, but people need something to spark the conversation. I have received a lot of messages from people who believed the film will help so many,” he said, adding there needs to be a common ground for conversation from those who need to speak about their mental health issues and others, including those who support individuals suffering with mental health issues. “Everyone has something. Everyone goes through something that affects them,” he noted. Through the film, he wanted to give options, including maybe a different way to react to an individual going through a hard time or for those suffering. So far, “H.O.P.E” has won two awards through the One-Reeler Short Film Competition in LA for Best Screenplay and the Award of Excellence, Luppino said. The goal for “H.O.P.E,” Luppino said, is to get it picked-up nationally as a PSA in order to reach as many people as possible. Even though the

film is set to premier on September 10, it will be released online on September 6 at www. hopefilmmovement. weebly.com as well as www.luppostudios. weebly.com. For more info and media materials, log onto the film’s website or

visit the movie’s official Facebook page. The film’s website includes helplines so if anyone is looking for help, they can get that information. To date, Luppino has made 15 films, nine of which have been awards winning out of Los Angeles (LA). The filmmaker went to Toronto

Film School, where he competed his first awardwinning film, “Blink of an Eye,” which won several awards, including Best Romance Short and Best Dramatic short in LA at a film festival. In the future, Luppino would love to bring his passion for film to LA and continue building on his career there.

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Explore the Shore celebrates 10th anniversary

Explore the Shore participant, Ann Ducharme of The Garden Gallery, poses before some of her many art pieces on display.

Kingsville artist Ed Roach, of Sissy & Roché Fine Arts, paints at the Garden Gallery during Explore the Shore.

by Sylene Argent Over the weekend, thousands of area residents and out-of-town visitors had an opportunity to discover all of the unique

to visit many of the area’s retail enterprises, and connect with the businesses that partnered to make this event possible for the last decade. Those attending the event were able to get a participant’s passport stamped at each of the 32 location they visited for a chance to win prizes. Stop number 18 in the Explore the Shore itinerary was The Garden Gallery. Here, event attendees had the chance to peruse artist booths in the garden area that included a waterfall within a Carolinian forest. Ann Ducharme is the

businesses, wineries, public areas, and farms located along County Road 50, from Malden Centre to Kingsville, during the 10th annual

Explore the Shore event. The popularity of the event was noticeable as thousands of attendees drove, or cycled, along Lake Erie’s shoreline

artist in residence at the Garden Gallery. She was pleased to open up her studio, filled with the fine art and dot art creations, to the Explore the Shore participants. Ducharme noted she and her husband built the house onsite the property 40-years ago. Over the years, the couple has work on its outdoor garden, within a Carolinian forest, to preserve and protect the land from erosion. Ducharme is a member of the Art Society of

Kingsville and Windsor & Essex County Plain Air Artists. She invited members of these art clubs to host booths in her garden over the Explore the Shore weekend, so they could connect with the community, sell some of their pieces, and use the ideal scenery as inspiration in creating new masterpieces. For more information about Explore the Shore, or its November 23 and 24 Christmas Market, log onto exploretheshore.ca.

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No strings attached Tunes up the Heritage Gardens Park by Garrett Fodor As a part of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s 12-week summer concert series, Tune Up the Parks, residents were invited to come together in support of local arts and to listen to renditions of generational songs last Wednesday evening. From inside Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park, residents were able to enjoy the 8th performance of the concert series as the local saxophone quartet, ‘No Strings Attached -which includes musician Cheyenne McLaughlin, Nicholas St-Onge, Matthew Racicot, and Britt Kascjak - performed. Kascjak said the quartet started as a part of the Essex Community Concert Band (ECCB) as all four members play in the group. In 2017, ECCB was originally hired to play at an event where there was not enough space for the whole band, so they put together a saxophone quartet, and the members have been playing together since. Their setlist featured something for everyone in the unique park setting, from classic rock and jazz to classical and pop. Kascjak said the group’s members always choose their songs according to the crowd and the venue. This performance marked the quartet’s first visit to the Tune Up the Parks series as No Strings attached, with each member having taken part, in previous years, with the ECCB and the Kingsville-Essex Association Band. Kascjak loves the concert series and the spirit of community it creates, especially now that the farmers’ market has been added in, giving more things for people to see and support locally. She hopes to continue to be a part of the series in the future. Residents can see the members of No Strings Attached when the ECCB performs at the Colchester Harbour and Park on August 5. No Strings Attached can be contacted at NoStringsAttached.Essex@gmail.com The Tune Up the Parks Concert series has been going on for five years across four different venues in town centres. It invites residents to their local parks to hear local musicians perform by donation and features local farmers and artisans selling their goods as well. Performances could be cancelled or changed, and begin at 7p.m. Residents are urged to bring along a chair to sit upon. Tune Up the Parks concerts are scheduled to continue on July 31 and August 7.

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For Mike Hanchar, St. Joachim at 1636 Lakeshore Rd 129. Watch for auction sign east of St. Joachim on Cty Rd 42. No Reserve. Farms are Rented. Note Additional Tractor. Tractor: JD 4450 dsl w/cab, 3 remotes, quad range, 3123 hrs on tact, 18.4x38 rear tires; note we sold Mr Hanchar this tractor in Sept. 2014 at a neighbours auction. At that time it had 2924 hrs on it, so we feel the 3123 hrs will be accurate; Duals: T-rail 18.4x38 duals for 4450 will sell separate; Additional Tractor: Case Agri King 1370 dsl, not in running order w/cab, 20.8x38 T-rail duals & front end weights; this tractor is not on site and will be sold from photos. For further info call auctioneer at 519-687-2530; Collectible Tractor: JD 4420, not running; Combine: Case IH 1666 Axial Flow, 2840 engine hrs, 2348 separator hrs, combine sells w/IH model 1020 – 18’ grain head; Corn head: selling separate Case IH model 863 – 6 row corn head; George Smyh small wheel header wagon; Planting: JD model 750 – 15’ Notill drill, dolly wheels on front, Market ﬁll auger – Note this drill has been stored outside, was cleaned well after last usage, and will have hydr. hoses replaced where necessary; Gravity Wagons: two Kilbros model 385 wagons, both need repair; one Kilbros model 375 wagon; three approx. 300 bu. wagons & smaller wagon; Tillage & Sprayer: MF approx 20’ side fold wheel disc w/good 18” blades; Pull type Triple K style approx. 20’ cult; approx. 24’ manual fold land leveler; Hardie ﬂotation axle sprayer w/approx. 40’ boom; Note Sale Order: the above listed items will be sold first at 10:00 am. Machinery for Scrap: after the sale of the items listed above there will be numerous pieces of machinery sold for scrap. Terms cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Visa, MC with 3% premium. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale.

Tractors (one w/loader): White Field Boss 2-85 dsl FWA, 3764 hrs, new 20.8x38 rear tires, 16.9x24 front, AC does not work; Ford TW 30 dsl FWA, 20.8x38 rear tires, 14.9x28 front, 7713 hrs on tact; Ford 7700 dsl open station, 16.9x38 rear tires, 4357 hrs on tact; Ford 7610 dsl w/roll bar, new 16.9x34 rear tires & new rims, 3727 hrs on tact, sells w/Riest Welding quick attach front end loader; Livestock Equipment: Gehl model 2365 disc bine, 10’6” cut; Kuhn GA model 4120 Masterdrive tandem axle rotary rake w/curtain; NH model 195 tandem axle manure spreader, rear gate, plastic floor, db chain, has 1000 PTO shaft now, will also work w/540; JD model 335 db arm mechanical tie baler; Note: the above 4 pieces are all in good working condition; approx. 14’ steel top flat rack hay wagon; JD chassis approx. 16’ hay wagon; quantity of farm gates; mobile lamb creep feeder; rabbit cages; NH crop chopper model 38; Planting: Tandem IH 510 grain drill unit w/Case IH tandem hook up unit – this is a complete tandem unit; one single 510 grain drill; Tillage: shopmade 20’ fold up sprocket packer; 20’ Vicon pull type cult w/leveling fingers; 3 ph 10 tooth chisel plow; Landoll 7 tooth chisel plow; approx. 12’ land leveler; 3 ph one shank ripper; JD semi mount 3 furrow plow; Wagons: approx. 10 older smaller gravity wagons; 16’ flat rack produce wagon; wagon chassis; Storage Trailer: 45’ storage trailer; Other Items: not a lot of misc. items – tires & rims from TW30 & White 2-85, Ford 7610 & other tires; V-ditcher; 5’ 3 ph chopper; Farm Primitives: good small potash kettle; corn sheller & other primitives as discovered. Terms cash, debit, personalized cheque day of sale. Visa, MC with 3% premium. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Proprietor: Jason Hicks, 519-999-5561

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by Sylene Argent Ten-year-old Cottam dancer, Jamieson MacNeil, is no stranger to competing on the international stage as part of Team Canada Dance’s 11-and-under team. The young professional just returned home from competing in the Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships, in South Africa, having earned silver medals in the Acrobat and Tap solo classes and bronze medals for his jazz and show dance solos in the open 11 and 12-year-old division. This competition took place less than a year after MacNeil returned home with hardware from the World Dance Championships, which took place in Poland. The young performer, who dances with All That Jazz Dance Company in Chatham, was pleased with how well he competed in the Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships and all he was able to learn through watching other performers and through the many workshops held. He was especially pleased with the outcome in the show dance category as this was the first time he has competed in that division. The top-notch outcome was also special to MacNeil as he was one of the younger dancers in the category in which he competed. His mother, Annajayne MacNeil, who is a dance instructor, noted there were 14 competitors from Team Canada, who earned 12 medals, at the recent international competition. And, her son earned four of them. MacNeil also won a Judge’s Choice Award in Jazz as an overall outstanding entry for the day. MacNeil particularly enjoyed performing his Acrobat routine as the choreography was placed to one of his favourite songs, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” “Everyone remembered it he said,” noting several people stopped him over the course of the competition to provide him a compliment. The routine was presented to him two weeks before the competition. The competition was not just about competing, it also offered plenty of opportunities to learn, too. MacNeil was pleased to participate in several dance lessons from master dancers who came from all over the world to help spread their knowledge of dance. His favourite dance lesson was the ethnic workshop, where he got to learn African dances. “The ethnic dance was the most fun as it was new,” he said. “The lyrical hip hop workshop was cool. It was fast. I had trouble keeping up,” he said with a large grin. “I met new friends from all over the world,” MacNeil said of his experience, and he has been able to stay in contact with some of those individuals, thanks to a social media. He hopes to see some of those fellow competitors again at future international competitions, perhaps at the next Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships, which is

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FAROUGH, Ila May (nee Noble) - Our beloved Ila passed away peacefully at the Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington on July 27, 2019 at 98 years of age. Dear wife of the late Milton Farough (2003). Loving mother of Edward Farough (Barb), Karen Scott (Doug) and Wayne Farough (Lori). Treasured grandmother of Tate (Leanne), Reed (Kaleigh), Shay (Dustan), Amanda, Alan (Sarah), Kevin (Melanie), and Linda (Nathan). Great-grandmother of 13 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by her siblings Madelaine Hedge, Stanley Noble, Leonard Noble, Ted Noble, Percy Noble, and Dolly Hedge. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ila was a long time and devoted member of the BethelMaidstone United Church. The life celebration service was held at the Bethel Maidstone United Church (933 Talbot Rd, Maidstone) on Wednesday. A Private family interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Erie Shores Health Foundation (Erie Shores Hospice) or to the charity of your choice. Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, entrusted with the arrangements. You may send your condolences and share memories online at www.kennedyfh.com.

MAITRE, Jeanne (nee Quinlan) - Born on November 5, 1934. Passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on July 23, 2019 at 84 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Maitre (1988). Dearest daughter of the late Edward and Anne Quinlan. Loving mother of Debbie Burden (John), Kathy Morneau (George), Jeff Maitre, and the late David Maitre (1961). Treasured grandmother of Jennifer Lu (Hai), Leigh-Ann Burden (Maurice), Erik Burden (Danielle), Jessica Burden; Emily Morneau, late Craig Morneau (2015); Jeffrey Maitre. Great-grandmother of Riley, Teagan, and Abigail. Beloved sister of Marjorie Fuerth (late John), Pat Zimmer (late Donald), Grace Maitre (late Raymond), Ruth Quinlan, Larry (Carol) and Trudy Quinlan-Davidson. Predeceased by her siblings Rita McIntyre (late James), Charles (late Maxine), Father Chris, Helen Olech (late Ed), Paul (Pat) and Vera (2019). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jeanne worked hard and was a dedicated farmer in Essex County all her life. Those who had the pleasure of knowing her knew her to be gifted in the art of conversation and generous in spirit. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Good Shepherd Parish (462 Advance Blvd., Tecumseh). Interment followed in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Tecumseh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Windsor. You may send your condolences and share stories in memory of Jeanne at www.kennedyfh.com

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VLODARCHYK, Peter - 77 years, passed away at home with his loving family at his side on Friday, July 26, 2019. Loving husband of Marianne Vlodarchyk for 53 years. Dear father of Paul Vlodarchyk, Paula Fuerth (Larry), and Cathy Hood. Proud grandfather to Paul Vlodarchyk (Delina), Brittany Vlodarchyk, Lauren Fuerth, Carter Fuerth, Steven Hood. Dear brother to John (Charlene), Paul (Coreen), William (Deborah) and sister Mary Piche (Ernie). Predeceased by his brothers Alex (Mary), Bob (Lucie), Nick (Carol), Steve (Bernadette) and his sisters Helen Tymochko (late John) and Zenia Matz (late Anthony). In keeping with Peter’s wishes cremation has taken place. Family and friends were received at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex (519 776-4233) on Monday and a Memorial Service to celebrate Peter’s life was held on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 in the Funeral Home. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington at a later date. Memorial donations to honour Peter’s life can be made to Erie Shores Hospice or charity of your choice and would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send condolences or make a memorial donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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What’s Going On... AUG. 2 - ESSEX DREAM CRUISE IN - Downtown Essex Centre from 3-8pm. With Live entertainment & sidewalk sales. Hosted by the CTMHV, sponsored by Essex Centre BIA. AUG. 3 & 4 - SUN PARLOUR RODEO - 6:00pm Nightly - 1835 County Rd 18, RR2, Kingsville. For information: www.sunparlourrodeo.com. AUG. 3 & 4 - EAST KENT VINTAGE EQUIPMENT SHOW - 20480 Victoria Road, Ridgetown. For info, prices, tractor pull times, & more: www.ekvec.net. AUG. 6-11 - WINDSOR ESSEX PRIDEFEST - Entertainment, retail/food vendors, & fun! For more information and ticket prices: www.wepridefest.com.

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CROFT, Bob - Passed away peacefully with family at his side at 72 years of age at the Metropolitan Hospital on July 22, 2019. Loving husband of 49 years to Jane Croft (nee Maitre). Dear father of Lana Raymond (Scott), the late Michael Croft (January 27, 2013) and the late Amy Croft (January 18, 1998). Treasured Pa of Lylah and Hope Raymond. Son of the late Bill and Phoebe Croft. Brother of Ruth Ann Fuerth (Tom), Jim Croft (Mary Kay), and Ron Croft (late Sharon). Brother-in-law of Anne Brigley (Foster), Mary Alice Wright, and the late Pat Maitre (Ursula). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bob was the former Mayor of Lakeshore and served on Maidstone Council for many years. He was a Tool and Die maker with Ford Motor company for 30 years. Bob served many years with various councils in the Knights of Columbus. The visitation for Bob was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, in Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. South, Essex). Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery Maidstone. Donations may be made to the The John McGivney Children’s Centre (3945 Matchette Road, Windsor, ON N9C 4C2). You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

AUG. 9-11 - COMBER FAIR - Opens 8:00am Fri. & Sat., at 7:00am Sun. See full schedule online at: www.comberfair.on.ca AUG. 9-11 - STEAM AND GAS ENGINE SHOW. For event details, please visit www. essexsteamandgasengine.com. AUG 10 - ST. PAUL’S MARKETPLACE at 92 St Paul street, Essex. Come out and see what our unique vendors have to offer! 519-980-4942 for more details. AUG 17 - FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT at COLCHESTER PARK. “How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World” begins at dusk. AUG 20  ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W, from 1:00 - 7:00PM. For more info: www.blood.ca. AUG 25  TECUMSEH CORN FESTIVAL CREAM OF THE CROP CAR SHOW  at Lacasse Park with Tom Smith of ‘Misfit Garage’ - For information: www.cornfestcarshows.ca. SEPT. 9 - MAYOR MCNAMARA CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT at Beach Grove. For details email garysgolf1@ hotmail.com or call 519-990-1790. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Meetings held the last Wednesday of every month (no July & August) @ 6:30p.m. at Colasanti’s. Look us up on Facebook for updates. HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.

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on our pulpit, bring the word! We will also witness the profession of faith of eight of our young people along with the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coﬀee or tea. There may be cake as well! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

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Have you contacted someone on our sick and shut-in list this summer? A call, visit, or card would be appreciated by those conﬁned to their home, a nursing home or in the hospital. Join us on Sundays at 10:30a.m. for Family Worship led by Major Jim Hann. We have an elevator for those who need it and a children’s program during church. Refreshments are served after the service so you can enjoy a brief time of visiting with our church family. Stop by our SA Cafe at the church Tuesdays between 10a.m. and noon. It’s a relaxing time of fellowship, coﬀee, tea and snacks. You can chat with new friends or pick an activity such as board games or puzzles to enjoy. Select a book or two from our lending library. We welcome men and women of all ages to attend.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Please note: the oﬃce will be closed the following days for vacation: Fri. Aug. 1. The oﬃce will reopen on Wed. Aug. 7. Clothing Cupboard volunteers are

needed. Our cupboard has become an important resource for individuals and families in the region. Interested in taking part? Volunteers are always welcome. The cupboard is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 1pm. Speak with Donna Flood or Terry Murdoch to volunteer. On Sunday, August 4th, and for the month of August, our services move back to St. Paul’s, Essex, with a service time of 10am. St. Paul’s Market: Saturday, August 10th, 10 am - 2 pm. at St. Paul’s Hall. Visit online at: www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519-7767711. Email: oﬃce@stpaulstrinity.org. Located at 92 St Paul Street, in Essex.

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 10:00am as we welcome Pastor Aaron Thompson. Pastor Aaron and his family are visiting in the area. We are so blessed that he will be back

Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. There will be NO Iler Lodge service in August. Preschool Playtime is now on recess until the fall. Thanks to everyone that has participated. See you in the fall! The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday”. Please bring your canned goods and or donations. There is a special appeal for boxed cereal. Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter’s list on the table in the foyer. We are in need of greeters for the summer months. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add it 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 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. Essex Retirees’ Social

Club Saturday Euchre had the following winners, First – third: Diana Dennis, Joan Young, and Judy Cribley. Tom Dewhurst had low score. Monday night Pepper had Betty Fields with the most peppers, Wayne Rawson had high score, and Kevin Edwards had

low score. Wednesday night Pepper had Lou Anne Mailloux and Wayne Rawson tied for the most peppers, Nelson St.Denis had high score, and Dorothy Fields had low score.

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

Summer Services - Again this year, we will combine our summer services with the Harrow Mennonite Church. Services will be at the Mennonite Church during July and at Harrow United Church during August. Services start at 10:30am and everyone is welcome! Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please ﬁnd information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.

Essex United Church On Sunday, August 4th, join us for worship in our air conditioned sanctuary. Sue Anderson will be our guest in the pulpit. Her message is “Where is UR Treasure?” For the month of August, food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Coming in September: Line Dancing returns on Wednesday, September 18th. Our Semi-annual Yard Sale will be on September 27 and 28. It will include our Bake Sale and Lunch on Friday, September 27th.

Trinity Church We continue to keep in our prayers Brittney, Christina, Dan, Debra, Barb, Larry, Greg, Stephen, Cecile, Cynthia, and Sheila. The Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Joan Twiname, given by Jack & Sue Beaule and family. We now move our summer services to St. Paul’s, in Essex, for the month of August, with services starting at 10. Contact Pat Jackson to place your order for fall mums. As the song says, “See you in September,” in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All will be welcome at 9:15. See you then!

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The Essex County Plowing Match takes place on August 3rd at Colchester Farms, owned by the Anger family. Vacation Bible School takes place at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall on August 12-16 for ages 3 to 12 years. It is free! Registration is at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Save the date for the annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 15th at Willow Creek. Registration to golf is at the back of the Church. The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is opened every Saturday from 9 a.m.

to noon or by appointment by calling Judy Jobin at: 519-737-6628. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out! During August, there will only be one bulletin published each month and the oﬃce will be closed on Mondays and Fridays. Our prayers and sympathies go to the Croft, Maitre, and Quinlan families on the passing of their loved ones. Please remember to drop oﬀ your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box. All are welcome. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Our doors are open to all for Family Worship on Sunday, Aug 4 at 10am. Linda Hollingsworth will bring the message. Communion will be celebrated following the service. Please remember the many in our community who have health issues and those in nursing homes.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Worship Service at 10am. The Worship Service is a joint

service with our friends at Belle River United. Please note, the Worship Service will be held at Belle River United Church in Belle River. For the month of August, all Worship Services will be held in Belle River. Rev Carl will lead the service. We have begun a new ministry that focuses on maintaining a connection with those who are unable to attend services regularly. We want everyone to feel that they are a vital part of the Woodslee Church family. That is the thrust of the new church program whereby a large print bulletin is sent out by regular mail each week. If you know of anyone who may find this helpful, please contact Rev. Carl. The Church office will be open only on Thursdays. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.

Holy Name of Jesus Church

The K of C is organizing a new parish photo directory. Please register you and or your family now in the Gather Space. The CWL will collect new school supplies and backpacks in July and

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Continued from Page 19 August. Save the date for Vacation Bible School from August 12 to 16. It is free and open to children 3 to 12 years old. If you like to volunteer to help with VBS please sign up now. Our Parish Picnic takes place on Sunday, August 18th at Noon. For the month of August. there will be a bi-weekly bulletin and the office will be closed on Fridays. If you have moved or got rid of your landline, please let the parish office know in order to keep an up to date parishioner list. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eye glasses at the designated file drawers at the Info table. Please keep Therese Lecuyer in your prayers. Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for last week: Monday Euchre - George Sutherland, Richard Dahl, Charlie Chevalier, Edna Chevalier, Mary Lou Chibi, Mary Demars, Roger Monchamp, Debbie Monchamp, and Veronica Granger. Wednesday Pepper - Bernice Price, Helene Manley, Theresa Belleau, Dave Sylvester, Aggie Rivait, and Gloria Seguin. Friday night Euchre - Roger Monchamp, Bernadette Renaud, Pam Leblanc, Bob McGuire, and Rosaire Girard. For Club information, call Claire at 519-723-4694. Essex County Library MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK BAG! - On Saturday, August 10 at 11:00am. Ages: Teen. Bring an old t-shirt and a pair of scissors. Ages; 13 & up. MEDITATION THROUGH MOVEMENT - On Wednesday, August 14 at 2:00pm. Ages: 7 & up. COTTAM BRANCH: MARCH TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUM - On Saturday, August 17 at 10:30am. Ages: Family, all ages.

Keller spoke about safety around farm animals. Dennis McLean and Gerald Herdman showed everyone how tractor drivers cannot see you if you are in their blind spots and other safety measures around tractors. Hydro One had a table top display showing the dangers of flying a kite too close to hydro wires and what to do in the case of downed sparking wires. Dan Metcalf had everyone putting together an emergency preparedness kit for our homes and how this kit is different from the ones we should keep in our cars. Julie Brockman and her son talked about grain safety and showed what happens when grain starts moving and how quickly you can become trapped in moving grain. McGrails farm equipment showed the dangers around lawn mowers and how we should always be dressed properly to mow grass. Mary Mayville spoke about sun safety and everyone made a sun bead bracelet. There was a PTO demonstration using a dummy filled with straw to show what could happen if we get too close to a running PTO. Everyone took home a sun frisbee that changes colour in the sun, along with lots of other things in a take-home bag. We had a delicious lunch with chocolate and white milk and ice cream provided by the milk producers. We would like to thank all the volunteers who put together and helped at this fun safety day and all the sponsors too. It was a great day of learning about staying safe.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Our Sunday Service is at 10am. Come and join us! Early Prayer and worship at 8:30am. Intercessory Prayer is on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9am. Intercession Friday: Praying for Canada is from 10:30am-noon. Youth and Young Adult Event Cards are available at the Connect Centre. For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!

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Mosquitoes realizing potential

Her first car: a 1963 Valiant sedan

Braylon Travis is working towards his first OBA experience.

Norma Grant’s new 1963 Valiant V100 sedan. Note black and white 1963 Ontario license plate.

Norma and Ian Panton today live in Kingsville, Ontario. Norma grew up in Toronto as Norma Grant and graduated from North Toronto Collegiate Institute in 1951. After completing the rest of her education, she became a school teacher who lived at 356 Roehampton Avenue near Eglinton and Mount Pleasant. In 1963 she almost bought a new 1963 Valiant 4-door sedan from Mills & Hadwin, the Chrysler-Plymouth dealer at 3147 Yonge Street just north of Lawrence Avenue. I say “almost bought” because her Dad had always bought his cars at Mills & Hadwin through a salesman named Frank Lowry, whom he had met through church. But just before Norma was ready to buy a car, Frank Lowry left Mills and Hadwin and opened a dealership of his own with a partner in Agincourt in the northeast corner of Scarborough called Lowry-Nicholl Motors. And because of Norma’s Dad’s loyalty toward Mr. Lowry, that’s where they went to buy Norma’s new 1963 Valiant. She still has the original bill of sale showing a base price of $2480 for a white 1963 Valiant V100 4-door sedan with red interior plus $15 for license and registration, $10 for backup lights, $15 for windshield washers, $7 for armrests, and $185 for automatic transmission. Norma paid for the car in full before she and Ian Panton were married in 1964. She must have been one of their first customers because the address on the bill of sale (4438 Sheppard Avenue West) is the wrong address! Yonge Street divides Toronto into east and west, and Agincourt, the location of the new dealership, is definitely far to the east. This bill of sale with the error in the address could now be considered a collector’s item! Ian and Norma kept the ’63 Valiant for ten years and it served them well. An interesting feature of the car was the new Slant Six engine introduced in 1960 when Chrysler entered the compact field with its new Plymouth Valiant on a 106-inch wheelbase when the regular Plymouth wheelbase was 12 inches longer. And the Valiant weighed about 800 pounds less, giving greater fuel economy and a more attractive sticker price. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

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submitted to EFP With August baseball approaching, the Yellow Jackets are getting serious and have won three of the last four games. After beating LaSalle Tier 2, and the Windsor Stars minor team twice, rain won out on Tuesda, July 23 and the game between Essex and Tecumseh was called after only completing one inning, with Essex ahead 2 to 0. Braeden Cavanagh of Essex had knocked his brother Caleb in to score, and then scored off an Ethan O’Neil drive. On Sunday, July 28, LaSalle’s Tier 1 came to Essex and earned a win. Zack Grein made a timely catch in right field for Essex, was hit by a pitch, and played gritty all game. Cole Grant pitched accurately using his strong left arm, and he stood strong in the left batter’s box taking solid cuts. Essex figures to be big players again in this year’s Ontario Baseball Association Finals held Labour day weekend. Belle River will host the Provincial tournament for Ontario players born 2008, and the core of the Essex team has been to the OBAs the last three seasons, making it to the championship game twice, and earning Finalist both attempts. This special group of experienced players are working and playing very hard, and having fun along the way, in an effort to go over the top and earn Essex a 2019 Provincial Championship.

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No quit in Essex Jr. Girls’ Baseball MacNeil earns medals at

Commonwealth Cup... Continued from Page 17

Essex Jr. Girls’ captured the season wrap-up tournament championship.

submitted to EFP The weather was perfect, and The Essex Jr. Girls’ Baseball team had been preparing for the season wrap-up tournament all summer. Essex earned a first round bye during the season that set-up two games on Saturday, July 27. Essex was down, but not out, late in the first game against one of three Kingsville teams and needed extra innings to prevail. Next up playing, for a birth in the finals, Essex matched up against a team from Leamington. The girls’ bats were ringing right from the start and won 125, setting up a match Sunday morning, against another Kingsville team. Kingsville came out swinging early

and often, and Essex was down 8 runs in the bottom of the last inning. The girls got together and put their hands in and chanted “Hits on Three.” Well, the bats were ringing again and the players never quit on themselves. They managed to tie the game scoring the 8 runs with two outs and sending the game into extra innings. In the extra frame Kingsville scored one and the Essex girls scored two in there half before running on the field to celebrate. Reflecting on the tournament and the season, Coach Rich St. Louis was impressed with his players. “They practiced hard and were a pleasure to coach. Well deserved girls.”

Ten-year-old Jamieson MacNeil of Cottam earned two silver and two bronze medals at the Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships, which was recently held in South Africa as a member of Team Canada Dance Children.

scheduled to take place in Australia. Competing in South Africa helped

bring MacNeil closer to his goal of dancing in six of the seven continents in the world. He has now danced in three continents. While in South Africa, MacNeil, his mother, and fellow teammates took advantage of a safari tour that was located nearby and also visited a crocodile reserve, where the young dancer got to hold a baby croc. They also enjoyed a quick trip to the Eiffel Tower during a long layover in France. This week, MacNeil will continue improving his craft at a dance workshop. He won a space at the workshop as part of a scholarship from an earlier competition. He will take part in two, six-hour classes of dancing at the Canada Dance Expo in Toronto. MacNeil thanked those in the Essex and surrounding areas for the support he has received. He has received many well wished and financial contributions, which has been helpful in allowing the young dancer reach his goals and full potential.

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