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Vol. 139

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Issue No. 32

Lakeshore Council tours Walls historic site

Essex Council notes PAGE 3 _______________ The Town of Essex Council Special Meeting PAGE 8 _______________ Comber celebrates its 160th annual fair PAGE 10 _______________ Essex Centre BIA news PAGE 14 _______________ Essex Railway Station hosts a Family Fun Day PAGE 19 _______________ Steam & Gas Engine Show PAGE 20 _______________

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Kyah Henderson-Lezama, Zali Miles, Anna Walls, Dr. Bryan Walls, Justin Escoto, Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain, Deputy Mayor Tracey Bailey, Councillor Kirk Walstedt, CAO Truper McBride Councillor Kelsey Santarossa, and Councillor John Kerr take in the John Freeman Walls Historic Site. The Freedom Train which the Walls used to signify the end of the Underground Railroad.

by Garrett Fodor Nestled along Puce Road, the John Freeman Walls Historic Site is passed by hundreds of area residents each and every day. On Tuesday, August 6, Dr. Bryan Walls and his wife, Anna, opened the grounds and invited members of Lakeshore Town Council to enjoy a tour of the facility. This is the first time Lakeshore Council toured the grounds as a group, Walls noted, and he was thrilled to host the tour.

The Town of Lakeshore has been very supportive since the museum was launched, he added, and he is optimistic that they can continue to build and grow that relationship. Since 1846, the Walls family has looked after the 20-acre grounds. The site was the final destination for John Freeman Walls and Jane King Walls on the journey where they used the Underground Railroad to escape slavery. Their journey began in Troublesome Creek, in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Upon arriving in Canada in 1846, the two purchased 12-acres of land from the Refugee Home Society, which they used to create their homestead. In 1989, the site opened as a museum, drawing thousands of people from all over the world visitors are educated on the Underground Railroad, the Walls’s personal journey to escape, and the process former slaves went through. The site features seven different buildings, from the Freedom Train, which signifies the end of the Underground Railroad, to the Peace Chapel, built to honour Rosa Parks, and John and Jane Walls’s original two-storey cabin, which was built in 1846. The house served as the first home for First Baptist Church, Puce. Lakeshore Deputy Mayor

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Lakeshore Council tours Walls historic site...

Kelsey Santarossa rings the Freedom Bell for good luck, during the tour given to members of the Town of Lakeshore Council.

Tracey Bailey said visiting the grounds made an impact on her. “I found the experience very moving. It was a powerful surge of emotions,” Bailey said. “The visualization was intense, in particular when we came upon the wagon that really showed how people travelled, lying and hiding [in between a layer of a wagon, often carrying manure and soil, to cover up the scent and throw off dogs], to find a place of safety and refuge.” Walls said the site is unique, since it is

so well documented and details the lovestory of John and Jane and the adversity they overcame at the time being a biracial couple John was a black man, who was formerly a slave, and Jane was white. He added the family cemetery on the land dramatically lends itself to presenting the importance of mutual respect, reconciliation, and keeping love in our hearts for one another. The Walls have plans of growing and maintaining the site for many more generations to come. As Bryan Walls

is a fifth-generation descendant of John and Jane, he is hopeful to add a pole barn, which can serve as a secure museum building. He would also like to add a theatre for plays, with Theatre Alive donating the equipment to the Proverbs Heritage Organization, a nonprofit organization Walls and Anna have setup, along with an educational classroom with a retreat-like setting. They added how important it is to share the site and John and Jane’s story with the public to ensure it lives on long past Wall’s and Anna’s lifetime. Since opening the museum, the site has employed approximately 105 summer students of different races and faiths. Walls added that many have been members of the church, and of Métis status, who have gone on to be respected leaders and citizens in the community. He said it is important to get the youth involved in the site and for them to help preserve the site. “I am excited to work with the Walls Museum and promoting awareness and attracting donors who will help the longterm sustainability of the site,” Bailey said. “It is important to Lakeshore that the Legacy of this important piece of history continues on beyond the life of Bryan and Anna. Our community is so generous and I know that there are donors who will recognize this important work and that through grants

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and partnerships, our mutual goals can be attained.” The site is open for tours from May to October by appointment, to primarily accommodate teachers and school students. It is also open five days per week in June, July, and August, when assisted by trained summer students. An appointment is also recommended for these months. Walls is grateful to the Town of Lakeshore and his neighbours who have helped them since the creation of the museum. For more information on the museum, visit https://www. undergroundrailroadmuseum.org/ and to support the museum, and its future projects, email: bryanugrr@aol.com.

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- Tuesday, August 6, 2019 by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Town purchases Cyber Insurance The Town of Essex approved the purchase of Cyber Liability Insurance, after recommendations from administration, and a report from Jack Baron, Essex’s Manager of Information Technology. The insurance will provide coverage in the event of a breach of computer systems, or a ransomware virus attack, such as when the Town of Wasaga Beach was forced to pay nearly $35,000 to hackers in order to regain access to their own network. “ L o w - t i e r municipalities are a lowhanging target [for cyber attacks], because they know they have only one or two IT professionals. They are a target,” Barron explained, addressing Council. “Unfortunately, nowadays it’s like having house or car insurance. It’s

just part of it.” Barron added that the provider, AON, was selected because it was capable of being bundled with the Town’s current provider. Administration sought $15,126.00 to be reallocated from the Capital Project GG-19-0012 Network Security Audit., of which $27,000.00 was budgeted and remaining, to fund the cyber coverage, which was approved by Council. The coverage will provide protection up to one million dollars in malware ransom, as well as physical damage to computer and network systems. At this time, the Town of Essex receives roughly 5,000 spam, malware, or virus emails a week, with staff continually being trained on email awareness and how to protect their computer systems.

“Low-tier municipalities are a lowhanging target [for cyber attacks], because they know they have only one or two IT professionals.” - Jack Baron, Essex’s Manager of Information Technology

Essex hears about waste diversion activities Eli Maodus, General Manager, and Tom Marentette, Manager of Waste Disposal, of the Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) sat before Council to provide clarification and answers to any questions Council had in regard to waste diversion activities at the Essex-Windsor Regional Landfill. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she loves talking about waste diversion and asked for any tips the EWSWA could provide. Looking at capturing more yard waste is one way to divert waste from the landfill. Bondy thinks people are recycling inefficiently. Even businesses, she said, people think they are recycling, but people are throwing in products that cannot be recycled. As the host municipality of the landfill site, she believes Essex should be a leader in waste diversion. During her first term of Council, she toured the recycling plant, she said it was a great opportunity. She asked how can Essex capture more materials and divert more

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effectively, and preserve the landfill for years to come? Maodus said weekly recycling would likely not be implemented. Revenue earned, he added, does not cover the program cost. Stewards/corporations are responsible for 50 percent. In the next 5-6 years, there will be enhancements to programs. Maodus also explained certain communities will eventually have every other week garbage pickup where there are green bin pick-ups. This could be implemented by around 2025. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen asked about the automotive fluff as daily cover. He wanted to know where it is coming from and how much they are paying. He also noted that construction is having a hard time disposing excess landfill. Why take automotive fluff when we have locally sourced biological products, he asked. Maodus explained the origin of the auto fluff is from a facility in Hamilton. The environmental compliance approval is what the landfill has, which is the material they are allowed to accept. He said they charge the supplier $8/metric tonne. Marentette, explained the problem is that a steady supply is needed when it comes to using landfill from construction sites instead of the autofluff. The expected regional landfill site, located in Essex, will be usable until 2040. It was opened in 1997. It was expected to last 25 years and it will exceed that. Verbeek said that longevity of the site is due to the passion of Marentette and his predecessor. Tulley Meadow residents highlight concerns of Town’s free roaming cat TNR program Council received the Department of Legislative Services’ report, “Trap, Continued from Page 5

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I always say a community can be judged simply by how it treats its most vulnerable, and to me that includes youths, the elderly, those with special needs, and animals. I have a bleeding heart when it comes to animal rights, and try to do what I can to act upon my own beliefs. I truly like to walk my talk. When the Town implemented the Trap, Neuter, Release program a few years back, I was pleased. As someone who lives out in the county, I know just how quickly cats can breed and the cost to associated with fixing them. Unfortunately, people still dump cats off in the county, then it becomes someone else’s responsibility, depending on which doorstep they wind up on, to provide that care. One of my cats, for instance, was a drop off, another I picked up in Windsor after a concert. She was a kitten wondering the streets and I could not leave her behind. So, even though I do not live in Essex, I hoped the program would spark interest in other communities. And, it did. I have always felt it is not a freeroaming cat’s fault that he or she

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was born into that situation. And, because of volunteers, and some forward-thinking decision-makers, we can help stop the cycle of cats reproducing at alarming rates. Fixing them can provide for a healthier life for them as they are less likely to fight with other cats, and cuts down on the number of cats “causing nuisance” to area property owners through using yards as litter boxes or making those crying noises in the dead of the night. We all need to do our part. That may mean being patient as volunteers step in to trap the cats, or the volunteers themselves being respectful to property owners as they conduct their business. The Town’s TNR program came up at the last Council meeting as a few residents of the Tulley Meadows subdivision had concerns over their experience. We have to all keep in mind that the program was implemented to help bring down the cat population, which helps the animals and the residents who have a cat colony of free-roaming cats nearby. Will there be issues, of course. Just like any pilot project, complications will arise, but that just means we all need to work harder to

make it work. To date, over 500 cats have been fixed through the program. That’s an incredible number of cats who will not breed. Now, times that by the average amount of kittens a freeroaming cat will have in its life time, and beyond. Firstly, I would personally like to thank the volunteers for taking the time to care about the cats, which are often thought of as being a nuisance. I have sat through meetings where volunteers of the program have noted they have spent thousands of their own dollars to provide the care some of the cats needed over the years. Secondly, I would like to thank any property owners for their patience as the Town works towards neutering as many free-roaming cats as possible. With some collaboration and better communication from both sides of this issue, the benefits have been, and will continue to be, astronomical. We just need to be patient and work together for what I think is the greater good.

Report shows agri-food economic contributions add up By Jackie Kelly-Pemberton, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

The numbers might be a few years old, but a recent Statistics Canada report confirms the significant economic contributions made by our agriculture and food industry. Statistics Canada data released last month reports on economic numbers from 2015, but it demonstrates the importance of the overall agricultural industry to the Canadian economy. According to the Agriculture and Economic Food Account, 2015, the agriculture and agri-food manufacturing sector contributed $49 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2015, accounting for 2.6% of the country’s total GDP. Breaking down the numbers, the report shows primary agriculture and agri-food processing are nearly equal contributors to GDP for the sector. The economic importance of the agri-food sector varies by province, with Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food manufacturing GDP contribution ranking highest in the country at $15.3 billion in 2015. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) also released updated provincial numbers on our sector’s economic contributions, reporting provincial agri-food GDP contributions at $47.7 billion. This number, a true representation of field to fork, includes primary agriculture production, food processing, retail, and food service. Adding to the impressive contribution of agriculture to Ontario’s economy is OMAFRA’s agri-food employment report, stating 873,064 jobs are directly linked to agriculture and food. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has maintained for years that agriculture is an economic engine

in our province. Often overshadowed by the automotive or technology sectors, agriculture and food has been and will continue to be a solid economic contributor to Ontario and Canada. And there’s huge potential to grow. With proper public investments, Ontario farmers, food processors and industry related businesses can push those GDP and employment numbers even higher. OFA’s Producing Prosperity in Ontario campaign outlines how distributed economic development dollars can be invested in Ontario’s agri-food and rural Ontario communities to produce greater prosperity for the province. Investing in affordable energy sources, like natural gas, reliable broadband so everyone in Ontario can conduct business and learn at the same speeds, solid roads and bridges for our equipment to travel on and take our products to market, and a rural school system for our children will all pay off. The returns on these investments will be new jobs, more affordable communities as rural areas will become more attractive to those living in cities with over-priced housing, a secure and sustainable food system and overall economic prosperity for all Ontarians. This strategy of supporting growth opportunities in the agriculture and food sectors goes beyond our province, and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture is taking this campaign to the national level as part of their federal election campaign – Producing Prosperity in Canada. There’s a lot of potential in our sector, as farmers, we see that firsthand. And sometimes the numbers speak for themselves.

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Essex Council notes continued... Neuter, and Release (TN) Program along with the presentation from Jenn de Ryk and Laura Britenbaugh. Council also moved to direct administration to move forward with the implementation of various mechanisms designed to further and better educate the public and volunteers about the TNP program. Tulley Meadow resident, De Ryk, lives across the road of where cat houses were placed and the cats were being fed by TNR volunteers. She believes this was not an isolated incident. For around three years, she claimed, she had to endured car urine and feces. She said she loves to garden, and said cat’s waste is a health hazard for pregnant women. Despite the TNR program, she claimed every year there seemed to be an increase of kittens. She said her dog has attacked kittens in the past and she would bring them to the vet, which incurred costs to her. “As you could see we were very frustrated with this. We didn’t know where to turn,” she said of herself and a few neighbours. She noted the answer came to them in the spring when her neighbour, Michelle Lessard-Hillier, put the cat houses across the road. The next day, the volunteers were angry when they picked them up, she claimed. After the confrontation with volunteers, De Ryk concluded feral cats do not have to be fed and will survive on their own. In her opinion, the volunteers leaving out feed attracted more cats. Once they brought this forward, for some reason, the cats, she claimed, are gone from her neighbourhood. The neighbours have to have a say if a feeding station is to be installed in a neighbourhood, she said, but it should not be enforced on anybody. She believes the TNR program is headed in the right direction and, if run properly, it will be beneficial in the future. Brittenbaugh also lives across the street from where the cat houses were placed, for the past two-years, she witnessed what was going on in regard to the program. “This past spring was horrible for all of us. No permission was given from anyone on our street to trap, house, or feed stray cats,” she said. She said it has been an eye soar. She said they are all

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for the TNR program, but the neighbours need to be informed and be asked if they want to participate in the program. She said it would be nice to know who was coming into their neighbourhood to trap. Councillor Kim Verbeek said she has been following the issue. She said she was sorry they experienced the program in a negative way, but wanted to move forward in a positive way. Councillor Sherry Bondy said in a perfect world, outdoor cats would be few and far between. Administration, she added, put together a well researched report on the issue. She said there is always room for improvement. She said she would love to see a bylaw, if you feed a cat, you have to have them fixed within three days. Bondy said the problem with this particular situation, was that a feeder was put in this area. She said she has not heard about another issue. In 2010 when knocking on doors, feral cats was a number one issue she heard when campaigning. Now, she said that is

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no longer an issue. The program has had success, Bondy said. There are hiccups with anything. She thanked the delegates for bringing the issue forward. Our volunteers are doing it for the best interest of the cats, she said, adding the TNR program is a tool in the municipality that goes above and beyond the spay voucher program that is available to residents. De Ryk then responded, in her opinion, the volunteers are a big part of the problem because they are unprofessional. She said they need to be educated, if they are going to represent the Town, on how to talk to people. TNR, she added, does not include caregiving. She said she had three years of problems and thinks others will now come forward with issues as well. Melanie Coulter, Executive Director of the Windsor-

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Essex Council notes... Essex County Humane Society, spoke at the meeting. She said the one thing she wanted to mention is that this is a great program as it expands on the vouchers available through the municipality. There will be pockets of complaints, she said. At the shelter, the numbers of cats submitted have gone down dramatically. The spay and release works, Coulter said. The issue of feeding cats will come back. Even if you have feeding bans, the important thing is getting the cats fixed, she said. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said a point that needs to be made is that the Town does TNR, but does not feed animals. Those who trap in some cases, do care for them and feed them, Coulter said. Council received Coulter’s presentation. The Report to Council contained specific recommendations to provide a general framework under which Administration can move forward with additional initiatives so that the TNR program can continue to successfully

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operate in the Town while being respectful to both the needs of the community and the need to maintain or exceed current service level standards. The report notes in 2015, the Town began its TNR program for feral cat colonies throughout the municipality. The program has been managed by the Town’s Animal Control Officers, in conjunction with volunteers and other Town staff. As a result, 99 feral cats were spayed/neutered that first year. Since 2015, the program has spayed/neutered 507 cats as of June 2019. Moving forward, as part of the report, the Town will develop a Best Practices document to support the TNR program. In addition, a TNR Volunteer and Education Program and a TNR Public Education Program will be implemented. Natural Heritage Conservation Easement Council received the Planning Department’s report, “Natural Heritage Conservation Easement B-06-19 Doug

and Josie Holland and Karl and Sandy Neudorf, 2135 McCormick Road (Colchester South, Ward 3).” It also further passed Bylaw 1843 to enter into a conservation easement agreement. The Report to Council notes on March 19, the Town of Essex’s Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application for the lands. The severance approved by the Committee resulted in the creation of a 3.5-hectare parcel from the existing 22.6-hectare farm lot. The retained farm lot is occupied by an existing natural heritage woodlot. A condition of the Committee’s approval requires the owners to enter into a conservation easement agreement with the Town of Essex in order to prohibit any use which will damage or destroy the “Protected Area.” The report continues that the owners have been in full agreement with this requirement. Development Agreement accepted for former school property The Town of Essex has entered into a Development Agreement with Anderdon Developments LTD, regarding the development of the former Harrow Junior School property. This comes shortly after the Town approved the rezoning of the former school property to allow for the development and construction of single and semi-detached residential properties. Anderdon Developments LTD took full possession of the property located

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at 230 Centre Street on August 9, thus necessitating the need for the new Developmental Agreement Bylaw.

CWATS funding request for 2019 Council received the Planning Department’s report “CWATS Funding requests for 2020,” and pre-approved the Town’s 50 percent share of the estimated $20,000 cost, in the amount of $10,000, under the 2020 as municipal contribution under the Municipal Partnership Fund of the County Wide Active Transportation initiative.

Update received on local planning appeal tribunal proceedings The Town of Essex received a planning report, prepared by Essex Planner, Rita Jabbour, regarding an update on the local planning appeal tribunal proceedings. The Bylaw in question is the Amending Bylaw 1759 as it pertains to the property located at 1466 County Road 13 in Harrow. Bylaw 1759, as adopted by Council in 2018, adds additional permitted uses for the vacant, near 40,000-square foot, residential lot to permit the medical office of a licensed professional person offering treatment and diagnostic services for the physical, mental, or emotional health of people excluding the offices of a general dentist and chiropractor. The appellant, Bradley Laporte, and the Town held a meeting on July 6, with discussions that led towards the idea of

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Essex Council notes... an amendment to Bylaw to 1759 that would address the additional concerns of the appellant. With this in mind, the appellant agreed to several provisions, including the building to be constructed is to be set back at equal distance or more to the residence at 1460 County Road 13, the building is to be built in an east-west orientation with the front facing towards the Harrow Health Centre, the building is to be constructed as a single-story to keep its architectural characteristics in line with the surrounding neighbourhood, as well as several agreements surrounding parking and property fencing. Essex Council agreed to the adoptions of the additional provisions, to be issued under order of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. Fill and heavy truck bylaws amended Essex Council received a Clerk’s report regarding

several bylaws and amendments to them, including Bylaw 1790, pertaining to heavy traffic, and Bylaw 1799, which regulates the placing/ dumping of fill and the alteration of grade and/ or the removal of topsoil from land in Essex. After feedback from Council and members of the public at a July Council meeting, it was decided that several amendments should be made to the respective Bylaws. Regarding 1790, amendments include the specification that the regulations only apply to municipal roads, and certain exemptions to permitted heavy vehicle usage. These include construction purposes on a property where that heavy vehicle is housed, and heavy vehicles related to agricultural purposes in the rural areas of the Town of Essex. For 1799, amendments included the exemption of agricultural uses

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related to the Bylaw, as well as the exemption of small, residential activities. An additional recommendation had the fill permit applications changed from their requirement at 2,000-cubic metres to 1,000-cubic metres and under. Bylaw welcomes new Director of Infrastructure Service Council passed Bylaw 1838 to appoint Chris Gainham as Essex’s new Director of Infrastructure Service. Chris Nepszy formerly held this position before he was appointed CAO.

Fireworks scheduled for Colchester Movie Night submitted to EFP The fireworks show, originally scheduled as part of the Colchester Family Fun event that took place on Saturday, July 27, has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 17. The fireworks will coincide with the outdoor movie night planned to take place at Colchester Park (100 Jackson Street). Starting at 7:45pm, kids and their families can enjoy “How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World” before settling in for the fireworks

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The Town of Essex Council Special Meeting: Removal of abandoned signs and accessible parking bylaws discussed by Sylene Argent On the evening of Tuesday, August 6, Essex Council hosted a special meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre to discuss abandoned signage and accessible parking. During the meeting, Council received the presentation from the Planning Department on the Sign Bylaw. A large portion of the

meeting’s discussions centered around the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – which is a municipal grant mechanism to assist businesses in an array of projects, and whether or not businesses should be allowed to use CIP funding to remove signs from businesses no longer in operation. In the report to Council, the Planning Department recommend

revisions to the Sign Bylaw to address signage advertising or identifying an activity, business, or service that has ceased, rendering the sign unnecessary. The report notes there are a number of signs identifying businesses that no longer occupy the building or otherwise indicate an activity or service no longer offered. The purpose of the report, and subsequent Council discussion, was to identify steps that should be taken to neutralize abandoned signs. As well, some signage was deemed to be in poor physical condition such that, while not posing a hazard, it was aesthetically displeasing and, being unattractive, it negatively affected the surrounding businesses and streetscape, the Report to Council notes, as Bylaw 1350 does not address abandoned signage that do not pose a

hazard. Through the report, the Planning Department noted that for properties situated in a Community Improvement Project Area, the $2000 mini grant under the Façade Improvement Grant Program is available to assist with the removal of inappropriate, abandoned, and outdated signage. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche believed the CIP funds should be used to remove abandoned signs as the first step in encouraging business owners to remove signage from former businesses and encourage new signs as part of the process. Several Councillors, including Councillor Sherry Bondy, voiced concerns with using CIP funds to allow for the removal of the signs as the program is intended to stimulate growth. However, Bondy said she could be in favour of using CIP funds for this if there was a time limit the business owner has to have the sign removed. Mayor Larry Snively voiced concerns that there are some businesses owners that will not talk to the Town in regards to sign removal, no matter what the Town does. Amendments suggested through the report to Council included incorporating new definitions to the Bylaw and that the owner of the land on which an abandoned sign is located shall, within 15 days of the giving of notice by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer,

remove the sign or, at the discretion of the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, shall alter the sign face area to delete or otherwise hide from view text and pictures referencing the discontinued activity, business, or service for which the sign was placed, installed. Meloche put forward a motion directing administration to move forward with the proposed Sign bylaw amendments and the drafting of a proposed amending Bylaw, and to also proceed on the recommendation to use CIP program incentives to serve as the first step in encouraging business owners to remove signage for former businesses and encourage new signs as part of the process. Council passed this motion. The second portion of the meeting dealt with the potential introduction of the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act accessible parking space provisions. The number of accessible parking spaces is higher under the Act then in the Town’s General Zoning Bylaw, in addition to other changes. The Planning Department suggested having the Town’s Zoning Bylaw and Sign Bylaw incorporate the regulations of the Act as it relates to the provision of off-street parking. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he was sure if the Province made these recommendations through

the Act, studies would have been conducted to conclude best practices. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen worried over-enforcement, or creating more accessible spaces than needed, would result in those not needing to utilize accessible spaces would have a harder time finding parking. Jeff Watson, Essex’s Policy Planner, said in the past, the Town has contacted the Town’s Accessibility Committee for comments on projects as to whether more or less accessible parking spaces should be implemented depending on the use of the facility. Chris Nepszy, CAO, noted that creating accessible spaces can be more difficult than just putting up a sign. Sidewalks may need to be rounded out to accommodate, in addition to removing curbs. The AODA also divides accessible parking spaces into two types: one of which is 3.4m in width with an access aisle of 1.5m, next and parallel to it, to serve vans; and the other includes a width of 2.4m, with an access aisle of 1.5m next and parallel to it, to serve persons in standard vehicles According to the Town’s General Sign Bylaw, each accessible parking space must be identified by a reserved parking sign, however, the comprehensive sign bylaw, does not set out this requirement. Council received the Report.

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Comber celebrates its 160th annual fair

Increasing in popularity, there was a huge turnout for the annual Demolition Derby this past Sunday at the 160th annual Comber Fair.

by Garrett Fodor Local residents had a chance to soak in the sun and share in Comber’s rich agricultural history this past weekend as they celebrated the 160th

annual Comber Fair. The annual, three-day festival showcased the Lakeshore Community’s a g r i c u l t u r a l accomplishments and featured a car show, new

and antique tractors, livestock, carnival rides, the well anticipated demolition derby, and live entertainment all weekend, along with other attractions.

The festival officially kicked-off Friday evening, with the Town of Lakeshore’s Council members on hand. Grace Mullen is the 1st Vice President of

A vintage Ford Model T Pickup truck is displayed at the Comber Fair Car show Friday evening.

the Comber fair. The event is something she and members of the community look forward to each year. This year was a special year for the

fair, with it being its 160th anniversary. Mullen was excited the community got to enjoy the festivities after a

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Justin Latam returns to Tune up the Parks Last Wednesday evening, Leamington’s Justin Latam, a folk musician, played an array of originals and covers as he performed beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire during the Tune Up the Parks concert series.

by Sylene Argent Leamington’s Justin Latam added his acoustic-style of music to Essex Centre’s Heritage

Gardens Park last Wednesday evening as he performed as part of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s Tune Up the Parks summer concert series. “The Barefoot Musician” is know for his up-beat brand of folk music, which is infused with a little bit of rock and blues. Latam has become an annual performer at the concert series, who is always well received. He offered his attentive audience members a chance to listen to some

classics, in addition to some of his own original tunes off his album “Bearfoot” and his newest EP, “Six” at his most recent performance in Essex Centre. One of the original songs Latam performed called “Tomato Town” was written about the Heinz closure in Leamington a few years back and how the community stayed strong. For more information about Latam, or to learn about future performances, log onto www.justinlatam.

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Tune up the Parks is scheduled to continue in Essex Centre on August 14 with Steve Morin and Friends and on August 21 as former District Fire Chief, Wayne Pestru, will perform classics from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and are subject to change or cancellation. If you plan to attend, bring along a blanket or chair to sit upon, and if you wish, you can forward a donation to the performer.

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For Gordon Smith at 2331 South Middle Rd, Woodslee. No Reserve. Farms are rented. Tractors: JD 4450 dsl in very good condition, 3572 hrs, 18.4-38 rear tires, 2 PTO’s, 3 hydr. outlets, sells w/axle duals & front end weights, Mr. smith purchased this tractor when it had 2700 hrs, serial # RW4450P009993; JD 4440 dsl, 6700 hrs, 20.8-38 tires, 2 PTO’s, 2 hydr. outlets, tractor was purchased new by Mr Smith, serial # 4440H002046R; Duals: 20.8-38 T-rail duals; Planting: JD model 750 – 15’ Notill drill, swivel 2 pt hitch, Yetter markers, Market fill auger; Combine: JD 6620 dsl in good working order; Headers – both sell separate: JD 216 grain header, needs repair; JD 444 wide row corn head; Sprayer, Water Tank & Auger: Hardi dual axle sprayer w/45‘ boom; plastic water tank on flat rack wagon; Westfield W80-51 PTO auger; Tillage: approx. 24’ manual fold land leveler; approx. 24’Triple K cult.; approx. 10’ sprocket packer & two 5’ pups will sell as one unit; Krause 2800 – 9 tooth Conser-Till chisel plow w/leveling cult. on back, disc in front; Krause model 1412 side fold wheel disc approx. 18’; Kongskilde 600 series 6 furrow spring trip plow, needs hydr. line; JD pull type spring tooth cult. approx. 20’; IH model 55 chisel plow 3 ph 11 tooth; Cockshutt 6 furrow plow model 54B; Other Machinery Items: 10’ scraper blade; BMB 4 row pull type chopper; 4 older gravity wagons, one w/duals all around; JD model 400 rotary hoe; 3 ph row crop cult.; JD 7000 planter for parts; Few Misc. Items: saddle tanks; truck tires; small sprayer; seed auger; JD weights for 4020 or 4030; chain saws; chains; cylinders; tarps; plus a few other items. Terms cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Visa, MC with 3% premium. Owner or auctioneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Proprietor: Gordon Smith, 519-975-2250

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_____________________ FOR SALE: 338 East Puce Rd.: 4 bdrm., with mother-in-law suite on main ﬂoor. $454,900. Call Carl Idzinski, Sales Representative, Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty - Brokerage. 519-817-8891. 22-tt _____________________ Buying or selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty - Brokerage. 519-817-8891. 22-tt _____________________

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Comber celebrates its 160th fair... Continued from Page 10

Crowds enjoyed the display of contest entries and ribbon winners at the Comber Fair this past weekend.

year of planning. Mullen said the organizing committee tries to grow the fair each year by adding attractions for all audiences. This year’s

additions included axe throwing, barrel rides throughout the fair, a birds of prey show, and the Border City Barkers Kennel Club

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performance. Mullen said the fair board is boasting a new set of executives, who are bringing new ideas and options to the fair. This year, Mullen estimated 25,000 people attended the special edition of the Comber fair. She was grateful for the weather received over the weekend, which allowed all of the fair attractions - such as: the Demolition Derby, the Pickup Truck Tugo-War, and the parade through main street on Saturday – to take place. Mullen hoped all who attended the fair this year enjoyed their experience. With another successful Comber Fair down in the record books, the organizing committee is already starting the planning process for next year’s edition.

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NHLer Zack Kassian greets fans at County Chev On Thursday, young hockey fans lined-up around Jeff Smith’s County Chevrolet building in anticipation of meeting one of their on-ice heroes, Zack Kassian. The Edmonton Oilers forward was pleased to greet fans during the event, where he took

the time to engage in conversation and provide young aspiring NHLers encouragement regarding their own on-ice prowess. He also presented each of his fans a signed picture to bring home. Kassian said he enjoys participating in such events as a way to giveback to his supporters and the community. He also enjoys connecting with his young fans as it reminds him of his own youth and looking up to the hockey legends who inspired him. Jeff Smith, General Manager of the local car dealership, was happy with the event turnout and was pleased to offer the community a chance to meet an NHLer. A neat addition to the event was that the first 50 youths through the doors were given a “Zack Pack,” which offered some school supplies in a backpack.

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SMITH, Janet (nee Stevenson) - Passed away peacefully at the Franklin Gardens Nursing Home in Leamington on August 6, 2019 at 95 years of age. Loving wife of the late George Maxwell “Max” (2000). Dear mother of Kevin Smith (Shelley) and Chere Tulett. Treasured grandmother of Brad, Lexy, Scott and Maddy. Predeceased by her siblings, Clarence (late Grace), Raymond (late Marion), Howard, and Harold (Betty). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Janet was a life-long member of the Essex United Church. She was a former member of the Fletcher United Church. Janet was a wonderful pianist who also taught many children piano lessons. She will be long remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandma. The visitation and life celebration was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington. Donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ___________________________________________________

TRIMBLE, Sandra Lee (nee McLeay) - Was born on September 26, 1937 and passed away peacefully on August 7, 2019 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved wife of 62 years to Roger. Loving mother of Dale (Becky) and Kimberly Damm (Jeﬀ ). Adored Grandma of 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 on the way. Sandra was predeceased by her parents Archibald and Nellie McLeay and is survived by her brother, Ian McLeay (Cheryl), and her brother-in-law, Murray Trimble (Joyce). She will also be remembered by her nieces and nephews. Sandra’s wish was to be cremated. The family will have a Celebration of her life at a later date. The family would like to thank the staﬀ of Erie St. Clair LHIN, and Erie Shores Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice or the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 241 by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends may share their memories and condolences online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

What’s Going On... 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 23  25  TECUMSEH CORN FESTIVAL  at Lacasse Park - For information: www. cornfestcarshows.ca. OR www.tecumseh.ca/en/things-to-do/corn-festival. 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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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Join us for Family Worship on Sunday, August 18th at 10:30a.m. Fraser & Marilyn Lear from the Leamington Salvation Army Community Church will lead the service. Stay after and visit, as you enjoy refreshments provided by our church ladies. Stop by the church on Tuesdays between 10a.m. - 12p.m. for a coﬀee at our SA Cafe. It’s a time to relax and chat with new friends, and if you wish to just read a book in our library corner, or work on a jig saw puzzle, you can do so. We welcome men and women of all ages.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church 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. For the month of August, our services move back to St. Paul’s, Essex, with a service time of 10am. 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 Mr. Steve Baarda from London, ON.

Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coﬀee or tea. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

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. Ian Phillips will be our Guest Speaker on Sunday, August 18, and his message is “God Of The Universe.” The scripture readings are Jeremiah 23:23-29 and Luke 12:49-56. Preschool Playtime is now on recess until the fall. Thanks to everyone who has participated. See you in the fall! There will be NO Iler Lodge service in August. We will host a Christmas Bazaar planning meeting, after the service, during Coffee Hour on Sunday, August 25. All are welcome, please bring your ideas! 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 August and September. 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

George Diesbourg won with high score at Monday night Pepper. Kevin Edwards had the most peppers and Audrey Stanley had low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had three tied for the most peppers: Margerite VanDaele, Judy Kelly, and Floyd Cascadden. Larry Lane had high score and Judy Lane had low score. Floyd Cascadden had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Audrey Stanley had the most peppers and Shirley Stiers had low score. Joan Broeders and Diana Dennis had high scores at Bridge on Thursday evening.

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 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 18th, join us for worship in our air conditioned sanctuary. Richard Dalton will be our guest at the pulpit. 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 Yard Sale will be on September 27 and 28 including our Bake Sale on Friday, September 27th .

Trinity Church We have moved our summer services to St. Paul’s, in Essex, for the month of August, with services starting at 10. 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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2019 Final Property Tax Bills were mailed July 15, 2019 If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2019 ﬁnal tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:

August 30, 2019 November 29, 2019 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.

who made the annual St. Mary’s Park fun day a big success! The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is opened every Saturday from 9a.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. 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. Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of August 5th - 9th: Monday Euchre George Sutherland, Mary Demars, Mike Renaud, Janece McLaughlin, and Richard Dahl. Wednesday Pepper winners were - Joanne Mailloux, Helene Manley, Audrey Stanley, Edna Chevalier, Joanne McMurren, and Aggie Rivait. Friday night Euchre winners were Mike Renaud, Joanne Diesbourg, Mary Demars, Ray Brooker, and Richard Dahl. For Club information, call Claire at 519723-4694.

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Joint us for Sunday Worship at 10am. The Service is a joint service with our friends at Belle River United Church in Belle River. Rev. Carl will lead the service. Just a reminder at our oﬃce will be open on Thursdays. Please call ahead. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.

Holy Name of Jesus Church Life Teen is on Sunday, August 18th at St. Mary’s, with Mass at 6p.m. and a baseball game and BBQ to follow in the park. Everyone is welcome. The Squires are having a garage sale on Saturday, September 7th in the parish hall. The K of C is organizing a new parish photo directory. Please register you and or your family now in the Gather Space. Our Parish Picnic takes place on Sunday, August 18th at noon. The ﬁrst Fish Fry of the season is on

Friday, September 13th from 4:30 7p.m. Tickets at the door. For the month of August, there will be a bi-weekly bulletin and the office will be closed on Fridays. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eyeglasses at the designated file drawers at the Info table. Please keep Therese Lecuyer in your prayers. Essex County Library ESSEX BRANCH: 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. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Join us for Family Worship on Sunday, Aug 18 at 10am. Rob Cornies will bring the message. All are welcome. Following the Sunday, August 25 Serivce, there will be a Family BBQ and swim at the home of Jim and Deb

Gemmell. Please bring a salad or dessert to share, lawn chairs, and your bathing suit. Please remember the many in our community who have health issues and those in nursing homes.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Claude spoke on, “Husbands love your Wives,” and how God created us to rule and reign jointly. The Youth Pool Party is on August 16th at the Bondy’s. The Church Picnic at Gess†wood on August 18th is following the service. The Young Adults Camping Trip is from August 23rd-26th. Prayer Night is held on Tuesday, August 27th. The Youth Bonﬁre is at Josh and Angie’s in Cottam on August 30th. Our Sunday Service is at 10am. Come and join us! For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!

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Jeﬀ and Donna McPhee of Jeﬀ ’s No Frills presented a $2837.88 cheque to WETRA’s Executive Director, Becky Mills (far right), and Program Director Paige Shepley (far left). Billy, the therapeutic riding horse, is also pictured.

No Frills provides donation to WETRA Also on Thursday, Jeff and Donna MacPhee, owners of Jeff’s No Frills, presented a $2837.88 cheque to the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA). The funds were collected during the recent “Give a Little, Help a

Lot” campaign, where customers generously forwarded donations to a cause that assists children in some way. Donna and Jeff explained they chose WETRA because it helps many youths, with a variety of special needs, through therapeutic horse-back riding lessons.

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Becky Mills, Executive Director of WETRA, was pleased to accept the donation. She noted it will help offset the cost to feed and care for its equine therapeutic heard. Currently, WETRA has 21 therapeutic horses and ponies onsite. Without community support, WETRA would not be able to afford to run the program. On behalf of WETRA, Mills thanked No Frills for the donation and noted the riding facility was a proud recipient. Currently, WETRA has 200 students with physical, mental, social, and emotional needs, who benefit from the service. This is the maximum number of riders the riding facility can accommodate. Mills said the client list does change quite frequently, however, as riders move out of the program, perhaps selecting somewhere else to ride or selecting a different activity, which opens up a space for someone else on the waiting list.

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1968 Falcon Futura Sport Coupe like new

Ray Scanlan’s original 1968 Falcon Futura Sport Coupe.

Ray Scanlan of Brampton, Ontario, is the proud owner of a 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sport Coupe that still looks new even though it was built at the Ford plant in Oakville 51 years ago. “My first car was a 1932 Ford Model B pickup purchased from one of my Hamilton Spectator paper route customers for $75 in 1957. He had a couple of old cars and had restored a 1928 Chev convertible, which planted a seed in me for classic cars which remains to this day. “Walking to Delta Collegiate every day with several friends from 1955 to 1959, we often admired the new breed of ‘50s automobiles with their vibrant colours and fantastic designs. My favourite was the ’56 Ford Crown Vic. “Unfortunately, our grand plans of renting a garage and restoring old cars or building hot rods faded, and I sold my ’32 pickup for $150 and bought a 1960 Austin Healey Sprite when I started working. Marriage, children, career and life got in the way as well as a string of some great cars and then company cars, which had value only in that they were a free ride. “After retirement and visiting several cruise nights, I began searching for a ’69 Beaumont which held fond memories from the ‘60s. To my surprise, my wife Doreen called me one day from a garage sale in our neighbourhood to inform me that she had found the car I was looking for. “It turned out to be a 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sport Coupe in good condition with only 40,000 miles and two previous owners in our neighbourhood. I agreed to Orville’s asking price and have enjoyed working on and driving this portion of my retirement investment portfolio. “My Falcon now has 50,000 miles and every year I have made minor improvements. It is a six cylinder automatic with 200 cubic inches and is basically all original, including the vinyl top and a lot of fun to drive to cruise nights. I have enjoyed meeting so many interesting folks and swapping car stories and I heartily recommend this hobby.” With its long hood, short rear deck, and bucket seats, Ray Scanlon’s Falcon Futura is a great looking car! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.

submitted to EFP The mosquito major baseball team played amazing, during the Welland tournament, last weekend. They players had fun, while performing at a high level, and beat a very solid “A” Wellend center that had a few players big enough to be mistaken for coaches. Welland, London, and Essex each ended pool play with two wins, and a loss. It appeared that Essex would move on, with so few runs allowed. But, with recent rule changes, Essex exited the tournament with high spirits, and high praise. Coaches and teams recognized, and congratulated the Essex athletes on their play and sportsmanship.

Jimmy Hayes, Braeden Cavanagh, and Ethan O’Neil were awarded Game MVP medals which were chosen, and presented by, opposing coaches. There were plenty of big plays, including the catch of the tournament, which was made at the right time by diving Braylon Travis. Denver Boismier made a huge clutch hit (smash), and

crafty Caleb Cavanagh turned a beauty solo double play. As always, the parents were all stars. Stay tuned as these Bees try to become the best “C” classfied team in Ontario. The Welland players, went on to win the tournament, with Essex handing them their only loss along the way.

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Essex Railway Station hosts a Family Fun Day

by Sylene Argent On Saturday afternoon, several area residents headed down to the historic Essex Railway Station to enjoy the annual Family Fun Day event. Onsite, children of all ages enjoyed a tour of the

historic caboose, made a train-themed craft, got their faces painted like their favourite princess or comic book characters, marvelled at the model train displays onsite, and shared in a barbequed lunch with their families. Parents, in addition to

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enjoying the event with their children, were also able to learn a little bit about railroad history in Essex and all about the role the historic Railway Station plays in the community as a museum and reception hall. Bill Gay of Heritage Essex, a committee that maintains the historic site, was pleased with the great turnout of attendees on Saturday. He figured the great attendance was in part due to the perfect

weather, which allowed families an opportunity to get out and explore the train station. Heritage Essex hosts events, such as the Family Fun Day, to keep the historic railway station top of mind of those who live in the community. Every February, the committee hosts the annual Essex Train Show at Essex Public School as one of its major fundraisers.

The next major Heritage Essex Fundraiser will take place on October 26 at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) as the Essex Legion, the Essex Rotary Club, and

the Holy Name Knights of Columbus Council will come together to assist Heritage Essex in hosting the annual Essex citizen of the Year banquet. This year’s honourees are Chris and Laurie Lapain.

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Steam & Gas Engine Show featured Massey Harris tractors

by Garrett Fodor Over the weekend, the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum hosted its 35th annual show at its educational facility, which is nestled just outside of McGregor. This year’s event featured Massey Harris tractors and machinery. During this year’s event, attendees could travel back through time as they were able to see running farm equipment, industrial engines, and saw mills operate that are over 100-years-old. They were also able to see the evolution of the machinery to modern times as many tractors and equipment from various eras were displayed. Gary Struhar has been the President of the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum for the last four years. He said many people who attend the show are shocked to see the old pieces in such good shape and still operational. One of the biggest event attractions is the annual parade held on Saturday. This year’s parade travelled through downtown McGregor and featured 30 vintage tractors

in addition to political dignitaries. He describes the event as a mini-fair, with vendors, unique displays, and food trucks. During the event, the organizing committee tries to have something planned for everyone. This year’s attractions included a military muster display, live demonstrations, live music, and tractor pulls on the Saturday and Sunday. This year’s edition of the show also featured the Lazee G Horse Ranch’s Silver Star Precision Drill Riding team on Saturday. Struhar said this special feature helped to attract a crowd, which seemed to enjoyed their performance. Struhar said the show has come along way since its inception. It was originally hosted at Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village for the first six-years. The Steam and Gas Engine Museum was then moved to its present-day grounds. Struhar was happy with the event turn out this year as he estimated around 1,200 people visited the grounds over the weekend. He hopes to continue to grow and expand the sight and attract more visitors in the coming years. Proceeds from the three-day show help operate and maintain the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum facility, which is located adjacent to Co-An Park.