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A LOOK INSIDE Essex hosts visit from national Communities in Bloom judges PAGE 3 _______________ Conservation Farm Award sign presented during Twilight Tour PAGE 8 _______________ Community BBQ hosted for Baby’s Breath, Perinatal Department PAGE 15 _______________
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A historical celebration in red and white
New mural adds to Heritage Gardens Park PAGE 23 _______________ Essex Bantam Team bring home tournament championship PAGE 24 _______________ by Fred Groves There was a birthday party and a history lesson all rolled into one big celebration as Colchester came of age on Saturday, 225 years to be precise. This is a milestone few communities in Ontario can boast about. The Town of Essex hosted the day-long “Get Your Red and White On” event to commemorate not only Canada’s 150th, but to recognize twoand-a-quarter centuries
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event by proclaiming the opening of the celebration, and it ended with the last blast of fire works over the harbour. In between, the familyfriendly day had many activities, including beach volleyball, children’s games, and live entertainment. Colchester was settled in the mid 1700s when those who wanted to escape the American Revolution found peace in Southwestern Ontario. Today, many of those who live in the area can trace their roots back to the original inhabitants. “It’s truly remarkable that some of our residents can relate back to the early settlers,” Essex Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said, who emceed the opening ceremonies. One of the highlights of the day was the unveiling of the Town’s largest interpretative plaque at the Robert H. Barclay Bi-National Peace Garden, located at the corner of famous County Road 50 and Jackson Street. “Colchester is a special place for me. My grandfather bought a cottage here after he
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Essex hosts visit from national Communities in Bloom judges by Adam Gault and what is unique National judges, from about our Town,” Communities in Bloom, Sweet explained. “It’s made their way through important to highlight the Town of Essex on the things we’re proud Wednesday, July 26 to of and the vision for assess the municipality our Town.” for the 2017 program. To further Founded in 1995, highlight the Communities in Bloom m u n i c i p a l i t y ’s is a Canadian non-profit commitment to organization established unity and active to foster civic pride, living, Chris Nepszy, environmental the Director of responsibility, and Infrastructure and local beautification Development for Essex’s Director of Community Services Doug Sweet leads through community and Communities in Bloom officials on a tour of Essex Centre. the Town of Essex, voluntary involvement. presented plans for Communities in the Town’s continued Bloom officials judge participating municipalities in six commitment to the local Greenway trail system. categories, including tidiness, environmental awareness, In his presentation to the Communities in Bloom heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscaped areas, representatives, Nepszy explained Essex’s role in the and floral displays. County’s 20-year County Wide Active Transportation Over the past several years, the Town of Essex System (CWATS) plan. has had tremendous success in the Communities The plan includes further expansion and connectivity in Bloom competition at the national level, having of new and current trails, with the goal of a fully earned recognition and acclaim for a number of local integrated trail system by the mid-2030s in promotion landmarks, including the War of 1812 Peace Garden, the of healthier and more active lifestyles. Colchester Schoolhouse, the Historic Essex Murals, and Larry Hall, one of the judges representing the Harrow Veterans Memorial Park. Communities in Bloom, explained beyond exceptional This year, Essex officials were looking to build upon performance in the six categories, judges can also take that success and highlight the continued improvements into account whether communities have acted upon prior being made across the municipality. suggestions made by officials on previous visits, but also Doug Sweet, the Director of Community Services for had to take into consideration whether the towns had the the Town of Essex, explained a strong component of this means to act upon them. year’s tour focused on highlighting the characteristics of “I don’t want to pre-judge based on prior visits,” Hall the four centres of Essex. A strong emphasis was also put said, noting that the four centres of Essex make for a on displaying community involvement and active living, unique and diverse community. which is exemplified in the continued maintenance and For more information on Communities in Bloom, expansion of the Greenway. visit communitiesinbloom.ca. “We want to show the quality of life offered in Essex
Wynne visits Dairy Freez
by Sylene Argent Ontario’s Premier Kathleen Wynne visited Dairy Freez last Thursday afternoon as part of her tour of the province. Her staff noted Wynne
has a goal to visit every riding in Ontario to listen to concerns. Media was asked to give privacy to a brief meeting held in the Dairy Freez parking lot
with members of Essex Council, who were invited to meet her at the Kingsville establishment. Warden Tom Bain said he forwarded concerns with Highway #3, and Essex Mayor Ron McDermott said he spoke to her about a potential grant for the newly purchased land that will be converted into a sports field and concerns he had with selling schools as they were paid with tax dollars. Councillor Larry Snively said he spoke to her about his frustrations with the province’s process of issuing harvesting licenses for bait. He explained the Ministry only issues so many licenses a year. Having a license to do this in Colchester would likely be beneficial financially,
he noted. Snively has discussed this issue with Council in the past.
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Every day I feel the heat of the upcoming elections getting hotter. Already! Oh boy, I’m ready for the show. We will have a municipal election and provincial election next year, and we are gearing up for a byelection in Ward 4 of Essex to replace Councillor Bill Caixeiro, who handed in his resignation a few weeks back. A few of my favourite phrases from politicians at any level is, “I’m listening to concerns,” and “I’m concerned for taxpayer dollars.” Both phrases sound good to the ear and read well in print, but, unless they are followed up with a plan of action on the matter, they are just words that sound good that make us feel listened to. Sometimes, elections remind me of high school. The most popular kid, who had charm, would be elected by his or her school peers to be their class rep on Student Council. I hope that when time comes to putting an “X” beside a candidate at the voting
polls, we will not just listen to their words, ideas, and promises, but take into consideration what their plans of action would be. And, if a candidate has sat as a dignitary before, I hope constituents will take into consideration how much change for the better that person implemented and how vocal that individual was on issues of concern. We need some real ingenuity moving forward; some real out-ofthe-box thinking to help individuals, families, and business owners who are all feeling the pinch, I’m sure. Judging by what I hear and read on social media, people still feel it is getting harder to pay the bills, to find decent paying jobs, and have a hard time combating the rising cost of living. It is going to be very interesting over the next year as we prepare for the official launches of the provincial and municipal elections, and I am curious to see what the voters will voice and what kind of turnout we will have at the polls. I
hope voters will be very engaged in the elections, as candidates could make the decisions that will impact them in one way or another. I understand that many people find elections to be boring or confusing. But, perhaps we can akin campaigning to reality TV to get those people interested. There really are a lot of similarities between the two. We either have individuals or parties vying to win a prize in a public setting. Sometimes outlandish things are said about opponents, sometimes candidates can be devious, and good old-fashioned debates can really get intense and sometimes include childlike behaviour. There can be some entertainment value in following elections closely, of course that is the bonus to keeping informed.
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Carbon Emissions This information was in the Edmonton Sun, written by Columnist Mark Bonokoski. According to Canadian sources, he wrote Canada has 990 million acres of forest, 370 million of wetland, and 167 million acres of crop-yielding farmland, which absorb carbon. Biologists tell us trees absorb about 2.6 tonnes of carbon per acre. If you do more math, according to his column, 36 trillion tonnes (amount of world emission) which is 601.2
million tonnes of which Canada contributes in forests alone. Canada absorbs almost four times the amount of carbon it emits. This mean the other three quarters of our forests are being sustained by carbon that is being emitted by the rest of the world. This calculation does not take into account the wetland or farmland that also absorbs carbon. Canada really could not be any greener, so the author asks why are our politicians are hell bent on punishing us with ridiculous carbon taxes.
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Maximize the conversations about the rising minimum wage by Mark Wales, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The Liberal government’s plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 is a reality set to hit Ontario by 2019 as part of Bill 148. The agriculture sector and many small businesses across the province are reeling at the prospect of the minimum wage rising by a staggering 32% in an 18-month period. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is collaborating with all the agricultural commodity groups in Ontario, and through its membership in the Ontario Agricultural Commodity Council, to
work on minimizing the impact on the industry. Hearings are currently underway on Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act and the interests and concerns of Ontario agriculture are well represented. We are meeting with political leaders and encouraging members to use summer barbeque meetings with local politicians to talk about the impact of this new legislation on the largest contributor to the Ontario economy – agriculture. Here are the key points that OFA and the Ontario Agricultural Commodity Council are asking the
provincial government to consider around the minimum wage issue. The timing to transition to $15 per hour is far too tight. Farmers have been given just six months to prepare for the first increase of 21% by January 1, 2018. Labour costs can account for more than 50% of the cost of production for some Ontario farm operations, especially in the greenhouse, fruit and vegetable and mushroom industries. Agriculture is unable to transfer increased costs of production. As a price taking industry, growers will be paying more for
labour with no way to pass the costs on to consumers. Increased labour costs have many farmers looking at reducing their workforce to protect production capacity and maintain their business. With a reduction in domestic food production, Ontario could become reliant on other growing regions and lose ground with food sovereignty and the strong local food industry that the province currently enjoys. Ironically, by increasing minimum wage and the negative impacts on the competitiveness of Ontario farm businesses, the province
is jeopardizing its own challenge put to the industry in 2013 at the Premier’s Agri-Food Summit. Our industry was challenged to double its annual growth rate and create 120,000 jobs by 2020. A meteoric rise in minimum wage throws a major wrench in the
province’s own plans to support the continued growth of the agri-food sector – an industry that currently contributes $36.4 billion to the annual GDP and generates 790,000 jobs. Let’s get out there this summer and make our concerns known.
Essex open air burn permits now available online submitted to EFP Essex Fire and Rescue Services encourages residents to use a new online process to notify the fire department of proposed open air fires. Starting Monday, August 7, residents are asked to complete the online form found on the “Burn Permits” page at essex.ca. Fire Chief Rick Arnel said the new process is fast, easy, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Residents can now notify us of their intention to have an open air fire when it’s convenient for them,”
Arnel said.“In the past, people had to call us during regular office hours. Now they can complete the online form at any time of day.” The form is designed to work on all types of devices - computers, tablets, and smart phones. “With the widespread use of smart phones, we wanted to offer people an online option that dovetails with methods they’re already using to access information,” \ Chief Arnel said. At the end of the online form, residents must agree to Continued on Page 6
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Local duo brings production to Walkerville Fringe Festival by Adam Gault Two University of Windsor graduates made their return to the city last week for a week-long engagement of their co-authored production, “Bedwetter” at the Walkerville Fringe Festival. Kyle Kimmerly, the production’s Director and an Essex County native, teamed with Ottawa-born Tamlynn Bryson, the star of the one-person show, to co-write the production that deals with a personal subject the show’s creators hope will assist in opening a dialogue. “It’s a true story of a personal history,” explained Bryson of her experiences in dealing with the stigma of bedwetting into her teenage years. The production, which had previously been staged in a Toronto comedy club and the London Fringe Festival, has received spectacular reviews since its debut. But,
it’s the sincerity of the audience members who approach Kimmerly and Bryson after the show that has been one of the greatest rewards. “After the show, people come up to us and say, “I dealt with this, my kid deals with this,’” Kimmerly said, explaining the positive impact the show has left on many. The one person show featured a minimalist set design, strengthening the personal connection between Bryson and her audience members. Although the subject matter has been that of a
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the terms set out in the Open Air Burn By-law 1399. A confirmation of receipt is issued upon completion. As permits are issued on a daily basis, residents who plan to have open fires on more than one day must complete a separate form for each proposed burn. Also starting Monday, August 7, residents must call Station #1 in Essex Centre (519-776-7132) for all burn permit inquiries. Phones will be answered on Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents who have questions about open air burning or are concerned about the size of the burn pile should contact Essex Fire and Rescue by phone. “Many types of fires require permits,” Chief Arnel said. “If in doubt, call before you burn!”
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Local duo brings production to Walkerville... Continued from Page 6 great personal issue that Bryson once faced, the show broke the awkwardness of the issue with lighthearted and comedic moments. “I find with theatre, when you have comedy, it makes the serious moments more poignant,” Bryson explained regarding the show’s moments of self-deprecation. This was not the duo’s first foray into the Fringe Festival circuit. Last year’s production “(in)decision,” was their first director/actor partnership, and the two spoke fondly of their involvement in the Fringe Festival. “You meet people on the circuit who become your
best friend,” Bryson said. “It’s like summer camp for artistic adults, but much more work.” Kimmerly added the collaborations with his former U of W classmate have been an incredibly rewarding experience. “Even when we disagree, we can come to a consensus,” Kimmerly explained. Kimmerly hopes to continue collaborating with Bryson on projects in the future. In the meantime, they will return to Toronto to continue working on their own productions and auditioning for other acting openings.
Food safety tips for barbecuing by Health Canada Communications and Public Affairs Branch, Ontario Region Many Canadians love to barbecue all year round, but especially when the weather starts to get warm. As with any type of cooking, it’s important to follow safe food handling guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading and causing foodborne illness. Here are some helpful tips and facts about food safety and barbecues: • Store raw meat in the refrigerator immediately after you return from the grocery store. Freeze raw poultry or ground beef that won’t be used within one to two days. Freeze other raw meats if they won’t be used within four to five
days. • Marinate meat in the refrigerator, not on the counter. If you want to save some of the marinade to baste cooked meat or use as a dipping sauce, make sure to set some aside in the refrigerator that hasn’t touched uncooked meat. Don’t use leftover marinade that has been in contact with raw meat on cooked food. • Make sure to keep raw meat away from other foods, including vegetables such as lettuce and tomatoes. You can do this by packing meats separately or by making sure they are wrapped separately, so that juices don’t leak out onto other foods. • Use separate utensils, cutting boards, dishes and
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bacteria are killed, so use a digital food thermometer to be sure. Did you know? • The metal bristles on your BBQ brush can become loose over time and get stuck to the grill during cleaning. This could result in the bristles getting transferred to the food and potentially being swallowed. Make sure to inspect your BBQ brush before each use and throw it away if you notice that the bristles are loose or stuck to the grill. For more safety tips, visit: Canada.ca/health
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J. Brush Farms was the 2016 winner of the conservation Farm Award.
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by Sylene Argent Members of the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association kicked off the annual Twilight Tour at J. Brush Farms in the Harrow area on Thursday. J. Brush Farms was the 2016 Conservation Farm Award winner,
which the Essex Region Conservation Authority and the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association team up to present annually. The award is presented to a farming operation that best displays conservation-minded farming practices. During the Twilight Tour, members of the Brush family were presented the official Conservation Farm Award sign. Jim Brush operates the family farm with his father, John, and sons, Jim and Chris. Jim learned his farm was the winner of the Conservation Farm Award at the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s Annual General Meeting in December that was hosted at St. John’s Parish Hall in Woodslee. “I’m humbled an honoured to be recognized by fellow farmers,” Jim commented. He explained the way he makes his living is through using soil and noted the many conservation efforts implemented on the family farm are to help preserved soil for the next
generation. The family farm grows processing tomatoes, corn, soybeans, and wheat. Many different conservation-minded initiatives on his property have been implemented to help improve soil and water quality. Features on the Brush family farm include the use of cover crops, such as cereal rye, oats and clover, along with tree windbreaks. A combination of mulch till, strip till, and no till cropping is also used. Rock chutes are used to reduce soil erosion. The J. Brush Farm also includes a ten-acre mature woodlot and buffer strips. To help implement best management practices on the farm, the Brush family has participated in the Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan program, the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s Clean WaterGreen Spaces program. The Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association is a local non-profit agriculture
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Photo submitted - The CTMHV hosted a special Cruise-In Night on Friday, which helped welcome many local participants and around 100 members of the Canadian Coasters Club who are participating in the 50th Anniversary Cross Canada Tour.
by Sylene Argent Two new events were hosted on the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) grounds over the weekend, which helped the volunteers and staff to connect to many new individuals on the efforts made there to preserve and promote local history. On Friday, CTMHV Chairperson Harry
Bergman and the rest of the staff and volunteers at the local museum welcomed over 100 individuals of the Canadian Coasters Club, many of which camped onsite for the night. Members of the Canadian Coasters Club, Bergman said, are amidst their 50th Anniversary Cross Canada Tour that goes from coast to coast. In celebration, the Museum
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hosted a special cruise-in night that local car buffs were welcomed to attend. The Museum typically hosts cruse-in events on Thursday evenings. Bergman was impressed with the great turn-out for Friday’s event. He added he was approached by members
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organization that hosts the annual Twilight Tour to honour county farming operations for their commitments to conservation farming and sustainable agriculture. This year’s event focused on “The Value of Organic Soil Amendments.” The Twilight Tour included several stops at area agricultural Please areas, which gave local farmers Recycle a chance to demonstrate this paper conservation efforts they have implemented. The tour wrapped up at the Essex County Demonstration Farm, which is located adjacent to Holiday Beach Conservation Area.
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On Sunday, the CTMHV hosted its first All Thunderbird show with the Southern Ontario Thunderbird Club. Bergman noted there were many eye-catching Thunderbirds displayed
throughout the Heritage Village as part of the event. One of the vehicles displayed was Don Morton’s ’55 custom Thunderbird. He named the car the Golden Bird as
it has many golden features and accents, including on the license plate and tail lights. It is also painted a special pearl colour, which when hit with light, turns into a gold. “If you are driving west in the setting sun, the hood looks pure gold,” Morton said, who has owned the car since 1958. He designed the car three years earlier with a friend who purchased it originally. The Golden Bird won the Preservation Award at Autorama in 2011. The custom modifications on the vehicle has it weighing in at 3800 lbs. The average stock weight is around 3200lbs, he noted. It is also around two-and-ahalf feet longer than a stock ’55 Thunderbird. There are parts on the Golden Bird that come from six different types of vehicles. Modifications include a bumper off of a ’53 Buick, bumper guards off of a ’55 Mercury, and wheel covers off of a ’56 Chrysler 300. Bergman hopes the All Thunderbird Show will become an annual event, “As there are a lot of beautiful Thunderbirds around.” The Museum offered door prizes to some of the lucky participants, and also used the opportunity to sell raffle tickets for the 1967 Cutlass Supreme, this year’s raffle car which will benefit the Museum’s Children’s Education Program. Tickets will be sold leading up to the big draw that will take place on New Year’s Eve.
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returned from the war,” Essex MP Tracey Ramsey commented. Officially founded in 1792, when Lt.-Governor John Graves Simcoe divided the province into 19 counties, the McCormick’s, Quicks, Mungers, Toffelmires, Sniders, and Ilers soon called Colchester their home. “Canada has a long history of being a peaceful country and that’s why so many people have settled here,” Ramsey said. “I’m happy to hear the history of these families continues.” Before he became Prime Minister, Sir John
A. MacDonald bought multiple parcels of land in Essex County. Most of it was unsettled acreage in the northeastern part of Colchester Township. The area became the last stop on the underground railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by African-American slaves to escape from the United States. Famous AfricanAmerican Elijah McCoy was an inventor and an engineer. It was from him that the term the ‘Real
McCoy,’ stems. Josiah Henson, who inspired the title character of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, lived in Colchester for several years. The day’s event was also part of the 8th Annual Explore the Shore, which gave travellers an opportunity to visit over 35 wineries, businesses, eateries, and attractions along County Road 50.
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Tom Bro offered acoustic set during Tune up the Parks by Sylene Argent Local musician Tom Bro was warmly welcomed as the special
guest solo performer in last week’s installment of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT)
Committee’s Tune up the Parks music session. Bro played a widevariety of music beneath
the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire before an audience of around 60 individuals. Some of the tunes performed were classic covers, while others were original pieces, including “7 Black Jackets,” which won the Academia Award for best Rock & Blues song. Last year, Bro performed in the Essex Centre portion of the music series and recalled there was a threat of a thunder storm during his set, but he had learned later that night that there
had been a tornado in Windsor. The Tune up the Parks music session is scheduled to continue on August 9 with Leamington folk, rock, and blues musician, Justin Latam. The performance is planned to begin at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Gardens Park.
Performances are schedules to take place on Wednesday evenings in Essex Centre and on Monday evenings in Colchester Centre until August 30. For more information, visit the Town’s website essex.ca.
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Schedule of Events Friday, August 11, 2017 (Gates Open – 8:00 AM | Midway Starts – 4:00 PM) 9:00 am – 4-H Achievement Day (Barn Area) 10:30 am – Baby Contest 10:30 am – Kid’s Rides Open 2pm – 6 pm – Car & Truck Show Registration (Show until 9:00 pm) (2nd Ball Diamond) 2pm – 9 pm – Car Show 3:00 pm – 4-H Auction (Barn Area) 4:00 pm – Beer Garden Opens 4:00 pm – Full Midway Opens 6:00 pm – Josh Latam & Friends 7:45 pm – Official Opening (Grandstand) 8:30 pm – Miss Comber Fair Pageant (Grandstand) 9:30 pm – Live Entertainment: “Buck Twenty” in Beer Garden
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Sunday, August 13, 2017 (GATES OPEN – 8:00 AM | MIDWAY STARTS – 12:00 PM NOON) 11:00 am – Holy Ground Gospel Quartet in Grandstand 12:00 pm – Beer Garden Opens 12:00 pm – Midway opens 1:00 pm – Demolition Derby – Demo Pit 1:00 pm – Gord Ciliska – Community Centre 2:30 pm – Western Fair Preliminary Rise2Fame Contest in Grandstand
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Local actresses take audiences under the ocean by Sylene Argent Many area youths use their summer vacation to go to camp, hang
out with friends, or in finding something new to do. Three aspiring youth-actresses used
their free time to hone in on their on-stage skills with the Purple Theatre Company of Windsor. Recently, the company hosted a two-week acting workshop in Essex where the participants attended three learning sessions per week. On Friday, the three participants Brenna, Madison, and Grace wrapped up the program through showcasing their newly obtained talent during two performances of the 20-minute play,
Brenna, Madison, and Grace performed in the play “Something Fishy” last Friday. The performance wrapped up a two-week long acting workshop in town with the Purple Theatre Company.
“Something Fishy.” One of the performances was hosted during the day for local daycare attendees to enjoy and a second one was hosted that evening for family and friends. Linda Collard of the Purple Theatre Company
explained she lives in Essex and wanted to host an acting workshop locally for area youth. The Town, she said, was receptive to her and provided a space so the young actresses could participate in the program.
The three participating youth actresses responded to an audition notice to participate. Collard hopes to host more programs like this in the future for youth in and around the 10 to 14-year old age bracket.
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volunteers who provide information to hospital workers, first responders, and funeral home representatives on the issue. They also provide bereavement kits and peer support for those who have lost a child or have had a miscarriage in any stage of the grieving process. Baby’s Breath, she said, does not receive government funding, so the community barbeque and upcoming walk are great ways to raise funds so the volunteers can continue to provide support and spreads the word that the organization is there to help. Hickey said she is excited to participate in the upcoming walk where she will share her story as a special guest speaker. She noted in 2003, she lost her son to SIDs. In sharing her story, “I feel like I am honouring my son every time I speak to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church’s Knights of Columbus members joined with members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary Council to host someone,” she said, adding she feels like a community barbeque on Saturday afternoon. The event was hosted to raise funds and awareness for Baby’s Breath and Windsor Regional this topic for many is a difficult one to Perinatal Department. discuss. For more information, log onto Lori Hickey, the Vice Chairperson Department. by Sylene Argent essexbabystepswalktoremember.com or Fundraising for the two groups will of Baby’s Breath Canada, noted the Members of the Knights of Columbus, babysbreathcanada.ca. based out of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic continue with the October 14 event, Baby organization is comprised of a group of Church, joined members of the Ladies’ Steps Walk to Remember. The 5km walkAuxiliary Council to host a community a-thon will start from the Essex Centre barbeque on Saturday afternoon in the Sports Complex. It is a pregnancy and infancy loss awareness event that will Kennedy Funeral Home’s parking lot. Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, help spread the word about what support BJ Harrison, said the event was a way for services are available to help families two groups to raise funds and awareness heal from the loss of a child. October 15 for two organizations, Baby’s Breath is recognized as national Pregnancy and and the Windsor Regional Perinatal Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
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Building Technician The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for the position of Building Technician. Reporting to the Chief Building Official, the Building Technician is responsible for providing administrative support to the Building/By-Law Department. For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca.
Public Skate Monitor Casual Facility Attendant
Temporary Part-Time Operator, Community Services The Town is also recruiting for the three positions listed above. Full details for each of these positions as well as closing dates can be found on our website at www.essex.ca. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume, clearly indicating the position which they are applying for in person or via mail or email as outlined below. Manager, Human Resources Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Email: hr@essex.ca Fax: 519-776-8811
General Farm Workers (NOC 8431) – Canadian Select Genetics Ltd. – 30 positions Canadian Select Genetics Ltd., based at 39298 Amberley Road, R.R. # Wingham, Ontario, N0G 2W0, manages and operates turkey breeder farms and flocks for the purpose of producing hatching eggs which are sold on the domestic and international markets. We are presently seeking 30 General Farm Workers to work at one of four possible locations: a) Lowry Farm located at 1235 Concession 10, RR 3, Ripley, ON, N0G 2R0; b) Ashfield Farm located at 35559 Zion Road, RR 3, Lucknow, ON, N0G 2H0; c) Texas Road Farm located at 3781 Texas Rd., RR 4, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2Y9; d) Putnam Farm located at 4453 Breen Road, Putnam, ON, N0L 2B0; Duties: • Feed and tend turkeys; • Operate farm machinery and equipment; • Cleaning, sanitation and disinfection of barns, equipment and machinery; • Detecting disease and health problems in poultry; • Monitoring and operating feed and water distribution systems; • Maintaining records of the flocks and environmental conditions under his/her care; • Collection of turkey hatching eggs; • Loading and unloading of turkeys; • Follow all implemented biosecurity and animal welfare procedures and protocols; • Daily equipment and environmental sanitation as required; • Monitoring barns environmental conditions and make the required adjustments to environmental controls in order to maintain optimal conditions. Requirements: • Attention to detail; • All training to be provided on-site. Compensation and Benefits: This is a permanent full-time position with a schedule ranging from 45 to 50 hours per week. Wage ranges from $11.50 to $13.00 per hour depending on experience. Dental, Medical, Disability, Life Insurance and RRSP benefits provided. Uniforms and footwear provided. To Apply Email: tcollins@canadianselect.ca or fax to: (519) 357-2915
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Notice of Meeting to Adopt the 2018 to 2021 Operating and Capital Forecast Council for the Corporation of the Town of Essex will be considering the adoption of the proposed 2018 to 2021 Operating and Capital Forecast at the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Copies of the Proposed Budget are available for review at the Town Administration Office, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario beginning on July 4, 2017 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Proposed Budget is also available on our website at www.essex.ca. Written submissions relating to the proposed Budget will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2017 by the undersigned. Robert Auger L.L.B. Manager, Legislative Services / Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519 776-7336, extension 1132
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GARAGE SALE August 4, 5, & 6. Antiques, quilts, and cruet sets. Two satin wing chairs and more! 1977 County Rd. 30-1t 46, Woodslee.
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2017 Final Property Tax Bills were mailed July 12, 2017 If you own property in the Town of Kingsville you should have received your 2017 final tax bill. The tax due dates are as follows:
August 31, 2017 November 30, 2017 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.
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Saturday, August 12 at 10:00 am For Brian Reid at 909 Mersea Rd. 10, Staples approx. 1 km east of Hwy 77. No Reserve. Farms are rented. Tractors: Case IH 7120 FWA; Case IH 5140 Maxum FWA; White 1270; Farmall 706; Farmall 1066; Farmall H; Duals, Front End Weights: snap on T-rail 20.8x38 duals; Snap on T-rail 18.4x38 duals; older 15.5x38 duals; IH front end weights; wheel weights; Combine: Case IH 1620 Axial Flow selling w/Case IH 17 ½’ cut model 1020 grain head; Corn Heads (2): Two IH model 844 – 38” corn heads; Header Wagon sells separate: good shop made grain header wagon; Plan ng: J.D. model 750 No ll 15’ drill; J.D. model 7000 – 38” – 4 row w/dry fert; Tillage ‘8 furrow plow’: Kongskilde 6000 series 8 f. hydr. reset on land plow; Triple K 36’ pull type cult; 36’ shop made hydr. fold sprocket packer; Case IH 21’ model 490 side fold disc; 21’ man. fold land leveler; 21’ shop made hydr. fold sprocket packer; approx. 16’ land leveler; Wagons: RJ 500 bu. gravity wagon w/roll tarp & lg. single res; two 450 bu. Derynck gravi es w/duals all around; Kilbros model 375 & model 350 gravi es; smaller gravity w/seed auger; dual wheel 18’ flat rack wagon; two Ray Service flat rack wagons approx. 16’; one 200 & one 150 bu. gravi es; Sprayer: Hardi Commander 750 gal, 60’ boom sprayer; Augers, Ditchers, Anhydrous Applicator, etc: Allied approx. 50’ x 6” auger; Unverferth 14’ hydr. auger w/brush flyte; 5 row pull type anhydr. applic.; small grain cleaner; 3 ph V-ditcher; 5’ – 3 ph chopper; 1500 gal. water tank; transfer pump; four 9.20 truck res; packer wheels; front wheel for H or M tractor; 10’ scraper blade; Langeman 3 ph power ditcher; small tanks; horizontal hack saw; chem. storage boxes; hay rope; plus very few small misc. items. Note: very few small items. All machinery in good working order. Sale Order: smaller machinery first, tractors last at approx. 12:00 noon. Terms cash, debit, personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch available. Proprietor: Brian Reid, 519-324-1098 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
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Wedding Anniversary JOHN & LEONA SHANAHAN Married August 12, 1967 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Essex. They have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Come celebrate with an Open House Saturday, August 12th at the Maidstone Community Centre at 10720 Talbot Rd., Maidstone between the hours of 1 - 5 pm.
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BLEASBY, Anita “Niki” (nee McMurren) - Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side and after a battle with cancer on July 30, 2017 at 52 years of age. Loving wife of Dan with whom she celebrated 36 years of marriage. Daughter of the late Steve and Ruby McMurren. Daughter-in-law of Larry and Cecile Bleasby. Dear mother of Joshua Bleasby. Grandmother of Cole Barry-Kowtiuk. Cherished sister of Marj and husband Ron Garant; Laurie Kowtiuk and Paul Desjardins. Sister-in-law of Bill and Kim Bleasby; Beth and Darryl Ashton; Karen Bleasby. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. Anita was a custodian at Colchester North and Gosfield North Public Schools. The visitation and life celebration for Anita was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Interment followed at Country Meadows Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor or to Transition to Betterness. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. _________________________________________________
MALENFANT, Joan - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Erie Shores Hospice on July 29, 2017 at 77 years of age, late of Kingsville and McGregor. Beloved wife of the late Vincent with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage. Dear mother of Diane Malenfant, the late Sharon Malenfant (1967), and David and wife Lee-Ann Malenfant. Treasured grandma of Luke (Katie) Barrette, Kristin (Matt) Barrette, Tara, and Carly Malenfant. Great-grandma of June. Loved sister of the late Kay Tracey (the late Gerry), Jean Burr (Bill), the late Jackie Valentino (the late Mike), Pat Blais (the late Don), Mary Shuttleworth (John), Bernard Collins (Brenda) and the late Margaret Pearce (Gary). Sister-in-law of the late Paul (late Norma), late Francis (Leta), the late Catherine Dupuis (the late Ray), Bernadette Mahon (the late Harold), Betty Kotow (the late Andy), the late Alfred (the late Lucille), Joe (Cecile), Evelyn Pillon (Howard and the late Jimmy Pouget). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joan will be missed by the friends she’s made over the 25 years she led Tai Chi in Kingsville. Joan was a parishioner and a member of the CWL at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Essex. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. South, Essex). Interment followed at St. Clement’s Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Erie Shores Hospice or the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences or view Joan’s Life Tribute Video online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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“I think if I’ve learned anything about friendship, it’s to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don’t walk away, don’t be distracted, don’t be too busy or tired, don’t take them for granted. Friends are part of the glue that holds life and faith together. Powerful stuff.” ~ Jon Katz
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Hosted by Colchester Farms (The Anger Family) The Farm is located at County Road 23 (Arner Townline) South of the 10th Concession, Essex
AWARDS DINNER
Essex Centre Sports Complex, Shaheen Community Room 60 Fairview Ave. W., Essex
AN ENJOYABLE EVENT WITH A GOOD MEAL.
ALL WELCOME!
FOOD BOOTH At Plowing Match For Information or Dinner Tickets Call: Lyle Hall 519-300-0104 Murray McLeod 519-890-4765
See Plowing Competitors from across Southwestern Ontario!
What’s Going On... AUG. 4-6 HOGS FOR HOSPICE - Seacliffe Park – Leamington. 3-day long motorcycle rally. Activities for families, riders’ and non-riders’ alike. www.hogsforhospice.com. AUG. 5-6 - SUN PARLOUR RODEO at Easy Walking Stables, 1835 County Rd. 18 (Rd. 4 E..), Kingsville. Visit sunparlourrodeo.com for details. AUG. 7 - KINGSWOOF DOG SHOW - 9am -12pm. Lakeside Park, 315 Queen St., Kingsville. Dog party & competition, vendor tables, & BBQ. ww.e-clubhouse.org. AUG. 8 - ESSEX RETIREES’ POT LUCK DINNER at 12 noon followed by a Let’s Talk Event, presented by Connect Hearing at 1pm. AUG. 12 - FRACTURED FAIRY TALES - Welcome to the wild and wacky world of fractured fairy tales! 10:30 AM. Ages: 5+. Register online or at the library.
In Loving Memory of of a dear husband and father who passed away 8 years ago on August 7, 2009.
AUG. 15 - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W, Essex. 1-7pm. www.blood.ca for more information.
When ties of love are broken, and loved ones have to part, It leaves a wound that never heals a lonely broken heart. But looking on memories, the love and paths we trod, I bless the years I shared with you, and leave the rest to God.
AUG. 15 - PICKERS AND FIDDLERS COME OUT! FREE - Lakeshore Optomist Park, 6:30 - 9pm. Presented by EKBOFMA. Bring a friend, chair, & sing along. Rain cancels AUG. 15 - FREE FOOT CARE at Essex Retirees’. Grad students from St. Clair College under direction of instructor. 519-776-6689 to book an appoint. for 1pm or 2pm. AUG. 19 -ST PAUL’S MARKET, 92 St Paul St., Essex. 10am-2pm. Many unique vendors. Call: 519-980-4942 for table rentals.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Mary-Ann, Jeanie, & Michael.
AUG. 26 - FREE SUMMER CONCERT by Windsor Symphony Orchestra, 6:30 p.m. at Colchester Harbour Park, Essex. SEPTEMBER to JUNE - SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings held last Wednesday of every month (minus July & Aug.) at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome.
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camp, please call the church office: 519-776-5121. Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
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Thanks to all who have been supporting our Friday BBQ’s in front of the Thrift Store. Funds raised support the Salvation Army Food Bank. Looking for a little break? Every Tuesday, from 10 -12 you can drop in at the SA Cafe at the church for a coffee and cookies. You can visit with friends, play games, or read and just relax. This is a free summer activity open to the community. There is no planned program or meal. Thanks to Major Jeanne Swan for leading Family Worship recently. Join us Sundays at 10:30a.m. as Major Sam Roberts leads our services. Stay for fellowship and refreshments afterwards.
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519-776-4255 Essex United Church Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am to worship in our air conditioned sanctuary. Everyone is welcome. Friends of Essex United Church are offering rides to persons using walkers, and any others who would like to attend services at any time. Please contact the church office (519-776-5121). For the month of August, our food donations are for the Essex Food Bank. The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them in the gym. Junior Wellness Group *No pre-registration required* Feeling stressed out? Dealing with anxiety or low moods? Feel like you’re the only one? Who: Ages 12-16, Where: Essex United Church (53 Talbot South). On Wednesdays, 1pm – 2pm, FREE. August 2nd is Anxiety & Depression - What are they, warning signs & triggers, how can I manage it? Vacation Bible Camp is coming ~ God in Nature! Plans are underway! The camp will run Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 18. To reserve a spot for your children at
If you have extra vegetables and fruits from your garden, please donate them to the Essex Food Bank. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Save the date for St. Mary’s Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 24th at Willow Creek Golf Course. Sign up at the back of the church. The Mission Club is presenting a Blanket Exercise on Aboriginals on September 30th at St. Mary’s Hall. Please sign up at the back of the church. We are looking for more Altar Servers. If you have completed First Communion and/or if you are looking for community hours, please see Fr. Moe. Mass intentions for the summer will be posted at the back of the church. Volunteers for liturgical ministries, please consult your schedules. Parish office is closed on Mondays and Fridays until September 1. Daily Mass during the summer will be take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Jay spoke from his heart as he took us, step by step, through the journey’s he’s recently been on and how through it all, he’s learned to look to the Great I Am. Family Fun Night, Wednesday, August 9th, 7pm, at Ridgeview Park in Cottam. Next Baptismal Service is September 10th. Please call the office if you want to be baptized. Revival Nights, with Pastor Cathy Prout, is on August 18th, 7pm. Youth Pool Party is on Saturday,
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August 19th at 4 pm at Megan & Ryan Bondy’s. Young Adults night is on Sunday, August 13th at 7pm, at ACM. Fall Conference is on September 28th & 29th. Details coming soon. Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 9am-noon. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed!
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Notice to Residents of the Town of Essex Arts, Culture and Tourism Committee Appointments Please be advised that the Council of the Town of Essex is seeking interested citizens to serve on the Essex Arts, Culture and Tourism Committee. The function of the committee is to advise Council on Arts, Culture and Tourism matters and to assist with actively promoting, developing and supporting various aspects of cultural art. Persons interested in serving on this Committee should submit their names, in writing, along with a brief outline of their qualifications to the undersigned no later than August 31, 2017. Robert W. Auger Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Email: rauger@essex.ca Fax: 519-776-8811
Town of Essex Residents Notice of Nominations for Office
2017 Ward 3 By-Election Notice is hereby given under Section 32 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, to the municipal electors of the Town of Essex that nominations for the Office of Ward 3 Town Councillor will be accepted July 25, 2017 until September 7, 2017. Nomination forms may be filed at the Town of Essex Clerk’s department, 33 Talbot Street South , Essex, Ontario from July 25, 2017 to September 6, 2017 (Nomination Day), during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and also on Nomination Day, September 7, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Using a combination of the following pesticide and Adjuvant: Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752, containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt) and Metsulfuron-Methyl, Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant, which contains active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil). PCP Registration Number 28277 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Commencing on June 12, 2017 weather permitting, and ending September 29, 2017. For further information contact: Green Stream Lawn & Vegetation Management Inc. Ken Vegh, Weed Inspector 3350 Fairview St, Suite 3-135 Town of Kingsville Burlington, ON L7N 3L5 2021 Division Road North 905-510-1229 Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 info@green-stream.ca 519-733-2305 (collect calls accepted) www.kingsville.ca
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he or she is qualified to hold that office under the Act that creates it; and he or she is not ineligible under this or any other Act or otherwise prohibited by law to be nominated for or to hold the office.”
Nomination and declaration of qualification forms are available in the Clerk’s department or on the town’s Election website. The following must be provided at the time of filing:
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Candidates wishing to withdraw their nomination must do so by 2:00 PM on Nomination Day, September 7, 2017. Please note: A person who proposes to be a candidate may not accept contributions for election purposes, or incur expenses, until that person has filed a nomination paper with the Town Clerk. For further information as to filing requirements, please visit the Town of Essex website on the page entitled By-Election 2017 or contact the Clerk’s department at 519-776-7336. Voting Day is Monday, October 23, 2017, 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Robert Auger Clerk and Returning Officer Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336 Email: rauger@essex.ca
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and The Beast will be shown. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Woodslee/Belle River Annual Golf Tournament is on Friday, August 11 at the Tilbury Golf Club. For info, contact Arnie: 519-257-6420 or Elaine: 519-890-6312. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Continued from Page 19 Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service at 10 am. Our Service is a joint service with Belle River United. Please note that all the services will be at Belle River United in August. Elaine Butler will lead the service. A special thank you Rev. Sharon Willis-Whitwell, who led our Service and Communion last Sunday. If you are in need of a clergy, please contact Jim Hatt, minister of Essex United, at 519- 329-1976. The church office will reopen on Thursday, August 10. Our Free Movie Night will be held Saturday, August 19 at 6:30 pm. The movie Beauty
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 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Debbie Monchamp had the high score at Saturday’s Euchre party, Diana Dennis was second, Lawrence Dobson was third, and John Murphy was the low. The Monday night Pepper winners were: Betty Fields with high score, Linda with the most peppers, and Mary Lou Chibi was the low. Virgery Cascadden had the high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper, Louise Perrault had the most peppers, and Carolyn McCarthy was the low. Floyd Cascadden had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Mavis Law and Debbie tied for the most peppers, and Lawrence Dobson was the low. The Thursday night Bridge winners for this week were Diana Dennis and Colleen Chevalier. Looking for something a little more active? We welcome you to join us for carpet bowling or exercise. Call the centre for more information. St. Paul’s Anglican Church The church office is closed this week and will re-open on Wednesday, August 9th. For the month of August and Sept. 4th, our services move to Trinity Church, Cottam with a service time of 9:15am. Please join us there. Do you have a spare fridge that you aren’t using anymore and would like to find a new home for it? We’re in need of one. Please call the church office if you can help. Our next market is on Saturday, August 19, 10 am - 2pm. Tables are already booking up! Baked goods are appreciated as always, 519-980-4942 for table rentals. Summer Fun Day at Rondeau Park—Aug. 30. All are welcome to celebrate at Grace Church Rondeau Park, service at 10 am with fellowship afterwards. Enjoy the beach, a picnic lunch, the discovery centre, and ice cream! For more information about us and what’s going on, please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.
Pictured above: Woodslee United Church celebrates 110 years by entering a float in Lakeshore’s Canada Day Parade. Strawberries and ice cream were served at the Libro Centre for all to enjoy.
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) begins in October. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Fr. Dave. The Parish Picnic is on Sunday, August 13, at noon. Hotdogs, pop, cotton candy, ice cream, face painting, bouncy castle, and fire trucks. Fun, food, and fellowship all for free! Vacation Bible School runs from August 7 - 11, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for children ages 3 to 10. Registration forms found at each entrance. Teens are welcome to join us every Tuesday morning for 8:30am Mass, followed by breakfast for “Coffee with Christ.”
4-H Cloverbuds For the Kids’ Safety Day, there were eight different stations that we went to. In the sun safety station, we learned about the importance of sun screen, sunglasses, and hats. We all got to make a sun bead bracelet, where the beads turn colour in the sun to show that we need sun screen. We received a sun sensitive frisbee. It starts out white and changes to a deep orange if it is in the sun, indicating that we need to have sunscreen on. In the tractor station, we learned about tractor safety and got to sit in a big Challenger. We really enjoyed the railway safety station and learned how fast trains go and how long it takes them to stop. In the emergency preparedness station, we talked about what we need to have on hand in case of a big emergency like a tornado. Lakeshore Fire had a smoke trailer and it was so interesting to have a simulated fire in the trailer and climb out the window to escape. We saw “Norm,” the bull calf in the animal station. Norm is a 4-H calf and we learned about what to do and what not to do when approaching animals. In the chemical station, we learned that many household chemicals resemble things like pop, candy, and even water. There was also an ambulance station. We tested our blood pressure and saw the inside of the ambulance. We all received safety day shirts to wear and we had a delicious lunch of hotdogs, vegetables, chips, chocolate milk, and ice cream. At the end of the day, we each received a take-home bag with lots of things, including arm bands, bracelets, pencils, mints, first aid kits, and sun glasses. It was a fun day of learning about safety. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
Our Elder on Duty for Sunday, August 6 is Judy Muscedere. Door greeters are Shirley Baker and Mel Reeb. Church lock-up will be taken care of by Jack Thomas. There is a Noon Meditation on Friday, August 11, at Essex United Church, from 12-12:30pm with Brian R. Sweetman on organ. All are welcome for a quiet, peaceful time with God. Our Annual Corn Roast is on Saturday, August 12, from 4-7pm. If you are able to volunteer for this event, please add your name to the sign-up list in Simpkin’s Hall. All are welcome to join us!
During July and August the CWL will collect new school backpacks and supplies to be donated to the Children’s Aid Society. Please drop off at the designated tables in the Gather Space.
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1931 DeSoto coupe wins “Best of Show”
Andy Stanton holdn the “Best of Show” trophy with his ’31 DeSoto coupe at the Cruisin ’16 Car Show in Leamington last summer.
Andy Stanton was 17 and living in Scarborough, Ontario, when he bought his first car, a 1965 Buick Skylark. Hungry for more horsepower, he traded that car in on an orange 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, and the story of that car is coming soon. Meanwhile, just over a year ago, Andy purchased a 1931 DeSoto coupe with rumble seat in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and brought it home to Leamington, where he now lives. It was a street rod in need of some TLC, which Andy was happy to provide. In no time at all, he fixed it up, cleaned it up, and polished it up enough to win “Best of Show” at the Cruisin ’16 Car Show last summer at the Roma Club hosted by the Leamington Classic Cruisers Alumni. When Andy’s DeSoto coupe was new, it came with a flathead six with 67 hp or a flathead inline eight with 75 hp. Now Andy’s DeSoto has all the horsepower he will ever need. Under the hood is a 400 cubic inch Chev V8 bolted to a 700R4 automatic transmission feeding the power to a ’77 Chev rear end. The rubber that meets the road consists of four Mickey Thomson tires on mag wheels from OK Tire on Talbot Street West in Leamington. The body is all original steel and its blue and silver finish sparkles in the sun. The interior is fully equipped with Dakota digital gauges and all the comforts of home. The suspension has been modified with a Mustang II front end and parallel leaf springs in the rear. Walter P. Chrysler brought out the DeSoto in 1928. Every DeSoto from the first had 4-wheel hydraulic brakes, which Chrysler had introduced on the first Chrysler in 1924. Ford did not go hydraulic until 1939. DeSoto got its first V8 engine in 1952, a scaled down version of the first Hemi brought out by Chrysler the previous year, although you could still get a DeSoto six cylinder with 116 hp up to 1954. In 1955, all DeSotos had a V8 engine, and reached their peak in 1958 with the DeSoto Adventurer having 355 hp. By then, competition in the medium price field was fierce and DeSoto was squeezed out in December of 1960 after only a few 1961’s were built. But the DeSoto name lives, thanks to cars like Andy Stanton’s 1931 coupe. If you see him with his car at the Cruisin ’17 Car Show at the Roma Club on Sunday, August 20, be sure to say hello. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.
Branch off to FISU Games by Fred Groves Essex District High School grad Cameron Branch will represent Canada on the men’s volleyball team when they head to Taiwan for the FISU Games from August 19-30. Branch, a powerful outside hitter, had 148 points, 73 digs, and 41 blocks for the Nipissing University Lakers last season. • Jessica MacPherson of Essex will play first base for the Team Ontario under-21 women’s baseball team when it takes part in the Canadian Women’s Invitational Tournament in Windsor this week. The games are being played at Cullen Field. Ontario opens up against Quebec at 7 pm tonight (Thursday), and the next day will take on British Columbia at 10 a.m. Later in the day, it will meet up against Alberta. • The Sun County
Panthers, who play hockey out of the Essex Centre Sports Complex, will host the Ontario Hockey Federation Peewee AAA championships April 2-6, 2018. • Essex native Mike Lachance is entering his 13th season as coach of the AKO Fratmen football team, which opens its season August 12 at the University of Windsor when they kickoff against the Edmonton Huskies. • Woodslee’s Becca Fuerth will be on the roster for the University of Windsor women’s soccer team as they start their season on August 25 against Guelph. • On A Cloud, owned and trained by Tom Bain, won the seventh race at the Dresden Raceway on
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Sunday. And, his Big Bad Carly was third in the second race. Donald Leschied’s (of Woodslee) Treasure Royal won the fifth and Zinfandart, owned by Essex’s Alma Jarvis, was second in the tenth race. Harness racing returns to Leamington this Sunday at 1 p.m. • In Essex County Senior Baseball League play on Sunday, the Essex Senior Yellowjackets beat the host Leamington GH team 10-0. Earlier in the week, the Essex Seniors lost a close 5-4 decision to the Essex Juniors. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.
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New mural adds to Heritage Gardens Park
Members of the former Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee-Michael Beale, Todd Porter, Suzanne Allison, Monica Totten, and Councillor Randy Voakes, join Essex’s Acting CAO Donna Hunter, Essex Mayor Ron McDermott, and Harrow artist David Creed in unveiling the “Lest We Forget” mural recently created for the Heritage Gardens Park.
by Sylene Argent The bright, vibrant colours used in the “Lest We Forget” mural recently completed on a wall of a commercial building facing the Heritage Gardens Park
will help attract the attention of youth, members of the former Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee said during the mural’s official unveiling last Thursday afternoon.
Getting area youths’ attention is the first step in a continued responsibility to remember veterans and fallen soldiers who fought for Canadian freedoms, Committee member Michael Beale said. They will then look at the elements incorporated into the art piece and learn more. He explained that the tank depicted in the mural is a WWII Bren Gun Carrier, which were assembled in the Essex County region at Fords and tested in Ojibway Park. They carried many British and Canadian soldiers during the war. The mural is, “A spectacular addition to the park setting. This is exciting,” Beale added. Harrow artist David Creed began work on the mural for the Essex Rocks & Rolls Car and Motorcycle Cruise In, held in May. Due to inclement weather and demand from other projects, Creed just recently finished the mural a few weeks ago, which he was proud to design. For Creed, working on the mural had two significant purposes: it allowed him to reflect on the sacrifices veterans made for freedom and allowed him to promote the arts locally. “While working on the [mural], I realized how grateful and thankful I was to those who fought,” Creed commented.
Members of the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee took on the project that implemented the Memorial Spitfire and Honour wall. The Committee members were also instrumental in hosting the May Rocks and Rolls Car Show, which also raised funds for the Canadian Arthritis Society. Councillor Randy Voakes, a member of the Committee, noted the mural depicts Canadian forces of land, sea, and air. “We were proud to have a local resident encrypt his talent on this building,” Voakes said. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott added the wall facing the Heritage Gardens Park was a great place for the mural as it is a busy corridor now, and will only get busier as the Town has plans for it. Though work on the Essex Memorial Spitfire Plan and Honour Wall, which holds the names of around 1800 Essex County individuals who served in the RCAF and RAF during WWII in any capacity, has been completed, the Town of Essex has approved allowing bricks to be implemented to be used as a pathway for additional names. Those who would like to purchase a brick for this are urged to find the Essex Memorial Spitfire Facebook page.
S L E B E R , S R E RAID S T A O C D E R AND August 5 - 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Join us in celebrating the 180th anniversary of the Rebellions of 1837. Come see re-enactors transform Fort Malden and the town of Amherstberg into a village on the cusp of rebellion!
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U15 Essex wins Colasanti Cup submitted to EFP Teams representing Kingsville, Tilbury, Essex, Leamington, Stoney Point, Wheatley, and Blenheim, competed in the Under 15 Division of the 2017 Colasanti Cup Soccer Tournament, held July 21-23. On Sunday, July 23, the Essex U15 team won the championship game to bring home the trophy. Over the three-day event, the Essex team shut-out all its opponents with great defence and goaltending. The offence created many goal scoring opportunities with great passing and set-ups.
Pictured right are team members (LR), back row: Jacob Chippett, Milan Lobana, Trey Tiplady, Derek Bedal, Luke Chapman, Kaidyn Blair, Nick Kwiatkowski, Brendan Smith, Connor Wuerch. Front row: Coach Tammy Blair, Damon Proctor, Nolan Caldwell, Sebastian Tofflemire, Kiara Gualdieri, Abby Caldwell, Dominic McFarland, Payton Moore, Tyler Fuerth, Coach Jody Chapman. In the front row is goalkeeper Austin Magee. Missing from photo is Owen Ambrose.
Essex Bantam Team brings home tournament championship
submitted to EFP Last weekend the Miller’s Source for Sports, Essex Bantam Travel team participated in the South West London “A” Summer Classic tournament. Over the three day tournament, July 28 -
July 30, the team went undefeated. The Essex Bantam team beat teams from Stratford, Cambridge, Thorn Hill, Mississauga, and Beaver Valley. Congratulations to the entire team for a wellplayed weekend of baseball and the championship win. Pictured above are the champions (L-R), front to back: Coach Glen Harnadek, Jon Kopcok, Steven Debergh, Trevor Benoit, Hunter Rivest, Coach Dave Kigar, Coach Mike Rivest. The Mackie Jones, Josh O’neil, Blake Harnadek, Devin Decaluwe, Liam Hall, Isaac Glos, Zach Mann, Jack Benoit, Liam Lovett, and Jacob Canji.