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A LOOK INSIDE Community members provide feedback at Council open houses PAGE 3 _______________ Kingsville Council passes changes to Open-Air Burn Bylaw PAGE 7 _______________ Essex native to tour with “We Will Rock You” PAGE 9 _______________ Lakeshore celebrates Canada Day in Stoney Point PAGE 11 _______________ Kingsville celebrates Canada Day PAGE 24 _______________

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EDHS grads ready to embark on the next chapter

These recent grades were excited to hold up their diplomas.

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Finnley McElwain graduated with a large athletic/academic scholarship.

by Sylene Argent With final exams completed and end-of-term projects handed in, the grade 12 students at Essex

District High School were eager to wear a gown and cap last Wednesday evening to receive their high school diplomas during

the 134th annual convocation ceremony hosted in the school gymnasium. Graduation is a bitter-sweet moment as students leave behind the school, teachers, and many friends they have come to know over the past four years. Yet, these students are excited, and sometimes a little nervous, to embarked on the next chapter of their lives. During the ceremony, each of the graduates received their diploma, while their future plans and high school accomplishments were read aloud. Some of the students, due to hard work and dedication to their studies and/ or athletics, obtained bursaries or scholarships to help finance their post-secondary education. Graduate Finnley McElwain,

who has made headlines for her athletic achievements throughout her high school career, earned an athletic/academic scholarship to Nippissing University for $52,000 -where she will play basketball, $1000 through the Lynnlee Guyitt Memorial Award, and the $500 EDHS Athletic Award, which is awarded to an athlete with a strong commitment to academics, good citizenship, and a high level of participation in more than one sport. McElwain is also a potential Ontario Scholar, eared a Specialist High Skills Major Red Seal Diploma in Heath and Wellness, and the silver-level Community Service Recognition Cord, which she earned for volunteering between 200 and 300 hours. Graduate Qaliyah Wyatt earned the $40,000 Robert & Debbie Little Award, the $32,000 Ed Lumley Bursary Entrance Scholarship, and the $1500 Past President Bursary from the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201). She is a potential Ontario Scholar and received the Core French as a Second Language Certificate of Distinction. Wyatt will study criminology and family studies, and plans to further study law at the University of Windsor. She hopes to one day be a divorce lawyer and help families going through those types of situations. Knowing this was her last year in high school, Wyatt said

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Qaliyah Wyatt graduated EDHS with nearly $75,000 worth of scholarships.

she really buckled down in hopes of getting a big scholarship. When she learned of all the scholarships she earned, she was surprised and admitted shedding a few triumphant tears. “I tried so hard,” she said of keeping her grades up this school-year. “I wanted to succeed.” She plans to take that work ethic with her into her studies at the university level. Valedictorian Daulton Smith joked “the class of 2019” does not roll off the tongue easily, and chided

parents for not waiting an additional year to have their kids so they could graduate in 2020. To think of a better way to describe the year he and his classmates graduated, he came up with a couple of suggestions, including the Class of Potassium, based on its atomic number. “We made it,” Smith said, noting he and his peers started high school at the bottom of the ranks and have worked hard to elevate themselves over the past four year. He thanked the teachers at the school for all their support

they provided over the years. Smith commented that though it is time to move on, past experiences, friendships, relationships, and time studying as a Red Raider, will not be forgotten. As he looked around the auditorium at his peers, he said he saw a room full of success. He urged his classmates to remember who supported them throughout their journey. “As I walk through the hall one more time, I will smile because it happened,” he said,

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thanking his classmates for making the past four years the best of their lives. He said the time spend at EDHS went by quickly. He urged his classmates to fly through every storm they encounter and to be phenomenal as they move into the next chapter in their lives. The students also enjoyed a video of compiled memorable moments experience over the past four years, which had the students cheering at the memories they made together.

Valedictorian Daulton Smith addresses his peers during EDHS’s 134th Annual Convocation last Wednesday evening.

submitted to EFP Staff and students at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School were treated to an afternoon spectacle on Tuesday, June 18 as eighteen outstanding acts participate in the school-wide Talent Show. The performances were selected after wowing a panel of judges late last month during an audition process. It was a full house in the gym with students, staff, and parents seated in the Hawk’s Nest to enjoy the show. Congratulations to the following performers who wowed the audience with singing, dancing, and a variety of other talents: Kindergarten students, Alexis/Madelynn/Lillie, Kallie/Emma, Jocelyn, Alayna, Chloe/ Ella, Sydney/Julia, Brooke, Scotlynn, Jayda/Jessica/Mikayla/Olivia/Sydney, Katie, Krystina, Brooklyn, Riley/Nadia, Haliey/Savanna/ Mikayla/Konner/Carter/Drew/Nathan, The All-Star Band (under the direction of Mr. McNamara), and The Dirty Rats teacher/alumni band (Mrs. Mulvey, Mr. Gregetz, Lucas). The emcees for the event were Rylee and Sydney. The tech crew consisted of Hannah, Avery, Mia, Hailey, Sara, Dante, and Mikey. There was even a guest appearance from the recently-adopted school mascot, Zazzle. It was a fantastic show! The event was made possible by those who shared their talents and by the effort and dedication of organizers Mrs. Mulvey, Mrs. Kennette, Mrs. Diluca, Mrs. Harris, and Mr. Gregetz.

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Community members provide feedback at Council open houses

by Sylene Argent Last week, Essex Council hosted two open houses to share information about ongoing Town-initiated projects and hear concerns or comments from residents. The Ward 3 and 4 open house was held at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Room last Tuesday evening and the Ward 1 and 2 open house was held inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex last Wednesday evening. During the Ward 1 and 2 open house, around 15 residents attended. Some of the residents voiced concerns about the time it is taking to get the future sports complex completed that will be located on the south side of Highway #3, the desire for more police presence in certain subdivisions to combat those running stop signs and prevent cars from getting broken into, and road maintenance. One of the roads brought up during the

meeting was the desire to have Victoria Avenue resurfaced. Councillor Morley Bowman said the Town is looking at this project, and is behind on other projects as well. This is one project on his radar, but it comes down to dollars and cents. Essex, he said, has to do more with less when it comes to roads as the Town has the second highest volume of roads to maintain in the County and one of the lowest tax bases and housing assessments. CAO Chris Nepszy explained one cost-saving measure the Town tries to use is to combine road works with when sanitary and storm mains beneath the road are due as well. Councillor Joe Garon noted a large portion of the 2019 budget went into roads. He added that one thing he has noticed since being elected in the fall is that of the tax money Essex spends, half of it goes to things Council cannot control. It comes down to finding the money to get more projects done,

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he said. As far as the desire to have more police presence, Councillor Garon noted if people are running stop signs, to call the police’s non-emergency number to note it is an issue. He said he would like to sit with police to discuss concerns Council is hearing from its residents. Councillor Kim Verbeek, who sits on the Essex Police Services Board, said she often hears residents believe there is not a lot of police presence out there. She urged residents that may have issues to continue to make those phone calls to the non-emergency number. Another issue brought up was the desire to have more gravel put into the entrance of the dog park and to have more shade trees. Essex’s Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, said the trail will be paved and more agility equipment and other upgrades are in the works for the future. A tender was currently put out to have the splashpad bathrooms built. Sweet said this piece of infrastructure will be up this year at some point. Another concern

brought up was the fate of the historic Essex United Church now that it is up for sale. Garon said it is in the best interest of the Town to find a way to hold onto the church. That would come down to affordability and if any grants would be available to help. He believes it has a lot of amenities the Town could use, including seating, and possible program, storage, and office space. It is at least worth exploring, he said. Council could start discussions about exploring the church during upcoming term strategic planning sessions. Garon would also like to continue to attract new industry to the Highway # 3 and County Road 8 corner to continue to build the tax base. During the meeting, Verbeek spoke about how the waste diversion rate is up, which she contributed in part to education efforts, and the many recreational programs the Town provides for residents of all ages. Nepszy said the open house events were a great way for Council members to gage what residents would like to see implemented in the future. It was also a great way to explain how the Town tackles project and address any concerns brought forward. It was noted at the Ward 3 and 4 open houses hosted the night before, around 40 residents attended. Discussions centred around roads, police presence and enforcements, the future of Harrow, and possible future accommodation options to meet Town staffing needs.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• On graduating

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It is always nice to attend the local graduation ceremonies and watch on as students prepare to either enter high school, or onto post-secondary education or job placement. It is an exciting time for all of them. When I graduated from high school, I was a part of that dreaded double-cohort group. It was a supersized graduating class that combined the grade 12 students and the last group of OAC students to graduate, which was also known as grade 13. This last year of high school was required back then to enter university. I was in that OAC class. I enjoyed having that extra year of high school to think about what it was I wanted to do with my life, post-secondary. Even though I took the OAC classes, I ended up going to college for journalism, and later for radio. I think my decision to go to college was that at the time, I could not see myself sitting in a big

classroom with many other students and learn by listening to lectures. I wanted to learn by doing. One of the things I enjoyed about graduation, which I did not even realize until years later, is that this time is one of the rare moments in life for many where we get to enjoy that feeling of being done and having some time to relax before getting busy again. I remember that anxious feeling I had my last year of high school. I was running out of time to select what it was I wanted to do with my life as deadlines to apply to college neared. I also remember bugging my guidance counsellor constantly to find out about different options. Lucky for me, she was always pleased to listen to my ideas and supply me with any information I needed. Over the years, I have learned that it doesn’t matter what we plan, life will turn out differently than

expected; hopefully for the better. The biggest thing is that we always have to be prepared for any curves that appear in the road ahead and work hard. But, we also need to learn it is ok to shut off our work mode to have some fun every now and again. I did not go to either of my postsecondary graduations, and I don’t think I ever really regretted that. I was just happy to have the programs completed and was ready to get to work. However, I understand how others see it as an important right of passage. I have always been one to do things my own way, I guess. In some way, not going was probably my version of going against the grain just because participating was expected of me. We all have our quirks.

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Cabinet change means more ag opportunity By Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Last week, the Ontario government reassigned some key ministerial positions. The shuffle had some champions of Ontario agriculture and rural communities reassigned, while newer faces are assuming leadership positions. The cabinet change also made for the creation of five new associate ministers and a new Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, expanding the cabinet from 21 to 28 ministers and associate ministers. It’s been one year since the PCs won a majority government and this change in leadership presents an opportunity for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) to work with new ministers and help them understand the role of the agri-food industry and Ontario’s rural communities. It’s our job to educate and advocate for agriculture and rural residents, while offering solutions that enable OFA to work with ministers, MPPs and policy makers to drive Ontario’s economy and make it the best place to live and work. We’re pleased to see Minister Hardeman will continue in his role as agriculture minister. He’s a great advocate for agriculture and rural Ontario and understands the importance of our sector to the entire province. OFA has already begun working with many of the new ministers as they get acquainted with their portfolios. We have communicated with Doug Downey, the new Attorney General, to congratulate him on his new appointment with our commitment to ensure Ontario’s agri-food sector continues to help sustainably drive our economy. We also didn’t waste any time in diving into one of the largest issues facing our members today – animal activism and the seriousness of these ongoing occurrences that are threatening the safety of

farmers, their families, and employees. The appointment of Michael Tibollo as a new Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions is good news for Ontarians and our farmers. Mental health awareness in agriculture continues to gain support and understanding, and OFA will work with this new ministerial position to make sure rural metal wellbeing is on the agenda, especially after such a tough planting season this year. OFA looks forward to meeting with Ontario’s new Minister of Infrastructure, Laurie Scott, and Stephen Lecce, the new Minister of Education. We’ll bring both ministers up to speed on our Producing Prosperity in Ontario plan, and the vital roles infrastructure and education play in rural Ontario. We extend our thanks to Vic Fedeli for his work over the past year as Minister of Finance. His comprehension of our agri-food sector’s economic contribution and support of OFA’s Producing Prosperity in Ontario plan was an asset in his role at Queen’s Park. OFA looks forward to continuing to work together with Minister Fedeli in his new role as Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and Chair of Cabinet. With the recent reset on the government, OFA has our work cut out for us to make sure each cabinet member understands our industry, its challenges, and potential. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet with ministers and their staff this summer with ongoing meetings, local constituency events, and OFA’s upcoming Field Day.

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3 strategies to beat the summer heat The dog days of summer can be challenging. As the mercury rises to potentially unhealthy heights, spending time outdoors can become less comfortable and even dangerous. Finding ways to beat the summer heat can help people avoid injury and illness and ensure they still get to enjoy their summers. The following are three ways to beat the summer heat, though it’s important that seniors, pregnant women, parents of young children, and anyone with a

preexisting health condition speak with their physicians about the precautions they should take before going outside on hot days. 1. Change your exercise routine, if necessary. Summer is a great time to exercise outdoors. However, it’s important that people who are used to working out in midday change their outdoor exercise routines on hot days. Members of the Miami-based Bikila Athletic Club provide a list of tips to new members who may be unaccustomed

to the Florida heat and humidity. One of those tips recommends training early in the morning before the sun gets too high. During the dog days of summer, early morning temperatures tend to be more mild than midday temperatures. That can reduce athletes’ risk of injury or illness, though it’s still important to avoid exercising in especially hot temperatures, regardless of the time of day. 2. Practice passive cooling at night. Nightflushing is a passive

cooling technique that involves opening the windows in a home at night. Doing so can make indoor areas healthier and more comfortable for a home’s inhabitants during the dog days of summer. HVAC systems keep homes cool in summer, but over time hot and stale air can accumulate inside a home. If that air is not removed, a home can feel stuffy and airborne pollutants like carbon dioxide can reach potentially unhealthy levels. By opening their windows

at night, homeowners can let that stale, potentially unhealthy air out and let the cool air of summer evenings in. 3. Stay hydrated. It’s easy to become dehydrated at any time of year, but especially so during the dog days of summer. The U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that the human body needs an average of three quarts of water per day on a normal day. However, conditions on mid- to late-summer days make it necessary for many people to consume more

water than that, especially if they plan to spend time outdoors. On hot days, make sure you’re taking in more fluids than you’re losing. Take water with you when going outside, and be sure to rehydrate with more water when going back indoors. Summer heat can be a formidable opponent, but it can be overcome in various ways.

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See an Overdose? Call 911 Even if you’ve taken drugs or have some on you, the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act can protect you. submitted by OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau Opioid overdoses are claiming the lives of thousands of people across Ontario and are steadily increasing. The statistics and numbers related to overdoses do not capture the profound distress being felt by those impacted. Observers may hesitate to call 911 in fear of police involvement. To encourage people to seek life-saving assistance, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is launching the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (GSDOA) public awareness campaign. The OPP is upholding its commitment to the Ontario Mobilization and Engagement Model of Community Policing and is using a collaborative approach to disseminate this public awareness campaign. Partnering with other community organizations will help the OPP better connect with people directly impacted by this Act. The OPP has created posters, information cards, and community safety videos to help educate the public and community agencies. These resources as well as

other additional information about the GSDOA can be found by visiting: www.opp.ca/overdose and OPP social media accounts. The law does provide protection against charges for: • Possessing drugs for your own use • Violating conditions of your parole, bail, probation or conditional sentence for a simple drug possession charge The law does not provide protection against charges for: • Trafficking illegal drugs • Offences other than drug possession • Any outstanding arrest warrants • Violating conditions of your parole, bail, probation or conditional sentence for an offence that is not simple possession “At the centre of the OPP’s response to the opioid crisis is the spirit of the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, which is intended to save lives. The OPP is determined to take every step possible to help our citizens, our communities, and our partners who are impacted by the opioid crisis.” - OPP Superintendent Bryan MacKillop, Director, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau

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Kingsville Council passes changes to Open-Air Burn Bylaw

by Sylene Argent At the Monday, June 24 Kingsville Council Meeting, changes were approved to Kingsville’s Open-Air Burn Bylaw. Kingsville Fire Chief Chuck Parsons explained these changes were implemented to improve safety measures and get ride of any confusion residents may have had in

regards to when a permit was needed to be obtained to have an open-air burn. In the past, Parsons explained, the Town of Kingsville did not permit residents to have an openair burn. Many residents were unaware of that. In the newly adopted Bylaw, residents can now have an open-air burn, but they have to get a permit.

These permits are good for a year and includes a firefighter conducting a home visit to inspect the area, provide safety tips to the homeowners, and explain setbacks and maximum allowable pit sizes. The permits are good for a year and homeowners can have as many open-air burns as they want. Currently, these backyard open-air permits are free, but a cost will be associated with it in 2021, which he said will put Kingsville in line with the rest of the County. The second change to the Bylaw is that now all fires require a permit, even ones that are agriculture-related. In the past, Parsons said, there were a lot of misconceptions as to what an agricultural fire was. These types of burns must include crop remains. Since January, there have been 45 reported agriculture burns in Kingsville, and 41 of them were not actually qualified for this type of burn, which would have required a permit.

An Ag/Contractor permit now also requires a site visit from Kingsville Fire. Within the type of burn there are two categories. The first is when a farmer burns in the same place. A permit is necessary and the farmer must contact the Fire Department before each burn. The second type of

Ag/Contractor permit includes single-use, where a farmer may want to have a one-time burn in the field for permissible burn materials that are not crop remains. In this case, a permit is issued and the farmer would have three weeks to conduct the burn. Extensions could be granted by contacting Kingsville Fire if weather

is uncooperative. Also, as part of the amendments to this bylaw the term “prohibited burn” is defined, which includes materials like rubber and plastic. Kingsville Fire also now has the ability to hold a fire band when there is a drought.

CLEC launches “As Safe as Possible” project Photo submitted

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development of its new “As Safe as Possible” project, which aims to empower people with an intellectual disability to identify crimes of exploitation and human trafficking to avoid victimization. The project is funded through the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Windsor/Essex County has been recognized as being at the forefront in the fight to combat

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Infection prevention and control lapse identified submitted to EFP On Friday, June 28, 2019, the The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) announced that they received a complaint on June 12, 2019 related to a number of foot care clinics located in Windsor and Essex County. Identification of multiple breaches in infection prevention and control practices related to reprocessing, cleaning, and handling of equipment; and inadequate knowledge of infection control best practices had been made. The following locations have been suspended until further notice as a part of this on-going investigation: • Essex Community Services, 7-35 Victoria Ave. Essex, ON • Harrow Arena Community Room, 243 McAfee St, Harrow, ON • McGregor Community Center, 9571 Walker Rd.

McGregor, ON Additional clinics currently under investigation may be added to this list. Although the risk of infection is very low, the WECHU recommends that clients that have received services from any of these locations consult their healthcare provider to discuss their specific risk. The risk ranges from a localized skin or tissue irritation to more serious systemic infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. Please talk to your healthcare provider for the specific risk that you may have been exposed to based on the procedure. Please note that this is a lapse in protocol only, and no blood-borne infections have been diagnosed or linked to the locations identified at this time. Please contact our Environmental Health Department at 519-258-2146 ext. 4475 to speak to a Public Health Inspector for more information.

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crimes of exploitation and human trafficking against vulnerable members of the community. Community Living Essex County – working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police, Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society, and Legal Assistance of Windsor – is adding to this initiative by developing and implementing innovative, flexible, plain-language training modules for people with an intellectual disability and professionals in the justice system through “As Safe as Possible.” A ground-breaking component of this project will be the participation of people with an intellectual disability who have lived experience in each training module, promoting greater impact, and peer-to-peer learning. CLEC’s Project Manager, Brandon Chase, said the

in-person training component of the project will be rolled out next month, while the online training is set to begin in September. The training module is two-fold, he explained. It will teach those with an intellectual disability about healthy relationships, and how to protect themselves and others. It will provide justice professionals and law enforcement with strategies on how to handle with these types of situations that may involve individuals with intellectual disabilities. It is hoped, he said, the program will lead to more convictions, and interaction with the agency and its partners to enhance this service. It is also hoped that it will lead to better accessible conversations. Chase said CLEC is proud of the project and support from its partners and community.

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Essex United celebrates Canada Day

Essex United Church was decorated in red and white for its Canada Day party Monday night.

by Garrett Fodor Area residents came together to celebrated Canada’s 152nd birthday on Monday evening at Essex United Church. This was the fifth annual Canada Day celebration the local church has hosted for the community. The celebration featured music performed by Justin Alexander of Bear Patrol, a bouncy castle, card games, and lawn games for families and youth to enjoy. The church also offered free hotdogs, hamburgers, and refreshments to those who came out to celebrate their nation’s birthday. The evening concluded with a firework display in the

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back of the parking lot. The bright colours of fireworks could be seen in the sky from across town. The bouncy castles, insurance, food, drinks, and fireworks were paid for with support from within community. The celebration was something that originated when Pastor Jim Hatt was appointed to lead the church five years ago. He said he approached the Justin Alexander sings at Church’s Board of Essex United Church’s Canada Director with the idea Day party. as a way to give back to the community. “It’s something the community looks foreword to,” Pastor Hatt said. “We put these [events] on and we offer them to the community free of charge.” He said he originally wanted to host the festivities because the Town of Essex did not already have one planned. The parish also wanted to find a way to give back to its community as it supports the church. He added hosting the annual Canada Day celebration in Town is the least Essex United Church can do. Pastor Hatt added the Canada Day festivities are important as they celebrate the freedom of speech and ability to practice faith and religion. He said he was happy with the turnout Essex United’s event received on Monday evening. The celebration was one of the last for Pastor Hatt, who will retire ahead of his 74th birthday. He said he was grateful for the support the community and the parish have shown in his time as Pastor.

by Sylene Argent Nearing the end of the month, Essex’s Sean Sennett will depart to Calgary to start rehearsals as part of the ensemble, and lead role understudy, for the hit musical, “We Will Rock You.” The popular stage show features music of legendary British-based rock band, “Queen.” This particular North American tour will take the stage in many different cities for 22 weeks, including a stop at Caesars Windsor for three shows on November 29 and 30 and a performance in New York City on his birthday. “It’ll be hard, but exciting,” Sennett said of the opportunity. “There will be new places [to perform] every single day and I will have a new family; theatre people are the best.” Sennett said he is “looking for to it. I just get to do what I love to do.” Sennett recently graduated from the University of Windsor

and received two diplomas; one in communications and the other is his Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours in Acting. Just a few days after officially receiving his diploma, the former Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School and Essex District High School student received a contract to be the understudy for the lead role and part of the ensemble for the “We Will Rock You” tour. Sennett commented this is an exciting time to be involved with this particular musical as the Freddie Mercury biopic, “Bohemian Rhapsody” was released just last November. “There’s no better time to see the show,” he said. “[Queen’s] music tells a story, which is so perfect for a show,” he commented. The story line of the production is very relevant to today’s society, he said explaining that in the play, a global technological company is taking over, but

is losing touch with humanity. In a postapocalyptic world, two outcasts try to save rock ‘n roll. There are few major reasons why Sennett is excited to embark on this play. Firstly, he is grateful to have the opportunity right out of university. He is also excited to be involved with this particular play because he has been a Queen fan since he was a youngster. He shared that his dad introduced

him to the band when he was around eight-yearsold. Sennett thanked his family for the support, including his Aunt Linda for taking him to his first musical, which was “West Side Story,” where he fell in love with the art form. He also thanked his Aunt Connie for driving him to his first musical audition. He added his mom and dad, and step parents, have always been supportive.

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by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday evening, local comedic musician Jon Brett entertained a large crowd of music lovers from beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire as part of the ongoing Tune Up the Parks summer concert series. Brett played around an hour’s worth of his original tunes to a decent-sized crow of music lovers, who were ready to enjoy a good laugh. The local musician enjoys writing songs with a comical twist. Brett’s goal is to make his listeners laugh and enjoy the song. He enjoys adding an element of surprise with an unexpected change to achieve that. Some of the songs Brett played during the concert included “Kill it with Fire,” which was inspired from peculiar news stories that included individuals using an extreme measure to get rid of spiders and “Uni the Unicorn,” which is about a creature that appeared in town that at first seemed harmless, but wreaked havoc. Earlier this year, Brett entered “Kill it with Fire” into the 2019 CBC Comedy’s Next Up competition, where he first made the top 100, then the top ten list. The Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee hosts the Tune Up the Parks summer music series for the community to enjoy. This year’s music series includes performances in Essex Centre’ Heritage Gardens Park every Wednesday evening and in Colchester every Monday evening until the end of August. In addition, concerts are planned to take place in Harrow and McGregor this summer. Performances start at 7 p.m., but could be cancelled or subject to change. The next performance planned for Essex Centre will take place on July 3. Blues, gospel, and folk singer-song writer, Karen Morand of Windsor, is scheduled to return to the music series for the third time in as many years. In the past, her set included originals off her album, “Junkyard Heart.” On Wednesday, July 10, country singer/songwriter Abbey Neves is scheduled to return to Tune Up the Parks. In 2017, Neves performed in her first solo gig in Essex Centre during the summer concert series. She performed again last year. Music lovers are urged to bring a lawn chair upon which they can sit and will have an opportunity to forward a donation to the performers. Visit the community calendar on essex.ca to learn more about upcoming performances.

Gosfield ends season as track champs

submitted to EFP Gosfield North Public School’s track and field team ended its season with championship status. The local school team captured the Regional and District Track and Field titles for the GECDSB

small schools. The students were proud to present the pennants they won to the school last week. The pennants will be hung in the school gymnasium for many years to come.

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Lakeshore celebrates Canada Day in Stoney Point

Youth take part in the Town of Lakeshore’s Canada Day festivities in Stoney Point.

Lakeshore native Steve Ott meets fans and signs autographs at the Lakeshore Canada Day festivities.

by Garrett Fodor The Town of Lakeshore celebrated Canada’s 152nd birthday on Monday with its annual Canada Day festivities. This year’s celebration was held in Stoney Point. Each year, the Town of Lakeshore rotates this festivity amongst its communities of Belle River, Stoney Point, Woodslee, and Comber. The festivities began with the parade, which was held in the afternoon. The celebration continued with a flag raising ceremony and continued with family-orientated events, including bubble soccer, lawnmower races, an illusionist, and live

musical entertainment. The night concluded with a fireworks display, which illuminated the sky and lakefront with bright colours. Linda McKinlay, Ward 6 Councillor for Lakeshore, said having the festival in Stoney Point is something she looks forward to. She added the parade has an intimate feeling as it weaves through the community, giving residents an opportunity to sit on their porch or on their lawn to watch the parade go by. “This little town puts on the best parade in Lakeshore,” McKinlay said. “Everybody comes out in full force. I cannot

get over the amount of people that came out and watched [the parade] in the heat. Everybody just comes out and has a good time. It’s a really colourful community.” McKinlay added that each of Lakeshore’s communities adds their own flare to the Canada Day festival they host. This year, she said having it in Stoney Point, they arranged to have live entertainment not only in English, but also in French, with acts coming in from Ottawa and Quebec. This feature was offered given the history and French culture in Stoney Point. This year’s edition also featured local resident Steve Ott, who just returned home after winning the Stanley Cup as an Assistant Coach with the St. Louis Blues. He made an appearance in the parade and also had a booth set up on the festival grounds to take photos and give autographs to fans. Ott said having an opportunity to be a part

of the parade was great, adding the support and recognition he received was overwhelming. He said he remembers sitting in the lawn chairs growing up to watch the parades and collect candy. Ott added he has watched the parade, with his now 12-yearold daughter, for many years. His nephews have enjoyed it every year. To be in it now in a chairmen position is truly special, he said.

“It’s pretty special the support the area has given me,” Ott said. “I’ve always wanted to comeback and bring the Stanley Cup here, to the area that made me a hockey player and gave me this opportunity.” “The kids got to do the St. Louis parade with over a million people and now this one is just as special. My son is four-years-old and he was wondering what this was about, and I told him, first, it is about Canada Day, and secondly,

it’s about the awareness of the Stanley Cup, and luckily we got to celebrate both.” Ott said he hopes to celebrate with the community in the next month, when he has his day with the Stanley Cup. He said that it is something he has dreamed about doing for years and hopes to have the community involved in that celebration.

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THURSDAY, JULY 4 10AM to 4PM – Heritage Essex Inc. Miniature Train Show and Train Photo Exhibit at The Essex Railway Station. 4:00PM to Midnight - Fairgrounds Open (Park admission FREE!). 6:00PM – Essex Fun Fest Youth Talent Showcase. 6:00PM-9:00PM - Zumba Fitness at Essex United Church Gymnasium. 7:00PM to Close - Essex Fun Fest Sponsor & Volunteer Appreciation Night. 7:30PM – Essex Belly Dancers. 8:00PM to Midnight - Molson Coors Bavarian Gardens open.

10AM to 4PM – Heritage Essex Inc. Miniature Train Show and Train Photo Exhibit at The Essex Railway Station. 4:00PM to MIDNIGHT - Fairgrounds open. 4:00 to 8:00PM –Unifor Local 444 Kids Zone open 4:30PM - Enchanted Adventure Parties perform. 5:00 to 7:00PM - Essex Fun Fest Pickerel Dinner at - Royal Canadian Legion Br. 201, Essex. 5:30PM - Erie Shore Martial Arts performs 6:15PM – Almost Famous (Rock Variety) performance

7:30PM - Zop!: A Circus Bonanza Show 8:00PM to Midnight - Molson Coors Bavarian Gardens open. CIAO Band performs at 9:30PM 8:30PM – Country Music Artist Marshall Dane performs.

Citizen of the Year Award. 8:30PM – Jody Raffoul (Originals & Classic Rock Variety) performs. 10:05PM - Annual Festival Fireworks (Rain Date Sunday, July 7).

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8:30AM - Interdenominational Church Service at Sadler’s Pond. 9:00AM - 1:00PM - Community Breakfast at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. 9:30AM - Onyx Fitness Solutions Yoga Class at Sadler’s Pond. NOON - Fairgrounds Open. Midway open until 6PM. NOON to 6:00PM – Unifor Local 444 Kids Zone. NOON - Horseshoe Tournament. 12:15PM – Roberto, The Painfully Mediocre Magician Show. 12:30PM to 4:30PM - Pony Rides. 12:45PM - Enchanted Adventure Parties entertain. 1:00to 4:00PM - Zoo2You Show. 1:30PM – Leave Those Kids Alone (Rock Variety) performance. 2:00PM – Border City Wrestling. 2:15PM - Zop!: A Circus Bonanza Show. 2:45PM – Aerial Guided Play at Thrill Zone in Food Court. 2:45PM – Smokin’ Purple Monkeys (Rock Variety) perform. 4:00PM - Roberto, The Painfully Mediocre Magician Show. 4:30PM – Full Petty Fever a tribute to the late Tom Petty performance. 6:00PM - Festival Park Closed.

11AM to 3PM – Heritage Essex Inc. Miniature Train Show and Train Photo Exhibit at The Essex Railway Station. 11:00AM - Essex Fun Fest Parade. Noon – 4:00PM – Essex Centre BIA Sidewalk Sales Party. NOON - Fairgrounds Open. NOON to 4:00PM - Essex & District Horticultural Show at Essex United Church. NOON to 7:00PM - Unifor Local 444 Kids Zone. 12:30PM - Jangles the Clown show. 12:45PM - Off Kilter Equine Entertainment Show. 1:00PM - Watermelon Eating Contest. 2:00PM - Zop!: A Circus Bonanza Show. 2:30PM – Interactive Guided Play – Learn Juggling & Plate Spinning. Thrill Zone in Food Court. 3:00PM - Musician Adam Zanier performs. 3:45PM – MailBoxx Music (Uplifting Hip Hop) performs. 4:30PM – Bill Nuvo performs comedy, juggling, and other amazing stunts. 5:00PM – Jerry Arkansas & Exit 31 (Classic Country) performs. 6:15PM - Zop!: A Circus Bonanza Show. 6:45PM – Rock Of Ages (Rock Variety) Show. 8:00PM - Molson Coors Bavarian Gardens open. DJ RYE performs at 9:30PM. 8:00PM - Presentation of

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Essex Public School celebrates its grads

The Essex Public School graduating Class of 2019.

by Garrett Fodor Essex Public School (EPS) celebrated the hard work, community involvement, and accomplishments of its graduating grade 8 students on the evening of Tuesday, June 25. Hosted inside the school gymnasium, the ceremony featured the 69 graduating students of the Class of 2019 taught by Mrs. Barry, Mr. Demchuk, and Mr. Paulton. School Principal Bruno Pallotto said the graduation ceremony provided for an opportunity to celebrate the growth and development of students. “It was a really great

turnout, from friends and family to past teachers. The graduates are great and this event shows it’s a real community school,” Pallotto said. “It’s the elementary school’s celebration. I’m excited for the future of the school and these youths. At EPS, we raise citizens and have students involved in the community.” The graduating students were awarded their diplomas, along with awards and distinctions if requirements were met. These recognitions showed which students exceeded expectations in the community, their studies, or athletically, or

in some cases, all three jurisdictions. Pallotto added that along with the typical awards, EPS offers two memorial awards: the James Mellow Award and the Gaven’s C.A.R.E Award. These recognitions are given to students who best represent the students after whom they are named. Anna Bougner received the James Mellow Award and Charlie Paquette received the Gaven’s C.A.R.E Award. The evening gave parents and students an opportunity to look back on the past as they enjoyed seeing pictures taken

throughout the schoolyear and throughout the time the students spent at EPS. It also gave students an opportunity to share their favourite EPS memory with the audience. The ceremony concluded with valedictorians Seth Ferguson and Priya Chana addressing those in attendance on behalf of their classmates. They shared stories and talked about the impact of being a Phoenix with the support of a community behind them. Pallotto added he is excited for the future of each of the graduates. On behalf of the entire staff

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Town of Tecumseh - Meeting of Council highlights from June 25 submitted to EFP Tecumseh Town Council held several meetings this evening. Here are the highlights from those meetings: Local Government Week Winners & Senior of the Year: Three local students were recognized as part of Local Government Week with area schools. Winners of the two contested were Emerson Forrest (Flag Design) and Isabella Larking and Raeanne Laporte (Poetry Contest). Rita Ossington was recognized as Senior of the Year. The award is given to a Tecumseh resident, over the age of 65, who has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community. Rita was recently Councillor for Ward 1 and continues to be a part of the Heritage Advisory and Cultural Arts Advisory Committees in Town. Regional Hospital Site Support Council approved a motion in support of the County Road 42 Regional Hospital Site as it is the best site to fairly serve the majority of residents of Windsor and Essex County now and in the future. Storm Drainage Master Plan At the Special Meeting of Council, Dillon Consulting presented the Storm Drainage Master Plan study that was completed this spring. The study, underway since 2017, looked at surface flooding during significant storm events and identified recommended infrastructure improvements. The study included 2-D modeling of high volume and high intensity storms—the first time modeling of this type was used regionally for a large municipal area. Several recommended infrastructure improvements were noted in the study aimed at preventing surface flooding during major storm events. These include: pump station improvements, increased capacity at existing pump stations, new sewer lines and roadway

improvements. Estimated costs of these are approximately $107 million. Following the 30-day public review of the report, Administration will bring forward an additional report to have the study formally adopted. Del Duca Property In 2016, the owners of Del Duca Industrial Park Ltd. applied to the Town for a zoning change for a 21.6- hectare property located at the 8th Concession and North Talbot Road intersection to facilitate industrial use. The approval of this change was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in 2017. The OMB reserved a decision and encouraged the owners of the property, the Town, and local residents appealing the zoning decision to work together on an alternative land use plan. Over the last year, the Town undertook several meetings with the property owner, impacted land owners in the area ,and members of the public to discuss land use on this property. As a result of these discussions, Administration developed an alternative land use plan to be presented to the OMB. The plan includes 20.5 hectares to be used for various residential housing types; 0.75 hectare for a commercial parcel; areas for a potential stormwater management pond and a stormwater management corridor; a 30 metre strip of land to separate the commercial/industrial areas from the residential areas; and, a multi-use path that would connect to Weston Park and the area trails. As part of this meeting, Council endorsed the Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments for the mixed use of this area. The land use plan will now be submitted to the OMB for final resolution. New Bus Stop Council approved the installation of a new bus stop for Tecumseh Transit

The Tecumseh Multi-Use Sportsplex submitted to EFP Tecumseh Town Council held a Special Meeting on the evening of June 24, to receive a report on the Updated Design, Costing, Funding, and Fundraising for the Multi-Use Sportsplex. Representatives from the Town’s Consultant, CS&P Architects, presented a detailed costing of several options to Council and answered questions. The report followed the January 2019 presentation and includes changes to the draft design resulting from extensive consultations with user groups as directed by Council at that meeting. The report was prepared in anticipation of the Town applying to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), Community, Culture & Recreation stream expected to be open soon for applications. Based on the report and discussion, Council approved moving forward with Option A for the Multi-Use Sportsplex with Fundraising Option 1. “This is a major project we have been working toward for almost five years now,” said Gary McNamara, Mayor of Tecumseh. “Tonight we saw the full

details on costs, funding options and what we need to do to make this a reality. I have been discussing this project with federal and provincial representatives and we are very hopeful that our grant application will be successful and we can move this project forward.” As part of the report, Administration provided the option presented in January, 2019 which is identified as the base option as well as three additional design options featuring a scaled down exterior finish as well as changes in the interior fabrication (Option A); an option with reduced program space (Option B); and, a third option which would remove the gymnasium (Option C). All options involve replacing the Hebert Ball Field at McAuliffe Park. The proposed partnership with Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH) to establish a cardio rehab centre as part of the project is not included in the project costing. Costs associated with the cardio rehab centre would be the responsibility of HDGH. Council authorized staff to negotiate with HDGH and return to Council with further Continued from Page 23

at the new Food Basics on Manning Road scheduled to open this week. The new location will replace the stop being removed at the Sobey’s Plaza. New Multi-Use Trail Council approved the construction of a new Multi-Use Trail on Mulberry Drive from the City of Windsor limits to Southfield Drive. The trail extends the trail constructed by the City of Windsor within their limits from Banwell Drive. Construction for the Town portion of the trail is estimated at $35,000. 2018 Year End Variance Financial Services reported a 2018 Year-End surplus of $761,000, which will be transferred into the Town’s Infrastructure Reserve. The surplus is a result of increased residential and industrial property assessment, reduced tax adjustments from property tax appeals and commercial vacancy rebate program, reduced electricity costs, and several successful grant applications. The Infrastructure Reserve is used to fund new capital projects. The funds are held in an interest bearing account until required for capital projects such as pump station improvements, multi-use trails and splash pads.

Sustainability Award Paul Anthony, Director Parks and Recreation Services, presented Council with the Wege Small Cities Sustainability Best Practices Award from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. The Award for Stormwater System Improvements in Lakewood Park was presented in person to Anthony and Councillor Tania Jobin at the Annual General Meeting in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, June 4-7. The award includes a $5,000 prize which will be used to fund dedicated benches along the multi-use trails in the park. Within the Park itself, the Town has also used grant funding to install a Disc Golf Course, Adult Exercise Equipment, a climbing rock and paved multi-use trails. The next Regular Meeting of Council is July 9, 2019 at 7 p.m. Full agenda details will be available on the Town’s website Thursday, July 4. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, Twitter (@ TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (www. facebook.com/townoftecumseh).

FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03 Municipal Tax Sales Rules

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TECUMSEH Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the Municipal Office, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh. Description of Lands: ROLL NO. 37 44 450 000 00700 0000, 7030 HOWARD AVE, PIN 01398-0577 LT, PT LT 2 CON 5 SANDWICH EAST AS IN R890605 EXCEPT PT 2 PL 12R25081; DESCRIPTION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE IN FUTURE AS IN R890605; S/T SS8172; TOWN OF TECUMSEH, FILE EXTH17-001 Minimum Tender Amount: $151,431.18 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $776,000. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/ bank draft/money order payable to the municipality (or board). Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit:

www.Tri-Target.com | Ontario’s Tax Sale Community Info@Tri-Target.com or if no internet access available, contact: Mr. Tom Kitsos, CPA, CMA, Director Financial Services and CFO The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh 917 Lesperance Road Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9 (519) 735-2184 Ext. 125 www.tecumseh.ca

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WILSON, Mary Catherine (nee Frederick) R.N. - Passed away at 64 years of age, on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. Mary was predeceased by her husband and high school sweetheart, Tom, in February, 2003. Loving mother of Stephanie Wilson and Russell Wilson. Adored Grammy of Audrey. Dear daughter of the late Roy and Catherine Frederick. Dearest sister of Albert Frederick and wife Simone, Margaret Graham, Gail Hope, Russell Frederick and wife Leslie, Elaine Dorman, John Frederick and wife Mary Ellen and sister-in-law of Wanda Krzewski and husband Dan, and Wendy Marcelloni and husband Franco. Mary will also be remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews. Mary was extremely proud of her years and dedication she gave to nursing having held many senior leadership roles within VON, CCAC, and CMHA. She loved to host family and enjoyed many years of ﬁsh fries and turkey dinners. She will be forever loved and missed. Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday. Funeral Service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 11 am. Cremation to follow. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial donations made to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

BRADY, (Mary) Arleen - 1948-2019, passed away June 27, 2019, at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington, Ontario, after a battle with lung cancer. Dear wife of Greg Brady, mother of Laura Brady (Ron Eckel), Scott Brady (Christine), Kevin Brady (Tammy), and Wayne Brady (Jennifer). Loving, doting grandmother to Griffin and Joey Brady-Eckel, Matt and Nick Brady, Ryan and Sarah Brady, and Allison, Nolan and Katelyn Brady. She was the 17th of 20 McKale children from Gatineau, Quebec, the daughter of Anthony and Emilda (Bachand) McKale and leaves behind siblings Elmer (Clare) Morinville, Alberta, Bernadette Cretes Gracefield, PQ, Jean Vaudrin, Edmonton Alberta, Homer (Kathy) Cold Lake, Alberta, Rene (Pat) Edmonton, Alberta, and Edna (Ray) Martineau, Cold Lake, Alberta. She is pre-deceased by siblings Raymond, Theresa, Verna, Edsel, Alvin, Gerald, Alice, Kathleen, Orvil, Bernice, Marie, Sherman, and Dorothy. She is the beloved aunt and neighbourhood grandma to many. She lived most of her adult life in Cottam and Essex, worked at the Windsor Costco for many years, and has been a devoted member of the Holy Name of Jesus Church in Essex for decades. She has been the crux of her immediate family, her extended family, and her husband’s family for a very long time. She was a very good mother, and an exceptional grandmother and will be missed dearly. The best way to honour her memory is to hug your kids, or share a giggle with a grandchild. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Hospice for their exceptional care. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-7764233) on Monday and on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex until time of Mass of the Resurrection. Fr. Michael Ryan officiated. Parish Prayers were on Monday. If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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PARISH, Gerald “Lou” - Passed away suddenly in Essex on June 24, 2019 at 57 years of age. Beloved husband of Alison (nee Bolton) with whom he shared 36 years of marriage. Son of Ada and the late Donald Parish. Dear father of Ken Parish (Sharon), Corey Parish (Luisa), and Collin Parish. Grandpa of Norah Jayne, Everett, Andrew, Evelyn, Annabelle, Joshua and Eileen. Brother of Donald, Barbara (Denny), Deborah (Dan), Geoﬀery, Jennifer (Jody), Heather (Mike) and Stephen (Paula). Brother-in-law of David and the late Anne Bolton. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lou was very involved in Cottam Minor Baseball; Essex and Kingsville Minor Hockey; Kingsville Essex Associated Band. He was also a skilled musician. The visitation and service for Lou took place at the Essex Gospel Community Church (335 Talbot St. S, Essex). A Private family interment followed. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Canada. Arrangements entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. _________________________________________________

HUDAK, John - Entered peacefully into eternal rest on July 1, 2019 at 85 years of age. Beloved husband of 53 years to Louise (nee Singer). Son of the late Michael Sr. and Suzanna Hudak. Loved brother of Helen Girard, Joseph Hudak, Mary Jane Laframboise (Phillip), Paul Hudak (Kathy); late Michael Hudak Jr. (Patricia), late Anne Bahrie (Peter) and the late Albert Hudak. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. John was a Heavy-duty mechanic with the City of Windsor (Pollution Control) for over 23 years. He was a member of CUPE Local # 82. John is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. The life celebration service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Diabetes Canada or the charity of your choice. You may send your condolences online at www. kennedyfh.com.

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What’s Going On... JULY 4  7  ANNUAL ESSEX FUN FEST  For more info, visit: www.essexfreepress.ca JULY 6 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW - At Essex United Church. Plants, baked goods, & sale. from 12 - 4pm. JULY 13  BBQ AND YARD SALE at Essex Retirees’ Club, 32 Russell St. JULY 13  ST. PAUL’S MARKETPLACE, from 10am-2pm. Call 519-980-4942 for details or table rental inquiries. JULY 17  KINGSVILLE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  at Kingsville Migration Hall, 170 Main Street East, from 1:00 - 7:00PM. For more info: www.blood.ca. JULY 28  AMHERSTBURG’S GONE CAR CRAZY, from 11am-4pm. Visit www. amherstburgsgonecarcrazyshow.com. AUG. 9-11: STEAM AND GAS ENGINE SHOW. For event details please visit www. essexsteamandgasengine.com. 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. 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

We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30a.m. Major Jim Hann leads our service, which is followed by coﬀee and a time to chat with our church family. The Essex Fun Fest Non-Denominational Church Service will be held at Sadler’s Nature Park Sunday, July 7th at 8:30a.m. Join us as Pastor Jim Hatt leads us in worship in a beautiful setting. Drop in at our SA Cafe on Tuesdays between 10a.m. and noon. Enjoy a beverage and snacks and fellowship with others. There is no planned program, but there are puzzles, board games, etc: to use, if you wish.

Essex United Church Happy retirement to Pastor Jim! On Sunday, July 7th at 8:30am, we will join the community for the Interdenominational church service at Sadler’s Pond. Everyone is welcome. On Sunday, July 14th, join us back at Essex United in our air conditioned sanctuary. Ian Phillips will be our guest in the pulpit. For the month of July, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Join us for Sunday worship and experience one of Rev. Chris Brouillard- Coyle’s inspiring sermons, she never disappoints. See below for service times. Volunteers are needed for our Clothes Cupboard Ministry, if you have a few hours to spare on a Tuesday or Thursday morning, please contact Donna at: 519-776-5724 or Terry at: 519-839-4653. The next Market will take place on July 13th. Our summer schedule starts in July and for the month of July; there are no services at St Paul’s, Essex. Sunday services in July will take place at Trinity Anglican Church in Cottam at 9:15am. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: The 1st Sunday of the month only, there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be a BCP type Eucharist Service, from the BAS, for the 11am service. 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 10:00 am as we welcome Pastor John Hellinga from Sarnia, 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 10am for worship, and coﬀee hour to follow. Our church and hall are both wheelchair accessible. Preschool Playtime is now on recess until the fall. Thanks to everyone that has participated. See you in the fall! The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday.” Please bring your canned goods and or donations. There is a special appeal for boxed cereal. Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeters’ list on the table in the foyer. We are in need of greeters for the summer months. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add it to the list in the foyer or contact the oﬃce.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Winners for Saturday’s Euchre from ﬁrst to third place were: Diana Dennis, Floyd Cascadden, and Janece McLaughlin. Judy Kelly had low score. Monday night Special Pepper showed Floyd Cascadden in ﬁrst place, George Diesbourg in second, Janece McLaughlin in third, and Betty Fields in fourth place. Shirley Doey had the most peppers at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. Tom Dewhurst had high score and Marg VanDaele had low score. George Diesbourg had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Kevin Edwards had the most peppers and Audrey Stanley had low score. Thursday night Bridge had Floyd Cascadden with high score and Annette Anderson coming in second highest. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Receive a warm welcome at our family worship on Sunday, July 7 at 10am. LindaHollingsworth will bring the message. Communion will be celebrated at the end of the service. Please remember in prayer, the Parish family, the shut-ins, those in nursing homes, and Oliver who is in the hospital.

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

Summer Services - Again this year, we will combine our summer services with the Harrow Mennonite Church. Services will be at the Mennonite Church during July and at Harrow United Church during August. Services start at 10:30am and everyone is welcome! HUC Drive-In BBQ - Friday, July 12th from 4-7pm. Everyone is welcome and proceeds will support Outreach Projects. 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.

Trinity Church This past weekend, a few members of Trinity provided transportation for migrant workers to attend a dinner. We had the good fortune to witness their love of Jesus as they sang to songs of worship. Sandra Lypps will lead us in a service of morning prayer on Sunday, July 7. The Rev’d Deacon Deborar Wilson-Safa will be our Worship leader on Sunday, July 14th. Looking ahead to the summer schedule, we will be at Trinity for the month of July with our regular service time of 9:15am and for the month of August we will be at St. Paul’s with the service starting at 10am. Join us Sundays at 9:15am in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery at Cottam. All are welcome!

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Congratulations to all the Graduates! Have a safe and fun summer! Save the date for the annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 15th at Willow Creek. Registration to golf is at the back of the Church. The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is opened every Saturday from 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 July and August there will 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 to do so. Please keep in your prayers, all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service at 11:15 am. Rev. Carl will lead the service. There is no Sunday School but it will resume in September. Please say a special prayer for our friends on the Pray List. Contact the office if you wish to have someone added or removed from the list. Rev. Emke typically tries to maintain office hours Monday to Thursday and welcomes anyone who wishes to stop in, however, please phone ahead before coming, in the event he has been called away from the office.

We are beginning a caring ministry for those in our church community who are unable to attend services regularly. We will help them to remain informed about church activities by sending them a large print bulletin every week. Please help us by giving names and addresses of people who would appreciate this connection to the church family. Vacation Bible School: July 16 from 9am - 3pm, July 17 from 9am to 3pm, and July 18 from 9am to 12noon. Roar VBS kids discover that even though life gets wild GOD IS GOOD. Ages from JK to 11 years. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Kelly at: kellysauve@aol.com or 519-791-7064. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is invited.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Jay spoke on how we have the ability to shift the atmosphere around us by how we treat others. Early Prayer and worship is on Sunday mornings at 8:30am. Our Sunday Service begins at 10am. Come and join us! Heavy Rain Revival Night with Annie Byrne is on July 12th at 7pm. Intercession Friday - Praying for Canada is from 10:30am-noon. Camp Impact, July 16th-18th. Registration forms are in the foyer. For more information, visit our website at: antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!

Essex County Library ESSEX BRANCH: HOW TO MAKE A ROCK PHOTO HOLDER - On Wednesday, July 24 at 2:00pm. Ages: 7 & up. GAME DAY! - On Wednesday, July 31 at 2:00pm. Ages: 7 & up. MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK BAG! - On Saturday, August 10 at 11:00am. Ages: Teen. Bring an old t-shirt and a pair of scissors. Ages; 13 & up. MEDITATION THROUGH MOVEMENT - On Wednesday, August 14 at 2:00pm. Ages: 7 & up. COTTAM BRANCH: MARCH TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUM - On Saturday, August 17 at 10:30am. Ages: Family, all ages. McGREGOR BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - On Tuesdays, July 16, 23, & 30 at 1:30pm. Ages: families of parents with children under 5 years of age. FAMILY STORYTIME WITH CURIOUS GEORGE - On Tuesday, July 9 ay 1:30pm. Ages: families of parents with children under 5 years of age. MAKE AND TAKE CANDLES - On Wednesday, July 17 at 3:30pm. Ages:13 & up, Teen. DISCOVER HOW TO MAKE A ROCK PHOTO HOLDER - On Thursday, July 25 at 3:30pm. Ages: 5 & up. HAND DOTTED TUMBLERS - On Wednesday, July 31 from 5:00 - 8:00pm. Bring own tumblers - up to 4 non-stemmed wine glass types. Adult program. GAME DAY! - On Thursday, August 1 at 3:30pm. Ages: 5-12.

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The CWL will collect new school supplies and backpacks in July. The K of C’s general meeting is on Thursday, July 4th at 7:30p.m. Save the date for Vacation Bible School from August 12 to 16. It is free and open to children 3 - 12 years old. Life Teen Mass is on Sunday, July 7th at 7p.m. with Life Night to follow and welcomes all youth within high school age. For the months of July and 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 eye glasses at the designated file drawers at the Info table. Please keep Therese Lecuyer in your prayers.

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needed it. We were lucky to be able to leave our boards out in the fair building to dry until our next meeting. The Essex County Barn Quilt Bandits decided at our May meeting that in order to give us all enough time to paint our beautiful designs, that we should have two meetings in June. We continued to meet at the Harrow Fair craft building, where our barn quilts could dry undisturbed. As well as doing our own boards, we have also been working on designs to auction at Harrow and Comber Fair. It has been really fun to see how all the colours turn out, and some of us have even changed our minds a bit when we see a colour on the board. The boards are really starting to take shape. Once we have painted, we remove the tape and use our tiny brushes to touch up the edges. It takes a really steady hand. Our Fundraiser with Value Village was a great success we collected $200.00 of items! Well done Bandits!

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4-H Barn Quilt Club Report Submitted by: Jane Morrison

The Essex County Barn Quilt Bandits met for its third meeting at the Harrow Fair craft building on Saturday, May 4. This was an exciting meeting for us all, as we were starting to paint our designs. We each had our boards, colour plan, and a bag of supplies we would need (water container, masking tape, and paint brushes). Each of us began by carefully taping oﬀ all the sections of one of our colours. We then started to give each of those sections at least three coats of paint. When we were ﬁnished The 4-H Barn Quilt Club members work on their boards.

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Optimist Club coming to Essex Youth Centre 1934 Ford coach for $375

1934 Ford coach almost identical to Murray Cascadden’s first car.

In the summer of 1948, Murray Cascadden of Ruthven, Ontario, bought his first car from a used car lot in nearby Windsor: a black 1934 Ford coach with the original V8 engine and sticker price of $400. Murray got it for $375. He noticed “it burned oil like crazy.” But the money spent on oil was offset by the $25 he saved when buying the car. The gas station in Ruthven sold three gallons for a dollar. And $25 at that station would give you 75 gallons of gas. Murray’s brother Lyle owned a ’32 Ford coupe with rumble seat but the ’34 Ford purchased by Murray was much more modern with a grille tilted back for streamlining and louvers on the hood at a racy angle. The 4-wheel mechanical brakes were often in need of adjustment and Murray often geared down in second gear to reduce the use of his brakes. The local Canadian Tire store on Mill Street West supplied Murray with white tire paint that turned his black tires into whitewalls. The white quickly turned yellow and he kept repainting the tires every Saturday. He added “blue dot” taillights and “curb feelers” to the bottom of the fenders to warn him not to get too close to the curb, where his whitewalls would get scuffed. All these improvements gave him a very snazzy looking car! His next car was a black 1939 Ford coach with hydraulic brakes. Murray and Dorothy (a secretary at Eaton Motors, the local Ford-Monarch dealer) were married in 1951 and honeymooned at Niagara Falls. On a trip to Algonquin Park in the ’39 Ford, the fuel pump had trouble getting enough gas to the carburetor. Murray discovered he could solve the problem by pouring cold water over the fuel pump. He then bought a new fuel pump back home. Murray’s first car that wasn’t black was an all-white 1955 Buick 2-door hardtop purchased in Leamington from Ray Young, whose ad in the paper said: “Don’t drive an old car. Drive a Young car!” Murray is now happily retired after 38 years on the Leamington Fire Department, including several years as Fire Chief. His old cars are gone but the memories live on. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

Located at 242 Talbot Street North, the Essex Youth Centre will host the newest Junior Optimist Club.

by Adam Gault For the past 30 years, the Junior Optimist youth service organization has made positive impacts in communities across the world in its mission to embrace positive values and support community service and fundraising efforts at the local level. Now, youth in Essex, between the ages of 13 and 18 (grade 8 to graduating grade 12), will have the opportunity to take part in this internationally recognized service club beginning Thursday, June 27, as the Essex Youth Centre founded its own chapter of the venerated organization. “The whole club is going to be youth-run,” Essex Youth Centre Coordinator, Tauner Martin, explained. “They’re going to come up with their own ideas, and they’re going to act on them, and then we would just be their mentors.” The parenting Essex

Optimist Club is sponsoring the Junior Optimist Club, which will be free to all youth looking to take part. Getting involved will offer an excellent way to fulfill high school graduation requirements for community service. Youth may even learn some very important realworld skills. “This is a great way for anyone who wants to get more involved,” Bryanna Currie said, who is a fellow Essex Youth Centre Coordinator. “I know for kids now, it’s hard to build resumes. So, it’s really great for people who want to get more involved in the community, build their interpersonal skills, too. Whoever’s voted in as the secretary or treasurer will be able to learn financial skills. It helps kids become more wellrounded.” As for what sort of community-based efforts or fundraisers the Essex

Junior Optimist Club will take part in, that is entirely up to the youth involved. It will be up to them to vote and decide upon what they would like their group to focus. They will demonstrate cooperation and compromise in the decision-making process. “It’s all servicelearning projects that they’ll do,” Martin said. “They’ll come up with fundraisers, they’ll raise money and give it back to somewhere in their community, or they do community service. They can volunteer for things. It’s all about giving back to Essex.” The first meeting is Thursday, June 27, at 7pm. There are still spaces available for registration, and there is no commitment necessary. To register, call the Essex Youth Centre at 519-776-9000 or visit www.junioroptimist. org.

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The Tecumseh Multi-Use Sportsplex... Continued from Page 17 details on this component. The detailed cost estimates of the facility range from $42.65 million to $60.4 million. These costs are substantially higher than the original cost estimate based on the original concept presented in 2016. Changes in cost are attributed to: • Original estimate was for single phase construction, minimal impact to existing building, building operations, or site modifications. • Space Programme tallies for more clearly defined needs and floor area requirements have been revised significantly. • Double Gym rather than single. • Running track mezzanine in Gym. • Increased area for support spaces and increased circulation space to suit increased area. • Design has developed to include more integration with the existing building, including full new entry area. • Soccer Hall has included more versatile structure for potential of other uses (concrete slab under the artificial turf). • More detailed information for the site development costs. • Costs are refined to address regional Essex county factors. • Recent material increases due to international trade tariffs (steel and aluminum particularly). • Escalation for construction cost increases since 2016. • Canadian/US Dollar shifts (interior furnishings & most of steel is supplied through US). • Specialty trade for the large span assemblies. How the Multi-Use Sportsplex will be funded was an important part of the discussion at the meeting. Under the ICIP program, projects are eligible for 73% grant funding, leaving 27% to be funded locally. Town share costs are proposed to be funded using a combination of Federal Gas Tax, debt and fundraising proceeds. Accounting for debt and operations of the facility, the anticipated impact on the tax rate ranges from .66 to 1.87% in the first year depending on the option. Council has agreed that staff should proceed with the ICIP application based on Option A, which is expected to garner a 1.43% tax impact if the ICIP application is successful. In the event that the application is not successful, staff will return to Council for further direction. Fundraising is expected to raise $4 million towards the Town’s share of project costs and Council has approved moving forward with a fundraising program run by a fundraising committee, citizen based with a community Champion to lead the committee with staff support. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, Twitter (@ TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).

Major Mosquitos a major force at “AA” and under tournament they played WOBA, and scored five while Zack Grein and Jacob Clemens held defensively. Jimmy Hayes and Ethan O’Neil both hit 4 for 4 and score all four times against The Windsor Stars minor team.

Overall, it was a great performance by the growing, and very talented Yellow Jackets team. The Jackets’ next home games are July 11, at 6:00 pm, and July 14, at 1:00 pm.

#22 Ryan Smith watches as Caleb Cavanagh scores.

submitted to EFP The Essex “C” Mosquitos were at it again this past weekend giving “AA” teams all they could handle at the Tecumseh Summer Splash tournament. Essex advanced from round robin play seeded third, yet ultimately were defeated by host Tecumseh Sunday morning in a thrilling, extra inning, semi-final game. The swarm found themselves down five runs early, but using a new found resiliency, the eleven-year-old Essex players showed up and swung their way back to

even. It took two extra innings, with some breaks and some calls, before Tecumseh topped Essex 8 to 7. Special mention goes to Tobey Trepanier who smashed two potatoes for doubles in that game, and to Cole Grant for steady pitching. Also to Iron Man Braeden Cavanagh who throw 140+ pitches during the tourney and Sean Wilson who could easily be named Essex tournament MVP. Essex played Brantford in the first game and scored four runs, including a sweet hit and score from Braylon Travis. Next

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Kingsville celebrates Canada Day

Mom, Kaite, and Daughter, Olivia, enjoy the cool treats during Kingsville’s Canada Day festivities.

The Vasquez family celebrates Canada Day in Kingsville.

by Adam Gault Riding off the momentum generated from its monumental Canada Day 150 celebrations two years ago, the Town of Kingsville hosted its third municipal Canada Day celebration at the Kingsville Recreation Complex on Monday. The festivities provided for a family-friendly event that delighted hundreds from across the county. Dubbed, “There’s no Place Like This Place”

by its municipal host, the event was sponsored by various local businesses, the Town of Kingsville, and the Government of Canada. It also offered numerous activities for its revellers of all ages, including a dog show, miniputt, face painting, bouncy castles, a free evening BBQ, and a firework display that capped off a beautifully sunny day that couldn’t have been better to celebrate the nation’s

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During Kingsville’s Canada Day Celebration the Fire Guy entertains the crowd with his one-of-a-kind performance.

152nd birthday. “We have craft vendors out there, and pretty much any kind of food you could want,” Kingsville Parks and Recreation employee, Kelly Wolters, explained of the day’s vendors, which encompassed everything from craft mac and cheese to Mexican cuisine. “It’s just getting bigger every year.” When Kingsville began its annual Canada Day celebration two years ago, the Town had prepared 400 cupcakes to give out as part of the celebration. This year, 650 had been prepared, demonstrating the continued growth in the region and the willingness of community members to take part in the many festivals and celebrations that encompass the culture

of Essex County throughout the calendar year. “[Canada Day 150] was a great day for everybody, so we just wanted to continue it,” Wolters said. “Kingsville is full of festivals, and this is just another addition to [the] Tall Ships [celebration and] the Highland Games coming back, so we just like to keep the trend going for our summer events, and what better way to do it than on Canada Day with all this fun activity for the family, and a lot of it is free.” For a full list of all upcoming events and festivals in the Town of Kingsville, head to kingsville.ca, and click on the heading “Explore and Play.”

Zoe Cooper, 6, stuﬀs her favourite ﬁctional animal, a unicorn, during Kingsville’s Canada Day Celebration.