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Brain Injury display unmasks personal journeys
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Claire Crawford earns EDHS Governor General Bronze Medal PAGE 3 _______________ Essex Council Notes PAGE 7 _______________ Essex resident graduates with two prestigious college awards PAGE 10 _______________
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Kennedy Campeau headed to university with track scholarship PAGES 14 _______________ Essex Mosquito Major team plays ball in Port Dover PAGE 24 _______________ Anna Jurak, BIAWE’s Executive Director, poses with the local edition of the “Unmasking Brain Injury” display, which was showcased at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre last week.
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by Sylene Argent The Brain Injury Association of Windsor and Essex County’s (BIAWE) “Unmasking Brain Injury” project was displayed at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre last week, to allow individuals with brain injuries to artistically ‘unmask’ their personal journies. The project was officially unveiled in June at a special ceremony hosted at the Windsor Art
Gallery, in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness month. Anna Jurak, BIAWE’s Executive Director, explained the Unmasking Brain Injury project was an international movement, of which, Ontario had become the first province in Canada to participate. For the BIAWE’s project, Jurak explained local individuals who have suffered a brain injury designed their own
artistically decorated mask to be added to the compilation. The project was a means to allow these individuals, who have also been very involved with the Association, to express themselves, she said. The display also sends a message to viewers just how simply one could obtain a brain injury. Some of the stories shared through the display noted the involved individuals received a
brain injury through a car accident, had been pushed down stairs, or had hit one’s head after tripping. Jurak was surprised to note how much colour was used to decorate the masks. She believed that was because the participants, “Are on a journey to betterness.” She added that, “The stories are sad, but they all have hope.” Those who decorated a mask for the display may not have
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gotten to the end of their rehabilitation, yet, but have noticed an improvement. Jurak estimated 1.3 million Canadians are living with an acquired brain injury and more than 18,000 Ontarians will suffer a brain injury this year. Brain injury, Jurak said, includes any injury that happened during or after birth, including aneurysm or stroke. Concussion is included as a brain injury, she added, which could be very serious. So much so, in March, the Ontario legislature passed Rowan’s Law that enacts concussion safety. The BIAWE was able to participate in the campaign, thanks to a Rotary Club of Windsor 1918 grant, which included producing videos of the project. So far, the display has visited a handful of Windsor-based recreation centres and the Essex County Civic and Education Centre. The project’s regional tour will wrap up for the summer at the Sherk Centre in Leamington this week. Other possible exhibit dates could be considered for the fall. Visit www.biawe.com for more information.
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EPS students raise over $6000 for Heart & Stroke Foundation
submitted to EFP Before wrapping up the school year, Essex Public School
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students enthusiastically participated in the Jump Rope for Heart day! The Phoenix students
fundraised diligently with proceeds going to help those in the local community with heart, lung, and blood issues. The original goal for the fundraiser was surpassed and gathered over $6000 for The Heart & Stroke Foundation! On Jump Rope for Heart day, the Essex Skipping Team demonstrated some of the activities all the students would participate in, later in the day. The students were active at a variety of athletic and fun stations, hosted outdoors on a beautiful sunny day. Stations included double Dutch, long rope, basketball, soccer, flag tag, traveler, and even some sponge water races. All the students had a great day, and, most importantly, they raised money for a great cause! Healthy hearts, healthy minds, healthy kids! Jump Rope for Heart!
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Erie Shores Health Foundation launches a new Lottery-Style Fundraiser
submitted to EFP A new fundraiser is in town, but this time with a twist. “We are always looking for ways that we can raise funds to support healthcare in our community,” says Ross Barnwell, Executive Director of the Erie Shores Health Foundation, “But we also know that people are busy and can’t attend events every weekend. We needed to brainstorm an idea that would be beneficial for everyone.” Hence, The Almost 50K Giveaway was launched! The new fundraiser is the first lottery-style giveaway put on by the Foundation which will see $49,999 worth of prizes being awarded in September 2018. Tickets can be purchased now until the end of August, with daily draws beginning September 4th. There will be 32 draws in total with prizes of $500, $1999, $2500, or one GRAND prize of $25,000! When asked why it was the almost $50K Giveaway, Barnwell explains, “We found once you cross over the $50,000 mark things get more complicated. The committee discussed the options and opted to stick to $49,999 instead. As soon as someone came up with the name, we knew we had a winner!” All proceeds from the giveaway will benefit the Erie Shores Foundation, which supports Erie Shores HealthCare & Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. To purchase tickets or view the Draw Calendar, visit www.ESHFoundation.ca or call 519-326-2373 x 4660.
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Claire Crawford earns EDHS Governor General Bronze Medal
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by Sylene Argent Recent Essex District High School graduate Claire Crawford has always made getting good grades a priority, which explains why she won the Proficiency Award, presented to the individual with the highest average in a class, in grades nine through 11. While she eagerly awaitS to hear if she would win the Proficiency Award for her grade 12 year, Crawford received a pleasant surprise; she earned the 2018 Governor General Bronze Medal for academic achievement. The student who earns this award achieved the highest average in grade 11 and 12 combined. She was told her combined average was 97 percent. “I had known about it, but had forgotten about it,” Crawford said of earning the recognition, noting she had been busy immersing herself in studying and school sports. “I was really happy,” Crawford said of when she learned she had earned the award. “It all paid off. I got recognized for my hard work.” Doing well in school is something Crawford has always taken seriously. “My mom was supportive and said ‘give more than
100 percent.’ So, I always had that in back of my mind. It feels good to achieve excellence.” As a high school student, Crawford really enjoyed learning about physics because through applying the science, she could see how things work and the reasoning behind the scientific theories. She also enjoyed chemistry due to the hands-on experience. Crawford also enjoyed learning the combination of calculus and vectors. As an addition to her academic portfolio, in May, Crawford successfully took and passed the DELF exam, which is a French proficiency test. Being involved with athletics was also important to Crawford as she played soccer and hockey for the high school teams. She also had the opportunity to extend her on-ice knowledge to teammates as assistant captain of the hockey team. Getting to enjoy sports, “Gave me free time to destress,” she said. “I met one of my best friends through sports at the beginning of high school. I just take away a lot from sports. We formed a family each year. I got to know a lot of girls,” she said.
Crawford is excited to move on to study engineering at Queen’s University in Kingston. She believes the team work and leadership skills she has acquired as an athlete will help her as she pursues success in this industry. As someone who has always wanted to travel around, she is looking forward to heading off on her own to further her education. Crawford earned several awards and scholarships from Queen’s University, including the “Science 1959 Admission Award,” the “Principal’s Scholarship,” and the “Lillian Preston Admission Scholarship.” Combined, the awards total to just under $40,000. In the first year of university, she will study general engineering. She will pick a speciality in her second year. Though it is a little early to determine what that course of study will be, she is leaning towards chemical engineering because she loves all the maths and physics involved. “I like seeing result of my work and how it can be applied to things. I would
like to make a difference and I am hoping to find my purpose,” she said. While studying will be a huge part of her university life, Crawford plans to get involved with intermural hockey and soccer and maybe some clubs, too. She wants to connect with others and have people to interact with there. “Summer is going by so fast,” Crawford said. “I need to think about what’s going on, what I am leaving behind, and what I’m looking forward to.” Currently, Crawford is working at the ASI summer program. She was introduced there because of her younger twin brothers who have autism. “I saw how much fun they were having there and wanted to provide the same experience for other kids,” she said. Being a Red Raider is something Crawford will not soon forget. “I really appreciated the teachers and how thy helped me develop as a young woman and student. They always wanted to get to know you as a person. You we not just another student in the classroom.”
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Human habits still surprise me, sometimes
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I have always been an individual who finds human behaviour to be very interesting. That certainly does not mean I watch reality TV, in fact I basically avoid that at all costs possible. What I do find myself watching are plenty of documentaries and crime shows. I am told that can lead to me having a negative outlook on life, always seeing people at their worst. I am a realist, however, so I find I do not immerse myself into any negativity that can come with watching such shows, instead, I am learning about stressors and triggers, how people can react to a bad situation, and how to identify people with not so great intentions. I like to watch how people interact. I know most people do not generally enjoy referring to our species as ‘animals’ but we humans have our habits and instincts. We also follow a life pattern just like another species on the planet, that’s how we survive. We have, historically, been able to influence our human habits, changing our structures. One such instance is gender equality. I suppose being raised to be a tomboy in my youth made me a bit sensitive to being told I could not
do something because I was a girl. I played hockey when it was basically unpopular to do so, for instance, because I wanted to do it. The more I was told I shouldn’t do something, the more I wanted to. I don’t think I ever really noticed anything completely out of whack here in Canada, as far as gender is concerned. If I did, growing up, I suppose I probably took pleasure in pointing it out. I believed anyone could do whatever they wanted, regardless of gender. Well, I noticed something a little funny while volunteering to work a gate at the Fun Fest recently. One evening, I worked the cash box for one of the entrances. The first half of the night, I worked with a couple. The second half, it was myself and a man, and that’s when I noticed a shift in how I was perceived. The first half of the evening, people would hand me their money no problem, but when I was sitting next to the man, many bypassed me most of the night to hand him the cash, even though I was the first to greet them and had the cash box sitting in front of me. Even the gentleman I worked with noticed this. I was not offended, nor did I make
The New, OLD, Sex-Ed Curriculum The newly formed PC Provincial Government made good on one of its campaign promises last week when it announce the repeal and replacement of the controversial sex-ed curriculum, that was put into place in 2015. Although I don’t have children of my own, I was appalled by the announcement. Hearing that Doug Ford replaced the current version with a 1998 curriculum, made me laugh at first, because I truly believed I was hearing a joke. Then, I found out is was no joke at all. And it isn’t funny. “It was the first time the curriculum had been updated since 1998 and included warnings about online bullying and sexting, but protesters zeroed in on discussions of
a fuss. But, I did think that was strange behaviour. It was something I never would have expected and I wondered if I, myself, have done something similar in the past, unknowingly, just because it could be this human habit I was not aware of. And, even though I’m sure I have, I could not think of a particular instance where I did. It is certainly something I will try to look out for and be aware of in the future. I learned a great lesson, for free. We can learn so much from how we interact with others, we just don’t always get a chance to take notice. Sometimes, we just act or behave in a certain way because that’s just this habit we have learned on how we things get done. We don’t think about it, we just do it. I’m sure not one of those many individuals who passed over me meant to do so. They probably didn’t event notice they did it. But, this is something I can look for in my future and try not to repeat it myself. It is just one of those simple, little things that can make a difference.
same-sex marriage, gender identity and masturbation.” Quote from article CBC.com This is a curriculum that is 20 years old. As a woman in her 30s, a LOT has changed in 20 years. This old curriculum was in place at a time before smart phones, a time before internet trolling, and a time that wasn’t as accepting of the LGBTQ community. Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner accused Ford’s government of “declaring war on modern life,” by going back to a curriculum that was written in the early days of the internet. - Quote from article CBC.com There is the argument that a lot of people make, which is, “The child should learn about Sex-Ed from the parent. Not at school.” Personally, I am not arguing the fact that parents should have open dialog with their children. But, I also think that it is a wonderful fantasy. Unfortunately, open conversations with a parent isn’t always an option for kids.
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Hedges family donates sunscreen dispensers for splashpads
The Hedges family donated sunscreen dispensers for the splashpads located in Harrow Centre, Essex Centre, and at Colchester Park. The family is pictured with members of Council at the Harrow Splashpad’s sunscreen dispenser unveiling last Wednesday.
by Sylene Argent In memory of daughter, Kari, who passed away due to melanoma cancer at the age of 30 in 2014, the Hedges family donated a sunscreen dispenser for each of the three splashpads located within the Municipality of Essex.
The official unveiling ceremony was hosted at the Harrow Splashpad on Wednesday, July 11. Thanks to the generous donation, the three dispenser stations (in Essex Centre, Harrow Centre, and at Colchester Park) will provide free sunscreen to
facility users. “It is fitting you’re giving back to community in this way,” Councillor Sherry Bondy said. “I know members of our community will appreciate it.” On behalf of Council, Bondy thanked the Hedges family for providing the
free sunscreen dispensers to the community, and to the Town’s staff for working with the local family to implement the project. Bondy noted the Town of Essex worked closely with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit to have the stations implemented, which contain SPF 30 sunscreen. Neil Mackenzie, Manager of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention for the WindsorEssex County Health Unit, congratulated the Hedges family and the Town of Essex for implementing the dispensers. He believes their presence at local splashpads sends a message of putting sun safety at the forefront to the community. He like how the Harrow Splashpad provided areas of shade nearby, also, with some natural tree coverage. Some safety tips, to reduce the potential of
obtaining a sun-related injury, he shared, included wearing an appropriate sunscreen, a hat, glasses, and limiting time in the sun. He noted it is especially important to protect youth from the sun. “As adults, we should make sure we are good role models for sun safety,” he said. Kari’s parents, Cathy and Dan Hedges, thanked the Town for working with them to implement the stations. Their daughter, affectionately know as “Care Bear” loved to spend time outdoors, playing soccer and canoeing. She was also a university-ranked track and
field athlete. Though she applied sunscreen regularly, melanoma still took her life, her mom, Cathy, said, through heartfelt tears. “It is important to raise awareness about applying and reapplying [sunscreen]. You need to put sunscreen on and put it on again so other families do not have to go through what we did.” Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, then presented the Hedges family with a memento, recognizing their generous donation that is dedicated to protecting others from sun injury.
UP A CREEK - The New, OLD, Sex-Ed Curriculum... Continued from Page 4 Often, children don’t have the education at home, or they fear their parent’s disapproval. School can be a safe place for kids, free to express themselves to an adult (teacher) who won’t pass judgement on them. This is not an attack on parents. Everyone, at one time or another in their childhood, felt too nervous to ask their parents ‘embarrassing’ questions. Along with being blessed that I had an open dialogue with my family (in 1998, ironically), I had an amazing seventh grade teacher, who went “OFF SCRIPT,” because, even in 1998, she believed properly educating youth about the realities of sexuality was important. We had a group discussion between just girls, and just boys. We were able to put anonymous questions in a box, she read them aloud and answered them to her best capacity. This discussion stuck with me 20 years later because it was that important to me. Children today can look up things on the internet, using
their iPads, computers, and smart phones, or be influenced by what they see on television. The reality is, those sources may not be the healthiest places to learn from. Wouldn’t it be better for children to learn about sexuality through our amazing educators? Education and understanding are the key steps to inclusion. The Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario released a statement before the election that they were in support of the New Democratic Party and its mandate on the subject. So, my question to Doug Ford, and the PC party is, what makes you think changing curriculums for our teachers is something they want? Listen to what our teaching professionals are saying and let them do their jobs. Why try to live in the past? Society has proven, time and time again, that it continues to evolve. Trying to stop it is being in denial and moving backwards does no favour to our youth, who are the future.
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Residents learn the history of the rails to Essex
by Garrett Fodor On Saturday, visitor were able to beat the heat while learning about the historical impact of the railways in Essex, along with Windsor, at the Historic Essex Railway Station. Heritage Essex Inc., which maintains the
station, hosted the event for residents and history enthusiasts to enjoy seeing the new, donated pieces, which explained and documented the impact and history of the rails in town. Those in attendance were able to ask questions, watch videos, flip through
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Bill Sherk displays a Windsor Star original photo from 1957, showing cars stopped by the local railways.
you had this here.’” Aldridge said the station is getting more foot traffic with the addition of those concerts in town. A market is also setup at the historic train station between 6 and 9 p.m., during the Tune Up the Parks concert series. Recently, some of the pieces were expanded with donations from Tony Malkowski, Heritage
Essex’s President, which includes photos of train stations around Essex County, but also similar period ones across Ontario and into the rest of Canada. Aldridge said originally the line was used for freight, with this area being heavily into manufacturing. She added this area helped cut off over eight hours in travel time between Detroit and
New York. The station was built in 1887, with the last freight train on the Essex rails coming through in 2011. The last passenger train came through in 1979. The Historic Essex Railway Station will host a family train day on the grounds on Saturday, August 11.
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Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, July 16 “Diana is a shining example of staying active in the town for the betterment of its citizens,” McDermott said. During the meeting, Dennis said she was extremely humbled to receive the award. She said she loves Essex and her students.
Essex Mayor Ron McDermott presents Essex Centre resident, Diana Dennis, with the 2018 Senior of the Year award.
by Sylene Argent Senior of the Year award presented Essex Mayor Ron McDermott presented the 2018 Senior of the Year award to Essex Centre resident Diana Dennis at Monday evening’s Council meeting. In Early April, the Ontario Minister Responsible for Senior Affairs invited Council to nominate an outstanding individual, who is 65 or over and has enriched the social, culture, or civic life of the community,
for an opportunity to get recognized with the award. Council asked the community to forward nominations to be considered. Two names were forwarded. Council selected the recipient of the award by draw at the April 16 regular meeting. The nomination letter advocating for Dennis noted she has taught piano and vocal skills to people of all ages in her home for many years and used to work with students with special needs at Sun
Parlor Junior School. The writer of the letter called Dennis “One of the sweetest, most patient and caring women I’ve ever met. She always has her little candy jar full for you to choose from after your lesson and is incredibly encouraging when you are struggling with a piece.” Dennis is also involved with Essex United Church, where she serves in worship, and is a participant in the church’s popular annual murder mystery.
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Rehabilitation of Essex Culverts Council received the Department of Infrastructure and Development’s report, “Results of Request for Tender-2018 Rehabilitation of Essex Culverts” and further awarded the projects to SLR Contracting Group Inc. in the amount of $527,752.80. The Report to Council notes the 2018 Capital Bridges and Culvert approved project expenditures included work on the culverts (for various purposes) at Concession Road 14 and Hyland Road,
South Malden Road and Concession Road 9, Concession Road 4 (1.8km East of Drummond Road) and at Concession Road 5 (0.7km West of McCormick Road). OCWA proposal for water/ wastewater services Essex Council received the Department of Infrastructure and Development’s Report “Ontario Clean Water Association Contract for Water and Wastewater Services.”
Council also voted to support the rationale provided, and authorized Administration to waive the requirement for a tendering process for the procurement of Water Treatment and Wastewater Operations to proceed to enter into a 10 year Agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA). This would be to operate all Town of Essex Wastewater Facilities and the Harrow and Colchester South
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Essex council notes... Water Treatment Plant at a total cost of $1,052,389 in Year 1 and adjusted annually thereafter. The Report to Council notes OCWA has been the sole operating authority for all Town of Essex sewage and water treatment facilities since its inception as a Crown agency in the Province of
Ontario 20 years ago. The report continues that the Town of Essex has met or exceeded all Provincial benchmarks under OCWA’s operations. “There are also pending, significant changes to the regulatory framework related to wastewater, which will require much more
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stringent monitoring and reporting. As noted during the last contract negotiations, OCWA has indicated that they are prepared to address these issues as part of their contract obligations to the Town of Essex.” The annual price for the proposed water and wastewater operation
and maintenance services component are $389,383 and $472,266, respectively. The primary cause for increases are impacted by the intensification of reporting and compliance. The remainder of the proposed contract value is a result of the proposal to integrate currently billed “out of scope” works.
Rezoning application for Valente Essex Council received the Planning Department’s report “Essex Town Centre Limited Rezoning Application, R. Valente, agent (Essex Centre, Ward 1)” for informational purposes and tabled the document for public discussion at the statutory public meeting to be held on July 23, 2018.
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Noah Homes Site Plan Control approval Essex Council received the Planning Department’s report “Site Plan Control Approval, Noah Homes, Walter Branco, agent (Essex Centre, Ward 1)” and approved Bylaw 1729 to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement with Noah Homes. The Report to Council notes the Site Plan Control application was made for the development of lands on the south side of Maidstone Avenue West, west of Bell Avenue, for townhomes and semidetached dwellings.
Gore Road/Concession Road 8 RFT tabled After much debate about the Gore Road/ Concession Road 8 results of the recently issued Request for Tender, Council tabled the matter so it can be further discussed at the next regular meting. This will give the members at the decision-making table time to do a little more homework. Council was asked to receive the report on the matter, which recommended Council award the Request for Tender for the Gore Road/Concession Road 8 rehabilitation to Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited for $549,157. The Town of Essex sought tenders for surface treatment rehabilitation on the Gore Road from Wright Road to Essex County Road 20, Concession Road 8 from Coulter Road to Ferris Road, utilizing a Cold Recycled Asphalt Mix Paving process, the report notes. The process, the report continued, is widely used for this type of rehabilitation application throughout the province and utilizes 100% recycled asphalt pavement. A Request for Tender was posted and later closed on June 28, 2018. There was only the one offer from Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited/ The report said this company has provided the Town with satisfactory services
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during the past several years. Councillor Randy Voakes had issues moving forward with the selected process of resurfacing as he believes it has failed in the past. He also believed if the specifications in the RFT were a little more open, there would have been more bidders. He said he doesn’t like to see work going out of the community. He said he wouldn’t support the RFT until all specification opportunities are looked at. Councillor Larry Snively said he also would not support the process. Councillor Sherry Bondy had a worry the road may not last as long as a mechanically pulverized road. Director of Infrastructure and Development, Chris Nepszy, said when it comes to the processes for construction, to him it is irrelevant who can do the work locally, what administration looks for is what is best for the roads. He added that the process has not failed. He said there were issues in the first year the process was used locally. In the second phase, modifications were made, and there were no issues. Administration uses five different road reconstruction processes. “We’re not picking, as administration, one process that fits all. Every year, we met, we look at the budget, we look at the roads. [We look at] what is the best treatments for our roads.” In this instance, administration agreed unanimously the cold road recycle was the best process for this road, Nepszy said. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche and Mayor Ron McDermott were in favour of the process, noting members of administration are experts on the matter. Notices of Motion to be considered August 7 Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward three Notices of Motion for Council to consider at the August 7 regular Council meeting: • That Council discuss recent parking complaints and concerns regarding the Colchester Harbour and Park land. • That Council request a report from administration regarding the rates of free-roaming cat spay/neuter voucher uptakes for the past four years. • That Council discuss the Harrow Arena concession and its reduced service.
Essex resident makes top 12 in body paint challenge and I have been making little poems in all of my videos [in the competition]. I grew up with his books as a kid and also created some of his looks early on when I started doing makeup. I thought it would be a great connection,” Stockwell said. Voting for this round began on July 13 and has continued through the week until July 19. She is hoping the community will vote for her online. Each challenge is based on 75 percent public appeal and
by Sylene Argent Essex resident, Summer Stockwell, is following her artistic dreams. Thanks to community support, she has made the top 12 round in an international makeup artist competition, NXY Face Awards. Thirty artists were selected from the U.S. and Canada to compete for top prize. The 25-year old Dental Hygienist enjoys igniting her creative passion through body painting. She is thrilled to have made the top 12 round. Each round of
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competition has a theme and the participants are required to create a video and turn their bodies into a canvass based on that theme. This round, the theme chosen was “Icon.” In keeping with the “Icon” theme, Stockwell chose Dr. Seuss. “I created a life-size book and my character comes out of it in the story. I picked Dr. Seuss because he is creative, bold, colourful,
25 percent judge’s choice, she explained. Stockwell is hoping to make it to the top six. She explained the competitors who make it to that round get to fly into L.A. for two weeks to create their final makeup piece for the competition. The winner will receive $50,000 and will earn the title “Artist of the Year.” People can vote for Stockwell online at www. faceawards.com. Her video submission is under the name sum.makeup.
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Essex resident graduates with two prestigious college awards by Sylene Argent Essex resident Karen Markovich, who used to play on the Essex District High School basketball and soccer teams, may be humble and soft spoken, but the time and energy she puts into giving back to her school and community speaks loudly of her volunteer nature. Recently, the third-year Business Administration Marketing student won two out of four major St. Clair College awards that are presented annually to a graduating student who has demonstrated strong academic achievement; the Student Leadership and President’s Medals. The receiving students must also have contributed to the promotion of the
Photo submitted: St. Clair College President, Patti France, congratulates Essex resident and St. Clair College graduate, Karen Markovich, for having earned the Student Leadership Medal and the President’s Medal.
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campus environment to earn the Student Leadership Medal, and must have contributed noteworthy participation and leadership during the years at St. Clair College to have earned the President’s Medal. “There are many noteworthy things to say about Karen’s time at St. Clair College, “President of the College, Patti France, said during the convocation, outlining the grad’s achievements. “Karen shone as a student leader and she sought out leadership roles that exemplified both her passion for sports and St. Clair College. “When asked to describe Karen, her nominators used words like, ‘instrumental,’ ‘responsible,’ and
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mentor;’ words that are no doubt characteristic of a true leader,” France said, adding, “I am very confident that Karen’s leadership will enable her to continue to make positive contributions to her community.” For the past two years, Markovich has been a voice for college athletes on the Student Athletic Association, which operates all intermural and varsity athletics. Originally, Markovich had applied to be the Director of Varsity
on the Board. But, after she made the college basketball team, she shifted to the position of Director of Promotions. She took on the volunteer position with the school, while holding down a part time job in Essex and maintaining a 3.8 GPA. In recognition of having earned the award, Markovich received a glass trophy at the awards ceremony and later received a medal at convocation. “I really enjoyed being on the Student Athletic Association,” Markovich said. So, in her third year at the college, she applied for the position of President of the Board. Initially, there was another student also running for the position, but that individual later drop from the race and Markovich was appointed to the position. With taking on the top, demanding role of the Student Athletic Association, Markovich ended her participation on the basketball team, where she said she had taken on a leadership role as a communicator between the students and the coaches. Markovich was also part of the St. Clair College team that had prepared to participate in the Ontario College Marketing Competition, but this event was cancelled due to the
strike. During that strike, Markovich fond herself in a unique role as a liaison between the students and the College’s administration. She would tell the school’s staff what the students wanted once the strike was wrapped up. Markovich could also be found out on the Essex soccer pitches, volunteering as a coach. Moving forward, Markovich will soon head to Ireland to pursue obtaining a Bachelor of Business. She is excited for the opportunity and plans to learn a lot. From there, she hopes to obtain her MBA and then land a job within the NBA or with a major sports team or league. “I want to continue in sports. It has always been a big part of my life. I always wanted to go to a job where I would enjoy it every day,” she said. Markovich also graduated from her program having earned the Robert Jershy Memorial Award in Marketing. The coordinator of the program presented her the award, which honours a past St. Clair College professor, who had passed away after a battle with cancer. The award is given out annually to students who share his love for sports.
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Maidstone unveils new splashpad
by Garrett Fodor With temperatures continuing to rise, local youth now have a new place to beat the heat. On Saturday, the Town of Tecumseh officially opened
its new splash pad, located at St. Mary’s Park, for area residents to enjoy. Local politicians and constituents attended the unveiling ceremony. One of the major
speakers of the afternoon was Mayor of Tecumseh, Gary McNamara, who described Saturday’s events as one that was a long-time coming, with the process beginning in 2011.
“We started a complete Parks Master Plan in 2011 and we wanted to know what was important to [residents] and this splashpad was certainly one of those ideas that was important to add to their park here. So, we included it in our plan,” McNamara said. “The folks here, the volunteers, really work hard to maintain the grounds and they also contributed to the project.” Also on hand to make a presentation were representatives Michelle Mongeau and Shaun Fuerth of St. Mary’s Park, which
made a $25,000 donation to go towards running the park and looking after the grounds. Part of Saturday’s festivities was the healthy kids community challenge, which was designed to get youth active. After the splashpad’s opening, the Town of Tecumseh hosted a “Power off and Play” day with Summer camp staff putting on fun activities for the youth in attendance. McNamara said this project has been part of a bigger one in which he wants to see more youth outside and
participating in activities rather than indoors. “We started to put money aside on the recreational side for projects like this, so we could improve all 41 of our parks. We have spent in the millions refurbishing and redoing our parks,” McNamara said. “The kids are running around burning calories and that’s what our whole intent is, we want our parks utilized for every generation.” The park will be open everyday throughout the summer and into the fall from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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CTMHV hosts British Car and Bike Show by Adam Gault Left handed shifting enthusiasts from across Southwestern Ontario and the American Midwest made their way to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) this past Sunday to participate in the
annual All British Car and Bike Show. More than 100 classic British cars and motorcycles were on display in the sweltering summer heat, as automotive fans of all ages enjoyed the opportunity to get up close and personal with a rare
collection of autos, not often exhibited locally in such great quantity. “I don’t think there’s a lot of all British car shows around, and for some reason, it works well here,” Mickey Moulder explained, who is the Vice Chairman of the CTMHV. “There are some in the States, but this is probably one of the closer ones for people who live in Michigan. [Americans] probably see Canada, too, as kind of tied to Britain. It has a certain ring to it, you know.” Even with competition from across Ontario, Ohio, and Michigan, the winner of the “2018 Best in Show” award went to local Harrow resident, Claude Dubé, and his beautifully restored 1949 mint green Ford Prefect, which just so happened to be his very first automotive restoration effort. “I feel great, I appreciate [being selected],” Dubé said upon being recognized for his efforts. He added
the positive response to his restoration effort from passersby throughout the day was one of the most rewarding parts of the experience. “The colour, that’s the first thing that everybody addresses. It’s the colour that attracts them to the car. If anybody’s doing a restoration, the colour counts, period. If you get the right colour, everybody just loves it.” The show also featured a barbeque, a selection of English beers, and a 50/50 raffle in support of the museum.
Next month, CTMHV will host its very first “Essex Dream Cruise In” event, a classic car exhibition inspired by dream cruises such as Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise. That event takes
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place on August 3 in Essex Centre, and is supported through a partnership between the CTMHV and the Essex Centre BIA. For more information on upcoming CTMHV events, visit ctmhv.com.
We are thankful for the generous donations of sponsors and spectators who attended our 2017 event. Through your generosity we were able to donate $35,000 to purchase a neonatal cardiac monitor and an EKG recorder for Erie Shores Health Care. Come join us this year for our 17th annual family event.
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Kingsville artist brings naval history to life
by Adam Gault The passion for naval history and exceptional attention to detail, which Kingsville artist Mike Laforet has demonstrated through his replica model ships, can now be appreciated in the window of the Essex Pharmasave, located in the Victoria Wellness Plaza. Featuring three scale replicas of classic tall ships-the HMS Hunter, HMS Surprise, and the Cutty Sark- Laforet’s love of history shines through in the details of the handcrafted, and made from scratch, models. From working lights, rigging, sails, and rudders, the attention to detail is astounding in each of the kit part free models that are crafted over hundreds of
painstaking, but thoroughly rewarding, hours. “I’ve loved history ever since I’ve been in high school,” explained the now retired Laforet. “I was fascinated with the amount of technological change that would take place from the 1600s, to the 1800s, 1900s, even to the present day.” Before he first began working on the replica ships several years ago, Laforet had spent years painting WWII aircrafts and giving talks on different periods of history across Essex County. Even to this day, he feels the most rewarding part of constructing and displaying the ships is the opportunity to speak to people about the important historical role their reallife counterparts played in
the War of 1812, and other engagements throughout the British Empire. Laforet’s ship-building process is essentially a scaled down version of the real-life procedure. Working from various reference materials, including pictures, paintings, and diagrams, Laforet first starts with the wooden curved frame of the ship, building outwards in his scaled-down process that takes around half a year per ship. “I make templates out of cardboard first, get the right dimensions, the beam width, the height of the ship, the position of the mast. Everything is done on paper first,” Laforet explained. Despite the lengthy process that goes into the construction of each ship, Laforet has some big aspirations when it comes to his big ship building project, as he wants to build the HMS Detroit, and it’s entire six ship fleet. “I read a book about the
Battle of Lake Erie, and I decided I’d like to build the whole fleet,” Laforet said. “Basically, I build only two ships a year. So, it will take me three, maybe four, years to build the entire fleet.” For more information on Laforet’s projects, contact Laforet via email at mikelaforet1@gmail. com.
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Kennedy Campeau headed to university with track scholarship by Sylene Argent Recent Essex District High School graduate, Kennedy Campeau, is on the fast track to finding post-secondary success, thanks to years of hard work, dedication, and having listened to her parents’ advice when she
was just starting out on her secondary school journey four years ago. Having been involved with track and field since the third grade, she was ready to move on to other sports when she started her first year at EDHS, but her mom urged her to
stick with it. Now, due to her incredible on-track success, the student athlete is preparing to start her post-secondary education at the University of Detroit Mercy with a scholarship that will cover her tuition, fees, and books, valued at $112,000 US.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE – 5 YEAR OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW WHEN:
August 15, 2018
WHERE: Town of Kingsville Municipal Building (Council Chambers), 2021 Division Rd. N., Kingsville, ON TIME:
2:00 to 8:00 pm
A location map is not provided with this notice, as the Official Plan Review applies to all lands within the corporation limits of the Town of Kingsville. Purpose: The Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies intended to guide future land use, physical development, and growth within the boundaries of the Town of Kingsville. The policies of the Plan are designed to promote the public interest in the future development of the Town, reduce uncertainty relating to future development, and to provide a basis for the Zoning By-law and other land usecontrols. Ontario’s Planning Act requires municipalities to conduct an Official Plan Review every five years. The Town’s current Official Plan was approved in February 2012. Based on the requirements of the Planning Act, it is now time to update the Official Plan to ensure that the polices of the Plan are consistent with the latest Provincial policies, the County of Essex Official Plan, and other various planning studies and strategies that have been completed by the Town since the current Official Plan was approved. The focus of this scoped Official Plan Review is to primarily address matters of Provincial and County policy conformity. Public Open House: The purpose of the Public Open House is to provide the public an informal opportunity to review and ask questions of Town staff and the consultants, WSP Canada Group Limited, regarding the Draft Issues and Policy Directions Report, and identify additional planning issues that should be addressed through the Official Plan Review. The Public Open House will include display materials and the project team will be available to answer questions. Information related to the Official Plan Review can be viewed on the Town’s website under Our Community/ Have Your Say: Kingsville 5-Year Official Plan Review or in the offices of the Planning Services between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville ON, N9Y 2Y9, or by contacting Robert Brown, Manager of Planning Services at (519) 733-2305 Ext # 250 or by e-mail at: rbrown@kingsville.ca Next Steps: A Statutory Public Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting regarding a final recommended Official Plan Amendment will be held separately at a later date. Notice of these meetings will be forthcoming. The Public Meeting will provide an opportunity for Council to receive input from the public and stakeholders, prior to adoption of the Amendment. Once the Amendment is adopted by the Town of Kingsville, it will be forwarded to the County of Essex for final approval. Additional Information: For further information on the 5-Year Official Plan Review, please contact: Robert Brown, H. Ba, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services Planning & Development Services Department The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Phone: (519) 733-2305 Ext # 250 rbrown@kingsville.ca DATED THIS 13th day of July, 2018
“I did not enjoy track and field the first six of ten years I ran it,” Campeau admitted.e. She knew she had talent in grade school, and that was the motivator that kept her involved with the sport. “In grade nine, I was ready to change sports. The lesson here, is to listen to your parents,” she chided. “In grade nine, I knew track was my best sport, but didn’t think it was too important to narrow it down. I played hockey, cross-county, where I qualified for OFSAA, and ran track.” Campeau did do well in track and field in grade nine, but she did not do was well she hoped. “I Did make it to OFSAA regionals, I was hoping to make finals. So, I knew there was room for improvement,” she said. Looking back at her athletic level in grade nine, Campeau is impressed with the evolution of her improvements over the past few years. In grade 10, Campeau played soccer, hockey, cross-county, and ran track. “That’s when I learned to narrow down what I wanted to do. I was doing too much and was starting to develop an injury,” she said. To prevent that injury from getting worse, the young athlete decided to narrow down her sport-repertoire, choosing to stick with track heading into grade 11. She also ran cross county in grade 11 to get a jump on training for track season. “I realized where I had potential, but had to put in more work. I was running with people I knew I could be competitive against, but had to up the training,” she recalled. Right after the grade 11 track season wrapped up, Campeau began training outdoors with Border City Athletics Club and Coach Kurt Downes for the remainder of the warmer season. She later continued training in doors until the spring, where she began training with EDHS Coach Andy Hahn in preparation for the high school track season. “In grade 12, there were a bunch of practice meets where I knew I was stronger than previous years. When it came to [sanctioned] meets, I won gold at WECSSAA in the
Local athlete Kennedy Campeau shows off her University of Detroit Mercy sweatshirt and her scholarship confirmation letter.
400meter dash,” which is her best event. Moving forward, Campeau won silver in the 400m at SWOSSAA. At OFSAA West, she placed in the top four in same event to qualify for the allOntario event. At OFSAA, which took place at York University in Toronto towards end of the school year, Campeau did not do as well as she hoped in the 400m race, but in the 4x400 open relay, her team did well with an eighth place finish out of 24 relay teams. As part of the girls’ open relay team at EDHS, Campeau competed with her little sister, Taylor. “It was probably the most amazing part of high school, handing the baton to my sister,” Campeau commented. At that OFSAA competition, three of the 10 EDHS athletes were Campeau siblings. This was the Campeau siblings one chance to make it to OFSAA together. Campeau knew she wanted to run Division 1 track in the US because her friend Lucia McElwain, with whom she ran track previously, went that route after high school, with Central Michigan University. Through her friend’s experience, Campeau knew that was what I wanted to do. “So, I found a recruiting program which exposed me to university coaches, which is how I got into contact with The
University of Detroit Mercy. I needed to run a bit faster, they approached me with a scholarship offer. It was scary, because I went into grade 12 four seconds slower than I came out,” she said, adding making those improvements were challenging mentally and physically. With the potential of a scholarship in the air, however, she pushed herself to get to that next level. This spring, Campeau visited the University of Detroit Mercy’s campus and soon after received a scholarship offer. Campeau is looking forward to taking the criminal justice program. “I want to be a criminal defence lawyer. I always wanted to be interested in science, but was drawn to law,” she said, based on her high school class experience. “I have a knack for writing essays and persuading people, plus I am interested in politics and law.” Campeau is excited to start university as she will be able to choose what she wants to study. “I’m excited to meet likeminded people, people who are motivated the same way I am.” In mid-August, Campeau is looking to make the move to the university, with off-season training beginning soon after.
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Funds still needed for CTMHV’s church roof repair with additional funding to repair damages the leaky roof caused before the replacement was made. The Bethel United Church was originally built on the corner of Arner Townline and the 6th Concession. It
by Sylene Argent The 1885 Bethel United Church’s cedar shingle roof has recently been replaced with metal material. Though the roof replacement looks great, the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) is looking to
the community to continue forwarding donations to the restoration project. Through in-person donations, and others made online through a GoFundMe page made for the project, around $8000 has been raised. The CTMHV hopes to raise $20,000 to cover the cost of the repair,
Voice Of Inspiration
has been housed at the CTMHV since 1978. The Bethel United Church serves many purposes for the Museum. It is used as part of the Education Program, where thousands of students get a hands-on history lesson
every year, and it is also used for events. Around 20 weddings are also hosted inside the facility each year. Those who would like to donate can visit https://www.gofundme. com/ctmhv. Members of
the community can also make a donation at the Museum during regular business hours. An inperson donation could allow for the issuance of a tax receipt.
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HOLIDAY HOURS FOR CIVIC HOLIDAY
TOWN HALL: The Town of Tecumseh offices will be closed on Monday, August 6, 2018.
TECUMSEH TRANSIT: There will be no transit service on the Civic Holiday. Information on the transit bus schedule and route map is available on the Town’s website. YARD WASTE COLLECTION: Yard waste will be collected on the Civic Holiday as scheduled. PARKS & RECREATION: The Tecumseh Arena will be open for regularly scheduled rentals. The Tecumseh Leisure Pool will be open for lessons and regularly scheduled recreational swims. There will be no Day Camp program on the Civic Holiday.
‘SENIOR FITNESS AROUND TOWN’ PROGRAM The Town of Tecumseh Senior Advisory Committee has received funding under the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund to host a ‘Senior Fitness Around Town’ Program. Looking for new ways to get active for FREE? Interested in learning a new fitness program?
“There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another
The Senior Fitness Around Town will provide Tecumseh residents the opportunity to participate in a variety of fitness programming to increase physical activity and help lead engaged, active and healthy lifestyles in a recreational environment.
book, or simply close it.”
Older adults (55+) and seniors will participate in approximately one-hour a week, physical activity over a six-week program period. Tecumseh older adults and seniors will be exposed to a different physical activity each week, during the six-week session, such as pickleball, aquafit and fitness programming.
~ Shannon L. Alder
Act fast- the second session starts August 7, 2018! Each week, qualified instructors will teach an introductory level class. Participants will learn the fundamental movements of each activity, with an emphasis on continuing the physical activity beyond the session for lifelong health and well-being benefits. Registered participants will receive their own fitness equipment, valued at approximately $200.00, related to each weekly activity, where applicable. Program costs, including fitness equipment, are provided under the Senior Fitness Around Town Program. Further details, including the Registration Form, can be found on the Town’s website, or by contacting Ext. 143. Limited spaces are available and issued on a first come, first serve basis. Don’t miss out on this unique and exciting opportunity!
SENIOR EDUCATION WORKSHOP The Town of Tecumseh Senior Advisory Committee is hosting an education workshop on the topic Living Life Well. Eating Well for One or Two: Join Cindy Dodsworth BASc, CDE, In Store Dietitian at Zehrs Parkway and St. Clair Beach, to explore the tips and tricks of producing healthy meals with more efficiency and less waste. Be prepared to receive new recipe ideas and an opportunity for product tasting!
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Beyond Dispensing: Join Moji Gbadamosi, Pharmacist at Zehrs St. Clair Beach to learn how the role of your pharmacist has changed over the years. Learn more about the expanded services that are available to you in terms of Medication reviews, compliance packs, Pharmacist prescribing, Vaccination (Shingles, Travel, Pneumonia, Flu), E-refill and much more.
AUG. 8 12 WINDSOR ESSEX PRIDE FESTIVAL - Parade, Glitterball, Entertainment, panel discussions, and more. For more info: www.wepridefestival.com.
Q and A: Bring those questions that you never have time to ask!
AUG. 10 12 COMBER FAIR Gates open at 8am at the Comber Community Centre, 7001 Isabella Street. For more info: www.comberfair.on.ca.
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AUG. 10 12 KINGSVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL For info & lineup: www. kingsvillefolfest.org. AUGUST 17 VICTORIA WELLNESS CENTRE BBQ It is held in the parking lot at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, from 4pm - 7pm. Fun planned for the whole family. For more information: 519-776-4231. AUG. 24 26 TECUMSEH CORN FESTIVAL Opens at 12pm. 12021 McNorton St. For info: www.tecumseh.ca/residents/tourism-and-events/corn-festival. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.
The workshop details are as follows: Friday, July 27, 2018 10:00 am Golden Age Club, 12420 Lanoue Street
Admission is free. Tecumseh seniors are invited to join in this informative workshop opportunity. To register in advance, please contact Ext. 143 or email chebert@tecumseh.ca by July 25, 2018.
FALL PREVENTION CLINIC Are you 60 years of age or older? Do you want to maintain or improve balance? The Town of Tecumseh, in partnership with the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre, is hosting a Fall Prevention Clinic. Registrants will receive a free screening that will assess what may be putting you at risk for falling, educate you on how to reduce your risk and connect you with community programs and health services. The clinic details are as follows: Date: Time: Location:
Friday, August 10, 2018 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Golden Age Club, 12420 Lanoue Street
To register for a free screening, please contact 519-997-2823 Ext. 417 or email PreventFalls@wechc.org, by August 9, 2018.
Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).
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KENNETH YARD WORKS - Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavestrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-982-0362. 13-tfn _____________________
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Teams battle during annual Fun Fest Slo-Pitch tourney Dream, volunteers are hoping to host another registration blitz before the end of the year to attempt to raise the number of Essex area individuals on the Organ Donation Registry to 50 percent. Essex is currently ranked 50th out of 170 Ontario communities
in terms of its organ donation registration rate. Volunteers with Kaidyn’s Dream hosted a couple of activities, and accepted donations, over the course tournament. Funds raised over the weekend will likely be used to purchase a billboard to promote registering to become an
organ donor, his mom, Tammy, explained. She added being invited to the tournament was a great way to raise awareness about the cause. For more information, log onto www.beadonor. ca or www.beadonor.ca/ campaign/kaidyns-dream.
IZA Design and Manufacturing is a designer and builder of specialty racking for the automotive industry, with 2 plants in Kingsville, 1 in the USA and 2 in Mexico. Applications can be submitted via e-mail to HR@izadm.com, or mailed/ dropped in person at: IZA Design and Manufacturing • 1960 Road 3E, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E5
Players and organizers of the annual L.A.’s Fun Fest Slo-Pitch Tournament are pictured with representatives of the event’s chosen charity, Kaidyn’s Dream, which was created to urge individuals to register to become an organ donor.
by Sylene Argent Over the weekend, several slo-pitch teams battled for top place in men’s, women’s, and co-ed divisions at McGregor’s Co-An Park during the 2018 L.A.’s Fun Fest Slo-Pitch Tournament. The teams played in various difficulty levels, with players hoping to
bring their best game so their teams could advance to the Slo-Pitch National provincial tournament. New to the tournament this year, Kaidyn’s Dream, an organization that urges individuals to register to become an organ donor, was this year’s charity of choice. The Blair family of Essex created Kaidyn’s
Voice Of Inspiration “Humans, not places, make memories.” ~ Ama Ata Aidoo
Dream a few years back. Kaidyn, who was born with Biliary Atresia, was able to receive a lifesaving liver transplant shortly after his first birthday. Kaidyn, who just recently turned 16, has been an advocate for organ donation over the past few years. Through awareness and registration blitzes that he and his family and supporters have hosted, the number of Essex area individuals on the Organ Donation Registry has risen from 18 percent to 47 percent. Through Kaidyn’s
Final Installment of Property Taxes If you own property in the Town of Essex you should have received your final tax bill for 2018 in early July. The first installment is due on July 31, 2018 and the final instalment is due October 31, 2018. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed on the first day of every month at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address. If you did not receive a final tax notice please call 519-776-7336 extension 3050 or visit Town Hall at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON. Changes to credit card payments for property taxes at Town Hall As of June 30, 2018, Town Hall will no longer accept property tax payments via credit card over the phone. There will also be a $1,000 limit on in-person transactions. Tax Registration The Municipal Act, 2001 allows a municipality to begin the tax sale process on a property on January 1, if there is an arrears balance due where any part is outstanding from two tax years prior. The Town of Essex adheres to this timeline for tax sale. For more information on tax sale process and taxes in general please visit www.essex.ca/taxes.
While we thank all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IZA Design and Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation, when so requested, will be provided during the hiring process.
Now Hiring Welder/Fitters For Our Kingsville Plant QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES: • 1 year of Mig welding experience • Ability to accurately read blueprints and build to them • Able to work as part of a team or can work independently • Ability to read and use various measurement tools such as tape measures, protractors, calipers with great accuracy • Familiar with all types of metals and metal thicknesses JOB DESCRIPTION: • Read blueprints and accurately build prototypes to meet customer demands • Welding various lengths, sizes & thicknesses of structural steel to meet design specs • Welding in all positions required – flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead • Working in various positions including but not limited to bending, kneeling, squatting, standing and able to lift up to 40# on an infrequent basis (overhead lift assist available) • Safe use of hand tools and equipment such as overhead hoists, hand grinders, plasma torch, mag drills and other equipment common to welding • Observe all Legislative and Company Health & Safety policies, including use of PPE • Committed to attending work on a regular & reliable basis as a valued member of a team DETAILS: • Full time position and overtime is available • Currently running on day shift only • Competitive wages and benefit package available • Various recognition programs in effect throughout the year to recognize our hardworking team members!
Now Hiring Line Welders For Our Kingsville Plant QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES: • 1 year of Mig welding experience is preferred but company willing to assist in developing welding skills of sincerely interested persons (please identify this on cover letter) • Able to work as part of a team or can work independently JOB DESCRIPTION: • Welding various lengths, sizes & thicknesses of structural steel to meet design specs • Welding in all positions required – flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead • Working in various positions including but not limited to bending, kneeling, squatting, standing and able to lift up to 40# on an infrequent basis (overhead lift assist available) • Safe use of hand tools and equipment such as overhead hoisting equipment in addition to all other equipment common to welding • Meet production goals set out by the plant manager • Observe all Legislative and Company Health & Safety policies, including use of PPE • Committed to attending work on a regular & reliable basis as a valued member of a team DETAILS: • Full time positions and overtime is available • Currently running 2 shifts; days and afternoons with 2-week shift rotation available • Competitive wages and benefit package available • Various recognition programs in effect throughout the year to recognize our hardworking team members!
F350 Pick-Up / Trailer Driver for Our Kingsville Plant QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES: • Minimum of 3 years driving, with a valid driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract (this position does NOT require an AZ/DZ driver’s licence) • 1 year of hauling a trailer on a frequent basis will be given preferential consideration JOB DESCRIPTION: • Driving F350 pick up while hauling a 22’ trailer between two Kingsville facilities, multiple times daily • Strapping loads to ensure safety and security of the load and public safety • Making pick ups of materials or supplies as needed from suppliers primarily within the Essex County/Chatham-Kent County areas • Forklift experience and ability to load/unload trailer is an asset but not immediate requirement (in-house training can be provided) • Downtime from driving will require general shop work or other duties as assigned by the plant managers. DETAILS: • Full time position with standards hours being Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 6:00 am – 3:30 pm and Saturdays 6:00 am – 11 am • Competitive wages and benefit package available • Various recognition programs in effective throughout the year to recognize our hardworking team members!
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Celebrating 50 Years! Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary
Larry & Bev Miehls
Larry and Bev were married on July 20, 1968 at St. John’s in Woodslee. They have been blessed and are adored by their two children, Brad (and Vanessa) and Pam (and Eric), and their five grandchildren, Paige, Rylie, Justin, Isabella and Conor. Congratulations, Mom and Dad. Love from all of us!
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In Loving Memory of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather
Ray Mulcaster who passed away on July 22, 2011
He little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name. In life, we loved you dearly. In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you didn’t go alone. For parts of us went with you, The day God took you home. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. _________________________________________________________
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Joanne McCann July 23rd, 2014 The sweetest sounds to mortals given, Are heard in Wife, Mother, Home, and Heaven.
~ Lovingly remembered & greatly missed ~ - Mac & Family
~ Sadly missed forever in our hearts ~ - Your loving family; Betty, Wes & Linda, Howard & Pat, Ernie & Diane, Susan & Michael, and families. _________________________________________________________
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KAUFMANN, Karl - 91 years, passed away peacefully at Iler Lodge on July 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Hickmott) (2005). Dearest friend of Wanda Jones. Cherished father of Barry (Janet), Randy (Mary), Kurt (Bev), Kevin (Gail). Loving Grandpa of Kim, Kipp, Keri, Kyle, Kara, Taylor and Great Grandpa of Connor, Sierra, Harper, Sawyer, Radley, Ace and Maeve. Son of the late Karl and Elizabeth Kaufmann. Dear brother of the late Henry (Joyce) and the late Katherine (the late Lou) Barrera. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Karl was an Army veteran of WWII. He was an executive member of Capt. Brien Branch 201 Royal Canadian Legion, forever. Karl was the proud owner of Kaufmann Market in Essex and retired from Chrysler Canada. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Karl’s Life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201, 103 Talbot Street North, Essex on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm. If desired, memorial donations made to the RCL Branch 201 Poppy Fund or WRH Renal Dialysis Unit or Diabetes Canada would be appreciated. Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233) entrusted with arrangements. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ___________________________________________________
JACKSON, Suzanne - Passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2018, at 86 years of age, surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of Cameron with whom she celebrated 66 years of marriage. Loving mother of Kathy (late Arie) Merkestyn, Patricia, Margaret, Daniel, Vicki and the late Christopher (Stacey). Treasured grandmother of Peter, Nathan, Aaron, Sarah, Caitlin, Brittany, Joshua, Jessica, Richard; 9 Great-grandchildren and one on the way. Dear sister of Jane May, “little brother” Roger (Beth) Sinasac. Predeceased by 7 siblings and parents, Roy and Reinette Sinasac. Also survived by many sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Suzanne was an avid sewer and gardener; member of H.E.I.R.S; enjoyed home canning specializing in jam, tomato juice, and pickles. Our mom also loved completing puzzles and reading. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Essex, on Monday, July 30. Contact Pat Jackson for more details at 519-776-8005. Donations may be made to the Essex Area Food Bank (PO Box 3 Essex, ON N8M 2Y1). You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
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SMITH, Lyle Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington, at the age of 93 years. Loving husband of 69 years to Ida (Collins). Beloved father of Kearnon (Marilee) Kane of B.C., Kevin (Eileen) of Michigan, Kenneth of Ruthven, and Kris (Brian) Postma of Cottam. Cherished Grandpa to Tiffany (Mat), Aaron (Brittany), Michael (Tracy), Kory (Brittany), Justin (Holly), Katie, Emma (Josh), Sarah (Brad), and great grandfather to Zackary, Addison, and Sophie. Also survived by a brother-in-law Joe Murdoch of Florida, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Donald and Allan. Lyle was a retired farmer, and a devoted member of the Olinda-Ruthven United Church. In later years he enjoyed lawn bowling and was a member at the Half Century Club in Leamington. Together with his wife Ida, Lyle was truly proud of, and blessed by, the love of their family. Following Lyle’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the OlindaRuthven United Church, 1907 Queen Blvd., Ruthven, on Friday July 20th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Olav Kitchen and Linda Blair officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to The Alzheimer Society (alzheimer.ca) or to the Olinda-Ruthven United Church (Box 370, Ruthven) by contacting the Hammond Funeral Home Limited, Wheatley (519-825-7741). Online condolences may be shared at hammondfuneralhome.ca.
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Our SA Cafe runs on Tuesdays from 10am to noon. It’s a drop in time for coffee, tea, cookies, and conversation. You can play board games, do puzzles, or read a book. There isn’t a planned program - just a chance to make new friends and enjoy fellowship. Stop by and check it out! All are welcome! We extend an invitation to worship with us every Sunday at 10:30a.m. Major Sam Roberts leads us in an inspirational service which will lift your spirits! Stay after for refreshments and a chance to chat with our church family.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
9:15am Thank you bank contributions for July will go to our Clothing Cupboard Please visit our website at www. stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Tickets for Fr. Fernando Suarez’s Healing Mass will be available after masses, over the next two weekends. The Healing Mass is on Tuesday, July 24 at 7pm. FREE! There are no reserved tickets or seating, so it is a first-comefirst-serve basis. ‘Drive of your Life’ is on Sunday, July
29th. Contact the office for information. The parish office is closed on Fridays until August 29. New school supplies and backpacks will be collected in the Gather Space at the designated table during the months of July & August for the Children’s Aid Society. Retrouvaille - for help and hope for a better marriage. On August 17- 19 at the Holy Family Retreat House. For more information: 1-800-705-6356 or visit: saveourmarriage.ca. Bible School is from August 13 - 17 for ages 3 to 10 years. Free! Registration forms available soon. The Parish Picnic is on Sunday, August 19 at 12noon. Join us for food, fun, & fellowship. FREE! Please continue to save your Foodbank receipts. Thank you! God bless and have a wonderful week!
Antioch Christian Ministries
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Trinity Church
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 Mr Ben Schinkel Sr. will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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Pastor Jay spoke on, “What did Jesus teach His disciples to pray?” He taught them to pray, “Our Father who art in heaven...” Camp Impact, for those completing grades JK-6, meets on August 7-9th. Our Church Picnic is on July 22nd at GessTwood Camp at 11am, following the 10am service. “Heavy Rain,” with Drew Neal is on July 25th at 7pm. The Titian Ministries fundraising Yard Sale is on August 18th. Healing Rooms at ACM are open on Saturdays, 9am-noon. Please enter office side of building. For more information, visit our website: www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed.
In August, we will be back at Trinity at our regular time of 9:15AM.
Thank you bank contributions for the months of July and August will be given to the Clothing Cupboard at St. Paul’s. Have a safe summer and we would love to see you in August in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome back on August 5th., at 9:15am, as we have our outdoor service. Bring your lawn chair!
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come for Sunday Service at 10am. This is a joint service with Belle River United Church, at Woodslee. Rev. Murray Rounding will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Lenore Palmer. Fran McKim and Elaine Mailloux will greet you at the door. Rev. Murray Rounding is the Pastoral Charge Supervisor and is available for funerals and any issues that may arise. He can be reached at: 519-990-9713. During the months of July and August, the office is open on Thursday. Please call ahead before coming.
Please pray for our friends on our prayer list. There are still good, used books for sale. Please check out the table in the foyer. There is a box on the table for your good will donations. Woodslee/ Belle River United Church Annual Golf Tournament: Saturday August 11 at Tilbury Golf Club located at 20425 County Rd 46, Tilbury. Teeoff times starting at 1pm. For more information contact Arnie Palmer at 519-257-7420 or Elaine Mailloux at 519-890-6312. Proceeds will be donated to Woodslee and Belle River United Church. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
Our summer services will once again be combined with the Harrow Mennonite Church. During the month of July, services will be held at the Harrow United Church and during August,
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE (PIC) No. 2 Hanlan Street Extension Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study INTRODUCTION
Thank you to everyone who helped with or supported our market last weekend, stay tuned for the August date. The office is closed most Fridays during the months of July and August. Please check the calendar on the website, or phone ahead, if you plan on stopping in. The Communion Service at Iler Lodge is on Thursday, July 19 at 10:30am. The Communion Service at Country Village is on Tuesday, July 24th at 10:30am Please note our Summer Worship Schedule is now in effect, services for the month of July will be at St Paul’s at 10am on Sundays. In August, the services will move to Trinity Cottam at
The Town of Essex has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the planning and preliminary design of the Hanlan Street Extension from Fairview Avenue West to Gosfield Townline (County Road 23). The proposed improvements will address the transportation needs identified in the Transportation Environmental Study Report Addendum for the westerly portion of Highway 3 and accommodate all road users, while supporting the existing institutions, businesses, and planned development growth.
STUDY PROCESS The Hanlan Street Extension Class EA is being conducted as a Schedule ‘C’ project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2007, as amended in 2015). The Study will complete all necessary phases of the Municipal Class EA to receive environmental clearance for construction.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION The Town wishes to ensure that anyone interested in this study has the opportunity to be involved and provide input. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is being held to provide information and receive feedback from the public and stakeholders. At this open house style meeting, the Town will present the Technically Preferred Plan and receive public comments. Information on the project to date is available under the News and Notices section of the Town of Essex website at: www.essex.ca
Public Information Centre No. 2 is scheduled for: Date: Time: Location:
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 5:00 to 8:00 pm Shaheen Room, Essex Arena, 60 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, Ontario
There is an opportunity at any time during the Class EA process for interested persons to provide comments. All information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2009). With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Persons will be advised of future communication opportunities by electronic notice. For more information, or if you wish to be placed on the study’s mailing list, please contact the EA Project Manager: Steve Taylor, P.Eng. EA Project Manager BT Engineering 25 Base Line Road, Suite 11A London, Ontario N6J 1V1 Tel: 519-672-2222 Fax: 1-519-488-0775 Email: stevenj.taylor@bteng.ca Continued on Page 17
Richard Beausoleil Manager, Capital Works Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Tel: 519-776-7336 x 1113 Fax: 519-776-8811 Email: rbeausoleil@essex.ca
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Continued from Page 19 services will be at the Harrow Mennonite Church. All services will begin at 10:30am. Recently, our newly appointed Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, videotaped a “Welcome Message,” which can be found on our updated website. Please find it and other information about Harrow United Church at www.harrowunited.org.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service, beginning at 10:00am, as Mr Steve Baarda from London, ON will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. Visit us online for service times and directions, or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Thank you to the St. Mary’s Park Committee for hosting the grand opening of the new splash pad. It was a huge success! Mark your calendars for Life Teen Mass on Sunday, August 12th at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church followed by a free BBQ and baseball game. Geared to high school youth. Mark your calendars now for the grand opening on Sunday, September 30th at 1
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p.m. If you have extra fresh vegetables from your garden, why not donate them to the Essex Food Bank? It is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30a.m. to 1p.m. Vacation Bible School for ages 3 to 13 years old, takes place on August 13th to 17th at Holy Name of Jesus church and it’s free! Registration forms are at the back of the Church. Sign up now for the annual St. Mary’s Altar Society’s Golf Tournament on September 23rd at Willow Creek. Registration forms can be found at the back of the church. There will only be one summer bulletin for July and one for August. All Mass intentions are posted at the back of the Church. The parish office will be open for July and August on Tuesday to Thursday. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Audrey Stanley had high score at Monday night Pepper this week. Betty Fields had the most peppers and Margaret Beneteau was low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Estelle Spoors with high score, while Tom Dewhurst had low score. Wally Lafromboise had the most peppers. Mary Lou Chibi had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Audrey Stanley had the most peppers and Margaret Beneteau was low score. Edna Chevalier and Joan Broder both had high score at Bridge. Call: 519-776-6689 for more info on our activities or stop in and pick up the latest Newsletter.
beautiful renovations we have done to our beautiful little church. In August, we meet at St. Stephen’s at 10:00am and it also is air conditioned and physically challenged accessible. Thank you to the lay leadership of the parish for sharing its amazing gifts.
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Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coffee hour to follow! Our church and hall are air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. This summer, Rev. Catherine is doing a Sermon Series through July and August; Kingdom Under Construction: Battles, lust betrayal, and a throne: things are heating up this summer! Follow the stories of Samuel, David, and Solomon as God speaks to us about faith, leadership, taking risks, and making mistakes. Next week, David laments Saul and Jonathan. Read ahead: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27. Coming this fall: Preschool Play Time - Starting in September, every Thursday from 9:30am - 12 noon. Caregivers & kids are invited to drop in. There will be toys, crafts, circle time, and healthy snacks. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please see Rev. Catherine, or see the list in the foyer, or contact the office. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am till 1pm.
Essex Community Services Paquette News We have entered into the warm summer days. Just to let you know that we meet at Church of the Redeemer in July at 10:00am which is air conditioned and is accessible. If you haven’t been out to see us lately, please come by and see the
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1958 Edsel at Essex Railway Station
Wayne Brown with Edsel contest banner and their 1958 Edsel Pacer 2-door hardtop.
When Bill Gay and I were promoting the Second Annual All-Ford Car Show at the historic Essex Railway Station on Friday, June 8, we were hoping that one of the cars to show up would be an Edsel. The big day arrived for the car show and our prayers were answered. Wayne and Joan Brown of Wheatley rolled up in their beautiful 3-tone 1958 Edsel Pacer 2-door hardtop with wide whitewalls and sparkling chrome. The roof is black, the body is coral, and the inserts on the rear fenders are white. Add to that a dazzling continental kit and you have a car that the Queen of England would be proud to ride in. This was the car launched by the Ford Motor Company in September 1957 to compete with other cars in the medium-price field. Copies of a banner were recently discovered in uptown Leamington advertising a contest in which the first prize was a brand new 1959 Edsel. Wayne showed me the banner for the 1959 Edsel contest proudly displayed in the back seat of his ’58 Edsel. It came with the car. He held it up while I snapped his picture beside the car. Wayne and Joan purchased their Edsel in October 2017 from local resident Curly Clark, who owned it for at least 25 years and gave it a body-off restoration. He bought it from Jerry Foster, who imported it from California. Curly is now in a retirement home in Chatham and Wayne and Joan plan to visit him and take him for a ride. They love the car! Exciting features on this Edsel include “TeleTouch Drive,” an automatic transmission with push buttons mounted in the hub of the steering wheel. Another feature is the rotating drum speedometer. Under the hood of the Browns’ Edsel is a 361 cubic inch V8 engine with 303 horsepower. It’s an early production Edsel with cable-operated windshield wipers. Later models had rods for wiper action. A recession in 1958 cut into Edsel sales and production was finally discontinued in the fall of 1959, when only a few 1960 Edsels were built. Every Edsel is highly collectible today. Its name comes from Henry Ford’s only son, Edsel. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatioc.ca.
• Last week, WECSSAA announced its all-star selections for the Tier III girls’ soccer with three Essex Red Raider players on the list. Midfielder Vanessa Gualdieri, Striker Payton Moore, and Goalkeeper Kaya Hearns, all of which will return to Essex District High School next year, were all chosen by WECSSAA as athletes of all-star ability among the players, from eight different schools. Also named to the team were Kylie Cioci, Jaclyn Moore, and Brianna Zakaria of Cardinal Carter. General Amherst Bull Dogs Vanessa Pidutti and Madison Salvai, along with Emma Douma of Kingsville, Uonaka Mandila of Catholic Central, Callie Mitchell of Walkerville, and Olivia Symons of Leamington rounded out the roster. • In Essex County Senior League mens’ baseball action, on Saturday, July 14 the Essex Sr. team beat the Tecumseh 35+ with a final score of 9-2. On Sunday, July 15, the Essex Sr. beat Tecumseh Rangers 18U 9-0, while the Tecumseh Sr. team won against the
Harrow Sr. team by a score of 5-3. • The Essex Minor Hockey Association Player Development Committee, in conjunction with Canadian Tire Corp., introduce the First Shift Program designed to ensure a positive experience for new-tohockey families. To learn about the program and upcoming registration, visit www.essexhockey. ca • This day in sports: On July 19: In 1877, the first Wimbledon Men’s Tennis had Spencer W, Gore crowned champion. In 1903, French rider Maurice Garin won the inaugural Tour de France. A the 46th PGA Championship, in 1964, Bobby Nichols shot a 271 at Columbus CC Ohio. In
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1973, for the 24th time, Willie Mays was named to NL baseball all star team. At the 110th British Golf Open, in 1981, Bill Rogers shot a 276 at Royal St. George. In 1986, Tim Witherspoon KOs Frank Bruno in 11 rounds to gain the heavyweight boxing title. In 1989, NFL owners voted unanimously to form World League of American Football (Operated 1991-2007). In MLB, Cal Ripken played in his 1,500th consecutive game, in 1991, on this day. At the 138th British Golf Open, in 2009, Stewart Cink shot a 278 at Ailsa Course. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email: contact@ essexfreepress.com.
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Essex Minor Mosquito Tune Up the Parks welcomed Karen Morand tournament action
submitted to EFP The Essex Minor Mosquito team participated in an “A” and under tournament last weekend, in Leamington.
As expected the team took off winning all of its round robin games and earning first seed position, going into the 4 team playoff on Sunday. Essex first faced and
defeated the Tecumseh Minor team, by a score of 10 to 5. It was then another victory, over Leamington, by a score of 10-4, before taking a 13 to 3 over Waterloo. On Sunday, Essex, once again, faced the team from Tecumseh in the semi-finals. Although Essex owned an 8 to 1 lead after 3 innings, Tecumseh battled back and forced two, extra innings eventually winning 15 to 12. Great game Tecumseh. All 12 young athletes from Essex played hard through the heat, held their heads up, and enjoyed the excitement and thrill that a close contest offers. The minors played again Wednesday in Belle River, and play a home game on Thursday, July 19th, at 6:15, against the Windsor Stars, which promises to be a talent filled contest.
by Sylene Argent Windsor-based singer/ songwriter Karen Morand provided an evening of gospel influenced Americana music to over thirty appreciative listeners last Wednesday evening. The performance was part of the Arts, Tourism, and Culture (ACT) Committee’s Tune Up the Parks summer concert series. From inside the newly installed pavilion, located inside the Heritage Gardens Park, Morand played a series of covers and originals from her
previously released album, “Junkyard Heart” for her attentive listening audience. Last Wednesday’s performance was not the first time Morand has shared her music talents with the community. Last year, she was introduced to the summer concert series in Essex Centre and has since played in Colchester and Harrow, too. She said the experience has been great. “The people were so beautiful and I had so much fun,” Morand said of her experience playing in the
Tune Up the Parks concert series to date. “I jumped at the chance to do it again. I find county audiences are so supportive of music.” Morand is currently working on some new material, which is planned to be released in September. For more information about this performer, log onto karenmorand.com. The Tune Up the Parks concert series is scheduled to continue on Wednesday, July 18 with local rock band, “Fire.” Performances are subject to change or cancellation. Tune Up the Parks will run on Monday evenings at Colchester Harbour Park and on Wednesday evenings at Heritage Gardens Park in Essex Centre. Additional dates are scheduled for Harrow and McGregor. Those interested in attending are urged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket and have the opportunity to make a donation to the performer.
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Essex Mosquito Major team plays ball in Port Dover submitted to EFP The Essex Yellowjackets Mosquito Major team was one of twelve teams that took part in the annual Mosquito Rep Tournament in Port Dover, over the first weekend in July. The Essex Yellowjackets started the tournament strong on the Friday night against the Wyoming Minors. The pitching for Essex was on target, and the bats were alive. The boys walked away with a 19 to 1 victory. On Saturday morning matched the Yellowjackets against the host Port Dover team. Both ball clubs worked
for each out and each run. But, Essex, with home field advantage, was confident in its game play and held off the players from Port Dover to win its second game of the tournament, 6 to 4. However, Saturday night was a different story. After a long break between games, the Essex boys faced a pair of strong pitchers from Blenheim. The Essex defence held strong, keeping the game close inning after inning, but the bats couldn’t seem to find the hits needed. Essex dropped game three of the tournament, 6 to 0. Yet, even with the loss, the stellar defensive play allowed only 11 runs in
12 innings of play and earned the Yellowjackets the wildcard spot into the semi-finals on Sunday. The semi-final game against the team from Belle River was the third match-up of the year between the two teams. Although Belle River had won the regular season games, it was Essex that came out the winners in this game. The Yellowjackets played from behind for the first few innings, trailing by as many as six runs. With the tournament on the line, Essex rose to the occasion. Undaunted, the batters for Essex connected time and again, spurred on by a bases
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appearance, coming from behind, and beating Belle River 11-10, in the late innings of the game. In the finals, the Yellowjackets challenged the Beamsville Stingers team that was undefeated throughout the tournament. Through the first few innings of the game, the teams kept stride with each other Essex held the lead 5 to 4 by the end of the third inning. At that point, Beamsville’s bats came alive. Although Essex kept bringing in runs, it was
not enough to match the Stingers. The game ended with a final score of 18-13 in favour of Beamsville. The Essex Yellowjackets brought home the silver medal for the tournament. The weekend was another great example of how far this team has come since the beginning of the year. The coaches and parents are proud of the players for their effort and conduct throughout the weekend and look forward to the upcoming games throughout the remainder of this season.
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