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A LOOK INSIDE Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 ________________
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Citizen of the Year, Frank Mathys just keeps going
Local dentist ready to Pedal for Doctors PAGE 7 ________________ Music Fest presents money to Cancer Foundation PAGE 13 ________________ Harrow residents enjoys free outdoor movie PAGE 17 ________________ Shodeo provides opportunity for youth to shine
PAGE 18 _______________ U18 Essex Wins Colasanti Cup PAGE 24
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Pictured above: Frank Mathys has sponsored two of the Essex 73’s goalies. Here he sits among jerseys and trophies between the two goalie change stations bearing his name.
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Pictured right: Frank Mathys reclines on a lounge chair in the 73’s dressing room while he waits for the washing machine to finish with practice jerseys.
by Jennifer Cranston Frank Mathys is an icon in Essex. His faithful dedication to the Essex 73’s since
its inception over 40 years ago has made him recognizable to almost everyone in town, and appreciated by everyone
ever involved in the organization. When his friends arranged for him to meet Continued on Page 2
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Town’s new sign bylaw means Citizen of the Year, Frank no more flyers on posts Mathys just keeps going... by Jennifer Cranston At a special meeting on Monday, July 13, the Town replaced its 13-year old sign bylaw. Acting Town Planner Jeff Watson explained that the old bylaw was very specific and very restrictive when it came to commercial signage. He explained that it didn’t cover signs that have room for advertising, including those with electronic type like signs at Holy Name Catholic Church and Libro Credit Union, or signs with room for changeable lettering like the one on Schinkel’s Meat Market.
The new law is more flexible, taking into account the size of the wall in determining the size of the sign, as well as allowing for up to 50 percent for advertising. The law on portable signs has also changed. Sandwich boards are still permitted anytime. Larger portable signs used for commercial purposes can only be used four times a year for special events. They can go up 21 days before the event and must be down seven days following the event. The Continued on Page 9
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them at the Fun Fest this year, he never expected the honour that awaited him. “I never thought of it,” he said of learning he was nominated as Essex Citizen of the Year. Mathys does laundry for the team, cleans up the dressing room and has rarely missed a game, home or away. The 89-year old said it is important to keep going and stay busy. When he isn’t volunteering his time at the arena, he often rides his bike all over the county. He’ll ride to Leamington, Belle River, Kingsville, and even Amherstburg to visit friends. “I’ll just jump on and go,” he said. Mathys was a year old when his family emigrated from Belgium to Ruscum, then they moved to Woodslee. He is the oldest of six children. His family grew tobacco and tomatoes. “We were busy every day, summer and winter,” he said. He explained that school “wasn’t his thing,” so he quit when he was 14 or 15 to work the farm full
time. In his 20s he left farm work to work at Chrysler, where he worked for about 30 years. During occasional lay-offs from the auto-plant, he would work at Hill Bros. Tile. There he would collect clay from Sadler’s Pond and feed it into a machine that would turn it into drainage tiles. When he married in 1959, he and his wife built a home in Essex on Fairview. He adopted his wife’s daughter who gave him three grandchildren before she passed away. He also has three great grandchildren.
In 1973 he began volunteering part time with the town’s new Junior “C” hockey team. When he retired from Chrysler, he was able to dedicate more time to the team. “When I retired I got in with these guys steady,” he said from the 73’s dressing room. “This is my first home as far as I’m concerned.” According to Essex 73’s general Manager Scott Miller, Mathys has been a consistent positive force with the team, and has never accepted compensation for his work.
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Continued Essex Council Notes for July 13 by Essex Free Press Staff Residents’ complaints highlight need for review of drainage dept. At the regular Essex Town Council meeting on Monday, July 13, problems in the drainage department became public when a group of residents complained. Anna and Dave Markett along with Jim and Larry Shepley made a presentation to Council in which they complained about what they said was shoddy workmanship by a contractor, and redundant and confusing bills from the Town. The drain that runs along their property was cleaned about a year-anda-half ago. The residents received bills for their portion of the work and paid them, only to receive another bill recently for unspecified work on the same drain. Anna Market explained that because the second bills have no description on them, she and her neighbours don’t know if the bill is redundant or for different work. Jim Shepley said that he was present for much of the work done on the drain and raised several questions with the contractors. “Several things that were part of the contract were not done then and some are still not done,” he said. He explained that he paid out of pocket to do some of the work himself.
“It was terrible workmanship,” he said. He also complained that as a residential property, no debris from the drain should have been left on his property, but it was. He then was stuck with the work and cost of clean-up. There were other problems with the job in question. The dirt left on agricultural lands was so full of debris that it was unworkable and a second contractor had to be called in, explained Director of Infrastructure and Development Chris Nepszy. Nepszy suggested that all the involved parties meet with town administration to sort out the problems and find resolutions. He also requested that residents bring their bills with them. Residents were shocked that the town could not produce the bills that they issued. “As a Town you can’t pull those bills?” Anna Markett asked. “You don’t know what you’ve billed us, for what work?” CAO Russ Phillips then hinted at some of the issues being faced in the drainage department. “There are some issues with our billing system,” he said. Phillips agreed that the most appropriate course of action was to have residents meet with senior staff to sort out the situation. Jim Shepley said he
had spoken to Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche about the issue roughly six weeks ago and that nothing came of it. Meloche said that he raised the issue with the drainage department and was told that someone from the department would contact the residents. He blamed himself for not following up on the issue, as it turns out no one contacted the residents. Councillor Larry Snively stated that there has been an issue with the billing in that department for five years and they were in the process of correcting it. Councillor Sherry Bondy stated that she too had had complaints from residents. “I’m frankly embarrassed and sick of it,” she said. “What the eff is going on the drainage department?” Phillips explained that he had called for a review of the drainage department three weeks ago, and that the process had been initiated. “It is a broken system,” he said. There are gaps in the system and the town is trying to close those gaps, he explained. Meloche asked that the review and the
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Not everyone has the means to forward money to a special cause, or the volunteer hours to support an event or charity, but every little bit does add up. I’m always amazed at the commitment the community of Essex shows local causes, or other residents in a time of need. At some point, I think nearly every person will either need to use a local food bank, or will know someone who does. Volunteers work hard each week to serve the clients in need of a little help, and many schools, organizations, businesses, individuals, and groups forward monetary donations or supplies to the area food banks so they can
stock their shelves. But, food bank shelves can get a little bare during the summer months as schools have been let out, and groups are sometimes on a temporary hiatus. So, maybe that act of kindness can be to remember to forward a few items of nonperishable food to the local food banks so volunteers can continue to care for those families and individuals facing economically stressful times.
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I was happy to read and saw that the Essex Fun Fest was a great success. I’m always happy to see the events I volunteer for do great. I have volunteered for many different events in Windsor and Detroit. The volunteers for Essex Fun Fest need to be treated with more respect if they want to keep their volunteers. I have volunteered for the Essex Fun Fest for the last four or five years, working the beer tent on Fridays and Saturdays, eight hours each night till about 2:30 a.m. We try to do the best we can to organize the crowds, not even
being offered pop or barely a thank you at the end of the work we did, or for the long hours we put in. Also notice in the Essex Free Press when the committee was asking for more volunteers needed, not even a thank you to the volunteers who worked so hard. Hopefully the committee for the Essex Fun Fest will treat volunteers with more respect next year. Tony Hems, Essex
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Letter to the Editor... The 2015 Essex Funfest has come and gone, and for the first time I was able to observe the event from an entirely different perspective. It is our event, and there is something for everyone. You have the option of getting completely involved, like the festival committee does, or you can just attend an event or two, or maybe volunteer to help out an hour or two; it is your choice. The event would not happen if it was not for the hardworking Funfest Committee, headed up by Joe Garon. The Funfest Committee puts in so much time and effort to make this event happen. The Town staff also
gets involved to ensure a smooth running weekend. The other ingredient is the group of volunteers who supply the onsite manpower to ensure a safe and enjoyable community event. As a former member of the committee, I know what you went through for the last couple of months, and especially the week leading up to and including the festival weekend. To Joe and the gang, we say ‘congratulations and many thanks for a great Festival.’ Morley and Bev Bowman
CORRECTION: Last week’s article “Fun Fest is Growing,” should have read that attendance at last year’s Fun Fest was around 15,000 people, and this year’s attendance was over 20,000 people through the gate. The same article should have read that The Dried Arrangement Trophy was won by Margaret Laman of Kingsville, in the Fun Fest Plant Show.
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Letter to the Editor I recently read the article in last week’s paper on Council behavior, and followed up with watching the Youtube release of the regular council meeting on July 13, 2015. I recently ran for a position on the Town of Essex Council with a narrow defeat by Councillor Bjorkman, whom I think is doing a fine job. I do feel it was a blessing not to be a part of this term of Council when these incidences occur, which there was a similar occurrence that happen only back in January of this year. However, it was definitely notice that twice in this relatively short meeting that order was nowhere to be seen. Without adjournment of the meeting, a number of Councillors packed up and walked out, while the
Mayor continued to talk to a couple Councillors and administration possibly. While I don’t agree with all of their actions, there’s a possibility that this was resulted from other meetings turning the same way with no better outcome. I am a taxpayer of this municipality where we are only given the opportunity every four years to change up the board of our corporation, unless something arises within that term. That being said, I really think Mayor McDermott should really consult with himself, his family, close friends, and even some not close friends on if he really should be at the helm for the next three and half years. I strongly believe Mayor McDermott loves this town and would do almost anything for it. During his terms
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As many of you are probably aware, the regular meeting of Essex Town Council last Monday, July 13, did not adjourn in an orderly fashion-in fact it resulted in a pretty ugly shouting match. Unfortunately this provided fuel to the usual naysayers, who once again decided the town is falling apart, has no leadership, gets nothing done, etc., etc. This is unfortunate because in fact our town centres are doing very well-they are fiscally solid and have made great strides in the last few years-and in the next year, we will see the development of the wonderful new park and gardens in downtown Essex. However, this does not excuse in any way the behaviour of myself and/or any members of council on July 13. Let me assure you that council and I are not taking this matter lightly and we have initiated meetings to work together to establish a more professional set of protocols regarding procedure and behaviour during council meetings. For myself, I wish to apologize for allowing myself to exhibit any unprofessional behaviour that night,
especially after viewing the videotape of that meeting. It is my job to prevent this type of thing, not be a party to it. I have put much reflection, and prayer, to this matter and I realize I have to keep my passion and love for our town in its proper place. Rest assured, I intend to move forward, with council, in a more positive manner, and I am determined to continue to keep moving our town in a positive direction….thank you….and have a good one.
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MPP and Town recognize members of Spitfire Committee by Sylene Argent The Town of Essex and MPP Taras Natyshak recognized the volunteers of the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee with awards and certificates during the July 13 Essex Council meeting held inside the Council Chambers at the Essex
County Civic Centre. Councillor Randy Voakes, who sits on the Committee, had asked Council to recognize “A very unique Committee that has worked relentlessly in terms of enhancing the downtown corridor.” He noted the
Committee received its first donation in April of last year, and managed to get funds together to erect the Priscilla Spitfire Plane last September, and an honour wall, which was dedicated in May. The Committee, he said, doesn’t like to recognize itself as
a Committee, but as a family. During the time it took to get the memorial erected in the Heritage Gardens, the committee members faced challenges, Voakes said. Some of the Committee members lost family members in that time, including Voakes’s, and his wife Shelley’s, daughter, Priscilla Campbell. “This particular Committee was gracious enough to allow her legacy to live by naming the Spitfire Plane, Priscilla,” Voakes said. Essex’s Jerry Billing also passed away shortly after the memorial was dedicated. He was a Spitfire pilot during WWII, and one of the
many RCAF and RAF veterans who were honoured for their service through erecting this memorial. The Committee will do something in the future to recognize names of veterans that have come through since the memorial wall was dedicated. “We as a Town, we certainly appreciate your work, your endevours,” Voakes said. The Town works diligently to look for opportunities to put Essex on the map, and this Committee has done that, Voakes said. Individuals have corresponded from all across Canada, North America, and Europe
regarding the memorial project. Natyshak added he recently visited Washington, D.C, which is adorned with many incredible monuments and testaments to those who have been lost and died. The Essex memorial monument “is as powerful and as poignant as any you would see…in North America,” he said. Natyshak said it was an honour to recognize the work the Committee dedicated to the project. “We know that you are not in it to be recognized, that is why it means so much more to us to be able to do that for you.”
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Local dentist ready to Pedal for Doctors campaign. Morgan is hoping his efforts will ultimately allow the Community for Doctors Committee to attract new doctors to the area. This organization was formed to bring awareness to the shortage
by Sylene Argent Dr. Charlie Morgan saw a need to recruit doctors to the South Essex County area. So, this dentist of Kingsville will gear up to ride around 4500 miles, from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine, on a bicycle to raise funds and awareness to help attract doctors to the region. He is
looking to the community to support this initiative. He stopped briefly at the Leamington Municipal Building on Friday afternoon while taking part in a fun ride that began at the Harrow Family Health Center to officially launch the awareness portion of the Pedaling for Doctors campaign.
The 44 day journey will begin on August 23 and will continue on until October 6, allowing four days to rest. He will cycle an average of 110 miles per day. He plans to dip the rear wheel of his bicycle in the Pacific Ocean early on in the trip, and to dip the real wheel of his bicycle in the Atlantic Ocean on October 6, ending the
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of physicians in the South Essex County area, and to and raise the resources to recruit physicians. Morgan is a member of this Committee. In order to do this, Morgan is in need of teammates, but the neat
thing about the teammates he is looking for is that they do not need to leave to comfort of their own homes. All they need to do is forward funding to the cause while Morgan is pedaling through
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Local dentist ready to Pedal for Doctors... various types of weather and climbing a total of 142,000 feet throughout his journey. The trip is paid for, Morgan noted, so any funds raised go straight to the cause. Each of the 44 days Morgan is Pedaling for Doctors has a sponsorship slot. Individuals, businesses, groups, or organizations can fund one of these slots. Tax receipts are available. He has a fundraising
goal of $50,000. He noted that the area is a great place to live and play, but the Community for Doctors Committee was having a hard time attracting doctors to the area. Through a little bit of investigation, it was noticed that other communities were offering potential doctors a few perks for coming to their areas. He hopes to raise $40,000 for doctor recruitment, which a
future area doctor can use to help pay off student loans or in funding the relocation upon agreeing to service the area on a three-year contract. He hopes to forward additional $10,000 to support the MedLINCS summer day camp for high school students who are interested in a future career in medical care. The Community for Doctors Committee supports this program with funding, he
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noted. Doctors in the area have practices with up to 4000 active patients, he said. They do a fantastic job, but that number is high. On average, doctors in the Erie St. Clair LHIN area serve an average of almost 30 percent more patients than doctors in other areas of the province. “They just need help,” he said. In the future, he would love to recruit up to five family physicians, and a psychiatrist, to name a few. It’s not just about recruiting to get new doctors in the area, but to replace the ones who are lost through attrition, such as relocation, retirement, or pursuing advanced training. Morgan joked that he is not a fan of camping, and that is why he chose to take this cycling adventure State side, where he can rest in hotels along the route. A group of supporters will be on hand to carry luggage and other gear that may be need. Morgan plans to blog about the adventure while taking on the 4500 mile challenge. Sponsorship or donation forms can be found at www. ldmhfoundation.ca. A video about this ride can also be viewed at https://youtu.be/ NVdqyMp6I_Q. In preparation for this extensive journey from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, Morgan is training just about every day, cycling 25-100 miles or working out in the gym 2-3 times per week.
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Input needed on new playground equipment
submitted to the EFP The Town of Essex wants to know what you think of 13 concept proposals for new playground equipment at a Harrow park. At the Master Plan Open House scheduled for Tuesday, August 4 at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, concept drawings of the playground equipment will be on display and members of the community will be encouraged to rank their choices as part of the decision-making process. The designs will be on display from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. “The park that will get this new equipment is adjacent to the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre,” Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services, said. “Council has been setting aside money for three years specifically for this project and a fixed budget of $200,000 has been approved.” In compliance with the Town’s tendering process, equipment designs are required to be suitable for the 2to-12-year-old age group and include modern features, accessible components, and a rubberized ground surface. The project will be awarded once community input is factored into the evaluations. “One of the recommendations in our draft Master Plan is to continually upgrade our play structures,” Sweet said. When approved by Council, the final Master Plan will form a roadmap for facilities and services complete with timeframes and implementation milestones.
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Continued Essex Council Notes... Continued from Page 3 charges, which was done in an effort to stimulate growth. Previously, when Council discussed the issue on May 19, Council talked about reducing the fees in just Harrow to stimulate growth in the area as it has had a low number of new home starts in the recent pass. Some Council reps thought this would help be part of a message that Council is doing everything it could to keep Harrow High School open, as it is one of the schools the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is currently scrutinizing through an accommodation review. With interest in this proceeding, Jraige said he was at the May 19 meeting. He owns property that he would like to build upon in Colchester. On May 19, a majority Council vote had passed a motion to reduce residential development fees by 50 percent across
the municipality for thanks, but it was later learned an amending bylaw needed to be put in place to do this, which led to the June 29 decision. Whether the result was a zero or 5 or 10 percent reduction across the board, Jraige said he would have been satisfied with that. After that initial meeting he contacted the Town’s building department to start the application process, but learned there would be a follow up meeting to clear up issues as an amending bylaw needed to be passed, not just a Council motion, to implement change to this. From his understanding, in more correspondence with the Town, he thought the follow up meeting would be a procedural vote. He didn’t attend the meeting as he didn’t think Council would move in a different direction and pass a different motion than the one presented in May. He
said he would have voiced his concerns if he thought there would be changes. It would have been more logical to Jraige if Council would have taken the May motion and either voted it in or down. If it had voted it down, then another motion could have been brought forth. He also had concern that a quarter of the population is potentially benefiting from the opportunity, while the entire Municipality’s taxbase is flipping the bill, as the outstanding funds will be paid for through the Landfill Reserve for the remainder of 2015, and property tax supported for the remainder of the reduction period in 2016. “In my opinion, we are disenfranchising threequarters of the population in support of one Ward,” Jraige commented. He added that he understands the reasons to try and help Harrow, and believes it is a noble cause to try and save the school. He thought this reduction should have reflected equal opportunity for all of Essex. Mayor Ron McDermott said a Council rep could have made a motion at the June meeting that reflected the May meeting proceedings, but the motion to implement the reduction in Harrow only was made, and a majority Council vote supported that. He said he was surprised it went that way. He said he was initially against dropping the fees for any part of the Municipality, until the June 29th meeting because of the potential costs associated in doing so. Though it is hard to determine what the reduction could cost Continued on Page 10
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rest of the time they must be out of public view. Similar signs for nonprofit groups can be used anytime. Signs ranging from yard sale signs to political signs have never been allowed on municipal property and still are not. The difference is, says Watson, is that new enforcement policies will be implemented. This means signs cannot be placed on posts or poles, boulevards or any town “right of ways.” “Some things that have gone on for years will be stopped now,” he said. “It’s a form of sign pollution and we have the right to remove it,” he added. “The bylaw
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has been expanded and we have a better ability to enforce the law.” The law is more flexible for businesses and stricter for temporary signs. “You have to find a balance between the need to advertise and
the community image,” Watson explained. He said the Town is not exempt from these rules. “We are also aware of situations where we have to update our own signage,” he said.
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Continued Essex Council Notes for July 13... the municipality as it is determined by new home starts, the report submitted to Council on the subject indicated potential impacts for a 50% reduction for detached and semi-detached homes. Based on historical data, it could cost around $475,299 municipalwide, or just over $40,000 if Harrow had nine new home starts with the 50 percent reduction to the development charge. With the reduction, the
development charge in Ward 4 will be $4,518 for 18 months. Voakes noted he was not present at the June 29 meeting because of a very personal reason. He was disheartened when he found out about the results of the meeting, that Council had changed its position. He noted that he was the Councillor that worked to get Council to support initiating the reduction of development charges across the board
in May. Voakes said the argument against initiating the reduction across the board is that the developers are adding to their pockets with the savings. Voakes said that means nothing to him. What he cares about is the person who takes on the challenge to build their own home. Now, someone who is building a home in Harrow gets a reduction, and someone building elsewhere in
the municipality gets no break. He said that isn’t ok. Voakes added his concern that this issue could set back the work that council has done on fixing the split between the North and South. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she understood where Jraige was coming from. She was a Councillor who was in favour of implementing the reduction across the board in May, but a year before was not in favour of cutting development fees as she would like the fees to be cost recovery. A report on cost recovery was adopted by Council, and its recommendations implemented, in September. She explained that Essex Centre had over 30 new home starts in 2014, and Harrow had only four. If Council was going to try a pilot project to stimulate growth, doing it in Harrow was logical. She disagreed with Jraige’s commented about only a quarter of the municipality benefiting from the reduction in only Harrow, as if the high school is closed, it will affect the entire south-end of the municipality. She said each Ward has needs and it is up to Council to negotiate what is needed and when. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche commented there are more reasons to try the reduction in Harrow than to just try and save the
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high school. The area’s sanitary system was built many years ago, with an expansion to the lagoon system. It was based on a certain projection of new home starts, which haven’t been happening. Now, there is a burden of the debt being paid off because of a lack of new homes, which is causing the sewage rate to rise. Mayor McDermott added he doesn’t want to pay for someone else to build a home, and someone else should not want to pay from him to build a home. He said the reduction should not be done municipal-wide due to what it could cost. Council had to take a recess before receiving Jraige’s presentation as McDermott and Voakes verbally disagreed on what the costing could be for the reduction if it would have been implemented municipalwide. McDermott had the floor when Voakes began voicing his disagreement. Fire Department Organizational Review Essex Council supported the recommendation to revise the current organizational chart of the Fire Department. This is to reestablish District Chiefs in all stations for standardized consistency. The report submitted to Council on this, submitted by Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel, notes currently the Fire Department’s
organizational chart has District Chiefs in Stations 1 and 2. There are also two Battalion Chiefs at Station 3. For consistency, is was proposed to create a District Chief position at Station 3, as well as fill the vacant positon of District Chief at Station 2. The report states, “This will provide a more desirable span of management which should assist in speed of communication flow, employee motivation, and reporting relationships to assist in day to day operations of the department.” The report added that there is a no financial impact with these changes.
Draft Code of Conduct Council moved to receive the report “Draft Code of Conduct for Council Members.” The Department of Corporate Services submitted this report to Council for consideration. The report notes that Bylaw 861 was enacted in 2007. It provided for an Accountability and Transparency Policy, as well as a Code of Conduct applicable to Council and employees of the Town. The Code of Conduct needs to be updated to take into account changes in technology, the need to recognize the differences in roles between Council and employees by separating the Code of Conduct for Council from the Code of Conduct for employees, and to provide a mechanism for dealing with conduct. At the present time, the Town does not have an Integrity Commissioner to investigate any formal complaints of improper conduct, the report notes, adding however that lower tiered municipalities, spearheaded by Amherstburg, are looking at potentially sharing in this service on retainer. A Request for Proposal has been developed and will be issued for this purpose. A Special Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 10 for
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Continued Essex Council Notes for July 13... purposes of receiving Council’s input on the Code of Conduct. The draft Code of Conduct states its purpose is to establish standards of conduct for Members of Council that include integrity, accountability, responsibility, leadership, respect, and openness. A copy of this draft policy and more information on the upcoming meeting are available on essex.ca.
Support for former St. Michael’s rezoning Essex Council supported approving Bylaw 1430 for the Town-owned former St. Michael’s school facility on Talbot Street in Essex Centre for rezoning that will allow an expanded range of land uses. This will include things like an office, clinic, medical laboratory, health studio, and pharmacy, and that an easement be granted across the lands. In the report to Council it stated that last year part of this facility was deemed surplus, the part facing Talbot Street South. Brady’s and Vella’s Pharmacy Professional Corporation would later submit an agreement of purchase and sale with a condition of purchase. The facility had to be rezoned to permit a variety of additional uses that were mentioned above.
ERCA to provide Source Water Protection Plan Under the Clean Water Act of Ontario, the municipality is required to implement a Source Water Protection Plan and Risk Management Service. ERCA is offering to provide this service to all municipalities in the region for the next three years. The cost to the municipality is still to be negotiated, but is estimated to be under $30,000 over the next three years. Council agreed to enter into a Source Water Protection Plan Part IV Enforcement Transfer Agreement for a three
year term on a cost recovery basis. Speed to be reduced on 4th concession and Mole Sideroad Councillor Larry Snively brought forth a petition containing the signatures of 23 residents on the 4th concession. An
overwhelming majority of those residents want the speed limit on their road reduced to 60 km/h from the McCormick Sideroad to the Arner Townline (Cty rd. 23). Resident Joan McFarland who has lived there 20 years addressed Council. She said that
while she has lived there the population in that area has tripled. There are no sidewalks there and people are forced to walk on the road. She also pointed out that the newer bridge at the 4th and McCormick Sideroad has reduced visibility at that intersection. She said a
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slower speed would make the intersection a little safer as well. A motion made by Snively to reduce the speed limit there was passed. In a separate motion Council agreed to reduce the speed limit on Mole Sideroad to 60 km/h from
the northern limit of 1054 Mole Sideroad to South Malden Rd. This was the result of a request from the owners of GessTwood Camp located on that road.
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Todd Porter entertains Music Fest presents money to Cancer Foundation at summer Concert by Jennifer Cranston The Town of Essex’s Summer Concert series continued last Wednesday at Heritage Gardens. Todd Porter entertained with his combination of traditional and modern fiddle style. Porter’s music offers more than your typical toe-tapping fiddle tunes. His music is soulfully Celtic with a visceral rock rhythm.
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Dalia Stewart dances with her daddy as Todd Porter plays the fiddle in the Heritage Gardens.
Thank you to everyone for another successful year! • BMO Bank of Montreal • CIBC
• DPM Insurance Group • Essex Party & Discount Department Store • Ken Knapp Ford • Stationery & Stuff • Star Plastering • TD Canada Trust
• TshirtMonkey.ca • Valvoline Express Care Quick Lube • Just Plus of Essex • Dave Hitchcock Chevrolet • Countryside Chrysler • Essex Pharma Care Pharmacy • Ken Knapp Ford • Essex Youth Centre • Bright Yoga
by Jennifer Cranston Organizers of the 26th Annual McGregor Music Fest presented a cheque for $26, 700 to representatives of the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation on July 14. The money will go towards three programs
for local cancer patients. The Patient Assistance Fund provides short-term financial assistance to patients facing lost wages, costly prescriptions, and medical related travel expenses. The Image Enhancement Program provides wigs for patients through Wigs to Wellness.
The third program to benefit from this year’s festival is Robes to Radiation. Rather than having to wear thin, revealing hospital gowns, patients are able to enjoy long, waffle-knit robes that have been warmed for them while waiting for treatment
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In Loving Memory of
Joanne McCann January 26, 1941 - July 23, 2015 No one knows our heartaches. Only those who have lost can tell of the grief that we bear in silence for the one we loved so well. ~ Mac & Family ____________________________________________________
In Loving Memory of
Carchedi, Joey April 5, 1978 - July 24, 1982
As angels keep their watch up there, Please God just let him know, That we down here do not forget, We love and miss him so. ~ Always in our thoughts ~ Love Mom, Dad, Paula, Guili, and Tony.
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We 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 did not go alone, for part 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. ~ Sadly missed and forever in our hearts ~ Betty and Family. _________________________
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I wish to Thank my family & friends for of all their gifts/cards, especially their love and affection, for making my 85th birthday extra special. ~ Sincerely June
Thank You To All! This year’s Essex Fun Fest was a large success. An event of this magnitude can not be possible without it’s dedicated commi ee members, its many volunteers and sponsors, and the support of the town of Essex as a whole.
The Essex Fun Fest commi ee would like to thank the following businesses for their support this year: Ken Knapp Ford Dave Hitchcock Chevrolet Countryside Chrysler Jeep & Dodge AM800 CKLW Molson Coors Unifor Local 444 Su on Creek Golf Club Libro Credit Union TD Canada Trust Essex Foodland Royal Bank Holiday Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge
Essex Centre B.I.A. Coopers Hawk Vineyards The Essex Free Press Corby Spirit And Wine ONYX Fitness Solu ons Essex Animal Hospital Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Essex Home Hardware And Building Centre Fes val Tent & Party Rentals All-State Insurance - Rob Dirisio
Ken Lapain & Sons Forest Machine & Manufacturing Once Upon A Time Child Care Centre Tilbury Auto Sales And RV McDonald’s St. Clair Estate Wines - Essex Valvoline Express Care - Essex ELK Energy Earthly Elements Rose’s Kitchen
If we have le anyone out, we apologize. We hope next year - The 29th Annual Essex Fun Fest - is even be er!
Voice Of Inspiration “You can choose to disrespect me but I will not give you permission to hurt my spirit.” - Lailah Gifty Akita
What’s Going On... JULY 23 & 26 BELLE RIVER SUNSPLASH - At Lakeview Park. Fun for the whole family. For info: www.belleriverbia.com or 519-728-4624. JULY 25 & 26 6TH ANNUAL EXPLORE THE SHORE - From 11am-5pm. For more information go to: www.exploretheshore.ca. AUG. 1 & 2 EAST KENT VINTAGE EQUIPMENT SHOW - At Ridgetown Event Center, 2048 Victoria Rd. in Ridgetown. For more information: www.ekvec.net. AUG. 1 & 2 - 14TH ANNUAL SUNPARLOUR RODEO - 1835 County Rd. 18, Ruthven. (4th conc.) Family Event! - For more info: www.sunparlourrodeo.com or 519-796-0151. AUG. 3 - 3RD ANNUAL “KINGSWOOF” DOG SHOW - At Lakeside Park, by the pavilion in Kingsville. Registration at 8:30am. AUG. 7 & 8 - KINGSVILLE FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL - At Lakeside Park, Kingsville. For more info visit: www.kingsvillefolkfest.org. AUG. 14, 15, 16 - ESSEX COUNTY STEAM & GAS ENGINE SHOW At Co-An Park, McGregor. For more information: www.essexsteamandgasengine.com. AUG. 18 - ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC At Essex Legion from 1-7pm. Walk-ins Welcome! To book an appointment please contact us 1-888-2-DONATE. AUG. 22 - FAMILY MOVIES IN THE PARK (rain date Aug. 24) At Essex Centre Sports Park - “Night at the Museum 3”. Free. Bring a blanket or your own chairs. Movies starts at dusk. AUG. 27 - HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC At Harrow Arena from 1-7pm. Walk-ins Welcome! To book an appointment please contact us 1-888-2-DONATE.
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_____________________ FUNG LOY KOKTAOIST TAI CHI CLASSES: Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi will hold a class Thursday, Aug. 6 from 6:30-8pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, St. Paul’s Street, Essex. Improve your circulation and balance, increase your strength, and reduce stress while focusing on wellbeing of the body and mind through the practice of Taoist Tai Chi. Classes also run Tuseday, Aug. 4, from 1-2pm. For more information on classes available or to view a demo video online, visit: www.taoist.org, or call 519-255-9744, or email: windsor@taoist.org. 29-1t*
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FALL - WINTER SEASON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for the 2015-2016 Fall-Winter ice season. Positions are available at the Essex Centre Sports Complex and the Harrow Colchester South Arena and include: • Casual Facility Attendants • Public Skate Monitors For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca. Clearly identify the position(s) you are applying for in the cover letter or resume. Resumes must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2015. Resumes may be submitted: Mail or In Person: Manager, Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Email: hr@essex.ca Fax: (519) 776-8811
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Crossing Guard Alternates The Town of Essex is seeking applications from interested persons for the position of Crossing Guard Alternates. On an as needed basis, this position will provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersections. Crossing Guard Alternates are needed within both Essex and Harrow Centres. For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca. Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume, clearly identifying the position, no later than Friday, August 7, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. to: Mail or In Person: Manager, Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Email: hr@essex.ca Fax: 519-776-8811
DRIVERS WANTED: AZ or DZ Clean record. Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336. 1- tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: General Labourers Wanted. Fax resume to: 519-723-2336. 13-tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: Casual Part Time reception position available in Essex eye clinic. Drop off resumes at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit#2 , fax to 519-776-9837 or email to sxopto@gmail.com. Basic office/computer experience required. 29-2t _____________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON 12/15 N0P 2G0.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lydia Julianna Sliwinski late of the Town of Belle River, in the County of Essex, and Province of Ontario, homemaker, deceased. Creditors and others having claims against the said deceased, who died on or about the 3rd day of July, 2015, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of August, 2015, after which date the assets of the said deceased will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have then been received. DATED at Essex, Ontario this 10th day of July 2015. JOSEPH A. BYRNE HICKEY, BYRNE Barristers and Solicitors 14 Centre Street, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1N9 Solicitor for the Estate herein.
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
Balloons and birds I wonder if people realize the danger to birds when balloons are released. I don’t need to wonder because I am sure if they knew they would not want to harm birds. If our feathered friends peck at them they may burst and cover their birds head. Our feathered friends may get tangled in the string or the deflated balloon. There have been birds found that starved to death because they could no longer fly to get food. When the birds see the colourful things floating where they fly they are attracted to them. So, please do not send balloons floating into the sky. We humans are a menace to much of wildlife. I know of one insect that all of us need to destroy and that is mosquitoes. I remember as a child seeing all those wigglers in the rain barrel or the cistern water. Nobody appeared to realize they became mosquitoes. I think I have told you about having to pick wild raspberries and coming home with so many mosquito bites on my legs there was not an inch of skin without them. I had a different kind of leg covering after mother dabbed each bite with iodine to relieve the itching and prevent infection. I did enjoy all the berries that I ate instead of putting them in the little pail that was strapped around my waist! It was all part of a happy adventure because mother’s friends were with us and one of them loved to tease me and joke with me. She would tell mother I was sending too many of the berries down my little red lane. It always seemed to me that mother ignored her. Well, that’s a far cry from my warning about balloons being harmful to birds, and I hope I got that message across.
Voice Of Inspiration “Don’t bite off more than you can chew because nobody looks attractive spitting it back out.”
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Harrow residents enjoys free outdoor movie trying to offer a variety of family-friendly events for people to enjoy, and offering a free outdoor movie was an easy and fun event to organize for the community. In addition to offering the free movie, the Town also provided the popular movie-watching snack, popcorn, as a special treat. Jolicoeur said Libro Credit Union sponsored the event. Representatives from the local credit union noted it enjoys supporting the community. On August 22, the
Town of Essex will offer another free outdoor movie event, this time in
Essex Centre at the Essex Centre Sports Park.
James gets comfortable in anticipation of enjoying an outdoor movie night in Harrow on Saturday evening.
by Sylene Argent Summer time is all about bringing fun outdoors, and the Town of Essex offered an opportunity for area families to have some outdoor fun at the Harrow Fairgrounds on Saturday evening. At dusk, area families
pulled up a lawn chair or a blanket to an inflatable screen to watch “How to Train Your Dragon 2. Essex’s Assistant Manager of Programs, Jason Jolicoeur, was happy to welcome the crowd of movie buffs to the fairgrounds. He explained the Town is
Sydney enjoys some popcorn while participating in the free outdoor movie night in Harrow on Saturday evening.
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Shodeo provides opportunity for youth to shine by Sylene Argent The students at Lazee G Ranch were able to show off the horse-back riding abilities they have
been able to perfect over the past year at the stable’s annual Shodeo event held on Saturday and Sunday evening.
The Shodeo is a family-friendly event that the students look forward to performing in each year. This year’s event had a Disney theme that was laced into the many skits and performances demonstrated. The riders worked hard to not only perfect their skills in the saddle over the past year, but to learn the roll they would play in the skits performed during the Shodeo. Lazee G Ranch was proud to introduce its Silver Stars Drill Team during the Shodeo. These riders displayed how they can sync-up to music to entertain as a group. The stable’s Vaulting Performance Team also took the opportunity to demonstrate the tricks they have been able to master in the show ring. The Off Kilter Equine Entertainment team and the Border City Barkers Agility Club were two groups invited to entertain during the Shodeo. Members of Off Kilter performed an array of entertaining trick riding stunts that took years for these experienced riders to learn to perform safely. The canines with Border City Barkers went through an agility course that challenged them to dash through tunnels, weave around obstacles, and jump over objects all at full speed. Lazee G Ranch Coach
Hanna Colenutt noted all the horses used in the Shodeo are a part of its schooling program. “They are rock solid horses,” she commented. The motto at the Shodeo and at the barn is to make memories, and surely the youth involved will remember, for years to
come, being able to demonstrate the talent they have been able to acquire through dedication and hard work at the Shodeo event for friends and family members to enjoy.
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CTMHV welcomed British cars by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village’s (CTMHV) annual British Car Show keeps growing. This year’s event was held on Sunday, and despite the hot, humid weather, it had a great turnout of many European-based automobiles. Vice Chairperson of the CTMHV Mickey Moulder was thrilled to welcome around 100 vehicles to the car show. This included around 15 motorcycles. The Museum was also happy to welcome highland dancers, who offered entertainment during the show. These vehicles were displayed along the path in the Heritage Village portion of the museum. And the many museum visitors were able to travel up and down the path to look over the British cars onsite. They were also able to chat with the vehicle owners to learn more about the history of their vehicles. Steven and Donna Finch of Milford, Michigan displayed their 1974 MG. Steve is the original owner of this car, and also the president of the Windsor-Detroit MG Club. “I bought it new in 1974,” Steve said, overlooking his treasured vehicle. “It was a college graduation present to myself.” He explained his brother worked at the dealership he would eventually buy the car from. He had called Steve when the car had been shipped in, urging him to come take a peek at the citron coloured MG. “I bought it on the spot,” he said, adding he loves the car’s unique colour. This couple enjoys attending car shows to display their unique vehicle, and have a lot of fun doing so. Carol and Roy Del Col of Windsor enjoyed displaying their 1967 Austin Healey at the British Car Show. This vehicle was originally of Kentucky. The Del Cols have owned this vehicle for quite some time, and enjoy driving it. It took them around five years to get it into the condition seen at the British Car Show. Carol said she loves the power of the car and the beautiful body lines it displays. “It’s a classic,” Roy added as to why he wanted to own this type of vehicle. This couple also enjoys sitting and chatting with others at car shows, such as at Sunday’s event. George and Nicki Brooks were happy to share the story of their 2001 Jaguar. They bought this find at an auction in Indiana as they liked the car, and its royal blue finish. What was most interesting is that the car was owned formerly of Wayne Newton of Las Vegas, they said. There was 5000 miles on the odometer when they purchased this vehicle. The British Car Show, as most of the CTMHV’s events, supports the Children’s Education Program. Through volunteers and Museum staff, this program teaches youth about the historical cabins located onsite and the life and way of living of early settlers. Moulder was thrilled that one of the prizes winners Carl Kotevich, donated his prize earnings back to the Education program, as did 50/50 winner Marty Hunt. Moulder thanked British Car Show organizers Dave Burstyn, Jack Irving, and Dave Tanner for their dedication to the show, and the Windsor-Detroit MG Club and the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group Essex-Kent Chapter for their involvement.
Steve and Donna Finch with their 1974 MG.
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For the month of August, Church Service will be held in Belle River at 10 am. If you missed a Sunday, Rev. Ann sermons are on our church website. Don’t forget to check out the library in the round room to get a good book to read or dvd to watch. Coffee and Conversation: Thursday at 10 am.
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett If you are looking for a church family, you are welcome to join us for Family Worship led by Major Sam Roberts every Sunday at 11 a.m. We appreciate the generous community support at our Friday BBQs in front of the Thrift Store starting at 11 a.m. during July and August. All proceeds go to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Did you know that? The first ever private meeting between a Salvation Army General and a Pope took place recently in the Vatican. General Andre Cox and Pope Francis enjoyed an informal conversation which included the discussion of many things that unite Catholics and Salvationists.
Essex United Church Try to join us for a 4-night study on four Thursday evenings. The second one is July 30, then August 6 and 27, for a time of warm community fellowship. There will be organ presentations by different community organists including our Diana Dennis on July 3 and Oct. 2. Ben Schinkel will play Sept 4 and Oct. 16. Brian Sweetman is the organist for July 24 and August 28. Larry Anderson is the organist for Sept. 18 and Oct. 30., all from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. Come to meditate and offer thanks to God and hear the beautiful music. The news reports that our forefathers had GRACE etched in stone on the church. That was because it was named Grace United. Vacation Bible school is from Aug. 10 to 14. Register now. Pastor Jim has placed a copy of Restoring Balance that is in the Observer in the narthex for anyone to read.
Happy Birthday wishes to Bonnie Heil, Dan Dunn, Brian Holt, Kevin Trimble & Laura Hickmott. Best of birthdays to all. A lovely 30th Anniversary party was held on Saturday for George & Chris Rawlins at the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Hall. Farewell to Carl & Rosie Smith as they have sold Diehard Paintball and are retiring in Essex. All the best to you both. The Pleasant Valley Community Club is going up for auction next month so they will not be card games here anymore after the middle of August. The Pepper party winners this past week were Audrey Stanley, Mary Demars, JoAnne Diesbourg, Don Ames, Al Mac & Doug Fields. For Euchre on Saturday evening the lucky folks were Mary Demars, JoAnne Diesbourg, Don Ames, Keith Dresser, George Diesbourg & Thomas Allison. If you enjoy a game of cards come on down and join in for a relaxing evening with friends. Everyone is Welcome! Have a great week everyone..
Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather over the weekend was a scorcher but we must not complain as it is better than all the moisture we have had.
Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to our Sunday Worship Service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15am. Last Sunday’s Service was “God will take care of you.” We will welcome special guest speakers for the month of August. On August 2nd we have Richard Dalton. John Cats will be with us on August 9. On the 16th Gina Quiring; 23rd Rev. Jim Reeb; and on the 30th Phil Hernandez. Our Nursing Home Service at Iler Lodge is August 4 at 2pm. Volunteers are always appreciated.
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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for our joint Service with Belle River United Church at 10 am. Elaine Butler will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Jean Matalik. Greeting you at the door will be Tom Allison and Dorothy Knight. This is the last Sunday that the Service is be in Woodslee so there will be a hot dog lunch. From July 25 to August 15 if there is a pastoral emergency please contact Rev. Kim Gilliland from Cottam United Church at 519-839-4266.
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1968 Buick Wildcat was a Christmas present!
Ben and Anita Taves with their 1968 Buick Wildcat 2-door hardtop
Ben and Anita Taves of Kingsville, Ontario, are posing with pride alongside their mint original 1968 Buick Wildcat 2-door hardtop with a 430 cubic inch V8 under the hood. This car attracts admiration wherever they go. The photo was taken at the Sun Parlor Home for Seniors Classic Car Show in Leamington on Thursday, June 11. The event was a great success with 46 vintage vehicles showing up for the viewing pleasure of the Sun Parlor residents, who were thrilled to see so many vehicles from years gone by. Among the organizers of this event were Ben and Anita’s son Dave Taves, himself a great classic car enthusiast with several automotive projects on the go at home, and his wife Michelle, who works at the Sun Parlor Home. Twenty years ago, Ben and his son Dave drove to Ottawa to purchase a 1955 Chevrolet station wagon. When they got there, they discovered the vehicle needed too much work. Heading toward home empty-handed, they picked up a copy of the Auto Trader and saw an ad in the Hamilton area for a 1968 Buick Wildcat 2-door hardtop with the original blue finish and 32,000 miles on the odometer. Anita bought it as a Christmas present for her husband Ben in 1995, and at Christmas this year, they will celebrate twenty years of ownership. Buick has used the “Wildcat” name for five concept vehicles, three in the early ‘50s, one in 1980 and another in 1997. The 1953 Wildcat I, 1954 Wildcat II, and 1955 Wildcat III were all designed under the guidance of Harley Earl, chief stylist at GM for many years. The Wildcat I and II still exist today. The 1953 Wildcat I appeared the same year that Buick switched from straight eight to V8 engines in the Super and Roadmaster series (the Special kept the straight eight for one more year). Buick could now compete with the new overhead-valve V8s launched in 1949 by Cadillac and Oldsmobile. As a regular production car, the Wildcat name goes back to 1962, when GM unleashed this luxury hardtop in the Buick Invicta series. So popular was the Wildcat that it replaced the Invicta name on nearly all Buicks for 1963, and the Invicta name was soon dropped. For 1968, the Wildcat had sculptured side trim reminiscent of the sweep-spear styling of Buicks in the ‘50s. The last year for Wildcat was 1970, after which it was replaced by the Buick Centurion. All Buick Wildcats are highly prized collectibles today. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
Join us for an old fashion “Corn Roast” on Sat., August 22. The annual fundraiser dinner for Haiti is at A-1 Chinese on Monday, Sept. 14th. Keep saving your milk bags for Tina. Thanks! Door greeters this week are Sandi & Glen Rogers, Elder on duty is Judy Harling and Lock-up is Paul Thomas. Have a great week. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Next Sunday, July 28, morning prayer will be led by Mr. Bill Jackson. The office is closed Friday. Donations are needed for Canterbury College welcome baskets for new students , including cleaning supplies, paper items etc. All donations are to be brought here by Aug. 27. Donations for the Thank You Bank will go to our clothes cupboard. In case of a pastoral emergency please call Bill Jackson at 519-980-7682. Thanks to everyone who made our Legacy of Heroes a great success. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight Pastor Gerrie gave us an update on Titian Ministries in Adidome Ghana and the restoration work Pastor Gerrie and her amazing team are doing there. Pastor Paul Akotey of Titian Ministries also gave a moving testimony of his life and work there amongst the children. God bless them one and all. Yums! It’s our Church Picnic this Sunday, July 26th directly following the service. Congratulations to Ginger and James on the dedication of baby Jonah this past Sunday. Note: Due to illness, Camp Impact has been cancelled. Many prayers and much love to Pastor Rod as he recovers. Restoration House Healing Rooms, 2548 County Rd. 27 Woodslee. Open Saturday’s, 10 a.m.1p.m. Be blessed! Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. All are invited to our next Free Movie Event on
Friday July 31. We will be featuring Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Movie begins at 6:30 pm sharp! All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. A canned good donation is welcomed! Visit us online for service times and directions, or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Trinity Church Keep in your prayers Art, Auston, Betty, Clarice, James, Craig and Steve. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Nellie, John and Andrew Finch, given by Ron & Maggie Martin and family. Happy Birthday this week to William Wuerch. There will be Communion Service at Country Village on Tuesday, July 28th at 10:30 am. The Thank you bank for the month of July will go to St. Paul’s clothing cupboard. Donations are needed for Canterbury College, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, tea towels etc., should be dropped off by August 27. We continue worshipping with our sister Church, St. Paul’s, for the remainder of the month. The we will be back at Trinity in Cottam at 9:15 am service. Please join us at the “Little White Church in the Cemetery”. Essex Retirees’ Social Club News Monday night Pepper had Betty Fields in first place and Mary Lou Chibi in second with the most Peppers, Shirley Stiers was low. On Tuesday afternoon Floyd Cascadden took first and Virgery Cascadden took second with Judy and Larry Lane tied for third. Estelle Spoors had low score and George Diesbourg had most Peppers.
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On Wednesday night Roger Monchamp took first place and had the most Peppers. Judy Kelly came in second and Debbie Monchamp had the low score. At Thursday night Bridge, Margaret Crawley took first place and Colleen Chevalier placed second.
Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson Join us this Sunday as we worship with the Harrow Mennonite Church. During the month of July, services are taking place at Harrow United Church. In August, we will worship at the Mennonite Church. All services begin at 10:30 am and everyone is welcome! To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our website at: www. harrowunited.org.
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer The C.W.L. is collecting backpacks and school supplies in the month of August for the Children’s Aid Society. The Parish Family Picnic is on Sunday, August 16, at 12 noon. Rain or shine! RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program begins in September. Contact Fr. Dave or Nick before July 31 if you are interested. The Net Summer Raffle tickets are available after each Mass or at the parish office. Life Teen (Grades 9-12) Mass at 7 pm with Life Night following until 10 pm on July 26. Bubble board racing. Vacation Bible School is August 10-14 for ages 3-13 years. Registration forms are at the Info. Table. Happy 50th Anniversary to Ray & Joanne Gagnon. Essex Food Bank - If you have extra vegetables or fruit in your garden why not donate them to our local food bank? Essex Food Bank is located on Maidstone Ave., W. in the former Sunparlour School and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am-1:00pm. God Bless you all!
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Around the track at South Buxton Raceway
Pictured above, Joel Dick celebrates his seventh straight Modified feature win at South Buxton Raceway on Saturday night. (James McDonald ApexOne Photo).
submitted by Mike Bennett Joel Dick knew his
winning race car was damaged, but he didn’t realize how badly until
long after the checkered flag flew. “It was a harder loading it in the trailer than it was driving,” Dick said, with a laugh, after nursing his wounded No. 09D to its seventh straight Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modifieds feature race on Saturday night at South Buxton Raceway. Dick, who started on the outside of row six, had contact with Merlin’s Joe Brosseau coming out of turn two on the first lap. “It broke the left front shock and upper control arm end,” Dick said of the damage. “The 47 (Brosseau) came up into me going on the backstretch, and it didn’t want to turn when we went into (turn) three.” Dick worked on adjusting the brakes for a few laps and despite the damage, managed to run in the top three. “Once I got the brakes adjusted so it would corner, I just had to run
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a little different line and change my entry,” he said. “I was just taking it easy the best I could and hoping that it was going to hold together.” Dick was running third when Brosseau’s car died on the track while leading on lap 13, bringing out the caution. Dick took the lead on the restart from Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr. and led the final seven laps to extend his winning streak. “This was definitely the toughest of them,” he said of Saturday’s win. “Once I saw the damage after the race, I was shocked it held on. It’s been a heckuva season, I can’t thank my guys and all my sponsors enough,” Dick said. Dale Jr. and Merlin’s Brad McLeod, a pair of eight-time track champions, finished second and third. Belle River’s Mario Toniolo finished sixth, Wheatley’s Justin Mills eighth, Cottam’s Denis
DeSerrano 10th, Essex’s Gerald Martin 11th, Windsor’s Rick Harrison and John Sylvestre 14th and 15th. Woodslee’s Shawn Gillis won his heat race for his first checkered flag in the modified class. He led the first two laps of the feature but exited three laps later with mechanical issues. While Dick extended his win streak to seven, Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford’s seven-feature win streak ended in the Westside Performance Plus UMP Late Models when a leak in the radiator hose ended his night. Chatham’s Jim Jones went on to win the Gord DeWael memorial race for the Late Models. Chatham’s Jake Hooker won his third straight and fourth feature of the season, winning the Len Bryden memorial race in the Tirecraft Sport Stocks. Merlin’s Steve Shaw finished second with Kingsville’s Rob
Young finishing third. Essex’s Dillon Moody was seventh, Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield eighth and Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis 12th. Blenheim’s Kyle Hope collected his first career feature win, taking the checkered flag in the Cory Schives memorial in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods. Leamington’s Brandon Windsor finished fourth, Kingsville’s Larry Hart fifth, Windsor’s Gerald Underwood ninth and Kingsville’s Dylan Wolters 10th. Cottam’s Rob Quick started on the pole and led the first lap but pitted on lap with engine issues. Ridgetown’s Nick Glassford won his third feature of the season in the Autotech Bombers. Windsor’s Jamie Beaulieu, who won the previous two features, finished sixth.
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U18 Essex Wins Colasanti Cup submitted to EFP The Essex U18 soccer team competed in the the Colasanti Cup last weekend. The last game played on Saturday, against
Tilbury, was a must win to advance. Essex was down 1-0 after the first half of the game and needed to play the best half it could put together. Tired and hot
from playing all day, the defence and goal keeper Josh Amyotte kept Essex within reach. With less then 10 minutes left in the game the Essex offence took charge, scoring
Picture above are Coaches: Jody Chapman Austin Bailey Kory Pearson, and Brandon Hamilton. Players: Kaine Siverns, Dylan Chapman, Josh Amyotte, Mackenzie Hunter, Morgan Pake, Mark Armstrong, Vanessa Gualdieri, Bianca Gualdieri, Mya Fuerth, Derek Chapman, Calvin Ross, Jake Masonneuve, Brad Kwiatkowski, Andy Kamil, Marshall Brownell, D’Artagnan Perovic, Nicholas Kramer, Jacob Onions, Seth Walton, Kam Quinlan, Brett Schmitt, Andrew Lachine, Jackson Moore, and Jacob Gagnon.
three unanswered goals to advance the team to the finals against Stoney Point. On Sunday at 2:00 pm Essex took to the soccer field against an undefeated team in the league, Stoney Point. Essex played a great
game, defeating its opponent 1-0 with a goal by Marshall Brownell. It was a great tournament for the U18 Essex team. Congratulations!