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Issue No. 29
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Shodeo showcases riders, creativity, and fun
CTMHV happy with turnout at postponed Festival of Cars PAGE 2 _______________ Free movie night returns to Essex PAGE 3 _______________ Meet Major Jim Hann PAGE 7 _______________ Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp gets around $100k in support
Even the dogs doing the agility course got into the spirit of the Lazee G Ranch’s “Shodeo.”
PAGE 9 _______________ Ravens’ DE shines for Ontario, earns silver PAGE 19 _______________
Members of the Silver Stars Drill Team perform during the annual “Shodeo” held over the weekend at Lazee G Ranch.
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by Garrett Fodor Over the weekend, residents jumped at an opportunity to watch horses and their riders perform choreographed drills after weeks of practice and training. On Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, Lazee G Ranch hosted its annual “Shodeo.” The event has become a mainstay in its summer schedule and is one of the
biggest draws to the farm. It offers attendees a chance to see the ranch and gather ringside for a two-hour performance. This year’s theme for the event was decades, as each performance featured soundtracks and costumes from different eras. The event included the Silver Stars Precision Drill Riding Team and the Rising Stars Riders, which
performed routines choreographed to music, in addition to vaulters, trick riders, and dog agility challenges. Hanna Colenutt, who is an instructor at the ranch and works with the Silver Stars Precision Drill Riding Team, emceed the event. She, Brenda Gagnon, and Diana Dobson work with the Silver Stars team, which travels far-and-wide to compete and perform. The group features riders aged 11 and over. Colenutt said all the riders look forward to performing in the Shodeo. It gives them an opportunity to invite friends and
family out locally and perform at the ranch in front of a large crowd. She added that it is fun for all ages, with there being something for everyone, from horses to dancing. The tradition of the Shodeo dates back to 2006, with a different theme each year, ranging from the wild west to the beach. It offers performers, both human and equine, a chance to have fun and dress up. Colenutt said the riders have been practicing regularly for performances since the end of March. She added the Shodeo is a fun event for riders as they get to show personality and dress up in costumes along with the horses. The event attracted over 200 people. The riders will now continue to practice and prepare for the next performances on the grounds in the fall.
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CTMHV happy with turnout at postponed Festival of Cars
by Sylene Argent On Sunday, the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) opened its facility to host its annual spring Festival of Cars and Automotive Flea Market. This event was originally scheduled for early June, but rain, combined with soggy grounds, forced the Museum’s staff and volunteers to plan a rain date. CTMHV’s Chairperson, Harry Bergman, was pleased with the overall for out at the event, especially since it was a postponed
show. He noted it is not always known what to expect in the event of hosting a rain date event, but he was glad this one turned out well. Those visiting the grounds were able to see over 100 classic and custom cars onsite, shop for unique vehicles for sale in the Car Corral, or search out rare parts in the flea market area. One of the unique displays included an electric bike. Gord Keirl of Windsor was one of the car buffs who took the opportunity to show off his own car, a ’69
GTO, at the event. He has owned this car 19-years, and got it in basically finished condition from a man in Alberta. With the distance so far, Keirl, after having found the car for sale on a website, asked his brotherin-law to check it out. Soon after, the car was delivered to his driveway. Keirl wanted this type of car because he owned one when he was 20. Larry Lambier was another participant in the car show. He proudly displayed the ’69 Plymouth GTX he has owned for
three-years. He has spent some time working on the vehicle and has enjoyed driving it. “I have always liked the style of the GTX and Roadrunner,” he said, noting he likes a sporty look to a car. Lambier enjoys his hobby of restoring classics. He finds classic cars, puts in some mechanical work, and then sells them. The CTMHV hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year to raise funds for its Children’s Education Program, which provided thousands of area students with a hands-on history lesson each year. Coming up, the CTMHV will host its Fall Festival of Cars and Automotive Flea Market on September 1. In addition, it is continuing to sell tickets for its 2019 car raffle, which is a 1983 Mustang convertible. The winning ticket will be drawn at its December 31 New Year’s Eve Party. A unique exhibit currently on display inside the Museum includes a plethora of memorabilia of “The Beatles,” which is
Larry Lambier proudly displayed the ’69 Plymouth GTX he owns at the CTMHV’s Festival of Cars event.
Gord Keirl of Windsor showed off his ’69 GTO at the CTMHV’s Festival of Cars event
just in time to coincide with the release of the movie, “Yesterday,” where the British rock band’s music is suddenly forgotten by everyone on earth, but one musician.
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Free movie night returns to Essex
Friends, Tanner and Nathan (both 2) check out the Essex fire engines prior to Movie Night.
by Adam Gault After a threat of inclement weather on Saturday evening, the first outdoor summer movie night of 2019, originally scheduled to be hosted from the Heritage Gardens Park, was moved to take place indoors at the Essex Centre Sports Complex.
Voice Of Inspiration “The hardest thing about the road not taken is that you never know where it might have led.” ~ Lisa Wingate
Hosted in a partnership with the Essex Firemen’s Association, the event featured tours and displays of Essex Fire &
Rescue’s equipment and trucks for the children in attendance, as well as important fire safety and prevention information
and tips, prior to the indoor showing of the movie. “We just like to make sure the kids know who we are, and that they’re not going to be afraid of firemen,” 29-year Essex Fire & Rescue veteran, Tom Bonneau, explained as he manned the event’s BBQ. “We like being out in the community just to let people know that we are around, and are there to help them when we need to.” Threat of thunderstorms aside, the sweltering heat was a good a reason as any to move the showing of the movie indoors at the Essex Arena. Area families gathered there to watch the critically acclaimed movie “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” which is a film noted for its exceptional animation style, as much as its captivating storyline. This will not be the only free movie night held in the Town of Essex this summer. An outdoor movie night is planned to take place at Colchester Park on Saturday, August 17. Hopefully the weather will be more inclined to cooperate on that evening for local families and friends to enjoy free popcorn and a showing of “How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World,” beginning on the late summer evening at 8 pm. For more information and details on all upcoming Town of Essex events, visit, essex.ca/en/ calendar.
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Editorial &Opinion Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Serving Essex and the surrounding communities since 1896.
Is social media making us too reliant on technology?
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I know I have written about social media recently, and yes – there are many perks to it, but there is one thing I keep seeing that I do not understand. When did it become a thing to, instead of calling a business or an organization to ask what time they are open or what services they offer, people just turn to their social media page and post a “Does anyone know…” post to their online friends? I mean, wouldn’t it be more accurate to set out on a quick browser search to find the information on the internet, as that would at lease provide one with information posted from the source. Heck, many businesses and organizations even manage their own social media pages and monitor their private messaging systems quite closely. Wouldn’t it be more beneficial to send them a direct message? We are all busy, I get that. And, I can understand why we try to utilize any timesaving measure we can. But, is it
really a timesaver to post a question and wait for an answer? One that, may potentially be incorrect because we all have that one person in our lives who thinks they know it all, but, like, do not. It really should only take a minute to make a phone call. It does make me miss the days of the yellow pages, when if you needed something, all you had to do was pull out the book, usually around the same weight of a bowling ball, and search under the type of service needed. Are we becoming too reliant on asking for answers instead of setting out to do the work ourselves? Perhaps those in-house appliances, or phone apps, that one speaks into to ask a question or demand an action be carried out, are making it too easy to simply pose a question and expect a quick and accurate answer. Or, perhaps, we are becoming too anti-social to make the phone call and connect with someone at the
establishment who could provide the correct answer because of our reliance on those relatively new tools. I am a dinosaur, as those who are not super into technology are sometimes called. And, I am ok with that. So, I am not quite sure how the “Does anyone know…” posts became a thing. Also, Terminator 2 was a blockbuster hit when I was a kid and perhaps that just made me distrusting of artificial intelligence and anything relatively resembling it. What I do understand using social media for is asking friends and family members for recommendations before making a big purchase or service decision. I think it is great people have a tool in which they can share good experiences.
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Local federation meetings – getting ready for the AGM by Rejean Pommainville, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
County and regional federation of agriculture meetings are being scheduled for late summer and early fall. These local meetings ‘kick off’ the Ontario farm meeting season in the lead up to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) annual general meeting in November. With 52 county and regional federations and 38,000 members, OFA is the largest general farm organization in Canada. We’re also the leading provincial advocate for farm families and our rural communities. Here are three reasons why it’s important for OFA members to attend their local federation annual meeting. 1. Learn more about your local federation. Every county or region in Ontario faces their own set of unique opportunities and challenges in farming and our rural communities. Attending your local annual meeting offers every member a chance to understand how your local federation and OFA is supporting and advocating for farm businesses in your area. And it’s a great chance to meet fellow members and local federation leaders. 2. Vote for local leadership and representation. Elections for OFA convention delegates and Policy Advisory Council (PAC) members will happen at each regional annual meeting. These are opportunities for members to get involved in OFA’s work at a provincial level, represent your area of the province, and bring concerns or suggestions to provincial discussions.
3. Get involved. Attending your federation annual meeting is your chance to speak to issues of concern and send a resolution to the OFA’s annual general meeting to request OFA’s support and action. OFA supports our members and addresses a variety of regional, provincial, and national issues that impact the business of farming and rural communities. OFA’s top priorities for 2019 include access to affordable energy in the form of natural gas, reliable high-speed internet for rural and northern Ontario communities, a stable rural school network, better rural infrastructure for roads and bridges, nutrient loss in provincial waterways and the Great Lakes, and reducing red tape for everyone in our agri-food sector. Get involved in your local federation of agriculture to support your community and fellow farmers. I encourage all OFA members to attend their local annual meeting. Visit ofa.on.ca for a full schedule of 2019 regional meetings.
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WSO Wind Quintet plays two shows along County Road 50
by Sylene Argent With summer in full swing, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has been hosting free summer concerts across the region as a way to bring music into communities and connect with individuals who may not be able to attend a concert in Windsor. The
series also helps to bring attention to the local parks or museums from which the WSO plays, and hopefully attract a few new followers and fans. As part of the 2019 free summer concert series, the WSO’s Wind Quintet played an hourlong concert at Colchester Park on Friday evening, then doubled back to play at the John R. Park Homestead on Saturday afternoon. Faith Scholfield is employed by the WSO as an Oboe player. She joined Liesel Deppe (flute), Graham Lord (clarinet), Samuel Fraser (bassoon), and Iris Krizmanic (French horn) on stage to host the concert on Saturday. Scholfield said the Quintet planned an array of tunes to play for the concert that would likely catch the interest of anyone in attendance. The group selected a couple Continued on Page 6
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WSO Wind Quintet plays two shows... of tunes that would be easily recognizable to some of the younger concert attendee, such as the theme songs to “The Incredibles” and “Harry Potter,” in addition to a few classical favourites that they hoped the concert-goers would like whether or not they were familiar with this genre of music. “We like to play a little bit of something for everyone,” she said. “We talk to the crowd about why we chose these particular songs in between each piece.” When organizing a show, the musicians try to play things they believe their audience will want to hear, and expose them to something new, too. Scholfield has been with the WSO since
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September of 2004. She said she loves performing and learning with a great group of people. The WSO, she said, does a lot within the community, which included nearly 25 elementary school visits last year, playing for around 10,000 youths at the Capital Theatre, and making many visits to senior homes and respite
centres. As a “Queen” fan, Scholfield is particularly eager for the January 31, 2020 show, which will feature music from the famous British rock band, in addition to the American great, “Journey.” For more information about upcoming WSO shows, log onto www. windsorsymphony.com/
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Meet Major Jim Hann
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by Garrett Fodor For Major Jim Hann, the Salvation Army has been a part of his entire life and it is something he always embraced. He is the newest ministerial leader at the Essex Salvation Army. The now 59-year old, Brantford native and Corps Officer looks back on his youth fondly. Major Jim describes himself as a “child of the regiment” with both of his parents serving as Officers in the
Salvation Army for four decades before retiring. As a result, he and his two siblings (an older brother and younger sister) traveled around Ontario usually every two years with his parents being stationed in different towns and churches. Fast forward 32-years and it is only fitting that Major Jim is following the career path shown by his parents and is now stationed at the Salvation Army Essex Community
Church. Hann said he enjoys being stationed in small communities where he is able to get to know the people well and immerse himself in the community. He adds his seven ministerial appointments and childhood have taken him to various places from Langley, British Columbia to Orangeville, Ontario and most recently to the Hespeler Community Church in Cambridge. He is grateful
to the Salvation Army for taking him across the country while making memories and gaining new friends along the way, which he said he would not have done had he stayed close to home. He began his journey in 1979 when he left home to obtain his BA at Wilfrid Laurier University, in Waterloo, before he went on to graduate studies at the Toronto School of Theology. Hann went to Toronto in 1985 for Officer Training at the Salvation Army’s College. He was ordained commissioned in 1987, being stationed seven different times, twice in British Columbia and the remainder in Ontario. While only being here a short time, Major Jim said Essex is a lovely town. He likes the murals and how they lend character to the landscape. He is taking over for Major Sam Roberts who recently retired. He adds that one of the good things about The Salvation Army’s way of transferring people to various communities is that churches are exposed to different people who bring a variety of skills and passions to multiple churches, through the
Voice Of Inspiration “And I’ll tell you a secret. We’re all afraid of failing. We’re all scared of adventure.” ~ Mary Ann Marlowe
years. He hopes that the church and the community will find his ministry complementary to what Major Sam offered. Hann is impressed on how welcoming the community has been to he and his wife, Judy. He added that when he was given his new appointment, Major Sam
said he was coming into paradise and Hann agrees. He is happy to find things much as he was told by the departing Roberts. Major Jim is excited to continue to get to know everyone in the congregation and community. He looks forward to his time in Essex.
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MP shares 75th anniversary of D-Day experience with the Essex Legion by Sylene Argent MP Tracey Ramsey was one of only a handful of Canadian politicians that were able to represent Canada in France to celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which was an invasion that took place on June 6 and began the liberation of Germanoccupied France. On Monday evening, Ramsey hosted a public meeting at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), where she shared stories and photos about
her experience as being part of this honourary tribute. As part of the Parliamentary delegation, Ramsey was one of a small group of Canadian politicians who got to attend. The group included six MPs, a Senator, the Prime Minister, and a few others. They were able to participate in the Canadian ceremony on Juno Beach. In addition, Ramsey was able to visit Canadian War Cemeteries, where full services were performed. Before departing for the event, Ramsey said
she did some research to learn which soldiers from the area died and were buried in those cemeteries. At each of those graves, she said, she either placed a Canadian flag or lit a candle. “It was such an incredible honour,” Ramsey said of being able to experience the trip, adding being able to visit the cemeteries really brough to focus what veterans went through. A special aspect of the ceremonial event was that there were 37 D-Day veterans at the ceremony, who were between the ages of 94 and 99. Caregivers, medical staff, and lots of individuals from Veterans Affairs were onsite to assist them, she said. During the trip, she was pleased to see other soldiers or citizens reach out to ensure any of the needs of the veterans were met. “It was overwhelming to see how loved they were,” she said, adding in many instances, she watched individuals stride right up to a veteran and thank them for their service. A common theme heard in speeches at the event, she said, included standing up against hate.
Essex MP Tracey Ramsey (centre) presents a 75th anniversary of D-Day coin to Essex Legion President Erroll Caza (left) and Past President Dan Gray, who is also Zone A2 Commander (right).
When Ramsey returned from the trip, she said she wanted to share her experience with as many others as she could. So, she reached out to seven local Legion branches to arrange a meeting night at each location. The Essex event was the first one held. “I was fortunate to go on the trip, it was a privilege,” Ramsey said. “These stories need to be told so we do not forget.” She added that thanking and remembering the sacrifices of veterans should done be all-
year round, not just on Remembrance Day. She said the Legions do a great job at ensuring their communities continue to remember. During the trip, Ramsey received a 75th
D-Day anniversary commemorative coin, which she presented to Essex Legion Branch President, Erroll Caza, so it can be appreciated and seen by the Legion members.
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Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp gets around $100k in support
by Sylene Argent On Thursday afternoon, representatives of Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp, located along County Road 50 in the Colchester area, were pleased to received two different donations that totaled over $100,000; of which $50,000 was provided through the Stephanie & Barry Zekelman Foundation. Essex MP Tracey Ramsey presented the other donation, which was
nearly the same amount, through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The funding will help ensure the camp is operational for more youth to enjoy in the future. The first donation came through the Stephanie & Barry Zekelman Foundation, which totaled $50,000. These funds sponsored one of the six newly-built cabins at the site that houses youth as they enjoy all the camp
has to offer. The motto for the cabin, “Work Hard, Play Hard,” is proudly displayed. A $50,000 donation, Dan Inverarity, who volunteers with the camp, provides for a fiveyear cabin sponsorship commitment. Each year, it takes around $150,000 to run the camp, so the sponsorships are critical in ensuring the programming can continue to be available. “We need help so the
legacy of this place can continue,” he said. Over the past few years, he has been overwhelmed with the generosity of the community. Stephanie toured the camp before presenting the funds. She noted the donation happened spontaneously and organically. She was at an event in Windsor when Inverarity approached her Continued on Page 10
Stephanie Zekelman of the Stephanie & Barry Zekelman Foundation, presented a $50,000 donation to Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp last Thursday. These funds sponsored one of the six newly-built cabins at the site.
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Kiwanis gets around $100k in support... about how important the camp was to the many youth who get to attend it every summer. “I thought it was a great idea,” she said of the donation to the camp, noting she was happy to tour the facility to see what use the Foundation could possibly offer the camp. “I think it is so important for children,” she said of camping, noting that is where youths get to run, play, meet friends, and have a great time. Stephanie noted camping was a part of her
life, as well as the lives of her husband and children. Currently, Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp is looking for two more cabin sponsorships, and Stephanie said she would do her best to help find other donators. Tracey Ramsey, MP for Essex, also presented the representatives of Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp with $54,673, which was provided through the Canada Summer Jobs program in helping to employ 18 counsellors and life
guards. Each year, her office accepts applications and determines where funding to support summer youth employment will go. Her office, she said, tries to focus on organizations that are youth-focused when deciding on where the funding will go. Through this program, around $3M has been distributed through the Essex Riding to provide employment opportunities to youth. “It is wonderful to come out to the camp and see the kids,” Ramsey
said of her visit. “I went to this camp when I was a young girl and I know how wonderful it was.” Over the past four years, her office has been able to provide $192, 967 to Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
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Seeing the many different ways the community has come together to ensure the camp can continue to operate for the youth who enjoy it was a great experience for Ramsey. “[This camp] makes a huge difference in these
kids’ lives.” The employment opportunity for the young adults at the camp, she said, provides for a great experience. “It is difficult for school-aged kids to finds jobs,” she noted.
Erie Eastern Star organizes yard sale for Autism support
On Saturday, the local members, and friends, of the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star organized a yard sale for Autism supports and local needs within the community.
by Sylene Argent On Saturday, members, and friends, of the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a yard sale inside the Masonic Hall. Despite the roaring heat, Adrice Grenon, Worthy Matron of the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, was pleased with the steady flow of foot traffic to the event. Yard sale shoppers, during the event, had the opportunity to peruse table upon table of unique or gently used items. The event proceeds will help the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star,
as a non-profit organization designed to help others, continue on with its work of supporting causes in need. The majority of the proceeds will be forwarded to Autism supports and some of the money raised will assist
other community needs as they arise throughout the year. Grenon gave special recognition to Martha McIntosh and to the late Bella Pirie for their large donations.
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SUNSET® Provides Fresh Summer Camp Experience to 48 Local Youth
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this summer,” Melanie Mastronardi said, who is the Project Coordinator for Community. “Our mission is to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences, and this is a great way to encourage kids to get active and make smart eating choices.” “We’re grateful to SUNSET for their continued support, including the weekly donations of delicious greenhouse-grown produce they provide to help fuel the approximately 60 – 100 campers we host each week throughout the summer,” Breanna Roles said, who is GessTwood’s Camp Director.
inspiring healthy living, SUNSET® is sending 48 local youth, who might not
otherwise attend summer camp, to “CAMP-ARI.” This is a week-long program at GessTwood Camp and Education Centre in Essex. “We’re thrilled to send 48 local kids to camp
This is the second year SUNSET has sponsored GessTwood, which provides year-round recreational programs. To date, SUNSET has
completely renovated and winterized six cabins at the camp. Materials for the Aloha Cabin were provided by the United Church.
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EVENTS _____________________ BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. Early bird round at 7:00 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT 1-tf*
EVENTS _____________________ KITTENAIDE ADOPTION DAY Sunday, June 28 at Pet Valu, 1556 Huron Church Rd., Windsor (Ambassador Plaza). Noon - 3pm. Call: 519-324-2729. 29-1t
EVENTS _____________________ WILDWOOD SOCIAL CLUB is holding its Annual Aritsan Craft & Bake Sale - Sat., Aug. 3, 8am - 1pm. Handmade crafts, baked goods, raffles, luncheon. FREE admission & parking. At Wildwood Golf & RV Resort, 11112 - 11th Concession Rd., McGregor On. See you there! 29-2t
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SERVICES _____________________ MARTY’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Tune-ups, repairs, & service on snowblowers, riding lawn mowers, chainsaws, & more! 519-733-0986, (c) 519-965-5918. 42-tfn _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Summer 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. 11-tfn _____________________ RESPITE CARE - Insured, certified PSW available for respite care for your family member. Respite care, palliative care, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal prep. Hourly rate. Call: 519-5514047. 29-4t*
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FOR SALE: 338 East Puce Rd.: 4 bdrm., with mother-in-law suite on main floor. $454,900. Call Carl Idzinski, Sales Representative, Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty - Brokerage. 519-817-8891. 22-tt _____________________ Buying or selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty - Brokerage. 519-817-8891. 22-tt _____________________
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_____________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $14.00/hour. Full time hours Monday through Friday. Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4. 9-tf
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_____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-1361 or 519-791-5046. 46-t _____________________ WANTED: BUYING FOR CASH $$$ ALL GOLD + STERLING - JEWELRY, ALL COINS, Military. Dan Jones B.A.B. Ed. 51 yrs experience. 519-818-1805. 29-4t _____________________ CASH PAID for antiques, costume jewellery, furniture, gold, sterling, coins, tools, complete estates. We take it all! Free appraisals. Call 519-727-8894. 1-tfn _____________________
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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you & my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted. With Grateful thanks P.L. _____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (Three times). “Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With 42-1t* grateful thanks. P.L.
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Career Opportunities Town of Essex Public Skate Monitor, Community Services Fall/Winter Season 2019/2020 The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for the position of Public Skate Monitor. Reporting to the Manager, Parks and Facilities and the Assistant Manager, Parks and Harbour, the Public Skate Monitor will provide all on and off ice supervision for public skating and holiday skating programs and collect admission fees.
Casual Facility Attendant, Community Services Fall/Winter Season 2019/2020 The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for the position of Casual Facility Attendant. Reporting to the Manager, Parks and Facilities and the Assistant Manager, Parks and Harbour, the Casual Facility Attendant will be the second person on duty and will assist in the dayto-day cleaning and maintenance duties of the arena facilities and provide support and assistance to regular staff. For full details and further information regarding either of these positions, please visit our website at www.essex.ca/jobs Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume clearly indicating the position being applied for by 4:00 pm on August 9th. Mail or In Person: Manager, Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8M 1A8
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by Sylene Argent Windsor’s Tom Brough returned to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s Tune Up the Parks summer concert series last Wednesday evening. Though in the past Brough has performed as a solo artist in the music series, this year, he fronted the booming nine-piece Border City Brass band from beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire. Brough and fellow members of the Border City Brass band performed before an appreciative audience to played a variety of popular tunes from the classic rock, blues, and funk genres, including hits, “Play that Funky Music” and “Low Rider.” The upbeat music was sure to encourage some of the attendees to come out from sitting in the shade to dance to the soulful rhythms offered. For more information about this band, log onto www.facebook.com/ bordercitybrass/
Tune Up the Parks continues in Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park on the evening of July 24 as a classical and classic rock saxophone quartet “No Strings Attached” is scheduled to perform. The series is slated to continue on July 31 with Cymbolism, which will offer the sounds of classic rock. Performances start at 7:00 p.m., but could be cancelled or subject to change. Attendees to the concerts are urged to bring their own lawn chair or blanket, and have the opportunity to provide a donation to the performer, who plays for free. This year’s music series includes performances in Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park every Wednesday evening and in Colchester every Monday evening until the end of August. In addition, concerts are planned to take place in Harrow and McGregor this summer. Visit the community calendar on essex. ca to learn more about upcoming performances.
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519-776-4268 NOTICE – INDEMNITY DEPOSIT REFUND Persons holding an outstanding Building Department Permit issued by the Town of Kingsville prior to January 20, 2013 must notify the Municipal Services Department in person, on or before January 20, 2020 if they wish to inquire about a refund of any Indemnity Deposit balance being held.
NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO SEWAGE RATES TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider amendments to By-law 34-2019 for the purpose of establishing a new sewage rate structure and rates to be effective April 1, 2020, at its Regular Meeting to be held on: Monday, August 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Kingsville Council Chambers, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville A summary of the proposed amendments will be available online at www.kingsville.ca or for pick-up at the Municipal Office Reception Counter on Monday, July 29, 2019. Any written comments must be received by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Comments made at the meeting will become part of the public record which will be available for anyone to view on the Town of Kingsville website. DATED at Kingsville, this 23rd day of July, 2019. Tiffany Hong, Manager of Financial Services The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 www.kingsville.ca
An Indemnity Deposit is an amount paid to meet all or a portion of all the cost and expenses of remediating or repairing any damage to Town Property or infrastructure, including, but not limited to roads, sidewalks, curbing, paved boulevards, water or sewage works, caused as a result of the use of such property or infrastructure or as a result of carrying on of construction or demolition or other works on adjacent property. In order to obtain a refund you must: • Have obtained a permit from the Town of Kingsville Building Department and paid an associated Indemnity Deposit prior to January 20, 2013 and have not previously received a refund of that deposit. • Provide proper identification to identify yourself as the permit holder or authorized agent if the permit is in a company name. • Obtain a satisfactory Final Inspection from the Town of Kingsville for all work covered by the permit. Upon satisfying all of the above conditions, a refund cheque will be mailed to the permit holder. All indemnity deposits for Building Permits collected by the Town prior to January 20, 2013 that remain unclaimed after January 20, 2020 will be forfeited to the Town of Kingsville as per Council Resolution. For further information, please contact 519-733-2305 or visit the Municipal Office located at 2021 Division Road North.
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AGRIS Co-operative to re-open Wheatley elevators submitted to EFP Last Wednesday, AGRIS Co-operative announced that it is re-opening the cooperative’s Wheatley elevator location for this fall’s soybean harvest. “ P r o d u c e r s , particularly in Essex County experienced extremely difficult planting conditions this spring which saw them switch many of their traditional corn acres to soybeans,” says Jim Campbell, general manager for AGRIS Co-operative. “Working closely with input from our three local Essex County board of directors, we have decided to re-open our Wheatley elevator which will provide our owners
and customers another viable delivery point for their fall harvest,” added Campbell. The AGRIS Cooperative Wheatley elevator, located at 492 Erie Rd. N., features three unloading pits, complete grain conditioning services and has more than 700,000-bushel storage capacity. AGRIS operates additional Essex County grain elevators at McGregor, Arner, Rochester, and Stoney Point. For more information on grain delivery to the Wheatley elevator location please contact Alex Michinski at 519- 796-3164 or alexm@agris.coop or Chad Recker at 519-8188944 or chadrecker@ agris.coop.
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Voice Of Inspiration “Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” ~ Muhammad Ali _________________________________________________________
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
Timothy McMurren
In Memoriam
Carchedi - Guiseppe (Joey)
~ Sadly missed and always in our thoughts ~ Mom, Dad, Paula, Giuli, and Tony ______________________________________________
In loving memory of
Joanne McCann ~ July 23rd, 2014 ~
Son of Ruth Ann & Roy (deceased) Brother to Melissa, uncle to Chad and Brandi To be held, 2 pm., July 27, 2019, at Grace Baptist Church, 3105 Tecumseh Rd. E, Windsor, Ont.
God has her in His keeping. We haver her in our heart.
Lovingly remembered & greatly missed ~ Mac & Family _________________________________________________________
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“Our grain origination team in Essex County is prepared for the reopening of our Wheatley elevator location and ready to work closely with producers for fall delivery and marketing of their 2019 soybean crop,” says Don Kabbes, General Manager of Great Lakes Grain. “With five local receiving points, we expect to offer fast and efficient service,” added Kabbes. AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a 100 per-cent farmer-owned grain marketing and farminput supply company that serves more than 1,000 farmer owners in 14 locations in Essex, Kent, Elgin, Middlesex and Lambton Counties. It is a leader in precision farming technology, seed, agronomy and petroleum services. The co- operative is a partner of Great Lakes Grain, a grain merchandising company. AGRIS Co-
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ROBINSON, Charles William - It is with great sadness the family of Charles William Robinson of London announce his passing on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Victoria Hospital in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Jackie for 57 years. Dear father of Jeffrey (Frances) and Jenifer Sargent (Jerry). Loving poppa of Taylor, Madison, Melissa Paulet (Seb). Loving grandpa of Ameillia and Mikalya. Brother-in-law of Richard and Johanna Dodson and uncle of Dillon (Chris) and Noah (Jessica). Chuck was a member of the Hermitage Club and Byron Canadian Legion for over 32 years, where he loved watching football and NASCAR races, his favorite sports. My Chuck was a very special person. He had many, many friends and I’m sure he will be missed but never forgotten. “Chuck” every day, every night, you alone were the love of my life. The family would like to extend a thank you to the wonderful staff on 6th and 7th floor section C, Victoria Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Chuck’s life will be announced at a later date.
What’s Going On... JULY 27-28 EXPLORE THE SHORE - Visit www.exploretheshore.ca for full list of participating businesses and events. JULY 28 AMHERSTBURG’S GONE CAR CRAZY, from 11am-4pm. Visit www. amherstburgsgonecarcrazyshow.com. AUG. 9-11 COMBER FAIR - Opens 8:00am Fri. & Sat., at 7:00am Sun. See full schedule online at: www.comberfair.on.ca AUG. 9-11: STEAM AND GAS ENGINE SHOW. For event details, please visit www. essexsteamandgasengine.com. AUG 17 - FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT at COLCHESTER PARK. “How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World” begins at dusk. AUG 20 ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W, from 1:00 - 7:00PM. For more info: www.blood.ca. SEPT. 9 - MAYOR MCNAMARA CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT at Beach Grove. For details email garysgolf1@ hotmail.com or call 519-990-1790. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Meetings held the last Wednesday of every month (no July & August) @ 6:30p.m. at Colasanti’s. Look us up on Facebook for updates. HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.
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On Sunday, July 28th join us for worship in our air conditioned sanctuary. Richard Dalton will be our guest in the pulpit. His message: “Teach Us to Pray”. For the month of July, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank. Coming in September: Line Dancing returns. Details soon. Our Semi-annual Yard Sale is on September 27 and 28. It will include our Bake Sake and Lunch on Friday, September 27th .
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Are you looking for a church family? We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30a.m. in our air conditioned sanctuary. We have an elevator for those who need assistance and a children’s program during the service. Major Jim Hann leads us in worship as we enjoy inspiring music and his message. Stay for a refreshments and snacks after the service. We are happy to have you to join us ! Our free community program on Tuesdays is open to men and women of all ages. SA Cafe runs from 10am - noon and is a time to meet new friends, enjoy visiting, to do a jig saw puzzle, or read a book from our lending library. Drop in and check us out!
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Please note the office will be closed the following dates: Wed., July 24, Fri., July 26, Wed., July 31, and Fri., Aug. 1. The office will reopen on Wed., Aug. 7, but it is best to phone ahead before stopping in. Clothing Cupboard volunteers are needed. Our cupboard has become an important resource for individuals and families in the region. Interested in taking part? Volunteers are always welcome. The cupboard is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 1pm. Speak with Donna Flood or Terry Murdoch to volunteer. There is no service at St Paul’s during the month of July. Sunday services in July will take place at Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam at 9:15am. A reminder - that on Sunday, August 4th, and for the month of August, our services move back to St. Paul’s, Essex, with a service time of 10am. St. Paul’s Market: Saturday, August 10th, 10 am - 2 pm. at St. Paul’s Hall. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: The 1st Sunday of the month only, there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be a BCP type Eucharist Service, from the BAS, for the 11am service. Visit online at: www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519-7767711. Email: office@stpaulstrinity.org. Located at 92 St Paul Street, in Essex.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as we welcome Mr. Dave Gourley. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coffee or tea. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Brian Stock will be our guest speaker on Sunday, July 28. His message is “Half Empty, Half Full, or Overflowing?” There will be NO Iler Lodge service in August. Preschool Playtime is now on recess until the fall. Thanks to everyone who has participated. The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday.” Please bring your canned goods and or donations. There is a special appeal for boxed cereal. Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter’s list on the table in the foyer. We are in need of greeters for the summer months. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add it to the list in the foyer or contact the office. 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 - 1pm. Essex Retirees’ Social Club George Diesbourg had the most Peppers at Monday night Pepper. Janece McLaughlin had high score and Joanne Diesbourg had low score. Tuesday Pepper had Judy Lane with high score, Larry Lane with the most peppers, and Floyd Cascadden with low score. Wednesday Night Pepper had three men tied for the most peppers. They were: Kevin Edwards, Wayne Rawson, and George Diesbourg. High score went to Janece McLaughlin and low score went to Nelson St.Denis.
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
Summer Services - Again this year, we will combine our summer services with the Harrow Mennonite Church. Services will be at the Mennonite Church during July and at Harrow United Church during August. Services start at 10:30am and everyone is welcome! Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please find information about Harrow United Church on our
Our doors are open to all for family worship on Sunday, July 28, at 10am. Rob Cornies will bring the message. On Saturday, July 27 Respit will hold a yard sale at the church grounds which will in support of this program. Please remember the many in our community who have health issues and those in nursing homes.
We continue to pray for those on our prayer list. The Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Joan Lefevre, given by the congregation. Looking ahead, we are now taking orders for mums. If you wish to place your order please contact Pat Jackson. The office will be closed the following days for vacation July 24, July 26, July 31, and Aug 1. It will re-open on August 7. Beginning Sunday August 4, our joint services, for the summer, will be held at St. Paul’s in Essex, with service beginning at 10:00am. We hope you can join us on Sunday at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!
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The Essex County Plowing Match takes place on August 3rd at Colchester Farms owned by the Anger family. Vacation Bible School takes place at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall on August 12-16 for ages 3 to 12 years. It is free! Registration is at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Save the date for the annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 15th at Willow Creek. Registration to golf is at the back of the Church. The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is opened every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment by calling Judy Jobin at: 519-737-6628. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out! During July and August, there will only be one bulletin published each month and the office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box. All are welcome. Please keep in your prayers and all the
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Pastor Gerrie spoke on how through the vine our lives are changed. We can’t bare fruit unless we abide in the vine. Sunday Service is at 10am. Come and join us! Youth and Young Adult event cards are available at the Connect Centre. Youth Escape Room will be held on Saturday, July 27th. Intercession Friday: Praying for Canada is from 10:30am-noon. For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!
Woodslee United Church
Come join us for Sunday Worship at 10 am. This is a Joint Service with Belle River United Church in Woodslee. Rev. Carl will lead the service. We had a very successful Vacation Bible School last week. The children learned to
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Public Meeting to Consider Amendments to the Town of Essex Zoning By-law 1037 Meeting Information The Council for the Town of Essex will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, August 6, 2019 starting at 5:00pm in the Chambers at the Essex Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue West in Essex Centre to consider an amendment to the General Zoning By-law 1037 under the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. You are invited to attend this meeting and to express any interest you may have in the requested amendments. This matter is also scheduled for formal decision at the Regular Council Meeting in the Council Chambers at the Essex Civic Centre on Monday, September 3rd, 2019 commencing at 6:00pm. Proposal It is proposed by the Planning Department to consider an amendment to Zoning By-law1037 with regard to the provisions of handicapped accessible parking spaces in order to satisfy the mandates of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Currently, while it does provide for handicapped accessible parking, the zoning By-law does not meet AODA standards. Public Comment and Rights to Appeal Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal comments in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendments. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council for the Town of Essex before the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Essex to the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal (LPAT).
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council for the Town of Essex before the proposed Zoning By-law amendments are adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) unless, in the opinion of the LPAT, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Publication of Personal Information Personal information contained in any correspondence or oral presentation that you provide will become part of the public record and will be available on the Town website. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Comment Submissions and More Information More information relating to the proposed amendment is available for review at Essex Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre, N8M 1A8) during regular office hours (8:30am to 4:30pm). It is recommended that an appointment be scheduled for this purpose. To schedule an appointment, please contact Sarah Aubin, Planning Assistant, at 519-7767336 ext. 1128. Written submissions must be directed to the Town of Essex Planning Department, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1A8. Public notice placed by: Jeff Watson, Planner Tel: 519-776-7336 extension 1116 Fax: 519-776-8811 Email: jwatson@essex.ca July 16, 2019
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Continued from Page 15 Roar and Life is wild but God is good. Thank you to all who helped to make this a success. Thank you to our teen helpers. For Kelly and Liz who organized VBS! This is a reminder that for the month of August, our joint service will be held at Belle River United Church at 10am. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Every one is welcome.
Essex Community Services FOOT CARE SERVICES: Did you know that specialized Foot Care is provided by Essex Community Services? Our Foot Care Clinic is open to persons 55+, or any age for those unable to care for their own feet. Let our professionally trained Advanced Foot Care Nurses pamper you with nail clipping and filing, treatment of corns, calluses and ingrown nails followed by a relaxing foot/leg massage. Clinic is located at 35 Victoria Ave, Essex. The goal of our program is to increase comfort and prevent and treat problems that may lead to immobility. Got Questions? Get Answers from our friendly and knowledgeable foot care nurses on ways to keep your feet healthy and happy. Call Essex Community Services today to set up an appointment: 519-776-4231. Essex County Library GAME DAY! - On Wednesday, July 31 at 2:00pm. Ages: 7 & up. MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK BAG! - On Saturday, August 10 at 11:00am. Ages: Teen. Bring an old t-shirt and a pair of scissors. Ages; 13 & up. MEDITATION THROUGH MOVEMENT - On Wednesday, August 14 at 2:00pm. Ages: 7
& up. COTTAM BRANCH: MARCH TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUM - On Saturday, August 17 at 10:30am. Ages: Family, all ages. McGREGOR BRANCH: HAND DOTTED TUMBLERS - On Wednesday, July 31 from 5:00 - 8:00pm. Bring own tumblers - up to 4 non-stemmed wine glass types. Adult program. GAME DAY! - On Thursday, August 1 at 3:30pm. Ages: 5-12.
Holy Name of Jesus Church The K of C is organizing a new parish photo directory. Please register you and or your family now in the Gather Space. The CWL will collect new school supplies and backpacks in July and August. Save the date for Vacation Bible School from August 12 to 16. It is free and open to children 3 to 12 years old. If you like to volunteer to help with VBS please sign up now. For the months of July and August there will be a bi-weekly bulletin and the office will be closed on Fridays. If you have moved or got rid of your landline, please let the parish office know in order to keep an up to date parishioner list. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eye glasses at the designated file drawers at the Info table. Please keep Therese Lecuyer in your prayers. Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of July 14th - 19th. Monday Euchre: Joan Broeders, Mary Lou Chibi, Mike Renaud, Veronica Granger, Janece McLaughlin, and Mary Demars. Wednesday Pepper: Barb Jacobs, George Diesbourg, Mary Demars, Wayne Rawson, Theresa Rivait, Joan Broeders, and Roger Monchamp. Friday night Euchre: George Sutherland, Roger Monchamp, Jean Matalik, Theresa Rivait, and Richard Dahl. For Club information, call Claire at: 519-723-4694.
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Essex Major Mosquito baseball team makes major progress Awesome 1937 Ford street rod
This ’37 Ford street rod looks like it’s moving even when parked.
The sun was shining at the historic Essex Railway Station in Essex, Ontario, on the afternoon of Friday, June 7 for the Third Annual All-Ford Car Show when Bill Elford of nearby Harrow wheeled onto the field in his 1937 Ford street rod with gleaming black finish and American Racing wheels. Bill bought the car 35 years ago from Bobby Howard (who drives a hopped-up 1940 GMC pickup today). It was running and already chopped when Bill bought it. The colour was burgundy and is now immaculate black, and even though it was repainted ten years ago, it still looks new. The Pinto front end has now been replaced with a Mustang II front end. The 9-inch Ford rear end fits well with the parallel leaf springs for modern handling. Bill’s ’37 street rod of course has hydraulic brakes – and it’s easy to forget that this car when new had 4-wheel mechanical brakes. Henry Ford claimed they gave you “the safety of steel from pedal to wheel” but he finally gave in and went hydraulic in 1939. Bill’s cool street rod has four features that were new for Ford in 1937. It was the first year that Ford had an all-steel roof, the first year that Ford had a 2-piece V-shaped windshield, the first year for the “alligator” hood hinged at the back, and the first year that Ford had the headlights mounted in the fenders instead of on top of them. And that bold new grille on Bill’s ’37 meant you could recognize this car as a Ford from half a mile away. That grille was inspired by the grille on the 1936 Lincoln Zephyr. If Bill’s Ford was built in Windsor, it was one of fifteen different models available that year with two versions of the 4-door Deluxe sedan: the “slope-back” model and the sedan with a trunk (which Bill has). Factory list price for the 4-door Deluxe sedan with trunk was $893. When the car was new, you had your choice of a small 60 hp V8 or a larger 85 hp V8. Now with a 350 cubic inch Chev V8 under the hood, Bill has all the horsepower he will ever need. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
submitted to EFP The Essex Mosquito Majors won a feelgood game on Tuesday, July 16, winning by two runs, and just beating out the weather as well. Lasalle 2 hosted a game at the Vollmer. Ethan O’Neil took the hill throwing strikeafter-strike to earn the win for Essex. Number 2, 3, and 4 hitters Jimmy Hayes, Ryan Smith, and Braeden Cavanagh each homered, with Hayes’ smash resting on the warning track just feet away from the 300 mark. Tobey Trepanier held down third base well, Zack Grein clubbed his first triple of the season, and Sean Wilson controlled much of the game once again from behind the plate. Next, the Bees were off to Mic Mac park for a Wednesday/ Sunday home and away tilt with the Windsor Stars minor team.
Cole Grant anchored centerfield, and Braylon Travis hit a line drive double which helped propel Essex past Windsor in the first game. Essex won the Sunday game as well, with Caleb Cavanagh soundly securing second base, and Denver Boismier smoking a three run homer which completed the comeback for Essex. Zack Grein hit his 2nd and 3rd triple of the season, and closed the game out with a solid pitching effort. Thank you to Coach Glen Harnadek and his son, Blake, for bonus hitting instruction during the week. On Sunday, July 28, at 10:00am, on Diamond #2 (arena), Essex locks up with the respected LaSalle Tier 1 team. Both teams will showcase some of our area’s top, age eleven, baseball talent and Essex hopes Jacob Clemens can return to the lineup.
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Ravens’ DE shines for Ontario, earns silver by Garrett Fodor A local youth is enjoying the fruits of his labour after several months of hard work and training. After watching his brother, Everett, play football at Essex District High School (EDHS) in 2015, Haden Vanlare was inspired and began to envision himself in a similar spot. The following summer of 2016, Vanlare decided to give up soccer, baseball, and lacrosse in order to try out for the Essex Ravens football team. Fast forward three years, the 5”11 and 180 pound Cottam native continues to play for the Essex Ravens Junior Varsity Team, along with the EDHS Red Raiders. Most recently, the 14-year-old Vanlare represented Team Ontario at the 2019 Football
Canada East Challenge, competing against teams from Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Haden’s Mom, Julie, said they heard about tryouts for the team through the Ontario Football Association. The process began March 2nd in London with other tryouts being held in Toronto and Ottawa. After a strong showing, the Defensive End was invited back for the final try-out on April 13 in Waterloo before being named to the 40-man team in May. Haden was the only member of the Ravens to make the team. The tournament ran from July 5th to 12th and was hosted at Queens University in Kingston. While there, Vanlare stayed in the dorms with his teammates, practicing twice a day, learning
healthy eating habits, reviewing game tapes, and looking at playbooks. Working with seven university coaches and several teammates, Haden and Team Ontario advanced to the finals after defeating New Brunswick 33-31, where they played the defending champions, Quebec. Ontario, however, was unable to knock off Quebec as it fell 28 to 7. Vanlare and the rest of Ontario earned a silver medal, their second ever with the first coming in 2017. Haden said he was proud to represent his country, and meet new teammates and coaches. If given the opportunity, he would do it again. He adds that he is looking forward to using the experience and bringing
it onto the field with the Ravens and the Red Raiders. Julie and Haden said they are grateful to the generosity of RedGrey Storage and SEF Fabricated Structures along the way. And they would like to thank Ravens Coach Glen Mills for helping Haden and creating a strong program in Essex County to grow athletes and the sport.
Photos Courtesy of Julie Vanlare: 14-year-old Cottam native, Haden Vanlare, represents Team Ontario at the under-16 Canada East Challenge from July 5 to 12th. Haden would go on to earn silver, losing to defending champions, Quebec.
The upcoming 2019 Explore the Shore to celebrate its 10th anniversary It’s a Birthday Bash! The “10th” year of Explore the Shore, showcasing the Lake Erie Shoreline between Malden Centre and Kingsville. It is full of unique businesses and beautiful outdoor areas. The Town of Essex is hosting an exciting Family Day event in Colchester Village on Saturday, and cupcakes
and fun games will be plentiful along the route all weekend. The event is supporting the local food bank, so please bring a canned good for the Harrow Food Bank. Then explore what the historic area has to offer! For more information, visit www. exploretheshore.ca or call 519-738-3264.
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