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by Adam Gault For the past 11 years, Lazee G Ranch has showcased its homegrown talent during the annual summer shodeo, and this year’s event proved to be no different.

The “Wild West Shodeo” brought the rootin’-tootin’ fun of the Old West to the southeast Windsor ranch for two straight days this past weekend. Cowpokes of all ages braved the fluctuating weather to demonstrate their abilities in drill teams, vaulting,

and other equestriantype disciplines to family members and friends.

Brenda Gagnon, the Owner-Operator of the Lazee G Ranch, said the annual event has been a great way to bring families together to enjoy the show. It is also a great confidence-booster for many of the young riders.

“It (the Shodeo) builds self-esteem, confidence in many of the kids,” Gagnon explained, noting that the event has helped many of the more reserved students a chance to come out of their respective shells.

The event also featured special guest demonstrations, including daring trick riders, educational segments for the young ones on proper safety on and around horses, as well as the high energy escapades of the Border City Barkers, a highly trained and disciplined group of canines more than eager to demonstrate their skills in the sport of dog agility.

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by Sylene Argent Over the past few months, there have been many changes to the business district of Essex Centre.

The Essex Centre BIA Board members have implemented elements into the new parkette, nestled next to Deluxe Restaurant. So far, the Essex Centre BIA has installed a shade sail, two chess tables, and planters.

The project has improved the physical environment of the business core as well as given residents and shoppers a place to visit and enjoy while they are out doing their errands.

Eh Little Bit, formally located adjacent to the developing parkette, has relocated to 10 Talbot Street South. This new location offers the business more space to accommodate needs. It is planned to have the new space up and running for

August 2.

Representatives of the Essex Medical Clinic were pleased to host a successful grand opening on June 24 at the186 Talbot Street South facility, following a massive construction project.

A1 Chinese is currently undergoing a façade upgrade, thanks in part to the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP).

The rebuilding of the Essex Guardian Pharmacy has just about wrapped up. The major upgrade project offers a more modern facility with a bigger pharmacy area. It still houses two doctors in addition to a part time doctor, a blood lab with extended hours due to demand, and now features a walk-in clinic that is open on weekdays from 4-8 p.m. A grand opening is planned to take place in the near future to celebrate the completion of the

project and give residents a chance to check out the new facility.

Three new businesses have moved into the area.

Real estate Sales rep Stephanie Winger and Broker Liz Engert have moved into the store front at 52 Talbot Street North to establish a satellite office for Vision Realty, in Windsor. They chose Essex for the office location to get more exposure in the county.

Yummy’s Restaurant, serving Chinese, Thai, and Canadian cuisine, is now operational at 6 Talbot Street North. New owners Tony and Wendy are new to the area and offer new management at the facility.

The interior of the facility has been renovated, and a new facelift on the facade is currently in process.

Brenko’s House of Pizza, currently offering pizza, pasta, and wings on a menu that will continue

to grow, is now located at 19 Laird Avenue. A patio area is available and the owners want to display local artwork on the walls.

Recently, Canadian Tire Essex threw a surprise retirement party for longtime employee Marie Boisvert, who would have hit the 25-year milestone next March.

For Boisvert, the surprise party, equipped with flowers and cake, was unexpected but appreciated.

Boisvert, a familiar face to many clients who have frequented the facility, began her career at the old store location as a cashier. She retired as a computer operator and was described as a “problem fixer.”

In her retirement, she looks forward to attending local car shows with her ‘62 Grand Prix. She will miss working with her peers and the great customers of the Essex store.

Essex Canadian Tire owner Greg Velanoff said Boisvert, “Has been our rock in the office for more than 24-years. She has always been a positive member of our staff and loved by everyone who has worked here. It won’t be the same without her.

We wish her the best in her retirement.”

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24 with the intention of administration bringing forward a draft bylaw to host a by-election for Council consideration.

The special meeting moved the process ahead two weeks.

On Monday, Councillor Larry Snively, the other Colchester representative, made a motion to open up discussion on the by-election as he believed more discussion was needed.

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by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, the majority of the remaining Essex Council members voted in favour of proceeding with a byelection for Colchester to fill the vacant seat at the municipal decision-making table.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Decisions, decisions.

No body has ever said being a decision-maker was easy. No matter what, the resolve upon which a local dignitary arrives will never satisfy every one, which could create some tension or heat.

For many decision-makers, a lot of research and advice-seeking is done before making a public stance. And, once a decision is made, the often just-as-difficult work of defending that position begins.

I think the correct decision was made on Monday evening when the majority of the current Council members voted to move forward with a by-election in Ward 3.

The remaining Council members did have a difficult decision to make on the situation. Though appointing a rep for Ward 3 would have been quicker and cheaper, I am always a

fan of letting constituents have their say. Yes, this comes with a cost, of course, and there is going to be added stress on the Town staff, too.

It is estimated the by-election could cost around $15,000, but we did learn there will be cost-savings of not having a Councillor sit at the decision-making table until likely November.

Councillor Steve Bjorkman was in favour of appointment at the regular Council meeting on July 17, and not necessarily through results of the 2014 election, but possibly through a selection process that could be spurred on through interested individuals of that area putting their names forward. His fear was that a new rep would not be voted in until after the majority of decisions are made for 2018 budget-wise.

I get why Bjorkman brought this up, and this demonstrated great thinking ahead. I’m just not convinced it would be the fairer route.

Though not everyone will be happy with this process, I think it was the right one to make. It was the most democratic and transparent way to handle a tricky situation. Is it a perfect solution? Of course not, nothing is perfect.

Would Council have appointed the same person to be elected at a cheaper rate with less stress on staff?

Possibly. No body has a crystal ball, however. It is best to leave the process in the hands of the voter.

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Something to look forward to Do you ever get in a mood where you feel like life is passing by and you’re missing out on something? Like, you’re stuck on a spinning wheel going nowhere? I am currently feeling this way.

When I get in one of those moods, I find the trigger to snap myself out of it is to have something to look forward to.

Sure, I am busy. My husband and I got a puppy and he occupies about 90% of our time. I have dental appointments, housework, summer yard work, and now vet appointments. None of those things bring me joy (sorry, doctors).

All last year, I planned for a U.K. adventure that we enjoyed earlier this year. It took up my free time and gave me something huge to look forward to. It would make the bad days not feel as awful because I knew there was a reward coming soon. The trip was absolutely perfect, and all of the planning fun paid off.

Now, I am not trying to say I am ungrateful for my life as it is. I am very grateful. This is something I struggle

with myself about because I don’t want to seem like I don’t appreciate what I have. However, the day-to-day routine gets to me in a negative way after a while. I like to change it up and do something different, such as see something I wouldn’t on a regular day, try different foods or different music, or meet interesting people.

It’s kind of like the thought of “you have one life, live it.” I want to open my mind, eat, drink, dance, laugh, explore, ask questions, educate myself, etc. With that day-to-day routine, time passes so quickly and you can forget to shake life up. You can easily get stuck in a rut for weeks, months, and sometimes, years!

When you have something to look forward to, whether it’s a concert, a cards night, a ‘once-a-week’ community club group, a date night, or a vacation, it revives your outlook on life. I know it makes me feel good about myself as well. I feel like I have something special for only me because in this life, we’re doing things for other people, on their schedules. Most of the time, it’s things we don’t mind doing, but having something you planned for yourself feels like a healthy, selfish reward.

At this moment, I have nothing planned for the next year. I could choose to feel stuck in that rut or look at this as an opportunity to plan something. I choose the latter and I can’t wait to look forward to something.

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Hicks store memories Have you noticed work is being done on the old Hicks building? There is quite a story about that building in the town’s history book.

Prior to 1895, all community gatherings were held on the top floor. It was declared to be unsafe so three men would go into the store after closing time to reinforce the upper floor temporarily with long poles wedged against the store ceiling.

Later, the main floor was used as a funeral home. The

house next door to it was the Hicks residence.

Among the names of business men, there was a James Hicks and a John Hicks, and I am not certain which one had the store built.

There is deterioration of the brick wall along Iler Street. I remember a person asking me why the town officials didn’t have the building torn down.

Am I correct in remembering the insignia of the IOOF Lodge on the front, near the top?

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Opinion - by Fred Groves Caution needed on budget dipping If you’ve driven or w walked through the d downtown areas of E Essex or Harrow lately, y would have noticed you a transformation.

Several businesses in both communities are rejuvenating the outside of their buildings, thanks in part to the Town’s Community Improvement Program.

From what I have seen so far, the upgrades look great and can only enhance the business districts.

In Essex, nothing to this extent has happened since the 1980 explosion, which wiped out a block on both sides, and resulted in many structures having to be torn down or major renovations having to be done. Some of those merchants had to wait up to seven years for a lawsuit to payout to get their money back.

The CIP is an excellent program that forms a partnership between the individual business owners and the Town. They essentially split the bill on certain approved improvements up to a certain limit.

I like what I see so far, however, there is one flaw to this program that must be pointed out.

At a recent Council meeting, it was decided to dip into the 2018 budget of up to $50,000 to assist even more

businesses in their facelifts. The money is available; however, I think this is setting a dangerous precedent.

While I have been critical of Council the last couple of months, one of the things I must applaud them for is their vision in creating a 2017-2021 Capital Forecast (I keep this document within my grasp on my desk).

It allows Council and department heads to know what they have money-wise and what they plan to have in the future. Therefore, they can budget and plan for what they need and want.

Taking money from 2018 and using it to pay for the CIP now is not the best business practice and here is why.

First and foremost: how does Council know the money will be there in 2018 for the CIP? Things change and rainy days happen. Although Essex has a nest egg of about $24 million, a lot of that, as I have mentioned before, is already earmarked.

Secondly, and this is a biggie, if I was a department head, I’d be a little peeved my projects aren’t being expedited a little more quickly like the CIP is.

For example, Essex Centre has been on the list of projects for a few years now to get a splash pad.

Currently there is $316,000 set aside with the remaining $84,000 to come out of the 2018 budget.

So, if they can take $50,000 out of the 2018 budget for CIP, why can’t they take $84,000 out of the $24 million reserves and build the splash pad now?

Yes indeed, a dangerous precedent

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Ramsey and Natyshak held Lyme disease town hall meeting submitted to EFP Local MP Tracey Ramsey and MPP Taras Natyshak hosted a successful town hall meeting last Wednesday evening, at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Kingsville, to discuss Lyme disease.

“Lyme disease is a

growing concern here in Essex and we have been identified by the federal government as a ‘High Risk’ area,” Ramsey stated.

“This town hall was an opportunity to inform residents of the dangers of this disease, the importance of prevention,

and also what both the federal and provincial governments are doing on this issue” Natyshak added.

Earlier this year, the federal government released a framework following a National Conference in Ottawa Local Windsor/Essex

advocates attended.

“After having met with local residents affected

by Lyme disease and National groups in Ottawa, it was clear that the draft Framework proposal was a complete betrayal of the suffering of Lyme patients. I wrote to the Minister of

Health requesting she delay the Framework release as it was clear that none of the patient input was reflected in the document and it sadly raised more questions than it answered. The final Framework was a slight improvement, but I firmly believe it should be

a basic right of people to be diagnosed and treated here at home instead of having to seek expensive treatment outside of Canada,” Ramsey said.

“Too many families have been affected by this increasingly prevalent disease without the adequate support and treatment from our healthcare system. It’s time for governments of all levels to take Lyme disease seriously and support families with best practices and timely treatment,” Natyshak added.

Ramsey and Natyshak welcomed Michael Mantha (MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin) as their guest speaker to the townhall to talk about his work on the issue. “We’re making progress because of tireless advocates that keep pushing for change to happen.

Ontario needs to fight Lyme disease with a stronger province-wide strategy.

Acknowledgment, acceptance, and care are the next steps,” Mantha said.

Executive Director of the Sun County Lyme Disease Awareness Support Group, Cheryl Abbate, also attended the townhall meeting. “Now more than ever, it is urgent to learn about tick-borne illness, including Lyme due to the ever-increasing tick populations and new tick species moving into our area,” Abbate commented. “We know there is no cure for Lyme disease once it becomes chronic.”

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Bear Patrol rocks Heritage Gardens Park Wednesday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. in Essex Centre and on Monday evenings in Colchester. The concerts will continue each week until August 30.

Though concerts can be cancelled or the scheduled performers can change, the Essex Centre portion of the Tune up the Parks live music series is slated to continue on August 02 with Windsorbased country band, The Rio Michaels Trio.

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by Sylene Argent Without wasting any time, members of local rock cover band

Bear Patrol took to the performance area, set up beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire,

last Wednesday evening to deliver a full and fun set of tunes.

The band members, who reside in different areas of the County, came together to energetically offer a long list of popular rock tunes to their attentive crowd.

Some in attendance held signs in their support for the local band.

The concert was another successful installment of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s weekly concert series, Tune up the Parks.

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County time capsule commemorates Canada’s 150, Count’s 225

by Sylene Argent Last Friday afternoon, staff members and County Council dignitaries gathered onsite at the Essex Civic Centre grounds to participate in a Canada 150 and Essex County 225 celebration. The event was made possible through the Windsor Essex Community Foundation.

As part of the festivities, Essex County Warden Tom Bain, with the help of other area mayors, deputy mayors and County

CAO Brian Gregg, planted a time capsule beside the Civic Centre, beneath the branches of a symbolic Maple tree.

The time capsule, Gregg noted, featured artifacts from the seven municipalities that make up Essex County, which will only be rediscovered 100 years from now.

“The time capsule holds treasures that represent collectivity,” Gregg said, adding when it is opened a century from now, it will

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“Today is about honouring our history, relishing in our present, and looking towards our future,” Bain added.

Bain offered a little bit of local history, noting on July 16, 1792, the County of Essex was the first county settled in Ontario prior to confederation.

County Road 20, he added, was the first road laid out in all of Ontario.

“If I can share a word of wisdom with our future generations, it would be to remember our rich history, and to learn from our successes and our mistakes,” Bain commented. “Do not forget the importance of collaboration, community, and kindness. We wish peace and prosperity for those who unearth the capsule we bury today.”

Following the burying of the time capsule, event attendees gathered shoulder-to-shoulder to re-create the Canada 150

Local dignitaries and Essex County staff bury a time capsule in celebration of Canada’s 150 and Essex County’s 225 anniversaries.

logo, while singing the National Anthem.

Youth event attendees had a chance to play in a bouncing castle or upon toy horses. All attendees had the chance to take a photo with the Windsor Spitfire’s recently obtained Memorial Cup or dunk a County employee or several local dignitaries in the dunk tank. Proceeds from this feature will be forwarded to United Way of Windsor-Essex. Horsedrawn carriage rides were also a popular activity at

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Bain hoped attendees enjoyed the event and urged them to appreciate the time spent with family members, friends, and

colleagues. The event offered a chance to show pride in not only the county, but the country, too.

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BMO supports For the Love of Paws

County Council to keep money saved from strike

by Fred Groves Money saved from the longest strike ever in this region will be banked and used for building upgrades.

At the Essex County Council meeting last Wednesday, it was decided the $790,000 saved from the 231-day CUPE strike will not be returned to individual municipalities. Instead, the County will hang on to it and use it to fix up its library branches.

The decision does not sit well with CUPE 2974 spokesperson Lori Wightman, who believes the money should be returned to the municipalities.

“I don’t understand it. They say it’s money for the libraries, but the municipalities own the libraries,” Wightman said.

She noted one reason the librarians were on strike from October 2016 to June 2017 was to bring attention to the fact it should not be County Council running the libraries, but that the library board should be governed separately.

Wightman noted several of the library branches seem to be in good shape, but who and how it will be decided where the money will now go remains a question.

“It opens up a whole can of worms. How do you decide? Does Amherstburg get more because its library is the oldest?”

During the strike, three county municipalities, Essex, Amherstburg, and Lakeshore, made it known any money saved from the strike should be returned to the individual municipalities.

During last Monday night’s Essex Council meeting, Councillor Randy Voakes urged the municipality’s County Council reps Mayor Ron McDermott and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche to reiterate Essex Council’s wish: that the taxpayers’ money be returned to municipalities.

(Calls to Meloche from the Free Press were not returned).

At the County Council session last week, the vote was 8-5 in keeping the money within the county budget.

“I found it odd that (Lakeshore) Mayor Bain would vote against what his Council wanted. The same with the Mayor of Amherstburg,” Wightman said.

Papineau has supported the organization in the past and has fostered animals, too. She wanted to do something that would raise more funds and awareness about the program and the work it does. So, in February and July, the bank hosted fundraisers. The recent fundraiser included a hot dog day and donation collection.

Sometimes, the animals in the For the Love of Paws program are surrendered after being hit by a car, or may have a tumour or medical condition that needs attention before adoption. Sometimes, an animal may end up being pregnant, so their babies will require shots and other veterinary care. That’s where the funds raised through the bank’s collections will be used for.

For more information about For the Love of Paws, or to learn more about adoption or how to provide support, log onto fortheloveofpawsanimalrescue.com.

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by Sylene Argent Nearly every person has a cause or an organization they like to support either through volunteer hours or financial contributions.

One of the causes the team at the Essex branch of the Bank of Montreal likes to support is finding safe and loving furever homes for animals through the For the Love of Paws Animal Rescue organization.

Essex BMO Branch Manager Sandy Papineau Staff at BMO in Essex forward a donation of $1453 to a representative of the For the explained through the Love of Paws Animal Rescue. This was the second donation to this cause. In February, the local generosity of the staff bank forwarded $1000 to the organization. and clients, $1453 was raised for this organization through two recent collection campaigns. The funds will support getting animals in the program medical treatment before they join their future families.

“It really is nice,” Papineau said of the community’s generosity. She offered words of thanks for the support.

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By-election to determine new Colchester rep on Council... a motion to reconsider the direction that came about the last meeting was

actually passed because Council deliberated on the matter.

Voice Of Inspiration “It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” ~ Roy T. Bennett

“I could go either way, but I would like to open it up to discussion just to see what the rest of Council thinks,” Snively commented on the possibility of either going with a by-election to handle the issue or appoint an individual to the vacant seat. “We could come up with the

same decision…what I’m struggling with is the period of the term [left] and the cost of the election.”

Snively said he has heard mixed feelings on the matter from members of the public.

Councillor Sherry Bondy asked her colleagues if she could

record the meeting. “I have a lot of concerns that we are having [this] conversation and it is not on TV like our regular Council meetings are because...last Monday we had a different conversation.

“In the public meeting, you said one thing and now, I know this is a

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public meeting, but it is a very different public meeting because we are not on TV….and now you are flip-flopping.”

“Nobody’s flipflopping,” Snively responded.

Bondy noted the Town has suggested the costsavings of having the vacant seat over the next several months will be around $9000, which she suggested could offset some of the cost of the by-election, which is estimated to be between $12,000 and $15,000.

She added that she understands there are mixed feelings out there.

But, Council needs to “Stay together and go out there and say, ‘the majority of Council has spoken, we are having a by-election.’

“Nobody wants to do a by-election, trust me.

That blood is not on our hands. You didn’t resign, and you didn’t resign, and I didn’t resign…we are picking up the pieces and moving forward,” she said.

Later in the meeting, Snively said he did not appreciate Bondy coming after him. He said the Mayor asked him to open up the discussion. No one said he was going to change his mind, Snively said. All he said was that he could go either way.

At the last regular Council meeting, Councillor Steve Bjorkman was in favour of appointment due to the time it would take to get someone in the vacant seat via by-election. He said if Council was going to start revisiting past decisions, there would be no continuity and there would be no faith in what was being done. At this point, Bjorkman said he supported the decision made previously to move ahead with the by-election for those reasons.

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By-election to determine new Colchester rep on Council... evening. He said not one person has told him to go forward with a byelection from Ward One. “To me, I am in this position, if I make a mistake, man-o-man do I want to correct it. To me, I think we made a mistake to the tune of $15,000,” he said.

He had concerns that from what he gathered as it pertained to appointments that Council would not go down the list to appoint the second runner up from the last election to the vacant seat. The First runner up was Councillor John Scott, a former Councillor who came in just seven points behind Caixeiro in the 2014 election, who publicly noted he was not interested in taking the position on.

Bondy said it was irrelevant as Bjorkman had suggested an application process at the last meeting.

The Mayor also had concerns with the byelection as it could give an unfair advantage to Colchester candidates who may want to run for the mayoral position in the 2018 election.

Bondy again said it was irrelevant to the issue and noted the Mayor should not suggest who may want to run for the mayoral position in the next election who is currently sitting on Council.

The Mayor asked Bondy to stop interrupting him.

In a recorded vote of five in favour and the Mayor opposed, Council carried the motion to

Voice Of Inspiration “Let the improvement of yourself keep you so busy that you have no time to criticize others.” ~ Roy T. Bennett *****************

“He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader.” ~ Aristotle

move forward with a byelection and gave thee readings to the correlating bylaw. They also received administration’s report on the matter.

Candidates could begin submitting their names as early as Tuesday, July 25. Nominations

will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 7.

Voting day is scheduled for October 23 and the elected Councillor will take oath on November 6, the report to Council on the matter states.

Council also passed a bylaw to host an advance

voting poll for the byelection. This will be held on Saturday, October 14 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Harrow Arena.

Council also had to decide how handle the vacancies on committees that now exist. Caixeiro sat on the Police Services

Board, as an alternate on the ELK Energy Board, and on the Personnel, Finance, Community in Blooms, and ACT Committees.

Council appointed Snively to the Police Services Board.

He offered to take on the extra

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work for the remainder of the Council term. That was the Committee most concerned about. The rest will be dealt with at a later date.

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Public provides feedback on potential Harrow outdoor pool

by Sylene Argent Three University of Windsor business students hosted a public open house at the Harrow Arena last Wednesday evening to gather public feedback on a potential outdoor public pool in that area as part of a feasibility study they are conducting on the matter.

One of the students, Alex Steel, explained the feasibility study is being conducted as part of their

consulting course.

Last Wednesday’s workshop was a way to connect with the community to learn if an outdoor public pool in the Harrow or Colchester areas would be used. The feasibility study goes beyond funds, Steel noted, and includes whether or not this type of addition would be beneficial in the area that are not easily assessed, for instance, morale.

During an open forum, attendees had an opportunity to ask a variety of questions, which helped the students determine who would use the pool and whether or not they would be willing to pay a nominal fee to use it if it were to be installed.

Steel explained they were looking at a fourlane pool for the study, but solicited feedback to look into other options also.

The event had a

Three University of Windsor students are currently conducting a feasibility study on a potential outdoor public pool for the Colchester/Harrow area.

smaller turn out, but good representation was there from the Harrow Electric Eels Aquatics Team, the local youth-orientated swim club.

The students will submit a report to Council for an upcoming meeting that will include their findings. It will be up to Council to decide to

proceed or not.

Essex’s Director of Community Services Doug Sweet noted that an outdoor pool for Wards 3 or 4 was one of the

many recommendations highlighted in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. As part of the feasibility study, the students will look into capital and operational costs of the project.

If Council decided to go ahead with this feature, it may not necessarily be implemented in the shortterm, Sweet noted. The municipality could use some time to plan for the infrastructure to ensure it meets the community’s needs.

The Town approach the University of Windsor to conduct this feasibility plan as it had a successful partnership with its fourth-year student entrepreneurial program last year when different students in the same course did a study on the Colchester Harbour.

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Explore the Shore Event Details ~ July 29th and 30th, 2017 ~

Spreading along Essex County Road 50, from Malden Centre, to Kingsville, ‘Explore the Shore’ is a weekend event created from a partnership

between businesses and organizations to promote tourism on Essex County Road 50 along the shore of Lake Erie south of Harrow, Ontario.

Spend the day reliving that drive along the Lake Road that you may have experienced in your life.

Stop by one of the many businesses to sample

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the local foods, taste the local wine, or check out the shops. It is the perfect event for all ages. Bring friends and family visiting from out of town.

Participating businesses will offer a variety of unique activities to showcase their services.

The businesses include: farmers, wineries, roadside vegetable stands, restaurants, bed and breakfast hoteliers, outdoor recreation (golf, conservation areas, beaches, harbour/marina), artists, authors, and small business owners.

The event encourages visitors to go to as many locations as possible. At any participating location, pick up an ‘Explore The Shore’ brochure which contains a listing of all businesses, activities, as well as the grand prize passport! To be eligible to win the grand prize, have any five businesses stamp or initial on their respective spot on the passport and drop the passport into the grand prize box.

‘Explore the Shore’ hopes to encourage new visitors and repeat guests to visit businesses and organizations along County Road 50! Enjoy the weekend!

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Get Your Red and White ON Essex to celebrate Canada 150 – Ontario 150 – Colchester 225!

submitted to EFP The Town of Essex invites you to display your Canadian pride on July 29th at “Get Your Red and White ON” – a one-day celebration of Colchester’s 225th anniversary as part of the rich cultural legacy of Canada’s 150 years.

The event takes place at Colchester Park on the Saturday of Explore the Shore (July 29 and 30) and begins at 11:00 a.m. with children’s activities and an allday beach volleyball tournament organized by Velocity Volleyball.

“We’ve planned a family-friendly day of musical entertainment, children’s activities, and historical commemoration that ends with a spectacular display of fireworks over the lake,” said Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services.

History buffs will want to attend the opening ceremony and heritage event at noon.

“The Colchester story dates back to the late 18th century, just after the American Revolution,” Sweet said. “It’s the oldest English settlement in Upper Canada south of Niagara.”

A large interpretive plaque will be unveiled at the Peace Garden and pavilion, followed by a special storytelling by Seamus (formerly Shaymus) Gunn.

Join the historical re-enactor at 2:00 p.m. for a walking tour of Colchester and learn more about the “New Settlement” and its early residents.

The day is full of entertainment. Local children’s entertainer Beebo takes the main stage at 1:00 p.m., followed by Kingsport Environmental with an impressive display of falcons, hawks, and other birds of prey. Fairytale fun with Enchanted Princesses rounds out the afternoon, which wouldn’t be complete without a village full of bouncy castles.

Kingsville’s Jen Knight leads the evening lineup of musicians at 5:30. She’ll perform with acoustic rocker Charlie Lambrick. LaSalle’s guitar prodigy Christian Vegh, winner of the American Federation of Musicians 2016 Charles McDaniel Youth Award, takes the stage at 6:45 p.m., followed by Mudmen, the Celtic rock warriors of southwestern Ontario, at 8:30 p.m.

Don’t miss the fireworks! We’ll be lighting up the lake starting at 9:45 p.m.

Admission and parking for this event are free.

Accessible parking has also been identified.

A free shuttle from Essex Centre and McGregor, courtesy of Richmond Coach Lines, is available by reservation. Reserve by phone (519-776-7336 ext.

1124) or register online at essex.ca.

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Through the Ontario 150 Community Celebration Program, Essex has been awarded $41,260 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

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Kittenaide’s Christmas in July Adoption Day- Saturday, July 29, 12-3pm at Petzown, 1715 Manning Rd. Kittens $25.00 Cats $50.00. 519-324-2729.

Barn or workshop fixed cats need homes.

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WANTED: 2-3 Bedroom farm or County home with barn or garage to rent. 226788-3201.

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Temporary Part-Time Operator, Community Services The Town is also recruiting for the three positions listed above. Full details for each of these positions as well as closing dates can be found on our website at www.essex.ca.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume, clearly indicating the position which they are applying for in person or via mail or email as outlined below.

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_____________________ _____________________ KEN’S MUSCLE & FITNESS REUNION BBQ - Sept. 9 (rain date Sept 16) at 5 pm. Bring lawnchair, drinks, if last name begins with letter A-M bring a salad, N-Z bring a dessert. Go to farm and follow signs. Get the word out! See you there.

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The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore is seeking qualified applicants for a temporary full time Accounting Clerk (to cover 1 year Mat Leave) For further information please visit our website at www.lakeshore.ca Employment Opportunities Application deadline: August 4, 2017 at 4:30 pm The Town of Lakeshore is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommoda ons under the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabili es Act (AODA) will be provided upon request.

General Farm Workers (NOC 8431) – Canadian Select Genetics Ltd. – 30 positions Canadian Select Genetics Ltd., based at 39298 Amberley Road, R.R. # Wingham, Ontario, N0G 2W0, manages and operates turkey breeder farms and flocks for the purpose of producing hatching eggs which are sold on the domestic and international markets.

We are presently seeking 30 General Farm Workers to work at one of four possible locations: a) Lowry Farm located at 1235 Concession 10, RR 3, Ripley, ON, N0G 2R0; b) Ashfield Farm located at 35559 Zion Road, RR 3, Lucknow, ON, N0G 2H0; c) Texas Road Farm located at 3781 Texas Rd., RR 4, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2Y9; d) Putnam Farm located at 4453 Breen Road, Putnam, ON, N0L 2B0; Duties: • Feed and tend turkeys; • Operate farm machinery and equipment; • Cleaning, sanitation and disinfection of barns, equipment and machinery; • Detecting disease and health problems in poultry; • Monitoring and operating feed and water distribution systems; • Maintaining records of the flocks and environmental conditions under his/her care; • Collection of turkey hatching eggs; • Loading and unloading of turkeys; • Follow all implemented biosecurity and animal welfare procedures and protocols; • Daily equipment and environmental sanitation as required; • Monitoring barns environmental conditions and make the required adjustments to environmental controls in order to maintain optimal conditions.

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Wage ranges from $11.50 to $13.00 per hour depending on experience. Dental, Medical, Disability, Life Insurance and RRSP benefits provided. Uniforms and footwear provided.

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2 years of experience required. Join the leading greenhouse company today!

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TREE CUTTING, REMOVAL, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER  Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County.

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ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR CONSIDERATION IN ALL AREAS: PLUMBING; SHEET METAL; HVAC JOURNEY PERSONS to provide proof of License with OCOT (Ontario College of Trades). Prefer experience with construction trades. Please forward all resumes, including references, transcript of schooling, drivers abstract to: GROSSI PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC SERVICES - 238 Talbot St. W., Leamington, On. N8H 1P1. Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca.

Fax: 519-326-3632.

25-tfn ______________________ 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 $12.00/hour.

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Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4.

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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$11.43. To apply please email danny@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0.

12/15 ______________________ HELP WATNTED  Part time experienced cook needed. Apply with resume to Southgate Village 38 Park St Kingsville.

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LOOKING FOR A PSW for an elderly, bedridden woman in Essex. If interested, please email hapmouse@jet2.net or call (519) 776-7490 for further details.

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CASH PAID for antiques, costume jewellery, furniture, gold, sterling, coins, tools, complete estates. We take it all!

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE - Friday, July 28 & Saturday, July 29. 8am-? Good children’s books, toys, lots of Christmas items, vinyl records, clothes, games, and much more. Kingsway & Kingsway in Viscount Estates.

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MOVING SALE  130 St. James, Essex.

Fri., Sat., Sun., Aug. 4, 5, 6, from 10am5pm. Household items, furniture, sporting goods, file cabinets, tools, 28” snow blower, Christmas decorations.

EVERYTHING MUST GO! 29-2t* _____________________ TECUMSEH YARD SALE  Saturday, July 29th ONLY. 12822 & 12815 Dillon Dr., Tecumseh. 9am - ? Tons of good DVDs and Blu Rays, household items, Misc.

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Public Notice - Pesticide Use The Town of Essex intends to spray noxious weeds on all rural roadsides within the Town of Essex using the following pesticide: Clearview Herbicide Reg.#29752, Active Ingredients Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid (present as Potassium Salt) in combination with Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant, which contains active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil). PCP Registration Number 28277 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).

PERSONAL _____________________ 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 in 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 29-1t* grateful thanks. V.O. PASS TIME IN LINE.

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Spraying will commence on August 2, 2017 weather permitting, and conclude August 30, 2017.

For more information call collect: Steve Ford (Green Stream): 1-905-510-1229 Or Dan Boudreau (Town of Essex): 519-776-7336

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Harry & Hazel Colenutt Married at the Gesto United Church on August 1, 1942.

They had 5 children, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren.

Family will celebrate at Chartwell Royal Oak LTC.

Theresa & Gerald were married on August 5, 1967 at St. Michael Church in Leamington. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

They will celebrate with an Open House at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone on August 5, 2017 from 2 - 4 p.m.

HAPPY RETIREMENT DAD TH & HAPPY 65 BIRTHDAY!

y, Love Mary, Chad, Mark, Lind Cam, Emma, Abbey

OBITUARIES

MANGIN, Leo - Passed away in Owen Sound on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Leo Paul Mangin of Townsend Lake, formerly of Essex, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Norma Mangin (nee McLean).

Dear father of Lee Ann Mangin and her husband Paul Lavallee of Seattle, Jamie Mangin and his wife Leah Tymko of Red Deer, and Darren Mangin and his wife Jessie Hirt of Walters Falls. Loving grandfather of Annika, Livia, Nessa, and Lochlan, and brother of Jeanine, Rita, and Linda. Cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday, July 21, 2017. If desired, memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Parkinson Society would be appreciated. Share words of comfort or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

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What’s Going On...

JULY 28  CANADIAN COASTERS CAR CLUB - at the CTMHV Cruise In Night, from 5-8pm. 6155 Arner Townline. 519-776-6909 or www.ctmhv.com.

Voice Of Inspiration “The best of who you are is not from who you have in your life, rather who they helped you become because they loved you.” ~ Shannon L. Alder

JULY 29  TOWN OF ESSEX’S GET YOUR RED & WHITE ON - at Colchester Park, 11am - 10:30pm. See advertisement on Page 14 for more information.

JULY 29 & 30  8TH ANNUAL EXPLORE THE SHORE - From 11am - 5pm, along County Rd. 50. For more information, go to: www.exploretheshore.ca.

JULY 30  AMHERSTBURG’S GONE CAR CRAZY - From 11am - 4pm in downtown Amherstburg. For more information: www.amherstburgsgonecarcrazy.com.

JULY 30  CTMHV ALL THUNDERBIRD SHOW - From 11am - 3pm at 6155 Arner Townline, Essex. For more info: 519-776-6909 or www.ctmhv.com.

AUG. 1 & 15 - PICKERS AND FIDDLERS COME OUT! FREE - Lakeshore Optomist Park, 6:30 - 9pm. Presented by EKBOFMA. Bring a friend, chair, & sing along. Rain cancels.

AUG. 4-6 HOGS FOR HOSPICE - Seacliffe Park – Leamington. 3-day long motorcycle rally. Activities for families, riders’ and non-riders’ alike. www.hogsforhospice.com.

Memorial verses available

AUG. 5-6 - SUN PARLOUR RODEO at Easy Walking Stables, 1835 County Rd. 18 (Rd. 4 E..), Kingsville. Visit sunparlourrodeo.com for details.

AUG. 7 - KINGSWOOF DOG SHOW - 9am -12pm. Lakeside Park, 315 Queen St., Kingsville. Dog party & competition, vendor tables, & BBQ. ww.e-clubhouse.org.

AUG. 8 - ESSEX RETIREES’ POT LUCK DINNER at 12 noon followed by a Let’s Talk Event, presented by Connect Hearing at 1pm.

AUG. 15 - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W, Essex. 1-7pm. www.blood.ca for more information.

AUG. 15 - FREE FOOT CARE at Essex Retirees’. Grad students from St. Clair College under direction of instructor. 519-776-6689 to book an appoint. for 1pm or 2pm.

AUG. 26 - FREE SUMMER CONCERT by Windsor Symphony Orchestra, 6:30 p.m. at Colchester Harbour Park, Essex.

SEPTEMBER to JUNE - SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings held last Wednesday of every month (minus July & Aug.) at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome.

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519-776-4255 Essex United Church Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am worship in our air conditioned sanctuary.

Everyone is welcome.

Friends of Essex United Church are offering rides to persons using walkers, and any others who would like to attend services at any time. Please contact the church office (519-776-5121).

For the month of July, our food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank.

The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them in the gym.

Vacation Bible Camp is coming ~ God in Nature! Plans are underway! The camp will run Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 18. To reserve a spot for your children at camp, please call the church office 519-776-5121.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship in our air conditioned sanctuary every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. We invite you to join us and stay after for refreshments and fellowship. Thanks to the ladies who bake such delicious goodies for us to enjoy.

Stop by the church on Tuesdays between 10 - Noon at our summer SA Cafe. Enjoy a coffee, cookies, and conversation with new friends. Do a jig saw puzzle, play a game, or read a book from our lending library.

On Fridays, from 11 -1, we will fire up the BBQ in front of the Thrift Store. All funds raised support the Salvation Army Food Bank.

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

Sunday Morning worship service begins at 10am. Everyone is welcome!

Our Elder on Duty for the July 30 service is Hazel Farough. The Door Greeters are Hazel and Jerry Farough and Church Lock-Up is Virginia Lauzon.

We appreciate and welcome volunteers for our Iler Lodge Services. The next one is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, at 2 pm.

The Noon Meditation is at Essex United on Friday, August 11, from 12-12:30pm with Brian Sweetman on organ.

The annual Corn Roast is on Saturday, August 12. Sponsored by our Stewards.

Please sign up in Simpkins Hall to volunteer for this event. All are welcome!

Please visit our new Church Website: www.bethelmaidstone.com.

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Save the date for St. Mary’s Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 24th at Willow Creek golf course. Sign up at the back of the church.

Essex County Plowing Match takes place at the Hammer farm on the Arner

Townline on August 5th.

Vacation Bible School is available at Holy Name of Jesus Church on August 7 - 11 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 to 10 years and it is free. Registration forms are available at the back of the church.

The Mission Club is presenting a Blanket Exercise on Aboriginals on September 30th at St. Mary’s Hall. Please sign up at the back of the church.

We are looking for more Altar Servers. If you have completed First Communion and / or if you are looking for community hours, please see Fr. Moe. Training is available.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic the RCIA program begins in October at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Please see Fr. Moe for more information.

Mass intentions for the summer will be posted at the back of the church.

Volunteers for liturgical ministries, please consult your schedules.

The Parish office is closed on Mondays and Fridays until September 1.

Daily Mass in the summer will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.

Essex County Library - Essex Branch Coming Events: MAKE A MASTERPIECE - Paint your own Masterpiece of Art!!

Wednesday, August 2 at 10:30 AM. Ages: Family, all ages. Register online or at the library.

FRACTURED FAIRY TALES - Welcome to the wild and wacky world of fractured fairy tales! Saturday, August 12 at 10:30 AM. Ages: 5+. Register online or at the library.

service.

Restoration House Healing Rooms are open on Saturdays from 9 am-noon.

For more information visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed!

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Holy Communion at 10 am. Rev. Sharon WillisWhitwell will lead the service and Holy Communion. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Elaine Mailloux. The lunch after the service will be Pot Luck, so bring in a dish to share with your friends.

If you are in need of clergy, between Monday, July 24 and Tuesday, August 8, please call Jim Hatt, Minister at Essex United at 519- 329-1976.

Please note that our Sunday Service for the month of August is a joint service with Belle River United in Belle River at 10am.

Please pray for our friends on our prayer list.

Join your sisters and brothers for Friday Noon Hour Meditations at Essex United Church from 12 noon to 12:30 pm. Take some time for yourself, come and pray, come and meditate, come and offer thanks, come and be quiet, come and be with God. Free to attend.

Free movie night is on Saturday, August 19 at 6:30 pm. The movie is Beauty and The Beast. Everyone is welcome.

Coffee and Conversation: Thursday at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Linda spoke on the character of God and tapping into who He is and how God wants us to grow into His character.

Family Fun Night is on Wednesday, August 9th at 7 pm, at Ridgeview Park in Cottam.

Our next Baptismal Service in on July 30th. Please call the church office if you would like to be baptized.

Revival Night is on August 18th at 7 pm. Guest speaker is Pastor Cathy Prout.

Adults, 30-50, Volley Ball at Cedar Beach, July 29th, 2 pm, with a BBQ potluck following at Pastor Jay and Kristas at 5:30 pm.

Youth Pool Party is on Saturday, August 19th. Details coming soon!

Young Adults BBQ pool party is on July 30th at Dave and Toni Curtis’ following the

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.

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Notice of Passing of Heritage Designation By-law TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Essex passed By-law 1620 to designate the property at 1215 Iler Road, on Monday July 17, 2017, as being of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV Section 29 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.0.18.

For further information about the designated property, please contact Rita Jabbour, Assistant Planner at 519-776-7336 ext. 1112 or rjabbour@essex.ca.

Dated: July 18, 2017 Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8

Notice of Meeting to Adopt the 2018 to 2021 Operating and Capital Forecast Council for the Corporation of the Town of Essex will be considering the adoption of the proposed 2018 to 2021 Operating and Capital Forecast at the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.

Copies of the Proposed Budget are available for review at the Town Administration Office, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario beginning on July 4, 2017 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Proposed Budget is also available on our website at www.essex.ca.

Written submissions relating to the proposed Budget will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2017 by the undersigned.

Robert Auger L.L.B. Manager, Legislative Services / Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519 776-7336, extension 1132

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Continued from Page 19 Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Donna Eyraud had high score at this weeks’ Monday night Pepper. George Diesbourg had the most peppers and Tom Kelly had low score.

Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Floyd Cascadden with first place and Kevin Edwards had low score. Eileen Allard, Janece McLaughlin, and Larry Lane were tied for the most peppers.

Don Ames earned high score at Wednesday night Pepper, while Judy Kelly and Debbie Monchamp tied with the most peppers. Margaret has low score.

Winners at Thursday night Bridge were Colleen Chevalier and Pauline Olafson.

Non-members are welcome to join us for our monthly special Pepper Night on Monday, July 31st. Call: 519-776-6689 for more information.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church The Thank You Bank proceeds for the month of July will go to our Clothes Cupboard and the good work that it does. Donations of gently used clothing are always appreciated and can be dropped off Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the church. Call the church office at 519-776-7711 and leave a message to arrange pickup!

Our Summer Service schedule is underway: Sunday’s during July there will be one service at 10am at St Paul’s and during August (plus the first Sunday of September) Sunday services will be at Trinity Cottam at 9:15am.

For more information about us, please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.

Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, July 17th the Euchre winners were Charlie Chevalier, Joanne McMurren, Edna Chevalier, Dave McMurren, Mary Marg Chevalier, and Joan Broeders.

On Wednesday, the Pepper winners were Charlie Chevalier, Mike Renaud, Howard Armstrong, George Diesbourg, Helene Manley, Rita Glowa, Irene Gignac, Mary Demars, and Audrey Stanley.

On Friday night, Euchre were Dave McMurren, Mary Demars, George Diesbourg, Cecile St. Denis, and Candance Rawson.

Come and join us for a friendly, fun game of cards. Contact Irene at 519-9752283, for more information.

Coffee with Christ is open for all teenagers to join us every Tuesday morning for mass at 8:30am. Adoration until 9:30am followed by breakfast.

God bless and have a great week!

Essex Community Services Since 1975, Essex Community Services has provided programs and services to the residents of Essex and neighbouring municipalities. Please visit essexcs.on.ca or call 519776-4231 to learn more about all the services we provide.

The fall Student Shuttle Service to St. Clair College will be offered Monday - Friday Pre-registration is required for this service. Please call the office for information, fees, and registration.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

During July and August, CWL is collecting new school backpacks and supplies for donation to the Children’s Aid Society. Please drop off at the designated tables in the Gather Space.

The Parish Picnic is on Sunday, August 13 at noon.

Vacation Bible School is Auguist 7-11. If you are in high school and interested in helping out, see Nick. This is great for community service hours.

NET Fundraiser for Alex Ducharme - After each July 29th & 30th mass, we will host a ‘Tag the Bag’ fundraiser in the Gather Space. Thank you to everyone who has donated to his NET fund. If you would like to be on Alex’s contact list, email him: alex_on_net@hotmail.com.

Alter Servers are needed. If you have completed your first communion and would like to serve, contact Fr. Dave.

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Man buys 1958 Cadillac nearly 60 years later!

Bob Crocker’s blue and white 1958 Cadillac.

An email arrived from Bob Crocker of Tillsonburg, Ontario, describing a car he wanted to buy 60 years ago: “Hi Bill. This story begins in Toronto ‘way back in 1957 when, at the age of 19, I decided to motor down to the CNE Automotive Building in my 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline to see the Golden Jubilee General Motors Motorama of 1958!

“When I walked into the Motorama, my eyes could not believe what they were seeing!

All the beautiful cars (and girls) were everywhere! The spectacular colours and shiny chrome on just about every make and model that General Motors would build for 1958, their 50th anniversary year! To this day, I can still visualize that moment. However, back to reality and my story on how I found the car that I have always wanted, since seeing it at the Motorama of 1958.

“Yes, one of the cars I fell in love with was a ’58 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. It was a medium blue with a white top and chrome trim splashed all over it. Well, this July 2016, when I was surfing on the internet, an ad on the Auto Trader popped up with a picture and there it was, a Blue and White 1958 Caddie, but unfortunately a base model four-door hardtop. Well, right away I logged in to see more of the ad and sure enough, there were more pictures and a nice write-up on the car, and best of all, it was located in Burlington, Ontario, which is not that far away from Tillsonburg.

“The only two negative things I could see about the car was the asking price, way too high, and it was not a Coupe de Ville. So with a heavy heart I did not pursue it any further. However, later in the summer, I decided to see if it was still on the net and sure enough it was, but now with a much lower asking price! But I still thought the price was out of my range, so concluded that this car could not be mine! But again in September, curiosity got the better of me so I logged into the ad once more, and sure enough the Caddie was still for sale, this time at a price I could afford and it was still a blue and white Caddie so I pursued it.

“A quick phone call was made and an appointment to see and drive the car was all that was needed for it to be purchased and be a garage mate with my 1958 Pontiac Parisienne.

So I now own two cars that I saw back in 1957 that I secretly said, one day I would own. It took almost sixty years but I finally found my Blue and White 1958 Cadillac.”

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.

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Mr. 73’s retires from local club

by Fred Groves The Essex 73’s Most Valuable Person is retiring.

Frank Matthys has been with the local Junior ‘C’ Hockey team since its conception in 1973, serving first as a goal judge and then as the Equipment Manager.

Known as Mr. 73’s, the 91-year old has helped the team win numerous league and provincial championships.

The team will honour the former Essex Citizen of the Year during special ceremonies planned for this season.

• Glen Mills and the Essex Ravens saw their Ontario Provincial Football League season come to an end on Saturday as they were eliminated from the post-season by the London Junior Mustangs, 44-18.

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• Still with football, Essex’s Brandon Revenberg and the Hamilton Ti-Cats are still winless after four starts in the Canadian Football League as they were beaten last week 31-28 by the Edmonton Eskimos.

• The Essex Junior Yellowjackets went undefeated, winning all four games they played in three days to win the Mex-Can International baseball tournament held in Leamington this past weekend. Essex beat Leamington 10-2 in the championship game on Sunday afternoon.

• A big 15-1 win over the Woodslee Juniors on Sunday has the Essex Senior Yellowjackets sporting a 7-8 record in the Essex County Senior Baseball League. The Yellowjackets have won three of their last four games and are scheduled to host the Essex Juniors at the Gaye Queen Memorial Diamond tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m.

• It was a good afternoon at the racetrack in Dresden on Sunday for South Woodslee’s Tom Bain. He saw his On A Cloud win the second race with a time of 1:59.4. In the next race, Jimini Top was second. Horse harness racing returns to Leamington on August 6.

If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail.com.

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Bicentennial Museum hosts game Rookies not playing like Rookies day and learns about trapping

submitted by Victoria Beaulieu It has been busy at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum. Bill Daves, Past President of the Canadian National Trapper Alliance, and VP of the Ontario Fur Management Federation, recently spoke with the Junior Historical Society about the Canadian Fur Trade.

The children learned about the importance behind good conservation of animals to keep them healthy. Daves explained how trapping methods are much more humane than many are led to believe.

There are 6,000 members who belong to the

was amazing how many children found these old games to be new and interesting.

Next Friday is the annual Butterfly Day.

Ontario Fur Management Federation today and they offer a junior program for children. He also showed the kids an array of different furs, which they found fascinating. It was a very informative session.

Game day, hosted last Wednesday, was a funfilled summer event for children. There were a number of old-fashion games, such as hop scotch, bean toss, horseshoes, hoops, pegging chickens, an egg race, a three-legged dash, and many others.

The event was wrapped up with homemade cookies and apple juice.

It was a great way to spend a summer day. It

submitted to EFP Caleb Cavanagh, Sean Wilson, and Teagan LU of Essex each hit perfectly as Essex defeated the Tecumseh Ranger’s minor team this week by a score of 15 to 5.

The scorching hot Yellow Jackets played exceptional defense, not allowing a run until the fourth inning.

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O’Neil at third, and Jimmy Hayes at first continue to

shut down the corners, while outfielders Ryan Smith and, Cole Grant crush hitters’ dreams by catching the long balls.

Days later, the Jackets lost a tough one to the very talented, and top rated ,Lasalle Gold team. Hits were sparse for Essex ,though Nathan Lozon and Tobey Trepanier would find some success.

Essex will spend the next week preparing for a tournament in Niagara Falls from August 4-6.

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First Mex-Can international tournament a success

The Essex Junior Yellow Jackets played a team from Leamington on Sunday during the first Mex-Can International Baseball tournament.

The Voice Of Experience

by Evelyn Couch Again, the only way I can designate this as experience is by having it sent to me. It is a list of riddles for you to solve. Here they are.

A murderer condemned to death had a choice of either a room full of a raging fire, or one with assassins with loaded guns, or a den of lions that had not eaten for three years. Of course, his choice was the den of lions because if they had not eaten for three years they would be dead.

What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and gray when you throw it away? Charcoal.

Can you name three consecutive days without using Friday, Sunday, or Wednesday? Of course; yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

by Sylene Argent The Consulate of Mexico hosted its first Mex-Can International Baseball Tournament out on the fields in Leamington over the weekend, which offered several exciting games of baseball.

The international tournament was a first for the Consulate of Mexico, but its success will be a foundation for future, similar events.

“It went fantastic. We were pleased and the teams were pleased with the event,” Alberto Bernal Acero, Consul De Mexico, said. “It created links, companionship, and the sharing of the love of the game.”

The teams involved in the tournament included local migrant workers, a team from Mexico, and teams from Leamington and Essex. The Essex Junior Yellow Jackets won the tournament.

“All the teams played to the best of their abilities,” Bernal Acero commented, which provided attention-

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capturing games for those who came to watch. He was pleased with that attendance as well.

One of the things the Consulate of Mexico is trying to do is build a better link between Leamington and Mexico for culture purposes, including the city of Salvatierra in the State of Guanajuato, where many of the players on the Mexican team came from, to play in the tournament.

He noted that last year there were 3200 migrant workers in the area and he suspects this year’s number would be about the same. Their office learned many of those workers enjoy the game, and even have a baseball league.

In May, the Consulate of Mexico brought in a string quartet from Mexico, which headlined many concerts around the region. One of the stops in the music tour was at Iler Lodge in Essex. The region-wide tour and the recent baseball tournament are part of the Consulate of Mexico’s mandate to promote Mexico locally in a variety of ways for the community to enjoy.