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A LOOK INSIDE Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 _______________ Improving ACCESS to healthy living PAGE 6 _______________ EDHS Leadership class supports the Food Bank PAGE 7 _______________ Artist of every ilk show their stuff at Art at the Marina PAGE 9 ________________ EPS celebrates graduates PAGE 10 ________________ Big Bike gets big response in region PAGE 20 ________________

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by Sylene Argent Members of Essex District High School’s graduating class of 2016 reflected on the past four years of their academic careers and looked ahead into their bright futures as they participated in the 131st Essex District High School convocation ceremony last Wednesday evening. Guidance Counsellor Ron Ricci commented he witnessed tears of joy and sadness as the students sat together as a class for what will likely be the last time. Together, they watched a slideshow presentation that highlighted the last four years of their life as Red Raiders.

“Four years ago we told you how fast these years would go,” Ricci said, adding “The memories highlighted in the video will stay with you forever, not the first 20 elements of the periodic table.” Valedictorian Lauren Zelko was honoured to send her fellow peers off into the future. Being able to wear the cap and gown to receive their high school diploma is the culmination of the past four years paying off, she said. She spoke of her early memories in grade nine, the first day of class, of going on the retreat, and the first pep rally she and her peers were able to attend. She joked about everyone remembering their first experience of falling down the school’s stairs. “But, before you knew it, those firsts became lasts,” Zelko said. Though the members of the graduating class enjoyed the same four years together, “We all experienced everything so differently,” she commented. She thanked the students’ parents for being chauffeurs and first teachers. She thanked the EDHS teachers for teaching the students discipline, how to put themselves out there, and for teaching them more than just the course material. The students also learned a lot from each other. The graduating class members taught each other how to be selfless, how to dance like no one is watching, and how to bring out the best in others, she added. Zelko said this is the time to make a few wrong decisions and to learn from them. It may take a few tries, but when the right decision is landed upon, it will be evident, she said. “Don’t take life too seriously, it is too short to be miserable,” she advised her classmates. Zelko is excited to move on to study medical science at the University of Western

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EDHS grads told not to hold back... Continued from Front Page Ontario. She has always wanted to get into the medical field and is looking forward to discover in which area she will specialize. In high school, Zelko played percussion in the school band and was a part of the math club. As part of the school band, Zelko was able to befriend many Red Raiders from different grades. On behalf of the EDHS staff, Principal Mike Hawkins said “We are proud of you. You’ll all forge your own paths,” to the graduates. He encouraged the students to make the most of their abilities. “Don’t hold back. Put yourself out there,” he said, encouraging students to excel. At EDHS, the motto is “We Make a Difference.” He encouraged the graduating class of 2016 to do just that. Many of EDHS’s students are excited to move on to college or university, or enter an exciting career in the work force. EDHS graduate Matthew Posthumus is looking to attend Stetson University in Florida. He will study business administration. With that, he recently learned he earned $26,000 in academic merit money to attend this school for having good grades and doing well on standardized testing. In addition, he earned a $20,000 baseball scholarship. Posthumus decided to make the move to Florida to further his education because he thought this type of opportunity would likely not present itself again. He hopes to take what he will learn through this four year program and apply it to his

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EDHS grad Matthew Posthumus is the recipient of $26,000 in academic merit money and a $20,000 baseball scholarship to attend Stetson University in Florida

family business that is based in Cottam that he hopes to one day help operate. Math is Posthumus’s favourite subject, and he said he has always excelled in this subject. He said he always felt able to be himself at EDHS. Posthumus only attended EDHS for his graduating year, but said he “Will forever be a Red Raider.” In that one year he attended EDHS, he played football, baseball, and basketball for the school. In the very near future, the final grades will be tallied and EDHS will announce which of its graduating students hasearned the Governor General Award, which is presented to the student with the highest combined average in grade 11 and 12.

Area rock cover band Bear Patrol performed beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire on the evening of Wednesday, June 29.

by Sylene Argent On the evening of Wednesday, June 29, over 60 people gathered inside the Heritage Gardens Park to listen to local rock cover band Bear Patrol. The band members reside within Essex County and offered a set full of classic and modern rock favourites for its large audience to enjoy. Some captive members even rose to their feet to dance during the performance, indicating they enjoyed the musical entertainment. Bear Patrol performed in the Arts, Culture, and

Tourism Committee’s Essex Summer Music Series last year. Its members noted last Wednesday they enjoy performing for their area fans at this venue. Concerts Through the Essex Summer Music Series begin at 7:30 p.m. Event attendees are encouraged to bring

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, July 4 by Essex Free Press Staff Welcome to CAO On behalf of the Town of Essex, Mayor Ron McDermott welcomed Tracey Pillon-Abbs as the new CAO for the Town of Essex. Monday’s meeting was her first with the Town. McDermott said Pillon-Abbs brings a wealth of experience to Essex from the Municipality of Leamington where she worked in the Building Department, Fire Services, Planning, Recreation and Culture, and Economic Development. “Welcome Tracey. We are looking forward to working with you,” he said. Pillon-Abbs said she is looking forward to serving Council, Town staff, ratepayers, and in working with Council and staff to implement the strategic plan. Concerns on potential Irwin trail Fairview East resident Louise TourangeauHarrison approached Council about concerns she had on a proposed change that she said will affect her property. It was noted during the meeting that the Town is considering putting some kind of side walk or pedestrian trail on both sides of Irwin from Fairview to Arthur. Tourangeau-Harrison said this could impact her property it could bring

the path within several meters from her bedroom windows. She offered four recommendations to Council to consider. She hoped her concerns would be noted before plans for the trail system are designed. She said she takes pride in her home and is afraid her property value will decrease if her concerns are not heard before a design for the pathway is created. She also had concern with potential loss of mature trees along the road. She thanked Council members who went out to her residence to inquire about her concerns. Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris Nepszy said the project is in a very preliminary stage. An open house to engage resident and Council wants will be held in the future. Council received her presentation and recommendations. Ignored traffic stop in Colchester Carol Quick of Colchester addressed Council to discuss her concerns about a stop sign at the corner of Jackson St. and Sullivan. She explained that she lives near that intersection and that she and her neighbours are very concerned that it is only a matter of time before a child coming from the adjacent park is hit by one of the several cars that run

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that stop sign every day. “We see, every day, numerous drivers go through that stop sign,” she said. She passed out photos of the intersection that show some visibility issues caused by some trees along the park that could make it difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see each other. Quick believes some drivers are just distracted and not seeing the sign, and others are running it deliberately. She said that even OPP Police cruisers have been seen rolling through the stop sign. She thanked Director of Infrastructure Chris Nepszy for putting in a larger sign and painting white lines on the road, but said it hasn’t been as effective as everyone had hoped. Councillor Larry Snively moved that a solar powered flashing red light be added to the stop sign, and that additional signage warning pedestrians in the park to be cautious as well as a sign prohibiting nonauthorized vehicles from proceeding through to the Harbour all be installed. This motion passed. Councillor Bill Caixeiro said that he would also bring up the issue at the next Police

Services Board meeting. He said he would bring up increased enforcement at the intersection as well as the suggestion that even police have been noticed running the sign. Nepszy said that he would consult with Director of Community Services Doug Sweet to explore options to slow pedestrians and bicycle riders entering the intersection from the park. Councillors respond to inaction on Hwy. # 3 A letter from the Ministry of Transportation’s Regional Director Jennifer Graham Harkness, stating that no immediate action will be taken to complete the widening of Hwy. # 3, had Essex Councillors furious. “I am very disappointed in the government of the day for turning their back on public safety,” Councillor Larry Snively said. He accused the Liberal Government of playing politics with the safety of local citizens because local representation wears a political stripe of a different colour. “There are going to be more deaths on that road. They have turned their

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Welcome to the Jungle On Monday evening, Essex Council and staff welcomed Tracey Pillon-Abbs to the position of CAO. Welcome to the jungle, Tracey. I didn’t get a chance to introduce myself as I typically do as soon as the Town welcomes a new staff member because, let’s face it, we had a busy night. The behavior bestowed at Monday’s Council meeting is tiresome, but I assure you the community itself is energetic. I’m sure you are aware Essex is a great little community filled with wonderful, laid-back, kind, and caring individuals. And I hope that Essex’s Monday night brawl, one of several to occur in the past year, didn’t turn you off from the great community for which you are now at the helm. Essex has a lot going on, and there are many, many individuals in Town who work towards bettering our community that had at one point fallen behind. There are continuous beautification efforts through partnerships with the Town and various organizations, such as the developing Heritage Gardens Park. We have installed a new twin pad arena, a new fire hall, and a new high school. We have removed the old high school, a crumbling building,

the Memorial Arena, and the silos in what was once a vacant area to what is now developing to be a beautiful passive park. We have a Spitfire monument that honours WWII veterans of the RAF and RCAF, and let me assure you, I always see new faces there, admiring its beauty and honoruing what it represents. It has attracted many individuals to the downtown core of Essex Centre. Recently, the Town of Essex issued an Economic Development survey for local businesses. It revealed some businesses see Council fighting is a concern. Look at the improvements going on in the downtown area. The Victoria Plaza is now full and hosts a list of health-related services and businesses. To compliment that, it is now known as “Wellness Centre.” We excitedly watch on as improvements continue on the old St. Mike’s building, and anticipate the improvements that are planned to the Guardian across the street. Exterior improvements to business façades (some made possible through the Essex Centre CIP) are a breathe of fresh air to our downtown core. Our Communities in Bloom Committee has guided the

municipality to earning top honours at the national level, and they continuously work at improving the aesthetics of our beloved area. Our ACT Committee, hosts a weekly Summer Music Series in Colchester and here in Essex Centre, which are well attended. It also cares for our murals. Tracey, I hope Monday night’s Council brawl didn’t turn you off from the great Town we have, and I hope you can see the potential in this municipality as it continues to get improved with the love and devotion of local businesses, service clubs, volunteers, and residents. Council has allowed itself to become a mockery at times over the past year. But, that doesn’t mean the other facets that this Town boasts about are going down with that ship. The sensationalism of the fighting has taken attention away from the great things happening in Town. I look forward to meeting you in person in the near future, Tracey. Please, stick with us. There’s so much greatness coming down the line!

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Tall grass Apparently I have made a mistake. This time I hear you saying, “What! Again?” It is about my comments on weeds and grass growing along the ditches of the rural roads in Essex. I objected to long grass and noxious weeds. Then I found a newspaper article telling us that tall grasses are beneficial. Did you read it? In case you missed it, here it is. It states that tallgrass provides food for birds, bees, and insects. However, there is a difference in the ordinary grass growing tall and tallgrass prairie. The Trillium Foundation has granted $75,000 to Tallgrass Ontario for its corridors for pollination initiatives.

The grant is intended to educate and lobby public and private property owners to rethink the way they manage roadsides. However, from this article, I don’t think I need to feel guilty about remarks on neglected ditch areas in Essex because the article says about three percent only of Ontario’s original Tallgrass Prairie remains. When I read more I learned that our Monarch butterflies and pollinating bees would benefit when more Tallgrass Prairie will grow along Essex ditches. Somehow someone will have to get rid of the ordinary grass and weeds. What does that say about spraying for control? I am thinking about all the obnoxious weeds.

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, July 4... back on this end of the province,” he said. Councillor Randy Voakes said that he wants a formal request for a meeting sent to the Ministry. “They don’t care about us and they don’t care about that road,” he said. It was suggested that members of Council are expected to meet with the Ministry officials at the next AMO conference. Voakes demonstrated the casual way in which he expected that conversation to take place, saying that it was the wrong venue to raise these concerns. He insisted on something more formal. Eventually, Council agreed to send the request for a meeting. Voakes calls out McDermott on procedure Before any decisions had been made regarding Voakes’s desire to request a formal meeting with the Ministry of Transportation, Council

moved to the next issue on the agenda. Voakes called attention to this and insisted on a decision on his request before moving on. Voakes asks McDermott to resign Only a few minutes into the Essex Council meeting on Monday evening, emotions would get heated after Councillor Randy Voakes question Mayor Ron McDermott on why he threatened to ask him to leave the Council chamber at the previous meeting. At the previous meeting held on June 20, Mayor Ron McDermott gave several reminders that comments needed to be addressed through the chair. At the end of Voakes’s comment to the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee, McDermott lost his patience and accused Voakes of continuing to “break the rules.” When he threatened to have Voakes removed,

Voakes left with the Committee. Voakes brought up this issue early on in the agenda on Monday evening because he said he felt what happened on June 20 was not even close to being far to the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee. During the June 20th meeting, Voakes said he asked for clarification why the Mayor asked him to leave. He said there were two topics that were important to him. “You took that opportunity to represent my people away from me,” he said. He claimed McDermott’s daughter Pam was shouting from the gallery during that meeting. Voakes said he watched the occurrence on Youtube, and questioned others about the situation. He said it seemed no one understood why he was asked to leave. Within the New

Business section of the Council meeting, Voakes said he had intention to ask McDermott to step down as Mayor. In terms of leadership, Voakes accused McDermott of moving on in meetings when issues had not been closed. Voakes also said McDermott called residents who had concerns during a flooding issue “animals.” McDermott cut Voakes off to say Council would only deal with what happened on June 20. “Stick to the issue,” he said. Speaking on the June 20 meeting, McDermott said Voakes had said he had finished speaking, but later continued. “First of all, you are not ever going to see me put my tail between my legs…you took it upon yourself to get removed that night, sir. I didn’t remove you, you removed yourself,” McDermott said. He said Voakes, as

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do all Councillors, are supposed to follow a code of conduct. “They do, you don’t most meetings, sir,” McDermott said McDermott said this is not the time to get down to the nitty-gritty. McDermott said

Voakes spoke to the delegation without speaking through the chair, which he further said Voakes does often. McDermott further said he asked Voakes if he was finished speaking to the Spitfire group, and he

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by Jennifer Cranston Gardens to You is a multi-facetted endeavour by ACCESS County Community Support Services that uses gardening to improve the lives of Essex County residents in many ways. It all began a few years ago with a community garden in Kingsville. That program also includes a community kitchen, which is a workshop for anyone who wants to learn how to prepare fresh food. Recently, with the help of funders like the United Way and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and community partners including schools, farmers and more, it has been able to expand its gardening programs. All together these programs serve

community needs ranging from access to healthy lifestyle, healthy food, employment opportunities, and social and community connectedness. A social enterprise that is made possible by partnerships with Pathway to Potential and two Essex County Farmers is one of those projects. Nutrition Manager with ACCESS, Tammy Park, helped to explain the program. Our Farms Organics in Cottam and Picked From Eden in Leamington are farms that have allowed ACCESS to use portions of their land to grow fresh, nutritious produce. This produce

said Voakes said he was. He said Voakes’s mic wasn’t likely on. He said Voakes again started speaking, and a debate on who had the floor began. On Monday, Councillor Larry Snively then spoke up to say, “This is not good chemistry. Let’s move on with the meeting.” McDermott continued to speak on the code of conduct. Snively then told the Mayor “That’s enough.” “Oh, you don’t want the truth to be known,” McDermott said. Snively again asked Council to move on. McDermott moved on to another issue that Councillor Bill Caixeiro had. After sorting out the next issue, Voakes addressed his issue again. “I don’t want to be argumentative, but that’s what I am talking about,” Voakes said. He again said he was trying to get clarity on what happened on June 20. He said just then the Mayor moved on to another topic. Voakes pointed out that Snively was talking over the Mayor and Caixeiro was talking about a different topic, “And then the people of the Town of Essex wonder why we are in such disarray.” Snively said he just didn’t want the situation to carry on. Voakes began to talk to Snively across the floor, and McDermott said Voakes had to raise his hand and be recognized. Snively soon began to pack up his items and began to leave the Council Chambers. “Mayor McDermott, I just want it to end. This has been going on since I got elected,” Snively said. “Twelve years,” McDermott shouted. Snively would stay for the duration for the meeting. The Mayor called for a ten minute recess.

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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch

How old are you?

You can judge how far back your memory goes when, and if, you recall any of these situations. Do you remember milk being delivered to your home in glass bottles? If you didn’t bring it inside right away the frozen contents would push the little cardboard top off and protrude above the bottle! There were only three television channels. Kids had pea shooters. There were 45 rpm records, or even 78 rpms. Ice trays were metal with a lever to make the cubes come loose. Washing machines had wringers. Sometimes children, and even adults, got their hand caught in the wringer. I remember the day my mother got her first washing machine. While she talked to the salesman she noticed Evelyn was trying to put clothes through the wringer. What a panic! She was afraid I would get my hand caught. There were candy cigarettes, and news reels before a movie at the theatre. When clearing out a house someone found an old cola bottle that had a stopper in the top with holes in it. Some young person thought it was meant to be a salt shaker, but an older person knew the bottle would be filled with water and set near the end of the ironing board. It would be used to sprinkle the clothes so they would be slightly damp because there were no steam irons. Do you remember when car headlights were dimmed by a switch on the floor and ignition switches were on the dash boards? There were pant leg clips if you rode a bicycle without a chain guard. Hand signals were used to indicate when you were going to make a turn with your car. The driver pointed up with the elbow on the window sill to turn right and straight out for a left turn. Usually a small red light on the left fender indicated the car was going to stop, or perhaps go much more slowly. There was no power steering, and when that was introduced later, I was afraid to use it for fear the car would turn too sharply. Life has changed. This could go on and on.

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EDHS leadership students presented a food and monetary donation to the Essex Area Food Bank on the morning of Tuesday, June 28. Food Bank representative Gerry Belanger (left) accepted the donation.

by Sylene Argent A few weeks ago, Essex District High School students began wrapping up the school year with a few activities that would provide the students a bit of fun under the sun, while raising a donation for the Essex Area Food Bank. The EDHS leadership students hosted a barbecue, a car wash, and hot dog and freezie days. EDHS leadership students Taylor Clifford, Brendan Jones, Jordan Battersby, Alivia Wilson, and Emma Verbeek presented the proceeds from the activities to the Essex Area Food Bank on the morning of Tuesday, June 28. Through their efforts, the students were able to raise over $700 for the Essex Area Food Bank, and also forwarded the left over chips and meat that was not needed during the recent barbecue. Gerry Belanger is a

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volunteer with the Essex Area Food Bank. He accepted the generous donation on behalf of the local food distribution organization, noting donations, especially during the summer months, are greatly appreciated. Donations to the Essex Area Food Bank are often lower during the summer months, but the need is still there as, “People still need to eat,” he said. The Essex Area Food Bank will accept food or monetary donations going into the summer months.

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Improving ACCESS to healthy living... is distributed weekly to people all over Windsor and Essex County who have purchased it ahead of time. The money raised through the sale of produce has provided employment experience to 30 people this summer. People with barriers to employment are given the opportunity to work in the gardens, or deliver produce. It helps them to gain experience and confidence. “It gives them training in things like WHIMS, food safety, the interview process, as well as on the job training,” Park said. “It also provides social inclusion and confidence. They are all doing an amazing job.” Another part of the Gardens to You endeavour

is the launching of more community gardens. Thanks to help from the Trillium Foundation, ACCESS will help to launch 30 new community gardens over three years. It has already launched 10 this year. The idea, explained Park, is to get groups started in their garden and they eventually take it over. ACCESS stays connected to provide support when necessary. “Eventually you take it over but we are always available to help and support,” she said. Schools are becoming a popular location for community gardens. Park said that all the schools in Kingsville have gardens, and that parents and students volunteer over the summer months to keep them going. Other schools are beginning to build gardens as well. She said group homes

run by Community Living and Christian Horizons have gardens, and many other groups are getting involved. “You don’t need a lot of space and it helps people become less dependent on grocery store food,” she said. It’s not just about access to food, she explained. One of the main purposes to these gardens is to get the community engaged and active. She said that one of the great things about all of these gardens is that they provide no-cost

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activity. Another thing that is great about gardens is that they can be built to accommodate many levels of ability. They can even be raised for people in wheelchairs. Another of the goals is to bring gardens to people where they are, and ACCESS is succeeding in helping gardens to grow all over Windsor and Essex. ACCESS also has a blog that shares the stories of the people who work in the Social Enterprise, recipes, and gardening tips.

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Artist of every ilk show their stuff at Art at the Marina

Marlene Wilkinson and Elise, 6, check out some of “Gramma’s Creations.” Painter Robert Bishop sells one of his paintings to photographer Rosemary Chaput.

by Jennifer Cranston Great weather and a long weekend on both sides of the border made for a very successful Arts at the Marina event in Leamington this past weekend. Leamington Arts Centre Director Chad Riley is happy for the success of the event as he explained it is their biggest fundraiser of the year.

He said that the number of vendors was up this year and all of them said they were doing very well. “It’s been a good year,” he said. In its 24th year, it is one of the longer standing outdoor arts and crafts events in the region, he explained. He said that many of the vendors are at the event year after year, but

each year brings in new vendors as well. The rules for vendors are fairly simple. They must be selling hand-made items. No manufactured items are allowed. “Our mission is to support local and emerging artists and we want to keep that same integrity for this event,” he said. Art of almost every kind is on display at Arts at

the Marina. From painters to sculptors, carvers to jewellery makers, every artist has a place no matter their craft. Maritime historian and author Cris Kohl was onsite with his wordcraft, or books. It was the first year for him at the show, and he said it was a success. He said the Marina was a great place to find people interested in his work. “I’m having fun and

meeting lots of people interested in local maritime history,” he said. The event has no admission and Riley said that is in large part due to the generosity of their sponsors. The summer event does a lot to increase awareness and traffic at the Leamington Arts

Centre Gallery on Talbot St. near the Big Tomato. The Leamington Arts Centre and South Essex Arts Association are looking forward to their next public show, which will take place next to their gallery during the Hogs for Hospice Uptown Block Party on July 29.

Musician Martha Renaud entertains at Arts at the Marina.

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EPS celebrates graduates

Valedictorians Lilly Isberg and Mackayla McKibbon prepare to speak to family, friends, and fellow graduates at the EPS graduation ceremony.

by Jennifer Cranston The graduating class of 2016 gathered at Essex Public School on Tuesday night with teachers, family, and friends to celebrate the end of their elementary years, and collectively look forward to secondary school. Valedictorians Lilly Isberg and Mackayla McKibbon spoke together at the ceremony. They shared some of their favourite moments from each of their years at EPS. “When we were five they asked us what we

Just before their grade eight graduation ceremony, seniors at Essex Public School pose for a last group photo.

wanted to be when we grew up, and we replied with astronauts, president, and in my case a princess. Now that we are a little more grown up, they want a more serious answer, and that’s what grade seven was about,” Isberg said. McKibbon talked of the support each grad has received. “Behind each graduate there are many people who have provided support in many ways. The best way to show our gratitude is to make the most of what you have given us and to do our part to make the world a better place,” she said.

Their joint speech ended with a reminder to remember the friendships. “We should measure our time here in the friendships we have made in the last eight years. Some were casual and others were much closer. When our memories of grade school begin to fade we will remember the time we spent here not in the grades we passed, but in the friendships that we made and the times we shared together,” Isberg said. McKibbon said she has a strong bond with the friends she made at EPS.

“Graduating with them is an honour,” she said. Every graduation is punctuated by several award presentations. This year at EPS, no award was more special than the Gaven’s C.A.R.E. award. C.A.R.E. stands for Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Embracing, not judging. Gaven Altobelli was an EPS student who would have graduated this year, but he passed away four years ago. It was fitting that the first recipient of the award in his honour was his classmate Riley Lauzon.

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EUC celebrates Canada Day with the community

by Jennifer Cranston For the second year, Essex United Church hosted a free picnic and Canada Day celebration for the whole community. “This is our gift to the Community,” Reverend Jim Hatt said. With a free barbeque and fireworks capping off the evening, volunteers at the church worked hard to make sure there were fun activities for every age.

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Bouncy castles and lawn games kept little ones entertained while the band Bear Patrol entertained. Indoors, they hosted card games and crokinole. They also had a showing of the movie “Huck and the King of Hearts.” Elsa and Olaf were also onsite, sharing their time with little ones. Hatt said he and his congregation want to keep holding the event every year and they are glad that younger volunteers are making that possible. He pointed out that this event is the only Canada Day event in Essex Centre. The event was well attended with over 100 people enjoying dinner in the first half hour. The church is working hard to engage with the community at large, with several upcoming community events planned. In August there will be a weekend concert with music from the 1950s through 1970s. They are also planning a community trivia night in the near future. “We are working to get the message

out that Essex United is a lot of fun,” Hatt said.

Randi, 2, enjoys the slide on the bouncy castle at the EUC Canada Community Picnic.

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Raymond Soulliere

In Loving Memory of our amazing Dad and Papa Ron Raymont

Passed - 6/22/16 We would like to express our deep appreciation to Kennedy

Funeral Home and all of their staff for treating us with such kindness and understanding during such a difficult time. Thank-you to Linda Blair for speaking of Ray and his life so eloquently. You have been so wonderful durning this process. Thank-you to the Royal Canadian Legion 201 for the great meal they prepared for our family and guests and to Chochi’s for the chicken and last minute pizza orders delivered just in time. Thank you again for everything and for making this difficult time a little easier. We won’t forget it. ~Margie, Robert, Lisa & David, Devon, Lauren, Tracey & Mike and Kierstyn.

February 21, 1944 – July 9, 2015 God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you And whispered “Come to Me”. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Love you and miss you everyday Rod and Rosalyn, Jodi and Ed Tyler, Maddie, Kody, Trent, Braeden, Quintin & Bostyn

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In Loving Memory of my Dear Husband Ron Raymont February 21, 1944 – July 9, 2015 A million times I needed you, A million times I’ve cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, No one else can ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, But you did not go alone. Part of me went with you, The day God took you home. Always in my heart, Love you and miss you dearly Sharon

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MARKHAM, Ella Mae (nee Belleau) Entered into eternal rest with her family by her side on July 2, 2016 at 93 years of age. Beloved wife of the late George Markham (1988). Daughter of the late Frank Belleau and Millie Eyraud. Loving mother of Cheryl McFadden of Cottonwood, Arizona, Elizabeth and husband Tim Keillor of Astorville, Robert Markham and wife Arlene of Kingsville, Margaret and husband Mark Johnson of Windsor and the late Gerald (Gerry) Markham, husband of Ruby of London. Treasured grandmother of David Markham and the late Debbie (1981); Tara and husband Andrew Kraemer, Sara and husband Chris Harcourt; Alishia Fox, Ryan, Max, and Brett Markham; Katrina, Brittany, and Rebecca Johnson. Great-grandmother of Lauren Keillor, Carson, Kyle, and Colin Kraemer; Mabel and Beatrice Harcourt; Noah Thiebert. Godmother of 12. Dear sister of Aurelia Dunn (late Victor) and Bernard Belleau (Theresa). Predeceased by brothers Leo, Donald, Frederick, Wilfred, Raymond, and baby Joseph. Sister-in-law of the late Lorraine Clement, Shirley Belleau, Cecile Belleau, Eunice Belleau, and Patricia Belleau. Ella Mae was a Past President and member of the St. Mary’s Altar Society; a member of the Mission Club; served as Eucharistic Minister for several years; an altar server; Sacristan; served on the Building Committee at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone; former Vice-President of the PTA at St. Mary’s School; Past President of the Legion of Mary at St. Theresa’s in Windsor. The visitation was held for Ella Mae at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Maidstone. Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. _____________________________________________________

VOLLANS, Gary - After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Gary passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 80 years of age. Beloved husband and best friend of Marlene Vollans (nee Stanley) for almost 58 years. Proud and adored father of the late Gregg Vollans (2013) and Susan Sylvestre. Special Grandpa of Karlie Herold (Jamie), Phil Sylvestre and Jacqui Pokorny. Cherished Great Grandpa of Jalie and Parker Herold. Dearest son of the late Herb and Nellie Vollans. Predeceased by his sister Evelyn Dunford and brother Jack Vollans. Dear brother-in-law of Al Stanley (late Beatrice). Will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Gary will be dearly missed by his many close friends. Gary retired from Chrysler with more than 35 years of service, but his true passion was farming. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church serving on council as Envelope Secretary for over 50 years and also a member of Synod. He was also involved as a member with farm safety and Probus. Special thanks to the wonderful nurses and staﬀ at Malden Complex and Palliative Care. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, Essex. A Funeral Service to celebrate Gary’s life was held on Monday, June 27 at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Oldcastle with Rev. Paul Poolton oﬃciating. Cremation followed. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Malden Park Palliative Care or St. Stephen’s Memorial Fund. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Obituaries continued on Page 13

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GEMMELL, Tiffany Lee: Following a long strong struggle with life and a short struggle in death, Tiffany Lee Gemmell passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the Leamington District Memorial Hospital with her parents at her side at the age of 35. She was born in Windsor on January 29, 1981 and was the daughter of Jim and Debbie Gemmell. Tiffany was the eldest child in a loving family, including siblings Stephen, Jamieson and Amanda. She will be remembered by her Aunts and Uncles, including George & Diane Newman, Bonnie Quinlan, Lee Anne Wolters, Greg & Bernie Gemmell, Gene & Susan Gemmell and Kathy & Peter Baker. She will also be missed by her many cousins on both sides of the family. Predeceased by her grandparents-Alexander and Norma Gemmell and William Newman and Marian Birch-Newman and her uncle Jerry Newman. A special thankyou to caregivers Ellen Nelson and Tammy Chatterton, most recently and long time caregiver Barb Helkie. Family and friends were received at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex (519 776-4233) on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m and 6:30 p.m. A Memorial Service to celebrate Tiffany’s life followed. Peter Baker and Rev. Stephen Jones co-officiated. Memorial donations to honour Tiffany’s life can be made to Community Living Essex County or Brooker Baptist Church and would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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LeCLAIR, Evelyn Passed away peacefully at her home in Mississauga, the morning of Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the age of 94. She was a former resident of Chatham and was the daughter of the late William and Marion (Johnstone) Bowden. Beloved wife of the late Elie LeClair. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Roger LeClair of Chatham, Bev LeClair of Mississauga, Michael and Deb LeClair of Toronto, Pamela and Brian Kerns of Mississauga, Wayne LeClair of Chatham and Lorna LeClair of Chatham. Predeceased by her sons, David and Brian and daughter in law Susan. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by Dolores Rocheleau, many cousins, nieces, and nephews of Canada and England. Also predeceased by brothers and sisters, Edward Thomas, Florence Mary, Blanche, Edith May and Frederick. A private family service was held at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, ON. Donations made in memory of Evelyn to the Alzheimer’s Society, Osteoporosis Canada and the Canadian Food for Children would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.

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2016 Council Meeting Dates Regular Meetings of the Council of the Town of Essex are held in the County of Essex Civic Centre Council Chambers (2nd Floor), 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, Ontario commencing at 6:00 PM. The following are the dates of the regular meetings for the balance of 2016: Monday, July 4 and 18 Tuesday, August 2 and Monday, August 22 Tuesday, September 6 and Monday, September 19 Monday, October 3 and 17 Monday, November 7 and 21 Monday, December 5 and 19 All regular meetings are open to the public who are invited to attend. If you wish to appear as a delegation before Council visit the Town’s website at www.essex.ca to obtain the Delegation to Council Request Form. Robert Auger, LL.B. Manager of Legislatives Services and Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Email: rauger@essex.ca Phone: 519-776-7336, extension 1132

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FORM 2 Expropria ons Act NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an applica on by The Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh for approval to expropriate land being Part of Lots 302 and 303, Concession South of Talbot Road now designated as Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 all on Plan 12R-26617 in the Town of Tecumseh in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario For the purpose of a recrea onal trail and related works and improvements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applica on has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: Part of Lots 302 and 303 , Concession South of Talbot Road now designated as Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 all on Plan 12R-26617 in the Town of Tecumseh in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario Any owner of lands in respect of which no ce is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objec ves of the expropria ng authority shall so no fy the approving authority in wri ng. (a)

in the case of a registered owner, severed personally or by registered mail within thirty days a er the registered owner is served with the no ce, or, when the registered owner is served by publica on, within thirty days a er the ﬁrst publica on of the no ce;

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Back from their mission trip to Haiti, Pastor Gerrie, Pastor Claude, and Shawn shared on how much Haiti has changed over Antioch’s seventeen years of ploughing hard ground. They shared how the people have caught a hold of the cross and grace and that we have a good, good Father! Pastor Jay dedicated babies Amelia and Owen and prayed God would order their footsteps. Camp Impact is July 12th-14th. Girl Time at WCF is July 8th-9th. Community Groups is Wednesday, July 6th. Restoration House Healing Rooms is open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed! Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

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). Under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Spraying will commence on June 28, 2016 weather permitting, and conclude July 15, 2016. For more information call collect: Steve Ford (Green Stream): 1-905-510-1229 Or Dan Boudreau (Town of Essex): 519-776-7336 The Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8

Please note that there will be no church service on Sunday, July 10. On Sunday, July 10, we will worship at Sadler’s Nature Park, at 8:30 a.m., where Major Sam Roberts will give the message at the non-denominational church service. This is part of the Essex Fun Fest activities. Our regular Sunday services will resume July 17th at 10:30 a.m. We will host a BBQ at the church on Saturday, July 9 during the Fun Fest parade and car show. Our weekly BBQs, in front of the Thrift Store, continue on Fridays throughout July and August. Funds raised go to our Community Services Programs. We appreciate your support! Trinity Church We pray for those on our prayer list Debbie, James, Bill, Paul, Ashton, and Lydia. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Michael Stockwell, given by Ron McLeod. Also, in loving memory of Bert & Dorothy Dunham, given by Delys Cowan. Happy Birthday wishes this week go to Vicky Van Belle. Plan to join us Sunday, July 10th as we will have an outdoor service. Please bring your lawn chairs. The year is half over (believe it or not), and our Toy Box is not yet half full. Please remember to bring in a new toy for our Toy Drive. Gifts will be given to the Cottam/Kingsville Fire Station for distribution to kids in our community at Christmas. Lets do as well as we did last year! Thank You Bank donations for July and August will be given to the Clothing Cupboard at St. Paul’s. We thank

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everyone involved in this very important ministry. Do you have a favorite pie you would like? If so, leave a message for Brenda at 519-839-5184 and our pie ladies would love to do them for you. It is time for mum orders again. If you are interested contact Pat Jackson or Brenda Layson to place your order. Prices are the same this year. Join us Sunday at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! St. Paul’s Anglican Church The Summer Worship Schedule has begun and joint services for the month of July will be held at Trinity Church, Cottam at 9:15 am. The service on July 10th will be an outdoor service, so please bring a lawn chair. No services will be held at St Paul’s during the month of July, 8am services are suspended for the summer, and Sunday School is done until September. Thank You Bank contributions for July and August will be given to the Clothing Cupboard at St. Paul’s. We thank everyone involved in this very important ministry. Canterbury College needs your help to provide new students from abroad with supplies to get them settled in their new homes in Windsor in September. Donations of cleaning supplies, paper products, personal toiletries, etc will be collected at the church and passed along to Canterbury College. Our next Farmers and Crafters Market is scheduled for July 9th from 8 til 1, (note time change to take advantage of FunFest Traﬃc) rain or shine, at the church grounds; for table rentals please contact Sandra at 519-980-4942. For more information about us and what’s going on, please check out our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us

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We invite you to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our weekly Worship Service. During the month of July we welcome our friends from the Harrow Mennonite Church. Vacation Bible School will be held at Harrow United Church from August 8 -12. Parents are encouraged to register their children early. You may call the church oﬃce for more information (519738-4223). Beginning on Friday, July 15th and running each Friday night until Friday, August 5th (4-7 pm), please join us for our 3rd annual Drive-Thru Fundraiser! There will be barbequed hotdogs,

All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service at 10am. Sunday School is available at 10:15 am. On Sunday, July 10, the Elder on Duty is Hazel Farough, the Door Greeters are Connie & Rob Reeb, and Church Lock-up is Rob Reeb. Join us on Sunday, July 10 for the Annual Interdenominational Church Service at Sadler’s Pond, starting at 8:30 am. On Sat., July 23 we will host a Corn Roast & Music event. If you can volunteer, please sign the list. On Sunday, July 31 join us as we Share In Holy Communion. We are still collecting Canadian Tire

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Continued from Page 15 sausages, hamburgers and more. New this summer…weekly entertainment! Harrow United Church will sell baked goods during the “Explore the Shore” weekend on July 23rd and 24th. If you are able to assist with some baking, please sign the sheet located downstairs or call the church oﬃce and speak to Laurene. Thank you. To learn more about our caring faith community, hear one of Rev. Staples’ dynamic messages or listen to our weekly Ministry of Music, please ﬁnd us at: www. harrowunited.org. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Please pray for all the people on our pray list. If you would like a special visit from Rev. Ann please contact her. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Vacation Bible School: July 11- 15 from 9 am to 12 noon. For kids JK to age 11. A nominal fee will be charged and peanut free snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Liz (519-791-4439) or Kelly (519-975-0115). Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic our RCIA program begins in October. Please see Fr. Dave to let him know. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will collecting canned goods during the parade and

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after our mass on Saturday, July 9th. On July 7, at 8 pm, International Pro-Life presenter Stephanie Gray will speak at Mount Carmel Church. Mass is at 7pm and her presentation on Euthanasia begins at 8pm. AWAKENING - Sunday, July 10, at 7pm with Fr. Brian Jane. Everyone is welcomed to join us for prayer and reﬂection. God Bless you all and have a great week! Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Congratulations to all the graduates. Have a safe and fun summer! Mark your calendars now for a special Homecoming weekend on September 2325 for past and present residents of Sandwich South. There will be gatherings, dinners, and a Memorial service honouring the children who perished in the school bus accident 50 years ago. For more information, contact Wendy Pulleyblank-Cunningham at 519-890-9120 or Cheryl Leithead-Skilton at 519-776-6259. The Jubilee Refugee committee is collecting used books. Please drop them oﬀ at the back of the church. Please note that there will be no bulletins published in July and August. Mass intentions are posted on the bulletin board. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please let Fr. Moe know. The RCIA program begins this fall at Holy Name of Jesus church. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the Markham family on the passing of Ella Mae. Happy Birthday wishes to Barb McKee and Helen Lavin. Happy Anniversary to Ron & Trudy (Collins) Gravel.

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and pray, come and meditate, come and oﬀer thanks, come and be quiet, come and be with God, come and enjoy! Our next Mediation is Friday, July 8 at 12 noon with Carolyn Barnett Continued from Page 16 Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with guest speaker Mr. Randy VanStempvoort from Chatham. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coﬀee. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Brooker News By Ruth Newman

Our doors are open to all at our Sunday morning Worship Service at 10 am. We extend our sympathy to the family of Mark Rawlins and the family of Leta Knutson who passed away last week. We also extend our deepest sympathy to Jim and Debbie Gemmell, Stephen, Jamieson, and Amanda on the passing of a darling daughter and sister, Tiﬀany Gemmell, on Sunday. Remember in prayer those in nursing or rest homes as well as those shut-in in our community.

Woodslee Friendship Club The Monday euchre winners were Mike Renaud, Charlie Chevalier, Edna Chevalier, Colleen Chevalier, and Joan Broeders. The Wednesday pepper winners were Charlie Chevalier, Audrey Stanley, Theresa Rivait, Rita Glowa, Marc Mailloux, Aggie Rivait, Mary Demars, and Mary Margaret Chevalier. There were no cards on Friday, July 1st, so I hope everyone celebrated Canada Day. For more info about our club, please contact Irene at 519-975-2283. Essex Community Services VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Friendly Visiting is a program where volunteers are matched with seniors to provide friendly in-home social visits on a regular basis. It is a service to help ease feelings of loneliness and promote independence for older adults, especially those who are homebound and frail. Friendly Visitor volunteers build relationships by providing companionship, emotional support, and practical assistance. For those interested in volunteering, please contact Essex Community Services at 519-776-4231 for more information. Thank you.

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Ramsey and Natyshak celebrate Canada Day

Fire & Rescue were also onsite, letting young and young at heart explore their emergency vehicles. “It’s a way to celebrate as a community and bring people together to kick off summer and the Canada Day weekend,” Natyshak said. Ramsey also said the event was a great chance to bring people together, and to reach out to the community.

1967 Plymouth Barracuda still with original owner!

Marisa and Amil Nabbout take a moment to pose with Essex MP Tracey Ramsey. Bryon Moore’s 1967 Barracuda.

Bryon Moore of Belle River, Ontario, is a Maple Leaf fan who still remembers the last year his favourite hockey team won the Stanley Cup. It was 1967. That’s when Bryon ordered a new 1967 Plymouth Barracuda from Central Plymouth-Chrysler at 970 Goyea Street in Windsor, Ontario, on Saturday, January 7, 1967. He still has the card from the salesman: Howard Hicks. He ordered a Bright Blue Metallic fastback hardtop with the 273 V8 High-Performance engine, 4-speed on the floor, tachometer, bucket seats, white interior, and a Posi rear end. The full price was $4383 but his ’61 Valiant trade-in brought it down to $3365. At the time, a friend owned a ’65 Barracuda and Bryon wanted to buy it but it was not for sale. He looked at a Mustang and Cougar but liked the Barracuda with its sporty styling and huge back seat which can be folded flat into a bed. This was ideal when his family came along because the kids could stretch out in the back while watching a drive-in movie. Bryon drove the car most days until June, 1970, when he and Jeanette were married. She liked the Barracuda and they decided to get another ’61 Valiant so the Barracuda could stay off the road in winter. It then became a spring-summer-fall car and was driven every year as a second family car into the 1990s, when a less expensive insurance policy provided for continued use on a more limited basis. About two years ago, Bryon found an original pair of 1967 Ontario license plates (Confederation plates) with the wax paper still between them! But the number was already on a trailer. Then closer to home, Bryon met a man who made a vinyl pair identical to his original plates and with his original number: 959-588. Bryon displays these plates on his car whenever he takes it to car shows. Bryon’s Barracuda has now been painted three times, always in the original colour (or close to it). Minimal rust on the body has now been eliminated. Some interior chrome trim has been replaced. Original red line tires were later replaced with tires with white raised lettering, then later a third set back to red line again in 2014. Bryon has two complete sets of hubcaps. Fancy wheel covers advertised but not available when he bought the car have now been installed, thanks to a set purchased in California. These take turns with his set of chrome rims with baby moons being on the car. Bryon’s Barracuda now has about 75,000 miles (not kilometers) showing on the odometer. Bryon does all his own clean-up and detailing, living proof that his car went to a good home. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

by Jennifer Cranston People from all over the county came out to kick off Canada Weekend with local representatives Essex MP Tracey Ramsey and Essex MPP Taras Natyshak on Thursday evening. The event took place in the green space behind their neighbouring offices on Talbot Street. A clown, cotton candy, and dinner made for a festive event. Essex OPP and Essex

Two year old Ariadne enjoys her new Canada ﬂag with her dad, Kevin.

Residents celebrate Canada Day

Area resident Randy Thiessen and his daughter Johanna are pictured showing oﬀ some of the Canadian ﬂags they placed around Essex Centre to celebrate the nation’s birthday.

by Sylene Argent Essex area resident Randy Thiessen and his family placed several Canadian flags in Essex Centre, along Talbot Street from Holy Name Catholic Church to the RBC, late last Thursday evening so Essex residents would awaken to see them on July 1.

Thiessen wanted to help the community get excited about Canada Day. It was a way he and his family could wish Canada a happy birthday. It was his hope that other area residents would take the flags home to allow the nation’s birthday celebration to continue.

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Yellow Jackets travel baseball team rolling

Tremblay sets provincial record

Essex’s Shaun O’Rourke fouls one oﬀ in senior baseball action last Wednesday night in Essex.

by Fred Groves Luke Tremblay of Woodslee finished second at the recent Toronto Pro Super Show for weight lifters. He set a provincial record in the bench press with a lift of 407 pounds, a deadlift of 640 pounds, and 617 pounds in the squat lift. • Congratulations this week goes to Essex District High School’s Lucia McElwain who added another award to her list of athletic accomplishments. Following in the footsteps of fellow EDHS students, brothers Justin and Jeremy Orton, McElwain won the

Royal Arcanum Award, which comes with a $1,500 post-secondary school education bursary. • Coach Glen Mills and the Essex Ravens made it three in a row as they easily beat Etobicoke 57-6 in Ontario Varsity Football League action on Saturday night at the University of Windsor. • James Morgan of Essex had a pair of assists on the weekend in two separate games to help the Windsor Clippers knock off the Elora Mohawks in Ontario Junior ‘B’ lacrosse playoff action. • It was a tough couple of outings for the Essex

Seniors as they lost a pair of games, 10-0 at home and 4-2 on Sunday, to the Woodslee Seniors in Essex County Senior Baseball League action. • It was a great day at the horse harness race track in Dresden for Cottam’s Mark Williams on Sunday. The driver won in the ninth race and also had three third place finishes. • Essex Minor Hockey Association is offering a special deal for new players between the ages of 6-10 who are new to the game. Check out the local organization’s website for more details. • Blake Harnadek, a member of the Essex minor bantam Yellow Jackets baseball team, will be part of the Sun Parlour team that competes in the Ontario Games, August 11-14 in Mississauga. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.

Picture above L-R are Essex Rookie Yellow Jackets Cole Grant, Blain Mulcaster, Nash Driedger, and Jimmy Hayes.

submitted to EFP The Essex Yellow Jackets Rookie Travel baseball team had a single game last week against the Riverside Minor Royals. The game officially ended after five innings with Essex winning by a score of 19 to 3. Freddie McCroy and Braydon Chittle hit perfect, with McCroy pounding three singles, a double and a triple, and Chittle recording four singles and a double on the score sheet. The Royals were unable to get much going against an Essex defense that has been close to stellar as of late. Third baseman Blain Mulcaster put his mark on the game when, in the 4th inning, with runners on first and second,

he scooped up a scorcher, then threw a dart to first base to complete a corner to corner double play. Jimmy Hayes stayed hot, contributed four RBI’s for the Jackets, while Ethan O’Neil knocked in three. Shortstop Nash Driedger was very sharp on defense, and hit 4 for 5 scoring Kael Davidson who hit well and crossed home plate twice. Two home weekend games have been rescheduled to accommodate the Essex FunFest. Many of the team members plan to play hard and safe at the fair this weekend and enjoy the midway and the many other feel good activities and shows this community event offers. Let’s go Essex ...Let’s go!

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Big Bike gets big response in region and BeachWalk Family Fitness- for participating in the portion of the event hosted in Essex Centre. In addition to forming a participating team for the big bike event, Libro also provided a site from which the local portion of the fundraising effort could be based.

“The response has been fantastic,” she added. The Heart & Stroke Foundation set a goal of wanting to raise $126,000 this year in WindsorEssex County. Because the region is a generous community dedicated to this cause, Kirk McLean suspects $140,000 will be raised. The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Regional Manager, she said,

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has been highlighting Windsor-Essex and the success with the local portions of the event with other regions that host similar events. The Heart & Stroke Foundation, she said, is multifaceted in that it funds a lot of research, provides access to education, and advocacy for healthy hearts at the government level as well.

The Libro Credit Union Big Bike team launches oﬀ to raise funds for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

by Sylene Argent Cowbells rang and horns sounded as three teams with as many as 29 participants pedaled the Big Bike through Essex Centre on the evening of Tuesday, June 28. Proceeds from the Big Bike events held in area municipalities will support the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Holly Kirk McLean, Area Manager for the Heart & Stroke Foundation, said every year the Big Bike event seems to get better and better. “This year has been incredible,” Kirk McLean said. She was thankful to the four teams-Libro Credit Union, Community Living Essex County, Highline Mushroom,

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