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Woodslee hosts Lakeshore’s Canada Day celebration, honours Joe Croson and Dr. Millen
Essex Council meeting notes - July 4, 2022 PAGE 3 ______________
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EDHS students prepared to move forward with ‘strength and determination’ PAGE 6 _______________ 2022 Essex Fun Fest Special Section PAGES 8 - 13 _______________ Tecumseh celebrates 100-years of community PAGE 18 _______________ First safety and crime prevention walk hosted in Essex Centre PAGE 23 _______________
Lakeshore Councillors and family members of Joe Croson celebrate naming the pavilion at Millen Park after the former Rochester Township Councillor and community advocate.
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by Sylene Argent The Municipality of Lakeshore’s Canada Day celebration was hosted at Millen Park in Woodslee last Friday, offering plenty for residents to do in recognition of the nation’s 155th anniversary.
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Lakeshore rotates its Canada Day festivities around its municipality, yearby-year. Friday’s roster of family-friendly events kickedoff with a parade, and included horse demonstrations, face painting, vendor area, historical and interactive displays, kids’ activities, and live music
entertainment from the “Paying Cash” tribute band, before wrapping up with a firework display later that evening. During the official program for the event, Councillors and residents of the Municipality of Lakeshore paid tribute to two citizens, who were pillars of volunteerism and had such a strong sense of community pride, it is still noticed today. First, the pavilion at Millen Park was named after former resident, Joe Croson (Richard Joseph Croson). “All of us have had people in our life, who have had a great
impact on not just ourselves, but to a community as a whole. We often do not grasp the chance to thank these people while they are here with us,” resident Steven Chevalier said, who brought the idea of recognizing Croson to Lakeshore Council. He said he and his wife, Mary Kay, often walk the trail at Millen Park and reminisced about Croson, who he said lived just over by the northeast corner of the recreation facility. At first, they talked about sponsoring a bench in his honour. Chevalier contacted Lakeshore Councillor Kirk Walstedt about the idea, but he suggested a bigger way to remember Croson and did some leg work to name the pavilion in his honour. Crozon and his wife, Betty, had four children. He was a youth sports coach, community advocate, and a Councillor for the Township of Rochester. “He was a tireless advocate for all residents of Rochester Township, but in particular, for those in the south-end, and particularly for the Woodslee and South Woodslee area,” Chevalier said. When the Dr. S F Millen School was closed in 1980, Croson was an advocate for Rochester to purchase the facility, which it did take ownership of three-years Continued on Page 2
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was a perfect fit to make the name official with a plaque. Mayor Tom Bain recalled Dr. Stephen Foster Millen as a family doctor, who would stop in to play Checkers and Euchre with his grandparents when he was just a boy. He said no one was better at offering house calls, and Dr. Millen did so until he could do it no more. “He was devoted,” Bain said. Dr. Millen was born on August 31, 1885 and passed on May 4, 1961. He delivered his first baby in the Woodslee area on January 10, 1907. The last baby he delivered was on April 24, 1961, just ten-days before he passed. Information McMurren provided about Dr. Millen notes after his death, his wife, Ella (Wilcox) Millen, donated the land for what would become a four-room school named in his honour. It opened in 1963 and closed in 1980. Three-years later, the Woodslee Branch of the Essex County Library System opened in the former school, and the Woodslee Friendship Club was established. The school building was used until 2013, when it was torn down and the present building was constructed.
submitted to EFP Summer has officially started and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) wants obtaining immunizations and updating student immunization records to be a top priority for parents and students. The WECHU is reminding Grade 7 students (this past school year) and any secondary students with missing immunizations, to plan to receive their shots as soon as possible. In an effort to get all students who did not receive their Grade 7 vaccines caught up, the catch-up immunization clinics are scheduled Monday to Friday at a number of community locations throughout the summer. In addition, clinics are available at the WECHU’s Windsor and Leamington office locations. The catch-up immunization clinic schedule is available online. Appointments can be made online or by calling 519-258-2146 ext. 4500. Vaccination appointments are available now for July and August. Stephanie McCallum, Manager of the Healthy Schools Program at the WECHU said, “We know the students’ summer schedules fill up fast. This is one way students can plan their summer early, so they’re not leaving this until the last minute, risking a possible school suspension.” Public health staff will be available to assess and update the immunization records and/or administer vaccines for Hepatitis B, HPV, and Meningococcal disease at any of the clinics. Approximately 13,000 secondary students with incomplete immunization records received immunization notices in June. Since the notification letters were sent, approximately 1,000 secondary students have received vaccinations and/or updated their records. McCallum states, “We encourage families to contact their child’s health care provider for other vaccines needed and to update their child’s immunization record online, by visiting immune.wechu. org.” At the beginning of September, secondary students who still have incomplete immunization records will receive a suspension notice, suspending them from school for up to 20 days. For more information on the immunization requirements for school, and to access or update student immunization records, visit the WECHU website: www.wechu.org
Woodslee hosts Lakeshore’s Canada Day celebration... later. He then assembled a team of local residents to assist in transforming the facility into a viable and vibrant community hub. “It did not take long for the facility to become a bustling site for residents of the southern parts of Rochester Township and southeastern Maidstone Township,” Chevalier said, adding Croson, “Was also pretty much a one-man policing force for the Millen Centre… he would always be watching for anything that wasn’t right, whether that was teenagers at the facility after dark, people riding their ATVs through the park or onto the ball diamonds, people causing damage, vandalism, etc.” Croson passed away in 2000. Walstedt said the park, and its pavilion, is a place where community members can go and enjoy. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize Joe as a pillar of the community,” he said. Lakeshore Council and community members also officially named the half-mile trail at the Woodslee-based park the Dr. S F Millen Trail. It was named this unofficially in 2010, and resident, Joanne McMurren, thought the Canada Day celebration
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From Monday, July 4, 2022 INSIDE ESSEX COUNCIL NOTES... • OCWA appointed to oversee addition work for Harrow Lagoons • • Catholic School Board notes VIP program still being taught in schools • • NoM: reviewing feasibility of developing a by-law re: firework storage • • NoM: to invite Hydro One, E.L.K Energy to discussion causes and solutions to the ongoing power flickers • & MORE...
by Sylene Argent Youth Diversion wants more referrals from OPP Joanna Conrad, Executive Director of Youth Diversion, approached Council to speak about her program and its benefits for youths, who are finding themselves in trouble with the law. Youth Diversion supports those six to 18-years of age throughout Windsor and Essex County, “through effective prevention and intervention services,” she said, noting she has been in her position since 2011. “As I am sure you are all aware, there has been a significant amount of youth crime in the last couple of months, especially around Essex County,” Conrad said, pointing to the incident where an airsoft gun was brought to a dance in Essex. Following that incident, she reached out to Councillor Sherry Bondy over her concerns of what she called a lack of diversion referrals from the OPP. As a result, Conrad said she met with Bondy, CAO Doug Sweet, Mayor Richard Meloche, and Councillor Kim Verbeek, who is also the Chairperson of the Essex Police Services Board. She attended Monday’s meeting to paint a better picture of what Youth Diversion does. Youth Diversion, Conrad said, accepts justice and outreach referrals, and from the public as well, as a proactive and preventative measure. It is also an intervention, “when young people are making poor choices,” she said. She shared a video that is shown to youths as a precharge initiative through Windsor Police Officers offering diversion to youths. It highlighted how what these youths might consider not such a big deal now can lead to instances that are down the line. “Diversion can not only change the course of a young person’s path, as it did with me [with a circumstance in which she found herself in her youth], it also removes the stigmatization that comes with label of ‘offender,’” Conrad said, noting that can impact employment opportunities, reputation, current and future relationships, and so on. She added diversion impacts the youth and the community-at-large. The community, she said, is often left out of the criminal justice system. “The beauty of Youth Diversion is that it holds young people accountable for their actions, while examining the [underlying] reasons for their behaviour,” she said. From her professional experience, Conrad said most youth do not offend, ‘just because.’ “We figure out what the ‘just because’ is at Youth Diversion, and we work to address it in order to prevent future criminal activity,” she said. The OPP, she added, is not referring youths to her program as much as she would like. She wanted Council to think about the ripple effect in regards to youth crime and look at how to work together to change those perspectives with respect to youth, youth crime, and how to keep the community safe moving forward. She explained officers have four steps they can take when it comes to handling youths: a verbal warning, laying a caution, diverting, or laying a charge. During the safety and crime prevention walkabout
though Essex Centre last Thursday, Conrad had the opportunity to speak with the OPP, where she was told she could attend sergeant training in September to speak about Youth Diversion. Conrad would like to get together with the OPP sooner as well. An idea she shared included a youth-led initiative where youths can clean up graffiti, whether or not they are responsible for it, as a way to do something positive in the community. Bondy said residents are looking to Council to provide leadership, after the airsoft gun at the dance incident. She hoped Council could bring a message of support for utilizing Youth Diversion, when possible, to the OPP at the beginning of the summer rather than the end to try to curb bad behaviour. “Right now, they are building the blocks of their foundation…we want to give them the tools to build a block down the good road,” Bondy said. Verbeek also saw the benefit of bringing this presentation to the OPP. She said Youth Diversion has been confirmed to be included at the next Essex Police Services Board meeting, which will take place in September. She said the Board will be supportive in giving direction to the OPP to try and use the Youth Diversion program as often as possible. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman would like it brought to the Essex Police Services Board, that as a Town, there is desire to direct the police force to look at Youth Diversion when the situation warrants it. CAO Doug Sweet said he meets with the OPP on a monthly basis, with the next to be on July 13. He plans to talk about Youth Diversion, and the desire to see it used, as a topic. Verbeek asked Council to support having the OPP use Youth Diversion when possible, so Sweet can bring that with him to the next OPP meeting. Council supported that motion. Meloche added he would like the schools involved with Youth Diversion, if teachers see any of their students getting on the wrong track. Essex Centre and Harrow downtown vacancy rates drop around 50 percent Essex Council received the report, “Downtown Vacancy Report,” which noted Town staff has recently completed its second downtown vacancy assessment for Essex Centre and Harrow. The report to Council notes the first study was conducted during the summer of 2017. At that time, Essex Centre had a vacancy rate of 11.54 percent, and now has an improved rate of 5.79 percent. Harrow had a vacancy rate of 10.42 percent in 2017, and in 2022 has a vacancy rate of 6 percent. RFQ for Road Widener approved Council awarded the Request for Quotations for a Road Widener to Cubex Limited in the amount of $82,669.82, including non-refundable harmonized sales tax. Council also approved an additional $12,669.82 to be funded from Asset Management Reserve for the project. A Road widener is used to complete asphalt patching on the road and adding stone to the shoulders, Director of Continued on Page 5
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Over the past few weeks, several graduations have taken place, which have ushered our young students from one stage of their life to the next. I did not bother to go to either of my college graduations, but I did go to my high school grad. And, I remember having to be minutely coerced into going, because I really didn’t have feelings about it one way or another. I do, however, remember the confusion, excitement, and feeling of opportunity that presented itself then. My class was the last to be offered OAC, and I took it, because in grade 12, I really did not know what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. And, I really didn’t have much more clarity in OAC, either. I knew I enjoyed writing then, but really didn’t see much career option in it. I loved my horses and thought about becoming a farrier, riding coach, or vet tech. Looking through the program catalogues for university and college,
not much jumped out at me. I remember being frustrated with that, and was well-known to my understanding, supportive, and patient Guidance Counsellor, whom I visited often to ask questions about certain programs and the opportunity that could come out of any of them. Fortunately, she was willing and eager to help every time I stopped in. I remember my Nana, sensing my frustration, telling me she, in her senior years, did not know what she wanted to do with her life, either. After spending many years as a nurse, her comment was one that was supportive and understanding, noting people are always changing. What I have learned in my adult life is that we evolve. Things we think we will like, we may not. Things we think we will dislike, may not be so bad. Things we are passionate about become work, and we need to be careful not to let work become our sole focus in life. In short, the things we want for ourselves today may not be the things
we end up with. And, in many ways, we end up all the better for it. As we learn who we are, we find ourselves on a different path. But, all paths lead forward, so long as you don’t get lost in the thick of things, trying to take a shortcut. Life is not easy. In fact, it can be challenging. Not all roads ahead are paved and smooth. Most have potholes that you may need to repair or go around as you move ahead. You will feel exhausted. You will feel defeated. You will feel frustrated and confused. The trick is to have a goal, and not measure your level of success by the distance you have left to go, but by how far you’ve come and all that you have achieved so far. Nothing you learn is a waste. Everything you do is a signature of who you are. Making mistakes sucks, but are great opportunities to learn, if you allow them to be.
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Letter to the Editor The Golden Rule: A Universal Expression of the need to be kind to one another I was honoured to be asked by the Essex Fun Fest planning committee to lead a non-denominational worship service at 8:30 am on Sunday, July 10. It will take place at the BIA Pavilion, located inside the Heritage Gardens Park at 87 Station Street in Essex Centre. As our communities open up again, it is worth considering what values and meaning should be the foundation of our lives. An old Sunday School song reminds us, the “wise one builds their house upon a rock.” I am the pastor at Harrow United Church. My starting point tends to be with the tradition that formed me. One of Jesus’ essential messages predates his earthly ministry and is expressed in many different ways in cultures and faiths around the world. We often call it the Golden Rule: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets,” (Gospel of Matthew 7:12). At the Fun Fest Worship service, Essex Mayor Richard Meloche and a number of Town Councillors will read aloud versions of the Golden Rule as found in the seven faith traditions most represented in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. This will show the Golden Rule is a Universal Principle. It’s also a good reminder that our country is ethnically, culturally, and spiritually diverse.
We will be welcomed to the Heritage Pavilion by the bagpipe playing of John Woodbridge. During the worship service, we will be treated to three songs by the talented singer and song-writer, Jeff Gorick, who is well-known around the county for his ministry of music. An offering will be received for the Kyiv Home Project. The Taveirne family began the project to build a house in the new Woodridge Estates development in Cottam to provide housing for displaced families from Ukraine. This project is gaining momentum, and a number of local businesses have pledged their support. They will supply needed materials to create a comfortable and beautiful place of shelter and refuge for people fleeing the horrors of an undeclared war as Russia persists in its invasion of Ukraine. Cottam United Church is a partner in this community effort. Representatives of the Kyiv Home Project and Cottam United Church will be on hand to provide information, receive donations, and chat with those who may want to help. Displaced families will need more than a roof over their heads. They will need the support, compassion, and kindness that is expressed so well in the Golden Rule. For more information, log onto www. thekyivhomeproject.com Rev. Darrow Woods, Harrow United Church
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Infrastructure, Kevin Girard, explained. Engineering services for Erie Blue Sanitary Sewer Extension Local Improvement awarded Council received Capital Works and Asset Management Report, “Engineering Services for Erie Blue Sanitary Sewer Extension Local Improvement,” and further awarded the Engineering Services for the Erie Blue Sanitary Sewer Extension Local Improvement to TYLin International Canada Inc., in the amount of $152,281.81, including non-refundable Harmonized Sales Tax. The intention of the project, being initiated by the residents, is to install sanitary sewers for existing residences (18 homes), Director of Infrastructure, Kevin Girard, said. He added residents of this area submitted a petition in 2021 to have sanitary sewers installed along their roadway and disconnect from septic tanks. OCWA appointed to oversee addition work for Harrow Lagoons Council appointed Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) to provide engineering, operational, and contract administration services to design, procure, and administer the additional works for the Harrow Lagoons sludge removal project in the amount of $250,000.00, including non-refundable HST. This will come from OCWA Capital Recommendations – Ward 4, in accordance with the previously completed request under Section 22 of the Town of Essex Procurement By-law 2129. While OCWA was removing sludge from Cell # 2 (as awarded as a project in 2021 for $1 million), it was determined that the sludge depths within Cell #2 were greater than originally estimated and it was realized that the budget prepared for this project would not be sufficient. As a result, during 2022 Budget preparations, an additional $250,000 was included in OCWA’s capital recommendations for Ward 4 to increase the total sludge Willms Financial Services Inc. Greenwood Centre 3200 Deziel Drive, Suite 508 Windsor, ON N8W 5K8
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program has not returned to the public school system. She was told the GECDSB is reviewing police in schools externally as part of the School Board’s commitment to diversity and equity. This commitment is reinforced by the School Board’s recently released “Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy,” Bondy relayed. NoM: difficulty farmers encounter trying to get raw water lines approved At the June 6 Council Meeting, and subsequently deferred to the July 4 meeting, Councillor Chris Vander Doelen asked Council to discuss the difficulty some farmers in Ward 3 have been encountering while trying to get raw water lines and other infrastructure approved for their food growing operations. He said this has been going on a while. He has heard a couple times that people are having trouble getting some things done that seem normal in other communities. One was an industrial-scale farmer, who was trying to put a water line from one property to another property line. They approached the Town about putting a waterline on the Town-Right-of-Way and was told, at first, the Town does do that, then was told it does not. Eventually, the farmer solved the issue on his own.
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Essex District High School ushered its graduating class of 2022 into the future last Tuesday evening.
by Sylene Argent After four-years of challenges, growth, and adapting to changes, “It is time to bask in a little bit of glory,” Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) Trustee, Julia Burgess, said to Essex District High School’s (EDHS) graduating class during the
137th convocation. The ceremony took place on the evening of Tuesday, June 27, inside the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Whether students are opting to take a gap year, enter the workforce, start an apprenticeship, or head to college or university after graduation, “Enjoy
this moment. We are so excited for your future,” Burgess continued, noting the students were faced with many challenges outside their studies, due to the pandemic, as they worked towards earning their high school diplomas. In some instances, the students had to pivot on a moment’s notice, while
still keeping up with their school work. “You are superstars and have had an experience like no other grads before,” she said. Due to the efforts the students put into their school work, and the dedication of their teachers, parents, guardians, and members of their own personal support system, Burgess said she knows the graduates are, “so well prepared for the next steps and are full of independence.” She urged the students to use the skills they learned inside the walls of EDHS to, “Change the world to make it a better place to be.” G E C D S B Superintendent Mike Wilcox urged the students, as they move forward onto their desired paths with strength and determination, to look back at the time they spent at EDHS with fondness and happy memories. Valedictorian Emma Jobin was honoured to be selected by her peers to speak on half of the class. The theme of her speech inspirited a serious, yet lighthearted conversation between EDHS and herself that mirrored a breakup, with herself and her classmates ready to move
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on. “It is not you, it’s me,” she said. “All good things must come to an end.” She spoke of being able to enjoy the grade nine retreat within the first few weeks at EDHS, which helped the students create a bond, and shared memories made at Water Fest. She also spoke about the difficulty of having to study from home during the pandemic, which prevented students from spending time together inperson. “Grade 12 flew by,” she said, noting she was proud of her classmates. “We persevered through a global pandemic.” With that, she said the graduating class had to make adjustments and learn to be self-motivated.
She gave special thanks to an array of teachers at EDHS for their support, in addition to her parents, and grandparents. Principal Dave Scaddan wrapped up the ceremony in wishing each of the graduates all the happiness life can bring, the respect of others, and love of family and friends. During the ceremony, the students were handed their diplomas, some having been acknowledged for achieving an 80-percent or higher average, making them an Ontario Scholar, Specialist High Skills Major certifications, scholarships or bursaries, or for having gone far beyond the 40-hours of community service required to graduate.
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, July 4... Continued from Page 5 Harrow. The route would travel down County Road 13 (Erie Road) to Colchester for a last stop, and then back down the same corridor returning to St. Clair College. He amended the motion because Transit Windsor reached out since the NoM was made public and is interested in helping it along, and has someone to work out the numbers. As a result, there was no need to include the $60,000 to pay for a consultant. He asked, instead, that the motion be that the discussion on the possible route still takes place in 2023. He believes it will be beneficial to many and is something many have wanted for some time. Motion passed. NoM: Council to send letter to Federal government re: increase in the price of gasoline At the June 6 Council Meeting, and subsequently deferred to the July 4 meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy asked Council to consider sending a letter to the Province and Federal governments to share concerns on behalf of residents regarding the increase in the price of gasoline. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman noted the province has reduced its tax since the Notice of Motion was tabled. The Town can still ask the Federal Government to reduce its tax on gasoline. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said it is not fair to treat the provincial and federal governments the same, as the province has reduced its taxes. The same could be asked of the Federal Government. According to an announcement made through Newsroom Ontario in April, the Ontario Government introduced legislation that would cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3 cents per litre for six months, beginning July 1, 2022. This would cut the Gas Tax rate from 14.7 cents per litre to 9 cents per litre, representing a cut of 5.7 cents per litre. The Fuel Tax rate, which includes diesel, would
Vander Doelen said there needs to be a more streamlined process, when farmers are investing millions of dollars in ensuring the food supply. Mayor Richard Meloche said the Town does not have a process for raw waterlines, and he suspects Administration will look at that. Developers, he said, have to come to the table and have some kind of negotiation and consultation on the matter. He believes the Town should work to put a policy in place on this matter in the future. Vander Doelen said he wanted the matter spoken about publicly and hopes to have it streamlined in the future. He put forward a motion that, when time permits, Administration explore possible ways of streamlining the use of private water supply on public right-of-way. Motion passed. NoM: reviewing feasibility of developing a by-law re: firework storage At the June 6 Council Meeting, and subsequently deferred to the July 4 meeting, Mayor Richard Meloche put forward a Notice of Motion to ask Council to direct Administration to review the feasibility of developing a regulation/by-law limiting storage of any type/ classification of fireworks in any one location that totals in excess of 100lbs for not longer than three-months from the date of delivery into the Town of Essex. This will still ensure all Provincial and Federal regulations still apply to the manner in which these fireworks need to be stored. Meloche said this will help the Town from getting into a situation again where there are excessive containers full of fireworks stored in the municipality. If someone would have an excess of 100lbs, they can ask Council if it could be stored for more than threemonths. Motion carried. NoM: Council discusses feasibility, funding, and operational process to securing public transit for St. Clair to Colchester route At the June 6 Council Meeting, and subsequently deferred to the July 4 meeting, Mayor Richard Meloche asked Council to direct Administration to include $60,000 in the 2023 budget for a consultant to prepare a document on the feasibility, funding, and operational process to securing public transit for a route from St. Clair College and up County Road 11 (Walker Road). Stops would include Paquette Corners, McGregor, and
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be reduced from 14.3 cents per litre to 9 cents per litre, representing a cut of 5.3 cents per litre. It is hypocritical of Council, he added, to support climate change actions that play a major role in prices increasing. Essex Mayor Richard Meloche said it is a catch 22 for the Town. Many grants issued to the municipality are funded through Gas Tax. Bondy amended her motion to have Council send a letter to the federal government to match the decrease the provincial government issued. Motion passed. NoM: to invite Hydro One, E.L.K Energy to discussion causes and solutions to the ongoing power flickers At the June 20 meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a Notice of Motion that asked Council, at the July 4 meeting, to consider inviting Hydro One and E.L.K Energy to a Special Council meeting to have a public discussion about the causes and the solutions to the ongoing power flickers and outages in the municipality of Essex. She thought it would be a good idea to have reps of the two utilities at the table to discuss this. She understands there are upgrades in the Hydro One area. People are calling in when flickers are happening. Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman said he loses power usually twice a day in Colchester. He said it is worth reaching out to the utilities. Council removed E.L.K. Energy from the motion as Hydro One feeds the electricity into the E.L.K. area. In a recorded vote, all were in support. Notice of Motion to be discussed at the July 18 meeting: Councillor Sherry Bondy will ask Council to consider directing Administration to cease the multi-residential waiving of development fees, unless the new proposal is deemed to qualify for affordable housing.
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4 Days of Great Food, Music, and Fun! A four-day family-friendly, fun-packed weekend. Including midway, parade, sidewalk sales, thrill shows, kids zone, live entertainment, fireworks , and more! Great fun for all ages!
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2022 Essex Fun Fest Schedule of Events Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday July 7th, 8th, 9th, & 10th THURSDAY, JULY 7th
9:30PM – DJ RYE - The Beer Tent
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10:05PM – Annual Festival Fireworks sponsored by Essex Centre BIA *Rain Date Sunday, July 10th*
5:00PM – Fairgrounds Open (Park admission FREE!)
10:00AM – Downtown Essex Sidewalk Sales
4:00PM to 11:00PM – World’s Finest Shows
10:30AM – Essex Fun Fest Parade sponsored by ONYX Fitness Solutions - Celebrating “Year of The Garden”
6:00PM – Essex Fun Fest Youth Talent Showcase sponsored by Essex Home Hardware - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
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11:30AM – 5:00PM – Fairview Avenue Car Show sponsored by Essex Family Dental - FREE! Fairview Ave. from Main to Hanlan St. 11:30AM – Fairgrounds Open • Admission $7 (13 & older). Free after 9pm 11:30PM to Midnight - World’s Finest Shows 11:30AM to 7:00PM - Unifor Local 444 Kids Zone
10:00AM – Downtown Essex Sidewalk Sales
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SUNDAY, JULY 10th 8:30AM –Interdenominational Church Service - Heritage Park, Essex Centre under the Essex Centre BIA Pavillion
12:00PM – Horseshoe Tournament sponsored by the R.C.L. Branch 201 (Max. 40 players. Registration 11:30am). More info, call Kinger (519) 776-8247 - The Beer Tent (Must be 19 years of age) 12:00PM – Fairgrounds Open • Admission $7 (13 & older). Seniors aged 65-plus, FREE! Sponsored by Stephanie Winger Realtor.
4:00PM – Fairgrounds Open • Admission $7 (13 & older). Free after 9pm
12:00PM to 4:00PM – Essex & District Horticultural Show - Essex United Church; 53 Talbot St S, Essex, ON
4:00PM to Midnight - World’s Finest Shows
12:00PM – Enchanted Adventures - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
12:00PM to 4:00PM – Unifor Local 444 Kids Zone
4:00PM to 7:00PM – Unifor Local 444 Kids Zone
1:00PM – Off Kilter Equine Entertainment Show sponsored by Xplornet Communications - Fireworks viewing area behind food vendors
5:00PM to 7:00PM – Pickerel Dinner at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 201; 103 Talbot St N., Essex
12:30PM – Fun Fest Annual Watermelon Eating Contest sponsored by Essex Foodland - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
1:00PM – Entertainment - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
1:45PM – Roberto, The Painfully Mediocre Magician - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
5:30PM – Craz-E-Crew Stunt Team (Show #1) sponsored by Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd.Thrill Zone Area in Food Court 6:30PM – Broken Silence (Rock Variety) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 7:30PM – Craz-E-Crew Stunt Team (Show #2) sponsored by Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. - Thrill Zone Area in Food Court 8:00PM – The Beer Tent Opens (Must be 19 years of age. Admission $10) 8:00PM – The Van Halen Invasion with special guest tributes to Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 9:30PM – Bigg Wiggle (Variety Rock, Pop & Dance) - The Beer Tent
2:00PM – Jangles the Clown - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
12:00PM to 6:00PM – World’s Finest Shows
2:30PM – Craz-E-Crew Stunt Team (Show #3) sponsored by Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. - Thrill Zone Area in Food Court
2:00PM – Border City Wrestling - Thrill Zone in Food Court
3:00PM – Exit 31 (Classic Country) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
4:00PM – Just Heart an International Tribute to Heart - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
4:30PM – Craz-E-Crew Stunt Team (Show #4) sponsored by Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. - Thrill Zone Area in Food Court
2:30PM – No Dress Code (Local Band) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
6:00PM – Festival Park Closed
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Essex Fun Fest is Back! The Essex Fun Fest committee is thrilled to host the annual Fun Fest, once again. This year is the 33rd annual and organizers believe it will be the biggest ever! There is so much entertainment and fun to offer this year - for all ages. The Libro Credit Union Main Stage entertainment lineup includes many local acts, plus tributes to Van Halen and Heart. The big attraction for this year’s Fun
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Fest is the Chaps and Spurs Country Jam featuring Canadian Country Music Award winner, Eric Ethridge. Ethridge, from Sarnia ON, now calls Nashville, TN his home and has two certified Gold records to his name already. The festival welcomes back a Car Show where over 150 vehicles will be on display on Fairview Avenue. The Fun Fest Parade, worship service, a variety of live entertainment, the Bavarian Garden,, fireworks,,
along with the World’s Finest Shows are all back for the community to enjoy. New this year is a Sip ‘N Shop Wine Mixer, sponsored by Essex BIA, in support of Community Living Essex County. “It’s going to be awesome to see the community coming together again to partake in all the festivities we have planned,” said Joe Garon, Chairperson of the Essex Fun Fest Committee.
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Sunday, July 10th “Just Heart” An international tribute to “Heart” On the Main Stage at 4:00pm (included in regular price of admission • Must be 19-years of age with proper I.D.) Bring your own lawn chair. Opening act: No Dress Code
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seeds and pollinators, while also helping to plant seeds in CTMHV’s new native pollinator garden, located throughout Heritage Village. To host the event, the CTMHV partnered with Purple Theatre Company, which held interactive plays throughout the day. Children were able to learn about bees and pollinators and were able to make beeswax candles. “I think the response we have seen from the community with this event has been incredible,” Wacheski said. “We had a wide-range of activities and I think it was a whole family event. We’re extremely happy with the turnout, having an opportunity to showcase our grounds and inform the public, I believe this will be something we do for years to come.” Wacheski credited the work of the volunteers for the success of the event, noting it took more than 30 to help setup and run the activities. She was also grateful for the support of the community partners, which contributed to the event in some way. She is excited to continue to grow the native pollinator garden, and envisions it expanding each year.
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Tecumseh celebrates 100-years of community by Sylene Argent In May of 1921, the former Town of Tecumseh was officially incorporated, and community members were invited to celebrate 100-years of history, over the weekend, as part of a community-wide celebratory event. The celebration schedule kicked-
off early Saturday morning, with a First Nations’ Sunrise Ceremony, which took place at Lakewood Park. The Tecumtha Ogitchada Society led the event, which brought together community members to offer prayers to mark and welcome the beginning of a new day and express appreciation and thanks for life and nature.
“What a beautiful ceremony this morning,” Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara said after taking part in the event. “It was a great way to start our weekend.” He said the activities were meant to celebrate the community. “There is something here for everyone,” McNamara said. “100-years only happens once in our lifetime. We thought it was a great opportunity.” A full schedule of events continued throughout the weekend, including a memorial walk; tours of the newly
renovated municipal town hall, the OPP Station, Fire Hall, and Arena; and an agricultural Exhibit at the Sandwich South Historical Society on Saturday, in addition to try a sport challenge, historical sport exhibit, and firework display. On Sunday, a large-scale mural was unveiled at the Tecumseh Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 261). The mural honours the Canadian Armed Forces, the poppy, and the Town of Tecumseh’s first Mayor, Colonel Paul Poisson, who
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Patricia Shawnoo and members of the Tecumtha Ogitchada Society, along with members of Tecumseh Town Council, pose after taking part in a Sunrise Ceremony on Saturday morning, which kicked-off the Tecumseh 100 Celebration.
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was elected after serving Canada in the first World War. Poisson served one term as Mayor, before moving on to represent Tecumseh in the Provincial Legislature. According to information on its website, the Town of Tecumseh’s first election was
held December 4, 1922 with a Mayor and Council selected by the Town’s 350 electors. That first election, McNamara noted, took place 100-years ago. In 1999, as part of amalgamation, the former Town of Tecumseh, the former Village of St. Clair Beach, and the former Township of Sandwich South were merged into the new Town of Tecumseh. Other activities on Sunday included an open house and historical exhibit at the Tecumseh Area Historical Society, a community bike rally, and an event focusing on Truth and Reconciliation, which offered
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an opportunity for Indigenous and nonIndigenous people to come together in an effort to understand the past, rebuild trust and respectful relationships, and focus on bettering future generations in Canada. Event organizers wanted to use the milestone to interconnect with the Indigenous population through the celebration. Over the past year, Truth and Reconciliation is something Tecumseh has been working on, McNamara said. Also on Sunday, Tecumseh Fire Rescue Service hosted a Firefighter Combat Challenge at Fire Hall #2 on Walker Road. Here, crews from neighbouring municipalities, including firefighters from Essex Fire & Rescue’s Station # 2, took
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part in challenges that not only tested their physical prowess, but mental fortitude as well. Activities continued on Monday, with a musical celebration and Tecumtha Ogitchada Society First Nations Honour Guard, free recreational swim, and an open house at Ste-Anne’s Church. Touching on the Town of Tecumseh’s history, McNamara said a lot is owed to Chief Tecumseh, whom the Town was named after. “We owe a lot to him. He gave his life, actually, to this country. I don’t think he was appreciated as much as [he should
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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive & forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer three consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted. J.B.
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Public No ce Town of Tecumseh Municipal Council Vacancy Take No ce that a vacancy exists on the Town of Tecumseh Council for Councillor of Ward 1. This vacancy shall be filled by appointment through a Call for Nominees. The term of this posi on is from the date of the Council appointment being July 26, 2022 to the end of this Council term on November 14, 2022. A candidate for municipal office must be a qualified municipal elector as set out in the Municipal Elec ons Act, 1996. Qualified electors must be: a) 18 years of age or older; b) a Canadian ci zen c) a resident of the Town of Tecumseh, or an owner or tenant of land in the Town or the spouse of such an owner or tenant; and d) not prohibited from vo ng under any other Act or disqualified from holding municipal office. An informa on session for interested individuals will be held on Tuesday, July 19 at 5:30 pm at Town Hall in Council Chambers, located at 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh. Any qualified individual must apply using the applica on form on the Town website at www.tecumseh.ca by 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2022. For applica on requirements, see the Town of Tecumseh Council Vacancy Policy which is linked in the applica on form at www.tecumseh.ca/Council-Vacancy-Form/. Candidates will be no fied of the me of the July 26th Council mee ng. For further informa on, please contact the Ac ng Clerk, Jennifer Alexander at 519-735-2184 ext. 139 or jalexander@tecumseh.ca. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).
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have been],” McNamara said, noting residents understand a little bit of the history. Activities over the Tecumseh 100 celebration featured some of Chief Tecumseh’s relatives, who were eager to talk about Indigenous history, Truth and Reconciliation, and their ancestor’s courageous role during the War of 1812. Tecumseh and MajorGeneral Isaac Brock, McNamara said, played a major role in the War of 1812, with Tecumseh masterminding the surrender of Fort Detroit. McNamara added the Town of Tecumseh wanted to use the centennial celebration be a part of Truth and Reconciliation. Patricia Shawnoo, of Anishinabek Nation of Kettle and Stony Point, also known as Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point, is a direct descendant of Tecumseh. She was one of the individuals who hosted the Sunrise Ceremony on Saturday morning and other Indigenous activities throughout the weekend. She said the significance of the Sunrise Ceremony was connecting and
praying to the Creator. The ceremony acknowledges and provides thanks for the sunrise, medicine, and everything in creation. “We are offering our prayers, at the very first, before we begin everything.” The ceremony was an everyday way of life, which she said was interrupted by colonization. She said there is a long way to go before Indigenous will celebrate Canada Day, what can be done is to enjoy the collective and work together to bring the understanding of why. Tecumseh, during the War of 1812, tried to unify the tribes to stand together and protect their efforts, she said. They went out and protected life. They had a vision to stand in unity to maintain their ceremonial, cultural way of life. The role of being Tecumseh’s descendent is a huge responsibility, she said. As a direct descendent, “We picked up that bundle…and now we are moving it,” Shawnoo said. Getting involved with the centennial celebration was about having the
opportunity for individuals to come and talk to them and get back to some oral history and oral way of visiting. She noted Jerry Fontaine, who wrote about the Three Fires Confederacy in the book “Our Hearts are as One Fire” was onsite to greet individuals over the weekend. “To me, the Three Fires Confederacy is the one carrying those sacred bundles,” Shawnoo said. In talking about Truth and Reconciliation over the weekend, Shawnoo said the Tecumtha Ogitchada Society offered interactive activities with families, because, “We want them to know our culture is beautiful
and is nothing to be afraid of,” she said, adding it was also an opportunity to speak
about what Indigenous have experienced over generations. She spoke of children who were victimized in residential schools and
Indigenous men and women who have gone missing. They need to be acknowledged, she said.
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MCCARTHY, Chris -With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearest Husband, Father, and Papa on June 30, 2022, at 66 years of age with his family by his side. Best friend and loving husband of Kathy (nee Pulleyblank) with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage. Cherished father of Jessica McCarthy, Sarah Boshoff (Riaan), and Luke McCarthy (Chantel). Adoring Papa of Oliver and Hazel. Dear son of late Emmett and Mary McCarthy of Maidstone. Sonin-law of the late Bob and Donna Pulleyblank of Oldcastle. Beloved brother to Moreen (2004) and Larry (Elizabeth) Donald, Dick McCarthy, Bob (2013) and Carolyn McCarthy, Elaine and Gary Deehan, Maggie and Tim McGuire, Thomas Andrew McCarthy (2014), Dan and Lori McCarthy, and Kerry Kovac. Brother-in-law of Earl Pulleyblank, Wendy Cunningham (Brian), and Patricia Bright (Greg). Also survived by many awesome nieces and nephews. Chris was happiest surrounded by his family in Maidstone and found joy in the fields. He was a Grain Elevator Technician for over 42 years. Chris was proud to spend time at the rink playing, coaching, and watching hockey. He enjoyed biking to the water to watch the sunrise. Kathy and Chris loved spending time in nature at Pointe Pelee and Lake Chemong in Peterborough. In recent years, Chris adored being a Papa to his grandchildren. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments and life adventures. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Maidstone. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House – Windsor. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
CHAUVIN, Andy - passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Erie Shores Hospice at 76 years of age. Beloved husband of Monica for 55 years. Proud father of Jan (Deb Jacobs) and Lise Lucier (Gary). Adored grandfather of Caiden, Xavier, and Phoenix. Predeceased by his parents, Egile and Florida Chauvin, and his in-laws, James and Eileen Bradt. Dearest brother of Marcelle, late Pauline Dallas (late Jack), Bobby (late Nancy), late Phillip (Lucille), Rosie Baxter (late Al), Paul, Linda Linton (Robert), Richard (late Cathy). Andy will also be remembered by the Bradt family and his many nieces and nephews. Andy retired from Bell Canada with 41 years of dedicated service. In retirement, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and spending any time with family. To his family and friends, he was always the first person to lend a helping hand. He will be forever loved and missed. In following Andy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visiting will take place at Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Sunday, July 3, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. If desired, memorial donations made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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VAN GENT, John Sr. - With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of John Sr. on July 4, 2022, at 82 years of age. Loving husband of 60 years to Sophie (nee Christiansen). Dear father of Sheryl Jesso (Brian Scurr)and John Van Gent (Fran). Treasured grandpa of Vicki, Drae, Jesse Jesso, and the late Shaun Jesso (2012). Great-grandpa of Adriana, Danielle, and Monica. Brother of Adriana Armstrong (Audolphus), Aagie DeYong (late Renus), and the late Nellie Spitse (2021) (late John). Brother-in-law of Jessie Brouwer (Wes), George Christiansen (Barbara), and Christine Christiansen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. John retired after many years working at Chrysler Canada. He was a long-time season ticket holder and fan of the Essex 73’s. He spent many summers in the French River enjoying boating and fishing. John will be sadly missed by his canine friend, Tucker. The visitation and life celebration was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Second Chance Animal Rescue – Windsor and Essex County. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
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TUNKS, Edward “Ed”- With heavy hearts we announce Ed’s passing on July 2, 2022, at 79 years of age with his family by his side. Beloved husband of 57 years to Ruth (nee Phillips). Loving father of Jay Tunks (France) and Steven Tunks. Treasured Grandpa of Anthonie, Emilie, Eric, and Michael. Brother of Doug Tunks (Ida), late Elona Skidmore (Ron), Doreen Gwilt (John), and the late Myrna Bain. Brotherin-law of Susan Boose (Jim), Robin Rounding (Gord), and John Phillips. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ed retired from Maidstone Township Road Department after many years of service. He loved his family and friends very much and his memory will live on in our hearts forever. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. A life celebration took place at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com ______________________________________________________
SMITH, Scott “Smitty”- Of Essex. Born on February 5, 1957. Passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2022, at 65 years of age. Raised by Andrew and Dorothy Smith of Essex. Beloved husband of the late Michelle Dumouchelle (nee Steed-Dec 19, 2018). Loving stepdad of Mandy Turkalj (Mark), Chantelle, Eric, and Jackie Dumouchelle. Dear Grandpa of Alex, Julia, Kael, Cohen, and Novalee. Scott worked 35 years in the concrete, brick, and block industry. Scott and Michelle will be laid to rest together at Country Meadows Cemetery in Essex. Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
What’s Going On... JULY 7 TO 10 ESSEX FUN FEST - Live Entertainment, Car Show, Youth Talent Show, Family Fun, Sip’ n Shop event, & more. All info: www.essexfunfest.com JULY 13 ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC- At Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W. For info & to book an appointment, visit: blood.ca or call: 1-888-236-6283. JULY 14 17 25TH ANNUAL BELLE RIVER SUNSPLASH- Lots for the whole family! For a full schedule of events and more info, visit: www.BelleRiverBIA.com JULY 16 - ESSEX RETIREES’ ANNUAL BBQ. from 11am - 2pm. Everyone is welcome. JULY 20 KINGSVILLE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC- At Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre, 103 Park St. For info & to book an appointment, visit: blood.ca or call: 1-888-236-6283. JULY 29, 30, 31 HOGS FOR HOSPICE At Seacliffe Park, Leamington. for tickets and info: www.hogsforhospice.com JULY 30 & 31 SUNPARLOUR RODEO at 1835 County Rd. 18, Ruthven. 6pm start. For information: www.sunparlourrodeo.com AUG. 2 HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC- At Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow, 390 Sinasac St. W. To book an appointment, visit: blood.ca or call: 1-888-236-6283. AUG. 5, 6, 7 COMBER FAIR - At the Comber Community Centre, 6211-6213 McAllaster St., Comber. For all information & schedule: www.comberfair.com HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. WINDSOR AND DISTRICT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP meeting on April 24, May 29, & June 26 at 1p.m. at Cottam United Church, 137 Talbot Rd. W. Cottam. Our support group is for those who have had or will have ostomy surgery. Family members and/ or friends welcomed.
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
We invite you to join us for Family Worship on Sunday, July10 at 10:30 a.m. when Major Jim Hann will be speaking about Kindness/Goodness. Stop by the church Tuesdays between 10am - Noon where you will find friends enjoying beverages and snacks at our SA Cafe. All are welcome. Our Food Bank is located in our church across from the municipal building. For info, call the office: 519-776-4628. Donations are gratefully accepted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please keep in your prayers several of our church familyy who are confined to their homes.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online! We are open and invite you to join us each Sunday at 10am. All safety protocols are in place or you may join us online. Visit www. essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services, information, and updates. At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school. Enjoy our ‘Take-a-book-Leave-a-book’ library located in front of the church. Come be part of the community.
Essex Baptist Church Our congregation is open and welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30am. Recorded messages are on our website at: www.essexbaptist.com We contiue to pray for God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Let us know how we can, more specifically, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com). 71 Maidstone Ave East.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps
For the months of July and August our Sunday services will be at 10am. All are welcome! Thank you to everyone who donated through CanadaHelps during the month of June, we appreciate your support! Our pasta dinners are done until September and our next market is still being planned, stay tuned for a date.
If you are cleaning out closets, please keep our Clothes Cupboard in mind. We are always looking for donations of gently used clothing. For more information about what is happening at St. Paul’s, visit online: www.stpaulstrinity.org, or social media. Call the office at 519-776-7111 (Messages are checked regularly).
Bethel-Maidstone United
All are welcome to join us to hear Rev. Paul’s message at 10 am, Sunday morning. Our building is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. There is no Sunday School offered at this time. The Children’s Drop-In Centre also continues to be paused until further notice. The secretary can be reached Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bethelmaidstone@gmail.com. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com
Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Karen Chaulk
Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10am Children’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am. Youth meet Friday’s at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm. For more information about other meetings and service times, please go to: antiochcanada.ca
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Trinity Anglican Church Please keep those that are ill, lonely, or distressed in yourr prayers. The Salvation Army has launched a new program m called “Soap for Hope” which offers shower facilitiess to those without a home. We are collecting bar soap,, shampoo, deodorant,towels- new or in good-used d d condition,washcloths, underwear (med. or larger male and female) brushes, combs, etc. Donations are accepted untill July 10th. Visit our little ‘take-a-book-leave-a-book’ library. Sunday services with Rev.’d Hilton Gomes are at 9:30am. Alll are welcome to join us.
Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Worship Service this Sunday, July 10 at 10am, Joyce Walkerr is bringing the message. The follwing Sunday, July 17, Mikee Morency will be with us. Donations for the Food Bank are being accepted. Congratulations to Mary Birch on the honour the Countyy placed on her for her service to them during the years. Thank you to Mary Birch and Bev Kerr for hosting us at thee Church Picnic. o Please remember in prayer those in our community who are ill, those in nursings homes, and all the turmoil around d the world.
Essex United Church Join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30am. Everyone iss welcome. Keep cool in our air conditioned sanctuary! Keep up-to-date here: www.essexunitedchurch.ca. and d social media pages. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays,, 8:30am – 11:45pm. The phone number is: 519-776-4070.
Essex Retirees’ Club News On Monday Afternoon’s Pepper games, winners were: Kevin n Edwards with high score, Lorraine Stiers with low score, and d Georgette Nadeau and Terry Durance tied with the mostt Peppers. George Diesbourg had high score at our ‘once a month’’ Special Pepper. Ella-Jo Chevalier and Dorothy Fields tied forr second, Terry Durance had third, and Cathy Dewhurst tookk fourth place. New players are always welcome!
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Worship Service at 9 am. Summer is here, so we will hostt our Summer Worship Services. We will hold joint servicess with our friends from Belle River United. The Services for thee month of July will be held at Woodslee. Please note the new w time of 9am. For the month of August, the joint service will held in n Belle River at 9am. This also includes Labour Day Weekend in n Belle River. Regular church services in both churches, will bee
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bby Sylene Argent Members of Essex Council, Town E Administration, and A rresidents joined together with community partners w tto take part in the first safety and crime prevention walk for Essex Centre last w Thursday evening. T The event was held iin partnership with the Windsor-Essex Regional W Community Safety and C Well Being Plan, developed W aas a regional approach municipalities bbetween iin Essex County, the City oof Windsor, and a myriad oof community partners – rranging from the police to tthose in housing, mental hhealth, addictions, and eeducation – to try and ttake a holistic approach to iidentify risk factors. The whole logic behind tthe Windsor Essex Regionaal Community Safety and Well-Being Plan is to eiW tther intervene before an iincident occurs or prevent tthe risks to keep issues
from happening. As of January 1, 2019, the Safer Ontario Act, 2018 required municipalities to prepare and adopt community safety and well-being plans in partnership with a multisectoral advisory committee. The local plan had to be submitted and endorsed by City and County Councils by December 31, 2021. Essex Mayor Richard Meloche said the first safety and crime prevention walk provided an oppor-
tunity for those involved to learn how they could become a key partner in preventing crime. During the walkabout, which began at the pavilion in the Heritage Gardens Park and led down to Sadlers’ Nature Park and back, community leaders in crime prevention went over practical strategies that can lead to improved feelings of safety and prevent crimes, such as vandalism, from occurring, “The Town of Essex,
and surrounding municipalities, have experienced a large increase in the number of vandalism incidents, and we want to bring community awareness to the situation,” Meloche said. “The impact of vandalism on the community is expensive, and not only harmful to property owners but also to the community as a whole.” He urged those who see instances of vandalism take place to contact the OPP. If those instances of vandalism take place on municipal property, he urged those witnesses or observers to submit information to the Report a Problem section at essex. ca to ensure Town staff are aware of the situation. Leo Gill, Project Manager for the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and WellBeing Plan, said hosting the walkabout will not only help residents and key community partners learn
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Dual Moguls, a new Olympic event! Don Cleghorn’s cool 1955 Studebaker
A cool couple with a cool car!
Bill Barrick grew up in Toronto. In 1957, he saw an Oshawa-built 1926 McLaughlin-Buick se a vibration as the wheels began to wobble. A cheap remedy was to park your car in a shallow stream for a couple off hours, giving the wooden spokes a chance to absorb some water and swell up again,, making them as good as new again! And if the car was dirty, that was a good timee to wash it. Scott Holland (a.k.a. “Mr. Leamington”) emailed me with sad news. The lastt service at the Knox Presbyterian Church on Erie Street South in Leamington would d be on Sunday, June 12, after which the church would close owing to declining numbers and financial hardship. This church was built in 1891 and replaced an n earlier church on the same property built in 1878. This news reminded me of a story I wrote many years ago on Don Cleghorn,, whose father Hugh Cleghorn was the Presbyterian minister in Leamington. Thee good reverend realized his oldest son Don was interested in cars and allowed him m to customize the family car, a 1954 Ford Mainline 4-door sedan. Don installed a custom grille, shaved the rear deck, installed a cable to open the trunk from insidee the car, and also installed dual exhausts with Hollywood mufflers! Every time Dad drove to church, his car made a rumbling noise as he entered thee parking lot. The local teenagers (including me) thought he was the coolest preacherr in town! Later on, Don bought a low-slung ’55 Studebaker coupe and customized it with h a ’55 Chevy grille, aluminum wheel covers, and a fancy new silver-blue paint job. The photo here shows Don and his wife Alyce posing with the Studebaker in frontt of their home in Wheatley. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca
ssubmitted by Freestyle Canada Six new Olympic medals will be up for ggrabs by the world’s best moguls skiers aat the next Olympic Winter Games in M Milano-Cortina in 2026. On Friday June 224, the International Olympic Committee ((IOC) announced the list of official events ffor the next Winter Games. In freestyle sskiing, women’s and men’s dual moguls ccompetitions have been added to the list. T They will be held alongside the individual m moguls event, which has been an official O Olympic sport since the 1992 Albertville G Games. “Freestyle Canada is very excited to ssee the addition of dual moguls to the W Winter Olympic program for 2026 in IItaly. We are confident that this will prove aan exciting complement to the Olympic
program, as well as for Canadian fans. Canadian athletes have long been a force in moguls, and the addition of duals will certainly provide an additional opportunity to showcase this strength,” stated Freestyle Canada CEO Peter Judge. As a regularly occurring competition at World Championship and World Cup events, dual moguls is familiar territory for the Canadian team. Canada’s Mikaël Kingsbury won the Crystal Globe in the discipline in 20212022, thanks to his four victories in as many World Cup contests. Since the beginning of his career, the Québécois has also won three gold and two silver World Championship medals in the event. The Milano-Cortina Olympic Games will be held from February 6 to 26, 2026.
Newly elected Essex MPP Leardi appointed Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Mines submitted to EFP Last week, Premier Doug Ford announced Essex MPP Anthony Leardi was appointed to the role of Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Mines. “Our automotive industry will need critical minerals to make the move into the future,” Leardi said. “We want to get those critical minerals right here in Ontario. We have a domestic auto industry, and we want to be supported by a domestic mining industry.” Parliamentary Assistants support Ministers with legislative and committee matters, including special projects and assignments requiring dedicated leadership. They also play a key role in
building relationships and communicating government initiatives across the province. “This is truly an exciting appointment. We will be advancing Ontario’s Critical Minerals Strategy. We want to develop the Ring of Fire, which is an area of rich mineral deposits in Northern Ontario.” The Ring of Fire is roughly 500km north of Thunder Bay. According to Leardi, “The Critical Minerals Strategy is about economic development in Ontario. It’s about building our domestic automobile industry on top of our domestic mining industry. It’s about creating good-paying jobs for working people right here in Essex County.”
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Arts @ the Marina comes back to Leamington
by Garrett Fodor As summer kicks off, the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) offered residents a chance to enjoy a view, support local, and indulge in the arts. Kicking off the Canada Day weekend, the LAC hosted its annual “Arts @ the Marina” on Saturday and Sunday. Spanning across the two-days, the event featured various local musical performances in the intimate and picturesque setting,
around the gazebo. Over 20 vendors / artisans lined the shaded paths in-front of the marina to take part in the event. “It’s great to be able to be back and reconnect with so many customers we haven’t seen in a few years as well as new customers,” Christine Dundas said, who runs Christine’s Bakeshop, with the help of her son, Connor, husband, Hal, and sister, Lisa. “I’ve been attending these markets for over 20-years as a customer and nearly eight-years as a vendor. I find, so many times, we’ll have familiar customers follow us from event-toevent, but we’ll also get to know the other vendors
and they sort of become a vendor family.” Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Arts @ the Marina event, along with other artisan markets, were paused amid provincial guidelines. This year’s edition of the event marked the return of the event after more than a two-year hiatus. Dundas noted as the markets have begun to open once again, herself and her family and staff have been able to attend more events, something she is extremely happy about. She said she often draws inspiration from her customers in creating new items on her menu.
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Arts @ the Marina comes back to Leamington... freezies both, selling donated strawberries. With the pandemic, the kids have not been out much, so it was really great to see them smiling and being a part of the community again. They had a great time and were a big help with the success of the show.” Riley added he is extremely happy to
She credits markets such as Arts @ the Marina for helping her to establish and grow her booth to a
storefront today. The event serves as a fundraiser for the LAC, while free to the
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public, donations were encouraged, along with the sales of donated strawberries and freezies. “We couldn’t have asked for a better comeback to Arts @ the Marina,” Chad Riley, Director and Curator for the LAC, said. “My kids and Leamington Council member Tim Wilkinson’s kids all volunteered to run the strawberry and
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be back within the community organizing and hosting events for the LAC, including the Mill Street Markets. While it has been a busy summer, quickly doing two-years’ worth of work in one summer, he credits the support he has received from volunteers, staff, corporate partners, along with the municipality to
finding success. He encourages everyone to check out the LAC, which offers programming year-round, along with increased summer hours. Riley noted artisans will be back on August 19 as the last summer edition of the Mill Street night market will take place in Leamington.
Luke Wilbee earns Governor General Bronze Award for academic achievement
by Sylene Argent photo submitted While receiving his diploma during Essex District High School’s 137th Convocation Ceremony last Tuesday evening, grade 12 student, Luke Wilbee, learned he had earned the coveted Governor General Bronze Award. This recognition is presented to a grade 12 graduating student who earned the highest average in grade 11 and 12 combined. During the EDHS graduation, it was noted Wilbee earned 100 percent in five of his grade 11 and grade 12 classes, 99 percent in seven, and no grade lower than 96 percent. Wilbee said he has always worked hard at his studies, and enjoys the competition to do well. “It has always been a goal of mine to do well in school,” he said, adding that habit stems back to his younger years, when his
parents urged him to do his best academically. The teachers at EDHS were awesome, and were always available to help out,
Wilbee said. As someone who enjoys problemsolving, his favourite class was advanced functions math. Outside of the classroom, Wilbee enjoyed being on the EDHS baseball team. He found being on the team gave him a chance to step away from his schoolwork and relax for a bit. In the fall, Wilbee will take his learned knowledge, earned as a Red Raider, to the University of Waterloo, where he will study mechatronics engineering. He is not sure what career path he hopes to go down after earning post-secondary credentials in this field of study, but he does currently have an interest in cars and can see himself working in Detroit for one of the auto manufacturers.