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Vol. 137

Issue No. 28

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Special guests highlight EMBA 60th celebrations

Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 _______________ Consultants present report on ward boundaries-changes coming PAGE 6 _______________ Essex Youth Centre open for the summer PAGE 7 _______________ Community Policing Committee forwards $10g to WETRA PAGE 15 _______________ Blair wins three gold medals at 2017 World Transplant Games PAGE 24 _______________

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Proud baseball players from Essex Minor Baseball Association.

by Fred Groves Hundreds of baseball players and three very special guests were in town on Saturday as the Essex Minor Baseball Association (EMBA) celebrated its 60th anniversary.

In the shadow of the large sign that displays the numerous provincial championships, World Series champion Dave Rozema autographed baseballs and pictures. He was more than willing to have his photo taken with fans and show off his 1984 championship ring.

One baseball he signed was covered with signatures, including former Tigers’ manager Jim Leyland. Rozema had 448 strikeouts in his major league career with Detroit and the Texas Rangers.

“The best memory I have is when they called me out on Opening Day and my family was there,” he said during a break from greeting fans of all ages at the Essex Centre

Sports Complex.

Holding a baseball, he told one young fan that there are 215 stitches in a ball. He knew that from counting them so many times. He also gave out some advice to young players, including do the best that you can, no matter the task.

“You have to play catch and get the right mechanics. A throwing arm is the most important thing in baseball,” he said.

Saturday’s activities included 17 games from the youngest age group T-ball to the Essex Juniors, which was well challenged in a game against the Can-Am League’s Essex County Diamondbacks.

Matt Devin brought his 21-month old son Grayson to Essex to get their picture taken with another special guest.

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Matt Devin and his 21-month old son Grayson meet PAWS at the EMBA 60th anniversary.

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Essex Town Council Notes for July 17

by Sylene Argent Windsor Essex Compassionate Care Community Essex Council received Windsor Essex Compassionate Care Community’s report, which Liz Daniel, Community Engagement Coordinator, presented.

She highlighted the introduction of the second stage of the organization’s Community Pilot Study.

This will launch in November. She also extended an invitation to Council to nominate compassionate people of Essex for an award to be distributed at that launch.

In correspondence sent to Council on the matter, it notes the Windsor Essex Compassionate Care Community is comprised of citizens, families, neighbours, service providers, businesses, and community leaders who believe in the power of community.

“Together, we are working to raise

happiness, improve quality of life, and reduce inequities for the citizens in Windsor-Essex,” it states.

She noted, through the correspondence, a series of community pilots are aimed to connect citizens and care partners with neighbours, volunteers, coaches, support services, and technology to create thriving networks and relationships.

Tourism website launch and market ready guidelines Communications Manager Laurie Brett and Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveira unveiled the new website tourismessex.ca that was created with the help of a summer student. I will allow business owners an opportunity to tell their stories and connect tourists with those stories that will inspire them to shop local.

The website includes around 30 businesses from

around the Municipality that were “Market Ready” for the program. They plan to host sessions in the future to help businesses that were not ready to be included on the website for the launch to get to that point.

There are minimum criteria tourism-related businesses must have to get a business profile on the website.

The goal of the website is to provide the tourism industry in Essex with standards and advice to maintain a competitive approach in today’s marketplace and to increase consumer confidence, it was noted during the meeting.

Clean Water/ Wastewater Funded Projects Essex Council received Infrastructure & Development’s Report “Engineering Services for Clean Water and Wastewater Funded Projects” and appointed

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the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) to provide engineering services to design, procure, and administer the projects identified in the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.

The report states that Essex has received Clean Water and Wastewater (CWWF) funding for $1,965,000.

The 13 funded projects include equipment and system replacement and upgrades for the Colchester South Lagoons, Harrow Lagoons, Essex Pollution Control Plant and the Harrow-Colchester South Water Treatment plant.

The equipment slated for replacement and upgrade include aerators, motor control centre panels, pumps and pump stations, blowers and a microstrainer.

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Special meeting set to deal with vacant seat Councillor Sherry Bondy moved that a special meeting be held on Monday, July 24 to deal with the vacant seat on Council to talk about the by-election option.

A majority Council vote supported this, excluding support from two decision-makers.

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World Series champion Dave Rozema hands an autographed baseball to young fans.

Essex Mayor Ron McDermott tosses a pitch towards the dunk tank at the EMBA 60th anniversary.

said that PAWS was going to be here.

I’m trying to groom him (Grayson) into a Tigers’ fan,” Devin said.

PAWS is the official mascot of the Detroit Tigers and was very busy in the morning, running bases and posing for pictures, many of them sporting Tigers’ colours.

However, it was the black, yellow, and white of the Essex Yellowjackets that was most prominent on a day that had face painting, a dunk tank, radar gun, and a banquet at night that included special guest speaker, former Hockey Night in Canada Executive Producer and Essex resident, Ralph Mellanby.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• “The right to an opinion and the responsibility of those words”

I take great pride in being able to ramble on in this comment section every week, and every day with my voice. The freedom to express my opinion is something I hold very dear, and I know who to thank, our veterans, for fighting and sacrificing for our right to do just that.

I think it is great when others send in their Letters to the Editor, those submitted pieces can sure get a conversation flowing, especially around a specific topic that may be the subject to many different opinions.

When we listen to each other, as hard as that may be sometimes, we learn something; even if that something is what not to do.

We have all had different experiences in our lives. We all have different perspectives. And, guess what, as much as we all want to be correct or the one in the right, no opinion is perfect.

There is something about the delivery of that opinion, however, that is just as important as the words

written or said. If we, in our anger or vigorous passion, use a lot of “descriptors” with the delivery of our message, we can lose the meaning of our point with our audience. We may have a very important message or suggestion to share, but when our words become too abrasive, we lose the majority of our audience and with it the potential to persuade.

No one is perfect at staying calm or removing a certain amount of passion or emotion from a message so it can be relatable to others. Some of us enjoy stirring the pot with our words, others like to be quick to their point and clear. There is, however, a time every so often when a good cage rattling is needed.

Sure, using those descriptors can catch the attention of others, and ignite a small segment of individuals who feel the same way, but I believe more often than not the many individuals stuck in the middle between the two sides of a debate would be turned off by that level of zeal.

Even though we have the right is to speak our minds, we should be mindful of how we present ourselves.

We are, after all, responsible for the words we say or wright and how we deliver them. We are also responsible for our reaction to those with whom we do not agree.

Getting angry in those situations is easy for any of us, but again our reaction will likely be judged instead of the words we use. And, that does not just go for the things we vocalize publicly, but how we behave when we face conflict with a stranger on the street or with a loved one at home.

Fortunately, we have ways to make it up to others when we pass that line. We have all done it. We are only human, after all.

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Letter to the Editor: Re: Sherry Bondy’s recent comments Sherry Bondy. Thank you for the invitation to attend Essex Town Council meetings. But, the last time I was there, I tried to explain our situation on Thomas Street. Our Mayor interrupted me and said we are not here to argue. I had no idea I was.

Also, one of the children on Council explained to me

if he could not have a street light in front of his house, I could not either. I believe he lives in the County.

Anyway, all this bickering back and forth has been going on for many years. It certainly cannot be all one person’s fault. Maybe it’s time for a new set of seat warmers.

Respectfully, Paul King

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Did you know this about Canada?

Here are some amazing facts about Canada! You may have heard or read them before now, but I am presuming you have forgotten them.

The lowest temperature recorded was -81.4 F or C-63 in 1947. Residents in Churchill leave their cars unlocked when parked to allow an escape for pedestrians that might encounter a polar bear. The licence plates of the Northwest Territories are shaped like polar bears.

Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world

lakes combined. The border between us and the United States is the longest international border in the world. We have the largest coastline. In Newfoundland, the Atlantic ocean sometimes freezes so the local people can skate and play hockey on it.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War ll, Canada declared war on Japan before the United States did. Canada was the third country to have someone in space.

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Essex Town Council Notes for July 17... the matter by appointment or through a by-election so the appropriate bylaw could be drafter for Council consideration for the August 8 meeting.

Bondy thought the special meeting would move the process up a few weeks. She, and the majority of Council, stated they were in favour of a by-election. She voiced that if Council were to appoint an individual to the seat, it could appear scandalous. She wanted to give power back to the people. She also asked how could Council appoint an individual when it is currently changing its policy for electing a Deputy Mayor to be done at large. The current method has Council members decide amongst Councillors via secret ballot who would take that position.

“We’re being held hostage by these circumstances. Council has to make a choice,” Bondy said, adding a byelection is likely to cost up to $15,000, but she wants the process to be democratic.

“Of all things municipalities should spend money on, it is democracy,” she said.

She would hope a candidate would be informed on current issues so that person could jump into the position in

November with ease.

Councillor Steve Bjorkman voiced his concern with a by-election is time. Though he is not against that process, it could be November when an individual is put in place and at that time, Council will be discussing the 5-year budget plan.

That could leave only one Council rep from Colchester at the decisionmaking table. Appointing someone would be much faster as an individual could be in that seat as soon as September. He said Council could ask for interested individuals to submit their names who fit the criteria and Council could decide on who the best candidate would be.

“I just think it is important to be aware that probably the biggest decisions that are going to be made for 2018, we will be 80 percent done budget deliberations before we fill that seat,” he said.

Mayor Ron McDermott thought Monday’s meeting was not to debate the issue, and interrupted Councillor Voakes with a Point of Order while he was asking what method could be used to compile eligible individuals who could be appointed. The Mayor noted he thought it should be discussed at a future meeting.

Bondy made a Point of Information to note it was

her feeling the issue had to be discussed that night.

McDermott later said when Colchester voted during the past election, that was democratic. He didn’t see an issue with appointment.

It was noted there is money in a reserve to cover the cost of a by-election.

McDermott commented that money is for a rainy day. He questioned why a good chunk of the money in that reserve would be spent on a by-election.

At the July 4 Council meeting, Council was notified Colchester rep at the decision-making table, Bill Caixeiro, handed in his resignation.

Council declared there was a vacant seat for Ward 3, which has two reps.

Attendance at Court of Revision meetings Councillor Sherry Bondy had asked at previous Council meetings that administration prepare a report to highlight Council member attendance at Court of Revision Meetings over the past five years.

Council supported this at the July 4 meeting.

The report notes the attendance counting commenced with the first Court of Revision held on September 10, 2012 and ended with the most recent Court of Revision held on June 19.

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In the report to Council, which Council received, it notes Mayor Ron McDermott and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche each attended 12 meetings, Councillor Bondy attended 11, former Councillors Bill Baker and Bill Caixeiro attended 8, Councillor Larry Snively attended 5, former Councillor John Scott and Councillor Steve Bjorkman attended one each, and Councillor Randy Voakes has attended none.

CIP funding request in Essex Centre Council opted to vote in favour of drawing up to $50,000 from the 2018 budget for the 2017 Essex Centre Community Improvement Plan (CIP) funding so that the program can continue with forward momentum for the remainder of the year.

In the report to Council, it notes Council was made aware at the July 4 meeting that the Planning Department experienced a large number of CIP applications for improvements to commercial buildings within the Essex Centre CIP Project Area. At that time, Council approved transferring an additional $61,000, left over funds in a contingency reserve from past projects, to

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cover outstanding grant approvals. Of those funds, around $25,000 was left to approve additional projects for the rest of the year as around $49,000 was owed to approved projects nearing completion.

The report notes the Planning Department expects to exceed the additional $21,000 to $25,000 in grant monies made available, and wanted direction from Council to either continue with accepting applications for 2017 or hold off until the 2018 budget is adopted.

Policy Planner Jeff

Watson added the Planning Department is getting three to four phone calls a day from interested business owners who want to tap into the municipal grant opportunity that offers a variety of programs for improvements, such as façade updates.

He said he didn’t want to get into a position of giving a false promise in saying submit an application and Council will provide the funding sometime in the future when there is no commitment to do that.

He figures in addition to

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Consultants present report on ward boundaries-changes coming

by Fred Groves Changes are coming to the composition of the current ward system in Essex.

Last week, two public consultation sessions, one in Harrow Centre and one in Essex Centre, were held which will have significant impact on the 2018 municipal election.

The next election will not only have the Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions elected at large, but the five elected councillors could come from four or five redefined wards.

“Ultimately Council will make the decision how the Town will be governed,” Dr. Robert

Williams said, who is working with consultants Watson and Associates.

Recently, Council opted to take a closer look at the current method in which the Deputy Mayor is selected, a secret ballot amongst elected Council members decides, to consider if it should be changed.

At last Tuesday night’s open house at the Shaheen Room in Essex Centre, Mayor Ron McDermott still had reservations about changing it to voting-at-large.

“We think it’s a position the whole Town should be involved in,” Dr. Williams said.

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is making the recommendation about the Deputy Mayor position based on responses they have received thus far, of which 80 percent want the second top spot position elected by the entire municipal electorate.

It is anticipated that by late August they will present to Council a

report on the adjusting of geographical borders of the current four wards.

Members of the public have until the end of this month to have their say.

“The province gives no guidelines to municipalities on how to do this,” Dr. Williams said of boundary realignments.

At present, two Councillors are elected from each Essex Centre and Colchester, and one representative is elected from both McGregor and Harrow Centre. Now, with five councillor positions to be elected to make room for the Deputy Mayor, who would not double as a Councillor like it is currently set, six different scenarios are being proposed. Three of those scenarios would keep four wards and three options would have five wards. A five-ward system would mean that Essex Centre would be split into two.

Dr. Williams said that each ward should have shared perspectives and that is why a five-ward system could be preferred.

The report noted that one-third of the population now lives in Essex Centre and that the 2016 population of the municipality was 22,100.

By 2026, that is expected to grow to 23,475.

“We need to anticipate when growth is going to come because we don’t want to change this every election,” Dr. Williams said.

The open houses in Harrow and Essex last week were well attended

by Town staff, Council, and the public.

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Essex Youth Centre open for the summer including a beach day, a LAN Party, a board game night, and scary movie night.

In addition, two recent high school grads and EYC users Eric Curtis and Jacob Devaerh, are employed through the EYC for the Helping Hands program. The duo goes to local homes of seniors or those with special needs who require a little assistance around the house or yard.

The Helping Hands workers are pleased to be employed through the EYC, which has been a fun space for them to utilize through their high school careers. This employment helps them feel like they are giving back to the community, they noted. Those who fit the criteria may call the EYC at 519-776-9000 to learn more about the Helping Hands program.

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Helping Hands employees Eric Curtis (far left) and Jacob Devaerh (far right), are employed through the EYC. Casslyn Heil and Brian Hatt (centre) are running the EYC for the summer with co-worker Erika Curtis for area youth to enjoy.

by Sylene Argent Student-staff members, set in place to mind the Essex Youth Centre (EYC) for the summer months, are excited to let area youth know the local facility,

located in the basement of the Essex Recreation and Aquatics Centre, is open for the summer.

Post-secondary students Casslyn Heil, Brian Hatt, and Erika Curtis are on staff to keep

the facility available for area high school-aged youth for the summer.

Heil noted the facility is open from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until August 18.

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summer staff members, all Essex District High School grads, said the EYC has been a busy place with youth looking for a safe place to hang out, socialize, and have fun.

In addition to having the facility open for area youth, utilizers can play video games, watch movies, play on the computers, socialize, and take advantage of the affordable menu there, the staff members noted.

A few special programs are planned as well,

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British cars showcased at CTMHV

by Garrett Fodor On Sunday, July 16, the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) hosted

its annual British car and motorcycle show, which gave area residents an opportunity to experience some of the automotive

excitement that comes with living across the pond.

According to event organizer Mickey Moulder, there is no other event like this in the Windsor and Essex County area.

“It’s exclusive to British cars. It’s unique, and we don’t have a show like this in the area,” Moulder said. “It’s a nice show and it is always well attended.”

The event is an annual fundraiser for the CTMHV, which uses the money generated for its Children’s Education Program.

“Everyone of our

shows, the proceeds go to the Children’s Education fund. We have about 12,000 students [who] come through here every year, a full-time teacher on staff, and this goes to pay for that.”

Moulder said this year’s event was successful and had around 100 cars at the show. The chance of showers held out for the duration of the show, giving spectators more time to enjoy the cars.

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High lake levels Essex Town Council Notes... impacting Holiday Beach submitted to EFP High lake levels have caused significant erosion to the shoreline at Holiday Beach, resulting in limited beachfront and in some cases, downed trees at the popular conservation area.

“We’ve experienced this type of erosion before when lake levels were high in 1986,” explains Tim Byrne, ERCA’s Director of Watershed Management Services. “Once lake levels recede, we do expect that natural processes will eventually allow the beach to be restored.”

“There are still many other wonderful experiences available at the conservation area,” notes Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director of Conservation Services. “Our hiking trails are open, fishing is available at our pond, guests always enjoy the Hawk Tower and many people come to picnic at our picnic area. Unfortunately, at this time, there is not much beachfront available to spread out a blanket or chairs. We are currently investigating options, such as beach nourishment and other shoreline protection infrastructure in an effort to protect this area.”

Holiday Beach is open from dawn to dusk daily.

For more than four decades, Essex Region Conservation has been sustaining and enriching the environment of the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region to ensure it is the Place for Life.

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Church billboards Again, the only way I can present this as an experience is because someone sent it to me. The information contained unusual signs on church billboards or in bulletins and directories.

Some of the ones included the following: If a congregation wants a better pastor, it needs to pray for the one it has. God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. We wonder why people change their church affiliation. What difference does it make when they stay at home?

Your conscience is when God chooses to remain anonymous. Forbidden fruits create many jams.

He who angers you controls you and that is why the person does it. The task ahead of you is never as great as the power behind you.

These are American, so the sign in front of our local church is not mentioned here when it read The Untied Church of Canada.

left in the reserve for this project, the Planning Department will expect to need an additional $30,000 this year.

He gave Council three options to alleviate the issue, including direct the Planning Department to say ‘no,’ to give an IOU to accepted applications, or draw from the 2018 fund now and pay them to keep momentum going for 2017 projects.

Jeff Morrison, acting Director of Corporate Services, said it is his department’s preference to give pre-approval for the 2018 budget.

CIP program boundary expanded Local business owner Roger Beaulieu asked Council to expand the Essex Centre Community

Improvement Program boundary to include his property at 91 Scratch Street. He noted his property was right on the program boundary border.

Beaulieu said he wants to tap into the program to clean the property up at the front and from the back, which faces the Heritage Gardens Park area.

Policy Planner Jeff Watson suggested Council expand the CIP program boundary area to include the Train Station, 91 Scratch Street, the railway corridor, and silo district so as that park develops the commercial properties facing it can tap into the funding to make improvements.

Council moved to have administration draft that

bylaw and received the presentation from the delegate.

Councillor Sherry Bondy said Council would just have to deal with the consequence in the 2018 budget because the well is running dry.

She is happy to see the CIP program take off.

Mayor Ron McDermott said this is the first of possibly many requests. He hoped for a map of the program boundary to show how many more will come after Council for funding to fix their property.

“When do we stop?” he said, adding he has had people ask him about the tax dollars that goes into the program and as homeowners they want to know when the tax dollars would go to help

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improve their homes.

Bondy said it is a good problem to have and that the program rewards positive behaviour. The money will come back through assessment, she said, and businesses will stay and more will get attracted here.

At the March 20 meeting, Council approved the expansion of the Essex Centre Community Improvement Plan (CIP) project area to incorporate the properties on the north side of Maidstone Avenue, being municipal addresses 13 to 87 Maidstone Avenue East. It also adopted Bylaw 1590, which provided a new CIP Project Area boundary map that incorporates the expanded project area.

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Essex resident earns third place in quilting challenge

by Sylene Argent Essex resident Jodie Matte has been quilting for years. She enjoys the social aspect that comes with this hobby as it allows her to connect with other needleartists, and loves how there are always plenty of techniques to learn and master.

Matte had no idea her passion of crafting would earn her a third-place ribbon at the recent Canadian Quilters’ Association Trend-Tex Challenge. Her

prized submission was a Tim Hortonsthemed quilt, which followed the competition’s theme of “A Canadian Memory.”

At first, Matte thought the theme would be difficult to capture on a small quilt on which the competition allowed only five fabrics to be used, which limits the colour. But, after some consideration, she came up with her award-winning idea.

She also used fabric paint, pastels, and thread painting to add depth to the artistry of the piece.

Matte believes there were 74 entries in the competition, most of which had entered a quilt. The challenge also allowed handbags to be submitted as well.

“I was surprised,” Matte said of earning the third-place finish, adding it was not expected as she has competed in the competition for the past five years and had not placed.

The quilts are auctioned off as a fundraiser for the Association, Matte explained.

Matte, who got interested in quilting when her mother-in-law asked her to take a class with her in 2001, is one of many individuals who takes advantage of utilizing Art Space Essex, a Saturday crafter club hosted during the months of September through May. She urges crafters who may want to get involved to log onto Facebook for more information about Art Space Essex or www. canadianquilter.com for more information about that club.

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by Sylene Argent The Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s weekly Tune up the Parks music session continued beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire last Wednesday evening with local folk, blues, and jazz band, Steve Morin & Friends.

Steve Morin entertained his attentive listening audience with his vocal talent, in addition to

by Sylene Argent Rotarians operate on a motto that reminds them to put “Service above self.” It takes a special person to get involved in the community to provide countless volunteer hours to support local and global projects.

New Essex Rotary President Kim Spirou is looking to ensure the local service club members take advantage of every opportunity to improve the community and lives of others where they can over her term at the helm of the club.

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playing the guitar and harmonica.

Fellow bandmates, who reside across the County, provided percussion and more guitar and vocal talent to the performance.

The Essex Centre portion of the Tune Up the Parks sessions is scheduled to continue on July 26 with county, rock, blues, and adult contemporary musician Tom Bro. The performance, which could be subject to change or

cancellation, will begin at 7:00 p.m. inside Heritage Gardens Park.

Tune Up the Parks runs weekly until the end of August. In addition to the Wednesday evening concerts in Essex Centre, performances are also taking place on Monday evenings at Colchester Harbour Park.

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by Garrett Fodor Members of the Essex Community Policing Committee chose the Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) as the benefactor for their annual donation to a local non-profit organization. On Monday, July 10th, members of this Committee presented $10,000 to representatives of the local therapeutic riding association.

“Every year, we do a fundraiser in the Town of Essex,” Essex (M)

individuals in England.

WETRA was the first organization of its type formed in Canada. Since 2011, the riding facility has been located just outside of McGregor on 73 acres of land.

The local therapeutic riding facility is equipped with a 28,900-square foot riding area, 600-square foot stable, and 4,585-square foot office and lounge space area. The organization serves nearly 200 people a week, many of which are children who have mental, physical, or emotional disabilities.

Community Policing Officer, Constable Sean MacKinnon, said. “Our mandate is really the community itself and we really try to steer towards helping kids as much as we can.”

Becky Mills, Executive Director at WETRA, said there is already a plan in place for where the funding is going to go.

“That’ll be direct programming to get them here in transportation.

And, once the youth are here, they are going to need staff certified to help

them,” Mills said. “It’ll be providing a service to those who need it most, people who are isolated and not easily able to access service.

It’s something that is enjoyable and rewarding for them, worthy of them coming and getting out of bed, getting out of their house, and getting here.”

WETRA is a nonprofit organization that was formed over 50 years ago by Dr. Elmer Butt, who observed horses being used in therapy by physically challenged

WETRA’s goal is to get social interaction between the riders, the trainers, and horses for those who come to the facility. Mills said she hopes to get riders to transfer the skills they have learned from the animals at the facility to their day-to-day life.

There are currently 15 horses at WETRA that are in mounted and carriage driving programs, and three are used in a visitation program.

For those wanting to learning more about WETRA or would be interested in volunteering,

visit WETRA.ca for more info.

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IZA Design & Manufacturing is now hiring for the following positions: General Labourers/Assemblers - $13-14/Hr. Production Welders - $14-16/Hr. Welder/Fitters - $16-18/Hr. Brake Press Operator - $16-18/Hr. Plasma Cutter Operator - $16-18/Hr. Band Saw Operator - $15-17/Hr. Driver for Pick-up Truck and Trailer - $15.00 /Hr. To apply please send your resume to: Email hr@izadm.com Drop off 212 Wigle Ave. or 1960 Road 3 East, Kingsville, ON. Phone 519-733-8422 – Ext 107.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.43. To apply please email danny@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0.

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Ward Boundary Review Survey The Town of Essex is currently reviewing possible ward boundary configurations. A number of preliminary ward boundary options have been prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. as part of the Ward Structure Review Study. The Town of Essex is looking for input from residents to help inform a recommended design.

Residents are encouraged to participate by reviewing the project materials that have been posted on the “Council and Ward Structure Review” page on the Town’s website (www.essex.ca), and then completing a short public feedback survey. The survey is available in print at various town locations including Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre) and the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee Street, Harrow Centre), or online at www.essex.ca. All responses must be submitted by July 28, 2017.

The survey is part of the public consultation process being conducted

by Watson and Associates. As part of that process, public information sessions were advertised and conducted on July 10 in Harrow Centre and July 11 in Essex Centre.

Should you have questions about the Council and Ward Structure Review, please contact the Clerk: Robert W. Auger Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Email: rauger@essex.ca Phone: 519-776-7336 ext. 1132

On July 1, Spirou was officially passed the leadership torch for the local club that currently has 25 members. She joined 32,000 other Rotarians worldwide who are serving as Rotary Club Presidents this year. As the local Club President, Spirou will coordinate the activities and projects for the growing Rotary Club of Essex. This group of dedicated individuals meet weekly on Mondays at the Essex United Church. The Club outgrew its former meeting place, the Essex Railway Station.

The Rotary theme this year is “Making a Difference,” and in keeping with that, Spirou has a checklist of initiatives she plans to tackle this year with the support of her fellow Essex Club members.

Those initiatives include raising awareness about Rotarian work, recruiting new members, assessing local community needs to identify new service projects that will enhance Essex, and enrich the health and well-being of the community. She also wants to encourage collaboration and establish partnerships with other civic leaders and service organizations in the greater Essex community.

Although Spirou will be the local Club’s leader for the next year, she has trained for the position for the past two years. Her experience of being a Rotarian since 1991 will guide her in making the most of this important position. She became a Rotarian just a few years after the International Club began allowing women to join.

She believes in that short amount of time, around half of the Rotarians are now women.

This year, Spirou is one of eight women taking on the President role of the ten clubs in the local district. This is the first time this happened, she said, “Which is very cool.”

It may be difficult to think a single individual can change the world, but with effort, and joining forces with the around 1.2 million other worldwide Rotarians, many mission and community projects can be completed that can make a huge impact for many others.

Before joining Rotary, Spirou said she used to watch those humanitariantype commercials that pull at one’s heartstrings. She used to think, ‘what can one person do?’ But, since joining Rotary, she has been able to get involved with up to ten mission trips over the past several years that have improved the lives of many living in impoverished areas with help from fellow Rotarians and supporters.

In November, the Rotary Club of Essex will need volunteers to join a mission team heading to Ghana, Africa. The team will travel, at their own expense, to work on several projects, including renovating a school, drilling fresh water wells, and distributing mosquito nets, in addition to providing backpacks, uniforms, and textbooks to around 500 school children.

Team members do not need to be Rotarians to get involved. Some team members are returning after one week, while others may opt to stay in Ghana for up to three weeks.

She said at least three wells will be drilled for three different villages during this trip, in addition to one school being built for a community. The current facility has walls that are caving in and the students do not have proper desks or supplies.

Every student will receive a new backpack filled with school supplies, toiletries, some clothing, and a toy.

There will also be a medical component to the mission. Her husband, a local doctor, has joined the club and will provide medical services during the trip.

In the area of Ghana to which the team will travel, Spirou said, the average family income is round $5.00 per week.

The Rotary Club will collect donations of cash to buy supplies for the materials needed to build the school and dig the wells, in addition to buying mosquito nets to help prevent individuals from contracting malaria.

Charitable tax recipes can be issued. Baby items, such as toys, cloth diapers, and onesies can be donated, in addition to running shoes, soccer uniforms and soccer balls, school supplies, eye glasses, orthopedic braces, toiletries, and other necessities prior to the mission. Items can be dropped off at Essex Medical Centre during business hours, she noted.

Interested individuals may contact Spirou at 519-253-0111 for more information.

Going on these types of mission trips, she said, are truly life-changing experiences. “It is a good reminder how blessed we are in Canada,” she said.

One of Rotary’s big international projects is eradicating Polio.

“The end is in site,” she commented. “We have to be vigilant.”

The Essex Rotary Club will also participate in tackling the International President’s challenge of planting a tree for every club member this fall, will participate in a district project in collecting socks and undergarments for local organizations to distribute to the homeless, and will help host a few upcoming fish fries to raise funds for various causes.

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MARKET, Leona (nee Jones) - Passed away peacefully into God’s loving hands on July 14, 2017. Faithful and devoted wife of the late Clarence “Dutch” Market (1981). Loving mother of Patricia Cazabon, Donald Market (Nettie), late James Market (2017), Carole Barrette (Roger), Gail Lykoff (Phil), Douglas Market (Sally), Sharon Dent (Charles), Lynne Cincurak (Mike), Brian Market (Shelly), William Market (Kathy), Nicholas Market (Lisa), Debra Wendland (Eugene), Leanne Market (Kevin D’Hondt), Marty Perko (Tom), Clarence Market (Lori), Anita Gogebeur (Mike), Mary Siefker, late David Market (1956), late Keith Market (1958). Treasured grandmother of 55 Grandchildren, 96 greatgrandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of late Leonard Jones, Shirley Stiers (late Verne), late Lawrence and Goldina Jones, late Luke and Laverne Reaume, and the late Clifford Jones (Kay). Sister-in-law of Eve Market (late Howard), Madeline Market (late Alfred). Predeceased by several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Leona was a long-time and devoted member of Holy Name of Jesus Church and St. Mary’s Parish. She was a CWL Member for over 60 years. The visitation for Leona was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. S, Essex). Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maidstone. Donations may be made to Covenant House or Hospice of Windsor & Essex County. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

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Birth Announcement Tellier (nee Sweetman)

Brian and Jennifer (Sweetman) are happy to announce the arrival of their son, Jack Gregory, born June 30, 2017.

Weighing 8 lbs. 5 oz. Proud grandparents are Richard and Jamie Tellier and Ron and Barb Sweetman, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins, and great grandparents.

In Memory of

Joanne McCann Gone too soon: July 23rd 2014

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words & missed beyond measure. ~ Lovingly remembered & greatly missed. XO ~ Mac & Family

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Carchedi - Guiseppe (Joey) April 5, 1978 - July 24, 1982

In loving memory of our precious little boy, A silent thought, a secret tear, Keeps his memory ever dear.

Time takes away the edge of grief, But memories turn back every leaf. ~ Sadly missed and always in our thoughts ~ Mom, Dad, Paula, Guili, and Tony

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

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

who passed away on July 21st, 2016 It was a year ago today, that all your pain went away.

You will always be, the bravest woman to me.

Cooper is now with you, and one day i will be too.

In my heart you will always be, thanks for watching over me.

~ Love always, Denis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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puzzle, play checkers, read a book or just sit and visit. The whole community is invited to stop in!

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

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

Our Elder on Duty for the July 23 service is Jennifer Reeb. The Door Greeters are Shona & Lonnie Jones and Church Lock-Up is Randy Poisson.

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

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

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Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex

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

Everyone is welcome.

Our Friday Noon Hour Meditations start on Friday, July 21 (12 - 12:30 pm) with Brian R. Sweetman on the organ. Take some time for yourself, come and pray, come and meditate, come and offer thanks, come and be with God. Friends of Essex United Church are offering rides to persons using walkers, and any others who would like to attend services at any time. Please contact the church office (519-776-5121).

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

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

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

Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Our church family is saddened by the passing of Len Gammon. We extend our sincerest sympathy to his family.

Join us every Sunday for Family Worship, led by Major Sam Roberts at 10:30am.

Stay afterwards for refreshments and fellowship.

If you are in town Friday, between 11am -1pm, stop by for lunch at our weekly Summer BBQ in front of the Thrift Store. All funds raised will support the Salvation Army Food Bank.

SA Cafe is a new activity in July and August. Drop in to the Church on Tuesdays between 10am-12pm for a coffee and some cookies. Meet new friends, do a jig saw

submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Thank you to the volunteers, Tecumseh Parks Dept., and coaches for Canada’s 150th Birthday Party at St. Mary’s Park. The children loved it!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteers for liturgical ministries, please consult your schedules. Parish office is closed on Mondays and Fridays until September 1. Daily Mass during the summer will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10a.m.

Our sympathies and prayers go to the Market family on the passing of their devoted mother, Leona. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut in and in Hospice.

Essex County Library - Essex Branch COLOURING, COMFORT & CHEER - Tuesdays, July 25 from 6:00 - 7:30PM (Drop In) Ages: Adults.

S.T.E.M. FAMILY STORYTIME - Thursday, July 20 & 27 from 10:30 - 11:30AM. Ages: 2 - 5 years & caregiver. Register online or at the library.

SUMMER OF THE SHARK - Friday, July 28 from 11:00 AM - 12:00PM. Ages: 7+.

Register online or at the library.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Rod and the children spoke on Camp Impact and its theme for this year, “Wanted by the Father: You!” You are loved! You are full of life! You are a Life-Line!

Revival Night is on July 19th at 7 p.m., with Pastor Tim Gibb.

Family Fun Night is on Wednesday, August 2nd., 7 p.m., at Ridgeview Park.

Evangelism Outreach. Please sign up at the Connect Centre if you would like to get involved in this ministry.

Youth Games Night is on July 21st at Pastor Rod’s.

Young Adults on Sunday, July 23rd are going to Colosantis for lunch, following the service, then Point Pelee to go canoeing.

The Water Baptism is on July 30th. Please call the office if you want to be baptized.

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

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

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service at 10 am.

This is a joint service with Belle River United in Woodslee. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Lenore Palmer. A snack will be served after the service.

Thank you to Elaine Butler who led our service last Sunday.

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

Please pray for our friends on our prayer list.

Thank you to Liz, Kelly, and Cindy who organized our very successful Vacation Bible School held last week. Also to all their helpers who worked with the children.

Free Movie Night: Saturday, July 22 at 6:30 pm. The movie is “Sing.” Refreshments will be available. Everyone is Welcome.

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

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided.

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

Essex Retirees’ Social Club On Saturday, Euchre had Wally Lafromboise and Judy Kelly tied for first, Evelyn Vivier with second, and Debra Vivier with the lowest score.

On Monday night, Pepper had Roger Monchamp with the most peppers, Wayne Rauson had high score, and Pat Rounding had the low score.

Donna Eyraud had the most peppers on Tuesday afternoon. Floyd Cascadden was first, and Larry Lane was second, and Louise Perrault came in with the low score.

Margaret Beneteau had the most peppers at Wednesday night Pepper, Mavis Law had high score, and Georgette Nadeau came in with the lowest.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church A big thank you to all who supported our market last weekend, whether you were a vendor, a customer, a baker, helped with setup or takedown, or “manned” a table, we appreciate it very much!

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lets keep it going!

For up-to-date information on what is going on, please remember to check out our website: www.stpaulstrinity.org. Our column will continue in August, have a great month of July!

Continued from Page 19 The Thank you Bank proceeds for the month of July will go to our Clothes Cupboard.

Donations of gently used clothing are always appreciated and can be dropped off Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the church. Pickup can also be arranged by calling the church office at 519-776-7711. Leave a message.

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

Communion Service at Iler Lodge is on Thursday, July 20 at 10:30am.

Following our worship service on July 23rd, we will have a special birthday celebration in the hall to honor our friend, John. All are welcome!

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

Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, July 10th, the Euchre winners were Joan Broeders, Joanne McMurren, Audrey Stanley, Edna Chevalier, Veronica Granger, and Wayne Hanson. On Wednesday, July 12th, the Pepper winners were Charlie Chevalier, Rita Glowa, Sandy McGuire, Dave McMurren, Dave Sylvester, Mike Renaud, and Gloria Seguin.

Friday night winners were Ray Brooker, Kathy Smith, Rosaire Girard, LeRoy Davison, John Broeders, and Ernie Lariviere. Come and join us for a friendly game of cards. Contact Irene at: 519-975-2283 for more information.

Essex Community Services GROUP OUTING - Essex Community Services is hosting a July bus trip! Come and join us on Monday July 31 for an ice cream treat; that afternoon we will visit the waterfront in Amherstburg and spend some time at the Navy Yard. Call 519-776-4231 to reserve your seat today.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

I have returned from Alberta after the loss of my husband, Rick. Thanks for your prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. God bless.

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

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

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

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

SVDP Bundle Drive is on July 22 & 23. Please donate clothing, furniture, toys, bedding, towels, etc. The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be in the Parking lot then.

Thank you.

Trinity Church The year is half over, which is hard to believe, so remember when you are out shopping, to pick up a new toy for our Annual Toy Drive for kids right here in our own community with the help of the North and South Fire Stations. The box is filling nicely, so

4-H Cloverbuds It was a beautiful evening when we all met for a tour of Shawn Morris’s beef farm, with our hosts Shawn and Andrea. Our first challenge was to count the number of cats in the barn. There were a lot to keep the mice away.

We walked into the barn to see how the cattle are loaded and we met “Forest.”

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Forest is a bull that had a spinal injury at birth and now he is the farm mascot. He has his own pen and we noted that Forest is an Angus breed. Forest seemed to enjoy our company.

Next, we went outside to watch the penned cattle get fed. The cattle are grain-fed and they were nervous to eat with all of us watching. There were Angus, Shorthorn, and Charolais cattle in the herd. We walked into the empty pasture down to another pasture, along the cattle trail, where there was a herd of cattle and many calves and mothers. The cattle were curious about us and walked over closer to the fence. They are beautiful animals and there were many different sizes of calves. In the pasture, the cattle walk one behind the other and form a “cattle trail” through the pasture.

Then we crossed the pasture we were in, to a pasture on the far side. Here was another herd, but we could not see too many calves since the pasture had high grass.

As we walked back, we saw a mother and her twins in a separate pasture. She was there so she could keep track of her calves. When we got back to the barn, we all had cookies and juice. Erika and Max thanked our hosts and gave them a 4-H umbrella.

After we played “Pin the Tail on the Steer.” We all had a great time on the beef farm.

Special thanks goes to Andrea for the delicious cookies and juice, and to Shawn for welcoming us to his farm. We learned many things about beef farming.

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1939 Ford coupe a blast from the past!

Don Slater with his award-winning 1936 Chevrolet business coupe.

In September 1999, I published the story of a purple metallic 1939 Ford coupe owned by Joe Caradonna of LaSalle, Ontario. The car had been hot rodded and repainted

by Charlie Robinson in Windsor in 1957.

Now fast forward to May 2017, when Pat Kettels showed me photos of a recent car show in Amherstburg. One photo jumped out at me: a purple 1939 Ford coupe with JOZ CPE on the license plate.

“Wow!” I exclaimed. “That’s Joe Caradonna’s car! And it’s still around!”

I looked up Joe’s phone number. His wife answered and said Joe passed away three years ago but the car is now owned by their son Jason in Amherstburg. Jason’s mother gave me his phone number and I visited him a few days later. When I arrived, the car looked exactly how I remembered it with purple metallic paint, a silver streak running along the side from front to rear, and wide whitewalls.

Jason’s Dad bought the car in 1972 from Charlie Robinson, and Jason was born one year later. He has fond memories of him and his sister squeezing into the front seat with Mom and Dad and going for a spin in their purple coupe.

Jason opened the hood to show me the 1957 DeSoto 325 cubic inch V8 installed brand new by Charlie Robinson in 1957. For several years, that engine was bolted to the original ’39 Ford 3-speed floor shift transmission, which really couldn’t handle all the horsepower under the hood.

Six years ago, Joe and Jason installed a rebuilt 700R4 automatic with overdrive from a friend’s Camaro IROC, and now the engine coasts along at 1700 rpm at 60 mph instead of 3500 rpm with the original 3-speed. Also added are twin outside mirrors, new running boards, and Coker 6:50x16 radials.

In 2015, Jason and three friends drove to Champaign, Illinois, to visit a hot rod tour going from Madison, Wisconsin to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jason and a friend travelled in his ’39 coupe with the other two in a Pro-Street Beetle. Something in the Beetle rear end broke and that car went up on a hoist at a GM dealer for repairs. One hour later, they were on their way again with “no charge.”

Jason’s ’39 coupe, a much older car, made the entire trip without a glitch!

Four years ago, the Robinson family was holding a fund raiser and Joe arrived to show them he was taking good care of Charlie’s car. They were thrilled to see it again. This ’39 Ford coupe is a genuine blast from the past, looking exactly as it did in 1957.

Long live old hot rods and the people who love them!

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.

Friesen to join Lancers

by Fred Groves Alex Friesen of Essex is returning home this fall to play hockey for the University of Windsor men’s hockey team, according to media reports.

Originally drafted into the OHL by the Kitchener Rangers, Friesen spent time with the Leamington Flyers before moving on to play with the Carleton Place Junior ‘A’ Canadians, where last season, he was second in team scoring with 47 points in 52 games, including 18 goals.

• Congratulations to coach Glen Mills of Essex and Team Ontario who won a bronze medal at the Football Canada Cup under-18 tournament in Nova Scotia. They beat Alberta 34-29.

• Still with football,

Brandon Revenberg and the Hamilton Ti-Cats are still looking for their first CFL win of the year as they dropped a 41-26 decision to the B.C. Lions last Saturday.

• Essex District High School grad Kelsey Balkwill, who recently finished fourth at the Canadian Track and Field championships in the 400m hurdles, is heading to Taiwan on August 19-30 where she will represent Canada at the FISU University Games.

• From the baseball diamond, the Essex Senior Yellowjackets beat host Tecumseh 35plus on Saturday 8-6 to increase their ECSBL record

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to 4-7-0. The Junior Yellowjackets fell 10-5 to host Harrow Seniors last week.

• James Morgan had a goal in Game 2 of the Junior ‘B’ lacrosse playoff series for the Windsor Clippers against Orangeville.

• From the horse harness racing track in Dresden on Sunday, Essex’s Alma Jarvis saw her Zinfandart finish second in the eighth race. Racing returns to Leamington on August 6.

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

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Essex Rookie Yellowjackets celebrate EMBA’s 60th Essex team. Four singles and a double produced the game’s first two runs.

Tecumseh’s second and third inning was halted quickly, as double play specialist Braeden Cavanagh ended both innings with remarkable, unassisted double plays.

Essex scored five in the second inning, and three in the third.

That was the tale of this game. Essex played stout, one inning at a

time, and went on to win decisively by a score of 14 - 4.

Thank you to EMBA advocates Dave Kieger, and Wayne Nevin who were in attendance.

Also in attendance were founders Bill Woltz, and Jim Mcpherson with wife Pat. A big ‘Thank you’ goes out to all who were instrumental in bringing ball, and keeping ball, alive and strong in Essex.

Voice Of Inspiration “To be careless in making decisions is to naively believe that a single decision impacts nothing more than that single decision, for a single decision can spawn a thousand others that were entirely unnecessary or it can bring peace to a thousand places we never knew existed.” ~ Craig D. Lounsbrough

Manager Andrew Lozon, and coaches Kirk Hayes and Corey Wilson. (Absent from picture Craig Cavanagh).

Team: Cole Grant, Ethan O’Neil, Braeden Cavanagh, Jimmy Hayes, Ryan Smith, Caleb Cavanagh, Sean Wilson, Teagan Lu, Nathan Lozon, Brendan Ledoux, Tobey Trepanier, Ty Patterson, Trevor Benoit, and Erik Patterson (absent from picture).

submitted to EFP This year, the Essex Baseball Association’s youngest travel team, Travel Rookies, have shown great potential and handed in an impressive

complete performance against the Tecumseh Rangers Major team. The Tecumseh players are known for their power, but they were caught up in the swarm as the mature and focused Rookie

To Our Valued Customers After 26 years serving the printing needs of our customers in Windsor and Essex County from our facilities in Essex, ON I have decided it’s time for me to slow down a little.

As of August 1, 2017 I will be partnering with the Harrow News and operating from their location at 5 King Street in Harrow.

Thank you for your continued patronage and loyalty over the past number of years and I look forward to our continued partnership from the Harrow location.

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Mayor Ron McDermott along with Bill Woltz, Dane Trepanier, and Jacket Zack Grein enjoy the 60th anniversary Ambassador game.

Yellowjackets did their part to kick off the Association’s 60th Anniversary party.

A well attended, early morning game had

Essex centre fielder, Cole Grant, set the tone in the first inning with a two out snag that retired Tecumseh 1, 2, 3 and brought up an energetic

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Blair wins three gold medals at 2017 World Transplant Games

by Adam Gault Local athlete Kaidyn Blair once again brought home the hardware as he earned three gold

medals at the 2017 World Transplant Games that just wrapped up in Malaga, Spain.

The 15-year old has

competed nationally and internationally for the past several years, and has always been a competitive athlete on

the field, consistently earning medals for his performances.

Now competing in the 15 to 17-year old age category, Blair brought home the gold in high jump, long jump, and ball throw.

Blair said beyond the athletic competition, a highlight of the games is the relatable interaction with other individuals who have undergone an organ transplant.

“Meeting new friends, catching up with old friends,” Blair described as the importance of the Transplant Games.

When not abroad, Blair remains an active athlete at home, playing

competitive soccer with the Ciociaro Soccer Club in Windsor. He is also athletically involved at Essex District High School, where he’ll be attending grade 10 in the fall.

Blair was born with a condition known as Biliary Atresia, and received a liver donation shortly after his first birthday.

He and his family have been committed to raising awareness of organ donation ever since.

Blair has been a guest speaker at many local schools and businesses about the positive impact organ donation has had on him and his family, and the impact donation could have on others.

Recently, Blair and supporters organized and completed the annual “Kaidyn’s Dream” walk,

a 26km trek from Essex to Windsor to raise awareness for organ donation. The event also raised funds for “Be a Donor,” Ontario’s organ donation campaign, and “W.E. (WindsorEssex) Care for Kids,” a local charity focused on Essex County pediatric fundraising efforts.

“If you’re willing to take one, you should be willing to give one,” Kaidyn’s father, Jeremy Blair, said when asked about the importance of the organ donor registry.

“Sign up and you could save eight lives,” Kaidyn added.

For more information on how to register as an organ donor, log onto beadonor.ca.

14TH ANNUAL

July 28-30 SATURDAY, JULY 29THH Yellow Perch and Broasted Chicken Dinner, Wheatley Arena Serving from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Followed by music by “Toast and Jam” from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

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Tickets can be purchased at the door. no tickets required to hear the band.

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