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A LOOK INSIDE Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 ________________ Avid cyclist and volunteer unveils “Frank Matthys Way” sign PAGE 6 _______________ No-board was called during Library conciliation PAGE 8 ________________ County employees to be mindful of bikes PAGE 10 ________________ Water Fest promotes conservation PAGE 13 ________________
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Community Yard Sale and Country Fair increased Cottam traffic by Sylene Argent The usually quiet village of Cottam had bumper-to-bumper traffic on its streets on Saturday. The annual Community Yard Sale and Trinity Anglican Church’s Old Fashioned Country Fair increased the volume of Cottam’s visitors. The Cottam Community Yard Sale helps bring the community together, offers an opportunity for families to sell no longer needed items after a thorough spring cleaning, and brings attention to some of the new businesses that have recently opened in
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that area. Some youth use this opportunity to sell cool drinks or treats to treasure hunters to raise a few bucks so they could go and find a few new toys or gadgets to add to their own collections. Some families use the opportunity to raise funds or awareness for a cause that may be special to them. The Archer family, for instance, sold items to raise funds for the upcoming Relay for Life Event, and its team
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Pictured above: Abbey, Emma, and Cameron sold lemonade to treasure hunters during the annual Cottam Community Yard Sale on Saturday. They made the stand especially for the event with help from dad. Pictured left: Ben enjoys cotton candy during Trinity Anglican Church’s Old Fashioned Country Fair on Saturday.
Alex’s Walking Warriors raised funds for Relay for Life as part of the annual Cottam Community Yard Sale on Saturday.
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Community Yard Sale and Country Fair... team “Alex’s Walking Warriors.” Alex’s mom, Karen, explained her son, who is now 11-years old and is actively playing travel baseball and travel hockey with the Essex Ravens, was diagnosed with leukemia on Christmas Eve of 2008.
He was just three-and-ahalf years old. The young athlete finished treatment in 2012, but he experienced a relapse in 2013. He just finished treatment again in August of last year, and still goes in for follow-up appointments. The Archer family
raised funds for the 12hour long Relay for Life, a Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser that will take place starting on June 10 at Colasanti’s, as a way to give back to the organization for its support and help over the years, and to show support for more research, Karen
said. Being involved in Relay for Life is a chance Alex’s Walking Warriors “Can celebrate his victory over cancer,” she said adding it is also an opportunity to remember those no longer with us. In addition to raising funds for Relay for
Life during the Cottam Community Yard Sale, the Archer family is also able to share information about the event with those who may not be familiar with its purpose. In addition to treasure hunting, individuals and families were invited to enjoy the activities
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hosted at Trinity Anglican Church on Saturday as its members hosted an Old Fashioned Country Fair. This was one community event the Church family is hosting in 2016 in celebration of Trinity’s 150th anniversary. 15-year old Amy Hayes, a Cottam Resident, was onsite at the event to raise funds for a trip she would like to take to help build a school a Kenya next year. Hayes said she has raised $5,000 to help build a school there, now she is raising money so she can be a part of the building process. During Trinity’s Old Fashioned Country Fair, Hayes sold homemade bracelets and t-shirts, and also collected donations for the cause. After attending WE Day, a motivational event for youth, she decided she wanted to pursue this project as she wanted to do more to provide education to the youth in Kenya. Anyone who would like to support Hayes’s trip can do so online at w w w. g o f u n d m e . c o m / AmyKenya. Tom Schinkelshoek, who is a part of Trinity’s 150th Anniversary Committee, explained many activities were made available on Saturday, including tossing games for youth. Visitors were also able to peruse vendor tables, and enjoy an opportunity to purchase baked-goods and other tasty treats, such as cotton candy. In addition to celebrating the church’s 150th anniversary, the Old Fashioned Country Fair also acted as a fundraiser for Trinity’s new roof. Schinkelshoek said this was this first time Trinity has hosted an event like this. He said the Old Fashioned Country Fair was successful. He thanked everyone for their support for the little white church in the cemetery.
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Essex Council Notes for June 6 to Cascadden. He congratulated him for his ongoing efforts for helping to enrich the local community.
On behalf of the Town, Essex Mayor Ron McDermott (right) presents Floyd Cascadden with the Senior of the Year Award at the Essex Council meeting held on Monday, June 6.
by Essex Free Press Staff Senior of the Year Essex Council recognized resident Floyd Cascadden (92) as he was recently selected to be the local recipient of the Senior of the Year Award. The Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs asked municipalities to appoint an individual for this award. Those individuals were to be outstanding local seniors over the age of 65 who have enriched social, cultural, or civic life. Essex had asked the community to submit names of potential candidates. Cascadden was selected as the Essex candidate after a hat
draw in April. The Essex Retirees’ Social Club forwarded Cascadden for the nomination. In the letter to Council submitting Cascadden as a possible nominee, it noted he has been an active member of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club since 1985. He has held a series of positions with the Club, including President, Vice President, Board member, Maintenance Chairperson, and all around volunteer. He also convenes activities, such as carpet bowling, bridge, and special card tournaments. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott was pleased to forward the award
Support roles in for the widening of Highway #3 Letters of support for a Town of Essex Resolution are coming in. The resolution is calling on the Province to complete the widening of Hwy #3 between Essex and Leamington. Letters have been received by Essex, and sent to Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca. Support has come from Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, The Town of Amherstburg, Town of Lakeshore, Township of Enniskillen, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich, Champlain Township, and the Town of Kingsville. Some Harrow CIP funds to transfer to Essex Centre Essex Council moved administration’s report to approve a transfer of $50,000 from the Harrow Community Improvement Plan reserve to the Essex Centre Community Improvement Plan. Repayment is proposed to be through the 2017 budget. The proposal for this transfer of funds will supplement a shortfall in the 2016 Essex Centre
Community Improvement Plan (ECCIP). “A deficiency in funds for the 2016 ECCIP budget is predicated as a result of two significant developments being undertaken in the Essex Centre with the assistance of the CIP program,” the report states. Site plan control amendment for the Guardian Pharmacy Essex Council approved the application of ATM Pharmacies Limited for site plan control approval and the execution of a site plan control-bylaw and agreement for the development of a medical centre at 169 Talbot. The executed site plan agreement will be registered upon acceptance of a storm water management plan. The report to Council noted the proponents are proposing to construct a new building to replace the current pharmacy building at the northeast corner of Talbot Street and Fairview Avenue, the present Guardian Drugs pharmacy. A new and enlarged onestorey modern building will replace the existing facility. The facility will offer
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent •••
Congratulations, Richard Parkinson!
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“Dream on it. Let your mind take you to places you would like to go, and then think about it, and plan it, and celebrate the possibilities. And don’t listen to anyone who doesn’t know how to dream,” Liza Minnelli has been quoted to have said. Sometimes those places you let your mind take you to are extraordinary, and within those imaginary places the faces of those characters who inhabit such a world begin to form. Soon, a story begins to unfold. And those with an ability to capture such a new world through writing down the occurrences, along with the complexities of those new characters, will be able to share this story with others on the pages of an interesting book. Earlier this week I learned that the former Editor of this newspaper, Richard Parkinson’s book, “The Call: Book One of The Book of West Marque,” has been released for pre-order on Amazon. This piece of fictional literature
is a western-Victorian-fantasy novel series published through Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing. Visit edgewebsite.com to read a synopsis of the plot. I know this piece of writing was something Richard was very dedicated to delicately writing. He spoke of enthusiasm when asked how the book was coming along, and in explaining some of the very developed and complex characters, and the situations in which they found themselves. Writing a book is a long and grueling process. It is also rewarding when an author can step back every once in a while to appreciate the evolution of this creation of work and recognize that that story now exists because you allowed yourself to run off with your imagination. I believe everyone has at least one good story in them, but to be able to dedicate one’s self to creating a book, or a volume of
books in Richard’s case, is quite extraordinary. It shows a very deep level of commitment. I’m very excited to be able to discover the story Richard has created, and I hope everyone in the community will support him, too. Writing a book is difficult enough, but it is even harder to share that work with others once it has been completed. More information on the book can be found at https://www.facebook. com/thebookofwestmarque/, and it is available for pre-order right now on Amazon for Kindle. Look for an interview with Richard about this new series in the very near future in the newspaper for which he used to be Editor. Congratulations, Richard. We are all very excited for your accomplishment!
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Greatest day in history Last week, we thought about the Allies’ attack at Normandy in the German-held France . I remember much about it, but got information from a book “The Story of D-day” by Bruce Bliven Jr. The weather turned to be a problem for the troops, but that proved to be an advantage because the Nazi generals thought the Allies would not attempt to attack because of it. Many incidents went wrong and the enemy soon took action. One of the survivors told me later that he ran across the beach, stepping over bodies as he ran for cover. Many dived into the water thinking they were not as good a target but many of those wounded were drowned by the rising tide. In minutes, about two of every three men were killed or wounded. Some stopped to drag their comrades away from the rising tide. Boats landed in the wrong places because of the smoke and dust caused by explosions. The men became confused as they dealt with sea sickness, despair, seeing their comrades killed, and enduring the German barrage of gun fire. Many thought the invasion had failed. But there were a few men who knew they had to push on and they took extreme measures to climb the cliffs toward a Nazi stronghold. They were under fire, but advanced far enough to break the German defense line. Many of their rifles were clogged with Continued on Page 5
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Essex Council Notes... offices for physicians, with opportunity for additional commercial space for other future tenants. There will be parking for 49 vehicles, including three handicapped spaces. The proponents have also applied for CIP grants for the demolition of the existing building, the rebate of municipal permits and development charges, landscaping, and landscaping service fees. This will be a significant development for the area, Rita Jabbour, of the Town’s Planning Department, said. It fits
with the area, she added, as there is a medical facility being implemented in the old St. Mike’s facility, which is across the street from this proposal. Councillor Larry Snively said this development is great for Essex. Caixeiro withdraws two notices of motions Councillor Bill Caixeiro withdrew two notices of motions that he put forth on May 2 that read “When a decision of Council includes an action item that Administration
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sand to add to the unforseen problems. In spite of all the discouragement, slaughter, and problems, some of the men kept things in action, despite danger to their lives. The book claims that in the meantime the enemy thought the invasion by the Allies was a failure. It was noon before there was hope for the Allies that it was going to be a success. The first small advances were the beginning of that success. All along the fifty mile barrier huge holes had been smashed and the invasion force was able to advance. It took eleven more months for the Nazis to be defeated by May 8, 1945. Later there was the month-long Battle of the Bulge when the Germans made a deep dent in the Allied front. Again, the fighting was furious and losses were heavy. I remember when the news came that the Allies had been able to cross the Rhine, the last defensive barrier protecting Germany. The book tells it all in detail from the American viewpoint published in 200 pages in 1956.
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provide a reasonable implementation date at the time of the decision and that failure to meet the implementation date will result in documentation in the employee’s personnel file for use in performance evaluation.” And, “That Administration be expected, unless it is otherwise noted, that when asked for a report that the report be available at the next regular meeting of Council, and furthermore, that failure to do so will result in documentation in their personnel file for use in performance evaluation.” Councillors discuss community group grants Councillor Larry Snively brought up the amount of taxpayers’ money that is being given to not-for-profit groups in the form of grants. The Town currently budgets $100,000 to support local organizations per year. “As Councillors here we have a big
responsibility on spending taxpayers’ [money] responsibly,” he said. “I think we should cut back.” He said that he has heard local organizations “bad mouthing” the Town because they were turned down for grant money. Councillor Randy Voakes pointed out that the Town spends $100,000 on organizations that give back to this community, while spending $114,000 in one year on conferences that, in his opinion, have no value to the community. Mayor Ron McDermott handed the gavel to Deputy Mayor Meloche so he could make a few points of his own. He mentioned that in addition to the $100,000, each Councillor is given $2,500 in a discretionary fund to be given to community groups. “You people know that I am against giving all that money out,” he said. He said he agreed with Snively that too much is given out. He also agreed
with Voakes in that if they hadn’t given so much “right off the bat” there would have been more to give certain organizations that really needed it later on. Councillor Sherry Bondy said that she believes grant money from the Town should be more like seed money, rather than create dependence on the Town to fund community organizations.
Councillor Steve Bjorkman said that as a member of the Finance Committee, he doesn’t regret any of the money given out. He believes that each of the organizations that benefited give back to the community “ten-fold.” In the end of the discussion, Snively and Voakes agreed that Council had to be more careful about where
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Pet Of The Week: Squid Squid is a year-and a half girl, and don’t worry, no tentacles on her. But she promises to give you purrs, chirps and affection! She is more interested in what you’re doing than playing with toys; your presence holds her attention much more than they do. Come and meet Squid today! Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.
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“Frank Matthys Way” sign unveiled at Fairview Avenue multi-purpose trail
Frank Matthys takes a ride on the “Frank Matthys Way” bike path that stretches along Fairview Avenue with his granddaughters Melanie Erwied and Kim Baillargeon.
by Sylene Argent Community members and area agencies that promote active and healthy living joined the Town of Essex to celebrate Essex County trail systems and the reconstruction
of Fairview Avenue last Thursday afternoon at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The event also celebrated the official sign unveiling for the multipurpose trail that runs
along Fairview Avenue. The bike path has been named “Frank Matthys Way” after a long time volunteer and cyclist. Matthys is a volunteer with the Essex 73’s, and is often seen riding his
bicycle along Fairview Avenue to the twin pad arena. He is so dedicated to the local Junior “C” Hockey Club that he is often referred to as “Mr. 73.” His dedication to the team and the community led to him earning the 2015 Essex Citizen of the Year distinction. When searching for an individual to name the pathway after, the Town asked the community to submit suggestions. In total, 19 possibilities were received. “Frank Matthys Way” was selected through a digital draw. Matthys was pleased to take a ride down the bike path with his
granddaughters Melanie Erwied and Kim Baillargeon as part of the unveiling portion of the event after having unveiled the new sign that stands nearing the Essex Centre Sports Complex entrance. Since upgrades have been completed to Fairview Avenue, many residents have used the new bike path to travel to all the amenities located along this main arterial road in Essex Centre, which connects homes, the Essex Centre Sports Complex, baseball diamonds, a few businesses, Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, and the Essex
Civic Centre. Essex Councillor Steve Bjorkman said the Town received funding of around $1.6 million to compete the Fairview Avenue project from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). The total cost of the project was around $2.4 million. The new road project eliminated on-street parking to create space for the paved pathway for cyclists. It includes enhancements to account for riding safety, and the addition of streetlights at the Hanlan Street and Talbot Street
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Mr. 73 unveils the “Frank Matthys Way� sign.
intersections. Judging by the traffic on the multi-purpose path, Bjorkman said “We know it is a success.� The event also allowed area residents to join in the 2016 County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS)
Celebration. CWATS partners the County of Essex with the seven local municipalities, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, the City of Windsor, and Chatham-Kent, to build a cycling and pedestrian network that will connect all communities. The CWTAS Celebration encouraged residents to “Walk. Ride. County Wide.� Similar CWTAS Celebrations were held in LaSalle, Kingsville, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, Leamington, and Amherstburg last week. Residents were urged to take a half an hour out of their busy day to walk or ride their bicycles to celebrate Essex County’s 20-year commitment to active transportation through CWATS More information on CWATS can be found at www.cwats.ca.
Community Services enjoys biggest wine tour yet by Jennifer Cranston Last Saturday, five busloads of wine lovers toured area wineries to raise money for Essex Community Services. The Third Annual Essex Community Services Wine Tour and Poker Run enjoyed the highest level of participation yet with 121 people enjoying the day. The yearly wine tour includes a poker run that the Iron Horse Motorcycle Club of Windsor organizes. Iron Horse member Chad Percy said the club members like to help out when they can. “This helps seniors in our community, so if we can volunteer and help out, we will,� he said. “This year’s event raised $5,500 which is a big event for us,� Executive Director of ECS Kelly Stack said. She explained that the afternoon threatened rain, but it held off long enough for everyone to have a great time. The day included stops at six local wineries, including last minute add on Wolfhead Distillery. Other stops on the tour included Sprucewood Shores, Cooper’s Hawk, Black Bear Farms, and North 42 Degrees Estate Winery. Pelee Island winery was the last stop where participants enjoyed dinner and live musical entertainment. The money raised will go towards programming at Essex Community Services. The organization provides a multitude of services to seniors and other members of the
Michelle Lachine and Joanne Godin both of Belle River, enjoy a glass of vino during the Community Services Wine Tour. Â
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Volunteers needed for Humane Society fundraiser Community Services by Sylene Argent Springtime means a chance to reconnect with the outdoors, watch on as flowers bloom, and an opportunity to pull out
the barbeque for some outdoor cooking. But at the Windsor/ Essex County Humane Society, spring is a time of the year when its
No-board was called during Library conciliation by Sylene Argent On Thursday, CUPE 2974 library workers met with management with the Essex County Library system for its conciliation day. On Wednesday, May 25, the library workers rallied outside the Essex library branch to bring attention to the Essex County Library Board, which was conducting a meeting inside, that recently the workers were in bargaining, and after three days of bargaining, a conciliation was called. June 2 was the conciliation day. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche sits on the Library Board. He said it was a long day last Thursday. The result was a no-board. The Essex County Library management and workers will meet again on June 22 to try and iron something out, Meloche said. He is hopeful on that date both sides can come together to have some movement that could lead to an agreement. With a no-board called, the library workers could strike or library management could lock libraries as of June 25 if both sides can’t come to an agreement, he said.
caregivers are receiving an increased amount of drop-off animals needing loving homes, especially kittens. Volunteer Coordinator Shannon Van WatteghemLevasseur said it is common for the Windsor/ Essex County Humane Society to receive a box of kittens at least once per week this time of year. “Animal intake increases drastically in the summer,” she said. To help raise funds to support the springtime animal intake, last year the Humane Society kicked of its inaugural Strays on the Street Corners program in Windsor. This year, its representatives are expanding the program into areas of Essex County, and are hoping for great community support. Humane Society representatives hosted a 2016 Strays on the Street Corners orientation session inside the Essex Library branch last Thursday evening. In order to make this event a success, The Humane Society is urging people to volunteer to collect money at the Maidstone Avenue/Talbot Street intersection in Essex Centre during the duration of the event. Various shifts are available, including July 21 and 22 from 7:15 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Volunteers are also needed for July 23 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The Humane Society will need 24 volunteers to fill spaces in Essex, and around 600 for its locations to be set up throughout WindsorEssex County. Volunteers will be
stationed in teams of four and will exchange a specially made newspaper for a donation from passersby at intersections. The Humane Society representatives would also be thrilled if businesses would allow volunteers to collect at their storefronts. “We rely heavily on volunteers to make this a success,” Van WatteghemLevasseur said, adding the Humane Society also relies on support of donations to continue its services, which includes care for animals in search of their fur-ever homes. She urges those interested in volunteering for the event to contact her to sign up, and to also encourage friends and family members to join their team as that can make the experience a lot of fun. To keep volunteers safe, Essex (M) Community Policing Officer, Constable Sean Mackinnon, shared a few tips, including the importance of carrying a charged cell phone, to wear bright colours, and to avoid reaching into any vehicles. For more information about the event or the organization, or to view profiles of adoptable pets looking for their fur-ever homes, log onto windsorhumane.org. To volunteer for the Strays on the Street Corners event, contact Van Watteghem-Levasseur via email at volunteer@ windsorhumane.org or call 519-966-5751, extension 21.
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Denis Godin and Paul Lantin sample offerings at the Pelee Island Winery during the Essex Community Services Wine Tour and Poker Run.
community. Services range from health services like foot care to transportation services that take clients to medical appointments. Recently ECS has opened its transportation services to all members of the community, and will go to many destinations other than medical appointments. Stack explains that when seating becomes limited, preference is given to seniors and those with medical destinations, but its bus services takes anyone just about anywhere in the region. “Transportation in general is available to anyone who needs it,” Stack said. Another service offered by ECS is transportation to and from St. Clair College daily. In the past year it partnered with South Essex Community Services to provide this service, but this year while still working closely with the other Community Services in Essex County, it is operating its own runs. There are two student pick up locations on either side of Essex Centre around 7:30 a.m., and a return trip to drop students back in Essex around 6 p.m. For information about pricing, contact ECS.
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Essex Council Notes... the grant money is spent. The prevention of idling Councillor Sherry Bondy would like Council to consider implementing some kind of strategy to ask residents to avoid idling. She thought Essex should look at opportunities as a way to be greener. This is an issue that pulls at her heartstrings, she said. Perhaps, if Council would like to peruse this, it is an initiative that can be looked after when a new CAO is appointed. Councillor Bill Caixeiro said it is a great idea, but wondered what could be put in place to enforce a bylaw to prevent needless idling. Councillor Randy Voakes said he appreciates Bondy’s drive, but he thinks this would be setting Council up for failure as it would be difficult to enforce. Bondy said this would be self-enforced, just like the recent no smoking in certain public outdoor areas bylaw. Caixeiro recommended creating suggested no idling areas, and see how
that could work. Administration will come back with a report on this with recommendations. Town is working on property standards Councillor Larry Snively said he is receiving many calls and emails regarding complaints about property standards. “We are on top of it, but it’s a process,” he said. He wanted residents to understand that enforcing property standards bylaws can be a lengthy process, especially when you are dealing with second and third time offenders and the courts have become involved. Amendment to signage bylaw Council agreed to an amendment to the Town’s sign bylaw that would allow the placing of special event signage on public right-of-ways for charitable, not for profit, and tourism related events. It will also apply to seasonal businesses. The sign must be collapsible or placed on the ground. It can be no more than 0.6 metres square and contain
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the dates of the event. Town approves Cyanide Antidote Deployment agreement The agreement allows paramedics to administer the Cyanide antidote “Cyanokit” on emergency scenes to firefighters that may have been exposed. The report reads, “With firefighters there is a better chance to get them out of the hazardous environment more quickly. Albeit a firefighter can still suffer thermal injury and take in Cyanide; we are typically working as a team when someone’s mask becomes dislodged or they experience an airflow disruption and take off their face piece. We should be able to get them out while Hydrogen Cyanide is still the greatest hazard.” The drug has no serious side effects and can be extremely beneficial in combating the effects of the toxin. The cost to the Town is just over $800 per year and can be covered within the existing budget. Bridlewood Playground equipment selected Council awarded the
request for proposal for the proposal design, supply, and install for the new Bridlewood Park Playground Equipment to New World Park Solutions Inc. The proposal price is around $175,000. The report to Council notes an open house was held at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Wednesday, May 11. Residents voted for their favourite top five of the 13 design proposals on displayed. After reviewing each submitted proposal, and totaling scores in the selection criteria set up for the project, New World Park Solutions scored the highest.
Construction set to begin on Brien Avenue East sanitary sewer
submitted to EFP Road closure signs have been posted at intersections leading to Brien Avenue East in Essex Centre as preparations get underway for the start of construction on a new sanitary sewer. Starting shortly, Brien Avenue East will be closed for construction from Gosfield Townline to Maidstone Avenue East. Local traffic only will be permitted. As part of the Essex Centre Basement Flooding Reduction Strategy, the Town of Essex is replacing the existing 200mm diameter sanitary sewer with a new 375mm diameter sanitary sewer. “The goal of this phase of the project is to increase the sewer system’s capacity to handle the level of storm water infiltration that occurs on the east side of Essex Centre during severe rain events,” says Chris Nepszy, Director of Infrastructure and Development. Homes on the east side of Essex Centre are connected to the sanitary sewer system that pumps to the Northeast Lagoons Waste Water Treatment system.
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by Jennifer Cranston From now on everyone who drives a County of Essex vehicle will be reminded to “watch for bikes” every time they look in the mirror. In recognition of June as Bike Month, the County of Essex announced that all of its non-emergency vehicles will have a decal on the driver’s side mirror that reads “Watch for Bikes.” The decals are part of a Canadian Automobile Association of South Central Ontario campaign to promote bike safety. The County of Essex, CAA, and Bike Windsor– Essex came together to launch the program at the Civic Centre in Essex last Tuesday. “The county of Essex is Tom Bateman of the County of Essex, Lori Newton thrilled to take a leadership of Bike of Windsor-Essex, and Christine Allum of CAA, show role in bike safety,” Tom off new decals on County of Essex Vehicles. “Watch for Bikes” decals will now appear on all drivers’ side mirrors of non- Bateman, Director of Transportation Services emergency vehicles owned by the County for Essex County, said. He explained the decals serve as a constant reminder for drivers to be
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aware of increased bicycle traffic. Christine Allum, Community Relations Specialist, CAA South Central Ontario, said that this move by the County demonstrates, “The strong commitment this community has to safety.” She encouraged people to pick up their own decals at any CAA store. Lori Newton, Executive Director of Bike WindsorEssex, was extremely happy with the launch of this program. “We are thrilled with the initiative of the County,” she said. “Congratulations. This is an exciting moment.” She explained that everyone who drives a vehicle with one of these decals will have an awareness of bikes in their mind that will stay with them even when they are not working and driving their own vehicles. “What the County is doing here is a really big deal,” she said.
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Construction on Brien Leamington and Parks Canada team up to Avenue East sanitary sewer... continue restoration of Monarch habitat Continued froom Page 9
Detailed engineering design for this project was completed by Stantec Consulting Ltd. The construction contract has been awarded to SLR Contracting Group Inc. The construction period is expected to last several weeks. Upgrades to the sanitary sewer system, both forcemain and pumping stations along Fairview Avenue West and South Talbot Road, are expected to begin as soon as approvals are received from the Ministry of Transportation. Key components of that phase of the project include the re-commissioning of one of the cells of the Essex Southwest Lagoons to store excess flow, increasing hydraulic capacity at Pumping Station Number 3, including a larger forcemain, and installing a flow diversion station at the Essex Pollution Control Plant. Excessive storm water infiltration of the sanitary sewer system has been identified as an aggravating factor during heavy rainfalls. The Town’s Downspout Disconnection Program, announced three weeks ago and promoted through an information packet delivered door-to-door in Essex Centre, encourages residents to disconnect non-essential downspouts. “Council has established a Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program that provides financial assistance of up to $75 to disconnect downspouts,” says Nepszy. In addition to downspout disconnection, the program covers the following works: • Backwater valve installation – Up to 50 percent of cost ($750 maximum) • Sump pump/pit installation – Up to 50 percent of cost ($750 maximum) • Backwater valve and sump pump installation – Up to 50 percent of cost ($1,500 maximum) • Investigative pipe camera work – Up to 50 percent of cost ($200 maximum) • Downspout disconnection work – Up to 100 percent of cost ($75 maximum) The program is for retro-fit applications in existing homes only. Disconnection of non-essential downspouts is a requirement for receiving funding under the program. Applications for the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program are available from Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre) and the Building Department (2610 County Road 12, Gesto). Applications are also available on the Town’s website (essex.ca).
along the Leamington Monarch Trail submitted to EFP The Municipality of Leamington and Parks Canada continue to work together on a multiphase project that will line gardens of milkweed and supporting plants along approximately 5 kilometres of urban trails within Leamington’s 17 kilometre trail system. This year will mark the second phase of the project. Earlier this week community volunteers planned to remove invasive and non-native species and continue planting gardens of milkweed supported by native grasses and wildflowers along a 0.5 km stretch of walking trail from Seacliff Drive to Pulford Avenue. This year’s event was expanded
to include local civic organizations, native plant growers, horticultural groups, naturalist associations, artists, and students. “Working together, we can help the monarch population thrive. Milkweed gardens, like those planted along Leamington’s Monarch Trail is just the beginning of the Municipality’s efforts to help restore and support the large number of monarch butterflies that migrate through the Leamington area and supports our movement towards Ecotourism,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Leamington. “Parks Canada is proud to be a monarch
butterfly champion and the natural spaces created as a result of this project offer a win for nature and a win for Canadians. Canada’s national parks are gateways to nature and discovery. The native grasses, wildflowers, and milkweed planted
along the town’s walking trails will attract birds and butterflies to the area and help residents and park visitors to connect with nature,” said Karen Linauskas, Superintendent, Point Pelee National Park.
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Water Fest promotes conservation by Jennifer Cranston The 13th Annual Water Festival brought 3,800 students out to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village last week to learn about protecting our most important resource. Children in grades three, four, and five from across Windsor and Essex County enjoyed great weather and fun activities that focused on water. A Steering Committee designed the event to cover Ontario curriculum, along with locally relevant topics as well. The Steering Committee is made up of volunteers from various environmental agencies, Unifor locals, school boards, municipalities, and others. “We try to keep our finger on the pulse of what is timely,” Danielle Breault Stuebing, Steering Committee Chairperson, said. Breault Steubing explained that over the past 13 years, the Steering Committee has added topics like micro-beads and blue-green algae to the event.
Pictured above: This group of girls from Belle River learns “where it goes, when I go.” This activity shows students what happens to things that are flushed. It demonstrates that “flushable” wipes are not really flushable. Pictured left: Owen Mason learns how fired were put out in the 19th century.
A new topic included this year is the fact that there is no such thing as a “flushable” wipe. Kids
learned that they do not break down when flushed, so they go on to cause problems in water
treatment facilities. Kids were also able to see how much water is wasted when
the water is left running while brushing one’s teeth, as well as what happens to pollutants when they are rained on. Along with all kinds of current, environmentally responsible messages, students also got a small taste of how water was used in the past. They learned about putting out fires with a bucket brigade, the past practice of the Saturday night family bath, and how to do laundry the old fashioned way. Breault Steubing explained that one of the goals of the Water Festival has been to make the event accessible to all students, in all schools. This is why the Steering Committee works hard to keep cost to the student as low as possible. “This Festival costs about $60,000 to put on, and our volunteers raise that each year,”’ she said. She pointed out that the event would not be possible without the generosity of many local sponsors.
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BIRTHDAYS
The best four years of my life
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Marshall Newman
The family of Marshall Newman would like to thank the CCAC and St. Elizabeth for their compassionate care given to Marshall during his illness. Special thanks to Dr. Guerra and Dr. Ahmed. Also to the many neighbours and fiends that came to visit Marshall and for the many cards, food, and support that we received. Your kindness was appreciated and will always be remembered. Special thanks to the staff of Kennedy Funeral Home for their kind assistance. ~ Thank you, Ruth and Family _________________________________________________________
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Two years ago today (June 9th) the Lord called you unto Him to ease your pain. It left a hole in our hearts and lives, but we knew it was for the best. You’ll always be a part of our daily thoughts, prayers and memories that you have bequeathed to our family: never to be forgotten until we’re all together again. Missing you always, Harold and family.
submitted by Lauren Abbott When I was in grade 8 and choosing the high school I wanted to attend, Harrow District High School was not my first option. I wanted to go somewhere bigger, somewhere with more opportunities. Little did I know that I would experience some of the best four years of my life as a result of walking through those front doors. It was then that I realized that anything I wanted to do or be could be accomplished. Most students don’t realize how lucky they are when they attend a small high school. They think they will be missing out like I once did, but are they ever wrong! I played on whatever sports team I wanted. Even if I wasn’t the best at it, the teachers would spend the extra time to coach me so I could improve leaps and bounds. The building was truly a second home. The staff always went above and
beyond, whether it was with coaching, extracurricular activities, or just helping out students in general with their homework. I couldn’t have asked for a better teaching staff. Without them, I wouldn’t be the person and leader I am today. I can guarantee that at other schools I wouldn’t have had the same opportunities. Harrow District High School shaped me into the person I am today, and I am ever grateful. Over these past four years I have had the time of my life. All of us students are like one big family. I have made everlasting friendships through clubs and sports teams that I’ll never forget. These last four years flew by, and I am so sad that it is coming to an end. I remember the first day of Grade 9. I was too afraid to come to school alone, so my best friend and I got driven in together. We walked through the front doors where all of the “big
kids” were waiting and at that moment I knew that I had made the right choice in calling Harrow District High School home for the next four years. Everyone made it seem so welcoming and positive!
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I have learned so much from this school that I will take with me when I graduate and use for the rest of my life. It is heartbreaking that this is the school’s last year, however, I can honestly say that each and every one of us students, whether past or present, will hold a piece of Harrow District High School in our hearts forever.
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What’s Going On... JUNE 11 - YARD SALE / BAKE SALE and BBQ at Essex Retirees’ Social Club, 32 Russell St. Everyone welcome. JUNE 11 - ESSEX LIONS CLUB WHITE CANE DAY - Collecting donations to assist visually impaired people in need of eye glasses/exams. INFO: 519-839-5378. JUNE 11 - FARMERS/CRAFTERS MARKET at St. Paul’s Anglican Church and on every second Saturday of the month throughout the summer & fall. INFO: 519-980-4942. JUNE 11 -WOODSLEE UNITED CHURCH RIBS FOR THE ROOF 2616 Belle River Rd., County Rd. 27. For further info: 519-890-3612.
JUNE 12 27TH ANNUAL MCGREGOR MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR CANCER - From 12pm-10pm at Co-An Park, McGregor. For info: 519-253-3191 x.58559# _________________________________________________________
JUNE 12 - 5:00 pm- Trinity Anglican Church - Choral Evening Prayer conducted by members of the Cathedral Choir. Refreshments to follow. Free will offering accepted.
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JUNE 12 - FESTIVAL OF CARS - 9am-2pm at the CTMHV, 6155 Arner Twln., Kingsville. featuring a HUGE automotive flea market. For more info: 519-776-6909.
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Shirley Dupuis June 12, 2015 In God’s garden up above, Stands a rose we dearly love. She stands with petals open wide, Watered by tears we’ve cried. Her fragrance fills our lives each day, Locked in our hearts she will always stay. With love from your daughters; Linda & Valerie and families
JUNE 12 -MILITARIA, HUNTING, AND SPORTSMAN SHOW 9am-3pm at the CTMHV, 6155 Arner Twln., Kingsville. For more info: 519-776-6909.
JUNE 15 - CWL LUNCHEON & COUNTRY STORE, at St. Anthony Church Hall, Munger & Victoria St. in Harrow, from 11am-1:30pm. JUNE 18 - HARROW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT CONCERT 8 p.m. at Harrow United Church. Student & community musicians. Admission - voluntary donation. JUNE 21 - CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES CLINIC At Essex Legion Hall, 103 Talbot St. N. From 1-7pm. For more info: www.blood.ca. JUNE 22 ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING At Essex Retirees’ at 7:30pm. Speaker is Marg Lamon, on Flower Arrangements. All welcome.
JUNE 25 - THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING At 20924 Harwich Rd, Blenheim, at 10am. Call 519-738-3476 for directions. Bring chairs. JULY 8 & 22 NOONTIME MEDITATION at Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St. S., Essex, from 12-12:30. Take some time for yourself.
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Local residents are encouraged to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gear Up & Goâ&#x20AC;? this summer by cycling Windsor-Essex trails submitted to EFP This summer, residents and visitors have the opportunity to explore what the Windsor Essex region has to offer by cycling various trails through our nine municipalities. During the Windsor Essex Bike Summit earlier this week, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gear Up & Go Partners unveiled a new program, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gear Up & Go,â&#x20AC;? which encourages participants to cycle in two or more municipalities and in doing so, have a chance of winning a grand prize. When it comes to cycling, our region is filled with plenty of great reasons to get out there and ride. From scenic waterfront paths along the Detroit River to lush
Carolinian forest nature trails, Windsor Essex offers so much to explore, experience and enjoy. With â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gear Up & Go,â&#x20AC;? there are even more reasons to get pedaling, including a chance to win a Family Cycling Prize Package worth $1,500! Get started by registering yourself and/or your family. When you do, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also receive a FREE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gear Up & Goâ&#x20AC;? T-shirt just for signing up.
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Essex truly underscores how essential collaboration is, especially growing this aspect of outdoor adventure.â&#x20AC;? Other partners of this initiative include the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, In Motion and the Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation. Participants who cycle two trails in two different Windsor Essex Pelee Island municipalities will have a chance at winning the Family Cycling Prize Package worth $1,500! The more trails each participant cycles, the more chances there are to win. For more information and to register for the Gear Up & Go contest, visit GearUpAndGo.ca. The contest runs until September 5.
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Pastor Jay spoke on how we need to saturate our minds with the Word of God so that when the enemy comes against us, we can speak the Word, resist the devil and watch him flee and take his strategies with him! Impact Bible Day Camp is July 12th14th. Restoration House Healing Rooms are open Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. For more information, visit us at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed! Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Now that our weekly programs are finished until fall, we sincerely thank all those volunteers who made them possible. Our cooking teams, program planners, and anyone who helped in any way, are much appreciated.
Thanks to the Pie Ladies who donated funds towards purchasing our new Salvation Army Flag. Our summer BBQ’s will take place in front of the Thrift Store in July and August. Join us in our air conditioned sanctuary for Family Worship at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Major Sam Roberts leads the service which is followed by a time of refreshments and conversation with our church family. Trinity Church We continue to pray for the following people Greg, Debbie, Bill, David, Millie, and Grace. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Drusilla Gash, given by Ian & Pam Quirk and family. A big thank you goes out to Bill Jackson for leading us in our worship Sunday morning. It is always good to hear his message. WOW, what a success! Thank you to everyone who helped out with Trinity’s
first “Country Fair” and bake sale. A lot of hard work went into planning these events and it was a great success! Plan to join us Sunday June 12 at 5 PM., for a Choral Evensong Service featuring the Diocese of Huron Cathedral Choir. Everyone is welcome, please plan to attend. Remember if you ordered your rhubarb pies, they will be ready for pick up on Saturday, June 11 between 12 & 2. You can still place an order by calling Sharon at 519-839-4579 or Brenda at 519-839-5184 or leaving a message at the Church office at 519-776-7711. Hope to see you Sunday at 9:15 in the “Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam, all are welcome. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service at 10am. Sunday School is available at 10:15 am. On Saturday, June 11 there is a Haiti Walk In The Park, at 10 am at the Kingsville Lakeside Park. A BBQ lunch at John and Linda’s follows. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 19. We will host a BINGO on Friday, June 24 at 7pm in Simpkins Hall. The Church Family Picnic is on Sunday, June 26. Essex Baptist Church submitted by Stephanie Winger
Join us for 11:00 am Sunday Service, Sunday School is at 9:45 am. Sunday morning message recordings are available at our website: EssexBaptist. com. Kid’s Club is offered for children ages SK-Gr. 3 and Youth Night for Grades 4+ on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm. Join us for a Bible study and prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7 pm.
Essex United Church Join us at 10:30 am for Sunday morning services. Pastor Jim is doing a series of messages this spring about how our beliefs have changed over the eons. Come, listen, and discuss! Our Friday Meditation Series is back. Throughout the summer, Six Noontime Meditations will be presented in our sanctuary. Take some time for yourself, come and pray, come and meditate, come and offer thanks, come and be quiet, come and be with God, come and enjoy! Our next Mediation is Friday, June 10 at 12 noon with Neil Fotheringham. Next Sunday, June 12 harpist Rylee Livingston will be our guest musician. Join us as we install our new official board. Our annual Broasted Chicken dinner and Strawberry Social on Saturday, June 18. Tickets are available from the church office. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Starting Saturday, June 11th and continuing on every second Saturday of the month throughout the summer and fall, we will have a Farmers/Crafters Market at the church grounds. We still have room for produce and baked goods vendors, please call Sandra at 519-9804942 if you are interested in renting a table. The Essex Deanery Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, June 22nd. Contact the office for more details. The Summer Worship Schedule starts on July 3rd. Services for the month of July will be held at Trinity Anglican Church in Cottam at 9:15am. Services for the month of August and the week of September 4th will be held at St Paul’s at 10am. There will be no 8:00am services through the summer. Regular Sunday morning services are at 8:00am (BCP Eucharist) & 11:00am. (BAS Eucharist); Sunday School also takes place during the 11:00am service. Please check out our website at www. stpaulstrinity.org and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org. Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson
We invite you to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our weekly Worship Service and Sunday School. Thank you to Cathy and Bruce
Woodiwiss for the delicious luncheon they provided the congregation last Sunday. The free-will offering collected $640 to support our Student Aid Fund. Thanks to everyone for their generosity! If you would like to assist a local family with the “special formula” needed for their four month old child, please speak to Laurene in the church office by calling 519-738-4223. Confirmation Classes are being planned for this Fall. If you know of anyone who will be in Grade Nine or older and interested in attending, please contact our church office.
Harrow United Church is selling baked goods during the “Explore the Shore” weekend on July 23rd and 24th. If you are able to assist with some baking, please sign the sheet located downstairs or call the church office and speak to Laurene. Thank you. To learn more about our caring faith community, hear one of Rev. Staples’ dynamic messages or listen to our weekly Ministry of Music, please find us at: www.harrowunited.org.
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Retired firefighter provides tips to help prevent barn fires
Retired Amherstburg Firefighter Rick Laframboise provided some tips on how to prevent barn fires to interested community members last Friday evening at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association.
by Sylene Argent With the many barn fire headlines in the news recently, retired Amherstburg Firefighter Rick Laframboise decided to host an open house at the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association last Friday evening to help area horse barn operators keep their animals safe. Laframboise said he has over 40 years of experience as a firefighter, and is also a barn owner. He wanted to host the open house because, with his experience, he was in a position to help everyone all prevent something we never want to arise. A barn fire is “Something you never want to go through. It is devastating,” he said. The following are some of the tips he provided: • If you board your horse at a facility, make sure you know the address. He said when making an emergency call it is important to be able to provide the address, including if that address includes a north, south, east, or west direction to ensure firefighters can get there as quickly as possible. He suggested posting the barn address, and veterinarian numbers, near entrances and phones in the barn. It is a good idea to have the vet on the way if there is a fire so horses can be treated quickly. • Have an evacuation plan for the barn. “You got to have a second way out,” he said, and that has to be away from the barn. He noted many animals may want to run back into the barn because that is a safe place for them even if it is
on fire. He suggested have contacts that can come with a trailer to quickly remove animals from the site. • Keep the barn and the area around it clean. Tall grass can be fuel for a fire. Spider webs and cobwebs around light fixtures, wiring, or electrical outlets can be dangerous. He suggested to keep an eye on lights that burn out to ensure they don’t get too hot. • Do not use extension cords for long term use. Rodents like to chew on them, and they can get stepped on. All of this can be dangerous. He suggested if an extension cord has to be used for longer than a day to have a professional install the proper wiring. • Have a barn floor plan ready for firefighters. This will let firefighters know what is stored inside and where. They can be placed somewhere on the property in an ABS pipe with a water-proof lid, or they can be dropped off for filing at the local fire station, he said. “If we know what is in there, it makes it a whole lot easier for us,” Laframboise commented. • Do not store fuel in a barn. • Keep manure piles away from the barn. They can get quite warm. He said manure pile fires “Are brutal to put out.” • Keep shavings confined to one area in the barn. They can burn, too. • Place flashlights in strategic areas.
• It is nice to have fire extinguishers in the barn near doors. • Bailed wet hay can get hot and cause a fire. He suggested checking moisture before throwing them in the loft for storage. • He suggested if a barn allows smoking to have a designated area for it, and to provide sand filled pails to ensure butts are out. Stepping on a cigarette may not be enough to prevent a fire from occurring. • Make sure there is clear access to the barn for firefighters. If a barn fire does occur, Laframboise said do not enter if smoke is so thick you cannot see to save horses or other animals “Even though they are part of our families. If you can’t see inside [chances are] you are too late already. They probably would have succumbed to the smoke. Horses have sensitive lungs,” he said. He noted that in many municipalities there are rules to follow when planning to burn brush. Contact local fire departments for tips and permits. Always watch a planned fire to ensure it doesn’t get out of control, he said. And always ensure ambers are put out when the burn is over to ensure nothing else can ignite.
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Lions raise money for Guide Dogs
Participants in the Purina Walk for Dog Guides, hosted by the Essex and District Lions Club, pose for a photo at Sadler’s Park on Sunday.
by Jennifer Cranston On Sunday, the Essex and District Lions Club hosted a walk through Sadler’s Park for dogs and their owners to raise money for guide dogs.
Jacqui Flood is President of the local Lions Club. She explained that this was the rain date for the event that was originally scheduled for May 1. Heavy rains
that day caused the event to be postponed. Flood said turn-out was lower than hoped, but that is it to be expected with any rain-date event. She said one of the positives of the event is that it brings people out to the park. She said one of the participants lives nearby but had never been to Sadler’s Park before. Money raised at the event helps to raise
and train service dogs and guide dogs. Guide dogs assist people with impaired vision, while
service dogs help people with a multitude of needs, including autism, hearing loss, diabetes, epilepsy, and physical disabilities. Flood works as a diabetes nurse educator. She said that watching these dogs in action can be fascinating. “One of my patients was experiencing low blood sugar (in my office.) Her dog patted her arm repeatedly until she checked her sugar and treated the problem,” Flood said. It is rewarding to be able to see the results of one’s work. Flood said being a Lion is rewarding in many ways. She said that not only has she been able to help people in her own community, but she has met people from all over the world. The Lions provide all kinds of vision related assistance to people in the community, it doesn’t stop at guide dogs, Flood
explained. She told the story of one local man who needed surgery to save his sight. The OHIP would not cover the surgery. He approached the local Lions and they were able to cover the cost of the surgery for him. The Lions also support International youth exchange programs, disaster relief, food banks, parks, camps, and local community projects. Recently, the Club has moved its meetings to the Salvation Army Church in Essex Centre. New members are always welcome.
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Join us at St. Stephen’s on Sunday, June 12 at 10:00am for our annual Homecoming Sunday. All are welcome in the celebrations of our heritage. It’s right around the corner - Redeemer’s 10th Annual Strawberry Social is next Saturday, June 18, 8:00-4:00. Our next Senior’s Luncheon will be held at Church of the Redeemer on Wednesday, June 29th at 11:00am. Our guest speaker is Susan LeClair from Shoreline Tours. Call Dawn at 978-1252 by June 22nd, to reserve your seat. VBS is fast approaching - July 4-8 at Redeemer. Registration will be open in two weeks. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
This Sunday is our 170th Anniversary and Cemetery Mass at 9 a.m. We will remember our forefathers who built our parish. Please bring a lawn chair. The Altar Society will have cake and refreshments following this Mass. The Mission Club will host a Sundae Sunday after each Mass on June 25th and 26th. The Jubilee Refugee committee is collecting used books. Please drop them off at the back of the church. Please note that there will be no bulletins published in July and August. Mass intentions will be posted on the bulletin board. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Catholic, please let Fr.
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Moe know. The RCIA program begins this fall at Holy Name of Jesus church. The Annual Parish Golf Tournament takes place on Sunday, June 26th at Willow Creek golf course. Registration forms are at the back of the church. Proceeds go to St. Mary’s Altar Society. Happy Birthday wishes to Vera Quinlan and Rya Pulleyblank. Happy Anniversary wishes to Martin & Carol Strong. Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will give her message. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Connie Reeb. Greeting you at the door will be Kelly Sauve and Beth Taylor. Serving the lunch after the service will be Audrey Stanley and Elaine Mailloux. If you need a ride to church or a special event, contact the church office before 2 pm the Thursday before. We are collecting used eye glasses for the Lions Club. There is a box on the table in the hall for your donations. Need a good book or dvd? Check out the Library in the Round Room. Children Library is located in the Sunday School area. Need a special visit from Rev. Ann, please contact her. RIB FOR THE ROOF: Saturday, June 11 from 4 to 7 pm. Dine in or take out. For tickets, contact Elaine Mailloux at 519-890-6312. This is a fundraiser to help support the cost of the Hall Roof. Coffee and Conversation: Thursday 10 am.
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SAVE THE DATES!: Vacation Bible School - August 8th to 12th. Parish Picnic Sunday, August 14th at Noon. God Bless you all and have a great week! Continued from Page 20 Vacation Bible School: July 11 to 15 from 9am to 12 noon. From JK to age 11. A nominal free. There will be peanut-free snacks. Contact Liz Plat (519-791-4439) or Kelly Sauve(519-791-7064) to regisister. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Summer Office Hours: Monday to Thursdays 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. & Fridays 9 a.m. to Noon during June, July, and August. Summer Daily Mass Times: Starting Thursday, June 30th Mass on Thursdays will begin at 8:30 a.m. until September 8th. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, our RCIA program begins in October. Please see Fr. Dave to let him know. There will be a Holy Name School Robotics Team Pasta Fundraiser on Sat., June 18, 5:30pm at the Parish Hall. Contact Meredith for tickets or info. at 519-350-9545. Squires are holding a Bottle Drive on Saturday, June 25th, from 9am-1pm. Bring your empty beer and liquor bottles/cans. CWL Members Banquet - Tuesday, June 14th in our Parish Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Parish Breakfast: Sunday, June 12th after each morning Mass. Free will donations appreciated. Proceeds go toward our Youth. Healing Mass: June 10th at 11 a.m. at Mount Carmel Church with Fr. Mike Parent. All are welcome. Join us as we celebrate 170 years of St. Mary’s Church on Sunday, June 12th at 9 a.m. at the Cemetery with refreshments & cake after Mass. Weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair. Please park at the school. Everyone welcome!
Essex Community Services Are you a Senior living alone?: Feeling isolated? The Security Reassurance Program can help. Our friendly professional staff will phone you regularly to check on your comfort and well-being. You choose the day, time, and frequency of calls. In the event that we cannot reach you, we alert relatives, neighbours, or emergency services. The goal of this free program is to offer you companionship through a telephone visitation. It offers care, concern and support and enables you to live with dignity and independence in your home. For program details and free registration, call Essex Community Services at 519-776-4231. Cottam United Church submitted by Helen McLeod
Sunday, June 12th is our Annual Sunday School Picnic and Day in Jerusalem, everyone is invited. After Church service, that starts at 10:15am, the Sunday picnic will start. Please bring a salad or side dish and desserts that are wrapped in individual portions for the bake table. Hot dogs will be provided. There will be games for all ages young and the young at heart. If you have anything for the white elephant table at the Day in Jerusalem event, it would be appreciated. Set up for this event will be on Sat., June 11th from 2 to 4 pm. Worship Time: Starting Sunday, July 3rd our worship will begin at 9:30 am. Church baseball has started, so please come out on Monday nights to support our team. The games take place at the diamonds around the Kingsville Arena, games start at 7:30pm unless you play on diamond five, by the tennis court, then the game starts at 7:00pm. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs. BIBLE STUDY is now on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. On Sunday, July 3rd, worship begins at 9:30 am.
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1929 Nash sedan at car museum sheds light on mystery car Pictured right: Mystery car in Hamilton around 1943. Pictured below: 1929 Nash sedan at Canadian Transportation Museum in Kingsville. Well worth a visit.
Bruce Doidge of Ancaster, Ontario, sent a photo of his mother standing beside a car in Hamilton, Ontario, around 1943. He asked me for the make and year. The mystery car is a 3-window coupe with built-in sun visor and appears to have a step plate at the back leading to a rumble seat. The headlight bar is horizontal. The radiator shell is distinctive and surrounds the radiator itself (no grille). Cowl lights are on either side of the hood with stainless trim at rear of hood. The right front fender has some metal trim in the centre. And the headlight lenses have curved lines. On a hunch, I visited the Canadian Transportation Museum on the Arner Town Line west of Kingsville, Ontario, to take photos of a 1929 Nash Ambassador Model 467 sedan donated by Harry Thomas Ouellette of Fort McMurray, Alberta. In fact, the car still has Alberta license plates. The right front fender has the same metal trim running up the centre from the front, and the radiator shell and rad both look the same as the one on our mystery car. The museum car has cowl lights with stainless trim at the rear of the hood and has a built-in sun visor. Also, the design on the headlight lenses is identical. The only discrepancy is the nameplate on the museum car which juts down slightly over the radiator whereas the mystery car nameplate is smaller. The ’29 Nash in the museum is a very large Ambassador model with a 130-inch wheelbase and its nameplate may have been made larger to look more impressive. Let’s say for now the mystery car is a 1929 Nash Series 440 coupe with rumble seat and a six cylinder engine with a wheelbase of 116 inches. This car had a Toronto delivered price when new of $1924 from the Nash factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Maybe someone owns a car like this and will send us photos. Stay tuned. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
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Essex ref gets the call by Fred Groves It was no big surprise that one of the four referees in this year’s Stanley Cup finals between Pittsburgh and San Jose is from Essex. Veteran Dan O’Halloran is a veteran whistle blower and has done several championship series. • At the OFSAA track and field championships held in Windsor, Essex’s Lucia McElwain finished fourth in the senior girls’ triple jump with a leap of 11.70 metres. Kim Orton did not qualify for the midget girls’ hurdles as she had a time of 12.82 in the preliminary race. • “Strong, strong guy and very physical,” that’s how veteran offensive lineman Peter Dydkowski describes fellow Hamilton Ti-Cat lineman Brandon Ravenberg of Essex. Ravenberg, at 6’4” 285 lbs., was drafted third overall by the CFL club. • Still with football, coach Glen Mills and the Essex Ravens were beaten in their home opener on Sunday, 25-23 to the Niagara Spears. • James Morgan had a huge game for the Windsor Clippers on Saturday as he scored a goal and set up four more in a 15-10 win over visiting St. Catharines in Junior ‘B’ lacrosse action. • Victory’s Peanut, owned and trained by Maidstone’s William
Leon, won the fourth race at Dresden Raceway on Sunday. Donald McMurren from South Woodslee saw his Wallet Sniffer finished third in the third, and Shadywood Baron, owned by Betty Ellis, was second in the second race. • The Essex Juniors beat the Walker Homesites Juniors 6-2 in Essex County Senior Baseball League
action on Thursday. • Maidstone’s Skylar Janisse got his second straight win on the mound in the PESOS League and his first complete win game. In his recent victory, he had eight strikeouts and walked three. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.
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Kingsville hosts OFSAA Soccer Local youth donates hair for good cause
The Kingsville Comets go head to head with Bishop F. Marrocco/T. Merton Secondary School from Toronto in its first game of the OFSAA Soccer Championship tournament held in Kingsville last weekend.
by Jennifer Cranston Over 300 athletes, along with their coaches, trainers, and chaperones, were in Kingsville last week to battle for the Ontario Championship in
OFSAA soccer. Twenty high school boys’ soccer teams from all over Ontario, some as far away as the Manitoba border, enjoyed a four day stay in the region that began with a banquette on Wednesday and continued with three days of soccer. With so many sporting events in the region last week, accommodations were at a premium. Some athletes having to stay as far away as Chatham. Players enjoyed perfect weather and hearty competition for the duration of the tournament. In the end, Bishop F. Marrocco/T. Merton Secondary School of Toronto took home Bronze, St. Andre Bessette Catholic Secondary school of London earned Silver, and Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School won the tournament, bringing gold medals home to Burlington.
by Jennifer Cranston Addyson Connel is almost seven years old and she is donating her hair to Angel Hair for Kids for the second time. The last time she was four years old and she donated around 12 inches. This time she was able to donate around 13 inches. The hair goes to make wigs for young cancer patients who have lost their hair due to treatment. Addyson’s mom, Jen, explained that when her daughter was four, her hair had become so long that it was unmanageable so she and Addyson’s father decided to donate it. “Her hair grows very fast, so we decided to donate it every few years to kids without hair,” Jen said. In this picture Addyson shows off her braid that Hour Glass hair dresser Kristen Nottage cut off on Saturday morning.
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Essex athletes compete at OFSAAÂ submitted by John Garinger Over the weekend, the Ontario track and field championships (OFSAA) took place at the University of Windsor, and two Red Raider athletes came up with strong performances. Kim Orton, a grade nine student who began competing in the hurdles just a few weeks ago, qualified for OFSAA and although she did not come out with a medal, she put in a strong performance, finishing 12th in the province with a PB of 12.82 seconds. Lucia McElwain, a grade 11 student, competed in two events at the senior division. In the triple jump, she was
in medal position going into the last jump. She finished 4th, but with a new personal best of 11.7 metres. In the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 400 metre hurdles, she qualified for the final, again with a personal best of 64.04 secs. McElwain is pictured right with her coach, Mr. Andy Hahn. All the athletes at Essex, albeit with mixed emotions, said farewell this week to the popular track coach, who
will take on new duties next year as Head Track
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Rookies off to test skills in Wyoming
submitted to EFP The Essex Rookie Yellow Jackets played two games last weekend. The players are preparing for their anticipated first tournament of the season, scheduled for this weekend. The team traveled to LaSalle last Saturday. The weather was beautiful and the players enjoyed a competitive, back and forth match-up against a strong Turtle Club. Despite solid defensive play, like the beautiful diving catch by centerfielder Evan Heath, it was the defensive play by the Turtles that left tying and winning runners on board for the Jackets
in the last inning. Nash Driedger and Blain Mulcaster hit a pair of triples in the 4th inning for the Jackets as the team proudly accepted and learned from a 1 run loss. Rain would not allow the Jackets to fully complete their game at Woodslee last Sunday. The game was called in the 6th inning with Essex down a few. The team members will now focus on practice, as they prepare for a Friday game in Wyoming / Sarnia. Traditionally, Essex plays hard at this tournament and often has a solid showing. They always have fun.