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A LOOK INSIDE PARC presents recommendations to School Board PAGE 2 ________________
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Issue No. 23
New Cenotaph unveiled in Harrow
Continued Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 ________________ Lions Club hosts annual walk for Dog Guides PAGE 9 ________________ Master Plan for Parks and Rec on its way PAGE 11 _______________ Pan Am Games Torch Relay coming to Essex PAGE 23 _______________ Tremblay sets Ontario record PAGE 27
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Private Margaret Jobin served in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps in Ottawa during WWII. Beside her are Sergeant Rob Alexander and his son Joshua. There was a broad spectrum of military personnel, past and present, at Saturday’s Cenotaph dedication ceremony.
by Jennifer Cranston Over 200 people filled the parkette next to the Post Office in Harrow on Saturday to join the dedication ceremony for the newly erected cenotaph. The ceremony began with a parade that included Legionnaires from Harrow, Colchester, Essex, Amherstburg and Leamington, Harrow Knights of Columbus, The Royal Canadian Naval Association of Windsor, and Sea Cadets from RCSCC Agamemnon. Rev. Captain Frank Staples talked about the importance of
stones for remembrance in many cultures. “This is our stone of remembrance,” he said. “This is a time when we ensure that these people did not die in vain. What we do here is to raise a memorial to their sacrifice. It is a lasting symbol of their love for us and their community.” Essex Mayor Ron McDermott was there as Mayor as well as part of the Essex Legion contingent. He announced that park will, from now on, be known as “Harrow Veterans Memorial Park.” “It is an important focal point. It is a place where you will parade to on Remembrance Day, and it is a place of quiet contemplation every day,” he said. Ethan Robinson has three great grandfathers who are veterans. He read the Act of Remembrance. It was a moving moment near the end of the ceremony, when the group gathered in the park participated in a moment of silence. With sounds of traffic, and other town activities all around, the park become a pocket of complete silence, even babies and small children seemed to recognize the solemnity of the moment as not a peep was heard. Following the ceremony, the participants retired to the Legion for fellowship and refreshments.
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PARC presents recommendations to School Board Conservation Foundation meets highest standard in public confidence by Jennifer Cranston The role of the Programs and Accommodations Review Committee (PARC) is over and the fate of several area schools is now in the hands of the Greater Essex County District School Board. The PARC that examined solutions to solve the problem of empty spaces at Harrow District High School, Kingsville District High
School, General Amherst High School, Western Secondary School, and Harrow Public School presented their recommendations to the Board last Tuesday. The Committee presented two possible scenarios. The first scenario includes keeping Western open and expanding programming, creating community hubs at Harrow, Kingsville
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and Amherstburg, and creating new JK to grade 12 facilities in Harrow and Kingsville. The second scenario suggests moving Western to General Amherst as a separate program as a possible “school within a school,” and building a new facility to house both schools. It also suggests creating community hubs in the three remaining high schools and creating JK to grade 12 facilities in Harrow and Kingsville. C o m m i t t e e chairperson Bill Orawski explained that they presented scenarios that were reflective of the committee’s long hours of work as well as community input. Committee member Robin Trepanier pointed out that community hubs have the potential to create
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revenue for the board. She stressed the importance of maintaining community schools and insuring students at Western have the services they need. Trustee Julia Burgess commented that the Ministry was very clear that they were looking for school consolidations and added, “These recommendations don’t really consolidate schools.” Trustee Ron LeClair disagreed with Burgess saying that these scenarios reduce seven schools to as few as three, (when elementary schools are combined with high schools). Following the PARC presentation, Bev Timpson and Leslie Balsillie addressed the Board with a presentation suggesting Harrow schools be turned into an agri-food educational centre. They pointed out that curriculum for this type of project already exists, and that there are thousands of jobs related to the agri-food industry. They also emphasized that this would be a particularly relevant program for the region, and would draw students from all over the county. The Board will make its final decision in October after they have received recommendations from the Director of Education Erin Kelly.
Essex Region Conservation Foundation achieves Imagine Canada accreditation submitted to the EFP The Essex Region Conservation Foundation is pleased to announce it has achieved prestigious accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standards Program for charitable and non-profit organizations. “The accreditation process was very comprehensive,” Susan Stockwell Andrews, President of the Foundation Board of Directors, said. “Our Foundation now joins 150 organizations across Canada who have also achieved this important distinction. This accreditation will inspire confidence among our donors and partners as we work to create awareness and raise funds to enhance the natural environment for healthy living and economic vibrancy in our community.” Imagine Canada is a national umbrella organization that establishes operating and governance guidelines for charities and nonprofits in Canada. The Standards Program provides an opportunity to achieve accreditation
by demonstrating compliance in five fundamental areas: board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management, and volunteer management. The Standards Program aims to strengthen public continence in charitable organizations and the non-profit sector as a whole. “The Foundation is proud to be a part of this impressive list of Canadian charities and non-profits that embody excellence in administration, transparency, and governance,” Richard Wyma, Executive Director, said. The Essex Region Conservation Foundation supports ERCA by raising the funds required to reforest and green the Essex region, protect those significant natural areas that remain, support nature in education, protect cultural heritage, and increase green connections through acquiring and developing trails.
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Continued Essex Council Notes for Monday, June 1 by Sylene Argent Taxi licensing fees questioned Kirk Vivier of SX Taxi questioned Council regarding Essex’s Taxi licensing fees, claiming they were much higher than other municipalities’. He said something needs to be done to help Essex businesses. “We need to cut a few fees. We got to promote some new business, so when we do get new houses here, people have shops to go shopping…we need some business development, also,” he said. Vivier said he has been working with Essex’s Director of Corporate Services, Donna Hunter, for the past three years in trying to get taxi licensing fees to a fair rate. He claimed that he paid $1700 in 2011 for licensing in Essex, and it cost $78 to do the same licensing in Lakeshore. He gave Council a rundown of how much higher he claims Essex’s taxi licensing fees are compared to other municipalities that he found out through his own research. “What can we do about this?” he asked. Hunter said last year the Town underwent, through the use of a consultant, a comprehensive study of fees that calculated what it costs for the Town to provide licensing services through cost recovery. When coming up with these fees for taxis, she said, administration looked at them very closely. It was suggested that the fees brought forward to Council through the comprehensive study should be reduced by half, rather than the full cost recovery. The study had suggested fees for licensing taxis that was slightly higher than what Essex was charging prior to the study, which was around $300 at that time. Taxi licensing fees were cut in half. The cost recovery report looked at what it was costing the municipality to issue such services as licensing and permits. This included administrative time spent on issuing licenses and permits. Some of the fees, at that time, were later adjusted to put more of the cost to issue licensing and permits onto those who required the fees, instead of relying on the tax base. Hunter noted Essex license fee for cabs is $157.50, Kingsville is $300, Lakeshore is $111, Tecumseh is $500, and Chatham-Kent is $85. She added that Essex has a taxi cab driver license, which is $114.50. Kingsville’s is $25, Lakeshore is $22, and $45 in Chatham-Kent, LaSalle’s is $200,Windsor’s is $110, and Leamington has a two-year license that is $75. These are annual fees. Councillor Sherry Bondy thanked Vivier for coming forward on the subject. She remembers very clearly the presentation made to Council on this last year in terms of cost recovery. The Council at this time debated licensing fees for taxis. With the 50 percent reduction in the fees, she believes it is fair and that Council is meeting taxi cabs in the community halfway. With the reduction, it by no means recovers the costs to issue the licenses, she said, adding she appreciates the services taxis provide.
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She noted she was comfortable with the current fees, and thinks Essex is a bit ahead of the curve as it relates to cost recovery and fees. She moved to receive the presentation, which Council did. Mayor Ron McDermott noted through cost recovery the previous Council said it wouldn’t lose money, nor put the costs on the back of taxpayers. Councillor Randy Voakes said he wouldn’t support receiving the motion as he wanted to understand the difference in the fees the delegate presented first. As he exited the Council Chambers at the Essex County Civic Centre, Vivier said he would close SX Taxi. Community Mailboxes Council received a copy of the letter Aurora sent to the federal Minister of Transport requesting Canada Post immediately cease the installation of community mailboxes and adhere to its Five-Point Action Plan and engage in consultation with stakeholders. Councillor Sherry Bondy suggested directing administration to look into bylaws that require a town planner to be onsite when community mailboxes go up as other municipalities have. Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris Nepszy said this can be looked into.
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Bellcreft Beach Land holder Joe Gorski approached Council regarding what he said are a few inconsistencies as it pertains to the Bellcreft Beach Drainage report and mailing addresses. He had decided to offer some of their land for sale to help alleviate the storm drain issues Bellcreft Beach is experiencing. Council advised Gorski could speak with the project engineer for clarity so long as it doesn’t hold up the project. Amendment to procedural bylaw Essex Council moved to receive and enact Bylaw Number 1423 to amend Bylaw Number 548, 1110, and 1269 to provide for the rules of order and procedure for the Council of Essex and its committees. In the report to Council it noted the reason for this stems from the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada ruling that reciting a Catholic prayer at council meetings infringes on freedom of conscience and religion. The prayer that was used to open council meetings for the Town of Essex had language in it that could be seen to adhere to a particular belief, it said. In the bylaw, reciting the prayer is no longer included in the procedure.
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Leadership students host dance as fundraiser for sister school
Students in EDHS’s Leadership Class hosted a dance on Friday evening to raise funds for its sister school in Maforeka.
by Sylene Argent The leadership class at Essex District High School was busy hosting a huge dance party for area high school and older elementary school youth to enjoy on Friday
evening. This event raised funds for EDHS’s sister school in Maforeka. Though this event was a fundraiser, it also provided an opportunity for area students to have some fun and spend time with
friends before heading into final exams. The Leadership Class hosted this dance as an extra fundraiser for the Maforeka school. EDHS students raise money annually through a number of fundraisers to help keep the school supplied and operational. This event, the students noted, was to help the sister school students and their families through the Ebola outbreak, which raised food prices. The students were hoping the dance would raise over $700. The Leadership Class students said they were pleased with the support area students lent to the dance fundraiser, especially since the dance was put together very quickly. The Leadership Students also recognize fellow students are busy preparing for exams and putting the finishing touches on end-of-the-year school projects. As part of the dance event, the Leadership Class also offered a video contest area students from grade 7 through 12 could enter. Students could submit
their own motivational or comical videos into the contest for a chance to win
$100. Around 10 videos were submitted, and these entries were played during the dance party. EDHS grade 11 student Morgan Graham won the contest. The Leadership students said her video was well produced and was the most unique. Her video, they said, made them all think about their future. Graham was proud to learn her video was selected as the top entry. She was excited to get to work on the project when she saw the poster for the video contest up at school. She has always had a passion for film. Her video entry, entitled “Who do You Want to Be” is posted on Youtube for others to get inspired from. “Who do You Want to
Be,” Graham said, is a collection of clips she has collected over the past several months of places she has been. She put them together in black and white. She added a voice over of her own words of advice and shared some experiences. At the end, her clips have colour, which she said represents “Finding out who you want to be. I hope it inspires people.” Graham said she will likely spend her cash award on camera equipment. The Leadership students are hoping to do a little more fundraising for its Maforeka sister school before the end of the school year.
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••• Comment by Jennifer Cranston •••
Dancing in the rain “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain” – Vivian Green. When I was a kid, growing up in Windsor, I loved to dance in the rain. I didn’t need an umbrella or rubber boots. In shorts and bare feet, I would run out of the house and splash in every puddle I could find; the deeper and spashier the better. My friend and I would walk down the middle of the street, swinging our feet as high as we could to create big fans of water drops. If the sun was out and our eyes were quick sometimes we could see little rainbows in the spray. I can even remember singing “rainy” songs at the top of my lungs on occasion. I dare say that if I was a child I would love Essex in the rain. Childhood is a distant memory and I no longer have any desire to dance in the rain, especially in Essex. The whole town fills with just the kind of puddles I would have loved as a child. I can only wonder how excited my child-self would have been to watch those puddles grow into ponds. The adult me sees nothing fun about it. Now when water starts to pool in the street in front of my house,
and deep puddles form in my driveway and my lawn, all I can think is, “thank God I don’t have a basement.” For many in Essex, heavy rain means running home to discover how much sewage is backing up into your basement. It’s an expensive, heartbreaking, and disheartening phenomenon that too many residents throughout the municipality have had to endure. When bad things happen, we want to blame someone. Many try to blame the development of new homes in town, some try to blame the Town for “letting” it happen. The simple truth is that this region is experiencing heavier rainfall than what we are used to. The second simple truth is that many of the homes in Essex County were built in areas that were meant to get wet. My property backs onto Sadler’s Pond. I discovered that before the 1930s my property was under water all the time. It was part of the wetlands that made up Sadler’s Pond. Some entrepreneurial spirit drained the land and sold it off in parcels so “poor folk” could build their “poor houses” from trees they cleared from the land itself. There are dozens of stories
just like this all over the county, hundreds maybe. ERCA representatives will smugly tell you that today, no one would be allowed to build on the land known as Lucier Estates in McGregor. It is a flood plain. In laymen’s terms it means that nature designed that area to get wet, really wet, in case of heavy rains. It’s true that our aging sanitary and storm sewers were not designed to handle the amount of rain we’ve been getting. Theoretically storm sewers handle storm water and sanitary sewers handle household waste water and never the twain shall meet. It’s true that somehow storm water is getting into the sanitary sewer and forcing it to back up into homes. If residents want the situation to improve, they must help the town locate where these cross connections are so they can be repaired. If you flooded last weekend, call the town and let them know where you live. Someday we may all feel like dancing in the rain again.
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Christmas lights Christmas lights in June? I see by the newspaper council reports that has been a discussion of importance. Plans do have to be made in advance. I’m not certain they need to be alike in both Essex Centre and Harrow, but the other town must have a fair share of something satisfactory. Of course the subject takes me back to memories of what the lights were like when I moved to this town. They were there and lit all year round; a string of various
coloured lights across the main street in Essex. I was dumbfounded by the sight of them at that long ago time. I thought what we have had locally over the last four years was beautiful, and wonder why that theme cannot be expanded for all of our four wards. Anyway, it appears council is going to give it considerable consideration so we will just sit back and wonder in anticipation of something beautiful. Are we worried as taxpayers about the cost? I don’t think so. Do you?
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Fairview Avenue West reconstruction gets underway Submitted to the EFP Reconstruction of a major transportation artery in Essex Centre began recently. The Town of Essex advised affected residents and businesses last week that road reconstruction and installation of a new water main and fire hydrants would begin along Fairview Avenue
West. That work has begun and will continue for the next 10 to 12 weeks. “The water main from Talbot Street to Hanlan Street will be installed first, with localized closures as the work progresses,” Chris Nepszy, Director of Infrastructure & Development, said.
Essex announces Summer Concert Series submitted to the EFP The Arts, Culture and Tourism (ACT) Committee for the Town of Essex is excited to announce the new Essex Summer Concert Series that will begin on June 15 and wrap up on August 26. Local musicians and musical groups are set to perform in a series of up to 20 public concerts to take place at two outdoor locations: Mondays at Jackson Park in Colchester Centre and Wednesdays at Heritage Gardens in Essex Centre. No concerts are scheduled for the week of June 29. “The Essex Summer Concert Series has been developed to showcase the many amazingly talented and diverse musical performers in our community,” Chris Gelinas, Chairperson of the ACT Committee, said. “It’s a free concert series, but performers may pass the hat to raise funds for their operations, which can range from large bands and group ensembles to instrumental and vocal solo acts.” Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. The Essex Summer Concert Series is a project of the ACT Committee, which Essex Town Council has tasked with promoting arts and culture throughout the municipality.
“Once the water main is installed, a new parking lot containing 35 to 40 parking spots will be constructed behind the pavilion on the soccer grounds to provide off-road parking for recreational users.” A new asphalt surface with concrete curbs, gutters and drainage will be enhanced with an elevated threemetre multi-use, multidirectional trail separated from the roadway with a rolled, mountable concrete curb. In addition, a new parking lot will be added to the Essex Centre Sports Complex and two new traffic signals will be installedone at Talbot Street and Fairview Avenue, and the other at Hanlan Street and Fairview Avenue. “Fairview Avenue is heavily travelled by residential, recreational and institutional users
from across Essex County,” Nepszy said. “We have included a multi-use trail along Fairview and on South Talbot Road from Michael Drive to Victoria Avenue to provide a safe means of pedestrian travel along this key route. The trail will allow residents to live more active lifestyles by connecting to the existing and future trail systems in the town.” Construction signs have been posted at key intersections and access is restricted to local traffic only. The Town of Essex successfully applied to receive funding for this project through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). Through this fund, Essex will receive up to $1,597,533 for road reconstruction and water main replacement on this main
artery to town recreation facilities, Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, and the Essex County Civic Centre, which houses a number of key organizations including County of Essex administration, Essex Region Conservation Authority, Windsor-Essex
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Lions Club hosts annual walk for Dog Guides
Jacqui Tofflemire-Flood, Member of the Essex & District Lions Club and event organizer of the Purina Walk for Dog Guides, takes her canine companion for a stroll around Sadler’s Park as part of the fundraising initiative.
by Sylene Argent The Essex & District Lions Club was finally able to host its annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides fundraising event on Sunday morning at Sadler’s Park. Area canines and their handlers had to wait a week to hit the park trail to raise funds for the Dog Guides program as the original date was postponed due to rain. The Essex & District Lions Club produce one of the around 200 similar annual events hosted Canada-wide for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides program. The event has been taking place throughout Canada for 30 years. Its motto is “Giving Canadians a new leash on life.” As Essex’s 2015 installment had to be rescheduled, participation was a little down this year. The community, however, still forwarded a lot of support, event organizer and Lions Club member Jacqui Tofflemire-Flood said. Many area businesses forwarded door prizes and many area residents collected pledges for the cause.
She was thankful to those who volunteered to host the event, the businesses who donated prizes, those who participated in the event, or supported the program through donations. A unique and fun component to the Purina Walk for Dog Guides is that participants can bring along their Aline with Dan c a n i n e of the individuals an ny Boy and Richard wit d th h Te Purina Walk for Dog Gu eir canine companio ddy were just a few companions n ides on Su nday morn s to take part in the to Sadler’s ing. Park to enjoy a walk around the trail. New to the event this year, some weeks to get adjusted to t h e i r of the dogs were awarded with a special dogs before they take them home. This prize for having the longest tail, or being timeframe also acts as a trial period to the smallest or largest onsite. ensure there is compatibility between Participants submit a donation to the handler and service dog. participate, or collect pledges. The Training a dog through this program funds raised will help train service dogs is extensive and expensive. It takes an through the Lions Foundation of Canada average of two years to train a dog for Dog Guides program. This program’s these services. It is estimated the cost to mission is to provide a free Dog Guide train a puppy to become a service dog is to assist Canadians with medical or around $25,000. physical disabilities. These dogs are For more information about this walk, specially trained in Oakville. log onto www.purinawalkfordogguides. The clients who will receive a service com. dog stay in Oakville for around two
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St. Vincent de Paul holds spring Bundle Drive by Jennifer Cranston Donations were piled on a truck at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church over the weekend as the local Society of St. Vincent de Paul held its Bundle Drive. President Shelly Market explained that twice a year the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Essex holds a donation drive where people can bring just about anything and load it on a truck. Donations are then sent to Windsor where they are sorted and distributed to the five St. Vincent de Paul re-sale stores in Windsor and Essex. She said they accept toys, clothes, furniture, household items, and anything you could expect to find at a re-sale store. Money from the sale of these items
goes directly into services provided by the Society. Locally, the Society runs a food bank, provides emergency relief, conducts hospital and shut-in visits, and much more. Market explained that where there is a need, Society volunteers try to fill it. They have given people rides to medical appointments, given gas vouchers for medical appointments or even just to get to work. They even provide new mattresses and box springs to those in need. If someone is in a position where they can’t afford clothing or household items, they give vouchers for their resale stores. “How we differ from other organizations is that we have personal contact,” she said. “We come to you.” Their food bank includes delivery to
the door and is not a part of the Canadian Food Bank Data Base. She says they avoided this to protect people’s privacy. That means they do not get food supplied by the network of regional food banks. They are entirely self-sufficient. If you have a pile of items in your home you have been putting aside for donation and missed the Bundle Drive, Market says not to worry. People can call the Society at 519 253-7481, and the truck will come to your door to collect your donated items. People who are in need of assistance are encouraged to call Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church at 519-776-8483, or their local Catholic church, to be referred to volunteers from the Society. While it is a Catholic organization, the Society does not cater specifically to Catholics. All people of all faiths and backgrounds receive assistance from these dedicated volunteers.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul President Shelly Market and Knights of Columbus member Tim Jackson show off some of the donations at Holy Name of Jesus’ semi-annual Bundle Drive.
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Master Plan for Parks and Rec on its way by Jennifer Cranston After many years and many attempts, Essex finally has a rough draft of a master plan for Parks and Recreation. “This is the first municipal parks and recreation plan since amalgamation,” Director of Community Services Doug Sweet said. The extensive plan was presented to Council at a special meeting on Monday. Council will review the plan and offer input before the plan is taken to the public in meetings planned for July. “What makes Essex unique is that we acknowledge all four urban centres and put amenities in all of them,” Sweet said. The staff involved in creating the plan used public surveys, current and projected demographics, and municipal and provincial guidelines to develop the plan. It is broken down into short range, medium range, and long range goals that includes projects for the next year or two, and some that span the next 15 years. One of the goals of the plan is to create more community or neighbourhood parks; a walk of half of a kilometer or less is ideal. Expanding youth and adult activities in all the town’s facilities is one recommendation, as well as creating spaces that are multi-functional. Sweet recommended that all Community Service capital budget projects should include on-going operating costs so a full understanding of the project’s cost is clear. He also said it was a good idea to have at least two parks projects a year that
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are designed and shovelready should grant money become available to help reach the plan’s goals more quickly. The plan calls for a new gazebo and electricity outlets at Sadler’s Park, and suggests the town find room for a municipal
greenhouse that could save considerable money on landscaping and gardens. He said after many years of talking it is time to construct a feasibility study on a pool in Harrow. Sweet wants the town to develop an annual
playground reserve fund to help contribute to replacing almost all of the playgrounds in the municipality over the next 10 years. “Essex has done a poor job with playgrounds,” Sweet said. “They are in deplorable condition.”
In the draft there are plans to upgrade soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and tennis courts. It also suggests acquiring land to build many more baseball diamonds. The current draft of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan has 100 items
to be considered. The public will have the opportunity to review the plan and offer input at public meetings to be held throughout the municipality in July. Those dates have yet to be determined.
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Walls Museum benefits from Paul Murray event by Jennifer Cranston Paul Murray enjoyed large enthusiastic audiences at his Murray Paints the Blues event in Windsor on May 23 and 24. “We had standing ovations at both performances and some came back the second day,” Kati-Jane Murray of the Paul
Murray Gallery said. Murray explained that every time they do an event, they choose a charity or cause to support, and this time it was the John Freeman Walls Historic Site. John Freeman Walls art and merchandise was for sale alongside a student art show.
Summer student Ryan Ellsworth, Kati-Jane Murray of Paul Murray Gallery, summer student Teron Whited, Anna Walls, and Dr. Bryan Walls show of some of the art from Paul Murray Paints the Blues.
The subject of the student art was, “What does freedom mean to you today.” Paul painted the story of the historic site in the late 1980s, and that was when a friendship developed between Paul and the Historic site’s current proprietor Dr. Bryan Walls. Along with the story of the site, Paul also painted a portrait of the land’s previous proprietor, Dr. Wall’s “Aunt Stella.” This painting was done when she was 100 years old. She lived to see 102 years. The centre spread of the event program was an article profiling the John Freeman Walls Historic Site and its involvement in
the Underground Rail Road, written by Dr. Walls. “What we did was raise a lot of awareness and excitement,” said Murray. Dr. Walls and his wife Anna were very appreciative of the work done by The Paul Murray Gallery on their behalf. “We are appreciative of Paul and Kati for being modern day freedom fighters,” Anna said. “Our story is not an ethnic story. It is a story of liberation.” For more information on the John Freeman Walls Historic Site visit www. undergroundrailroadmuseum.org. For more information on Paul Murray visit paulmurray.com.
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First Windsor Regiment Golf Tournament tees off in Essex
There was good support for the first annual Windsor Regiment Golf Tournament at Sutton Creek Golf Club on Monday afternoon.
by Sylene Argent Gloomy, rainy weather didn’t deter 78 golfers from teeing off during
the first annual Windsor Regiment Annual Golf Tournament at Sutton Creek Golf Club on
Monday afternoon. Golfers were onsite, with the addition of a few military vehicles, to help bring attention to the cause and to raise funds for the Windsor Regiment Association.
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Town’s communication policy affects volunteers by Jennifer Cranston Spring is upon us, summer is just around the corner, and it is prime season in Essex for volunteering. There are many Town projects in warm weather that court volunteers, not the least of which is the Essex Fun Fest. People wishing to volunteer for the town should
have an understanding of the Town’s recently implemented Communication’s Policy. A hand out to volunteers states, “The Communications and Media Relations Policy is intended to protect and promote the image of the Town of Essex, while ensuring accurate, informative and consistent
professional messaging.” The policy is not unlike the communication policies of many businesses. The main goal of the policy is to make sure that people who have accurate and complete information are the ones sharing information with the public. Like other communications policies, it also addresses
disparaging, inflammatory and unprofessional remarks made in public. Essex CAO Russ Phillips explained the purpose of the policy. “If the media wants to do a story on snow removal for example, we want them to speak to a manager in that department who has a good understanding of the whole picture, rather than a snowplow operator,” he said. The way this affects volunteers is twofold. The first is to ensure accurate information reaches the public. When ideas are tossed around in a committee meeting, it would be inappropriate for members of that committee to announce publically that any of those ideas are going to happen before an official decision is made. This is why only committee chairpersons are permitted to speak to the media. The second area that touches volunteers directly is when they have
complaints or negative things to say. The idea of the policy is to ensure that employees and volunteers who are having problems go through proper channels to solve the problem, rather than simply complain publicly, for example, on social media. “If you have a complaint, my door is always open,” Phillips said. Phillips wants to make it clear that this policy does not apply to private conversations. He expects that people will go home after a long day at work and talk about problems and complaints with friends and family. The policy only addresses public information. Phillips points out that the media is an important
resource for the town and that they rely on the media to get their message out. He also acknowledges that reporters have to report all news: good or bad. “There might be times when it is appropriate to hold our feet to the fire,” he said. “That’s they’re job.” What he asks is, if an employee or volunteer becomes aware of a time when the town will be under media scrutiny, simply to let management know. The CAO is responsible to ensure compliance with this policy and in each case, his discretion will be applied. For severe situations, dismissal could occur.
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Cottam yard sales raise funds for special causes
Ava and Ryan took the opportunity to sell iced tea during the Cottam Yard Sale on Saturday afternoon.
by Sylene Argent The streets throughout Cottam were jammedpack with bargain hunters on Saturday afternoon as this local neighbourhood hosted its annual Community Yard Sale. This Community
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may. As it is said, ‘one man’s trash, is another man’s treasurer.’ The Community Yard Sale provides more than gently used items for sale. It is an opportunity for some residents to raise money for causes
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First Windsor Regiment Golf Tournament... Continued from Page 13
Association participates in area parades, such as Windsor’s Remembrance Day Parade, and hosts a number of barbeques throughout the year, in addition to its Christmas dinner for soldiers and veterans. It operates out of the Major F A Tilston Armoury. In addition to the golfers, Celestino anticipated many additional individuals would join in the dinner portion of the event after
each team had its turn to play its 18 holes of golf. Celestino was thrilled with the support for the golf tournament event, which exceeded his expectations. Celestino said in addition to raising funds and awareness for the Windsor Regiment Association, it was nice to get out on the green and back into the swing of the sport.
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Cottam yard sales raise funds for special causes... collected donations for two causes: ErinoakKids Centre and Windsor’s Autism Services Inc.
Blais’s 10-year brother, Tyler, Autism, and this is way of giving back
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supporting her brother. Since the inaugural yard sale, Taylor’s sixth annual Barbeque and Yard Same of Autism has gained popularity. Many previous customers ensure they make it to her sale to support these causes, and some even forward a few extra dollars to add a little more
to the donation. The first yard sale raised $562, which was split between the two causes. Thanks to community support, last year’s yard sale raised $400 for each cause. Blais’s family was thankful to everyone who donated to these causes through their annual yard sale. Another area yard sale that was set up to support a cause was one that Rick Mayea hosted. He is raising funds to take a two week journey to Haiti as part of Mission to Haiti Canada. While on this trip, Mayea will join others in efforts to help carry on its work. Mission to Haiti Canada, Mayea said, has brought in meds and built hospitals and schools to aid youth. This will be Mayea’s first trip to Haiti, and he is looking forward to doing what he can to contribute, knowing it will be a big commitment. He got the urge to get involved as his wife’s cousin has gone 13 times. Mayea is a local
baseball coach. He believes in giving youth a shot at doing something good. He hopes his efforts in going to Haiti in the near future will enable Haitian children a chance
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to learn. “I always help as much as I can,” he said. The yard sale was step one in his fundraising efforts.
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Around the track at South Buxton Raceway
Racer Rob Young, of Kingsville, took his first win of the season with Flag Girl, Ally Massender.
submitted by Mike Bennett Local drivers dominated last Saturday’s racing action at South Buxton Raceway by winning four of the night’s six features. Leamington’s Joel Dick won his second straight UMP Modified class feature. Kingsville’s Rob Young led all 20 laps for his first Tirecraft Sport Stocks feature win of the season, while Kingsville’s James Kelly earned his first career win in the Bombers class. Cottam’s Rob Quick capped off the south Essex dominance as he waved the checkered after the Mini-Mods feature. Saturday’s wins were especially emotional for Quick and Young. For Quick, it has his first win since the death of his father,
Bob, last November. “It was the first time I couldn’t tell him I won the feature,” Quick said of losing his mentor and biggest supporter. Quick won the Canadian Fall Shootout mini-mod feature last September in a car bearing a paint scheme and number dedicated to his ailing father. He called his father from the Winner’s Circle that night before his post-race interview. “It was weird feeling that I didn’t have to make that phone call,” he said after Saturday’s win. Quick was considering sitting out the 2015 season, but after prompting from friends and family, he returned after sitting out opening night. Quick also won his heat
race earlier in the night, giving him three wins in four races in two weeks. He took the lead from Essex’s Tom Reimer at the midway point of the feature and led the final 10 laps. “Lapped traffic helped,” the veteran Quick said of taking lead from the second-year driver. “It was hard to get through when there’s three or four in a pack, but you have to take chances. If you let off, you’ll get passed.” Leamington’s Larry Hart, who was injured in a spectacular crash two weeks ago, returned for a sixth-place finish. Dylan Wolters, a 15-year-old sophomore driver from Essex, finished seventh after picking up his first career checkered flag in
a heat race. Windsor’s Gerald Underwood, Kingsville’s Darren Small and Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait rounded out the top 10. Young dedicated his win to Mike Knowler, a veteran Windsor racer, who died at the age of 63 in May. “I raced against Mike here, at Checker Flag and the Ridge, he was a good friend,” Young said. Young started outside on the second row but followed Merlin’s Steve Shaw on the outside and dropped down to the
bottom, taking the lead before the end of the first lap and never looked back. “He’s a tough guy to pass, he’s run a lot of laps here and knows what he’s doing, so any time I have a chance by him, I have to take it because sometimes it can take awhile,” Young said about the importance of his first-lap pass of Shaw. Once in front, Young was able to build on his lead and won by a comfortable margin. Windsor rookie Chris Hebert finished sixth,
while Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse was eighth and Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield was 10th. Dick, the defending Modified points champion, used the same formula on Saturday as his May 23 feature win. He started fourth in both races, took the lead at the midway mark and led the rest of the way. “That’s right about about when the tires came in again,” he said after Saturday’s win. “We had a good race car and tire play
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From The Heart
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I would like to thank one and all who attended my 90th birthday and for all the best wishes and cards and gifts that I received. A big thanks to the wonderful ladies of Woodslee United Church for preparing the food and Barb Stanley for the delicious cakes. Another thank-you to Ann Cotter for being our photographer. A special thanks to my sisters, Ethel and Marion for putting on the party. Lastly - Thanks for all the memories. ~ Thomas Allison ____________________________________________________
Thank You The family of the late Verna Merritt would like to thank the relatives, friends, and neighbours for the many words, cards or letters of sympathy received after the loss of a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Thanks to everyone who attended the funeral service and sent donations to the charities. Special thanks to Rev. Kim Gilliland for the prayers, beautiful service and family support. Finally, thank you to the Reid Funeral Home for the respect and dignity shown to the family at this difficult time. _________________________________________________________
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BREAULT, Geraldine Alma (Hutchinson) - Passed away suddenly at home on June 3, 2015 at 77 years of age. Dear wife of Neil with whom she celebrated 10 years of marriage and the late Elgin Hutchinson (2000) of 41 years. Loving mother of Glen and wife Lynn Hutchinson, Lori and husband Kevin Ross, Leslie and husband Gerry Andrade. Step-mom of Richard Breault and Donna Avery. Mother of the heart to Darlene Howard-Perry. Daughter of the late Lee and Dorothy Jones. Treasured Grandma of Matthew (Emily), Aaron (Heather), Ashley Hutchinson, Taylor and Calvin Ross, Madison and Jordan Andrade and Matthew Breault. Sister of Estil and wife Geraldine Jones, Lois and husband Civille Rose, Pam and husband Bryon Squire; the late Stella and husband Lloyd Knapp and the late Bill, husband of Wanda Jones. Sister-in-law of Rosemary and husband Gerry Mitchell and Anna Margaret and husband Louis Tampeck. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Alma was originally from Gesto and was a long time farmer’s wife. She remarried Neil and settled down in Essex. Her charitable attitude and giving nature will always be remembered and never forgotten. The visitation and funeral service was held for Alma at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot Street North Essex. Cremation followed. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Association. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ____________________________________________________
MARSILIO, Mike - With broken hearts the family announces the sudden passing of Mike on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital at 48 years of age. Beloved son of John and Maria Marsilio (nee Spidalieri). Dearest brother of Lino and his wife Bernadette. Mike adored his only nephew Zachary and Zachary adored his Uncle Mike. Dear nephew of Amelio and Maria Spidalieri, Tony and Irene Spidalieri, Rose and Alex Del Brocco, Nick and Rose Spidalieri, the late Carlo and Teresa DiVito, many aunts and uncles in Italy and cousins in Canada and Italy. Mike was a dedicated employee with Southwestern Manufacturing. He had a large circle of friends and will be truly missed by all that knew him. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-7764233) on Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 pm (Parish Prayers 7 pm), and on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Fr. Dave Boutette officiating. Cremation to follow. Mike worshipped his nephew Zachary and if he was alive to tell us his wishes, he would request donations be made to Zachary’s Education Fund (cheques made payable to Maria Marsilio) or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Family & Friends may share their memories of Mike at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
I wonder if it was possible for the service of dedication at the memorial wall to have the emotional response it had for those of us who lived through the years of World War II. I think my emotions were greater because it took so long for this event to occur. Nevertheless, wonderful that it did and I feel great gratitude to those who brought it into being. Essex now has two beautiful memorials; the one erected by the Legion members and this one provided for us by people from other towns who saw we had a hero in our town. Someone stated during the service that Jerry was lucky that he returned. It was not luck; it was his determination to avoid capture and fly again. Read his book, A Knave Among Knights, and you will know why I think that. He lay for hours in a swamp without moving so the searching enemy would not see him after his plane came down. Another time when faced with Nazi soldiers he pretended to be a mumbling Frenchman. That was his ingenuity, not luck. I thought of myself as one who waited at home and listened to every news broadcast and read all the newspaper reports to know how the battle was going. I anxiously waited for every mail delivery in hopes a censored letter would be among it because then I knew it was news from my husband. Not that I wanted a censored letter; only that I knew that was the kind I would get. This town will never forget. Thank God for that. Don’t forget, another memorial in town is the cannon located on the lawn at the Essex municipal Building.
Sept. 1, 1930 - June 12, 2014
In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather A silent thought, a secret tear, keeps your memory ever dear. God took you home, it was his will, but in our hearts you live still. Beannach Dia Dhuit
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JUNE 20 THE ESSEXKENT CAGE BIRD SOCIETY’S ANNUAL BABY BIRD SHOW At the Tecumseh Golden Age Club, 12420 Lanoue in Tecumseh. From 10am to 3pm.
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JUNE 20 - K OF C MCGREGOR CHICKEN & RIB DINNER At 6pm at K of C hall in McGregor. Proceeds to St. Clement Parish. Tickets available at parish office or K of C hall.
JUNE 24 THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING At the Essex Community Centre. At 7:30pm. Margaret & Sandy on flower arranging for competition. JUNE 24 THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING At the home of Dennis Shady, 155 Ambassador Beach, R.R.#3, Harrow. All are welcome.
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EVENTS _____________________ BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT 1-tf _____________________ KITTENAIDE’S CAT CRAZY ADOPTION DAY ďšş Saturday, June 13, 12noon - 3pm. At Petzown, 1715 Manning Rd. Cats & Kittens, $50 adoption fee. 519-3242729. 23-1t _____________________ FARMING _____________________ WANTED: We Farm It Like It’s Our Own! 3rd generation Lakeshore farmer looking to CASH rent / buy / share crop in Essex / Kent Counties. Available services incl. planting, crop protection, harvesting, trucking. Call Dennis Rivest at InďŹ nity Farms Inc. (519) 796-6691. 1-tf _____________________ WANTED: Looking for farmland to rent or share crop in the Essex County area. Any size parcel, long or short term. We practice regular crop rotation. Till or notill and soil sampling is done. Contact Daryn at 519-818-4995. 3-tfn _____________________ WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Je Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501 1-tf
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_____________________22-tf FOR RENT: Small, quiet, one bdrm apartment available in the Cottam area. $575/month ďŹ rst and last months rent required. All utilities included. Available to move in immediately. Please call 519819-1039 for details. 44-tfn _____________________ FOR RENT: 1 Bdm main oor in Essex. $600 per month. Utlities included. First & last. And 1 Bdm upper level. Fridge & Stove. $650 per month + hydro. First & last. Call 226-350-1943. 15-tfn _____________________ FOR RENT: Briarwood Apts, 26 Alice St. N., Essex. Available large 2 bdrm & 2 bdrm + den, $950 & $1125 + hydro. Tel. 519-776-4016. 22-3t _____________________ FOR RENT: 3 bdrm apartment, 1 bath, side-by-side duplex. Close to all ameneties. First & last rent required. References required. Downtown Essex. $760 /per month + utilities. 519-8395834. 22-2t* _____________________
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HOUSE FOR SALE: 3315 Bliss, Windsor. Completely renovated inside and out. New windows, 3 bedroom bungalow. Open concept, hardwood & laminate. 24 foot deck, fenced yard, workshop with hydro, asphalt driveway, near all amenities. Immediate possession. Please call 519-728-1470. 23-1t* _____________________ HOUSE FOR SALE: 3 + 2 bedroom - 2 bath, raised ranch. Large garage - 2 tiered deck & gazebo. Aordable taxes and utilities, 171 Klundert Crescent. Great location in Cottam on Ridgeview Park. $239,900. Call: 519-839-4731. 23 -3t*
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WANTED Experienced, Licensed: REFRIGERATION TECHNICIANS SHEET METAL TECHNICIANS PLUMBERS Forward resume to: GROSSI PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC SERVICES 238 Talbot Street West Leamington, Ontario N8H 1P1 Fax 519-326-3632 Email grossi@grossiplumbing.ca
Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd. Is looking for:
GREENHOUSE WORKERS • Job duties include harvesting crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup and other duties as assigned. • Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, working under hot, humid conditions in greenhouse. • Salary: $11.00/hour, minimum 40 hours/week including weekends and holidays.
Please forward resume by email or fax to: Email: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com Fax: 519-733-5290
Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd. Is looking for:
FULL TIME VEGETABLE PACKERS • Wage: $11.00/hour, minimum 40 hours/week. • Repetitive tasks, standing for long periods of time, handling weight of 20 lbs. or more. • Fast paced environment, must be able to sort and pack produce. • Cold warehouse setting. • Experience an asset.
Email resume to: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com or Fax: 519-733-5290
DelFresco Produce Is looking for a:
WAREHOUSE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR • This is a full time permanent position which requires day, evening and weekend work. • Experience and knowledge of produce an asset, wage will depend on experience. • Successful candidate must have a high school diploma • Job duties include managing employees, working with inventory control software, establishing work schedules, training staff among other duties.
Please email resume to: bruceb@delfrescoproduce.com or fax resume to 519-733-5290
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HELP WANTED _____________________ 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$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 12/15 _____________________ WANTED: Morning Homecare for Elderly Woman. Thursday and Friday mornings from 7:30 am -10:00 am. Please call Betty at 519-990-4583. 22-1t _____________________
PERSONAL _____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me in and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (Three times). “Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With grateful thanks. 15-1t* D.D. 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 (519) 733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca
Tax Collector Position Available The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville is seeking an experienced and energetic individual for the position of Tax Collector to become a key member of the financial management team reporting directly to the Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer. The Tax Collector will be responsible for the overall maintenance of all tax accounts for the Town of Kingsville in accordance with the Municipal Act, legislation and policies adopted by Council. A complete description of the Tax Collector duties and Application Form (Career Profile Form) are available online at www.kingsville.ca under the Employment Opportunities heading or may be obtained at the municipal office at the address below. To be considered for this position the Career Profile form must be completed. Interested applicants shall submit a completed Career Profile form together with a covering letter and resume marked “Private & Confidential” no later than Friday, June 19, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Completed Application Forms will be accepted by regular mail, personal delivery or email to: Human Resources Department The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 E-mail: alonsbery@kingsville.ca
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YARD SALE: Saturday, June 13, 343 Drew, Viscount Estates. 8am-2pm. 23- 1 _____________________ VISCOUNT ESTATES ESSEX PARK WIDE YARD SALES: Saturday, June 20, from 8am-5pm. 23- 2t*
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COMMUNITY WIDE ANNUAL YARD SALE: Hidden Creek Condominium Community. (Formally Lucier Estates, McGregor) Saturday, June 13, 2015 8am-4pm. Rain or Shine. 23- 1t*
CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-9237 or 519-791-5046. 1-tfn _____________________
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MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE: Saturday, June 13. Aalbers Crescent, McGregor, OFF MIDDLESIDE ROAD. 8 am-2 pm. 23- 1t Something for everyone. _____________________ YARD SALE: Books, puzzles, perennial and tomato plants, material and sewing supplies, stationary, cards, yarn, papercraft supplies, silk flowers, lace, ribbon and much more. June 13 & 14, from 10am-3pm. 108 Langtry St.
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Essex Topcrop, a manufacturer and distributor of animal care products for 51 years is currently seeking candidates to fill the following full time positions of warehouse pick and pack in our Essex head office and manufacturing assembly at our Essex Bird Seed Plant. The ability to drive a forklift is considered an asset. Please email your resume by June 19, 2015 in confidence to: lucy.charlton@topcrop.ca.
MAIN-WEST FURNITURE • APPLIANCES • CARPETING • MATTRESSES
An independent family business needs
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YARD SALE: Saturday, June 13, from 8am-2pm. Playmobil, toys, china dolls & more. 71 Milne St. Essex. 23- 1t
Please send or drop off your full resume to MAIN-WEST at 41 Main Street West, Kingsville in full confidence to the attention of Mr. Jerome Rondelez
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Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 am For David Bowman, Bowman Acres Farms Ltd., Leamington, ON. Sale will be held at the Bowman farm located at 607 Mersea Rd. 8 (Blytheswood), just west of Hwy 77. From Hwy 401 take exit # 48 south on Hwy 77 to Blytheswood, go west approx ½ km to farm. No Reserve. Farms are rented. Tractors: McCormick XTX165 Xtraspeed dsl, 555 hrs., 2010 model, FWA, 8 speed power shi trans., 18.4Rx42 rear res, 16.9Rx28 front res, 3 hydr. outlets, sells w/front end weights – this tractor is like new; McCormick Mc135 Power 6 dsl, 401 hrs., 2010 model, FWA, 18.4Rx38 rear res, 14.9Rx28 front res, 3 hydr. outlets – this tractor is like new; Duals: like new 18.4Rx42 axle duals will sell a er the tractor; Combine: Case IH 2166 Axial flow AFS dsl combine, 1996 model, has long unloading auger, 4WD, bin exten., yield monitor, 30-32 front res, 16-24 rear res, 3391 engine hrs., 2565 rotor hrs, this combine is also K.R.F. (Kile Rotor Flight) equipped, sells w/approx. 4 yr old A.W.S power unit, combine has always been very well maintained & is in very good condi on; Grain Head – sells separate: Case IH model 1020 -25’ grain head, 1996 model w/approx. 4 year old A.W.S. reel system; Header Wagon: George Smith Welding small re header wagon, will sell separate; Corn Head: IH 1063- 6 row 30” corn head will sell separate; Header Wagon under corn head: regular wagon chassis converted to carry 6 row corn head, will sell separate; Used one season Salford RTS: 18’ Salford model I-2100 used one season, has heavy duty roller harrows, heavy leveling nes, looks like new. This is an excellent machine to incorporate any type of crop residue into the soil. Note: the two tractors & the Salford RTS were purchased new from Yurke Farm Equipment in Comber, 519-687-2209. No Till Drill: J.D. 750 – 15’ no ll drill w/Ye er markers; Like new Trailer & Flat Bed Trailer: one year old PJ extra tall 14’ plus the V dual axle enclosed trailer w/heavy wt. 2500 lb. tailgate & 3500 lb. axle; dual axle flat bed trailer approx. 12’; Vacuum Grain Mover: Cushion Air 1000 Turbo grain mover; Dump Trailer, Gravity Wagons, Small Auger: very good dump trailer, dual axle w/duals on rear, single axle on front; J&M 250 gravity wagon w/14’ hydr. auger; approx. 200 bu. gravity wagon w/hydr. auger; flat rack wagon; approx. 20’ – 6” hydr. auger on wheels; Case IH E-Z Guide 500 lite bar system: this system will put a mapping system in Dave’s combine or will go in any tractor for guidance – sells a er the tractors & combine; Other Items: scraper blade; 3 ph subsoiler; 1500 gal plas c water tank; Herd grass seeder; Forney model F240 welder; Millerma c 251 welder; fold up ditch mower for parts; few other shop items; some scrap steel. Preview mes: Mr. Bowman will be at the farm on Thurs. & Fri. June 18 & 19 from 10:00 to 2:00. For other mes you must arrange with Mr. Bowman to make an appointment. This will not be a long sale. There are not a lot of small items. Terms: cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch available. Proprietor: David Bowman, 519-785-1278, home, 519-322-9825, cell Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News All our weekly activities are finished for the summer and our volunteers will enjoy a well deserved rest before programs start up again in Sept. Join us Sunday, at 11 a.m. for Family Worship, preceded by our weekly Prayer Meeting at 10 :15. a.m. Lt. Kristen’s final Sunday of ministering in Essex will be June 21st. A farewell potluck
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will be held immediately following the Family Worship service at 11. Please join to wish her and her son all the best as they move to her appointment in Brantford. Essex United Church Pastor Jim was commissioned Saturday evening as Rev. James Hatt of the United Church. Rev. Margaret Spencer led our morning service. The Chicken Dinner and
Strawberry Social is June 19. Talk to Deb Salter if you can help. There will be a study this summer on four Thursday evenings. Our community picnic will be July 1, Canada Day, with games, hot dogs & hamburgers, and music. Fireworks will finish the evening. Invite your neighbours and friends. The United church is 90 years old. Bells rang across the land, Russ Holden did the honours for us. We had cake on the front lawn after the service and the community was invited. As we celebrated our 90th birthday, new challenges and opportunities are presenting themselves, says Pastor Jim. “How are we going to do God’s work in the community? The Holy Spirit will give us courage to do what we can. We need to live in faith and hope for our church.
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Wednesday, June 17 at 10:00 am For Joe Brosseau at 8520 Middle Rd.(Cty Rd 10), McGregor. Mr. Brosseau has sold the property & everything sells without reserve. Mr. Brosseau’s home is 19 homes west of Walker Rd. on Cty Rd. 10 (at the current me Walker Rd. north of Middle Rd. is closed for bridge construc on). An que Furniture: large sideboard/china cabinet – glass sides & front, mirror; glass front secretary/bookcase; 2 single pedestal round tables; pastry cupboard; commode & dressers; se ee; round table w/claw feet & glass balls; quan ty of good pressback chairs; Mr & Mrs. Lincoln cane rockers; small twist leg table; window table; quan ty of good an que rockers; small tables; footstools; bench; hall seat w/mirror; bedroom set; chests & other furniture; Wake Lamps, clocks, Telephones, Crocks, Copper, etc: pair of electric wake lamps; gone with the wind table lamp; very old spinning wheel; carmel glass ffany style lamp; coal oil lamps; crocks & jugs; Arthur Pegeneault mantle clock; school Regulator wall clock; gingerbread clocks; small clocks; wall telephone in original working order; converted wall phone; Romeo coal oil lamp; hair curling irons; old globe; large copper ke le; cranberry boat lamp; bo les; metal train set; horse collars; bu er churns; hand an ques; ice cream maker; charcoal iron & other irons; etc; Sterling, China, Glass, etc: 12 sterling coffee spoons; Noritake service for 8 ‘Serenade’ silverplate flatware; Limoge ‘Bridal Wreath’ service for 8 plus few extras & very nice serving pieces, approx. 150 years old; footed asparagus dish; serving piece w/handle; green depression pitcher; RS Prussia berry set; crystal paper weight; crazed an que cheese bell; RD toby mug; an que heavy glass pen & ink set; metal repro banks; 2 Beaver (facing right) jars; 6 pc. commode set; etc; Block Planes, Stoves, Scales: approx. 50 block planes; 2 CNR freight scales; 2 Quebec heaters; etc; Tools: welder; chop saw; table saw; axes; chains; etc; Motor Home: 1985 Travelaire motor home in very good condi on, sleeps 6, powered by Ford 350XL, licensed to march 2015, sells as is. Note: most of the items in this sale are in very good condi on. Sale Order: glass, china & good small items & clocks from 10:00 to 11:00, then selling furniture un l 12:00. Motor home selling at 12:00 followed by remaining items. Parking: please be careful parking on Cty Rd 10. There may be a shu le service, so watch for parking signs. Terms cash, debit, Visa, MC, personalized cheque day of sale. 3% premium waived for cash or debit. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch available. Proprietor: Mr. Joe Brosseau. Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Thank you to Brian Stocks who led the Service last Sunday. Rev. Ann will be giving her message. The greeters at the door will be Mavis Wharf and Dorothy Knight. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Lenore Palmer. Serving the lunch after the service are Jean Vetor and Linda & Lou Lalonde. Woodslee Cares Food Drive - in Partnership with United Way, to benefit Essex and Lakeshore Area Food Banks. Items can be put in the boxes in the hall until July 15. If you have missed a Sunday, Rev. Ann’s sermons and the Sunday Bulletin are posted on the website. Choir Practice: Mondays at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and Conversation : Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. BBQ Rib Dinner: Saturday, June 13th from 4 to 7 pm. Eat in or take out. Tickets available in a advance only by calling 519-890-6312. Vacation Bible School: July 13- 17 from 9am-12 noon. Come out and plant some seeds, learn the 5 finger prayer, dance and sing upstairs, share a few snacks with your friends and lots more. Children ages 5-12 years. For registration please call Kelly Sauve , 519975-0115.
to Bob Brown. A big thank you is given to all who supplied baked goods for the bake sale and all the people that helped out. We give an extra big thank you to all those great people who stopped in and purchased goodies. Our 22 days of tolling our Church Bell continues in memory of the missing and murdered Aboriginal women. Thank you to Melissa Vagi for sharing her gift of music to us Sunday, we look forward to a “return visit”. Mark your calendars on June 21st for Sunday School Celebrations. We will have potluck following the service. Then on Sunday, June 28th come and join us for a Campfire Evensong at 7 p.m.,
all are welcome! All are welcome Sunday mornings at 9:15 in the “Little White Church in the Cemetery” in Cottam.
Woodslee Friendship Club Now that we are into June, we celebrate Senior’s Month with a variety of special events. The Euchre winners the past week were: Colleen Chevalier, Mary Demars, Adrian Diesbourg, Leo Durocher, Veronica Granger, Gail Koziana, Ernie Lariviere, Jean Matalik*, Audrey Stanley and Cecile St. Denis. Wednesdays’ Pepper winners were: Marg Chevalier, Rita Glowa, Helene Manley, Mike Renaud and Audrey Stanley. My apologies for omitting Continued on Page 22
Trinity Church Please keep Auston, LIz, Craig, James, Grace and Millie in your prayers. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Drusilla Gash given by Ian & Pam Quirk and family. Happy Birthday this week
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On Monday, June 29, 2015 the Council of the Town of Essex will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on a proposed amendment to By-Law Number 1344, being a By-Law for the Imposition of Development Charges for The Corporation of the Town of Essex. The proposed amendment will provide a 50% discount for Development Charges on residential development over an 18-month period. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed amendment to the by-law. The meeting is to be held: Monday, June 29, 2015 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed amending by-law and the background study that was conducted in 2014 are being made available as of June 15, 2015 from the Town Clerk at the above location (519) 776-7336 and online at the Town’s website (www.essex.ca). Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting or in writing, addressed to the Town Clerk, at the above address prior to June 29, 2015.
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Continued from Page 21 our out-of- town guest, Jack LaFleur, who was one of our Euchre winners last week. For information, call Fran McKim at 519-961-9532.
Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather is having a hard time settling down this year. We get more rain which we don’t need, we need some
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This Sunday, June 14th is the Music Festival for Cancer in McGregor at Co-An Park starting at Noon until 10 pm. There is also a Car Show there. Come and join in the fun all day, rain or shine. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held its Pepper party and the lucky winners were: Betty Fields, Eileen Ames, Josie Dresser, Charlie Chevalier, Don Ames & Doug Fields. On Saturday evening, the lucky folks for Euchre were JoAnne Diesbourg, Eileen Ames, Alice Crawford, Keith Dresser, Lawrence Dobson & Thomas Allison. Have a great week! Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We invite you join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am. We will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the United Church of Canada. Bring your bells so we can “ring out” in celebration with all United Churches across Canada! There will be a picnic lunch following the service. Meat will be provided but everyone is asked to bring a salad or dessert. Beginning Sunday, July 5th, we will once again worship with the Harrow Mennonite Church. During the month of July, services will take place at Harrow United Church at 9:30 am. In August, we will worship at the Mennonite Church. Everyone is welcome! Darlene Sleeth is collecting
used baseball gloves and baseballs for her mission trip. These may be dropped off at the church office or given to Nancy Sleeth on Sunday mornings. Thank you. To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our regularly updated website at: www.harrowunited.org. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15 a.m. There will be “A Walk In The Park For Haiti” on June 13th, starting at 10 am at Lakeside Park, Kingsville. A BBQ will follow at Linda and John’s. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism will be celebrated on June 14th. Essex United Church is hosting a Chicken Dinner and Strawberry Social on June 19. Call the church office for tickets and information 519-776-5121. We celebrate Father’s Day on June 21 along with Sunday School Awards Day and the Church Family Picnic. Tina is still collecting milk bags to make bed mats for Haiti. Thanks. On June 14th - third after Pentecost, the Door greeters are Hazel & Jerry Farough, Elder on Duty is Glen Rogers, and Lock-Up is Bill Manning. The message is “Walk by Faith.” Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight One of the meanings of revival is ‘dead things coming to life.’ Pastor Jay spoke on how we are agents of revival occupying till He comes. How we have a core value - we have hope! Camp Impact is July 21st to July 23rd. Joy, Faith, Hope, Fun! Please remember the food bank this month by bringing in your donations. And thanks in advance for your generosity. ‘This is what heaven looks like when God is all around...’ Restoration House, 2548 County Rd. 27, Woodslee.
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St. Paul’s Anglican Church The Thank You Bank of June will go to the Anglican Church care of resources for mission for indigenous ministry programs that help in the spiritual battle against suicide, work for selfdetermination, restoration of spirituality and sacred circles. Canadian Anglicans have set aside now to June 21 to engage in learning, prayer, and commitment to reconciliation. We continue to toll our bell each day in memory of the missing and murdered aboriginal women. Check the schedule for your turn. Sunday School celebrations at St Pauls with pot luck and barbeque at Tiffany and Clarence’s following service. The Deanery golf tournament is June 24. We need your help for our Legacy of Heroes. Flyers and sponsorship packages are at the back of the church. For questions ask Sandra Lypps. Summer services are at St. Paul’s, June 28 to July 26 at 10 a.m.
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. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca
Maidstone Cross Thank you to everyone who donated to the Sundae Sunday. All proceeds went to our St. Mary’s Mission Club. Cemetery Sunday will take place on Sunday, June 14th
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Pan Am Games Torch Relay coming to Essex submitted to the EFP The Town of Essex is proud to host a community celebration for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice® and OLG. On Wednesday, June 17, Essex community torchbearer Paul Miner will leave the Essex Recreation Complex (242 Talbot Street North, Essex
Centre) at 10:55 a.m. and will carry the torch along Talbot Street. He is expected to arrive at Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South) for a community celebration at 11:10 a.m. During a brief stop at Town Hall, Mayor Ron McDermott will extend greetings from the Town of Essex. The torch relay will then resume, heading to Essex Public School for
a brief visit and then on to Gosfield Townline and out of town. “Come out and support the Pan Am Games Torch Relay and our community torchbearer, Paul Miner,” Mayor Ron McDermott said. “Welcoming the Pan Am flame to Essex is a special opportunity to show our community pride. We want to share this historic occasion
South Buxton Raceway... comes into it. We just bide our time and progress as the race goes along according to the car,” added Dick, who had nine feature wins last year en route to his first points crown. Merlin’s Brad McLeod led the first three laps and Merlin’s Jeff Daniel led the next seven before Dick moved to the front on lap 11. McLeod rebounded to finish second, followed by Belle River’s Mario Toniolo. Windsor’s Dan McIntyre moved up from his last-row starting position to finish eighth. Kelly finished second to Ridgetown’s Nick Glassford in the first two features in the Bomber class to open the season. When Glassford scratched from
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Saturday’s feature with a damaged starter, it opened the door for Kelly to shed the bridesmaid label. “I battled the 60 (Glassford) the first two weeks, and when he couldn’t start tonight, I knew if I raced hard, I’d probably win,” Kelly said. He started in the second row, took the lead on the second lap and never looked back. “The track was kind of sloppy, I I just hugged the inside and got by them as quick as I could,” Kelly said. “Last week I won my first heat race, tonight I won by first feature, so it’s pretty exciting,” the second-year driver added.
with everyone in our community, so we are inviting residents to cheer on Paul as he carries the torch through town and makes some special stops.” In honour of the Pan Am Games Torch Relay and in celebration of the Pan Am Games starting on July 10 in Toronto, the Town of Essex will host a Sport Challenge from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. at the Essex Recreation Complex. Children and youth are invited to participate in sports-related activities as part of this free event. For more information
on the Pan Am Games Torch Relay or the Sport Challenge, contact the Essex Recreation Complex at 519-7768992 or visit www. toronto2015.org.
Voice Of Inspiration “Mistake is an event not a person” ~ Aniekee Tochukwu
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offering. Proceeds to provide a new kitchen. Please remember in prayer those in nursing homes, rest homes, as well as the shut-ins in our community. Continued from Page 22 at 9 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Please bring a lawn chair and park either at the school or on the roadway in the cemetery. Weather permitting. A gentle reminder that only decorations affixed to the tombstone are allowed. All other decorations will be removed. All cemetery bylaws can be found at the back of the church. The 12th Annual Parish Golf Tournament takes place on Sunday, June 28th at Willow Creek golf course. Registration forms are available at the back of the church or call 519-9955284. Proceeds to St. Mary’s Altar Society. Happy Birthday to Rya Pulleyblank and happy anniversary to Martin & Carol Strong. Please keep Dominic Bissonnette, Monica Pare, Rita Bellaire, and Gerry Allen in your prayers and all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers.
Brooker News The Sunday School and Church Family picnic is on Sunday, June 14, with an open air service at 11 a.m. at Ridgeview Park, Cottam. Please bring folding chairs, tables, cutlery and dishes as well as meat to BBQ , salads and desserts to share. The young people will host a Father’s Day Brunch following the worship service on Sunday, June 21st. Matthew House Fundraiser on Friday, June 19 at 7pm, at Banwell Community Church. An evening of music. Freewill
Essex Retirees’ Club News Men’s Fitness: are there any men interested in a certified senior fitness instructor-led exercise group on Mondays at 11 a.m.? If interested, call the office at 519-776-6689. St. Clair students will give free foot care under the supervision of their instructor on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 16. Debbie Monchamp took first place at Monday night pepper, with Roger Monchamp and Betty Fields tying for most peppers. Floyd Cascadden was low. Evelyn Vivier had high score, Ruby Robertson had most peppers, and Wally Laframbois had low score at Tuesday pepper. Louise Perrault had high at Wednesday night pepper. George Diesbourg had most peppers, and Debbie Monchamp was low. Pauline Olafson and Floyd Cascadden tied for the highest Bridge score on Thursday night.
The last K of C Fish Fry of the summer will be June 12th at 4:30pm. Cemetery Sunday takes place on June 14th at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Bring your lawnchairs and join us. Summer Daily Mass Times: Starting Thursday, June 18th, daily mass begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday evening mass is at 7 p.m. CWL corner - Shrine Day at Merlin - Wednesday, July 15 from 10am-3pm. Have a safe and happy Summer! Euchre night is Monday, June 15 at 7pm in the hall. Admission proceeds to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. No euchre nights in July or August so come out! Sponsored by K of C. God Bless and have a wonderul week! Essex County 4H Cloverbuds Report
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Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Life Teen - Grades 9-12, Mass at 7pm on Sunday, June 14. Life Night follows until 10pm. Quest - Grades 3, 4, 5 - June 10 from 6:30-7:45. Last quest of the school year. Our 3 students heading to NET ministry will host a car wash on Saturday, June 13 from 9am-2pm at Home Hardware in Essex. Refreshments for sale. Come support our youth!
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Gold for McElwain at OFSAA 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop still like new
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door hardtop owned by Bernie LeBlanc of St. Catharines, Ontario
Bernie LeBlanc was born in 1941 and lives today in St. Catharines, Ontario, with his wife Sheila. When Bernie was a teenager in New Brunswick, his first car was a 1941 Chev coupe purchased from his uncle for $50. The windshield wipers were worn out, and whenever Bernie drove somewhere on a rainy day, he “borrowed” the wipers from his dad’s 1951 Pontiac. Sometimes he forgot to put them back on, and when his dad turned on his wipers in the rain, Bernie was the first to hear about it! He now owns a beautiful 1949 Chevrolet with modern power train recently featured in this column. In November 2012, Bernie purchased another vintage Chevrolet, this time a 1953 Chev Bel Air 2-door hardtop in beautiful original condition with a blueand-ivory 2-tone finish. This car won Best of Show Chevrolet at the GM St. Catharines Power Train Show ‘n’ Shine in 2013. The car was purchased new by a doctor in Toronto and Bernie is keeping it all original except for two modifications that were available when the car rolled off the assembly line in Oshawa over 60 years ago. The 3-speed column-shift manual transmission has now been replaced with a 2-speed Powerglide automatic, and the manual steering has been replaced with power steering, a new option for Chevrolet in 1953. The Bel Air name first appeared in 1950 on Chevrolet’s new 2-door hardtop introduced that year, a full year-and-a-half before Ford’s first hardtop. In 1953, the Bel Air name was extended to the top-of-the-line 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan, convertible and hardtop, with the less expensive models known as the One-Fifty and Two-Ten. Bernie’s two Chevrolets represent two milestones in the history of this make, long the best-selling car in America (remember Dinah Shore on TV singing “See the USA in your Chevrolet…”). His 1949 Chevrolet represents the first year of the new generation of postwar cars from Chevrolet, and his ’53 hardtop represents the first year of the second generation of postwar cars from Chevrolet. The 1949 Chevrolet came from the factory with a curved 2-piece windshield (which Bernie later replaced with an Olds one-piece windshield). Bernie’s ’53 Bel Air is the first year that Chevrolet came from the factory with a curved one-piece windshield. With the publication of this story, we are hoping to learn the identity of the Toronto doctor who bought Bernie’s ’53 Bel Air brand new. 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.”
by Fred Groves Essex District High School’s Lucia McElwain struck gold at the OFSAA track and field championships as she won the junior girls’ triple jump with a leap of 11.48 metres. In Toronto, McElwain’s winning jump came on her first attempt, and it eclipsed her best effort of this season, which was previously 11.31 metres. A year ago, the talented multi-sported Red Raider won the gold in the midget division. McElwain also competed in the 300m hurdles where she was fifth with a time of 44.94. • Fresh off the plane from Edmonton, where he was a guest coach with the CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos, Coach Glen Mills of Essex rallied the Essex Ravens to a 45-42 come-from-behind win over the visiting London Junior Mustangs on Saturday. The Ravens are now 2-1 in the OVFL, which they will take all the way up to Sault Ste. Marie this weekend. • Essex native Dan O’Halloran is doing his second straight NHL Stanley Cup championship finals. The veteran referee has done several throughout his career and has also officiated at the Olympics.
• Maidstone’s Skylar Janisse proved he can hit as well as he can pitch last week. He had a double to score three runs as the Windsor Stars beat the Windsor Selects 3-0 in Can-Am baseball league action last week. • Still with baseball, the Essex Senior Jackets came-from-behind to beat the visiting Amherstburg Cardinals 6-5 Wednesday night. Veteran catcher Sean O’Rourke had a twoout seventh inning base hit to secure the win for
Essex, which improved its ECSBL record to 3-2. • Mark Friday, June 19 on the baseball calendar. The Essex Jackets will travel to the Orioles diamond to take on the host Woodslee 35 plus squad in a 7:30 p.m. start. • Live horse harness racing returns to the Leamington Fairgrounds on June 20 at 1p.m. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.
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Tremblay sets Ontario record by Fred Groves One year. That’s how long it took a local Essex teenager to train for and set a new record. Luke Tremblay, 18, may be known to many as a sure handed baseball player, but he has put that behind him and is now one of the strongest young men in the province. At the recent Ontario high school weightlifting championships, Tremblay, who weighs in at about 210 pounds, dead lifted 562 pounds. “That was on my third
attempt. I knew I could do it but it wasn’t easy,” Tremblay said. While high schools have not sanctioned the sport, like they do for other OFSAA events, on May 23, Tremblay traveled to Cambridge for what is considered the high school championship. Olympic weightlifting has two categories, the snatch and clean-andjerk. For Tremblay, his competitions require him to do a bench press, squat and the deadlift. In Cambridge, he squatted
452 pounds and benched 341 pounds. “My form in the squat isn’t perfect but I am working on it,” he said. Up next for Tremblay are the Ontario national junior championships, which are scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 1. “I qualified for the juniors in Hamilton, which is 23-and-under. It’s going to be hard, but I am up for the challenge.” Tremblay will be up against lifters who have five years more experience on him, but he has his eyes set on breaking the bench press record of 357 pounds. A couple of weeks ago, he admitted, he did 341 pounds so it is not out of his reach. A year ago, he went to his first ever weightlifting competition in Belle River, and won his weight class of 105-kg. “My Grade 12 workout teacher (Mr. Balmer) said I should go to the competition in Belle River and I won.” Essex is a somewhat
hidden gem of weightlifting as fellow Red Raiders who take part are Anthony Schaafsma, Joey Paolatto, Eric Charette, and Parker Stowe. For Tremblay, he started
working out with weights when he was about 13, but that was to help stay in shape for team sports. “I used to play hockey and baseball, I stopped and I work out now. I’ll keep doing this as long
as my body holds up. I would like to compete in a World meet.” If he keeps lifting the amounts he does, that is a very good possibility.
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James Morgan excels at two sports by Fred Groves He is the smallest player on both the football field and the lacrosse floor, but without a doubt, one of the toughest competitors anyone wants to go up against. James Morgan is a fearless running back and linebacker for the Essex District High School Red Raiders on the gridiron and during the summer, he plays lacrosse for the Windsor Junior ‘B’ Clippers. Neither sport is for the weak of heart. Both take plain old fashioned guts to play, and Morgan, who measures in at about 5’5”, has plenty. “Everybody told me I’m too small, but that just drives me and I push myself,” Morgan said after a recent game with the Clippers. Everybody, that is, except for his coaches, family, friends, and teammates who know that he is a leader and more than capable of getting the job done each night. With the Red Raiders he rarely comes off the field and was a WECSSAA
All-Star. Last year with the Clippers, his first with the junior club, he was named the Rookie-of-the-Year. Windsor coach Jerry Kavanaugh said Morgan has become a role model for others to follow. “They look to him for his athleticism and the work ethic he brings every night,” Kavanaugh said. If there is one thing Morgan does not like about competing, it’s not being in on every play of every minute. While it is possible for him to do that in football, it is not so in lacrosse. “I really don’t like to take plays off. I like to be in on the action all the time. It’s tough to take those breaks. I like to keep my motor running.” Usually in lacrosse, the bigger players do the defending. Morgan’s agility and mobility has allowed Coach Kavanaugh to use him on the back-end of the game and he is also a game changer when it comes to contributing offensively when his team is playing shorthanded.
“Most smaller guys are offensive players but he likes the physical part. He goes into the dirty areas.” Kavanaugh noted Morgan has very swift feet and is a lot stronger than he looks. And then, of course, there is the fact that he won’t be pushed around. In a recent game with visiting Point Edward, in which he had a shorthanded assist, Morgan was slammed into very hard during an end of the game brawl, and he more than stood his ground. Asked which sport
he like best, Morgan hesitated briefly before answering. “It’s a tough
choice, but I would go with football. I think I could go farther. There is more opportunity and last year I had a really good year.”
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With three more years left with the Clippers and another year for the Red Raiders, who knows what the future holds for this dynamo.