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A LOOK INSIDE Third Annual All Ford Car Show highlights the classics and new models PAGE 3 _______________ Author Ann Douglas speaks on “Parenting Through the Storm” PAGE 9 _______________
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Libro honours youth, raises funds for Fight Like Mason
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Pictured above are the 2019 Libro Student Award Program winners who were recognized last Wednesday evening.
by Sylene Argent Staff of area Libro Credit Union branches were busy supporting the community last week through handing out student bursaries, hosting PA day activities, and organizing a barbeque for the Fight Like Mason Foundation. Last Wednesday evening, seven area Libro branches joined forces to host the Libro Student Award Program at Oxley Estate Winery.
At the event, each branch recognized one outstanding high school student, who is ready to graduate later this month. Leading up to the awards night, the local credit unions received applications from students, who were ready to embark on their post-secondary studies, and selected finalists. Through this program, Libro awarded $62,000 to deserving 31 students throughout Southwestern
Ontario, which means each bursary earner received $2000. The purpose of the program is the support youth leadership and build prosperity across the region. Locally, Alexa Mognon (Amherstburg), Samantha DiMario (Belle River), Madison Bohdal (Essex), Dana Ruthven (Harrow), Emma Arnew (Kingsville), Chloe Jakob (Leamington), and Amy Zuccato (Woodslee) were
recognized and honoured for their efforts. “The level of commitment these students have towards their communities and academics is inspiring,” Lori Atkinson said, who is Libro’s Regional Manager for WindsorEssex. “With such bright futures ahead, we are thrilled to contribute to the education of these seven exceptional young leaders.” She added that, “For us,
it is not just about cutting a cheque. We know funds are helpful and will help your future. It is also about our coaching philosophy.” Atkinson said it is not easy to start postsecondary education as it is a huge financial investment into a student’s future. “We wish you all the success in the world,” Atkinson said to the students. Madison Bohdal was the student selected from the Essex Libro Branch. Currently, she is wrapping up her high school career at EDHS, and is looking forward to begin studying social science, psychology, criminology at Western University. She hopes to continue her studies to get into law. Bohdal is the Deputy Prime Minister of EDHS’s Student Council, enjoys being a Peer Mentor at the school, and has been a volunteer for the Essex County Heroes league for the past three years. The local student is excited to start her postsecondary studies, but said the transition is bitter-sweet. On Friday afternoon, the Harrow branch
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Pictured left: Payton and Molly enjoyed spending sometime with Houdini the pony during the Kids’ PA Day event hosted at Harrow’s Libro Branch on Friday.
employees of several area branches of Libro got together to form a team to participate in the Windsor Corporate Challenge, which selected the Fight Like Mason Foundation as its 2019 charity. Each team has to raise a minimum of $2000 for the charity. The proceeds raised at the Friday’s barbeque will support that fundraising effort. Hayes said the support for the barbeque was steady, which she was pleased to see.
of Libro Credit Union hosted a Kids’ PA Day event and celebration. A barbequed hotdog lunch, a visit with a pony, and Yoga sessions were available for attendees. Inside the branch, the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society hosted an adopt-a-pet day. During this portion of the event, visitors were able to meet kittens available for adoption and participate in a trivia game designed to help them learn more about pets. Tammy Affleck, Libro Harrow’s Branch Manager, said the desire to host the PA day was in celebration of it being the very last one before the end of the school year. Also on Friday afternoon, the Essex Libro Branch hosted a barbeque lunch to raise funds for the Fight Like Mason Foundation. Christine Hayes, a receptionist for the On Friday, the Essex Libro Branch hosted a barbeque to fundraise for the Fight Like Mason Essex branch, explained Foundation.
Cheque presentation and sponsor recognition for Colchester Family Fun Event
Mayor Larry Snively receives a cheque in the amount of $10,000 from representatives of the Rafih Automotive Group.
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submitted by The Town of Essex On Tuesday afternoon, June 4, Essex Mayor Larry Snively recognized the generosity of sponsors for the upcoming Colchester Family Fun event. Among those in attendance was Terry Rafih, of Rafih Automotive Group, as the largest sponsor, donating $10,000, to the event. The Colchester Family Fun Event is a community celebration, held at Colchester Park (100 Jackson Street) and is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 27, 2019, from noon until 10:30 pm.
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Third Annual All Ford Car Show highlights the classics and new models
Victoria and Bodhi sit on Blake Hunter’s 1931 Model A during the 3rd Annual All Ford Car Show, which was hosted at the Essex Railway Station last Friday.
by Sylene Argent On Friday, around 40 classic, custom, and new model vehicles lined the grounds of the Essex Railway Station as part of the 3rd Annual All Ford Car Show. The event is hosted to
honour the long-standing history of Fords being sold in Essex Centre through a variety of past, and present, dealerships. This brand of vehicle has been sold in Essex since 1926. The Old Car Detective
Bill Sherk presented the event and Heritage Essex, which maintains the Essex Railway Station, was one of the event sponsors.
One of the eyecatching vehicles on display included a 1931 Model A, which Blake Hunter of Leamington owns. Hunter rebuilt the car in 1999 with his father, adding customized gull wing doors and painting it blue, inspired by the logo of his favourite pop. “We wanted it to be different,” he said of the design of the vehicle. Hunter enjoys showing off his Model A at many area and regional shows. In addition to the classic and custom vehicles parked onsite, Ken Knapp, another sponsor of the event, displayed four new vehicles during the show. While the majority of the All Ford Car Show took place outdoors, special displays were included inside the historic train station that featured train engine art. Bill Gay of Heritage Essex was pleased with the event turnout and was thrilled the day offered great weather for the event. This year, a special plaque was awarded in memory of Bob Blair, an Essex Ford sales representative and wellknown community Continued on Page 6
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The downtown is on the upswing
It is so easy to focus on the negative, and as much as I may naturally want to veer in that direction sometimes with my own thoughts, I do try to remind myself to see the positives in any situation instead. Over the years, we have heard a lot of rumbling about the state of the downtown area, but have things ever taken a positive turn for the better. And, when you think about it, it wasn’t the nay-sayers that contributed to that change, it was the doers that did. So far this year, the Essex Centre BIA has welcomed nearly a dozen new businesses, which certainly is helping to fill up our downtown area and provide a fuller shopping experience for our residents and visitors. That’s a whole lot of commitment
put into our downtown! Two of those new businesses are building brand-new facilities, right here - in the Hub of the County. In addition, the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic renovated the entire second floor of the Essex Medical Centre for its new home, Stepping Out is renovating the former Estheticare facility, and Schinkels’ finally hosted its grand opening this week. Things are sure a buzz in our small town. We learned last week that the Food Bank will move into the former Schinkels’ facility, too. In addition, we can thank the Town of Essex for its Community Improvement Plan for helping some of our businesses tap into a grant that helped with façade improvements. In 2017, the Essex Centre BIA
added a parkette, where a former building was demolished, and with the help of the Town, installed the pavilion in the Heritage Gardens Park last summer. All of these things, and more, are contributing to a much more aesthetically appeasing downtown area. Though there is still work to be done on the downtown core – we still need new street poles and I’d love to see many more trees planted – I hope we can take this burst of positive change to continue pushing us in the right direction. Energy is infectious. Let’s use this momentum to continue to show pride in our commercial district.
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Federal committee announces mental health strategies for ag sector by Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Mental wellness on the farm is gaining momentum as the industry draws attention to the impact silent suffering has on the health of our farms, families, and rural communities. The federal government recently released a new report, Mental Health – A Priority for our Farmers, based on a six-month study conducted last year on the mental health challenges facing Canadian producers. The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food conducted the study, and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) was among many agricultural organizations that provided input to the committee last fall. In the study report, the Standing Committee has provided 10 recommendations for the federal government to consider – actions aimed at breaking down the isolation and stigma farmers face when it comes to mental health. While the individual recommendations all have valuable needed action items, collectively they provide the basis to a road map for long-term planning and investing in mental health initiatives and services for agriculture The stressors are nothing new to the agricultural community – the risks and uncertainties that come from weather, environmental challenges, market fluctuations, debt, and regulations, and the stigma that prevents many from seeking help. But the lack of support and services available to help farmers cope with these stressors, and the added amplification from negative commentary on farming through social media, means farmers are far
more vulnerable to mental health problems compared to the general public. The report recommendations cover farm labour, regulatory changes, harassment and cyber bullying by activists, e-health services, mental health training, and development of a national research centre on agricultural mental health. These recommendations support and align with initiatives that OFA has been advocating for over recent years. The need for high-speed internet across rural Ontario would support options for e-services for mental health. Whenever the government considers regulatory changes, the impact on the agriculture sector must be fully considered. And as the incidence of on-farm trespassing and harassment continues by activists, a recommendation to elevate cyber bullying and intimidation to a Criminal Code offense. OFA will follow this file closely to track the progress of these recommendations by the federal government. Our work to bring awareness of this important health issue and realize OFA’s recommendations outlined in the report isn’t over yet. Many of the recommendations fall within the federal jurisdiction, while others will need to be addressed at the provincial level. For more information and a list of mental health resources available to Ontario farmers, visit ofa.on.ca.
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Letter to the Editor... A 75-year tribute to Staff Sgt. Karl Victor Davis, Essex, Ontario. 15th USAAF (Airforce), 757 Bomber Squadron, 304 Bomb Wing, 459 Bomb Group. This is the 75th Memorial Day since a 22-year-old Canadianborn Essex Centre resident’s sacrifice in World War II. Relevance Memories need to be continually refreshed. With luck and diligence, refresh can be accomplished without introducing errors. And while every Memorial Day that passes gives rise to new chances to dilute the past with mythology in lieu of facts, it also directs attention back to those facts sought out and confirmed. The service and death of my American second cousin, a resident of Essex Ontario, connects the Tetzlaff families to Memorial Day. A lone American flag near the entrance to Victoria Gardens Cemetery flying during Memorial Day has an explanation. Inherited Memories In this case, one of the fallen, who grew up in a small Canadian town to American citizens
living and educated in Canada, might easily fall through-the-cracks of our Canadian’s Remembrance for want of more detail of his service and death. So long after the event, few are left that can actually remember him. Somehow, in the race to fill “the future” with better memories and make the past less painful, critical facts got lost and became forgotten as the decades passed and memories expired. These things happened here, too, even within the families closest to Karl Davis. Factual information Karl Victor Davis could have served, but didn’t serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Instead, he joined the United States Army Air Force (His brother Leon would also choose that service). So, don’t look for his name among the stories commemorated on Remembrance Day in November. Instead, his living Canadian relatives must “Remember” on Memorial Day, if they can, or re-learn the details afresh. Sgt. Karl Davis was Killed in Action on 7 March, 1944 as his aircraft’s 10-man crew attacked the German-
held air base at Viterbo, Italy. While he would be the only crew member killed, injuries received in the multiple fighter attacks ended the service of several other crew members. His pilot would earn a Silver Star for landing the aircraft (crashing it) without further deaths; the A/C never flew again. Karl’s aircraft was a Michigan-built Consolidated B-24H Liberator piloted by 2nd Lt. Leo C. Fletcher, was named “Aces Over” by the crew, but it flew without nose art or insignias applied. Karl’s mother, Elsie, would send letters to crew members in her effort to find out how her son died. One returned letter, from the tail gunner, would be published in the Essex Free Press on October 4, 1946. Unlike R.C.A.F. servicemen killed in action whose remains are in Commonwealth War Graves Cemeteries, Karl Davis would be at first buried in Naples and then later, his remains were repatriated
to America. In this case, he was removed in 1948 to Detroit Michigan and then to Essex Ontario, and finally to a grave near the entrance to Victoria Memorial Gardens, Oldcastle, ON. His crew’s Navigator, (Second Lt.) Reverend Quentin Lockwood, attended that funeral with an honour guard from the Essex Scottish Regiment. When I spoke to Reverend Lockwood in 2003, I was talking to a humble and curious octogenarian who had not forgotten his memories of Karl’s service, nor his demise. His recollections were vivid, his answers to my questions precise; he wished the best to all of Karl’s relatives with whom I would share his memories. The story of Aces Over’s final flight was retold in a hardcover 1997 book by Lyle McCarty called Coffee Tower, Turner Publishing Company. Gary Tetzlaff Leamington, Ontario
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Third Annual All Ford Car Show highlights Town of Tecumseh - June 4 Special the classics and new models... Continued ofrom Page 3 Meeting Of Council highlights
Photo submitted: The Old Car Detective, Bill Sherk (left) and Councillor Morley Bowman (right) present the 2019 Bob Blair Memorial Plaque to Mr. Robert (Bob) Brown during the All Ford Car Show, which was hosted at the Essex Railway Station on Friday afternoon.
volunteer, who donated time and support for many local organizations,
including the Annual Ford Day at the Essex Railway Station.
The plaque was presented to an individual who has been involved with repairing, building, and showing off automobiles in this area. The winner also had to be a participant in car shows in and around Essex. The 2019 Bob Blair Memorial Plaque went to Mr. Robert (Bob) Brown.
submitted to EFP Tecumseh Town Council held a Special Meeting of Council on the evening of June 4 to discuss Development Charges. What are Development Charges? Under the Development Charges Act, every municipality in Ontario is permitted to impose “Development Charges” to recover capital costs associated with residential and non-residential growth within the municipality. Capital costs are for new infrastructure needed to support subdivision development, including roads, sewers, water-mains, sidewalks and parks. Development Charges are a source of revenue to support cost recovery that fund municipal infrastructure related to growth. Every five years, provincial legislation requires the Town to
conduct a Development Charges Study to forecast the Town’s future residential and non-residential growth and determine future infrastructure needs and costs. The study outlines the rates calculated on new development in order to cover new infrastructure and services. These rates are subject to Council approval through a by-law. Why the need for a “Workshop” for Council? A Development Charges Workshop is held in conjunction with the legislated timelines for the Development Charges Study. The workshop provides Council with the opportunity to learn what the Town is doing to update Development Charges and if there have been any legislation changes. The Town’s consultant conducts the workshop with the support of both the Finance and Planning Departments. The Development Charges Study was launched in Fall 2018 and the final report will be released on June 13, 2019. What about Bill 108? The Ontario government has launched Bill 108 which proposes changes, including the removal of some Development
Charges municipalities can collect, impacting a source of revenue for the Town to support growth. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has expressed concern about this Bill and the consultant will review their concerns with Tecumseh Town Council at the workshop. What are the next steps? Public consultation on the Development Charges study will begin with a meeting on July 9, 2019. A final report will be submitted to Council on August 13 with Council voting on the By-Law for the updated Development Charges. A Special Meeting of Council is scheduled for June 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to present the design options for the Sportsplex and costings. The agenda for this meeting will be available on June 19. The next Regular Meeting of Council is June 25, 2019 at 7 p.m. Full agenda details will be available on the Town’s website Thursday, June 20. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (www.facebook. com/townoftecumseh).
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Student project earns Victim Services $5,000 through YPI
(L to R) Paige Miehls, Melinda Novelletto and Hope Reed recieve $5,000 for the chairity they presented on, which was Victim Services as a part of the YPI program.
by Garrett Fodor On the morning of Tuesday, June 4, students of Essex District High School (EDHS) gathered to hear all the top projects the school’s grade 10 civics students prepared as part of the Youth & Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) program. Tuesday’s presentation featured seven presentations for different charities that the students put together.
Each presentation was the top submission from each civics class this year. Students were responsible for finding and researching a social issue, then charity in the community that tied into it. Vanessa Persaud is a teacher at EDHS. She took part in the YPI program and applied to be a part of it. She said she believed it was a great opportunity for
the students to see the need that is in the Windsor-Essex community. She added it was also a great-hands on learning opportunity. A panel - including school principal Mike Hawkins, students, and representatives from YPIselected Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County as the winning charity. The winning group received a cheque for $5,000
,which would be donated to their charity. Students Paige Miehls, Melinda Novelletto, and Hope Reed submitted the project on this organization that works 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, to assist victims of crime and tragedy, at no cost. The winning group of students said Victim Services let them chose what to do with the money if they won the grant. The students decided on hosting an appreciation event for the volunteers in the organization because of all the time and commitment they dedicate. The other charities chosen for the project included: Ronald McDonald House, WETRA, Essex Food Bank, and WE Care for Kids. Persaud wanted the students to choose a charity they had background information on or had ties to. Students would then meet with their chosen charity, speak with representatives, hear what they would do with the money, and even
Museum to improve infrastructure, thanks to $119,700 OTF Capital Improvement Grant submitted to EFP Last Saturday, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum welcomed members of the public to its annual garden party fundraiser Ribs and Ragtime to celebrate the completion of infrastructure upgrades and renovations to the Amherstburg Freedom Museum and historic Taylor Log Cabin. Local Essex MPP Taras Natyshak and OTF Grant Review Team member Dan Allen were on hand to congratulate the Amherstburg Freedom Museum and hear more about how the $119,700 Capital Improvement Grant will enrich the community’s lives through arts, culture and heritage. “The Amherstburg Freedom Museum serves as a reminder of the role our community played in the Underground Railway for Freedom Seekers to find refuge from slavery,” Taras Natyshak, MPP for Essex said. “The museum continues to inspire generations of Canadians, sharing our nation’s history of providing hope, opportunity, and freedom for those seeking a better life. It is an honour
to celebrate the Ontario Trillium Foundation grant award to the Amherstburg Freedom Museum of $119, 700. The grant will ensure the museum and historic Taylor Log Cabin continue to inspire generations, while serving as a reminder of the core values our nation is founded.” The upgrade and renovation of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum included the replacement of lighting fixtures and drop ceiling, replacement of gallery windows and of the roof. In addition to these upgrades, the renovation included the replacement of the roof and siding of the historic Taylor Log Cabin which was the home of a formerly enslaved person, George Taylor, and his descendants. And thanks to Continued on Page 8
be a part of the organization through volunteering for the day. Persaud said that once the students spent the day with their charities, they began to understand more about them and were grateful for their experience. She added the impact was positive on the youths. Persaud and the group that presented the project based on Victim Services echoed how much they learned and took away
from YPI, and hope it is something that EDHS and schools in the GECDSB can continue to participate in for years to come. EDHS is the first school in the Greater Essex County District School Board to participate in the YPI program. The YPI is backed by corporate sponsors and encourages youth in high school to research and present on local charities and social issues, which affect the local community.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary celebrates 75th anniversary by Sylene Argent On Sunday, members of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), hosted an open house and presented years-of-service awards to longstanding members, as part of an event that celebrated the organization’s 75th anniversary. During the event, Past Presidents of the Essex Legion’s Ladies’ Auxiliary were recognized, in addition to Legion member Craig Chartier, for being the organization’s liaison with the Legion for many years.
Members and supporters enjoyed a brief ceremony, an open house where they were able to mingle with other members, and take part in specially prepared luncheon. A Ladies’ Auxiliary group is a non-profit organization that is attached to the Legion. According to legion. ca, the Ladies’ Auxiliary originated during the First World War when women were asked to help wounded Veterans returning home, and to provide supports for their families. In 1926, when The Royal Canadian Legion
was established, the women in these groups were welcomed as additions to the Legion. Currently, the Essex Legion’s Ladies’Auxiliary has around 75 members. Those interested in joining can call the Essex Legion at (519) 776-8247 to learn more. Pictured right are some of the members of the Essex Legion’s Ladies’ Auxiliary who attended the organization’s 75th anniversary celebration on Sunday afternoon.
Museum to improve infrastructure... the $119,700 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the capital improvements have enhanced the overall appeal of our site, making it more visitor-friendly, accessible, while providing cost-savings via energy efficient lighting and windows. “The impact of this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant cannot be underestimated,” said Mary-Katherine Whelan, Curator/Administrator. “This grant has allowed much needed renovations to be made. These renovations ensure the safeguarding of the museum’s collections, historic properties, and permanent galleries, all of which focus on presenting and preserving the history of Underground Railway in Canada and legacies of those Freedom Seekers and their descendants who built their lives in Essex County during and after that period. The OTF Grant allows the museum to continue
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sharing this history and educating the public on this often overlooked and important historic movement in Canada and Essex County.” The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is a curated archive that preserves and shares Amherstburg’s stories of the Underground Railroad, and the compassion and solidarity it took to make this network possible. Also included in the museum complex are Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church - national historic site and stop on the Underground Railroad, and the Taylor Log Cabin - home of George Taylor a formerly enslaved man and his family. The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations. OTF awarded more than $120 million to some 700 projects last year to build healthy and vibrant communities in Ontario.
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Author Ann Douglas speaks on “Parenting Through the Storm” Douglas was able to speak at Colchester North Public School because its School Council was able to get a Parents Reaching Out government grant, which funded the presentation and refreshments. To ensure any parent attached to the school
could participate in the event, some of the school’s staff members were onsite, volunteering to babysit. “Parenting through the Storm,” is Douglas’s second most recent published work. Her latest book is titled, “Happy Parents, Happy
Kids,” and focuses on being a “no-guilt guide to boosting your enjoyment of parenting while at the same time maximizing the health and happiness of your entire family.” More information about Douglas can be found on her website, www.anndouglas.net.
Author Ann Douglas visited Colchester North Public School last Tuesday evening to speak about her book, “Parenting Through the Storm.”
by Sylene Argent Every family enjoys golden moments that make lasting memories, but also sometimes face trying times and struggles. Last Wednesday, Author Ann Douglas, of Peterborough, spoke to a group of parents and teachers of Colchester North Public School about her book, “Parenting Through the Storm-How to Handle the Highs, the Lows and Everything in Between.” Douglas, an author of around 30 books – most of which deal with parenting or pregnancy – and a weekend parenting columnist on CBC Radio, said the book was written to help parents of children with mental health, neurodevelopmental, or behavioral challenges. “All of my kids had struggles, and they are all doing well,” Douglas said. “I want to show parents they can get through the storm.” When Douglas was going through a hard time with her children, she sought out books to help guide her. The experience
inspired her to want to reach out to others by sharing her own stories. “Parenting Through the Storm,” features interviews with 65 parents. With those compelling stories, Douglas weaved in information subject experts provided. “I wanted to collect stories for parents going through the storm and provide the best advice,” she said. Her book also highlights how to manage the concerns and emotions of siblings, how to cope with worry and frustration in regards to the behaviour of a child, and how to thrive as a family. There is still a lot of stigma attached to mental health challenges, Douglas said, adding one can have mental health challenges and still have a great life. Being a part of a community is a great asset in coping through challenges, Douglas noted. “Knowing there are others who care, helps you get through difficult times.”
Douglas said she loves speaking in smaller towns because everyone does come together to support one another. “It is one of the strongest combats we have,” she said, adding she was pleased with the turnout at the event.
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Tune up the Parks returns with a farmers’ market - First performance showcased “The All Nighters� -
Local county band with a national-stage sound, “The All Nighters-when the music never ends,â€? performed beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial SpitďŹ re last Wednesday evening. The concert kicked o this year’s Tune up the Park’s summer concert series.
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Last Wednesday marked the ďŹ rst oďŹƒcial installment of the Essex Farmers’ Market, which will take place in the pavilion every Wednesday evening, in conjunction with the Tune up the Parks summer concert series, until the week before Thanksgiving.
by Sylene Argent The sky managed to clear itself of rain clouds long enough to allow the first Tune up the Parks summer concert series event to take place beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire last Wednesday evening. Local country trio “The All Nighters-when the music never ends� performed a long list of crowd-pleasing hits for the several area residents who attended the event. The recently formed band includes guitarist Wade Sharp and vocalist Melanie Postma, both formerly of the Rio Michaels Trio, and vocalist Marc Talbot. The Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee has hosted the Tune Up the Parks summer music series for the past several years. This year’s music series will include performances in Essex Centre’ Heritage Gardens Park every Wednesday evening and in Colchester every Monday evening
until the end of August. In addition, concerts are planned to take place in Harrow and McGregor this summer. Performances start at 7pm. Music lovers are urged to bring a lawn chair upon which they can sit and will have an opportunity to forward a donation to the music act. To see a list of performers, check out the community calendar on essex.ca. Performances could be cancelled or subject to change. The next performance planned for Essex Centre will take place on June 12. The Kingsville-Essex Associated Band will perform. On June 19, the Essex Community Concert Band is slated to perform. In addition to the live music in the Heritage Gardens Park on Wednesday evenings, an Essex Farmers’ Market will be set up in the new pavilion during the event.
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28 teams show cancer who’s boss during Relay for Life against cancer.” Relay for Life events are hosted nation-wide as fundraisers for the Canadian Cancer Society. Teams collect pledges for their participation in their event. Throughout the 12-hour event, at least one member of each team must walk the track to symbolize no one with cancer walks alone. “This event is something we cherish,” Santos said.
by Sylene Argent The slogan “Community is bigger than cancer,” was plastered all around the grounds of Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Friday evening, reminding the members of the 28 teams that participated in Essex County’s 12-hour long Relay for Life event just how important their support is. The annual event began on Friday evening with an opening ceremony, where Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos brought greetings to the crowd of energetic participants, all dressed in colourful and matching team costumes, with signs, donning words of encouragement and support, in tow. “We are here to live, to fight, and to remember,” Santos said to the crowd of cheering event participants. “It is nice to see everyone come together to stand up
“There are no boundaries or barriers we won’t cross to fight this fight.” Information shared during the event noted around one in two Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. That diagnosis, however, does not have to define those individuals. Dr. Lisa Porter, a cancer researcher of Windsor, fronted the Relay Team
“Porter’s Lab Rats.” She took a moment during the opening ceremony to share some insight from her point-of-view. She said she hears “what are you doing with the money raised for cancer research” over and over again. In the 1950s, when the first war on cancer began, she said, researchers thought a miracle cure
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Relay for Life... would be found in a plant or animal extract. Through research, it was discovered that somethings, like chemotherapy, kill cancer. Over time, however, it was noticed that chemotherapy did not work for everyone, Porter noted. She added that even two people with the same cancer may not get the same results from the same treatment. That means different kinds of approaches need to be put into practice. It was discovered “cancer wasn’t as easy as we initially hoped,” she said. Porter noted that across Relay for Life events, less and less people are attending,
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perhaps because they are giving up hope. “We are doing well, but we can’t stop,” Porter said, adding she was happy to see the great turnout at Friday’s event. “What you are doing here matters.” After the opening ceremony wrapped up, cancer survivors took to the track first to complete the “Victory Lap.” Members of the 28 teams then took to the track to show support. Later that night, the luminary ceremony took place, where candles were lit along the track in remembrance of those who have passed away after a battle with cancer.
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Policing Committee donates $5000 to Child/Youth Advocacy Centre
by Sylene Argent With part of its mandate being to support youth-related initiatives, Essex’s (M) Community Policing Committee donated $5000 to the Windsor Essex Child/ Youth Advocacy Centre. The cheque presentation took place on Monday evening inside the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201). The Windsor Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre is located at the St. Clair College Centre for Applied Health Sciences, and provides a safe place for youths to talk about any
alleged abuse they have experienced to a trained team of professionals. This organization creates a one-stop centre, so these stories of abuse can be told once. Previously, these young individuals were interviewed by multiple professionals at several different locations. Child advocates onsite work directly with families that apply to the program. That individual ensures the correct medical and psychological help is available and also follows up with the families to make sure appointments for services they need are
being attended. Windsor Essex Child/ Youth Advocacy Centre has many partners, including the OPP and area police services, Windsor Regional Hospital, and the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre. For those interested in supporting the Windsor Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre, a Yoga Wellness Retreat will be held at Viewpoint Estate Winery on July 18. To learn more about the Windsor Essex Child/ Youth Advocacy Centre, log onto www.wecyac. ca/
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WSO Brass Quintet brings music to Heritage Gardens Park
by Sylene Argent On Saturday evening, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) Brass Quintet entertained a fair-sized audience in the Heritage Gardens Park. Giancarlo Mincone of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra said Saturday evening’s event was the first of several free
summer concerts that will take place across the region as a way to bring music into communities. Some individuals in Essex may not be able to get out to Windsor to enjoy a WSO concert, Mincone said, so the summer concert series is a great way to connect
the organization to music lovers across the region. It is hoped that those who may have never had an opportunity to enjoy an WSO concert before will enjoy their first interaction with the orchestra and perhaps attend future events. The other bonus of the events is that they also bring attention to the parks in which the concerts are held, Mincone said. “It is a fun day to get out and do something new and interesting,” he commented. The Town of Essex sponsored the event for residents to enjoy, which offered a longlist of tunes to the attendees to experience. Councillor Morley Bowman said the Town appreciated being able to have the WSO play at the Heritage Gardens Park for a concert when he welcomed the Brass Quintet. The Wind Quartet will perform at 7pm at Colchester Harbour Park on July 19 and
again the following evening at the John R. Park Homestead as part of this series. Other concerts are also planned around the region. For more information, log onto windsorsymphony.com. Anyone who would like to learn more about the WSO or would like to get tickets for upcoming events to take place after the free summer concert series has concluded, can email Mincone: gmincone@ windsorsymphony.com.
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McGregor Music Festival celebrates 30 years
Pictured above: Exit 31 rocked the stage in support of the Windsor-Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation during the 30th annual McGregor Music Fest.
by Adam Gault The McGregor Music Festival took over Co-An Park on Sunday. The event provided music lovers and car enthusiasts from across the region an opportunity
to support an event that has not just entertained countless festival-goers over the last three decades, but has also raised more than a quarter million dollars to support the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation (WECCCF). Featuring a packed musical lineup of eight bands, this year’s festivities kicked off two hours prior to the usual noon start time, so acts C2C entertainment, The All-Star Band, The All Nighters, Exit 31, BrandX, The Wellness Band, Looking Back Band, and Bad Moustache Band, would all have plenty of stage time to bring their sound to the people of Essex County. Also featured during the event was the annual
car show, pig auction, and the numerous raffle and door prizes that included big-screen TVs and grocery store spending sprees. McGregor Music Festival Chairperson, Susan LeClair, explained the continued support from the community and sponsors over the last 30 years has allowed the event to support the WECCCF with funding for much needed cancer fighting equipment and support, that otherwise would not be available in Windsor-Essex. “I’m appreciative that people still come out, and they still support us every year for this cause,” LeClair said. “We need the top equipment. We need to make sure Windsor and Essex County people have everything that we can get them to fight this terrible disease.” As of the event on Sunday, the organization was getting close to this year’s $50,000 fundraising goal, which will be put towards the purchase of Rhino Laryngoscopes. This equipment will be used to treat patients with various forms of head and neck cancers. Beyond the purchase of state-of-the-art treatment equipment, funds will be used for financial assistance to those going for treatment, or to provide transportation to oncology appointments in London or further. For information on how to sponsor or plan an event in support of the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre foundation, please visit windsorcancerfoundation.org
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Essex Public School presents “Moe White” to the stage
Photos submitted: Forty EPS students joined the cast of the play “Moe White,” which was performed last week.
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, Essex Public School’s creative and talented students were able to shine in the limelight as they put on two performances of the play, “Moe White.” The first performance was hosted during the day for fellow peers and the second performance was held in the evening so parents, grandparents, and guardians could enjoy the
result of the six months of hard work the students put into learning their lines and cues. If the title seems a little familiar, it is because this play was a bit of an adaptation from fairy tail favourite, “Snow White.” Tracy Armstrong, an EPS teacher and Director of the play, said this year, there were three strong male leads, so a decision was made to formulate the
play for a male lead role, with “White” coming into save the day, dressed in leather boots and holding a bow and arrow. “We flipped it to make ‘Snow’ a ‘Moe,’” she said, adding that though there was a bit of a switch, the two main characters in the play still live happily ever after. Armstrong said some of the 40 students who were casted in this year’s play
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have been acting with her for the past four years and the progress they have made over that time “has been incredible.” To add some punch to the performance, Armstrong said the grades one through three sang in the choir. Mr. Harris, the Choir Director and Music Teacher at the school, arranged some familiar songs, with a little twiddling of the lyrics, to accompany what was happening in the play. “The students have been really dedicated,” Armstrong said. “Before March Break, we asked them to memorize their
lines. They all li returned to school re knowing their lines andd ready to learn faciall expressions and body gestures.” Grade eight student Isaac Newton, played the main character, Moe White. He said putting on the performance was a great way to end the school year and his elementary school career. Being involved in the play, he added, was fun. Newton said he was happy to have had the opportunity and plans to continue to act once he is in high school. To school peers who
may have been inspired to try their hand at acting after having seen last week’s stage production, Newton urged them to give it a shot. “You never know until you try. It doesn’t hurt to audition,” he said.
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EDHS athletes earn hardware at OFSAA by Garrett Fodor As the school-year comes to an end, so to does the track and field season. Essex District High School (EDHS) entered this track and field season with a team of 28, 14 boys and 14 girls. The season began in early March and came to an end this past weekend. Teachers Andy Hahn,
Badi Qawwas, and Josh Muldon coached this team of dedicated students from its first practice to its recent OFSAA visit. After a strong showing at the OFSAA West Regionals meet, the Red Raiders had 14 athletes qualify for 13 individual events and three relays at the OFSAA Championships, which
was held June 6-8th at the University of Guelph. The EDHS team ended up having several strong individual and group performances at the recent OFSAA event. EDHS athletes Kevin Schulz, Cale Timuik, Milan Lobana, and Cole Market earned silver in the Junior Boys’ 4x100 metre relay. Timuk also finished 7th in the 100 metre hurdles, 6th in the 100 metre, and 9th in the 300m hurdles. Lobana also earned a silver in the Junior Boys’ long jump and gold in Junior Boys’ triple jump. And, teammate Spencer Campeau finished 3rd in the Senior Boys’ long jump. The Junior Boys’ team finished second in the overall age group standings, and as a team, the boys finished 4th overall in the province. In the 4x400 metre open girls relay, EDHS athletes Zoe Reamue, Kyra McKibbin, Candance Nelson, and Taylor Campeau finished 6th. Qawwas said he and fellow coaches were pleased with the OFSAA outcome and were proud of the athletes for their performances and the hard work they have put forth
throughout the season. He added that only one athlete from OFSAA, Kim Orton, graduates this year, with the remaining 13 OFSAA athletes returning to EDHS next year. While the EDHS team is small, compared to others that participate at OFSAA and WECSSAA, Qawwas said he believes the success EDHS garnered this year shows the dedication and talent of the athletes. He added that it makes their accolades more valuable and shows you don’t need a big team to succeed. EDHS will hope to carry this success into the next school year. The athletes will also be celebrate and recognize for all their accomplishments at the athletic banquet, which will be held on June 17 at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201).
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TECUMSEH Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the Municipal Office, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DEVELOPMENT CHARGES TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh will hold a public meeting Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., at Town Hall, in Council Chambers at 917 Lesperance Road to consider a Background Study and accompanying draft Development Charges By-law in accordance with Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. The purpose of the public meeting is to present background information to those in attendance and to explain how the maximum allowable charge was calculated. Following the presentation, those in attendance will be invited to ask questions and provide input into the determination of an appropriate development charge. Development charges are currently collected upon the issuance of a building permit for a new residential dwelling, a new commercial, industrial or institutional building or an addition to an existing commercial, industrial or institutional building. The money collected is then placed into municipal reserve accounts to be used in the future toward the provision of municipal services required as a result of the development that paid the development charges and for the projects identified in the Background Study. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed development charges by-law IN ORDER THAT SUFFICIENT INFORMATION is made available to the public, copies of the Background Study and draft By-law will be available for review as of June 13, 2019 at Town Hall at 917 Lesperance Road between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and on the Town’s municipal website at www.tecumseh.ca. DATED AT THE TOWN OF TECUMSEH this 13th day of June, 2019. Laura Moy, Clerk Town of Tecumseh
Description of Lands: ROLL NO. 37 44 450 000 00700 0000, 7030 HOWARD AVE, PIN 01398-0577 LT, PT LT 2 CON 5 SANDWICH EAST AS IN R890605 EXCEPT PT 2 PL 12R25081; DESCRIPTION MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE IN FUTURE AS IN R890605; S/T SS8172; TOWN OF TECUMSEH, FILE EXTH17-001 Minimum Tender Amount: $151,431.18 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $776,000. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/ bank draft/money order payable to the municipality (or board). Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit:
www.Tri-Target.com | Ontario’s Tax Sale Community Info@Tri-Target.com or if no internet access available, contact: Mr. Tom Kitsos, CPA, CMA, Director Financial Services and CFO The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh 917 Lesperance Road Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9 (519) 735-2184 Ext. 125 www.tecumseh.ca
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LAPAIN, Margaret Rose (nee Burling) - It is with extreme sadness we announce that our beloved Margaret entered the loving arms of Jesus on June 7, 2019 at 74 years of age. Loving wife of Joseph Lapain with whom she celebrated 54 years of marriage. Beloved daughter of the late Addison and Cecilia Burling and daughter-in-law of the late Ken and Christine Lapain. Cherished mother of Chris Lapain (Laurie), Lisa Tytgat (Wayne), and Tony Lapain (Veronica). Treasured grandma of Lauren (Brandon), Mary Beth (Nick), Mike (Julie), Martha (Noah), Louise, Therese, and John Paul; Jordy, Nicole, Alyssa, and Tyler; Amanda, Raeanne, Hunter, and Danielle. Greatgrandma of Elijah, Delilah, Roman, Avila, Kolbe, and Baby Pelletier. Dear sister of Bill Burling (Michelle), Ed Burling (Gloria), Ann Burling, Anita Burling, and Mary Jean Ferriss (Alan). Sister-in-law of Mary-Anne Lucier, Kenlyn Bryant (Ray), James Lapain (Jan), Margaret “Peg” Mills (Brian), Elizabeth “Beth” Hall (Bruce) and Cathy Lapain. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A true East coaster at heart, ‘Marg’ always ran on her own time. Margaret was filled with love for her family, and her faith. She loved to tell stories about her family to everyone she met. Margaret was giving of her time and talents, especially through the Holy Name of Jesus parish and the 53 years of service with the CWL. She was selfless and compassionate, continually praying for family, friends, and all those in need. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-7767378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. S, Essex). Interment followed at Country Meadows Cemetery. Donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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BRIDGEN, John “Jack” Lewis Alonzo - passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday June 2, 2019, age 89. Born in Essex County, to parents the late William James and Helen (nee Robinson) Bridgen. Loving husband to the late Donna Lorraine (nee Getty) for 55 years. Beloved father of Shelley and the late Jack Sonneveld of Chatham, late Greg and surviving Roni Bridgen of Leamington, Mark and Chris Bridgen of Lakefield, and Jodi-Lynn and Lawrence Grubb of Leamington. Loving grandfather “Bompa” to ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Brother to William (late Bernice) Bridgen of Essex. Brother-in-law of Maxine (late Carl) Johnston of Collingwood, and Ron (Sharon) Getty of Windsor. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased also by his siblings June (late Duncan) McPherson, Bernard (late Mabel) Bridgen, Robert Bridgen, Cpt. Wesley Bridgen, infant sister Margaret, and sister-in-law Sandy (late Fred) Frevell. Jack loved his time spent trucking across North America. He also was owner and operator of Bridgen Transportation Services. Jack and Donna moved to Charing Cross in 1972, where they owned and operated the BP Gas Station and Donna’s Charing Cross Lunch. He had a love of horses, hunting, and enjoyed spending time with friends at coffee and truck stops. Jack most looked forward to spending time with his family, who loved him very much. Visitation was held at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park St., Blenheim, on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 until the time of the Funeral Service. Cremation has followed with burial to follow at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. Donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Outreach for Hunger or JumpStart for Kids. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park St., Blenheim, 519-676-3451.
What’s Going On... JUNE 14 - TOWN OF LAKESHORE CITIZEN SENIOR APPRECIATION Atlas Tube Centre. Doors 11:30am with lunch at 12pm. Live entertainment. Register by June 10: 519727-0470. JUNE 15 BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC 35 ANNIVERSARY/LOYALIST DAY SOCIAL, at Heritage Village, 6155 Arner Twln. RSVP June 1 to events.bicentennial@uelac.org. JUNE 20 HEARING INFO. SESSION At Kingsville Community Centre, 1869 Division Rd., N., 10:30-11:30. Call 519-398-8166 for info. JUNE 22 FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND MARKET at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street, Essex (Behind Essex Appliance) from 10am - 2pm. For info: 519-980-4942. JUNE 22 KINGSVILLE HIGHLAND GAMES at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. Gates open at 8am-5:30pm. For more info: www.kingsville.ca/en/explore-and-play. JUNE 26 ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at Retirees’ Centre at 7:30pm. Round table presentation on gardening. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Meetings held the last Wednesday of every month (no July & August) @ 6:30p.m. at Colasanti’s. Look us up on Facebook for updates. HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.
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LAFORCE, Ronald Earl - Passed away peacefully at the Metropolitan Hospital on June 8, 2019 at 74 years of age. Loving companion for 25 years of Cheryl Laliberte. Predeceased by his wife Amy and infant son, Derek. Stepfather of Sarah Minnifield (Darnez) and Tony Laliberte (Tiffany). Special papa of Aydin and Brady. Brother of Linda Phillips (Bob), Jackie Laforce (Diane) and the late Debbie Rear (Brad). Brother-in-law of Larry (Lorrie), Doug (late Lynn), Wes (Bev), Les (Laurie), Jody (Dwight), Sue (Bob) and the late Gary (late Pam). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ron retired from Union Gas after many years of service. He was a die-hard Montreal Fan! Ron was also a devoted member of the Royal Canadian Legion # 201 – Essex since 1972. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201 Poppy Fund. Arrangements entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Now that our SA Connections program has concluded for the summer, our SA Cafe is now taking place on Tuesdays from 10a.m. -12p.m. It’s a drop in time for coffee, tea, cookies and conversation. No meal is provided nor is there a set program. You can play board games, puzzles, read a book, or just visit with friends. All are welcome! We invite you to join us every Sunday at 10:30a.m. for Family Worship led by Major Sam Roberts. You will receive a warm welcome and can stay for coffee time after the service.
Essex United Church Join us for Sunday morning service at 10:30am. It is Trinity Sunday. For the month of June, food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. We are gearing up for our Summer programs and worship services.
ATKINS, Jeanne - passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at home in Essex. Dearest wife of Bob Batley. Loving mother of Mike Atkins (Katie) and Ernie Atkins (Justine), Rose Atkins and Shawn Batley (Tanya). Proud Grandma Jeanne of Gracin and Wade Atkins, Harper and Kane Atkins, and Amaya Batley. Dear sister of Peg Tonks (late Lou), late William Walpole (late Patricia) and Tarry Walpole. In following her wishes, cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial donations made to Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or Community Living Essex County may be made by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends may share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome. ca.
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Club Betty D. had high score at Monday night Pepper, Floyd Cascadden had the most peppers, and Dorothy Fields had low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Shirley Doey with high score, Carolyn McCarthy with low score, and Tom Dewhurst and Virgery Cascadden tied for the most peppers. Nelson St. Denis had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Janece McLaughlin and Betty Fields tied with the most peppers, and Kevin Edwards had low score. Pauline Olafson had high score at Thursday night Bridge and Margaret Crawley came in second place. Cribbage scores were tallied for the past eleven months from June 2018 to the end of May 2019. Virgery Cascadden had highest score and Floyd Cascadden came in a very close second place. Bev Allison and Georgette Nadeau tied for third place, Elmer Young in fourth, and James Szpak in fifth highest score. Cribbage is played every Friday morning at 10a.m.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Join us for Sunday worship and experience one of Rev. Chris BrouillardCoyle’s inspiring sermons, she never disappoints. See below for service times. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our most recent pasta dinner, our dinners will resume in the fall, stay tuned for dates. St. Paul’s Marketplace will take place on Saturday, June 15th from 10am 2pm. Call/text 519-980-4942 for table rentals. Our summer schedule starts in July and for the month of July; there are no services at St Paul’s, Essex. Sunday services in July will take place at Trinity Anglican Church in Cottam at 9:15am. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: The 1st Sunday of the month only, there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be a BCP type Eucharist Service, from the BAS, for the 11am service. Visit online at: www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519-7767711. Email: office@stpaulstrinity.org. Located at 92 St Paul Street, in Essex.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Happy Father’s Day weekend! We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as we welcome Mr. Steve Baarda from London. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coffee or tea. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair accessible. Preschool Playtime: every Thursday caregivers and kids ages 0-4 are invited to drop-in anytime between 9:30 - 12. There will be circle time, toys, games, and a healthy
snack. Our last day before the summer break will be Thursday, June 20. See you in the fall! Our last bingo until fall is Friday, June 21 at 7pm in the church hall. Please remember your donation for the Essex Food Bank. All welcome for an evening of fun and fellowship. On Sunday, June 23 we will host our Family Picnic and Barbeque, following the service. There will also be a planning meeting that day. The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday.” Please bring your canned goods and or donations. Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter’s list on the table in the foyer. We have a new listing for 2019. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add it to the list in the foyer or contact the office. You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 am till 1 pm.
Essex Community Services TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – DoorTo-Door accessible transportation is provided by Essex Community Services serving the greater Municipality of Essex and surrounding areas. Our fleet of vehicles consists of wheelchair accessible vehicles and an “Aging at Home” minivan. The service, also known as Care-Link, is available to residents living in the Essex and surrounding area and residents in the Harrow / Colchester South area. Our goal is to create an agefriendly community by helping people maintain their independence and remain in their own home. The program offers timely access to area hospitals, doctors, personal errands, shopping, visiting and more. For detailed information, registration, schedules and fares, call us at: 519-776-4231.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us this Father’s Day for our Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15am. Rev. Carl will lead the service the Father’s Day service. Please pray for our friends on our Prayer List. In an effort to keep our prayer list up to date, please contact the office if you wish to have someone added or removed from the list. If you or someone you know would like a visit from Rev. Carl, contact the office at 519-975-2252 or by email woodsleepc@gosfieldtel.com. Plans are being made for Vacation Bible School in July. For more details, contact Kelly. The BBQ rib dinner is on Saturday, June 15 from 4pm-7pm. Dine in or take out. For more information or tickets, call Elaine Mailloux at 519-890-6312. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at
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Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church this Sunday, June 16th, at 10:30 am. During our worship time we offer a Sunday School Program and a well supervised Nursery for our little ones. Everyone is invited to stay for coffee and a time of conversation immediately following our service. “These Days” - Daily Devotionals for July, August, and September are available in the church foyer. Please pick up a copy. Thank you for supporting our Love Bucket last Sunday. A total of $174.78 was collected for GessTwood Camp. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.
Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for last week: Monday Euchre - Bernice Price, Joanne McMurren, Jean Matalik, Veronica Granger, and Dave Sylvester. Wednesday Pepper - Audrey Stanley, Mary Demars, Joanne McMurren, Theresa Rivait, Marc Mailloux, and Helene Manley. Friday night Pepper - Janece McLaughlin, George Diesbourg, Dave McMurren, Joan Broeders, Mike Renaud, Mary Demars, George Sutherland, Charlie Chevalier, Robin Pickle, and Jean Matalik. For Club information, please call Claire at 519723-4694. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th and will be celebrated our worship service at 10am. Rob Cornies is our guest speaker. A Father’s Day brunch will follow the service, put on by our young people. All are welcome. Our church family picnic is on Sunday, June 23 at the home of Mary Birch. Outdoor worship at 11am with Phil Hernandez bringing the message. Bring lawn chairs, picnic supplies, portable barbeques, and meat for your family and salads and desserts to share. Everyone is welcome. Please remeber in your prayers the shut-ins and those in nursing homes.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
A Healing Mission focused on forgiveness and healing will take place from June 15th - 19th at St. Mary’s & St. John’s Churches. Confessions are available beforehand. The last fish fry for the season at Holy Name of Jesus hall is on Friday, June 14th from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Perch will be served, along with a cash bar, 50/50 raffle, and
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The final Fish Fry of the season is on Friday, June 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Cash bar, 50/50 raffle, and take out available. Steubenville 2019 takes place June 28 to 30, for high school age youth. Only a few spots left! Contact Chris at 776-5157 with any questions. A parent meeting takes place on June 12, 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. God Bless you all and have a great week!
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1946 Lincoln coupe now 73-years old and still like new!
Paul Calderone was still a teenager in Toronto when he landed a job on the far side of the city. He rode the streetcar to work every day – and it took an hour each way. He began dreaming of someday owning a car. Then one day from the window of the streetcar, he spotted a 1952 Meteor sedan for sale at Church Motors on Bloor Street West. The car was over ten-years -old at that time and Paul figured he could afford it. He got off at the next stop, walked back to the car dealer, and bought that car for $50. Four men worked there and it took all four of them to push the car down the street before it would start. As soon as it fired up, Paul handed over the money. The car smoked like a chimney but it got him to work in half an hour each way. Today, Paul recently purchased another car, this one six years older than his ’52 Meteor. But this one didn’t need to be pushed and this one didn’t smoke. He bought a beautiful 1946 Lincoln coupe with the original V12 engine under the hood. Very little is known of this car’s earlier history, but the company that built it is well known. Henry Ford bought the Lincoln Motor Company in 1922 for his son Edsel, who loved designing cars. The company was sold by Henry Leland, then in his late 70s, who started the company two years earlier, in 1920, in Detroit. Henry Leland was old enough in 1864 to cast a vote to re-elect President Abraham Lincoln in the middle of the American Civil War. Fifty-six years later, he began building a car named for his boyhood hero. And the Lincoln is still being built today. With the return of warm weather, Paul enjoys taking his 1946 Lincoln coupe for a leisurely drive around the neighbourhood. The V12 engine is quiet and smooth with 292 cubic inches cranking out 125 horsepower. You are invited to the Third Annual All-Ford Car Show at the historic Essex Railway Station in Essex, Ontario, on Friday, June 7, 1-5 pm. For info, call 519-776-9800. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
run loss. The 3 and 1 record entered them into Sunday’s playdowns, but regardless of an early lead, Essex would fall to host Leamington in the semi finals. Credit, and congrats to Leamington. Their bats came alive to earn a thrilling 13 to 9 win. Thank you to the fans, we’ll get them next time, to our hosts, to EMBA, and our Super fan Jayden Grein motivates. sponsor, Direct Electric. The team immediately submitted to EFP The Esses Mosquito Major baseball team starts preparing for the fun Tecumseh made quite some noise at the Leamington Summer Bash “AA” under tournament Laker “A” and under tournament this past Canada Day weekend. The next regular season game is Thursday, weekend. The Jackets, who are classified “C,” June 13, at 6pm, against The Windsor Stars, ended pool play with three wins, and a one in Essex. Come join the buzz.
4-H Potato Club press report submitted by Nadia Popov Our last official Potato Club meeting was on June 2nd and was held at the Libro community room. This meeting was for designing and creating our posters only. We all picked out poster topics and got straight to work. Erica’s topic was fun facts, while Ethan did the history of the potato. Gillian did a poster about the kinds of potatoes. Max and Nadia worked on ways to cook a potato. Some people struggled at first, but then got back on track and ended up with a good finish at the end. All of our posters will be in the Harrow and Comber fair so if you want to know what we have been up to, make sure to stop by then. Pictured right is 4-H Potato Club member Gillian, working on her poster.
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Danny Anger poses as the new head coach of the Essex 73’s. Anger grew up watching the team. Now living in town he is looking to make his mark on the team.
by Garrett Fodor On-ice switches are not the only changes the Essex 73’s hockey organization is making during the offseason period, it is also mixing it up behind the bench. The Essex 73’s finished its latest season at the end of March, losing to the Lakeshore Canadiens in the Stobbs Division finals. Soon after, former Head Coach, Gil Langlois’s, contract expired, so Essex began interviewing candidates for the recently vacant position. The winning candidate, through the interview process, was Woodslee native, Danny Anger.
The 31-year-old brings over 130 games of OHL experience along with three seasons of University hockey in Windsor. His coaching history includes winning an all Ontario Championship coaching the Sun County Panthers PeeWee team, along with running the Cadotte Hockey Academy. Anger said he remembers coming to Essex on Tuesday nights with his dad when he was growing up. Because of those experiences, he knows how important the local team is to the community. Anger added that looking out of his office and seeing the history, pride, and
tradition, he knows what’s expected of him and the high standards that come with the orange, black, and white. Former pro-hockey player, Mike James, and former 73’s Captain, Dallas Periera, will join Anger behind the bench this season. And, so will returning Defense Coach, Chad Wolters. Riley Jones, who is in charge of player personnel, will help Anger along the way. Jones joined Essex this year after having worked with the Leamington Flyers as its Assistant General Manager. Anger said Jones has been helping him a lot and has been vital during
the recruiting process. Anger said he chose the coaching staff on the bench very carefully. He adds that James’s experience and playing history will help develop the team. He will also be able to pickup things he’ll miss out on. In addition, Wolters will be able to offer insight from last year. Anger also believes having Periera behind the bench will serve as someone relatable to the team. Anger added he hopes he and his coaching staff will be able to carry on the championship pedigree in Essex that was instilled by former coaches, Tony Pirorski and Langlois. Anger and his staff hope to develop the team on and off the ice this season. Anger also hopes his background in skills development will contribute to helping players grow and achieve their goals. When envisioning the 73’s team next season, Anger hopes to have an honest, young, fast, and hard-working team. He added that he likes to play a structured game and to focus on neutral zone play. “I want to make sure the 73’s put their best foot forward. There’s not only
pressure to succeed on the ice, but pressure to succeed off the ice as well,” Anger said. “I think as a team, we need to be good mentors and role models to the
youth in the community.” The 73’s will be back on the ice in August as main training camp begins. The regular season will begin in September.
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I Thursday, June 13, 2019
Essex kicks off Bike Month in Colchester by Adam Gault June is being recognized as Bike Month in the Town of Essex, and, with that, several events are being held in the town to celebrate the importance of active transportation infrastructure and to encourage citizens to take up the environmentally and physically healthy hobby. On Sunday, the first of two free community rides was held in Colchester. It was designed to bring in new cyclists with a beginner’s level ride through the streets and trails in and around the area. “In terms of cycling infrastructure, the Town of Essex has a bit of everything, from dedicated bike lanes and paved
shoulders, to multi-use trails and greenways,” Cynthia Cakebread said, who is the Manager of Recreation and Culture. “This year’s Bike Month events will help create awareness of the places to cycle and the sights to see while riding in our community.” The Town’s Assistant Manager of Programming, Jason Jolicoeur, led the ride, along with other staff members who are recognized in Can-Bike certification. This certification means they are recognized in knowing the many facets of bicycle safety, from defensive cycling through urban areas, to preride safety inspections. Jolicoeur and his team are
able to instruct even the most novice cyclist in how to keep themselves safe in
all riding environments. “We want to be a more active transportation community,” Jolicoeur explained. “We want to support biking. The kids like it, it’s a fun thing to do, and we get to explore way further than we normally would [on foot].” The Share the Road Cycling Coalition recently recognized the Town of Essex as a Bicycle Friendly
Essex Assistant Manager of Programming, Jason Jolicoeur, gets ready to lead the Colchester Ride
Community, in part due to the recently installed bicycle paths along County Road 50 and commitment to the County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS), which will soon have a new connection to Kingsville along those new County Road 50 paths. The Town of Essex’s next Bike Month event
takes place at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre on Sunday, June 23 at 3 p.m. This entry-level ride will take cyclists on trails and roads in Harrow Centre. Bike Windsor Essex will also make an appearance for a free Bike Rodeo to teach safe cycling, from 1:00 until 3:00pm.