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Issue No. 25
Celebrating the train station’s 20th restoration anniversary
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Tony Malkowski, Gerry Schinkel and Ron McDermott celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Essex Railway Station’s restoration.
by Sylene Argent and EFP staff Last week, the community gathered at the Essex Railway Station to celebrate the stationÕ s 20th restoration anniversary and to reminisce about Essex CentreÕ s past as a railroad hub. It was an occasion to thank and pay tribute to the many individuals who came together to ensure that the restoration of the station, built in 1887, was carried through to successful completion two decades ago. There were many activities planned last week to celebrate
the anniversary. On Tuesday Bob Mitchell spoke about the Spirit of Windsor locomotive restoration, guest speakers spoke about Elder College, and retired EDHS teachers Rosalind Knight and Barb Sandre shared their book about the history of Essex County. On Friday, resident Jim Hatt and Essex Mayor Ron McDermott offered a special welcoming to the community for the nearly weeklong celebration at the station. And on Saturday, the festivities continued as the
Kingsville-Essex Associated Band, Cottam-based singer Jesse Anthony Sharron, and the Essex Community Concert band offered music at the station while community members were invited to enjoy a community gathering. On Friday, Essex resident and retired EDHS teacher Tony Malkowski invited Jim Hatt to speak to a gathering at the station to share his memories of the start of the wonderful restoration project. Malkowski introduced Hatt as a Ò friend of history and a
friend of this station.Ó Hatt was a part of the restoration effort from the very beginning. He recalled when he and Wayne Miller went to Ottawa in 1984 to get federal help to restore the old railway station. There, they were provided with contacts at CN and so began the lengthy process that allowed the town to get the property. He complimented Miller, saying that the retired Essex CAO played an instrumental role in launching and facilitating the restoration process. With the acquisition of the property, restoration efforts could begin in earnest and the S.O.S. (Save Our Station) committee was formed that spearheaded the restoration effort. Hatt noted that Pat Hayes who was MPP at the time worked hard to get $500000 in funding to get the restoration project started. Another tireless worker was the late George Cox, the first chairperson of Heritage Essex. Hatt stressed how many people, of different political stripes and from different walks of life, came together for the singular purpose of restoring the station. Ò ItÕ s been a wonderful experience,Ó he said. Efforts were made to record the stories of those who came to the station to catch a train to Windsor. Hatt noted that the station continues to be an important part of the community. Malkowski complimented
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Town shows off recreation master plan
Essex Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet (left) and BIA chair Steve Bjorkman look over the town’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.
a military-themed park in its downtown core, there are a lot of good things happening as far
by Fred Groves With the recent announcement that Essex Centre will soon have
as parks, recreation and culture are going in this municipality. Last Tuesday night at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, the townÕ s
Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet unveiled the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan that is a blueprint for the next 10 to 15 years. An inventory showed all the complexes, playing fields, trails and cultural facilities available in the townÕ s four centres Ð Essex, Harrow, McGregor and Colchester. Ò All four urban centres have different needs,Ó said Sweet. At all three open houses it was highlighted that in some areas there is a definite gap - that means that residences have to drive just to get to small parks while others in the municipality are steps away.
Sweet pointed out that Harrow Centre, for example, has all of its recreation facilities clustered in one area, near the arena, and that there needs to be more neighbourhood parks there. Ò We need more family activities that are not structured, from trails to splash pads. People want to be more active, Ò he said. Those that visited the open houses, had the opportunity to fill out a survey which will help the municipality figure out what they need to improve on. The survey is also available on-line at the townÕ s website. Ò We want to know what we are not doing well,Ó said Sweet.
Essex has a proactive recreation department, and one of the things they have done in the past is receive the federally acknowledged High 5 Accreditation. It is the only municipality in Essex County to achieve the high rating for its services and programs. Ò There is no other organization that can give this stamp of approval,Ó said Cynthia Cakebread, the townÕ s Manager of Recreation and Culture. She said the program shows that it takes five years to get this rating and that it shows exactly how facilities are being used and the interaction the department has as a whole, with its participants.
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by Sylene Argent Around 240 people, making up 100 teams, sweated as they paddled, ran, and cycled their way around the south end of the region on Saturday during the regionÕ s inaugural South Coast Adventure Race (SCAR), a 70km multi-sport course. The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) and the Rotary Club of Windsor-St. Clair teamed up to host this event. The challenging race began and ended at Holiday Beach Conservation Area and had
checkpoints in Essex, Amherstburg and Kingsville. Ò It exceeded our expectation. There was lots of excitement,Ó ERCAÕ s Director of Community Outreach Services, Danielle Breault Stuebing, said, adding that so many participants wanted to get involved the event organizers were lucky to secure more equipment to accommodate all those who wanted to take on this challenge. Ò ItÕ s really exciting to do,Ó she said.
Not only did SCAR attract area residents, it also brought in people from other areas, such as Michigan, London and Whitby. Breault Stuebing said the participants were not aware of the course until the morning of the event. While carrying backpacks loaded with snacks and much needed gear to get through the day, the participants were challenged to use their orienteering skills to get to check point highlighted on the course map. This course was designed as a first time race to accommodate first time participants. The racers began at 9:30 a.m. and were expected to return back to the Holiday Beach Conservation Area between 2 - 5:30 p.m. After the race, the participants were invited to attend a dinner party and post-race celebration. The funds raised through the inaugural event will help ERCA improve habitat and enhance visitor services at Holiday Beach and will help the Rotary Club of Windsor-St. Clair provide community projects.
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Councillor attends first conference by Sylene Argent Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy has said in the past she wanted to see Council members who attend conferences, workshops and training seminars share their experience. This would ensure the information they learned at these events is shared with the rest of Council and the community. With that opinion, Bondy shared her experience of attending the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference and Trade Show that took place in Niagara Falls from Thursday, May 29 to Monday, June 2. The eventÕ s theme was Ò Strong Communities, Strong Cities, Strong Canada.Ó This was the first conference she has attended as a Councillor
for the Town of Essex. Ò ItÕ s important we share what we learn at conferences,Ó Bondy said. Ò A lot of great things are learned that we can use to our benefit, but we have to share what we learned with residents. Ò There was so much information crammed into four days. There were many different workshops going on,Ó Bondy said of the conference. One of the things she learned from attending the conference is that it is a municipal CouncilÕ s job to highlight issues from the higher tiers of government that may affect its community. A municipal government is the most accessible form of government, she said, as any community member may sign up to be a delegate to share any
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issues or concerns they may have on municipal, provincial, and federal issues. Another thing she learned is that the FCM is the national voice of municipal governance. It explores issues municipalities face throughout Canada and brings those issues, such as Canada Post strategies, exotic pets, and housing, to higher tiers of government. At the FCM, an emergency resolution was passed regarding exotic pets. Bondy explained this was for the regulation of exotic animals at zoos and aquariums. Not so long ago, Bondy added, Essex had its own discussions on exotic pet regulations. This resolution, she said, is proof that the bylaws municipalities do have are critical to Canadian laws. Ò Municipalities have a lot of influence over the country when we ban together.Ó She also learned how in some municipalities the Deputy Mayor position is a two-year term and then rotates to another Council member. That is an out of the box idea that could bring new ideas to the table, she commented. Maybe that conversation can be held locally, she added.
During the workshop Bondy also attended a women and politics workshop. She said she would like to see discussions locally to encourage more women to run for political positions. A nice component of the conference was to be able to network with other politicians from all across Canada. Ò It was a great experience,Ó Bondy said of attending the conference. The representatives from Niagara were proud to show off their community. In the future, Bondy would like to see a representative from Essex on the FCM board. Ò ItÕ s an important organization for us,Ó she said. She does have one concern with the new conference policy. On paper the advance through the travel policy has been removed to her knowledge. She thinks this may make it difficult for some Councillors who take home more of a modest wage to afford to go to conferences on the communityÕ s behalf. Ò We should all have equal access to conferences,Ó she said. She attended the FCM with Councillor Bill Baker, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche and Mayor Ron McDermott.
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Former EDHS graduate is Canada’s luckiest student
by Sylene Argent When Leah Meanwell left the Essex area to pursue a postsecondary degree in kinesiology at the University of British Columbia she had no idea that in her second year she would become Ò CanadaÕ s Luckiest StudentÓ in a contest set up with many prizes to be won. She returned home for the summer recently and was excited to share the news of winning this contest with fellow community members. Meanwell found this contest online. And
throughout its duration completed or solved daily riddles and other social media challenges, each giving her an opportunity to earn more entries for the draw. There were a maximum of 5,000 entries she could earn through completing these activities, and she earned 4,560 of them. Each of those entries, along with the ones earned by other students hoping to win the contest, was entered into a draw. And one of MeanwellÕ s tickets was eventually drawn. Before the big draw,
Meanwell had indicated she had interest in winning each of the nine prizes available. And because she Ò opted inÓ on wanting to will all the prizes, she took home each of these prizes, which included $20,000 from CIBC, a yearÕ s worth of tuition from Scholarships Canada, a yearÕ s worth of groceries from Jobpostings.ca, a bundle of Dell products including a computer and
other electronics, a Smart TV and GroPro from College Pro, a ten day tour for two of Thailand from TriOS College, a music package from Deezer, a trip for four to anywhere she would like from Breakaway Tours and $2000 worth of product from Pizza Pizza. She had entered the contest in hopes of earning a scholarship to help pay for her tuition. What was really special about this win is that the contest sponsors presented it in a unique way. Her boyfriend, Jon, was supposed to meet her in Vancouver, but the contest sponsors got a hold of him ahead of time and rerouted his trip to Toronto where Meanwell was treated to a day at RipleyÕ s Aquarium. There, as she watched an underwater show, a scuba-diver lifted a sign notifying her she had won the contest. Her family and boyfriend then appeared to celebrate the win with her. All of this support, Meanwell said, is much
appreciated and she is grateful to have won. These winnings will help her cut the costs of earning her education out of province. Ò ItÕ s pretty exciting,Ó she said. Winning those trips through the contest is something Meanwell is definitely looking forward to. She noted she has never been off the continent and is anxious to explore the world. Meanwell decided she wanted to study Kinesiology after having taken a grade 12 Exercise Science course at her Alma Mater, Essex District High School.
Ò I really liked the class and went with it,Ó she commented. This wasn’t the first scholarship Meanwell has earned to help with her tuition. As a 4-H member for years, she was able to apply for, and received, a scholarship opportunity through the CIBC which was made available to Canadian 4-H members. Meanwell was one of only three 4-H members across the nation to receive the 2012 4-H Scholarship. She received $2500 for two consecutive years to help pay for her education.
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Reflecting on graduation Over a lifetime there are many graduations. We graduate from crawling to walking, from being at home to heading off to school, from going to school to going to work, from being single to being married, from being responsible for oneself to being responsible for our children and on it goes. Generally though, when we think of graduation(s), we think of graduating from school Ð elementary, secondary and post-secondary. Students across the region are graduating, going on to that next stage of life. I graduated from Maplewood Public School in 1981, with the graduation ceremony being held in the gymnasium. Back then, few us boys actually had suits. Most of us wore blazers and were lucky if they matched our dress pants Ð mine didnÕ t. I donÕ t remember a lot about the actual ceremony other than I was uncomfortable in my blazer, sitting in a fold out chair close to the stage. I have a vague memory of going up the stairs of the stage to receive my actual diploma/ certificate/whatever it was. One of my classmates had a graduation party a few days later where the boys and girls socialized awkwardly together and talked about what high
school was going to be like. High school and post-secondary school graduation ceremonies werenÕ t as huge a deal back then as they are now. “I’ll get my diploma/certificate/whatever in the mail,Ó was a comment more than a few of us made. ItÕ s something I missed out on and I would love to be a part of a graduation ceremony now. They seem like highenergy affairs, something important Ð and they are. Most working adults can tell you that even though we spent 12-20 years in school they all went by so fast. School chums move away, or you do, and contact is lost. Even the names of close friends in grade school only come back to me when I look at class photos. And some of them I forget. If thereÕ s any advice I can give to graduating students, itÕ s this: donÕ t be so anxious to rush ahead in life that you forget all that you had to leave behind. There are a lot of good memories there and memories can fade, if you let them. Go forward with excitement and look back with affection.
Nominate a deserving volunteer to be the next Citizen of the Year by Sylene Argent Since 1978, the annual Essex Citizen of the Year program has recognized outstanding volunteers for their dedication to improving Essex in a variety of ways. The members of the community have the opportunity to nominate people they believe should take home such a deserving award, and they are encouraged to send in their nominations for the 2014 Citizen of the Year to the Essex Railway Station. Nominations, complete with descriptions of the nominated personÕ s contributions, can be dropped off at the Essex Railway Station by Friday, July 4 so the winner, or winners, can be announced on Saturday, July 12 at the Essex Fun Fest. Bill Gay of Heritage Essex explained a selection committee comprised of members of Heritage Essex, Knights of Columbus, and the Rotary Club go through the nomination list and examine each candidateÕ s contribution summary to determine the winner. These three community service groups also host the annual Citizen of the Year banquet.
The banquet, to be held at the Holy Name of Jesus parish hall on October 25, welcomes community members to recognize the individual who was selected for this award. This event also acts as a major fundraiser for Heritage Essex as it continues to operate the Essex Railway Station, Gay noted. The first Citizen of the Year was Jim Hatt. He was nominated in 1978. Since then, many community members have shared the award, including Essex Mayor Ron McDermott, Eileen Clifford of the Essex Area Food Bank, Gerry Schinkel for helping to save the Essex Railway Station, and three Millers: Max and his two sons, Wayne and Scott. The Essex Kinsmen also received this award. The people who have received the award are very deserving, Gay said. And receiving the awards seems to spur these community contributors on in continuing to volunteer. To select a Citizen of the Year, the selection committee needs the community to nominate and submit names as soon as possible.
Letter to the Editor Thanks to Essex The citizens of Essex deserve applause in recognition of their commitment and vision to bringing a replica of the Spitfire downtown to be installed next to the Royal Canadian Legion. Bravo. Well done. Each resident can take ownership for making this dedication a part of the townÕ s rich and proud history. In doing so, they honour veterans of all conflicts and peacekeeping missions and support our military families on all fronts! This tribute to Jerry Billing and our RCAF pilots not only adds another chapter to the townÕ s history - it will be instrumental to educating this generation and those to follow of the importance of duty, service and valour.
All present and correct. We owe a debt of gratitude to our Veterans. Not enough can be said or done to recognize, value and respect sacrifices made. There is a price to pay for freedom and for those liberties that we as Canadians enjoy; and are denied to so many the world over. With the installation of the Spitfire monument, the town of Essex and its residents will move one step closer to honouring all who served and returned home; to remembering all who served and fell and were called home. Regards, Andrea Grimes Windsor, ON
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Community Living hosts 53rd AGM
by Sylene Argent There were several reasons to celebrate last Tuesday evening, June 17 as Community Living Essex County hosted its 53rd Annual General Meeting at the Ciociaro Club. In addition to recognizing the organizationÕ s service to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families for over a half of a century, staff announced its organizationÕ s achievement of obtaining accreditation, as well as acknowledging some of the outstanding clients with achievement awards. A new board of directors was also appointed during this event. Several awards were distributed during the AGM, highlighting some of CLECÕ s clients and their achievements. The first award presented
was the Jeremy Hart Bursary. This award went to Erik Levey for the community integration through cooperative education program at St. Clair College. In his application for the bursary, he had noted that he didnÕ t think he could ever go to school. He will begin this education in the fall. Levey was a friend of Jeremy HartÕ s. He was appreciative of the bursary. Hart had many dreams and aspirations, one of which was to continue his education to assist him in finding meaningful employment and furthering his independence. He was a young man who faced many challenges, but he never gave up on his dreams. His dreams and goals, however, were all not realized due to his sudden and untimely death. CLEC,
and involvement. Dozois received the award for the north area for dedication to his community through work and volunteerism. He is a graduate of St. AnneÕ s High School. His community involvement began when he completed a cooperative work placement as a kitchen assistant for the Knights of Columbus and as a recreational assistant at a retirement home when he was in high school. He has been an active with his family, established volunteer with the this memorial award in his Community Support honour. Centre in Belle River since This yearÕ s Outstanding 2010. He also volunteers Achievement Awards with the Lakeshore Food went to Tyler Dozois, Bank in assisting with Donna Lafleur, Katherine stocking shelves and food Chant, and Caroline Rice. preparation. He also helps This award is handed deliver food through the out to a CLEC client in Meals on Wheels program. each of its geographical He assists with fundraisers areas for making as a volunteer, videographer exceptional contributions and photographer. Dozois to the community through works part time as a volunteerism, employment stockperson at a grocery
store. He will attend St. Clair College for the community integration through cooperative education program in the fall. Lafleur received the Outstanding Achievement Award for the central area. She has many achievements. She always had a fear of water and had never been in a pool. This past fall, she decided she wanted to take swimming lessons after having discussions with a support worker. The instructor was
prepared for Lafleur to sit on the side and watch, but on the first day she went into the pool and submerged her head under the water. She went on to enjoy her swimming lessons. Lafleur is also a volunteer with the Windsor Lifeline Outreach, an organization that provides food and clothing to those in need. She looks forward to volunteering here. She is hard working and dedicated. Chant was the
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Horsing around for Hospice
The Essex County Carriage Club hosted a special Family Fun Day for Hospice on Saturday.
by Sylene Argent There was plenty of horsing around on Saturday as the Essex County Carriage ClubÕ s membership got together to host a Family Fun Day for Hospice in the Harrow area. Invited families of Hospice programs enjoyed carriage rides, face painting, an array of games, horses and other farm animals and a barbeque lunch. Tina Bendig and Murdo McLean were two of the event organizers. Bendig, who used to take her farm animals all over the region to visit nursing homes, said hosting this Family
Fun Day was all about sharing her passion and love with animals with others. Ò The whole objective is to spread the joy,Ó she said. McLean added that the Essex County Carriage Club has been involved with Hospice
for the past few years as it has been a part of the annual Horses for Hospice fundraising parade in Harrow. In the last year, Hospice has served more than 1,700 local people throughout Windsor and Essex County.
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by Fred Groves The buzz around town that Essex Centre is going to be getting a replica Spitfire fighter plane has pushed military history in this community to the forefront. On Saturday afternoon, the Essex and Community Historical Research Society opened its doors and not only showed off a Brenn Gun carrier but displayed pictures of veterans and talked about the upcoming Southern Ontario Military Muster. The Military Muster will be held August 16-17 at
D-Day, the 100th of the start of WWI, and it is also the anniversary of the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Despite the minor setback, the Military Muster will go ahead and it is the fifth time it has been held. Iler said a lot of young people come and see the displays. Ò The younger generation, when they come out, they want to know if they can hang on to the stuff.Ó She said the Canadian Forces bus which has hands-on, interactive set information might not be in town this year as the cost for that runs up to $1,500. Also, due to lack of funding from VeteransÕ Affairs, the cadets might not be participating. However, Iler said the opening ceremonies will be a tribute to the Afghanistan veterans and there will be lots to do and see. Ò Down here we have a lot of military history,Ó she said. There are few surviving WWII veterans in Essex.
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Holy Name School and Essex Public School celebrate graduation by Sylene Argent It was a bittersweet celebration on Friday evening as the Essex community, friends, and families watched as grade eight students from Essex Public School and Holy Name Catholic Elementary School received their diplomas.
Both schools congratulated their graduating students and sent them off to their selected high schools with words of wisdom, encouragement and well wishes. The students were also able to reflect on the past several years as being part of either the Essex
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Public School or Holy Name Catholic School families, and remember all the hard work and determination they put in to getting to graduation day. Friday was also an evening of sadness for these graduates. Graduation would be one of the last times these students would be able to be together in the same room. They were happy to reminisce about the past and relive some of the more memorable moments that their elementary school careers have provided. Essex Public SchoolÕ s graduation was held inside the schoolÕ s gymnasium. Two students were nominated to be valedictorians as Chase and Taylyn teamed up to share some memories with their peers. Ò ItÕ s really overwhelming. I canÕ t believe itÕ s here,Ó Taylyn said of graduation night. She added that being one of the valedictorians was a dream come true. She wanted to be one of those individuals to speak on behalf of her class and send them off to high school. Chase was pleased to speak to his peers one last time before they headed off to high school. Graduating is an exciting, but nervewracking experience, he said. It also is a sad, but proud moment. There is comfort in the transition to secondary school as many of his peers will be going to Continued on Page 16
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Outstanding Achievement winner for the west area. She is dedicated to any project that peaks her interest. She was involved with the general arts program at St. Clair College and later attended the Works Matter program. Her passion and talent for computers led her to create a DVD for her graduating class with pictures and music. In 2009, she won the Anne Stafford Light Up the Future bursary. She used this funding to pay for the culinary training program at St. Clair College and obtained her food safety training certification. She is proud of her educational accomplishments. She volunteers at a nursing home and with the Meals on Wheels program. Rice was the award recipient for the south area. She is a caring and compassionate individual who is active within her community and is willing to help others. She holds many volunteer positions throughout the year and is always looking for ways to give back to the community. She enjoys riding horses at Speqtra. She also assists at CLECÕ s fundraising gift-wrapping booth at Devonshire Mall and raises money for the Kidney Foundation. This yearÕ s Bruce Crozier Inspiring Possibilities award went to John Paul Warren. This award is distributed in memory of the former Essex MPP to a CLEC member who inspires others. Warren has experienced and overcome
many challenges. He takes great pride in his home. He has become a very compassionate person and is involved in many social ventures and activities. CLEC also handed out two Community Inclusion Awards. One of which went to Vern Wiley of VernonÕ s Tap & Grill, who has fostered an inclusive and welcoming environment for all customers, and the other was awarded to the grade 3/4 class at St. John the Evangelist School. In February, this class won the Together WeÕ re Better video contest through Community Living Ontario. This contest asked students to express why students with an intellectual disability
should be included in regular classes with students who do not have a disability. The students were very receptive to the contest. At the AGM, CLEC celebrated earning its accreditation. Focus Accreditation, which investigates how an organization provides its services and the operationÕ s effectiveness, recently announced Community Living Essex County was successful in achieving a four-year accreditation. Also at the AGM some of CLECÕ s staff members were awarded with Milestone Anniversary Awards for 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, and 25 years of service.
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
My experience with feeding birds is rather limited. I didnÕ t do it when I lived in town years ago, nor when I lived on the Wilson road. Yes, I loved to see the birds. When I lived north of Cottam I put up a feeder but I didnÕ t attract many birds beyond starlings until I got a surprise I think I have told you about seeing many birds eating along the edge of the driveway. I took a look for what they were eating and saw that it was the seeds on the plantain that grew there There were more birds than seed and that made me think of feeding them. But I didnÕ t know what they were. They looked like birds we often saw along the roadsides in flocks. I found them in my bird guide and was amazed to learn they were horned larks. No mistake about it. They had the yellow colouring and the definite identification of tufts of feathers on top of their heads that looked like horns A trip to our pet food store for some wild birdseed brought a flock of them to the edge of the field by the driveway. Because they are ground feeders there was no point in buying a feeder. So many of them came that my sack of feed was gone in a few days and being a tight wad I bought cracked corn to put with it for the next round of ration. Yes, they ate that too. I am convinced birds cam communicate with each other because more and more came until I could count more than 40, although that was difficult because they continually move around as they eat.
Before many days had passed, I had more come and eventually one flock would wait farther out in the field until the one that was eating flew away. Yes, I bought lots of cracked corn. I hope it was good for the birds Then there was an interesting observation. They came only when the ground was covered with snow. They seemed to prefer the weed seeds and whatever seed they could find in the field but they knew where to avoid being hungry when the snow covered those. Then one day there was a tragedy. There may have been more than one because it could have happened while I was not watching my feathered guests enjoy their repast. Suddenly a larger bid swooped down, attacked one, and after a scuffle on the ground, flew off with it in its beak to a nearby fence post and had its fill of a good feast. What a horrible way for the horned lark to die. I knew if I interfered the predator would return and kill another so I let it enjoy its meal. A search in my bird guide identified the murderer as a shrike. The birds depended on me for their last meal of the day and when I returned from work they would be grouped at the edge of the field, calling, or should I say chirping to me, to bring on the cracked corn mixture, I wonder what happened to them after I moved away. I wonder too, what happened to many birds last winter. Certainly we do not have as many birds, nor as many varieties coming to our feeders as we had last year.
Express Care hosts grand opening by Sylene Argent On Saturday, Wes and Dawn Cronheimer, owners of the newly built Express Care Valvoline facility in Essex Centre hosted a grand opening event at the new facility. The couple, both mechanics, used this opportunity to meet and engage community members and show appreciation for their support. Express Care Valvoline opened on November 7. Since that official opening, the Cronheimers said they have received an overwhelming response from the community.
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and youth representative on Essex Town Council, Josh Grondin was nominated by the senior class to send off his peers as class valedictorian. It’s a responsibility he looks forward to. Grondin wanted to thank those teachers who have gone out of their way to aid students through their high school careers. During his speech he said he’ll be sure to express that thanks and also reflect on some of the funny stories that he’ll always remember. He will also talk about the future with his peers on graduation night and the changes they can expect as they move on to tackle fulltime employment or pursue postsecondary educations at colleges or universities locally or across North America. One change the senior students can expect is making new friends and losing touch with the many they have made within the walls of EDHS. “It’s going to be tough to leave my friends, but it’ll be a good opportunity to see what friendships keep going on. I’m excited to meet new people,” Grondin said. He is looking forward
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Celebrating the train station... Cheryl Skilton and Bill Gay who work at the station today and continue to keep it going. Ò When you put all the things together,Ó he said, remarking on the restoration effort and the volunteers involved, Ò you get this, which is a wonderful thing.Ó On Friday, local historian and re-enactor Jim Yaworsky shared the Essex Railway StationÕ s history. He noted he was humbled to be asked to speak at the celebration. Ò I think itÕ s worthwhile to pause today, 20-years after the station was saved, to remember there was a time when the railroad did not run through Essex. And unfortunately, since last year, it doesnÕ t run through Essex anymore,Ó Yaworsky said. Yaworsky spoke about the changes the railroad brought when it first came to Essex in 1873 and the impact it had on Essex in the decades that it was an integral part of the community. Because Essex was far from water, which was a major means of transportation in the past, the prospects for community growth without the railway were not good, Yaworsky said. Ò Interestingly, the Canada Southern Railway very nearly didnÕ t come through Essex at all. When it was being constructedÉ the developers expected local communities who wanted it to come through their town to kick in some grants.” At first it was hoped the rail line would run to Windsor, but it already had the Great Western Railroad. Amherstburg and the townships of Anderdon and Malden each offered $15,000. The route was altered to go toward Amherstburg. Essex would be a beneficiary to this rerouting. Yaworsky noted that the Canada Southern Railway was conceptualized to connect Buffalo and Chicago. The first Essex station was a combined passenger and freight station and was basically a wooden box.
Once the railroad was generating income, it began upgrading. The Canada Southern Railway went bankrupt in late 1873. The project was too important to scrap, he said, and the Vanderbilts took over. At that time the family owned many other
railroads. In 1882, the Vanderbilts allowed the Michigan Central to lease the Canada Southern. In the year of 1900 an average of 48 scheduled trains were passing through Essex along the railroad mainline, Yaworsky said.
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Ò I think itÕ s worthwhile to pause today, 20-years after the station was saved, to remember there was a time when the railroad did not run through Essex. And unfortunately, since last year, it doesnÕ t run through Essex anymore.Ó - Local historian and re-enactor, Jim Yaworsky
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one that has rich history as the original was built solid in 1887. And not even a major explosion in front of it in 1907, an explosion so massive it rattled windows in Detroit, could take the station down, though it did get damage, he said. The purpose of hosting these activities, Bill Gay of Heritage Essex commented, was to not only celebrate the station’s unique and significant history, it was to also recognize those individuals who were a part of the Save our Station (SOS) Committee who gathered to ensure the station would be restored and preserved for generations to come. One of those SOS Committee members was Gerry Schinkel. Gay credits Schinkel for gathering the many individuals who wanted to get in on the restoration together to join the SOS Committee. Heritage Essex took over the maintenance of the station in SOSÕ s footsteps. Schinkel was so involved with the SOS group, area residents began referring to the historic train station as Ò GerryÕ s station,Ó Gay noted. Because of the work of the SOS group, Gay said, Heritage Essex has been able to continue on to do many things through the Station, including hosting its annual Train Show, which is the largest two-day train show event in southwestern Ontario. All of its events attract 5000 individuals on and off site, he said. Heritage Essex also offers memorial awards to deserving Essex District High School graduates. Councillor Morley Bowman said the station has become something the whole community can utilize for events and it is something everyone can look at and be proud of. The restoration effort was also something that every citizen could get in on. Mayor McDermott added the station is something that brings back memories of the SOS former board members and other individuals involved.
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The Holy Name school experience, she added, provided many memories. The students had no idea when they started their elementary school journey in kindergarten, the impact each would have on their classmates and peers.
Grade eight, she added, had been an incredible year. The graduating students thanked their peers, teachers, and parents and guardians for guiding them throughout the years.
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A dozen local Grade 6 students won bikes that were donated by the Harrow Tim Horton’s.
by Fred Groves Peer pressure was a lot different in 1984 when the Ontario Provincial Police launched its V.I.P. Program. The Values, Influences and Peers campaign has seen a shift in what is being talked about, but the message is coming in loud and clear. Ò This is the age (1112) where peer pressure
starts. These kids have already been offered cigarettes,Ó said OPP Constable Joe Meloche, who heads the local program. He, along with several fire fighters, fellow officers, and volunteers, worked the barbecue and handed out prizes and certificates as the local V.I.P. Program wrapped up its year with
a graduation and fun day at the Ges wood Camp. Meloche explained that students in Grade 6 face challenges and temptations similar to those in Grade 11, back in 1984. That, he said, is why the program has had to tweak what it teaches. Ò We are newer. Back in 1984 we didnÕ t have texting and computers,Ó he said. While some of what is being taught has been updated, the core value of the program remains the same. Meloche noted that 80 percent of the students he has mentored this year would either stay in Essex County as adults or
move away and return. Last Tuesday, students in 13 Grade 6 classes from six local schools listened as Meloche
thanked them for their hard work that began in October and wrapped up earlier this month. Ò For our graduation, they get a T-shirt and we come out here for some fun. They can win a bike if they do 30 or more hours of community service. Some of them do 70 or 80 hours.Ó One requirement for the V.I.P. Program is students must do some sort of volunteering whether it be shoveling snow for the elderly, cleaning up parks, being a hall monitor or helping out with a sports team. Ò One year a girl went to the McGregor Park and painted all the swings,Ó said Meloche. With the disbanding of several local service clubs as of late, Meloche
has seen some challenges when it comes to soliciting funds for the program. Several groups and organizations, including the Essex Optimist Club, the Town of Essex, the Community Policing program and Tim HortonÕ s really helped out in a big way. And is the program working? Are students realizing they have to make wise choices and be contributing members of their community? Ò We had 330 kids this year. If it gets through to only one of them and they donÕ t do drugs and cigarettes, then it has worked,Ó said Meloche.
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GARY AND BETTY ANGER I believe we were meant to love each other, to laugh together, to get better as the days go by.
Gerald (Sam) and Lorraine Fuerth were married at St. Joseph’s Church in Chatham on June 26, 1954. They farmed in Woodslee and have 9 children, 21 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. They will be celebrating with family and friends at Colasanti’s.
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Card of THanks _________________________________________________________ The family of the late Peggy (Margaret) Hall wish to convey their sincere appreciation for all the support and sympathy expressed at the memorial service and through the lovely flowers, cards, on-line condolences, food contributions and charitable donations given. Thank you to the staff at Iler Lodge during her brief stay and for the extra help provided from CCAC, St. Elizabeth Health Care and the Alzheimer’s Society throughout her illness. Special thanks to the Reid Funeral Home in Essex for the wonderful tribute to Peg. We would also like to thank Rev. Linda Blair and the United Church Women from Bethel-Maidstone Church. Peg will be dearly missed.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the estate of Jo Anne Campbell, late of the Town of essex in the County of essex, who died on or vEhIclEs about the 28th day of April 2014, must _____________________ be filed with the undersigned estate VeHICle FOR SAle : 2008 Ford Focus Trustee on or before the 18th day of Se, 4dr, 62,000km, A-1 condition, air, July, 2014; thereafter, the undersigned heated seats, AM/FM /Cd, Vermillion red Memorial verses will distribute the assets of the said w/spoiler. available at$ 8,800o bo.5 19-972-6388.24 -3t* estate having regard only to the claims then filed.
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Essex Public School News Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson Our worship service will begin at 9:30 am on June 29th. A warm welcome is extended to everyone! Harrow United Church will once again join with our friends of the Harrow Mennonite Church for worship during the months of July and August. For the month of July, services will take place at Harrow United Church beginning at 9:30 am. During August, services will be held at the Harrow Mennonite Church. Gess†wood Camp Vacation Bible School is coming to Harrow United Church from August 11- 15th! This is open to children ages 5 through 12. Please call our church office at 738-4223 for more information. To view and listen to Rev. Staples’ inspiring weekly messages and to learn more about Harrow United Church, please visit us at: www. harrowunited.org. 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 as we welcome a guest speaker Mr. David Van Eyk from Chatham to lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. All are invited to our next Free Movie Event on Friday, June 27th. We
will be featuring The Lego Movie! Doors open at 6:00 pm, Movie begins at 6:30 pm sharp! All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. A canned good donation is welcomed! Our next movie night is scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2014. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Claude Page Get ready for this year’s Impact Bible Day Camp! 5 Days of Awesome Fun! Kids graduating JK to grade 8 don’t want to miss this week! July 21-25. Time: 8:30am-9:00am Registration, 9am-12pm Activities. Visit www. acmrevivalcentre.com for more details. Restoration House walk-in prayer ministry for those seeking Hope and Healing for physical, emotional needs. Everyone welcome Saturday from 10-1 pm at Woodslee location 2548 County Rd 27. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for Sunday Service at 11:15 am. Thank you to Richard Dalton who gave the message last week. This week the message will be given by Neil Fotheringham. The greeters at the door are Murray and Jean Logan. The Scripture Reader will be Connie Reeb. Welcome to our new Minister, Rev. Ann Corbet who will be starting on July 1.
submitted to EFP The Essex Public School track and field team had a very successful season! All of the athletes competed to their full potential with many of them surpassing their previous personal bests at the district level meet and taking home ribbons. Top honours went to some of our athletes who placed first in their events at that meet. Heather G. won the 200 m race (open division), Emma-Deane W. came first in the shot put (open division) and Cole R. was the standing long jump champion (boys 8 and under). The coaches are very proud of all the team members this year as not only were they great competitors, they represented EPS proudly with their excellent sportsmanship.
Coffee and Conversation will be on Thursday at 10 am. Woodslee Friendship Club Summer got you heated up? Come on out to the Club for some COOL fun. The winners for the past week were:Bernie Belleau, Joan Broeders, George Diesbourg, Leo Durocher, Chap Fuerth, Irene Gignac, Elaine Ireland, Gail Koziana, Joanne McMurren, Donna Poisson, Mike Renaud, Ruby Robertson, Audrey Stanley and Cecile St. Denis. Throughout the summer, we will be playing Euchre on Monday afternoons; Pepper on Wednesday afternoons and Euchre on Friday evenings at St. John’s School in South Woodslee behind the church. See you there. For information, contact Fran McKim at 9619532. Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Join us for Family Worship at 11 a.m. every week. On Sunday, June 29th Major Jeanne Swan, from our own congregation, will lead the service. Please make a note on your calendar that there will be no Family Worship at the church on Sunday, July 13th. Instead, you are invited to the annual Fun Fest Ecumenical Worship Service at Sadler`s Park At 8:30 a.m. Please note the time change from previous years. Our Thrift Store Barbecues will be held every Friday in July Continued on Page 24
TOWN OF LAKESHORE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOWN INITIATED AMENDMENTS (MUNICIPAL-WIDE)
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT & ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT File Numbers OPA-2-2014 and ZBA-15-2014
(Facilities Permitted under the Federal Government Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations - MMPR)
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located at 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River, to consider municipal-wide initiated amendments to our Official Plan under Sections 17 & 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, and to our Zoning By-law 2-2012 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. THE PURPOSE of the public meeting is the consideration of definitions, provisions and permission facilities in the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law for facilities licensed under the Federal Government’s Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (SOR/2013-119) (MMPR) and Industrial Hemp Regulations (SOR/98-156) under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. To view the “draft” amendments, access can be obtained through our website at www.lakeshore.ca. Click on business resources/ planning link and select “draft OPA Marihuana for Medical Purposes (MMPR)” and “draft ZBA Marihuana for Medical Purposes (MMPR)”. To view the municipality’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law, access can be obtained through our website at www.lakeshore.ca. Click business resources/ planning link and select “Official Plan and Schedule” and “Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw”. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment. Those who wish to address Council respecting any of these matters are requested to notify the undersigned by telephone prior to the meeting.
The Corporation of the Town of Essex Notice of Special Meeting to Consider Changes in Building Permit Fees Take notice that the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Essex will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, July 7, 2014, at 4:15 p.m. in the Large Boardroom located at the Municipal Office, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to obtain public comments on proposed changes to the Town of Essex building permit fees. The Special Meeting is being held pursuant to Section 7 of the, Building Code Act, 1992. A report outlining the proposed changes will be available to the public at the Special Meeting or online at www.essex.ca. The proposed changes in fees will be considered to take effect on August 1, 2014. Any person may attend the Special Meeting, and make oral and/or written submissions either in support of or in opposition to the proposed changes in fees. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed fee changes, you must make a written request to the Clerk of the Town of Essex at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Donna Hunter, Director of Corporate Services, at (519) 776-7336 extension 1119, or by e-mail at dhunter@ essex.ca. Dated at the Town of Essex June 13, 2014 Cheryl A. Bondy, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336, extension 1132
ALL PERSONS RECEIVING NOTICE of this meeting will receive a Notice of Adoption for the official plan amendment and Notice of Passing for the zoning by-law amendment, including appeal procedures. Any other person who wishes to receive these notices in respect of the proposed amendments must make a written request to the Municipal Clerk, Town of Lakeshore, 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River ON, N0R 1A0. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Clerk of the Town of Lakeshore before the official plan amendment is adopted or the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council to the Ontario Municipal Board. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipal Clerk of the Town of Lakeshore before the official plan amendment is adopted or the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to this matter is available for review at the Municipal Office during regular office hours. (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) We cannot guarantee the exact time the application will be considered by Council as the time varies depending on the number of items on the agenda and the complexity of each application brought forward. DATED AT THE TOWN OF LAKESHORE THIS 26th DAY OF JUNE, 2014. Information or questions may be directed to: Maureen Lesperance, CPT Planning Coordinator Town of Lakeshore 419 Notre Dame Street Belle River ON, N0R 1A0 PHONE: 519-728-1975 x 286 FAX: 519-728-4577 EMAIL: mlesperance@lakeshore.ca
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Essex Seniors improve to 4-4 by Fred Groves The provincial championships may be over two months away, but the Essex Seniors are starting to look and play like contenders. Sunday afternoon, the locals won the back end of a double header with the Harrow Juniors, 9-0 to improve their Essex County Senior Baseball League record to 4-4. They will try to keep up that pace tonight (Thursday) when they visit Tecumseh before playing a pair of weekend games at home. Ò When we have our full squad, we can go toe-to-toe with anyone,Ó said Essex coach Todd Howson. For the opener on Sunday, Essex had just
six regulars and had to depend on three midget call-ups to field a team. They dropped that one 3-0. The first game saw veteran leftie Joe Totten get the call on the hill who, despite giving up a pair of runs in the opening frame, recovered to have a solid complete game and strike out seven. Ò Joe had a slow start but he settled in early. I am very happy about that. I thought he was lost for the year,Ó said Howson. A few weeks ago it was suspected that the southpaw would have to watch from the bench with an injury but he will now be part of the regular rotation that includes Craig Newman who got the win in the second
game. Ò We had a full squad in that second game. The first one, few guys, but it’s no excuse,Ó said Howson. First baseman Craig Serchie who was hit in the head with a pitch in the second game had a pair of base hits in the opener. The best defensive play of the day was in the first game when third baseman Brian Camlis knocked down a hard hit ball and from his knees tossed out the runner with the help of a stretching Serchie. Five runs in the bottom of the second in Game Two was all Essex needed to get their fourth win of the season. Andy Jubenville not only made a great running catch from his right field position but had a two rbi double to
spark the early surge. The next inning saw call-up Cory Lemire smack a bases loaded double which cleared the table. In the fifth, the shortstop smacked another two-bagger and scored the winning run after Serchie’s walk off base hit for the win. Ò The kid (Lemire) hits,
he steals bases, he comes to play ball. He goes about his business and he is a special player,Ó said Howson. Lemire roamed from his spot in the middle infield to mid outfield behind second base to make a nice catch in the early innings.
AROUND THE HORNÉ Despite a behind hit, Serchie was okay... The OBAÕ s for Essex are Labour Day weekend in Niagara Falls...Howson said the team has picked up a new player from Belle River.
Essex catcher Sean O’Rourke puts the tag on a Harrow runner while pitcher Craig Newman comes in to help out in Sunday’s game.
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Ontario archery championships to be held here
Tim Price prepares to release an arrow.
by Fred Groves Some of the best archers in the province, including a former Olympic team member, will converge on Essex County next month for the Ontario 3-D championships. On July 5-6 the provincial event will be held. The first day will be at the Kingsville Wild Goose club and the second at the Canard River Conservation Area in McGregor. This past weekend, the McGregor site saw local archers get in some practice for the big event as they competed in the Garnet and Bea Galloway Memorial team shoot. Tim Price, who lives in North Ridge, was one of the shooters on Sunday. He was an alternate on the 1988 Canadian Olympic team. Ò I have been shooting since I was a little kid. ItÕ s something I picked up back in the 1980Õ s. I do a lot of hunting,Ó he
said. Archers in the Ontario championships will be pointing their arrows at three-dimensional targets that look like animals. The targets are set up any where from 3 to 50 feet away. When competitors go to the course, they do not know ahead of time how far each one is. Eleven points are awarded for what is called a Ô super killÕ , which is the most accurate shot, and then there is ten and eight points awarded along with five for a Ô body shotÕ . Ò Last week I had 312 out of a possible 300,Ó said Price. He has been an Ontario and provincial champion and currently uses a Bowtech bow and Black Eagle arrows. Price explained that archery is an expensive sport and that a compound bow, with all the necessary equipment that goes with it, can cost up to $2,000. Arrows run about $150 a
dozen. This is a family sport as PriceÕ s son Zach also has a sharp eye for shooting. Ò He was the number one ranked trap shooter in Canada at one time,Ó said the senior Price. Trap shooting is another expensive venture and Zach explained that every time he fired off a shot it would cost about a dollar, and usually at an event he was shooting about 500 times. What Price and his son seem to like best about archery is being outdoors. The site near McGregor had 30 targets set up, some with two 3-D features to shoot at. The Ontario championship will have 40 single targets. Ò It gets you outside but you donÕ t have to shoot competitively,Ó he said.
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Mark Sunday, July 13th on your calendar for the Fun Fest Interdenominational Church Service at 8:30 am at Sadler’s Pond. Door Greeters next Sunday are Julie Thomas and Ida Farough. Elder on Duty is Virginia Lauzon and Lock-up is Cliff Campeau. Continued from Page 21
and August starting at 11 a.m. All proceeds go to the Salvation Army Food Bank. We will also accept non perishable food items for donations. ‘’God is a safe dwelling place in life’s storms. ‘’ Maidstone Cross The Annual Golf Tournament will take place on Sunday, June 29th at Wildwood. Registration forms are found at the back of the church.
St. Paul’s/Trinity Anglican We will have the opportunity to enjoy fellowship and worship of Grace Church, Rondeau Park on July 30. The church office will be closed periodically during the summer. Notice will be in he bulletin. Information is on our church web calendar. We begin the summer schedule on June 29 until July 27 one service at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s.
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Cozy Corners -Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our 10am Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15 am and a nursery is available during service. Last Sunday we celebrate with a Sunday School Awards and Teacher Recognition. This was the final class for the season. Sunday School resumes in September. A 90th birthday was celebrated in the hall last Sunday for Doris Phillips. The next nursing home service is on July 1st, at 2pm. Volunteers are always appreciated.
Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Celebrating a birthday next week is Margaret Hanson and her grandson Noah. The Pepper Party winners at the Pleasant Valley Community Club last week were: Elaine Taylor, Audrey Stanley, Eileen Ames, Mary Demars, Don Ames, Charles Chevalier, and Al. The Euchre Party winners on Saturday evening were: Yvette and Eileen Ames, Josie Dresser, Elsie Smith, Don Ames, Keith Dresser, John Smith, and Don Kettle. Come on out to the Pleasant Valley Community Club on Tuesday and Saturday evenings for an enjoyable evening of card playing with friends and neighbours. The Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum held a yard sale and large & small tractor pull over the weekend. The
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The church, located146 Talbot Street S., Essex celebrates Sunday Eucharist: Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday at 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Life Teen Mass is at 7 p.m. every other Sunday. The office hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed at Noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. Phone: 519776-8483. Website: www.hnj.dol.ca Vacation Bible School is scheduled for August 11-15. Contact our parish office if you are interested in volunteering. A friendly reminder that for July and August the Mass on Thursdays will be at 8:30 a.m. Thanks to all who generously contributed to the St. Vicent de Paul Society Annual Sleepwalk, 56 new beds were purchased. We have 5 gardens out of 7 that need to be cared for during the garden season. If you are interested in ‘adopting’ one of these gardens please contact our parish office. Responsibilities include weeding, trimming shrubs and deadheading flowers. Tools can be provided and
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Essex Retirees’ Club News Come to the Fun Fest to play Bingo with Essex Retirees in the Shaheen Room of the arena Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13. We will play sit-and-go Bingo in the afternoons and during the evening it will be exactly the way we play Bingo at the Retirees Centre. We will need Volunteers to help so let us know if you can do that. either or both days. The Centre will be closed Canada Day. Louise Perrault had high score at Monday night Pepper and Roger Monchamp took most Peppers while Shirley Stiers had low score. Tuesday afternoon was a special Pepper party when team winners were Anne Marcovechies and Lena Janik. Evelyn Vivier and Cecile St. Denis,, along with Mary Lou Chibi and Louise Perrault. The high score at Wednesday night Pepper was won by Shirley Stiers and Roger Monchamp had most Peppers Lawrence Dobson was in low spot. The winners at Thursday night bridge were Ruby Robertson and Pauline Olafson.
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PHOTO #1: Windsor-built 1952 Meteor Victoria owned by George Rogers in 1961 PHOTO #2: George Rogers’ 1953 Ford Victoria purchased in 2012
George Rogers of Winnipeg, Manitoba, grew up in Fort William, Ontario (now Thunder Bay). As a teenager in 1961, he found a customized 1952 Meteor Crestline Victoria two-door hardtop (Canadian version of Ford, which moved to Oakville in 1953). For George, the car was love at first sight. A previous owner had repainted the car 1960 Ford Iridescent Orchid Grey, shaved the hood and trunk lid, and installed Õ 55 Mercury side trim. Ò All this made its appearance unique and to my eyes stunning!Ó recalls George over 50 years later. Ò What a great car it was. Sharp looking, it had lots of power (thanks to the flathead V8 under the hood) and handled well on pavement, gravel, or winter ice. I think I spent as much time driving the car sideways as forward. Ò And on warm summer nights cruising around with the radio on and the windows all down, it never failed to pull in the Dick Biondi Show from WLS Chicago. I drove the car while I finished high school, went to college, worked, then moved to California. And thatÕ s when I reluctantly sold my Vicky.Ó But George never forgot that car. As the age of 70 approached, he checked the internet and found a Õ 53 Vicky in Maryland. Ò It had been fully restored,Ó says George, Ò it had an interesting history back to the original owner, and had been on the cover of The V8 Times magazine on a couple of occasions. I bid on it but did not meet the reserve.” The man selling it was not even sure he wanted to let it go but George kept in touch and finally persuaded the man that he would give the car a good home. The car was transported from Maryland to Fargo, North Dakota. George and his wife Nancy drove there from Winnipeg to pick it up and drive it home. Just before going through customs, the car conked out and several customs officers had to push it across the border into Canada, where it was trailered to Winnipeg. All it needed was a new fuel pump. Ò On warm summer evenings, cruising around with the radio on and the windows all down, it hasnÕ t yet pulled in WLS in Chicago but I do now have my girl by my side and for me, thatÕ s the most important thing.Ó IÕ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: Ò Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.Ó
submitted to EFP This past weekend the Essex Mosquito Yellow Baseball team faced Walker Homesites in a home and home series. On Saturday, June 21st, Essex travelled to Windsor. Overnight rain made for a soggy field for the Yellow jackets to play on. Jayce P., Josh J. and Ryan Z. rang up the strikeouts as Walker Homesites had trouble getting their bats on the ball. Jake T., Ryan Z. and Tyler T. each had a multiple hit game as well as adding RBIs. Braydin M. also smashed a RBI triple. Essex led 11-4 going into the final half
inning. Ryan Z. was able to pitch himself out of a jam to get the win 11-6 for Essex. On Sunday, June 22nd, Essex hosted Walker Homesites for its home opener. The Essex coaching staff used a different strategy for this game as a new pitcher was used in each inning. Kole F., Luke W., Bryson D., Jake T., Tyler T., Caleb B. and Braydin M. all pitched effectively by getting strikeouts and allowing very few bases on balls. RBIs by Josh J., Braydin M., Jayce P., and Sam W. allowed Essex to take a 4-3 lead after four innings. In the top
of the fifth inning, Essex thought they got three outs without giving up any runs. Unfortunately the umpire ruled a catcherÕ s interference call allowing Walker Homesites to tally four runs, taking a 7-4 lead. Luke W. tagged a liner down the third base line for a two run triple and Kole F. brought him in to tie the game at seven. Walker Homesites added three runs of their own in the top of the seventh and final inning to go ahead 10-7. Jake T. stole home and Sam W. hit a RBI single but in the end Essex came up one run short, losing 10-9.
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McLeod leads Orioles win by Fred Groves Joe McLeod had four hits and Evyn Pirouet had three as the Woodslee Orioles beat Amherstburg, 13-8, on Sunday in Essex County Senior Baseball League action. Pitcher Greg Mastronardi got the win for the Orioles. Woodslee, now 6-1 took that record against Walker Home Sites on Wednesday. • Chris Drouillard caught a touchdown pass on Saturday night to help the Essex Ravens to a huge 49-17 win over the previously undefeated Cambridge Lions. The win, the fourth in a row for the Ravens, has them sitting at 4-1 in the Ontario Varsity Football League. The Ravens will take that to Hamilton this Saturday when they face the Kyle Quinlan coached Ironmen. • Essex District High SchoolÕ s Colin Lauzon was recently named to the WECSSAA first all-star team. Named to the second team were teammates, forward Dalton Langlois and defenceman Cameron
Dawson. • It was a tough second round for David Byrne as he shot a 76 at the Syncrude Boreal Open in Alberta and did not make the cut. Byrne had a 70 first round. • Still with golf, Essex’s Sara Holland and former Essex 73Õ s Tyler PopeFerguson are amongst the overall leaders in the Jamieson Golf Tour. • Catcher Mitch Hudvagner of the EDHS Red Raiders boysÕ baseball team was named to the Tier 1 WECSSAA all-star team. Joining him was fellow catcher Spencer Gorick from Harrow. • More all-star announcements, EssexÕ s point guard Nik Veigli, who had an outstanding season for the senior Red Raiders boysÕ basketball team this past year was named to the all-star team along with teammate and centre, Chris Drouillard. HarrowÕ s Jeff Bilek was named the Tier III MVP. • The Essex Yellowjackets major midget baseball team continues to win on the diamond and last week beat the Windsor Selects 4-3. Cory Lemire got the
win on the mound. Ò ItÕ s nice to see the boys develop and play good baseball,Ó said Essex coach Wayne Nevin. • Winning a gold medal in the midget girls triple jump at the provincial high school championship earned a WECSSAA allstar selection for EssexÕ s Lucia McElwain. She was also on the senior girls relay team that had a very successful season. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca Pictured right: Essex Yellowjackets’ Colin MacDonald comes home in a midget baseball game against Windsor Selects last week.
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