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Luke, Lila, and Colin team up to take part in the Catch for a Cure event.
by Sylene Argent Local residents cast their lines off the dock at Colchester Harbour on Saturday as they took part in the 6th annual Catch for a Cure event, which supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. Mike Collins, one of the event’s organizers, was pleased with the community support this year. In addition to offering a day of fun-filled fishing, children could enjoy a bouncing castle, grab lunch, receive a balloon animal from a clown, get their faces painted, and take a pony ride. Youth also had the opportunity to explore fire trucks and tour OPP rescue boats. The Canadian Coastal Services were also present. Representatives gave youth a tour of the towboat. “[The event] has grown bigger every year,” Collins said. The Ministry of Natural Resources measured and kept record of all the fish caught through the competition. Prizes were awarded for the largest catch in the Junior, Intermediate, and Adult divisions. A prize was also forwarded to the child in the Junior division who reeled in the most fish. In addition to raising awareness and funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Catch for a Cure teaches young people about important environmental issues, including topics such as invasive species. It is also an opportunity for families to enjoy a day together at the harbour. Collins hopes the
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Families enjoyed spending time together during the Catch for a Cure event on Saturday at Colchester Harbour.
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event will create future outdoorsmen and women. He was happy the youth participation. Collins and his crew of volunteers were onsite at the harbour before sunrise to prepare for the event and welcome families as they arrived for a day of fishing. Essex Councillor John Scott and Essex MPP Taras Natyshak were two local dignitaries who took in the Catch for a Cure event with their families. Scott said it is always good when representatives from local charities and the community utilize the Colchester Harbour. Cancer, he said, is something that touches a lot of lives. He was happy to see the Harbour used as the location for the event. Natyshak said he has attended the event twice with his family. He commented Catch for a Cure is a wonderful event in which the community can participate. He added that Collins does a great job in organizing the event. From July 6 - 14, area residents can enjoy fishing license-free at the Colchester Harbour and other waterways throughout the municipality. At the June 3 Essex Council meeting, the municipality was declared to be a licensefree fishing destination for that nine-day period in recognition of Ontario Family Fishing Events.
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Harrow e-waste collection planned for Saturday by Sylene Argent Essex Community Services will host an e-waste collection in Harrow on June 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as a fundraiser to support the services the organization provides. It is hoped the community will support the event by donating unwanted e-waste. The Harrow e-waste collection will be held at Councillor Sherry Bondy’s house, located at 231 King Street E, across the street from St. Andrews Anglican Church. Bondy is happy to lend her home. In addition to raising funds for Essex Community Services, the event will also help divert e-waste from landfills. Through ECS, the funds raised through the event will be rolled back into the community. ECS offers many programs to the community, including foot care clinics, security reassurance, and transportation services. Items that will be accepted as e-waste are: desktop and laptop computers, cell phones and PDAs, monitors and televisions (up to 29’’), printers, scanners, computer accessories, digital cameras, and print cartridges. Unfortunately, batteries will not be accepted. Executive Director of Essex Community Services, Kelly Stack, said that those who can’t make the date could call the office to arrange for a pick up. For more
information, contact Essex Community Services at 776-4231. Stack will be happy to forward any working computers to organizations that refurbish and then reissue the items to those in need. She noted that the Essex Community Services’ blue and white buses would be on site at the collection to raise awareness. She hopes to fill a bus or two with e-waste through the fundraiser. The services ECS
makes available to the community, Stack said, are expanding. The organization has become busy in servicing Harrow and surrounding area. In the future, similar e-waste collections may be held in other areas throughout the municipality. ECS, Stack said, is always open to fundraising ideas. She urges anyone with an idea or initiative to contact her.
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by Sylene Argent Essex Council discussed the existing skateboard park after receiving CAO Russ Phillip’s report regarding the facility. The report he submitted to Council was in response to hearing concerns from an area resident about the park and questionable activity happening in the area at a previous Council meeting. Through his report, Phillips suggested an increased police presence in the area, that Administration meet with the local skateboarding community to discuss concepts and ideas, and that as a Parks and Recreation “Master Plan” is developed, careful consideration be given to ensuring a venue for skateboarding be included with further consideration for appropriate, safe and secure locations. Council moved to adopt these recommendations. The cost to move the skate park, Phillips said, is heavy. Administration did look into alternative areas in which to relocate it. It was discovered the skate pad would not fit in the area near the OPP parking lot, which was an idea suggested at the previous Council meeting. Attached with Phillip’s report was an audit report on the existing skate park facility organized from a “Crime Prevention through Environmental Design” approach. Included in the audit was the suggestion to relocate it in front of the OPP satellite office. This option was waived for a number of reasons, one of which is that the police may not remain at this location. Through the report, a list of recommendations was suggested. They included defining the skateboard park area with hedges and plantings, removal of the existing walkways, positioning the entrance away from the field house, installing signage identifying and governing the skate park, adding lighting, and possibly moving the pad away from the field house towards the parking lot entrance and position it to be parallel with Fairview. Council moved to receive Phillip’s report and adopted the report’s recommendations. Phillip noted Administration would look into working on the recommendations outlined in the audit report. At the June 3 Council meeting resident Dave Cassidy raised the issue as a local business owner and baseball coach. He said he was appreciative of the report. He would still like to see the skate pad be located near the police station. He noted it’s unbelievable the amount of drug paraphernalia found around the skateboard pad and the field house. Councillor Bill Baker said he was glad the issue was raised. He believes the youth that want to use the skate
park may not because of the activity going on there. Colchester Villagefest requests The Colchester Villagefest Committee requested The War of 1812 Committee be dissolved, that the Colchester Ad Hoc Committee be appointed, and that a member of Council or Essex Administration be appointed to the committee. Council agreed and appointed Councillor John Scott as the Town representative and Councillor Bill Baker as the alternative. Council also supported the committee’s request to be exempt from the noise bylaw for the event to take place on August 10 and 11. Requests from SOMM Representatives from the Southern Ontario Military Muster, Linda Iler and Geoff Bottoms, approached Council hoping the Town, through the drainage department, could oversee the construction of a needed temporary culvert. It would be placed in the field for an incoming event near the Essex Centre Sports Complex this summer. Iler and Bottoms said if the Town oversees the project County Council would waive the $1000 permit fee. They also said the Town could install the culvert itself. Director of Infrastructure and Development Chris Nepszy said he had no issues with overseeing or supervising a qualified contractor completing the work. Essex CAO Russ Phillips said he would like to see written permission from the landowner that the event could be held on the property. Council moved the motion to support Iler’s request of the town supervising the project with a written agreement from the landowner. The committee members also requested a 4x8 sign to be placed on Town property and the use of the Funfest sign on municipal building property to promote the event, which Council supported. Councillor Randy Voakes commended the Military Muster Committee for what it affords the Town as far as tourism opportunities.
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Hitting Close To Home I’m not really a “global warming” or “climate change” kind of guy primarily because I haven’t studied the issue. I looked into it briefly in the early 1990s when it was emerging as a trending topic and then lost interest. I do think though that climate change is part of continuous natural cycle – leading to ice ages and periods of warming and back again. I personally have no scientific data at hand to back this up. It’s just my opinion. No matter our opinion on climate change, extreme weather is something that we have to deal with it. Whether it’s the recent tornado that hit Oklahoma – the widest on record in the U.S. - or Hurricane Sandy, which pounded the U.S. eastern seaboard last October, mother nature will continue to do her thing and hit us with very unpleasant
surprises. While we’ve had our share of natural disasters in Canada, we usually dodge the most deadly bullets. Just last week though, we were hit with nasty flooding. The flooding was a result of torrential rains that fell last Thursday. The downpour resulted in unprecedented flooding in southern Alberta, which led to the evacuation of areas of Calgary and many other communities. A state of emergency was called. And while the floodwaters are receding, thousands of people out west still can’t return to their homes. At least four people have died as a result of the flooding. Alberta’s Premier, Alison Redford, said the process for full recovery could take a decade. That’s how bad the situation is. So, why is the flooding of
southern Alberta a big deal to us? Well, there’s the obvious humane reason. We care because we are concerned about what happens to our fellow humans. And then there’s the fact that there are Essex residents who have family and friends who live out there. It’s an issue that hits close to home. Job loss and job opportunity led people to leave Essex County to move to Alberta for work. I’ll certainly be thinking of the flood victims out west over the next few weeks and wishing them all the best in their endeavors to restore normalcy to their lives. I hope that communities can recover quickly and people in the impacted areas can get back to enjoying their lives.
our children? I am a stay at home mom of two and I am always looking for something fun for them to do during summer break. Belle River, Amherstburg, and Cottam all have splash pads. I’m sure our kids would
enjoy having one during the hot days of summer. I sincerely hope that the town council will consider putting one in for our children. Robin Bisson Essex, On
Letter To The Editor Splash Pad needed for Essex Centre While reading the Essex Free Press on June 20, 2013 I noticed that Cottam has just opened a splash pad. My question is: why doesn’t the town of Essex have a splash pad for
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - The end of a flag’s life How do we destroy a flag after it has fluttered its last flap? I understand there is only one acceptable way to do that and I don’t know what it is. I do know it must not be put in the garbage It doesn’t seem right to burn it. Should it be buried. Perhaps burning is the answer. After all people are burned except that they describe that procedure with dignity as cremation. I have two old flags, faded, mended, and tattered and I want to dispose of them. What is considered the end of a flag’s life? Must it come down for good when it starts to fade? And if it doesn’t fade does it come down with the first sign of a tattered strip? Am I committing some kind of desecration when I extend the life of mine by trimming away that tattered piece and stitching a new hem along the end of it? One time when I was more desperate for money than for a perfect flag, I bought two remnants, one white
and one red, cut away those parts on my old banner and sewed the new pieces in appropriate size and space beside the red maple leaf to make myself a new flag. Is there anything wrong with extending the life of a flag? I am serious. I want to know what one must do to dispose of a worn-out flag. One thing I do know is if you intend to fly another flag the Maple Leaf must be in the top position in Canada. Once I was very disturbed to see the Stars and Stripes flying above the Maple Leaf at a celebration here in Essex. I informed the woman responsible for that faux pas and her reply was that she was just being neighbourly by letting any Americans who came to our celebration see that we honoured their flag. No way! She didn’t agree with me but I think she asked about the propriety of it and realized she was mistaken. At any rate I have never seen the American flag in the prominent position at the celebration since then. So much about proper position for flying our emblem. I want to know how to dispose of it honourably.
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Proposed changes to Hwy #3 explored at open house Fish licence-free in Essex July 6 to 14 Grab your fishing rod, bait and tackle and head
Residents examine diagrams and maps at the Hwy #3 public information session last Thursday.
by Jennifer Cranston The Ministry of Transportation held an open house last Thursday to allow residents to see the proposed changes to the highway as it runs through Essex, as well to view changes to the supporting infrastructure. Residents were encouraged to share their thoughts, concerns and opinions. Jeff Mathews of Dillon Consulting was there to explain the changes proposed by his company
and the Ministry and to answer questions. The design study is recommending closing access to the highway at Victoria Ave. and North Malden Rd. There would be an over-pass there. South Talbot Road would be extended to reach Maidstone Ave. It is part of the municipality’s plan to extend Hanlan Ave. to Gosfield Town Line. These routes would replace the Victoria Ave. access. This plan allows for
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new trails and green space along the highway and would also allow for proper sound barriers to be installed along the busy thoroughfare. Many residents and municipal officials have asked the Ministry to explore the idea of putting on and off ramps at the new over pass. Kevin DeVos explained why that idea is repeatedly rejected. He said that one of the main purposes of the grade separation is to eliminate having two intersections on top of each other as is seen now on Victoria Ave. “By putting in the ramps you are negating the safety benefit that is intended,” he said. Mathews explained in his presentation that there has been consultation with Emergency services and the Essex County Federation of Agriculture.
Ellis Side Road is also slated to eventually lose access to the highway. It will begin with a partial closure that would only allow right turns onto the highway from the north and from the south the road would be a culde-sac. Eventually it is hoped that Ellis will be connected to Maidstone Ave. Many residents at the open house were concerned about the change and increase of traffic flow in parts of town. Randy Green lives in Tulley Meadows and is worried that the closure of Victoria Ave. access will increase traffic through his subdivision. Duane Horton lives on the ninth concession and is also concerned about the increase of traffic. He said that the extension of Hanlan will increase traffic near a school and recreation complex. DeVos explained that none of these changes will be happening soon. This is listed as planning for the future on the Southern Ontario Highway Program. That study runs from 2012 to 2016. “This project is beyond that horizon,” he said. “There is no date set.”
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out to Colchester Harbour to enjoy licence-free fishing from July 6 to 14. Essex Town Council has declared the municipality to be fish licence-free for that nineday period in honour of Ontario Family Fishing Events. Fish licensing is governed by the Province of Ontario, which has designated July 6 to 14 as licence-free for 2013. At all other times (except during a licence-free period in February), Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 must purchase an Outdoors card and a fishing licence to legally fish in Ontario. Colchester Harbour was proclaimed the Walleye Capital of Canada at the 2007 Walleye Derby. From July 6 to 14, fish from the dock or launch a boat and enjoy Lake Erie at its very best. For more information about Ontario Family Fishing Events, visit www.ontariofamilyfishing. com.
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ERCA Bus tour highlights 40 years of conservation
(Photo submitted by ERCA) Leamington Councillor Rick Atkin looks on as Dr. Trevor Pitcher explains the species re-introduction research he is doing on the ERCA Bus Tour.
by Jennifer Cranston The Essex Region Conservation Authority is celebrating its 40th
anniversary this year. As part of that celebration they conducted a bus tour throughout the region
last Thursday to show off some of the environmental improvements in which they’ve played a part. Over 25 people participated in the trip including the board of directors, partners and municipal councilors. “Environmental changes never happen overnight. It’s a long haul and it takes a significant amount of time to show even modest progress,” explained Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director of Community Outreach Services for ERCA. “It’s rewarding to go back some years later. You get a better appreciation for what’s been accomplished.” Breault Stuebing is particularly proud of ERCA’s work on the Chrysler Greenway Project. “It’s opened doors and minds to the possibilities of trails,’ she said. Many other trails have been constructed since and many more are planned. There is the possibility to connect them all and create a region wide network of trails. “The Greenway was a big impetus to all that’s happening in our region.
People have become more cognizant of getting outdoors,” she said. One of the most visually impressive parts of Thursday’s tour in her opinion showed the work that’s been done along the Windsor River Front. “It’s really spectacular and we played a large part in that,” she said. “It could be envied by any community in the world.” The changes to the riverfront included habitat restoration and soft-shore engineering that uses rock and armour stone rather than the steal break walls that previously protected the shore there. Another stop on the
tour was in LaSalle where Dr. Trevor Pitcher, a researcher with the University of Windsor, is working in a research centre in Riverdance Park. Pitcher is examining fish species to see which ones are most suited to re-introduction into the Great Lakes. The study he was working on during the tour included a tank that mimics the conditions
in Lake Ontario. He was using the tank to test species of cold-water salmon to find one that could be successfully reintroduced to the lake. There were 16 stops on the tour. The tour ran from 1 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and ended with dinner at Duffy’s Marina in Amherstburg.
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The State of Our Youth Get a job! (Or give it your best shot) by Jennifer Cranston This is the third in the Essex Free Press series that is examining the state of our youth. This week we look at youth employment in Essex Centre.
Essex Centre is a small community with limited employment opportunities and this makes finding employment hard for everyone, especially teens. Essex teens are preparing for college or university and getting their driver’s licenses and trying to enjoy the leisure of their youth. All of these things cost money and many kids are struggling to find sources of income. We spoke to four area youth to learn about their job searches. Kristina Bradt is in grade 12 and will attend the University of Windsor next year. She has been looking for a job for over a year. She has distributed multiple resumes all over town to grocery stores, drug stores and restaurants. She has a parent who can drive her to other towns for work so she also applies to stores in Devonshire Mall. She worked for a season at the Canteen in the arena. It was a seven-month season that employed her for about four hours a week. She says she’s frustrated. “Employers look
at experience. (When teens are applying) they should look at kids who are doing well in school and getting experience through co-op and volunteer work,” she said. “Kids are fast learners and potential is being missed.” Steve Cammalleri is 16 and works at the Real Canadian Super Store on Walker Rd. in Windsor. He works about 16 to 20 hours a week and says he doesn’t have a problem balancing work with school. He drives himself to work but since he only has his G1, his parents accompany him. A friend of his mother’s tipped him off to the opportunity at the Super Store about two weeks after he began his search. He knows he was fortunate and sees many of his friends struggle to find work. “They apply at stores in town but they have hundreds of teens applying,” he said. “They need to think outside of the box and outside of Essex.” Adrianna Chauvin is in grade 11. She has been looking hard for work since March Break. She has applied to several places in Essex. She has made the rounds with her resume twice. She hasn’t received one call. She does some oc-
casional work for her uncle’s landscaping company and has logged over 440 hours of community service. So far this experience hasn’t been enough to help her. This past weekend she moved her job search into Windsor. She recently attended a family birthday party and ended up in a conversation with the caterer. That woman asked her to come into the restaurant location and bring a resume. At the time this story was printed she hadn’t learned if she was successful in obtaining that job. Networking is key in any job search and this isn’t always easy for teens because they are unlikely to move in social circles with employers. Often it is the networking of parents that helps youth find work. Another big challenge to teen employment in Essex Centre is transportation. This community cannot employ all its residents, so most people have to leave town for work. This is especially true for teens. Most teens don’t have vehicles. The process of getting a driver’s license is long and the cost of insurance is high. “Kids need transportation to find and keep jobs and they need jobs to be able to afford transportation,” said Steven Davis. “There are parents who don’t drive. There are parents whose schedules don’t let them chauffeur their kids around.” Davis is in grade 12 and has been looking for work in Essex for around two years. He knows he’s more likely to find work out of town but his parents
work erratic schedules. He worries that counting on them for a ride could present challenges. “We need a shuttle bus,” he said. “We need a bus that stops in Essex and goes to the corner of Walker and Provincial in Windsor.” Davis feels that a bus that connects to Windsor Transit, which ran on evenings and weekends and in the summer would allow many more kids to find work and entertainment. He also suggested that one bus that ran down highway #3, stopping in Leamington, Kingsville and Essex could be a more viable solution that might be able to pay for itself in fares. Finding work is difficult for many people in today’s economy. Teens in Essex face the unique challenges faced by teens in many small towns. Networking and creative solutions are working for some, but others are struggling with frustration.
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submitted to EFP Selected artists will paint murals on up to eight Bell Canada outdoor utility boxes in Essex Centre during the Essex Fun Fest weekend, July 12 to 14. The history of Essex through different eras is the theme local artists were asked to use when submitting a sketch to the project judges. The deadline for submissions was June 17. Mural Committee Chairperson Chris Gelinas is excited to have this opportunity to bring awareness to the Town’s mural program. “The Bell Box Murals Project is an opportunity for us to add eight murals to our mural inventory all at once,” says Gelinas. “Plus it helps us to beautify the community in culturally and historically significant ways.” The Seeds of Hope Foundation started the Bell Box Murals Project as a neighbourhood improvement initiative. Since 2009, it has painted murals on 48 Bell Canada utility boxes throughout Toronto. This year it has expanded the program to include Essex. In advance of Fun Fest weekend, Bell Canada will clean the utility boxes. On Friday, artists will use metal primer to prepare the surface. Mural painting will begin on Saturday morning. Once the murals are finished, they will be covered in a clear topcoat to help protect them from the elements. Essex Centre currently has 13 murals in its outdoor mural gallery. A brochure containing a map and a brief description of each mural is available in print at key locations throughout the town. It is also posted on the Mural Committee’s page on the town’s redesigned website – essex.ca.
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
- The end of school It was the last day of school before summer and I remember it well. No, I guess I don’t remember it that well. I don’t remember being given a prize, only that I was on my way home with a little salt and pepper shaker set clutched in my hand. I was anxious to show it to my parents but I don’t remember actually having Mother look at them or hearing any remark from her about why I had that prize or what she thought of it. I just remember holding them tightly in my hand as I walked along, looking at the two so intently that I can still remember the pattern painted on each one. I suppose one reason I remember that is because I have seen that decoration so many times since then. I wonder now where the other kids were that usually walked home at the same time. Those shakers were precious, or so I thought. I realize now, they were about as cheap as teacher could buy so she could make some awards. After all, she wasn’t exactly rich on her salary of $1,000 annually. Yes, I still have them, but I never use them.
They are too small. It would be a bother taking the cork out of the hole at the bottom to fill them so frequently to provide salt and pepper every day. And they are not pretty or fancy enough to use for meals with company. No, they didn’t have some artistic shape, just a few little flowers painted on the side, and a blue top. But those shakers were precious because they were my prize. I guess that is why I have kept them all this time, through the many household moves I have made and through which I have lost other things much more valuable. Why do we remember some really insignificant things over all the years and something much more important is gone? When one of my grandsons was little he said, “Grandma, I have a computer in my head.” And I think his head works much better than my computer. I don’t know how my brain rates in comparison to both of those! But in my school days no one knew anything about a computer. We were still doing math on a slate and attending one-room schools.
by Melissa Middleton - On Salutations “Salue O Magister!” Honestly I forget the correct spelling. However, this was the daily greeting our high school Latin class always directed toward the teacher. It simply means, “Hi Teacher!” There are plenty of greetings other than verbal. For example, waving has been around since the beginning of time. Listed below, you’ll find the different types of waves that I have discovered over time: 1. The Flip: This is a very quick, single motion wave, used primarily when you think you see somebody that you know. But, if you happen to be incorrect about the recipient’s identity, the “flip” is immediately followed by the head scratch, the glasses adjustment or hair smoothing so that your little mistaken gesture is well- masked. In turn, it creates the illusion that you weren’t really waving at all. 2. The Queen Elizabeth Wave: A very nonexuberant wave that consists of barely moving your hand (from the wrist only) in a side-to-side motion that spans no more than two inches. I truly believe that Queen Elizabeth likely invented this wave to
display (show off) her little, wrist high white gloves (which always help to create the image of being queen). I don’t ever recall a picture of her wearing them while on the throne however. 3. The Window Washer: This wave consists of making medium-sized circles with your hand. Then, all you need is lots of scaffolding, a squeegee, a sky-scraper and fifty or so people you know watching from down on the sidewalk below. The cleaning job could be complete in no time flat. 4. The Under Oath wave: When a person raises his right hand straight up with absolutely no motion, you know that they are either waving or they have spent a considerable amount of time in front of Judge Judy. 5. The Salute: Right hand raised up to your right eyebrow, then quickly swiped down
across the body to the left hip. Kind of a sloppy Dudley Do-Right salutation. 6. The Windmill: Consists of making two enormous circles with both arms. If it were any more exuberant, you could harness it to create your own wind turbine. 7. The Windshield Wiper: Back and forth, back and forth from the elbow. This wave is also very handy for shooing away mosquitoes and
black flies in summer. 8. Shy Guy: Barely a wave at all. If you happen to blink quickly, you may miss it altogether. 9. The Twiddle: This is a wave where all five fingers are curled, then gently indexed one after another. Cap’n Crunch used this a lot in his commercials. Primarily found in your grocer’s cereal aisle and old Laurel & Hardy movies. 10. One Finger Acknowledgment: Often used in situations with high traffic volumes, or road rage. The ‘motion with the notion.’ This, folks, is the one and only wave which cannot be translated as “hello.”
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Happy 50th Anniversary BARB & DOUG MCNEELY Married on June 29, 1963. Celebrated with family and friends on June 22 at the Essex Legion Branch 201.
Happy birthday on your special day
JOYCE PROCTOR You are like a sister to us.
Thank you for all you have done.
Your cousins Ed, Glen, and Roy Smith with love!
th Happy 65 Anniversary
A Baby Brother For Jaelyn! Jon and Amy Brett are pleased to announce the arrival of their son
JAMESON DANIEL.
Born June 8, 2013. Weighing 8 lbs, 8.5 oz. Proud grandparents Denis and Deb Augustine and Dick and Michelle Brett.
HARVEY AND KATHLEEN LAFFERTY ~ June 26, 2013 ~ Love your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
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THANK You to everyone, across Windsor and Essex County, who came out to support our walk on June 9. I have so many to thank. First, for the great response of donations to the care package boxes, which will be sent to 3/1 Infantry in Afghanistan. Special thank you to Sharron Lanoue Blain, who put out six boxes, in difference stores in Tilbury, to get items for our soldiers. Thank you to Jeff at Nofrills, Andrew at Sadler’s Foodland, , Carolyn of Windsor & Detroit Tunnel, Julie Curtis of Chartwell Classic Oak Park LaSalle, and the Royal Canadian Legion Kingsville for their wonderful donations. Thank you to the Harrow Legion supporting with Red T-shirts and the Kingsville Legion, thank you Dave Balun. Gosfield North Communication, Ed Gibbs, and Lloyd Kerr for giving out water. Thank you to the soldiers from the Troy Squire Charity and Evie Squire Fort Knox, (this is Troy’s second year to be able to come home for the walk), Keith Powell - Assistant Product Manager, Product Manager Bridging - US Army, Colleen Eatmon - Special Education Teacher, Warren, Michigan, Terry O’Donoghue - Integrated Logistic Manager, Product Manager Bridging - US Army, MAJ Evan Timmens - Program Officer Assault Breacher Vehicle, Product Manager Bridging - US Army, Ruth Timmens - Wife, Laura Timmens - Daughter, Connie Pundyk who had done a poster of her son Matt U.S. Army, who lost his leg, he’s at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio Texas. Thank You to Our O.P.P. , Kevin Cabral-Aux., Jeff Garrod-Aux., Sgt. Blanchard, A/Sgt. Bertoni. Thank You to our Fire Department, Bill Lambier, John Stewart, and to Garry Nelson who wore his firefighting gear (to represent the heavy supplies military soldiers have to carry). A special thanks to my family, who helps me every year. I would not be able to do this walk without them: Byron, Tammey, Dean, Nolan, Tommy, Darrin, Shayne, Tiffany, Chelsea, Alma, and Bev and Ryan, and to very good friend Diane Fick. We started this walk six years ago, when Troy wasMemorial deployed to Iraq. It is so important to me to support our troops. They sacrifice so much forverses us for our freedom. This is our way of saying “Thank you. You are not forgotten”. available - Sincerely Pam Squire ______________________________________________
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______________________________________________ CARD OF THANKS ______________________________________________ Myers (Desjardins), Forence “Fille”- Our sincerest thanks to the many family and friends who extended their sympathy, shared memories, and grieved as well as celebrated the life of Fille with us. Our hearts are so full of appreciation for the family, friends, and neighbours who offered support and help during her illness and after. We were so touched by the attendance of fire department personnel in full uniform. Thanks to the staff at the Royal Canadian Legion (Essex Branch) for the lovely luncheon and those who brought desserts. Our gratitude to the nursing staff of WRH, 4th Floor- Oncology, your special care for Fille during her time in the hospital was appreciated more than we can express. Special gratitude to Tony & Jennifer de Ryk, and the staff of Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd, in Essex. Your personal care and professionalism was such a comfort to us during this difficult time and we are so happy we entrusted this final tribute to our wife and mother to you. With deepest thanks... Bob & Jodi _______________________________________________
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The depths of sorrow, we can not tell of the loss of one we loved so well, and while he sleeps a peaceful sleep, his memory we shall always keep. Forever loved and missed - Rosanne & Putter ______________________________________________
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Holy Name grads are an exceptional class by Jennifer Cranston The graduates of Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, their families and teachers gathered in Holy Name of Jesus Church to begin their celebration with Mass last Friday. At the conclusion of Mass, several students explained what it meant
to them to be Catholic. They talked about being able to share their faith with friends and family and being able to talk to God when no one else is there to listen. They also talked about knowing that God has a path for them and being able to follow that path with confidence knowing that Jesus is at
their side. The graduation ceremony was the first step on the next portion of their journey. In her Valedictorian speech, Gabrielle Fuerth compared one’s life to a book with a pen. “When we were younger, we had no control over our pen. Parents
Alex D. accepts the Religion Award from Mrs. Mulvey at the Holy Name graduation ceremony last Friday.
and teachers wrote in our books for us. Now, as we get older, we take the pen into our own hand,” she said. She explained that now is the time that she and her classmates begin to write the story of their own lives. She’s enjoyed being a Holy Name student. “I find that a lot of us are really close,” she said. She said the teachers at her school are down to earth and enjoy interacting with students. “We have a lot of inside jokes,” she said. Grade eight teacher Ms. Baggio called Fuerth a “quiet leader” and said she’s the type of person who does the right thing for the right reasons. She said the entire graduating class is a “great bunch of kids.” “This group of kids is very inclusive. They have a strong respect for their peers and the school community,” she said.
Baggio said that the graduates are hard working and want to better themselves and work for positive change. Mrs. Thompson, also a grade eight teacher, agreed with Baggio.
“They collaborate and help each other no matter the student’s level of ability. They have no judgment. They are very accepting and welcoming,” she said.
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VIP graduates celebrate with Fun Day at Camp Gess†wood
Cam and Chase Crowder of Tim Horton’s and OPP Constable Joe Meloche pose with the winners of the bicycles at the Essex VIP Graduation Fun Day.
bicycle. Only one student from each class will be invited to Cop Camp in August. Each of these students is chosen based on a demonstration of the values learned in VIP. Meloche says he couldn’t run the program or Fun Day without help. The municipality
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and service groups from Harrow to Essex chip in financially. Tim Horton’s donates the bicycles and helmets for the giveaway. Student Kayla Fedak said her favorite part of the whole program was the Fun Day. For her community service she cleaned an uncle’s house
and volunteered with a cheerleading team. She said the pictures on the effects of smoking were her least favorite part of the program. Madison Sonier served her community service time cleaning up a park in her neighbourhood. “I liked when Officer
Meloche came in and taught about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, because the more we know the safer we’ll be,” she said. Sonier’s least favorite part of the program was the showing of pictures of a young girl who was burned in an alcohol
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by Jennifer Cranston Gess†wood Camp was overrun with around 330 grade six students from Essex last Tuesday. It was a graduation celebration for the VIP program. VIP stands for Values, Influences and Peers and the program is geared to help young people gain the tools and knowledge they need to make the right decisions as they move through their teen years and into adulthood. OPP Constable Joe Meloche heads up the program in Essex. Meloche spends time in every grade six classroom in Harrow, McGregor and Essex Centre. He explained that there is also a big focus on community service in his program. “They have to do one hour of community service to pass the program,” he explained. “If they do 30 hours or more they qualify to win a bike or be invited to Cop Camp.” From each class, two students are selected to win a Tim Horton’s
related car accident. Meloche said that it’s important to get the messages about drugs, alcohol and crime to youth early. He said that it is also important to be honest with them about the consequences of bad decisions.
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Essex Public School says farewell to grads
by Sylene Argent There were tears of joy and sadness last Wednesday evening as the grade eight students
at Essex Public School celebrated the completion of their elementary school careers and the beginning of their secondary school
education during their graduation ceremony. For grade eight teachers, the end of the school year is bittersweet. It’s an opportunity to see their students off to high school equipped with the knowledge they have accumulated at Essex Public School, but they also have to say goodbye. “It’s going to be sad to see them leave,” EPS grade eight teacher Mrs. Barry said while helping get the students organized for the big celebration in the school gym. She hopes the students will keep their EPS teachers informed about their future successes. “I can’t wait to hear things about their wonderful futures.” Mr. Paulton, also a grade eight teacher with Essex Public School, commented that the school’s class of 2013 was a fantastic group of youth who know how to have fun and get the job done. The students, he said, have a knack of
making life the best it can be. Both grade eight classes at Essex Public School selected a valedictorian for the graduation ceremony and McKaylie Hennessy and Destiny Benak were pleased to take on the valedictorian role. Hennessy said that receiving the high honour of valedictorian was a reward for the hard work she put into her studies this year. Becoming her class’s valedictorian was a dream she has wanted to come true since last summer. Benak said it was an honour to represent her classmates at graduation. “We didn’t find memories, we created them,” she said. Hennessy and Benak are looking forward to attending Essex District High School in the fall. “I’m nervous, but glad to move on,” Benak said. added Hennessy having to leave EPS will not be easy, but she is
Essex Public School’s valedictorians McKaylie Hennessy and Destiny Benak were honoured to speak on behalf of their classmates during the graduation ceremony last Thursday evening.
looking forward to high school as she has heard so many times “high school is the best four years of your life.” During their speeches, Hennessy and Benak reflected on their time at EPS and how much they were going to miss the school. Hennessy and Benak shared a few words of wisdom with younger students: the best results are obtained when trying hard, and to try new experiences. They hope they made an impression at the school and plan to excel at the high school level.
EPS Principal Tammy Meloche welcomed the graduates and their families to the celebration. The students’ families and friends provided the guidance, care, and love that molded them into who they are today, she said. Before heading into the gym, the students gathered, dressed in their best, to get a photo together in the school’s courtyard. During the ceremony, Benak was forwarded an award for visual arts, Drama, and French.
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Community Living honours excellence
Joan Crozier, CLEC Executive Director Nancy Wallace Gero and Chair of CLEC Board Marie Allen present the Bruce Crozier Inspiring Possibilities Award to Julie Sturkenboom at the 52nd CLEC Annual General Meeting.
by Jennifer Cranston Don Martynse is still a little in shock after winning the Community Living Outstanding Achievement Award on June 18. Martynse is quiet and smiles often. He’s the kind of guy who is always looking out for others and wants the people around him to be happy. He has worked at Speqtra Riding Stables in Lemington and currently is employed with a company that provides custodial services for the Legion in Essex. Martynse says that some of his favorite things are Harley Davidson Motorcycles, horses, cars and going out with his friends. He enjoys motorcycles so much that he rides to Port Dover every Friday the 13th with his parents. He stays busy with athletic pursuits, playing floor hockey on Friday, basketball on Monday and softball on Wednesday night. He rides horses on Wednesday afternoon and
bowls on Sundays. In 2011 he won two gold medals in the Provincial Winter Games in the 100 and 200 metre races. Martynse went on to the Nationals where he picked up silver in the 200m and bronze in the 100m. Accepting the award last Tuesday was emotionally overwhelming for him. He said that someone had told him that he was going to win the award, but he wasn’t prepared for “all the nice things they were going to say” about him. The awards presentation is the highlight of Community Living Essex County’s Annual General Meeting which was held at the Ciacioro Club. An Outstanding Achievement Award is given to one person in each of the four areas served by CLEC. Martynse represented the Central Area. Other recipients included Tina Awad for the North, Scott Legault for the South and Eva Penner for the West.
Community Inclusion Awards are given to businesses and professionals who strive to make inclusion a part of their business. Dr. Paul
Smith is a dentist who was recognized for the work he does with people supported by Community Living and Andrew Banar of Group Hug Apparel was recognized for donating much of the proceeds from his business to CLEC and other organizations. Julie Sturkenboom was given the Bruce Crozier Inspiring Possibilities Memorial Award and Joel Charron of the River Town Times received the Media Award. Tony DeSantis, Manager of Community Relations, explained the Accreditation Process that CLEC will be undergoing in the months to come. People who have no connection to CLEC will be reviewing the organization. “It’s a way to show that we are committed
to excellence today and tomorrow,” said DeSantis. “It will validate much of what we do and help us find ways to improve.” He compared the process to being part of a
consumer report. The idea is to provide reassurance to the families who turn to CLEC for support and to promote the organization to potential employees.
Don Martynse works as a custodian at the Essex Legion and is still excited about winning the Outstanding Achievement Award at the CLEC AGM.
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and Jean Matelic. The results for last week are: Pepper - Mary Demars, Josie Dresser, Betty Fields, Eileen Ames, Carol Campbell, Keith Dresser, Don Ames, and Doug Fields. Euchre: Mary Demars, Norma Beacom, Mary Vanstone, Grant Beacom, John Smith, and Ron McLean. Door prizes to Ken Salter & Keith Dresser. Have a great week and enjoy the weather.
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Harrow United Church submitted by Dennis Graham Last Sunday was Camping Sunday and members of the program staff and counsellors from GessTwood Camp joined us for the service with special activities geared to our children. The service concluded with a ‘camp’ barbecue. Our Sunday School shared the story of the creation put into actions and the message gave an account of the history of Gess†wood Camp and its close connection with our church. Both have been posted to our podcasts at www.harrowunited.org. This was the last service in our church for the next month as we will be joining our extended church family at the Harrow Mennonite Church. Services will begin at 9:45 am. On July 28th we will be returning to our church for the remainder of the summer and our services will begin at 9:30 am. We hope some of you can join us in worship throughout the summer.
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Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather this past week has been amazing, how much better for summer than this? Happy Birthday Wishes to Brody Baker, Noah Griffen and Margaret Hanson this week. Happy Anniversary wishes to Dan & Connie Dunn. Keep in your prayers Lynn Corbeil (daughter of the late Harley and Doris Trimble) as she awaits surgery. Brent and Julie Tomlin, from Utah USA, will visit the home of Evelyn Baker. Julie is the daughter of the late June and Paul Deatherage nee Baker. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held card parties two weeks ago. The Pepper winners were: Mary Lou Chibi, Betty Fields, Madeline McGuire, Charles Chevalier, George Diesbourg, and Doug Fields. Winners for regular cards were: Evelyn Young, Elaine Taylor, Norma Beacon, George Diesbourg, John Smith, and Robert Magorodi. Door prizes to Audrey Stanley
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Essex United Church News Bill Gay led us in worship with a message about the loyalty of the people of Colchester when Colonel William Caldwell fought the American invaders during 1812. His people were promised land for their service but Col. Caldwell died and the government forgot its promise. Aged and ailing, William Caldwell spent his last years restoring his property which was destroyed by vengeful American invaders. Worship next Sunday will be led by Lonnie Jones.
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Paquette News - submitted by Barb Mactier St. Stephen’s /Church of the Redeemer Pews, Brews & Cues Bible Study takes place on June 26th at 6 p.m. at Brews & Cues in LaSalle Summer services: Month of July 10 a.m. Church of the Redeemer; Month of August and September 1 – 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Vacation Bible School runs from July 8-12 from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. If you can volunteer some time or wish to sign your chid up, please visit our website www. ststephens-redeemer.com or for more information, contact Cynthia 519-972-9603 youthcommittee@ essexdeanery.com.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank Happy 146th Birthday Canada! This is a great time to make plans to celebrate with your family during our long weekend. Don’t forget to check out the great baseball games at St. Mary’s park this summer. Mark your calendars for St. Mary’s Altar Society Annual Golf Tournament on August 25th. See Fran or Therese to register. Happy Birthday wishes to Barb McKee. Please keep in your prayers Fr. Matt George and Hank Czerwieniec. St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican The summer schedule is one joint service at 9:30 a.m. at Trinity from June 30 to July28. Again, we have the opportunity to enjoy Rondeau
Park together on Wednesday, July 10. We will begin our fun day with worship at Grace Church at 10 a.m. followed by fellowship. Please put your name on the sign-up sheet indicating whether you need a ride or will drive. Thank you Bank donations for July and August go to our clothing cupboard. Donations and volunteers to help are welcomed. Holy Name of Jesus Church News submitted by Therese Lecuyer We are looking for volunteers to sign up for garden 25 Centre St, Essex 1N8 duty for a week this N8M summer. Phone: There is a Charity Golf Fundraiser on July 5th from 776-6522 Fax: 776-7265 __________________________________________ 8 p.m. to Midnight at On The Green in Tecumseh. For “Friendly, personal service since 1975” more info. contact Peter Youngson at 519-776-4310. Tax this Planning & Preparation We welcome weekend into our family of faith Bookkeeping through the waters of baptism:Services Andrew Docherty, Adele Managerial & Problems Levitt, Jackson Matassa,Needs and Callie McArthur. Cash Flow & Business Projections Catholic Kidz Camp (Vacation Bible School) is GST Consultants • Financial Planning schedule for August 12-16. We are collecting school backpacks and supplies for the Children’s Aid Society this summer. Please drop off SETTERINGTON McINTOSH inGRAHAM Gather Space. DRIEDGER & HICKS LLP Lafferty Congratulations to Katheleen and Harvey Chartered Accountants who celebrated their 65th Anniversary. Congratulations to Rachel Labrosse (daughter of Andy Al W. McIntosh, CA and Laurie) who CA was selectedPaul to beH. on Driedger, NET teamBinSc. Ireland! R. Tyler Hicks, B BJuly A, 7th CA and 21st with Our Life Teen masses are on Heather L. MacPherson, BAcc CA are welLife Night to follow. All high school age youth come! Lindsay L. Rounding, BAcc, CA
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Woodslee Friendship Club Euchre winners last week were: Tom Allison, Elaine Ireland, George Sutherland, George Diesbourg, Cecile St Denis, and Donna Roubos. Pepper Winners: Marg Chevalier, and Charles Chevalier Monday, July 1st is the Bid Day for Woodslee! Once every four years Lakeshore celebrates Canada Day with us. The theme this year is farming and youth. The Parade will love having you participate. Parade registration starts at 2pm and begins at 3pm. There is something for everyone to enjoy planned. Car, dog, and horse shows, entertainment, food, vendors, and fireworks. Our club is doing a “Fun Bingo” to raise money for the club and the Windsor Essex Military Family Group Support. Gently used items for the fun bingo table is appreciated. Call Donna for more info. 519-975-2634. See an events schedule on page 25 of this issue. Call Joanne for card information, times, day, and inquires about the club. 519-975-2409.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman All are welcome to attend Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15AM with Rev. Catherine Elsdon. Door greeters are Jean Matalik and Jean Vetor. This is our last regulator time Service as we start our Summer Service joined with Belle River United Church at Woodslee at 10:00 AM in July. Last Sunday a special Covenant Service was held for Rev. Catherine Elsdon. Belle River United Church joined us in the service. Belle River Choir joined by some Woodslee members sang. A potluck supper was served where we welcomed Rev. Catherine joining us as our Minister. Welcome again Rev. Catherine. Join us at our Pie Booth at the Lakeshore Celebra-
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Cottam United Church will have a Daily Vacation Bible School program July 22 to 26 from 6:00 to 8:30pm. Ages 2 and up, open to all children.
tions at the Millen Centre on July 1st. Our Vacation Bible school will be held July 22 to July 26. Ges†wood Camp will present to progam. All children are welcome. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour is held in the hall afterward. Last Sunday, June 23rd, we held Recognition Sunday for the children and teachers. With the children receiving a certificate and the teachers thank you gifts. The day was ended with a family picnic for everyone. Next Sunday June 30th we are celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Tues. July 2nd is the nursing home service at Iler Lodge at 2 pm. Volunteers always welcome and greatly appreciated. Next week, the door greeters are Mary and Bev Holland. Elder on duty is Shona Jones and lock up is Cliff Campeau. If you or someone you know is ill or in hospital and would like a visit from Pastor Linda, please call her at 519-712-9512 or the office at 519-723-2284 so she can make arrangements to visit. Please remember to make your donations to the Downtown Mission can on the table in the Narthex, bring food donations for the Essex Food Bank and continue to save your used postage stamps for the Leprosy
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Mission. Thank you for your continued support. Please remember sick and shut- ins, those in hospital, homebound and in rest and nursing homes, those who mourn, are lonely, depressed and less fortunate, and any others not well at this time in your thoughts and prayers, with a card, call or visit. Essex Retirees Twenty three persons received free foot care by St. Clair College students last Tuesday. They will return Tuesday, August 20, to offer the same free service. Our next Friday night public Bingo is July 7 at 7:15 p.m. Hope to see you there. Betty Fields was the Monday night Pepper high scorer Three persons shared most peppers score; Doug Fields, Regina Garrod and Shirley Stiers. Barb Booker was low. On Tuesday afternoon Larry Lane had high score, Margaret Beneteau had most peppers and Cecilia Edwards was low. Betty Fields won again Wednesday night, George Diesbourg earned most peppers and Regina Garrod was low Floyd Cascadden was the Thursday Bridge winner and Annette placed second. The Centre will be closed Monday, July 1, for Canada Day Cottam United Church News submitted by Helen McLeod Church service starts at 10:15am on Sunday Mornings. Summer Worship: from July 7 to August 25 Church service on Sunday mornings will be 9:30 am.
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Essex & District Horticultural Society The Essex & District Horticultural Society is hosting a Flower Show at Essex United Church auditorium, July 13, 12pm-4pm. Admission is free. The society meets at The Essex Community Centre, 25 Gosfield Townline West, Essex (next to the Essex OPP Satellite Office and the Essex County Library) in the Superior Room at 7:30pm on the the 4th Wednesday of the month of January through June, September, and October. Find us on the Ontario Horticultural Association website by going directly to http://gardenontario.org/ site.php/essex or phone a member: Lynn Imeson 519 839 4751.
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South Buxton Raceway - Race results report for June 22
by Mike Bennett You couldn’t ask for better nights than what Leamington’s Joel Dick and Cottam’s Rob Quick enjoyed Saturday at South Buxton Raceway. Both drivers went a perfect three-for-three, including their second feature wins of the seasons. Dick, however, thought he could have done better. “It would have been cool to lead every lap,” said Dick, who led the final 15 of the 20-lap Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP feature. Dick led every lap of the heat and dash preliminary races earlier in the night.
His shot at leading every lap, however, ended when the invert following his dash win was an eight, putting Dick on the fourth row to start the feature. Luck was on his side early when he was running in the ninth position and dodged a multi-car wreck on lap two that involved the cars running third through eighth. “I saw sparks from (Brian) Speelman so I stayed a little bit high,” Dick described the crash. “I lifted and went in a little bit deeper than I wanted and thought, ‘this is going to be bad.’ “It was hard to see, but we were fortunate to get through it clean and
unscathed,” said Dick, who restarted third after the carnage was cleared. He took the lead three laps later splitting Chatham’s Louis Clements and Darryl Hoekstra coming out of turn two and led the rest of the way for his first feature win since May 25. Hoekstra stayed with Dick for a few laps and challenged to take the lead on the inside but could not make a pass. “He had a great run underneath, I seen him in (turns) three and four and again in one and two, but I just held my line at the top because that’s where my car was running best,” Dick said of Hoekstra.
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“I wasn’t going down to the bottom (to block) because I had nothing down there, I knew the top was the way to go for me and it worked out well.” Hoekstra hung on to finish second, followed by Chatham’s Brian Speelman, Wallaceburg’s Drew Smith and Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr. Belle River’s Mario Toniolo finished seventh, followed in order by Windsor’s Dan McIntyre, Essex’s Gerald Martin, LaSalle’s Mike Demars, Windsor’s Emerson McIntyre and Wheatley’s Justin Mills. Quick won his second straight feature in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods, taking the lead on lap four and was virtually unchallenged the rest of the way. The veteran driver was running third as he began lap three but went around Dresden’s Matt Sorrell on the high side and shot down to the bottom to take the lead from Chatham’s Randy McKinlay coming out of turn two to take the lead. And one-by-one, all of Quick’s chasers dropped out with mechanical issues, including Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano who ran second for four laps before pitting on lap 12 and posted his first DNF of the season. Kingsville rookie driver Larry Hart moved into second with two laps to go but did not have enough time to catch Quick. Blenheim brothers Kyle and Brett Hope finished third and fifth, separated by Chatham’s Joel Desjardins, the only other lead-lap cars. “The car’s running good right now, we should
Leamington’s Joel Dick celebrates his division win at South Buxton Raceway last Saturday.
be running up front the rest of the season,” said Quick, who also won his heat and crack-the-whip preliminary races for eight checkered flags on the season. “I hit the wall in the crack-the-whip, but my crew chief P.J. (Wolters) got it back together and we’re back in Victory Lane,” Quick said. DeSerrano, the runaway points leader, finished 12, two spots ahead of his father Norm DeSerrano of Kingsville. Merlin’s Eren Vanderiviere was the third driver to go threefor-three on the night as he won his second straight and third feature of the season in the Windride Transportation Sport Stocks. Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse finished third and Kingsville’s Rob Young fourth. Wheatley’s Steve Clements finished ninth, followed in order
by Windsor’s West Bertozzi, LaSalle’s Bob Visnjic, Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse, Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis and Belle River’s David Bacon. Ridgetown’s Dale Glassford held off Charing Cross’ Chris Ross at the finish line to win his second UMP Late Model feature. Burford’s Jamie Collard pulled off a dramatic win in the Patriot Sprint Tour’s Canadian mid-season championship, stealing the win away from Chris Jones, of Demorestville, who had led the first 24¾ laps. Collard caught Jones coming out of turn four on the final lap and won the sprint to the finish line. Tilbury’s Kyle Patrick, who won an earlier heat race, finished fifth. South Buxton hosts the TUSA Mod-Lites this Saturday plus racing in all regular classes beginning at 7 p.m.
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SJE Alumni come out to support WCA
by Jennifer Cranston St. John’s Parish Hall in Woodslee was filled with alumni who came out to enjoy dinner and check out over 150 auction items, on June 14. The event was in support of the Woodslee Community Association, the group responsible for
keeping St. John the Evangelist Elementary School open for a few more years. When the small community school was slated for closure, the school board agreed to enter into an agreement with the group of residents to utilize the unused space in the school as a community
centre. The plan is to keep the school open for five more years with the help of the community in the hopes that enrolment will increase over that time to sustain the school on its own. Within a month pledges were raised to cover the five-year lease. Now, capital is needed for a separate entrance, a parking lot and some internal security doors. The 1st Annual SJE Alumni Dinner was so well attended that a tent and tables had to be set up outside to accommodate the over 400 attendees. “There are few things a small community can hang its hat on like schools and places of worship,” said WCA President Steve Chevalier. “Once they’re
gone, you lose the community.” The needed improvements come with a price tag of around $90,000 but Chevalier knows that much of the labour and materials will be donated so he is hoping to complete the project for less. Jennifer Levack graduated from SJE in 1987 and her children attend the school now. She says it is important to keep the small school open. “This is where we chose to live and this is where we want our children educated,” she said. Nancy Carreira and Sue Rock were checking out auction items before dinner Sue’s five children attended SJE and now her grandchildren go there. Nancy has two kids in school there.
They both feel that the school provides a wholesome, community environment for the students there. Sue says that a number of years ago the thing that saved the church from closing was that it served the school. She says there are fears that if the school is lost the church will soon follow. Fr. Dave Boutette is the parish priest and school chaplain for St. John the Evangelist. He said that SJE is the oldest Catholic school in the London Diocese. The first schoolhouse was built in the 1880s “I think it’s a tremendous sense of community that is displayed here tonight,” he said, indicating the packed hall. “These country community
schools are well worth saving.” MPP for Essex Taras Natyshak was there to support the cause. He commended the group on coming forward with the right recipe of community support and a viable plan to save their school. “It’s about communities and maintaining the fabric of small town rural Ontario,” he said. This event raised over $20,000. “It is way more than anyone expected,” said Chevalier. “We’re just ecstatic.” The next fundraiser for the group will be a giant yard sale on June 28 and 30 at 660 Talbot St. N, just west of Essex.
Dr. Wilbee and Essex Rotary promote citizenship
Photo L-R: Ron Ricci, Past President Essex Rotary, student Adriana Chauvin, co-sponsor Dr. Todd Wilbee, Bruce Jaques, President Essex Rotary.
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in partnership with local optometrist Dr. Todd Wilbee, sponsors a student to take part in the “Adventure in Citizenship Program” run by the Rotary Club of Ottawa. This year’s selected student was Adriana Chauvin. Adriana has been an avid supporter of Essex Rotary, volunteering extensively over the past three years for various club fundraisers. The event is an annual, unique opportunity for 220 young Canadians from across the nation to explore our Canadian identity, our shared values, and the implications of the freedoms we enjoy as Canadians. Students also learn about our democratic institutions, to
appreciate the diversity of Canada, and to understand both the privileges and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship. The four-day itinerary includes a walking tour of the National Museum, Parliament buildings,
University of Ottawa, and the Aviation Museum. Students also meet with the Speaker of the House of Commons, listen to a Foreign Affairs Panel of Diplomats, and watch a Canadian Human Rights Commission presentation. Often, the highlight of the trip is the special session of Citizenship Ceremony & Reception where the students watch newly inducted Canadian citizens take their oaths and celebrate with them afterwards. Upon her return, Adriana shared her experiences with the club at their weekly meeting and expressed her gratitude to both Essex Rotary and Dr. Wilbee for making the trip possible for her.
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Janet’s Notebook By Janet Tharpe
Enjoy Fresh Watermelon in Fresh, New Ways “When one has tasted watermelon he knows what the angels eat.� - Mark Twain Undeniably, there’s something about biting into sweet, supple melon that just makes a lady want to throw on a sundress, grab a parasol and frolic in the fresh cut grass. Or, is it just me?... Sure burgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob are all wonderfully classic cookout flavors, but nothing exudes the essence of carefree summer living better than fresh cut watermelon. For a fresh spin on that fresh melon, you’ve just got to try Karen Baumgarten’s super easy Creamy Watermelon Pie... yes, pie! Honorary Kitchen Crew member Leah Stacey recently whipped up this recipe for her family and won smiles all around. “This pie is fruity, fresh and sweet... just what you want in a dessert!� says Leah. “Every time I have made this pie people ask for the recipe! It is truly delightful. It taste like summer with every bite!� A Blue Ribbon home cook in her own right, Leah was wowed by the three simple steps in Karen’s delicious recipe. Start with dissolved watermelon Jell-O, fold in whipped topping and beautiful fresh melon, then pour into a graham cracker crust to set up in the fridge! The result is an unexpected crowd pleaser that allows watermelon to shine in a refreshing new way. Our palattes were also mighty pleased the first time we tried watermelon lemonade. As straightforward as it sounds, I had never thought to combine these two summer favorites. Kim Biegacki of Warren, Ohio takes it even one step further by infusing her Watermelon Lemonade recipe with aromatic basil! This unlikely combination begins to make perfect sense as soon as you take your first sip. “It is an incredible tasting lemonade!� smiles Kim, who has won numerous accolades for her creative cooking. “It was my first time to [try] infusing, and I just love the delicate taste of basil with the watermelon...� Indeed, as a member of the mint family, the fresh basil really balances out the sweet and sour of the fruit. It
is surprisingly light and adds a delicate, earthy lift. While it is a little more labor intensive than your average drink, Kim’s recipe is WELL worth that bit of extra effort. Make it as-is for the whole family, or experiment with it as a cocktail mixer. And as a final twist to your every day melon, why not try tossing it up in a sweet and savory salad? “Our summers here in Texas routinely go over 100 degrees, and my turn at Bunco [game night] fell on a 102 degree day,� explains Sheri Mullins whose Watermelon Salad is now making waves across the country
Creamy Watermelon Pie thanks to her recent Blue Ribbon win. “The last thing I wanted was to heat my kitchen, so I came up with this dish by combining a few different recipes. [It’s] a light, refreshing side dish for the heat of the summer, and goes great with chicken salad croissants.� Ah, I can see myself eating that croissant now, flowery sundress and all! This watermelon salad plays off the sweetness of the fruit by pairing it with robust feta cheese and garden vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes. You will be amazed at how fantastically cool and refreshing it is. Prepare to impress and amaze. The great thing about each of these recipes is that their ingredients are as easy and breezy as we feel when we make them. Like Sheri says, now is not the time to be heating up your kitchens. Instead, heat things up in a whole new way by impressing your friends with your culinary ingenuity and creativity. In other words, it’s time to use your melon!
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Paper crane display to comfort LDMH patients by Sylene Argent Earlier this month, Margaret D. Bennie School’s grade four class unveiled the “Legend of the Cranes� wall art project at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. The students created 1000 paper cranes for the project, which symbolize hope and healing for those undergoing medical treatment. After reading the book “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes� through a novel study project last fall, the students wanted to learn how to make the origami cranes like the ones they read about in the book. This led to the creation of 1000 of them. The students learned the novel is based on the true story of a Japanese girl who was exposed to radiation and developed Leukemia from the atom bombing that was dropped on Hiroshima in WWII. A Japanese legend assures longevity and good health to anyone who folds 1000 paper cranes. In the book, Sadako was able to create 644 cranes before she died to her illness but her classmates finished the cranes for her. After learning how to make the cranes, teacher Christine Jeffery contacted Leamington District Memorial Hospital to ask if there was a possibility the hospital could use the cranes in any way, which began the process of creating the “Legend of the Cranes� project. One of the pieces in the art project is a large golden crane. Jeffery explained all the students in the grade four class
Grade four students from Margaret D. Bennie School were proud to forward their paper crane art display to Leamington District Memorial Hospital.
had a part in creating the large crane, either by adding a fold or a bend to it. Gold was chosen for the colour of the special crane because Sadako received her first crane from her friend, which was made from shiny, gold paper. For the rest of the cranes the students used flyers, wallpaper, candy wrappers, and scrap-booking paper. The students would try to fold anything, Jeffery said. To help get the project completed, the class created a crane committee.
The members kept tally of all the cranes created, and strung them in groups of 20. Committee member Rachel Friesen said it took her class six months to complete the project. She said it felt incredible to have the project finished and be able to forward the cranes to Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Anything, she added, is possible if there is belief it could happen. Jeffery noted Rachel was a good contributor to the crane count.
Communications/Public Affairs coordinator for LDMH, Bill Baker, said the crane display symbolizes youth engagement in the community. For those at the hospital who are ill or recovering, the cranes will give peace in the tradition from which it began, he said. Through the project, Jeffery hopes the students will learn there is much more going on in the community than what happens in school.
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Gosfield North track team excels
Gosfield North Public School was happy to celebrate the recent success of its track and field team. Through hard work and dedication, the students won many pennants this season, which will be displayed in the school gymnasium. At the Regional level, the Gosfield North Public School Track and Field team won several championships, including 9-year old boy, 9-year old girl, 10-year old girl, 11-year old boy, open, boy and open girl. At the District level, the students excelled to earn Champions in the 9-year old girl, 11-year old boy, 13-year old boy, 13-year old girl, and open girl divisions.
Essex Minor Baseball - Rookie Travel game highlights
submitted to EFP On Wednesday, June 19 the Essex Rookie Travel Baseball played against their archrivals from Leamington.
Leamington was seeking the win to even up the standings from their loss two weeks ago in the championship game at the Wyoming tournament. The Leamington defense was once again stellar as Essex found it difficult to find holes in the field. Jake T., Emmitt P and Ajin V. led the Essex bats with extra base hits. Ajin V. was particularly solid with two triples. Tyler T. started the 6th inning with a fantastic outfield pop fly catch followed by Jake T.’s pop fly catch at third base. Unfortunately, the 3rd out came after Essex let six runs in giving
Leamington a nine run advantage. Riley L. added solid defense at second base with a spectacular pop fly out in the top of the seventh inning. In the end, Leamington proved to be the stronger team as the Essex defense gave up too many runs. The final score was 16-10 for Leamington. The schedule for Essex is quiet for the next week but they had a chance to watch and learn from their favourite Detroit Tiger players for those that attended the EMB Tiger Day on Sunday. The next game is scheduled for June 27 in Kingsville at 6 p.m.
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Ravens come up short against Lions
Pictured above: Essex bantam quarterback Brandon Leach eludes a Cambridge tackler in action on Saturday. Pictured right: The ball is just out of the reach of Essex Ravens Junior Varsity wide receiver Sam Girard.
by Fred Groves Despite a late comeback, the Essex Ravens Varsity squad came up short 23-22 against the visiting Cambridge Lions this past
Saturday night at Raider Field. From the opening kickoff, which started an hour late due to weather conditions, it seemed as though the visitors
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had come to play. They led 11-7 at the half and extended that to 21-7 early in the fourth quarter. The loss has the Ravens at 3-1 at the midway point of the eight game regular season schedule. Essex will try and get back on the winning side of things this Saturday when they host the Toronto Thunder. “The players weren’t prepared and the coaches weren’t prepared,” said Essex coach Glen Mills who has returned to the sidelines after a one-week break. offence Essex’s struggled all night but had an early boost when Carson Ouellette gave the Ravens good field position on a long kick off return. After Cody McCann bulled his way for several yards on a couple of carries, quarterback Brandon Reaume ran in from 17 yards. There was no scoring by either side in the third quarter. Midway through the fourth quarter the Lions punted the ball and the Ravens fumbled giving Cambridge another opportunity. “If these guys think they are going to play university ball, they are in for a rude awakening,” said Mills. When Essex got the ball late in the game, they came to life and utilizing a hurry-up offence, Reaume hit Khaliel James with a touchdown pass with 3:51 left in the game. While a two-point conversion fell short, Essex got the ball back and Reaume scrambled across the line for his second rushing major. “They have to learn to handle adversity,” said Mills. Playing cautious, the Lions conceded a twopoint safety to end the game. The Junior Varsity Ravens ran their record to 3-1 with a 35-15 win, while the Bantams fell to 2-2 as they came up short 34-20. From the sidelines… Varsity Ravens Devin Dejardins, Khaliel James and Rik Van Espen will join coach Glen Mills in Moncton for the Canada Cup on July 15-21.
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Tiger Day for EMBA P.E.I. man owned ’53 Meteor convertible in Toronto
1953 Meteor convertible in sales brochure. A restored example for sale recently in the U.S. has serial #0176H5366479. A letter arrived recently from Darryl Ramsay of Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island: “Bill, I’m writing about a 1953 Meteor convertible I owned back in ’67. I got the car from Oakwood Auto Body on Rogers Road and Weston Road in Toronto. They had a used car lot out back. I paid $150 for the car and it was so much down and so much a week as shown from the scribbling on the receipt. “The car was that orange-red colour that was common for that year. I sold the car in April ’68 and it ended up on Queen St. in the east end. It was painted a dark green and I used to see it when I went out to my uncle’s place at Jones and Queen. It was there until 1972. Never saw it after that. “I have often seen ‘53’s for sale in Ontario through the years and wondered if one was mine. I kept all my old bills of sale for cars and just about everything else from back then and I found the serial number of my Meteor on one of those papers: #0176H5366206. (The ‘H’ indicates Darryl’s car was built in Windsor whereas cars built in Oakville that year had ‘K’ in their serial numbers). “Maybe someone knows where my car is today. It was rare even when I owned it. I have old bills from the Do It Yourself Garage at 300 Greenwood Ave. A lot of people used to go there. I guess it’s no longer in business. I haven’t lived in Toronto since 1970.” I lived in Toronto for many years and have some old car buddies who live in the east end. I phoned Paul Calderone and told him about Darryl’s letter. Paul remembers a dark green 1953 Meteor convertible in the east end in the early ‘70s purchased by his friend John Colley, who repainted it red, dropped a Chev V8 into it, and later sold it. These cars were rare and John’s Meteor is almost certainly the same car that Darryl Ramsay owned. At the time John owned it, Paul had a 1940 Ford convertible (the same car now owned by Keith Summers in Ottawa). Paul and John used to park their convertibles side by side for roof races. On a given signal, they would see whose top would go up or down the fastest. Paul’s top was vacuum-powered off the engine and John’s was electrical. I forgot to ask who won these races. Does anyone know where Darryl’s Meteor is today? I’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: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
by Jennifer Cranston Essex Minor Baseball players of all ages, their coaching staff and family members gathered in the parking lot near Essex Memorial Arena on Sunday morning before heading off to Detroit to watch a live Tigers game. In total, about 500 people piled onto school busses to make the trip. EMBA Director Dave Kigar explained that every child who registers gets a ticket and extra tickets are sold to family members. The annual trip has been happening for over 20 years and has become an anticipated EMBA tradition. The trip is made possible by lots of fundraising and a large donation from the Bill Jones 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament. Water and ice, donated by Essex Foodland helped keep the group cool and hydrated on their trip to and from the game. Pictured are coaches Mindy and Brendan Byrne and their children Brendan Jr. and Alyssa. They play for Schinkel’s Rookie Team #2.
by Fred Groves Orton, Spence win awards Essex District High School grad Justin Orton is the winner of this year’s WECSSAA Royal Arcanum Award as the area’s top male athlete. Orton, who heads to the University of British Columbia in the fall on a baseball scholarship, was selected over 14 nominees. A talented athlete, he captained and excelled for the Red Raiders in baseball, basketball and helped lead them to a bronze medal at OFSAA in volleyball. Layton Spence, also of EDHS, won the Grant Zavitz Award of Excellence, which is presented to the athlete who shows commitment to both his community and his school. • If you like to play ball hockey, there is lots of it going on in the area. Chittle Sports Academy is hosting a ball hockey league with four different age divisions. Play begins July 3 at the Essex Arena and runs every Wednesday night for eight weeks. The local Salvation Army is also having games at their facility. • Still on hockey, the Essex Minor Hockey
Association is hosting its golf tournament August 10 out at Orchard View. For more information, contact golf@essexhockey.ca • In Essex County Senior Baseball League action, the Harrow Juniors beat Essex 4-3 on June 19. Essex travels to Tecumseh on Thursday. In other play, the Woodslee plus 35 team beat the Harrow Juniors
7-5 on Friday night. Harrow’s Lionel Saunders won his second consecutive Leamington Tomatoman Triathlon with a time of 57:21. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca
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Soccer celebrates Day of Champs
EORSL - U13 wrap up the season
Matteo battles for the soccer ball with opponents Kiara, Tyler, and Dalton during Essex Optimist Recreational Soccer League’s Day of Champions on Saturday.
by Sylene Argent Area youth hit the Essex soccer pitches one last time for the season on Saturday afternoon as the Essex Optimist Recreational Soccer League hosted its Day of Champions; where teams in each age division contended for a top place finish. After a season of camaraderie, dedication to their team, and furthering their sporting skills, the youth involved with the Essex Optimist Recreational Soccer League were happy to share one more game with friends while family members cheered them on from the sidelines. The U7, U10, U13, and U18 teams have worked all summer at improving their soccer skills and were happy to display the talents they developed this season during the Day of Champs. After playing through a hot morning and afternoon, younger participants
were recognized with participation awards while the top two teams in the older divisions were acknowledged for their accomplishments. In addition to improving soccer skills and staying active, Jo-Anne Spitse, League Treasurer said that being a part of a soccer team provides an opportunity for players to make friends with other children outside of their schools. Spitse was happy the weather cooperated on Saturday. She was also appreciative of all the volunteers, including coaches, linesmen, and referees for their dedication to the youth soccer program. Two weekends ago, the Essex Optimist Club hosted the annual Tri-Star challenge for area soccer players. The players’ skills were tested through a variety of soccer-related obstacles.
submitted to EFP Proud coaches Jessica and Jayme Beaten celebrated a successful season of soccer with their u13 soccer team. Pictured above (L-R) Back row: Ruth, KateLynn, Jacob, Sarah, Daniel, Abigail, Coach Jessica. Middle: Brooke, Austin A, Nick, Zachary, Taden, Lilly. Front: Luke, Austin M.
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