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Actors Colin Mochrie and Kevin McDonald were in Harrow last week to film “Boys Vs. Girls” at Kiwanis-Sunshine Point Camp.
by Sylene Argent Actors with Canadian roots, Colin Mochrie and Kevin McDonald, were in the Harrow area last week to film the movie, “Boys Vs. Girls,” at KiwanisSunshine Point Camp with Windsor-based filmmaker, Mike Stasko, who wrote the script and is now focusing his efforts on directing and producing. The film picks up at a camp in its first season of going co-ed, and
counsellors clash. Mochrie, a Whose Line is it Anyway regular, plays the head camp counsellor, Roger, in the comedy set in the ‘90s. He began filming last Monday. “This is the first year it is going co-ed, so he’s trying to deal with a lot of problems that that brings with it and not getting much help from his counsellors, the staff, or the kids. So, he’s pretty-much frustrated and angry throughout the
entire movie,” Mochrie explained of his character. “I love playing frustrated characters,” Mochrie said, adding he loves to take on the funnyanger persona. Mochrie got involved with the film after Stasko sent him the script. “It looked like a lot of fun,” he said, adding he knew McDonald was involved. “It was different from anything I have done before, and I’m always looking for different
challenges.” Similarly, McDonald, who is known as part of the “Kids in the Hall” ensemble and for his role as Pastor Dave on “That ‘70s Show,” said he was asked to get involved with “Boys Vs. Girls.” McDonald said he is lucky enough to get asked to get involved with projects as he believes he does not audition well, which is likely because of nerves. Playing the camp’s
custodian in the film, McDonald saw the role as being similar to Bill Murray in “Caddyshak.” He liked the script when he received it. “It was funny. There were like funny ideas in it. There’s a thing my character does, which I think is really funny, and I’m egomaniacal enough that sometimes when I like something I think ‘oh, I should have thought of that first,’” he joked. McDonald admits to being a little nervous the first day he is on a set. Known for his improvisational skills, Mochrie said he will leave any improv opportunities with the director. As an actor, he tries to stick to the script and get any ideas he has across, but he said there have been a few instances were Stasko has told him to go with it, so it is nice to have that, too, he said. “The best thing about working with a group of young people, is they all have hope,” Mochrie joked. “I hope that will seep into me.” Mochrie added the experience of filming the movie in Harrow has been fun. It has also been quick. He said last Monday, they went through eight pages
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of script, and that quick speed is rare. “It was fast, but there was no stress,” which is something the actor looks for when working on a project. Mochrie explained improv and filming are different. The great thing of being involved with “Whose Line is it Anyway” is that they do not have learn anything. “We go up, we shoot, and it is done.” When filming, different angles are shot, but what he does love about filming is that a scene can be retaken if a mistake is made. In his youth, Mochrie was shy. He came to learn he felt more relaxed on stage than he did in real life. “I still remember the first time I got a laugh, and that was the time I though, ‘oh, okay. This is
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by Sylene Argent The Town of Essex officially unveiled the Essex Centre Splashpad on Tuesday afternoon, during an official ribboncutting ceremony. Since the splashpad is located within an athleticbased area, it features a sports theme. It will provide local youth an opportunity to stay cool throughout the warmer, summer months. Members of the community identified an
Essex Centre splashpad as a priority project, and it was added as an item within the 2015 Recreation Master Plan. This is the third splashpad the Town of Essex has installed within the Municipality. There is also a splashpad located at the grounds of the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre, and another at Colchester Harbour and Park. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott explained, “During the creation
of the 2015 Recreation Master Plan, we reached out to our citizens to ask what they wanted in their community. The citizens of Essex Centre were loud and clear. In fact, it was the number one requested item. They wanted a splash pad.” Local families will be able to enjoy this new splashpad during hot summer days, McDermott said. “[It is] a place to cool off, a place to gather together and have fun as a community.” The splash pad will be open to the community seven days a week, until the end of August. After the ribbon was cut, a group of excited youngsters
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Gosfield North’s track-and-field team earns regional, district championships by Sylene Argent Student athletes on the Gosfield North Public School track-and-field team wrapped up another successful season, recently. Due to the hard work and dedication the students put into the track-and-field season, Gosfield North Public School earned many pennants, which will be displayed in the school’s
gymnasium for years to come. Some of Gosfield North Public School’s highlights for the trackand-field season included winning the regional championship and district championship. Coaches of the team noted the end-result of the season showed the students’ hard work and devotion to the team paid off.
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“It’s really a variety that works for all age groups,” ECCB Marketing Director, Britt Kascjak, said of the band’s crowd-pleasing repertoire. “There’s something for everybody.” Consisting of more than 40 members from all walks of life in Essex County, the ECCB performs regionally several times per year, and is driven by its volunteer members’ love of music and the arts. The Tune Up the Parks series provides an additional medium for many local, music-loving artists to exhibit their talent and bring the joy of music to an even wider audience. “The great thing about a concert like this, is it’s our opportunity to play for a vast audience of people here, locally, so they can see what’s actually going on in our community,” Kascjak said. “With it being an active town, right here in the middle of Essex, you draw in a whole lot of people and they get to see what’s actually happening in this community, and a
lot of people aren’t aware of that.” The free concert series continues this Wednesday, June 27, inside the Heritage Gardens Park, with a performance from Southwest Sound, a sixpiece Kingsville-based band that embodies the original country sound of performers like George Jones and Merle Haggard. Next week, concert goers will have the opportunity to see Tom Brough at Colchester Harbour and Park, during the holiday Monday on July 2. Brough is a Windsor based singer-songwriter, whose material includes covers of early rock and roll, country, and blues, as well as original, coffee house style pieces. Schedules may change. Eventgoers are urged to bring along a blanket or chair. For a full list of upcoming Tune Up the Parks performances, visit essex.ca
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We certainly live in a capricious world of unrest. Every night, each of us can come across news from across the world that highlights corruption, natural disasters, political unease, wars, tragedies, etc. All of these potentially terrible things can create this uncomfortable atmosphere, laced with anxiety. Our hearts can ach for those who are going through troubled times or have been through a tragedy, while we try to comprehend how some people can hurt others, in whatever way they chose to. Or, we can be frustrated with political matters with which we do not agree or would, perhaps, like a better solution. It seems all that chaos we see around the world can affect our own individual moods. Maybe it is just me, but I have noticed individuals are just uneasy lately. I can’t say I blame them. Some days, I too find it to be a challenge to acknowledge the good things in life. It is easy to focus on the negative,
because there just seems to be so much of the bad stuff to latch on to. It takes real effort to be positive some days. I think most of us wonder what the meaning of life is, some individuals spend their lives trying to seek the answer to that question that has been in tow with us humans since we were sentient. Every time I talk to a friend or even someone new, I tend to hear this theme of ‘I work too much and I still have all these bills.’ I don’t think life is meant to be for work. We work to live, right? But, I think the more we have to focus on making a living, we lose the opportunity to explore the meaning of our own individual life. Perhaps the meaning to life is not universal, but it is unique for each of us. Of course, there is no way to know the answer to that age-old question for sure. I think part of the life quest is to really find out who we are as individuals, and I have noticed, though we may think we know ourselves best, we really have no way
to predict how each one of us will react in a crisis or trying situation, or if we would always choose the path we do. I think circumstances can make anyone of us do just about anything, if pushed hard enough, which could be a good thing or a bad thing. Theoretically, I think most people want to do good. Perhaps not everyone has the same opportunities to always make the “right” choice. Living in a chaotic world can make it easier to not care as deeply to make the “right” choice. It can lower the bar of standards. Though, some days I want to be miserable, I’ll try not to find it company. Just sending a smile to someone could change their day for the better. It may not change the mood of the world, but it could change the mood of someone’s world for a moment.
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Women’s voting rights With Canada Day to be celebrated on Sunday, I was thinking about the evolution of women’s rights. Did you know women in Canada could not vote in federal elections until 1918? In 1916, Manitoba became the first province to allow women to vote, with Ontario following in 1917 and Quebec last in 1940. Even then, this right was for property owning women, British subjects over the age of 21. Asian Canadians were denied the right until the 1940s. Imagine the experience of Emily Stowe, the first woman to be appointed principal of a public school in Ontario. She applied in 1865 and was denied entrance to the school of medicine because she was female. Dr. Stowe, the first female doctor to practice in Canada, became a tireless advocate for women’s education. In
1930, a report read “their Lordships have come to the conclusion that the word person includes male and female.” On April 12, 1917, some 500,000 women voted for the first time in a federal election. In 1921, Agnes MacPhail was the first woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons. She served until 1940. Her work on women’s rights influenced the first equal pay legislation. In 1970, the Royal Commission on the Status of Women statement included recommendations on updating the legislative system and addressing such critical issues for women. In my opinion, the voice of government is still a man’s voice.
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CFA represents agriculture’s interests in trade discussions By Drew Spoelstra, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture In the complicated world that is the current state of affairs in international trade and tariffs, the agricultural industry needs strong advocates to protect all farmers’ interests. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is actively working with negotiators to ensure farmers in Ontario and across the country are not compromised. As the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations drag on and tariff wars heat up, it’s critical that we look for opportunities and
alternatives to mitigate the potential damage to our industry and our economy. Canada and Mexico are the two largest export markets for US products, and any serious change to the NAFTA deal or increased tariffs put our markets and competitiveness at risk. US President Trump insisted on a renegotiation of the 1994 trade agreement with Canada and Mexico early in his presidency. Talks are currently stalled and are expected to resume only after the Mexican national election on July 1. On June 1, the US imposed tariffs on imports of certain steel and aluminum products
Letter to the Editor A further comment from Colchester North, regarding Ken Colenutt’s recent Letter to the Editor. Yes, the Town of Essex has made many improvements, the new arena, dog walks, splash pads, bike paths, etc. Here in Colchester North, we got street lights on our corners, a nice improvement. When amalgamation happened, Colchester North brought the landfill with it. We had the lowest taxes around, supplemented by a portion of the tipping fees from the landfill. That portion went into the Town coffers with amalgamation. Our taxes were brought to town levels, we lost our tax break. Also, it had been promised all the residents of Colchester North would have access to water lines. That promise was not kept, some residents still have no water lines. Please Town of Essex, follow up in this. Don’t leave us as the forgotten residents of this Town. - Marg Lafferty
from Canada, Mexico and the European Union (EU) based on issues of US national security. Canada is impacted the most by these tariffs. All three regions had been previously exempt from these same tariffs. On July 1, Canada intends to impose counter tariffs on imports of steel, aluminum and other products (including some food products and whiskey) in response to the US tariffs. This is standard procedure and permissible under international trade rules providing the value of the retaliatory tariffs are equal. Tariff targets are typically chosen for impact in terms of affected products and producers. Generally, trade wars have the final effect of raising the cost of goods and services in the participating countries. Although some may benefit in the short-term from tariff-induced trade interruptions, overall it’s a lose-lose situation with
producers and consumers financially impacted in both Canada and the US. It gets even more complicated by the fact the US is waging trade wars with other countries at the same time. For example, US pork exports to Mexico will face retaliatory duties imposed by Mexico in response to US steel and aluminum tariffs. Where will these displaced US pork exports go? Consequently, our work must quickly look at the possible economic impacts on farmers in terms of markets and competitiveness and find ways and means to mitigate these impacts – to hold out until cooler heads prevail. With CFA and our fellow farm organizations across the country, we will work to defend and protect the competitiveness of Canadian farms and our food industry as we await a rational outcome to economic madness.
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Point Pelee celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with new welcome sign submitted to EFP Parks Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that celebrates the contributions of Indigenous peoples and their histories and cultures, and honours the special relationship Indigenous peoples have with their traditional lands and waters. Recently, in the spirit of reconciliation and a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples, Point Pelee National Park unveiled a new sign, welcoming visitors in three languages: English, French, and Anishinaabemowin, to be installed at the entrance to the Park. The new welcome sign was developed in partnership with Caldwell First Nation. The new welcome sign aims to recognize the important connection the people of Caldwell First Nation have to the lands that now form part of the park. It also demonstrates Parks Canada’s commitment to advance a strong, mutually respectful relationship with Indigenous partners and work together to ensure the preservation of Point Pelee National Park for future generations. In 1922, shortly after the establishment of the Park, members of Caldwell First Nation living within the Park boundaries were forcibly expelled from their homes, severing their ties with the lands and waters they had stewarded for thousands of years. As families were displaced, traditions and language were lost.
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by Sylene Argent Representatives of the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) hosted the Annual General Meeting last Wednesday evening, inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. This year’s AGM theme was, “Here We Grow,” which was coupled with an exciting expansion announcement. Though the ECNPLC currently has two locations to serve the region, one in Essex Centre and the other
at the Drouillard Road Outreach Site, the local organization is excited to expand into Amherstburg to continue its mission statement of maintaining and improving the health and wellbeing of patients and clients through collaborative, team-based nurse practitioner-led holistic care. ECNPLC Board of Directors President and Treasurer Michael Lavoie explained the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has approved funding for a Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic in Amherstburg.
He hopes the new clinic will be up and running by the end of this year or by early 2019. “These are indeed exciting times for our clinic,” he said. Lavoie thanked the Board members who volunteer to ensure patient needs are being met, and Executive Director Pauline Gemmell and her staff for their dedication. In her Executive Director’s Message, Gemmell said staff members of the clinic are looking forward to the new and exciting journey.
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John Miceli, CAO of Amherstburg, was the special guest speaker at the AGM. He is looking forward to the project to come to fruition, which will improve access to healthcare. The new clinic will be located at the former St. Bernard school, which will be part of a Seniors’ hub. He explained in August of last year, a motion at the Amherstburg decisionmaking table, which was council supported, directed administration to look into physician recruitment. While looking into the matter, Miceli began to understand the benefits of a nurse practitioner-led clinic. In October, he received direction from Amherstburg Council to work with Gemmell to develop a business case and apply for funding for a nurse practitionerled clinic, which had to be submitted by midNovember of 2017.
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by Adam Gault Holy Name Catholic Elementary School’s grade eight students gathered for an evening of sharing memories and celebration on Wednesday, June 20. Friends and family members joined the outgoing class members as they received their diplomas before embarking on their high school journey later this fall. Hosted at the Holy Name of Jesus Church,
the graduation began with mass. The students were then awarded their diplomas, while and some of the outstanding classmates were presented awards, which was a show of congratulations on academic and personal achievements made throughout the past schoolyear. The graduation ceremony gave the students the opportunity to cherish the incredible bonds and experiences they’ve shared during their time at Holy Name together. This year’s valedictorian, Emma Dunlop, explained that despite some initial anxiety, she was proud to be selected to speak on behalf of her classmates during the time-honoured tradition. “I’m excited to be representing this great group of people,” Dunlop said, prior to the ceremony. For many students, moving from middle to high school can be a trepidatious and bittersweet experience. Even with the uncertainty of starting at a new school,
many look forward to the new experiences and challenges that await them. “I’m pretty sad to be leaving, because I have spent my last ten years [at Holy Name], but I’m excited to move on to new experiences,” Dunlop explained of the transition to high school. “Good luck to everybody, have fun. You’ve all been great. Thank you for everything.” Principal Brian Marenchin expressed tremendous pride at the accomplishments and academic achievements the students obtained, knowing they will continue to excel through their secondary school careers, and beyond, as they continue to progress through the world of academia. “This is a milestone, but it’s not the end, it’s more like the beginning, a stepping stone for their future,” Marenchin said. “These young men and women, now heading off into secondary school, and hopefully beyond that even. This is definitely a special evening.”
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Frequently Asked Questions For The Essex Fun Fest
Where is the Essex Fun Fest? The festival fairgrounds is located at 60 Fairview Avenue West in Essex, ON. From Leamington, take Highway #3 North-West to County Rd. 23 (Gosfield Townline/Arner Townline). Turn Right on Gosfield Townline and just before the lights at Talbot Street, turn left into parking lot on Max Miller Way.
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streets, only. From Windsor (Option 2), take Highway #3 South-East to Gosfield Townline/Arner Townline. Turn left on Gosfield Townline and just before the lights at Talbot Street, turn left into parking lot on Max Miller Way. Paid parking available at arena. What time does the festival start and end? The park hours are: Thursday, July 5th Gates open at 4:00pm (No Admission Charge) World’s Finest Shows: 4:00pm10:00pm NO OTHER FUN FEST ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, OR VENDORS Friday, July 6th Gates open at 4:00pm Kids Zone: 4:00pm-8:00pm World’s Finest Shows: 4:00pmMidnight Libro Credit Union Main Stage: 6:00pm-10:00pm Molson/Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens: 8:00pm1:00am Saturday, July 7th Gates open at Noon Kids Zone: Noon-8:00pm World’s Finest Shows: NoonMidnight Libro Credit Union Main Stage: 2:00pm-10:00pm Molson/Coors Bavarian
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Entertainment Gardens: 8:00pm1:00am Fireworks: 10:05pm Sunday, July 8th Gates open at noon and close at 6:00pm Kids Zone: Noon-6:00pm Pony Rides: 1:00pm-5:00pm (FREE with paid admission into fairgrounds subject to availability) World’s Finest Shows Noon6:00pm Libro Credit Union Main Stage: 2:00pm-6:00pm Molson/Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens: Noon4:00pm Where do I park? There is limited free parking on
side streets and public parking lots around the arena fairgrounds and NO on-site parking. Visitors are encouraged to get dropped off at the gate, walk on or ride their bikes to the festival. This year, Bike Windsor Essex, in association with Canadian Tire in Essex, offer a free Bike Valet. NO PARKING AT ARENA FAIRGROUNDS UNLESS AUTHORIZED AND HAVE PERMIT Is there a shuttle service? COMMUNITY SHUTTLE SCHEDULE Provided by ESSEX COMMUNITY SERVICES Need a ride to one of the many events Fun Fest weekend? Essex Community Services is offering
shuttle service at selected times throughout the weekend starting Thursday, July 6th. For more information, and to book your shuttle, contact Essex Community Services at (519) 7764231. ECS is a fully accessible transportation service. Continued on page 13 For up-to-date information and more details vist www.essexfunfest.com. Events and times may vary. Subject to change.
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Where is the entrance into the park located? There is one Main entrance into the fairgrounds this year. Main entrance is at the foot of the drive into the arena off Fairview Avenue. Where is the ATM located? There are two ATM Machines located on site. Where is the entrance to Main Stage located? Entertainers and persons required in support of entertainers are to enter only via the baseball park entrance at Fairview Avenue and Westlawn. Where is the entrance into the park for vendors located? Vendors are to enter only via the baseball park entrance at Fairview Avenue and Westlawn. Vehicles must have a pass and the pass must be on the dash. Parking is only permitted closest to the road and NOT behind your booth/ spot. Is there an admission to get into the park? Yes, to offset the costs associated with many of the on-going changes the festival has made, there is a small fee to enter the park. The fee is $3 per person each day. Children under 6 and adults over the age of 65 are free. No park admission fee
on Thursday. Admission fee is not charged after 9:00pm Friday and Saturday, and after 4pm Sunday. Entrance into the Molson/Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens is an additional $5.00 per person after 8:00pm. What does my admission include? Your paid admission into the park allows you to take advantage of many new, and exciting things this year at the Essex Fun Fest. You will have access to our many vendors which make our festival one of the best in the area, as well as the Kids Zone, Main Stage and Secondary Stage Entertainment, and all attractions. Admission into Bavarian Gardens is additional, depending on date and time of day. Is there any park policies I should know about? Yes. These items ARE permitted inside the festival grounds: - Lawn chairs (concert area and fireworks) - Blankets - Hand-held umbrellas (please be respectful to the people around you) - Diaper bags, medical bags, etc. These items ARE NOT permitted inside the festival grounds: - Bicycles * - Skateboards *
- in-line skates, roller skates * (The above can be checked at main gate in our new Bike Valet presented by Bike Windsor Essex in association with Canadian Tire in Essex). - Tents - Outside food or drink, including Tim Hortons coffee or other - Dogs or any other pets - Backpacks, duffel bags, tote bags, oversized purses, coolers, etc. We reserve the right to inspect all items. In addition, the Essex Fun Fest has a Guest Conduct Policy, which states we intend to provide all our guests with a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable atmosphere. Therefore, the festival committee has established the following rules for expected guest conduct. Those failing to abide will be subject to ejection and possible arrest. - Guests wearing obscene or indecent clothing are not allowed on the fairgrounds; - Guests interfering with other guests’ ability to enjoy the festival will be removed from the fairgrounds by security; - Guests using foul or abusive language or gestures will be removed from the fairgrounds by security;
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- Guests displaying extreme acts of public affection will be removed from the fairgrounds by security; - Guests displaying acts of intoxication will be removed from the fairgrounds by security. Lost and Found? Yes, please go to the Fun Fest Information booth located in the middle of the park near the Picnic Area. Is the fairgrounds licensed? Yes, in certain areas within the fairgrounds only. The Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens and the Libro Credit Union Main Stage (outside). All ages in both areas; Bavarian Gardens until 6pm and Main Stage until 10pm. All other times, you must be 19 years of age to enter with proper I.D. Everyone entering and exiting the Bavarian Gardens and the Main Stage area is subject to be searched. Essex Fun Fest reserves the right to search pockets, purses, hand bags, jackets, etc. Two (2) pieces of photo I.D. will be required to be permitted in the Bavarian Gardens. Is there any park security? Yes. Paid security including Ontario Provincial Police throughout the weekend and including off hours. The Town of Essex and, the Essex Fun Fest
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committee, reserves the right, without refund or exchange, to refuse admission to or eject any person whose conduct is deemed disorderly or disruptive. Nursing and Infant Change Table Tent Yes, sponsored by Once Upon A Time Child Care Centre. Available on grounds located centrally. No Smoking You’ll need to butt out, again, this year at all sports facilities and fairgrounds in Ontario. As of Jan. 1, 2015, the Smoke-Free Ontario Bylaw is in effect. For more information, visit http://www.ontario.ca/healthand-wellness/smoke-free-ontario Injury Disclaimer The attendee assumes all risk and danger incidental to the fairgrounds area, and the Town of Essex and the Essex Fun Fest committee are not liable for
injuries resulting from such cases. Meetings All festival meetings are open to the public. Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month, unless otherwise posted. Agendas and minutes are available to the public by visiting www.essex.ca.
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Fun Fest Attractions & Contests Saturday, July 7th - Parade, 11:00AM
Saturday, July 7th - Bike Parade
One of the highlights of the Essex Fun Fest is its annual downtown parade. This year’s date is Saturday, July 7th. Please note: The time this year has been changed back to 10:00am lineup time, and 11:00am parade time as the BIA has decided not to run the car show. This year’s theme is HOMETOWN HEROES. Dress up like your favourite hero - whether it is a first responder, teacher, professional athlete, or superhero, we want to see who your hero is! The parade commences at the intersection of Talbot Street (Main Street) and Fairview Avenue and proceeds north, along Talbot Street to Maidstone Avenue. The parade welcomes all Marching Musical Groups, Specialty Groups, Commercial Entries, Services Clubs, and Antique Vehicles to participate in the parade. The Essex Fun Fest encourages you be creative with your entry and don’t forget to ensure that your business name or logo is visible. No awards will be handed out this year. To participate in the parade, there is no fee. Deadline to submit your entry is July 4th. For more information, email Jake Morassut at jmorassut@essex.ca.
The bike parade is an opportunity for youngsters to show they live an active lifestyle and ride along with the grand marshall. Thousands of people line the streets of downtown Essex Centre, and this is an exciting opportunity for children to become involved. We are looking for children between 5 and 8 years old (born in 20010-2013) and they must have a parent/guardian to ride along with them. The first 50 registrants will be accepted to participate and we will contact you with further details the week of the parade. We require bike parade participants to be available between 10:30am and noon on July 7, 2018.
Saturday, July 7th Craz-E-Crew BMX Stunt Team (Day 1), Cra 7:30 - Ken Lapain & Sons Thrill Zone 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 7:30PM Back again by popular demand! One of the largest extreme sports shows in the world is bigger than ever and ready to thrill you all weekend long. The show has crossed Canada from coast-to-coast and performed at major fairs, festivals, exhibitions, special events, amusement and theme parks. Audiences will be thrilled by the Craz-E-Crew’s interactive stunt shows. Performers have all been selected for their experience, talent, and attitude and create a good bond with audiences of all kinds by taking time after each performance to answer questions and of course to sign autographs.
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Fun Fest Attractions & Contests Saturday, July 7th - Watermelon Eating Contest 1:00PM & 3:00PM - Long & McQuade Performance Stage
There’s nothing better than enjoying a cold, refreshing watermelon on a hot summer day. If you are a true watermelon lover and think you have the skills to outpace the competition, then plan now to join us ffor the annual Watermelon Eating Contest. Two divisions to choose from including ages 6 to 12 and another for ages 13 and up. There is a maximum number of entrants permitted so sign up early. Registration is at the festival information booth, located in the middle of the park near the picnic area. Registration is Friday, July 6th thru Saturday, July 7th at 3:00pm. Events take place at 1:00pm and 3:00pm on Saturday, July 8th.
Sunday, July 8th - Youth Talent Showcase 12:30pm - Libro Credit Union Main Stage. Registration is NOON. Contestants will receive free admission into the fairgrounds. All other guests will be subject to the $3 gate admission, unless under the age of 6, or older than the age of 65. The judges will award a winner, a first runner up, and a second runner up. All participants will receive a gift for their efforts, regardless. Judged on Appearance, Talent, Question & Answer and Audience Acceptance. Limited to first ten (10) registrants.
Sunday, July 8th Craz-E-Crew BMX Stunt Team (Day 2) 1:00PM, 2:30PM, 4:00PM - Ken Lapain & Sons Thrill Zone
Saturday, July 7th Fireworks Spectacular! 10:05 pm
Back again by popular demand! One of the largest extreme sports sshows in the world is bigger than ever and ready to thrill you all weekend long. The show has crossed Canada from coast to coast and performed at major fairs, festivals, exhibitions, special events, amusement and theme parks. Audiences will be thrilled by the Craz-E-Crew’s interactive stunt shows. Performers have all been selected for their experience, talent and attitude and create a good bond with audiences of all kinds by taking time after each performance to answer questions and of course to sign autographs.
Presented by Ken Knapp Ford, Countryside Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Jeff Smith’s County Chevrolet Join us inside the fairgrounds for one of the area’s best, mid-summer fireworks shows. Plenty of family-friendly areas to view these great fireworks, as well as in the Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens or the Libro Credit Union Main Stage area.
Sunday, July 8th Kinger’s annual Horshoe Tournament Noon - Molson Coors Bavarian Gardens. Open horseshoe tournament. Male and female. Registration is 11:30am. For more information contact Kinger at (519) 772-8247.
Sunday, July 8th- Kingsport Environmental: Birds of Prey, 1:30PM & 4:00PM Long & McQuade Performance Stage Kingsport Environmental provides a variety of services with birds of prey, such as educational programs, rehab and rescue, and wildlife management. This is their 4th year at the Essex Fun Fest and is one of the favourite attractions for kids and adults alike. For more information, check them out on Facebook.
Sunday, July 8th - Pony Rides, Noon-4:00PM Sarah Parks Horsemanship is back again, providing pony rides to youngsters all afternoon. Sarah Parks Horsemanship (SPH) is owned and operated by Sarah Parks who is a Certified Horsemanship Association Accredited Instructor in both English & Western riding disciplines with over 20 years of experience. An avid rider from a young age, Sarah is a two time American Quarter Horse Association World Champion Qualifier and winner of two National Championship titles at The All American Quarter Horse Congress, the world’s largest horse show. Her passion for training horses and teaching people has led her to apprentice with some of the nation’s most accomplished equestrians, completing internships in California, Texas, Florida, and Oklahoma to name a few.
Unifor Local 444 presents the Kids Zone An interactive area for toddlers and children complete with games, arts & crafts, face painting, inflatable jumping castles, pony rides and more! Majority of the activities within the Kids Zone are included in the park entry fee, including the pony rides (subject to availability and wait times). Face painting will be offered at various times throughout the weekend at an additional charge, however it is a small fee. Kids Zone is restricted to 7 years of age and under. Kids Zone Hours: Friday, July 6th: 4:00pm-8:00pm. Saturday, July 7th: Noon-7:00pm, Face Painting: Times TBD. Sunday, July 8th: Noon-6:00pm, Pony Rides: 1:00pm-5:00pm, Face Painting: Times TBD
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2018 Essex Fun Fest Schedule of Events Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th Four-day family-friendly, fun-packed weekend, including midway, parade, sidewalk sales, thrill shows, kids zone, horseshoe tournament, arts & crafts, live entertainment, fireworks, and more. It’s a weekend of great food, drink, music and fun for all ages. THURSDAY, JULY 5th
FRIDAY, JULY 6th
Downtown Essex Sidewalk Sales all day!
Downtown Essex Sidewalk Sales all day!
10:00AM to 4:00PM - Local & Ontario Train Station Displays presented by Heritage Essex Inc. Essex Railway Station. 4:00PM to MIDNIGHT - World’s Finest Shows Midway (Park admission FREE!) 7:00PM to Close - Sponsor & Volunteer Appreciation Night
10:00AM to 4:00PM - Local & Ontario Train Station Displays presented by Heritage Essex Inc. Essex Railway Station. 4:00PM - Fairgrounds Open ($3 per person daily. Youth under 6 years old and Seniors aged 65-plus, FREE! No park fees after 9:00PM daily.)
8:00PM to Midnight - Molson Coors Bavarian Gardens Open - Ladies & Eighties Night - No Cover - DJ
4:00PM to MIDNIGHT - World’s Finest Shows Midway 4:00PM to 8:00PM - Unifor Local 444 Kids Zone 4:00PM - Enchanted Adventures Parties - Long & McQuade Performance Stage
NOTE: Only World’s Finest Shows and Bavarian Gardens will be open on this date. The official Fun Fest start date is Friday, July 6th. Limited choice of Food and Beverage available on this day.
4:30PM to 7:00PM - Essex Fun Fest Pickerel Dinner at Essex Legion Branch 201 5:00PM - Enchanted Adventures Parties - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 6:00PM - THE MIXX (Variety Rock) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 7:00PM - Essex Belly Dancers - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 8:00PM - The AC/DC SHOW CANADA (Hard Rock) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 8:00PM - Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens Opens (admission $7) 9:30PM - CIAO Band (Variety Rock, Pop & Dance) - Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens
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2018 Essex Fun Fest Schedule of Events SATURDAY, JULY 7th
Downtown Essex Sidewalk Sales all day! 10:00AM to 2:00PM - Local & Ontario Train Station Displays presented by Heritage Essex Inc. Essex Railway Station. 11:00AM - Essex Fun Fest Parade - Celebrating HOMETOWN HEROES NOON - Fairgrounds Open ($3 per person daily. Youth under 6 years old and Seniors aged 65-plus, FREE! No park fees after 9:00PM daily.) NOON - MIDNIGHT - World’s Finest Shows Midway NOTE: THERE IS NO ESSEX B.I.A. CAR SHOW THIS YEAR, SORRY! NOON to 4:00PM - Essex Fun Fest Flower Show at Essex United Church presented by Essex & District Horticultural Society NOON to 7:00PM - Unifor Local 444 Kids Zone NOON - Enchanted Adventures Parties - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 12:30PM - Roberto, the Painfully Mediocre Magician - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 1:00PM - Watermelon Eating Contest Heat #1
- Long & McQuade Performance Stage 1:30PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. Thrill Zone 2:00PM - Roberto, the Painfully Mediocre Magician - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 2:30PM - The Ben Show; Full of fun, high energy comedy, juggling, unicycling and other amazing circus stunts and more! - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 3:00PM - Watermelon Eating Contest Heat #2 - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 3:30PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. Thrill Zone 4:00PM - The Ben Show; Full of fun, high energy comedy, juggling, unicycling and other amazing circus stunts and more! - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 4:30PM - SMOKIN’ MONKEYS BAND (Variety Rick) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
6:00PM - The Windsor-Essex Compassion Care Community (WECCC) Awards - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 6:00PM - Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens Opens (admission $7 after 8PM) 6:30PM - WHITE NOISE (Retro Rock) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 7:30PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. Thrill Zone 7:50PM - Presentation of Citizen of the Year Award - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 8:00PM - COUNTRY LEGENDS TRIBUTE TOUR featuring tributes to the one and only GARTH BROOKS and country mega star KEITH URBAN (New Country) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 9:30PM - DJ RYE (Interactive DJ; Variety) - Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens 10:05PM - Annual Festival Fireworks. Presented by: COUNTRYSIDE CHRSYLER DODGE JEEP, JEFF SMITH COUNTY CHEVROLET CHEVROLET, and KEN KNAPP FORD *Rain Date Sunday, July 8th*
SUNDAY, JULY 8th 8:30AM - Interdenominational Church Service - Sadler’s Pond 9:00AM - 1:00PM Community Breakfast - Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 146 Talbot St. S. ($5/person) NOON - Fairgrounds Open ($3 per person daily. Youth under 6 years old and Seniors aged 65-plus, FREE! No park fees after 4:00PM.) NOON to 6:00PM - World’s Finest Shows Midway NOON to 4:00PM - Pony Rides (included in admission into fairgrounds; subject to availability between Noon to 4pm) NOON to 6:00PM - Unifor Local 444 Kids Zone 12:00PM - Horseshoe Tournament. Max. 40 players so register early and in advance. Registration 11:30AM. More info, call Kinger at the Essex Legion (519) 776-8247. - Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens 12:30PM - Youth Talent Showcase - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
1:00PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. Thrill Zone 1:30PM - Kingsport Environmental presents Birds of Prey: An interactive bird show for all ages - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 1:30PM - Silver Star Precision Drill Team (Horse Show) - Fireworks viewing area behind food vendors 2:00PM - Classic Championship Wrestling - Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens 2:00PM - ACT Excellence Awards Ceremony - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 2:30PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. Thrill Zone 3:00PM - EXIT 31 (Classic Country) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage
4:00PM - Kingsport Environmental presents Birds of Prey: An interactive bird show for all ages - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 4:00PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Ken Lapain & Sons Ltd. Thrill Zone 4:30PM - CALIFORNIA SUN a tribute to the BEACH BOYS (50’s & 60’s Beach Rock) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 6:00PM - Festival Park Closed
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The Libro Credit Union Main Stage is a licensed area. All ages are permitted in this area. Must be 19-years of age and have proper I.D. required to purchase and consume alcohol. BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE.
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Sunday, July 8th Youth Talent Showcase 12:30PM Exit 31 (Classic Country) 3:30PM Tribute to the Beach Boys 4:30PM BAVARIAN ENTERTAINMENT GARDENS DISCLAIMER: After 6:00pm must be 19 years of age. All persons subject to search. Two (2) pieces of picture I.D. required. No outside beverage or beverage containers. Absolutely no smoking in the Bavarian Gardens. Bar operations and management has changed this year and the Town of Essex and the Essex Fun Fest committee no longer operates or manages the alcohol services at the festival. Tokens from previous years will not be accepted at the tent this year, sorry.
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Ride-all-day vouchers are now available for advance purchase at select Essex businesses and Town facilities. Each voucher costs just $25 and offers one-day all-day access to the midway rides of World’s Finest Shows at the Essex Fun Fest. Vouchers are available now at select Essex businesses but the special advance sale offer closes on Wednesday, July 4. After that, the cost of an all-day pass returns to $35. So, save $10 when you purchase in advance. Vouchers can be purchased at the following locations: Essex Centre Sports Complex (60 Fairview Avenue West, Essex Centre) Essex Recreation Complex (pool) (242 Talbot Street North, Essex Centre) Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee
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CLEC celebrates another successful year, awards clients for achievements
The Central Area Outstanding Achievement Award, which is the Essex area, was presented to Elly Taylor (right).
by Sylene Argent Supporters, staff, and clients of Community Living Essex County (CLEC) gathered at the Ciociaro Club on the evening of Tuesday, June 19 to participate in the 57th Annual General Membership Meeting. Another successful year was celebrated at the event, which included CLEC receiving its second, fouryear accreditation through Focus Accreditation. Over the past year,
CLEC has received several grants, allowing for the agency to expand its reach. It also hosted a series of fundraising events, including the Ruthven Apple Festival and Jingle Bell Walk, Run, and Wheel, which not only raise dollars to support CLEC’s services and programs, but helps to raise awareness about the agency within the community, Karen Bolger said, who is the new Executive Director.
CLEC is now serving around 700 local individuals who have an intellectual disability, along with their families. Every year, CLEC presents awards to some of those deserving clients. The annual Bruce Crozier Inspiring Possibilities Award was presented to Michael Lefaive. The award is presented to an individual who has made strides, despite obstacles. Lefaive sought out and secured
his own apartment and is a valued volunteer with the ACCESS community garden program. Jeremy Hart had aspirations to further his education. His Memorial Bursary was presented to Benjamin Baillargeon, who is working towards furthering his education to become a chef. Baillargeon said it was an honour for him to receive the award. Kevin McMullan worked with the agency and had pride in teaching staff members on how to be leaders and to advocate for others. His Memorial Award was presented to CLEC staff member Fiona Klein, who has a talent for inspiring others, is an admirable leader, and can find a solution to a tough situation. CLEC also presents Outstanding Achievement Awards to a client in each geographical area it serves, who has excelled through volunteerism or employment. The North Area Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to David Golden, who was
said to be an excellent advocate for himself and others. He enjoys volunteering with his parish and with the Canadian Cancer Society. He is also a member of the Tecumseh Accessibility Committee and participates in the Essex County Heroes Athletic Club. The South Area Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Steven Boal, who was said to be a strong advocate with an ability to connect with others. He is a member of New DayLeaders of Today, a selfadvocacy group involving people with intellectual disabilities, and has been employed for the past two years. He is also a volunteer with his church and has been involved with the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike campaign. The West Area Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Joshua Fex, who, upon completing high school, had aspirations to find a job and live
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independently. He also wanted to learn to skate, so he could participate in hockey tournaments with friends. He has achieved all of his goals and also volunteers with the ACCESS community garden project. The Central Area Outstanding Achievement Award, which is the Essex area, was presented to Elly Taylor, who was described as a kind, courteous, and enthusiastic individual. She has raised funds for the Big Bike campaign for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Hats on for Healthcare, and the Ronald McDonald House. She also volunteers at the Essex Area Food Bank. Essex County Warden Tom Bain congratulated CLEC on a year of success, noting staff members of the organization always ensure clients can reach their full potential. Some of those staff members were recognized with 20, 25, and 30 length of service awards during the event.
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Villanova student’s top project earns Essex Area Food Bank $5000 “We are proud of Matthew. He did a fantastic job,” Gerry Belanger said, who is a long-time volunteer with the Essex Area Food Bank. “The donation is coming at a good time.” During the summer months, the Essex Area Food Bank’s shelves tend to get a little bare as schools, closing down for the summer, are unable to host food drives. It is also a time of year when the Food Bank receives less financial donations. Most donations made to the
Matthew Ducharme (right), a grade ten Villanova student, presents Essex Area Food Bank volunteer Gerry Belanger with a $5000 donation.
by Sylene Argent Sometimes working on school projects leads to more than just getting a good grade. Recently, Matthew Ducharme, a grade ten student from St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School, was able to present $5000 to the Essex Area Food Bank through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative Canada. Ducharme, and all of the other grade ten students currently taking
the civics class, made a presentation about a charity of choice. Ducharme chose to learn about the Essex Area Food Bank as part of the Independent Study Unit project. Ducharme’s project on the Essex Area Food Bank made it to the semi-final round of the project competition and was later selected as the winner, which allowed him to forward $5000 through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative Canada to the Essex Area
Food Bank. The project, Ducharme said, had students learn about their communities and the needs within them. When researching the Essex Area Food Bank, Ducharme was surprised to learn how many individuals and families utilize its service and the cost associated with running the organization for those who need it. Before completing the school project about the Essex Area Food Bank,
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Ducharme was familiar with the service as he said his school sponsors a family through the local food distribution organization at Christmas. Having learned about the Essex Area Food Bank, Ducharme is eager to volunteer to help out this summer.
Food Bank are forwarded during the holiday season. Typically, the Essex Area Food Bank serves around 60 individuals each Tuesday and Thursday it is open. Each person served, on average, represents three individuals. Recently, Belanger said he noticed a slight dip in those the Food Bank is serving. The Essex Area Food Bank operates out of the former Sun Parlour Junior Public School.
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SURGENT, Luella Theresa (nee Wagner) - Entered peacefully into God’s Kingdom on June 19, 2018 at 82 years of age. Loving wife of the late Donald Charles Surgent (2004). Dear mother of Wendy Teskey and husband Rick. Treasured grandmother of Maegan (Chris), Taylor (Samantha) and Tashlyn. Great-grandmother of Violet, Vincent, Hazel, Audriana, and Poppy Rose. Sister of Frank Wagner. Sister-in-law of Sandra, Alice, and Eleanor. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. Special appreciation to her best friend and colleague, Ann Campeau. Luella was a nurse educator with Hotel-Dieu Hospital and Director of Nursing at St. Clair College for over 41 years. She was a volunteer with Hospice, Iler Lodge Nursing Home, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Luella was very devoted to the Catholic Faith, serving as a eucharistic minister, reader, choir member, and at the funeral masses in the Essex and Maidstone Parishes. She was also involved in many prayer groups; member of the Carmelites, and loved to go on pilgrimages to Fatima Lourdes, Israel, Guadalupe, Mexico, Turkey, Greece, Medjugorje, and Austria. The visitation for Luella was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated from the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. S, Essex). Interment followed at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or the Essex Area Foodbank. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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What’s Going On... JUNE 28 - HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow located at 390 Sinasac St W, Harrow, from 2 - 7 p.m. Currently 55 openings available. JULY 7 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - Annual flower show, plant, & bake sale at Essex united church. From 12 - 4PM.
John & Diane Morris Our family invite you to our Open House at 1048 Mole Side Road, Essex. From 1:00pm - 4:00pm, on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Hugs and memories only.
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JULY 7 - Ontario Purple Martin Association’s first annual MARTINFEST 10a.m. 3p.m. RAIN OR SHINE. At Colchester Harbour Park, 100 Jackson Street, Colchester. Free admission. Food Bank donation welcomed. For info, call Paul: 519-738-3476.
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PEHLEMAN, Madeline (nee Mole) - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved wife of the late Donald (2004). Loving mother of Paul Pehleman (Adelene), Vanessa Gee (Tom) and Randy Pehleman (Dorie). Was loved and adored by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Madeline was predeceased by her parents, Ray and Grace Mole, in-laws Trevor and Lena Pehleman and brother Murray Mole. Dear sisterin-law of Ruth Astbury (late George) and the late Austin and late Isabelle Batley. Madeline was born Margaret Scott Clingan. She drove school bus for 25 years. She was also a volunteer and committee member with the CoAn Park Cancer Jamboree in McGregor for 29 years. She was a proud longtime member of Woodslee United Church. Family and friends will be received for visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral Service to celebrate Madeline’s life will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 11:30 am with visiting half hour prior. Rev. Jim Hatt officiating. Interment to follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. If desired memorial donations made to Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
AUGUST 17 VICTORIA WELLNESS CENTRE BBQ It is held in the parking lot at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, from 4pm - 7pm. Fun planned for the whole family. For more information: 519-776-4231.
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SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.
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wonderful lady, Lu Surgent. God bless you, Lu! Bible School is from August 13 - 17 for ages 3 to 10 years. Free! Registration forms available soon. The Parish Picnic is on Sunday, August 19 at Noon. sponsorship by:
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OBITUARIES _________________________________________________________ MCLEAN, Patricia Jane 1939 - 2018 On June 19, 2018, she rode like a bat out of hell ‘til the end of the road. Predeceased by her husband Hugh McLean (2004). Best Maw ever to the 3 Amigos, Randy, Ruth Ann (Dave Pazur), Joe (Penelope), and outstanding second Mom to Dan & Sue Kudroch. Special Granny to Lindsay, Lauren, and Jimmy and Great Granny to Adriano. Will be remembered by her sister, Ann Olsen (Robert), brother, Richard Levergood (Barb) and her brother-in-law Robert Deberg. Patricia will be missed by her canine companions Clyde and Roc. Nascar was her weekend sport, as was cooking and crop touring down the back road. She enjoyed a good joke and a cold bottle of beer. As per Maw’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends can share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. _____________________________________________________
COWAN, Barbara Ann (Huggard) - Passed away with family and friends by her side at Erie Shores Health Care on June 23, 2018 at 87 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Cowan (1996). Dear daughter of the late Jack and Lillian Huggard. Loving mother of Brad (Marline), Brenda and Doug. Treasured grandma of Donovan Cowan and Savanna Van Dongen. Sister of the late Jean (Charlie) Sexton and Betty (Richard) Thorton. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by Elaine Maedel, Sandy Sexton, Rose and Robert Brown, as well as her special friend and daughter of the heart, Denise Digiovanni. Thank you so much for walking with our mom during her time of need. Barbara retired from the License Bureau after many years of service. She had the gift of a witty sense of humour and the ability to make many people laugh. Special thanks to the 2nd floor staff at Erie Shores Health Care for the great care of our mom. The visitation for Barb was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. A private family life celebration service has taken place. Cremation followed. Donations may be made to the Windsor & Essex County Humane Society. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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Our SA Cafe has begun and runs on Tuesdays from 10 am to noon. It is open to men and women and is a drop-in time for tea, coffee, cookies, and conversation. There is no meal or planned program. You can play board games, do a puzzle, read a book, or enjoy fellowship with new friends. All are welcome. Come and enjoy Family Worship with us led by Major Sam Roberts, on Sundays at 10:30a.m. Our church family will be happy to welcome you, and you can stay after the service for refreshments and fellowship. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Floyd Cascadden had high score at Monday night Pepper, Roger Monchamp had the most peppers, and Dorothy Fields was low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had a three-way tie for the most peppers, with Larry Waalewyn, Lawrence Dobson, and Debbie Monchamp. High score went to Floyd Cascadden and Estelle Spoors had low score. Betty Fields had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Audrey Stanley had the most peppers, and Evelyn Vivier was low score.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Office Hours this week: The office will be closed for vacation most Fridays during the months of July and August. Please check the calendar on the website, or phone ahead before stopping in. Our next Market will take place on Saturday, July 14th from 10am til 2pm. Call: 519-980-4942, for more details or table rentals. Our Summer Worship Schedule will begin on Sunday, July 1st, Joint Service at 10am at St. Paul’s. In August, the services will move to Trinity. Thank you bank contributions for June will go to Sunshine Point Camp for underprivileged children. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.
Essex United Church Sunday Worship Services will be held in our newly renovated Youth Room during the month of July. Church is at 9am on July 1st, for those who wish to take in the Canada Day parade in Windsor. Rev. Jim Hatt, officiating. Canada Day Celebration, July 1st, 6:30pm – 10pm! On the church grounds. Free hot dogs, hamburgers, and watermelon. Music and games! As part of the Funfest, we will join in the 8:30am Church service at Sadler’s Pond on July 8th. There will be no service at the church. For the month of June, food donations are for the Essex Area Food Bank.
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
The parish office is closed on Fridays until August 29. New school supplies and backpacks will be collected in the Gather Space at the designated table during the months of July & August for the Children’s Aid Society. This week we said goodbye to a
Pastor Gerrie spoke about worship and why we linger in it at ACM. We were created to worship Him. Young Adults meet on July 1st. Canada Day. Fireworks are at Josh and Angela’s. Camp Impact, for those completing grades JK-6, meets on August 7-9th. Mark your calendars: cCampfire at ACM, July 11th. Church Picnic, July 22nd. “Heavy Rain,” with Drew Neal, July 25th, 7pm. Please keep our ministry team in Haiti in your prayers. Healing Rooms are at ACM. Enter office side of building. Saturdays, 9am-12pm. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Happy Canada Day and Be Blessed!
Trinity Church
Keep in your prayers Robert, Sue & family, Christina, Sal, Sandy, Jim, Greg, Debby, Jeff and Amie. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Glen & Florence Dresser, given by Kevin Dresser & family & Ellen Smith. Summer Worship begins on Sunday, July 1 with a joint service at St. Paul’s at 10AM. In August, we will be back at Trinity at our regular time of 9:15 AM. Thank you bank contributions for the month of June will go to Sunshine Point Camp for underprivileged children and for the months of July and August it will be given to the Clothing Cupboard at St. Paul’s. Have a safe summer and we would love to see you in August in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome back on August 5th., at 9:15 as we have our out door service, bring your lawn chair!
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service at 10 am. Our Summer Worship Schedule begins on Sunday, July 1st, Canada Day. This is a joint service with Belle River United Church in Woodslee. Rev. Murrary Rounding will lead the service. Please pray for our friends on our Prayer List. Summer office hours for July and August. The office will be open on Thursdays, however, it is best to phone ahead before coming. The Book Sale will continue for July. The books are located in the hall. A goodwill donation to the library fund is asked and appreciated. A Woodslee Congregational Meeting will be held July 8, following the service. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Help celebrate Canada Day with our friends at Essex United Church Community Picnic from 6:30pm to 10pm with free food, games, and fireworks. Bring your own lawn chairs. All are welcome. Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
Our summer services will once again be combined with the Harrow Mennonite Church. During the month of July, services will be held at the Harrow United Church and during August, services will be at the Harrow Mennonite Church. All services will begin at 10:30am. Recently, our newly appointed Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, videotaped a “Welcome Message” which can be found on our updated website. Please find it and other information about Harrow United Church 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 Mr. Steve Baarda from London, ON will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. Congratulations to all our children and adults who are graduating from grade school, high school, college, and university. May the Lord richly bless you as you continue your studies or look for employment! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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Continued from Page 23 Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of June 18th to 22nd: Charlie Chevalier, Jean Matalik, George Sutherland, Sandy McGuire, Veronica Granger, and Joanne McMurren. Wednesday Pepper winners were Audrey Stanley, Mary Demars, Charlie Chevalier, Joanne McMurren, Dave Sylvester, and Sandy McGuire. Friday Euchre winner were: Charlie Chevalier, Rosaire Girard, Fran McKim, Sandy McGuire, and Jannette Pillon.
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St. Mary’s Mission Group will host a Sundae Sunday on July 1st. Sign up now for the annual St. Mary’s Altar Society’s Golf Tournament on September 23rd at Willow Creek. Registration forms are at the back of the church. The Essex Food Bank is looking for volunteers who would be able to help in their vegetable garden plot. If you are interested, please call 519-800-2340. The parish office will be open for July and August on Tuesday to Thursday. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice.
Paquette News Summer Hours for the Parish: In July, there will only be one service at 10:00am held at Church of the Redeemer, 15545 Cty. Rd. 8. There will be one service on August & Sept 2 at 10:00am held at St. Stephen’s. All are welcome to join us and be surrounded by fun people who love to worship our Lord and Saviour.
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Our fourth 4-H barn quilt meeting was held at the Harrow Fair Craft barn on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Our president, Jen, opened the meeting, with the 4-H pledge and took attendance. Our secretary, Kendess, reviewed her report from the last meeting. Our leader, Cindy, talked about arranging a barn quilt bus tour along the Thames River. The date for the tour will probably be in the fall. If anyone would like to join us, please call Cindy at 519-564-1092 for more details. Our club made $336.65 at the fundraisers we held during the long weekend in May. The yard sale raised $221.45, we had donations of $75.00 and the Value Village Fun drive raised $40.20. We continued painting our barn quilt patterns and had timbits for a snack. Heather motioned to close the meeting.
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The 4-H Cloverbuds held our 4th meeting at Mcleod’s Strawberry Farm, which is near Cottam. Murray and Helen McLeod have a “pick your own” operation, where people can come and pick their own delicious strawberries. Murray explained that he purchases strawberry plants in Michigan, in the spring. The plants are planted in rows with a planter and then cultivated to keep out the weeds. The first year, all the blossoms are removed because the plants need all their energy to grow. In the late fall, straw is placed over the plants to protect them during the winter. In early spring, Murray keeps an eye on the overnight temperatures once the plants have blossomed. Frost could kill all the flowers, so if the temperature drops too low, Murray is outside monitoring everything and if need be, he turns on the sprinklers to save the blossoms. When all frost danger is past, the straw is removed
and placed between the rows to help keep the berries clean and to make it easier to walk while picking the berries. The strawberry plants are kept for three years. Then the whole process begins again. Murray showed everyone how to pick berries. You use your thumb to snap the berry off the stem and keep the green cap in place. If you have red stained hands after picking berries, then you are picking them incorrectly! The best deep red berries are found under the leaves along the edges of the rows. Everyone chose a row and began. It did not take long to pick a litre basket of delicious strawberries. It was a fun evening in the strawberry patch and the Cloverbuds want to thank Murray and Helen for showing us how strawberries are grown and explaining all the things that strawberry farmers have to do to produce juicy, delicious Essex County strawberries.
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1952 Chev Bel Air hardtop reborn!
John Higgins’ 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door hardtop.
John Higgins of Blind Bay, British Columbia, writes: “Hi Bill. My ’52 Chevy Bel Air hardtop was a near basket case to start with. I rebuilt it in my home shop and I have about 3000 hours into it over five years. I phoned GM’s Vintage Vehicle Services in Oshawa with John’s serial number and learned John’s car was built in Oshawa. “Great to hear my ’52 is an Oshawa car! I have relatives who worked and retired from that plant and visited them in Ontario in September and October. “My interest in GM vehicles goes back to 1955 when I was 14 and got a job at the local GM dealership in Lacombe, Alberta. Pumped gas, swept floors, emptied garbage cans, etc. “One day, a ’51 or ’52 Chevy Bel Air hardtop pulled in for gas with a new ’57 283 V8 engine and a floor shift. Boy, did it leave in a hurry (after paying for the gas). I was totally impressed by the performance of this great looking hardtop.” About fifty years later, John bought a ’52 Chevy Bel Air hardtop with a few parts missing. He wanted to build a mild custom and update the running gear. The seller supplied new floor pans and lower fender repair panels. The front seat was beyond repair and under the hood was the bottom half of a Chevy 283 V8 (the top half was a squirrel’s nest). “I took the body off the frame after cross-bracing and reinforcing it. I had everything sandblasted and started welding. It took a lot of time to weld in the supplied panels but it turned out really solid. “A 2004 Chevy 6 litre truck Vortec engine with 4L80 transmission was installed with a Ford 9-inch rear differential. A new TCI front suspension with Mustang style power steering, disc brakes, dropped spindles, etc., was put in, along with a new rear TCI suspension package. “The broken two-piece windshield was updated to a one-piece ’50 Olds hardtop windshield. After finishing all body work, I painted the car Torch Red. “Low profile tires on 17-inch front and 18-inch rear round out the custom package. The car drives like a dream.” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatioc.ca.
• The Essex Mosquito Major baseball team brought home the championship title for the Ralph Hall / Jack McCart Classic Baseball tournament held in LaSalle last weekend. It was a 16-5 victory over Mississauga in the match up of the weekend. • Finishing over three minutes ahead of any other competitors, Lionel Sanders won the Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant event for his fourth year in a row. Sanders, in a time of 3:40.58 set a new course record for the event, held in Quebec on June 24, 2018. • Kelsey Balkwill, an Essex District High School alumni, brought home a couple of medals from the Athletics Ontario Outdoor Championship Meet #3. The meet was held last weekend at York Lions Stadium, in Toronto, for the AO
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Junior/Senior Championships. Balkwill had the best time to win first in the open women’s 400 metre and took silver in the 400-metre hurdles. • This day in sports: On June 28 1919, Carl Mazes pitched a complete doubleheader against the New York Yankees. In 1939, it was a TKO win in four rounds for Joe Louis, against Tony Galent, for the heavyweight boxing title win. In 1975, golfer Lee Trevino was struck by lightning at the Western Open (III). In 1981, Nancy Lopez won the LPGA Sarah Coventry Gold Tournament. In 1993, the White Sox release 45-yearold Carton Fisk (all time leader of most games caught and most HRs by a catcher). If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email: contact@essexfreepress.com.
Mosquito Minor baseball
submitted to EFP The Mosquito minor team was in Riverside this past Friday to play the AAA Royals team during its “100 Inning fundraiser game” to raise funds for Miracle Park. Miracle Park will make it possible
for people with all abilities to enjoy the game of baseball on a specially designed field. Essex held Riverside down, and sported a 4 to 2 lead until the 4th inning, where the Riverside bats came to life. Riverside scored eight runs in the 4th inning, ultimately winning the game 10 to 6. Essex won or tied every inning, except for one, and was very proud of this contest. Thanks to Riverside who shared comradery, hot dogs, and pop after the game. Thank you as well to the Essex parents who donated generously towards Riverside’s efforts to support the Miracle Park project. Next up, Essex will play the minor and major teams of its friendly rivals from Woodslee.
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All smiles on a rainy weekend for Essex Mosquito Major baseball
submitted to EFP The Essex Yellowjackets, Mosquito Major Baseball team, spent last weekend in LaSalle at the Ralph Hall/ Jack McCart Classic Baseball Tournament. During the opening game, on Friday afternoon, this raw group of ball players pulled together against the LaSalle Titans Team 2. The Yellowjackets made a statement early with strong pitching and stronger batting throughout the line-up. Defensively, the players handled almost every hit cleanly, and the game ended in a lopsided 16-1 victory for the Essex team. With the threat of bad weather on an early Saturday morning, the Mosquito Majors arrived at the diamond to take on the Tecumseh Rangers. Essex opened the game at bat, posting seven runs in the first half inning, and never looked back. Another
game. Essex continued its performance to post eight more runs, including a 210 ft, over the fence, center field home run, while allowing only one more run against. The game was called in the fifth inning as the
Essex Yellowjackets scored a 16 to 5 victory to win the gold medal and tournament trophy. The coaches and parents of these hard working boys are proud of the effort and determination displayed
with each and every play this weekend. The team has shown how hard work can pay off, knowing that each practice and game to come is another chance to continue to improve.
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dominant performance from the mound rounded out the 23-0 win for the Yellowjackets. The wind and rain cancelled any further games on Saturday and a change in the tournament format. The result was a bye into the championship game for the Essex team to face the Mississauga Majors Select. Mississauga’s early three run lead to start the championship game was matched by a determined Essex line-up in the bottom of the first inning.
The opposing pitchers battled in the second inning, but Mississauga scored a needed run to take the lead 4 to 3, holding it until the bottom of the third inning. Following a strong defensive showing, the Yellowjackets batted throughout the line-up and exploded for five runs, winning the inning and taking hold of the
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Woodslee Orioles celebrate new backstop by Garrett Fodor On Saturday, the Woodslee Orioles hosted a day of festivities, featuring all five of the Woodslee-based baseball teams in action, for the special unveiling of a new backstop at Reg Chevailler Park, which is located on Orioles Park Drive, the home of the Association since the late 1950s. The park has had its fair share of upgrades from the infield, to lights in 1999, to the digital scoreboard in 2005. This year’s edition to the park, a 3-foot-tall decorative brick backstop, took years of planning and fundraising to create. The park received its namesake in 2016 from one of the biggest presences, Reg Chevailler, who ran the organization for a number of years and looked after the grounds. He planted trees, maintained the grounds, looked out for the overall good of Woodslee Baseball.
A few years ago, Bryan Dunn, then President of the Association, had a vision to replace the backstop with a brick backstop that stretched from dugout-to-dugout, and add a protective netting above, providing an unobstructed view of the field. It began with getting Chevailler’s son, Reg Jr., involved and creating an artist’s rendition of this vision. “Our former and original chain-link fence was deteriorating, and the rusted links provided an ugly view for parents, family, friends, and fans who came to watch the game,” Jim Dunn said, who is Vice President of the Association. A committee was formed in February of 2017, and members began working with engineer Mark McCloskey to get estimates for costs and further reachedout to local builders and contractors. The estimated cost of the
project was $50,000. Fundraising then began. Demolition of the former infrastructure began at the end of season in 2017. The fundraising efforts for the backstop surpassed their goal. Over $40,000 was raised, with the extra money going to a cement walkway behind the brick backstop. The local companies worked steadily on the project before finishing it in early May. “Woodslee is not the biggest town, but we have baseball facilities that are among best in the community, especially with the addition of the backstop,” Jamie Bonneau said, who is a 21-year-old member of the Orioles junior team. “This park shows the hard work and dedication
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