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A LOOK INSIDE Happy 150th birthday Canada PAGE 3 _______________ Continued Essex Council Notes PAGE 5 _______________ Holy Name School Celebrates Grade 8 Graduation PAGE 10 _______________ 30th Annual Essex Fun Fest Guide PAGES 11 - 18 _______________ Golf tourney continues to honour the gift of life PAGE 26 _______________ CLEC hosts annual AGM and awards ceremony PAGE 27 _______________
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Community Concert Band performs in music series by Sylene Argent Under the direction of Conductor of Dee Shaw, members of the woodwind, percussion, and brass instrument ensemble, the Essex Community Concert Band, engaged a large audience as they perform last Wednesday evening in Essex Centre as part of the Tune up the Parks concert series. Britt Kascjak, Secretary for the band, explained Wednesday’s event was the group’s first performance to kick off its summer concert session. The band will perform in the Tune up the Parks series on July 31 at Colchester Harbour. The local concert band, she said, is always looking for new members, any age, who can play. For more information about the band, log onto eccband.com. Members of the Sun Parlour Chorus opened the evening with barbershop music. According to essex.ca, classic
rock and county band Southwest Sound is scheduled to perform
on June 28 and country vocalist Abigail Neves is scheduled to
perform July 5 at 7:00pm in the Heritage Gardens Park.
Fire Master Plan suggests new station by Fred Groves A comprehensive five-year Master Plan could result in another new fire hall being built in Essex. Pomax Consulting recently presented Master Fire Plan 2017-2021 to Council, which includes building a new fire hall to replace the current Station 2 facility, located in Gesto. Jan Hambides of Pomax noted that the ideal location for the new hall would be at the corner of Malden Road and County Road 15. “There are no incidents in the Gesto area. This is one of the reasons we are suggesting it
moves,” Hambides said. The cost of the new hall is estimated at $2.5 million and could be built within the next five years. In his report, Hambides noted that response times to McGregor would be improved by four to five minutes. “It’s a good move and greater value to the Town.” The detailed report also noted that the Harrow fire hall (Station #3) is in need of renovations at a cost of up to $200,000. Recommendations included instead of having two aerial trucks, which the Essex Fire
and Rescue Services currently has, that only one is needed and it be located centrally at the new hall (Station #2). As members of Council and the fire services listened to the report, a couple of Councillors questioned the timing and wanted public input. “This isn’t in our five-year financial plan. It’s a little daunting, this is a lot of money. Obviously, there is going to have to have to be some long-term borrowing,” Councillor Bill Caixeiro said.
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Happy 150th birthday Canada by Fred Groves In a few short days, Canada will celebrate a huge birthday. On July 1, 1867, what is now known as Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, united to form a nation. The Founding Fathers included Ontario’s George Brown, Sir Alexander Campbell, Sir John A. MacDonald, and William McDougall, who were all present at the famous Charlettetown Conference. What started as a nation of 3.4 million has now swelled to 36.7 million and stretches from coast to coast, across mountains, through prairies, and prides itself on diversity. Manitoba and Northwest Territories (1870), British Columbia (1871), Prince Edward Island (1875), Yukon Territory (1898), Saskatchewan and Alberta (1905), Newfoundland (1949), and Nunavut (1999) make up this vast nation we call home. Now, 150 years since conception, there are 105 Senators and 338 Members of Parliament, one of which is Essex MP Tracey Ramsey. The first MP of this area was Conservative John O’Connor, who was born in Boston, became a lawyer and a judge, and in 1867 in the first session of parliament asked the question, whether it was the intention of the government to introduce a
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Bill during that session to establish a general system of banking. One of O’Connor’s political opponents at the time, but who never got elected, was the founder of Essex Centre, Alexander Cameron. Back in 1867, Cameron, who had bought property where the high school is now from Timothy Jones, quickly began to establish himself as a prominent businessman. He was a lawyer, owned a woolen factory, and toll roads, lent money and set up the first newspaper, the Essex Record, in 1870. The Free Press recently asked current MP Tracey Ramsey (NDP) a few questions pertaining to
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“I don’t want to do it without a lot of public input,” Councillor Sherry Bondy added. Councillor Randy Voakes said that the safety of the volunteer firefighters is paramount, and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche added if the new hall is being recommended, Council should take a close look at it. The Master Plan indicated that the Town needs to do a better job on what is called ‘service delivery standards,’ which is the recording of response times and the number of firefighters at each incident. Fire Chief Rick Arnel said his department will review the plan. “This sets a baseline for us. Our plan is to come back with recommendations to you,” he said.
as I can. In the afternoon, I will have a nice barbecue and hangout with my kids and watch the fireworks in our neighbourhood (Puce).
E.F.P: What does it mean to you to be a Canadian? Tracey Ramsey: Pride is the first word that comes to mind. This is a beautiful country with strong, resilient people, who are generous, compassionate, and kind.
E.F.P.: What do you see as the biggest challenge racing this country in the next 150 years? Tracey Ramsey: “We have a challenge with true reconciliation with our aboriginal peoples. We need to grow our country. We have so much land here and not many people.”
E.F.P: Is the 150th Birthday any different than the rest? Tracey Ramsey: “This is a special celebration people are feeling. I’m looking forward to see how they celebrate.
E.F.P.: What do you consider the biggest event in Canada in the last 150 years? Tracey Ramsey: “It was when women won the right to vote. I find strength in that.”
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Town recognizes Wright’s retirement at Harrow Arena by Sylene Argent Having worked at the Harrow Arena for over 31 years, Paul Wright has decided to retire. To show appreciation for the years of dedicated service to the community, the Town of Essex hosted a surprise party last Friday afternoon, which also allowed family, friends, arena users, and Town staff a chance to pop in and wish Wright well. Wright recalled he was hired on June 1,
1986. He was unemployed at the time, having just lost his previous job where he worked for the government. Before he had lost his job, he and his wife had purchased a house in Harrow. And, soon after, his wife had lost her job, too. They had two young boys. “I came over to the arena and put my name in for a job,” Wright said. He was excited to soon be hired on.
When he was first hired, he had many duties, including looking after the canteen, skate sharpening, and caring for the ice. He called himself a “Jack of all trades-a master of none.” He would become a Lead Hand Supervisor, looking after daily tasks, scheduling, and doing different inspections. In his time working at the Harrow Arena, there have been big changes, including when Harrow
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After for over 31 years of employment at the Harrow Arena, Paul Wright has decided to retire. He is pictured with his family at a retirement party hosted last Friday afternoon.
amalgamated into what is now the Municipality of Essex, which he thinks worked out well. There have also been some changes in technology. When he first began working at the Harrow Arena, he recalls cleaning the ice with a tractor that
pulled an ice-cleaning device. Wright will miss working at the arena, and engaging with the many individuals who frequent the establishment. He plans to relax and enjoy his retirement, and possibly do some traveling. He is
a huge Windsor Spitfire, Blue Jay, and Leaf fan, so he plans to getting to many games as well. Having the party thrown for him, he said, was beautiful. He received a lot of well wishes, which he appreciated.
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Continued Essex Council Notes for June 19 by Sylene Argent Winter control equipment Essex Council awarded the Request for Tender for a single axle plow truck cab and chassis 2017 to Team Truck Centres for around $125,900, and further awarded the Request for Proposal for Supply of Winter Control Equipment for a single axle plow truck to Viking-Cives for around $125,900. The report to Council notes Essex is updating and adding to its vehicle fleet. These new pieces of equipment will be used by the Public Works Department. It also notes funds have been allocated towards the Single Axle Plow Truck Cab and Chassis and the Winter Control Equipment for the Single Axle Plow Truck in the 2017 approved capital budget.
Bell Small Cell Master Licence Agreement Council approved having administration finalize negotiations and enter into an agreement with Bell Canada as it pertains to the Bell Small Cell Master Licence Agreement. The report to Council notes this agreement would allow Bell the use of Town owned facilities to attach Small Cell Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Equipment and provide Wireless telecommunications services. The report states the antennas are inconspicuous and would blend in to the buildings, light, and hydro standards “This would provide residents with improved mobile connectivity in the downtown cores and also enhanced connectivity during events and festivals throughout the
Country Village residents triple support goal for Alzheimer Society submitted to EFP The residents of Country Village tripled their original goal of $500.00 to $1550.00 for the Alzheimer Society. The amount raised will be matched by the Alzheimer Society of Essex County, totaling $3,100.00, to be used for local programs. Raising money for this cause is important to many at Country Village as Alzheimer’s take away a loved one’s ability to communicate, walk, eat, and even swallow. Those affected by Alzheimer’s are university professors, computer scientists, housewives, farmers, and so much more. Alzheimer`s disease and other types of dementia do not discriminate and can affect people from all walks of life. The goal of the local society, where the money was donated, will support the families that are being affected by this horrible disease.
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Municipality,” the report states. The list of facilities and installation type will be agreed on between the Town of Essex and Bell Mobility. ERCA to look at Viscount drainage issue Councillor Randy Voakes began discussions on the issue he heard of, pertaining to Viscount Estate flooding/water runoff that may be linked to ERCA. He wanted Council to participate in finding a resolution. Kevin Money, of the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), attended the meeting. He said he didn’t think he was fully
aware of the concerns. A starting point for him would be to get familiar with those complaints that have come to Voakes. Councillor Larry Snively said he sits on the ERCA Board and said the issue had not been brought up at ERCA Board meetings, so it was a new issue to him, too. Money said he would be happy to do a site visit to look at the issue. He further suggested Town staff and the drainage superintendent attend that meeting. Chris Nepszy, Director of Infrastructure and Development, said this is a unique situation as the two parties involved are Viscount and ERCA.
The two parties, he said, either have to look at putting in a municipal drain or start a petition, which is allowed through the Municipal Drainage Act where a certain percentage of landowner
in favour can move the process forward. That is something the Town can guide, he noted. Money said he will initiate the steps to look at the issue.
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Opinion - by Fred Groves
Where is the money coming from? Is there a vault full of money in the town hall we don’t know about? There must be or how else would Essex Town Council be able to afford everything they’ve got on their plate. I tried to come up with a few bigticket items, and no doubt there are many we’re not aware of. Let’s see, there is the proposed new town hall with a sticker price of six million, renovations to the Harrow fire station at up to $200,000, a new fire station #2 at over two million, a new fire aerial truck at $1.4 million, the law suit with Gulf Developments,
the new sports facility across the highway, and Harrow High School. The list is extensive and what is frightening is that all of this comes in less than five years and most of it in two to three years. I appreciate the fact the Town has done its homework by creating Master Plans with five year forecasts in several areas, but the money just isn’t there. I also comprehend that all the surrounding municipalities are moving ahead and we need to keep up, or at least be on the same playing field. So where do you draw the line? It’s pretty tough to ignore the needs of the fire department, but everything else, oh wait, I forgot the severance pay for the fired former
CAO, might have to be re-looked at. If the Town can come up with a way to at least break even on the deal with Harrow High, that would be okay, but it might take some creative financing for everything else. Council wants to keep its debt down to $15 million or less while maintaining a healthy reserve that now sits at $24 million. Ratepayers shouldn’t get too excited about that last figure as a lot of it is earmarked already and will put a dent in the wish list. A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow sure would be nice, but in all reality how many of the current council members are going to be around when it comes time to cut those big checks? Hopefully none.
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So, why do I get frustrated as a Councillor/Taxpayer? Let me start by saying that traditionally, I let political conflictual issues run off. But, when I see reporters of this paper being subjected to rudeness by Council because of their integrity to you in making sure you get the facts and not coffee shop rhetoric, I find it politically deplorable that the Mayor and certain Council members would approach Sylene Argent and indicate to her she should be more careful on how she writes about Council in her reports, and we were sent an email by administration not to respond to the reporters of the Essex Free Press, specifically Fred Groves. I want to advise everyone reading this I sit in these meetings and view these processes and I can reassure all that the integrity and accuracy of the words of their articles are factual and accurate and that is their job to report out what is transpiring. I’ve all said before to Council, if you don’t want it printed, don’t say it. So, take a look at this picture and ask Councillor Voakes/taxpayer, ‘why do you get so frustrated with Council? Aren’t you supposed be on the team, as quoted by the Mayor and many on Council.’ This is not a team I want to be on and just a few of the reasons why are below: Conferences. Thousands and thousands are spent yearly going to conferences. Collectively, as a result of Council and administration going to conferences, it could easily breach $35 to $40 thousand in any given year, and nothing tangible comes as a result of attending these conferences. Ask any Councillor to take you anywhere in the Municipality and put your hand or show anything obtained by conference attendance. For the record, I’ve never attended a conference nor will I. The dismissal CAO Tracey Pillion-Abbs. I have been advised by the Mayor, Council, and administration I can’t identify to you as a taxpayer what the severance package for their ill-fated decision to fire her will cost the taxpayer, but I can tell you this: if you knew it would make you sick to your stomach! And, I strongly believe taxpayers should have this amount since it is their hard-earned money and minimal retirement income that pays this severance from their taxes. I believe the severance package should be public knowledge because I believe my colleagues on Council made a bad decision and now they are trying to hide this information from the taxpayers who will pay this severance package. They will tell you it is privacy concerns, but I beg to differ. Here is a lady who had one objective and this is to put Essex back on the map, but was never given the chance. She was hired by Council and merely eight months later fired by Council, with Council fully aware she had no CAO experience. She left a good job in Leamington to come here, and the only excuse that Council could give for here release was “she was taking the Town in the wrong direction.” WHAT! Every thing she did is was on the direction of Council. So, if you ask me, why they let
her go, there is not one profound reason, but please ask someone else on Council I would like to see their answer. The Boundary Review. $51 thousand on a boundary review report by a consultant to direct us on how to put an elected Deputy Mayor in place. Heaven forbid we don’t benchmark how the other six municipalities do it. The Organization Review: $31 thousand. We had a consultant come in to look at our organization structure. The person who did this for us was a Councillor and now sits as a Mayor of another municipality. Enough said!! The Integrity Commissioner. For $29 thousand, Council and administration had an integrity commissioner brought in to review my approaches and diligence on Council. He ruled against me and took one month’s Council pay away from me for firmly representing my constituents, and for the record, I advised Council and Administration I’m not influenced by this action. I am certainly not on Council for the money and to reassure them of this, I told them I will be submitting another month to a charity of my choice prior to the conclusion of my term. I told Council the month’s suspension is still my money and that I wanted it to go to a charitable organization of my choice, in which I directed it to go to the Canadian Arthritis Society in my deceased daughter Priscilla’s name. So, in closing as said I have been advised not to surrender the amount of Tracey Pillion-Abbs separation and I wont, but I can tell you all above mentioned cost considered it is around $265,000 give or take a percentile. Again, look at this picture and ask yourself is this the environment you want to live in and then ask yourself what could you do with this over $265,000 to help fix this if the right decisions were being made. I had asked Council to work with the landlords of our vacant stores and give them tax reprieves if they would open European-style street cafes with awnings sloping off the front of the café, Victorian style furniture and railings with cascading plants. I envision horse and buggies staged downtown taking people around town to enjoy a narrated historical tour of Priscilla the Memorial Spitfire Plane and the Memorial Wall, to the train station, to the Cenotaph, and to all the murals, encompassing a half hour tour. They would then bring them back to view the beautiful cobblestone crosswalks, a beautiful Victorianstyle clock, a completely beautifully enhanced downtown corridor. One of the reason I was given is that downtown retailers would be upset if they lost parking spaces due to the cafes taking a frontal parking spot. REALLY! So, in closing as a Councillor, I’m appalled at these Council decisions and as a taxpayer, I’m sickened. Randy Voakes Councillor Ward#1 Town of Essex Randy Voakes Taxpayer Town of Essex
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Harrow Public kindergarteners enjoy machine show by Sylene Argent Public Works/ Operations staff members with the Town of Essex took a brief break from maintaining the municipality’s roads and infrastructure last Wednesday morning to host an equipment show for the kindergarten students at Harrow Public School. Town employees also explained safety issues that surround working with big equipment. Staff members made themselves available to
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was a 21-gun salute at Lunenburg. Church bells were rung, and at noon the official proclamation was read to a cheering crowd. Most Nova Scotians felt little reason to celebrate. The history article tells us the Halifax newspaper published a mock obituary that death came to the province by some of her ungrateful sons. It is an interesting report, so if you can get a copy of the magazine, read it for you own interest.
Pet Of The Week: Mr. Beef Mr. Beef is a party in a dog suit. He is looking for a partner as fun as him. Mr. Beef does not like to share thing,s like rawhides, so going home with older children who can respect his space might be okay. Mr. Beef would love it if you teach him proper dog etiquette because sometimes he just gets so excited when he is out doing fun stuff. To Mr. Beef, everything is fun! This pet comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information, visit www.ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-600-2445. Visit the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.
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Ag leaders talk trade with U.S. partners by Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Over the past three weeks, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) President Keith Currie travelled across five states with Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal. This trip served to confirm that Ontario and the U.S. share a valuable trade relationship, something both sides of the border agreed on. Leaders of Ontario’s agrifood sector accompanied Minister Leal in meetings with government and agri-food business leaders from Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania to
discuss trade agreements, and further enhance the relationships between our jurisdictions and countries. OFA’s president was pleased to accompany Minister Leal on the tour, representing Ontario farm businesses. The business relationship and trade agreements between Canada and the U.S., is vital to the economic success of both countries. Every meeting emphasized that greater transparency and ongoing discussions need to happen, and once again, both sides agreed. Recent comments by
U.S. President Trump threatening trade between Canada and the U.S., especially the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), has a lot of farmers and governments worried. The continuation of our free trade agreement is essential to our economy and livelihoods. In 2016, Ontario-U.S. two-way trade in agricultural products was valued at $28.8 billion. Governments, industry and business leaders have engaged in some encouraging discussions with common themes. Both countries
are displaying a desire and need to harmonize the trade rules on food safety to make it easier to move food across our borders. Harmonization of food safety rules is a number one concern for both countries. Ontario food processing representatives also accompanied Minister Leal on this engagement tour. The relationship between farmers as primary food producers and food processors is vital to a healthy food processing and valueadded sector. Ontario is home to one of the most robust food processing and value-added sectors in North America and those food companies rely on a fair trade agreement too. While touring the state of Michigan, Currie spent time with Michigan Farm Bureau colleagues. Meeting with their board of directors and key staff presented opportunities for discussions on respective agriculture
industries, and how OFA and the Michigan Farm Bureau could align future lobbying efforts with our respective governments to push for a more fluid trade relationship between our countries. The visit also revealed opportunities to engage with other Great Lakes states farm organizations to build similar relationships between our organizations. Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food industry is a key economic driver in the province. Maintaining free trade between Ontario and the U.S. is a vital part of ensuring the financial and business success of our industry. Minister Leal reminded us what
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an open border means to Ontario businesses – open borders ensure access to customers and allow movement of food products and ingredients back and forth for processing and consumer sales. OFA was proud to be part of this engagement tour, providing insight and first-hand experiences to discussions with our U.S. counterparts. The creation of NAFTA resulted in an open border trade system that is working extremely well for everyone today. Ontario maintains solid trading relationships with our neighboring Great Lakes states and the rest of the U.S. OFA appreciated the hospitality shown and discussions that took place, and anticipate continued trade success and transparency in any future trade discussions and decisions.
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ECNPLC reviews past, looks to the future
by Sylene Argent Staff, clients, Board members, and supporters of the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) gathered inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex last Wednesday evening to review the past year of activities and look ahead to the future during the clinic’s Annual
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General Meeting. Current Board President Michael Lavoie noted the Clinic’s sixth annual theme was “Exceeding the Vision.” Though this is his first year as a President of the Board of Directors, he has been a member for many years. The vision to establish a nurse practitioner clinic was shared by a small-group
of individuals, and those members were passionate
about healthcare. What started as a dream, soon
became a reality due to that group’s dedication. Catherine Schooley was one of the clinic’s founders, and has served as Board President for several years. She was recognized for her dedication to the clinic during the AGM as she has decided to retire. “Retiring founding director and past president Catherine Schooley has left me with a very hard act to follow. Her
leadership and vision will long be remembered,” Lavoie stated in the AGM report. Moving ahead, Lavoie said better approaches are always being investigated to improve patient care at the clinic. The clinic client list has grown steadily since its opening. It currently serves around 2600 clients.
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Holy Name School Celebrates Grade 8 Graduation
Holy Name’s Valedictorian Avery Pailey addresses the Class of 2017.
by Adam Gault It was an emotional evening for the students of Holy Name Catholic Elementary School as their friends and family gathered to watch them receive their diplomas on Wednesday, June 21.
The students and their families gathered at the Holy Name of Jesus Church in Essex for the ceremony, which was held as a way the students could be congratulated for their academic achievements. It also gave
them a chance to celebrate and reminisce about the strong friendships and social bonds they’ve made with one another over the years before they take the next big step towards high school. Valedictorian Avery Pailey spoke to the importance of the friendships made over the years at Holy Name and the inspiring nature of the school’s teachers as key elements in helping the students of the class of 2017 get to where they are today. “We could not have
done it without the support of our teachers,” Pailey explained. “Sometimes, you do not realize you were making memories, you just knew you were having fun.” Like the closing of any chapter in a person’s life, the end of elementary school comes with a bit of trepidation as students begin to wonder about the experiences high school may bring. “We now wonder how the next four years will change and define who we are once again,” Pailey said. Principal Brian Marenchin offered his congratulations and words of encouragement in his closing remarks to the Class of 2017. “Give a round of applause to those who support you,” Marenchin said, recognizing the tremendous importance of the parents and guardians who’ve helped the students in all their endeavours. “We hope you learn to never stop learning.”
As an unforgettable time as a student of Holy Name Catholic Elementary School was winding down, and with a brand-new chapter
The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
In the presence of history Have you had the wonderful experience of being in the room where confederation was brought to Canada? It gave me great sense of awe and wonder from the moment I stepped on the worn cement step to the entrance. There were not many steps, only two or three, if I remember correctly, but I do remember that they were worn down with a deep groove. That told me many footsteps had been taken by many people who came to see this historic sight in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. I wonder what percentage of them were visitors other than Canadians. And, I wonder how many footsteps there were to wear down the cement so deeply. The whole building was interesting, not just the room where the Dominion of Canada was formed. Do you remember when we discontinued the term Dominion? I am not certain of the year, but I know it was not very long ago. Now our country has become the home of many nationalities and is known as a desirable place to live. My family, that is the Couch family, thought that sometime around 1800 when my grandfather’s grandfather brought his family here from England.
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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 NorthWest 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.
From Windsor (Option 1) , take Highway #3 South-East to Victoria Avenue/Malden Road. Turn Left on Victoria Avenue and make quick Right onto South Talbot. South Talbot runs along Highway #3 and through the stop sign and around the bend, it turns into Fairview Avenue. Follow Fairview Avenue to Essex Centre Sports Complex and fairgrounds are on your right hand side. CRAIG & LORNA BAKER Funeral Directors
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Parking on side 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. Where do I park? There is limited free parking on side streets and public parking lots around the arena fairgrounds and NO onsite parking. Visitors are encouraged to get dropped off at the gate, walk or ride their bikes to the festival. This year Bike Windsor Essex, in association with Canadian Tire in Essex, offer a free Bike Valet. Is there a shuttle service? 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) 776-
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4231. ECS is a fully accessible transportation service. What if I need a cab? There is one licensed taxi service in Essex Centre, Essex Taxi (519) 776-4922. 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 additional $5.00 per person after 8:00pm.
This year there is NO family rate. Note the printed brochure that was circulated the week of June 26th has in error and indicates a family discount. Our apologies for this error and any inconvenience from it. 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. These items ARE
permitted inside the festival grounds: Lawn chairs (concert area and fireworks), blankets, handheld 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, inline 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. For more answers to the FAQs, please visit: www. essexfunfest.com.
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The Fun Fest Kids Zone
Sponsored by Sutton Creek Golf Club and the Fort Fun Centre, the Kids Zone is an interactive area for toddlers and children complete with games, arts & crafts, face painting, inflatable jumping castles, pony rides and more! The Kids Zone was a huge hit last year, and this year promises to be even better. Located in and around the former outdoor pool, the Kids Zone is a completely fenced in area, a comfort to all parents knowing their child is in a safely confined and supervised area.
Majority of the activities within the Kids Zone are included in the park entry fee with the exception of the pony rides and at times, the face painting. Face painting will be offered at various times throughout the weekend free of charge, however outside these times, there is a small fee. Join us for the colouring contest or perhaps you want to just blow bubbles, either way, it’s all in the Kids Zone. Kids Zone is restricted to 7 years of age and under. Kids Zone Hours: Friday, July 7th - Kids Zone: 4:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, July 8th - Kids Zone: Noon-8:00pm, Face Painting: Times TBD Sunday, July 9th - Kids Zone: Noon-8:00pm. Pony Rides: 1:00pm-5:00pm, Face Painting: Times TBD Events within the Kids Zone: Pony Rides, Face Painting, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Inflatable Play Space for Toddlers, Sand Lots, Nail Boutique, Fishing Pond, Arts & Crafts, Colouring Contest, Bubbles, Candy
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Thursday, July 6 Prince & Princess Youth Talent Showcase 7:00pm on Libro Credit Union Main Stage. Limited to ages 4 years to 9 years old. Two (2) categories: Prince and Princess. Each division will award a Champion, a first runner up and a second runner up. Minimum three (3) contestants in each category. Judged on Appearance, Talent, Question & Answer and Audience Acceptance. * Parents must write a paragraph about their child and submit at time of entry. Download and return the registration form to Town of Essex c/o Doug Sweet, or email back to: sonions@ xplornet.com. Saturday, July 8 - Watermelon Eating Contest Long & McQuade Performance Stage. If you are a true watermelon lover and think you have the skills to outpace the competition, then join us for the 3rd 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 Thursday, July 6 - Saturday, July 8 at 2:30pm. Events take place at 2:30pm & 4:00pm on Saturday, July 8th. Saturday, July 8 - Bill Nuvo Experience Long & McQuade Performance Stage. Bill Nuvo Experience will astound guests with magic and illusions. He will make them laugh with his comedic juggling. He will cause a frenzied roar of applause with his balancing feats. Two shows - Saturday, July 8 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Bill will also perform downtown at the Essex Centre B.I.A. car show at 12:20pm. Saturday, July 8 - Fireworks Spectacular Presented by Ken Knapp Ford, Countryside Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Jeff Smith’s County Chevrolet. The Fireworks Spectacular is on Saturday night, July 8, in
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Learn more about the Essex Fun Fest Entertainers
Crystal Gage Windsor born country recording artist Crystal Gage, will take to the Fun Fest stage on Friday, July 7 at 6pm. Highly-professional vocals; a developing song writing ability; sence thanks in part to an and an amazing stage presence, entertaining sense of humour, bonds any audience with her passion for music: all of these gifts combine to make Crystal Gage the next Canadian music star. Performing since age 8, Crystal produces her own highly-acclaimed country show, applauded across North America. There are no limits to what she can achieve. Her Fan Club that she and her family organizes has over 500 members in it and she keeps them updated about her career through quarterly newsletters. Visit her website: www.crystalgage.com. Christie Palazzolo Windsor born, indie re recording artist, Christie P Palazzolo will perform o Saturday, July 8, at on 6 6:30pm. Christie’s father introduced singing and playing the piano to her when she was just three years old. Throughout th years, Christie Ch i ti gained i d performance experience the through various singing competitions, talent shows, theatre productions, and recording in her father’s studio. Christie and her fellow bandmates of “One Man Out” regularly perform at Caesar’s Windsor Casino, festivals, weddings, private parties, and many other events around the Windsor area and Michigan. Christie’s first EP ‘Alive Today’ is now completed, with her first single and title track ‘Alive Today’ receiving airplay on 31 stations across Canada. British Beat 66 If you love The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Burden & the Animals, Herman’s Hermits, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, Van Morrison, Rod Stewart, The Yardbirds, The Hollies, The Searchers, The Zombies, The Who and many other great British Bands, then you’ll love “British Beat 66.”
The band will perform at this year’s Fun Fest on Sunday, July 9, at 3:30pm, complete with 60s costumes, musical equipment, and especially all those great songs. British Beat 66 band members are Michael Chester, Derek Domino, Terry Terrance, Andy Holly, and Lawrence Wallace. Tribute to Kenny Chesney “No shoes, No shirt, No problem,” sings Dennis Murphy, North America’s #1 Kenny Chesney tribute artist. Since 2008 he’s been playing to sellout crowds all over the United States and Canada. Dennis Murphy will headline the live entertainment at the Essex Fun Fest on Friday, July 7, at 8pm. Dennis sounds incredibly close to Kenny Chesney. His entire performance is filled with the same energy. Some of the songs Dennis performs at his shows are the ones you would expect to hear at a Kenny concert. Summertime, Beer In Mexico, Don’t Happen Twice, You & Tequila, and Kenny’s signature song, She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy. Backed by an incredible six-piece show band complete with fiddle and steel guitar, this high-energy production makes its return to the Essex Fun Fest once more. Green River Revival If you are searching for North America’s most authentic sounding CCR tribute, look no further than Canada’s own Green River Revival, performing live on stage at this year’s Essex Fun Fest Saturday, July 8, at 8:15pm. The members of this band have played in CCR tributes across Canada, Scandinavia, and the U.S. for the past decade and now they have joined together. For a show full of nostalgia and a down right good old time, you’ve got it with the Green River Revival.
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the fairgrounds, within the Molson/Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens or the Libro Credit Union Main Stage area for the greatest viewing experience. The show will begin at 10:05pm. Sunday, July 9 -Kingsport Environmental: Birds of Prey Long & McQuade Performance Stage.
Shows at 1:30pm and 4:00pm. Kingsport Environmental provides a variety of services with birds of prey such as educational programs, rehab and rescue, and wildlife management. This is its third year at the Essex Fun Fest and is one of the favourite attractions for kids and adults alike.
Liverpool 4: Canada’s tribute to The Beatles On Sunday, July 9, at 5pm, come and travel back to 1964 when it all started for The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. Liverpool 4’s performance and impressive period costumes capture the sounds of one of the most popular rock bands of all-time. Sing a long to all the classic songs, from the Sullivan years to the Sgt. Pepper years, with the Liverpool 4.
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into consideration the needs of its visitors and have made the necessary changes to the festival to better suit everyone’s needs, as a whole. From the toddler, to the senior, there is something for everyone. For example, bring your toddler down to the festival to have his or her face painted or enjoy a ride on our
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Downtown Essex Sidewalk Sales all day! 4:00PM - Fairgrounds Open ($3 per person daily. Downtown Essex Sidewalk Maximum. Youth under 6 years old and Seniors aged Sales all day! 65-plus, FREE! No park admission fee after 9:00PM 4:00PM - Fairgrounds Open daily.) (Park Admission Free) 4:00PM to MIDNIGHT - World’s Finest Shows 4:00PM to MIDNIGHT Midway - World’s Finest Shows 4:00PM to 8:00PM – Sutton Creek Gold Club & Midway The Fort Fun Centre - Kids Zone 6:45PM Opening 4:30PM to 7:00PM - Essex Fun Fest Pickerel Ceremonies Dinner - Essex Legion Branch 201 7:00PM - Prince & Princess 5:00PM – Enchanted Adventure Parties: Bringing Youth Talent Showcase - fairy tale magic, creativity and heroic adventure into Libro Credit Union Main your little one’s day - Long & McQuade Performance Stage (Register) Stage 7:00PM to 9:00PM - Sponsor 6:00PM – Crystal Gage & Ryan St. Denis (Variety & Volunteer Appreciation Country) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage Night 6:00PM to 1:00AM – Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens Open ($5 admission after 8:00PM) 7:00PM – The Essex Belly Dancers - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 8:00PM to 9:30PM Sizes – North America’s o Small T best tribute to KENNY 3X And CHESNEY - Libro Credit Petites Union Main Stage 9:30PM to ON REGULAR PRICE ITEMS 1:00AM - CIAO Band Molson Coors Bavarian HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. & SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Entertainment Gardens
Sidewalk Sale! Fri., July 7 to Wed., July 15
miniature ponies. Children will have a blast in our interactive Kids Zone. This year’s Essex Fun Fest – our 30th annual promises to be one of the best years in a long time. Don’t miss the best small town festival in Windsor and Essex county.
SATURDAY, JULY 8th
Downtown Essex Sidewalk Sales all day! 10:00AM to 4:00PM - Train puzzles and train movies at Essex Railway Station. Presented by Heritage Essex Inc. 10:00AM - Essex Fun Fest Parade **NEW TIME** - Celebrating CANADA’S 150TH BIRTHDAY NOON - Fairgrounds Open NOON - MIDNIGHT - World’s Finest Shows Midway NOON to 4:00PM - Essex B.I.A. Classic Car Show - DOWNTOWN ESSEX NOON to 4:00PM - Essex Fun Fest Flower Show at Essex United Church. Presented by Essex & District Horticultural Society NOON to 7:00PM – Sutton Creek Gold Club & The Fort Fun Centre - Kids Zone 12:30PM – Kelly’s Dance Studio - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 1:00PM to 1:00AM – Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens Open 1:30PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Libro Credit Union Thrill Zone - Presented by Ken Lapain & Sons 2:00PM – Bill Nuvo Experience - Magic, comedy, and more - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 2:30PM – Annual Watermelon Eating Contest #1 Long & McQuade Performance Stage
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2017 Essex Fun Fest Schedule of Events 2:45PM – Fall of Day (Rock) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 3:30PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Libro Credit Union Thrill Zone 4:00PM – Annual Watermelon Eating Contest #2 Long & McQuade Performance Stage 4:30PM – WHITE NOISE (Retro ‘80s Tribute) Libro Credit Union Main Stage 5:30PM – Peter Stratil (Acoustic Classic Rock) Long & McQuade Performance Stage 6:30PM – Christie Palazzolo (Recording Artist – Pop Rock) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 7:30PM – Bill Nuvo Experience - Magic, comedy, and more - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 7:30PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Libro Credit Union Thrill Zone. Presented by Ken Lapain & Sons 8:00PM - Presentation of Citizen of the Year Award. Presented by the Essex Rotary Club, Heritage Essex Inc., and Essex Knights of Columbus - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 8:15PM – GREEN RIVER REVIVAL a tribute to CCR and JOHN FOGARTY - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 9:30PM to 1:00AM - DJ RYE - Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens 10:05PM - Annual Festival Fireworks presented by: COUNTRYSIDE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP, KEN KNAPP FORD, JEFF SMITH COUNTY CHEVROLET CHEVROLET *Rain Date*Sunday, July 9th*
1:00PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Libro Credit Union Thrill Zone. Presented by Ken Lapain & Sons 1:30PM – Kingsport Environmental presents Birds of Prey: An interactive bird sshow for all ages - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 2:00PM – Enchanted Adventure Parties: Bringing fairy tale magic, creativity and heroic adventure into your little one’s day - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 2:00PM – Tribute to the BLUES BROTHERS Libro Credit Union Main Stage 2:30PM - Craz-E-Crew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Libro Credit Union Thrill Zone. Presented by Ken Lapain & Sons 3:00PM - Classic Championship Wrestling 3:00PM – BRITISH BEAT 66 (Variety – British
Classic Rock) - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 4:00PM - Kingsport Environmental presents Birds of Prey: An interactive bird show for all ages - Long & McQuade Performance Stage 4:30PM - Craz-ECrew Extreme BMX Stunt Team - Libro Credit Union Thrill Zone. Presented by Ken Lapain & Sons 5:00PM – THE LIVERPOOL 4: Tribute to THE BEATLES - Libro Credit Union Main Stage 6:00PM - Festival Park Closed
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SUNDAY, JULY 9th 8:30AM - 38th year of the Interdenominational Church Service - Sadler’s Pond 10:00AM to 4:00PM - Train puzzles and train movies at Essex Railway Station. Presented by Heritage Essex Inc. NOON - Fairgrounds Open NOON to 6:00PM - World’s Finest Shows Midway NOON to 6:00PM – Sutton Creek Golf Club & The Fort Fun Centre - Kids Zone 12:30PM - Horseshoe Tournament - Molson Coors Bavarian Entertainment Gardens (Registration 11:30AM). For more information, call Kinger at the Essex Legion (519) 776-8247. 1:00PM to 5:00PM - Pony Rides (included in admission into fairgrounds; subject to availability) Sponsored by the Royal Bank - Essex
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Craz-E-Crew to Entertain Annual Essex Fun Fest Parade July 8th & July 9th SIX SHOWS! One of the largest extreme sports shows in the world is bigger than ever and ready to thrill millions more. The show has crossed Canada from coast to coast and performed at major fairs, festivals, exhibitions, special events, amusement and theme parks. The team has over 18 years of experience
entertaining for large audiences. All athletes are professional performers and have competed professionally in some of today’s biggest international contests. With this exposure the performers are well known and have made appearances in internationally distributed Alternative Sports Videos and Magazines as well as in Newspapers, Television
and Radio Shows. Audiences will be thrilled by the CrazE-Crew’s interactive stunt shows. Our team 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. Here are some of the events and places Craz-E-Crew has performed: • Canada’s Got Talent • Calgary Stampede (several times) • Canadian National Exhibition (several times) • Paramount Canada’s Wonderland, Toronto (several times) • Expo Quebec and more. Learn more about Craz-E-Crew at: www. crazecrew.com.
One of the highlights of the Essex Fun Fest is its annual downtown parade. This year’s date is Saturday, July 8th. The 10:00am parade time is new this year. This year’s theme is the 150th Birthday of Canada. 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.
Return of the Bike Parade New this year is the return of the bike parade. This 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 2009-2012) and
they must have a parent or 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 9:30am and 11:00am on July 8, 2017. To register go to: https://townofessex. formbuilder.ca/Bike-Parade-Registration
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX BY-LAW NUMBER 1612 BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT A COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR PART OF COLCHESTER CENTRE WHEREAS Section 28(2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P.13, provides that where there is an official plan in effect in a local municipality that contains provisions relating to community improvement in the municipality, the council may, by by-law, designate the whole or any part of an area covered by such an official plan as a community improvement project area; AND WHEREAS Section 28(2) of the Planning Act defines a municipality or an area within a municipality, that community improvement of which in the opinion of the council is desirable because of age, dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement, unsuitability of buildings or for any other environmental, social or community economic development reason;
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Essex has fulfilled the requirements of Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, as amended; NOW THEREFORE the Colchester Centre Community Improvement Plan Implementation Strategy, June 2017, is hereby adopted and Schedule A attached hereto is declared to be part of this by-law. This by-law shall take effect on the day of the passing thereof. Read a first and second time and provisionally adopted this 5st day of June, 2017. Signed by the Mayor
AND WHEREAS the Official Plan for the Town of Essex contains provisions enabling the Council of the Town of Essex to designate Community Improvement Project Areas, by by-law, for the purposes of preparing and undertaking a Community Improvement Plan; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Essex has deemed it appropriate to designate part of Colchester Centre, within the Town of Essex in the Province of Ontario as a Community Improvement Project Area for the purposes of establishing the Colchester Centre Community Improvement Plan respecting the redevelopment, revitalization, prosperity and beautification of Colchester Centre, and further to establish the necessary policies, guidelines and instructions to implement the Community Improvement Plan, all in accordance with Section 28(2) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13;
Mayor Signed by the Clerk Clerk Read a third time and finally passed this 19th day of June, 2017. Signed by the Mayor Mayor Signed by the Clerk Clerk
The Planning Act Notice of the Passing of By-Law Number 1612 By the Corporation of the Town of Essex Take notice that the Council of the Town of Essex has passed By-Law Number 1612 on the 19th day of June, 2017, under Section 28 of the Planning Act. And take notice that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Community Improvement Plan designation by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. An appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law may be completed by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Essex not later than July 19, 2017, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection accompanied by the required fee of $125 made payable to the Minister of Finance. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies is attached. The complete by-law setting out the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and delineating the CIP Project Area and any associated information are available for inspection in my office during regular office hours. Note: If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the requisite appeal forms are available from the Ontario Municipal Board on their website (http://elto.gov.on.ca) or you may obtain the appeal forms from the Clerk’s office. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal of the decision unless, before the by-law was passed, that person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council, or in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body. Dated at the Town of Essex this 22nd day of June, 2017.
Robert Auger, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336, extension 32 Email: rauger@essex.ca
Explanation By-Law 1612 designates the lands generally bounded by Murdoch Street, the Lake Erie waterfront, the west side of Dunn Road, County Road 13 and along the west side of County Road 13, north of Murdoch Street, as a Community Improvement Project Area, under Section 28, of the Ontario Planning Act. The intent of this designation is to establish a Community Improvement Plan for the subject lands. This in turn permits Council for the Town of Essex to provide specific municipal grants to stimulate and assist business and land owners with the beautification, rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and lands within the designated area, in accordance with the provisions of the community improvement plan. By By-Law 1612, Council adopts the Essex Centre Community Improvement Plan Implementation Strategy set out in Schedule A to this by-law, a copy of which is available on request from the Planning Department for the Town of Essex and can be viewed online. For a copy or additional information please contact Jeff Watson, Policy Planner, Town of Essex, telephone 519-776-7336x16 or jwatson@essex.ca or go to the Town of Essex website, www.essex.ca, under Build/Planning/Community Improvement Plans.
Key Map showing the lands affected by By-Law 1612 Boundary Map of the Colchester Community improvement Plan Project Area
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Classifi Classi fieds NOTICE TO BRIAN SIVERNS: KC Properties (GP) Limited hereby gives notice to Brian Siverns that the house located 272 Beverly Drive, Essex, Ontario, N8M 2B6, will be sold or demolished 60 days after the publication of this notice. Interested parties should contact KC Properties (GP) Limited in writing at 77 Bloor Street West, Suite 2000, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1M2. _______________________________________________
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_____________________ CLOTHING ALTERATIONS & LAWN FURNITURE CUSHION RE UPHOLSTERING - Bring in this AD for 10% off your alterations in June, on Mondays only, 10am-5:30pm. BETTER Hrs.: M 10-5; T-W 1-5:30; Th 1-6; Closed Fri. 28 Centre St., Essex. 226-348-6241. 22-4t*
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_____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-982-0362. 11-tfn
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LAVIN AUCTIONS INC. “Tool Time” On Line Only Auction. Bidding is opened & begins to close Monday, July 3rd @ 7:00 P.M. This is the last of a 4 part sale for a Windsor Estate to include over 150 Lots of Power/Hand Tools Manufactured by: Ridgid, Bosch, Dewalt, Stanley, Husky, Milwaukee, Hilti, Ryobi, Dremel, Tool Chests, Woodworking Tools. For List w/Pictures, Terms or to Register to bid, please visit: richardlavinauctions.hibid.com
RICHARD LAVIN AUCTIONS INC.
The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for the position of General Labourer, Public Works. Report to the Manager, Operations and Drainage, this position will perform general seasonal labour and some maintenance as delegated.
LAVIN AUCTIONS INC.
DRIVER OPENING Dz Licence is required - 40 hours with some overtime – some physical work. Vacuum truck and sewer/ septic experience, knowledge of essex county roads an asset. Wage neg. Year Round Work Please drop off your resume off at the office 96 Road 6 West, Cottam, Ontario between 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday or email to knight@gosfieldtel.com. Drop off is preferred.
For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017 to: Manager, Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON, N8M 1A8 Email: hr@essex.ca FAX: (519) 776-8811
Property has been SOLD & We will be on Site, Sat. July 8th @ 5853 - 5th Conc. (2 KM South of Cty. Rd 8 West of Howard Ave, Amherstburg) Watch for Signs. Sale Starts @ 9:30 A.M. (Preview 8:30 A.M.) EQUIP: Skid Steer 8’ Snow Blade, 10’ W Lift w/4’ Forks (Fits Skidsteer) 2 - 3 PTH Blades - 10’ & 6’ Gill Over Seeder, 10’ Leveller, 2 Furrow Plow, Roller, Ford Tractor (Conv. to 12V), 20’ T/A Trailer + Other Misc. Power/Hand Tools, Shelving Landscaping Stone, Carts, 12’ Alum. Ramp, Animal Traps, Cages, Misc. Car Parts-Mostly Chev. + Much More. - 1957 Chev. 2 Dr. 400 HP, Dual Carb, Straight Axle, Completly Restored. This Vehicle is Subject to Owner’s Approval. For List w/Pictures & Terms, Visit: richardlavinauctions.com
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TREE CUTTING, REMOVAL, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates. Open 8am - 8pm everyday. Phone calls only at 519-9969704 or 519-737-9703 before 8pm. 21- tfn
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Steady day shift 50-60+ hours per week Monday - Saturday Working in greenhouse and/or the warehouse Harvesting, pruning and picking the strawberries Current wage is $11.43/hr No experience and/or education needed If interested please forward resume to: careers@muccifarms.com
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All three shifts, 48+ hours per week Monday - Saturday Working in cool temperatures Packing, grading, weighing Current wage is $11.43/hr No experience and/or education needed If interested please forward resume to: careers@muccifarms.com
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_____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. 1-t ____________________
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_____________________ PARTTIME HELP WANTED Piggy Mart, 20 Talbot St. South, Essex. Please drop off resume at the store before noon. No phone calls please. 25-1t* _____________________ ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR CONSIDERATION IN ALL AREAS: PLUMBING; SHEET METAL; HVAC JOURNEY PERSONS to provide proof of License with OCOT (Ontario College of Trades). Prefer experience with construction trades. Please forward all resumes, including references, transcript of schooling, drivers abstract to: GROSSI PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC SERVICES - 238 Talbot St. W., Leamington, On. N8H 1P1. Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca. Fax: 519-326-3632. 25-tfn _____________________ HIRING! GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED Please fax your resume to 519-723-2336. 1-tfn _____________________ SUN PARLOR HONEY IS HIRING two full time employees. Responsibilities would include sales, packing line, cleaning, and general labour. There is some heavy lifting involved. A fork lift licence would be an asset. Wage would start at $12.50 per hour. Please send resume to info@ sunparlorhoney.ca. 25-2t _____________________ AZ COMP DRIVERS: Dedicated Home DAILY! FAST Drivers avg $300/Day!! Great Pay, Benefits & Bonuses! www.mtstrans. com 855-395-4582 22-4t*
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_____________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $12.00/hour. Full time hours Monday through Friday. Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4. 9-tfn* ____________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.43. To apply please email danny@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON 12/15 N0P 2G0. _____________________
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_____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-1361 46-tf or 519-791-5046. _____________________ VENDORS WANTED - for car show/flea market on Sunday, July 16. At Kingsville Lakeside Park $10.00 per vendor. Call 25-3t Anne 519-733-9191. _____________________ CASH PAID for antiques, costume jewellery, furniture, gold, sterling, coins, tools, complete estates. We take it all! Free appraisals. Call 519-727-8894. 1-tfn _____________________ WANTED TO BUY standing grass and alfalfa mix. Call 519-735-2206. 23-2t* _____________________
Mucci Farms Ltd.
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Agriville Farms Ltd.
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Steady day shift 50-60+ hours per week Monday - Saturday Working in the greenhouse and/or in the warehouse Harvesting, pruning and picking the vegetables. Current wage is $11.43/hr No experience and/or education needed If interested please forward resume to: careers@muccifarms.com
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_____________________ YARD SALE - Saturday, July 1, 8am-4pm. 184 Brock St. Essex. 4 streets behind the 25-1t* Beer Store, behind Thomas St. _____________________ BIG YARD SALE: Fri., June 30 (9-6) & Sat., July 1 (9-5). 72 Arthur Ave., Essex. Household items, garden plants, big Indian pictures, collectibles, toys, and much more! 24-2t*
PUBLIC NOTICE - PESTICIDE USE The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville intends to control weeds in cracks and crevices on roadside bridges within the Town limits. Using ROUNDUP ULTRA2 Liquid Herbicide, Registration No. 28486, containing the active ingredient glyphosate (present as potassium salt) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Bridges will be treated as per areas designated “Winter Control” as follows, weather permitting: Winter Control Routes can be found at www.kingsville.ca (Public Works/Winter Control Routes) SPRAY ROUTES
SPRAY DATES - 2017
Route 1
June 19th & 20th
Route 2
June 21st & 22nd
Route 3
June 26th & 27th
Route 4 & 5
June 23rd
Route 6 & 7
June 28th & 29th
For further information contact: Ken Vegh, Weed Inspector Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 (collect calls accepted) www.kingsville.ca
General Farm Workers (NOC 8431) – Canadian Select Genetics Ltd. – 30 positions Canadian Select Genetics Ltd., based at 39298 Amberley Road, R.R. # Wingham, Ontario, N0G 2W0, manages and operates turkey breeder farms and flocks for the purpose of producing hatching eggs which are sold on the domestic and international markets. We are presently seeking 30 General Farm Workers to work at one of four possible locations: a) Lowry Farm located at 1235 Concession 10, RR 3, Ripley, ON, N0G 2R0; b) Ashfield Farm located at 35559 Zion Road, RR 3, Lucknow, ON, N0G 2H0; c) Texas Road Farm located at 3781 Texas Rd., RR 4, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2Y9; d) Putnam Farm located at 4453 Breen Road, Putnam, ON, N0L 2B0; Duties: • Feed and tend turkeys; • Operate farm machinery and equipment; • Cleaning, sanitation and disinfection of barns, equipment and machinery; • Detecting disease and health problems in poultry; • Monitoring and operating feed and water distribution systems; • Maintaining records of the flocks and environmental conditions under his/her care; • Collection of turkey hatching eggs; • Loading and unloading of turkeys; • Follow all implemented biosecurity and animal welfare procedures and protocols; • Daily equipment and environmental sanitation as required; • Monitoring barns environmental conditions and make the required adjustments to environmental controls in order to maintain optimal conditions. Requirements: • Attention to detail; • All training to be provided on-site. Compensation and Benefits: This is a permanent full-time position with a schedule ranging from 45 to 50 hours per week. Wage ranges from $11.50 to $13.00 per hour depending on experience. Dental, Medical, Disability, Life Insurance and RRSP benefits provided. Uniforms and footwear provided. To Apply Email: tcollins@canadianselect.ca or fax to: (519) 357-2915
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Card Of T hanks Country Village Health Care Centre has been a ‘cornerstone’ for the Woodslee and surrounding areas for more than four decades. It has served as a “loving home” to many residents, as well as a ‘welcomed environment’ for their families, friends, and visitors throughout the years. It not only has provided outstanding care and compassion to countless people but it has also been one of the most rewarding experiences to its many employees. It was ‘our times’ of working side by side together where some of the most “endearing” friendships amongst co-workers “came to be.” The special relationships that we shared with each other along the way - have been everlasting! These “bonds of friendship,” have been our one ‘common connection’ that has always keep us “close in heart.” On June 2nd, 2017, a celebration was organized. Coworkers, both past and present, were invited to “come together” for a forty-five year ‘Country Village Reunion’! It was an unforgettable evening of laughter, love, and friends. Thank you to everyone, both family and friends, who also came to celebrate my “official retirement” that night. Your beautiful cards, generous gifts, donations, hugs, and good wishes touched my heart so deeply. There are no words that can truly express my feelings of appreciation and gratitude for all your support, kindness, and love. “Special Thanks” to the Essex Legion, Branch 201, for accommodating all of us and to Gail and her Kitchen Staff for providing such a delicious meal. Everyone enjoyed it tremendously! To Angie Mansell, Rose O’Neil, and my daughter, Kelly... it was through all your hard work and efforts that helped make this ‘reunion’ so incredibly successful! Thank you from the “bottom of our hearts” for “bringing all of us together for such a beautiful occasion. The Dear Lord has always blessed me abundantly throughout my lifetime, but when He brought me to Country Village thirty-eight years ago, it would proved to be one of His “greatest blessings of all!” Through Him I received your precious “gifts of friendship.” Something I shall treasure forever. To each, and everyone of you... Thank-you, once more, for touching my life, in so many beautiful ways! Love and Friendship, always. Roni Pinkney
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In Memory of
Richard P. Rabaey on your 10th year in heaven March 27, 1945 - June 26, 2007
Memories are like keepsakes, we treasure all life through through.. But mine are very special, Because they are of you. ~ Forever loved and missed ~ Rosanne and Putter
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Voice Of Inspiration “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” ~ Mark Twain
What’s Going On... JULY 1 - CANADA DAY 150 CELEBRATION at Harrow Fairground, 134 McAffee St. Live music 5-10PM, BBQ, Fireworks at 10PM. Free, family fun event.
Birth Announcement
JULY 1 - CELEBRATE CANADA DAY 150 at th Libro/Millen Centre in Woodslee. Parade at 4pm. Food, fun, festivities, fireworks at 10pm. All welcome!
WALLACE Big sister Morgan proudly introduces her new baby sister Sydney. Born on May 5, 2017 at 5:14am (9lbs 6oz) Proud parents Rob & Gina.
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JULY 3 - TUNE UP THE PARKS, live musical entertainment at Colchester Harbour Park (100 Jackson St.), at 7PM. Bring a lawnchair! JULY 4 & 18 - PICKERS AND FIDDLERS COME OUT! FREE - Lakeshore Optomist Park, 6:30 - 9pm. Presented by EKBOFMA. Bring a friend, chair, & sing along. Rain cancels. JULY 5 - TUNE UP THE PARKS, live musical entertainment at Heritage Gardens Park near Essex Railway Station., at 7PM. Bring a lawnchair! JULY 6-9 30TH ANNUAL ESSEX FUN FEST! Visit www.essexfunfest.com for event schedule and event details.
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JULY 7 BINGO at Essex Retiree’s, 32 Russell St. in Essex at 7 p.m. JULY 8 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FLOWER SHOW - At Essex United Church from 12pm to 4pm. Plants & bake/garage sale. AUG. 1 & 15 - PICKERS AND FIDDLERS COME OUT! FREE - Lakeshore Optomist Park, 6:30 - 9pm. Presented by EKBOFMA. Bring a friend, chair, & sing along. Rain cancels. AUG. 15 - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W, Essex. 1-7pm. www.blood.ca for more information. AUG. 26 - FREE SUMMER CONCERT by Windsor Symphony Orchestra, 6:30 p.m. at Colchester Harbour Park, Essex
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Our next market will take place on Saturday, July 15, 10 am - 2 pm. Come & check it out! A reminder that baked goods will be needed for our bake table, if you are able to help out, it would be greatly appreciated! Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am (BCP Eucharist). Weekly 11am (BAS Eucharist & Sunday School). 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. For more information about us and what’s going on, 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 oďŹƒce@stpaulstrinity.org.
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519-776-4255 Essex United Church Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am worship. Everyone is welcome. Friends of Essex United Church are oering rides to persons using walkers, and any others who would like to attend services at any time. Please contact the church oďŹƒce (519-776-5121). For the month of June, our food donations are for the Essex Area Food Bank. The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them in the gym. Every Wednesday evening during June (6:30pm – 8:30pm), our gym will be open to youth 12-15 years old for games. Our youth sta, Anita and Aaron, will supervise. We have fun sports and play equipment ready and waiting for you. Come be our guest! Join us for our Canada Day Celebration, July 1, 7 – 10pm, on the church grounds. Free hot dogs, hamburgers, and watermelon. Music and games! Vacation Bible Camp is coming ~ God in Nature! The camp will run Monday, August 14 – Friday, August 18. To reserve a spot for your children at camp, please call the church oďŹƒce: 519-776-5121. St. Paul’s Anglican Church This month, the “Thank You Bankâ€? proceeds are going to Maforeka, Sierra Leone, West Africa, “the school that Essex built.â€?The students at Essex High began this project in 2009 and are now dedicated to raising money to help fund the school’s operating costs. The church oďŹƒce is closed on Friday, June 30th Our Service schedule for the summer will be as follow: Sunday’s during July there will be one service at 10am at St Paul’s and during August (plus the ďŹ rst Sunday of September) Sunday services will be at Trinity Cottam at 9:15am.
For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed and Happy Birthday Canada! Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
If you are looking for something to do on Tuesdays during the summer, we have started a new activity –“SA Cafe.â€? Drop in from 10a.m.- 12noon for coee, tea, and
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Essex Community Services Essex Community Services is once again hosting its annual free bbq on Fri, Aug 18th. It will be held in the parking lot at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, from 4pm - 7pm. Come on out for supper and to enjoy many fun-ďŹ lled activities for the whole family! Call us at 519-776-4231 for more information. Woodslee Friendship Club The Friendship Club is oering “Euchre/Pepperâ€? in the multi-use room (near Library) from 2-8pm. Join us anytime on Canada Day, July 1st. Monday Euchre winners were Mary Demars, Dave McMurren, George Diesbourg, Willy Biebaut and Joan Broeders. Wednesday Pepper winners were Dave McMurren, Gail Koziana, Joanne McMurren, Audrey Stanley, Mike Renaud, and Mary Marg Chevalier. Friday night Euchre winners were Charlie Chevalier, Ray Brooker, Rosaire Girard, Dave McMurren, Mary Demars, Fran McKim, Pat LeBlanc, and LeRoy Davison. Essex Christian Reformed Church
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53 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8N 1B1 Phone: 519-776-5121 Fax: 519-776-4145 e-mail: eunitedchurch@bellnet.ca Pastor Jim Hatt, B.A.,OCT, Dip DM PRESENTS:
Junior Wellness Group
Happy Birthday Canada! We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
**No pre-registration required** Feeling stressed out? Dealing with anxiety or low moods? Feel like you’re the only one? Who: Ages 12-16 Where: Essex United Church (53 Talbot South) When: Wednesdays @ 1pm – 2pm Cost: FREE
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What is it, is it always bad, how can I manage it?
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Pastor Claude spoke on what you see is what you get and how we should focus on the opportunity instead of the problem. Your expectations determine your results. Camp Impact is from July 11th-13th, for kids completing Grades SK-6. ACM Church Picnic is on July 16th at Cottam Ridgeview Park. Family Fun Night is on Wednesday, July 5th at 7 p.m. Revival Nights are on Wednesday, July 19th and Wednesday, August 23rd. Windsor Sings O’Canada. Sing O’Canada on Canada Day! Information is posted on the bulletin board at the Connect Centre. Restoration House Healing Rooms are open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. Volleyball BBQ is on Saturday, July 8th for adults 30-50. More information can be found at The Connect Centre. Revival Night is on Wednesday, July 19th with Tim Gibb from Bethel Sarnia.
July 19th – Self-Esteem What is it, the impact of unrealistic thinking, bullying and answering the question, who am I?
August 2nd – Anxiety & Depression What are they, warning signs & triggers, how can I manage it?
UNION GAS PIPELINE PROJECT INITIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY Kingsville Transmission Reinforcement Project To increase capacity and accommodate additional demand for natural gas, Union Gas is proposing to construct an up to 20-inch natural gas pipeline. The proposed pipeline will meet the growing residential, commercial, and industrial market demand for natural gas in the Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, and surrounding areas, including the fastgrowing greenhouse market in the Leamington and Kingsville area. The proposed pipeline will be approximately 17 km in length and will begin at Union Gas’ existing 20-inch Panhandle Pipeline, with a new valve site and tie-in between Belle River Road/County Road 27 and French Line Road/County Road 31 in the Town of Lakeshore, Essex County. The proposed pipeline will end at a new valve site located at the southwest corner of Concession Road 3 East and Graham Side Road, or at an existing valve site located at the northwest corner of Concession Road 2 East and Graham Side Road, both in the Town of Kingsville, Essex County. A preferred route for the proposed pipeline has not been determined at this time. As an integral part of this project, Union Gas has hired Stantec Consulting Ltd. to undertake an environmental study of the construction and operation of the proposed SLSHOLQH DQG UHODWHG IDFLOLWLHV 7KH HQYLURQPHQWDO VWXG\ ZLOO IXO¿OO WKH UHTXLUHPHQWV RI WKH Ontario Energy Boards’ (OEB) Environmental Guidelines for the Location, Construction and Operation of Hydrocarbon Pipelines and Facilities in Ontario (2016). The environmental study process will include consultation and engagement with landowners, municipalities, agencies, Indigenous communities, and other interested SDUWLHV WKURXJK QRWLFHV PDLORXWV PHHWLQJV DQG 2SHQ +RXVHV WKH ¿UVW RI ZKLFK LV being planned for the summer of 2017. A Stantec-authored Environmental Report will accompany the Union Gas application to the OEB, whose review and approval is needed before the project can proceed. If approved, construction could begin as early as Spring/Summer 2019. ,I \RX KDYH TXHVWLRQV RU FRPPHQWV UHJDUGLQJ WKH SURMHFW RU WKH HQYLURQPHQWDO VWXG\ process, please contact: Mark Knight, MA, MCIP, RPP Senior Environmental Planner Stantec Consulting Ltd. 100-300 Hagey Boulevard Waterloo, ON N2L 0A4 Phone: (519) 585-7430 Email: Mark.Knight@stantec.com
August 16th – Healthy Relationships Defining relationships, healthy vs. unhealthy characteristics, building healthy relationships.
August 30th – Coping & Self-Care What is it, identifying emotions, positive vs. negative coping, and creating balance. For more information, contact: Pastor Jim Hatt at
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Continued from Page 23 cookies. Visit with friends, read a book, do a jig saw puzzle, or play a game. There is no planned program or a meal, just a time of fellowship and relaxation. All are welcome. Essex Funfest is fast approaching and we will hold our usual BBQ at the church on Saturday, July 8 during the parade and car show. Sun. July 9th is the Interdenominational Church service at Sadler’s Nature Park at 8 :30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. Major Sam Roberts will lead our usual Family Worship service at the church. Stay after for refreshments and fellowship. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
Last Sunday, June 25, we celebrated Linda’s Retirement. We welcome our guest speakers on July 2, Phil Hernandez and July 9, Rev. Catherine Elsdoni. Iler Lodge service is on Tuesday, July 4 at 2pm. Volunteers are welcomed. Wishing you all an amazing summer! Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service at 10 am. Our summer schedule for Sunday Service has started. For the month of July the service will be held in Woodslee. Please note that the starting time is 10 am. This is a joint service with our friends from Belle River United Church. Rev. Ann will lead the service. Presbytery has invited us to collect donations for the babies and young children whose families find their way to the Downtown Mission. Diapers, wipes ,sunblock, baby formula, will all be collected until August 13. Come join us as we celebrate Canada 150 on Saturday, July 1 at Millen Park. A parade is planned from Woodslee United Church to Millen park at 4pm. We will serve ice cream and strawberries from 5pm - 7pm at our Ice cream and Strawberries Cafe in the Libro Community Centre at Millen Park. Vacation Bible School: July 10 -14 as We Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love at “Surf Shack”. Singing dancing, learning, and crafting from 9am -Noon. Peanut free snacks will be provided. JK to 11 years. Contact Kelly Sauve at: 519-975-0115 for more information or to register. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is invited. Trinity Church Please keep in your prayers Bill, Wendy, Erin, Cindy, Grace, Cecile, Brian, Joanne and Barb. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Glen & Florence Dresser, given by Kevin Dresser & family & Ellen Smith. Beginning Sunday, July 2nd, there will be one joint service at St. Paul’s in Essex, at
10AM for the month of July. We will be back at Trinity for the month of August at regular service time of 9:15AM. The year is half over, which is hard to believe, so remember when you are out shopping, to pick up a new toy for our Annual Toy Drive for kids right here in our own community with the help of the North and South Fire Stations. The box is filling nicely, so lets keep it going! For up-to-date information on what is going on, please remember to check out our website: www.stpaulstrinity.org. Our column will continue in August, have a great month of July!
your announcements prior to these dates. Mass intentions for the summer will be posted at the back of the church. Volunteers for liturgical ministries, please consult your schedules. Eucharistic Ministers, your new schedules are available at the back of the church. The Parish office is closed on Mondays and Fridays from July 3-September 1. Daily Mass during the summer will be take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10a.m. Our prayers and sympathies go to Matt & Meghan McCoy on the passing of their baby son, Max. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Mary Lou Chibi had the most Peppers on Monday night. Mavis Law had the highest score and Lawrence Dobson and Wayne Rawson were tied for low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Judy Kelly with the most peppers. Virgery Cascadden had high score and Estelle Spoors had low score. Tom Kelly had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Wayne R had the most peppers and Mavis Law had the low score. The Centre is closed Monday, July 3 for Canada Day. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Friday Night Bingo falls on Friday, July 7. All are welcome. Call 519-776-6689 for more info on the Club.
Essex County Library - Essex Branch COLOURING, COMFORT & CHEER - Tuesdays, July 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 6:00 7:30PM (Drop In) Ages: Adults. FAMILY STORYTIME - Thursday, July 6 & 13 from 10:30 - 11:30AM. Ages: 19 months to 5 years & caregiver. Register online or at the library. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU! - Friday, July 14 from 11:00 AM - 12:00PM. Ages: 7+. Register online or at the library. S.T.E.M. FAMILY STORYTIME - Thursday, July 20 & 27 from 10:30 - 11:30AM. Ages: 2 - 5 years & caregiver. Register online or at the library. SUMMER OF THE SHARK - Friday, July 28 from 11:00 AM - 12:00PM. Ages: 7+. Register online or at the library.
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Happy 150th Birthday Canada! On July 1, Woodslee will host a parade at 4p.m. and fireworks at 10p.m. Everyone is welcome! School is done for the year. Have a safe and happy summer! Guatemala Hope is hosting a fundraiser on July 10 at A-1 Chinese restaurant in Essex. We are looking for more Altar Servers. If you have completed First Communion and/or if you are looking for community hours, please see Fr. Moe. Training is available. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, the RCIA program begins in October at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Please see Fr. Moe for more information. The last regular weekly bulletin will be published on July1/2 and will resume on Labour weekend. There will be one published on August 5/6. Please put in
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Golf tourney continues to honour the gift of life Two Canadian cars named after Count Frontenac
With cheers and applause from Canada’s 150th Birthday Party still ringing in our ears, we turn to Whitey and Katy Smale of Bala, Ontario, who are the proud owners of a rare piece of Canadian automotive history: “Our 1932 Frontenac E-Deluxe Series 6-70 1932 Frontenac sedan in Bala, Ontario. sedan was built in Leaside, Ontario, by Dominion Motors and sold new for $1065. The car was purchased in Ingersoll in 2008. It was completely restored and is now used within a 10-mile radius of Bala, Ontario, where we live.” Dominion Motors was formed when it broke away from its American parent company, Durant Motors, in 1931. It was building Frontenac, Durant, and Reo motor cars. The Frontenac was named after Count Frontenac, Governor of New France in the late 1600s. On Thursday, September 3, 1931, 100 shiny new 1932 Frontenacs left the Leaside factory to be driven to dealers all over Ontario. Falling sales in the Depression forced the company to close its doors at the end of 1933. In 1960, another car named Frontenac was built in Canada, this time by the Ford Denise Nantais with her 1960 Frontenac at the Essex Railway Motor Company in Oakville. It was the Station All-Ford Car Show, June 9. Mercury equivalent of the compact Ford Falcon, and it was sold through Mercury-Lincoln-Meteor dealers across the country. Like the Frontenac of the early 1930s, it too was named after Count Frontenac. Denise Nantais of Harrow, Ontario, is the proud owner of a 1960 Frontenac 2-door sedan with black primer, wide whitewalls, 3-speed gear shift on the column (“three on the tree”), and a six cylinder under the hood. She saw it for sale near Comber five years ago and bought it. She loves driving it and has taken it on several trips to Sudbury. When these cars were new, all four hubcaps had a red maple leaf in the centre. Alas, the new Frontenac, like the earlier one, was short-lived. It was only produced for 1960, with 9,536 built, then replaced in 1961 by the Mercury Comet. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.
A Day for a Life golf tournament organizers Eric and Gunther Funkenhauser and Andrew Johnson pose on the green at Kingsville Golf & Country Club last Wednesday.
by Sylene Argent Under blue skies last Wednesday, around 180 golfers took to the greens at Kingsville Golf & Country Club to participate in the 7th annual A Day for a Life golf tournament. The event recognizes Trevor Funkenhauser’s gift of life legacy, and further raises funds
and awareness for organ donation. In 2006, Funkenhauser’s life was cut short at 35-years of age due to endocarditis. He was described as being a devoted and generous individual. Some of his organs were donated to save the lives of three people in need of a transplant. Since his passing, the Funkenhauser’s family has raised nearly $170,000 to support causes linked to raising awareness for organ donation. With the help of Essex’s Andrew Johnson, a family friend, Funkenhauser’s parents, Gunther and Judith, and brother, Eric, organize the annual “A Day for a Life” golf tournament. Johnson, owner of Essex Foodland, not only helps organize the event, but helps supply food and prizes. “We are all here for the same reason, to get people to sign up to be an organ donor,” Johnson said. “We are here to celebrate Trevor, what he did, and the people he helped through organ donation.” According to beadonor.ca, an organ donation can save up to eight lives. There are currently around 1500 individuals on the transplant list in Ontario, waiting for a lifesaving organ.
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Community Living Essex County hosts annual AGM and awards ceremony
The Outstanding achievement Award Central area recipient, Paul Janisse, embodies creativity and dedication.
by Adam Gault Looking to continue to build upon their philosophy of inspiring possibilities and real change, staff members at Community Living Essex County held the 56th annual meeting and awards presentation at the Ciociaro Club in Oldcastle on Tuesday, June 20. The event was held to honour those who continue to overcome obstacles and make a positive impact in all areas of their community. The Bruce Crozier Inspiring Possibilities Memorial Award is awarded to an individual who can keep moving forward and inspire others, despite sometimes facing many obstacles. Living up to all those values and more, Celine Labrecque was named the sixth annual recipient of the award named for the late Essex MPP. Labrecque was born
with very complex challenges and experienced difficulties with speech and coordination. Not letting that slow her down in the slightest, she is now a top-ranked Special Olympian in Women’s Rhythmic Gymnastics and an honorary member of the Windsor Police Service. She also excels at public speaking, and has delivered many inspiring speeches. The Jeremy Hart Memorial Bursary shares its namesake with a late member of Community Living Essex County. Jeremy had hoped to continue his education and find employment, but unfortunately passed away suddenly in 2012. The award is giving in support with his family to an individual looking to fulfill those dreams. This year’s recipient, Kyle Girardin, had worked closely with
Jeremy and exemplified his outstanding work ethic. Girardin looks to complete his education and pursue a career in landscaping. The Kevin McMullan Memorial Award is new for 2017. It was given to an employee of Community Living Essex County who upholds the character and values of the late Kevin McMullan, who passed away last year. Jackie Burney received the award for consistently going above and beyond and exemplifying McMullan’s passion and attitude. McMullan’s wife, Dawn, and daughter, Chelsea, presented the award. Lorne Rocheleau, the special education coordinator for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, received the Community Inclusion Award. He was Continued on Page 28
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Celine Labrecque receives the Bruce Crozier Memorial Award.
Kyle Girardin receives the Jeremy Hart Memorial Bursary.
recognized for his long-time devotion to the development of a welcoming and accessible community. Four individuals who’ve demonstrated strong community involvement and received support from Community Living Essex County were presented with Outstanding Achievement Awards for efforts in each of their respective areas. The North area recipient, Kelly Thibert, knows the importance of a job well done as an outgoing employee of her local Tim Hortons. She is involved in many social groups and stays connected to her family. The South area recipient, Amber Reekie, is a caring and committed volunteer with Meals on Wheels.
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Jackie Burney wins the Kevin McMullan Memorial Award.
She is also involved as a volunteer with the Windsor Essex County Humane Society and knitts sweaters for newborn babies. The West area recipient, Alvin Matte, demonstrates the power of positivity daily with one thumb up. He’s active with the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association and the New Day group. The Central area recipient, Paul Janisse, embodies creativity and dedication. He works three jobs with the Essex Legion, the AllProtex Fire and Safety Company, and his own DJ business. His passion for music helps
Happy Canada Day Bonne Fête Du Canada Saturday, July 1, 2017
Tracey Ramsey
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him stay engaged in the community. The Community Living Essex County Board for the 2017-2018 year will consist of Ron Giofu as President, Robert Tomek as 1st Vice President, Sue Desjarlins as 2nd Vice President, Erika Davidson as Treasurer, Diane Bourbeau as Past President, Diane Powers, Scott Pratt, Mike Siblani, Chad Sutherland. New directors will be Ray Renaud and Michelle Mastellotto. For more event photos, please see our website this Thursday at: www.sxfreepress.com
Voice Of Inspiration “You should love yourself to an extent where you can’t let anyone take advantage of you, no matter who they are.” ~ Gift Gugu Mona