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Issue No. 26
Spitfire Committee forwards Arthritis Society donation
Suzanne Allison, Meagan LeBlanc, and Jeanette Wilson of the Arthritis Society of Canada, Randy Voakes, Karen Billing, and Monica Totten gathered under the Memorial Spitfire last Tuesday. Members of the Spitfire Committee presented the Arthritis Society a donation of $667. by Jennifer Cranston During the Essex Rocks and
Rolls Car/Motorcycle Cruise In hosted earlier this month,
the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee collected donations
Library workers on strike by Jennifer Cranston The summer will begin with library doors locked and picketers greeting would be borrowers. The County of Essex and CUPE have reached a deadlock and currently neither side is willing to bend. On Monday, Essex Public Library doors were locked and workers took up picket signs. Chair of the Library Board and member of the County’s negotiating team Richard Meloche explained that the negotiations hit a stand-still when
it came to sick leave. He said that out of respect for the bargaining process, he couldn’t get into the specifics. Last Wednesday the County made its final offer and it was turned down by CUPE. “The (County) negotiating team offered a generous plan with higher wages and a revised sick plan that was fair and reasonable,” Meloche said. Continued on Page 2
for the Canadian Arthritis Society in honour of the late Priscilla Campbell, whom the replica Spitfire was named after. Campbell was diagnosed with arthritis as a young child, and she battled it throughout her life. The money will go to local services, nation-wide research, and the brand new Camp Cambria. Camp Cambria is a camp designed for kids with Juvenile Arthritis. It is located east of Toronto. Three children from Essex County and two from Windsor will attend this summer. Bernie Campbell was Priscilla’s father-in-law. Before his passing last year, he worked diligently with the Arthritis Society to make this children’s camp a reality. The Rocks and Rolls Cruise In is being hailed a success by local businesses, car lovers, and participants. Car show organizer, Councillor Randy Voakes, said that next year’s event will be bigger and better. Meagan LeBlanc of the Arthritis Society said that she and her family attended the event and were very impressed. She said one would never guess that it was a first time event and planned in less than two months. “It was amazing,” she said. “It had a feel like you’d been doing it for a long time.”
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He said the revised plan safeguarded sick employees and was more in line with industry standards. CUPE said the County is being unreasonable over sick pay, and said it isn’t an issue at the County’s libraries. “It is impossible to negotiate a fair contract when terms are being dictated by the County over a phantom issue – sick-time is not an issue at the libraries, even management acknowledged this,” Lori Wightman, unit chair for CUPE 2974, said in a statement. “We have been prepared to bargain but management is not willing to budge because the bargaining mandate is apparently coming from Council – so if our community is without library services then Council needs to explain why they are looking for a problem that does not exist in our workplace.” Wightman and Essex County Warden Tom Bain have suggested in the media that the issues surrounding sick leave is bigger than the Libraries. Bain has said that it is an issue that will be addressed with all of the County’s employees. He said that sick leave is a problem with many County employee groups. Wightman told media that she believes that because the Library workers are the first group to be negotiating new contracts with the County, a stand is being made over sick leave to set a precedent for other negotiations.
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by Jennifer Cranston In a recent ERCA (Essex Region Conservation Authority) Board meeting, General Manager Richard Wyma talked about the organization’s plan to strengthen its image in the community. “Not that there is a problem with our image,” he said in a later interview. “We just want to clarify ERCA’s role in the community.” Even though most people know about ERCA, he explained, they often are only aware of one of the organization’s programs. “They don’t necessarily understand all that we do,” he said. “We want to educate people on what ERCA does.” Wyma talked about ERCA’s mission to create a healthy, sustainable place that is adaptable to change. Essentially it is about making WindsorEssex the best place it can
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homes and property, while he was spared. Realizing that he owed that to all the very same planning and permit processes he went through with ERCA, he actually called and thanked them for keeping him protected. Education is also part of what ERCA does. Over the years, ERCA has helped over 350,000 students learn about the environment. Wyma said they have also helped to develop critical and creative thinking through their programs. Habitat and shoreline restoration are also high on its list of priorities. It has helped to restore over 3 km of shoreline in Windsor along the Detroit River. Its staff has also worked with countless partners on both sides of the border to recreate sturgeon spawning beds. “They were almost gone, but they are present in the river today,” he said. He pointed out that while beavers may be considered a nuisance to some, they are back in the region. “Beavers are back and they wouldn’t be if the water quality didn’t support them,” he said. Water quality is also extremely important to ERCA and it does a lot
of work to improve it. It is part of the fight against blue green algae that is such a problem in Lake Erie. Wyma said fighting that problem is about research to better understand the problem, then finding the best solutions and working with industries like agriculture to implement those solutions. ERCA is also a partner to the municipalities in this region. One of its higher profile collaborations currently is the work ERCA and municipalities are doing to better handle the flooding caused by changing weather patterns. It has recently updated IDF curves, which help to estimate the level of rainfall that can be reasonably expected. They are also working on a Storm Water Guide that is expected to be completed this fall. This guide will help municipalities better handle excessive storm water by improving infrastructure and building codes. Wyma said that they are working hard to develop a plan to make sure that people in Windsor and Essex County know all the things ERCA is dong to make this “a place for life.”
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Josh Palmer is honoured by Community Living for Outstanding Achievement
by Jennifer Cranston The highlight of each Community Living Essex County Annual General Meeting is the awards portion of the evening, and this year was no exception. The meeting took place last Tuesday at the Ciociaro Club. Service awards are given to employees for reaching various milestones. A media award was given to the Southpoint Sun. ACCESS was recognized for Community Inclusion. The Jeremy Hart Memorial Award went to Ryan Sirianni and the Bruce Crozier Inspiring Possibilities Memorial Award was given to
Reginald Wilson. O u t s t a n d i n g Achievement Awards are given to people supported by Community Living who are accomplishing big things in their lives and communities. Four awards are given each year, one for each geographical region covered by the organization. In the North, Brigitte Gagnon was recognized, Mickey McCarthy was the award recipient for the South, Bryan Dzombak received the award for the West area, and Joshua Palmer of Woodslee was recognized in the Central region. Cory Dalgleish introduced Palmer that evening.
“Josh is a very giving and helpful citizen who actively participates in many community activities, events, and roles. He is someone who doesn’t hesitate to lend a hand, support a cause, hold a door, or stop and help a stranger. He contributes so thoroughly to his community through all of his different roles. His community is truly a better place for having him be a part of it. It is for these reasons that Josh is very deserving of the 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award,” Dalgleish said. Palmer’s father, Arnold, took an
opportunity to speak to the staff and volunteers at Community living on behalf of his wife and himself. “We just can’t thank you enough,” he said. He explained that his family has been involved with Community Living for 45 years and he and his wife are very grateful for all that Community Living has done for his son. Cynthia Castellucci is Palmer’s support worker. “I think he’s such a well-rounded person,” she said. He’s constantly thinking of what he can do to help someone else.” One of the two jobs Palmer holds is as a custodian at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201). Marc “Kinger” Adams said that Palmer is a great worker who remembers everyone’s name and brightens everyone’s day. “He’s got a great personality,” Adams said. Palmer is 34-years old and lives in his own home next door to his parents. He said that he enjoys working at the Legion, which he has done for many years, but he has found his niche gardening Continue on Page 5
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Honouring our firefighters I had the pleasure of attending the first annual Fire Awards Night in McGregor last week. I think it is so important to be able to thank those in our community for their services, especially those who fill the role as a firefighter, paramedic, or police officer. Those are tough jobs that require a substantial amount of patience and understanding, coupled with a whole lot of courage. I don’t know what it is in someone that calls them to become a firefighter. What is it that has them running into danger when everyone else is running away? What makes them run to a scene of an accident when individuals, people they probably have not ever met, have been seriously injured? Why do they put themselves in danger to save others when the most natural human instinct is to preserve oneself? Aren’t we lucky and so much better off because of the dedication
those firefighters have to that vocation? I feel like here in Essex we are spoiled with a great service in Essex Fire & Rescue. The firefighters are constantly training, updating their skills, and keeping up with new technologies. Being a firefighter is time consuming. Firefighters respond to calls in the middle of the night. They miss family events and activities to serve their communities. They also spend some of their weekends hosting fundraisers or greeting the public to spread awareness about fire prevention and safety. Often, I hear from firefighters that connecting with youth is especially important. Being able to pass along fire prevention tips and information about what to do in an emergency can be essential in saving a life if an emergency situation were to ever
occur in the future. And youth tend to be great at passing fire prevention tips onto parents and the rest of their family members. Greeting youth in full gear at an event is also a great way for firefighters to show area youngsters that there is a person inside that suit. That way, if they ever need to be rescued in the future, they may not be as scared of that firefighter suit coming to help them. Firefighters are really connected to their community, and have everyone’s safety at heart. I’m pleased several of our local firefighters were recognized recently for their service and commitment to public safety. Thank you all for your dedication.
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Letter to the Editor... Always Canadian January 1813 was the second year of frontier warfare pitting the empire of Great Brittan against United States forces. An Indian scout arrived with news for the allied Commander, Major General Henry Procter. The Americans, with forces gathered largely from rural Kentucky, were on the move. Within the hour the fort at the straits was preparing to throw back the invaders. Procter’s small forces included his own 41st regiment, scheduled to return to England, now trapped in the vice of war. The Essex and Kent militia was composed of farmers ready to defend their crops despite the fact many recently emigrated to Canada from the United States. His Majesty’s Indian allies were led by Wyandotte War Chief Roundhead, who was anxious to drive the Yankees from their ancient homelands. After a forced march across the frozen Detroit River, the allies delivered a stunning defeat to the enemy at Frenchtown (present day Monroe Michigan). The war of 1812 would drag on for two long years. What the men of Procter’s command succeeded in doing was laying the foundation of an egalitarian society, that was different from that Republic to the south. Despite the troubles of the 1837 Rebellion, Canadians managed to settle our great nation, free from calamities like the
American Civil War. Are those troubles settled today? America has seen national leaders shot down while our Prime Ministers have been treated in a fair and reasoned way. Now the United States faces a new test in the loud personage of Donald Trump. Canada has been spared events like the struggle in the American south to deny black Americans the right to vote. Who from that generation can forget sheriff “Bull” Connor using police with fire hoses and attack dogs on helpless citizens? Differences of opinion, however, are welcome here. As we celebrate the 90th birthday of our beloved Queen, let us recall the men of 1813. A stroll through the grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site brings forward that part of our history. Historian Pierre Berton gave this interpretation– “Without 1812 Canada would be American by default. The Canadian way of life has its roots in the invasion of Canada”. “Where a new sense of community set with a different tone from that found in the South.” Donald Trump and “Bull” Conner? No not here! Bill Gay Leamington, On Former Essex Councillor and Broadcaster
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Canada Day When I moved to this town there was no observance of Canada Day, or Dominion Day as it was named for a few years. Actually, there was no park where there could be a celebration. After a few years, one of the service clubs sponsored kids’ car races. Immediately my two boys were busy
making their cars, as they were named, for the competition. The older one, I think it was but maybe the other way around, pushed it to give it power, while the other one was the driver. Then I realized one reason there had not been those races; the roadway was so level there was no possibility of anything coasting.
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Rivest family of Woodslee celebrates 50th and last reunion by Jennifer Cranston St. John’s hall in Woodslee was filled with the Rivest family on Sunday as the members of this family gathered for their last reunion after 50
years of coming together annually. It was a bitter-sweet day as many acknowledged it was the last time they would all be together. Joseph Peter Rivest
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for ACCESS’s Garden’s to You. He takes care of the lawn and gardens at his and his parents’ homes. He enjoys watching all kinds of sports, having dinner and seeing movies with friends, and spending time with his girlfriend, Cassie. He also likes taking Cassie to dances. He said he’s a good dancer. Palmer is also very involved with his church in Woodslee and enjoys antiquing and yoga. Palmer said that singing makes him happy so he does a lot of that at church. He also likes to read and research just about anything. Palmer is very well-known and very well connected within his community and Windsor and Essex-County. This is very evident in the abundant warm greetings he receives from other citizens as he participates in his community. Josh is an avid Essex County Library member, a member of Fit4Less Fitness Gym, a member of Woodslee United Church, and also a member of the New Day advocates group with Community Living Essex County. Over the past year Palmer has made many important contributions to his community in the role of volunteer. These contributions include: delivering tulips for the Lung Association’s Tulip Day Campaign, raising pledges and participating in the Big Bike Ride for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, selling Poppies for the Essex Legion’s Remembrance Day Campaign, gift wrapping at Community Living Essex County’s Gift Wrapping Booth at Devonshire Mall, and raising funds for the “Hats on for Healthcare Campaign” for Windsor Regional Hospital.
and Leah Quenneville were married on July 29th, 1912 and settled in South Woodslee in 1919. They had nine children and owned a 100 acre farm. The farm is still owned by their descendants. “It was heart-warming to see over 159 people, including family crossing five generations of Rivest present at the family reunion today,” Lisa Granger said. The oldest member of the family is the last surviving child of Joe & Leah, Rosella. She is 92-years old. The youngest member of the clan is only 2 weeks old. Both were there on Sunday. “Today is the final huge celebration, however;
this doesn’t stop us from visiting each other. This is a day we will all remember,” Granger said. As a way to honour Joe & Leah Rivest, and the members of the Rivest family, the family donated $135 to the Belle River food bank as a memorial of their last family reunion.
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Nurse Practitioner Clinic reflects on five years of service
Staff at the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic celebrated the facility’s fifth anniversary in Essex Centre last Wednesday evening at the AGM.
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years of providing primary care to its clients as the annual general meeting was hosted. The ECNPLC serves Essex County clients from its Essex Centre facility, as well as additonal clients from its Drouillard Clinic in Windsor. ECNPLC Board President Catherine Schooley said it is hard to believe the clinic has been operational for five years. When looking back at those five years the clinic has been in operation, Schooley said it is lightyears ahead now compared to where it started. “The agency has matured greatly over the years,” she commented. A crew of Nurse Practitioners provides primary healthcare to the clinic’s clients, along with Registered Nurses, RPNs, a dietician, physiotherapist, and social worker. The clinic also boasts having receptionists and collaborative physicians. Some of these employees were recognized with pins recognizing one, three, and five years of service to the clinic and its clients.
Schooley believes, looking ahead into the next five to ten years, there will be many of changes to primary healthcare. “The staff and Board at the ECNPLC are well positioned to accept the challenges that come with change,” she wrote in the President’s Message that is attached to the AGM report. She continued, “I am privileged and proud to be the President of the Board of such an amazing organization and community.”
Schooley introduced the event’s special guest speaker Ron Sheppard, She noted Sheppard has spent ten years helping to improving the wellness of Ontario. Sheppard spoke of Bill 210-The Patients First Act, and ran through some of the content involved in that piece of legislation that has been coupled with the tag line “A proposal to strengthen patient-centred care in Ontario.” He noted there is a summary of proposed amendments.
Upon completion of the meeting of the AGM, guests were able to tour the facility and speak with the healthcare providers and administrators at the clinic, while enjoying a piece of cake and a cup of coffee. A slideshow also played that reviewed the past five years the ECNPLC has been in existence. Schooley said she is grateful for the community’s support over the past five years.
Elise Harding-Davis receives OHS Carnochan Award
submitted to EFP In 1967, The Ontario Historical Society (OHS) established an awards program to recognize individuals, organizations, corporations, and authors who have contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Ontario’s heritage. The Carnochan Award recognizes an individual who has contributed many years of service to the heritage community. The OHS is pleased to announce that Elise Harding-Davis is one of two recipients of the 2015 Carnochan Award. For over forty-five years, as both a volunteer and professional, she has been involved in efforts to preserve, promote, and educate the public about African-Canadian heritage in Ontario. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean said of Harding-Davis: “She is living proof that discrimination and adversity are only obstacles to be overcome. Elise comes from an African Canadian family of freedom fighters, as her ancestors once decided to escape slavery. And she committed to continuing this legacy by becoming a curator of the North American Black Historical Museum in Amherstburg.” The award was presented on June 11, 2016, at the Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Historical Society at the Ontario Legislative Assembly in Toronto, Ontario.
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Giant rocking chair makes a stop in Essex
Tom Carrothers of the Family Council Advocacy Committee, Don Arkell, Diane Tymec, Chairperson of the Windsor Essex Health Coalition, Ken Lewenza Jr., Ontario Health Coalition volunteer Peter Boyle, Mike Lepine, and Andy Tymec pose with a giant rocking chair in front of the Essex Cenotaph. The chair, they said, represents caring-the care seniors in Ontario should be getting.
by Jennifer Cranston A giant 10 foot tall wooden rocking chair is touring 19 towns across Ontario, including Essex. Joining the giant rocking chair were local health coalition members, as well as seniors and family council members. Health Coalition volunteer Peter Boyle explained that this is the third year for the tour and there will be 19 stops this year. Essex was the 66th stop over the last three years. “The chair is a symbol of care,” he said. “It is something that is severely lacking in long term care facilities.” The goal is to bring awareness about improving the care standards and access at long term care facilities. More than 18,500 hospital beds have been closed since 1990 and patients are moved out of hospitals ever quicker and sicker. Access to long term care is poor with long waits and increasingly severe rationing of access to care. There have been approximately 20,000 people on wait lists for long term care home spaces for more than a decade. “The average wait time for long term care is five months,” Boyle said. “But that is rarely the
home you want.” Boyle explained that patients can wait years to get into the home of their choice. Almost 2/3 of long term care residents have dementia and almost half have aggressive behaviours. Since 2001, more than 24 long term care residents in Ontario have died as a result of violence from other residents and thousands have been attacked by other residents. Participants in the campaign say there is a solution. They are advocating for the Ontario Government to set a minimum care standard of 4 hours of hands on care per day per resident. They are also asking for improved access to care and the reduction of wait times. The coalition will collect 20,000 signatures on postcards as its members travel with the chair to symbolize the approximately 20,000 people waiting for long term care placements. “Everyone knows there is a problem,” Boyle said. “It’s just a matter of getting the Government to listen.” Tom Carrothers is with the Family Council Advocacy Committee. He said that each long
term care facility should have a family council to advocate for their loved ones. He said his goal is to get families and workers to work together to find solutions. Ken Lewenza Jr. is Chairperson of the Windsor Essex County Health Coalition. He travelled with the chair for its stops in Essex and Amherstburg. “The gaps are so large we have to find collaborative solutions,” he said. “We have to find multi-layer approaches on how we can achieve progress.” Essex Retiree Andy Tymec and his wife Diane were also with the rocking chair. “I’m a senior and I’m concerned about what’s going to happen in the future,” he said. “I’m hoping things will improve so that when we get there we can live with dignity.” Tymec said that if people want change, they have to get involved. The group is encouraging people to write to their MPPs. For more information, visit www. ontariohealthcoalition. ca or contact Ken Lewenza Jr. at ken. lewenzajr@unifor.org.
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Firefighters recognized for years of service and promotions
The following Firefighters were recognized for years of service: Pictured are: Captain Craig Woodiwiss (20 years). Captain Mark Bosse, Captain Tom Bonneau, and Robert Welzel were recognized for 25 years. Kevin Long was recognized for 30 years. Captain Randy Kaufmann (35 years), and Chief Rick Arnel (40 years). Trevor Menard and Tom Abbott were recognized for 20 years of service, but are absent from the photo.
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During the event, promotions were recognized. Pictured are: Mitchell Bosse, Justin Pulleyblank, Jacey Brockman, Ed Lepain, Jason Blais, Jason Standish, Ryan Siverns, Sarah Newton, Brayden Uttley, and Stephen Bucar. Patrick VanMackelberg and Bernie Vogler are missing from the photo. Most of these individuals were promoted to firefighter from auxiliary. Lepain was promoted to District Chief and Brockman was promoted to Captain. by Sylene Argent Last Friday evening, members of Essex Fire & Rescue gathered inside the hall at the McGregor
Community Centre for the 1st Annual Essex Fire Awards Night. The event recognized and honoured area firefighters for having earned promotions or for reaching a years of service milestone. Guests were treated to a slideshow presentation that highlighted many pictures of the intensive training firefighters endured over the last year, events that firefighters hosted, and some of the rescues they were a part of. The event was a means “To honour people who have done great things in our community,” Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel said. Firefighting can be a serious vocation, so it is important to add an element of fun here and there, Arnel added. He said he works with a fantastic department that has great support from its
community, Town, and Council. “Council can be proud of its fire service. They do it to the best of their ability and then some,” he said of the local firefighters. Firefighting, Arnel said, has changed since he first began in the industry forty years ago. And, he thinks firefighting is headed into the right direction as the industry continues to evolve with better equipment and training. Training, he added, is important. When firefighters arrive on the scene, their roles have to be a reflex reaction. “You don’t have time to think,” he said. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott, on behalf of Council and the Town, thanked Arnel and Essex Fire & Rescue members for their dedication in keeping the community safe.
Voice Of Inspiration “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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submitted to EFP On Wednesday, June 22, the Grade 8 students from Holy Name Catholic School celebrated their graduation ceremony. Fifty five “Hawks” will leave their elementary school nest after receiving their diplomas during a beautiful culminating
ceremony. The evening began with mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Father Dave was the celebrant, and in his homily he encouraged the graduating students to surround themselves with good friends. The awards ceremony followed that presented
a number of academic, memorial, and special school awards to several students. The evening finished off with a student social complete with food, beverages, music, and dancing. Student Megan Thorne was selected to be this year’s valedictorian to
Express Care hosts Appreciation Day
EFP File Photo by Sylene Argent On Saturday, the staff and supporters
of Express Care Valvoline hosted a Customer Appreciation Day at its Essex Centre location. The event was a way to thank the community for its support. In celebration of continued success in Essex, Express Care offered a barbeque lunch in the afternoon, and asked area car enthusiasts to display their custom and classic cars onsite. Owners of Express Care, Wes and Dawn Cronheimer, opened this facility over two years ago.
speak on behalf of her fellow graduates. In her speech she reflected on past experiences shared with her classmates, and she thanked the many people who had a positive influence on all the graduating students. Commenting on the future she said, “Soon our new schools will turn into our new homes, where we can only hope to find comforting necessities once again. With new people entering our lives, we pray that God will help us make new friends, but also keep close those we have known and loved for so long.” Mrs. Harris, Mr. Gregetz, and Mr. Kostanjevec are proud of all our Grade 8s. Congratulations goes out to the Holy Name Graduating Class of 2016!
The following awards were presented to deserving students: Religion & Family Life - Owen T. Hawk Pride School Involvement - Matthew D. & Matthew S. Language - Connor S. Spirit of Optimism - Devin McC. Mathematics - Megan T. Carl Bodnar Memorial - Zuki P. History - Mackenzie C. Leslie Jackson Memorial - Sarah B. Geography - Sydney L. Christian Fellowship - Michael T. & Joshua D. Science - Megan B. David Nagy Leadership - Emily S. & Mackenzie C. Health & Physical Education - Jordan C. French - Emily S. The Arts - Hannah F. Female Athletes - Payton M. & Brooke S. Male Athletes - Josh O. & Devin D. Spirit of Muskoka - Sebastian B. & Artur R. General Proficiency - Brook S. Valedictorian - Megan T.
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Gosfield North students shine in athletics and in the arts
Leamington’s Latam returns to Music Series by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday’s installment of the Essex Summer Music Series gave Leamington musician Justin Latam an opportunity to share original music with an enthusiastic, toe-tapping audience. Latam performed beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire inside the Heritage Gardens. This was his second appearance in the music series that the Essex Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee hosts. His first appearance in the series was in 2015. Latam said he enjoys being a part of the Essex Summer Music Series as he finds those who gather to hear him perform his music to be very engaged in his set. He enjoys playing music of the folk, blues, and rock variety. The Leamington musician was able to share a few songs off of his album “Barefoot” that was released around a
year ago. Fans of Latam’s music can check out his website www.justinlatam.com.
by Sylene Argent As the school year begins to wind down, students at Gosfield North Public School are demonstrating what it means to be a cougar in athletics and in the arts. Teachers and coaches of the Gosfield North students were pleased to announce the school’s track and field athletes did quite well this season. Through dedication to
practices, the Gosfield North Public School’s track and field team cleaned up this season, winning championships at the regional and district levels. Last week, many of the students had fun presenting the in-house play titled “Not so bad boys, yet,” written by Gosfield North Public School teacher Mrs. Robinet The students worked on
learning their lines, stage cues, and choreography for around three months in anticipation of performance times. They also helped to create their costumes. The play was not the only art-related event that Gosfield North Public School’s students excelled at. A group of musically inclined students earned a
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Youth Centre open for the summer by Sylene Argent Area youth will have a place to hang out, socialize, and have fun this summer as the Essex Youth Centre will reopen for the summer months. The former Executive Director, Sandy Larivee, secured a grant to hire four
college/university students to man the facility throughout the summer months. The Youth Centre will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, and for special events. Typically, the Essex Youth Centre, located in the basement of the Essex
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Gosfield North Public School students performed in the play “Not so Bad Boys, yet” last week.
gold standard at the National MusicFest Canada event. The students and their chaperons spent four days in Ottawa for the competition. The school’s band competed against the music during the competition in that the student musicians were assessed only on how they performed. Gosfield North Public School teacher Mrs. Dalley said the students learned a lot from competing in the completion. The students put in twice a week practices leading up to the event. Through the competition, Dalley
said the students also learned how to budget their money, live with three other roommates in a hotel, and plan for the day when they woke up in the morning while on the trip. While preparing the music they performed during the festival, the students also learned the importance of each section of the song and that a song is more than notes on a page, Dalley said. To give the music more feeling, the students added some notes to their performance tunes.
Aquatics Centre, accommodates youth from grade eight through high school. The summer staff may plan a transition to high school event to help present grade eight students ease into secondary school. The Essex Youth Centre offers video games, food, Brian Hatt, Kevin Curtis, and Brendan LeBlanc are free Wi-Fi, a pool table, three of the post-secondary students to work at the Essex and other social activities. Youth Centre this summer. The Youth Centre offered the Youth Centre is a good, wholesome its first LAN Night on Wednesday, where participants were able place to spend time during the summer months, especially since they said there is to play online and stream a movie. Kevin Curtis, a computer engineering not too much in Town for youth to do. Having the Youth Centre open for the student, Brendan LeBlanc, a Liberal Arts summer, they added, allows them to also student, Brian Hatt, a Computer Science have a summer job and gain valuable Student, and Dennica Mucci have been work experience working with youth and hired to look after the Youth Centre’s summer operation. The summer staff said coordinating events.
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50 Years in Heaven In Loving Memory of our Precious Mother
Muriel (Bellaire) McAuliffe April 26, 1917 – June 29, 1966
MOM You raised us kids, And always lived right. We were safe and warm, Before you slept each night. You worked hard, All through your life As a friend, a mother, And a faithful wife. You weren’t rich, or poor, Or even famous. But you did your best, And always loved us. Someday I know all will be well, And we’ll see you again with stories to tell, Of how you were missed and how we have grown, And how good it is to finally be home. Until then, our memories of you we’ll keep near And we’ll pass them on to those who are dear. ~ Loving remembered by your children
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The family of the late R. Richard (Dick) Bonneau wishes to express our heartfelt thanks for the kindness received during this difficult time. We would like to thank our family, friends, neighbours, co-workers and past co-workers for all their support, sympathy, spiritual offerings, food, flowers and donations. To Lorna and the staff at Reid Funeral Home, a heartfelt thank you. A special thanks to the Masonic Lodge, to Diana Dennis for the beautiful music, Pastor Jim Hatt and the luncheon committee at the Essex United Church. To the Hyland family and friends who prepared dinner for us, we are grateful. A special thank you CCAC, St. Elizabeth’s Healthcare, Amy’s Helping Hands, and the staff at Iler Lodge for the care he received.
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HEIL, Michael “Mike”- Passed away peacefully at home in Corunna in the presence of family on June 25, 2016 at the young age of 56. Son of the late Earl and Addie Heil. Son-in-law of the late Maurice and Audrey Mullins. Treasured husband Chrissie (nee Mullins) with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage. Loving father Shane Heil and Spencer (Ava Pash) Heil. Brother of Larry (Gerry) Heil, Sharon (Vaughn) Hartley, Bruce (Dianne), Doug, Donna (Don) Ramsay, Nancy Bechard, and Tim (Christine). Brother-in-law of Mary Ellen (Don) Fischer and the late Janie Mullins. Also survived by many nieces, nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at the Knight Funeral Home (519-862-2845) 588 St. Clair Parkway Corunna, Ontario on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. On Thursday family and friends are invited to meet at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. N. Essex) after 9:30 a.m. until time of the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maidstone. Donations may be made to the “Shelley and Maggie Angel Fund” with cheques being made to the Queen Street Veterinary Services – 1004 Queen St. Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2Y2 or to the St. Clair River Trail Committee – 1155 Emily Street, Mooretown, Ontario N0N 1G0. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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What’s Going On... EVERY THURS. CRUISE IN AT CTMHV from 5-8pm. Cruise-In with your classic car or come view them. No admission. Call 519-776-6909 or visit ctmhv.com.
In loving memory of a dear husband, father, and grandfather, Donald Turville, who passed away June 29, 2015. Loving thoughts of years together, memories that will last forever. ~ Remembered by wife Margaret and family
JULY 2 & 3 ARTS THE MARINA - 10am - 5pm. For more info: www. leamingtonartscentre.com. Free admission. 100 Robson Rd., Leamington. JULY 7, 8, 9, & 10 ESSEX FUN FEST For info: www.essexfunfest.com or stay tuned for our June 30th issue. JULY 8, 9, & 10 AMHERSTBURG RIBFEST At Centennial Park, 185 Victoria St., S., Amherstburg. For info: www.amherstburgrotary.com/RIBFEST.html JULY 8-10 CTMHV COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAYS. Friday night cruise-in from 5-8pm, BBQ, prices, Sat. Automotive Flea market, & more. 519-776-6909. JULY 8 & 22 NOONTIME MEDITATION at Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St. S., Essex, from 12-12:30. Take some time for yourself.
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JULY 9 FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul St. 8am til noon. Rain or Shine. Call 519-980-4942 for more details. JULY 9 THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY at Essex United Church. 12-4pm. Bake & plant sales, rummage sale, raffles that are free to enter. _________________________________________________________
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SOULLIERE, Raymond “Ray” - Entered peacefully into eternal rest with his family by his side on June 22, 2016 at 73 years of age. Son of the late Ernest and Irene Soulliere and son-in-law of Norman and the late Elizabeth Reeb. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Reeb) with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage. Loving father of Robert Soulliere, Lisa (David) D’Alimonte, Tracey (Micheal) Rousseau. Treasured Grandpa of Kierstyn Paré, Devon D’Alimonte and Lauren D’Alimonte. Brother of Girard (Lorraine) Soulliere, Marian (Regis) Masse, William (Nancy) Soulliere, Margaret (Charles) Mailloux, Ernest (Cheryl) Soulliere and the late Madeline Silverman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ray retired from Chryslers with over 31 years of dedicated service. He was a long time member of Unifor Local # 444 and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201-Essex. Margaret would like to say a special thank you to the nurse caregivers at the Windsor Regional Hospital – Met Campus on 4 West. Raymond’s visitation and celebration of life has held and under the care of Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Linda Blair officiated. Cremation followed. Donations may be made to Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
JULY 17 ALL BRITISH CAR SHOW AT CTMHV, from 9am to 2pm. For information about this show, please call 519-776-6909 or visit ctmhv.com. JULY 23 & 24 7TH ANNUAL EXPLORE THE SHORE - Find more information here: www.exploretheshore.ca. JULY 30 & 31 SUN PARLOUR RODEO Starts 6pm nightly at 1835 Cty. Rd. 18, RR2, Kingsville. For info: www.sunparlourrodeo.com. AUGUST 5, 6, 7 COMBER FAIR - For more info: www.comberfair.on.ca. AUGUST 16 FREE FOOTCARE By graduating students from St. Clair College. Call for your free appt. At 1:15 or 2:15 at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club. 519-776-6689. AUGUST 20 & 21 WETRA PRESENTS THE RCMP MUSICAL RIDE 3323 North Malden Rd., Essex. For tickets & more information: www.wetra.ca.
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HONDA 2002 MOTORCYCLE - VTX-S. Filtered air cooler, shaft drive, fuel injection. Many accessories. 80,000 kms. $5,800 OBO. Tilt motorcycle trailer, $450. Two new black truck side boxes with 23-3t* lock, $400. 226-345-1722. _____________________
KENNETH YARD WORKS - Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Business and residential. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-982-0362. 11-tfn _____________________ TREE CUTTING, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER ďšş Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates. Phone calls only at 519-996-9704 or 519-7379703 before 8pm. 15- tfn _____________________
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Colchester North wraps up the school year This year was not one of those wins, but the students made an excellent showing by placing third. They competed against 30 other schools. The Boys’ Baseball team kept up tradition by taking gold, and the Girls ‘Baseball team brought home silver. Athletics are not the only thing the small school had to celebrate last week.
On Friday afternoon, the final touches were put on the school’s new outdoor classroom. Students couldn’t wait to climb on the large rocks and logs once they were given the go-ahead. Teachers are also excited about the classes they will be able to teach there beginning in September.
The Colchester North Public School Track and Field team included students from grade three to grade eight. They came in third place at the District Finals this year.
by Jennifer Cranston With only a few days left of classes, students and staff took a few moments to recognize athletic success and enjoy
a new outdoor classroom. Athletic Coach at Colchester North Public School, Izzy Oozeer, said his small school continues to excel in sports.
In the last 29 years, Colchester North has won the Track and Field District Finals 26 times. It is currently the smallest school in that division.
The CNPS Boys’ Baseball team won at Districts.
The Girls’ Baseball team brought a silver medal home from Districts.
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Pastor Linda spoke on how God had a plan for each of us before we were even born--to have an encounter with us. Many prayers and blessings go out to our Ministry Team who are in Haiti this week. Camp Impact is July 12th, 13th, and 14th. Girl Time at WCF, Friday and Saturday, July 8th and 9th. Register online at www.wcf.ca. There will be Community Groups on Wednesday, July 6th. Come, join in the fun and fellowship! Restoration House Healing Rooms is open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed! Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Please note that there will be no BBQ in front of the Thrift Store on Fri. July 1st. They will resume on July 8th
and will continue on Fridays from 11 -2 throughout July and August as a fundraiser for Family Services. There will be no service at the church on Sunday, July 10th. Instead, we will join the community at the annual non- denominational service at Sadler’s Nature Park. Note that the time has been changed to 8:30 a.m. Starting July 3rd, and continuing throughout the summer, our Sunday Family Worship services will be held a half an hour earlier, at 10 :30 a.m. Major Sam Roberts leads our services and all are welcome to attend. Stay after and enjoy a time of coffee and fellowship. Trinity Church We keep in our prayers Lydia, Debbie, Richard, Bill, James, Craig, and Brenda. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Glen & Florence Dresser, given by Kevin Dresser & family & Ellen Smith. Summer services begin the month of July at Trinity at 9:15 am. Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 10th, we will be having our service outdoors. Please bring your lawn chairs. Remember, if you are able, to
support the needs for Canterbury College. We will be having our Summer Fun Day at Rondeau Park on August 31st. The day begins at 10 am., with worship and then we have the rest of the day to explore the park, enjoy our lunches together, and, of course, end with ice cream. All are welcome. Remember if you are looking for pies for any occasion, let Brenda know at 519-839-5184 and we will get them ready for you! All proceeds will go to the roof fund. Our toy drive continues for kids in Cottam/Kingsville area. The toys will be given to the two fire stations to be distributed to the kids. Lets make a good Christmas for them! Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. Everyone is welcome! St. Paul’s Anglican Church The Summer Worship Schedule starts on Sunday, July 3rd and joint services for the month of July will be held at Trinity Church, Cottam at 9:15 am. The service on July 10th will be an outdoor service, so please bring a lawn chair. No services will be held at St Paul’s during the month of July, 8am services are suspended for the summer and Sunday School is done until September. Canterbury College needs your help to provide new students from abroad with supplies to get them settled in their new homes in Windsor in September. Donations of cleaning supplies, paper products, personal toiletries, etc will be collected at the church and passed along to Canterbury College. Our next Farmers and Crafters Market is scheduled for July 9th from 8 - noon, rain or shine, at the church grounds. For table rentals, please contact Sandra, at 519-980-4942. For more information about us and what’s going on, please check out our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us
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All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service at 10am. Sunday School is available at 10:15 am. Special thanks to Rozalija and the choir for their beautiful anthems each Sunday. Have a wonderful summer. The next Iler Lodge Service is on Tuesday, July 5, at 2 pm. Volunteers are encouraged to come and share their faith. On Saturday, July 23rd, ther is a Corn Roast and Music. Please singn the volunteer list if you can help this year. We need volunteers to plan a successful event. Thanks. On Sunday, August 7th, John Cats will be our guest speaker. Door greeters are needed for the fall. Please sign up or call the office, or see Linda. Door greeters this week are Georgeann Welsh & Shirley Baker, Elder on duty is Jennifer Reeb, and Church lock-up is Gord Moore. Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson
We invite you to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our weekly Worship Service. During the month of July we welcome our friends from the Harrow Mennonite Church. Congratulations to Emily Jenner and Joshua Huffman who were married at Harrow United Church on Saturday. A special thank you is extended to everyone who helped organize our annual church service and picnic held at the Harrow Park last Sunday. It was a bright, sunny morning and everyone enjoyed the service as well as all the delicious food! Continued on Page 16
For old persons
The article my friend sent is entitled “Older Than Dirt.” I am old, but not quite that old. However, the contents are interesting. It asks, ‘Where did you eat?” Their answer is in a place called home! “Mom cooked everyday and when Dad came home from work we sat down together at their dining room table. If I didn’t like what she put on my plate, I was allowed to sit there until I did like it.” Here are some other thoughts about childhood of the elderly. Some parents never wore Levis, never set foot on a golf course, traveled out of the country, or had a credit card. My parents did not drive me to school. I had a bicycle that had only one speed. We didn’t have a television, not even a radio. I never had a telephone in my room. We didn’t always have a phone in the house. The only phone was on a party line and you had to listen before you used it to make sure people you didn’t know weren’t using the line. Pizzas were not delivered to homes in town, but milk and bread were. Newspapers were delivered by boys. If it was a morning edition, they would have to get up at 5 a.m. Movie stars kissed with their mouths shut. At least they did in the movies. There were no movie ratings because all movies were responsibly produced for everyone to enjoy viewing, without profanity, violence, or most anything offensive. If you grew up in a generation before there was fast food, you may want to share some of these memories with your children or grandchildren. The article ends with just don’t blame me if they burst a gut laughing. Growing up isn’t like it used to be. As you read this don’t forget it isn’t exactly my experience.
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Continued from Page 15 Vacation Bible School will be held at Harrow United Church from August 8 -12. Parents are encouraged to register their children early. You may call the church office for more information (519-738-4223). Harrow United Church will be selling baked goods during the “Explore the Shore” weekend on July 23rd and 24th. If you are able to assist with some baking, please sign the sheet located downstairs or call the church office and speak to Laurene. Thank you. To learn more about our caring faith community, hear one of Rev. Staples’ dynamic messages or listen to our weekly Ministry of Music, please find us at: www. harrowunited.org. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Please pray for all the people on our pray list. If you would like a special visit from Rev. Ann please contact her. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Vacation Bible School: July 11- 15 from 9 am to 12 noon. For kids JK to age 11. A nominal fee will be charged and peanut free snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Liz (519-791-4439) or Kelly (519-975-0115).
at 8:30 a.m. until September 8th. Life Teen: Grades 8-12 - July 3rd Paint Wars. Mass at 7pm, Lifenight will follow until 10pm. After mass we will head to the Fuerth Farm (1356 Cty. Rd. 46 toward Woodslee) for a night of Paint War games! Pick up is at the farm at 10pm. Wear clothing you can get dirty. Thank you from St. Vincent de Paul for the generous donations of their annual Sleepwalk. They raised funds to purchase 59 new beds. And to the K of C fish fry in support. CWL corner - Father’s Day Raffle winner was Ernie Nikita. Please continue to save your Foodland receipts. It is a simple way to help the poor. If you are in Grade 9 and older and would like to help out with Vacation Bible School this August, please see Nick. Vacation Bible School runs from August 8th to 12th. Parish picnic is August 14th, at noon in front of the church. All are welcome. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic our RCIA program begins in October. Please see Fr. Dave to let him know. Please donate extra vegetables from your garden this season to the Essex Area Foodbank. Mark your calendar for the Parish Picnic - Sunday, August 14th at Noon. God Bless you all and have a great week! Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
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know. The RCIA program begins this fall at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers. Paquette News submitted by Pam Hartley
Our summer service schedule is now in effect. One service is each Sunday at 10:00 at Redeemer until the end of July. See our website for details. VBS is fast approaching. July 4-8 at Redeemer. This year’s theme is ‘Building God’s Kingdom.’ Registration is now open on Redeemer/St Stephen’s website, but hurry. The spots fill up quickly! For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Happy Birthday Canada! We wish everyone a safe and blessed weekend! We invite 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. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
The Jubilee Refugee committee is collecting used books. Please drop them off at the back of the church. Please note that there will be no bulletins published in July and August. Mass intentions will be posted on the bulletin board. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please let Fr. Moe
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Saturday Euchre winners were Mavis Law with high score, Evelyn Vivier came in second, and Dorothy Fields and Georgette Nadeau tied for third. Eileen Ames and Betty Fields tied for high score at Monday Night Pepper. Roger
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Continued from Page 16 Monchamp had the most Peppers and Shirley Stiers was low. Tom Kelly scored high at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. Larry Lane had the most Peppers and Estelle Spoors was low. Mavis Law had high score at Wednesday Night Pepper. Louise Perrault and Betty Fields had the most Peppers, and Tom Kelly was low. Thursday Night Bridge winners were Floyd Cascadden and Diana Dennis. The Friday night BINGO will be held on Friday, July 1st, and July 15th. Everyone over 18 years of age is welcome. Come out. Have Fun. We are having the RNs and RPNs who are graduating from St. Clair setting up FOOT CARE on August 16th. If you are interested, please call the office at 519-776-6689 for times. Our Special Pepper will be held on July 25th at 7:00 PM doors open at 6:00. EUCHRE will be held July 2, 16, and 30. Cottam United Church submitted by Helen McLeod
Sunday, July 3, Worship starts at 9:30 am. Mr. Phil Hernandez will be our guest speaker. Cottam United Church has decided that after the summer we will continue with the 9:30 am worship time. Our Church Family is hoping that it will fit into families’ busy schedules. If you look at the different United Church’s worship start times they seem to be 10:15 am to 11:00 am. So, if your looking for an earlier time, this may be an option. Fellowship Hall will close from July 10th after worship to, and including, Thursday, July 14th for floor maintenance. Please do not use the Hall during this time. Nursery: Pam Osborne & Fay Lawn - during the summer months there isn’t an orangaized Sunday School program, so if there is a Sunday that you would like to
Essex United Church Join us at 10:30 am for Sunday morning services. Our guest speaker is Bruce Sweet. Our guest musician will be Karen Billings. Our Friday Meditation Series is back. Throughout the summer, Six Noontime Meditations will be presented in our sanctuary. Take some time for yourself. Come and pray, come and meditate, come and offer thanks, come and be quiet, come and be with God, come and enjoy! Our next Mediation is Friday, July 8 at 12 noon with Carolyn Barnett Join us on Canada Day for a Community Picnic , from 6 – 9 pm on our front lawn; games music, bouncy castles, and cards. Free hotdogs, hamburgers, and watermelon. And of course, FIREWORKS! Woodslee Friendship Club Monday euchre winners were Mike Renaud, Fr. Larry Mousseau, Flo Rivest ,George Diesbourg, LeRoy Davison. Wednesday pepper winners were Charlie Chevalier, Audrey Stanley, Aggie Rivait, Mike Renaud, Helene Manley, and Edna Chevalier. Friday euchre winners were Mary Demars, Colleen Chevalier, Mary Margaret Chevalier, Mike Renaud, Audrey, and Tom Allison.
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Bill Lindsay’s 1938 Studebaker Commander 4-door sedan.
Bill Lindsay of Selkirk, Ontario, writes: “My grandfather Ed Lindsay purchased a 1938 Studebaker Commander 4-door sedan brand new. My father Grant Lindsay took a bus to Walkerville, Ontario (now part of Windsor) to pick it up for his dad and drove it home. My father was 20 years old and a mechanic at Hoovers Shell Station in Selkirk. “In 1940 my grandfather, grandmother, father, and mother-to-be drove the car to British Columbia, going out through Sault Ste. Marie, through the prairies, and back through the United States, putting on over seven thousand miles. They were gone for five weeks. We have a complete expense account and mileage record, plus a running account of scenery and towns visited with overnight stops. Interesting to take a map and trace their day to day progress and route followed on secondary roads (there were no Interstates). “My father entered the service after returning, was married in 1942, and stationed in Woodstock as a dispatch rider. He was able to drive his motorcycle home on weekend leaves. After a motorcycle accident, he became a driver mechanic on training convoys throughout Southwestern Ontario and the Bruce Peninsula. He also worked as a mechanic at night for Schell Transport in Woodstock. “He left the service in 1945 and purchased the Winger Hardware Store in Selkirk, Ontario, in 1946 with his brother-in-law, R. O. Hurst. He was a tradesman skilled in plumbing, heating, electrical, and tinsmithing. My father drove the Studebaker as a family car until 1955, when he purchased his first new car, a 1955 Buick Special 4-door hardtop. I was left the Studebaker by my grandfather. “Since the Studebaker was stored inside, the car was in good shape except for a few dents. The body was redone in lead and repainted in 1963-64. That was the last year it was licensed. The plan is to do a body-off restoration. The motor was never touched.” Bill’s 1938 Studebaker had a Walkerville factory list price of $1288. The six cylinder engine had 90 horsepower with 226 cubic inches. The car had hydraulic brakes, one-piece all-steel body with one-piece hood hinged at the rear, and safety glass all around. The car also had an automatic hill holder for when you are stopped on a hill and do not want to roll backwards when you move your foot from the brake to the gas pedal. The Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, began building covered wagons in 1852. The last Studebaker car was built in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1966. 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. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
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Kessler wins gold medal by Fred Groves At the Canadian Senior Wrestling Championships held in Guelph on Saturday, Essex’s Emily Kessler won the gold medal. Competing in the 55kg division, she pinned the Canadian junior champion in her opening match, then won her second in points 10-8. Although Kessler was beaten in the third match, she received the gold medal based on overall points. The University of Winnipeg and former EDHS wrestler is now getting ready to head to Spain to compete. Anyone wishing to help fund her trip can either contact her directly on Facebook or the university. • The Essex Ravens made it two strong wins in a row on Saturday. The Glen Mills coach OVFL team easily got by London 40-27. • Still with football, AKO coach Mike
Lachance from Essex and starting running back Cody McCann, also of Essex, will look to defend their title beginning on Saturday, August 13 when they hit the road to take on Grand River. • The Windsor Minor Football Association is gearing up for its fall season, and Essex will have a team in the tyke division. Anyone wishing to sign up or get more information for those who are 7-9, can contact Sean at 226-345-1874. • At the Dresden Raceway on Sunday, Essex’s Vic McMurren trained Distincitve Sean earned a win in the first race and then followed that up with Mach
Shark taking third in the third. Gord Mcdonnell’s Relleno Hanover was second in the opening race and Mark Williams of Cottam drove his Sweet Queen Cole to a win in the fifth. • James Morgan had an assist as the Windsor Clippers edged Elora 1110 in Junior ‘B’ lacrosse action on Saturday night. • It was a busy week for the Essex Juniors in the Essex County Senior Baseball League. They beat Walkerhomesites 11-1 and Harrow Juniors 15-7. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com
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Revenberg up for the challenge Essex Yellow Jacket Rookie travel baseball
Pictured above L-R, top row: Coaches S. Davidson, M. O’Neil, C. Cavanaugh, and T. Driedger. Middle row, L to R : Evan Heath, Braeden Cavanaugh, Cole Grant, Ethan O’Neil, Jimmy Hayes, Kael Davidson, (f )Caleb Cavanaugh, (r)Blain Mulcaster, Nash Driedger, and Braydon Chittle. In the front row: Andrew Hildebrandt and Freddie McCroy.
submitted to EFP The Essex Rookie Travel baseball team beat the Belle River Braves 14 to 4 last week as the team prepared for a weekend tournament hosted by Dorchester. The Yellow Jackets traveled to Thorndale last Friday, where they kicked off the tournament by pounding the ball for 23 runs and only surrendering 5 to host Dorchester. Essex
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player Nash Driedger was awarded game MVP as selected by opposing coaches. Saturday’s first game ended with a walk off three run dinger from Essex’s second baseman Freddie McCroy. Every member of the Yellow Jackets scored a hit or more, and the game ended in a mercy after four innings. Blain Mulcaster earned game MVP, with Caleb and Braeden Cavanaugh also providing strong play. Essex played Woodstock Saturday afternoon. The strong Woodstock team could not get the ball past a determined Essex squad that held Woodstock to two runs, while scoring ten, and securing a spot in the Sunday semi-finals.
Catcher Jimmy Hayes used his big bat to earn Game 3 MVP, while Evan Heath and Braydon Chittle used their gloves and played stellar defense. Though the weather stayed consistent for Sunday, the game play did not. A hungry Tillsonburg team ended Essex’s bid for the Championship. The Otters hit early and often, and the Yellow Jackets could not produce the same level of defense. Jacket’s Cole Grant won the game’s MVP and a round of applause after a beautiful left field catch. The Yellow Jackets resume league play against Riverside this week with strengthened pride, determination, and optimism.
by Fred Groves Depending who you ask, or what scale he is standing on, Essex’s Brandon Revenberg weighs in anywhere from 285 to 300 pounds. Put that on a 6’4” frame and he is more than size-suitable to play professional football. Last Thursday, the former Essex District High School standout, and Essex Raven, suited up for his first regular season Canadian Football League game. Coming from Grand Valley State, a Division II school, Revenberg felt he was not as well-known as some other prospects, but the Hamilton Ti-Cats knew he had the size and the ability. The Ti-Cats wanted the big man so much, they traded up for him in a deal with the British Columbia Lions that had Revenberg go third overall in the CFL
draft. “I went into it open minded. To hear my name third overall was amazing,” he admitted. What’s even better is that he gets to stay very close to home. “Being less than three hours from home is a great feeling. My family will get to see me play.” The Revenberg clan has a history in football as Brandon’s older brother Spencer played collegiate ball at Sienna Heights and last year suited up for the AKO Fratmen.
Besides his size, the reason the younger Revenberg went third overall is because of his versatility. He can play, and dominate at all three offensive line positions: centre, guard, and tackle. “Coming into camp, they started me at left guard and within a few days I was at centre because the starting centre was injured.” Last Thursday Revenberg was rostered as the back-up left guard
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FORM 2 Expropria ons Act NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an applica on by The Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh for approval to expropriate land being Part of Lots 302 and 303, Concession South of Talbot Road now designated as Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 all on Plan 12R-26617 in the Town of Tecumseh in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario For the purpose of road works and improvements to South Talbot Road NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applica on has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: Part of Lots 302 and 303 , Concession South of Talbot Road now designated as Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 all on Plan 12R-26617 in the Town of Tecumseh in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario Any owner of lands in respect of which no ce is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objec ves of the expropria ng authority shall so no fy the approving authority in wri ng. (a)
in the case of a registered owner, severed personally or by registered mail within thirty days a er the registered owner is served with the no ce, or, when the registered owner is served by publica on, within thirty days a er the first publica on of the no ce;
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The approving authority is Council of the Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 1W9. The Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh Laura Moy, Clerk This no ce first published on June 30, 2016
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Essex’s Brandon Revenberg in pre-season action with the Hamilton Ti-Cats. (Photo/Hamilton Ti-Cats)
and helped the Ti-Cats to a convincing 42-20 win in the season opener against the host Toronto Argos. One of the adjustments he will have to make is going from playing a game with four downs to three. “The big focus in the CFL is the pass game. I’m
looking forward to getting out of training camp and playing some games,” he said. Revenberg gives credit where it is due. He said that EDHS head coach Badi Quwwas and Glen Mills with the Ravens helped him get to where he is now.
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