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Issue No. 25

Essex celebrates the “Maedel Community Centre”

Council presented with IT Review and Strategic Plan PAGE 7 _______________ Leardi officially sworn in as MPP for Essex PAGE 9 _______________ Essex Public School’s Phoenix soar at graduation PAGE 10 _______________ Holy Name Hawks graduates ready to for high school PAGE 11 _______________ Miracle food drive PAGE 16 ______________ OPP warn residents of “Grandparent Scam” PAGE 26 ______________

Pictured above: Members of Essex Council, Town of Essex staﬀ, and the family members of Edward Charles Maedel celebrated renaming the Essex Community Centre in his honour on Saturday. Pictured left: Doug Maedel holds a photo of his greatgrandfather, Edward Charles Maedel, before many items of memorabilia now on display at the recreation centre, located on Gosﬁeld Townline, now named in his honour.

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by Sylene Argent In April of 2020, Essex Council voted to rename the Essex Community Centre, located on Gosfield Townline, the “Maedel

Community Centre, in honour of Edward Charles Maedel, who was an entrepreneur and personified community spirit. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the name change and unveil the displays honouring Maedel’s local legacy. In 1908, Maedel purchased a struggling soft drink company on Talbot Street in Essex. He renamed it “Maedel Beverages,” where he made soft drinks and sold the product throughout the county. In 1935, he received the first Pepsi Cola franchise in all of Ontario, and the second franchise in all of Canada. He later built a new shop at the corner of Talbot Street and Brien Avenue. In 1989, the Maedel family sold the business to a company from Toronto. In addition to being a local business leader, Maedel helped to establish Boy Scouts in Essex, volunteered with youth sports and activities, provided leadership within the Essex Rotary Club, served as a firefighter, and helped support the construction of a bandshell. The reason for the name change for the facility was to clarify where recreation programs were being held. The Town of Essex has three recreational facilities in Essex Centre, each with similar names, which created Continued on Page 2

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confusion. CAO Doug Sweet, who was the Director of Community Services at the time, suggested the name change two-years ago. A survey was issued to the community to gather public feedback on the idea, with 88

percent of the survey’s respondents supporting the name change to the “Maedel Community Centre.” In January of 2021, Maedel’s family put out a call to the community, in search for items relating to “Maedel Beverages,” so that they could be displayed in the facility named in his honour. Among the many artifacts now on display in the Maedel Community Centre, is the original bandshell plaque. Maedel’s great-grandson, Doug Maedel, was thrilled to see the Essex Community Centre renamed in honour of his family member,

who was very much involved in thee community. He noted when his great-grandfather passed in 1974, around d 200 vehicles participated in thee funeral procession. “I am thrilled to be joined heree today with my fellow members off Council to celebrate the officiall renaming of the Maedel Community y Centre here in Essex Centre,”” Deputy Mayor Steve Bjorkman said.. “This facility is an important assett for the Town and is home to many y of the phenomenal programs and d activities offered by the Recreationn and Culture team.”

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Highland Games returns to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture

The female athletes of the Highland Games pose with the ‘caber” which is gaelic for “tree,” on Saturday, June 25th at the Kingsville Highland Games. Pictured (L to R), Celine Freeman-Gibb (President of the Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation), Becky Innes, Lisa McLean, Whitney Jardine, and Adrienne Steer.

Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche is presented with the Haggis Hurl trophy during the Kingsville Highland Games on Saturday. He beat reigning champion, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, who won in 2019.

Essex Mayor Richard Meloche participates in the Haggis Hurl during the Kingsville Highland Games on Saturday.

by Sylene Argent After a two-year hiatus, due to the pandemic, the Kingsville Highland Games returned to Lakeside Park on Saturday, offering plenty of opportunity to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture. The day provided an opportunity for dancers and bands to compete on interactive stages, for participants to show off their strength and accuracy in the heavy events – such as the light hammer and caber toss and in the tug of war events, watch sheep herding demonstrations, participate in the 5M Kilt Walk/Run in support of the Jack Miner Bird Foundation and the Kingsville Military Museum, and enjoy live music entertainment. One of the top attractions of the day included the Mayors’ Haggis Hurl, which Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos won when the event was first held in 2019. His reign as champion came to an end, however, on Saturday, as Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche’s toss proved to be the best in 2022. Looking around Lakeside Park, with plenty of activities on the go and vendors onsite selling food, drink, and unique wares, Santos said it was superb to witness the desire of the community. Throughout the pandemic, the Highland Games Committee worked to Continued on Page 6

Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos participates in the Haggis Hurl during the Kingsville Highland Games on Saturday.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Changing the mindset

The past two-and-a-half years have been pretty tough for me, outside the pandemic. There was a point last year, I truly was waking up every morning, stressed, wondering what obstacles I was going to be put through that day. That unknown was overwhelming, and I had this panic within me that this ongoing list of big issues that were popping up in my life were going to continue, in perpetuity. There was a lot going on, and, as a result, a lot on my plate. For as long as I can remember, I have had a hard time enjoying the good in life to its fullest extent, because I knew the not so good was waiting just around the corner. And, honestly, that is life. I know that now, and knew that then. But I think I had convinced myself,

in some way, that if I somehow moved through the good at rate no quicker than medium velocity, the bad, when it would come, would hit at a somewhat softer rate. As if this would somehow balance everything out. I am not sure where I picked up this mode of thinking. It entirely makes no sense, but it really did become a way I tried to just prepare myself for the unpleasant I wasn’t even sure truly existed. A few months ago, after going through quite a bit of upset, worry, and challenge within the family, etc., over the past few years, I came to an epiphany, realizing how much good I was basically missing out on trying to create some kind of hypothetical balance in my life. I realized life is not about bracing

for challenges, it is about enjoying those good moments while they last, so when those challenges appear, one has the energy to pull from to combat them. Though I may be late to this game, I am grateful to have a new lens on this outlook. And the feeling of taking back that power is nearly addictive. It is amazing how we can become entwined in our own thinking, with fear, worry, and guilt becoming the web in which we become entangled. All one has to do is let all that negative stuff go to move on and beyond.

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Letter to the Editor The Town of Essex is blessed with two very distinguishable summer festivals: The Essex Fun Fest and The Harrow Fair. Both of these festivals are enjoyed by 1,000s of attendees, consisting of residents and regional guests. In many instances these two events become the reunion of those who live out of town as they purposely make an annual trip back home to participate! These events make a community great. But, what truly makes a community great are the volunteers that help to ensure that these events continue on year after year! Unfortunately, perhaps COVID has made people reluctant to put themselves out there to volunteer. This has been a complication for events throughout the world. Simply, without volunteers… events don’t happen or what

is offered shrinks or disappears. Over the second weekend of July, the Essex Fun Fest will take place and the committee is desperately looking for volunteers. Please, please, please consider offering even just two hours of your time from Thursday, July 7th through Sunday, July 10th by either filling out the volunteer sheet at the Essex Fun Fest webpage or by calling 519-776-7336 ext 1109. Let’s all work together to keep our community great. VOLUNTEER! It’s free! Richard Meloche, Mayor Town of Essex

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Delivering on our commitment to ban harmful single-use plastics By Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change

Plastic is everywhere. We use it in packaging, construction, agriculture, automobiles, electronics, textiles, and medical equipment. While plastic has revolutionized our lives, plastic pollution has emerged as a key environmental issue worldwide. Of the four million tonnes of plastic waste that is thrown away in Canada every year, only 8 percent is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills and our natural environment, littering our parks, beaches, streets, and other places we value. Plastic pollution chokes wildlife and clogs waterways. It breaks down into tiny pieces, ending up in the soil, oceans, and air, and even our drinking water and food. We have to change this. It’s what Canadians are asking for. Now is the time for action. Just recently, our federal government announced we are banning some of the most common and harmful single-use plastics, including plastic checkout bags, plastic cutlery, six-pack rings, stir sticks, straws, and certain hard-to-

recycle food containers like clamshells. While the domestic production and import of these harmful single-use plastics will be banned at the end of this year, Canadian businesses like restaurants can use them until the end of next year, which gives them time to adjust. Over the next decade, this world-leading ban on harmful single-use plastics will result in the estimated elimination of over 1.3 million tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic waste. This is all about creating cleaner communities and a cleaner environment. It’s about giving Canadians the sustainable alternatives they’re asking for and developing new business opportunities in a greener economy. This ban represents a historic step in our government’s promise to cut plastic waste from across our society, wherever possible. But we know we cannot ban our way out of this problem. Plastic will remain a useful part of our lives. Our government’s plan is about responsibly managing Continued on Page 5

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Kingsville Mayor to take on CAO role for Township of Adjala-Tosorontio submitted to EFP Last week, the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio announced Kingsville Mayor, Nelson Santos, would become its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective July 18, 2022. Adjala-Tosorontio’s Mayor, Floyd Pinto, and its Council were pleased to make the announcement. “Nelson brings a wealth of municipal experience and knowledge to our Township. He brings a fresh, forwardthinking, and community-driven leadership style to this role, and Council is excited to work with him on

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advancing our priorities and setting the stage for the future,” Mayor Pinto said. “I am looking forward to working with Adj-Tos’s progressive Council and staff. The next decade is going to be some of the most important years for the community and its future,” Santos said. “I was drawn to this opportunity based on the direction the Township is taking in its community-building role, and I’m looking forward to working with the Senior Management Team and staff to support the Mayor and Council in strengthening the culture of care and responsibility. “As a CAO, my responsibilities include exercising the general management of the Township and leadership of a highly effective management team. As an advisor to Council, it is my duty to provide all Council members with the critical detail and information in a timely manner to support accountability to the public,” Santos stated. Mayor Pinto commented, his Township’s priorities include expanding partnerships with neighboring

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Highland Games returns to celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture... Continued from Page 3 plan this event, and he was glad to see it take place. “I can’t say enough about the Committee and its passion,” Santos said,

noting members on this committee come from all over the region to plan this special event. “We felt

disappointment when it was postponed,” Santos said of the past two-years, noting the community was ready to celebrate the

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event’s return. “We are thrilled to have it return.” He was excited to see the support the community brought to the event. “I feel complete pride, seeing the community all come together to create a stronger sense of community,” Santos said. With Santos moving on to become the CAO for the Township of AdjalaTosorontio, he will miss that spirit. Doug Plumb, Chairperson of the Highland Games Committee, was also pleased with the support of the event. In the next few weeks, Committee members will gather to share notes on what went well and what can be improved upon in the future. “We had a lot of the community come out to support the Highland Games. Everyone had a great time,” Plumb said. “It was successful.” He noted there were not as many pipe bands involved with this year’s event, as he said Americanbased organizations were hesitant to cross the border with COVID rules still in place. Others could not come out because of COVID or because they have not had the chance to gather to practice over the course of the pandemic. He hopes to build on the success of the 2022 event.

Professional athete, Chris Racknor throws the Heavy Weight at the Kingsville Highland Games on Saturday.

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Council presented with IT Review and Strategic Plan by Sylene Argent On Monday, June 20, Essex Council received a presentation regarding the Town’s first Information Technologies (IT) Review and Strategic Plan. Jack Barron, Essex’s Manager of Information Technology, made the presentation with Representatives of Perry Group Consulting. This was the first time the Town of Essex has undergone an IT Review and Strategic Plan. The document will guide the Town’s tech department for the next five-years, Barron noted. “It kind of gives us a better idea of how to take the IT Department in the future,” Barron said of the need to

conduct the review. On a day-to-day basis, the two individuals who work in the department work on various projects to enhance the Town and assist Town staff members. The review allowed an outside firm, which has worked with other IT firms, to provide guidance on areas that may be lacking or need to be further developed. Within the IT Review and Strategic Plan, a list of action items and suggestions are presented, which the IT Department will implement over the next five-years. Through the review, target areas were the main focus throughout the project, which included identifying IT systems

used by each department, determining technology requirements over the next one to three years, a high-level review of the Town’s IT infrastructure, and conducting a threat and risk analysis. In the Report to Council, it notes the Departmental IT Requirements Review indicated there is a need for greater awareness as to the capabilities of Town applications. In addition, it was found that there is limited training on existing technologies, and there is no formal Business Analyst role to work with the departments to define technology requirements. This could create an opportunity to hire a fulltime Business Analyst position or develop a strategy to move responsibilities to the IT Manager in the future. A new hire would have to go to a future budget for Council consideration. After surveying Town staff members, it was found the Town’s IT infrastructure is in good shape, there is no/limited data management which has resulted in stale data residing on production storage systems, and the phone system is three to four-years-old and will be scheduled for a replacement within two-years, the Report to Council adds. This brings about opportunities to perform an assessment on unstructured data to identify stale and

sensitive data residing on production storage, engage an expert to assess the Town’s needs and provide options to replace the existing phone system, and develop a cloud strategy and start migration workloads to the cloud. In summarizing the project, the Report to Council notes the Town has stable infrastructure and has some of the key business solutions required to effectively run a municipality. Some of the gaps identified for business solutions are being addressed by the administration by implementing solutions, such as CloudPermit, which is the electronic building permit and inspection web-based software. In addition, security is a concern for all municipalities and Essex should invest in improved security, including improving the ability of the Town to respond to and recover from a cybersecurity incident or a disaster such as a loss of IT infrastructure, it notes in the Report to Council. Key recommendations provided through the IT Review and Strategic Plan includes infrastructure/ governance/service

management, security, disaster recovery, business solutions, and identifying roles and responsibilities. “IT is ever-evolving,” Barron said. “I am happy to hear that our staff is happy with the service we provide. There is always room for improvement. There are always areas for growth and development…We want to be able to grow and improve our organization and the IT infrastructure.” Even though it is a small organization, Barron said the Town

and Council are progressive in terms of its technology. Luckily, they are supportive of IT initiatives. Looking ahead, Barron said he will approach Council again, in around six-months, to provide an update as to what initiatives outlined in the IT Review and Strategic Plan have been implemented at that point and what is planned to be tackled over the next sixmonth period.

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OFA welcomes new and returning cabinet ministers submitted to EFP The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and farmers across the province welcome the return of several ministers in key ministries most relevant to the agriculture industry and rural

communities. Announced today as part of Premier Doug Ford’s newest cabinet, these include Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson; Minister of Environment,

Conservation and Parks David Piccini; and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark. Todd Smith was also reappointed as Minister of Energy, Monte McNaughton as Minister of Labour,

Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and Caroline Mulroney remains Minister of Transportation. “We are pleased to see Ministers reappointed in many portfolios critical to agriculture and we

welcome the opportunity to continue to strengthen our relationships with them as we work to tackle key challenges that face farmers and rural communities,” says Peggy Brekveld, farmer and President of the Ontario

Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender Municipal Act, 2001 Municipality of Lakeshore Take notice, that tenders are invited for the purchase of lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 419 Notre Dame St, Belle River, Ontario, N0R 1A0. The tenders will be opened both virtually and in public on the same day at 3:05 p.m. local time at 419 Notre Dame, Council Chambers, Belle River, Ontario. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. For more information about the properties and prescribed forms, please visit Lakeshore.ca/TaxSale. Except as follows, the Municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001, and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Michelle Heslop, Team Leader - Revenue Municipality of Lakeshore 419 Notre Dame St, Belle River, Ontario, N0R 1A0 519-728-2700 ext 249 mheslop@lakeshore.ca Lakeshore.ca

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Leardi officially sworn in as MPP for Essex that is going to necessitate some crucial minerals. Those crucial minerals are probably going to come from Northern Ontario.” He is interested in how this link is being created to strengthen economic ties between this region and Northern Ontario. Over this next term, “This government’s focus is going to be on Economic Development,” Leardi said, adding he believes that is what people want the Provincial Government to focus on.

In looking at affordability, he said the Provincial Government is taking steps to try to keep costs down, like getting rid of the sticker licence fee and looking to drop taxes on gasoline and diesel. According to an announcement made through Newsroom Ontario in April, it notes as part of its plan to keep costs down for Ontario families and businesses, the Ontario Government introduced legislation that

would, if passed, cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3 cents per litre for six months, beginning July 1, 2022. This would cut the Gas Tax rate from 14.7 cents per litre to 9 cents per litre, representing a cut of 5.7 cents per litre. The Fuel Tax rate, which includes diesel, would be reduced from 14.3 cents per litre to 9 cents per litre, representing a cut of 5.3 cents per litre.

Photo submitted. Newly elected Essex MPP Anthony Leardi signs the Registry at Queen’s Park.

by Sylene Argent Last Thursday evening, the caucus members elected for the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party were officially sworn in at Queen’s Park, including the Essex Riding’s newly elected MPP, Anthony Leardi. Each had to swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen and sign the Register. “By doing so, that allows us permission to take our seat in the Legislature and speak when we are recognized by the Speaker,” Leardi explained. Looking ahead, Leardi said it is anticipated Premier Doug Ford will ask the Legislature to be recalled this summer, with the principal function for that to be to pass the 2022 Budget.

In jumping into the role as an MPP, Leardi said he is particularly interested in the link between this region’s automotive industry and the northern mining regions, “because the biggest investment in this region is going to be in the electric battery plant, and

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Lily McCormick, EPS valedictorian poses in the courtyard prior to the EPS graduation on Thursday.

eight students prepared to depart for the summer and their respective secondary school institutions. “I give the grade eight students a lot of kudos. It was very hard coming back and completely changing their lives in the last two-years,” Mrs. Barry said, a grade eight teacher at EPS. “I think they’ve grown immensely and this has shown what they can do when they put their mind to it. It’s an exciting step in their lives. I saw some tears in the crowd prior to the start of the ceremony.” With restrictions loosening throughout the year, EPS was able to allow students to participate in some of the athletic activities. Barry noted many of the students were excited to have their track and field day once again. Barry said she was excited for this class of graduates, and noted these students know when to have fun and laugh, and when it is time to get to work. This year’s graduating EPS class featured 72 students, represented by Valedictorian, Lily McCormick. McCormick was selected for the distinguished role through a process set out by the Graduation Committee. McCormick was a member of the EPS band, participated on the school’s baseball team, and made morning announcements. “Looking back on some of my favourite memories at EPS, they are with my classmates and would be some of our field trips, like [in] grade three, going to Heritage Village,” McCormick said. “I think we all worked really hard and grew and came out of our shell. Looking ahead, I remind everyone to continue to work hard. I’m excited for the new beginnings, making new friends, and having new experiences.” McCormick said she is thankful for all of the parents and teachers who helped her and the entire graduating class get to this point. She looks back on her time at EPS glowingly.

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Holy Name Hawks graduates ready to for high school themselves on a career path. When Valedictorian, Ava Altenhof, learned she would be able to speak on behalf of her classmates, she was excited to create the opportunity to remind her classmates of how far they have come, since they first walked into the front doors of the school at four-years-of age. She spoke of challenges the students rose above in the past,

Pictured is Holy Name of Jesus Valedictorian, Ava Altenhof.

by Sylene Argent After writing their final exams and handing in year-end projects, the grade eight students at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School were excited to gather as a class for their graduation ceremony, on Wednesday evening. During the event, students received their diplomas, reflected on the years spent as a Hawk, said goodbye to friends who will part ways going into high school, and thanked teachers for their years of guidance. The graduating class at Holy Name of Jesus, Teacher Mr. Bensette said, were excited to be able to receive their diplomas in-person this year. He described the year as a “whirlwind,” with teachers and students having to adjust to different COVID protocols, but everyone was excited to end the year on a great note. Grade eight teachers,

Mr. Bensette and Ms. Martin, wished their students well as they

prepared for high school. As the graduates move forward into their secondary school education, they will always be able to pull on the lessons learned inside their elementary school. During the ceremony, the grads were urged to stand and look behind them, where their parents, guardians, and siblings sat. Those individuals, they were told, are the ones who have loved and supported them to date, and will continue to do so as they move forward to tackle the challenge of earning a high school diploma, grow as individuals, and put

like EQAO testing in the third grade. She hoped her valedictorian address would inspire her peers, send them off onto high school on a good note, and remind them of their capabilities, their work ethic, and problemsolving skills. Over the years as a Hawk, the students faced challenges and made many memories. One of those memories that will stick with her well into

the future was when the entire school put on a Winter Olympics event. To Altenhof, graduation means there is plenty of change and opportunity on the horizon. Every one of her peers is on a different journey, but they all took their first steps on their path into the future together in their kindergarten class.

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McGregor Clothing Swap helped families ‘keep a little money in their pockets’ by Sylene Argent After Councillor Sherry Bondy hosted a successful clothing swap to benefit families in the Harrow area recently, Councillor Kim Verbeek took the torch and hosted a similar event in McGregor last Friday evening. The event, held at the McGregor Community Centre, offered families an opportunity to find good-quality clothing items for their youngsters, youths, and teenaged children. Verbeek was pleased with the number of individuals who came out to take advantage of the event, and was surprised to see many teens came out to look for clothes on their own. “I was happy to see the response in the community,” she said, adding the event

had, “Great community vibes.” With inflation, gas prices, and cost of living rising, the idea of hosting the McGregor Clothing Swap was to help families keep a little money in their pockets, Verbeek said. She was grateful to everyone who donated clothing items for the swap, noting the vast majority of the items forwarded for the event were of great quality. A bin was set aside for stained or ripped clothing, with those items to be forwarded to support a local farm rescue operation in need of such items, however, only around half a bin of such items were set aside. In addition, a pop-up Essex Food Basket booth was set up for the event, which provided those in need with

Holy Name Hawkes graduates ready to soar into high school... Continued from Page 11 “There is so much to look forward to in future years,” she said. “Good luck on all your endeavours. We made it.” During the ceremony, many of the students were presented with awards of distinction, including: • French Award: Kole Griful • Language Award: Grace Ondracka and Scotlynn McCormick • Mathematics Award: Jimmy Hayes and Carter Kelly • Science Award: Kevin Hubert • History Award: Lyndon Souchuk • Geography Award: Cadence Aris • The Arts Award: Alexa Cziraky • Religion and Family Life: Sydney DiRisio and Ethan O’Neil

• Health and Physical Education: Brendan Ledoux • General Proficiency: Krystina Hunter and Carter Kelly • Athlete of the Year: Jimmy Hayes and Isabella Gerard • CSAC Hawk Pride School Involvement Award: Alexandrea Huntley · Spirit of Optimism: Tobey Trepanier • Christian Fellowship Award: Lindsey Schmidt and Nathan Hanrahan • Carl Bodnar Memorial Award: Jayden Grein • Leslie Jackson Memorial Award: Ehren Gelinas • David C. Nagy Leadership Award: Connor Ferguson and Isabella Gerard

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Remaining Clothing items from the Harrow and McGregor events will be stored away for a clothing swap to benefit residents in Essex Centre in the coming weeks. Ahead of that event, a shout out for more clothing donations for youth and teens will be made.

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Three area food banks collected donations during Miracle food drive by Sylene Argent Volunteers with the Essex Area Food Bank, the St. Vincent de Paul, and the Essex Salvation Army Food Bank manned drop-off depots on Monday as part of the annual June 27 Miracle food drive. With no porch collections arranged this year, as was done in the past, area food banks were urged to organize their own donation drop-off sites as part of this year’s food drive. Gerry Belanger, Coordinator with the

Essex Area Food Bank, was grateful for all the donations collected on Monday. The Essex Area Food Bank is currently located inside the gymnasium at Essex United Church. He was especially impressed with a donation Ashlynn Ward presented. As part of a project she was tasked to undertake for her civics class, she set out to raise money for the Essex Area Food Bank, and was able to collect $450 in just two-weeks. This was almost double what she had originally

Volunteers were on hand at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Monday to collect donations forwarded to the St. Vincent de Paul Essex Conference as part of the Miracle Food Drive.

hoped to raise. “I was pretty amazed,” she said of how much she was able to collect in a short amount of time. She has volunteered with the Essex Area Food Bank in the past, so she had an understanding of the need the local organization has in order to continue to support putting food on the tables of those facing economically challenging times. “It is interesting to see how many need support,” Ward said. Belanger was pleasantly surprised to receive the unexpected donation, and noted it will go a long way in helping the Essex Area Food Bank purchase meat or other essentials for the individuals and families it supports. Before the pandemic, the Essex Area Food Bank served an average of

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60 individuals each of the two days it was operational per week. Each peson served represents an average of three individuals, as those who come in to utilize the food bank’s services are typically picking up items for their family members as well. Over the pandemic, that number lowered to ten per each of those two days. Since things have been opening up, Belanger said the Essex Area Food Bank is now serving an average of 40 individuals each of the two days it is in operation per week. In just the past few weeks, he said the Essex Area Food Bank registered five new seniors to the program, which is said was due to the increase in cost of living. Currently, the Essex Area Food Bank

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Ashlynn Ward presents Gerry Belanger, Coordinator of the Essex Area Food Bank, with the $450 she was able to raise through a civics class project.

is looking for donations of garden fresh fruits and vegetables from local community members. These and non-perishable items can be dropped off any time at the drop box. Those wishing to forward a cheque or cash donation can do so during operational hours, which are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am11:45am. Arrangements can also be made by calling 519-776-4070. The Essex Area Food Bank tends to not get many donations over the summer months, so donations are very much appreciated this time of year as the need is still there. Volunteers with the Essex Chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul were thrilled with the number of donations they received on Monday at Holy Name of Jesus Church, noting they had already taken a truck full to store for those

in need and still had a few more hours on the clock for donations to come in. Doug Doey, Chairperson of the St. Vincent de Paul Essex Conference, said the need for assistance has increased recently. In the past, volunteers would be contacted typically around the 15th or 20th of every month from those who need assistance. Now, they are being contacted as early as the first week of each month. Last month, the St. Vincent de Paul Essex Conference had four additional families register for help. It is currently helping 52 families, which accounts for around 150 individuals, who come once per month. Doey said affordability is certainly a factor he is hearing as to why families and individuals are reaching out for assistance.

He thanked the community for the continued support and generosity. Those who would

like to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul can drop off non-perishable items at the large donation boxes located at both Holy Name of Jesus Church entrances, or they can drop off cheque donations when the secretary is working at the Church on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Volunteers with the Essex Salvation Army also collected donations on Monday, and were appreciative for the generosity. D o n a t i o n s to the Salvation Army Food Bank can be dropped off at the Essex Salvation Army Church during office hours, which is Tuesday, Wednesday,

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Essex. • Lawn Games & Activities - take in a game and activities led by Tecumseh Recreation. • Tecumtha Ogitchada Society’s First Nations Mobile Education and Cultural Walk-About with special guest, Dr. Jerry Fontaine, author “Our Hearts Are As One Fire” book signing, 1:00 to 3:00PM - Agricultural Exhibit and Sandwich South Historical Society’s Open House at Fire Hall # 2 - 5520 Walker Road. • Explore the rich history of the former Township of Sandwich South and how it has continued to enriched the Town of Tecumseh today. Also enjoy some ice cream, hosted by the Sandwich South Historical Society. • Tecumtha Ogitchada Society’s First Nations Mobile Education and Cultural Walk-About. 1:00 to 3:00PM - Try A Sport Challenge and Historical Sport Exhibit at Lacasse Park. - Explore the history of sport in Continued on Page 19

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Nations Evening Ceremony at Lakewood Park North Beach - An offering of prayers to mark the end of the day with appreciation and thanks for life and nature. Led by the Tecumtha Ogitchada Society, Caldwell First Nation, and the CanAm Indian Friendship Centre. Sunset - Fireworks at Lakewood Park South

Sunday, July 3 10:00AM - Legion Mural Unveiling at The Royal Canadian Legion, Col Paul Poisson, Branch 261 - 12326 Lanoue St. A mural honouring the Canadian Armed Forces, the poppy, and Colonel Paul Poisson - the Town’s 1st Mayor 10:15AM to 12:30PM - Free Community Pancake Breakfast with fruit and yogurt bar at The Royal Canadian Legion, Col Paul Poisson, Branch 261 - 12326 Lanoue St. 10:30AM to 12:30PM Tecumseh Area Historical Society Open House and Historical Exhibit at TAHS - 12350 Tecumseh Rd East. • Participate in Chris Edward’s book signing and make a bird house to

take home. • Tecumtha Ogitchada Society’s First Nations Mobile Educational and Cultural Walk-About 1:00 to 3:00PM - Firefighter Combat Challenge at the Fire Hall # 2 - 5520 Walker Rd. - Local firefighters from across Essex County face off in a competition of skill. Come out and cheer on your firefighters as they go head-tohead in challenges that showcases the demands of real-life firefighting. • Little ones can enjoy the Kids Zone. 4:00 to 7:00PM - St. Clair Beach Historical Exhibit at the St. Clair Beach Community Centre - 13731 St. Gregory Rd. Discover the deep history of the former Village of St. Clair Beach and how it has continued to enrich the Town of Tecumseh today. 7:00PM - Community Bike Rally - Starting and Ending at Optimist Park - 13731 St. Gregory Rd. Bring your bikes and helmets and enjoy a ride through the beautiful and historic area of St. Clair beach. 8:00PM - Truth and Reconciliation A Conversation at the

Optimist Park - 13731 St. Gregory Rd. - An opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to come together through dialogue in an effort to understand our past, rebuild trust and respectful relationships, and focus on bettering future generations in Canada. 9:00PM - Outdoor Movie Night at Optimist Park - 13731 St. Gregory Rd. Feature Film - “Indian Horse.” - Parental guidance is suggested. For more details, see REEL CANADA Content Advisory Chart. 9:00PM Outdoor Family Movie Night. Feature Film: “Sing 2” at Tecumseh Centre Park - 12021 McNorton St. Enjoy an evening of family fun! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a movie and some popcorn under the stars.

the Church that has stood tall in our community since 1859. Enjoy some great worship music on the lawn and a Casavant organ concert from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM as you explore the church’s history. 7:00 to 9:00PM - Musical Celebration and First Nations Honour Guard at L’Essor High School Theatre - 13605 St. Gregory Rd. A celebration of 100 years through music. Seats are limited, registration at TecumsehRec.ca is required for this event. For more details on events, visit: www.tecumseh.ca/tecumseh100

Monday, July 4 1:00 to 3:30PM - Free Recreational Swim at Tecumseh Leisure Pool, Lacasse Park - 590 Lacasse Blvd. - Enjoy a refreshing splash at the Tecumseh Leisure Pool. 2:00 to 4:45PM - Ste. Anne’s Church Open House - 12233 Tecumseh Rd. East. Enjoy a guided tour to explore the architectural beauty of

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Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CLUES ACROSS 1. Half-conscious states 8. Unnatural 13. Deep regret 14. Rogue 15. Took without permission 19. An alternative 20. After B 21. Partner to “flowed” 22. The best day of the week (abbr.) 23. Helps you hear 24. Egyptian river 25. Lake __, one of the Great 26. Make free from bacteria 30. Indigenous peoples of central Canada 31. Sanctuaries in Greek temples 32. Most unclothed 33. NJ senator Booker 34. Tibetan lake

35. Desecrate something sacred 38. John __, English educator l467-l5l9 39. Obtains in return for labor 40. Views 44. Rugged cliff 45. Not quiet 46. Body part 47. Newt 48. German city 49. A way to save money 50. NBC’s Roker 51. Dire Straits frontman 55. Actress Lathan 57. Most meager 58. Poems 59. Companions CLUES DOWN 1. Draws over 2. Recur

3. Current unit 4. Neither 5. Certified Radio Operator (abbr.) 6. Power of perception 7. Peace 8. Supplemented with difficulty 9. The last section or part of anything 10. Dorm worker 11. Bones 12. Most unnatural 16. Spanish island 17. The skill to do something 18. Where golf games begin 22. Untethered 25. Print errors 27. The sport of engaging in contests of speed 28. Ones to look up to 29. Stringed instrument 30. Gives whippings

32. Type of tie 34. Make more concentrated 35. Die 36. Part of a winter hat 37. Young men’s club 38. Bathrooms need it 40. U.S. president 41. American novelist 42. Take into custody 43. Hurts 45. Type of gibbon 48. American actor Lukas 51. Partner to cheese 52. Some are covert 53. Political action committee 54. To and __ 56. Atomic #28

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Each year on the first day of July, people across Canada celebrate Canada Day. Canada Day commemorates the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. On July 1, 1867, the separate colonies of Upper Canada, Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united, forming a single dominion within the British Empire. That dominion was named Canada, which is why Canada Day is often described as “Canada’s birthday.” Canada Day marks a great time to learn more about this beautiful, prosperous country. · Canada is the second largest country by total area in the world. Only Russia has more total area than Canada. · Despite its size, much of Canada is uninhabited. Specific estimates vary, but it’s widely accepted that more than 80 percent of Canada is uninhabited. Occupying the northern region of North America, Canada is, particularly in its northernmost regions, cold, rocky and snowy. That makes much of its northernmost regions unsuitable for human inhabitants. · Canada is often considered the northernmost part of North America, though that’s not necessarily accurate. Greenland lies on the eastern edge of the North American tectonic plate, which means it is technically part of North America, even though its cultural influences are decidedly European. The World Atlas notes that, if Greenland is considered part of Europe, then Cape Columbia in Nunavut, Canada, is the northernmost point in North America. · Though metrics vary, data from the World Bank indicates that Canada has the ninth largest economy in the world as measured by nominal gross domestic product. · Canada Day is a day to celebrate throughout much of the country, but the day is a little different in Quebec. July 1 is Moving Day in Quebec because that’s when leases in the province typically expire. Moving Day in Quebec used to fall on May 1, but less-than-ideal weather in early May compelled the government to move Moving Day to July 1. · Data from the United Nations indicates that the population of Canada as of spring 2022 was around 38 million people. · According to the World Population Review, the median age in Canada in 2022 is 42.2 years. By contrast, the median age in the United States and Mexico is 38.1 and 28.3, respectively. · Canada’s Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages reports that 98 percent of Canadians indicate they can conduct a conversation in English, French or both. · Though hockey is the sport most widely associated with Canada, more Canadian youths play soccer than hockey. While the organization Canada Soccer reports youth participation at right around one million players, Hockey Canada reported that around 606,000 youths played hockey in 2019-20. Canada is a beautiful and fascinating country with a rich history. Canada Day marks a perfect time to immerse oneself in Canadian historian and modern life in Canada.

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GRADUATION _________________________________________________________

Congratulations

MELANIE BOISSONNEAULT on your graduation from Wayne State University school of pharmacy.

We are so proud of you! Best of luck with your new career. ~ Mom, Dad, Tyler, Jess, Jamie. _________________________________________________________

IN LOVING MEMORY

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Months have grown, day-by-day. It’s now been 15-years since you went away. Thoughts are full and hearts do weigh, Without you here to share the way. Time may dull the hand of fate, Memory forvever recalls the date. P.S. Our little girl went to sleep on June 14, 2022 at 17-years of age. When it is my time to join you, the tree of us will be together again forever.

~ Forever loved and missed. Rosanne

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MIEHLS, Brad CPA, CA - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Brad on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Toronto General Hospital at 51 years of age. Best friend, husband, and soulmate of Vanessa Mullins. Proud and adored father of Rylie, Paige and Justin. Beloved son of Larry and Bev Miehls, and son-in-law of Bernie and Diane Mullins. Cherished brother of Pamela Miehls (Eric Comartin). Dear uncle of Isabella and Conor Comartin. Special cousin to Mike Miehls. Brad will also be greatly missed and forever remembered by many treasured aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and colleagues, many of whom joined together for an impromptu memorial on Monday night to celebrate Brad at one of his favorite places, the Woodslee Baseball Diamond. Brad’s passion for baseball came naturally to him. Both of his grandfathers, Lawrence Seguin and Anson Miehls, were instrumental in building up the baseball community in Woodslee. Brad was also heavily involved in the Woodslee Baseball Community as both a player and a coach. He passed his generational love of baseball down to all three of his children, whom he coached on different Woodslee teams over the years. Brad was a diehard Detroit Tigers Fan and rarely missed the Tigers’ home opener. His time playing baseball, coaching baseball, watching baseball, or talking about baseball brought so much joy to him. Brad also loved playing other sports (any sport really!), including golf, bowling, and basketball, and playing board games with his family in his parents’ shed every New Year’s Eve. He lived for these precious times with his family. In addition, Brad was an avid hunter, longstanding member of the OFAH, and on the Board of the Lakeshore Sportsmen and Conservation Club. Brad’s love for hunting started as a young boy when he would go hunting with his Dad, his uncles, and cousins, and only strengthened over the years as he shared such a special bond with his Dad and his hunting buddies. He was also one of the founding members of the Cut Trails Hunt Club and loved spending time up north at his cabin that he shared with his Dad and other family and friends. Brad received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo in 1994 and obtained his Chartered Accountant (CA) designation in 1996. He was a partner at Baker Tilly Trillium for the past five years, and previously worked at a few other accounting firms throughout the Windsor and Essex County area since obtaining his degree. Brad’s family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and health team in both Toronto and Windsor who cared for him over the last four years. Brad was a fighter to the very end and was able to enjoy these past four difficult years because of all of the love and support that he received from his No. 1 caregiver, his wife, Vanessa. Visitation took place at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave., Essex (519-776-4233). Mass of the Resurrection was held on Monday, June 27, 2022, at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 1690 County Road 46, Woodslee. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Woodslee Baseball Association. Family and friends are invited to share their memories of Brad online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

MAILLOUX, Bob - Passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington on June 21, 2022, at 76 years of age. Loving father of Joe Mailloux (Val Ross) and Nicole Mailloux (Todd Wilder). Dear Pepe of Calvin Crosby, Jacob Beemer, Cheyenne Mailloux, and Catherine Mailloux. Beloved brother of Helen Hyland (Bob), John Mailloux (Jeanne), and the late Tom Mailloux. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bob retired from the GM Trim plant after many years of service. He loved his hunt camp in Wawa where he enjoyed the outdoors. Bob was a dedicated dog trainer, and he truly loved each one of them. Special thanks to the wonderful staﬀ of the Sun Parlour Home for taking such great care of our dad. Cremation has taken place. A life celebration will take place at later date. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com ______________________________________________________

TAYLOR, Gerald - With deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Gerald on June 24, 2022, at 85 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Judy (2022) with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage. Loving dad of Gerry (Beth), Tracey, late Randy (1997), Sherry (Blaise), Kelly (Andy). Treasured Papa of Laura, Craig, Kevin, Chris, Adam, Kara, Shawna-Lee (John), Dezarae (Shawn), Dalton, Danyelle, Jeffrey (Stephanie), Jasmyn. Great Papa of 12 great-grandchildren. Beloved son of the late Edward and Bernadette Taylor. Loving brother of the late Bernice (Denis), late Shirley, late Sally (late Bob), late Sharon (late Cliff ), Mary (Jerry), Irene (Richard), Mickey, and Jackie (the late Shelley). Brother-in-law of Rick Mills and the late Penny Pinch. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. His lifelong passion was being a truck driver until the age of 80. His favourite boss was Larry Willis who he talked about daily. The visitation and service was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. Cremation followed. The service can be viewed online at www.kennedyfh. com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Essex Area Foodbank. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com _________________________________________________________

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BATTERSBY, Ruth (nee Neuert) -Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 20, 2022, at 97 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Harry Battersby (1981). Loving mother of Gwen Hunt (late Michael), Bonnie Mansell, Barb Battersby (Gary), Jim Battersby (Kim), Don Battersby, and Dean Battersby. Treasured Grandma “B” of Laura Mansell, Michael Mansell (Kendra), Lindsey Battersby (Austin), Jimmy Battersby, Jamie Battersby, Jordan Battersby (Mitch), and the late Stephanie Hunt. Great-grandma of Jack and Malis Mansell. Sister of Faye Griﬃn and John Neuert (late Jean). Predeceased by her other siblings, Arnold Neuert, Mary McKenzie, Vera Houston, and Dorothy Jean King. Ruth was a long-time member of the Bethel Maidstone United Church; UCW at Bethel Maidstone and the Sweet Adeline’s. Her memory will live on in our hearts forever. Special thanks to the staﬀ of Iler Lodge for all your care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Visiting will take place at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Wednesday July 6, 2022, from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Words of remembrance will be shared at 8 p.m. A private family interment will take place. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Windsor Cancer Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

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Maedel Community Centre ✧ Thank You! ✧ Special thank to Doug Sweet for his eﬀort in the placing of the community sign. Special thanks to Cynthia Cakebread for her help with the display of the artifacts inside the centre. Thanks to all off those who donated artifacts, (some are on loan). And lastly, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Open House. It made the day complete. ~ Doug Maedel & Family ~

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Happy Birthday Canada! Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online! We are open and invite you to join us each Sunday at 10am. All safety protocols are in place or you may join us online. Visit www. essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services, information, and updates. At this time, we cannot oﬀer nursery supervision or Sunday school. Enjoy our ‘Take-a-book-Leave-a-book’ library located in front of the church. Come be part of the community.

Join us at 10:30a.m. on Sunday, July 3, as we celebrate C Canada Day with Major Jim Hann. Our sanctuary is air cconditioned and we are accessible. Stop by the church Tuesdays between 10a.m. - noon, as our SA Cafe is a welcoming place for fellowship, coffee, tea, o aand goodies. Thanks to all who donated to the Miracle Food Drive last w week. Our Food Bank is always in need of non-perishable g goods, so any donations are much appreciated. Call the Church Office at 519-776-4628 for information. C Next week, Community and Family Services are sending five children to Adventure Camp. Please keep them and ttheir leaders in your prayers.

TTrinity Anglican Church

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

What’s Going On... JULY 3  CTMHV BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL- From 10am - 2pm. Donations appreciated. Proceeds to the Educational Program. 6155 Arner Twln. For info: CTMHV.com. JULY 7 TO 10  ESSEX FUN FEST - Live Entertainment, Car Show, Youth Talent Show, Family Fun, Sip’ n Shop event, & more. All info: www.essexfunfest.com JULY 13  ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC- At Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W. For info & to book an appointment, visit: blood.ca or call: 1-888-236-6283. JULY 20  KINGSVILLE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC- At Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre, 103 Park St. For info & to book an appointment, visit: blood.ca or call: 1-888-236-6283. JULY 29, 30, 31  HOGS FOR HOSPICE  At Seacliﬀe Park, Leamington. for tickets and info: www.hogsforhospice.com AUG. 2  HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC- At Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow, 390 Sinasac St. W. To book an appointment, visit: blood.ca or call: 1-888-236-6283. AUG. 5, 6, 7  COMBER FAIR - At the Comber Community Centre, 6211-6213 McAllaster St. For all information & schedule: www.comberfair.com HIATUS HOUSE: oﬀers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. WINDSOR AND DISTRICT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP meeting on April 24, May 29, & June 26 at 1p.m. at Cottam United Church, 137 Talbot Rd. W. Cottam. Our support group is for those who have had or will have ostomy surgery. Family members and/ or friends welcomed.

Worship Service at 9 am. Summer is here, so we will host our Summer Worship Services. We will hold joint services with our friends from Belle River United. The Services for the month of July will be held at Woodslee. Please note the new time of 9am. For the month of August, the joint service will held in Belle River at 9am. This also includes Labour Day Weekend in Belle River. Regular church services in both churches, will be back on September 11. Service will still be available on our website. Come join us this Canada Day at the Millen Park in Woodslee. We will serve strawberries and ice cream after the parade. This is a goodwill oﬀering for Gess†wood Camp. The parade starts at 3pm from the church.

Essex Christian Reformed Church

Welcome Summer! Visit our little take-a-book-leave-abook library. b The Salvation Army has launched a new program ccalled “Soap for Hope” which oﬀers shower facilities tto those without a home. We are collecting bar soap, sshampoo, deodorant,towels- new or in good-used ccondition,washcloths, underwear (med. or larger male and female) brushes, combs, etc. Donations are accepted until July 10th. Sunday services with Rev.’d Hilton Gomes are at 9:30 am. All are welcome to join us.

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Worship Service this Sunday, July 3, is at 10am, with Linda Hollingsworth bringing the message. Communion will be celebrated. On Sunday, July 10, Joyce Walker will be our speaker. Donations for the Food Bank are being accepted. Please remember in prayer those in our community who are ill, those in nursings homes, our government leaders, and all the turmoil around the world.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps

For the months of July and August, our Sunday services will be at 10am, all are welcome! Thank you to everyone who donated through CanadaHelps during the month of June, we appreciate your support. Our pasta dinners are done until September and our next market is still in the process of being planned, stay tuned for a date. If you are cleaning out closets, please keep our Clothes Cupboard in mind. We are always looking for donations of gently used clothing. For more information about what is happening at St. Paul’s, visit online: www.stpaulstrinity.org, or social media. Call the oﬃce at 519-776-7111 (Messages are checked regularly).

Bethel-Maidstone United

All are welcome to join us to hear Rev. Paul’s message at 10am, Sunday morning. Our building is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. There is no Sunday School oﬀered at this time. The Children’s Drop-In Centre also continues to be paused at this time until further notice. The secretary can be reached Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bethelmaidstone@gmail.com. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone. You can ﬁnd us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com

Antioch Christian Ministries

Essex Baptist Church

Submitted by Karen Chaulk

Our congregation is open and welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30am. Recorded messages are on our website at: www.essexbaptist.com We contiue to pray for God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Let us know how we can, more speciﬁcally, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com). 71 Maidstone Ave East.

Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10am Children’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am. Youth meet Friday’s at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm. For more information about other meetings and service times, please go to: antiochcanada.ca

Essex United Church Happy Canada Day weekend! Join us for worship on Sunday, July 3rd at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome. Keep cool in our air conditioned sanctuary! Keep up-to-date here: www. essexunitedchurch.ca. and social media pages. The Essex Food Bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45pm. The phone number is: 519776-4070.

Essex Retirees’ Club News On Monday Afternoon’s Pepper games, winners were: Kevin Edwards with high, Judie Teschkie with low, and Gladys Shura with the most Peppers. On Wednesday evening’s Pepper game, winners were: Katie Starzacher with high, Richard Nowel with low, and a tie for the most Peppers by Cecilia Malenfant and Janece McLaughlin. Lynn Smith leads us in Bocce Ball on Fridays at 1:00pm. Come out and join in! Fun for all abilities.

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OPP - Life Saving Gear: Your first line of defence...

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Always choose a Canadian approved lifejacket and wear it every time you are out on the water, regardless of whether you are an avid paddler or powerboat enthusiast. Off-road During the same period, 186 people were killed in off-road vehicle incidents. Almost half (86) of the deceased were not wearing a helmet. With losing control a contributing factor in a significant number of the fatalities, the critical protection a helmet provides in a crash, roll-over and when one is ejected from their vehicle could have prevented the

loss of life or serious, life-altering head injuries sustained in some of these incidents. Whether you are riding on roads, trails or your own property, always wear a helmet and make every ride a smart and safe one. On the road Of the 3,174 people who have died on OPPpatrolled roads during the past 10 years, choosing to not wear a seatbelt was a contributing factor in 542 of the fatalities. Collisions that involve unbuckled vehicle occupants almost always result in being ejected from the vehicle and death. Had seatbelts been worn in

these crashes, the number of deaths could have been far lower. Make buckling up a three-second habit for you and your passengers every time you hit the road and ensure your toddler or small child is properly secured in the right car/booster seat. Before and during the Canada Day long weekend, OPP officers will be ramping up enforcement and education regarding the presence and use of lifesaving equipment to help ensure Ontarians travel safely on and off the road. As summer has arrived,

the OPP is counting on everyone to comply with all traffic, off-road and marine laws. Doing so will go a long way toward reducing the number of deaths and

serious injuries on roads, waterways and trails. DID YOU KNOW? The OPP patrols approximately 100,000 square kilometres of

waterways, a vast trail network and over 130,000 kilometres of roadways, including North America’s busiest transportation corridor, Highway 401.

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Essex County OPP warn residents of “Grandparent Scam”

Bill Barrick’s 1926 McLaughlin-Buick

Proud owner posing for the camera.

Bill Barrick grew up in Toronto. In 1957, he saw an Oshawa-built 1926 McLaughlin-Buick sedan for sale at a gas station and bought it. I’m glad he chosee to stand on the passenger side running board with arms on top of the open door to have his photo taken, giving us a good look at the front of his car. Those headlights look original but not as effective as sealed beams, which h arrived industry-wide around 1940. When Bill drove at night, he had to be extraa cautious. And when this car was new, flat tires were an everyday (and every night) occurrence because the roads in 1926 were still littered with horseshoe nails. Bill’s car has spoke wheels made of wood. These spokes were varnished at thee factory to protect them from drying out. But as the years rolled by, the varnish h would wear off and the spokes would start to dry out. When this happened, they y would start to shrink and the driver would notice a vibration as the wheels began n to wobble. A cheap remedy was to park your car in a shallow stream for a couple off hours, giving the wooden spokes a chance to absorb some water and swell up again,, making them as good as new again! And if the car was dirty, that was a good timee to wash it.

ssubmitted to EFP On Tuesday June 21, 22022, at approximately 22:34 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) P Tecumseh Detachment T iinvestigated a fraud after bbeing called to a Town of Tecumseh address. T It was determined that a resident received a phone ccall, a male identified hhimself as a lawyer representing ccurrently ttheir grandson who was jjust arrested for impaired ddriving. This lawyer pprovided case file and cconfirmation number to make the call sound more m llegitimate. The victim was advised tthat his grandson was ggoing to be held in front oof a judge if he could not make bail and he would m rrequire $9300 in cash ttoday and his grandson would be released and w ddriven home. A small black SUV ppulled into the driveway aand the male driver exited tthe vehicle to collect the money. The driver was m ddescribed as: • Male in his early 20’s • White • Approximately 5’8”, tthin build • Black hair tied back iin a pony tail Modern, tech savvy, sscammers will gather ppersonal information from ssocial media before they eever try to contact you.

It is imperative to verify any unsolicited contact before you respond and provide information. Keep your guard up when you receive a surprise call from anyone soliciting funds and indicating that a loved one is in jail or have been involved in a serious incident. You work hard for your money, so work hard to protect it. Do not hand it over to a smooth-talking con artist. Fraud is a multibillion dollar per year business that will only stop when the con artists stop making money. Anyone with information regarding this incident should

immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 - 888 - 310 - 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 - 800 - 222 - 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www. catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Submit your local sports articles to us by Monday mornings to get them in for publication! EMAIL: contact@essexfreepress.com Please submit a maximum of 300 words, and you have the option to include a photo. *Please note, we ask all photos are submitted with parental/guardian permission to publish.

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Enjoy the outdoors without a tick! submitted to EFP, Health Canada, Ontario Region You can enjoy the return of warm weather and outdoor activities by preventing tick bites that can cause Lyme disease and other infections like anaplasmosis. Before your outdoor activity, you can take the following precautions to

prevent tick bites: • Wear light coloured long-sleeved shirts and pants to spot ticks more easily; • Tuck your shirt into your pants, and pull your socks over your pant legs; • Use bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin on your skin and clothing (always follow

the directions on the label); • Walk on cleared paths or walkways. When you return, take time to specifically inspect these 10 areas of your body (favorite tick hiding spots): • head and hair • in and around the ears • under the arms • around the chest • back (use a mirror or

Golf Operations Staff Member scores hole in one on a Par 4

ask for help) • waist • belly button • around the groin • legs and behind the knees • between the toes What to look for: You may not notice a tick bite because ticks are tiny and their bites are usually painless. Feel your skin for bumps and see if there are any tiny black dots. Most people get Lyme disease after being bitten by: • a nymph, which is about the size of a poppy seed (1.15 mm) • an adult female tick,

which is about the size of a sesame seed (3 mm) Found a tick? Remove it immediately to reduce the risk of infection. To do this properly, watch the Lyme disease video: How to properly remove a tick.

Don’t forget to also check your pets! To learn more, visit Canada.ca/LymeDisease. You will also find awareness resources available in multiple languages and for Indigenous communities.

Pictured above, celebrating Riley’s amazing shot, are (left to right) Beach Grove Director of Golf Ryan Peltier, Golf Operations staﬀ member Riley Ross, Assistant Golf Professional Matt Di Paolo, and Assistant Golf Professional Danny Palace.

submitted to EFP Riley Ross, a Beach Grove Golf Operations staff member, beat incredible odds on Wednesday, June 22, when he sunk a hole-in-one on the Par 4, 9th hole at Erie Shores Golf & Country Club, in Leamington. It was the 18th, and final hole for the foursome of Beach Grove’s Director of Golf, Ryan Peltier and Assistant Golf Professionals Matt Di Paolo and Danny Palace. Known as an Albatross, this amazing feat is said to carry odds of as high as six million to one, although another source states this is closer to a million to one. Either way, it’s a pretty staggering

accomplishment for the young golfer. The 9th hole at Erie Shores is 316 yards from the Blue Tee. “I hit a great drive but was completely shocked to find out it was in the hole,” said Riley. “This is my second hole in one but having one on a Par 4 is special.” “When Riley hit his tee shot, we knew it was going to be close to the pin. Walking up to the green, we couldn’t find the ball, so we looked into the cup and were elated to see the ball sitting in there. What an amazing shot and exciting moment for all of us, especially Riley,” said Peltier. Ross is currently working towards earning his PGA card and this achievement demonstrates that he is well on his way!

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