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Retired librarian, Nancy Brown, took audience members through the history of McGregor’s past last Thursday evening.

by Adam Gault It was a turnout few could have anticipated at the McGregor Community Centre last Thursday evening, as well over

100 individuals attended a special presentation of the “McGregor News” event. The Marsh Collection and the Essex Municipal Heritage

Committee (EMHC) hosted the historical presentation of McGregor’s history. A shortage of chairs did not put a damper on the evening’s mood. Community members sat and stood with rapt attention as retired librarian and Marsh Historical Collection member, Nancy Brown, discussed the early origins of McGregor as a village, along with the events, people, and industries that shaped the hamlet now straddling the town-line between modern day Amherstburg and Essex. “There’s a lot of people from the McGregor area that are historians, or people that are interested in their community. This is something that’s bringing people out to tell the story of the community,” Essex Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said, who is also the EMHC Chairperson. “In the smaller communities like this, you don’t get a chance to hear those

kinds of stories very often.” The presentation pulled heavily from the Amherstburg-based Marsh Collection’s book of the McGregor News, which is comprised columns published between 1875 to 1900 in the Amherstburg Echo, a community newspaper that was established in 1874 and ceased to publish in 2012. The columns featured the business development and event coverage of the area, going back as far as 140 years, but also highlighted the day-to-day lives of many of the area’s common citizens, which was common for area newspapers at the time. With attendance and interest in the event being recognized as an outstanding success, the EMHC is looking into hosting similar events across the municipality at some point in the future. “I think [an event] like this in Colchester would go over just as well. So, I think that’s probably the next thing we’ll look at, is probably to do one in Colchester,” Meloche said. “It’s all about the volunteerism in the community and building good feelings about your own community. I think all these committees that we have, the more that we can do to involve people and give them a platform where they can learn about their community, people love those opportunities.” The Marsh Collection Society is non-profit group established in 1983 for the collection of local historic papers, books, and artifacts pertaining to Amherstburg and the lower Detroit River. Additional information can be found at marshcollection.org

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Horwath announces commitment to Highway # 3 widening by Sylene Argent With the NDP at the helm, Andrea Horwath said Highway # 3 will not only be a priority, she suspects the widening of the section from Essex to Leamington would be done in around two years. She said work would commence right away. “It is one of the priorities we have and we have made the commitment.” Horwath and Essex Riding NDP candidate, incumbent Taras Natyshak, spoke to supporters during a rally held alongside Highway # 3 in Leamington last Wednesday. “People need to be able to get to work and home again, safety. That’s not too much to ask for,” Natyshak said. “But, Highway 3 is putting lives at risk. It is a dangerous highway, collisions keep happening, and people are frankly scared to drive on it.” As the economy grows, more and more greenhouses are being established in the area. With that, “there is only going to be more trucks and traffic on this road, making it even more dangerous to drive on. “The solution should have been fixed years ago, but it wasn’t, and it is incredibly frustrating for the people [who] live here and drive this road every day,” Natyshak said, adding individuals worry every time they use the thoroughfare or when they know a loved one is. Horwath said, “This highway, for sometime now, has been identified as one that needs some significant improvements.” She added the safety solutions were brought forward back in 2006. She said families have told her they do not want their young adult drivers utilizing the thoroughfare. “It doesn’t have to be this way,” she said, noting the collision rate on the highway is significant. “Highway 3 needs to be twinned. It needs to be twinned now,” Horwath said. “We know for sure, this is a Highway the Liberals have allowed to languish. She added the Liberals re-named a portion of the road after late Essex MPP Bruce Crozier, “But re-naming a highway does not make it safer. We need to make sure it is safe for people and I’m sure Mr. Crozier would be agreeing with that.”

NDP provincial party leader Andrea Horwath announced the NDP would be committed to completing the widening of Highway #3.

Horwath believes PC leader Doug Ford is not the solution as she fears he will cut services and reduced investments in projects such as Highway # 3. The NDP, she said, has a plan to not only twin the remainder of the highway, but to also ensure families and agricultural workers can get their goods to market and travel safely on the road. “We also have to change the way we work with communities, who are the experts on what is happening on their roadways,” Horwath said. “Not only will we be twinning Highway 3, we are also going to look at the challenges that continue to exist and the voices in Southwestern Ontario that are continuing to be concerned about the condition of the 401,” that includes barrier improvements from Windsor to London, she said. Work needs to be done to determine the best methods along the entire highway. “We re going to be relying on the design process with the experts in terms of which treatments to put on which parts of the highway.” Implementation would be done as soon as possible, she

said of the 401. “These are not things we are going to allow to linger. We believe Southwestern Ontario has been ignored, frankly, and their infrastructure has been ignored by the Liberal government. That’s why we are here today, to talk about how New Democrats will not allow this region to be ignored.” In addition, she said the NDP plan will end hallway medicine, bring dignity to seniors in seniors’ care, and make sure young people have an education that does not create a burden and that more opportunities are presented to them. They also plan to make the electricity system not only more affordable for everyone but bring the system back into the public realm. Local dignitaries from area municipalities, members of LiUNA 627, construction professionals, and representatives of the local harness racing association, attended the event. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott was happy to hear the announcement about Highway 3 from the NDP. He thinks funding has been a barrier in getting the project completed. “She has at least said two years. We could be doing this in two years. That would be great,” he said, adding he doubted if the Liberals were elected that Highway # 3 would be completed as the Town of Essex just received two letters, one from the Minister of Transportation, Kathryn McGarry, and another from Ministry of Transportation’s office of the Regional Director of the west region, Neil Zohorsky. Though both letters noted Ontario remains committed to finishing the plans to widen Highway 3 between Windsor and Leamington to four lanes, and that the project is listed in the 2017-2021 Southern Highways Program under Planning for the Future, the letter from Zohorsky stated the Ministry plans to do work on Highway # 3, from Essex Road 34 to Highway 77 in Leamington. As shown in the 2017-2021 Southern Highways Program, construction would begin between 2019 and 2021. The work would include resurfacing the highway and does not include widening.

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Town of Essex Council notes - June 6 by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Essex Fire & Rescue Work Assessment cost Essex Council learned the Workplace Assessment for Essex Fire & Rescue had a price tag of $113,950.80. Council received the report and moved that any costs for the Workplace Assessment incurred in 2018 be funded from an allocation to reserve of any remaining operating surplus from 2017. Of those funds, Shearer Parnega LLP charged $97,296.58 for the Workplace Assessment. Hicks Morley/Gordon Strategy charged $16,654.22 for Labour Relations, which was subject to confirmation of the HST rebate. At the Regular Council Meeting held on May 7, Councillor Randy Voakes brought forward a Notice of Motion that would have Council provided with the cost for the full report of the Essex Fire Department Review. At the May 22 meeting, Council approved the motion. The costs of this workplace assessment was not budgeted in 2017/2018. While around $32,000 in expenses for the workplace assessment were incurred in 2017, and can be covered through that year’s operating surplus, the remaining expenses are not currently funded, the Report to Council notes. “I damn-near had a heart attack,” Voakes said of when he read the cost in the report. He said the original cost was to be around $30,000-$35,000 to have the assessment completed for Station # 1. Council later decided to have the assessment extent to Stations # 2 and 3, which they were told would inflate the bill. Voakes said he expected the assessment to be $60$65,000. CAO Donna Hunter said when Council extended the assessment to the other two stations, it was known the cost would triple. “There are no secrets here,” she said. She added the selected consultant was the cheapest of the three she contacted about potentially doing the assessment. The selected company would also send one person to do the interviews. The others wanted to use several people, which Hunter wanted to avoid to ensure the interviews would be filtered through the same person. Voakes said he wanted a breakdown of the bill to know the hours spent interviewing firefighters and staff at each station. He suggested the report has not improved the atmosphere at the fire hall. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche suggested that perhaps it could take a few years for the environment to improve. Councillor Steve Bjorkman called a Point of Order on Voakes and the Deputy Mayor when they, at separate occasions, started to talk about the environment there, noting Council needed to stick to the subject of cost. Councillor Sherry Bondy said it is not unrealistic to have an itemized bill. “It is a lot of money for a consultant I’ve never met for a report I’ve never read,” she said. A majority Council vote passed Voakes’s motion to get a financial breakdown, including total hours of

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interviews per station, with Councillors Voakes, Ron Rogers, Bondy, and Deputy Mayor Meloche in favour. Councillors Steve Bjorkman and Larry Snively, and Mayor Ron McDermott, were opposed. Through the discussion, Voakes and McDermott had a couple fairly heated exchanges. New Regulations for fire services Council received Fire Chief Rick Arnel’s report “Update: Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services-New Regulations for Firefighter Certification, Community Risk Assessments, and Public Reports.” The report provided an update about regulation changes the Ministry of Community Safety made, relating to Firefighter Safety, Community Risk, and Public Reports. These regulation changes were made in response to emerging fire safety challenges, opportunities, and the enhancement of fire services. This includes a new mandatory firefighter training certification, public fire education and prevention measures, provincial standards for fire services, and public reporting of fire service data. This would also include current firefighters, who would need to acquire the additional certifications over the period of the next several years. Arnel stated his department has a plan in place for individual training, and that he doesn’t foresee any issues with the current timeline of the proposal. Statutory meeting on farm diversity uses During a special meeting, Essex Council received the Planning Department’s report, “Agriculture related activities and the Zoning Bylaw (wards 2 and 3).” It also supported having administration return to Council with formal recommendations and an amending bylaw to augment the zoning bylaw provisions for on-farm diversified uses. Policy Planner Jeff Watson explained, in the Report to Council, revisions to the General Zoning Bylaw are being considered to come closer to conformity with OMAFRA’s “Guidelines on permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas.” This was the statutory meeting on the issue. Recommendations will come to Council at the June 18 meeting. A 20-day appeal period will them commence. If there are no issues, the bylaw can take effect. The Report to Council notes on-farm diversified uses (ODCs) are part of the agriculture-related activities and are secondary to the principal agricultural use of the property. An ODU, it notes in the report, is intended to provide a supplemental income to a farm in order to maintain Continue on Page 6

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The same election conversations Today, Thursday, is election day. It’s exciting to some, with the promise of change in the air, while others remain unmoved by campaign promises. It has been a quick election, which has had its advantages and disadvantages. For one, it forced the local candidates and party leaders to get straight to work to spread their messages, but that could leave less time for them to reach as many people. I am curious to see the outcome in our local ridings. Will the orange wave still exist within the three local ridings? I am also curious to find out who will lead Queen’s Park. Will we end up with a majority or minority government? I am a huge supporter of getting out to vote. Veterans laid their lives on the line so we could do so. But, it seems, at least to me, the future will pretty much play out similarly as it is sometimes hard to tell the parties apart. Come next election, no matter

who wins or by how many seats, I am sure we will still have the same conversations about the need for better healthcare, the need to care for the environment while finding a balance with taxation (such as the carbon tax), and having more support for seniors. These have been issues for as long as I can remember. And the hydro issue seems like it will be around for a while, no matter what party is elected. Perhaps I am sounding a bit negative, but so are many Ontarians. When I was a “young adult,” a fresh graduate, ready to jump into the working world, the great recession was gripping its ugly fingers around the economy, tightly. There was talk then about helping the “young adults” with their tuitions, with helping them find meaningful (and good paying) employment, and helping them develop into future home-owners. That conversation started ten years ago, and, a decade later, we are still talking about the “young adults” and

the same challenges. It’s just a new generation of individuals feeling the pressure of wanting to craft a life for themselves, with the past generation still trying. And, in my opinion, the minimum wage hike just made it harder for them to find employment as small to medium sized businesses struggle to meet that new demand. I will try to ease my pessimism for the next little while as the new government, in whatever shape we vote to make it, builds itself. It will be interesting to see how those aforementioned issues are tackled this term. Perhaps there is greatness up ahead. We all have a vision of what the province should be like. All of our visions are likely similar on many levels. What differs is the direction those desired can be achieved.

Letter to the Editor... Spot the danger before you play Dear Editor, I lost my right leg above the knee when I was four years old in a boating accident. I was standing up in a dinghy when it hit a big wave. I fell overboard and the motor injured my leg. As a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, I’m spreading the safety message and sharing my story in a new video, PLAYSAFE: Don’t Let It Happen to You. With the help of seven other young amputees, I warn kids to spot the danger before they play and to be aware of “mean machines” like lawn mowers, trains, boats, cars and farm equipment. Whether you’re near, in or on the water, it’s good to stay alert. Accidents happen when you least expect it. As the weather warms up and kids spend more time outside, I encourage parents, teachers, and community group leaders to help me pass on the PLAYSAFE message.

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submitted by Health Canada - Communications and Public Affairs Branch Ontario Region Lyme disease is a serious illness caused by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Blacklegged ticks can be active throughout much of the year, however your

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members, post on your website, and share through social media or on bulletin boards. What you can do: • 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) • shower or bathe within two hours of being outdoors to facilitate a prompt tick check and to remove ticks that have not attached yet • do a daily full-body check for ticks on yourself, your children, and pets • if you find an attached tick, remove it with tweezers immediately. Removing it within 2436 hours can help prevent infection • see your health care provider right away if you develop symptoms of Lyme disease in the weeks after a tick bite For more information, including symptoms, treatment, and safe removal of ticks, visit Canada.ca/Lymedisease. You may also check out our awareness resources, including videos, posters, and infographics.

Pillar of the community set to retire submitted to EFP After a long career, of which the past 20 years have been in Leamington, Ross Barnwell is set to retire at the end of this year. The Executive Director of the Erie Shores Health Foundation (formerly Leamington District Memorial Hospital Foundation) has seen a lot over his 20 years, including several capital campaigns, an updated Women’s Centre, the addition of Dialysis services, the purchase of a brand new CT Scanner, as well as the fundraising and building of the Erie Shores Hospice Campus. “I have seen many changes to the Hospital and Foundation in my almost two decades. There have been many developments in the fundraising sector and through it all the Foundation has been a leader and innovator. It has been a pleasure to work with so many amazing and dedicated board members and I am so pleased that its future is bright and in good hands” states Barnwell. Over the last half of his tenure, over $15 million was given to Erie Shores HealthCare for important diagnostic equipment, and most recently, he guided the Foundation through the building and operational fundraising for the new Hospice campus in Leamington. “The Foundation has been very lucky to have Ross leading the fundraising efforts for our community hospital’s continual equipment needs. He has been a constant in an everchanging health care environment. We wish him all the best in his

Melissa Hunter, Ross Barnwell, Alycia Bento (2017).

retirement” says Sheila McBrayne, Board Chair of the Erie Shores Health Foundation. The Foundation was officially incorporated in 1992 and Barnwell was

hired in 1999. He is set to retire this December and the Erie Shores Foundation Board will begin the process of finding a successor.

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viability. The guidelines set ODU uses as food packaging, cheese-making, daycare, book keeping, woodworking shop equipment repair, bed and breakfasts, petting zoos, equine events, antique ships, or small food service provider. The report highlighted the regulations. Potential for a Harbour beer garden Karl Lonsberry and business partners approached Council to see if there would be interest in Council allowing them to bring in a retro-fitted storage container to the Colchester Harbour as a beer garden to provide locally brewed beverages. This would be in a 2500 square foot space, to the east of the Community Centre there, for a bar and retail space. The area would be fenced off. Lonsberry called the Colchester Harbour a focal point of the County. He hoped the business would bring more people down to the harbour. If Council was interested, Lonsberry and partners would go through the proper channels to move forward with the proposal. Councillor Sherry Bondy asked that Council hear the delegation as the item was not on the agenda. She wanted to see if Council was interested in the idea before administration spends time on the file. She wasn’t sure if

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the idea would come to fruition this season, but wanted to see it investigated. Councillor Larry Snively liked the idea, but had concerns with parking. He said there is a parking issue in that area already when the beach is busy. He said there could also be liabilities administration should look into first. “I don’t think we should be rushing into it, [we shouldn’t] make a snap decision,” he said. Currently, parking at the lower level of the Harbour is reserved for boat slip-holders, parking at the top of the hill is available. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche was not sure if the Town could issue the area to the delegate because they requested it, or if a Request for Tender would need to be issued. CAO Donna Hunter was not sure if an RFP would need to be issued. She said that would have to be investigated to determine if other businesses would have an interest in doing something similar. Councillor Randy Voakes said the issue would not be rushed through and that based on administration findings, the business could be up and running in a timely manner. Council then moved the motion to support the beer garden concept in principal and to sanction administrative time to work on the file with the business representatives. Administration will also identify if an RFP would need to be issued. Follow up on Affordable Housing options Council received a planning report and presentation, Policy Planner, Jeff Watson, prepared, regarding options surrounding the provision of affordable and special needs housing within the urban centres of Essex Centre, Harrow, Colchester, and McGregor. This comes in the wake of a tabling of a similar motion at the May 22 regular meeting, where Council decided clarification of the definition of affordable housing options and the impact it would have on the Town of Essex was needed, prior to moving forward. If adopted, the motion would allow for a funding initiative from the Town’s landfill reserve to be used to stimulate the construction of affordable and special needs housing in the municipality’s urban centres, in the form of a 100 percent rebate of the municipal development charges for the construction of the dwellings in the Ontario Investment in Affordable Housing Program. Jeff Morrison, the Director of Finance and Business Services, explained money used in the program from the Town’s landfill reserve, would be payed back through taxes from the new developments, paying back the reserve loan, plus interest. One of the concerns from the last Council meeting was that the affordable housing initiative would not prioritize individuals living in Essex, over the whole of the county. It was confirmed funding would be provided to address the affordable housing needs of WindsorEssex as a whole, not on a town-by-town basis. C u r r e n t l y , approximately 4,440 individuals are on the Central Housing Registry waitlist in Windsor-Essex, with numbers increasing annually. In the Town of Essex itself, 423 people are currently waitlisted for affordable housing.

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“With the new facts in place, I’m all on board with this plan here,” Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said. “I can see the benefits of what’s being presented here.” Councillor Steve Bjorkman also agreed with the motion, highlighting this will be a boon to local developers looking to develop in Essex, and that the developers will be responsible for the properties. “This is someone with a chip in the game, making sure things are being taken care of properly,” Bjorkman said. The funding initiative was adopted. Statement of Remuneration & Expenses Paid 2017 Council received the statement of remuneration and expenses paid for 2017, and moved the unused budget amounts for incomplete items to be transferred to reserve. This included remuneration, conferences and conventions, education and seminars, and mileage. Mayor Ron McDermott, $42,840 Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, $26,010 Councillor Steve Bjorkman, $24,382 Councillor Sherry Bondy, $25,045 Former Councillor Bill Caixeiro, $14,473, who did not finish the 2014-2018 term of council. Councillor Ron Rogers, $3,238, who was elected in the 2017 by-election. Councillor Larry Snively, $23,812 Councillor Randy Voakes, $19,408, which reflects the September 5, 2017 resolution that would suspended two months of his council remuneration after the presentation of the Integrity Commissioner report. Council Notes continue next week.

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Jumpstart Day celebrations held in Essex

The Gosnell family takes part in Jumpstart Day at the Essex Recreation Complex on Sunday.

by Adam Gault The Town of Essex hosted Jumpstart Day celebrations at the Essex Recreation Complex this past Sunday, to kick off June’s Canadian Tire Jumpstart month.

Inclement weather, unfortunately, brought some of the planned activities inside, which included a bouncy castle and inflatable obstacle course, and a free afternoon recreational swim that the Healthy Kids Community Challenge sponsored. Families attending the free event had the opportunity to enjoy a BBQ lunch and bake sale, with all proceeds from the goods sold going to support local Jumpstart programs and initiatives in the greater Essex area. “Since June is Jumpstart month, we decided to partner to do this Jumpstart Day to help raise money for the Essex [Jumpstart’ Chapter,” Essex’s Assistant Manager of Programs, Jason Jolicoeur, said. “And it’s nice, because any money we raise stays local. So, it’s a nice donation.” Since the program’s implementation in 2005, more than 700 kids from low income and underprivileged homes in the Essex area have been given the chance to take part in sports and camp programs through the generosity of donors and supporters of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. Jumpstart has had incredible success in making sports and recreation accessible to all,” Jolicouer said. “This event will celebrate the impact the charity has had,

Rock of Help students release young Praying Mantises In the May 24 edition of the Essex Free Press, an article featured local green thumb Bob Verkoeyen and a method of natural pest control he suggests other gardeners try. The method includes finding a Praying Mantis’s

Ootheca on a twig in the spring from an area having a few in abundance. Using a glass jar, with a smallholed window screen cover at the top and some dampened paper towels within, gardeners can to care for the Ootheca and

both in our community and across the country. “I think we have a very active community, especially in hockey, soccer, and sports like that,” Jolicouer said. “But, some of these sports are very expensive. Jumpstart’s just a great program that allows our programs to be accessible for everybody, regardless of their income. That’s what this is all about.” For more information on Jumpstart funding, visit essex.ca

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Fundraiser supports local lung transplant recipient by Adam Gault Friends, family, and well wishers gathered at Shakers Music Lounge in Kingsville on Sunday afternoon for the aptly named, “Bash for Brandon” event, a music and dinner fundraiser held in support of 21-year-old Brandon Summerlin, who underwent a double lung transplant on April 8. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three,

Summerlin had recently been enrolled in St. Clair College’s Graphic Design program when his health began to decline. This led him to be placed on the lung transplant waiting list this past March with only 16 percent lung function. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects mainly the lungs, but can also affect other internal organs, such as

the kidneys, liver, and intestine. The condition can cause frequent lung infections, which leads to difficulty breathing and coughing up mucus with great regularity. On April 7, Summerlin’s family received a call about a possible transplant match, and with that information, they rushed to Toronto General Hospital in anticipation of further details. It was a match, and the next day, he underwent the successful six-and-ahalf-hour surgery. “He’s done really, really well. Twelve days after his transplant, he was released from the hospital,” Bash for Brandon Committee Member, Chantelle Meadows, explained. “But Toronto General Hospital requires you to live within ten kilometres of the hospital. So, [he] and his mom have had to move to Toronto during his rehabilitation.” Sunday’s fundraiser was organized to help support Summerlin and his family with the extra costs associated with traveling and living expenses, while he recuperates during his three-month rehabilitation in Toronto. Summerlin also requires several drugs post-transplant that are

British Beat 66 rocks the stage at Shakers during Sunday’s Bash for Brandon.

not covered by insurance. Sunday’s fundraiser proceeds will also go towards taking care of that expense. “Now that he’s had the transplant, he has to take anti-rejection medications, and it’s such a specialized rehab that everything needs to be followed very, very closely,” Meadows said. “Even when he does return home, he has to go to Toronto quite frequently, London, and even Windsor

to get blood tests almost every other day.” Guests at the fundraiser enjoyed an afternoon on the patio, with live entertainment featuring top-notch performances from British Beat 66, Bad Moustache, Rock of Ages, and Kris Marenette and the Eastside Connection. They also enjoyed a pasta dinner, as well as a raffle, featuring prizes generously donated by many local businesses. “As soon as we decided

we were going to host this event, [Shaker’s owner] donated the use of the facility, all the bands donated their time today,” Meadows explained. “All of the prizes have been donated, so we have Tigers tickets, wine racks, wine. We’re very, very blessed.” For more information, or to support Brandon Summerlin in his recovery, contact Meadows at (519) 982-1597

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Gosfield North’s play raised $1685 for Kidney Foundation by Sylene Argent Gosfield North Public School’s long list of actors and crew members were pleased to present the Kidney Foundation of Canada-Windsor & District Chapter with a $1685 donation during an assembly held inside the school’s gym last Thursday afternoon. The funds for the donation were raised through the school’s annual theatre production. In April, the school offered three performances of the fractured fairy tale, “The Shoemaker and the Shhhhh…Elves.” The students and staff members involved with the play dedicated many lunch breaks and time after school to rehearsals to prepare for the the play. They

were excited to present Erika Muscat, Fund Development Officer for the Kidney Foundation of Canada-Windsor & District Chapter, with the donation. Muscat noted the funds would support the Foundation’s services and programs, in addition to research. “I can’t thank you enough for the generous contribution, you really went above and beyond,” Muscat said to the students. She added there is no cure for kidney disease, and those who have it, have to undergo dialysis or receive a transplant. “It is a lifetime battle.” The funds were forwarded in memory of former teacher Frank Mazzara, who always jumped at the opportunity

to be a part of the play. The play’s writer and director, Laurel Robinet, also has a personal reason for choosing this organization as her son is currently undergoing dialysis. This is the fourth donation Gosfield North

Public School has made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada-Windsor & District Chapter.

The cast and crew of Gosfield North Public School’s play, “The Shoemaker and the Shhhhh…Elves,” presented the Kidney Foundation of Canada-Windsor & District Chapter with a $1685 donation during an assembly hosted inside the school’s gym last Thursday afternoon.

Kingsville Council to draft tax emption bylaw for museum by Sylene Argent On Monday May 28, members and supporters of the Kingsville Historical Park Museum approached Kingsville’s Council during its regular meeting to request the Museum be exempted from property tax. Katherine Gunning, a long-time volunteer of the Kingsville Historical Park Museum, was pleased to received support from the Council members in attendance. They passed a motion to prepare a bylaw that would give the Museum an exemption for the property tax, based on Section 3 of the Assessment Act. “The Council was very supportive and of that we are very grateful,” Gunning said. “It’s a major step towards tax exemption.” During the meeting, Gunning presented research she has conducted on the matter, which was completed with help from the Ministry of Finance, MPAC, and a local government office. Through her research, Gunning found there were four museums in Ontario that had been able to use the Special Section of the Assessment Act for Property Tax Exemption at the municipal level. She had to further identify what tier of government would make such a decision. She noted the Ministry of Finance noted it was the municipal, not County, that could draft the bylaw. After Kingsville creates and brings the bylaw back to the table, and if it is approved, the matter will then go before MPAC. For a number of years, the Kingsville Historical Park Museum, in respect to property tax, could apply for a 40 percent rebate through an Essex County bylaw and further had the remainder of the property tax granted back from the Municipality of Kingsville. Getting the exemption will mean an easier tax process annually, she noted. “In the 18-years I have been here, this is a solution to an on-going administrative item.” The tax exemption will also secure the longevity of a constant process regarding the matter.

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Cottam comes together for annual yard sale

“Fire” performed live at the Cottam Yard Sales event this year.

by Garrett Fodor This past weekend, treasure hunters and entrepreneurs of all ages flocked to Cottam to participate in the annual community yard sale. This annual events give many residents of the neighbourhood the chance to set up shop to sell gently used items, while hundreds of bargain hunters wander from saleto-sale. In addition to some residents selling no longer needed items, after cleaning out basements and attics, some sales

were used as fundraisers for a better cause. One of the most successful sales was put on by the Essex Energizers Skipping team. Members of this group fundraised in order to send 25 of their 34-member team to the “World Jump Rope Competition,” where athletes from all over the world converge to showcase their abilities. Taking 25 members of the team to this event is the most the organization have taken in recent memory. This year’s

edition will be held in Florida, while in 2016, it was held in Portugal. “The sale was a great success. We raised approximately $1,500,” Jenna Gendreau, President of the Energizers said. “All items were donated by the team’s families and many parents and coaches volunteered their time to help run it. The idea itself came from our coach.” This year marks the 27th year the Essex Energizers will compete, with hope for much

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success at the Worlds tournament and to have members qualify for the Grands, which is the highest level of competition. New to this year’s edition of the Cottam Yard Sale was a live performance. “Fire,” is an original rock band from Essex, formed by Jarred Porter, Adam McClellan, and Andrew Weins. The group performed for several hours to passerby and onlookers. Porter, the bands drummer and vocalist,

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Local students attend Regional Water Festival

Kayleigh from Tecumseh Vista learns how to use rods to detect underground water.

by Sylene Argent The hot weather experienced locally last week did not stop around 4,000 regional students from learning about water science, water attitudes, and water conservation during the 15th Annual

Essex Region Children’s Water Festival. The event was hosted at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, with its “Every Drop Counts” theme. The festival was hosted

last Tuesday through Friday. Schools were assigned to participate on a certain day to allow students, typically in grades three through five, an opportunity to receive a hands-on education about water and how they can contribute to its conservation, especially as they all live an area surrounded by large and important bodies of water. Throughout the event grounds, the students participated in 50 stations, all offering something different to learn. Through the widevariety of curriculumbased activities available, the young participants were able to get a better understanding of waterrelated science. Some of those stations offered the students a chance to cool down as they dashed into pools or participated in water-splashing relays. To help guide the elementary students through the stations, hundreds secondary school students, from across the region,

volunteered to teach the younger students about the stations set up for the festival. A committee of volunteers, comprised of various environmental agencies, organizes the Essex Region Children’s Water Festival. The Committee members are grateful to all contributors and sponsors that make the annual event possible each year. Because of those partnerships, over the past 15 years, the Essex Region Children’s Water Festival has helped to educate over 60,000 individuals. Lincoln, from Mount Carmel-Blytheswood Public School, participates in an activity during the 15th Annual Essex Region Children’s Water Festival that explains water systems.

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The Town of Kingsville intends to control Noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: ROAD FROM TO Road 2 County Road 23 County Road 45 Road 3 County Road 23 County Road 31 Road 5 County Road 23 County Road 31 Road 6 County Road 23 County Road 31 Road 7 North Talbot Road County Road 31 Road 8 County Road 23 County Road 31 Road 9 County Road 23 Highway #3 Road 10 North Talbot Road County Road 31 Road 11 North Talbot Road County Road 31 Marsh Road County Road 27 County Road 34 North Talbot Road County Road 8 Road 7 McCain Sideroad Hemlock Street County Road 27 South Talbot Road Malden Road County Road 18 Malden Road County Road 23 County Road 34 Cameron Sideroad Highway #3 County Road 8 Olinda Sideroad County Road 34 Road 7 Graham Sideroad Seacliff Drive County Road 8 Inman Sideroad Highway #3 Road 6 Upcott Sideroad South Talbot Road County Road 34 Using a combination of the following pesticides: Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752, containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt) and Metsulfuron-Methyl, Escort Herbicide 60% Dry Flowable Reg. #23005, containing the active ingredient MetsulfruronMethyl, Overdrive Herbicide Reg. #30065, containing the active ingredients Diflufenzopyr (present as sodium salt) and Dicamba (present as sodium salt), and Turboprop Emulsifiable Concentrate Reg. #27967, containing the active ingredient Dichlorprop (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) and 2,4-D (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant, which contains active ingredients Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil). PCP Registration Number 28277 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Commencing on June 11, 2018 weather permitting, and ending September 28, 2018. For further information contact: Green Stream Lawn & Vegetation Management Inc. 3350 Fairview St, Suite 3-135 Burlington, ON L7N 3L5 905-510-1229; info@green-stream.ca

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DUNN, Aurelia Josephine (nee Belleau) - Passed away peacefully at Royal Oak LTC in Kingsville on May 28, 2018 at 91 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Victor Dunn (2009) for almost 59 years. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Millie Belleau. Loving mother of Francis and Terry (Fortin), Diane Borland, Victor Dunn and Debbie Fowler, Gloria and Pat Van Den Driessche, Randy and Pam (Strahl), Irene and Yvon Audette, Mary and Silvano Bertoni. Cherished grandma of Angela (Gary) Butler; Francis Daniel, Joshua, Sarah Dunn; Rob Borland (Daria), Brad Borland; Amy (Chris) Tucker; Kim, Katie (Raul) Dunn; Tim (Lisa) Van Den Driessche; Tamara (Charles) Ducharme; Krista (Chad) Carnegie; Trever (Hannah), Chad, Julie Dunn; Andre, Jonathan (deceased), Richard, Paul (Brittany) Audette; Demitri, and Orianna Bertoni. Great-grandma of Ryan, Allison and Ava Butler; Victor Michael, William and Alexander Borland; Abigail Tucker; Rafael Martinez-Dunn; Benjamin and Graham Van Den Driessche; Henrik and Madalayna Ducharme; Kian and Austen Carnegie; Ryker and Violet Dunn. Sister of the late Ella Mae Markham, Bernard Belleau, Leo, Fred, Don, Wilfred and Ray Belleau. Sister-in-law of Terry, Carol Hrycay, Linda Marentette and Carol, Diane, and Ruth Dunn and the late Glenn, Leon, Bill, Ella and Ron. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Aurelia was our precious gift from God. She honoured her parents and spoke with the highest regard for them both. She loved her husband Victor, and worked hard beside him, to raise 7 beautiful children in a ship shape house. Aurelia had flair. She was creative; taking courses in cake decorating, sewing, and oil painting. She enjoyed colour and style, and classy suits and cute shoes, too. Church was always a big part of her life. Aurelia set on a quest for answers from God, while some of her dear family members were suffering with cancer. During this search she became a born again Christian. Aurelia began to change and soften. She grew into a beautiful Christian woman. Her love for God and concern for her family kept her and Vic on their knees in fervent prayer. Aurelia was a true friend and wonderful counselor. Even in days when Alzheimer was robbing her cognitive skills, her perception stayed keen, and her common sense was alive and well. She was a prayer warrior. Aurelia loved music, and loved to sing. Many hours were spent travelling with her and Vic singing, during vacation time. When sadness, or fear set in later in her life, she still had a listening ear and would respond to many hymns with a tapping toe and a smiling response of “that is beautiful.” Aurelia and Vic enjoyed watching their grandkids play baseball. Her biggest fear after Vic passed was that she would forget her grandchildren. Alas this did happen. She forgot her seven children, 21 “grands,” and all of her “greats” … but she recognized when she would hear the squeals of delight in the room, that they were precious. She was always a Mom, concerned that no one would get hurt. When people surrounded Aurelia with love and kindness she would simply tell them “I love you.” Her world had changed, but her family simply grew bigger. We love you, Mom. You will always be cherished in our hearts and remembered with fondness by all of your family and friends. May Aurelia see our Heavenly Father clearly and be filled with great joy in the presence of her Savior Jesus… and we know Dad was waiting to share a slow dance with her on the clouds. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. S, Essex). Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maidstone. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to Compassion Canada (PO Box 5591, London ON, N6A 5G8) You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

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RYAN, Raymond - Passed away after a short battle with Cancer on June 2, 2018 at 74 years of age. Loving husband of the late Stella (2018). Dear son of Jenny Bondy. Beloved step-father of Wendy (Bruce) Renaud, Julie (Michael) Vansnick, Kathy, David, Diana (Terry) and Gene. Treasured grandpa of his princess Jamie Renaud; Tyler Renaud, Michael and Jason Vansnick. Brother of Martin (Marlene) Ryan. Uncle of Michael (Sylvie) Ryan, Michelle (William) Placido, Martina (Keith) Snedden and Mindy (Richard) Amos. Ray was a very proud Irish man. He took full pride in his Irish heritage. This was clearly visible in Cozy Corners he owned with his wife for years. Ray was always a part of his community, whether through sponsoring a team, supporting friends, and helping wherever he could. Ray was an avid race car fan, spending many weekends in Delaware watching the races. He was a social butterﬂy, he would talk to anyone, anywhere about anything. Ray always had a joke and a smile for everyone. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place later. Donations may be made to the Essex Area Foodbank. Arrangements under the care of the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

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A loving mother, so gentle and kind, What a wonderful memory she left behind. Long days, long nights, she bore her pain. To wait for cure, but all in vain. Till God Himself knew what was best. He took her home and gave her rest. Always in our hearts - Your family. ________________________________________________________

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The family of the late Doris Phillips thank relatives, friends, and neighbours for the ﬂowers, tributes, donations, food, cards, and visitations. Your thoughtfulness meant a great deal to our family. Thank you to all of Mom’s caregivers when she was at home and this past year at Royal Oak LTC. We thank Linda Blair for the lovely service and Tony and Ann, from Kennedy’s Funeral Home, for the compassion shown to our family. Thank you to the pallbearers and all who attended. Thank you to the ladies of BethelMaidstone for the lovely luncheon provided after the service. Your kindness during this time will never be forgotten. - The family of Doris Phillips -

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Thanks to everyone who attended our pasta dinner last Friday, we’ll be taking a break for the summer and the dinners will resume in September. Saturday, June 9th: Deanery of Essex Black-tie Gala, with the proceeds going to the Huron Hunger Fund with PWRDF & Canada Foodgrains Bank, at Church of the Epiphany Kingsville. Dinner at 6 pm, cocktails at 5:30 pm. For ticket information, please see the poster on the bulletin boards at both churches Our next market is on Saturday, June 16th from 10 am til 2pm. Call 519-980-4942 for more details or table rentals. St Paul’s Clothes Cupboard is always accepting donations of gently used clothes, so if you are cleaning out your closet, keep us in mind. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519-776-7711 or email at oﬃce@stpaulstrinity.org. submitted by Therese Lecuyer

Our regular programs have concluded for the summer, and we sincerely thank all the volunteers and leaders that make it possible to enjoy SA Connections, Bible Study, Messy Church, and Community Care Ministries. The outreach, as a result of these programs, is amazing and the Salvation Army is very active in our community. Starting June 12, on Tuesdays, we will host SA Coﬀee Time from 10:00am - noon. There will be no programs or lunch provided. It’s a time to stop in for coﬀee and goodies, to meet and visit with friends, work on a jig saw puzzle, play a board game, or just chat and relax. Men and women are welcome to attend. Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Join us in our air conditioned sanctuary and stay for fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

The Annual CWL Banquet is on June 12th at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Steubenville Youth Conference is June 29-July 1, 2018. Open to any teen in Grade 8-12. Registration forms are found at each entrance. Sign up now! June 11 is a St. Vincent de Paul Fundraiser at A-1 Chinese Restaurant in Essex, from 11 am - 9 pm. Cash only. Take-out available. St. Vincent de Paul is in need of canned good donations. Please drop oﬀ your donations in the hampers found at each entrance. Thank you for your support. The St. Vincent de Paul society has a family of four in need of a stove, baby crib, and baby items. If you can assist, call 519-800-2014. There will be a Family of Parishes Committee Meeting at HNJ on June 13, at 7pm. A Pig Roast is planned for Friday, June 15 at 5pm. Dinner, along with a DJ and cash bar at the K of C Hall. May God bless you all. Have a great week!

Trinity Church We keep in our prayers Sal, Christina, Jim, Sandy, Doug, Ileen, Sheila and Tyler. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Drusilla Gash, given by Ian & Pam Quirk & family. Happy Birthdays go out this week to Rose, Gunnell and Bob Brown. A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who took part in our First Annual Bill Jackson Memorial Country Fair and our Bake Sale. We thank the community for their support in this event and it looked like everyone had a great time, even though we had to bundle up due to the cool weather. Remember to order your pies, Strawberry Rhubarb or Rhubarb by leaving a message with the Church oﬃce at 519 776 7711 or with Brenda Layson at 519 839 5184. Pick up date is Saturday June 16 from 10 to 11 AM. Everyone is welcome to join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Gerrie, Karen Chauk, and Pastor Linda all shared on what they spoke on at our recent Women’s Conference; how real fruitfulness ﬂows from intimacy with Jesus; how we are to watch over the words of wisdom and life God plants in us, and how God wants us to stand strong in our season. Ladies Paint Night at Antioch, Tuesday, June 26th, at 6:30 pm. Evangelism Outreach with Ginger Bogdon, Saturday, June 16th. Meeting at 1pm at Seacliﬀ Park in Leamington. Young Adults and Youth, “Unleashed Conference,” at Centralia Faith Tabernacle, Friday, June 8th-Saturday, June 9th.

We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church this Sunday, June 10th, at 10:30 a.m. , for our service of worship and praise led by Linda Blair. Thank you to our Handbell Choir for the beautiful rendition of “Canon in D” which they presented during the service last Sunday. Did you know that the Essex County “CARE-A-VAN” will arrange non-emergency transportation for seniors to local and long distance medical appointments for a nominal fee? For more information and to pre-book call 519-776-4231 (Monday – Friday) from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. We are now scheduling our Scripture Readers List for the fall. If you are interested in participating in this vital part of our weekly worship, please contact Laurene in the church oﬃce at 529-738-4223. Recently, our newly appointed Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods videotaped a “Welcome Message” which can be found on our updated website. Please ﬁnd it and other information about Harrow United Church at www.harrowunited.org

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

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Holy Name of Jesus Church

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Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United On Sunday, June 10, there is a special presentation by Ron Arkell and Dr. Godfrey Bacheyie from the Rotary Club of Windsor. They will give us insight into the work of Rotarians re: the drilling of water wells in Ghana, Africa. There will also be a Trustees’ Meeting following the Service. Ladies Evening Out is on Tuesday, June 12, 6pm, at Kingsville Golf and Country Club. A sign-up list is posted in the hall. There will be a Session Meeting on June 17 following the service. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please see Rev. Catherine, add a name to the list in the foyer or contact the office. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com. The office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am till 1pm.

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

Essex United Church Join us Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our worship service with Rev. Jim Hatt, oﬃciating. We are having our annual Boasted Chicken Dinner with fresh, local Strawberries, on Saturday, June 9, at 6:00 pm sharp. One seating only. Call the church oﬃce for more information or tickets.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11: 15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Linda Armstrong. A light lunch will be served after the service. A Congregation Meeting will be held this Sunday, June 10 after the service. We will review this year and start planning the direction we want to follow for the upcoming year. Bring your ideas and suggestions. Your input is important. If you have a cooler we could borrow for the Rib Dinner, please bring it in by June 10. Vicki Olson is looking for books and DVDs to sell at the book sale. Please bring them in by June 10. Please pray for our friends on our Prayer List. BBQ Rib Dinner: Saturday June 16 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Eat in or Take out. For tickets or more information, call Elaine Mailloux at 519- 890- 6312 Book Sale: Saturday, June 16 and June 17. Cost of books will be by a Good Will donation to the Library Fund. Vacation Bible School: July 9 – 13 from 9 am-12 noon, for ages JK to 11 years. Call Kelly, at 519- 975- 0115, for information or to register. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am Everyone is Welcome

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Flo Rivest. Wednesday Pepper: Sandy McGuire, Joanne McMurren, Marc Mailloux, George Diesbourg, Gloria Seguin, Irene Gignac, Joanne Mailloux. Friday Euchre: Cecile St.Denis, Pat Leblanc, Fran McKim, Irene Gignac, Joanne Diesbourg. To learn more about the club, please call Claire 519-723-4694. Continued from Page 15 worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor John Van Til, from London, Ontario leading us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coﬀee or tea. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca

Paquette News We have a busy schedule over the next two weeks at St.Stephen’s & Church of the Redeemer. On June 10, we will celebrate Home Coming with one service at 10:00 am, at St. Stephen’s. Later, the same day, at 3:00 pm, St. Stephen’s will host the Essex Deanery Conﬁrmation with our Bishop, The Right Rev’d Linda Nicholls. You will not want to miss our annual Strawberry Social, yard sale, and BBQ, at Church of the Redeemer on June 16. There will only be one service, at 10:00 am, for the summer. For the month of July at Church of the Redeemer and for August at St. Stephen’s. All are welcome to join us. Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of May 28th to June 1st. Monday Euchre: Dave McMurren, Irene Gignac, Charlie Chevalier, Veronica Granger,

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4-H Cupcake Club submitted by Evalyn Fuerth

The 4-H cupcake decorating club met again on Friday, May 25th, at the Woodslee Church Hall. We started with the 4-H pledge, read the press report, and jumped right into baking. We each made a chocolate or vanilla mini cake from scratch. We learnt how mix the proper ingredients and use the hand and larger mixer. While the cakes were cooling down after baking them, we made icing from scratch. We then decorated with gummies, sprinkles and graham crumbs for an “Under the Sea” theme. In the end, we all ended with a delicious and pretty cake. Yum, Yum!

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The 4-H Cloverbuds learned about poultry farming at its third meeting. Some farmers raise chickens for meat. Chicken is delicious, especially chicken nuggets! Other farmers raise chickens for their eggs. Then, there are those farmers that only incubate chicks to sell to other farmers. Poultry farming is big business! Geese, ducks, and turkeys are other types of poultry. We have several turkey

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Thank you to everyone who helped to welcome our refugee family at St. Mary’s. If you are planning to get married this year and have not yet met with Fr. Gerry, please contact the parish oﬃce. The Essex Food Bank is looking for volunteers who would be able to help in their vegetable garden plot. If you are interested, please call 519-800-2340. If you are in Grade 3 and older and would like to become an Altar Server, please see Fr. Gerry Campeau. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut ink and in Hospice. Essex County Library - ESSEX BRANCH GARFIELD FANS UNITE! SATURDAY, June 16 at 10:30 am. Ages 7 & up. Register online or at the library. Visit us online at www.essexcountylibrary.ca

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A ride in a 1931 Model A Ford

Jerry Shuster and friends in his 1931 Model A Ford roadster.

The Model A Ford first appeared in December 1927 as a ’28 model and was an immediate sensation with its sporty new look and spirited performance, compared to the Model T it replaced. Jerry Shuster of Leamington, Ontario, owns two of them, a coupe and a roadster. Both were built in 1931, the last year they were manufactured before the arrival of Ford’s first V8 engine in 1932. The coupe was found many years ago in a barn in Ohio. The history behind the roadster is unknown. Jerry bought both cars from a man in Kingsville about 15 years ago. I visited Jerry on a sunny Saturday afternoon in May. The roadster was already out of the garage when I arrived. Jerry’s pit crew (younger members of his family) were busy dusting it off and shining it up. It’s yellow with dark blue fenders. Jerry fired up the 4-banger and four of us (including me) went for a spin along a nearby dirt road. I rode with Jerry in the front while Tyler and Lucas rode in the rumble seat. Jerry had to constantly double-clutch while shifting gears because the car has no synchromesh. In a Model A, you feel every bump in the road. I loved it! Then I climbed out and snapped the photo you see here. Riding in Jerry’s car reminded me of a story told to me sixty years ago by a man on a used car lot in Leamington, where I washed cars for the summer for 55 cents an hour. This man claimed that a fellow in Essex County bought four brand new Model A Ford roadsters in 1931, a life-time supply. He was now driving the third one in 1958, having worn out the first two. That meant that sitting in his garage was a ’31 Model A Ford roadster with zero miles on it! I never did find out if the story was true. 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.

Essex Red Raider Boys’ Soccer Team headed to OFSAA • The Essex Red Raiders boys’ soccer team has an unbeaten 10-0 season as the team heads to OFSAA. Essex won the SWOSSAA title over the Wallaceburg Tartans last Thursday night, by a score of 4-0. Keeper Kyle Tapping earned the shutout while two goals each were netted by team captain Jackson Moore and Tyler Zsebok. The OFSAA c h a m p i o n s h i p tournament will be played over the weekend. June 7, 8, and 9, in Windsor.

• The Essex Red Raider Varsity Girls’ Slopitch team fell to the Amherst Bulldogs on Tuesday, May 29, by a score of 14-2. On this day, June 7, in sport history: In 1906, the Chicago Cubs scored 11 runs in the opening inning to beat the New York Giants 19-0. At the 73rd Belmont, in 1941, jockey Eddie Arcaro won aboard Whirlaway to claim first of two Triple Crowns. Arcaro aboard One Count, crossed first again in 1952 for the 84th Belmont. In 1966 the New York Mets pass up player Reggie Jackson to draft Steve Chilcott #1. Sandra Post won

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the LPGA McDonald’s Golf Classic in 1981. At the French Open of 1981, Bjorn Borg beat Ivan Lendl to take the men’s title and Hana Mandlikova beat Sylvia Hanika for the woman’s. In 1989, Wayne Gretzky was awarded his 9th NHL Hart (MVP) Trophy in 10 years. In 1994, Oakland A’s outfielder Rickey Henderson stole his 1,100th career base. In the 2004 Stanley Cup playoff, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Calgary Flames, 4-3. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email: contact@ essexfreepress.com.

EMBA Mosquito Yellow Jackets on the field submitted to EFP The Essex Yellow Jacket minor mosquito team has swarmed local communities, gained speed, and is expected to grow stronger as it buzzes towards the summer. The players sharpened their stingers in Lasalle against the Titans last Tuesday, to earn a satisfying 11 to 8 victory. Cole Grant stung first for Essex, when he hustled back fast in center field, leaping to catch a rocket that was bound for extra bases. Zack Grein started the game on the mound for Essex and threw admirably, while Sean Wilson and Braeden Cavanagh slugged triples to lead the Jacket’s offence. Last Sunday, the Woodslee Majors held on to defeat Essex minors regardless of the strong play by Ty Patterson and Ryan Smith of Essex. Pictured is Mosquito Yellow Jacket Sean Wilson, catcher and utility player.

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by Garrett Fodor This past weekend, 18-year old Blake McConville, a LaSalle native who has spent time on the roster of the Essex

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73’s, competed in the regional final for a program called, “RBC Training Ground,” alongside the top 100 Olympic prospects from Ontario.

McConville finished in the top 10 in four of the six training events, including winning the sixsecond bike sprint, which is a great feat for someone

whose primary focus has been hockey. The event was a partnership between the Canadian Olympic Committee, RBC, and other national sports federations, and is designed to give funding to up-andcoming athletes, so they can develop their abilities and potentially compete on the international stage. Growing up playing many different sports, from baseball to hockey and track and field, McConville stuck with the latter as a part of his offseason training regiment. He excels at javelin and has a bronze medal from OFSAA when he was in grade nine, representing the Sandwich Sabres. Listed at 6’2” and 205 lbs, he has the frame to thrive and be a multi-sport athlete. Blake said the opportunity to excel at the recent competition came from his parents, who signed him up for a qualifier in April. “My parents actually saw it on the TV and thought I could do well in the testing and it just went from there,” McConville said. “I think being an athlete overall helps with my style of play and it keeps me fit. After the track season finishes, I go straight to hockey.” The young athlete just finished his first season playing for the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL, suiting up for 45 games. The team selected McConville in the 5th round of the 2016 OHL draft. Prior to his time in the OHL, McConville was a member of the Essex 73’s and the LaSalle Vipers in the 2016-2017 season. He credits his time with both local teams as having a part to where he is now. “I learned a lot playing with both teams. I loved Essex and the atmosphere there. It was easier to play hockey with that. The coaching staff and the players there were great and contributed to where I’m at in my life,” McConville said. “Moving up with LaSalle was a learning curve, but it prepared for what it’s like at the next level of hockey, so it made it a lot easier with the transition.” Blake also believes the conditioning and power-

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McConville showcasing potential in multiple sports

Photos courtesy of Laurie Beaten - Blake McConville skates as a member of the Essex 73’s during the 2016-2017 season before moving up to the OHL.

training he received this year from his coaching staff in Sudbury benefited him and helps his track efforts. “I’m not too sure where it can go, but I’m having a successful year so far in javelin. OFSAA is coming up and I hope to win. But the fact I got this amazing opportunity to showcase my athletic ability was good and I can’t wait to see what’s to come from

it.” McConville is hoping to come back to LaSalle with another OFSAA medal after competing in the events on June 7 in Toronto. McConville shared some advice to youth. “Find the things you enjoy and try your best to do them as long as you can, and don’t close any doors that are given to you.”

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by Sylene Argent The Essex District High School Senior Boys’ Soccer team is headed to OFSAA this weekend. The boys, so far in this years’ soccer season, are undefeated, with ten wins under their belts. They are hoping to extend that streak to the OFSAA level but understand the fierce competition they will be against. The EDHS Senior Boys’ Soccer team earned a spot in the OFSAA tournament after winning the WECSSAA tournament recently, and the SWOSSAA tournament last Wednesday. This accounted for the first WECSSAA win since 2001 and, to the team’s knowledge, its first SWOSSAA win. Coaches Nick Nikolakakos and Brian Neave believe part of the team’s success is that it is comprised of many grade 12 athletes, who played high-level club soccer before making the high school team. Overall, the coaches said, the players are talented, disciplined, and make up a tight-knit group. “They have to play their game,” Coach Nikolakakos said of the team heading into this weekend’s OFSAA

tournament. “They know what they are doing. They know what they have to do. As long as they play their game, they’ll do well in the tournament.” He added making it to OFSAA gives credit to EDHS and its athletes. “If they play to their capability, the will represent themselves and the area well,” Coach Neave added. “Just going to the tournament will be something they will remember, especially the grade 12s.” Grade 10 student Tyler Fuerth said he noticed early on in the season his team was solid. As a younger player on a mostly veteran team, he said he learned a lot from the older players. While Fuerth is excited, but nervous, to compete at the Ontario level this weekend, grade 11 teammate Andrew Mastroianni is psyched. Both players noted the team has to capitalize on scoring opportunities this weekend in order to succeed. The OFSAA tournament, in which the EDHS team will compete, will take place on Tecumseh-based fields from Thursday to Saturday.