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by Sylene Argent The smell of a good deal was in the air on Saturday as thousands of treasure hunters took to the streets in Cottam to participate in the annual community yard sale. Vehicles were bumper to bumper on the roadways, and sidewalks had heavy foot traffic as patrons perused the many displays setup in the front yards of homes. Local youth even took the opportunity to man lemonade stands to earn a few dollars and quench the thirst of passersby. Although the Cottam yard sale is a great way for one person to get rid of junk after spring cleaning, and a means for
another person to claim those items as needed treasures, some of the yard sale participants used the opportunity to spread awareness about and raise funds for causes near and dear to their hearts. One of the stops included a fundraiser for the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation, while another raised funds for the Essex County Relay for Life Team, Alex’s Walking Warriors. Alex’s Walking Warriors raised $800 through the yard sale and bake sale for Relay for Life. This team has been hosting this fundraiser for several years. The team was formed in support of Alex Archer, a 12-year old
young man battling acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. He’s an ambassador for Relay for Life this year. Archer underwent a bone marrow transplant on June 1 because he has had Leukaemia three times. He will be in the hospital in Toronto for three months to recover. On Wednesday, June 7, Domino’s in Essex held a fundraiser to support Alex Archer and his family, leading up to the Relay for Life event to take place on Friday, June 9 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Cottam United Church
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Coach Oozeer to wrap up teaching career
Colchester North Public School teacher Izzy Oozeer stands before several athletic pennants.
by Sylene Argent With an infectious smile, kind words, and plenty of advice that has aided students on
and off the court, longtime Colchester North Public School teacher and athletics coach Izzy Oozeer has made an
impact on the lives of many. Having taught at Colchester North for 30 years, Oozeer will retire at
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the end of this schoolyear. “I got into a great community and enjoyed being here. I connected with the kids and the community,” Oozeer said, reflecting on his career as an educator. “The kids here made it enjoyable.” Oozeer has been a popular teacher for the students at Colchester North Public School over the years. And one of the many reasons why was because his favourite part of the day is being able to greet the youth in the morning as they get off the bus as himself, not as a teacher or disciplinarian. Recently, a supply teacher approached Oozeer after noticing him interact with all the students and commented he was like a “rock star” at the school. The supply was surprised he knew all of the students’ names, which Oozeer commented is one of the great things about being part of a smallschool community. Colchester North Public School currently has around 220 students, and Oozeer has taught the parents of 31 of those current pupils. He has enjoyed being able to watch families grow and see and hear about the successes of former students and athletes he has taught and coached. He credits being able to teach several members
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of the same family to the small, close-knit school community. When getting a new student who happens to be the younger sibling of other students he has taught works well for him and the student as there is already a connection with the family and forms trust. Larger schools, he commented, often are lacking that family atmosphere small schools provide. The attitude of the students at Colchester North is similar to that of three decades ago when he began teaching. That “speaks volumes about small communities,” he said. Oozeer has always been heavily involved with athletics. For 28 of the past 30 years, he has been the Presidents of the Greater Essex County School Board’s Athletics Board. He got involved at that level because he believed in ensuring sports are provided for students, and the best way he thought he could do that was by being at the top of the Board. Colchester North is known for its great athletics program. For instance, the boys’ volleyball team has been the best team six of the last eight years. But that wasn’t always been the case. He recalled when first starting to work at the school, the school’s athletic teams were not so hot. The boys’ and girls’ teams had to share uniforms. With some discussions with the parent council, uniforms no longer had to be shared. Just looking better helped change the perspective of the students into one that was more positive. Soon, with positive thinking and better self-image, the athletic teams began to do better on the court. Being involved in sports,” Gives the students a direct parallel to real life,” Oozeer commented. They will have good days and bad. They will have to play for a coach and with teammates they may not agree or get along with. “The end product is being a part of that team.” There has to be a perfect formula for athletic success, he noted. The leadership has to be there, but the students need to commit, and parents and
caregivers have to be on board to get their children to games and practices. But, success isn’t always about winning to Oozeer. Success is measured through hard work paying off. The school motto is, “Once a colt, always a colt.” And in keeping with that, Oozeer enjoys showing support to former students. Every year, he presents flowers to former Colchester North students when they graduate from Essex District High School. He also takes time to watch them play in high school athletics. The students appreciate that support, he noted. When Oozeer began teaching at Colchester North, he joined the teaching squad there that included another popular teacher, Frank Mazzara, who recently passed away. The two would teach together for 16 years. Oozeer said he decided to retire because it was time to be able to go on and accomplish other things in his life, but that doesn’t mean he will not be around. He plans to promote fitness in the community, though he is not quite sure how he will approach this new avenue. The decision to retire was an easy one to make because he knows teachers like Mr. Klassen and Mrs. Ross will carry on the dedication torch for the school’s athletics. He recalls Mazzara making the same comment years ago before he retired. “Knowing that makes it easier,” he said. Former students and athletes are invited to join Oozeer at an open house to take place at Colchester North Public School on Friday, June 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. At first, Oozeer did not want any special treatment, but changed his mind when he thought about all of the former students and athletes he would enjoy reconnecting with to see how they turned out. Though many have said Oozeer’s students have been lucky, he believes he is the lucky one to have been able to be a part of the Colchester North family for his entire teaching career.
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Veteran firefighting leader calls it a career by Fred Groves A four-generation commitment to the Town of Essex has come to an end. Gary Smith, a senior captain with the Essex Fire & Rescue Service, recently announced his retirement from the brigade, firefighting which installed his greatgrandfather Sam as its first Chief back in the late 1800s. His departure, after 33 plus years, including the past 16 as Captain at Station 1 in Essex Centre, leaves a large hole in the department that one fellow smoke-eater described as, ‘cutting off your dominant arm.’ When he was a young boy, Smith started hanging around the old brick fire hall on Victoria Avenue. An avid photographer, he recalled taking pictures of the 1980 Essex explosion, and as soon as he was old enough, joined his father, Sam, in protecting their community. “I grew up in the fire department. I’ve been hanging around the hall since I was 10. I always wanted to be a firefighter,” he said. His late father, Sam, became Chief and was one of the most beloved and respected top firefighters Essex has had, serving for 42 years. Gary’s grandfather, Sam’s father Andrew, joined in the 1940s. “I have been doing it for 33 years and now it’s time to move on and do other things I enjoy,” Smith commented. Besides photography, he enjoys riding his motorcycle and continues to work at his day job for the Canadian government in a management position. There is little doubt
Smith and the rest of his family clan have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting Essex. In order to be a good leader, he said its important to conduct yourself with integrity and honesty, which will gain your crew’s trust and loyalty. “It’s a sad day to see him go. Along with that is the family legacy. Sam and Gary are true role models for this community,” Firefighter Brandon Chartier commented. Gary Smith added that it is key in a fire department to be fair and to place the welfare of the community and station ahead of your own desires and, above all, not to have any hidden agendas. Firefighting has changed a great deal since the first time 17-year-old Gary Smith was told to drive one of the trucks to a field fire out in Maidstone. He remembers hanging onto the back of one of the old pumpers. “The adrenaline has been there since I was 10. I still lay out my pants and shirt like I’m going to a call. I don’t know if I will ever be able to shake that.” And while members of the Smith family have rose up the ranks in the local department, they have always been in the middle of the action and there for the others to follow and learn from. “I remember the Beaver Lumber fire. I was up on the aerial truck for four hours and that’s when we wore rubber boots. I forgot my socks and my feet were frozen. I didn’t want to come down.” Fire departments are built on tradition, not only through generational duty but each fire hall, or as many call it a ‘house,’
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Minimum wage increase will not fix the problem So, I read last week the province has intent to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2019. That’s a huge jump, in a short amount of time, from the $11.40 an hour it is set at now. Are any working-class people tired of getting slapped in the face yet? I’d say in this area, and I could be wrong, a $15 an hour job is considered “decent pay.” Does it pay the bills? Barely. But, when you rummage through what jobs are paying these days, that number is considered “better.” My generation has had a hard time finding employment to begin with. Many of my high school friends are out-of-province or at least out of the region (I hear some are returning recently because of lack of work elsewhere, too). Many are paying off student loans for degrees they have never been able to use. Those who have stuck around have worked years, typically beginning at minimum wage, and have earned their wage increases. So, now the province want to tell those employees who are currently earning around that $15/h wage, or perhaps even up to $20, that their time was wasted as they can flip burgers at the same rate of pay? According to www.health.gov. on.ca, “Starting August 1, 2015, the province will continue increasing the
minimum base wage from $14.00 to $15.50 for eligible PSWs.” It does note that a maximum increase is set for $19/h to all individuals providing publicly funded personal support services in the home and community care sector. Payscale.com notes the average RPN makes around $23 per hour. Healthcare work is tough, and requires an education. Who would want to work in healthcare when one would not need to pay for an education and get paid the same rate, or close to it, at a job with less responsibility? According to payscale.com, the average ECE in Canada makes less than $16/hour. The same website notes per hour, a hairdresser makes an average of around $12 per (plus tips), a medical office assistant earns around $16, a welder $23, and the average factory worker earns nearly $15 per hour. The problem I see is that we have educated people working for the same or just above the current minimum, and that wage gap is about to get even tighter with this intended increase. My fear, is ultimately, that we will have a two-tier system; those earning minimum wage, or just above it, and those who earn much, much more. With this increase, small and medium sized businesses will likely have to cut back on staff, raise prices
of goods and services, and will have to avoid hiring young people due to their lack of experience. Employees will work short staffed to cover the difference. Business owners will also have to look at raising wages for long-time employees who now make around that $15/hr mark so they are not making the same hourly wage as new hires, if they can. Would we all like to make a good living? You bet! But, there are too many hands in the cookie jar to make that possible now-a-days. Look at the increases over the past several years to just to buy your license plate sticker. If the province was worried about constituents’ bank accounts, reducing those prices, including the cost of hydro, instead of continual increases, would be a good place to start. Every year, it seems the value of our dollar continues to inflate. The cost of living continues to inflate, too. Paying people more will result in the price of everything going up, in my opinion. It’s a vicious cycle. In addition, this increase is just going to divide Ontarians based on their employment status instead of concentrating on working together to demand a better solution.
Letter to the Editor... Re: Time to wipe the slate clean, June 1, 2017 It is not often I read an article in any of the various papers and feel the need to respond. I’ve been told by several very experienced politicians not to get into a war of words in the press, that in most instances the general public will read between the lines and know there are other influences behind the story that are not being told. Last week, the Essex Free Press printed an “opinion” article by one of its freelance reporters. In that article, he stated that Essex Town Council is, “No longer capable of governing this community,” in his opinion. But what exactly makes him an expert in knowing this? The fact that he has been to a handful of public Essex Council meetings? Maybe one or two budget meetings? For the most part, not all, but most councillors spend many of their evenings sitting in meetings with committees of council, special meetings for council, and other various committees throughout our Town in order to make our community a better place. And, in many instances, councillors are making decisions with the ultimate goal of having the Town of Essex operate and move forward in a direction that Council was elected to do. There’s not one councillor who would ever purposely try to bring down the Town of Essex. I would go as far as to say that ALL councillors I have ever had the pleasure of serving with have been very passionate about our community. Not all have agreed with each other in which direction the community should move, but ALL have a passion to see our community become a better place. Decisions made by Council are not done on a “whim” or by “knee jerk” reactions. All the I’s must be dotted,
All the t’s must be crossed. Before I was on council, this frustrated me and was part of my decision to become a councillor. I wanted the red tape cut out. But now that I am part of Council, I see the reasoning. As a member of Council, you must research to ensure you are making the best decision possible, search out expert advice. Council members are NOT experts in every field (just as reporters are NOT experts in every field). Council expects administration and consultants to bring forward the best information possible in order for the correct and best decisions to be made, as Council is responsible to taxpayers for this. Reporters are always hounding council members for information, and in some instances for information that we as Council members are NOT allowed to divulge, for reasons of protecting an individual’s rights and privacy, and for reasons which could potentially put the Town at a legal disadvantage. The situation with the dismissal of our CAO happens to be just one of many decisions Council has made that falls into this category. The decision was not made on a “whim” or by “knee jerk” reaction. There was a process that was followed and the conclusion is known. Stories are often written to make the topic more interesting to readers. Facts are sometime stretched, assumptions are sometimes stated, but what I can say is that a large majority of Council made the decision to make a change in our management in order to ensure the goals of our community are being met. End of story. Richard Meloche Deputy Mayor
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch U-Boats in St. Lawrence I knew at the time there was a Nazi U-Boat in the St. Lawrence River because my sailor husband told me. But, in all these years since, I did not know there were
several, until now. An article in the May/June issue of Legion magazine reports there were many. Only air patrols were active over the St. Lawrence when U-553 sank two steamers south
of Anticosti Island. The article states there was a media frenzy. I was not living in Ontario at the time, but my family never mentioned it. The U-132 arrived two months
later, and three ships were torpedoed. Then the U-boat crash-dived to escape and slammed into cold sea water. The dive stalled just as the HMCS Drummondville bracketed the U-Boat with
depth charges. Although damaged, it managed to escape. You can read about it in detail in the Legion magazine. It makes us realize how close we were to being taken over by the Nazis in World War II. It is referred to in the magazine as one of the most remarkable U-Boat cruises. I did a story with a
veteran who had been on the ships that carried supplies from Canada to Britain, and he was reluctant at first to talk because he said it was so horrible. When he did talk, he said he could not finish it. I think he knew about the U-boats in the St. Lawrence.
Opinion..... by Fred Groves such (based on the results of the 2014 election): Mayor Ron McDermott – shadow Ron Rogers Ward 1 (Essex Centre) Councillors Randy Voakes and Steve Bjorkman – shadows Morley Bowman and Brandon Chartier Ward 2 (McGregor) Current Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche – shadow Terry Brockman Ward 3 (Colchester) Councillors Larry Snively and Bill Caixeiro – shadows John Scott and Paul Innes Ward 3 (Harrow) Councillor Sherry Bondy – no shadow as she was acclaimed Works for me. And, who knows, maybe we will see these fine upstanding residents out at the next meeting. Oh, I forgot to add, it’s been over a month since my Freedom of Information request for the Fire Department Steering Committee minutes, still no one seems to know where they are.
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Provincial and federal politics have a check-system in place when it comes to ensuring that a bedrock principle of our democratic system of governing is adhered to. Cabinet Ministers of the party in power are monitored and held accountable by the opposition. For example, Indira Naidoo-Harris is the Ontario (Liberal) Minister of Women’s Issues. On the other side of the table is the Progressive Conservative’s Laurie Scott. Scott is responsible for making sure Naidoo-Harris stays on the straight and narrow and doesn’t screw up, to put it boldly. It’s kind of like having someone looking over your shoulder when you work to make sure you are doing it accordingly. Too bad this efficient system does not work in municipal politics. I know they are supposed to make sure each councillor is working in the best interest of their taxpayers, but rarely is this the case. Imagine if every council did something that the public was against, like firing a CAO for no good reason, they had to answer to another politician. Actually, we kind of have this already in place, but frankly, it takes too long. If we don’t like a municipal council, we can elect them out. Personally, I have a solution that might help yank the choker on our Essex Town Council to the point where they just might smarten up and pay attention. Let’s create a shadow council. No doubt in the next few months, several local residents will sit in the seats at the council meetings listening, watching, and taking notes. Please expand that to committee meetings, too. If we had a shadow council in place, it would be as
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Letter to the Editor... When oh when are the taxpayers of the Town going to wake up and smell the coffee? When is this Council going to stop all these closed doors meetings to do their dirty work, and after the deed is done, we the taxpayer are spoon-fed their decisions and the results? Surely, we all deserve better treatment from the people we elected to be in charge of this Town. I for one feel ashamed and laughed at for being a resident of this Town. This latest closed door meeting resulted in the firing of our new CAO Tracey Pillon-
Abbs. How is it that the taxpayers are not being told the reason why? I for one felt she was doing an excellent job so far as she was trying very hard to turn this town around, back to the place it used to be; a growing and thriving place to live in and be proud of. Now, we are the laughingstock of Essex County. It is time for the taxpayers of Essex to rid themselves of the useless Council and stand up for what is right. Evelyn Vivier Essex, On.
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A pilot project for ORVs on rural roads will not happen by Sylene Argent A majority vote during Monday evening’s Essex Council meeting put an end to the Town looking into ORV usage on municipal roadways. Council received Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveira’s
report, and would eventually concur with the recommendation to not proceed with a pilot project that would have permitted off road vehicle usage on some municipally operated roadways, namely ones that were in rural areas. In November, the Town held open houses to solicit public feedback on the issue. Further, a focus group was created in April to look into the matter. The report notes it was comprised of reps of the Essex County Federation of Agriculture, avid ORV enthusiasts, business owners, rural and urban residents, and reps of Windsor Regional Hospital and the Windsor Essex County Health Unit. “In our opinion, this project has flaws,” Silveira said, noting there were potential safety and road issues. He said to move forward with the project, there had to be a good balance between safety and liability and economic benefits, but safety concerns outweighed potential benefits. At open houses held in McGregor, Essex Centre, and Harrow, the report notes the majority of participants were
advocates for expanded ORV use. In the report, the struggle to find a potential ORV route was highlighted. It states there is a prohibition against ORV travel on County of Essex roadways, except for direct crossovers. The proposed route could not intentionally direct riders to travel on County roads or lead them to dead ends. Further, during the meeting, Silveira noted that many of Essex’s rural roads are narrow, which creates a problem, as to his research the Ontario Highway Traffic Act Regulation 316/03 states ORVS are to only be used on shoulders. Councillor Randy Voakes disagreed that ORVs could only be used on the shoulder of the road. The report continues, that allowing ORVs to use municipal roadways will have a certain degree of additional risk and could expose the Town to additional liability. Further, Town Clerk Robert Auger said he contacted the Town’s insurance company, whose rep stated ORVs are not designed to be on
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Hospital, injury statistics maintained by the Windsor Essex County Health Unit for all municipalities in Essex County show that The Town of Essex residents have the highest rate of emergency room visits. From 2011-2015, Essex had 105.1 visits per 100,000 people compared to the municipal average of 56 visits per 100,000,” the report continues. Councillor Bill Caixeiro suggested that perhaps area municipalities should discuss opening an ORV park where communities connect, but it was pointed out, and further mentioned in the report, there is an ORV park in Amherstburg. The Essex County ORV Club maintains the trails. Users have to be members of the club so if there is ever injury or a case of
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liability, they are covered by insurance provided by the provincial ORV club association, the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV). In the past, there had been discussion of using a potential pilot project for ORV usage on certain municipal roadways to create opportunity for tourism, however, it states in the report there would be limited opportunities from an economic development or tourism perspective,
as it would not allow for the travel of residents and visitors to and from the town. Councillor Larry Snively did not agree with the report. He said he understands there could be accidents, but “We have got to stop saying ‘no.’ We could have easily mapped out a safe route.” Off road use, Snively continued, is also dangerous as there are Continued on Page 8
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roadways, and that most ORV users would likely only have $200,000, thirdperson liability coverage. This could cause problems for the Town, liabilitywise, if there was ever an accident. The report continues that if the Town passed a bylaw authorizing ORV use, it will likely be held by the law to a higher level of accountability in ensuring that the standards are adhered to, as it relates to ORV use on its roadways. It continues that under the Negligence Act and pursuant to the principle of joint and several liability, a municipality needs to only be found one-percent liable in order to be potentially subject to having to pay a plaintiff’s entire judgment. “According to the Windsor Regional
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CANADA 150 MURAL MOSAIC The Town of Tecumseh is excited to be par cipa ng in the Canada 150 Mural Mosaic project! In celebra on of Canada’s 150th birthday, a mural is being created amongst all provinces and territories. The Canada Mosaic 150 team of ar sts and facilitators will come and work with the Town and members of the community to create an ul mate two-day pain ng event. Every le painted will be 4 inches x 4 inches in size, crea ng a unified community mural. The workshops will be held: June 19, 2017 at the Tecumseh Arena, located at 12021 McNorton Street; and June 20, 2017 at Tecumseh Vista Academy, located at 11665 Shields Street. The Town would like to extend an invitation to the community to participate in the painting workshops. The Town received a limited number of individual tles to paint and therefore, we kindly ask that you complete the par cipant form to be entered into a draw to be selected to paint a le at one of the pain ng workshops. The community mural will reside in the Town as a reminder of the 150th anniversary and the pride of the community and the na on. The mural mosaic will serve as a legacy piece for decades to come!
CANADA HOLIDAY HOURS & SERVICES TOWN HALL: The Town of Tecumseh offices will be closed on Friday, June 30, 2017. Regular Town Hall hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. TECUMSEH TRANSIT: There will be no transit service on June 30. Informa on on the transit bus schedule and route map is available on the Town’s website. PARKS & RECREATION: The Tecumseh Leisure Pool is hos ng a Summer Kick-Off Rock N’Swim from 1:00 – 3:30 pm, compliments of Healthy Kids Community Challenge Windsor Essex and the Tecumseh Youth Advisory Commi ee. Admission is free and based upon pool capacity. There are no changes to the Summer Day Camp schedule. GARBAGE, RECYCLING AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION:
There are no changes to the schedule.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Tecumseh is accep ng resumes for the posi on of: Public Works - Storm Sewer Operator Further informa on on this Employment Opportunity and other future opportuni es, as well as how to apply, is available on the Town’s website. Qualified persons may send their resume to the Human Resources Officer, at the address indicated below or to hr@tecumseh.ca.
COUNCIL MEETINGS Tecumseh Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Tecumseh Town Hall. There will be no mee ngs held Tuesday, June 13, 2017 and Tuesday, August 22, 2017. For further informa on rela ng to Council Mee ngs, as well as Commi ee Mee ngs, or to view mee ng agendas, please visit the Town’s website.
PUBLIC NOTICE of Pes cide use The Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: Holden Road 8th Concession Road 9th Concession Road
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WITHIN THE TOWN OF TECUMSEH using the pes cide Clearview Herbicide (Aminopyralid, present as Potassium Salt and Metsulfuron-Methyl), PCP Registra on No. 29752, under the Pest Control Products Act, commencing June 19, 2017 (weather permi ng) and ending July 17, 2017. For more informa on contact: Kirby McArdle, Manager Roads & Fleet Town of Tecumseh Phone: 519-735-2184 Ext 144 Email: kmcardle@tecumseh.ca Collect calls will be accepted from individuals calling long distance. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).
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trees and culverts. He added that some farmers are frustrated with crop damage when ORVs are driven across their fields. He later noted he did not realize ORVs could only be used on the shoulder of a road and said he would renege on his position a bit. Councillor Voakes said he appreciated the report, but didn’t support its logic. He did not understand why the Town would not want to move forward with a pilot project. Council was “saying no to a great opportunity to enhance the municipality,” he said. The municipality could set the criteria and requirements for usage, he added. Voakes put a motion forward that would have the Town of Essex implement an ATV pilot project from July 1-December 31 of this year. Caixeiro seconded the motion. Caixeiro and Voakes were the only two to support the motion in a recorded vote. Councillor Steven Bjorkman was not at the meeting. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she would not support the pilot project based on the reasons outlined in the report. She stated she felt some Council members did not read the report before the meeting. A little argument broke out between Essex Mayor Ron McDermott and Voakes nearing the end of the discussion on this topic. Voakes had said Council could put the requirements in place to get ATVs on the road, and said he heard what he calls “rhetoric” and the spewing of fallacies of insurance. He also agreed with Bondy that some Councillors did not read the report. The Mayor interrupted to ask Voakes to get back to the motion, and Voakes insisted he was. McDermott said Voakes was questioning the insurance and, “Telling him he is nuts. I don’t know who you are.” Voakes insisted that comment be removed from the record as he did not call anyone “nuts.” McDermott said that was not the wording Voakes used. Essex Council Notes for June 5 will continue in the June 15 edition of the EFP. ---------------------------------------
The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
Mail boxes Again, I have to say the only way this is my experience is because the idea was sent to me. Along with that, it was a series of pictures of innovative ideas for mail boxes. It is too bad I cannot send the pictures for you to see so I will have to describe them. The only other thing about experience is that, right now, I cannot find the notes I wrote to describe them. It seems that I am always hunting for something. Okay, here they are: The first one is held between large fingers as if it were a cigarette. The next one stated US Mail, but this box is unknown to me. One had added decorations so the box appeared to be a flamingo with a nest and plastic eggs below. Another idea was the mail box was designed to look like a microwave oven and it was label Hot Mail. A very unusual one was a toilet bowl beside the regular mail box with a box stuck in the toilet bowl that was designated as junk mail. There was one shaped as a giant gun. One box was shaped like a boat engine. A clever idea was a box about five feet above the mail box that was labeled for bills. Three construction bricks were used as the base of one with all of that on a chair. I wonder how much time each owner spent trying to have a unique mail box.
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Local artist featured at McGregor Library
Local artist Dave Grant poses next to his collection of woodworking on display at the McGregor library.
by Adam Gault A local artist’s impressive collection of handcrafted woodworking is on display this month at the McGregor branch of Essex County Library system. Dave Grant has been making the nature-inspired wood designs, many of which depict animals and still-life, for the better part of the last 15 years. Grant became interested in the artistic design of woodworking after he retired from his career with the Harrow Research and Development Centre as a greenhouse foreman. Over the years, Grant had become tremendously proficient in woodworking, making furniture for himself and his family.
“I just love making furniture,” Grant explained. “I’ve given a lot (furniture) away to the family.” Deciding to take a more artistic approach with his work was a natural step for him after years of honing his craft. Grant explained that the process involved with the art can take a good amount of time from conception to completion. From selecting the correct type of wood that has the best natural tone, to the small intricacies in detail needed from the hand-carving, and in selecting the best type of paint to complement the finished project, the incredible amount of hard work and dedication that goes into each and every
design is noticeable. Much like his furniture, Grant takes great joy insharing his art with others, explaining that
he’s given many of his designs to friends and family members. “My wife gave a lot of them away. I don’t have many left,” Grant said. Grant’s display is part of the Essex County Library’s recognition of June as Seniors’ Month in Ontario. 2017 marks the 33rd annual Seniors’ Month. This year, the theme is “Living Your Best Life” and will focus on seniors making a positive impact in their respective communities through active and engaging living. The Essex County Library will also host several interactive workshops for seniors at various branches throughout the month of June. Among these are
several computer skills classes, as well as an introduction to Yoga. Registration and information for
Seniors’ Month events at the Essex County Library can be found at essexcountylibrary.ca.
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Libro Credit Union recognizes 2017 Student Award Winners submitted to EFP Libro Credit Union is awarding a total of $62,000 to passionate student leaders from across southwestern Ontario through the Libro
Student Award Program, supporting youth leadership and building prosperity across the region. Each of the 31 youth, honoured with a $2,000
award, demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment, and service in their local communities through volunteerism, while balancing a high level of academic performance. Eight local recipients of the Libro Credit Union Student Award, were presented with their awards at a celebration at Oxley Estate Winery last Thursday evening. The local recipients were: Luke Strong - Belle River; Alli Oliphant - Blenheim; Alicia Lee - Essex; Michael Abbott - Harrow; Cristina Pearce Kingsville; Christa Bressan - LaSalle; Domenique Mastronardi Leamington; Robin Smith - Woodslee. “The level of commitment these students have towards their communities and academics is inspiring,” said Lori Atkinson, Libro’s Regional Manager for Essex-Kent. “With such bright futures ahead, we are thrilled to contribute to the education of these eight exceptional young leaders.” Since 2012, Libro has awarded more than $300,000 to 135 students between the ages of
Libro Credit Union staff with local Student Award recipients (L-R) Alli Oliphant, Cristina Pearce, Christa Bressan, Michael Abbott, Domenique Mastronardi, Luke Strong, Robin Smith
17 and 25 through its Student Award Program. Annually, Libro invests over $1.5 million through
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Kingsville Historical Park hosts heritage fibre craft demos by Sylene Argent Sande Gunning, a needle-art professional from the River Gallery in New Brunswick, hosted several unique heritage fibre craft demonstrations last week at Kingsville Historical Park Museum. The three-day event, taking place last Thursday through Saturday, attracted many needlecrafters and history buffs
to the Museum to learn. The heritage fibre craft demonstrations included penny rugs, traditional rug hooking, and the making of items on a 100-year old sock-knitting machine. Gunning, the daughter of Museum volunteers Katherine and Wayne Gunning, said the idea for the event came about when the Museum Curator, Kevin Fox,
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was brainstorming ideas on potential unique events that would attract individuals into the facility to see what it has to offer. Potential events, Gunning said, had to be unique, but also relevant to the Museum’s purpose of preserving local history and stories of service personnel. As someone familiar with heritage fibre crafts, with a connection to the Museum, the demonstration event began to take form. Gunning noted she recently obtained an over 100-year old sockknitting machine. She explained that the Red Cross distributed them to families to make socks for soldiers of the Great War to help prevent trench foot. She had this piece of equipment onsite for the demonstrations, and used it to knit socks. She said it takes around two-hours to knit a pair. “I love the history,” she said of the sock-knitting machine. “I love teaching how to use it. In 1900,
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Sande Gunning hosted a heritage fibre crafts demonstrations at Kingsville Historical Park Museum last week.
someone was sitting in a farmhouse knitting (with it).” Quilting is what had Gunning delve into the world of needle art. She began learning this art form three decades ago. She would later decide to pursue this passion as a career, and upon moving to New Brunswick, she opened her own shop around 12-years ago. Over the years,
Gunning noted many needlecrafters want to learn traditional methods, especially for quilting. Many use traditional methods as a foundation, and put their own twist on it. Traditionally, scraps of material were used to make rugs and quilts to use. The handcrafter would have to cut or carefully tear each individual piece. Now, machines are used to cut
nearly perfect strips. One method in which artists are often fascinated includes traditional dying methods, typically using plants. Gunning enjoyed hosting the demonstrations at the Kingsville-based Museum, and in doing so, continuing to preserve some traditional methods of crafting.
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Community Jamboree supports JDRF receives $500 donation Essex Area Food Bank
by Sylene Argent One of the best ways to bring a community together is to add the element of music. And, that is exactly the way many area residents celebrated the summer-like Saturday afternoon this weekend, while supporting the Essex Area Food Bank. Area musicians were invited to bring along their instruments to play in the first Community Jamboree event that took place at Viscount Estates. Music lovers
were invited to pull up a lawn chair and enjoy the toe-tapping tunes that were played live beneath the provided shade. To participate, everyone was urged to submit a few non-perishable food items for the Food Bank. Donations to the Essex Area Food Bank are always appreciated, especially during warmer months. The Food Bank receives wonderful support from the community leading up to Christmas, and schools host canned good drives throughout the year that help keep its shelves stocked. Donations do tend to dwindle during the summer months. Special events like Saturday’s Community Jamboree help allow volunteers at the Essex Area Food Bank to put food on the tables of local individuals and families in need throughout the year.
by Sylene Argent Local Financial Advisor for Sun Life Financial Randy Thiessen was able to forward another $500 donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Windsor-Essex County (JDRF) last week. Thiessen, who has lived with Diabetes most of his life, is passionate about supporting this cause. Thiessen volunteers with JDRF, and Sun Life contributes financially for the volunteer hours he commits. Through those volunteer hours, Thiessen has been able to donate $2500 to this cause in less than two years. Nicole Cozad, Manager of JDRF for Central Canada, for the Southwestern Ontario Team, said Sun Life has been an amazing partner. In addition to the volunteer hour financial contributions, Sun Life has also committed to match donations up to $100,000 for the Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes. The local portion of the event takes place on June 11 in LaSalle. It also offers incentives for employees and their friends and family to participate in this walk. She suspected another $6000 would be donated to JDRF through that program. The walk helps to spread awareness about the Foundation and the research being done to find a cure. The walk typically attracts around 800 participants and raises around $250,000, she noted. “We have amazing supporters,” she said. “Families are so involved and engaged.” What is really great about events like the walk, is that they create great opportunities for the youth living with diabetes to see adults with the same condition as role models. More information about the walk or the Foundation can be found at jdrf.ca.
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Essex Region Children’s Water Festival makes annual splash
Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director of Communication and Outreach Services for the Essex Region Conservation Authority, explained the importance and continued success of the event. “It’s easy to take water for granted in an area that’s surrounded by water,” Stuebing said. “Getting the idea of conservation instilled can have a lifelong impact.” Stuebing has witness firsthand that lasting impact of the Essex Region Children’s Water Festival in building positive water conservation habitats. She explained students who have attended the festival have approached her years later to say that they always turn off the tap when brushing their teeth due to what they learned at the festival. All the interactive learning stations in which the students take part during the event are curriculum-based to meet the teaching objectives of the Ontario Curriculum, and are operated in part by the hundreds of secondary school volunteer students who take the time to assist the younger students through teaching the festival’s activities. Since the first Water Festival in 2004, the Essex Region Children’s Water Festival has been organized by a committee of volunteers from various environmental agencies, Point Pelee National Park, Unifor locals, school boards, municipalities, and others. The committee is extremely grateful to the numerous contributors who have donated to and continue to support this important event. Students run through the “Grit Chamber” to learn how water is treated.
by Adam Gault Thousands of elementary school children from across Essex County made their way to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village last week to take part in an annual tradition devoted to water science and conservation. The four-day event has had more than 50,000 students learn the importance of protecting and conserving precious water resources over the last 14 years since its inception, and many students and teachers alike consider this to be the best field trip of the year. The students, mostly from grades 3 to 5, experienced over 50 interactive learning centres to gain a better understanding of the critical importance of water and consider some of the challenges the Great Lakes are presently facing.
Trails, traffic part of open house in Essex Centre by Fred Groves There are four distinct communities within the Municipality of Essex, and while there is a blanket approach available to govern, each have their own challenges. On the evening of Tuesday, May 30th, a dozen residents along with town staff and Council members, met for an informal discussion about Essex Centre. Inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, veteran Councillor Randy Voakes listened to several questions that included flooding, traffic, and recreation. Voakes and Steve Bjorkman represent the taxpayers of Ward 1 (Essex Centre). While Bjorkman could not attend due to health reasons, he did offer a message. “Our intention is to let you know where we are with ongoing projects and developments in the Town but mostly to hear from you,” he stated. One question raised Tuesday was about flooding, which, according to Voakes and Director of Infrastructure Chris Nepszy, is being rectified. “As political leaders in the Town of Essex, that was hellish for us. Chris and his team picked up the pieces and carried it through,” Voakes said.
While there was praise for the numerous parks in Town, including the one for toddlers near the municipal building, connecting existing trails seems to be a concern. That includes the area between the Heritage Gardens Park and the train station and Sadler’s Pond. A large portion of the former railroad is still not completed. “We are limited with expenditures, we’ve had discussion about it,” Voakes said. Another topic of discussion that involved not only the public, but Council and Town administration, was the corner of Maidstone Avenue and Arthur and having connecting link to Gosfield Townline. “That intersection has a history of accidents. It’s only a matter of time before good luck runs out,” Voakes said. Nepszy seemed to have a different opinion, noting that while there has been near misses at that intersection, there has been know accidents in at least 10 years. “That’s part of the problem in moving forward,” he said. The Spring Constituent Open Houses were also held in Colchester, Harrow, and McGregor with Council reps of those wards.
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Essex County Heroes concludes second great year on the court
by Fred Groves The name is fitting– Heroes. For two years, a group of volunteers, led by Essex (M) Ontario Provincial Police Community Policing Officer, Constable Sean MacKinnon, have been shooting hoops at Essex District High School. Joining them on the court have been more than 20 athletes from Community Living Essex County. “For the past two years, in conjunction with Community Living, we’ve had a noncompetitive league,” MacKinnon said. It’s no secret that police in this province are a huge supporter, not only financially but with their time, to the Ontario Special Olympics program. “Basketball is indoors so weather is not a
factor. For anyone with a physical impairment, it’s an easy sport to do,” MacKinnon added. Last Tuesday night, his fellow officers challenged the players from Community Living in a fun, but spirited game. It was the final game of the year as many of the athletes move on now to play baseball. MacKinnon was pleased so many of the police officers could come out and show their support. Debbie Alexander of Community Living Essex County helps organize the Tuesday night games. She said it started in Essex last year simply because there was no more space over in Amherstburg, where the Essex County Heroes program began. “Everyone looks forward to Tuesday night basketball. It’s a chance for everyone to get
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together and no one is segregated. That’s the most important thing,” Alexander commented. The Essex County Heroes Athletic Club was formed in 2004 by Mike Cox, of the Amherstburg Police, and Michelle Jones-Rousseau, whose son, Kyle, was and continues to be an avid basketball player. “We wanted to have it where everyone could be involved. If they don’t want to play and just socialize, that’s okay,” she said. Heroes is not just a program where police officers and developmentally challenged athletes get together to play. JonesRosseau said everyone is welcome. And while it is a friendly, non-competitive game these folks play, keep an eye on MacKinnon because he is the one who keeps score.
Matt Puempel participates in local charity event submitted to EFP Former Maplewood student and today a New York Ranger, Matt Puempel, played at the Tecumseh Arena on Friday, June 2 in the 4th Annual Probert Classic Hockey Game. All proceeds went to the Cardiac Care in Windsor and Essex County. Ms. Schmidt from Essex P.S and her children attended the exciting event.
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General Farm Workers (NOC 8431) – Canadian Select Genetics Ltd. – 30 positions Canadian Select Genetics Ltd., based at 39298 Amberley Road, R.R. # Wingham, Ontario, N0G 2W0, manages and operates turkey breeder farms and flocks for the purpose of producing hatching eggs which are sold on the domestic and international markets. We are presently seeking 30 General Farm Workers to work at one of four possible locations: a) Lowry Farm located at 1235 Concession 10, RR 3, Ripley, ON, N0G 2R0; b) Ashfield Farm located at 35559 Zion Road, RR 3, Lucknow, ON, N0G 2H0; c) Texas Road Farm located at 3781 Texas Rd., RR 4, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2Y9; d) Putnam Farm located at 4453 Breen Road, Putnam, ON, N0L 2B0; Duties: • Feed and tend turkeys; • Operate farm machinery and equipment; • Cleaning, sanitation and disinfection of barns, equipment and machinery; • Detecting disease and health problems in poultry; • Monitoring and operating feed and water distribution systems; • Maintaining records of the flocks and environmental conditions under his/her care; • Collection of turkey hatching eggs; • Loading and unloading of turkeys; • Follow all implemented biosecurity and animal welfare procedures and protocols; • Daily equipment and environmental sanitation as required; • Monitoring barns environmental conditions and make the required adjustments to environmental controls in order to maintain optimal conditions. Requirements: • Attention to detail; • All training to be provided on-site. Compensation and Benefits: This is a permanent full-time position with a schedule ranging from 45 to 50 hours per week. Wage ranges from $11.50 to $13.00 per hour depending on experience. Dental, Medical, Disability, Life Insurance and RRSP benefits provided. Uniforms and footwear provided. To Apply Email: tcollins@canadianselect.ca or fax to: (519) 357-2915
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HELP WANTED Roofing labourer required immediately. Must have own vehicle, be physically fit, and dependable. $20 / hour if willing to work. 519-776-8340. 21-3t
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June 18, 2017 Linda Lynn, Human Resources careers@essexcountylibrary.ca (Word or PDF document) 360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 101 – Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y3 519-776-6851
For further information, please follow the “Careers” link on our website at: www.essexcountylibrary.ca Note: The interview process may include skills testing. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only. The Essex County Library supports diversity in the workplace. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance; please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. Because of the environment in which this position will be working, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) prior to commencement of employment.
HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.43. To apply please email danny@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON 12/15 N0P 2G0. _____________________
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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive & forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer three consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted. D. _____________________
ACT OF CONFIDENCE - Sacred Heart of Jesus, I adore Thee. Immaculate Heart of Mary, I implore thee. Compassionate Heart of Joseph, meek and just, In these three Hearts I place my trust. D.
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PUBLIC NOTICE - PESTICIDE USE
JUNE GYM OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY at Essex United Church, from 6:308:30pm for youth ages 12-15. FREE of charge. 519-776-5121.
The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville intends to control weeds in cracks and crevices on roadside bridges within the Town limits.
JUNE 7 - Shooters Photography Club Meeting - At Colasantis Tropical Gardens, 1550 Rd. 3E, Ruthven. From 7-10pm. For more info: mtowne@sympatico.ca
Using ROUNDUP ULTRA2 Liquid Herbicide, Registration No. 28486, containing the active ingredient glyphosate (present as potassium salt) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
JUNE 10 - ST PAUL’S CHURCH MARKET IS BACK! At 92 St Paul St., Essex from 10am - 2pm. Call 519-980-4942 for more details or table rentals.
Bridges will be treated as per areas designated “Winter Control” as follows, weather permitting: Winter Control Routes can be found at www.kingsville.ca (Public Works/Winter Control Routes)
JUNE 14 - St. Anthony CWL Luncheon & Country Store. 11am - 1:30pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, King Street, Harrow.
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June 21st & 22nd
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June 26th & 27th
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June 23rd
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June 28th & 29th
For further information contact: Ken Vegh, Weed Inspector Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 (collect calls accepted) www.kingsville.ca
JUNE 11 - 27th Annual McGREGOR MUSIC FESTIVAL for Cancer. 12PM-10PM.
JUNE 20 - ESSEX Blood Donor Clinic - At the Essex Centre Sports Complex from 1pm – 7pm. For more information: 1-888-2-DONATE / www.blood.ca. JUNE 28 - ESSEX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at Retirees’ Centre, at 7:30pm. Speaker: Katharine Smyth, flower arranging. Sandy on flower show theme.
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FromThe Heart Happy 90th Birthday MARGARET BENETEAU Mother to six children: Suzanne, Clarence, Linda, Raymond, Dale and Laurie. Mimi and great grand Mimi to many, and loved by all.
OPEN HOUSE at 112 Laird Avenue, Essex. Saturday, June 10 from 1-3pm.
If unable to attend and share your happy wishes in person, please send birthday thoughts to the above address! Hoping she receives 90 cards/wishes!
Doreen Cadarette is turning 60!
Doreen’s family is hosting a party in her honour at the Viscount Estates Hall on Sunday, June 11th from 3-7 pm. A barbeque will be provided.
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In Loving Memory of
Paul Joseph Hollinworth on his 56th Birthday, on June 8th. “Drink A Beer” - Lyrics by Luke Bryan When I got the news today, I didn’t know what to say. So I just hung up the phone. I took a walk to clear my head, This is where the walking led.Can’t believe you’re really gone, Don’t feel like going home. So I’m gonna sit right here, On the edge of this pier, Watch the sunset disappear, And drink a beer Funny how the good ones go, Too soon, but the good Lord knows, The reasons why, I guess Sometimes the greater plan, Is kinda hard to understand. Right now it don’t make sense, I can’t make it all make sense So I’m gonna sit right here, On the edge of this pier, Watch the sunset disappear, And drink a beer. So long my friend, Until we meet again. I’ll remember you, And all the times that we used to.... sit right here on the edge of this pier, And watch the sunset disappear, And drink a beer, Drink a beer, Drink a beer. ~ Missing you dearly ~ From your family with love
Happy 60 Wedding Anniversary
In Loving Memory of
Florence Margaret (Peggy) Hall July 5, 1929 - June 9, 2014 Your life was love and labour. Your love for your family true. You did your best for all of us. We will always remember you. You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. ~ Loved and forever in our hearts. Harold and family
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Norman C. Knight June 12 - 2014 May the winds of heaven blow softly, And whisper in your ear. How much we love and miss you, And wish your were here. ~ Dorothy, Craig, Norma Jean, Jon, and Families _________________________________________________________
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SOP OPHIA & GERALD RALD ARMSTRONGG ~ June 9, 2017 ~
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ROY, Fernand Laurent - Passed away peacefully surrounded by love, on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Erie Shores Hospice, Leamington. Fern is survived by his companion and partner Eldora Davidson. Dearest son of the late Laurent and Yvonne Roy and brother of Yvette Cote (Victor). Dear uncle of Vivian Cormack (late Robert Scott) (late Ian), Allain Cote (Rose), Diane Jahraus (Bob), late Carmen Cote and Ronald Cote (Lisa) and 8 great nieces, 5 great nephews and 7 great greats. Fern will also be remembered and missed by the Davidson clan. Fern moved from Saskatchewan to Ontario in 1971. He farmed for a time and then worked for Auto Haulaway for years. He was active in the Pro-Life movement and was proud of marching for its cause. He was known as a great pool player. His success took him to Las Vegas and the Canadian National Games where he won medals, including Good Sportsmanship and MVP. Family and friends will remember him for his kindness and as a true gentleman. The family would like to thank the staff in the Assisted Living at Iler Lodge for all of the loving care shown to Fern. They would also like to thank the staff and volunteers at Erie Shores Hospice who were so compassionate and kind to Fern and Eldora during Fern’s last days. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex on Monday and on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex until Mass of the Resurrection. Fr. Dave Boutette officiated. K of C Prayers combined with parish prayers was on Monday. Cremation to follow. To follow Fern’s wishes, he will be going home to Saskatchewan for burial. If desired, memorial donations made to Erie Shores Hospice or A.L.S. would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.
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LECUYER, Richard David “Rick” - Passed away at 67 years of age, with family by his side on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at WRH Ouellette Campus. Rick’s last gift was giving the gift of sight to two people through donating his eyes. Beloved husband of Therese (nee McCann)for 45 years on May 27. Devoted Dad of Ken Lecuyer (Sandy Holmes) and Heather Snyder (James). Proud Grandpa of his four grandchildren, Benjamin, Lily Grace, Oriel and Felix whom he loved dearly and thought about every day. Predeceased by his parents, Germaine and Gaetan Lecuyer and his inlaws Elmer and Jeanette McCann. Dearest brother of Francine Crout (late Rick), Ronald (Debbie), Jan Tipton (Wes) and brother-in-law of Marg Dufour (John), Rose Marie Duquette (Art), Mary Jane Jenner (Doug) and Bernice Krauter (Bob). Rick will also be remembered by many friends and retired Ford Motor Co. colleagues. He was proud to retire as an Audit Inspector from Ford Motor Co. after 35 years of dedicated service. Rick had a strong faith in God and he drew his strength from God in his pain. In retirement, he enjoyed golfing at Willow Creek with friend Ron Orton and brother Ron, fishing with John and Dennis, doing daily crosswords, gardening and playing euchre with his dad and shooting clay pigeons with his friends in Chatham, especially John Hackson. His last round of golf was one of his best games. He was well known in the area for his Elvis impersonation. As a devoted son, he felt privileged to care for his father through his last years and missed him very much. He was a member of the K of C, Council #3305, Essex. He also volunteered as a porter with the Leamington Hospital, and as a driver with Hospice. He worked hard for his wife and children who meant the world to him. He will be forever loved and missed, and his family can’t imagine life without him. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519776-4233) on Sunday and on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, until Mass of the Resurrection. Fr. Dave Boutette officiated. K of C Prayers combined with Parish Prayers Sunday 7:30 pm. Cremation to follow. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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AYLESWORTH, Jean Marguerite (nee Monk) - Passed away unexpectedly in her 95th year on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at WRH - Ouellette Campus. Beloved wife of the late John (2013). Loving Mother of Mary Ellen Ball (Ken), Catharine Guilbeault (Gerald), Margaret Seyler (Scott) and Stuart (Sharron). Cherished grandma of 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her siblings, Wilbur Monk (Gwen), Ruth Snider (Lyle), Lillian Shelby (Gordon), Robert Monk (Jean) and her in-laws, Ruth Quick (Lloyd), Robert Aylesworth, Arthur Aylesworth (Edith), Albert Aylesworth (Louise), Perry Aylesworth (Bertha, Jan, Iris) and Wilbert Aylesworth (Naomi). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at WRH Ouellette Campus, including Dr. Nurae and also the staff at Seasons, for the attentive care Jean received. Jean served with the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 65 years. During those years, she was proud to serve a term as Worthy Matron. She was also a member of the Rebekkah Lodge. She worked for many years at I.O.D.E. Hospital. Upon retirement and together with her husband, they founded Gen-Tec Seeds where she worked by his side until his death in 2013. She dedicated her life to her husband and raising her family. Following Jean’s wishes a Private Family Service will be held. If you wish to donate in Jean’s memory, donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be done by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family & Friends may share their memories of Jean at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Stay after the service for refreshments and a chance to meet our church family. All are welcome to attend. Our community programs are over for the summer, but we can still minister to our community by visiting the sick and shut- ins who are confined to their homes. A call or visit would brighten someone’s day.
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519-776-4255 Essex United Church Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am worship. Everyone is welcome. For the month of June, our food donations are for the Essex Area Food Bank. The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them in the gym. Beginning this Wednesday evening (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm), our gym will be open to youth 12-15 years old for games. Our youth staff, Anita and Aaron,
will supervise. We have fun sports and play equipment ready and waiting for you. Come be our guest! Join us June 17 for our Tasty Broasted Chicken Dinner with Local Strawberries. There will be one seating served at 6:00 pm SHARP. Call the church office (519.776.5121) for tickets and info. Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
We invite you to join us for Family Worship, led by Major Sam Roberts,
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you to everyone who came out to support our most recent pasta dinner, our dinners will resume again in the fall. This month the “Thank You Bank” proceeds are going to Maforeka, Sierra Leone, West Africa, “the school that Essex built.” The students at Essex High began this project in 2009 and are now dedicated to raising money to help fund the school’s operating costs. It is with great pride that we have children associated with this endeavor. Our next market is on Saturday, June 10th from 10am til 2pm in the parish hall. Call 519-980-4942 for table rentals or more details. The monthly Communion Service at Iler Lodge will take place on Thursday, June 15th at 10:30am. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am (BCP Eucharist). Weekly 11am (BAS Eucharist & Sunday School.). 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@ stpaulstrinity.org. Essex Community Services Transportation Program: Door-ToDoor accessible transportation is provided by Essex Community Services serving the greater Municipality of Essex and surrounding areas. Our fleet of vehicles consists of two wheelchair accessible buses and an “Aging at Home” minivan. The service, also known as Care-A-Van,
is available to residents living in the Essex and surrounding area and residents in the Harrow / Colchester South area. Our goal is to create an age-friendly community by helping people maintain their independence and remain in their own home. The program offers timely access to area hospitals, doctors, personal errands, shopping, visiting, and more. For detailed information, registration, schedules and fares, call us at: 519-7764231. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper, as well as install our new Elders and Deacons. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two: www.essexcrc.ca. Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, May 29th the Euchre winners were Flo Rivest, Leo Durocher,
Dave Sylvester, George Diesbourg, and Audrey Stanley. The Pepper winners on Wednesday were Flo Rivest, George Diesbourg, Joanne McMurren, Howard Armstrong, Irene Gignac, and Mary Margaret Chevalier. On Friday night, the Euchre winners were Cecile St. Denis, Charlie Chevalier, Ray Brooker, Theresa Rivait, Joanne Diesbourg, Edna Chevalier, and Joanne McMurren. For more information on joining our card club, please call Irene at 519-9752283. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Trinity Sunday and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service for Trinity Sunday. Jean Matalik and Madeline Pehleman will greet you at the door and Audrey Stanley and Howard & Caroline Armstrong will
serve the lunch after the service. If you would like or know of someone who like a visit with Rev. Ann, please contact her. Summer is coming, with warmer weather, so if you would like a good book to read while sitting outside on your lawn chair, check out the Church’s Library located in the Round Room. Thank you to all who came out to our BBQ Rib Dinner last Saturday. Also, thank you to all who came out to help especially the Youth helpers who made a very successful dinner. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. Vacation Bible School is from July 10-14, as We Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love at “Surf Shack.” Singing, dancing, learning, and crafting from 9am to 12noon. Peanut free snacks will be provided. Ages JK to 11 years. Contact
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Apprx. 450 + Lots of Collectible & Vintage Items from a Windsor Estate are being sold by way of “On Line Only” Auction. Begins to Close Monday, June 12th @ 7:00 P.M. To Register to Bid, Terms & Conditions & to View Catalogue go to: richardlavinauctions.hibid.com
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Farm Machinery, Shop Equip, An ques, Primi ves, etc.
Public Notice – Pesticide Use
Saturday, June 17 at 10:00 am
Notice is given that the Corporation of the County of Essex intends to control weeds along the following rural roadsides: Road County Road 2 County Road 9 County Road 11 County Road 14 County Road 19 County Road 23 County Road 25 County Road 31 County Road 35 County Road 37 County Road 42 County Road 43
From/To Kent Rd 1 to CR 22 (Including CR 39) South Talbot to CR 8 HWY 3 to CR 8 Kent Rd 1 to CR 27 Pike Creek to CR 8 CR 46 to Former CN Rail at Essex CR 42 to CR 46 St Joachim to CR 8 Former CN Rail to HWY 401 CR 2 to CR 8 HWY 401 (Tilbury) to CR 19 CR 46 to CR 42
Distance (km) 24.1 4.8 4.8 24.1 11.3 4.8 8.0 12.0 6.4 14.5 35.4 5.8 156.0
The following herbicide that will be used is registered under the “Pest Control Products Act”: x x
Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752 (active ingredients: Metsulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid, present as potassium salt) Hasten NT Spray Adjuvant Reg.# 28277 (active ingredient: Methyl and ethyl oleate (esterified vegetable oil) 71.44%) under the Pest Control Products Act
Spraying will commence on June 15, 2017, weather permitting, and conclude July 15, 2017. For more information call: DBI Services at 519-252-2728 or Toll Free 1-844-269-0776 K. Daniel Newman, Weed Inspector 1941 Road 4 East RR2 Kingsville Ontario N9Y 2E5
Phone: 519-326-8691 x1901 Fax: 519-326-7540 Email: dnewman@countyofessex.on.ca
For Nick & Rita Glowa, Essex at 815 North Rear Rd. From Co. Rd. 46 go north on Co. Rd. 25 to N. Rear Rd, then west to farm. Or from Co. Rd. 42 go south on Co. Rd. 25 to N. Rear Rd. Tractors: I.H. Farmall 966 dsl open sta on, 18.4x34 res; Int 784 dsl open sta on w/ fenders; both tractors in running order; Duals & Weights: set of 18.4x34 T-rail duals; weights from 966 will sell separate; other front end & wheel weights; old res; Plan ng: J.D. model 7100 Soyabean Special 8 row planter; M.F. model 43 – 22 run grain drill – may be parts only; Tillage, etc: Vicon model FC2500T pull type cult. w/rolling harrows; approx. 18’ Triple K type cult.; IH 5 furrow plow; approx. 16’ land leveler; approx. 16’ - 3 sec on packer; 8 plate heavy disc; plus some other older pieces; Case IH model 181 – 3 ph rotary hoe; 8’ – 3 ph scraper blade; 3 ph dirt bucket; etc; approx. 28’ flat rack grain wagon w/plywood sides; Corn head: M.F. 1144 corn head; An ques & Farm Primi ves: washing machine, corn sheller, cross cut saw; fanning mill; trunks; bu er churn; coal oil lamp & barn lantern; Singer treadle sewing machine; large old square coffee table; safe; dresser w/mirror; Victrola cabinet; graniteware; roll top desk (not an an que); crocks; milk can; mantle clock; wooden rain barrel w/lid; quilt in very good condi on; etc; Shop Equipment: welder; drill press; vice; hand tools; roto ller; items for parts; etc; Barn to be Removed: old barn to be demolished & removed, purchaser is not required to remove cement; Car: Chrysler Intrepid SE, approx. 2004, sells as is, not running, could be repaired; Grain Bin: small grain bin to be removed. Machinery for Scrap: machinery for scrap; 2 scrap piles; JD mower for parts; etc. Loader tractor available on sale day. Sale Order: an ques & shop equip. first, followed by farm equip & tractors. Terms cash, debit, or personalized cheque day of sale. 3% premium on Visa, MC. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch available. Proprietors: Nick & Rita Glowa Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
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Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
Continued from Page 19 Kelly Sauve at 519-975-0115, for more information or to register. Coffee and Conversation is on Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is invited. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Gerrie spoke on, “Live and Walk in the Spirit.” Camp Impact is on July 11th-13th, for those completing Grades JK-6. Gently used t-shirts needed for Camp Impact. Please see Theresa Fox. Family Fun Night is on Wednesday, July 5th, 7 p.m. at ACM. Camp Fire! Camp Food! Games! Unleashed Youth Conference in Centralia, June 9th-10th. Drivers are needed. See David and Pascale for more information. Church Spring Cleaning is on Saturday, June 17th, 8-10 a.m. Please sign up at the Connect Centre. Restoration House Healing Rooms are open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed! Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Cemetery Sunday Mass is on June 11th at 9 a.m. Please bring a lawn chair. Weather permitting. We need more Altar Servers. If you have completed First Communion and or if you are looking for community hours, please see Fr. Moe. Training is available. Bishop Fabbro has approved the Parish of Families for the Essex Deanery. We will be joined with St. John the Evangelist in Woodslee, St. Clement in McGregor, and Holy Name of Jesus in Essex. We will have two priests for this new parish family. This will gradually take place over the next few years. Our sympathies and prayers to Theresa (nee McCann) Lecuyer and family on the passing of her husband, Rick. If you are cleaning out household items and clothes, remember to drop them in the St. Vincent de Paul bin in the parking lot or at their store in Essex. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice. Essex County Library THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER is coming to the Essex library! Each young witch and wizard will be sorted into their house and experience a morning of magic and adventure! There will be crafts, games, trivia, and more! On Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 am. Ages 7 & up. Register online or at the library.
Thanks to all who attended our Pasta Dinner. Special thank you to the volunteers. Walk in the Park for Haiti is on Saturday, June 10 at Lakeside Park at 10am. Walk to John and Linda’s for a BBQ. All are welcome to walk and/or come for lunch. Sponsor forms in the Narthex. Trinity Sunday is on June 11 - Door greeters are Betty Tighe and Julie Thomas, Elder on Duty is Derrick Rogers, and Church Lock-Up is Cliff Campeau. Recognition Sunday and Church Family Picnic. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. Hot dogs and hamburgers are provided. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 18. Come and give thanks. Our next BINGO is on June 23 at 7pm. Small donations or a canned good for the Essex Area Food Bank to play. Donations of prizes and baked goods are always welcomed and appreciated. Trinity Church We continue to pray for Wendy, Bill, Erin, Ina, Maureen, Cecile and Art. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Drusilla Gash, given by Ian & Pam Quirk and family. Thank you to everyone who baked for the Bake Sale, and for all those who came out to help. A BIG Thank You to all of those who purchased baked goods, and made our sale a great success. If you have not ordered your pies yet, you can do so by calling Sharon at: 519-8394579, or Brenda at: 519-839-5184, or you can leave a message at the Church office at: 519-776-7711. Pies are frozen and ready for pick-up on Saturday, June 17 from 10 to noon. Our Toy Drive continues throughout the year. Pick up a new toy for the box to help make kids in our own area have a Merry Christmas. The toys are given to the Cottam/ Kingsville Fire Department for distribution. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church”in the Cemetery in Cottam! All are welcome! Essex Retirees’ Social Club A huge thank you to all those who donated, worked, and attended our BBQ/Bake and Yard Sale. The champions in Euchre on Saturday were Debra Vivier with first place, Dorothy Fields with second, and Jairmen Bagot, Diane Denis, and Evelyn Vivier tied for third. Elmer Young had the low score. The Monday night special Pepper had Floyd Cascadden in first, Roger Monchamp in second, Shirley Stiers in third, and Charlie Chevalier in fourth. Tuesday night Pepper had Floyd Cascadden with the most peppers. Dorothy Fields was first, Wally Lafromboise was second, and Estelle Spoors had the low score. Mary Lou Chibi had the most peppers on Wednesday night. Betty Fields had high score and Audrey Stanley had the low score.
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He’ll never forget his 1947 Chevrolet sedan
Essex’s Shawn Pretli swings in front of Woodslee Orioles catcher Cam Dawson in last week’s ECSBL play.
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.
• Still with football, the Glen Mills coached Essex Ravens had a rare loss on the weekend. Previously undefeated in the Ontario Provincial Football League, the Ravens were hammered 45-17 by the host London Junior Mustangs. Essex will host Mississauga on Sunday at 7 p.m. at the University of Windsor. • Horse racing has returned to the area. This past Sunday, William Leon’s Victory’s Peanut came in second in the first race at the Dresden Raceway. Spago Hall, owned by Donald Leschied, was third in the ninth. • It was an exciting evening this past Tuesday, as the Essex District High School athletic awards were presented (see next week’s edition for details). If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail.com.
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Sharm Fossenier of Mississauga, Ontario, lived in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, in 1954 when he bought his first car for $325: a 1947 Chevrolet Deluxe 4-door sedan with brown roof, light tan body, and spotlight on the windshield post. It had been traded in by a farmer, and being a Saskatchewan car, there was no rust. But the car had problems. The farmer parked it outside and during the winter, ice formed on the roof. When the farmer warmed up the car and drove into town, the ice on the roof slid off and took the paint with it. Sharm was an engineering student at the University of Colorado in Denver and wanted to repaint the car with a brush. He was advised to use a camel hair brush and apply the paint very carefully. He changed the whole car into Robin Egg Blue. Sharm’s car had 16-inch tires, but most cars in the ’50s had 15-inch tires. After his first flat, he went to a wrecking yard to get a 16-inch tire. The price was $5.00 but he had to go into the yard and jack up a car and take off a tire and rim. This he did, but the rim that came with the tire was not the same colour as Sharm’s car. Eventually, all four tires on his car went flat and he ended up driving a car with all four rims of different colours. And none were Robin Egg Blue. He kept a spare tire with rim in the back seat. There was no room in the trunk for the spare because that’s where he kept a spare transmission. The biggest problem was having it pop out of third gear. He could pick up spare transmissions for ten bucks apiece. He often changed transmissions at the side of the road with a blanket on the ground to lie on when he was under the car. And if the hour was late when he finished, he slept in the car. He changed the engine three times and the transmission six times in the six years he owned the car. For one engine swap, he parked under a big tree at night on the university grounds and hung a set of chain falls from a strong-looking branch. After the old engine came out, he dropped it on the ground, rolled it to one side, then rolled the car forward to lift the spare engine out of his trunk, then rolled the car back again to drop the engine in. A police officer told him to be gone by tomorrow. No fine! After he graduated from University, Sharm traded off the old Chevy at a VW dealer in Regina and bought himself a ’59 VW Bug. But that’s another story.
by Fred Groves Tough week for Essex Juniors It was a tough week for the Essex Junior Yellowjackets as the team had three games in four days in the Essex County Senior Baseball League. Last Thursday, the team tied visiting Walkerhomesites 8-8. On Saturday, the team lost 10-4 to the host, Harrow Seniors, and the next day in Woodslee was edged 12-11. • In other action from the ECSBL, Rob Lewicki had a two-run homer for the Essex Senior Yellowjackets as they were doubled 8-4 by the defending host, the Woodslee Orioles Seniors. • Essex’s Brandon Revenberg and the Hamilton Ti-Cats return to Canadian Football League play today (Thursday) as they travel to Ottawa for a pre-season game. Revenberg, an offensive lineman, was the Ti-Cats Most Outstanding Rookie last season.
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Essex Rookie baseball Improves to 3 and 1
submitted to EFP After dropping the first game to AAA Riverside, the 8 and 9-year old Essex Rookie team has fought to a proud 3 and 1 record. The Yellow Jackets defeated the traditionally strong Woodslee and Kingsville teams this past week, and show no signs of slowing. Sean Wilson of Essex offered a 4 for 4 effort against Woodslee, and Jimmy Hayes’sixth inning, 3 run no doubt home
run, would seal the deal for Essex. They won the game 24 to 18. Line drive hitter, Ryan Smith, also went a perfect 4 for 4. Ethan O’Neil hustled out a home run, while Tobey Trepanier and Ty Patterson had timely hits, both swatting 3 for 4. Essex travelled to Kingsville the next day and the bats got even hotter. Essex would mercy the classy and rebuilding OBA Champs, hitting with power and
defending with finesse. The hitting was lead by the dynamic Cavanagh twins, combining to hit 9 for 10, and scoring a whopping eight times. Right fielder Nathan Lozon would match Zach Grein and hit 5 for 5. Essex was able to rotate positions as the lead opened, and Brendan Ledoux and Cole Grant would step up and play very solid infield, creating a game that truly was a team effort. Another special mention to Teagan Lu who knocked in two runs and played multiple positions successfully. Essex plays the Tecumseh Minors on June 7th, and travels to Belle River to play the Minor team on June 9th. It may be a tough go for those teams, as all stingers appear to be pointing UP for this young swarm of Yellow Jackets.
Legacy Garden dedicated at St. Clair
submitted to EFP St. Clair College and Landscape Ontario dedicated a Legacy Garden on June 3rd at St. Clair College for local landscapers who made an impact in the field of landscape technology. One of the local landscapers honoured was Bob Pulleyblank, who owned and operated Suburban Landscaping in Oldcastle for over 50 years. Pulleyblank hired hundreds of area students, especially ones from the horticulture department of St. Clair College. He was instrumental in many landscaping projects
throughout Essex County and Windsor, in particular the Kings Navy Yard Park in Amherstburg, the Leamington Marina, the Odette Business building at the University of Windsor, the Windsor Riverfront Park, and E.C.
Town of Essex Notice of Study Commencement Colchester Harbour and Marina Class Environmental Assessment The Town of Essex has retained Stantec Consulting Limited to study design deficiencies with the existing breakwater and entrance at the Colchester Harbour. A design will be developed to improve wave conditions and reduce sediment accumulation. While not the focus of the study, the re-design of the breakwater and entrance will also review whether the preferred solution can help improve access, safety, capacity, and physical deficiencies related to the design and location of the breakwaters, boat launch, boat slips and rock pier/jetty. The project is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Engineers Association Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA). The Class EA will confirm the problems or opportunities associated with the harbour, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, outline a preferred solution, and provide mitigation measures for any impacts caused by the preferred solution. Following the Class EA, the Town of Essex will also explore under what circumstances it would accept divestiture of the Harbour from Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Comments and input are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of the solution, and will be received until July 7, 2017. For any questions or comments regarding the project or the Class EA process, please do not hesitate to contact:
Mark Knight, MA, MCIP, RPP Senior Environmental Planner Stantec Consulting Limited 519-585-7430 Mark.Knight@stantec.com
Row Parkway, to name a few. His family is proud of his accomplishments that are still visible today. Pictured are members of the Pulleyblank family: Melissa, Monica, Earl holding grandson, Kallen, Wendy, Shannon & Jeffrey.
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Essex Energizers excel at National Competition
submitted to EFP The Essex Energizers Skipping Team spent
Victoria Day weekend at the 2017 Canadian Rope Skipping Championship
in Kingston, Ontario, competing with over 300 athletes from all across
Canada. The Energizers came away from this national
competition with many ribbons, medals, and overall achievements. All three large groups (Novice, Junior, and Open) placed first overall. The Energizers found success in their team events. Placing overall, “Purple Energy” (Elle Gendreau, Leah Pocock, Rachel Wilbee, and Reese Farough) were gold medalists and “Purple Power” (Avery Chaykoski, Brianna Bourassa, Elliot Moncur, and Grace Broughton) were silver medalists in the under 10 age division. In the 11-12 year age division, “Junior Pack” (Alexia Fast, Hannah Moncur, Peyton Gendreau, and Reagan Farough) were silver medalists and “MATH” (Ava Bib, Harley Smith, Marina Panunzio, and Tia Bellaire) placed fifth overall. “King of Queens” (Keyara Froese, Maddie Landry, Megan Biscan, and Reed Hewitt) were silver medalists in the 1517 year old age division. Avery Bruce, Grace Jubenville, Emily
Bateman, and Chad LeCoure placed second and third in many team events. The “Wolfpack” (Lindsay Nussio, Jocelyn Cooper, Emma Teskey, Lauren Sulphur, and Melissa Thornton) came away with the gold medal in the 30 plus age division. They also broke several national records at this competition. Individually, Peyton Gendreau earned a bronze and Reagan Farough the gold in the 11-12 year age category. Reed Hewitt got fifth overall in the 15-17 age division. Reagan Farough, Peyton Gendreau and Melissa Thornton all broke national records for their Master’s events this competition. The Essex Energizers will attend the Junior Olympics in Novi, Michigan at the end of July, extending their skipping season. The club is thankful for the ongoing dedication and support demonstrated by a terrific group of coaches for its young athletes.