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A LOOK INSIDE A Third Term Win For MPP Taras Natyshak PAGE 3 _______________ Exploring Area’s Lesser Know Treasures PAGE 7 _______________ 29th McGregor Music Festival for Cancer PAGE 11 _______________ Relay For Life PAGE 14 ________________ Maidstone Museum Marksmanship Challenge PAGES 23 _______________ Colchester Walleye Derby Attracts Anglers PAGE 24 _______________

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Second annual Ford Day attracts unique cars

Pictured above: Elmer and Shirley Quinlan showed oﬀ their ’56 Niagara Meteor at the Essex Railway Station’s Ford Day. Pictured right: Ron Rigg shows oﬀ his ’66 Mustang convertible GT.

by Sylene Argent As a way to engage the community and raise awareness about local history, Heritage Essex hosted the second annual Ford Day at the historic Essex Railway Station on Friday afternoon. Bill Gay of Heritage Essex, which maintains the Essex Railway Station, said Fords have been sold in Essex since 1926, which is a piece of local history of which many community members may not be aware. In 1928, a new Ford Model A could be purchased for $495, Gay said. The Old Car Detective Bill

Sherk was a special guest at the event. He said his first car was a 1940 Mercury, which was built in Windsor. He bought the car in 1959 in Leamington when he was 17 and still a high school student. “I didn’t have enough money, so I bought it without the engine for $150,” he explained. Coincidently, this model of vehicle was the first in which he ever rode as a three-day old new born, on the way home from the hospital. “I’ve been a Ford passenger, driver, and owner for a long-time,” he quipped. The Ford Day received a good turnout of Ford owners, who showed

off their vehicles for the day. Ron Rigg of Essex boasted about his ’66 Mustang convertible GT. He rebuilt the vehicle mostly himself, with the help of a few friends, around 20 years ago. After that yearand-a-half restoration, he has been able to enjoy driving the car around Essex County. “I wanted an early model Mustang. I picked this up in

London,” he explained. Elmer and Shirley Quinlan showed off their ’56 Niagara Meteor at the Ford Day. They have had the vehicle six years and have enjoyed cruising around with it since. When it was purchased, a lot of motor work needed to be completed. Elmer explained his car was built in Oshawa.

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Ontario PCs fall short in Essex by Adam Gault Despite making strong gains in the Riding of Essex since the last general election in 2014, the Progressive Conservative Party and its locale candidate, former Kingsville Town Councillor Chris Lewis, fell short in taking Essex in last Thursday night’s election. NDP incumbent Taras Natyshak was elected to represent the Essex Riding at Queen’s Park for the third term. With Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative Party winning a majority government status, taking 76 seats in the election to determine the 42nd Parliament of Ontario, many PC supporters had hoped the wave of blue support would stretch down into Essex County, giving the Riding a seat in the province’s next government. Lewis came up short to Natyshak by just over 3000 votes, a stark improvement over 2014 PC candidate, Ray Cecile, who lost to Natyshak by 18,000 votes four years

Essex PC MPP candidate, Chris Lewis, embraces his mother while addressing supporters during last Thursday’s election night.

ago. “I’m fine with those results, because I saw the PC government get a majority,” Lewis said, addressing supporters at his Kingsville campaign office after the election results had been announced. “This province is back on track, finally.” Lewis thanked his staff and volunteers for their time and contributions during his campaign, adding that there was no way he would have made the progress he had, without their unwavering support.

“Each and every one of you have been absolutely fantastic, truthfully fantastic,” Lewis said. “I would have never dreamt, when this whole thing started, I would meet so many incredibly dear friends. This office, my staff, I cannot thank you enough.” Lewis wouldn’t confirm at this time whether he would consider a future run at either the provincial or federal level in any future elections, but took the time to congratulate his Essex opponents for a well run series of campaigns. “I do want to

congratulate Taras Natyshak, congratulations to himself, congratulations to Kate and Nancy as well,” Lewis said. “Always give credit where credit is due, and congratulations to him.” One of Lewis’s primary campaigning points was to address the issue of Highway 3, and to have it widened to four lanes between Essex and Leamington. Lewis said he believes Ford will make good on his promise to tackle this issue, as he said in person, while visiting Essex County several weeks ago. “Doug Ford is a man of his word, so I believe that he’s going to get it done. Unfortunately, I don’t have the right to call him tomorrow morning to say ‘let’s get this done,’” Lewis explained. “Hopefully the incumbent, Taras Natyshak, now can call Doug Ford or can bring it up in the legislature and get it done. I’m really proud of our campaign, because we brought it up a whole bunch more levels to say it’s time to get Highway 3 fixed.”

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Blue Flag certification Council received the report, “Colchester Harbour-2018 Blue Flag Certification” for information. The report notes that, for the second year in a row, the Colchester Harbour has received the Blue Flag certification, an annual mark of distinction Environmental Defence presents and the Foundation for Environmental Education manages internationally. Revised backflow prevention report Council received a report from Director of Infrastructure and Development, Chris Nepszy, to support Bylaw 1713 to regulate cross-connection control and backflow prevention. This would include the surveying of all industrial, commercial, and institutional properties, and having the findings entered into a database. Properties would be notified of any required action, along with timelines for compliance with the new bylaw. Annual testing would also be implemented under the new bylaw, ensuring all tested backflow devices are functioning properly. Delegations to Ministers at the AMO Conference CAO Donna Hunter conferred with members of Council to obtain a list of delegations they wished to have brought forward at the annual Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa later this August. Councillor Randy Voakes was once again adamant in his insistence on putting together a meeting with the Minister of Health, regarding what he calls unacceptable wait times and overcrowding at our local hospitals and medical facilities. Other concerns Councillors look to have addressed at the conference, include the widening of Highway 3, multi-use trails and sports fields, regulations for buffer zones on farms encroaching on ditches and waterways, and increased resources to fight algae blooms. Councillor Sherry Bondy hoped the Town could highlight its exotic pet and animal tethering laws, stating Essex could set an example, province-wide, when it comes to these types of regulations. Councillors have until July 3 to add suggestions to the list.

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Natyshak to represent Essex at Queen’s Park for third term by Sylene Argent Last Thursday’s Provincial Election was a bit of a nail-biter for candidates of the Essex Riding as results began trickling in. Incumbent Taras Natyshak (NDP) took the lead, with Chris Lewis (PC) hot on his heels. “Did that feel easy? No, that was hard work,” Natyshak told supporters at his election party, which was hosted inside the Belle River Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 399). “I want to thank, from the bottom of my heart, the people of Essex, who have given me a mandate to represent them again. It is an honour, it is a privilege, it is something I take very seriously. And, I think they know, as their representative, someone who voices their desires, voices their concerns, and presents a vision for a better Ontario, in respectful way.” Natyshak said he comes from a long-line of great MPPs as predecessors, including the late Bruce Crozier and Pat Hayes. “That’s the type of representation that I will continue to stride for and that’s what the people can expect. It is my honour, and it will be my honour, to serve them again in this parliament.” Ontario-wide, with the PCs taking a majority government, Natyshak said the results were disappointing. With the NDP being the official opposition, however, “We will hold this government accountable for the promises that they made each and every day in the legislature because it is going to make

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Ontario a better place if we have a stronger opposition that’s ready to fight for our communities.” Natyshak thanked the Essex Riding candidates, Lewis, Kate Festeryga (Liberal), and Nancy Pancheshan (Green), for putting their names forward, and their teams for their support. He said it is hard to run an election campaign. Natyshak also thanked his family and his supporters for their backing throughout the campaign. As far as Highway 3 is concerned, Natyshak said he heard when PC Leader Doug Ford was in the area, he first said he was committed to meeting with local leadership about the thoroughfare, and later that day, committed to finishing the widening from Essex to Leamington. “We are going to hold him to both of those commitments,” he said. “And they have to happen immediately.” According to the unofficial Elections Ontario results, Natyshak received 26,054 votes, which was 48.53 percent of the ballots casted, Lewis received 22,731, Festergya received 3,053, and Pancheshan received 1,853. “We knew that it was going to be tight,” Natyshak said of the election results. He said the NDP consciously spread out its resources to try to support other ridings.

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During the warmer months, I enjoy going out for a walk along my long county road. It is sometimes a busy street, and I use headphones to listen to my favourite tunes while I make my, around one-hour, trek. Most of the time, I let my mind wander as I walk along. I think about many things, while trying not to think at all, really. Not only are my walks a great form of exercise, they are a great way to relive stress. Yep, I am that person who air drums or plays air guitar as I go along my route. It’s fun, and I don’t care what I may look like to passersby. What I hope is that those driving by me, actually see me. I try not to walk too late so I am visible. I know it can be difficult to see cyclists or pedestrians at certain times of the

day, such as nearing sunset. I had an experience lately that made me upset. While I was walking, I checked over my shoulder, as I often do, to notice two cars were approaching from behind me. What I wasn’t expecting was the second car to pass the first car, coming close to me in the other lane as he or she did. I couldn’t figure out what the rush was. Why couldn’t that person have waited an extra ten seconds to get ahead of me before making that pass, so the vehicle would not have come so close to me while making the pass? It was a “what the heck” moment. All I could think of, on the remainder of my walk, is how I could have made a misstep and could have possibly been hit by the impatiently passing car.

Most of the people down my street know me, and know I walk all the time. I have actually meet people in town who have asked, “Hey, are you that girl who always walks down my road?” They give me space as they make their way past me, I always step off onto the shoulder, too. I wave at the neighbours and familiar cars. It has been a nice experience. It is not too often that I get a “what the heck” moment on my walks, but when I do, they stick with me for a while.

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Summer safety tips for farmers by Bruce Buttar, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

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Summer on the farm is exciting and busy. The days are longer, the weather is warmer and it’s a privilege to watch our crops and animals growing throughout the summer months. But farm work can be risky and unpredictable at times, especially when we’re working outside in the elements. Heat stress, extended sun exposure and longer working hours are risks farmers and farm workers often face during the summer as a result of Ontario’s climate and our short growing season. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) reminds our members, their farm families, and employees to stay safe and take precautions this summer to prevent heat stress and exhaustion. OFA recently expanded its relationship with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) to a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). We’re happy to offer OFA members farm safety and prevention resources to help keep everyone safe and healthy. WSPS has released key tips to prevent heat stress for agricultural workers and anyone else who works outside. Safety is everyone’s responsibility on a farm. OFA reminds Ontario farmers to work safely and watch out for each other. Prevention is key and there are plenty of ways to reduce the strain of working in hot weather. Wear appropriate clothing, like loose fitting cotton and moisture

wicking fabrics. Stay hydrated yourself and have plenty of water available for everyone. Proper employee training and supervision can go a long way to prevent heat stress and hot weather-related injuries or illnesses. Everyone should know the signs of heat stress and what to do if someone experiences distress. Any job that causes your body temperature to rise has the potential to cause heat stress, but there are ways to keep workers safe, no matter where you work. Heat stress can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heart attack, and other physical health effects. Heat stress can also impact business on a farm when jobs are often tied to weather or available labour. Knowing the symptoms of heat stress is just as important as prevention. If you or someone you’re working with show signs of fatigue, light headedness, dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty focusing or excessive sweating, take action immediately by removing yourself or your co-worker to a cooler location and drink plenty of water. To all our farming members, take care this summer and stay safe. We’ve already experienced some hot weather and it’s a good reminder of what summers on the farm in Ontario are like. Stay safe this summer. For more information on heat stress or other farm safety resources, visit ofa.on.ca.

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OFA ready to distribute economic development with new PC government submitted to EFP The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) congratulates Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservative party on forming the next government in Ontario. “We look forward to getting to know new MPPs across the province, and connecting with returning politicians to continue the conversations we started during the election period about the needs of the agricultural sector and our rural communities,” says Keith Currie, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Throughout the election, OFA reinforced that agriculture and rural Ontario hold the key for provincial prosperity and long-term economic growth – already contributing $13.7 billion to the province’s annual GDP and $1.4 billion in provincial tax revenues. OFA gathered support for its Producing Prosperity in Ontario campaign from all parties during the campaign – a platform to support spreading economic development across the province. “With the balance

of Ontarians living and working in urban ridings, we advocated for a greater understanding of the needs and opportunities that lie in Ontario’s agrifood industry and rural communities,” says Currie. “We now have a targeted audience of 124 MPPs who will continue to hear about the key messages from our Producing Prosperity in Ontario election campaign and the tremendous potential to drive economic growth, affordable housing opportunities, job creation, environmental sustainability and local food security,” says Currie. With the new majority government in place, OFA will continue to work for long-term investments needed to spearhead increased economic prosperity in rural Ontario – expanded access to affordable natural gas energy, improved roads, bridges and drainage to support growth and transportation of agricultural goods, and reliable internet to get farms, local businesses, and rural communities better connected.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, representing 37,000 farm families across the province. As a dynamic farmer-led organization based in Guelph, the OFA works to represent and champion the interests of Ontario farmers through

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CTMHV begins summer festivities with annual car show

by Garrett Fodor Another summer is here, which means seasonal festivities have been kicked off at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV). On Sunday, the CTMHV hosted its first event of the summer, the annual Festival of Cars

show, which was coupled with an automotive flea market. The timing of the event was perfect for those looking for last-minute Father’s Day gifts. The event was also a great way to admire craftsmanship from the past. Harry Bergman, Chairman of the CTMHV, said

he felt the event turnout was good, despite the persistent rain showers. “It is a smaller turnout than years past, but it was a good turnout for what we got,” Bergman said.

“These cost us the same to put it on, whether it is sunny or damp. And obviously the weather plays a role in these types of events.” Despite the rain, there were still nearly 35 cars being showcased from various eras, with a number of automotivethemed vendors setting up shop. CTMHV will host a Father’s Day Brunch June 17 before preparing for its “Spring Outdoor Flea Market.” Bergman

described the flea market as “giant” with it being on the grounds for two days, June 23 and 24. And for the car aficionado, the next classic car showcase will take place on July 15, as the

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Historian explores area’s lesser known treasures

by Adam Gault Local historian Chris Carter hosted a series of presentations at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village last Saturday, entitled, “Hidden Gems in Essex County,” which was developed to explore

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noting the basement would have been used to hide the escaped slaves from being recaptured. Carter explained he feels one of the major reasons many of these focal points of local history fly under the radar, is because not enough initiative is taken locally to promote and celebrate the history Essex County has to offer. “I’ve been spending the best part of the last ten years promoting these places, not to destroy them, to reach out and realize what we have,” Carter said. “We had five forts here in 1812, the only one everybody can tell you about is Fort Malden. What about the other four? Don’t you want to know something about the other four forts we had here in 1812? Of course you do, but you have to know about them. We’re not telling our story.” Carter said by recognizing the people, places, and events that

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Scholarships awarded by local Rotary Club submitted to EFP The Rotary Club of Essex recently awarded two $1000 scholarships to Essex DHS graduates Kaitlyn McCarthy and Emma Mineau. Both young ladies have demonstrated that they exemplify the Rotary motto “Service Above Self” with their extensive involvement in volunteer activities. Kaitlyn has accumulated over 600

volunteer hours during high school while Emma has exceeded an astonishing 1000 hours! As leaders in the high school Interact Club, both recipients are ideal role models for the younger students in the club. They are exemplary students who will both graduate with honours and are pursuing academic studies at the University of Windsor, Kaitlyn in Nursing and Emma in

Biochemistry. The Rotary Club of Essex scholarship recipients are selected by a committee based on criteria involving volunteerism, academic achievement, and excellent citizenship for each applicant. Kaitlyn McCarthy and Emma Mineau exhibit all these traits wonderfully and are well-deserving of this award. Pictured right, (L-R): Scholarhip winners Kaitlyn McCarthy and Emma Mineau, with Kim Spirou (President, Rotary Club of Essex).

WECHU Oral Health report recommends fluoridation of drinking water by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, The Windsor Essex County Health Unit presented its, “Oral Health Report 2018 Update” to County Council. The Health Unit made four recommendations through the report: Windsor-Essex municipalities should consider the continuation or introduction of community water fluoridation as a key prevention strategy for dental caries; continue and increase support for oral health education and awareness in the community; improve access to oral health services within WindsorEssex; advocate for improved funding for oral health services and expansion of public dental programs. Several delegates spoke to the issue, some for and some opposed, regarding

a recommendation of having fluoride added to drinking water. Kimberly Casier, Manager of Oral Health from the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, was one of the delegates. She noted in 2013,

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Report recommends fluoridation of drinking water... throughout Windsor & Essex County. Part of the agency’s mandate is to report the school screening data. “It is a five-year snap shot of what we’ve seen in schools,” she said. Between the school years of 2011/12 and 2016/17, Casier said there was a 51 percent increase in tooth decay or the need for urgent dental care. There is a decreasing trend in the proportion of caries-free children observed in JK, SK, and Grade 2, from seven in 10 children being caries-free in JK to five in 10 in grade 2. She said there has also been a demand on clinic services in Windsor and Leamington in youth up to the age of 17. The school screening, Casier added, is a check, without x-ray. In 2016/17, the Windsor-Essex region had two times greater urgent dental needs for children when compared to the rest of the province, Casier said, adding 71 percent of Ontario communities are Fluorinated, with a big concentration in Toronto. Deputy Mayor of Leamington Hilda MacDonald is the Chairperson of the Union Water Board. Union Water supplies Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, and Lakeshore. She said it is expected to cost a minimum of $2 million to retrofit the current water system to accommodate adding fluoride to the drinking water. In addition, such an implementation would require, she believes, additional training for staff regarding using a hazardous chemical. Safety guidelines would need to be implemented, and then the cost of the fluoride would be ongoing. “We are in the business of making clean water safe, we’re not in the business of medicating water,” she said. MacDonald added there is a large agriculture sector in Leamington, and, to her knowledge, producers can not use fluorinated water in the productions. The issue of adding fluoride to the drinking

water is not one County Council could determine, with water supplies delivered through different means to municipalities. Casier said the Health Unit is hoping the decision-makers at County Council will bring the information back to their municipalities for further discussion. She was not

surprised to hear the cost to retrofit the Union Water facility. “It is very expensive, you have to see the value. You have to look at the investment to the community,” she said. Essex’s water has never been fluorinated. According to the Oral Report, none of the nine

municipalities in WindsorEssex County fluoridate their water supplies. “It is a very contentious issue,” Casier said of adding Fluoride to community drinking water. “People feel passionate on both sides.” She hoped the report submitted to County Council would provide a

better understanding of oral health as it relates to children. Key findings in the Oral Report notes nearly one in four residents report having no dental insurance coverage, and just over one in 10 households brought their child to a dental professional before his or her first birthday.

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There is an average of 921 emergency department visits each year for problems related to oral health. The estimated average total cost for emergency dental visits is $508,259 per year in Windsor-Essex County.

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submitted to Essex Free Press Students at Essex Public School raised $250 for W.E. Care for Kids on May 16 when they paid $1 each to wear a hat during the day, to raise the funds. W.E. Care for Kids’ newest fundraising initiative is a $100,000 campaign to purchase a Mini C-Arm for Windsor Regional Hospital.

The Mini C-Arm is a piece of diagnostic imaging equipment used to identify breaks and fractures in little bones, such as the ones found in children. The Mini C-Arm produces less radiation than other pieces of equipment, and produces higher quality images. Currently, the closest Mini C-Arm is located in London, Ontario and children who have a suspected break or fracture, that hasn’t been identified with other forms of imagery, are sent to London for diagnosis. On June 5, the Grade 5 Essex Public

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School students learned about the Provincial Election in Civics class. They discussed and witnessed roles involved in the election process, such as Deputy Returning Officer and Scrutineers, w h i l e participating in the Student Vote program.

CWATS’s anniversary celebrated County-wide by Sylene Argent From June 5 - 20, County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) celebrated its fifth anniversary with planned events across the County. Community events were scheduled for parks, community centres and elementary schools in Tecumseh, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex, Lakeshore, Amherstburg, and LaSalle. Students at Essex Public School enjoyed a ceremony last Thursday afternoon that provided bike and cycling safety tips and information about the active transportation

trails within the CWATS system, which allows them to “Walk. Ride. County Wide.” The Healthy Kids Community Challenge Windsor-Essex partly sponsored this year’s CWATS celebrations to encourage local students to, “Power Off and Play.” Essex Mayor Ron McDermott said the event was a great way to celebrate the achievements implemented through CWATS over the past five years. In Essex, that includes paving a portion of the shoulders between Colchester Centre and

Kingsville, along County Road 50. McDermott explained the trails Essex implements are for the students and their families to use and enjoy. He urged the students to go for a walk or a bike ride later that night with their families. He also added, for a nominal fee, roller skating is now available at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Wednesday evenings, until August, from 6-8:30 p.m., which would be another great opportunity for the youths to “Power Off and Play.”

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29th Music Festival for Cancer Retirees’ BBQ fundraiser boasts about summer programs by Sylene Argent

by Garrett Fodor On Sunday, residents braved the elements and flocked to Co-An Park in McGregor to enjoy the 29th annual, “Music Festival for Cancer.” Luckily for the event goers, the rain was not felt under the canopies. Over the course of the event’s 29 years, organizers estimate they have raised over $300,000 for the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation. Susan LeClair is the committee Chairperson for the Music Festival. She said this year’s turnout was good and

event organizers hoped the show would provide something for everyone in attendance. “The weather has a lot to do with our turnout, but it’s been good and luckily it is an enclosed area,” LeClair said. “This year, the funds are going towards the video conferencing equipment, which is huge, so patients don’t have to go into the cancer centre for their doctor visits. We will also be allocating part of it for the patient assistance program, which we always do,” LeClair said. Eventgoers enjoyed

performances from local groups such as: Exit 31, Daniel Rush Band, and Lookin Back. When all was said and done, there were over nine hours of live music throughout the day. There was also a car and cart show hosted in conjunction with the festival, along with raffles and a pig auction. LeClair said organizers are building up the car show and the auctions, and are also giving out good prizes, in hopes of continuing to grow the event for years to come.

Members of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club invited area residents out to enjoy a barbequed lunch and yard sale at the 32 Russell Street clubhouse on Saturday morning. Members were happy to see clouds part to provide decent weather for the partly outdoor fundraising and community engagement event, and were happy to greet familiar faces and welcome a few new visitors to the event as well. Any funds raised through the event will help support the general maintenance of the clubhouse. During the summer months, the Essex Retirees’ Social Club members play Pepper and Euchre every other Saturday, Cribbage on Fridays, and carpet bowling on Mondays. Exercise classes are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and congregate dinning is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. To learn more about the Essex Retirees’ Social Club, or more about the programs offered to its members, call (519) 776-6689.

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Kingsville-Essex Associated Band kicks off summer tunes in Essex

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by Sylene Argent The 2018 Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee’s Tune Up the Parks concert series kicked off last Wednesday evening in Essex Centre, with a strong performance from the Kingsville-Essex Associated Band. The local marching

band played old parade favourites to which band members have marched over the past few years. The band also provided a sneak peak of a few new songs it will introduce this year, including “Happy Together” and “Shut Up and Dance.” The band members were pleased with the

community turnout at the event, especially since it was a bit cool. The KingsvilleEssex Associated Band celebrated its 80th anniversary last year, with a few local community concerts for area residents and music lovers to enjoy. The Tune Up the

Parks music series takes place weekly until the end of August. Concerts are held on Mondays at Colchester Park and on Wednesdays inside Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park. Performances are also scheduled for Harrow and McGregor. On Wednesday, June 13, Essex District High

School jazz and concert bands are set to play, starting at 7 inside the Heritage Gardens Park. Log onto essex.ca for more information and updates about the Tune Up the Parks

music series, including a list of scheduled performers. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on for the outdoor concerts and may make a donation to the performers.

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Relay for Life recognizes cancer survivors and honours those who have passed on by Sylene Argent cancer began nine- had to cancel those plans A common phrase years ago, when he was as he was in Toronto heard during the 2018 diagnosed with Leukemia getting a bone marrow Relay for Life event, on Christmas Eve. He transplant. The surgery which took place at the was three-years old. took place on June 1 of Colasanti’s Tropical He would undergo 2017, the day before his Gardens grounds on three-and-a-half-years 12th birthday. Friday, June 8, was, On the twelve “cancer changes days before the everything.” surgery, Archer Participants said his family did dressed up in their many fun things. team’s selected theme He admits to to take part in the getting into trouble 12-hour event. Many with hospital of those participants security in Toronto knew someone who when a ball he was has endured cancer, tossing around have supported bumped into an someone who has, office window, or perhaps have which fashioned battle the disease a hearty laugh themselves. Cottam’s Alex Archer, the 2018 Relay for from fellow Relay The Relay for Life participants. Life Community Champion, leads the event attracted over Archer walked Survivor Lap. 20 teams to the Friday with his Relay evening festivities, which of chemo, would later for Life Team, Alex’s raised money to support relapse and had to leave Walking Warriors, which cancer research and school, which he was traditionally participates vital support services for upset about. He would in the Cottam Yard Sale people living with cancer. later go into remission, to raise funds for Relay Cottam resident but the cancer would for Life. Alex Archer was this return again. Kingsville Mayor year’s Relay for Life Archer was supposed Nelson Santos was Community Champion. to be the Community pleased to welcome He said his fight with Champion in 2017, but guests to the festivities

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on Friday evening. “It’s a great event. It raises awareness for the cause and battle against cancer.” Dr. Lisa Porter fronted the Relay Team, Porter’s Lab Rats. She conducts cancer research and noted 40 percent of people will be diagnosed with the disease. That statistic makes her wonder why everyone is not hitting the track at Relay for Life events. She noted cancer is complex and each type attacks differently. So, there is not a simple or easy cure. Over the 70-year-long battle against cancer, strides have been made, she noted. In the 1960s, children with Leukemia & Lymphoma likely passed away. Today, she said there is a 90 percent

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Libro Credit Union celebrates success with 2018 Student Awards

Picture above, left to right are: Jessica DeSantis, Zachary Lauzon, Zak Hu, Natalie Pallisco, Rain Pfaﬀ, Sierra Currie, Gillian Marshall, and Emma Muldoon.

by Adam Gault During a special ceremony at Oxley Estate Winery last Thursday night, eight students from across Essex County were honoured as recipients of Libro Credit Union’s 2018 Student Awards. In addition to being recognized for their achievements, each honouree was a provided with a cheque for $2000. The Libro Credit Union Student Awards are presented annually to students between the ages

of 18 and 25, who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, commitment, and community service through volunteerism, as well as maintaining a high level of academic achievement. Around 500 students from across the region sent in applications for the coveted award, explaining why they believed they had exemplified Libro’s mandates of student excellence. Through a selection process at each of the region’s Libro

branches, the candidates were narrowed down to the final eight, who would be recognized as the 2018 two-thousand-dollar award winners. “Number one, we’re looking at academic achievement, but just equally as important is their engagement in the community,” Lori Akinson, explained, who is Libro’s Regional Manager for Essex-Kent. “That’s what Libro is all about, really trying to make a difference in

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our community. These students are very well aligned with our mission, and that has become their personal mission; to just be engaged, and participate, and volunteer in our community. That’s a big part of it.” One student recognized for his outstanding volunteer and scholastic achievements was Essex native, and Vincent Massey Secondary school grade 12 student, Zak Hu. With 180 community service hours, and a 98 percent average, Hu said he was shocked to learn that he had been selected as one of the 2018 Student Award winners. “I didn’t know what to feel. I’d never won such a big award before, despite a lot of academic achievements,” Hu explained. “I’ve never been chosen on a big stage like this. I was really excited.” Hu said he had decided to apply for the award after researching Libro’s community-driven approach to helping young adults through their charity funding at the community level. “I thought, ‘I could be considered to be one of the chosen recipients,’” Hu said. “I thought, ‘there’s nothing to lose, I’m just putting myself out there, telling them who I am, honestly.’” This coming fall, Hu will continue his education at the University of Waterloo, pursuing the field of computer science, which has been a longtime goal of the Essex native. “Around March, I got word [from the University] that I had got in, and not only that, but I had received

a national scholarship,” Hu explained. “That was really exciting for me. I think that’s one of my perfect jobs, because I just really love computer science.” Libro Credit Union

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Centennial Family FARM for SALE 6067 Walker Road, Tecumseh, Ontario, Essex County. 99 Acres; 97 Tillable, with Pole Barn and Farmhouse.

By Invitation to Tender, Due by 4 PM, Tuesday July 24, 2018 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Part East ½ Lot 6, Concession 6 Sandwich East as In R1294901, S/T R179340, Town of Tecumseh, County of Essex, Province of Ontario. Approx. 1981 feet frontage on Walker Road, starting approx. 327 FEET South of South Talbot Road.

Cultivated Land is in a sharecrop agreement, currently or soon to be planted for 2018 crop, 22 acres Wheat and 75 acres Soybeans. The 2018 crop is owned by the Sharecroppers. FARMHOUSE – 1953, 2016 sq. ft Brick Ranch, renovated in 1975 and 2011. Currently owner occupied. Owner would consider Leaseback of Farmhouse. POLE BARN – 1973, 3456 sq. ft Pole Barn (72 x 48), painted in 2016. LAND IMPROVEMENTS Brookston Clay Loam Soil, tiled in 1990, drains west to the headwater of the O’Neill Drain, dredged in 2015.

TERMS OF TENDER; 1) Each tender shall be in writing, in a sealed envelope, plainly marked as to the contents and submitted with a certified Check payable to D’hondt & Connor – In Trust, in the amount of $10,000. All tenders shall be received by 5:00 p.m. at the office of the Vendor’s solicitor, 260-2109 Ottawa Street, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1R8. 2) Balance of purchase price shall be paid by certified cheque / Bank Draft on or closing. The closing date shall be no sooner than September 28, 2018. 3) Submitter of accepted / considered tender, if any, will be contacted by July 30th, 2018 4) 2018 taxes, including local improvement charges, will be adjusted at closing. Proceeds from sharecropping shall not be adjusted and shall be payable to the Vendor. 5) HST shall be in addition to the purchase price. 6) Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. 7) Time is to be of the essence in all aspects, including submission of tender, signing of agreement and closing of sale. 8) Farmhouse / Pole Barn viewing by Appointment only. Please do not contact owner directly with any questions. All data, measurements and calculations of area, have not necessarily been verified and should be independently reviewed by purchaser for accuracy.

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_____________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $14.00/hour. Full time hours Monday through Friday. Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4. 9-tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$14.00. 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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SENIOR CARE: Best Friends Senior Care provides private in-home personal care in the Essex area all day, everyday. Please contact us at (226) 348-9976 or bestfriendsseniorcare@hotmail.com and visit us at www.bestfriendsseniorcare.ca 22-2t _____________________ MARTY’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS  Tune-ups, repairs, & service on snowblowers, riding lawn mowers, chainsaws, & more! 519-733-0986, (c) 519-965-5918. 48-6t* _____________________

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Photo submitted by the Town of Essex by Sylene Argent On Tuesday, June 5, a $200 per plate fundraising barbeque was hosted

inside the newly renovated Colchester Community Centre to raise funds for the upcoming July 28 community event that will take place at the Colchester Harbour and Park. The Colchester event is being designed to mirror last year’s Colchester 225 event, which will have a fireworks display, kids’ activities, and a live performance from the band, “Mudmen.” Councillor Larry Snively said the 2017 event was such a success, he was approached to host a similar event this year. He set out to raise $10,000 through the barbeque, and believes he was able to exceed his goal. He hit up local businesses to obtain donations. Councillor Steve Bjorkman took on some

of the organizing tasks for the event, and Councillor Ron Rogers and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche sold tickets also. “We are going to have a lot of fun on the 28th,” Snively said. “I’m looking forward to doing it next year, too.” Sponsors present in the group photo are as follows: Rafih Auto Group, Moir Ferris Crane, Harrow Kinsmen, Knights of Columbus Harrow. Legion Harrow. Kehl Windows. Smith’s Funeral Home. Country Depot. Subway Harrow. Munger Plumbing. Hallmark Memorial. Not present are: Boudreau Construction, Auto Maxx, Sellick, and Hometown Pharmacy.

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STEVE & KIMBERLY VERBEEK on the celebration o of your 35th Wedding Anniversary on June 16, 2018. T The love you continue to show each other and everyone around you is beautiful and inspiring. Your children, grandchildren and family send you love and best wishes!

In Memory of 20th Anniversary of your Passing PAUL GANDERTON June 8, 1948 - June 15, 1998 “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” We continue to treasure every memory we’ve shared with you. Your love continues to guide us through each day, reminding us of the special gifts you gave us. While losing you was the hardest thing; knowing your love was everything we ever needed. Each day now brings memories of good times had with you. We see your smile and hear your laugh, But it’s your love we feel that helps us through. In our hearts you will forever stay, Never far... only a memory away.

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OBITUARIES

CALDER, Kenneth Douglas - Passed away peacefully at the Erie Shores Hospice with family by his side on June 6, 2018 at 85 years of age. Loving husband of 50 years of Mary-Jean (nee St. Julian). Son of the late Carl and Mary Calder. Dear father of Diana Calder and Wayne (Christine) Calder. Treasured grandpa of Julia, Kimberly, Matthew and the late Jessica Calder. Brother of the late Doreen Birch, wife of Donald. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and members of the St. Julian and Birch families. Ken was a retired Chrysler employee and was a lifelong farmer in Gosﬁeld North Township. The visitation and life celebration service was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Brooker Baptist Church, or Erie Shores Foundation (Erie Shores Hospice). You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

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In Loving Memory of

Pauline Meloche October 4, 1945 - June 16, 2017

Mom, sometimes I wish for you to come back, but I don’t want you to suffer again. I know you are with me and I will always love and miss you with all my heart. Until we meet again! Love Lea-Anne. P.S. Mimi, we miss you and love you so much. Love Zack & Alyssa.

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KELLY, Thomas - January 25, 1947 - June 08, 2018. It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Thomas Joseph Kelly at the age of 71. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Loving husband of Judy Kelly (nee Ostrander) of 22 years. Son of the late Mike and Molly Kelly. Father of Darrin Kelly (Melody) and Colleen Sherman (Kerry). Stepfather to Blaise (Sherry), Donald (Shelley), Michael (Jodi). Grandfather to Jake. Papa to Shawna (John), Dezarae (Shawn), Dalton, Clay, Cody, Tori, Chase. Great-Grandfather to Troy, Aiden, and Nova. Predeceased by Connie Eby, Shannon, Paul, Terry Estrada. Survived by siblings Karen Lemke (Ed), James, Mary Auﬀret (Tim) and many nieces and nephews. Tom was very active at the Essex Retiree’s Club and in his grandchildren’s hockey. He enjoyed playing pool, cards, and spending time with his family. Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be scheduled at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the Essex Retiree Social Club (Memoriam - Thomas J. Kelly, 32 Russell St. Essex, ON, N8M 1G3). Arrangements have been entrusted to Simple Choice Cremation Centre Inc. (519-254-2585). Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca

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What’s Going On... JUNE 16 - Annual LiUNA! 625 Family Father’s Day Charity Event - Free at St. Clair College Sportsplex, 11am to 4pm. Visit www.facebook.com/fantasticfathers/ JUNE 16 - CHRUCH OF THE REDEEMER YARD SALE - 15545 Cty. Rd. 8 (2 miles east of Paquette Corners) 8am - 4pm. See ad on this page for details. JUNE 16 - FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT at Heritage Gardens, Essex Centre, at 6pm. Visit www.essex.ca for more details on the event. JUNE 16 - Monthly Market at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul St. Essex - Behind Essex Appliance). From 10am til 2pm. Call 519-980-4942 for more details JUNE 19  PICKIN’ IN THE PARK  presented by EKBOTFMA - At Lakeshore Optomist park, Belle River at 6:30 - 9:00pm. Canned-goods for donation appreciated. JUNE 23 - Essex Lions Club - WHITE CANE DAY - Downtown Essex. Donations of used glasses to assist the vision impaired. JUNE 27 - ST. ANTHONY CWL LUNCHEON AND COUNTRY STORE. 11am - 1:30pm at the K of C Hall, King Street, Harrow. JUNE 27 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY at the Retirees’ Centre, 7:30 pm with Margaret Dudley, to create arrangements for July ﬂower show. JULY 7 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN FESTIVAL - 10am-3pm at Colchester Harbour/ Beach, 100 Jackson St. Freewill donations for Food Bank welcome. 519-738-3476. JULY 3 & 17  PICKIN’ IN THE PARK  presented by EKBOTFMA - At Lakeshore Optomist park, Belle River at 6:30 - 9:00pm. Canned-goods for donation appreciated. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome.

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Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight sponsorship by:

Fresh food. Friendly neighbours

Pastor Jay spoke on how we need vision for our life-path; whatever we long for, we need to prepare for. Evangelism Outreach, Saturday, June 16th. Meeting at 1pm, at Seacliﬀ Park in Leamington. Ladies Paint Night at Antioch, Tuesday, June 26th, 6:30pm.

We will reset the evergreen trees on ACM property, Saturday, June 16th, 9am. All ages welcome! Restoration House Healing Rooms at ACM. Open Saturdays, 9am-noon. For more information visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com

Trinity Church Prayers are asked for the family of James Miller, Jim, Sandy, Sal,

Christina, Cindy, Cecile, and Stephen. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Peter Kistulinec Sr., given by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec & family. Happy Birthday this week to Liz Brown. Thank you to Sandra Lypps for leading us in worship Sunday morning. Remember pie pick up is Saturday, June 16 from 10-11 am.

Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Join us this Father’s Day for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11: 15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We invite you to join us to enjoy an inspirational service and meet our church family as we stay for refreshments and a time of fellowship afterwards. On Tuesdays, from 10 -12 noon, drop in at the church for coﬀee and cookies at our SA Cafe. Please note that there is no lunch or program provided. It’s just a summer break where you can meet friends, chat, do puzzles, or read a book. All are welcome to enjoy a little break from your busy day. Don’t forget our sick and shut ins who are lonely and would love to have a visit or phone call. It only takes a few minutes to brighten someone’s day.

Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship! There will be a Session Meeting on June 17th following the service. On Sunday, June 24th, we will celebrate the last day of Sunday School with a Church Picnic following the service. Hamburgers and hot dogs provided, potluck salads and desserts appreciated. All welcome. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, 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. Essex Retirees’ Club Last week, Shirley Stiers and Elmer Young had high score at Saturday Euchre. Diana Dennis was second and Larence Dobson low. Floyd Cascadden had high score at Monday Night Pepper. Roger Monchamp had the most Peppers and Lawrence Dobson was low. Tuesday Afternoon Pepper had Virgery Cascadden with high score and Tom Dewhurst with low score. Wally Lafromboise had the most Peppers. Don Ames had high score at Wednesday Night Pepper. Mary Lou Chibi had the most Peppers and George Diesbourg was low. Floyd Cascadden had high score at Thursday Night Bridge. Joan Broeders was second.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Our next market is Saturday, June 16, 10 am til 2 pm. Many vendors, bake table, and more! Communion Service at Iler Lodge is on Thurs., June 21 at 10:30 am.

Inter-generational BBQ: June 24, from 5 - 8 pm, at Essex United Church. Communion Service at Country Village is on Tues., June 26 at 10:30 am. St. Paul’s Clothes Cupboard is always accepts gently used clothes. If you clean out your closet, keep us in mind. Regular Services are 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. Visit us online at www.stpaulstrinity. org or our Facebook page. Ph: 519-7767711. Email: oﬃce@stpaulstrinity.org.

Essex United Church Join us Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our worship service with Rev. Jim Hatt, oﬃciating. Thank you to everyone for your donations! The goal for our new sign has been reached. It should be arriving within a few weeks. Our summer newsletter, News from the Pews, will be out next week, watch for all our summer events. For the month of June, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

The parish oﬃce will be closed on Fridays, from June 29 - Augus. 29. Join us for the K of C Pig Roast on Friday, June 15, 5 pm. Entertainment and dinner. Tickets available at the door. Euchre Night is Monday, June 18, 7pm in Meeting Room A. 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! Thank you to all who donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Annual Sleep Walk fundraiser. $4000 was raised for 400 new beds. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Spoil him today, he deserves it! God Bless you all and have a great weekend.

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 as Mr. Barry Wright from Dresden, ON will lead 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

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WATER AND WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Background The Town of Tecumseh has prepared an Update to its Water and Wastewater Master Plan to review, confirm and update the preferred water and wastewater servicing strategies to adequately support projected growth and development within the Town, and to continue to provide a high level of service in the existing service areas. This Master Plan Update builds upon information contained within the previous 2002 Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan, the 2005 amendment to the Water Servicing Plan, and the 2008 Update to the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. The recommendations of the previous Master Plan Update have been reviewed and evaluated with consideration to updated planning projections and studies, changes to the original assumptions, updated status on infrastructure projects and upgrades to existing infrastructure, and changes in proposed timing of projects recommended within the Master Plan. The Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update has been completed in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) – Approach 2 Planning Process for Master Plans. This process integrates planning for municipal infrastructure requirements with the principles of environmental assessment planning. In accordance with the master planning process, alternative water and wastewater servicing strategies have been evaluated based on an assessment of the natural environment, socio-cultural environment, economic and technical feasibility. Public Consultation Public and review agency consultation is a key element of the Master Plan process. The Town wants to ensure that anyone interested in the study has an opportunity to get involved and provide input. A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held to solicit input from the public and interested groups on the study and the preliminary preferred water and wastewater servicing strategies. Representatives from the Town and its consultants will be present at the PIC to answer questions and discuss the next steps in the study. Date: Time: Location:

June 19, 2018 3:00 to 5:00 pm, and 6:00 to 8:00 pm Council Chambers, Town Hall 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, Ontario, N8N 1W9

You are encouraged to attend the PIC and provide your comments so that they may be included in the study. Comments received will be considered in finalizing the recommended water and wastewater servicing strategies. At the completion of the Master Plan Update process, a comprehensive Water and Wastewater Master Plan document will be prepared and filed for public review. If you are unable to attend the PIC, we would still like to hear from you. Please contact either of the following individuals if you have any questions, or are interested in receiving further information on this project: Phil Bartnik, P. Eng. Stuart Winchester, P. Eng. Director Public Works & Environmental Services Project Manager Town of Tecumseh CIMA+ 917 Lesperance Road 101 Frederick Street, Suite 900 Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 1W9 Kitchener, Ontario N2H 6R2 Phone: (519) 735-2184 ext. 148 Phone: (519) 772-2299 e-mail: pbartnik@tecumseh.ca e-mail: stuart.winchester@cima.ca Comments and information regarding this study are being collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and to assist the project team in meeting the requirements of the Class EA process. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

CANADA HOLIDAY HOURS & SERVICES TOWN HALL: The Town of Tecumseh offices will be closed on Monday, July 2, 2018. Regular Town Hall hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. TECUMSEH TRANSIT: There will be no transit service on July 2. Information on the transit bus schedule and route map is available on the Town’s website. GARBAGE, RECYCLING AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION: There are no changes to the schedule. PARKS & RECREATION: The Tecumseh Recreation Complex & Arena will be closed on Sunday, July 1, and will re-open on Tuesday, July 3, for scheduled rentals. The Tecumseh Summer Day Camp will not be operating on Monday, July 2, in recognition of the Canada Day holiday. Programming will resume on Tuesday, July 3. To register, visit www.tecumsehrec.ca. The Tecumseh Leisure Pool will be open for regularly scheduled Recreational Swims and Swim Lessons throughout the holiday. On Sunday, July 1, a free Recreational Swim will be available at the Tecumseh Leisure Pool from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, compliments of Tim Hortons. Admission is free and based upon pool capacity. The Tecumseh Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Canada Day Celebration at Lakewood Park on Sunday, July 1, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission is free. Activities include bouncy castle, mini golf, lawn games, Zoo To You, Mad Science, and a special performance by the Silver Star Riding Drill Team. Visit Tecumseh.ca for details.

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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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 Continued from Page 19 Scriptures will be read by Mavis Wharf. Greeting you at the door will be Judi Stowe and Deb Dechaine. A light lunch will be served after the service. A newsletter went out via email. If you didn’t receive one, a hard copy is available at the church. Please pray for our friends on our prayer list. Treat you Father to a BBQ Rib Dinner: Saturday, June 16 from 4-7 pm. Eat in or Take out. Entertainment will be provided. For tickets or more information, contact Elaine Mailloux at 519- 890- 6312. Book Sale: Sat. & Sun., June 16 & 17. Cost of books will be by a Good Will donation to the Library Fund. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church this Sunday, June 17th (Father’s Day) at 10:30 am. Our service of worship will be led by Barry Mannell. Thank you to Linda Blair for her meaningful message last Sunday as she spoke about the signiﬁcance of the 93rd birthday of the United Church of Canada. Our summer services will once again be combined with the Harrow Mennonite Church. During the month of July, services will be held at the Harrow United Church and during August, services will be at the Harrow Mennonite Church. All services will begin at 10:30 am.

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Service at Brooker is every Sunday morning at 10:00 am. JOY Club for teens is every Monday, at 3:25 pm. Our deepest sympathy to the Calder family on the recent passing of Ken, a dearly loved husband, father, and grandfather. The ﬂowers in the church on Sunday were placed in memory of Ken Calder. The Sunday School and Church Family Picnic is on Sunday, June 24, at the home oﬀ Mary Birch. Outdoor worship is at 11 am, followed by a picnic lunch and games. Bring lawnchairs, meat to BBQ, salads, and desserts. This will be Pastor Steve’s last Sunday with us. Remember in prayer those in nursing homes and the many in our community with health issues.

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Happy Father’s Day! The new splash pad at St. Mary’s Park should be open this coming weekend. Check out the large shamrock, a tribute to Maidstone’s Irish heritage. Be a part of history and have your family name and or business engraved on the Sandwich South plaque that will be permanently displayed in the new Sandwich South Cultural & Resource Community Centre in Oldcastle (attached to the ﬁre hall). Thank you for all who donated household items for our Mission Group’s charity. If you plan to get married this year and have not yet met with Fr. Gerry, please contact the parish oﬃce. If you are in Grade 3 or older and would like to become an Altar Server, please see Fr. Gerry Campeau. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice.

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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.

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1936 Chevrolet coupe from Essex to Hanover

Essex Red Raider Boys’ Soccer Team at OFSAA

Larry LeSauvage with his 1936 Chev coupe.

Mike Hobbs of Essex, Ontario, bought a 1936 Chevrolet coupe in November 1992 from a local farmer: “The car had been stored in a corn crib where it sank into the mud and settled on its floor pan. That protected the floor and only minor repairs were needed on it. I was told the car had come from Michigan in the 1960s.” Mike made several modifications over five years: “The original six cylinder engine was replaced by a Chevy 350 cubic inch matched to a GM 350 Turbo transmission and the rear end was replaced by a 1980 Ford Granada 8-inch, the perfect size to fit under the car. “The front fenders badly dented were replaced by fibreglass. The running boards were missing so fibreglass boards were installed. The original rear fenders, although decent, would not fit the after-market running boards so new glass rear fenders were installed. “The front suspension is from a Mustang II and rebuilt with all new parts. The interior was stripped and new Classic Gauges installed, and an early ‘80s Camaro steering column from a floor shift car was added. Lokar floor shift and emergency brake handle were installed as well. The interior fabric was installed by me. “Prior to the interior modifications, the vehicle was painted a Dusty Lavender colour, picked by my late wife from a finger nail polish. So far as we know, it was also a late 1970s Chrysler colour.” Mike was assisted on this project by some very talented friends. At the time he built this car, he was a member of the Windsor Area Street Rod Club and the National Street Rod Association. “The 1936 Chevy has been driven in Ontario and many U.S. states, including a trip to a car show in Arizona, and then down to southern California, roughly 5500 miles.” After Mike’s wife passed away, he sold the car to his brother-in-law Larry LeSauvage of Hanover, Ontario, in August 2016. Larry is thrilled with the car: “Over the winter, we matched the paint perfectly and the whole car was repainted along with new chrome. In 2017 we drove the Chevy to about 37 car shows and cruise nights. I’m looking forward to many years of driving it.” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatioc.ca.

• The Essex Red Raiders boys’ soccer team played for the OFSAA title last week. On Thursday, June 7, the Red Raider boys suffered their first loss of the season. In game one, of pool play, Essex fell to Iona Catholic Secondary School, by a score of 2-1. In game two, of the first day of play, Essex went on to beat St. JosephScollard Hall, by a score of 3-0. On day two of pool play, Essex beat Adam Scott C & VI by a score of 4-0. Essex then gained a 4-2 victory over Monsignor Paul Dwyer. Unfortunately, in the first round of the playoffs, Essex was elminated by St. David CSS, 3-1.

Kingsville Ladies 18 Hole Golf League submitted to EFP The 2018 Ladies 18 Hole League season is off to a great start in

Kingsville. We have had a real mix of weather. Some very chilly morning starts, some sweltering hot early afternoons, and only one rain out so far. Recently we had a Net Eclectic Event. This is a two-round event that results in one 18 hole score per player. The scorecards are compared for each round and the lowest net score for each hole is selected. The following individuals placed First in their Flight. Silver:Joanne Rowlandson “A”: Martha Leadman “B”: Laurie Kovacs “C”: Gwen Perry We also invited the ladies from our 9 Hole

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League to join us for a round on May 29th. 10 of the 9 Hole League Ladies joined us for a great time on the course. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email: contact@ essexfreepress.com.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Essex County Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic will hold the Annual General Meeting on June 20, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Essex arena located at 60 Fairview Avenue West in Essex. General public is encouraged to attend to hear the financial audit report, meet our team, and join us for refreshments. Please RSVP at l.trotechaud@ecnplc.com or call 519-946-0740

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Maidstone Museum hosts Marksmanship Challenge/yard sale by Sylene Argent Area marksmen set their sites to aim for the bullseye while competing in the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum’s Old Time Black Powder Muzzleloader Marksmanship Challenge on Saturday afternoon. Participants, from all over the County, competed for prizes in the event, while taking the time to teaching each other about the history of their muzzleloaders. The competition

David Blakney aims for the bullseye during the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum’s Old Time Black Powder Muzzleloader Marksmanship Challenge.

Mosquito mania on the diamonds The mosquito minor team welcomed back slugger Tobey Trepanier from vacation last week as the team took on a very strong Belle River Major team. Jimmy Hayes pitched the first three innings for Essex, holding a 2 to 1 lead with help from Brendan Ledoux’s deep catch, and a reliable Yellow Jacket’s defence. Although Essex surrendered a few runs and eventually lost the contest, the efforts of the Essex players led to some very good baseball, which surprised the Belle River coaches and pleased the Essex fans and coaches. Ty Patterson owned the outfield, while Cole Grant honed his hitting. On Sunday, June 10, the Essex

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Pictured are: Team Manager Corey Wilson and Essex Mosquito Minor player Jacob Clemens.

minors played the Essex major team in a game designed for development. Ryan Smith, of the minor team, set the pace with strong pitching. Tobey Trepanier and Ledoux sealed the deal for the minors.

As defending Champs, the team will swarm into Stratford this Friday, where they bring a polished Yellow Jacket defence, supported by a few budding Aces.

was coupled with the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum’s annual fundraising yard sale, held over the weekend. Museum Curator Victoria Beaulieu said Museum supporters were grateful to Wayne Bristow for donating many of the items up for sale. There were many vintage glassware, antique porcelain, electronics, col-

lectables, books, paintings, and vintage kitchenware items available. Funds raised will support the Museum. The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum doors are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., during the months of June and July.

24 I Community Essex Free Press

I Thursday, June 14, 2018

Colchester Walleye Derby attracts anglers of all ages by Adam Gault For more than a quarter of a century, anglers from across southwestern Ontario and the American Midwest have descended on Colchester Harbour to take part in the Annual Colchester Walleye Derby. Despite some early morning showers, the 26th annual event got underway in the early hours of Sunday morning, with anglers launching from the dock at 4 a.m. in hopes of capturing the longest prize-winning Þsh that would net them the top prize of $1500. This would, however, be the last year the event is hosted by the Harrow and Colchester South Lions Club. With the club disbanding later this year, the Harrow Rotary Club will organize future

Þshing derbies. ÒService clubs are getting old, thereÕs so many things for young people to do with kids,Ó Greg Horoky explained, who is a long-time derby organizer, in regards to the disbanding of the area Lions Club. ÒItÕs not like the old days when you only had three channels on TV, and twice a month to go out was an event. Service clubs are taking a beating.Ó Horoky explained for many, the annual event is something people mark on their calendars for next year, before the day is even Þnished. ÒThis is the longest tradition besides the Harrow Fair, and probably draws the most people down here,Ó Horoky said. ÒThis afternoon, guys will ask me, Ôwhat day next year?ÕÓ The Rotary Club will have its hands full when it comes to the organization

of future derbies, with the logistics of organizing hundreds of anglers being a challenge. ÒI was amazed at how many boats came out this morning, and apparently itÕs not as busy as it has been in years past, because people were kind of waiting to see what the weather was going to do,Ó Harrow Rotary Club Public Relations OfÞcer, and future Colchester Walleye Derby organizer, Jocelyn Blair said. ÒI had no idea what to expect. This is my Þrst time at the derby. Now I see the extent of the needs during the day. ItÕs the largest Þshing derby in the area. We want to make sure those opportunities are available in the future.Ó Marlon Bondy reeled in the longest walleye at the derby, which measured in at 31 ¼ inches. His big catch earned him the $1500 Þrst prize. Caught around a mile off of Pelee Island, he said it was the largest Þsh heÕs ever caught in Lake Erie.