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Holy Name supporters raise their paddles Contestants raise their paddles in hopes of taking home some of the donated prizes during Holy Name of Jesus Elementary School’s fundraiser on Monday evening.
by Garrett Fodor Holy Name of Jesus Church was the scene for a fun fundraiser on Monday
night. Contestants filled the hall to raised their paddles with excitement in hopes of earning a deal while supporting a cause. The Paddle Party event was a Holy Name Catholic Elementary School fundraiser, organized by the school’s Parent Council. After
last year’s success of 200 people attending and participating, the school was able to purchase 20 new Chromebooks. This year’s project is hoping to raise funds in order to put in a new water bottle refill station and fountain.
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about disabilities. Bonneau said a couple of the Knights of Columbus members are involved with Community Living Essex County. Those members asked if we could support New Day. The Holy Name Knights of Columbus Council hosts a fish fry twice a month, from September to June. Each event is a fundraiser on behalf of different
organizations or charities. “We support them that way,” Bonneau said. “It is one way for us to give back to the community.” New Day is selling t-shirts and bracelets to raise awareness about its group and to stop the use of the word “retarded.” They are available at Community Living Essex County’s Office.
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by Sylene Argent Request for Rocks ‘n Rolls An organizer of the Essex Rocks ‘n Rolls Cruise In/Business Expo, Randy Voakes, provided information about the upcoming event to Essex Council. The event is scheduled to take place in the Heritage Gardens Park on June 1. Voakes said when he was a Councillor, he believed businesses were struggling. So, when the replica memorial Spitfire Plan was going up, the committee members thought a car show would be a great opportunity to bring people into Essex Centre. The event has been held twice, taking a hiatus last year due to it being an election year. This year, the Rocks ‘n Rolls Cruise In will merge to take place with the Essex Business Expo, which Stephanie Winger organized last year. Fairy tail characters, cotton candy, and live music entertainment are planned. One of the main events will be the appearance of Train Wreck, which is part of the Monster Jam series that performs at the Silverdome. There will also be a tug of war between the Essex Fire Department and the Essex OPP. Proceeds will
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go Essex Community Services for a new vehicle. That vehicle driven only has one purpose, to get seniors and those with special needs to where they need to go, he noted. Doug Sweet, the Town’s Director of Community Services, has been so helpful in helping getting this show off the ground, Voakes said. It takes money to organize a show like this. Voakes said he and others are paying for it personally. But, help is needed. He asked each Councillor, through their Contingency Fund, to give $400. He noted any amount, however, would be welcomed. What is not spent, will be returned, he
said. Councillor Sherry Bondy said the event sounds like a great time. She said she is excited to go and liked that Essex Community Services will benefit from it. She said her contingency Fund is a bit backed up, but she did provide a cheque from her personal funds. Councillor Chris Vander Dolen said the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village hosts several car show a year and do not ask for funding. Voakes noted the difference is that the Rocks ‘n Rolls does not charge admission. Councillor Kim Verbeek said she will help
in any way she could and will contribute whatever she has available in her contingency fund. Voakes became frustrated when he was trying to ask what the total amount allocated would be, so the organizers would know what they had to work with, and Mayor Larry Snively would not let him do so. Essex receives Youth Friendly Community Recognition Essex Council received Community Services Report “Youth Friendly Community Recognition Program,” which noted the Town of Essex fulfilled the requirements Continued on Page 5
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At the Essex Free Press, we take pride in providing our readers with local news, sports, entertainment, and important information about what is going on inside the Town’s Council chambers. Our advertisers make that all happen, and we are appreciative to all of them. Without our ads, we could not provide all that important news printed in between these pages every week. The Essex Free Press is completely operated by advertising revenue. In a world of social media and web-based outlets, the challenge of keeping the newspaper viable continues to grow. Getting the advertising revenue to support the paper each week and to accommodate the space needed for the news is an ongoing battle. While many people are plugged into the internet, many are not, for a variety of reasons. Our newspaper is read. Advertisers who support the newspaper can connect with the community on and offline. For those advertisers who do understand the importance of supporting our paper, we are very grateful. In turn, we always ask our readership to support those advertisers. The history of newspaper publishing here in Essex Centre goes way back to 1879, with it operating under this title of The Essex Free Press since around 1889. Only in the past several years have newspapers
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Letter to the Editor Never in my long recollection has there ever been such a demonstration of mean spirited behaviour on the part of any public agency as that unfolding between the Windsor Essex County Health Unit and its public health nurses. Why do I categorize the Health Unit’s behaviour as mean spirited? Consider for a moment the rationale given by both Board Chair Gary McNamara and Health Unit CEO Theresa Marentette for failing to come to an agreement with their striking nurses: too many demands for public health services, and Windsor Essex being the second most poorly funded health unit in the Province of Ontario. Understand, the nurses are being told, that you have to accept doing more while receiving less. Who’s to blame for this sad state of affairs? Nurses didn’t have a hand in establishing program priorities for the last two decades. Nurses weren’t charged with the responsibility for securing monies at both the local and provincial level to properly fund those programs.
Should nurses be held responsible, and accountable, for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit having slipped from being the third lowest funded health unit in Ontario in 1999 to the second lowest funded health unit 20 years later? Apparently so, as they are the victims of Mr. McNamara and Ms. Marentette’s shaming campaign. Make no mistake about it, public health in Windsor Essex has been woefully underfunded for over 20 years, a point recently departed Medical Officer of Health Gary Kirk made regularly to both the Board and local municipalities. But unlike Dr. Kirk, the current Board Chair and CEO prefer to lay the responsibility for underfunding squarely on the shoulders of the Health Unit’s front-line staff, in this case its nurses. It’s time to put the blame, and the shame, squarely where it belongs. Richard Kokovai Harrow, Ontario
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 6... notes. The items included that add up to that total are: unspent dredging and unspent long-term debt payments at the harbour; unspent Urban Centre Revitalization budgets for each ward; unspent budget for upgrades/renewals in the Information Technology department; unspent Budget for the Town’s website, and unspent wages in the Planning and Zoning department.
to be designated as a Youth Friend Community. The Youth Friendly Community Recognition Program celebrates Communities that recognize adolescent youth have different needs for play. To be recognized as Youth Friendly Community, it must meet at least seven of the ten criteria. The Town of Essex successfully met seven of ten criteria and has been designated a Bronze Youth Friendly Community. Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, said it took staff around 14 months to earn the designation.
Release of subdivision agreement Essex Council received Planning Report 2019-20 “Release of Subdivision Agreement for Part 3 on 12R27717” and approved Bylaw 1813, to release the Subdivision Agreement registered on May 5, 2004 for the lands described as Part 3 on 12R27717. Council also directed the Town’s Solicitor/Clerk to execute all documents necessary to give effect to the actions taken by this Council as described in Bylaw 1813. Council’s approval of Bylaw 1813 is required in order to remove the registered subdivision agreement between the Corporation of the Town
Unspent operating expenses to be put in reserves Council received Finance and Business Services’ report “Year End Transfers to Reserves – Operating,” and moved to transfer unused budget amounts for the several incomplete items into reserves. The total transfer amount, $362,715.94, will be used to offset the cost of completing items or to offset expenses in future years, the report
of Essex and Essex 143 Joint Venture LTD over the lands described as Part 3 on 12R27717. This is to facilitate the sale of Part 3 of the lot to the Ministry of Transportation. The property owner’s solicitor further noted, via correspondence, that the MTO wished to purchase that part of the subject property for use with Highway 3 as a culvert extension. The MTO requested that the subdivision agreement be removed against Part 3 on 12R27717 only in order to facilitate the sale. Rezoning application for fireworks property Essex Council received the Planning Department’s report “Victor and Deborah Anber Rezoning Application” and approved Bylaw 1815 to permit the storage of fireworks at their property for three years. On April 15, 2019, Council considered permitting the use of the subject property for the
storage of fireworks, a use which is not currently permitted under the A1.1, general agricultural zoning. Area residents voiced many concerns with the storage of fireworks, so Council approved a rezoning bylaw to permit the storage of fireworks as a temporary use for three years. The intent of the temporary zoning is to permit time to find and establish the storage facility at another location. McGregor Home Hardware Rezoning Application Council received the Planning Department’s report “McGregor Home Hardware Rezoning Application.” It also gave the first two readings and provisionally adopted Bylaw 1816, to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw. It also approved adding supplementary zoning provisions in a holding zone to recognize and permit multiple dwelling units in the
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area and the number of parking spaces. At a public meeting held on March 25, local residents expressed concern about the proposed number of parking spaces and drainage of the parking area to prevent run-off onto abutting properties. Essex Council notes for Monday, May 6 will be continued in the Thursday, May 16 edition of the Essex Free Press.
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Holy Name supporters raise WERCC defends policy supporting local industry, their paddles... jobs in wine/grape sector submitted to EFP On May 4, Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC) President and CEO, Rakesh Naidu, attended the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) AGM, where he defended the previously submitted policy resolution: Changes to Alcohol Retail in Ontario Needs to Support Local Industry and Jobs in the Wine and Grape Sector. The resolution received 100% support from the OCC delegates. The resolution addressed the following key issues: • Eliminating the 35% import tax; • Eliminating the 6.1% retail store tax on domestically produced wine; • Ensure direct delivery of all Ontario wine to new retail opportunities; and • Not trading the current retail monopoly for a grocery led oligopoly.
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“I am delighted that the resolution was adopted by the OCC. The unanimous support highlights the importance of this issue for our province. The resolution seeks to provide much needed support to grape growers and wineries so that they can compete with foreign brands. It is a step forward towards reducing tax burden, which will help the industry grow and create more jobs, thus helping diversification efforts in our region,” Naidu stated. Co-sponsors for the resolution included: Leamington Chamber of Commerce, Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, and Grimsby Chamber of Commerce. To read the full version of the resolution, please visit www.windsoressexchamber. org – news – chamber news.
Brian Marenchin is the Principal for Holy Name. He said the idea of installing the water bottle refill station came from within the school and came from the students. “We have a Social Justice Club at the school and it is comprised mainly of grade seven and eight students, with the goal of trying to make the world a better place,” Marenchin said. “Recently, news has been [that] the plastic water bottles [are] contributing to all the worldly issues with the environment. So, our Social Justice Club [members] took it upon themselves to make this a priority, to change out traditional fountains.” A ‘Paddle Battle’ is a blend between bingo and an auction. In this case, 11 vendors participated. Each vendor brought up an item, and event participants were then able to bid on them, using up to three quarters. The emcees then drew a number. The participant holding the matching number, as drawn, won the item if they had made a bit on it. During the first round, all the tokens accumulated were collected to go towards the school. Marenchin added the event couldn’t have been done without the time and effort of their 17-member Parent Council. He said the water bottle refill station and fountain project will cost an estimated $6,000, once it is all finished. Following the installation of the new fountain, they plan to promote awareness and give each student a reusable water bottle.
President of Parent Council, Christine Dinney, said she is grateful for all the community support, including the participants
who attended this year’s event and to the, over 30, businesses that donated items to be a part of the festivity.
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Development charges discussed at special meeting - the current DC Bylaw amendments expire in August -
Last Wednesday evening, Gary Scandlan, of Watson & Associates Economists LTD., provided members of Essex Council and Administration with information regarding development charges during a special meeting held in the large meeting room at the Essex Municipal Building.
by Sylene Argent Last Tuesday, Essex Council held a special meeting to get background information about development charges. Gary Scandlan, of
Watson & Associates Economists LTD., provided Council with a plethora of information regarding development charges, and provided information on how the Town compares to area
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municipalities in this regard. He also provided updates on changes implemented to the Development Charges Act in 2015. Development charges recover the capital costs associated with residential and nonresidential growth within a municipality, Scandlan noted during the meeting. These costs are in addition to
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construction, and include items like internal roads of a subdivision, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, and streetlights. The idea of development charges is to service new growth in the municipality so taxpayers are not on the hook. Municipalities can make these charges through the Development Charges Act. A future meeting will highlight how the Town’s Development Charges Bylaw has been performing since amendments have been adopted. Currently, Development Charges have been removed in Ward 4 to spur growth. In 2015, a previous term of Council provided for a fifty percent reduction in residential Development Charges for Harrow. This Bylaw expired on December 28, 2016 and was further extended to December 31, 2017. At that time, the amendment to the bylaw that enforces the imposition of Development Charges for the Town was enacted to provide a 100-percent discount for Development Charges on residential development in Harrow
between January 1, 2018 and August 25, 2019 This amendment to the Bylaw was implemented to help attract residential growth in Harrow during a time the high school was still being considered for closure. During the meeting, Mayor Larry Snively commented the Town still struggles to get new development in the south-end of the
municipality, but the north-end is growing. Further, in May of 2018, the Council of the day adopted an amendment to Bylaw 1344 that imposes Development Charges. The amendment reduced commercial development charges by 100 percent in areas that fall outside of the Town’s existing Community Improvement Plan boundaries. The changes are also in effect
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Top fundraising Holy Name students treated to an afternoon of fun by Sylene Argent On Friday afternoon, four, top-earning fundraising, students at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School were awarded for
their outstanding efforts. Theses students were treated to a special ride on an Essex fire truck with firefighters, enjoyed a tour of Essex Fire Station #1, and were treated to a
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lunch. Bill Vaillancourt, Vice Principal of Holy Name, noted the four students, from various grades, were selected for the special afternoon away from regular studies on Friday because they raised the most funds through the school’s McMillian cookie-dough fundraiser. The funds raised though the cookie-dough sale will be put towards purchasing a water bottle refill station at the school. This project was picked after influence from the Continued on Page 9
Photo submitted Four students were treated to a fire truck ride, a tour of Essex Fire Station #1, and lunch for their top fundraising efforts.
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Development charges discussed Top fundraising Holy Name students treated... at special meeting... until August 25, 2019. The 100 percent reduction in commercial Development Charges is funded through the new tax revenue or incremental commercial property tax revenue from each applicable development, based on a calculated payback period. Reduction in development charges must be funded from other sources. As these amendments to the Development Charges Bylaw expire in August, the background session was held so Council can consider these amendments. Further, in March of this year, Council approved using an increment tax increase to fund multiple-residential
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development charges. This model, depending of the situation, could leave the Town with no tax revenue from the facility once it is built for a few years as the development fees waived have to be paid back. Development Charge amendments also have to consider a waste-water portion. During the meeting, Scandlan went through what can be included through the Development Charges Act and what can not, which gave members of Council and administration a clear understanding of what is permissible and what is not. He said it is important Essex’s Development Charges program is clear as to what will be impacted
through this program. He noted part of the clarity is to ensure the section of the Municipal Act, regarding “bonusing” is not affected. If the municipality charges one new development, other similar new developments must be affected as well, for fairness. Scandlan said a Development Charges background Study will be released in, around, June on the issue, which will be followed up with a public meeting in July. Council could then consider the bylaw by August. During the meeting, CAO Chris Nepszy said he wants a bylaw that works for the Town of Essex and is consistent. Council received Scandlan’s report.
Social Justice Club, which grade six teacher, Mrs. Thompson, helps run. The club has taught the school’s students to be more conscious of water and has been encouraging them to use less nonreusable bottles for water. The school’s Parent Council is helping to fund the water refill station. When the station is installed, hopefully before the warm weather sets in, the students will have the option of bringing in a reusable water bottle to fill, which will help keep them hydrated and cool.
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Gesto Theatre presents MTI’s Madagascar Jr.
by Lori Ross Gesto Theatre opened the curtains for its 2019 stage production of MTI’s, Madagascar Jr., in three performances, giving many of the students the opportunity to showcase their singing, acting, and artistic talents in front of the school, family, and friends the week of April 24, 2019. There were over 50 students involved with this year’s production, with the majority of the students on the stage. These productions bring the school community together. Colchester North is a small school and the students are involved with many activities inside and outside of the school day. With many students involved in athletics and
drama productions, it provides students with an opportunity to try something they normally wouldn’t participate in have an opportunity to showcase their talents. Many students stayed after school, for three weeks prior to the performance, practicing on stage and painting set designs. The sets were on wheels due to the fast tempo of the production and scene changes were quick. The crew that works on the stage was busy, wheeling these sets around while many of the students were changing costumes and running on and off the stage. The students began working on the play four months ago. During the daily practices the students memorized lines during their lunch breaks with Mrs. Fox and learned new songs, choreography, and worked on props. This is Theatre Gesto’s 26th year of production, and even before the play is done, the students are already asking what next year’s production is.
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Orchard Park working towards fixing elevator
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soon as possible. Orchard Park is an adult only facility. Many of the residents are seniors and are active, Janisse said. When the elevator broke, she said a doorto-door poll was taken to gauge who would need assistance. She said onethird of the residents requested or needed help. Janisse said Councillor Joe Garon has been involved with the situation. In information Garon sent to the Essex Free Press regarding the situation, he noted Orchard Park housing coops do not have tenants
and landlords. Instead, by living in a co-op, residents become a member and share voting rights with all residents, as well as, the responsibility of managing the building. He believes holding back rent until the situation is rectified would do nothing and would really mean holding back from themselves, and suing would mean suing themselves. “The elevator being down is a huge concern, but the miscommunication going around on social media is adding fuel to the problem. People reporting on and commenting do
not have their facts,” Garon wrote. Both Garon and Janisse noted workers have been onsite working on the elevator. Garon continued that APEX, the property management company, issued a letter to the residents about the elevator on March 13, two days after the break down. The letter informed the residents of the situation. He said in the letter, APEX noted the timeline to fix the elevator would be at least seven to eight weeks. He commented that APEX had to still
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get quotes from three companies, look into insurance possibilities, look into financing, and get board approval, which took more time than expected. He said another letter was issued on March 26, letting all the residents know that measures were being taken due to the severity of the repair. They also informed EMS, police, and fire of the situation, so they were aware in case of an emergency. Garon noted work on the elevator actually
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by Sylene Argent Since mid-March, Orchard Park apartment in Essex Centre has been without an elevator as the structure had ceased to work. Cheryl Janisse, the Property Administrator for the apartment complex, said nine members of the cooperative dwelling and three staff members have been helping some of the residents in need to carry groceries, get up and down the stairs, or get laundry done as needed. These “runners,” Janisse said, have been kept busy and helping all they can. Having volunteers close to the facility has been helpful as residents in need of assistance can buzz those willing and able to help. Orchard Park is a sixflight facility with 45 units. As a cooperative, the residents are members of the facility. Janisse said it is not known exactly when the new, costly part needed for the elevator will be ready to be installed. She said a large cylinder that helps the elevator go up and down has ceased to work. The cooperative, she added, is waiting on the part as it has to be custom made and is so large, it will need to be delivered in sections. Since it broke, it has taken some time for the cooperative to organize the fix. She hopes the new cylinder is installed as
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EVENTS _____________________ PLANT SALE ANNOUNCEMENT  The Leamington Horticultural Society will be holding their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 9:00 am – 12 noon at Leamington United Church – 9 John Street. There will be a variety of perennial, annual and vegetable plants, trees, shrubs and much much more. Patio Pots, Hanging Flower Bags, Unique All Purpose Totes, a Trash to Treasure and refreshment table. Sales are cash or cheque. If you require any information, contact Erna at 519-324-2669.
FARMING _____________________ WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Je Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501. 1-tf _____________________ JOHN DEERE 4240, just like new. 2 gravity wagons; DMI grain cleaner, 250 galHa rdis prayer.C all5 19-723-4846.
BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. Early bird round at 7:00 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT 1-tf* _____________________ ESSEX DISTRICT LION’S CLUB YARD & BAKE SALE - May16th from 9am - 1pm at Salvation Army parking lot. 18-1t*
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SERVICES _____________________ INCOME TAX PREPARATION: Good rates on personal, rental, and business returns. E-ďŹ le or paper ďŹ le. Call Jeannette Grass (519) 776-7090. 5-12* _____________________ _ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavestrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-982-0362. 11-tfn _____________________
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_____________________ HIRING! GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED ďšş Please fax your resume to 519-723-2336. 1-tfn _____________________ 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
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MAIDSTONE MUSEUM SUMMER STUDENTS WANTED Resumes must be received by May 20, 2019 to Maidstone Museum 1093 Puce Rd. RR#3 Essex, ON N8M 2X7. Jobs pay $14 hr., 30 hrs. week for 9 weeks starting May 27, 2019. Horticultural Assistant/Interpretive Guide • Assist in the maintenance of Heritage Native Gardens, weeding, planting, watering • Assist in creating new landscaping border around the existing garden • Assist in creating new interpretive Native garden and improvements to the existing gardens • Conduct interpretive tours of the Heritage Native Gardens • Assist in events, fundraisers and light maintenance
Saturday, May 18th at 9:00 A.M. At the Knights of Columbus Hall, 20 Dupuis Street, Tilbury Collectibles, Very Rare Armand Marseille display doll; War memorabilia; Glassware & China; sterling silver flatware; Art, oils by Edmund Hod, Kousal, Wolfe; Exceptional Antique Furniture; Estate jewellery; Tools; Genie Boom Z-30/20; & much more!
Curators Assistance • Assist in archiving and storing of artefacts • Assist in research of historical facts and implementing into Youth programming. • Assist in display work • Conduct museum interpretive tours • Assist in museum events and fundraisers • Assist in light maintenance
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Multiple families & Homes in the neighbourhood are hosting a Block Sale!! Check out our event on Facebook “Stanton Court Block Sale� Invite your friends and share!
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_____________________ GIGANTIC COMMUNITY YARD SALE - Sat., May 18th, from 8am - 1pm at Wildwood Golf & RV Resort, 11112 11th Conc. Rd., Mcgregor Ontario. Many items 18-2t* for sale. See you there! _____________________ YARD SALE - 28 Maindstone Ave., East. Next to the bank. Fri. & Sat., May 11 & 12. 8:30am - 3pm. Fishing Rods and reels, wood lathe chisels, 2hp Evinrude, used very little, one pull start, $125.00. Too much to mention. 18-1t*
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_____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (Three times). “Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With grateful thanks. D.D.
by Sylene Argent Area residents were invited to celebrate the warmer weather at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) last Tuesday evening as volunteers and staff with Essex Community Services hosted its fourth annual Spring Paddle Party. The event provided attendees with a chance to not only have fun, but
Notice to Property Owners Destruction of Weeds countyofessex.ca Notice is given to all persons in possession of land, in accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c W.5, Sections 3, 16, 23 that an order for the destruction of noxious weeds or weed seeds must be completed on all lands within the County of Essex, before June 30, 2019 and throughout the season. Failure to comply with the order may result in the Municipality entering upon the said lands and cause to have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the land, as set out in the Act. The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited.
to help support the local organization that provides foot care clinics, friendly visits and reassurance, and a transportation program to those within the community that need them. “We are grateful for the support, especially with how tough things have been,” Stack noted. Essex Community Services has had its struggles over the past few years trying to maintain its vehicle fleet, and has been hit with some unexpected costs. Funds raised at the Spring Paddle Party will help Essex Community Services be able to continue to offer its programs and services to those who need
them. Kelly Stack, Executive Director of Essex Community Services was grateful for the support. Vendors at the event generously donated an item for the paddle party. “This is just a fun night. We are beyond appreciative
to the vendors for their support,” Stack said. Essex Community Services will host its sixth annual Wine Tour and Poker Run next. To learn more, visit the organizations Facebook page or log onto: essexcs. on.ca.
K. Daniel Newman, Weed Inspector 1941 Road 4 East RR2 Kingsville Ontario N9Y 2E5 Phone: 519-326-8691 x 1901 Fax: 519-326-7540 Email: dnewman@countyofessex.ca
Public Notice of Pesticide Use The Corporation of the Town of Essex intends to control weeds on urban curbs and walkways within the Town of Essex. On areas adjacent to sidewalks and pedestrian areas, the Town will use ECOCLEAR Fast Acting Weed and Grass Killer, which contains acetic acid 25% w/v 250 g/l (Registration #25528), or AXXE Broad Spectrum Herbicide, which contains the active ingredient Ammonium Salt of Fatty Acid 36% (Registration #32719). For all other curbs, the Town will use Factor 540 Liquid Herbicide, Registration #27988), containing the active ingredient glyphosate (present as potassium salt). All products are registered under the Canadian Pest Control Products Act. Weed control will begin May 6, 2019, weather permitting, and end September 27, 2019. For more information please contact: John Olsen Manager of Parks and Facilities 60 Fairview Avenue West Essex ON N8M-1Y1 519-776 7336 ext 1302. Collect calls will be accepted
The ESSEX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY invites you to their
Just in time for ’S MOTHER DAY!
DONATIONS GRATEFULLY RECEIVED! 1-4pm, Friday, May 10th, behind the Station on the patio behind the Essex Railroad Station Also, the Railroad Station will have 87 Station Street, Essex various vendors inside on May 11. We will have perennials, some house plants, bulbs & rhizomes, small shrubs, a few veggie seedlings, a few native trees, baked goods donated by members of our Society (inside the Station), garden decor, & rummage sale items, including gently used gardening books and magazines.
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KURT & DONNA SCHROEDER Married May 10th, 1969 at Trinity United Church, Wheatley. They have two sons: Richard (Judy) and Adrian (Timea), and three grandchildren; Hanna, Zachary, and Benjamin. A celebration with family and friends is planned.
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Norma & Ledson Joyce Dean & Margaret Ferguson Herald & Ruth Ferguson Looking forward to the day when we will be together again. ~ Forever in my heart ~ - Ruth
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BENETEAU, Margaret (nee Bezaire) - With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of our mother Margaret Beneteau on April 30, 2019 at 91 years of age. Loving wife of the late Francis “Frenchy” Beneteau (2009). Dear mother of Suzanne Charbonneau; Clarence (Gloria); Linda Cadarette; Raymond (Glenda); Dale (Denise); and Laurie Hughes. Treasured Grandmother of Tracy, Tricia, Jimmy (Sandra), Jennifer (Chris), Kim, Karen, Kortney (Alex), Amber (Mike), Ryan (Angela), Brittany, Christopher, and Aaron. Great-grandmother of Tyler, Zachary, Emily, Abby, Cole, Daryl, Devon, Kirby Jr., Davian, Winnie, and Graham. Predeceased by her parents, brothers, and one sister. Sister-in-law of Rita, Betty, Helen, and Dorothy. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Pat, mom’s caregiver for all your compassion. Margaret was a long-time parishioner at the Holy Name of Jesus Church in Essex. She enjoyed playing pepper and bingo even when luck wasn’t on her side. Margaret loved going to the Essex Retirees’ for lunch, bingo, cards, and stirring the pot! The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. S) Essex. Interment followed at Country Meadows Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or to the Erie Shores Hospice (Erie Shores Healthcare Foundation). You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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WOOD, Elvin Wesley - Passed away peacefully at the Country Village HCC on May 3, 2019 at 87 years of age. Loving husband of Frances. Dear father of Jim Wood (Christine), Doug Wood (Claudette), and Marilee Quinlan (Terry). Treasured grandfather of Lauren Wood, Trevor Wood (Flor), Scott Wood (Genie Lou), Marisa Dawson (Calvin), Jeffrey Quinlan, Bradley Quinlan, and Jillian Quinlan. Great-grandpa of Sylvie Dawson. Brother of Roy Wood (Mabel), Jean McCullough (late Garth), Phyllis Park (Terry), Margaret Hazelton (Gerald), Harvey Wood (Carol), and the late Charles Wood. Brother-in-law of Doris Standing (late Jim), Esther Ford (late Bill), Violet Woloschuk (Dan); late Eunice Paley (late Bill), late Walter Oshanek (Sophie), late Bill Oshanek (late Mary), and late Margaret Altwasser (late Vern). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Elvin retired from Chrysler Canada with 40 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Unifor Local # 444. Elvin was a long-time member and volunteer with Heritage Village; Experimental Aircraft Association, and the Kingsville Shooting Sports Association. Special thanks to the entire staff at the Country Village Health Care Centre for their exceptional care of our dad for well over a decade. The visitation and life celebration for Elvin was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North in Essex. Cremation followed. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Heritage Village and Transportation Museum. You may send your condolences online at www. kennedyfh.com.
What’s Going On... MAY 11 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL ANNUAL PLANT SALE at Essex Train Station, 9am - 12pm. Plants & bake goods, books, and more. MAY 11 - ST PAUL’S MARKETPLACE 10am - 2pm at 92 St. Paul Street, behind Essex Appliance. Call: 519-980-4942 for more details. MAY 13 - WINDSOR REGIMENT GOLF CLASSIC & STEAK DINNER at Sutton Creek Golf - 11am: registration. 1pm: Howitzer start. For info: 519-254-2535 ex: 4558. MAY 22 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - meeting at Essex Retirees’ Centre at 7:30 pm. Speaker Jan Dugdale on Climbers & Vines. Come & see! JUNE 9 - MCGREGOR MUSIC FESTIVAL 30th anniversary at Co-An Park, 11071 Concession Rd 11, McGregor. Gates open at 10am. More to come. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Meetings held the last Wednesday of every month (no July & August) @ 6:30p.m. at Colasanti’s. Look us up on Facebook for updates. HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.
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There has been a change in the date for the final Messy Church program before summer break. It is on Thursday, May 30th instead of the 23rd. Bring the family from 5:45 -7:30 for dinner, singing, crafts, and a Bible Story. Family Worship on Sundays at 10:30a.m. is led by Major Sam Roberts. After the service, we enjoy a brief time of refreshments and fellowship. Join us and meet our church family. SA Connections on May 14th is planning a mini golf morning, weather permitting, for those who wish to go. If you don’t wish to golf, you can still enjoy fellowship at the church between 10a.m. - 1p.m. Lunch will follow. We are coming to the end of the Book of Revelation Bible Study led by Major Shirley Roberts at 1p.m. on Tuesdays. Join us for this most interesting and insightful time. Our Mason Jars are due on Mother’s Day, May 12th. We are close to achieving our goal for the Partners in Mission project.
Essex United Church Join us for Sunday morning service at 10:30am. All are welcome. Our Spring newsletter, ‘News from the Pews’ is coming out soon. Stay tuned for all our exciting events. For the month of May, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank. We are hosting our Broasted Chicken Dinner with Fresh Local Strawberries Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 6:00pm SHARP. One seating only. Contact us for tickets and information.
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CRISFORD, Lily (nee Barnett) - Entered peacefully into eternal rest on April 30, 2019 at Iler Lodge in Essex at 95 years of age. Loving wife of the late Arthur (2017) with whom she celebrated 73 years of marriage. Dear mother of Gerald and wife Ruth Crisford. Treasured Grandmother of Sandra Carleton (David), Roy Crisford (Fay Lawn), Allan Crisford (Adela Bruni) and Crystal Pataky (Dave). Great-grandmother of Bradley and Kassandra Carleton; Derrick and Sierra Crisford; Stewart and Matteo Crisford; Salina Zaccagnini. Sister of Elsie Mathieson (late Kenneth), Jean Glass (Peter). Predeceased by her siblings Murray Barnett (Ruth), Alice Cowell (Renaldo) and Arnold Barnett (Nancy). Sister-in-law of the late Marjorie Norris (Herb) of Alberta. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lily served our Country during WWII in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Lily was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201-Essex. Long time farmer in Essex County for over 50 years. Along with her husband Arthur they operated a poultry business for 30 years and operated a stand in the Windsor City Market. She was a dedicated member of the Kingsville Community Church. Special thanks to the staff of Iler Lodge for your loving care of our mom. The visitation and life celebration for Lily was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Family Council at Iler Lodge or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ___________________________________________________
CURTIS, Ronald Fredrick - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the age of 90. Loving husband of the late Audrey for 39 years. Cherished father of Carol (Mike) Exner, David Curtis (Karen), Charlene Lapierre and Lenn Curtis. Proud grandfather of Veronica, David, Ronald, Dean, Nicole, Renee, Brian, Sarah and greatgrandfather. Predeceased by brother George. He will be dearly missed by his extended family and friends at Sun Parlor Home for Seniors. A special thank you goes out to the staff at Sun Parlor Home for Seniors for their kindness and compassionate care. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Ronald’s wishes, a Graveside Service will take place at Victoria Memorial Gardens at 11am on Friday, May 10, 2019. Please meet at the Victoria Greenlawn Funeral Home 519-969-3939. Donations in memory of Ronald may be made to the Sun Parlor Home for Seniors.
Happy Mother’s Day! Congratulations to the young children who have made their First Communion. May God bless you! The Sandwich South Heritage Centre will be opened every Saturday from 9a.m. Noon or by appointment: Judy Jobin at 519-737-6628. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out! Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.
Orsini and Phil Humphries both carded a score of 35. It was John Murphy, over 36 holes, who had the best score of 73. In team play, first place, with a score of 229, was won by Team Aces (Armand Decaluwe, Eva Kah, Erle Nash, Bob Martin). Team Kings took second (Andy Orsini, Betty McManus, Jack Gisi). Three teams had the best third place score: Team 6 (Moe Scratch, Pete Daudlin, Bill Mayville), Team 8 (Loraine Fox, Mary Anne Sherman, Lloyd Honey]), and Team 9 (Julia Kos, Gerrit Vriesen, Walter Balsam). Play resumes next Thursday at Colasanti’s.
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Happy Mother’s Day! We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10am, as we welcome Pastor Phil Apoll from Mount Brydges ON, who will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coffee or tea. Our GEMS and Cadets are finished for the year and will begin again in September. Many thanks for all the leaders, helpers and those who supported these two ministries here in our church. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
We pray for those on our prayer list Brittney, Adrianna, Christina, Dan, Mary Lou, Estelle, Liz, Steven, Debby, Tyler, and Sharon. The Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Bill Conrick, given by Sharon Kistulinec & family. Thank you to everyone who helped make the smorgasbord a success, all the helpers and all that came out to enjoy the meal. We are starting to take pie orders for June 8, pick up, Rhubarb or Strawberry Rhubarb. We are offering two sizes single serving or 10 inch pies. You can order by calling Sharon at 519 839 4579, or leave a message at the church office 519 776 7711. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!
Golden Year’s Golf Report 46 golfers delivered 78 aces on May 2. Leading the ace parade, with five each, were Phil Humphries, Bill Ward, and Bob Martin . The top player, over 9 holes, was Bob Martin, with a score of 16. Over 18 holes, Andy
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Gerrie spoke on Communion--the partaking of the Lords table and how Communion means intimacy. Our Prayer Night is on May 14th at 7pm.
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Continued from Page 15 Spring Cleaning will take place on May 25th from 8am-11am. The Women’s Conference, featuring Wendy Bachlund from Bethel Church in California, is from June 7th-9th. Prayer and Intercession takes place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9am. Early morning prayer and worship is on Sundays at 8:30am. For more information visit our website at acmcanada.ca. Happy Mother’s Day! Be Blessed!
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our pasta dinner last Friday. Our next dinner is on Friday, June 7th. The second Marketplace of the year takes place on Saturday, May 11th from 10am - 2pm, just in time for Mother’s Day. For table rentals, call or text: 519-980-4942. Our next Thrive Event will take place on Sunday, June 2nd at St Paul’s from 5 - 8pm and will be an all ages event! Children, youth, parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbours are welcome, as we engage with food and fun about a topic relevant to all. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org. We’re located at 92 St Paul Street in Essex (corner of St Paul and Brien, behind Essex Appliance).
Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair accessible.
Preschool Playtime: every Thursday caregivers and kids ages 0-4 are invited to dropin anytime between 9:30 - 12noon. There will be circle time, toys, games, and healthy snack. The last Thursday of the month is gym day and lunch! Come meet Linda Blair at The Sanctuary Christian Book Store, 6 Division Street North, Kingsville, on Saturday, May 11 between 11am - 3pm. She will sign copies of her first book, “Seasons 52 - 52 Beautiful Ways to Bring Happiness Into Your Life”. Mother’s Day, May 12, is Rev. Catherine’s last service before her maternity leave. Our next Bingo is on Friday, May 24, beginning at 7pm. Please remember your donation for Essex Food Bank. All are welcome! Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter’s list on the table in the foyer. We have a new listing for 2019. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add it to the list in the foyer or contact the office. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am - 1pm.
6457. Advance tickets only. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.
Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for last week: Monday Euchre winners were - Jean Matalik, Mike Renaud, Joan Broeders, Janece McLauglin, Dave McMurren, LeRoy Davison, and Dave Sylvester. Wednesday Pepper winners were - Charlie Chevalier, Debbie Monchamp, Veronica Granger, Barb Jacobs, Roger Monchamp, and Gloria Seguin. Friday night Euchre winners were: Irene Gignac, Ray Brooker, LeRoy Davison, Mike Renaud, and Rosaire Girard. For Club information, call Claire at: 519-723-4694.
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We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church this Sunday, May 12th, at 10:30 am. We will celebrate Mother’s Day with special music from our Handbell Choir and Jeff Gorick. During our worship time, we offer a Sunday School Program and a wellsupervised Nursery. The HUC Outreach Committee has planned a “Spring Clothing Drive” for the Downtown Mission. We are looking for Spring and Summer clothes, jackets, hats, and footwear. Any and all sizes are appreciated. Cleaned and bagged clothing may be dropped off on the church stage or phone: 519-738-4223 (church office) to make arrangements. On Saturday, May 25th, there will be a Harrow Daycare - Trivia Night Fundraiser that will begin at 5:30pm at the Harrow K of C. For more information, please call 519-738-
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County Council notes for Wednesday, May 1 1947 Monarch coupe with Leamington history
Moe Hamelin’s 1947 Monarch coupe was built in Windsor.
An email arrived from Moe Hamelin of Midland, Ontario: “Hi Bill. I am trying to find the history of my 1947 Monarch coupe (#031H47-120277). It was built in the Windsor plant near the end of September 1947 judging by the scripting on the glass. “I bought it from William Graham of West Lorne, Ontario. He bought it from Patrtick Lobzun in Wheatley, who bought it from the original owner, a Mr. Caesar DeBolare (not sure of the spelling), a Belgian who farmed near Point Pelee and grew beans, carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes. He owned the car until 1970, when he sold it to Patrick Lobzun.” If the original owner bought the car in Leamington, it came from Eaton Motors, the Ford-Monarch dealership at 67 Talbot Street East. We hope to hear from Leamington residents who might remember this car. The original owner bought a uniquely Canadian car. Ford of Canada in 1946 introduced two separate lines of dealerships across the country. The Monarch, based on the Mercury 118, gave Ford dealers a car to sell in the medium-price field. Mercury and Lincoln dealerships had the new and uniquely Canadian Mercury 114, based on the Ford, to sell in the low-price field. After Moe bought the Monarch, which was licensed and running but needed some TLC, he began working on it in 2005. “Everything was taken apart, piece-by-piece, and taken to the paint shop. While the car was being stripped and painted the original parrot green metallic, I worked on the stainless, it being the most time consuming part. Along with all the small pieces, I found an original backup light, a bracket, and a set of original fog lights. “The chasing of all the parts and all the great people I found made the journey worthwhile. I enjoy taking my Monarch to car shows, cruise nights, and for pleasure rides on a sunny day.”
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by Sylene Argent EWSWA presents 2019 budget to County Council with a 4.1% increase Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority’s (EWSWA) General Manager, Eli Maodus, and Manager of Finance and Administration, Michelle Bishop, presented the 2019 EWSWA Budget to County Council, last week. The Authority’s 2019 budget includes a 4.1 percent increase. In 2017, there was no increase. In 2018, there was 2 percent increase. The report also notes the 4.1 increase represents $213,000 for County of Essex municipalities, which is in addition to the $5,200,000 that was budgeted to be assessed to those municipalities for 2018. The increase also represents $249,000 for the City of Windsor, which is in addition to the $6,000,000 that was budgeted to be assessed to Windsor for 2018. Maodus explained the purpose of attending County Council with the budget is that the approval process includes having the City of Windsor, the County of Essex, and the EWSWA Board of Directors approve the documents each year. Bishop noted the EWSWA Board approved this budget on April 11. As part of the annual budget preparation process, a 15-year forecast was prepared. The report notes that in order to have a balanced budget by 2027, the amount assessed annually by the City of Windsor and the seven County municipalities will need to increase
4.1 percent for each year, beginning in 2019. This would have to be approved each year. Included with the full 2019 budget recommendations, which was approved by the EWSWA Board, was to also increase the Total Waste Management Fee by $1 per tonne to $37.44, to increase the fixed cost assessment to Windsor and the seven County municipalities, to increase to the tipping fee for vines to $33/tonne from $32/tonnes, and an increase the tipping fee for contaminated soil to be landfilled to $35/tonne from $30/tonne, effective July 1, 2019. The report notes any resultant surplus from 2018 operations will be contributed to the Rate Stabilization Reserve. The recommendation was moved that Council of the County of Essex approve the 2019 Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority budget and a 4.1 percent increase to the 2018 total municipal assessment of $11,250,070, based on a fixed cost allocation calculated on population and a Total Waste Management Fee of $37.44 per tonne fee for refuse delivered for disposal. The total assessment to County of Essex municipalities and to the City of Windsor is to also include the increase in municipal tonnage from 2018 to 2019 being an additional 2,900 tonnes representing $108,000. Typically, he added, the budget is presented in November. As there was an election last fall, however, the
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University of Guelph Players Edge Hockey Tournament champs submitted to EFP (Photo by Rose Rennie) The Windsor & Essex County Golden Oldies 70-and-over team won the University of Guelph
Players Edge Hockey Tournament, going undefeated. Managed by Harry Hodgson and captained by Etienne Rail, the
Continued from Page 18 Essex County Library ESSEX: MAKE A MOTHER’S DAY BOUQUET @ ESSEX LIBRARY Join us for some floral fun! Create beautiful tissue paper flowers for Mother’s Day, on Saturday, May 11, at 10:30 am. Ages 7 & up. Register online or at the library.
team put together a 5-0 opening win over Orangeville, 2-2 tie with Guelph and a 3-0 win over Kitchener-Waterloo in the round robin, and defeated Whitby 3-1 in the final. Gary Arquette led scorers with four goals. It’s the second tournament win for the team in 2019, following another undefeated run in the Michigan Senior Olympics.
From left in the back row, Dave Fluke, Don O’Rourke, Etienne Rail, Harry Hodgson, Pat LaFerte (goalie for the first two games), Gary Rennie, Gary Arquette, Jean Barrette, Rod Goddard, Bob Goody. Front row, Barry Galerno, Eddie Pillon, Gary Taylor (goalie for last two games), Howard Marjerrison, Keith Simison.
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Christian Family Sunday / Mother’s Day - Join us for Sunday Service at 11:15 am. We welcome Rev. Carl Emke and his family into our Church Family. This is Rev. Carl first Sunday leading the service. Vicky and Shannon Olson will greet you at the door. Please note, there will be no Sunday School this Sunday. There will be an activity table at the back of the church for the children to go to during the service. We would like thank Rev. Colin Swan for his hard work being our Pastoral Charge Supervisor. The Mother’s Day Broasted Chicken Dinner is on Saturday, May 12 at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased, by calling Elaine M. at 519-890-6312. Entertainment at 7pm is the Hearts of Essex Sweet Adeline Chorus. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10am. All are welcome. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Diana Dennis had high score at Saturday afternoon Euchre, Shirley Stiers came in second place, and Tom Dewhurst in third place. Judy Kelly had low score. Monday night Pepper winners were: First place Marcel Mailoux, second Judy Kelly, third Janece McLaughlin, and fourth Peter Starzacher. Tuesday afternoon Pepper showed Dorothy Fields with the the most peppers, Kevin Edwards with high score, and Jairmen Bagot with low score. Thursday night Bridge winners were Floyd Cascadden and Annette Anderson.
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EWEMS to replace a utomated CPR devices Bruce Krauter, Chief of the EssexWindsor Emergency Medical Services (EWEMS), sought approval from County Council to replace 33 Lucas 2
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Automated CPR devices. Krauter noted the benefit attributed to automated CPR is increased safety for paramedics, who are working to deliver the lifesaving duty while in a moving ambulance. EWEMS, he claimed, has experienced a substantial decrease of back, shoulder, and neck injuries to paramedics performing CPR and save rates have increased. EWEMS’s current devices are at the end of their life, he noted. The only device-provider found that has compatible equipment with the local agency’s current technology was the LUCAS 3.1, which is manufactured by Physio Control (Stryker Canada ULC). Krauter asked that 39 Lucas 3.1 devices be purchases. The increase, he noted, will accommodate the historical enhancements of its fleet and will allow every in-service ambulance and ERV to be equipment with an automated CPR device. It is estimated the cost for the 39 devices, after the former devices are traded in, is $462,072.45, plus HST. This was within the 2019 EWEMS budgeted amount, Krauter said. As only one entity was found selling the device, County Council approved Essex-Windsor EMS singlesourcing the procurement of the 39 Lucas 3.1 automated CPR devices from Stryker, for the purchased amount of
$577,572.45, plus HST. Essex-Windsor EMS was also approved to proceed with the trade of its current thirty-three Lucas 2 automated CPR devices with EMS Surplus Canada for a total amount of $136,500, plus HST.
EWEMS notes offload delays are trending downwards Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter provided Essex County Council with background and information on ambulance call response experience and activity across the Essex-Windsor region for the first quarter of 2019. In review of the call volume data, the report notes the 2019 first-quarterof-the-year total transport call volumes have decreased 5.5 percent when compared to 2018, and decreased 2.8 percent when compared to 2015. In the report, it also notes the emergent patient transports in the firstquarter-of the-year have increased a combined 21percent over the same fouryear period. It adds that, in the firstquarter-of-the-year, non-urgent patient transports have decreased by 15 percent from 2015 to 2019 and decrease 16.5 percent from 2018 to 2019. Response times continue to meet response time plans for life threatening situations and remain consistent with 2018 results and experience. Offload delays are trending downward and EWEMS is committed to lowering offload times in collaboration with the hospitals, the report notes.
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