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Windsor students enjoy outdoor experience at Camp Cedarwin
A LOOK INSIDE Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 7 PAGE 3 _______________ OPP holds Drug Awareness Clinic PAGE 7 _______________ Mennonite Central Committee helps to feed the hungry PAGE 11 _______________ Essex gets spruced up for spring PAGE 14 _______________ Gosfield North hosts school-wide track meet PAGE 23 ________________
Grade six students from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School of Windsor enjoyed an array of activities during last week’s Schools & Scouting Camp at Camp Cedarwin.
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by Sylene Argent Grade six students from Windsor-based elementary school, St. Teresa of Calcutta,
were pleased to put away their text books for a few days to learn hands-on outdoor skills at Camp Cedarwin last Wednesday through Friday. The 53 students were excited to learn how to cook on an open fire, how to shoot a bow and arrow, how to handle a slingshot, and conquer on the onsite ropes course through the annual Schools & Scouting Camp. They also enjoyed the opportunity to canoe and hike. Scouts Canada has organized the camping experience for the students annually for the past 15
years. Scouters from local groups volunteer to run activities for the youth to enjoy. Steve Blain, Area Commissioner for Scouting, said Scouts Canada organizes the event ever year to provide an outdoor experience for the students, some who may never get to enjoy an experience like this one, otherwise. The event allows the students to enjoy nature, he said. Through
participation, students also build on their leadership and teamwork skills, based on some of the activities offered over the camp. The event also introduces the youth to Scouts and all the organization has to offer. Before the camp, representatives of Scouts Canada headed out to the school to teach the students outdoor skills, including knot tying. These visit, though informative in helping the future campers prepare for the adventure, also got them excited to experience nature. Teacher Ryan Bode noted that the students get excited to go to camp every year. It is an end-ofthe-year celebration for the class. The grade six class of St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School makes up a small portion of youth who get to enjoy Camp Cedarwin every year. Robert Boose, Co-Chairperson of Camp Cedarwin, said around 3000 youth attend the camp annually. The students typically come in groups from Scouts, schools, churches, or cadets. The outdoor training program is designed to get youth interested in enjoying and respecting nature.
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Snowy Owl spotted in Essex submitted photos Last week, the Essex Free Press received photos of a snowy owl from Essex residents Mike Burkoski and Marilyn and Doug Peltier. They were all
surprised to see a Snowy Owl in the area, especially this time of year. There is suspicion there could be two Snowy Owls.
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 7 employee. “There’s not a municipality that wouldn’t want to have her. My hat’s so off to you in your endeavours. Congratulations.”
Essex’s Director of Corporate Services, Jeffrey Morrison, Manager of Finance and Business Services, Kate Bailey, and Mayor Ron McDermott congratulate Town staff member Shelley Brown (second from the right) for her achievement as this year’s recipient of AMCTO’s Award for Excellence in Municipal Law.
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Town employee wins Award for Excellence in Municipal Law Essex Council learned Town employee Shelley Brown achieved the highest cumulative grade for this past year upon her completion of the Municipal Law Program. As a result, she is this year’s recipient of AMCTO’s Award for Excellence in Municipal Law. Brown will receive the award on June 11
at the 2018 AMCTO Conference, held at the Blue Mountain Resort. The letter to Council from AMCTO President Yvonne L. Robert states, “We believe that this is a tremendous accomplishment and should be observed with pride by your municipality. AMCTO is the largest municipal professional association in Ontario, and the leading provider of education and accreditation for local government
professionals. Jeffrey Morrison, Director of Corporate Services, congratulated Brown on her achievement. He said Brown has been instrumental to may municipal projects, including the Asset Management Plan and in the evolution of the Operating Budget. “She’s my right hand. I appreciate all her work. She has a desire to grow and achieve,” Morrison said. “I look forward to watching you flourish.” Councillor Randy Voakes said Brown has been an outstanding
New business introduced Council received an introduction for the new business, Wood Craft Pizza, in a presentation from one of its proprietors, Ryan Casier. Casier described Wood Craft Pizza, located at 47 Talbot Street North, as a “small, cozy, pizza place.” Casier added that in opening the new business, “We’re just really looking forward to helping the town grow.” Name ‘Colchester Park’ to remain the same At the April 16 Essex Council meeting, the report “Public Feedback on Colchester Park Renaming” was received for information. As no direction was given on the matter, it was brought back to the table Monday evening. In doing so, Council rescinded the previous motion and a majority Council vote will have Colchester Park’s name remain the same, based Continued on Page 6
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One of the two elections Ontarians will go through this year is about to kick off. It’s officially that time when some individuals get excited for potential change and others grumble at what they feel are intrusive candidate phone calls and knocks on the door. Provincial candidates have their statements ready and are prepared to share their own personal vision of the future in hopes of being named MPP on ballot day, June 7. Those who enjoy election season will surely dissect each of the party platforms and will think about how those promises made could be viable financially or are what we should be taking care of on that moral compass. Those who cannot be bothered will be annoyed at the rhetoric. Some believe it does not matter
what is promised or what party is elected, that the eventual outcome will be grimly similar. I sometimes feel that way, but I also see election time as a way to talk about the changes we want to see so candidates might use them in their platform. There’s a strategy to start that conversation ahead of the election. And, perhaps, at first, that changes may not be enough, but it could be a step in the right direction, should the push continue. I am always curious as to what others think during the elections, but one of the phrases I hate to hear or read is “You need to educate yourself” when someone disagrees with another individual. It shuts the conversation right down and sometimes raises tempers as it could be taken as an insult. In order to learn,
a great deal of listening has to take place. We may disagree, and there is nothing wrong with a good debate. Those opportunities offer a chance to provide our own information and receive new, potentially. It may not change someone else’s mind in the moment, but perhaps it will down the road. Once the provincial election is wrapped up, Essex residents will turn their attention to what municipal candidates have to say leading up to the fall election. It seems the next several months will be busy.
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Letter to the Editor... Concerns with Union Water’s proposal to change governance structure I recently attended a local Council Meeting regarding a separate issue and was unfortunately quite surprised with a Union Water Presentation regarding a proposal to change its governance structure. I am a retired Municipal Engineer with extensive experience with both water systems and governance. I was quite taken aback in regards to the presentation inference that the current structure was not viable. Numerous Ontario systems are governed by joint Boards of Management and seem to function without any issues (including my previous employer).
I would urge all residents and taxpayers of the fourmember municipalities (Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, and Lakeshore) to carefully evaluate this proposal to transition into a Municipal Service Corporation (MSC). As we all know, the Provincial Government move to a framework of LDCs and MSCs in our hydro industries have been nothing short of a nightmare for ratepayers. The production and supply of our drinking water should remain a public entity, and NOT a business. The current structure is accountable to not only its Board Members, but also to the four respective municipal councils, allowing for much oversight and accountability.
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Ducks and the Hen When I was a child, my Aunt Julia gave me a clutch of duck eggs, around 10 of them. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a duck to sit on them to hatch. We tried to have one of our hens hatch the eggs. But, the hen knew those duck eggs were bigger than hers should be and refused to sit on them. My mother decided to make a nest in a box, put the eggs in it, and the hen on top. She then covered the box over so the hen had to stay put, with those precious duck eggs beneath it. The hen was let off to eat and exercise, and then set back in place. The hen was willing to wait the few extra days for the eggs to hatch. But, what the hen didn’t realize was that the web-footed, duckbilled little ones were not like chicks and they didn’t realize that she was not like their natural mother. After a rain shower, the hen would chase those little ducklings out of the puddles and she had a problem when
they headed for the wet cornfield. The big problem came about three months later when the hen decided the ducklings should roost overnight like chickens do. There was no way they could wrap those webbed feet around the wooden sticks that chickens use. It was then the hen had enough of these unusual young ones. So, after much scolding, the hen decided it was time for them to be on their own and “leave the nest.”
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OFA lays out prosperity plan for provincial election candidates by Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Great opportunity lies in rural Ontario, including affordable housing. That’s the message the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) wants candidates to understand as they head into the provincial election race. OFA has clearly outlined what provincial parties and election candidates to know about what agri-food and Ontario’s rural communities require. It’s the basis of OFA’s
Producing Prosperity in Ontario campaign. We’re confident our call for distributing economic investments around the province will deliver long-term benefits for all Ontarians. This is a strong solution that we believe should be part of every party’s platform, and a key deliverable for the next provincial government. It’s a simple premise. When we distribute development dollars, or targeted public investments, in the agrifood sector and in rural communities across the province, we create long-
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A restructuring into an MSC would be based on a more corporate, profit-drive, autonomous model with potential for the Board to be comprised of industry “experts” who could potentially dictate capital expenditures, future growth, and corresponding debt burden. I would urge all residents to research this proposal very carefully and to contact their respective elected representatives and strongly voice their concerns in this matter before this moves forward.
term solutions to most of the ongoing issues and challenges Ontarians are facing today. Here’s what OFA wants every election candidate to know. Agriculture matters. The agri-food industry drives our provincial economy. From primary production to food processing in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA), agriculture and food is big business. Agriculture contributes $13.7 billion to Ontario’s annual GDP and $1.4 billion in provincial tax revenues. The total number of farmers and rural residents may not compare to the number of voters in urban centres and the GTHA, but our contribution to the provincial coffers should give us a stronger voice. Long-term payoffs. Spreading economic investments around the province will benefit everyone across Ontario. Long-term vital infrastructure improvements, like widespread broadband,
access to affordable natural gas energy and increased social infrastructure, including schools, medical facilities and improved medical care, will attract new business in rural areas. New jobs will attract new residents. Stronger rural communities with new economic opportunities for families will help distribute population growth more widely across the province and ease the ongoing population imbalance and reduce the GTHA infrastructure crisis. A f f o r d a b l e housing is attainable. Affordable housing and transportation are key election issues. OFA knows that with the right planning and proper investments from a committed government, Ontario’s rural communities will provide new lifestyle and home ownership opportunities. That means more Ontarians could have the chance to buy an affordable home.
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Essex Council Notes... on the results from community input. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said the area has a wealth of history. Councillor Ron Rogers thanked everyone who supported the potential name change. The process brought to light a lot of conversation and focus on local black history. Rogers had hoped to name the park after Colchester-born inventor, Elijah McCoy. At the Regular Council Meeting on February 20, it was noted that after two months, if no suitable
names were submitted to the Town for the name of Colchester Park, that the Town name the park after McCoy. Administration created an online form to receive submissions from the public. The online form received 42 individual responses. Four written submissions were received in paper or electronic format, the Report to Council notes. Of those 46 total responses, 28 were in support of maintaining the current name of Colchester Park, 12 were
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in support of the McCoy Park name, and six suggested other names.
Rezoning for 214 Maidstone Ave. W. Council received the report “214 Maidstone Avenue West Rezoning” and further provisionally adopted Bylaw 1701 to amend Bylaw 1037, the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw. The Report to Council notes that James and Theresa Renaud made the application for the rezoning. It was requested that a site-specific rezoning be granted for the 966-plus square metre property to permit the construction of one single-detached dwelling and accessory structures. Essex Council and administration hosted a special meeting regarding this issue on April 23, where it was noted the property was zoned
Manufacturing District 2.1 (M2.1) for general industrial uses. The applicants purchased the property in 2009 with plans to construct a singledetached dwelling in the future. At the time of purchase, a dwelling existed on the property. It was, however, later demolished. The applicants wish to construct a replacement dwelling, but could not obtain a building permit because the M2.1 zoning does not permit a singledetached residence to be added. All buildings and permitted uses, the report notes, would conform to the Residential District 1.1 (R1.1) zoning category. Update on power outages in Harrow CAO Donna Hunter provided Council with an update on momentary power outages in the Harrow service area. She received correspondence from ELK CEO Mike Audet on April 26, indicating that Hydro One would initiate upgrades to infrastructure, just east of Harrow, from May 14 to 18. Originally, this was to be done in the fall. Councillor Sherry Bondy urged residents to report any power outages to their service providers.
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What she has come to realize, sometimes momentary outages, when power flickers, may not get registered on the system. So, the utility service providers could go a long time without knowing this was happening.
Services Jeffrey Morrison said the $1000 cap was decided based on that amount being an average transaction. “It would be irresponsible not to do something here,” Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said.
Changes to credit card transactions Council received the report “Credit Card Transaction Processing Changes,” and approved that effective June 30, the Town will no longer accept credit card payments for property taxes owing over the phone at the Essex Municipal building and that a cap for in-person credit card transactions have a maximum of $1000 per transaction per day at the Essex Municipal Building and at the Gesto office. In the Report to Council, it notes that the Town, has accepted credit card payments for all transactions of any dollar value. The Town pays a credit card transaction processing fees. In 2010, the Town had around $26,981 in fees compared to fees of $67,281 in 2017. This represents a cost increase of nearly 60 percent over a seven-year period, the report notes. Director of Corporate
Landfill compensation reserve update Council received the report, “Landfill Compensation Reserve Update and Forecast,” which provided the 2016/2017 actual and 2018-2022 forecast of cash position.
Changes to Planning Act under Bill 139 Council received a report submitted by the Director of Infrastructure and Development, Chris Nepszy, about changes to the Planning Act from the adoption of the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act. The highlights of Bill 139 include the introduction of two new acts that pertain to how land use decisions can be appealed at the provincial level and the introduction of a local planning appeal tribunal. It will also enact a local planning appeal support centre. It is hoped the changes
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OPP holds Drug Awareness Clinic by Adam Gault The Ontario Provincial Police, in partnership with the Town of Lakeshore, hosted a Drug Awareness Clinic on Tuesday, May 1, to bring attention to the impact the abuse of drugs and alcohol can have on the lives of people from all walks of life across the community, and the resources available to those looking to turn their lives around. Hosted at the Atlas Tube Centre, the event featured presentations from members of area law enforcement and drug prevention, as well as guest speakers who have been personally impacted in their lives by abusing drugs and alcohol. “We discussed what would be best to bring to Lakeshore, and there seems to be a lot of questions about what resources are available to families and teens in the Lakeshore area specific to drug issues, alcohol issues, and mental health issues as well,” OPP Community Services Officer, Jacquie Winand-Bacon, said of the decision to host the event. “The statistics from the hospital show that there is an increase in marijuana I believe, and in conjunction with alcohol use.” Winand-Bacon feels this increase could potentially be attributed to changing attitudes surrounding drug use, especially in the wake of the upcoming federal legalization of cannabis. “I think the way people think about drugs has changed with the [upcoming] legalization of marijuana,” WinandBacon explained. “Because it’s becoming legalized, I’ve heard from several students, and several people in the community, that it can’t be all that bad because alcohol is legal.” One of the guest speakers invited to the event was James Lucier, a young man whose struggles with substance abuse began while recovering from a hockey
injury as a high school student. “I hurt myself playing hockey, and what defined me, was instantly taken from me,” Lucier said of his injury. “In a moment of complete despair, I grabbed onto a group of friends that are in Grade 11 and 12, and they’re into cocaine, they’re into alcohol, smoking dope. They did all these things that I thought were cool at that time.” Lucier said, while others were able to pick it up and put it down, he quickly passed the point where he was consumed by addiction to narcotics. Where once he was a courteous and empathetic person, that fell by the wayside as he became fixated on acquiring his
next high. After several programs in various rehab and recovery facilities and an incredible drive to take back his life, Lucier is now sober. He travels across Essex County as part of his ‘Spiritual Soldiers’ movement to raise awareness for addiction. “Recovery is possible. For me, I spent so long in the pain, suffering, and torture of addiction, that I thought I’d never get out of it,” Lucier explained. “I thought I was the only one with the problems I had, so to be able to come here and if it can help one person, then I’ve done my job.” In its continued fight against the stigma of drug use, the ‘Spiritual
James Lucier shares his story of recovery at the OPP Drug Awareness Clinic.
Warriors’ are in the process of opening their own coffee shop and soft drink bar in Windsor at the beginning of June.
They hope that with this venture, recovering addicts will have an encouraging and inviting place where they can
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Essex Council Notes... will address the issues of excessive appeals in regards to municipal issues, the costly nature of a hearing that surrounds those issues, and public and community groups that felt they didn’t have the resources to have meaningful participation in the appeals process. With this new act,
municipalities will have the opportunity to create their own local appeals board to alleviate the need to take appeals to Toronto, as was done in the past. Deputy Mayor Meloche suggested it might be an idea to go back to the province to make it so that appeals
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boards would be countywide, rather than just the municipality. The motion carried. 2018 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Grant Application Council received a report prepared by the Assistant Manager
of Operations and Drainage, Norman Nussio, regarding a grant application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to receive funding for a road needs assessment. It also authorized the submission of the application. If the application is successful, the Town of Essex would be eligible to receive assistance from the Municipal Asset
Management Program, a $50 million project designed to support municipalities in their decisions, based on strong management data. Non-residential Development Charges bylaw passed Council adopted an amendment to Bylaw 1344 that imposes Development Charges. The amendment will
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reduce commercial development charges by 100% in areas that fall outside of the existing Community Improvement Plan boundaries. The change will be in effect until August 25, 2019.
Tax rate bylaw Council passed a bylaw to establish tax rates and additional charges for Municipal, County, and Education purposes for the year 2018.
Notices of Motion The following Notices of Motion were presented on Monday evening and will be considered at the May 22 Essex Council meeting. • Councillor Sherry Bondy would like Council to ask administration to bring forward a draft bylaw to limit vehicle idling in Town. • Councillor Sherry Bondy would like discussions to resume on the potential installation of a traffic signal at the corner of Erie Street and King Street in Harrow. In an email, Bondy explained residents in her Ward have brought the issue forward as part of a door-to-door survey completed last fall. The issue arose again recently on social media. She understands that this is a county road, but would like to know if a traffic study, along with any other additional steps that would be required to have a traffic light installed, could be considered as part of future budgets. • Councillor Randy Voakes would like Council to discuss opportunities to put outdoor cafés at existing restaurants. • Councillor Randy Voakes would like a bylaw drafted that would stop residents from putting grass clippings on the road after the streets have been swept. • Councillor Randy Voakes would like to receive the cost for the full Fire Department review.
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Towns shares social media and event best practices by Sylene Argent To help local event planners and committees make the best use of online presence, the Town of Essex hosted a Social Media and Event Best Practices meeting inside the newly renovated Colchester Community Room last Thursday morning. The social media aspect of the event focused on benefits and drawbacks. Alex Denonville, Essex’s Manager of Communications, offered event attendees tips and keys to using social media, which included being there (having a profile), being human (showing the human-side of the operation), and being helpful. He noted potential travellers read several reviews before booking their vacation as one reason to have online presence. He also spoke of how analytics help users track their campaign successes and where improvements could be made. “With the benefits of social media, there are some drawbacks,” Denonville said. “A bad experience can go viral in a few hours.” He added that social media users should treat any post they make as if it is written in stone. “Don’t post emotionally.” He suggested content should be image-based and to spread out posts in a consistent manner. Windsor-based event coordinator Adriano Ciotoli spoke of event management best practices. He suggested seven recommendations to help make an event the best it could be, which included being original, being awesome, being creative, being rested to best tackle issues the day of the event, being beautiful in that logos should be eyecatching, being calm in reacting to unexpected situations, and being yourself. He suggested organizers should ask themselves when designing an event if it would be something they would attend. Nelson Silveira, Essex’s Economic Development Officer, spoke of the Town’s Community Improvement
Essex’s Communications Manager Alex Denonville (left) and Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveira (right), hosted a Social Media and Event Best Practices meeting at the Colchester Community Room last Thursday with special guest, Adriano Ciotoli, a Windsor-based event coordinator.
Plan (CIP) with the event participants. He noted the Town now includes businesses along County Road 50 into the Town’s CIP programming. CIPs help revitalize a certain area, he said. Through this opportunity, the Town has programs available to help businesses in a variety of ways, including façade improvements. It is a municipal funding program for which businesses within a predetermined boundary can apply. Silveira also spoke of Essex’s tourism strategy, noting
there is now a focus on marketing the experience rather than the sense of place. He described several events or businesses that provided attendees the opportunity to learn a new skill or in bringing home something they created. “What is the take-away,” he said. Work will continue on the Town’s tourism website this summer to promote the area as a potential destination for travellers.
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Kingsville accidental 911 calls to be addressed submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Municipality of Kingsville, Ontario is looking at ways to
reduce the number of accidental 911 calls for service responded to annually. Statistics, although down slightly in 2018
compared to the same period in 2017 remain disproportionately high resulting in the overtaxing of police resources that could
and should otherwise be used more effectively. Through April 2018 an average of 80 calls for service per month were responded to in the
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PUBLIC NOTICE of Pes cide Use The Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: Holden Road 8th Concession Road 9th Concession Road
10th Concession Road 11th Concession Road Snake Lane
12th Concession Road, from South Talbot Road to County Road 8 Sexton Road, from South Talbot Road to County Road 46 Malden Road, from the CN tracks to County Road 8 South Talbot Road, from County Road 19 to Howard Avenue Oldcastle Road, from North Talbot Road to Walker Road Baseline Road, from County Road 19 to City of Windsor Boundary 12th Concession Road, from County Road 46 to Hwy 401 North Talbot Road, from 9th Concession Road to Oldcastle Sideroad
municipality for these types of occurrences. The OPP has launched the #KnowWhenToCall campaign (www.OPP. ca/911) to educate the public on unintentional calls and continue to urge the public not to call 9-1-1unless it’s an emergency, and not to let children play with mobile phones or tablets. The OPP responds to ALL 911 calls for service whether intentional or not. For every unintentional call, a two officer response is required and valuable resources are taken up that could otherwise be attending
to real emergencies or providing necessary proactive community patrols. You can prevent pocket dials or unintentional 9-1-1 calls by: • Using the keypad lock feature. • Turning off the 9-11 auto-dial feature. • Avoiding programming a wireless device to automatically or “speed dial” 9-1-1. The OPP and the Town of Tecumseh recently spoke to similar concerns that are being addressed in that municipality.
WITHIN THE TOWN OF TECUMSEH using the pes cide Clearview Herbicide (Aminopyralid, present as Potassium Salt and Metsulfuron-Methyl), PCP Registra on No. 29752, and Gateway Adjuvant Paraffinic Oil (Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants), Registra on No. 31470, under the Pest Control Products Act Canada, commencing June 18, 2018 (weather permi ng) and ending July 16, 2018. For more informa on contact: Kirby McArdle, Manager Roads & Fleet Town of Tecumseh Phone: 519-735-2184 Ext 144 Email: kmcardle@tecumseh.ca Collect calls will be accepted from individuals calling long distance.
WEED Control In accordance with Section 3 of The Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.W.5, (Act) every person in possession of land shall destroy all noxious weeds on the land. This notice shall serve to notify property owners that in accordance with Section 16 of The Act, the Town may cause the destruction of the noxious weeds or weed seeds and to recover the cost of such destruction from the property owner failing to do so. Upon failure to pay the cost of the destruction of weeds, the Town may add the cost to the tax roll of the effected property. Tecumseh By-law No. 2004-28, being a by-law to prescribe the requirements for the maintenance of land within the Town (Weed Control By-law), under Section 4.4, requires every owner or occupant of land to keep their land free of weeds and long grass [greater than 20 centimeters (8”)]. The Weed Control By-law and Section 16 (2) of The Act states Council may direct the Town’s weed inspector to cause weeds to be destroyed in the prescribed manner on all or part of any lot shown on a registered plan of subdivision and on lots not exceeding 10-acres that are not shown on such a plan. In accordance with The Act and the Weed Control By-law, this ad shall serve as notice that the Town will commence the removal and destruction of weeds and weed seeds on Monday, May 28, 2018, and continue such removal through Friday, October 26, 2018, on those properties failing to remove all noxious weeds. The cost of destruction of weeds to be invoiced to a property owner failing to remove noxious weeds is $298.33 per hour, plus HST. The minimum charge is $257.30, plus HST. Failure to pay any cost invoiced within 30 days, will result in such costs being added to the tax roll of the affected property. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Town’s Public Works Department at 519-735-2184 Ext 142.
TOWN OF TECUMSEH HOLIDAY HOURS FOR VICTORIA DAY TOWN HALL: The Town of Tecumseh offices will be closed on Friday, May 18 and Victoria Day, Monday, May 21, 2018. TECUMSEH TRANSIT: There will be no transit service on Victoria Day. Information on the transit bus schedule and route map is available on the Town’s website. RECYCLING & YARD WASTE COLLECTION: Recycling will be collected on Friday, May 18 and Yard Waste will be collected on Victoria Day, as scheduled. PARKS & RECREATION: The Arena is open for scheduled rentals. Adult Skate and the Parent & Tot Skate are cancelled on Friday, May 18 and Monday, May 21. The Parks and Recreation office will be closed on Friday, May 18 and Victoria Day, Monday, May 21, 2018. Sunday, May 20: The Annual Victoria Day Fireworks, hosted by the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach will begin at dusk at Green Acres Park. The park opens at 6PM with a variety of food, music and fun. 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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Mennonite Central Committee helps to feed the hungry
Cousins Jacob Neufeld, 17, and Jacob Neufeld, 21, volunteer in the annual canning event.
the course of several days, tens of thousands of pounds of poultry is canned for distributed to communities in need across the world. Through the tireless efforts of roughly 400 volunteers from local Mennonite, Lutheran,
and other denominational communities, as well as guests from the United States, the MCC canned roughly 30,000 pounds of chicken into 12,000 cans at the Leamington Gleaners facility over a four-day period last week.
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Ontario. What sets MCC Canner Drive apart from other hunger relief and food bank operations, is that they cook and can all the selected meat from scratch. The MCC highlights the importance of choosing to can meat in its annual drive, as meat is a high source of protein, which is a missing component in many food relief programs around the world. “Most people can find like a potato, or a bread, or rice,” Rahn said. “It’s the protein and the meat that is rare in earthquakes, or war-torn areas, and is usually one of the first things that falls off in the
diet.” As part of the canning process, the raw chicken is first weighed, then placed into individual 800-gram cans. It is then passed through an industrial pressure canner, which seals and cooks the turkey at around 245 degrees Fahrenheit for just shy of two-and-a-half hours. When the cans are finished, they are placed in water for a 10-minute cool down. Once they’ve cooled, the cans are then hand labeled and placed into boxes in anticipation of distribution. More information on MCC Meat Canning can be found at mcc.org/getinvolved/canning.
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“The closer you can get to the generation that was hungry, the easier it is to find help,” Meat Canner Committee member Martin Rahn said of who is usually most eager to volunteer with the process. “In whatever Bible you’re reading, it says, you shall look after the hungry, you shall look after your fellow man, so we’ve had no issues getting help.” Although this year’s destination for the canned chicken has not yet been decided, in past years, it has been received globally in places such as Russia, North Korea, Iraq, and even closer to home in Northern
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Theatre Gesto presented ‘Lion King Jr.’
by Sylene Argent Last Monday and Tuesday, the artistic students and staff
members of Colchester North Public School let their talents shine on stage, while they hosted
the 2018 edition of Theatre Gesto. The students were particularly thrilled to
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host “Lion King Jr.,” Colchester North Public School teacher Lori Ross said, who directs the annual production. This play was particularity challenging for the cast to learn as some of the songs required to be sung in an African-based language. “They did a great job,” she said. “They were really looking forward to participating in this play because of The Lion King’s popularity.” Ross was pleased at how the play turned out. She said that since January, around 50 students dedicated their nutrition break, in addition to time after school, to learn lines and dances in preparation
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tryout for the play, which always has great student participation. During the performances, popcorn was sold, and donations were accepted. Funds will
be put towards a sound system. The big payoff for the students was when they received positive feedback from friends and family after a performance, Ross said. Since the preparation period for the play is so long, some students sometimes feel like they want to back out, but hearing those comments lets them know their effort is appreciated and encourages them to get involved again the
following year. In addition to the cast, students and staff members took on various
roles to enhance the play through set design as well as costume design and creation.
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Essex gets spruced up for spring
Pictured are some of the Essex Centre residents who participated in Saturday’s Spring Clean Up.
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by Sylene Argent Many Essex residents gave up a portion of their Saturday morning to help spruce up the Town of Essex by picking up litter and debris that has collected after a lengthy winter. The Town of Essex hosted the annual Spring Cleanup event, which asked residents to pitch in and help clean up greenways, sidewalks, parks, and downtown areas. Director of Community Services for the town of Essex, Doug Sweet, was pleased with the event turnout, noting many residents gathered at one of the four designated meeting areas. One meeting area was established in each ward within the municipality. In Essex Centre, residents met at the Essex Railway Station. After they broke up into groups, volunteers spread out to cover a lot of ground. Volunteers spanned in age, including high school and elementary school students who were happy to put in a few hours worth of work to not only help cleanup their town, but also earn a few community service hours as well. One of the enthusiastic young volunteers, Andrew Dinney, is a grade three student at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School. While he was equipped with a garbage bag and a pair of gloves to aid in his cleanup efforts with his family, Dinney was vocal about his love for the environment. “I never want to litter, not once,” Dinney said enthusiastically, adding his passion for the environment runs so deeply he would love to start an eco-team at his school any student could
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BISSONNETTE, Catherine (nee Rivest) - was born August 1, 1929 and passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Iler Lodge in Essex. She enjoyed more than 60 years of marriage with her beloved late husband Rosaire (2011). Loving mother of Harold (Lila), Gordon, Susanne Maedel (Skip), Kenneth (Laurie), Linda Reder (Phil), Sheila Clark, Janet Lefler (Ron Beattie) and Kevin (Ginger). Adored Grandma of Sherri-Lynn (Cory), Terra (Kat), Jenna (Ross), Ryan, Melissa (Remy), Kyle, Jason (Amanda), Sara, Jazmine (Chris), Jessalyn, Lyra, Brooke and great grandma of Nolan, Stella, Miles, Maevyn and Kacey. Predeceased by her parents, John and Delores Rivest. Dearest sister of Angela Chauvin, Mike Rivest and predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. Dear sister-in-law of Florence Rivest, Jeannette Rivest, Vincent Bissonnette (Ida) and Jacqueline Bissonnette (late Stan). Catherine was a member of the C.W.L for more than 60 years. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, baking, canning and volunteering in our community. The love for her family ran deep and she will be forever loved and remembered. We would like to thank the awesome staff at Iler Lodge for taking great care of our mother. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233) on Sunday and on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex until time of Mass of the Resurrection. Fr. Dave Boutette officiated. C.W.L. Prayers Sunday. Interment followed the mass at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Staples. If desired, memorial donations made to the Alzheimer Society or the Entertainment Programs at Iler Lodge would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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In Loving Memory of Herald Ferguson ~ April 19, 1922 - May16, 2014 Norma Joyce ~ December 6, 1917 - May 8, 2015 Marshall Newman ~ May 24, 1929 - May 13, 2016 Bill Joyce ~ August 13, 1943 - August 22, 2016 Margaret Ferguson ~ January 26, 1928 - October 22, 2016 Always remebered, forever loved, sadly missed, and lovingly remembered by Dean, Ruth, and Families.
OBITUARIES
In Memory of
Ruth Garrod December 27, 1930 - October 26, 2017 Missing you so very much on this your special day. Thoughts of you and the ache in my heart never go away. ~ Happy Mother’s Day ~ Love - Jill, Glen, Terry, Nicole, Harper & Teigan, Todd & Kelly ____________________________________________________
In Loving Memory of
Ruth May Garrod December 27, 1930 - October 26, 2017
Our first Mother’s Day apart. A Mother holds a special place in a Daughter’s heart they say, And Mom, you hold a special place today and everyday. My love for you will always keep. It cannot fade. It lies too deep. My heart aches as I whisper low, God Bless you Mom, I love you so. Thanks for the memories, that are YOURS & MINE alone. “She’s finally home” Happy Mother’s Day
What’s Going On... MAY 1119 ANNUAL YARD SALE at Kingsville Historical Park Museum, 145 Division St., Kingsville. 9am-4pm each day. MAY 12 FIRST CRAFTERS MARKET OF 2018 St. Paul’s Anglican Church (92 St Paul Street, Essex) from 10am to 2pm. Call: 519-980-4942 for more details. MAY 12 ESSEX & DISTRIC HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANT & BAKE SALE at Essex Train Station, from 9am - 12pm. MAY 12 KINGSVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANT SALE - 9:00 - 11:30am Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen St. South, Kingsville. For info: 519-733-4435. MAY 12 BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC MAY AGM 1:00 pm at the Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W. Kingsville. Guest: Doug Robinson as Seamus Gunn.
~ Love forever, Nancy
MAY 16 FAR FROM EASY Essex Library, 35 Gosfield Twnl, West. Challenges & opportunities of supporting someone with mental illness. 6:30 - 8pm. FREE. Call 226-946-1529. ext. 250. Email: artspaceessex@gmail.com.
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MAY 19 & 20 - 4H Barn Quilt Club YARD SALE & BBQ at 517 Talbot Rd. N., Essex. Collecting clothes for our FunDrive.
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MAY 20 - ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY - Presents Rob Gardiner, orchids for sale. At 1:30pm at St Stephen’s Anglican Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave. Free event.
OBITUARIES
O’NEIL KNAPP, Elizabeth - Passed away peacefully at Richmond Terrace at the age of 92 on May 5, 2018. Predeceased by her loving husband Glen O’Neil Sr. and Gerald Knapp. Cherished mother of Sharon (John) Riedel, Late Dan O’Neil, Brian (Irene) O’Neil, Donna (Roy) Deehan, Gord (Linda) O’Neil, Ralph (Shirley) O’Neil, Glen (Mary) O’Neil, and Angie O’Neil (Karen Wettlaufer). Adored Gigi of 32 grandchildren and 71 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. Sister of John Laporte, Loretta (Roy) Renaud, and Eva (Neil) Anderson. Predeceased by parents Henry and Marie Louise Laporte, grandson Clint O’Neil, great granddaughters Lily and Hope O’Neil, and siblings; Sally, Rose, Cecilia, Fred, Margaret, and Everitt. Special thanks to the staff of Harrowood Retirement Home and Richmond Terrace for their wonderful care and compassion. Visitation was held at Victoria Greenlawn Funeral Home, 1525 Hwy #3 Oldcastle, ON. 519-969-3939 on Monday, May 7, 2018. A Private Funeral Service was held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to We Care for Kids or The Ronald McDonald House of Windsor.
MAY 23 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - At Essex Retirees’ at 7:30pm. Speaker is Susan Boucher, LaSalle Society- on making succulent frames. MAY 26 ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION meeting at 9 a.m. at 3450 North Malden Road, Essex. Bring lawnchair. Call Paul: 519-738-3476 for more info. JUNE 9 5TH ANNUAL WINE TOUR presented by Essex Community Services. To register & for more info, email: ecs@essexcs.on.ca or drop by 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7. 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. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.
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Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United Rise and Shine Bible Study is taking a break. Stay tuned for our next edition! In case of a pastoral emergency from April 27 - May 28, please contact Rev. Kim Gilliland at Cottam United Church. Sue Anderson will be our Guest Speaker on May 6th and 13th. Our next UCW Meeting is Monday, May 14th at 1pm in Simpkins Hall. Gerri Sutts is our Guest Speaker and will talk to us about her work with children in Uganda. Everyone in the congregation is invited to attend. Dinner and a Movie with the Moderator will take place Wednesday, May 16th at 5:30pm at Tecumseh United Church (333 Lacasse Blvd, Tecumseh). Following dinner, a documentary “Colonization Road” will be shown. There is a small charge for the dinner and no cost for the movie only. Friday, May 25th will be our next evening of Bingo in the hall. The fun begins at 7pm. Please remember a donation for the Essex Food Bank. All welcome! 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. Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship! Thanks & have a great week!
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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 10:00 am as we welcome Pastor Nate VanDenend from Chatham ON, who will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do 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
Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Come and join us and stay for refreshments afterwards. SA Connections meet on Tuesdays from 10 -1 p.m. We welcome men and women to attend this community program which includes guest speakers, field trips, games, and crafts. You can relax, read a book, or do a jigsaw puzzle, and meet new friends. A delicious free lunch is served. Bible study follows at 1 p.m. We are enjoying an interesting study of the book of Revelation, led by Major Shirley Roberts. Please check us out! You will be glad you did! Remember those in our church family who are shut- ins for various reasons. A card or call or visit would brighten their day.
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Pastor Gerrie spoke on “Reigning in Life” and how life and righteousness comes only through one man, Jesus Christ. Young Adults meet on Saturday, May 12th, 7pm at Antioch. Night of Prayer for the elections is on Wednesday, May 16th, 7pm. We will host OnWatch and they will lead us through this time of prayer. Women’s Conference, “Seasons of Life,” June 1st-2nd. Please register online or at the Connect Centre. Kingdom Living Class, “The Secret Place,” with Pastor Gerrie Armaly is on Wednesdays at 7pm. Healing Rooms at ACM, (office side of building) open Saturdays, 9am-noon. House of Hope, Healing and Prophetic rooms, May 5th, 6:30 pm. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed!
Happy Mother’s Day! Congratulations to the children who made their First Communion. Our Mission Group is collecting new household items for the Angela Rose Shelter for refugee families in Windsor on May 27th. This house is run by the Sisters of Holy Names. Please drop off at the back of the church. Fr. Bill Kornacker’s 50th Anniversary of his Ordination takes place on May 27th with Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s with lunch to follow. Please RSVP to 737-6392 before May 17th, if you are attending the lunch. The Essex Food Bank is looking for volunteers who would be able to help in their vegetable garden plot. If you are interested, please call 519-800-2340. Our sympathies and prayers go to the Sauve family on the passing of their mother, Theresa. As well, to the O’Neil family on the passing of their mother, Elizabeth. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice. Golden Years Golf Report On May 3, 45 golfers recorded 69 aces on the day. Leading the pack, with four, was Ron Fick. Posting a strong score of 16, over 9 holes, was Marie Lasi. Ron Fick delivered a respectable score of 36, over 18 holes. Over 36 holes, scores of 75 went to Ron Fick and Andy Orsini. The first place team, with an excellent score of 228, was Team 4 (Laurie Hylton, Ron Fick, Bill Ward). Team 15 (Andy Orsini, John Murphy, Mary Binder) placed second and in third position was Team Kings (Pete Daudlin, Gary Honey, Al Christie). Play resumes on May 10, 9:30 am at Colasanti’s. Our final date for golf is May 17,
Trinity Church Prayers are requested for Christina, Jim, Erin, Sal, Sandy, Craig, David, Fran,
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY WEEDS NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in possession of Land, In accordance with the Weed Control Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter W.5, Sections 1, 13, 16 and 23 THAT unless noxious weeds growing within their lands within the municipality of the Town of Kingsville are destroyed by May 28, 2018, and throughout the season, the municipality may enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed charging the cost against the land, as set out in the Weed Control Act. For a list of noxious weeds, visit the OMAFRA website at www.omafra.gov.on.ca. The cooperation of all citizens is earnestly solicited. Ken Vegh Weed Inspector 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 www.kingsville.ca This notice is published in local newspapers and is posted on our website www.kingsville.ca
Gene, Robert and Kay and family. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Ada Heafield, given by Jack & Sue Beaule and family, and Bill Conrick, given by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec and family. It is that time again! The pie ladies are taking orders for Rhubarb and Strawberry Rhubarb pies for pick up on Saturday, June 16, all pies are frozen and ready to go! You can place your orders by leaving a message at the Church office at 519-776-7711 or with Brenda at 519-839-5184. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!
St. Paul’s Anglican Church.
Thank you to everyone who came out to last Friday’s pasta dinner! Our next dinner is Friday, June 1st Our First Market of the year is coming up this Saturday, May 12 from 10am - 2pm. The monthly Communion Service at Iler Lodge will take place on Thursday, May 17 at 10:30 am. Our clothing cupboard is always accepting donations of gently used clothes, so if you are cleaning out your closet, keep us in mind Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Year End Parking Lot Party! for Grades 6 - 8 on May 16th, from 7:00-8:30pm. Games, BBQ, and fun! The Annual CWL Banquet is on June 12th at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Steubenville Youth Conference is June 29-July 1,2018. Open to any teen in Grade 8-12. Registration forms are found at each entrance. Sign up now! The K of C Euchre Night is on Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. The next K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, May 25 at 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. With take out available.
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Continued from Page 19 Murder Mystery Fundraiser Dinner is Saturday, May 26. Doors at 6pm. Proceeds go to Youth Ministries and our Steubenville Youth Conference trip! For tickets and info, see our office. May God bless you all. Have a great week! Essex United Church Join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 am. Ian Phillips presiding. It is time for our annual Murder Mystery “DEAD IN DEADWOOD” ~ Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12. Advance ticket sales only. Call 519-776-5121. Our 3rd Essex Scouts are holding Rib Dinner is on Saturday, June 2 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Call the church office for tickets and information. Sunset Produce, in conjunction with Gess†wood Camp, is running a FREE camp for 30 children between the ages of 10-15. During July 2018. See us for more information.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School this Mother’s Day at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service, Libby Skidmore will read the Holy Scriptures, and Judi Stowe and Doug Boylan will greet you at the door. There is no lunch after the service. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. If you need a special visit from Rev. Ann, please contact her. Our website is www.woodsleeunitedchurch.com. Reviving Your Spirit is Wednesdays from 7- 8:30 pm, with Libby Skidmore. Mother’s Day Broasted Chicken Dinner is on Saturday, May 12 at 5:30 pm. Advance tickets only. For tickets or more information, contact Elaine Mailloux at 519- 890-6312. Everyone is welcome. Rib Dinner: Saturday June 16 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Eat in or take out. For tickets or more information contact Elaine Mailloux at 519-890-6312. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of April 30th to May 4th were: Monday Euchre - George Diesbourg, Dave Sylvester, Mary Demars, Jeannette Pillon, and Mary Marg Chevalier. Wednesday Pepper- Theresa Rivait Irene Gignac, Joanne McMurren, Mary Marg Chevalier, Barb Jacobs, and Joanne Mailloux. Friday Euchre - Cecile St Denis, Jack Lafleur, Irene Gignac, Mary Demars, George Sutherland, Mike Renaud, Ernie Lariviere, and Fran McKim. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Louise Perrault had high score at our special, once-a-month Pepper Tournament. Mary Lou Chibi was second place and Donna Clarkson third place. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Dorothy Fields with the most peppers, Floyd Cascadden with high score, and Jairmen Bagot with low score. Cecile St. Denis had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Mavis Law had the most peppers and Wayne Rawson was low score. Diana Denis and Floyd Cascadden had high score at Thursday night Bridge.
Essex Community Services’ 5th Annual WINE TOUR is being held on Saturday, June 9th. To register, call 519-776-4231, email ecs@essexcs.on.ca, or drop by 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. We look forward to a fun-filled day!
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Everyone had a fun time at the first meeting of the 4-H Cake Decorating Club on Friday, April 27. Our leaders this year are Julie and David. The meeting began by saying the 4-H pledge before elections were held. Elected were: President is Nadia P., Vice President is Shannon D., Secretary is Carter S., and I, Erika P., was elected the Press Reporter. The club members entered into the kitchen, excited to start to decorate. Leader Julie had cupcakes all ready for us. The group decorated pig, sheep, and chick cupcakes. We took a group picture of our creations. To end our meeting, we all played a game. Stay tuned to hear about our next adventure.
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Church of the Redeemer and St. Stephen’s have been very busy over the past few weeks. We would like to thank everyone who came to Church of the Redeemer’s Pasta Dinner. Yard and Bake Sale at St. Stephen’s was successful! Carol was the lucky winner of the Airplane ride. St. Stephens & Church of the Redeemers Memorial Hymn Sing was a wonderful experience. St. Joseph’s of Rivard Canard’s choir joined our choir and it was a heavenly experience. Thank you to Ron Holden for organizing the event with Peggy Leithead our organist. This weekend is the Mother’s Day Pie Palooza at the Bloomin Gardener. Bring Mom out for Mother’s Day.
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Harrow United Church We welcome everyone to join us this Sunday, May 13th at 10:30 am. During our service, we will celebrate Mother’s Day and our Handbell Choir will present music. If you are interested in becoming a part of our Harrow United Church family, please contact our church office at 519-738-4223. For more information about Harrow United Church, please visit our updated website at: www.harrowunited.org.
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Who won the new 1959 Edsel?
Somebody won a 1959 Edsel 59 years ago!
My friend Bill Gay phoned recently to tell me to visit Johnny’s Barber Shop on Erie Street South in Leamington to see a 1959 Edsel banner on the wall. I dropped in and Dave the barber proudly pointed it out to me. I stood in the barber chair to take the photo you see here. Monarch Mixes and Purity Flour sponsored a contest and the winning prize was a brand new 1959 Edsel automobile! The Ford Motor Company introduced the Edsel in September 1957 to pull sales away from other cars in the medium-price field. Unfortunately, an economic recession in 1958 and controversial Edsel styling got the new car off to a shaky start. Production continued to the fall of 1959 and ended just after the new 1960 Edsel came out. But how did the 1959 Edsel banner end up in Johnny’s Barber Shop 59 years after the contest? On the bottom line of the banner are the letters CJSP, the name of Leamington’s first radio station, which went on the air in February 1955 on the second floor of a building on Erie Street North. Cassiah’s Dance Studio is on the first floor and the second floor is now empty, the station having moved elsewhere many years ago. A dance instructor at Cassiah’s found the banner upstairs in the attic, where it had been stored for nearly sixty years. She donated it to Dave at Johnny’s Barber Shop, knowing it would go up on the wall for the whole town to see. Dave has a 2018 classic car calendar on his wall. When the banner arrived in March, the classic car on the calendar was an Edsel! Dave ripped it off the calendar and placed it beside the banner. In doing so, he uncovered the classic car for April 2018: a sky-blue 1955 Thunderbird, identical and the same colour as a ’55 T’Bird poster already on the wall! You might see an Edsel at the 2nd Annual AllFord Car Show Friday, June 8, 1-5 pm on the “The greater the obstacle, the more grounds of the historic glory in overcoming it.” Essex Railway Station ~ Molière in Essex. Sponsored by Ken Knapp Ford. For information, call 519776-9800.
• It was a tough loss for the Essex Red Raider Boys’ Baseball team last Tuesday, May 1. It was a 6 inning mercy rule win for the Kingsville Cavaliers, by a score of 13-3. • The Essex Red Raider Senior Girls’ Soccer team beat Walkerville on Tuesday, May 1, by an impressive score of 8-1. Vanessa Gualdieri score three times, Payton Moore and Kaya Hearns each scored twice, and Kristianna Magalang added a goal for Essex. The girls faced Kingsville on Thursday, May 3 and chalked up another win, beating the Cavaliers 4-1. Vanessa Gualdieri scored a pair along with goals scored for Essex by Meg Schaafsma and Katie Sinn. The third victory for the Girls’ Soccer team was a 4-0 win over the Leamington Lions on Friday, May 4. Priscilla Dyck, Payton Moore, Madison Robinson, and Vanessa Gualdieri all scored to give Goalkeeper Kaya Hearns the Shut-Out. • The Senior Boys’ Red Raider Soccer team took a 2-0 victory over the team from Lajeunesse on Wednesday, May 2. Jacob Chippett was awarded the
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Shut-Out, with goals scored by Jackson Moore and Brendan Smith for Essex. The boys faced the team from Assumption High School on Monday, May 7. Jacob Chippett got another Shut-Out with goals for Essex scored by Sebastian Tofflemire, Damon Proctor, and a pair by Jackson Moore. • The Red Raider Girls’ SloPitch team faced the Wildcats from Villanova on Monday, May 7. The girls suffered a 15-1 loss against the Villanova team. • There will be nine Essex Ravens players on Team Ontario this year who will play for the Football Canada Cup, scheduled for July 15-22, in Calgary. Among the 54 players that were named are: James Hanlon, Ethan Mackinnon, Zack Argent, Jaxon Morkin, Bret Macdougall, Brendyn Fountain, Cam Creechan, Devin Veresuk, and Dominic Price. The Essex Ravens head coach Glen Mills will serve as head coach of Team Ontario again.
If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email: contact@essexfreepress.com.
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Gosfield North hosts school-wide track meet Day helps the teachers, who coach the team, decide which students will represent the school at upcoming regional competitions. The event, originally scheduled for May 4, was postponed due to poor weather conditions. Monday, May 7 was a perfect day, weatherwise for the students to challenged their athletic abilities on the track and in the various field events.
by Sylene Argent The students of Gosfield North Public School, from grades three through eight, let their athletic abilities shine on Monday as the school hosted its annual Track and Field Day at Essex District High School. The students challenged themselves in an array of track and field related events to beat their own personal record and to also earn a top place for the opportunity to extend their season. The Track and Field
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