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Representatives of OCWA present Essex Mayor Ron McDermott (left) and a few students of St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School in Harrow with plaques to acknowledge the school as the first in Essex to participate in the OneWater program.
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, representatives of the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) hosted an appreciation ceremony with the grade seven and eight students and staff of St. Anthony Catholic Elementary
School in Harrow. The event included the presentation of a participation plaque to recognize the school as being the first within the Municipality of Essex to participate in the OneWater educational program. For the past few years, OCWA
has connected with students from across Ontario through the OneWater Education Program. The program was designed to strengthen and formalize OCWA’s commitment to water literacy. The program offers a teacher’s guide that provides a series of
questions and activities focused on water, a classroom visit from an OCWA operator, and a leavebehind activity book from which students can continue to extend their knowledge of water. Robin Trepanier, a local water/ wastewater operator, was involved in delivering the OneWater program to the grade seven and eight classes at St. Anthony in the fall. She added that the program is curriculum-based. “The program goes into the community and teaches the kids where water comes from and where it goes,” she explained. Upon presenting the students with a plaque, Trepanier said, “I hope all of you have become better water-stewards since my visit.” She added that there are careers and potential co-op placements in this field the students could consider as they define their future career paths. OCWA is a provincial agency that operates and maintains over 800 municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities.
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by Fred Groves The clock for the fate of Harrow High School continues to tick. Earlier last week, prior to its regular meeting, Council met behind closed doors to listen to a report CAO Tracey Pillon-Abbs prepared. She said the Town has asked for and received an appraisal from the Greater Essex District School Board regarding the Harrow
High building and property that was vacated nearly a year ago. “All negotiations will be held in closed sessions due to the level of confidentiality dealing with land purchases,” Pillon-Abbs said. A few weeks ago, Council, municipal staff, and members of the public toured the school, which was built in the early 1950s. Since then, Council has indicated to the
“We need to do more investigation on viable community options. We have to dig a little deeper.” - Councillor Sherry Bondy
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Camp Cedarwin hosts Schools and Scouting Camp
by Adam Gault A welcomed reprieve from last weeks’ rainy weather greeted students on Wednesday, May 3 as they arrived for their first of three days at Camp Cedarwin under beautiful
Eager students learn how to make hobo pie at Camp Cedarwin.
clear skies. Now in its tenth year, the Schools and Scouting Camp program hosted grade six classes from St. Jules and St. Bernard in Windsor, giving them a taste of camping and
simple scouting skills, such as fire building, archery, and canoeing. Before arriving at the camp, the students underwent six weeks of in-class curriculum designed to give them an
introduction to some of the activities and skills they would perform during their time at Camp Cedarwin. Scout leader and Chairperson of the program, Steven Blain, now in his fourth year involved with Schools and Scouting, said the event helps the students connect in new and innovative ways with each other.
“A lot of them (students) have never been camping,” Blain explained. “Some kids thrive at the camp that have difficulty in the classroom.” This year’s Schools and Scouting takes on a special meaning for the students and faculty of the two respective schools. Their two schools are closing at the end of the year and will be reorganized into one new school, now being constructed on the site of the old St. Bernard Catholic Elementary School. Rob Morin, a Learning Support Specialty Teacher (LSST) from St. Jules, said the camp has been a fantastic way to foster new relationships between the two schools in anticipation of the upcoming school merger. “They’re really open to it,” Morin said when asked how the students feel about the upcoming changes in the new school year. “Scouts Canada and the local volunteers have been awesome. They’ve really helped in bringing the schools together.” Camp Cedarwin, located on the Arner Townline-just south of
County Road 20, was founded in 1969. In the almost 50 years it has been open, it has hosted roughly 3100 youth per year from across Ontario and around the world. Cedarwin’s near 8kilometre trail system and expansive 74 acre grounds are maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers, consisting mainly of retired scouters. The work crews come together once per week to make sure that Cedarwin is properly maintained and ready for each new group of campers. For more information on Camp Cedarwin, visit swocamps.ca.
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Paddling events to highlight Detroit River Watershed submitted to EFP As part of a national effort to recognize and celebrate Canada’s Heritage Rivers, as well as the country’s 150th birthday, the Essex Region Conservation Authority and a number of local partners will host free paddling events throughout the Detroit River watershed on Sunday, June 4. Amateur and expert paddlers alike will have the opportunity to explore the Detroit River, and a number of its tributaries, alongside professional guides. “This event is perfect for those who don’t typically get the chance to explore these waterways,” explained Essex Region Conservation’s Director of Communications and Outreach Services, Danielle Breault Stuebing, adding that all paddling equipment and instruction will be provided for those who register. The Detroit River was designated as a Canadian Heritage River in 2001, and to date, remains the only river in North America with both Canadian and American Heritage River statuses. Participants will enjoy paddling in one of four locations in the Detroit River watershed. On the river’s Continue on Page 9
participants carry the “Flame of Hope.” This event is one of many ways local law enforcement can give back to the community. There are approximately 130 Special Olympic athletes in the Windsor and Essex County area that compete at various events, with some competing and winning medals at the international level, the OPP noted.
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Strange attachments We, as humans, can sometimes strangely attach ourselves to objects for likely sentimental reasons. And sometimes, it can be hard to part with those special objects when it comes time to do some clearing. Recently, I had my old car taken away, and I was overcome with an overwhelming sense of sadness. It felt as if I had betrayed my first set of wheels as she was taken to the dump. I know it is an inanimate object, but I still felt guilty having discarded the old girl. My old car was trusty. And with the responsibility of getting her and becoming an independent driver, came a huge taste of freedom. I could finally come and go as I had pleased. There was no more waiting for a vehicle to be available or having
to ask to borrow keys, no more arranging drop off and pick up times, I was completely self-sufficient and that worked well for me. I have always hated relying on anyone for anything. I spent a lot of time in my old car traveling from event to event for work, to hang out with friends, and explore just because I could. I tend to speak aloud when I’m figuring stuff out, so my car was always my ear as I planned out my day or as I tried to figure out an appropriate plan of action to settle a circumstance. She always kept those secrets, so her space became a refuge for me. She also never made fun of me while I sang along to my favourite tunes as they came on the radio, instead she’d just putter away
as she took me wherever it was I needed or wanted to be. Knowing she would go was heartbreaking, but I suppose we all have to move on. I kept one of her keys to remind me of her and one of my first official tastes of freedom; and how great that feeling was when I got it. What also made the car so special to me was that my aunt had gifted it to me, and I will always be grateful for that gift; it was certainly a gift that kept on giving for years, every time I got behind that wheel and enjoyed the breeze through the moonroof.
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New church signs There are some things that cannot be answered by Google. Yes, that was on a church sign, but the others that the friend sent to me are more interesting and amusing. Honk if you love Jesus; text while driving if you want to meet Him. This is a church parking space; trespassers will be baptized. Whoever is praying for snow (should be rain around here) please stop. What is missing in ch ch? UR. Everyday above
ground is a good one. Adam blamed Eve and Eve blamed the snake and the snake didn’t have a leg to stand on. If you can’t sleep, count your blessings Aspire to inspire before you expire. Heaven has been under the same management for over 2000 years. There they are. People driving by would get a smile. I hope you got several smiles while reading them.
Commentary by Ontario Federation of Agriculture OFA disappointed provincial budget does not grow agriculture Agriculture and rural Ontario were largely ignored in the 2017 provincial budget. Widely recognized as a key growth area for the provincial economy, Ontario’s agri-food sector didn’t receive any new funding announcements in yesterday’s budget. While Ontario’s 2017 budget did not announce any new agriculture or rural investments, a number of recent government commitments were re-announced, including the $100 million grant program for natural gas expansion. The $19 million investment supporting the new Greenhouse Competitiveness and Innovation Initiative to develop new technologies and investments, and boost productivity in greenhouse agriculture, was also included in the budget. Another budget re-announcement for Ontario’s greenhouse industry proposed to expand the government’s Industrial Conservation Initiative. The budget also maintained the government’s commitment to lower electricity bills by 25% this summer for Ontario farmers and rural residents. The provincial budget also suggested $5 million of the projected $1.8 billion of the Cap and Trade proceeds will go towards agricultural soil preservation and planting new trees. “We’re disappointed in the lack of provincial investment,” says Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) President Keith Currie. “We were hopeful the recent federal budget’s focus on agriculture would lead
the example for Ontario. OFA has been working closely with the provincial government to help them understand the immense potential our agri-food industry offers with proper investment and government support. We were expecting to see issues addressed in this budget about improved infrastructure, access to lower cost energy in natural gas and fair distribution of Hydro One proceeds.” The budget included an update on the Premier’s Growth Challenge for Ontario’s agri-food industry, noting the sector has created 40,000 new jobs. “There’s plenty of work to be done and investments made to our industry if we are to meet the challenge and create 120,000 new jobs by 2020,” says Currie. “We’re ready to get back to work, it’s clear Ontario’s government needs a better understanding of our province’s agri-food and rural potential.” The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, representing 36,000 farm families across the province. As a dynamic farmer-led organization based in Guelph, the OFA works to represent and champion the interests of Ontario farmers through government relations, farm policy recommendations, research, lobby efforts, community representation, media relations and more. OFA is the leading advocate for Ontario’s farmers and is Ontario’s voice of the farmer.
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School Board an interested in purchasing. “The appraisal has now been received. The Town has until May 23 to put in an offer,” Pillon-Abbs said. The Town has received 15 letters-of-interest from sports-related groups to housing projects to be part of the future of the former school. “They are just ideas being discussed,” she noted. Councillor Sherry Bondy, who represents Harrow, said if the Town does purchase Harrow High, it’s imperative a plan is in place to ensure taxpayers won’t be on the hook financially. “We need to do more investigation on viable community options. We have to dig a little deeper,” Bondy said. The idea of turning the school into a ‘Community Hub,’ in which several different organizations are partners, still remains a possibility. “After the closure of the high school, there’s always been pressure to turn it into a community hub.” As far as what happens now, the Town can either except the Board’s price and buy the school, counter with an offer of its own, or decline on purchasing it, which would mean the Board would then have the option to put it on the public market. And while the asking price is not being released, Bondy did state, “It was a predictable price. There was no sticker shock.” Many of the students who attended Harrow High School now go to school in Kingsville.
Continued Essex Council Notes for May 1 by Sylene Argent Events with significant status Essex Council approved the 25th Walleye Derby to take place on June 10, the Essex Fun Fest to take place from July 6-9, and the McGregor Mug Run to take place on September 23 for Significant Event Status for the purpose of applying for their Special Event Permits. Community Services program receives grants Council received the report “Program Updates–Recreation and Culture.” The report
highlights many grants the Department of Community Services has received recently and outlines their successes to date. HIGH FIVE® Accreditation verifies the quality standards organizations are achieving. Essex is the only municipality in Windsor and Essex County that has achieved HIGH FIVE® Accreditation, the report states. As far as programs, Essex recently received a $10,725.75 Canadian Tire Jumpstart Community Development Program grant to cover costs of purchasing equipment
to accommodate the growing gymnastics program. The program started this past fall with great success, the report notes, adding it had 121 registered youths over the past three sessions in the current three level program. The Town of Essex successfully applied for a Seniors Community Grant Program through the Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration, and International Trade for its ZEALL (Zoomers Essex Active Lunch and Learn) program, receiving $7,964.00. This series of lunch and learns offered seniors an opportunity to socialize
and receive various educational sessions. It also offered a physical activity component. The report notes this program was made possible through several partnerships, including with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, Essex Fire and Rescue, the Ontario Provincial Police, and the Essex County Library. The grant has also provided funding for fitness passes for the participants to use throughout the year to try Town of Essex fitness programs. To support the Healthy Kids Community
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Continued Essex Council Notes... Challenge events, the Town of Essex was part of an intervention campaign to support the theme “Water Does Wonders” submitted by the Southwest Area Recreation Guild (SWARG) and WindsorEssex In Motion. With the funding provided, $2500, Essex was able to offer two free skates and three free swims between October, 2016 and March 2017 to over 400 participants. Additionally, $500.00 in credits have been distributed for children’s recreation programs offered through Recreation and Culture. Lastly, April Pools Day, an event hosted in Town through the Lifesaving Society that promotes water safety, acted as a fundraiser. The report noted around one hundred individuals participated in the activities. $240.00
was raised for Ontario Drowning Prevention that support a number of Public Education campaigns, including the Swim to Survive program offered at the Essex Recreation Complex. Supply and Application of Maintenance Stone 2017 Essex Council received Infrastructure & Development’s report “Results of Request for Tender-Supply and Application of Maintenance Stone 2017, and further awarded this Request for Tender to Southwestern Sales Corporation Limited in the amount not more than $150,000.00, including applicable taxes. The report notes as part of the maintenance program, the Town has to seek a qualified contractor for the supply and application of 100
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percent crushed dolomite stone. In addition, the material shall meet the requirements of the Ontario Provincial Standard Specification (OPSS) 1010, material specifications for Granular “A”0-3/4” material, and shall have a minimum bulk relative density of 2.7. County farm lot Study Council received Policy Planner Jeff Watson’s report “County of Essex Agricultural Lot Size Study,” and gave the Clerk direction to convey Council’s response regarding the recommendations of the Agricultural Farm Lot Study highlighted in the Jones Consulting Group and AgPlan Limited report for the County of Essex. Watson noted over the past around decade there has been an issue regarding farm lot sizes. The County Official Plan notes all policies regarding farm lot sizes and farm lot severances be frozen until the County changes its policy, and it is trying to establish what that policy should be.
After discussion, Meloche put the motion forward that Essex is recommending to the County to allow for splits on parcels of land that are 100 acres or more into 50 acre lots with special allocations when there is a good case for viability for a farm that is smaller than 50 acres. Motion carried.
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The consultants made a recommendation to County Council recently, Watson said, that farm lot sizes be as existing and if a farmer wanted to split lands, there would need to be a minimum of 200 acres that could be split into two 100 acre lots. Further, anything less than that, it could go to the Committee of Adjustment for consideration. The County deferred it, he added, to hear from municipalities. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said Essex Council had a discussion on this topic at a recent Council meeting and the consensus he heard was that Council wanted to see smaller lot sizes, 100 acres at minimum to be split into two 50 acre parcels if a farmer wishes. He thought it would be appropriate if Council still agreed on this means to send that message to the County.
Lease renewal for McGregor health office Council approved the renewal agreement with the Harrow Health Centre to lease and operate the medical offices at the McGregor Community Centre for an additional five years. This will commence on June 1. The related bylaw also received a first and second reading. The third reading and adoption will take place at a subsequent Council meeting. The report notes the Harrow Health Centre Board has agreed to pay an annual rental fee of $1,896.93, plus
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applicable HST with an annual start date of the first of April. The rental fee will cover its portion of facility utilities as well as building maintenance. The report notes that a lease was drafted and the bylaw approving the lease was passed at the January 13, 2014 Council meeting. The lease was for one dollar per month from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. At the January 19, 2015 Council meeting, a bylaw for the renewal of the lease with the Harrow Health Centre to operate the medical offices located at the McGregor Community Centre for an additional 15 months ending on March 31, 2016 was approved. The report states that starting in 2016, Amherstburg has committed to help offset operating costs of the McGregor Community Centre that services residents of Essex and Amherstburg with an annual contribution.
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Town looks to bring CIP to Colchester by Fred Groves Make municipal grants available, and commercial and residential development will follow. That was the expectation of Essex Council, town staff, and the public at a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) information meeting held Monday night at the Harrow Arena. Colchester Village is celebrating its 225th anniversary this year, and it could soon be eligible for a financial facelift. “If you are a resident in Colchester, you know it has a lot to offer,” Essex Policy Planner Jeff Watson said. And while he did expand on that comment, saying the village is well known for wineries and recreational activities with the beach, marina, and cycling, there is a lot that is missing. What is absent are health facilities, grocery stores, day cares, but Watson noted that if current businesses take advantage of the CIP program, growth could follow. “People will realize that it’s a gem and more will be attracted,” Essex Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said. Ward 3 Councillor Larry Snively, who approached Council to host the meeting and see if there was interest in the program, hoped that it could be expedited as soon as possible while the weather was still good. Snivley also said that there is some development in the village already in the works. “We have a development that’s almost finalized. I’m quite sure it’s going to go through. They need some help from the town,” he said.
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The Community Improvement Program has been in affect in both Essex and Harrow Centres for a couple of years and several business owners in those communities have taken advantage of the grants to improve the look of their establishments. “If you notice the improvements in the facades in Harrow and Essex, it’s because of the
Plan,” Watson said. Grants available from the municipality include facade improvement, accessible entrance, commercial outdoor space, and demolition. Development fees can also be covered by the Town if the applicant is successful. There are only half a dozen businesses in Colchester and there is no
actual ‘business district.’ “You don’t have a concentrated commercial area like we do in Essex and Harrow and that’s a dilemma,” Watson commented. Once Council has determined a geographical area for the CIP to be within, Watson present it to Council on June 5 for consideration.
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by Evelyn Couch
When so much rain Do you remember a time when we had so much rain? I remember homeowners on the north side of Riverside Drive complained about flooding in their basements. And I remember a time when cottages along this side of Lake Erie were destroyed by the high water of the lake. Some of those homeowners came to County Council meetings to appeal for financial aid, but got very little, if any, sympathy. The response was that they chose to build that close to the water for attractive surroundings so they were paying for their choice the hard way. All of that gave me, as a reporter, something to write about and now I am using it again. They were not as fortunate as I after I bought my home. The street was higher than my property and when there was heavy rain, water ran along the side of my house and underneath through the crawl space doorway. Then the Town paved the street and added curbs and gutter, which prevent water running onto my property. So everywhere stays dry under the house, but after all this rain, even though the ground underneath me is dry, my backyard is like a sponge, like that of most homeowners. Have you wondered what so much rain is doing to the wheat fields? The farmers are not able to do any work on their wet land. Indirectly, loss of crops could have repercussions when we go to the grocery store this fall. I remember a storeowner telling me that when the farmers had a poor year they had fewer sales.
by Sylene Argent On Friday, the grade eight students at St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School, in Harrow, parted for Canada’s Wonderland to
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participate in the annual Wonder Coaster Building Contest and enjoy the theme park. The school’s reps graded and decided which of the designs would best represent their school before departing. Teacher Mrs. Welsh explained the contest offers three categories in which the students can compete, including
creative design, technical merit, and most exciting to ride. She thanked the Harrow Knights of Columbus members for their support of the grade eight trip to Wonderland with a $2000 donation, raised through a recent rib dinner. The youth volunteered to help out that night. Last year was the
first-time St. Anthony took part in the contest, and the K of C supported the venture then, as well. The school had success as one of its competing duos won the category for most exciting to ride. Welsh was impressed with the rollercoaster designs the students in the grades seven and eight classes created this year.
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submitted to EFP It’s not easy representing 150 years of Confederation on a single bank note. But the Bank of Canada’s new commemorative note does just that with a story about our history, land and culture. This new $10 note, celebrating the 150th anniversary of
Confederation, was unveiled on 7 April and it will hit the streets starting 1 June. For the first time, portraits of four public figures are featured on the front of a Bank of Canada note. Sir John A. Macdonald, Sir George-Étienne Cartier, Agnes Macphail and James Gladstone are
four parliamentarians who played significant roles in our history. Since some Canadians may not be familiar with these individuals, let’s learn a bit more about them. Sir John A. Macdonald likely doesn’t need much of an introduction. He was Canada’s first prime Continued on Page 10
east end, Windsor Adventure Inc. and Paddle Anywhere will provide kayak and canoe tours to Peche Island, where the river meets Lake St. Clair. Both companies will provide three paddling sessions throughout the day, starting at 9:00am. Heading west, participants can also enjoy a leisurely guided canoe tour of the River Canard in LaSalle. With three trips departing from River Canard Park starting at 10:00am, paddlers will learn about the natural and human history of the waterway with an experienced river guide. Those looking to clean up the environment while paddling can participate in the Turkey Creek Canoe Cleanup, hosted at Vince Marcotte Park in LaSalle, starting at 11:30am. Participants will head out on the water and collect garbage. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided, along with a limited supply of canoes. Those with their own canoe or kayak can also sign up to help clean up the waterway. “As one of 46 rivers in the Canadian Heritage Rivers System, the Detroit River is nationally significant for its natural and human heritage, this event will highlight that history while emphasizing the importance of ongoing conservation,” Breault Stuebing said. “It also serves as a celebration of the river, which is particularly relevant in Canada’s 150th year as a nation.” Event details, locations, and registration can be found online at www.erca.org/ paddling.
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The Many Faces and Places on the Canada Bird enthusiasts flock 150 Commemorative Note... to Hillman Marsh for Together, these four Central Canada, the minister and one of the minorities. Agnes Macphail was remind us that the Canada Atlantic provinces and Shorebird Celebration Fathers of Confederation, Continued from Page 9
under whose leadership and vision the Dominion of Canada formed, grew and expanded until it stretched from sea to sea to sea. Sir George-Étienne Cartier, also one of the Fathers of Confederation, was a principal architect of Canadian federalism and a proponent of Confederation as a means of safeguarding French Canada and other
a champion of equality and human rights who, in 1921, became the first woman elected to the House of Commons in Canada. James Gladstone, or Akay-na-muka (his Blackfoot name), committed himself to the betterment of Indigenous peoples in Canada and, in 1958, became Canada’s first senator of First Nations origin.
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of today was shaped by people of different backgrounds, who, through their vision, courage and effort, created a better country. The back of the note emphasizes Canada’s natural landscapes—the rugged splendour of a land as diverse as its people. Five landscapes represent different regions of the country: the West Coast, the Prairie provinces,
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the North. Beginning 1 June, 40 million commemorative bank notes will be distributed through Canada’s financial institutions. The commemorative note will circulate alongside the current $10 note but will not replace it. The existing $10 note will continue to represent the majority of $10 notes in circulation for the life of the Polymer series. Visit www. bankofcanada.ca/ banknote150 to learn more about the design and security features of the commemorative note. Follow the Bank on Twitter (@bankofcanada) for the latest news as we prepare to issue this special note marking the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
by Adam Gault The annual migration period to Hillman Marsh Conservation Area in Leamington is currently underway, but this particular flock is of the non-winged variety. The Shorebird Celebration brings hundreds of people from all over the world to Essex County to witness the annual shorebird migration to the Hillman Marsh during the month of May. Hillman Marsh’s unique geographic location and human controlled habitat makes it a one-of-a-kind resting area for migrating shorebirds in North
America, and with that provides unparalleled viewing and photographic opportunities for professional and amateur bird enthusiasts alike. The marsh is managed yearly, near the end of winter, to produce the desired habitat. Water levels are reduced so mud flats appear in preparation for the shorebirds’ arrival. Wild rice is grown each summer and harvested in the fall. This helps to maintain a strong ecosystem to mutually benefit the shore and migrating shorebirds. David Milson of the Ontario Field
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Bird enthusiasts flock to Hillman Marsh for Shorebird Celebration... Continued from Page 10 Ornithologists (OFO) is one of the bird experts who will be on hand to help visitors during the Shorebird Celebration. He explained the critical role Hillman Marsh plays for the many species of birds that migrate through the area yearly. “This is one of the few (protected areas) that’s been created for spring migration,” Milson explained. “Without these areas, bird populations would be lower than they already are. This
(Hillman Marsh) can prevent certain species from going extinct.” The migrating shorebirds use the marsh to build up their fat reserves, feeding mainly on the small invertebrates that populate the shorelines. They need all the energy they can find, as many will migrate as far north as Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. The Shorebird Celebration runs Wednesdays through Mondays, from now until May 22. Experts
Bird watchers take in the Shorebird Celebration at Hillman Marsh.
from the OFO will be at the Shorebird Viewing Shelter between 3 and
5 p.m. on those days to help guests identify the diverse variety of birds
that call the marsh home during this time. Admission prices and
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Residents learn how to help free-roaming cats “The minute you catch them, cover the trap,” recommended Inverarity. Melanie Coulter, Executive Director of the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society, said Windsor-Essex is overpopulated with cats, but the numbers, thanks in part to the TNR program, are decreasing. She noted that between 2011 and 2014, the numbers of cats coming to their facility had dropped by 25 percent. Coulter
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by Fred Groves They might be cute and cuddly, but they can multiply quickly and overtake a neighbourhood. Last Wednesday night, Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy hosted an information session at the McGregor Community Centre, aimed at reducing the number of freeroaming cats. Representatives of the
Town of Essex and the Windsor-Essex Humane Society and volunteer trappers attended the meeting, which fostered a lot of good ideas. “Our Town Council has been very supportive with animal issues,” Bondy said. She commented Essex is one of the most proactive municipalities in the county when it
comes to helping neuter feral or free-roaming cats. Residents are allowed up to three vouchers, which can be taken to local veterinarians to help with costs of having the cats neutered. Heather Knight was one of the speakers on Wednesday and presented an alarming statistic that said one cat plus one cat can equal up to 63,000
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over an extended period of time. “If we can get all those unfixed cats fixed, we can change that,” she said. The Trap-NeuterRelease program is what works best according to a couple of local volunteer trappers, Dan Inverarity and Cindy Polney. They receive calls from residents throughout the county and go out and trap the cats, take them to be neutered, and then release them.
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by Sylene Argent All the rain Essex experienced last week may have contributed to a lower turn out for the Town’s 3rd Annual Community Spring Cleanup, which took place throughout the
municipality on Saturday, but it did not dampen the spirit of volunteerism of those who chose to help spruce up their community. Annually, the Community Spring Cleanup is held to help build community pride. Early Saturday morning, volunteers gathered at meeting locations setup in Essex Centre, Harrow Centre, McGregor, and Colchester. There, Town staff provided gloves, garbage bags, and maps to the dedicated volunteers before they set out to clear away debris and litter from park areas and from along sidewalks. The annual spruce up is a great way to show pride in the community and prepare the Town for upcoming community events, such as the upcoming Essex Rocks & Rolls Motorcycle/Car Cruise In to take place from the Heritage Gardens Park on May 26 and the upcoming Tune Up the Parks summer concert series to take place from
the same location on Wednesday evenings beginning in June. The Essex Centre BIA hosted a luncheon at the historic Essex Railway Station for the participants who volunteered to cleanup Essex Centre. Part of the Essex Centre BIA’s mandate is to help improve the physical environment of the town, which ties in well will the purpose of the annual event. Local grade one student Molly Diemer was one of the volunteers who helped tidy Essex Centre during the event. She was enthusiastic to get to work as she said it is important for everyone to look after the environment to benefit nature. Diemer was eager to share her experience with fellow volunteers upon returning to the Essex Railway Station for lunch. She and her mom came across a snake and a snail while picking up debris. Picking up the trash was important to do to help those species thrive, she said.
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Retirees warm up spring with chili contest members were eager to see how the chili contest would be received. She was please desserts were donated for the event. A few door prizes were also forwarded to a few lucky participants. The event acted as a fundraiser for the Club’s general expenses. It also allowed the Club members an opportunity to connect with the community to share
info about the programs available and offered an opportunity for attendees to socialize. Members of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club are always working on community events to serve as fundraisers. The next event will take place on May 27. It will be an indoor yard sale and outdoor barbeque from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The community was invited to enjoy the Essex Retirees’ Social Club’s chili contest on Tuesday afternoon.
the afternoon of Tuesday, May 9. Area residents and members of the club were invited to enjoy a bowl
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of donated chili, or taste test the many different dishes submitted into the contest. A handful of volunteer judges took on the difficult job of testing the 13 chili dishes submitted into the contest to determine the top three place-earners. Judy Lane, a member of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club and one of
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Waste Disposal Student Labourers The Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority has openings for summer student labourers at the Regional Landfill. General Duties include: • General physical labour. • Valid class “G” driver’s license. • Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions. • Able to work Saturdays. Salary: $15.48 per hour based on 40 hours per week. For further posting details and to apply online, please visit the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.on.ca no later than May 20, 2017.
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General Farm Workers (NOC 8431) – Canadian Select Genetics Ltd. – 30 positions Canadian Select Genetics Ltd., based at 39298 Amberley Road, R.R. # Wingham, Ontario, N0G 2W0, manages and operates turkey breeder farms and flocks for the purpose of producing hatching eggs which are sold on the domestic and international markets. We are presently seeking 30 General Farm Workers to work at one of four possible locations: a) Lowry Farm located at 1235 Concession 10, RR 3, Ripley, ON, N0G 2R0; b) Ashfield Farm located at 35559 Zion Road, RR 3, Lucknow, ON, N0G 2H0; c) Texas Road Farm located at 3781 Texas Rd., RR 4, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2Y9; d) Putnam Farm located at 4453 Breen Road, Putnam, ON, N0L 2B0; Duties: • Feed and tend turkeys; • Operate farm machinery and equipment; • Cleaning, sanitation and disinfection of barns, equipment and machinery; • Detecting disease and health problems in poultry; • Monitoring and operating feed and water distribution systems; • Maintaining records of the flocks and environmental conditions under his/her care; • Collection of turkey hatching eggs; • Loading and unloading of turkeys; • Follow all implemented biosecurity and animal welfare procedures and protocols; • Daily equipment and environmental sanitation as required; • Monitoring barns environmental conditions and make the required adjustments to environmental controls in order to maintain optimal conditions. Requirements: • Attention to detail; • All training to be provided on-site. Compensation and Benefits: This is a permanent full-time position with a schedule ranging from 45 to 50 hours per week. Wage ranges from $11.50 to $13.00 per hour depending on experience. Dental, Medical, Disability, Life Insurance and RRSP benefits provided. Uniforms and footwear provided. To Apply Email: tcollins@canadianselect.ca or fax to: (519) 357-2915
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Belle River Wind Project Community Liaison Committee Meeting #3 The Belle River Wind Project (Project) is a 100 megawatt wind facility located in the Town of Lakeshore, Essex County, Ontario. The Project is being developed by SP Belle River Wind LP, by its general partner, SP Belle River Wind GP Inc. (Belle River Wind), which obtained approval from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) to build a Class 4 Wind facility in January 2016.
Formation of a Community Liaison Committee Belle River Wind has established a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) to discuss the important aspects of construction, installation, use, operation, maintenance and retirement of the Project. The CLC is not intended to revisit matters already addressed through the Renewable Energy Approval process. Belle River Wind views the CLC as a valuable opportunity to include the community in the planning process. As such, CLC meetings will serve as a forum to share ideas and to provide the community with ongoing updates about the Project. _______________________________________________
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Community Liaison Committee Meeting # 3 The third Committee meeting is planned for May 25th, 2017. Each meeting will be open to the public so that the community can participate by observing and asking questions. Requests for delegations are welcomed and must be made in writing prior to each meeting to the Committee facilitator. All meeting materials (e.g., agendas, minutes) will be available for review online at: www.belleriverwind.com/clc Details about the third meeting are provided below:
Date: May 25, 2017 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Comber & District Community Centre 7100 Community Centre Street Comber, ON N0P 1J0
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FromThe Heart 65th Wedding Anniversary
Suzanne (nee Sinasac) and Cameron Jackson were married on May 17, 1952 in Harrow, Ontario. They have been blessed with 6 children, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The family invites you to an Open House on Saturday, May 13th from 3-6 pm at the Masonic Hall. In lieu of gifts we ask for donations for the Essex Area Food Bank. P.S. Happy 85th Birthday mom.
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MAEDEL, Donald Arthur, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in his 92nd year. Donald is survived by his wife Edna (nee Hines) of St. Thomas; by his children Nancy Bol of London, Donald Jr. (Darlene) of St. Thomas, and Sue (Jack) Huber of St. Thomas; by his grandchildren Leslie Bol of Vancouver, Ian Maedel of St. Thomas, Jessica Huber of St. Thomas, and Andrew (Jen) Huber of St. Thomas; by his three great-grandchildren Layka, Ethan and Avery; his sisters Audrey (late Gordon) Morgan of Belle River, Dorothy (Keith) Paul of Nashville; and by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Robert (Evelyn) Maedel and his sister Shirley Maedel. Donald was born in Essex, son of the late Clarence and Ethel Maedel. He was a businessman working in the soft drink industry and land development. Donald also served in the Royal Canadian Airforce as an Airman, was an active member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church for many years and a former member of the Masonic Lodge Essex. A private family gathering was held prior to cremation. Interment of ashes will take place in Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville on a later date. If desired, donations to St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570). Personal condolences to the family can be made at www.shawnjacksonfuneralhome.com
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In Memory of
Albert Slock August 1934 - May 20, 2015 Though his smile is gone forever and his hand I cannot touch, I still have so many memories of the one I loved so much. His memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part. God has him in his keeping, I have him in my heart.
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Happy 90th Birthday
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
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MALENFANT, Theresa (nee Lapain) - Passed away peacefully in the arms of two family angels by her side on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 86 years of age. Theresa will be remembered by her son Sam (Marie) and her many nieces and nephews. Survived by her siblings, Earl, William (Gail), Amy Donais and sister-in-law Stella Lapain. Predeceased by her parents, William and Clara Lapain, siblings Kenneth (Christine), Orville, Mary Pillon (Lorne), Bernard and brother-in-law Leonard Donais. Theresa was a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Women’s League for 42 years. After a personal fight with cancer she was co-chairperson and co-founder of the McGregor Jamboree for Cancer Research. She volunteered at the Cancer Society for 40 years working for patient services. She also donated her time doing Meals on Wheels and helping at the Essex Food Bank. Her philosophy in life was “We were put on earth to help others.” Theresa made a career of weaving carpets for 58 years. “Many a people have walked upon these threads.” Her favourite pastimes in her later life were watching hockey (especially Wayne Gretzsky) and taking care of numerous house plants and gardening. She will be greatly missed! In following Theresa’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visiting will be held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday 6 - 9 pm and on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex from 9:30 am until Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 am. Fr. Larry Brunet officiating. Parish Prayers combined with CWL Prayers Wednesday at 7:30 pm. If desired, memorial donations made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
What’s Going On... MAY 11 - Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday at 7 p.m. at the Oldcastle Heritage Park. Sponsored by the Sandwich South Historical Society. Everyone is welcome! MAY 13 - Heritage Essex VENDOR & PLANT SALE at Essex Railway Station (87 Station Street), from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. MAY 13 - Essex Horticultural Society Plant & Bake Sale. During garden delights event at the Essex Railway Station 9am to 12 pm . MAY 13 - Kingsville Horticultural Society Plant Sale. 9:00 - 11:30 AM, at Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen St. S., Kingsville. For more info: 519-733-4435. MAY 17 - WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY at Kingsville I.D.A. (127 Main St. E.) 1-3pm MAY 12-20 Kingsville Historical Park Museum 9-DAY ANNUAL YARD SALE FUNDRAISER, from 9am to 4pm, at 145 Division Street South, Kingsville.
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MAY 27 - The Ontario Purple Martin Assoc. meet at Holiday Beach, 6952 Cty. Rd. 50, at 9:30 am. Bring your lawn chairs. For info, call Paul at 519-738-3476. MAY 27 - BAKE SALE AND LUNCH BBQ at Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda, 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven, 9 am to 2 pm. MAY 28 - Lion’s Club WALK FOR DOG GUIDES Fundraiser at Sadler’s Pond Trails. JUNE 3 BAKE SALE at Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam, from 8am to ? JUNE 3 - LYNN ROUSSEAU MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT at Sutton Creek. For info., contact Dennis 519-562-4379, Joe 519-980-3177, or Jeff 519-562-4378. JUNE 1-3 LIVE KNITING DEMONSTRATIONS at the Kingsville Historical Park Museum, 9am to 4pm, at 145 Division St. S. Visit: http://khpi.mnsi.net JUNE 12 - 27th Annual McGREGOR MUSIC FESTIVAL for Cancer. 12PM-10PM.
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519-776-4255 Essex Community Services GROUP OUTING - Essex Community Services is hosting our Annual Summer Picnic bus trip! Come and join us on Monday, June 5 for a lunch BBQ at Point Pelee. We are looking forward to a fun afternoon! Call 519-776-4231 to reserve your seat today. Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Don’t forget your Quarter Cards are to be turned in by May 14, Mother’s Day, as we wind down our Partners in Mission Fundraising campaign. Join us for Family Worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. led by Major Sam Roberts. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. The final Messy Church program for the year is Thursday, May 25 from 5:45-7:00 p.m. SA Connections meet Tuesdays from 10 -1 p.m. Join us on May 16 for an interesting program on Birds, with live feathered friends on display! This is a free community program that is open to all and includes lunch. At 1 p.m. Major Shirley continues our Bible Study “ The Power of a Praying Woman.” Join us for an interesting
Essex United Church Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am worship. Pastor Jim is back in the pulpit. Everyone is welcome. For the month of May, our food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Join us for an afternoon of “Cards and Games,” Friday, May 19, at 2:00 pm, in the Lower Hall. Light lunch. In May, Essex United Church will be part of the Elder College – Life Long Learning for Ages 55 and better. The course is entitled Organ Crawl –the Great Pipe Organs of Essex County. Join us June 17 for our Tasty Broasted Chicken Dinner with Local Strawberries. There will be one seating served at 6:00 pm SHARP. Call the church office (519.776.5121) for tickets and info. Golden Years Golf Report On May 4, 40 golfers combined for a total of 52 aces. Leading the pack was Laurie Hylton and Andy Orsini with five each. In a rare performance, Bill Ward managed four consecutive scores of 18 for 9 holes. Andy Orsini shot a respectable 35 over 18 holes. Orsini went on to take the top score over 36 Holes with a 71. In first place was Team (Julia Kos, Bill Taylor, Gary Honey). The second place team was Team 2 (Gerrit Vriesen, Laurie Hylton, Tom Hyatt), and final spot went to Team 3 (Andy Orsini, Ernie Vandenberg, Marie Lasi). The final day of the 2016/2017 is on May 11, beginning at 9:30 am, followed immediately by our annual banquet at Colosanti’s. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Happy Mother’s Day! We invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca St. Paul’s Anglican Church Bible Study - Explore a reading for the coming Sunday through the lens of the National Church Program: “Becoming the Story we Tell.” Wednesdays @ 7pm - May
10 at Trinity, May 17 at St. Paul’s and May 24 at Trinity. Check out 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.
Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, May 1st Euchre winners were Audrey Stanley, Mike Renaud, Bernice Price, LeRoy Davidson, and Mary Marg Chevalier. On Wednesday, May 3rd Pepper winners were Audrey Stanley, Joan Broeders, Howard Armstrong, Mary Marg Chevalier, Mary Demars, Charlie Chevalier, and Marc Mailloux. On Friday night Euchre winners were John Gombar, Sandy McGuire, Joanne McMurren, Cecile St. Denis, and Fran McKim. For more information on our club, please call Irene at: 519-975-2283. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Join us this Mother’s Day for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Gayle Mitchell. Audrey Stanley and Bill Olson will greet you at the door. Elaine Ireland, Beth Taylor, and Lenore Palmer will serve lunch after the service. Need a special visit from Rev. Ann? Contact her for your visit. For the month of May, we are turning our focus to women in need in our community who access The Downtown Mission’s Sanctuary for overnight stays. We are collecting and donating any of the following much need items: (in a variety of sizes from small to XXL) Pajamas, slippers, women’s hygiene, bras and underwear, also always in need of moisturizers, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and sunscreen. You can drop them in the box in the hall. BBQ Rib Dinner is on Saturday, June 3 from 4-7 pm. Eat in or take out. Advance Tickets only. Contact Elaine Mailloux at 519-890-6312 or a church member. Vacation Bible School: We Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love at “Surf Shack”. July 10-14 at 9am to 12noon. Singing, dancing, learning, and crafting. Snacks will be provided. Ages JK - 11 years. For more information, contact Kelly Sauve at 519-9750115. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is Welcome. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Rod spoke on how this is a season to go beyond ourselves. Before we can change the world we need to become the change the world needs. Camp Impact is July 11th-13th, for those completing grades JK-6.
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Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Continued from Page 19 Titian Ministries Bake Sale and Raffle Fundraiser is on Sunday, May 14th, following the service. A Legacy Dinner is on Thursday, May 25th, 6:30pm at ACM in the classroom upstairs. A Prayer Rally is on May 26th, at 7 pm in the Parkwood Gospel Temple. There is a Cleaning Teams meeting on Sunday, May 28th, following the service. Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, visit our website at: www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Happy Mother’s Day to moms everywhere and be blessed! Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service, at 10am. Sunday School is available at 10:15 am. This Sunday’s Elder on Duty is Lonnie Jones. The door greeters are Arlene and Ted Ure, and church lock-up is Paul Thomas. UCW meeting is on May 8, at 1pm. All ladies of the congregation are welcome. The Mother & Daughter dinner is on May 12, 6:30 pm in Simpkins Hall. This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Wear a flower in honour or in memory of your mother and/or grandmother. Come and give thanks! Saturday, May 20 Family Movie Night will feature “Moana.” Door opens at 6:30 pm. Snacks available and Food Bank Donation accepted. Wear your cutest Hawaiian clothes! On Sunday, May 21st, Margaret Spencer will be our Guest Speaker. Our next BINGO is on Friday, May 26 at 7pm in Simpkins Hall. Donations, prizes, and baked goods are appreciated. All are welcome.
Please sign the Petition addressed to the Parliament of Canada requesting that hospice palliative care be included as a defined medical service covered under the Canada Health Act. The petition is on the Info Table in the Gather Space. Ticket are available after Mass for our Mother’s Day Raffle. Draw is May 14. The Parish Pasta Dinner & Bingo is on Saturday, May 13. Dinner at 6 p.m. in our Parish Hall. Tickets available from parish office. A free evening for parents to “Discover The Secrets of Discipline” on Tuesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. At Holy Name of Jesus School library. Visit his website at www. realdiscipline.com. EDGE (Grades 6-8) May 17th is the End of Year Wrap Up! from 7 - 8:30 pm. Celebrate Fr. Mike Parent’s 50th Anniversary on Sunday, May 28, 2 pm at Mount Carmel Church. Dinner at 5 pm at Ciociaro Club. For tickets call 969-1400. K of C Euchre Night is on Monday, May 15th at 7 p.m. in St. Joseph’s room. The next K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, May 26 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Come and celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday on Thursday, May 11th at the Oldcastle Heritage Park next to the Fire Hall. A Birthday cake, fire trucks, and a tree planting will take place. Everyone is welcome! Joint Parish Council is on Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. Our sympathies and prayers to Kolleen & Shaun Fuerth and family on the passing of her father, Mike, and to Leona Market and family on the passing of her son, Jim, and to Yvonne Hergott and family on the passing of Bob. May they all rest in peace. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut in and in Hospice. Happy Mother’s Day!
Trinity Church We keep in our prayers Bill, Wendy, Jane, David, Erin, Ina, Doris, baby Andre and Mommy & Daddy. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of a Grandmother & great grandmother Ada Heafield, given by Jack & Sue Beaule and family and in loving memory of Bill Conrick, given by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec and family. Save the Date! May 27, Parish Reflection Day, more details to come! Trinity’s Annual Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, June 3, from 8am-? This is also the Cottam yard sale weekend. We hope to have a good number of people stopping in. We will need a variety of baked goods and help on that day. If you can, please help out. The ladies are taking orders for rhubarb and strawberry rhubarb pies for pick up on Saturday, June 17, from 10 to noon. You can order your pies by calling Sharon at: 519839-4579 or Brenda at: 519-839-5184 or leaving a message at the church office: 519776-7711. All pies are frozen with baking instructions. Remember our year long toy drive continues. Toys will be donated to the Cottam/ Kingsville Fire Stations for distribution to kids in our own area for Christmas. Please join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam.
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1967 Dodge Monaco 500 bought new by grandfather
1967 Dodge Monaco 500 hardtop owned by Tom Carlos.
Tom Carlos is President of the Barrie Thunder Classics Car Club in Barrie, Ontario. The club holds its cruise nights every Wednesday in Heritage Park on Kempenfelt Bay. Here is the story of Tom’s car: “I own my grandfather’s 1967 Dodge Monaco 500 hardtop. My mother’s father, Joe, would attend the Canadian National Exhibition each year and check out the new cars on display in the Automotive Building. In 1967 his attention was drawn to the Dodge Monaco 500, which was on display, and he purchased the car. The vehicle was purchased through West End Chrysler, which is still in business in Toronto today. The banking information that I have indicates that Grandpa paid $3,607.41. “His Monaco 500 was parked indoors during the winter months. Grandpa would take the T.T.C. to get around Toronto. At that time he paid $2.00 for 24 tickets, 25 cents for three tickets, or 10 cents for one ticket. My mother inherited the car when my grandfather passed away in 1983. She gave me the car a few years later. “The Monaco is metallic brown with a white vinyl roof and a white interior. The vehicle has been painted only once in its lifetime and some of the interior has been freshened up but the majority is original. I love Grandpa’s car.” The first Dodge came out in Detroit in November 1914 as a 1915 model built by the Dodge brothers, John and Horace. The car was an instant hit and the Dodge brothers prospered enormously. Unfortunately, both brothers died in 1920 but the company kept going. Walter Chrysler bought Dodge in 1928 and it’s been part of the Chrysler Corporation ever since. Dodge introduced the Monaco in 1965 and itt y lasted until 1978. The name may have been inspired by Hollywood star Grace Kelly’s marriage to Prince Rainier off Monaco in a star-studded wedding on April 19, 1956. For the next several years, the name Monaco for where they lived on the Mediterranean was often in the news. The name itself suggests great wealth and luxury. The 1967 Dodge Monaco 500 was the top of the Dodge line that year with only 5237 built. The regular Monaco had a production run of 35,225 cars. The other series available that year were the Dart, Coronet, Coronet Deluxe, Coronet 440, Coronet 500, Coronet R/T, Charger, Polara, and Polara 500. And the choice of engines for Dodge in 1967 was overwhelming. In addition to two versions of the Slant Six, you could choose from no fewer than five sizes of V8 engines: 273, 318, 383, 426, and 440. The horsepower race was in full swing in the ‘60s! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.
John Chittle of the EDHS baseball team swings at a pitch during last week’s game.
by Fred Groves Senior baseball opener canceled Rainy weather put a damper on the start of the Essex County Senior Baseball League. The defending champion Woodslee Orioles were scheduled to take on the host Essex YellowJackets on Sunday, but that will be played at a later date as the Gaye Queen Memorial Diamond was closed. • The Essex District
High School girls’ soccer team made it five straight WECSSAA wins last Tuesday as it edged Herman 2-1. Vanessa Gualdieri and Payton Moore scored for the winners that are now 5-11. • EDHS grad Tyler Bellaire had one of his best outings on the track recently. The University of Indiana sprinter won the 100m at the prestigious Penn Relays, clocking a 10.78. He finished second
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in the 200m at 22.21. • Still with track and field, at the recent Lancer Prep meet at the University of Windsor, Essex’s Kim Orton won the 300m hurdles with a time of 47.87 and was second in the junior girls’ 100m at 13.55. Makayla McKibbon continues to be a pleasant surprise for the EDHS Red Raiders, finishing second in the hurdles. The WECSSAA meet is this week. • After giving up a run in the first inning, the Red Raiders boys’ baseball team came back to beat the visiting Leamington Lions last week, 6-1, and now have a record of 2-4. • From the horse harness racing track, Gord Mcdonnell’s Nelly’s Rockette won the 10th race at Western Raceway last Wednesday. • James Morgan had a goal and three assists on Saturday night to help the Windsor Clippers to a 16-8 win in Junior ‘B’ lacrosse. The next night, he had a goal as the Clippers edged Wallaceburg 13-12. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.
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Essex awarded A new season begins for Scarborough Cup for 8th time Essex Yellow Jackets
Town of Essex Community Services staff, Cynthia Cakebread and Sarah Newton, accept the Scarborough Cup from Brian Connors, President of the Lifesaving Society – Ontario Branch.
submitted to EFP The lifesaving training program offered by the Town of Essex Community Services Department has been recognized once again as the top program in Ontario for its population class. At the Lifesaving Society Governor’s Awards Gala held March 2 in Toronto, the Town of Essex was recognized and awarded the Scarborough Cup for the municipal affiliate with the largest lifesaving training program in a community with a population between 10,000 and 50,000. “We are extremely proud to have won the Scarborough Cup for the 8th time,” said Cynthia Cakebread, Manager of Recreation and Culture. Essex placed in the top 10 in each of the other qualifying categories: • 2nd for the R. Bredin Stapells Cup (single affiliate largest leadership
program per capita); • 7th for the Arnold H. Morphy Cup (single facility with largest lifesaving/leadership program); • 6th for the John E. McCutcheon Bowl (single facility with largest first aid program); and • Swim to Survive® Award (for providing Swim to Survive® training, in partnership with board of education partners, to 87% of target population). The Town of Essex is one of only six areas in Ontario to achieve the Swim to Survive® target. The Lifesaving Society (LSS) is regarded as the leader in the delivery of water safety and leadership throughout Canada and around the world, operating globally in over 40 countries. The LSS is a national organization whose provincial branch is composed of over 500 affiliated municipalities,
private businesses, schools and clubs. Annually, the LSS – Ontario Branch awards points to affiliates based on the total number of certifications and awards that are delivered within their community. At the end of the year all points are tabulated and awards are distributed to winners in categories based on population, total number of facilities, and further broken down by specific certification with awards distributed to the winners of each category. The Town of Essex offers a full complement of lifesaving and leadership programs for all ages and abilities. If you would like more information on educational and certification programs, please contact Cynthia Cakebread at the Essex Recreation Complex (519776-8992).
submitted to EFP The Essex Yellow Jackets Rookie baseball team was a finalist in the “C” Classification Ontario Championship last season. The team hopes to build on that this spring as they compete in the respected Sun Parlour League. Led by six returning players, these 8 and 9-year old athletes look forward to a summer of fun and success. It was a difficult selection this year for the coaches, and they would like to thank all the tryout participants and their parents. The six returning players are Cole Grant, Ethan O’Neil, Jimmy Hayes, Ryan Smith, and the well known Cavanagh
brothers (Caleb and Braeden). Coach Andrew Lozon and his crew are pleased to introduce Teagan Lu, Brendan Ledoux, Tobey Trepanier, Nathan Lozon, Ty Patterson, Sean Wilson, and the hard throwing Zach Grein to this year’s team. Trevor Benoit and Eric Patterson will serve as alternate players. The Jackets begin the season on May 20 at Riverside. The home opener is on May 24 against the Belle River Braves. The game begins at 6:15pm on Diamond #3
(located beside the soccer fields). The Essex Yellow Jacket Rookie team is poised to celebrate the Essex Minor Baseball Association’s 60th Year Anniversary with big bats and big smiles.
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Walk-a-thon helps find greyhounds forever homes by Sylene Argent Pets are precious; especially those pups who were rescued and found their forever home through the efforts a group of dedicated volunteers. On Sunday, supporters and representatives of Greyhound Pets of America-Canada met at Sadler’s Park to participate in the third annual Paws in the Park Dog Walkathon. A large crowd of supporters, with their canine companions in tow, gathered at the local nature park to embark on an around one hour walk and enjoy a barbequed lunch. Proceeds raised through the event will support the program that finds forever homes for retired greyhounds. Organizers were prepared to welcome around 50 participants. Individuals were expected to attend from as far away as London. Renee Chicon, Secretary of Greyhound Pets of America-Canada, said the local chapter was started in February of 2015. She explained the majority of the dogs for which the program finds forever homes are former racing dogs out of Alabama as well as West Virginia and Florida. Volunteers transport these dogs via a hauler to Michigan, at which point reps of the club pick them up. The dogs are cleaned up, tested around cats, and a picture is taken to introduce the pup as available for adoption on the website. Fosters then take the dogs and train them for their new lifestyle. “Everything is new for them,” Chicon said. The fosters often have to teach the dogs how to do things climb stairs. The dogs this groups receives vary in age, but can be as young as one-and-a-half up to seniors. These dogs can be retired for a number of reasons, including they are not fast enough, refuse to run, or due to injury, which she said are cared for before adoption. Representatives of the group enjoy hosting community events, or participating in events other organizations put on, to connect with community members about the need for homes for these greyhounds and boast about their docile nature. The good turnout at these events is due to the familylike kinship formed by adoptees, Chicon noted. This group is looking forward to hosting two yard sales this summer, which Chicon said are always well supported. The first will take place June 3. Time and place to be announced on the website www. greyhoundpetscanada.ca and its Facebook page. Volunteers of the group will also setup a booth at the upcoming Woof-a-Roo event in Amherstburg in August and at the Dog Days of Summer event in St. Clair Beach in July.