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4H Barn Quilt Bandits hosts yard sale fundraiser
Club leaders of the 4H Barn Quilt Bandits, Brenda Anger and Cindy VanderVeen, hosted a fundraising yard sale on Saturday and Sunday in Essex Centre.
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by Sylene Argent As a way to raise funds to cover the costs of art supplies and t-shirts, 4H Barn Quilt Club leaders Brenda Anger and Cindy VanderVeen hosted a fundraising yard sale on Saturday and Sunday at a location down Talbot Street in Essex Centre. Anger and VanderVeen were pleased to welcome
patrons to the yard sale and explain the significance of the relatively new club. The leaders showed off designs the youth members in the club designed last year and what they will create this year. They also outlined the many steps artisans take to create the large mural-like art pieces, which begins with a
simple grid and evolves into a coluorful show piece. Some smaller barn quilts were available for purchase during the yard sale as an additional means to raise funds for the club. The club was introduced last year, which marked the 4H Barn Quilt Bandits as the
first of its kind in Essex County. The creation of the unique club began with a conversation held at one of the 4H meetings. Anger said her granddaughter had mentioned she wanted to join such a club and asked her to become a leader. Anger then solicited VanderVeen’s help to organize the club.
In 2017, the club had six participants, which blossomed into fifteen in 2018. In the inaugural year, the club even made space for adults who wanted some direction in learning the art form. Both leaders believe the Barn Quilt Trail sparked interest in the young 4H members in wanting to learn this art form. Anger added that the smaller barn quilts can also be added to fences. The 4H Barn Quilt Bandit members create their own art pieces on plywood, which is judged on the club’s achievement day during the Harrow Fair. For fairness, the youth are divided into age groups. In addition to creating their own pieces, the members also collaborated to create a large 4x4 barn quilt. Last year’s large barn quilt was auctioned off during the Harrow Fair and raised $325 for the club. It is now on display at the Feed Store in Harrow. The need to fundraise for 4H Clubs is important in ensuring the participating youth members are not charged to participate, VanderVeen explained.
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Community Living’s annual luncheon celebrates inclusion by Adam Gault Celebrating the spirit of partnership and inclusion as part of Community Living Month, Community Living Essex County (CLEC) hosted its 13th annual Mayor’s Luncheon at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone this past Friday. The event brought together CLEC supporters, clients, and regional mayors, to celebrate the positive impact CLEC has on those in the region living with intellectual disabilities. During the afternoon’s luncheon, guests enjoyed socializing over a light lunch, and got the
opportunity to hear from CLEC representatives about changes and accomplishments within the program over the course of the last year. Ron Giofu, President of Community Living Essex County’s Board of Directors, thanked everyone in attendance for taking the time out of their busy schedules to take part in this important event. “With the support of municipalities from across Essex County, this annual event gives us an opportunity to invite a cross section of community leaders from local government,
business, and organizations, and allows us to reach out to our community to provide updates on the very important work we’re doing at Community Living,” Giofu explained. “Our daily work across Essex County involves providing quality supports to over 650 people with intellectual disabilities of all ages.” Several of the region’s mayors were in attendance, including Essex Mayor Ron McDermott and Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain, who thanked representatives of CLEC for all the hard work they put into helping the individuals they work with to reach their full potential, every day. This year’s luncheon introduced a new Executive Director for CLEC, Karen Bolger, who is stepping into the role that was held by the recently retired Nancy Wallace-Gero. Bolger
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Volunteers with the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village spoke with representatives of London EcoMetal Manufacturing about roof options for the Museum’s 1885 Bethel United Church last Friday morning.
by Sylene Argent Last Friday morning, contractors with London Eco-Metal Manufacturing visited the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) to take a peek at the cedar shingle roof on the 1885 Bethel United Church, which is housed onsite. The roof is in desperate need of replacement.
Earlier this winter, staff and volunteers with the local Museum noticed the roof needed replacing as it was causing leak damage to the historical church, which was originally built on the corner of Arner Townline and the 6th Concession. The church has been onsite at the local Museum sine 1978. At that time, the women’s group donated
the building as it was no longer in use. The Elford family began building the structure for worship in 1883. The CTMHV applied for, but was unsuccessful, in garnering a Trillium Grant, valued at around $95,000, that would have allowed for an interior and exterior restoration. Using GoFundMe, the CTMHV solicited funding from the
community to replace the roof on the Bethel United Church, and to repair some internal damage the leaky roof caused. Mickey Moulder, Vice Chairperson of the CTMHV, said since the Museum began collecting funds for the restoration project earlier this winter, over $7,000 has been
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Miss-communication I try to articulate any concerns or ideas I may have the best way I can. Getting a point across, however, can be difficult, no matter how knowledgeable or passionate one is about a cause or subject matter. In fact, sometimes, I find the more knowledge or passion I have about something, the more difficult it can be to stay on track to finish a thought when passing the information along. Because my brain is firing all off theses little pieces of data inside my head, I can start to jump around. What I do for a living, I suppose, is communicate to our readers what is going on around town; the good and the challenging. I guess that makes me “miss-communication.” But, it is easy to miscommunicate, or, at the other end of the conversation, to misunderstand, a point. That’s why, even in my every day life, I ask questions about what is meant. I know I can get on some people’s nerves at times, but I think it is always best to be as clear as possible. I hate, hate, hate communicating by text or messaging, especially if there is an issue to be sorted out. Unless it is a quick check-in or an easy question, I much rather call to chat when a face-to-face meet up is not possible. There is so much room for interpretation when using text, for instance, that I find it further complicates the problem before it
gets resolved. There can be a sense of security in choosing to text a grievance to another individual, instead of just saying what the problem is. It can give us, what I would call, an illusion of having a defensive shield, which could give us a false sense of security. And, not having to look that other person in the eye when ranting, can make us swing a figurative sword to cut deeply with our anecdotes. Even worse, when all is said and done, the words we choose to use can be re-read and re-hurt the individual with whom we had a disagreement. That certainly makes it take longer for wounds to heal. As I have mentioned in the column before, I have a flip phone, which takes an incredible amount of effort to send a message with having to hit a single button several times before I am able to select the correct letter I need, more if I miss it and must start over. Honestly, the time it takes me to text provides me a cool down period before hitting send if I am sent something aggravating. Imagine how many less negative comments we would read online if everyone had to text in the same formant I do, even if it wasn’t for the cool-down period, some would find commenting would be of too much effort and move on with their day.
What is typed can also easily be misinterpreted. I have a friend who is very kind, but her texts read as if she was horribly cranky and annoyed you reached out. I have known her most my life, so I know she is just blunt when texting to get the info across and means no harm, but others may not quite understand that, until they get to know her better. And, you have to do that face-to-face. We also may fail to convey information to others out of fear of their reaction, and that can be a tricky thing. What we hold back within ourselves may eat away at us as we wait for the “right” moment. Communication is hard. Some may tip-toe around an issue to spare feelings, others may barrel through an issue, kicking up dirt, to create as much chaos as possible. There may also be the fear of reprisal if we were to voice an opinion or the fear of not speaking out at all. Just like anything else, a thoughtful balance to handling a situation is always best. And if we make an error, we can take note of where we went wrong and be sure to implement a strategy to avoid such an occurrence the following time.
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Conscription Recently, I was thinking about the great conscription debate of 1917. Before Canadian troops experienced more losses at Courcelette and Vimy Ridge, Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden broke his promise to avoid conscription. On May 14, 1917, he decided he would not break the promise he had made to wounded and injured soldiers that he had met in England and France. Four days later, he described the war campaign at sea and on land with emphasis that there was a great struggle ahead and acknowledged the voluntary system would not yield results. Borden then stated the idea should be put before Canadian voters. After an all-night debate, that idea was defeated.
Over the following two weeks, there was a bitter debate over how the Bill should be worded, particularly about the type of men to be conscripted.
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Construction started on pavilion project by Sylene Argent On Tuesday afternoon, the construction crew with Goodreau Sawmill Inc. was onsite in the Essex Heritage Gardens park to start piecing together the Essex Centre Pavilion. The pavilion was highlighted as needed through the
2014 Stempski, Kelly Associates’ Essex Centre Streetscape & Silo District Plan. The pavilion was designed, through work of the BIA on the file, to include many characteristics featured on the historical Essex Railway Station. Essex Council
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awarded the tender to Goodreau Sawmill Inc. in late 2017 in the amount of $319,564. The Town of Essex and the Essex Centre BIA are sharing the cost. Members of the Essex Centre BIA were excited to see the construction of the pavilion underway. Getting involved with the pavilion project fulfills one of the two mandates for the BIA, which is to improve the physical environment of the downtown area.
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raised of the $40,000 goal. With the need to repair imminent, some of the museum’s volunteers have put funds forward to bridge the funding gap until the remainder of the needed dollars are collected to ensure the repair work is done as soon as possible. The cedar shingles currently on the Bethel United Church will be replaced with a metal roof, which museum volunteers noted was a material available when the church would have been originally constructed. Volunteers with the CTMHV chose London Ecometal Manufacturing as they said the company, realizing the work was being done for a non-profit, offered the lowest tender. To help save on costs on the project, volunteers will also clean up after the repairs have been completed. The Bethel United Church serves many purposes for the Museum. It is used as part of the Education Program, where thousands of students get a hands-on history lesson every year, and it is also used for events. Around 20 weddings are also hosted inside the facility each year. Those who would like to donate can visit https:// www.gofundme.com/ctmhv. Members of the community can also make a donation at the Museum during regular business hours. An in-person donation could allow for the issuance of a tax receipt.
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Liberals announce Essex candidate by Adam Gault With time running out, the Ontario Liberals nominated an Essex candidate on Wednesday, May 16 in downtown Kingsville, less than 24 hours before the nomination deadline. That nominee is Kate Festeryga, a 26-year old Kingsville native, who currently works as the Issues Manager and Legislative Assistant for Vaughan MPP Steven Del Duca at Queen’s Park. Having also previously been involved as an organizer during Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign,
Festeryga said that 2016 campaign solidified her belief in positive, progressive policies. Festeryga explained although it is difficult for people to put their names down as a candidate during an election, it is especially hard for young women to do the same in putting themselves forward. “I saw first hand on the Clinton campaign how tough it can be for women running against someone like Trump, or running against someone like Doug Ford,” Festeryga said. Referring to a CBC
debate from earlier that morning, Festeryga explained Essex MPP Taras Natyshak allegedly could not remember her name, repeatedly referring to Festeryga as “Katie” over the course of the exchange. “It’s really hard for women just to make a space for themselves, especially in a field that’s so dominated by men, if they’re not even willing to acknowledge us as we hope to be called, as we’ve explicitly asked to be called, how can we expect them to represent us?” Despite that,
Festeryga wants the local economy to be put first and foremost as part of her representation in Ontario’s Legislature. “Windsor-Essex has such an integral part of our economy in the province, that it is not having a strong enough voice for its importance in this province, and that’s not okay,” Festeryga explained. “From our greenhouses, to our wineries, to the auto sector, to the manufacturing supply chain. These are so important, and these are things that need to be preserved.” This would include investments in industries at the local level, including the automotive and agrarian sectors. “We’re moving forward to ensure that this area specifically has a voice at the table, and that manufacturing is further preserved, and that we’re diversifying our economy.” Festeryga also stressed her and her party’s commitment to healthcare as part of OHIP+, which
Essex Liberal candidate Kate Festeryga is nominated in Kingsville.
will include prescription coverage for children, youth, and seniors, and funding towards the Windsor Mega-Hospital. With her already established twoyears of experience in navigating the challenges in the Queen’s Park environment, Festeryga feels she is best situated to make sure Essex has a voice at the provincial level. “I’ve been communicating issues that I believe, from living in Essex County my entire life, that making sure that our voices are heard at
the table, where Taras Natyshak has not been,” Festeryga explained. “I know how to work in a ministry, as a Minister, and as [an] MPP, and how to really work in an opposition government. Because I know how governments are run, and I know how to work with them.” To learn more about Kate Festeryga and her campaign, visit katefesteryga.ca.
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Third Annual Windsor-Essex Accessibility Awards a huge success Submitted to EFP
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brought many individuals together to celebrate achievements in creating an accessible community. A long-list of partners got together to present the event, including Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario, the University of Windsor office of Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility and the Town of Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee, the City of Windsor Accessibility Advisory Committee, and St. Clair College. This important event recognized individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made a difference in creating a more accessible community for all of us, but most particularly for people with disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and seniors. Kevin McShan and Corey Robertson co-hosted the event, and Josh Johnson provided the music entertainment. This year’s winners included: Distinguished Volunteer: Ali Coppola. Thanking a valuable contributor for extraordinary efforts on behalf of people with disabilities. Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care Presented by Ryan Jershy
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Weather holds out for War of 1812 Encampment by Sylene Argent Canon fire, story telling, and encampment visiting helped visitors to the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum’s annual War of 1812 Encampment on Saturday to learn about the past through a hands-on experience. Victoria Beaulieu, Museum Curator, said
this year’s installment of the program, which has become a local tradition, was quiet compared to past events. This was expected as this year’s event was scaled back so volunteers could have the opportunity rebuild the program for the future. Reenactors and visitors to the Museum still had
plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything offered onsite and to learn about local history of the early 1800s. Some of the reenactors got involved for the first time or even provided a topic to share with their listening audience, through an educational speech. “It is important we keep doing it,” Beaulieu said of the annual event. “Next year, we will be back to full swing. The kids love it. It is a great day to learn history.” The Friday of the event is typically reserved as an education day for area students. This year, however, due to the rebuild, an achievement day for the Junior Historical Society was hosted instead. “It was a lot of fun. They made lunch, three sister soup, a Native soup with corn, beans, and squash, and learned about the legend of the soup,” Beaulieu said, adding the participants also enjoyed a roast beef stew. The youth had the opportunity to study Indigenous history, enjoy watching a cannon firing, learn about blacksmithing, and they made rope, including a long piece they later used to play tug-ofwar. Donations forwarded to the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum during the encampment were greatly accepted and will be used to cover the cost of the event and for general maintenance of the facility, which is located on Puce Road. Kim Lundberg of London was one of the reenactors onsite, who taught visitors about the Mohawk. Lundberg has been a reenactor for 18 years. He was introduced to the past from his dad, who was a lover of history. He enjoys taking part in reenactments. He sees it as an opportunity to teach what he knows and to learn from others, whether it is historical facts or tips on how to create items, like moccasins. Lundberg was given a lot of the Mohawk oral history from an individual
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Essex Green Party candidate, Nancy Pancheshan, seeks to represent Essex at the Provincial Legislature.
by Adam Gault With Ontario’s Green Party looking to make some headway in June’s upcoming election, the party announced its candidate for the Essex provincial riding on May 9. Nancy Pancheshan, a LaSalle resident and long-time ESL teacher, has been a voice for environmental issues in Windsor-Essex for some time now. She is probably best known for her involvement in
the “Save Ojibway” campaign, which sought to prevent a big box shopping development from being constructed across from the Ojibway Nature Reserve. “[Save Ojibway] is what inspired me to run. I had seen a lot of leadership that wasn’t strong, backroom deals, effects from lobbyists, and that’s where I saw change could be,” Pancheshan explained. “I’m looking to bring integrity and conscience
to the campaign.” Pancheshan explained the Green Party of Ontario is the only party that will make jobs, people, and the planet a priority going forward at the provincial level. She said the region is currently ill-prepared to deal with the impacts of climate change, and the increased risk of flooding events that come with it. “Especially in Essex County, we have very little remaining natural areas left. We recently
received an ‘F’ grade because we have 6.8 percent remaining natural areas, and that includes wetlands, tall grass prairie, and forests,” Pancheshan said. “With the recent flooding events, if you saw in LaSalle, the major flooding events were around where new development had occurred. Where the flooding didn’t happen in LaSalle, we have a much larger natural area than 6.8 percent, 9 percent. But even that little difference protected the community from having flooding effects.” If elected, Pancheshan believes better transportation networks for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists would be a big part of her mandate at Queen’s Park, with the additional incorporation of more vehicle electrical charging stations as part of those networks. “The Green Party
is very much into electrifying our infrastructure and providing more outlets for pedestrians and cyclists as well, so we can move in a healthy and green-like way and reduce the carbon output that we put into the community.” Pancheshan also wants additional focus on healthcare issues in Essex, especially as the region and province’s population continues to age. “We have an elderly population and they’re not getting the care they need,” Pancheshan said. “The Green Party wants to focus health care on the frontlines, rather than administration. One of our mandate’s is to reduce all CAOs’ pay to be no more than the Premier’s pay.” According to Pancheshan, a sense of distrust among voters with the current Liberal
government could lead to some interesting shakeups at Queen’s Park come June 7. “Even issues like Highway 3, they’ve been in power for 15 years and it still hasn’t come to be. You look at the candidates for the Conservatives in the area, I’m sure they’re nice people, but they may not be the strongest candidates either,” Pancheshan said. “The possibility of a Green candidate being elected is more likely than any other election. I’m a hard worker with integrity and conscience. The Green Party is the only party that puts jobs, people, and the planet first. I’m the only candidate that’s looking after climate change.” For more information on candidate Nancy Pancheshan, and the Green Party platform, visit gpo.ca/candidate/ nancy-pancheshan.
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Local green thumb suggests a natural way to control garden pests
Local gardener Bob Verkoeyen of Essex, who is a member of several local horticultural clubs, urges other green thumbs to consider using a natural pest control method in their gardens. By caring for Oothecas, and waiting for young Praying Mantises to emerge, the small insects will help eliminate other bugs that could wreak havoc on garden greens.
by Sylene Argent Essex’s Bob Verkoeyen considers himself an avid gardener,
with a keen interest helping the environment, not harming it. So, with the knowledge he has been able to garner over his years out in the garden, Verkoeyen is suggesting other green thumbs adopt a natural pest control method he uses. The method includes finding an Ootheca on a twig, which is a foam a female Praying Mantis creates for her eggs in the fall, at the end of her own life. He suggests obtaining one in the spring from an area that has a few in abundance. Using a glass jar, with a small-holed window screen cover at the top, and some dampened paper towels within, gardeners can care for the Ootheca and its contents by placing it in a warm place. In around two to eight weeks, likely hundreds of baby Praying Mantises will emerge into the jar. They will likely hatch in around a three-hour period, he said. Verkoeyen recommends keeping a close eye on the Ootheca as the young insects should be released relatively quickly, as they are hungry and may feast upon each other if necessary. Once hatched, he suggest releasing the baby insects into areas of foliage in the garden, where they will get cover from birds and other predators and will begin to naturally prey upon other insects known to wreak havoc on garden greens. “They are the perfect predators,” Verkoeyen said of the Praying Mantis, pointing out they see in 3D. The insect has five eyes (two bulbous compound eyes and three small simple eyes). “They have amazing jumping capability and are masters of camouflage,” Verkoeyen added. “They are the prefect, natural pest control because the will lie still on a branch, waiting for prey, like grasshoppers, crickets, and squash bugs.” Verkoeyen warns there have been a few, rare reports of Praying Mantises killing hummingbirds. “If you see a Praying Mantis near a hummingbird feeder, gently pick it up and relocate it, namely to the garden, where you want them,” he urged. Verkoeyen’s love of nature, and God’s creations, he said, stems from his childhood of being taught how to survive off the land and having an Indigenous background. Log onto https://photos.app.goo.gl/ cvxzFqt7neXpd3Qx2 to view a detailed video Verkoeyen made on how to care for the Ootheca. Anyone with questions can private message Verkoeyen on Facebook.
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to talk about the issues.” He added that one of those issues, for instance, is that there is no excuse to pollute rivers and lakes. The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum will take on two summer students over the next few months, which will allow the doors to be open to the public from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. during the months of May, June, and July. The students will help archive items, provide
Reenactors were pleased to participate in the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum’s War of 1812 encampment on Saturday.
Pictured is reenactor Kim Lundberg.
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Notice to Residents and Property Owners Regarding Nuisance Weeds and Tall Grass Under the Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-Law (By-Law Number 1440), tall grass and nuisance weeds have been deemed a public nuisance. Property owners and occupants are required to cut and maintain tall grass to a height not exceeding 8 inches (20 centimeters), and destroy and remove all nuisance weeds and weed seeds. Town of Essex By-Law Enforcement Officers may, prior to taking remedial action under this By-Law, send a Notice of Contravention to person(s) described in this By-Law requesting that long grass, weeds or long grass and weeds be destroyed on their property. Failure to comply with a Notice of Contravention may result in the Town completing the work and recovering the expenses incurred by adding the cost to the tax roll for the lands. The Town, at its discretion, may also issue a ticket for the violation that will result in a fine under the Provincial Offences Act. This notice shall be deemed to be effective service on land owners and building occupants. By-Law Enforcement Department Town of Essex 2610 County Road 12, Essex, Ontario N8M 2X6 519-776-6476
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by Adam Gault Members of the Ontario Provincial Police had their hands full at Essex District High School on Tuesday, May 15, as the Essex County Heroes Athletic Club basketball team faced off against OPP members in a year-end throw down for b-ball bragging rights, and reigning court supremacy. Organized through a partnership between Community Living Essex County and local OPP, the Essex Heroes invites local athletes with special needs to take part in a weekly basketball game at EDHS between September and May. Over the past three years, this weekly event has given athletes of all abilities a social and physical outlet to work on their game and just take part in some good old-fashioned basketball fun. “Some people come here for the basketball, we have some pretty serious players, and others come to visit, socialize with the crowd, and shake hands,” OPP Community Policing Officer, Constable Sean MacKinnon said. He helps in the organization of the weekly games. “When you see the athletes enjoying themselves, it’s its own reward. As tired as you can be by the end of the day when you’re working, it’s still nice to come out and do something for somebody else.” The evening’s game was a special encounter for the Essex Heroes as they took on a special team made up of local OPP, corrections officers, and paramedics, to cap off what has been the third successful season of the local league. Although the basketball season
may have finished for this year, the Essex County Heroes Athletic Club holds athletic and recreational events throughout the year and is committed to providing individuals living with an intellectual disability the opportunity to participate in exercise, sportsmanship, and recreational opportunities. For more information on the program, visit its Facebook page at Essex County Heroes Athletic Club, or under the partners tab at communitylivingessex.org.
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO DESTROY WEEDS
THE TOWN OF LAKESHORE INTENDS TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS along all rural roadsides contained within the following boundary roads:
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
County Rd 2 (Tecumseh Road), County Road 31, County Road 8 and Manning Road (County Road 19)
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.
Within the Town of Lakeshore Using the pesticide: Truvist (Chlorsulfuron, Aminocycloyrachlor) PCP Registration Number 30920, under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada)
The cooperation of all citizens is earnestly solicited. Ken Vegh Weed Inspector
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Married on June 6th, 1953 at St. John’s Church, Woodslee. Please join our family in celebrating 65 years of marriage at an Open House on Saturday, June 2nd from 2-4pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 103 Talbot St. N., Essex. Best wishes only.
GILLIS, Ben - October 9, 1986 - April 17, 2018 We’re saddened to announce that Ben passed into the light on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the young age of 31, due to Brain Cancer. Ben was a chef by trade and worked at St. Clair College and Ambassador Golf Club. We celebrate Ben as a “Warrior” and remember the man and his great deeds. He lived his short life with valour, nobility, and dignity. Ben is survived by his mother Bernice Renaud, his sister Jean Gillis, his dog, Becky, and all the critters on the farm. A celebration of Ben’s life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 201, Essex on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at 2:00 pm. A private family service has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted with Kennedy Funeral Home, Essex. Condolences can be made online at www.kennedyfh.com.
Voice Of Inspiration “Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love, so don’t just give money but reach out your hand instead.” ~ Mother Teresa
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LIZ & TOM KNIGHT (May 27, 2018)
Congratulations and warm wishes from your family. Looking back at the Love and Laughter you’ve shared, and cheering you on to many more happy years together. (You’ve definitely earned your carrots!) Love always, Katie, Jeff, Mom and Jutta
HELEN
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RAY
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Nothing can ever take away the love our hearts hold dear. They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard and always hear. Forever loved and forever missed. Love, your family.
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Roger Rabaey January 4, 1941 - May 25, 2008
It’s been 10 long years, You left many happy memories, To treasure, and will never fade away. Partings come and hearts are broken. Loved ones go with words unspoken. Deep in our hearts there’s memories kept, For a husband, father, grandfather, we’ll never forget. Forever Loved - Annette, Robin, Jill, & families.
What’s Going On... 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. MAY 27 ESSEX LIONS CLUB “ WALK FOR DOG GUIDES” at Sadler’s Pond Trail at 9:30 AM. This is a fundraiser for Dog Training. For information: 519-839-5378. JUNE 5 & 19 PICKIN’ IN THE PARK presented by EKBOTFMA - At Lakeshore Optomist park, Belle River at 6:30 - 9:00pm. Canned-goods for donation appreciated. JUNE 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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Our monthly movie night will feature the film“A Question of Faith.”Join us on Sunday, May 27th at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there! Our final SA Connections program, until September, takes place Tuesday, May 29th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. We will have a BBQ and enjoy fun and fellowship. Bible Study, led by Major Shirley Roberts, on the Book of Revelation follows at 1p.m. Join us for Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30a.m. Coffee and Conversation Time follows the service, which is led by Major Sam Roberts. The Messy Church year end gathering is on May 24th from 5:45 - 7:30p.m. Thank you to the leaders and volunteers who work so hard to plan this community program.
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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. 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. If you are in Grade 3, and older, and would like to become an Altar Server, please see Fr. Gerry Campeau. Our prayers and sympathies to Leonard O’Neil and family on the passing of his wife
Golden Years Golf Report The final golf round for the 2017/2018 season had 47 golfers managed 79 aces. Laurie Hylton led the way with six aces. Laurie Hylton went on to tally the top scores on the day with a16 for 9 holes, 35 (2) for 18 holes and 70 over 36 holes. Nailing down first place, with a score of 239, was Team Jacks (Gerrit Vriesen, Tom Sasso, Bill Mayville). A tie for second place was shared by Team 3 (Barry Sweet, Mike Binder, Cathy Dewhurst) and Team 8 (George Toews, Pete Daudlin, Tom Hyatt). The third place finish went to Team 9 (Rose Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg, John Murphy). Following golf, members celebrated another successful year with a broasted chicken dinner and musical entertainment supplied by our own Mike Binder. The new season of golf resumes in September. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United Rise and Shine Bible Study will be taking a break. 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! Our guest speaker on Sunday, May 27th will be Brian Stocks. On Saturday, May 26th there will be a Death Cafe at the Kingsville Public Library at 10:30am. For info and to register: kingsvilledeathcafe.eventbrite.com. On Sunday, June 10th there will be a special presentation by Ron Arkell and Dr. Godfrey Bacheyie from the Rotary Club of Windsor. They will give us insight into the work of Rotarians re: the drilling of water wells in Ghana, Africa. There will be a Ladies Evening Out on Tuesday, June 12th at 6pm at Kingsville Golf and Country Club. A sign-up list will be posted in the hall. More details coming soon! 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!
St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Our next pasta dinner is on Friday, June 1, 5- 6:30 pm. This will be the last pasta dinner until September. The next 8 am service at St. Paul’s will be on Sunday, June 3. A Youth & Family Ministry Event takes place on Sunday, June 3. For more information on this program go to www.facebook.com/ThriveFamiliesManual/ Visit the Crafter’s Market on Saturday, June 16, from 10am til 2pm. Please call 519-980-4942 for more details or table rentals. St. Paul’s Clothes Cupboard is always accepting donations of gently used clothes, so if you are cleaning out your closet, keep us in mind. Regular Sunday Services: 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
Banns of Marriage have been posted for Martha Lapain and Noah Pelletier. Adorers are needed from 7-8am on Wednesdays. Conact Deacon Gary at 519839-5014 is you are interested. The Essex Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help with its vegetable garden. Call 519-800-2340 for information. Congratulations to Emil Matis on receiving an award for 40 years of service to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. June 3, Life Teen meets for Mass at 7pm, with LifeNight until 9:45. 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 next K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, May 25 at 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., with take out available. A Pig Roast is planned for Friday, June 15. Our 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!
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Jay spoke on the importance of watching over our judgment of others, encouraging us to reflect on Psalm 25:4, “Show me your ways Lord; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truths and teach me.” Young Adults, Saturday, May 26th, 7pm, at Antioch. Women’s Conference 2018, “Seasons of Life,” is on June 1st-2nd. Please register online or at the Connect Centre. Ladies Paint Night at Antioch, is on Tuesday, June 26th at 6:30 pm. Healing Rooms at Antioch, (enter office side of building) open Saturdays, 9am-noon. Note: There will be no Healing Rooms on June 2nd. For more information visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com Be Blessed!
Trinity Church
In your prayers remember Christina, Jim, Sal, Sandy, Craig, Cindy, Liz, Grace, Gene, and Debby. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Ed & Virginia Paluch, given by Ed & Mary Paluch and family. On Sunday, May 27, at 2pm, come out and listen to our Hymn sing, featuring Trinity`s Choir and other choir members from the area. There is no charge for this just entertainment for the community. On June 2, we will host the 1st Annual Bill Jackson Memorial Country Fair from 9am to 2pm. There will be free kid games, food, crafts, jewellery, bake sale, and more! Come out and join in the fun. Have you ordered your pies yet? Trinity pie ladies are busy preparing Rhubarb and Strawberry.
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more information contact Elaine Mailloux at 519-890-6312. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
Essex Community Services Continued from Page 15 Rhubarb pies for pick up on June 16, from 10-11 am. Place your orders by leaving a message at the Church office at 519 776 7711 or with Brenda Layson at 519 839 5184. We hope you will join us Sundays at 9:15 AM in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! Essex United Church Join us Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our worship service, with Rev. Jim officiating. Our choir will sing the mini cantata “We have Come”. Come and enjoy the wonderful music! Our 3rd Essex Scouts is holding Rib Dinner on Saturday, June 2 from 3:00 pm 7:00 pm. Call the church office for tickets and information. Our annual Broasted Chicken Dinner with Fresh Local Strawberries is on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 6:00 pm SHARP. One seating only. Call the church office for tickets. 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
Essex Community Services’5th Annual Wine Tour is being held on Saturday, June 9th. Enjoy tastings at 4 local wineries, with dinner, raffles, and entertainment afterwards. To register, please 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! Essex Retirees’ Social Club Monday night Pepper had George Diesbourg with the most Peppers, Mary Lou Chibi had high score, and Katie Starzacher had low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Wally Lafromboise in first place, followed by Virgery Cascadden, and Tom Dewhurst had low score. Brenda Gale and Floyd Cascadden were tied for the most peppers. Wednesday evening Pepper had Mavis Law and Roger Monchamp tied for the most peppers, Don Ames had high score, and Louise Perrault had the low score.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Pentecost Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as Pastor Norman Visser, from Chatham ON, will lead us in worship. During this service we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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Harrow United Church
Come join us for Day Of Pentecost and Holy Communion and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service, Doug Wilson will read the Holy Scriptures, and Audrey Stanley and Deb Dechaine will greet you at the door. There is a lunch after the service. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. Reviving Your Spirit is Wednesdays from 7- 8:30 pm, with Libby Skidmore. Rib Dinner: Saturday, June 16 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Eat in or take out. For tickets or
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We welcome everyone to join us for Sunday Service at 10:30 am. The HUC Drive-In-BBQ takes place on July 6, 13, 20, and 27. Summer services will once again be combined with the Harrow Mennonite Church. During July, services will take place at Harrow United Church and during August at the Harrow Mennonite Church. All services will begin at 10:30 am.
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“The Windsor Run”
• The Senior Boys’ Red Raider Soccer team took a 3-1 victory over the team from Sandwich on Tuesday, May 15. Goals were scored by Amilio Acampora, Jackson Moore, Brendan Smith for Essex in this quarter final match up. In Semi-Final action the boys’ team beat Kingsville, 4-0, on Thursday, May 17. Goals were scored by Daniel Mastroianni, Tyler Zsebok (x2), and Tyler Fuerth. The Shutout was awarded to
Jacob Chippett. • The Essex Red Raider Boys’ Baseball Team were beaten in close 5-4 game against the Brennan Cardinals on Thursday, May 17. • The Red Raider Girls’ SloPitch team suffered a 22-3 loss
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Don Waffle of Leamington recently loaned me a copy of his dad’s Memoirs. Van Waffle was born in 1902 and grew up in Simcoe, Ontario. Here is an excerpt: “In 1922 and early 1923, Pratt’s Automobile in Simcoe would get cars from the Studebaker factory and a Dodge distributor in Windsor. These cars were assembled at the old Studebaker factory in Walkerville. We would take the Wabash train leaving Simcoe about 4 a.m. and get to Windsor about 8 a.m. After breakfast we would go to the factory for the cars. “Usually there were about five of us in a group and we had one more elderly person in charge. The leader would lay out a route to Simcoe. We all had to keep together with an average speed of 30 miles per hour, but not exceeding 35. We had a paved road out Walker Road for about six miles and was it smooth! We had gravel or dirt the other 190 miles. We would go Highway 3 to Leamington, Blenheim, Ridgetown, St. Thomas, Aylmer, Tillsonburg, and then Simcoe. Every town was a 10 minute stop long enough to check each vehicle. “One day while going down a hill near Tillsonburg the steering wheel came loose in my hands and I had no control. I went across a ditch and into the hillside and stalled. “All the group stopped and it was found the nut was missing on the bottom of the steering post, allowing the wheel to turn free. We had no extra nut so wire was cut from a farmer’s fence and tied around it so it would hold, and it was fairly safe. The last 30 or 40 miles I drove in this manner very shaken up and scared. “We would get home about midnight. For all this we got $5 and meals and train fare. There were always lots of boys wanting this trip but Pratt let me go eight or ten times. I really looked forward to these trips.”
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Essex Energizers earn hardware at national championship it speaks to something that everyone is willing to commit to.” Open tryouts for the
The Essex Energizers get ready for the competition at the National Championship.
by Adam Gault Members of the Essex Energizers Jump Rope Team hopped and skipped their way to the podium, as the team won medals in numerous categories at the Rope Skipping Canada National Championships, held at the St. Clair College SportsPlex over the Victoria Day weekend. The Energizers competed in various single and team events throughout the course of the event, with the Energizers medaling in every team event in which they competed. The competition was broken down by age category, including 10 and under, 11-12, 13-14, 1517, 18-29, and 30 plus, and included events such as individual rope, DoubleDutch, four speed power team, and freestyle events. While some athletes come from backgrounds in other sports such as gymnastics, many of the athletes at the national level are fully committed to the sport of rope skipping and preparing for competitions at this level is their sole athletic focus. “Our team starts training in October. We train twice a week with about three to four hours
of practice,” Energizer’s Head Coach Lindsay Nussio explained, adding the team had to qualify at the provincial level before advancing to the national championships. “Basically, lots of hard work, lots of stress, lots of blood, sweat, and tears, but we’re hoping for a good competition, and, so far, the kids are doing great.” The success continued over the duration of the competition as the sub teams of the Essex Energizers made it to the podium in the following team events: In the Under 10 category, Awesome Energizers placed first, and the Skipping Squad placed second. In the 11-12 category, Ropin’ Rascals placed third. In the 13-14 category, Junior Pack placed firsts and the Thunder placed third. In the 15-17 category, Pink Ladies placed third. And, in the 30 plus category, Wolfpack placed first. The Energizers also shined in singles competition, with the following team members making the podium in their respective categories: In the under 10 category, Elle Gendreau placed second, Elliot Moncur placed fourth, and Grace
Broughton placed fifth. In the 13-14 category, Reagan Farough placed first and Peyton Gendreau placed second. In the 1517 category, Reed Hewitt placed fourth. In the 1829 category, Lucas Martin placed fourth. While a great sport for those of a competitive and athletic nature, it is the bonds of friendship and teamwork that keeps the young athletes bonded well beyond their time together on the gymnasium floor. “They become friends. They love relying on each other, competing with each other. They end up hanging out outside of school, you develop basically a lifelong relationship,” Nussio said. “The team that I’m on, we’ve been together for at least ten years now, well into our thirties, so
next season of the Essex Energizers takes place in June, at the Essex Centre Sports Complex.
More information can be found on the team’s Facebook page, at Essex Energizers.
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