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Youth learn the importance of bees at Maidstone Bicentennial Museum by Sylene Argent On Saturday, around 15 youth participated in a very exciting Bee Day at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum. “We talked about bees; why they are important and what we can do to help them,” Victoria Beaulieu, Curator of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, said of the event that is held annually at the local Museum. Beaulieu also noted the youth learned that native bee numbers are in trouble and that dandelions, though a weed, are good for bees. All of the young participants enjoyed learning about bees and what goes into caring for a hive from Doug Patillo, who is a member of the Museum and a bee keeper.
They also go to roll a wax candle, with help from Museum member Dale Bombardier, who also explained the history of candle-making. During the event, the curious participants were also able to learn about the medicinal qualities of honey, royal jelly, and bee pollen. After enjoying cupcakes and story time, all of the youths also went home with two pots of native plants that they will be able to care for and bees will be able to pollinate. “We had a good day,” Beaulieu said. Pictured right: Nina was one of several youths who learned all about bees during a special program hosted at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum on Saturday morning.
Homeowner honours veteran after receiving letter from Lakeshore students by Adam Gault A Windsor homeowner, who was so moved after receiving a letter from students at Lakeshore’s St. Anne’s High School about a soldier who resided at her
residence at the beginning of World War II, has installed a plaque honouring his memory at the front of her home. Homeowner, Patricia Murphy, received the letter from grade 11 students
Riley Carmichael and Brayden Tessier as part of their class project “Keeping their Memory Alive,” which had students writing to various Windsor-Essex
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residents who had veterans that lived, deployed, and never returned, from their current addresses more than 75-years ago. “My history teacher had these files of [local] soldiers who had signed up for the war, all of them unfortunately died at Dieppe,” Tessier explained of the project. “Our job was to look at the postal code, where they lived, information on the soldiers, and we sent out a letter to the house that the veteran lived at.” This past November, Murphy received the letter at her Niagara Street home, informing her that Private Samuel Berger had lived at her address when he left to go overseas to serve Canada in the Second World War. Private Berger, along with more than 900 Canadian soldiers, lost their lives August 19, 1942 during the disastrous Dieppe Raid, which was an early attempt at an Allied landing in Nazi occupied France, nearly two years prior to D-Day.
Murphy added that she hopes this project will inspire others to be more conscious of the history that surrounds us every day, and make a more conscious effort to remember the individual stories of those who paid the ultimate price in the liberation of Europe from tyranny. “You can read about [the war], and see pictures, but to know that, that soldier lived in your house, walked through the same rooms and front door as you did, that’s priceless,” Murphy explained. “To know that closer connection, to see where he lived, that’s a great idea. They have to be remembered individually as well, not just as a whole.”
“I was super-moved, and I couldn’t just let it end there. I had to do a little bit more,” Murphy said after receiving the letter and deciding to install the plaque in Berger’s memory. “Just the fact that he was so young when he enrolled, and he left his family behind to go fight for his country. The student’s doing this project and finding this out, that’s just so special.” The students involved in the project were blown away by Murphy’s decision to honour Private Berger, noting that the response from Murphy was beyond what they could have imagined. “It’s nice to see that, as somebody interested in history myself, that somebody else would go to those lengths to also remember history like that,” Tessier said. “Now I look at the [local] area differently. Instead of just looking at the here and now, I realize that it’s been around and there’s so much more to see about this place.”
Pictured lright: Windsor resident, Patricia Murphy, has installed a plaque on her home to honour WWII Veteran Samuel Berger, who was killed overseas in 1942. He lived in the same home previously. St. Anne students discovered the connection.
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On behalf of MP Tracey Ramsey, Essex Mayor Larry Snively presented certificates of congratulations to Youth Council Reps Cameron Soucie and Ehva Hoffmann during the May 21 regular Council meeting.
by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault
Youth Council Reps receive Certificates of congratulations Essex Mayor Larry Snively presented of certificates accomplishment to Youth Council Reps, Cameron Soucie and Ehva Hoffmann, which included wishes of success. Soucie officially joined Hoffmann as a Youth Council Rep for Essex Council last month. Hoffmann has been a Youth Council Rep since 2016. Youth Council reps provide a youth perspective to municipal
issues. They are nonvoting members. “It is nice to have an active youth Council,” Snively said. Essex provides Letter of Support for Windsor Pipeline Replacement Steven Julich, Director of Southwest Region Operations for Enbridge Gas Inc., asked Essex Council to consider supporting the 2020 Windsor Pipeline Replacement Project in principle and provide a Letter of Support for the project that would be included as part of its application to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). The OEB has to approve the project before Enbridge can
move forward. Council received the presentation, which was very similar to the one presented the previous week to County Council, and moved to provide a Letter of Support. The 2020 Windsor Pipeline Replacement project will replace the 60km natural gas line that was built in the 1940s and 1960s. $88million is planned to be invested in the project. It stretches across Tecumseh, Lakeshore, and ChathamKent, primarily along County Road 46, locally. The current pipe is eight to ten inches in diameter. The new pipe will be six inches in diameter, but will operate at a
higher pressure. The new pipeline will be laid in the same vicinity of the existing pipeline. Julich said the replacement project ensures the reliable delivery of natural gas. At the County Council meeting, there was concern about Rights-of-Ways and the smaller pipeline. At the Essex Council meeting, Julich said Enbridge is committed to engaging the community through the planning process. At an open house held recently about this project, 70 residents attended, which he said they were happy with the turnout. “Let me assure you that the Windsor [Pipe]Line Replacement Project is a like-for-like replacement of the existing pipeline. There is no loss in capacity for the Region. And further, the new pipeline means enough capacity to meet all future growth in this area, and it is a generous forecast,” Julich told Essex Council, noting that is taking into consideration that the new Mega Hospital will be tied into this line when it is built. It is hoped the application will be submitted this summer and that the project will be completed in 2020. The current pipeline, when no longer in use, will be removed, unless it is located in a sensitive area to minimize impact on the environment. Councillor Sherry Bondy said the project sounds like a good move for the region. Colchester Harbour again earns Blue Flag Certification Council received Community Services Report “Colchester Continued on Page 5
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Getting behind the wheel
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One of those big milestones many young people may encounter, when at the edge of adulthood, is learning to drive. It is no small feat. Operating a car is a big responsibility, but with achieving a license, one earns a little bit of freedom. What youths may not fully understand, as they are at an age of feeling invincible, is that driving can certainly be dangerous. Mistakes happen, unfortunately, but good decision-making can contribute to arriving at the next destination. I thought the Teens Learn to Drive program hosted at EDHS last week was a great event the students were sure to learn a lot from. I hope they all keep that information at the ready
to contribute to their own safe habits when it is time for them to get behind the wheel. Learning to drive, for me, was not a great experience. My mother was so nervous, she would rock back-andforth in the passenger seat, and my dad had a hard time letting go of the control. Taking pity on my situation, I had a few aunts step up to teach me, which was a relief. They admitted years later that when they offered to help, it seemed like a great idea, but once in the passenger seat, it was hard to keep calm. I get that now as an adult because, with years of driving experience, we learn to be defensive drivers and it is hard to hand over the wheel to a teenager who
has not acquired that skill yet. I was grateful they didn’t show that fear when I was driving because it would have made getting my license that much harder. And I did learn a lot from them because they were able to convey scenarios that I could possibly come across and how to handle them. Plus, I did get to learn how to drive a standard, which ultimately prepared me for my first car. I always thought learning to drive a standard would be cool, so when the opportunity came up to learn, I was excited to follow through.
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Letter to the Editor - Reflecting on D-Day 75th anniversary Dear Editor, On June 6, 1944, I arrived by boat on Juno Beach in Normandy, France, with the Canadian Scottish Regiment. My role was in the mortar platoon. On June 17, I was based in a barn, anticipating an attack that never came. I went into a nearby shed to disarm the grenades when one exploded, resulting in the loss of my right arm. When I returned to Canada, I became a member of The War Amps, which was started by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees. Through the years, we have made it a goal to remember and commemorate
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our fallen comrades, and to educate youth about the horrors of war. In Normandy, many Canadians died or suffered wounds that they had to carry for the rest of their lives. As we mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, it’s important that we never forget. Sincerely, Allan Bacon, Toronto
Note to the editor: Mr. Bacon is from Toronto and his message is of national interest. He will celebrate his 100th birthday in December 2019.
Study says immigration will solve growing labour gap by Debra Pretty-Straathof, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Ontario’s farm workforce is changing. More farmers are retiring, selling their farms, or transitioning the business to the next generation. Younger farm faces are making more purchasing and management decisions. And while technology and automation are changing the way many farm businesses operate, Ontario remains Canada’s largest agricultural employer and we rely heavily on a skilled labour force that is increasingly shrinking. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is a member of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council, another industry organization focussing on human resource issues facing agricultural businesses across Canada. OFA, along with other industry organizations, have been advocating for a strong labour policy to secure a skilled labour force for farm and agri-food employers. A recent study released earlier this month by the Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) supports OFA’s push for a necessary labour policy that would address agricultural labour shortages. The study illustrates the growing work force gap caused by retiring baby boomers and a slowing Canadian birth rate. The CBoC
predicts that between 2018 and 2040, 13.4 million workers will exit Canada’s labour force. That number will leave a serious gap with the 11.8 million that are expected to leave Canadian schools to replace those workers. So, what is the answer to our labour problems? The CBoC points to immigration, citing Canada’s net labour force growth of 3.7 million workers, and one-third of the economic growth rate between 2018 and 2040 to come from immigration. While OFA supports the principle of providing jobs to Canadians first, foreign labour is also required to fill a significant and ever-increasing shortfall in farm labour. OFA supports access to foreign agricultural labour, provided there is a shortage of Canadian workers seeking agricultural employment. The agri-food industry has increasingly relied on immigration and off-shore labour to fill the growing labour shortage on farms and in rural areas of Ontario. OFA will be responding to the Ontario government’s consultation on
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Essex Council notes... Harbour-2019 Blue Flag Certification” for information. In the report, Council is informed the Colchester Harbour was certified in 2019 as a Blue Flag harbour for the third year in a row. This is a distinction Environmental Defence presents. Blue Flag is a worldrenowned eco-certification for beaches and marinas. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen question who Environmental Defence is and why the Town has sought out the certification. “Why are we putting ourselves in their hands as to saying whether our harbour is good or bad,” he asked. Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, noted the program is an international certification program. “I think we should be proud of it,” Mayor Larry Snively said. Townsview Park playground equipment selected Council received Community Services’ Report “Results of Request for Proposal – Design, Supply, and Install New Townsview Park Playground Equipment” and awarded the future Townsview Park Playground Equipment project to New World Park Solutions Inc. As part of the selection process, a Request for Proposal was issued based on a fixed budget of $175,000. The proposal review process included the public opinion through a May 7 open house where the five designs submitted into the Request for Proposal were displayed for families to vote on and a team comprised of town staff. The report to Council noted 46 people attended the open house to review the designs and vote on which one they liked best. After reviewing each proposal as submitted and totalling the scores, “New World Park Solutions Inc.’s - Option 2” scored the highest. New World Park Solution’s Inc. bid proposal was for $167,853.12. A total of $275,000 had been set aside in the 2019 Community Services capital budget for this park and playground project. National AccessAbility Week” declared in Essex Essex Council passed a motion designating May 26 to June 1 as National AccessAbility Week in the Town of Essex. The designation strives to promote accessibility and inclusion in public and workplaces across Canada, and celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities. This comes in the wake of Council’s recent approval of a new accessibility ramp leading from Colchester Park to the beach, which will allow even greater access to Essex’s waterfront for those with physical disabilities. “Council did support [the ramp], and you were a big part of that Mr. Mayor, taking leadership,” Councillor Bondy said during the motion to declare the week. “And Councillor Bjorkman is on the Accessibility Committee, and I’m sure he would have mentioned [the ramp] if he was here.”
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As part of the week, the Essex Accessibility Advisory Committee will distribute a Community Survey. The survey will seek feedback on accessibility issues and will inform the public on the duties of the Accessibility Committee. Essex Tourism Events Fund awarded Council received a report from Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveira, regarding the distribution of the annual $1000 Essex Tourism Events Fund, and how the Essex Community Services, this year’s recipient, will be able to use the funding. The funding will be used by Essex Community Services to advertise an upcoming event in print materials and on social media. Maintenance and repair projects awarded Essex Council approved and awarded two projects this past week. A request for tender was awarded to South Shore Contracting for culvert replacement on the 3rd Concession Road in the amount of $554,373.21, including the applicable taxes. The 2019 Capital Bridges and Culvert approved expenditures of $580,000 for Project 200203 included the following scope of work for 3rd Concession Road: storm sewer installation, roadway widening, curbs, paving, road swale relocation, and driveway modifications. An additional request for tender was awarded to Southwestern Sales Corporation Limited for the supply and application of road maintenance stone in the amount of not more than $160,000, including all applicable taxes. The Town of Essex is required to carry out regular maintenance of the roads to ensure a safe and usable condition. As part of the maintenance program, the Town must seek a qualified contractor for the supply and application of 100 percent crushed dolomite stone. In addition, the material shall meet the requirements of the Ontario Provincial Standard Specification (OPSS) 1010, material specifications for Granular “M”0-5/8” material and shall have a minimum bulk relative density of 2.7. The $160,000 for the supply and application of the stone was approved as per the 2019 Operating Budget.
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Town of Essex Appoints New Director
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Services. Lori has served as Director, US Properties, for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, as well as previous management and planning positions with the Town of Kingsville, the City of Detroit, and Dillon Consulting. The Director, Development Services, provides leadership and direction in the areas of Planning, Building, Bylaw Enforcement, and Economic Development. The Director provides strategic vision, leadership, and expert guidance to the Town, while ensuring short and long-term plans are in place to maintain existing development and to accommodate growth. “I am thrilled to be joining the Town of Essex and to have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented and dedicated municipal team of this calibre,” said Chadwick. “I look forward to providing the Town with the dynamic and strategic leadership to achieve the development goals set out by Council for a healthy and sustainable community, now and in the future.”
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Town breaks ground for new A&W restaurant Members of Essex Council and administration join the representatives who worked to bring an A&W restaurant to Essex Centre in officially breaking ground for the new development.
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, members of Essex Town staff and Council joined representatives of the incoming A&W restaurant in breaking ground for the newest commercial addition to Essex Centre. The new 1900-square foot restaurant is being built at the northwest corner of the Canadian Tire parking lot. The drivethrough facility will employ around 20 individuals. Councillor Morley brought greetings from the Town of Essex at the groundbreaking ceremony, where representatives of the future restaurant and the Town ceremoniously put the shovel to the ground to kick-off construction. Bowman said the Town is happy that the hub of the county was selected for this newest franchise opportunity. He also thanked those involved with bringing the restaurant to Essex for “thinking of our community.”
Commentary - OFA proposed changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Changes need to be made to improve the responsiveness of the program to current labour market and employer needs, including supporting regions that do not traditionally see significant levels of immigration, like rural Ontario. OFA has also been advocating for public investments in rural Ontario – infrastructure, lower cost energy in natural gas and reliable, high-speed internet – to realize the growth potential of these communities and make them more attractive to new immigrants. It makes sense – sound investments will build rural communities, attracting
Jason Lemky, an administrative rep for the Fuller Group Family of Restaurants, said A&W is one of the fastest growing burger chains in Canada, and is focused on expanding into small towns. “We’re excited to come here,” he said, noting the new location is central to existing Leamington, Comber, and Windsor A&W locations. The population in Essex and traffic going from Windsor to Leamington were factors in selecting Essex Centre for the new restaurant, he noted. “We’ve been looking at Essex for quite some time. We think this is a good location for us,” Lemky said. It is hoped the new facility will be operation in the fall. At the April 1 regular meeting, Essex Council approved the rezoning of lands to permit the construction of the drivethrough restaurant on the Canadian Tire property at 300 Maidstone Avenue West.
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new Canadians to live where jobs are available and reduce the strain on the Greater Toronto Area housing crunch. The CBoC’s study provides a snapshot of what Canada’s future labour situation will be. Today’s farmers are already feeling the strain of lower productivity and lost growth opportunities as a result of skilled labour shortages on the farm. OFA will continue to work with all levels of government to improve policies that support a skilled work force in agriculture and prosperous rural communities that will drive economic growth for the province.
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“Eroica” concert a tribute to Laura Ingersoll Secord awareness. This weekend’s recipients were: Windsor Historical Society’s Veteran’s Memories Project, Tecumseh Area Historical Society, and Ste Anne’s Parish. The Tecumseh Historical Museum was open an hour prior to the concert and an hour after for attendees looking to
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Relics are displayed at the Tecumseh Historical Museum before Orchestra Breva performed Sunday evening at Ste Anne’s Parish.
by Garrett Fodor This past weekend, Orchestra Breva debuted its new concert series, “Eroica,” which is a sesquicentennial tribute to Laura Ingersoll Secord. The series began on Saturday evening at Assumption Hall in Windsor and wrapped-up locally in Tecumseh on Sunday night at Ste Anne’s Parish. The Windsor-Essex County based orchestra is in its second season and comprised of 30 professional musicians. Conductor Melanie Paul Tanovich leads the group.
Inspired after reading a biography of Laura Secord, Tanovich came up with the five-concert series, which is making stops in Windsor, Tecumseh, Ingersoll, Brantford, and Niagara-on-the-Lake. These are all places that are historically prevalent in regard to the War of 1812, which Ingersoll played a role in ending, leading to providing the ultimate preservation of Canadian territory. Tanovich chose this year for the concert series because it marked the 150th year after her passing.
The tribute features six songs, all picked from different eras. The songs depicted and envisioned the18-hour, 32-kilometre trek Secord made to tell the British about the Americans’ plan to overtake the British outpost at Beaver Dams (now Niagara), which allowed them to counter the attack with victory. The show ended with Symphony No. 3 “Eroica,” which Ludwig van Beethoven composed. Tanovich said she picked this song to end the concert because it helps depict Secord’s heroism to the
learn about the history and impact of the war in the area or about Secord. The next stop in the series is June 20 at the Ingersoll Cheese Museum. Tanovich added that anyone looking to support Orchestra Brava can contact 519-980-1113 or email her at orchestra. breva@gmail.com.
audience through the rising and the falling of the notes in addition to the pace of the beat and sound. Each stop in the series features a different youth choir from the area and also invited veterans to attend and be honoured for their sacrifices throughout time. Saturday’s show featured one of Secord’s direct descendants, Caroline McCormick, who is president of Friends of Laura Secord. She spoke about her family history and the series. Tanovich said she reached out to McCormick and the descendants early in the planning process and they played a vital role in helping her along the journey. Tanovich hopes to raise awareness about Secord and keep her name relevant in today’s society. A portion of each concert’s proceeds went to different causes to help raise
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Council considering rezoning 13.4-acres in Harrow to residential
by Sylene Argent On Thursday, during a special Council meeting hosted at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre, Essex Council received a Planning Report and presentation that
highlighted a Rezoning Application for Noah Homes in Harrow. The subject property is situated on the east side of County Road 13, South of Pollard Drive in Harrow. The Report to Council
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noted the statutory public meeting was held to provide background information on the purpose of the proposed zoning amendment. The Town received a rezoning application to permit the development of a new residential subdivision, having access to County Road 13, from A1.1 (general Agricultural) to R2.2 (low/medium density residential). The report notes the land in question is a 13.4-acre lot, which is situated at the rear of the built-up properties on the east-side of County Road 13. It is proposed the property be developed for a mix of single detached and semidetached dwellings, with the possibility of townhomes. According to the report, in addition to the request for the R2.2 zoning, the proponent
would also like Council to consider increasing attached garages from 60 percent of the dwelling width to 70 percent for semi-detached and townhomes, reduce the required front yard from 20 feet to 15 feet, and reduce of the exterior side-yard depth from 15 feet to 4 feet. This re-zoning file is planned to go before Council at a future meeting, possibly June 3, for potential approval. If Council supports the rezoning, a rezoning bylaw will be submitted to Council for approval. With that, Planning will submit a report to Council with recommendations with regard to this rezoning request. The Report to Council notes the proponent has also applied to the Town for draft Plan of Subdivision approval.
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In order to move this forward, a preliminary pre-consultation meeting needs to be held with the County Manager of Planning Services, Essex’s Planning Department, and the proponent. Development of the subject property is subject to the execution of a subdivision agreement, which will include the adoption of a storm water management plan. A further report to Council will address this. Council will be apprised of the status of the application. In
addition, a further public meeting well be held to seek public input prior to Planning reporting to Council with regard to the formal draft plan of subdivision and agreement. Town Planner Rita Jabbour said questions residents asked during the meeting typically centered around access to Town-owned lands, like Participark Trail and the ball park, but she noted a future road with this subdivision would be private.
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Fundraiser in support of Essex youth sells out in advance by Adam Gault An upcoming fundraiser to be held at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), for a young Essex boy born with a rare medical condition, has sold out. The event will take place just days before he heads to Philadelphia for surgery. Four-year-old Alex Body was born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC), a congenital joint contracture, which impacts his wrists, elbows, knees, and
ankles. “[In Ontario] there wasn’t much the doctors said they could do for him,” his mother, Tonya Harrison, explained. “They basically said they’d try to work on the ankles, the two clubbed feet, but they had no luck, and it was basically ‘buy a wheelchair, have a nice life, there’s not much we can do for him.’” Not willing to accept that for an answer, the family researched additional treatments and specialists for AMC, and discovered that the Shiners Hospital for
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Children Philadelphia was one of the world’s leading authorities on the condition. “The greatest piece of information we got, was that he has an excellent chance of one day walking,” Harrison said, adding Alex has since had surgeries on both his arms and elbows in Philadelphia. “He could not bend his arms - his arms were locked straight. So, now that means he can bend his arms, therefore, feed himself, clean himself as he gets older.” Although Shriners Hospital for Children performs these procedures at no cost to the family, there are additional travel expenses, and accessibility equipment and modifications that need to be made to the family home. Alex also has an additional surgery scheduled this coming June 6 to address issues with his hips, and with that, his parents will once again need to travel
to Philadelphia for the procedure. “His feet are basically not facing forward. The skeleton is fine, but the soft tissue keeps his legs from being able to face forward, and that’s at the hip level,” Harrison explained of next week’s surgery. “They’ll do a tendon release in the hip, so that should enable him to have his feet facing forward, which is another step to be able to walk.” With that in mind, local musician and distant Harrison relative, Gord Wright, organized an all-day musical jam and dinner fundraiser to take place at the Essex Legion on June 2, from 1 to 8 pm. The event will feature 10 bands rocking all afternoon, and will also feature raffles with a wide-variety of prizes to be won. “I’m honoured, and humbled, and so thankful,” Harrison said, noting that the
Four-year-old Essex resident, Alex Bondy, will head to Philadelphia for hip surgery on June 6.
event was sold out more than a week-and-a-half before the show date. “The generosity from people is just amazing and heartwarming, and I can’t say enough about it.” Although sold out,
donations in support of Alex and his family will be accepted at the Legion during the June 2 event. Tonya Harrison can also be contacted at tanyaharrison74@ gmail.com.
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Essex Area Food Bank moving into Schinkels’
by Sylene Argent Due to good timing, the Essex Area Food Bank will be able to move into Schinkels’ Meat Market’s 68 Talbot Street North facility in the coming months, once it has been vacated from its current operation. Since 2014, the Essex Area Food Bank has operated out of the former Sun Parlour Junior Public School facility, and has spent the past 25-years operating out of Essex District High School in some capacity. The latest lease contract, however, is set to expire in December and Lonnie Jones and Gerry Belanger, volunteers on the Essex Area Food Bank Board of Directors, said the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) had made it known it wished to sell the facility. “We’ve been blessed to be in this building for long as we have,” Jones said, who added the GECDSB’s desire to sell the building is understandable. “Without the School Board’s help, we would not have grown.” With Schinkels’ working on renovating
move. In the next little while, the Essex Area Food Bank will let its generous sponsors know about the transition. Though it is not known exactly when the move will take place, Jones and Belanger said the Food Bank will be closed for a week or so to make the move into its new location. They also expect there to be a cost associated in moving. Until that time, the Food Bank will continue to serve its clients from the current location. Once situated in its new home, the Food Bank will re-open, but likely with a new structure. It is planned to operate from the back of the facility as this will give clients assess to a parking lot where the former Essex Party & Discount facility for its own operation to move into, its current facility would be available and has the electrical, air conditioning, and cooling systems the Food Bank would need to continue to offer its service to those in the community in need. These opportunities made the Schinkels’ location stand out amongst other opportunities considered. Recently, Belanger said, the Food Bank’s Board of Directors reached out to Schinkels’ about possibly leasing the 68 Talbot Street North facility, and its Board approved the
they can more easily use grocery carts to load up goods into their vehicles. The new facility is smaller than the current one, however, the walkin freezers will allow the Food Bank to save space as it currently uses several large freezers. “It is a pretty good location for us,” Jones said. The Essex Area Food Bank decided to keep its operation in town, as it spends round $10,000 a month at Essex Centre stores. “As most of our food purchases and supplies are from stores in Essex Centre, we deemed it wise to relocate in this town,” Jones said. “We
will need the continued support of our volunteers and sponsors as we strive to feed the needy in our communities.” They said the Food Bank has had solid support from Essex and surrounding area residents, which is appreciated. Currently, the Essex Area Food Bank is serving around 300 individuals per week, of which 40 percent are youth, Jones noted. It is open to its clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The local food distribution service will continue to collect donations through the transition.
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Cottam dancer headed to South Africa to compete in Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships Local competitive dancer, Jamieson MacNeil, displays the hardware he has earned over his on-stage career. In July, he will travel to South Africa to compete in the international Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships.
by Sylene Argent Hot off the heals of earning a gold in Ballet Formation and a silver in Jazz Formation with Team Canada Dance’s 11-and-under team, and a bronze in the men’s solo event at the World Dance Championships, which took place in Poland between November 29-December 4, Jamieson MacNeil is again ready to step onto the international competition stage. The young performer, who dances with All That Jazz Dance Company in Chatham, was recently invited to
again join the Team Canada Dance 11-and-under team to compete in the Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships that will take place in Sun City, South Africa in mid-July. During the competition, MacNeil will compete as part of the team’s jazz and ballet routines and will have the opportunity to perform in his own solos, too. “I’m excited to go,” MacNeil said, not only because he will again be able to represent the area on the international dance stage, the opportunity will also help him get closer to reaching his goal of dancing in most of the world’s continents. MacNeil is hopeful he will be able to place in each of the events in which he will compete at the competition, but
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Photo submitted: ten-year-old Jamieson MacNeil of Cottam will compete at the Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships, which will be held in South Africa in July as a member of Team Canada Dance Children.
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Lighting is a key component of curb appeal.... Pg 14 Emerging deck trends.... Pg 15 Compost is part of the circle of life in gardens.... Pg 16 Valuable renovations.... Pg 18 AND MORE!
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A garden full of bright colours such as red, orange, magenta, and yellow can provide a landscape with vigor and energy. The NGA notes that brightly coloured flowers can withstand especially bright sunshine, meaning gardeners can marvel at their appearance even when the sun might be adversely affecting other plants and flowers.
appeal to a property. The National Gardening Association notes gardeners can find nearly every colour of the spectrum in flowering perennials. So whether you prefer soft pink, are partial to bright red or want to relax in a garden and gaze at something deep blue, chances are you’ll find a perennial to tickle your fancy. The NGA offers the following breakdown of colours to help gardeners learn how their gardens can set the mood they’re looking for.
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Lighting is a key component of curb appeal Curb
appeal can affect prospective buyers’ perception of a home. When addressing curb appeal, homeowners may be inclined to focus on features that are easily seen from the street during the day. But what can a homeowner do to improve on his or her home’s nighttime aesthetic? Outdoor lighting is one aspect of curb appeal that is often overlooked, advises the home improvement experts at The Spruce. Homeowners may fail to recognize the importance of how proper illumination can provide their homes with a warm glow and make it look beautiful after
the sun has set. For example, think of how cozy and inviting neighbourhoods appear during the holiday season when homes are strung with twinkling lights. Homeowners can replicate that look all year long with lighting elements. Lighting for evening hours also helps maintain a safe environment for people who are visiting the property. Illuminating walkways and doorways provides a clearly visible and safe path to and from the home.
The following are a few ways to improve outdoor lighting: • Focus on architectural features. Outdoor lighting can focus on the external features of the home’s architectural style. Use light to draw attention to interesting gables, dramatic roof lines, dormers, or curved entryways. • Play up landscaping. Stylish lighting can highlight trees, shrubs, pathways, gardens, and all of the elements of softscapes and hardscapes
on a property. The lighting experts at Vernon Daniel Associates say that soft lighting can make homes feel warm and cozy. Uplighting trees or other elements can add a dramatic effect.
• Light up all doors.
Make sure that doors, both entry and garage, are properly lit for ease of entry and egress from the home. Safety.com, a home and personal security resource, says a home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States. Installing motion-activated lights or lights on timers can deter break-ins. Consider using home automation to control A home lit up at night helps increase its curb appeal. porch lights and other outdoor lights remotely, if necessary. an excellent selling point. • Create entertaining areas. Homeowners are urged not to overlook Outdoor lighting can be used to extend outdoor lighting as a vital part of their the hours residents can spend outside. plan to improve curb appeal. This is great for entertaining and can be metrocreativeconnection.com
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Emerging deck trends refers to aesthetically appealing designs that conceal the ends of deck boards for a clean finish. Some designs feature contrasting material colours on the ends for even more impact. This helps create refined perimeters for a polished look. • Roof-top decking: Urban areas also can benefit from decking to create usable outdoor spaces. In fact, many new condominium and townhouse communities are incorporating roof-top decks into their designs, particularly in communities with water views or other impressive vistas. HGTV experts suggest roof-top decks feature light-coloured materials and fixtures
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looked washed out in the midday sun, so they might be best enjoyed early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
colour scheme. Harmonious colours give off a gentle feeling that can make for a relaxing garden atmosphere.
Complementary colours
Monochromatic colours
Complementary colours are those that are opposite one another on the colour wheel. Orange and blue are examples of complementary colours. According to the NGA, complementary colours can add creative energy and vitality to a garden.
Monochromatic gardens can be aweinspiring even though they stick to a single colour and don’t provide an array of aweinspiring colours. The NGA notes that gardeners with monochromatic gardens make them interesting by using plants of various sizes and shapes. When planting a garden, gardeners can choose whichever colour scheme they prefer. To learn more about the effects of colour on a garden, visit the National Gardening Association website at www. metrocreativeconnection.com garden.org.
Harmonious colours These colours are those that are next to each other on the colour wheel, such as orange and red. The NGA recommends harmonious colours for gardeners looking to create a unifying feel in their gardens without resorting to a monochromatic
Deck trends continue to improve on the form and function of outdoor living spaces.
to help keep the area cool even in direct sunlight. • Distressed hardwood: Builder and Developer, a management resource for professional homebuilders, says that the trend for using distressed hardwoods at home has migrated outside. Some decking manufacturers have recently introduced low-maintenance composite deck boards that mimic the look and feel of distressed, rustic hardwood flooring. This weathered appearance gives the look of age without the upkeep of real aged wood. • Wooden walkways: Decking can be the more traditional design people envision with a patio table or outdoor furniture. But it also can consist of wooden walkways or a low-laying patio to accentuate the yard. • Mixed materials: Homeowners may be inspired by commercial eateries, breweries and urban markets in their exterior design choices. Decks featuring composite materials and aluminum railings blend sophistication, urban appeal and comfort. • Personal touches: Homeowners can customize their decks with personal touches. It’s not unheard of to wrap columns in stone or glass tiles for more impact. And a vast array of decking colours now enables fun interpretations for outdoor areas. • Fire pit conversation area: Many decks can
incorporate water or fire elements for visual appeal. Gas-fueled fire elements can expand the functionality of decks beyond the warm seasons, or make enjoying them practical on nights when the temperature plummets. Decks are reimagined in many different ways with continually evolving trends.
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Compost is part of the circle of life in gardens The season for fresh fruits and vegetables grown right in the backyard is upon us. Warm weather breathes life into fresh berries, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, and many other delectable fruits and vegetables. Home gardens can be supplemented with delicious finds from the supermarket or farmer’s market, including melons, corn and more. The bounty of the garden can be made more abundant and fruitful with the addition of the right soil amendments. Compost is a key element of rich, nutritious soil. Scraps from items that have been grown in the garden can then be reused in the production of the compost that feeds that same garden. It’s a continuous circle of garden life.
Getting started with compost is relatively easy. Homeowners should choose an outdoor space near the garden but far away from the home so that it won’t be disturbed by kids or animals. Some people opt for an open compost pile, while others choose closed bins to contain the possible smell and to camouflage the compost. A sunny spot will help the compost to develop faster, according to Good Housekeeping. The next step is to start gathering the scraps and materials that will go into the compost. Better Homes and Gardens suggests keeping a bucket or bin in the kitchen to accumulate kitchen scraps. Here are some kitchen-related items that can go into the compost
material: · Eggshells · Fruit peels · Vegetable peels and scraps · Coffee grounds · Shredded newspaper In addition to these materials, grass and plant clippings, dry leaves, bark chips, straw, and sawdust from untreated wood can go into the pile. Avoid diseased plants, anything with animal fats, dairy products, and pet feces. A low-maintenance pile has an equal amount of brown and green plant matter in the compost plus moisture to keep the bacteria growing and eating at the right rate. Aerating the compost occasionally, or turning the bin when possible, will allow the compost to blend and work
together. Compost will take a few months to form completely, says the Planet Natural Research Center. The finished product will resemble a dark, crumbly soil that smells like fresh earth. Compost will not only add nutrients to garden soil, but
also it can help insulate plants and may prevent some weed growth. It is a good idea to start a compost pile as a free source of nutrition for plants and a method to reduce food waste in an environmentally sound way.
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How to control crabgrass before it appears
Homeowners who enjoy tending to their lawns know that grass is vulnerable to a host of problems, many of which appear at a time of year when lawn enthusiasts want to showcase the fruits of their lawn-and-garden labors. Crabgrass is a common problem that appears in summer. According to Lowes, crabgrass plants produce thousands of seeds between midsummer and early fall. While the first frosts of late-fall or early winter kill the crabgrass plants, the seeds produced by the plants remain dormant throughout winter and then begin to grow as the ground temperature warms up with the spring and
summer thaw. As a result, controlling germination, which is the development of a plant from a seed or spore after a period of dormancy, is the key to preventing crabgrass from becoming an unsightly blemish that can harm your lawn in summer. A proactive approach to crabgrass can save homeowners the headaches of dealing with this unwanted guest taking over their grass. The following tips, courtesy of Lowes, can help homeowners reduce the likelihood of their lawns being overcome by crabgrass as summer hits full swing. • Recognize that routine lawn maintenance may not be enough. Even lawns that receive sufficient TLC can fall victim to crabgrass. A proactive, crabgrass-specific approach to lawn maintenance is the most effective way to control the problem before it pops up. • Apply a pre-emergent herbicide. Pre-emergent herbicides kill crabgrass seedlings as they germinate. While these herbicides are highly effective, they must be applied at precisely the right time. The right time to apply them depends on weather patterns. For example, Lowes notes that homeowners who live in regions that might have experienced warmer than usual winters will probably need to apply the herbicides earlier than usual. While the manufacturer instructions should always be followed
when applying herbicides, it’s essential that homeowners take weather patterns into consideration as well. • Wait until the ground temperature rises above 60 F. Applying herbicides when the ground temperature is below 60 F might render the products ineffective. Gauging soil temperature can be tricky, but Lowes advises monitoring shrubs and trees on the property. Once shrubs begin to bloom and trees bud, herbicide can be applied. • Wait when treating newly seeded lawns. Preemergent herbicides might kill new grass seedlings, so homeowners with newly seeded lawns should wait until they have mowed their lawns three times before applying a herbicide. • Emphasize uniform application. If a herbicide is not applied uniformly across the lawn, crabgrass can establish itself and ultimately spread to the rest of the lawn. • Do not thatch or aerate after applying a herbicide. Thatching or aerating a lawn after applying a herbicide might break the product’s chemical barrier, thereby rendering it ineffective. Crabgrass can quickly spread on an untreated lawn. A proactive approach that prevents its growth can keep lawns looking great through summer.
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How tree services can protect your property
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weather can take its toll on a property, especially in regions of the world where winters are harsh. Most parts of the landscape are vulnerable to damage from winter
storms, but trees may be especially susceptible. By the end of winter, many homeowners wonder if their trees would benefit from some professional TLC. Tree services provide a
host of services. While fall is a popular time to remove trees from a property, doing so in spring is not unheard of, especially if trees were affected by winter storms and now pose a threat to a home and the people who
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crocuses and daffodils pushing through the last remnants of snow and employ these tips to prepare for the upcoming gardening season. • One of the first steps is to apply a preemergent weed killer to get a head start knocking out weeds that can plague the Continued on Page 18
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to trim short trees on his or her own, but if views from the second floor of a home or higher have been compromised, it’s much safer to call a professional tree service. Such services have the right tools and experienced personnel necessary to safely trim high branches on tall trees. • Tree services can help prevent future damage. Even if trees made it through a recent winter unscathed, that’s no guarantee next winter or even the coming seasons of spring, summer, and fall won’t ultimately prove their undoing. Travelers Insurance notes that weather-related roof damage, including damage resulting from falling limbs and branches weighed down by snow during the
winter months, accounted for more than half of all Travelers property loss claims between 2009 and 2016. According to BNC Insurance and Risk Advisors, homeowners may be liable if a tree they knew posed a threat falls onto a passerby or a neighbour’s property and causes damage or injury. Having all trees properly trimmed each year, but especially those that can fall on your home and your neighbours’ homes, may prevent future damage and legal issues. Tree services can ensure trees maintain their aweinspiring beauty and help homeowners protect their homes and their belongings.
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lawn during the growing season. Killing weeds at the roots early on can mean far fewer hassles in spring and summer, and may prevent new generations of weeds from cropping up each year. • While it may be tempting to take a prematurely warm day as a sign that spring is in full force and purchase a bunch of annuals, it’s better to know the last of the possible frost dates (check “The Farmer’s Almanac”); otherwise, you may waste time and money planting flowers or vegetables
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only to have them zapped by another frosty day. • Amend the soil so that it is the right consistency - just crumbling when lifting it. Soil that is too muddy after spring thaw can harden, making it difficult for plants to flourish later on. Speak with representatives at a local lawn and garden center about which types of amendments you can add to the soil in your particular area to enrich it. • Lawn and garden experts at The Home Depot suggest filling in bare patches of lawn now by mixing a few shovelfuls of soil with grass seed. Then apply this patch to the bare areas, water, and continue to care for the area until the spot fills in. • Spend a day in the garage or shed tending to the lawn mower and other gardening equipment. Clean all tools and ensure that everything works, repairing parts as needed. • Give outdoor entertaining spaces a good scrubbing, clearing away dirt and grime that may have accumulated over the winter. Use a leaf blower to blow away any leftover leaves. • Check if the front porch, railings or decking need painting and/or staining. Tackle these projects when the
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weather is cooler so everything will be ready for those peak spring days. • Think about any annuals you might want to plant in the landscape this year that will complement any existing shrubbery or perennials. Come up with a theme so that the entire yard is cohesive. Before homeowners know it, winter is gone and it is time to once again enjoy long days spent outdoors. Get a jump start on spring lawn prep as soon as you can.
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Africa. Businesses and individuals who want to sponsor MacNeil can do so through his GoFundMe page or be emailing annajayne13@hotmail.com. In the meantime, Jamieson will perform in the Music Express talent show at Art in the Park on Sunday, June 2 at 11 a.m. “We would welcome anyone coming out to share the experience and to cheer him on,” Annajayne said.
Helen Lavin, of Helen on the Farm, was one of the artists who took part in the Arts at the Tube event, which was hosted at Lakeshore’s Atlas Tube Centre on Saturday.
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HIRING! GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED Please fax your resume to 519-723-2336. 1-tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $14.00/hour. Full time hours Monday through Friday. Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie 9-tfn St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4.
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SERVICES _____________________ MARTY’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Tune-ups, repairs, & service on snowblowers, riding lawn mowers, chainsaws, & more! 519-733-0986, (c) 42-tfn 519-965-5918. _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavestrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-982-0362. 11-tfn _____________________
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PERSONAL _____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (Three times). “Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With grateful thanks. D.D. 42-1t*
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EDHS students learn to drive by Sylene Argent Being a good driver is a skill obtained over many years of experience. Fortunately, Essex District High School’s grade 10 and 11 students were able to get solid driving advice as young drivers, or future drivers, through the Teens Learn to Drive program, which was hosted last Wednesday. “The program focuses on the behaviour of driving,” Anne Marie Hayes said, who is the President of the Sweet Life Road Show, which puts on the event throughout the province free of charge, funding permitting. The students were divided into groups that rotated through ten strategy stations setup in the high school’s gymnasiums. The stations did not discuss the dos and don’ts of driving, they highlighted that if a certain decision is selected, this is how they can stay safe, Hayes
Call for Animal Licensing Officials for the 2019 Animal Licensing Canvassing Program The Town of Essex is conducting an Animal Licensing Canvassing Program to educate the public on the benefits of licensing while ensuring the proper licensing of dogs. The Town of Essex Animal Control By-law that requires all dog owners obtain an annual Dog Tag License. The Town is looking for a number of Animal Licensing Officials (Canvassers) to be hired on a temporary basis to visit residents door-to-door. The Canvassers will educate dog owners on the benefits of licensing and allow those residents to purchase dog licenses from their own homes. This role will require the ability to travel throughout the Town. Good customer service and excellent communications skills are required, along with the ability to collect accurate information and process purchases. Applicants should be available to work a minimum of ten (10) hours per week over a 4 to 6 week period starting on approximately June 24 and finishing near the end of July. Applicants hired as Canvassers must be available for a mandatory training session to be held on June 20, 2019 in advance of the anticipated start date of the campaign. Interested applicants will be required to obtain a police clearance. If method of travel is by vehicle, then a valid driver’s license and drivers abstract will also be required. Interested candidates are invited to submit a Resume or Letter of Interest by mail, fax or email, outlining past relevant experience and providing complete contact information (mailing address, contact phone numbers and email address), to the attention of: Robert Auger, Town Solicitor/Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Fax: 519-776-8811 Email: clerks@essex.ca Deadline: Letters of Interest must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday June 10, 2019
said. The strategy stations topics included sharing the road with semitrucks, which was organized with help from the Ontario Trucking Association. The youth learned about stopping distance needed, wideturns, and the blind spots around a big rig. The students also learned about distracted driving, cannabis and alcohol consumption and their affects on driving, and road ready vehicles. Other stations highlighted how passengers may be able to voice concerns over someone else’s driving methods without creating conflict, drowsy driving, and the OPP was onsite to share with the students how to be safe in using seatbelts and airbags with proper positioning behind the wheel. The students also learned about the damage that could occur if an accident were to happen when a passenger decided to rest his or her feet on the dashboard. Hayes said individuals may be surprised to hear
that many students often share stories of how there were only five seats in a vehicle, but six friends wanted to go out for lunch. The situation was remedied by placing an individual in the trunk. She said the students are taught that if an accident occurs, cars are intended to crumble at the rear and at the front to protect those in the seated area. The students were also taught that sharing seatbelts or having an individual on the floor are not safe options, either. The event also focused on pedestrian safety. Teens can often become victim to this type of incident as they tend to look at their phone or listen to music while walking. The feedback from the students after they participate in the event, she said, is always extraordinary. If there is time at the end of the day, Hayes said the students are asked what they learned. At a recent event, the students listed that they had learned 42 items.
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VAN IMPE, Jenny (nee Sagaert) - It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Jenny after a lengthy battle with cancer with family by her side on May 22, 2019 at 75 years of age. Beloved wife of Bill Van Impe with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage. Dear mother of Karen Van Impe (Shawn) and Jeanine (Dave) Clarke. Treasured grandma of Alicia (Shane) and Kendra. Great-grandma of Dominic and Aliyah. Daughter of the late Roger and Antoinette Sagaert. Sister of John (Kelly) Sagaert, Jim (Cheryl) Sagaert, and Jerry (Gabriella) Sagaert. Loving aunt of Gina, Brent, Melissa, Matt, Linda, and Ashley. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews.Jenny and Bill owned and operated Van Impe’s Fruit Stand in North Ridge for many years. She really loved her faithful companion, Karla, and Sammy, her crazy bird! Jenny will always be remembered as a devoted wife and mother. Special thanks to Catherine and Alyssa for their great care of our beloved Jenny. Also thank you to the Hospice of Windsor for your excellent support. A private Life Celebration for Jenny was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Cremation followed. Donations may be made to Transition to Betterness. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
What’s Going On... JUNE 1 ESSEX ROCKS & ROLLS CRUISE IN & BUSINESS EXPO At the Essex Spitfire/ Heritage Park from 10am - 4pm. Entertainement & vendors. For info: 519-984-6363. JUNE 4 AUG. 20 - PICKIN’ IN THE PARK First & third Tuesday at Lakeshore Optomist Park, 6:30-9:00 PM. Bring your instruments, lawnchairs, and friends for some fun. JUNE 7 - 3RD ANNUAL ALL FORD CAR SHOW At the Essex Train Station from 1 5pm. For more information: 519-776-9800. JUNE 7 - PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street, Essex) 5pm 6:30pm. Call: 519-776-7711 for more details JUNE 9 - CTMHV AUTOMOTIVE FLEA MARKET AND FESTIVAL OF CARS At 6155 Arner Twln. 8am - 2pm. Registration & gates open 7am. INFO: 519-776-6909. www. ctmhv.com. JUNE 9 - MCGREGOR MUSIC FESTIVAL 30th anniversary at Co-An Park, 11071 Concession Rd 11, McGregor. Gates open at 10am. More to come. JUNE 12 OLDER ADULTS EXPO from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Kingsville Arena Complex, 1741 Jasperson Dr. Contact the Town of Kingsville for details. www.kingsville.ca JUNE 12 - ST. ANTHONY CWL LUNCHEON & COUNTRY STORE from 11:00am 3:30pm at K of C Hall, King St., Harrow. JUNE 14 - TOWN OF LAKESHORE CITIZEN SENIOR APPRECIATION Atlas Tube Centre. Doors 11:30am with lunch at 12pm. Live entertainment. Register by June 10: 519727-0470. JUNE 15 BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC 35 ANNIVERSARY/LOYALIST DAY SOCIAL, at Heritage Village, 6155 Arner Twln. RSVP June 1 to events.bicentennial@uelac.org. JUNE 20 HEARING INFO. SESSION At Kingsville Community Centre, 1869 Division Rd., N., 10:30-11:30. Call 519-398-8166 for info. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Meetings held the last Wednesday of every month (no July & August) @ 6:30p.m. at Colasanti’s. Look us up on Facebook for updates. HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.
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3rd Sunday of the month will be a BCP type Eucharist Service, from the BAS, for the 11am service. Visit online at: www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519-7767711. Email: office@stpaulstrinity.org. Located at 92 St Paul Street, in Essex. sponsorship by:
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Join us for Family Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m., led by Major Sam Roberts. June 2nd is Community Care ministries Sunday and our monthly potluck luncheon will follow the service. Our CCM nursing home services will conclude for the summer after going to Iler Lodge on Wednesday, June 5th at 10:30a.m. and to Country Village on Thursday, June 6th at 6:30p.m. Our Tuesday programs are finished for the summer. Thanks to the leaders and volunteers for their help in making SA Connections such a wonderful program. The last Messy Church until fall is tonight, May 30th at 5:45 -7:30 p.m.
Essex United Church Join us for Sunday morning service at 10:30am. All are welcome. Our June 2nd service will celebrate Rev. Hatt’s ministry. Pastor Jim is retiring. A luncheon will be served after the worship service. For the month of June, food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Join us for a Broasted Chicken Dinner with fresh local strawberries on Saturday, June 8, 6:00 pm sharp. Call the church office at 519-776-5121 for tickets and information. One seating only.
Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair accessible. Preschool Playtime is every Thursday, for caregivers and kids ages 0-4. Drop-in anytime between 9:30 - 12 noon. There will be circle time, toys and games, and a healthy snack. The last Thursday of the month is gym day and lunch! There will be a Trustees Meeting on June 2, following the service. The Ladies UCW Spring Dinner is on Monday, June 3 at Kingsville Golf and Country Club at 5:30 pm. Please sign the attendance sheet in the hall if you plan on attending. The June Iler Lodge Service has been cancelled. The Haiti Walk in The Park Fundraiser is on Saturday, June 8. Walkers will meet in Lakeside Park in Kingsville at 10 am and walk to John and Linda’s for a BBQ. Sponsor sheets are available in the church foyer. All welcome! Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter’s list on the table in the foyer. We have a new listing for 2019. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add it to the list in the foyer or contact the office. Find us online at: www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@ xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 am till 1 pm. Like us on Facebook!
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00am, as we welcome Pastor Mike Morency, from Matthew House in Windsor. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coffee or tea. Plan to attend our Community Movie Night event on Friday, May 31. Doors open at 6:00pm with the movie starting at 6:30pm. All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). A canned good donation is welcomed! Snacks are provided! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Essex Community Services ESSEX FOODLAND RECEIPTS continue to be accepted as part of our ongoing fundraising efforts. Please bring in all Essex Foodland receipts (tapes) to Essex Community Services at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. As well, income tax receipts are provided for cash donations over $10.00. These donations are very important and enable us to continue offering our many programs and services to the community. Our programs include Transportation, Foot Care Clinics, Security Checks & Friendly Visiting, Income Tax Clinics, Snow Patrol, Coats for Kids, Counselling, and more. We appreciate your efforts in helping Essex Community Services. Please contact us at 519-776-4231 for more information! Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for last week were: Monday Euchre - Dave McMurren, Mike Renaud, Audrey Stanley, Jean Matalik, Janese McLaughlin, Bernice Price, Claire Renaud, and Veronica Granger. Wednesday Pepper - Audrey Stanley, Theresa Rivait, Wayne Rawson, Gail Koziana, Rita Glowa, and Janese McLaughlin. Friday night Euchre - Ray Brooker, Dave McMurren, Roger Monchamp, Debbie Monchamp, Bob McGuire, George Sutherland, and Shirley Quinland. For club info, call Claire at: 519-723-4694.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Brian Stocks will lead the service. Jean Matalik and George Sutherland will greet you at the door. The sympathy of our Church family is extended to Marsha Emke and her family on the passing of her father. If you would like a visit or know of someone would like a visit with Rev. Carl. Please contact the office at 519-975-2252. A brief Congregational Meeting will be held June 9th right after church. Please plan to stay. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our prayer list. In an effort to keep our prayer list up-to-date, please contact the office at 519-975-2252 if you wish to have someone added or removed from the list. The BBQ rib dinner is on Saturday, June 15 from 4pm-7pm. Dine in or take out. For more information or tickets call Elaine Mailloux at 519-890-6312. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
back of the Church. Family Bingo and Pasta Dinner at Holy Name of Jesus Church is on Saturday, June 2nd. Open to all ages. Get tickets from the parish office. The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is every Saturday from 9a.m. - Noon or by appointment by calling Judy Jobin at 519-737-6628. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out! Our prayers and sympathies go to Mary Lou Hossack on the passing of her son, Scott. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box. All are welcome.
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
It was ‘Building Offering Sunday’ and Pastor Jay spoke on how we are the church and not the building. Prayer and Intercession for Canada is every Friday morning, from 10:30am-12pm. Sunday early prayer and worship begins at 8:30am. Sunday Service starts at 10am. Come and join us! The Women’s Conference, featuring Wendy Bachlund from Bethel Church, is from June 7th-8th. Register online at: antiochcanada.ca. Prayer Night is on June 11th from 7:00pm. Evangelism Outreach is on Saturday, June 15th at noon. For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!
Trinity Church submitted by B. Layson
We keep Brittney, Christina, Adrianna, Dan, Estelle, Mary Lou, Debra, Liz, Carolyn, Matthew, Dorrie, and Cynthia in our prayers. The Sanctuary Lamp burns is in memory of Norma Conrick, given by Sharon Kistulinec and family. Let the pie ladies get your pies ready for you! You can order Rhubarb, Strawberry Rhubarb, or Rhubarb Custard pies by leaving a message at 519-839-4579, or 519-8395303 or the church office at 519-776-7711. They will be ready for pick up on June 8 between 10 -11am. Mark Sunday, June 9, at 8pm, for our Campfire Evensong. Campfire, music, story, prayer, and reflection. All are welcome to join us. We hope you will join us Sundays at 9:15am in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Theresa Lecuyer
LIFE TEEN (for Grades 9-12) takes place on Sunday, June 2nd with a 7 pm Mass and Life Night to follow. Grade 8’s are invited! CWL - Living Rosary: Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. in the Prayer Garden. All are welcome. CWL 85th Annual Members Banquet is Saturday, June 8 with Mass at 5 p.m. Tickets available from parish office and after Mass. Spouses & friends are welcome. The K of C General Meeting & Dinner is on Thursday, June 6 at 6 p.m. The final Fish Fry of the season is on Friday, June 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Cash bar, 50/50 raffle and take out available. Join us for a Family Dinner & Bingo on Saturday, June 1. Pasta dinner at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds to the Youth Conference in Steubenville, Ohio. Come out and have a fun night! Steubenville 2019 takes place June 28 to 30, for high school age youth. Only a few spots left! Contact Chris at 776-5157 with any questions. A parent meeting takes place on June 12, 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. God Bless you all and have a great week!
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Monday night Pepper winners were Kevin Edwards with high score, Wayne Rowson with low score, and Mary Lou Chibi with the most peppers. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Floyd Cascadden with high score, Judy Kelly with low score, and Dorothy Fields with the most peppers. Betty DeBlois had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Audrey Stanley had the most peppers, and Lou-Anne Mailloux had low score. Floyd Cascadden had high score at Thursday night Bridge and Edna Chevalier came in second place.
We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church this Sunday, June 2nd, at 10:30 am. During our worship time, we offer a Sunday School Program and a well supervised nursery for our little ones. Everyone is invited to stay for coffee and a time of conversation immediately following our service. Church Picnic – Our annual outdoor worship service and church picnic will be held on Sunday, June 23rd at 10:30 am. Please join us at the Harrow Park behind the Ag. Building (134 McAffee Street). All are welcome. Hotdogs and drinks will be provided. Purses with Purpose – During the month of May, we will collect gently used OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR HOME. purses/handbags, in addition to feminine hygiene products to take to homeless/ women’s shelters and the Downtown Mission for women in need. For more information, please call the church office THE TOWN OF LAKESHORE INTENDS TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS at: 519-738-4223. along all rural roadsides contained within the following boundary roads: Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods, along with our HUC faith community, County Rd 2 (Tecumseh Road), County Road 8, sincerely welcome you to join us! Kent Road 1 and County Road 31 Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. Within the Town of Lakeshore harrowunited.org.
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The next Thrive Event is on Sunday, June 2nd at St Paul’s, from 5 -8pm and will be an ALL AGES EVENT with food and fun and a topic relevant to all. Come and see! Our next Pasta Dinner is on Friday, June 7th, from 5-6:30pm. Takeout is available. Receive a discount if you bring your own containers! The next St. Paul’s Marketplace is on Saturday, June 15th, from 10am til 2pm. Just in time for Father’s Day! Our summer schedule starts in July and for the month of July, there will be no services at St Paul’s, Essex. Sunday services in July will take place at Trinity Anglican Church Cottam at 9:15am. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: The 1st Sunday of the month only, there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School.
A Healing Mission focused on forgiveness and healing will take place from June 15th - 19th at St. Mary’s & St. John’s Churches. Cemetery Sunday is on June 23rd by the Celtic Cross, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chairs. Save the date for the annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 15th at Willow Creek. Registration is at the
Essex County Library ESSEX BRANCH: THIS IS MY GARDEN! Come and learn about how to make your very own little herb garden. Saturday, June 8 at 1:00 pm. Ages 5 & up. McGREGOR BRANCH - MEET THE AUTHOR: Christine Paris Join Christine Paris, author of “Gaia’s Journey” for stories, songs and a craft on Saturday, June 1 at 11:00 am. Ages: 5 & up. JEWELLERY MAKING - Let your creativity flow! We will create with beads, wire wrapping, perler beads, friendship bracelets and more on Tuesday, June 4 at 5:45 pm. Ages: 5 & up. FATHER’S DAY ESSENTIAL OIL MAKE AND TAKE - Join Shelley Anne Roung to learn about Essential Oils and make a Father’s Day product to take home. Free program Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 pm. Adult program. Register online or at the library for all programs.
PUBLIC NOTICE - PESTICIDE USE TOWN OF LAKESHORE
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Using the pes cide: Truvist (Chlorsulfuron, Aminocycloyrachlor) PCP Registra on Number 30920, under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada)
Commencing June 3rd, 2019 weather permi ng and ending July 5th, 2019 For more informa on call collect: Mark Goodreau (Goodreau Tree Care) @ 1-519-682-1657 OR Jeff Wilson (Town of Lakeshore) @ 1-519-728-0470 ex 517
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Local walk benefits Dog Guides program 1961 Ford Starliner at Kingsville car show
Russ Hazael opening the fuel door on his 1961 Starliner.
On Friday, May 17, over one hundred classic cars and street rods filled the parking lot at Migration Hall in Kingsville, Ontario, for the annual car show hosted by the students and staff at Kingsville District Secondary School. From a Packard to a Volkswagen and everything else in between, this year’s show had something for everyone – including Dragula 2.0, a slingshot style dragster built by the students themselves with the expert guidance of their auto shop teacher, Gord Osborne. It took First Prize at the Detroit Autorama! Among the cars at Migration Hall was a beautiful blue 1961 Ford Starliner 2-door hardtop. Russ Hazael of LaSalle found the car last year in Indianapolis and bought it. His uncle had owned a red 1960 Ford Starliner that raced at Checker Flag as #94 and Russ now has the 1961 version with Starliner license plates. And to top it off, he was born in 1961! The Ford Starliner was built for only two years (’60 and ’61) and derives its name from the sweeping curve of the roof on the 2-door hardtop. I told Russ I remember filling the tank on these cars when I pumped gas after school at an Esso station in Toronto in 1962. Ten years earlier, Ford had the gas cap behind the rear license plate. By 1960, the license plate was on the rear bumper and no longer in line with the gas cap. I still remember the small metal hook just below the trunk lid for opening a section of trim to put in the gas on a Starliner. When I asked Russ to demonstrate, he cheerfully knelt down and pulled on the hook to open the fuel door just as I had done 57 years earlier. In this hobby, the fun never ends. See you at the Third Annual All-Ford Car Show at the historic Essex Railway Station in Essex on Friday, June 7. For more information, call 519-7769800.
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by Sylene Argent Some area residents opted to spend a portion of their Sunday morning participating in the annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides fundraiser in Essex Centre. Every year, the Essex & District Lions Club and Essex Pet Valu host this fundraiser to show support for the Dog Guides program that raises, trains, and places canine companions with compatible Canadians with disabilities. This was the first year the event did not take place at Sadler’s Nature Park. Instead,
organizers decided to take to the sidewalk in Essex Centre to help bring more exposure and awareness to the annual walk and the program it benefits. Similar walks are held in around 300 communities across Canada during spring and fall months. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides program provides dogs to Canadians, at no cost. The program provides hearing, service, seizure response, autism assistance, diabetic alert, and support Dog Guides. The program is located in Oakville, Ontario. Typical training per dog can cost up to $25,000. In order to provide the dogs, the Foundation relies on donations as it does not receive any government funding. For more information about the program, log onto www.dogguides.com.
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Area elementary schools compete in Pronger Qualifier Meets
Colchester North Public School students competed in the Pronger Qualifier Meets for track and field last Friday.
by Sylene Argent Last week, track and field action took place out at Essex District High School as area elementary student-athletes completed in the Greater Essex County District School Board Pronger Qualifier Meets. Essex Public School was one of six schools that competed in the AA-1
division last Thursday, Kingsville and Jack Minor were two of the schools that competed last Wednesday in the AA-2 division, Gosfield North and Harrow competed last Tuesday in the A-1 division, and Colchester North competed last Friday against five other schools in the A-2 division. According to the Public
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Brady Hayes: Boys’ 400m Dash, 12 Yr.. Olivia Malott: Girls 800m Run, 8 Yr. The Essex PS Girls’ 4 x 100 Meter Relay Team, 13 Yr. Harley Smith: Girls’Triple Jump, 13 Yr. Audry Wasyliniuk: Girls’ Long Jump, 8 Yr. Paige Kotow: Girls’ Long Jump, Open.
Boys’ 100m Dash, 13 Yr., Boys’ 200m Dash, 13 Yr. Wes Long: Boys’ 100m Dash Open, Boys’ Triple Jump, 13 Yr., Boys’ 100m Dash Open, Boys’Triple Jump 13 Yr. Dylan PIdskalny: Boys’ 400m Dash, 13 Yr., Boys’ 400m Dash, 13 Yr. Ryder Cookson: Boys’ 200m Dash, 8 Yr., Boys’ 800m, 8 Yr., Boys’ 200m Dash 8 Yr., Boys’ 800m Run, 8 Yr. Sophie Brush: Girls’ 200m Dash, 11 Yr., Girls’ 200m Dash, 11 Yr., Austin Wright: Boys’ 800m Run, 10 Yr. Cale Marontate: Boys’Triple Jump, 12 Yr., 100 Boys Long Jump, 12 Yr., Boys Shot Put, 12 Yr., Boys’Triple Jump 12 Yr. Katie Fitzpatrick: Girls’ Long Jump, 12 Yr.
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Essex Public School first place finishers:
submitted to EFP The rain stopped, and the bees came out with their bats. The Major Mosquito baseball team welcomed the Woodslee Orioles this past Sunday. Essex scored three runs in the first inning, five more in the third, and the contest ended with the score 8 to 5 Essex. Woodslee’s hitting was held in check through six innings with Cole Grant, Jacob Clemens, and Tobey Trepanier throwing strikes in mid-season form, allowing 1 run on 18 outs. Catchers Sean Wilson and Ryan Smith supplied solid support for their pitchers. Essex next plays at 6:00 pm, in LaSalle, on Wednesday the 29, at the Vollmer. Also, come out to the ball park on Sunday, June 2, as Essex hosts, the always prepared, Belle River Braves, at 10:00 am. This exciting team is making very exciting plans for 2020. If you are able, we ask for your kind support for this season’s fundraising.
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Heather Teichrobe: Girls’ 1500m Run, 13 Yr., Girls’ 800m Run, 13 Yr. Liam Pritchard: Boys’ 1550m Run, 13 Yr., Boys’ 800m Run, 13 Yr. Andrew Baker: Boys’ 100m Dash, 9 Yr., Boys’ 200m Dash, 9 Yr., Boys’ 800m Run, 9 Yr. Emma Colenutt: Girls’ 100m Dash, 11 Yr., Girls’Triple Jump, 11 Yr. Payton Smith: Girls’ 100m Dash, Open, Girls’ 200m Dash, Open. Carter Fick: Boys’ 400m Dash, 9 Yr. Callum Baker: Boys’ 400m Dash, 12 Yr. Tessa MacDonald: Girls 400m Dash, Open. Dallas Brown: Boys’ 400m Dash, Open. Bryce Connel: Boys’ 200m Dash, Open. Becca Macfarlane: Girls’ 800m Run, 12 Yr., Girls Triple Jump, 12 Yr. Emma Barrette: Girls’ 800m Run, Open. Ava Harrison: Girls’ Other Stand Long, 9 Yr. Eli Driedger: Boys’ Other Stand Long, 9 Yr., Boys’ Long Jump, 9 Yr. The Girls’ 4 x 100m Relay Teams in the 8 Yr., 9 Yr., 11 Yr., and 13 Yr. The Boys’ 4 x 100 Relay Teams, 9 Yr., 10 Yr., 11 Yr. Julia Konrad: Girls’Triple Jump, 13 Yr. Kaelyn Overholt: Girls’Triple Jump, Open. Adrian Harrison: Boys’Triple Jump, Open, Boys’ Long Jump Open. Juliana Miller: Girls’ Long Jump, 8 Yr. Payton Lussier: Girls’ Long Jump, 9 Yr. Domenic Bordignon: Boys’ Long Jump, 11 Yr. Julie Boese: Girls’ Long Jump, 13 Yr. Cam Derksen: Boys’ Long Jump, 13 Yr. Trent Rudge: Boys’ Shot Put, 11 Yr. Ben Gervais: Boys’ Shot Put Open
Harrow Public School first place finishers: Landon Marontate: Boys’ 100m Dash, 10 Yr. Nathan Hicks: Boys’ 100m Dash, 13 Yr., Boys’ 200m Dash, 13 Yr.,
Keaton Seal: Boys’ 1500m Run, 12 Yr. Jillian Gerard: Girls’ 1500m Run, 13 yr., Girls’ 800m Run Open Pixie Lang: Girls’ 100m Dash, 9 Yr. Noemi Marczinko: Girls’ 100m Dash, 10 Yr., Girls’ 200m Dash, 10 Yr. Katelyn Bovenkamp: Girls’ 100m Dash Open Ada St. Louis: Girls’ 400m Dash, 8 Yr., Girls’ 200m Dash, 8 Yr., Girls’ 800m Run, 8 Yr. Alice St. Louis: Girls’ 400m Dash, 10 Yr., Girls’ 800m Run, 10 Yr., Girls Other Stand Long, 10 Yr. Evelyn Oneil: Girls’ 400m Dash, 13 Yr., Girls’ 800m Run, 13 yr. Calvin Paine: Boys’ 400m Dash Open Luke Stankovich: Boys’ 200m Dash, 10 Yr. Lily Halfpenny: Girls’ 200m Dash, 11 Yr. Ian McFarlane: Boys’ 800m Run, 9 Yr. Keaton Seal: Boys’ 800m Run, 12 Yr. The Girls’ 4x100m Relay, 8 Yr. The Girls’ 4x100m Relay, 9 Yr. The Girls’ 4x100m Relay, 10 Yr. The Girls’ 4x100m Relay, 13 Yr. The Boys’ 4x100m Relay, 10 Yr. Feliz Ekler: Girls’ Other Stand Long, 9 Yr. Brody St. John: Boys’ Other Stand Long, 9 Yr., Boys’ Long Jump, 9 Yr. Braden Goetz: Boys’ Other Stand Long, 10 Yr. Tyler Vriesma: Boys’Triple Jump, 11 Yr. Max Mills: Boys’Triple Jump Open Allie Clark: Girls’ Long Jump, 8 Yr. Olivia Tofflemire: Girls’ Long Jump, 9 Yr. Lauryn Smith: Girls’ Long Jump, 10 Yr. Julie Seguin: Girls’ Long Jump Open Adam Alexander: Boys’ Long Jump Open
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