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Issue No. 35

A LOOK INSIDE Essex Town Council Notes PAGE 3 _______________ 162nd Annual Harrow Fair Theme: “Farmers’ Bounty” PAGE 8 _______________ Free barbeque showcases Victoria Wellness Centre PAGE 10 ________________ Maidstone museum wants log cabin relocated PAGE 12 _______________ ART by the RIVER celebrates 50th anniversary PAGE 15 ________________ Kessler back at university for fifth year PAGE 27 ________________

Tofflemire Snider Cemetery first site of Heritage Plaque Program

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A few people were involved in making the Town’s new Heritage Plaque Program a reality. Above are just some of those individuals, including Chairperson of the Heritage Committee Richard Meloche, CAO Tracey Pillon-Abs, members of the Heritage Committee Laurie Kowtiuk and Phil Pocock, and Rita Jabbour, the Assistant Town Planner.

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by Shelbey Hernandez As a way to highlight local areas with historical significance, members of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee officially launched the Town of Essex’s newly established Heritage

Plaque Program last Thursday afternoon. The Committee unveiled first bronze designation plaque at the Tofflemire Snider Cemetery on County Road 50 East. The bronze plaques, in the program, will be used

to recognize a public or private site of historical significance that has been designated by bylaw under the Ontario Heritage Act. Many properties in the Essex County region have been formally designated under the Ontario Heritage

Act. The most recent piece of property to be given a designation under this Act is the Tofflemire Snider Cemetery, which Council designated on January 18 of this year. Those from around Essex County will

recognize the names Tofflemire and Snider as some of the County’s earliest pioneers were members of the Tofflemire and Snider families. These pioneers were buried at this cemetery, along with other well-known families, including the Beeman, Buchanan, and Brush ancestors. This historical significance is the reason why this location received a bronze designation plaque through the Heritage Plaque Program and became the first plaque site. The plaque was unveiled last week as a precursor to Colchester’s 225th birthday that will be celebrated in 2017. “Most of these people were neighbours here in the 1800s and this cemetery is symbolic of the collaboration of Colchester’s earliest pioneers,” Richard Meloche, Essex’s Deputy Mayor and Chairperson of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee, said.

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The Snider Plaque was not the only thing Essex unveiled last week. By the surprise of many individuals at the plaque unveiling, there was another item covered by a sheet. It turned out to be the entrance, which received a brand new coat of paint.

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back to some of our communities back to our earliest pioneers and the legacies they left behind.” The historical significance is clear. According to Laurie Brett, the Town’s Communications Manager, where most communities can only trace their history as far back as the early 1800s, Colchester history can be traced as far back as the 1790s. However, the plaque program provides more than just historical significance. Town Planner Heather Jablonski said it is also great for tourism. “There are people now that will go on trips just to look for things of historical significance,” Jablonski said. “They’ll check out genealogy or local history tours so they

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can learn more about the area that they’re visiting or they might have family members that might have hailed from this area.” Aside from the bronze designation plates, there will also be interpretive plaques. These interpretive plaques will be placed at locations that have historical, cultural,

or social significance, but do not have an OHA designation. The first interactive plaque is going to be put up in the fall. In 2017, four plaques are going up and after that, the hope is to establish two new ones each year.

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by Sylene Argent Consideration of banning exotic animal performances Essex Council asked administration to come back with a report with recommendations on options to consider a potential bylaw that would ban the use of performance animals as part of circuses within the municipality after hearing 12-year old Valerie Alexander of Colchester speak about the issue. Alexander spoke passionately about animal welfare in her deliberation. “I have always cared for animals,” she said, adding she wants to be a voice for animals. She wanted to take the time to talk about “the pain behind the curtain,” which included being transported during hot summers, “I look forward to my hometown being a leader on this issue,” she said. Councillor Sherry Bondy said this is something that fits with where Essex has been headed in terms of animal welfare. She added the Town has been really proactive as far as limiting the amount of times dogs can be tethered and with exotic pet bylaws. She said she didn’t know where to start, so she wanted to turn to administration to look at it. She hoped Essex would take another progressive approach to animal welfare. Council received the report, and will send Alexander’s report to administration to look at how Essex could implement a ban on travelling exotic pet shows for Council to consider.

Queensway parking signs follow up Councillor Randy Voakes began discussion about the numerous parking signs on Queensway, a “T” shaped cul-de-sac. This was a follow up from the July 18 Council meeting when a resident expressed concerns that the initial problem was that parking there was confusing as there were only two signs. Now, after asking the Town to fix the initial problem, there are eight signs for seven spaces. The “T” was divided in half and had parking on one side six months of the year, and on the other side for the remainder of the year. The Town was to have another site meeting to discuss this issue. Voakes said a site meeting was held, after which it was his understanding that the parking signs be removed there, and if there is a problem in the future, it will be dealt with again. In the next step, administration would have to come forward to amend the sign bylaw for Council consideration. Council carried Councillor Voakes’s motion that the signs be removed with the intent of working with administration on the issue.

Two Councillors on Fire Master Plan Committee Council received the report “Master Fire Plan Steering Committee” and appointed two members of Council to serve on the Master Fire Plan Steering Committee. It was requested one Councillor be appointed, but Councillors Steve Bjorkman and Randy Voakes both expressed interest in sitting on the Committee. In Fire Chief Rick Arnel’s report, it noted a Request for Proposal process was initiated to acquire the services of a professional Fire Services Consultant to provide research, make recommendations, and coordinate the development of a Master Fire Plan for the Town. Pomax Consulting Inc. was selected. The report notes that the request for this was proposed during the 2016 budget deliberations. “The project is to review and analyze current Fire Department levels of relative existing financial and human resource allocations and make recommendations for building upon existing resources and addressing potential gaps in current service provisions, and

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resource needs into the future,” it states in the report. The consultants will evaluate the current level of service, develop recommendations, and an implementation schedule for any changes in fire prevention, station locations, response polygon areas, staffing requirements, water supplies, administration, training and professional development, and fire operations and response. The Steering Committee for this will include the Chief Administrative Officer, the Fire Chief, a firefighter from each station, and the two members of Council appointed during the meeting.

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Off road vehicle update CAO Tracey Pillon-Abbs presented her “Off Road Vehicles on Town of Essex Roadways report. Council would receive it. The report, she said, is comprehensive. There have been cases in the past where individuals requested the opportunity to use their ATVs on roadways. The issue was also discussed at the July 18 meeting. At that time, Councillor Larry Snively said he would like to see people to be able to use licensed and insured ATVs on rural roads in Essex, and said he has gotten a lot of request from people for this. After discussion, administration was directed to come back to Council with a report with recommendations. She said there are surrounding municipalities that have specific permitted uses with respect to locations, etc. The Town insurer, she said, noted it had to be clear that this could expose the Town to the possibilities of higher claims for accidents. Further, there are no designated trails for ATV use, she said, adding that Essex County does not allow off road vehicles (ORV) on County roadways, but this position may be reviewed in the future. The OPP, she stated in the report to Council, opposes allowing ORVs on roadways as they were not intended for this use, increase vehicle traffic on roads, increase the risk to public safety, and increase liability concerns. “Administration agrees that ORVs are a good tourist opportunity, but only if there is an appropriate trail system for operators to ride. Administration continues to oppose the use of ORVs on Town of Essex roadways based on the associated risk and the challenges with

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With last week’s earthquake in Italy and the tornados that touched down in Windsor and LaSalle, we are reminded of Mother Nature’s power. Sometimes we take for granted what it is we have, along with security, until our figurative protective cage is rattled after an encounter with the uncontrollable. At that point, we are given a stern reminder that we are not indestructible, that we are mortal beings very much subject to the potential adversities that surround us. We can wake up any given morning and be faced with an unexpected, possibly life-altering, challenge. It is chilling to see the photos and the videos of the recent local naturecaused emergency and the one that took place in Italy. The images provide an unsettling thought that an

unexpected disaster can happen at any time, and that natural event can alter or severely impact your life. When you think about it, we typically have friendly weather here, save the recent tornado events, including the one that took place in Leamington a few years back. We do not live in a tornado belt, or have to worry about the power of tropical storms or high magnitude earthquakes. Typically, our biggest worries are whether or not we had too much rain or not enough. I think it is safe to say because of that, we have been fairly lucky. But that doesn’t mean we are exempt from facing Mother Nature’s power from time to time, and perhaps that scarcity leaves us somewhat less prepared than other regions where

these types are circumstances are more common. When we, our neighbours, or individuals we don’t even personally know who live half way across the world, are affected by Mother Nature’s natural disasters, it reminds us how sensitive life, and or our way of living, can be. It also reminds us to be charitable and sympathetic to those affected by unexpected crisis. It is uplifting to see the pouring in of support for victims of natural disaster events from those they likely never met. And, it makes us proud to watch emergency responders rush in to aid those in need.

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Working with Hunger by Jessica Azar I often feel the unique experience of being raised on a farm has made me a little different from many of my peers when it comes to a work ethic. From a young age, farm life taught me to get up early and work really hard so life’s simple things could be enjoyed. My family didn’t have a lot of money, but then again, we never went without. Every day my parents worked very hard to provide. After a full day at work, my parents came home and worked. That work at home involved seasonal farming responsibilities. It was often well into the evening before my father was able to come in for dinner and a shower. Those home responsibilities also involved taking care of their children. Mom was usually the parent who picked up the slack when it came to heading out to soccer, hockey, dance, etc. This was in addition to the everyday, home-keeping chores. They were not our slaves. They taught us kids to be responsible members of the family. We were responsible for chores, cleaning our own rooms, cutting the grass, helping around the farm (picking rocks in the field; worst job ever), and so on. This year I celebrate my 30th birthday. Now married, with a home of my own, I sometimes take a brief moment to think about how amazing that really is. I sometimes

think back at where and how I was raised, and believe my parents, our farm, our family, did a good job in helping shape me into the woman I am today. I have a work ethic in which I can be proud. My husband’s family instilled within him the same values and morals. You work hard to be able to enjoy life and provide for your family. Now, we can both respect and admire our parents in a different light. Like our parents taught us by example, we too, get up early, go to work each day, give it our all, go home, and know that the work doesn’t stop there. There are dishes to be cleaned, grass to be cut, plants needing watering, laundry to do, and the list goes on. We don’t have any children yet, so I can only imagine the amount of extra work that will entail. Being an adult isn’t a joy all the time, but when you are working with hunger you find that at the end of the day you can be proud of your own accomplishments. I know, for myself, there is no greater feeling than achieving goals I’ve set. Whether it’s losing 10lbs, saving for a vacation, or simply finishing your home chores for the day, goals are what keep me motivated and alive. I know there are many others with the same mentality. Sometimes they are hard to find because they are so busy hustling out there and do not have the time to snapchat it. Keep up the great work, stay hungry, because hard work does pay off. You just have to want to achieve your goals badly enough.

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Essex Council Notes... enforcement,” Pillon-Abbs stated in her report, adding that if Council did support allowing ORVs, a bylaw would need to be approved, wither on a temporary trial or permanent basis. If Council wishes, administration will come back with a draft bylaw that would include specific items, and would get public input on the draft bylaw. Council received the report. It would also support Councillor Bill Caixeiro’s motion that directed administration to contact Lakeshore and get info on how it conducted its open houses, and develop a plan for three open houses to be held within the Municipality of Essex: one in Harrow, Essex Centre, and McGregor. And, also contact the OPP to request a representative conduct a presentation on the matter. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he believes there are major hurdles to this bylaw. He suggested that before the open houses are conducted, the OPP be invited to speak about the issue before Council. Excessive Idling Council received the report “Prohibiting Excessive Idling of Vehicles and the associated recommendation that administration be directed to undertake a public

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education campaign to help prohibit excessive idling of vehicles and boats. In the report to Council, it notes at the July 18 Council meeting, there was discussion on the excessive idling issue. Council had directed administration to start reviewing the possible creation of a bylaw regarding excessive idling of vehicles. The report highlights that in 2001, Windsor was one of the first municipalities in Ontario to enact a bylaw to prohibit the excessive idling of vehicles. In June, Windsor approved an amendment to the 2001 bylaw to reduce the permitted idling time from 5 minutes to 3 minutes. The Windsor amendment exempts vehicles from idling while obeying traffic control devices, within the traveled portion of drive-through lanes, and in loading zones. It is stated in the report that Essex currently does not have the staffing capacity to be proactive with the enforcement of an idling bylaw. One of the main challenges of the enforcement is that an OPP officer or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer must be present during the entire duration of the infraction. CAO Tracey Pillon-Abbs presented an alternative to a bylaw, undertake a public education campaign to promote tips on how help improve air quality, which includes using a remote car starter sparingly, using a block heater on cold winter days to warm the engine before starting, and asking business owners to post signage on their property to turn off engines. She noted in the report that if Council should support prohibiting excessive idling of vehicles through enforcement, a bylaw would need to be approved.

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Administration would also recommend that public consultation be held in order to obtain feedback on a draft bylaw. Councillor Sherry Bondy wants a bylaw for this. She said she understands it is a big issue. She suggested Council make baby steps on the issue. Councillor Bill Caixeiro said he does not want Council to adopt another bylaw that can’t be enforced and wants to ensure the Bylaw Enforcement Officer is able to accommodate another bylaw.

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Essex Council Notes... library strike. As a Councillor, he said, he is not taking sides on the matter, but he said he has a diligence to represent the people in the Municipality. “Where there is not a service they are paying for available to them, they need to be reimbursed. No question about it,” he said in regards to taxpayers not having access to their local libraries all summer. As of the Council meeting on Monday, August 22, he said the strike had been on for 59 days. He estimated taxpayers paid at least a few hundred thousand dollars, including, wages, security, and facilities for negotiations, he said. “I want my money back,” he said. “If it is the price of a cup of coffee at Tim Hortons, I want it.” He wants a new interest, a new approach being brought back to the table. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, who is also the Chairperson of the Essex County Library Board, called a Point of Order on Voakes for what he said was grandstanding after Voakes spoke about his experience in negotiations as a former employee of Chryslers. Voakes continued that what he is asking is that Council supports the Board and workers of the Essex County Library get back to the table, and that the taxpayers get reimbursed for the money they have spent so far on the strike.

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Meloche explained that in situations like these, a cost variance is carried over the following year, and the budget request would have a positive variance with a lower percentage request. In that way, the residents are reimbursed, he said. Voakes called a Point of Order of Meloche, saying he thought for him to speak on the matter was a conflict of interest. Meloche continued with his answer. Councillor Voakes put a motion forward to send a letter to the County requesting all money relevant to the 2017 budget as required by the Essex County Library Board strike, that all current money is returned to the taxpayer with no consideration for budget considerations, and that the Library Board and workers return to the table at second request at the earliest convenience. Mayor Ron McDermott said that after hearing Meloche’s explanation, he said he was not in favour of the first half of the motion as he said the money would be coming back to the taxpayers. He added that he was in favour of the second half of the motion. As a representative of the residents, Councillor Steve Bjorkman said it was the right thing to ask. In a recorded vote, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche was the only member of Council to vote against that motion.

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Councillor Larry Snively was absent and Councillor Sherry Bondy had removed herself from the table as an employee of the Essex County Library. The motion carried 4-1. As Meloche got the chance to speak, Voakes asked that a representative of CUPE, the union representing the Library Workers, get a chance to speak. In a recorded vote to allow a representative of CUPE to speak, Councillors Voakes, Bjorkman, and Caixeiro were in favour and Deputy Mayor Meloche and Mayor McDermott were opposed. McDermott explained allowing a rep from CUPE to speak had nothing to do with the previous motion, and the Town was going to proceed with the letter. Caixeiro asked that the speaker be respectful. He claimed some of the CUPE members who picketed outside the meeting were not respectful on his way into the meeting. Library Worker spokesperson with CUPE Lori Wightman said she estimated the Library has saved $197,000 in wages since the strike began, and she estimates it spent around that much in security since the strike began. Managers are still being paid fulltime wages, she claimed. Meloche said he hasn’t seen any bills, so Wightman’s numbers are a guess. He said it would be irresponsible to send everyone a cheque for any cost savings during the strike (such as from wages) as discussed earlier in the meeting as the mail out would be costly. They also discussed issues still on the table at that point. Voakes said he wants to know what the costs associated with the strike has totalled up to.

Harrow Centre flooding It was asked that administration talk about flooding and owner responsibility after heavy rainfalls took place in that area recently. It was said during the meeting that administration will have a public meeting on the issue.

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Festival of Hawks to celebrate birding bonanza

submitted to EFP All eyes will be on the skies this September as local birders and nature lovers take in one of North America’s greatest migrations.

These watchers will call the Holiday Beach Conservation Area home as they take in a grand spectacle: tens of thousands of hawks and raptors flying overhead

on their annual journey to nesting grounds in the south. In recognition of this amazing sight, the Essex Region Conservation Authority, in partnership with the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory (HBMO), will host the 2016 Festival of Hawks. The festival, which runs the second and third weekends of September, features a range of free educational activities and nature-themed programming. HBMO experts will be on-site conducting hawk banding and adoptions. Event goers will get up close and personal to a variety of raptors as the

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falconry through education programs. The ongoing banding and live hawk display will be complemented by free programming throughout both weekends. Local experts will be on-site to teach on a wide range of birding and naturerelated topics. Some of these programs include: • HBMO’s Bob Pettit, will share his years of experience on identifying hawks in flights. • Ted Kloske, of Henry’s Windsor and Maple Grove Studios, and Glenn Gervais, of Southshore Outdoor Photography, will help budding photographers get their best nature shot.

• B l a i n e Landsborough & Rachel Hasson, of the University of Windsor, will discuss their ongoing research into the night time habits of migrating birds. • Vic Bernyk, of Native Plants & Trees, will help attendees identify local plant species around Holiday Beach. • Mike Malone, of Pelee Wings Nature Store, will show how to get the most out of your binoculars and scopes. • HBMO members Jeremy Bensette & Kory Renaud will share their local knowledge on the best birding in the Essex

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162nd Annual Harrow Fair

Theme: “Farmers’ Bounty” Thursday, September 1st

Congratulations to the Colchester South and Harrow Agricultural Society on their

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162nd Annual Harrow Fair Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring Noon – Tim Holland – Puppet Tamer, Arena 1:00 pm – Judging Beef Cattle, Show Ring 1:00 pm – Carter Shows Ltd. midway opens 1:30 pm – Mom or Dad Calling Contest, Arena 2:30 pm – Roller Pigeon Contest, Poultry Barn 3:00 pm – 4-H Swine, Beef, Sheep and Poultry Auction, Show Ring 8:00 pm – Cold Creek County, Stage

Saturday, September 3rd 9:00 am – 10 pm – Buildings Open 10.00 am – 4-H Dairy Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring 11:00 am – Carter Shows Ltd. midway opens 11:30 am – Parade: NEW ROUTE - The Harrow Research Station > Left on County Rd 20 (King Street) > Left on Erie Street > Left on Wellington Street > to the Fair Grounds on MCAffee. 1:00 pm – Judging

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Kelly and Rob Sef entertain during the second annual Free Community Barbeque that took place at the Victoria Wellness Centre on Friday evening.

by Sylene Argent Essex Community Services, along with the other businesses established within the Victoria Wellness Centre, invited the community out to enjoy the second annual Free Community Barbeque that took place in the plaza parking lot last Friday evening. The event was about much more than just enjoying an early dinner and kicking off the weekend on a great note. Community members were able to socialize with neighbours and friends while taking in the live musical entertainment of musicians Rob and Kelly Sef that helped lure community members to the party. And, youth were able to enjoy fun activities, such as face painting, games, and bouncey castles. Most importantly, area residents were able to connect with the businesses in the plaza to learn about the programs

and services they offer. Essex Community Services Executive Director Kelly Stack was pleased with the event turnout. She estimated around 400 community members enjoyed all the activities the event offered, which was around double the amount of event goers who attended the event the year before. “It was great,” she said. Along with Essex Community Services, the other businesses within the plaza contributed to help ensure the event was a success. The Hearing & Dizziness Clinic provided the musical entertainment, the Essex County Nurse PractitionerLed Clinic hosted a booth, Onyx Fitness Solutions provided pop and water, Essex Optometric Clinic donated the hot dogs,

Carter enjoys a slide during the second annual Free Community Barbeque that took place at the Victoria Wellness Centre on Friday evening.

and Essex Pharmacare Pharmasave handled the meat draw. The event is hosted as a way to have fun and engage the community, but it did also raise $1200 for Essex Community Services. Stack said the funds came at a good time as its minivan is in need of repair. Other arrangements, such as using staff vehicles

and a loaner vehicle from plaza owner Andy Siefker, have helped Essex Community Services through this ordeal. Siefker, “Always goes above and beyond for us,” Stack said. Looking ahead, Essex Community Services will begin its St. Clair College shuttle service on Tuesday.

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expert naturalists,” explained ERCA’s Director of Community Outreach Services, Danielle Stuebing. “It’s also a great event for families, as we also host an educational Hawk Fest Scavenger Hunt, crafts, and free face painting for kids.” The Festival runs from 9am to 3pm on September 10-11 and 17-18. Visitors can also enjoy lunch provided by the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Blue Kestrel Café or HBMO’s BBQ Booth. All programs are free with a festival admission fee per vehicle. The final list of programs and information can be found at www.erca.org/birding. The best raptor viewing time is from 9am until noon when the hawks fly low. The Holiday Beach Conservation Area is located on County Road 50, on Lake Erie near Malden Centre approximately 15km southeast of historic Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada, a half hour drive from Highway 401 and only 40 minutes from the Ambassador Bridge

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by Fred Groves Dubbed as an asset to the community, the St. Pierre Cabin in Lakeshore could soon have a new home. On Sunday afternoon, over 50 people, many descendants of the family that traces its roots in the area back to the 1850s, met at the Maidstone Museum in an attempt to preserve history. The Museum and its Historical Society hosted a rally to drum up support and funding to have the cabin moved to the Museum’s grounds on the Puce Road. “At this point, we want to see what kind of commitment there is from the community,” Museum Curator Victoria Beaulieu said. The log cabin is currently located on the West Belle River Road and the local historical society has plans to move it. However, the move comes with a hefty price tag. Project Coordinator Dave Benson said just to move it the 10 kilometers will cost up to $45,000. He noted that there is the option to take it apart, but that would be too expensive, and not historically practical. “If you dissemble a log house, you can lose a lot of the original material,” Benson said. While some of the discussion on Sunday revolved around the family history and historical significance of the cabin that was built prior to Confederation, there was a lot of talk about how to raise funds. The cabin has been vacated since 2005 and

is owned by Elizabeth McInnis (St. Pierre) who is a big supporter of this project. Suzanne Allison who lives in Cottam is the great-granddaughter of Jephet St. Pierre. Allison was instrumental in helping fundraise for the Essex Spitfire Memorial and Honour Wall and she suggested that 45 families could donate $1,000 each. Beaulieu said they have been trying to move the cabin for a few years now and admitted that they are looking at a deadline of the end of the year to get a financial commitment. “This is a huge project. This is the largest one we’ve ever undertaken,” Beaulieu said. To date, site drawings and a survey have already been donated. It is hoped that once the $45,000 to

move the cabin is raised, then the remaining approximately $135,000 for repairs could come from government grants. Of significant note, Lakeshore is a designated Ontario francophone community. According to Beaulieu, the cabin, once on the museum grounds, will become a tool in which to explain the French history of the area that dates back almost 300 years. The St. Pierre family goes back several generations and the property in which the cabin sits was originally settled by Jacques Marontette in 1856. Anyone wanting more information, or would like to donate to the project, can contact the Maidstone Museum at 519-7278811 or visitwww. maidstonemuseum.com.

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Meloche family helps stock Food Bank shelves Essex launches free program to help Zoomers stay active, healthy, and independent Essex Area Food Bank was the family’s second donation. Another donation, to an undecided recipient, will be made before the year’s end. The family is spreading around the donations as they all live throughout the region. The donation to the Essex Area Food Bank came at a critical time. Donations to the food bank tend to dwindle drastically in the summer as school is out and families plan vacations out of town. Food Bank reps were pleased to be able to receive the Meloche family’s donation to support local families and individuals in need. Meloche said he is from a large family, which helps build a sizeable donation. Many of his family members just add a few extra non-perishable food items to their grocery lists each week to build up to a sizeable donation.

Essex Area Food Bank volunteers Gerry Belanger (left) and Norm Maisonneuve (far right) gratefully receive a large donation of non-perishable food items from Joyce Gyori and Leo Meloche on behalf of their extended family.

community members in need. Meloche’s dad, Omer, inspired this act of philanthropy. “The can drives are held in memory of my dad,” Meloche said. “We are all alright, our health is good; it is time to give back,” he said. Omer, Meloche added, was instrumental in the creating Co-An Park in McGregor. “He

by Sylene Argent A m h e r s t b u rg Councillor Leo Meloche and his sister Joyce Gyori dropped off a sizeable donation of nonperishable food items for the Essex Area Foodbank on Thursday morning. Last Christmas, Meloche explained, he and his extended family decided that they wanted to reach out to support

always did a lot for the community.” The extended family members began collecting non-perishable food items after last Christmas. The first donation of around 800 non-perishable food items was delivered to the Amherstburg Food Bank around Easter. The donation of 725 non-perishable items made Thursday to the

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Zoomers stay active, healthy, ART by the RIVER and independent... celebrates 50th anniversary will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and all will include a delicious lunch. The seven ZEALL Lunch and Learn events are as follows: • Staying Fit and Independent: September 14 (Essex Centre Sports Complex) – In partnership with Windsor-Essex County Health Unit • Get Sporty: September 23 (Essex Recreation Complex) • Exploring Your Community: October 5 (10:00am to 4:00pm, Bus to Various Locations • Protecting Yourself: October 25 (Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre – In partnership with Ontario Provincial Police and Essex Fire and Rescue

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Services • Eating Healthy: November 16 (McGregor Community Centre) – In partnership with WindsorEssex County Health Unit • Getting Involved: January 24 (Essex Retirees Social Club) • Staying Connected: February 27 (Essex Library Branch) – In partnership with Essex County Library For each Lunch and Learn event attended, participants will receive a fitness pass that will allow them to participate in up to three fitness programs offered by the Town of Essex, free of charge. Through the Zoomers Passport Program, participants will also have the opportunity to receive

a long-term fitness pass by attending at least five out of the seven Lunch and Learn events. The Zoomers Essex Active Lunch and Learn Program has been made possible due to funding from the Government of Ontario. A grant of almost $8,000 was received by Community Services through the Seniors Community Grant Program. “We want seniors in Ontario to fully participate in their communities. The Seniors Community Grant program encourages this by supporting hundreds of projects focused on volunteerism, learning, social inclusion and physical activity,” said Dipika Damerla, Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs. Register for any or all of the Lunch and Learn events by calling 519776-8992 or register online at essexconnect.ca.

The family run NoNo’s Shop displayed uniquely handcrafted bird houses for sale at the annual Art By The River in Amherstburg.

by Shelbey Hernandez Over the weekend, Amherstburg’s Gibson Gallery held its 50th annual Art by the River event, a weekend-long fundraiser that typically attracts around 150 local and out-of-town artists and vendors. The popularity of the event is evident as it can be difficult to find parking close to Fort Malden National Historic Site, where the event is held. Having been around since 1967, The Art by the River has become the biggest financial contribution for the Gibson Gallery. Without

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ART by the RIVER celebrates 50th anniversary... and volunteers, everyone has something to gain. “In most cases, most of the vendors go away happy. So when they go away happy, that means our residents here go away happy because they’ve found stuff they like, they found stuff they want to buy, and they support everyone who’s here,” Ron Johnston said, a long time event volunteer. Johnston’s wife is on the Board for the Gibson Gallery, so he enjoys getting involved as much as he can. “So to me, it’s what goes around comes around. People are coming to show the stuff, the local people are buying the stuff. So I think it’s good for all of us.” There were many different art forms displayed at the event. Sculptures of all materials could be found, including stained glass, stone-work of all kinds, quilts, hand-

crafted furniture, and even dolls. A particular set of dolls, with their ghoulish faces and dark clothes, stood out quite distinctively in the crowd of otherwise bright, tropical colours. Maidstone resident Dorothy Cowan made these dolls. This is the second year Cowan has been an artist during this event, but it wasn’t the first time she had ever been at the event. Before that, she was an attendee who looked forward to the event every year. Even now, her husband has to tell her to stay at her booth, lest she wanders off for hours, checking out the other artists’ work. The main reason why Cowan enjoys the event is because of the appreciation expressed by those who attend. “The big thing for me is seeing the reaction of people,” Cowan said.

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“When they see your art, it just kind of gives you a boost because you’re hearing positive comments. I don’t really care about the money, that’s nice because I like to sell stuff so I can make more stuff, but it gives you a boost. People recognize what you do and appreciate it.” Cowan’s artwork could be considered a bit untraditional. However, there were of course the more traditional art forms present, like water colour paintings. Rico Dancel was one of the artists doing this type of art work. Dancel has been painting for about 30 years and has been attending the Art by the River event for a decade. Like Cowan, Dancel is less interested in making money during the event and more interested in being appreciated by others. He describes himself as a kid putting his paintings on his parents’ fridge. Except, this time, the appreciation comes from the public.

Aside from the confidence boost, Dancel said the event is all about meeting people. “It’s just a nice venue, everyone is so friendly, and you get to meet people,” Dancel said. “This is the place where you get to meet friends, neighbours, high school friends, old classmates, and long lost friends. It’s more like a reunion place.”

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Rotary Interact club The Buses Are Back! to launch at EDHS by Sylene Argent Community-minded Essex District High School students will have a chance to serve their town, and support a global cause, as the Essex Rotary Club is establishing a new junior Rotary Club at the local high school. Rotary Interact, a Rotary Club designed for high school students, will have two mandates; to serve the school/ community and an international cause. The future Rotary Interact Club will support Maforeka as its international cause. Locally, the students will focus on school/ community causes, which could include providing support to the Essex Area Food Bank and other important causes. Former EDHS teacher, and an instrumental individual behind building

the Red Raider sister school in Maforeka, John Garinger, said Rotary Interact will be a club high school students can join to learn the importance of serving others through supporting the community and Maforeka. It will also open up doors of opportunity for its members as they will be able to meet and socialize with other youth through the program. They could also have the opportunity to attend Rotary seminars and youth conventions or maybe even get involved with a Rotary exchange program. Essex Rotary Club President Rina Hyland said the students will likely meet mostly during lunch hour, twice a month. They will be able to earn community service hours through involvement in the club that are needed to graduate high school.

Hyland said the students will be able to get behind social justice type issues. The next step after high school, Garinger said, is Rotaract. There is a Rotaract club at the University of Windsor, he said. After that, they can join the Rotary Club if they wish to continue serving the community and helping with the Rotary’s global causes. Any students who would like to join the EDHS Rotary Interact club are urged to speak with the school’s Guidance Counsellor Ron Ricci, who is also an Essex Rotary Club member. Garinger said the village around the school in Maforeka is influenced by the school that Essex built there. “It is just amazing,” he said.

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For Dave Stevenson, Merlin, On. Sale will be held at 5802 – 10 Line, Merlin. From the Merlin Rd. north of Merlin, take the 10th Line east to the farm. No reserve. Very few small items – short sale. Combine selling with Header: Case IH 1660 dsl Axial Flow combine, 3204 engine hrs, w/Crary chaﬀ spreader & sells w/23’ – 1020 header; this combine had a new motor approx. 5 years ago, and both combine & header are in very good condi on; Header Cart: sells separate; Tractors: Interna onal 3688 dsl, 5177 hrs, has cab, good rear res, 2 speed PTO & 2 hydr. outlets, 18.4x38 res; Case IH 885 dsl, 3879 hrs w/cab, 2 speed PTO, 2 hydr. outlets, 15.5x38 res; Duals & Weights: 18.4x38 T-rail duals, show a lot of wear; 6 large IH weights; 8 weights from No ll drill; No- ll Drill, IH Planter: Great Plains 12’ no- ll grain drill model 1205 NT, drill has new discs w/approx. 400 acres planted, 3532 total acres on drill; IH model 900 – 7 row plate planter; Tractors not running: M gas tractor; Super C w/cult; Sprayer & Auger: Wes ield 8” x 61’ hydr. li manual swing auger – auger has new ﬂite; Hardi 650 gal 60’ boom sprayer w/pump & all controls; older Wes ield 8” auger; Hydraulic Flex Auger: 3 year old in very good condi on Lab Flex arm 16’6” hydr. auger; Tillage: 5 furrow Overum spring trip plow; 12’ Case disc; McKee 19 ½ ‘ pull type cult. w/ Salford harrows; White 18’ C shank cult; pull type harrogater; Wagons: 400 bu. Derynck gravity, duals on back; 400 bu. Central Welding gravity, duals on back; two approx. 250 bu. gravity wagons; Other Items: Iron Horse 6.5 HP sta onary air compressor; two wheel sprayer; 1400 litre plas c water tank. Consigned by Mr. Gerry Baetsen, Merlin: Machinery: Ferguson 3 ph PTO operated side delivery rake in good working order; Kongskilde 21’ pull type cult. w/rolling harrows; 5 furrow J.I. Case semi mount plow; IH 3 ph sickle mower; Cement Mixer: 3 ph hydr. cement mixer, holds 3 wheelbarrows of cement, will reverse, forward, turns & dumps, this is a good mixer; For sale privately by Mr Baetsen: 4 year old like new clean burn overhead used oil shop furnace located in his shop in Merlin. To purchase this furnace call 519-689-4421. Note: Very few Misc. items. Terms cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Proprietor: Dave Stevenson, 519-689-4459 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com

VERANDAH SALE - September 3, from 9-3. 90 Victoria Ave., Corner of Day and Victoria. Great stuﬀ! Including 32 pristine Alexander McCall Smith books; medical assists; wall art. 36-1t*

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DelFresco Express Ltd. Looking for a hard working, motivated individual to fill a position within our growing company. Applicants must have a valid AZ license, current CVOR and drivers abstract to apply. Applicants must also be able to cross border and have a minimum 2 years driving experience, as well as be able to read, write and speak english. Applicants must have knowledge of driver logbooks, bill of ladings, inspection reports (pre-trip, en-route and post-trip), trans border documentation, accident or incident reports, and maintenance reports. Drivers must be able to use atlases and other trip planning aids. Salary is .50 per mile and will pay extra for layovers. Home for reset. Dedicated tractor and trailer.

Please forward resume by email or fax to: kent@delfrescoproduce.com Fax #:519-733-5290

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HELP WANTED _____________________ GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED. Fax resume to 519-723-2336. 1-tfn _____________________ DRIVERS WANTED: AZ or DZ Clean record. Will train qualiﬁed applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336. 1- tfn _____________________

HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 12/15 _____________________ HELP WANTED - Busy local Lumber and Building Supply company is looking for G & DZ drivers. This is a fulltime postion with beneﬁts. Duties to include customer service, building orders and making deliveries throughout Windsor and Essex County. Please email resume and drivers abstract to info@kimballlumber.ca or drop of a resume @ Kimball Lumber on the ArnerTownline. 33-tfn _____________________

Mucci Farms Ltd.

GREENHOUSE WORKERS GENERAL LABOURERS • Steady day shift 50-60+ hours per week • Monday - Saturday • Working in warm temperatures • Harvesting, pruning and picking the vegetables • Current wage is $11.25/hr • As of Oct 1st the wage will be $11.40/hr

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Boem Berry Farms Inc.

GREENHOUSE WORKERS GENERAL LABOURERS • Steady day shift 50-60+ hours per week • Monday - Saturday • Working in warm temperatures • Harvesting, pruning and picking the strawberries • Current wage is $11.25/hr • As of Oct 1st the wage will be $11.40/hr

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Local athlete returns from watching Olympics up close by Sylene Argent EDHS student-athlete D’Artagnan Perovic has returned home after having had the experience of a lifetime; witnessing a few of his favourite sports up close as a 2016

Rio Summer Olympics spectator. As reported in the August 18 issue of the Essex Free Press, Perovic, and nine other lucky high students, were able to fly out to Rio to watch a few

Notice of Change of Location Regular Council Meeting – September 6, 2016 Please be advised that the location of the September 6, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Council of the Town of Essex, commencing at 6:00 p.m., has been changed to: Essex Centre Sports Complex Shaheen Community Room 60 Fairview Avenue West Essex, Ontario All regular meetings are open to the public who are invited to attend. Robert Auger, B.A., B. Comm., LL.B. Manager of Legislative Services and Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519 776-7336, extension 1132

2016 Summer Olympic events, thanks to retired high school English teacher Bill Van Wyck. Perovic was at a loss for words when trying to describe how great getting to attend the Olympics truly was. “It was crazy. It was just ridiculous,” he said. “It was so amazing.” Excitedly, Perovic explained he was able to watch three track events, two basketball games, two soccer matches, and a handball and badminton game. One of the basketball games he was able to watch included the Canadian team. Getting to watch the event was an exceptional experience in itself, but what made it extra special was being able to connect with family and friends in a unique way. “I was texting my

mom and my girlfriend while waving to them through being on TV,” he explained. As a local track and field competitor, Perovic was especially excited to witness the 800m and 5000m races at the Olympic level. It was a unique experience to be able to, “See how athletic [those athletes] are,” he said. He was proud to share that at the second track event he attended, he and fellow group members in attendance started the wave. It took a few attempts to get it going, even having to change the direction in which the wave would travel. He was proud to say the wave travelled around the arena four times. He said not only was the experience great, but he learned from the athletes as well. To be able to share this experience with nine other athletic students made the experience even greater. He described one unique experience the group had while enjoying some down time, away from the busyness of the

Olympics. They were playing soccer on a beach, with a mountainous backdrop, when approached by a group of individuals from Argentina, who asked if they could join in. “They destroyed us,” Perovic said with a smile. Another unique happenstance was when his group, holding a Canadian flag, gathered for a quick pic with two other groups carrying flags from their home countries. Other groups from other parts of the world saw this and jumped in. The photo ended up having seven flags in it. He said his group received many greetings from strangers who just wanted to say hello to a group of Canadian tourists.

“Canada is loved,” he said. The group also got to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain, which offered a beautiful view. Perovic is grateful to Van Wyck for providing him with this opportunity. He said the group bought him a Brazilian shirt, and they all signed messages of thanks on it. He plans to write him an additional thank you letter, too. While in Brazil, “We thanked him so many times,” he said. Perovic will return to EDHS this fall for his senior year. He hopes to continue on with many athletic opportunities this coming school year.

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th Happy 78th Birthday “JOAN” ELLEN (KENNEDY) LAMBIER

HUNTER on September 6th!

(Sept. 8, 1938 - Dec. 1, 1996)

All our love, Dad, Mom, Amanda, Raeanne and Danielle

Happy 50

Kelly LaChance! Love Ray, Zachary, Colton and Tiana xo

Voice Of Inspiration “Great teams do not hold back with one another. They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal.”

~ Patrick Lencioni _________________________________________________________

20 years have passed since “Joan’s” last party. Someday “Joan” we will join your party. Until then “Joan” you will always be a part of our lives, “Joan” was a one of a kind “lady,” my wife and friend. WE ALL WISH “JOAN” A HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love and remembered by Cecil, Bill, Ken, Barb, and family, 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

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WAGNER: Wilfred Donald - A lifetime resident of Woodslee, Donald Wagner passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the at the age of 87. He was born in Maidstone Township, ON and was the son of the late Frank Wagner and Pearl Wagner. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Wagner . Dear father of Darlene Richmond (Mike), Donna Wagner (Evan Mulcaster), Diane Cross (Glynn) and Randy (Leslie). Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dear brotherin-law of Fred Dixon. Predeceased by his sister Marion Dixon (2016) Dear friend and neighbour of Janet & Sean McGivern. Family and friends were received at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex (519 776-4233) on Sunday. A Funeral Service to celebrate Don’s life was held from the funeral home on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11:00 am. Rev. Kim Gilliland oﬃciated. Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Stanley Clair Scratch August 31, 2012

Naval veteran WWII, founder of Cottam Diecasting. You were a special husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Dearly loved and always in our hearts and missed, especially all your hunting and ﬁshing stories. We hold you in our thoughts every day. Love you forever. ~ Your wife Betty and children Richard, Greg, Cynthia, Cheri, Chris, Merri Beth, and Mark, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ________________________________________

George & Jean Kennedy Married September 8, 1956 at The Salvation Army Church in Essex. They are blessed with 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. They will celebrate with an Open House on September 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 30 Laird Avenue, Essex, Ontario.

In Loving Memory of

Bill Trimble June 13, 1931 - September 6, 2009

We will always miss you and we all think of you often. ~Love Marg & Family ~

What’s Going On... EVERY THURS.  CRUISE IN AT CTMHV from 5-8pm. Cruise-In with your classic car or come view them. No admission. Call 519-776-6909 or visit ctmhv.com. SEPT. 14  HARROW FAIR - At 206 McAfee St. Harrow. Parade, live entertainment, animals, and more family fun! For more information: www.harrowfair.com. SEPT. 10  FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET  at St Paul’s Anglican Church (92 St Paul Street Essex). 9am -1pm. Rain or shine. Call: 519-980-4942 for more info. SEPT. 11 WALKIT FOR PARKINSON’S - Malden Park, 4200 Malden Rd., Windsor. Registration 12noon. Walk starts at 1pm. Paved trails, entertaiment, BBQ, & more. SEPT. 11  HARROW ROTARY RUN TO REMEMBER - VISIT: https://raceroster.com/ events/2016/9255/harrow-rotary-run-to-remember. SEPT. 12 G ESS†WOOD CAMP DINNER - For info please call: 519-776-7119. SEPT. 23-24 - SANDWICH SOUTH HOMECOMING – Gatherings and dinner at St. Mary’s Hall for more information contact Cheryl at 519-776-6259. SEPT. 24  ESSEX RETIREES’ GIANT INDOOR YARD SALE - at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club, 32 Russell St, Essex.

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191 Talbot St. S., Essex

residents of Sandwich South. There will be gatherings, dinners, and a Memorial service honouring the children who perished in the school bus accident 50 years ago. For dinner tickets contact Cheryl Leithead-Skilton at 519-7766259. Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers. Happy Labour Day!

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Salvation Army Essex Community Church News Velocity Volleyball Thursday Night Mixed 6’s League Championships took place at Seacliﬀ Beach on Thursday, August 25th

submitted to EFP On August 25, 18 teams participated in the Beach League Championships for the Velocity Thursday Mixed 6’s. Divided into five pools, the following teams took top honors in each division: Pool A - Fehriesen, Pool B

- Just the Farm, Pool C Tips Don’t Lie , Pool D - Sunsetters and Pool E That’s What She Set. This was also the final night of Youth Training for the summer as the Club prepares to head indoors for the Fall Season. Club Director Jim Konrad was happy with

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this year’s turnout and the efforts put forward at Seacliff Beach to keep it clean. “This is by far the cleanest we have seen the beach, the dedication of a daily staff member by the municipality has made a big difference in the number of people on the beach because it is clean. Locals and those visiting the area want to stay down here to enjoy the water, great sunsets, and some fun on the volleyball courts,” Konrad said.

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Our fall programs are getting underway. Community Care Ministry services at Iler Lodge start on Wednesday, Sept. 7th at 10:30 a.m. We look forward to seeing the residents and all are welcome to attend. SA Connections will start up again on Tues. Sept.13 from 10- 1 p.m. More information to follow. Sunday Worship services led by Major Sam Roberts start at 10:30 a.m. Our monthly potluck luncheons after worship resume on Sunday, Sept.4th. Bring a favorite dish and enjoy fellowship with our church family. If you have a prayer request you can post it on the Wall of Prayer in the foyer. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Good luck to all the students, teachers, and staﬀ who are returning to school! Thank you to everyone who participated in our Parish Photo Directory. Your complimentary family photo is ready for you to pick up at the back of the church. The parish photo directory will be ready this fall. The Jubilee Refugee committee is hosting a Garden Tour on September 17 or 18. Come and see beautiful local gardens. Tickets available from Kolleen Fuerth. On Sunday, September 18, the K of C

is hosting a pasta dinner for New Coats for Kids from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets available at the back of the church or at the door. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please let Fr. Moe know. The RCIA program begins this fall at Holy Name of Jesus church. Mark your calendars now for a special Homecoming weekend on September 23-25 for past and present

Pastor Gary shared on the conference she went to last week in Grimsby that featured Heidi Baker as one of their guest speakers. The topic was, ‘Wake up sleeping beauty, (Canada) and carry the ﬁre. Wednesday, September 7th: New kids, youth and adult programs begin at ACM. Continued on Page 24

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Musician Tom Brough performs in Music Series

by Sylene Argent The Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee welcomed musician Tom Brough as its special guest in the

second last installment of the 2016 Essex Summer Music Series. Beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire, Brough

The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch Being older Ageing has slowed me down, but it hasn’t shut me up. After 60 we think of people as old, but people can learn much in their fifties and sixties. Way back then we had the best music, the most beautiful cars, drive-in theatres, and iconic fashions. Those were happy days. We were not even that old, just cool. We never said whether a glass was half full or half empty, and then we missed the point because it was refillable. I think we thought the forties was middle age until we hit the sixties. Some of us thought the refrigerator was the place to keep leftovers until they were spoiled enough to be thrown out. Well I am at the upper end of years now and I don’t know how to act my age because I have never been this age before.

performed an array of tunes in the rock, country, and adult contemporary genres. He performed a few covers, including music from Johnny Cash to Led Zeppelin. He also performed a few original songs as well, including “7 Black Jackets,” which won the Academia Award for best Rock & Blues song. Despite the threat of a thunder storm rolling in, Brough was able to take to the stage for his entire set, allowing him to offer a full hour of music to his audience members who gathered in the Heritage Gardens Park to listen to him play. The last performance of the Essex Summer Music Series is scheduled for August 31. The Late Night Talk Show is planning to perform acoustic rock, starting at 7:30 p.m. inside the Heritage Gardens Park in Essex Centre.

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Restoration House Healing Rooms: Open Saturdays, 10a.m.-1p.m.

September 10th: Ghana Missions Trip Chicken Dinner Fundraiser. Sunday, September 11th is Registration and Promotion Sunday. Fall conference dates are Wednesday, September 21st-Friday, September 23rd. Titian Ministries Africa Mission Trip: October 2nd-18th. Please keep the team in your prayers.

Woodslee Friendship Club Monday Euchre winners were Flo Rivest, Leo Durocher, Edna Chevalier, Mary Margaret Chevalier, Dave Slyvestre, Irene Gignac, Gloria Sequin, Mike Renaud, George Diesbourg, Fr. Mousseau, and Bernice Price. Wednesday Pepper winners were Joanne McMurren, George Diesbourg, Charlie Chevalier, Theresa Rivait, Aggie Rivait, and Bernice Price. Euchre winners from Friday night were Mary Demars, George Sutherland, Colleen Chevalier, Cecile St. Denis, Mary Margaret Chevalier, Dave McMurren, Wayne Rawson, Audrey Stanley, Kathy Smith, and Thomas Allison.

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For more info on joining our club please call Irene at 975-2283.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Winners from Monday night Pepper were Evelyn Vivier with the most Peppers, Georgette Nadeau with high score, and Wayne Rawson with low. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Larry Lane with the most Peppers. First place was held by Evelyn Vivier. Low score went to Georgette Nadeau. Don Ames had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Evelyn Vivier had the most Peppers and Floyd Cascadden was low. Floyd Cascadden had high score at Thursday night Bridge and Joan Broeders had second highest score. Monday, Sept. 5 the Centre is open for all activities on Labour Day with the exception of Congregate Diners.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church The Summer Worship Schedule concludes this Sunday, Sept. 4th with a 10am service at St Paul’s. Regular service times resume on September 11th with BCP Eucharist at 8am and BAS Eucharist at 11 am at St Paul’s. Our next market is Saturday, Sept 10th from 9-1; please call 519-980-4942 for table rentals. Rev. Chris is teaching a Lay Leaders course which will focus on a variety of aspects around poverty starting on Monday, Sept. 19th at Canterbury College. Please call the church oﬃce for more details. The Essex Deanery A.C.W. Fall Tea will be held Sat Sept 24th from 12-3 at Christ Church, Amherstburg. All are welcome. Quiet Day will be held on Wedneaday, Oct. 19th at Christ Church, Colchester. Registration at 9-9:45 am; Eucharist: 10 am. Please bring a bag lunch. Our Clothing

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Continued from Page 24 Cupboard is always accepting donations of gently used clothing for those in need. Donations can be dropped off Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings at the church, pick up can be arranged by calling the church office. For more information about us and what’s going on, please check out our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:00 am. Thank you to Phil Hernandez for being our guest speaker last week. His message was Perfect Peace. The next Iler Lodge nursing home service is at 2pm on Tuesday, September 6. Come out and share with the residents. We always appreciate and welcome volunteers. We need door greeters for the fall season. Sign the list and indicate a date, if you are interested. Door greeters for this week are Margaret & Charles Toﬀelemire, Elder on Duty is Nancy Steeves, and Church Lock-Up is Cliﬀ Campeau. There is no U.C.W. meeting in September. Have a great week!

school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. September is coming! Pray for our Teachers, Leaders, and Volunteers who are preparing for our students for this coming year! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Essex United Church Check us out! We are now on facebook. Join us at 10:30 am for Sunday morning services in our air conditioned sanctuary. We have a new website. Check us out at www.eunitedchurch.wixsite.com. Mark your calendars. Our Friday Meditation Series is back. Throughout the summer, Noontime Meditations will be presented in our sanctuary. Take some time for yourself. Come and pray. Come and meditate. Come and offer thanks. Come and be quiet. Come and be with God. Come and enjoy! Our next Mediation is Friday, September 9 at 12 noon with Larry Anderson, organ. Thank you to everyone for a successful fundraiser for our local food banks at A1 restaurant in Essex. On Saturday, October 1, 7:30 pm, join us for our Fiddler on the Gym Roof Concert Series III ~ Country Music Tribute Show featuring Marie Bottrell. Ms. Bottrell is a member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour. Call the church office at 519776-5121 for more info.

RCIA - If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic our RCIA program begins in October. Please see Fr. Dave. A Mass For Deceased is on Tuesday, September 6 at 4:30 p.m., at Heavenly Rest Cemetery with Fr. Moe Charbonneau. The K of C Golf Tournament & Pasta Dinner for New Coat For Kids takes place on Sunday, September 18, at 8:30 a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course with dinner at St. Mary’s Hall, Maidstone. Call Brian Bensette at 519-776-4385 or GK BJ Harrison at 519-551-3577. Thank you to our gardeners who volunteer their time to keep our church property well maintained. Special thanks to Carl Dupuis, Gary Ouellette, Pauline Brockman, Ellen Bowman, John Fahringer and the Squires. Alter Servers Needed: If your child is interested in serving and is in Grade 3 or older please see Fr. Dave. Training is available. God Bless a you and have a great week.

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Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

We invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday

Sunday School begins on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. Masses for ages 2-10. Our General Meeting is on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in St. Joseph meeting room. Volunteers for our Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar need to attend. The next K of C Fish Fry is on September 9th, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. St. Vincent de Paul Society and the CWL are hosting a Fashion Show & Clothes Sale on Saturday, Oct. 1st in our St. Ignatius Parish Hall at 1:30 p.m. Tickets available at SVDP store in Essex.

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Don Pearce’s 1966 Dodge Coronet 2-door hardtop at Knights of Columbus Car Show in Leamington, Saturday June 25.

Fifty years ago, Don Pearce of Leamington, Ontario, walked into Jack Forster’s Dodge-DeSoto dealership and purchased a new 1966 Dodge Coronet 2-door hardtop. Ten different engines were available: a 170 cubic inch Six, a 225 Six, two versions of the 273 V8, a 318 V8, a 361 V8, two versions of the 383 V8, a 426 V8, and a 440 V8. Don had his Coronet for only a couple of years and that car is long gone. Many years later, he found a replacement and bought it. His new ’66 Coronet comes from South Carolina and has the biggest V8 of all with the whopping 440 cubic inches producing a tire-squealing 350 horsepower. This was at the height of the 1960s horsepower race, which began in 1949 with the new overhead-valve Olds Rocket V8. The Chrysler Corporation was not slow in jumping on the horsepower bandwagon. The first Hemi V8 came out in 1951 with 331 cubic inches and was available on the Chrysler Saratoga, New Yorker, and Imperial. Its volumetric efficiency allowed it to run on regular fuel while giving incredible acceleration. Dodge joined the horsepower race in 1953 with its 241 cubic inch Red Ram V8, at first with 140 horsepower but capable of much more. It was a scaled-down version of the ’51-’53 Hemi and delivered gobs of power. But it was far more expensive to build than, say, the small-block Chev V8 that came out in 1955. That’s the year when the Dodge V8 reached 270 cubes, followed by 315 for ’56, 354 for ’57, 361 for ’58, 383 for ’59, 413 for ’61, 426 for ’63, and 440 for ’66, the year that Don Pearce’s original and replacement Coronets were built. The big 440 surged ahead for another eleven years, reaching its final year in 1977, squeezed out by the rising tide of emission regulations and greater need for fuel economy. The Coronet name goes back to 1949 and continued till 1959, after which it was dropped to make room for the 1960 Dodge Dart, Matador, and Polara. The Coronet name remained in the history books until 1965, when it was resurrected as a mid-size car with a 117-inch wheelbase. The name remained in production up to 1976. The ’66 Coronet that Don Pearce owns today is an immaculate example of the muscle cars from the 1960s. Restored examples are highly collectible today. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

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McCann off to a good start

by Fred Groves Piroski coached Leamington Flyers. On Essex’s Cody McCann is off to a Sunday they fell 2-1 to the LaSalle great start with the AKO Fratmen of the Vipers in pre-season Junior ‘B’ hockey Ontario Junior Football Conference. In action. On Friday, defenceman Luke the season opener back on August 20, Mahon had a goal to help the Vipers to a the veteran running back had 20 carries 3-2 win. for 148 yards and one touchdown. This • Just a reminder that the Essex Minor past Saturday, McCann had 18 carries Baseball Association is hosting the for 121 yards and another major in a Ontario Baseball Association mosquito game against visiting Ottawa, which major tournament this weekend. Action was suspended in the third quarter due to gets underway Friday afternoon at Coweather conditions. An Park in McGregor. • Still with football, Essex’s Glen Mills • It was another great day of horse made his season debut as the defensive harness racing at the Leamington line coach of the University of Western Raceway on Sunday, and once again Ontario Mustangs in Sunday’s huge 78-6 several locals did very well. Cottam’s win over Windsor. Mark Williams drove Sweet Queen • Essex was well represented at the Cole to a win in the first race, picked up recent Canadian men’s under-21 baseball another victory with Artistic Cruiser in championships. Ontario won the bronze the sixth, and was second in the eighth medal with a win over Manitoba. race. Trainer Gord Mcdonnell saw Pitcher Matt Krutsch gave up just one his Sportsonthebeach win the second, hit and struck out four in that game. Relleno Hanover take the fourth, and Krutsch plays regularly for Indian Hills Nelly’s Rockette win the 10th. Community College. Mitch Hudvagner, If you have anything for the sports usually a catcher, played first and third roundup, please contact Fred Groves base, and batted .429 with seven rbis at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail.com. in the tournament. His Madonna University teammate, Jeremy Orton, had four hits, including a double. Orton is also from “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” Essex. ~ Babe Ruth • It was a tough start to the year for the Tony

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Kessler back at university for fifth year far, remained healthy and it appears her abilities on the mat are getting better and better. “This past year was probably my best year wrestling. I got my first university gold medal back in October,” she said. On a brief trip home last week, Kessler is heading into her fifth year wrestling and studying

kinesiology at the University of Winnipeg in Manitoba. “I was stuck in my Ontario world and then I was recruited to go out there. My coach (Winnipeg) had been watching me,” Kessler recalls of how she made the transition from high school to collegiate wrestling. Under Coach James

Pernal at EDHS, she won an OFSAA silver medal in 2011 and the next year was the WECSSAA champ, SWOSSAA silver medalist, and brought home a bronze from OFSAA. Prior to wrestling, the powerfully built wrestler was an Ontario powerlifting champion

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OBA’s on the Horizon Emily Kessler (left) competes at the recent Olympic Trials.

by Fred Groves Tapping her knuckles on a wooden table, Emily Kessler said she has never broken a bone while wrestling. That’s hard to believe, but the Essex District High School grad has, so

submitted to EFP Eight and nine-year old Essex baseball players are gearing up for the Ontario Baseball Association’s year end tournament. The Essex team is entered in “C” Division which is determined by the OBA using a formula based on household count. The Yellow Jackets will represent SPBA (Sun Parlour Baseball Association) in the C Division, along with Belle River and host Kingsville. Game 1 is on Friday, September 2nd at the Arena in Kingsville. Essex will play representatives from York / Simcoe, the Uxbridge Grizzles. A win or lose will determine the team’s Saturday schedule. Dorchester (London), Beamsville (Niagara), Wyoming (Western Counties), and Tillsonburg (Southern Counties) round out the field. Excitement grows as the Yellow Jackets streak into the tournament with red hot bats and sharpened skills. A bounce here and there, and these young champions may soon be wearing the gold.

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Kessler back at university Essex U7 Travel Soccer wrap up a great season for fifth year... which, for a while, she was able to use to her advantage when wrestling. “[On] Some people, I can use my strength, but others I have to use technique. Once you get to a certain level, you can’t overpower people,” she said. It’s been a busy summer for the 22-yearold, which included a trip to Spain in July with Team Canada where she competed in a tournament and went through an intense training regime. “I competed on the Sunday. I lost my first match, but I didn’t get killed. It was single elimination.”

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Kessler said she enjoyed the trip but did little site-seeing in Madrid because the weather was very hot and they were training twice a day. Canada continues to gain a strong foot-hold in wrestling, and Erica Wiebe brought home the gold from the recent Olympics in the 75kg division. Kessler who wrestles at 55kg, went to the Olympic trials where she lost by a single point in the first match to CIS champion Madison Parks of Western University. “It was probably one of my best matches ever,” Kessler said. When she returns

to Winnipeg and the Wesmen, she will be red-shirted, which means that while she cannot compete for the school in CIS events, she will still be wrestling in all tournaments. Asked what her strengths and weaknesses are, Kessler admits that she is quite competitive and sometimes after she is defeated, takes several minutes to recompose herself. “I get very emotional when I wrestle. I focus on wrestling and not beating the person,” she said. Making the trip home to Essex with Kessler this time was her year-old Australian shepherd mix dog, Link, who will have a new playmate soon. Kessler fosters dogs and is looking forward to a new puppy.

submitted to EFP The Essex U7 Soccer Team competed, this season, in the Sun County Soccer League. With only three returning players from last year’s squad, this season was expected to be a development year for the team. The season started off slow. However, through hard work and determination, the team was undefeated in its last six games of the schedule. The Essex U7 team went on to end the season with a bang by capturing First place in the year end Wrap Up Tournament held in Leamington.

Congratulations to the entire team for a great season and to Xander Zanier for scoring the most amount of goals in the U7 Travel Division. Pictured above - Bottom Row: Ian McFarlane, Lucas O’Neil, Dallan Presland, Gavin Mills, Ava Harrison, Warren Kennedy. Middle Row: Avy Ward, Alexis Eagan, Andrew Baker, Xander Zanier, Austin Goudie, Tyson Bondy. Top Row: Coach Karly Davidson, Coach Dale Zanier, Coach Tim McFarlane. Absent from Photo: Luka Davidson