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A LOOK INSIDE Harrow to receive reduction of residential development fees PAGE 3 ________________

Issue No. 26

Thursday, July 2, 2015

EDHS class of 2015 graduates

What’s not known about Lyme disease can hurt you PAGE 6 ________________ EPS sends graduates off to high school with affection PAGE 10 ________________ Community support sends area youth to summer camp PAGE 19 ________________

EDHS Valedictorian Evan Davis celebrates after receiving his high school diploma.

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EDHS senior students were excited to graduate last Wednesday evening.

by Sylene Argent “Life is all about balance,” Essex District High School valedictorian Evan Davis said during his valedictory address on Wednesday evening as he and his classmates took part in the 130th annual EDHS convocation.

Finding balance in life, between work and play, is the key to success, Davis said. And he admitted getting this piece of advice from his mom, “the most amazing person in the word.” And

he hopes his fellow classmates will take this piece of advice from him as they leave high school behind and begin tackling whatever the future has in store for each of them.

Over the past couple of months, Davis noticed his peers were stressed out as they were putting the final touches on projects and preparing for endof-the-year exams in preparation for graduation night; an event the students have been thinking about

since they began high school four or five years ago. This was a good time to start working on creating balance in life, he said.

“We have come to the end of our high school career. Have we made the memories we wanted to? Have we prepared ourselves to do great things with our lives?

Have we made the friends we will keep for the rest of our lives? I bet most of you aren’t ready to say yes. I want to tell you all to try to be a bit easier on yourselves. This

is the end of high school, but it’s only the beginning of your life,” Davis said.

“There is a place in the world for athletes, scientists, writers, musicians, and artists. There’s a place for loud obnoxious party going people, and there’s a place for quiet people who don’t say much. Sometimes the people who say the least say the most valuable things. There’s a place in this world for each of us, exactly who we’re meant to be. We just have to find who that is. Just like our lives, the world needs variety and balance.”

Davis earned a $500 bursary from the Essex Firemen’s Association, and a $100 Elford & Stowe Music award having showed promise in music. He will

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attend University in Ottawa in the fall to beginning earning a Bachelors in Music. He also earned an art achievement certificate of distinction, and a specialist high skills major red seal diploma in arts and culture.

“You did it with patience, EDHS grad Fiona Dorey is adaptability, and excited to attend the University of hard work,” EDHS Windsor in the fall to study human vice principal Rob kinetics. She earned a scholarship Peto said to the worth over $30,000. graduating class.

“Give yourselves a round of applause. You are the class of 2015.” He began working at EDHS when many of the graduating class of 2015 had just begun high school. He said the last four years have been great, and he is very proud of all the graduates.

He noted that whatever the students plan to do after their high school graduation, the path they choose will become harder to travel upon. “The future starts now,” Peto noted. “You have more control, and parents and teachers will begin to back off. Everyone here has been

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where you are. You’ll be fine.”

Peto urged the students to remember their work ethic and the moral respect to make decisions that were taught at home and at the school, and to carry on the Red Raider motto to make a difference.

Jeremy Orton is looking forward to furthering his studies post-secondary. He walked away from EDHS with over $60,000 to be spread over four years to help him earn his university education, including a $24,000 scholarship for baseball, $20,000 academic award, and $16,000 award for leadership from Madonna University.

He also received a $500 Gaye Queen Memorial award, $1500 Award, and a $250 EDHS Athletic Merit Award, which is presented to a male and female student who have demonstrated a strong commitment to academics, good citizenship, and a high level of participation in sporting activities.

He is also a potential Ontario Scholar, and graduated with a Core French second language certificate of distinction, and mathematics certificate of distinction.

Orton noted the opportunity for the scholarships associated with Madonna University stemmed from an exhibition game with the Michigan-based university that he participated in with his travel team, the Windsor Selects. Madonna began to express interest in the Centerfielder at that point. This scholarship will take care of a large portion of the funds he will need to complete his education.

“I’m definitely really excited about it,” Orton said about earning the scholarship. “It’s a good feeling; all that hard work paid off. I’m thankful for everything high school has done for me.”

Orton is ready to move on, but will miss being a Red Raider. He said he found going to school every day to be really fun. The staff, he added, made learning fun for him.

While at Madonna, Orton will study math. He hopes to one day teach and coach high school sports as a way to give back.

During the graduation ceremony, Mrs. Lindsay and Ouellette presented Orton with a teddy bear as

Jeremy Orton holds the “Jer-Bear” award that Mrs. Lindsay and Mrs. Ouellette presented to him on stage during the EDHS graduation. Orton looks forward to attending Madonna University in the fall with over $60,000 in scholarships.

a “Jar-Bear” award. He noted that back in grade school he told his teacher “Jer-Bear” was something his mom had called him. As a result, he was presented with a “Jar-Bear” award. He mentioned this little tidbit to Mrs. Lindsay, and she and Mrs. Ouellette decided to carry on the tradition. Orton joked he hoped the tradition doesn’t follow him to his university graduation.

As Fiona Dorey was having her hair curled for graduation, she opened a letter that happened to come in the mail that indicated she would be the recipient of the Ed Lumley Bursary, which will provide her $4,000 per eight terms to aid her in funding her post-secondary education. She will attend the University of Windsor in the fall to study human kinetics.

Dorey said she strives for success. She said he had worked very hard in high school to achieve good grades.

As a result, in addition to the bursary, she graduated from EDHS with a science certificate of distinction and a specialist high skills major red seal diploma for health and wellness.

Dorey hopes to either become a chiropractor or a physiotherapist and maybe one day work for Doctors Without Borders or with children, as she has always wanted to make a difference in the world.

EDHS, Dorey said, had an atmosphere she enjoyed during her high school career. The teachers, she added, were amazing.

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Only Harrow to receive reduction in residential development fees

by Sylene Argent On Monday, June 29, a majority Council vote passed Bylaw Number 1425, to amend Bylaw Number 1344 that imposes development charges for the Town of Essex. This approved amendment will allow a 50 percent reduction of residential development fees from June 29, 2015 until December 28, 2016 in Harrow.

Council also received administration’s report on the issue, “Discounted Development Charges-Residential Uses.”

This motion passed in a recorded vote of 4-1, with Councillor Bill Caixeiro opposed. Mayor Ron McDermott, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, and Councillors Sherry Bondy and Larry Snively were in favour. Councillors Randy Voakes and Steve Bjorkman were not present at the meeting.

This issue was initially discussed at length during the Tuesday, May 19 Essex Council meeting. The idea stemmed from wanting to incorporate measures to initiate growth in the Harrow area as two of its schools are currently under an accommodation review through the Greater Essex County District School Board. The Board will come forward with its decision in October.

Council as a whole at that time, in a recorded vote, voted in favour of reducing residential development charges 50 percent for a period of 18 months across the municipality with cost recovery coming out of the Landfill Reserve. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, and Councillor Steve Bjorkman were opposed to the motion. Councillors Sherry Bondy, Randy Voakes, Bill Caixeiro, and Larry Snively were in favour at that time.

It was later realized this change could not be implemented without the passing of a bylaw.

During the June 29 meeting, Meloche noted that he wanted to focus on where development was needed in the municipality; Harrow. He thought it was a huge amount of money to implement the reduction municipalwide on the backs of taxpayers. He suggested that if the reduction to residential development fees does not stimulate growth, it would be a costly experiment to issue across the whole municipality. He thought it made more sense to focus this reduction to Harrow. If there are great results from Harrow, then Council could later consider issuing this municipal-wide.

In the report to Council on the issue, it noted with the reduction, housing development fees for a single and semi-detached dwelling are reduced to $4,977 in Ward 1, $3,645 in Ward 2, $4,159 in Ward 3, and $4,518 in Ward 4. The municipal wide services and charges reduced include: roads, fire protection, police, outdoor and indoor recreation, library, wastewater, and administrative.

The report also stated it is hard to predict the impact the 50 percent discount on residential development charges will be financially on the municipality in that 18month trial period, but an example regarding the potential impacts for detached and semi-detached homes based on historical data was provided. If estimating that the following new home starts are implemented in the next 18 months: 45 in Ward 1, 27 in Ward 2, 27 in Ward 3, and 9 in Ward 4, it is estimated approximately $475,299 would need to be recovered from the Landfill Reserve in 2015 and out of the tax base for 2016. The report further estimated that if Harrow were to have nine new home starts in the reduction period, it would cost the municipality around $40,662.

During the meeting, it was noted Essex Centre had over 30 new home starts in 2014, while Harrow had four. As a municipality, Essex was third out of the neighbouring county municipalities as it pertains to new home starts, McDermott noted.

Bondy added that Council began discussions on the

subject to help build a case as to why the GECDSB should keep education in Harrow. The residential development fee reduction was one of the things Council could do to try and entice more families to the Harrow area and show the GECDSB it is looking for ways that could help keep the school open. Another option being looked at is how a community hub could be implemented at the school.

Caixeiro noted the figures projected in the report are best guesses. Until houses are built under the new bylaw, the cost the Town would need to recover is unknown. It is good to look at those projections, he noted. He was hopeful the amendment would stimulate growth. If it didn’t Council could say it tried. He said he has heard nothing but positive feedback about the reduction of residential development fees.

Essex CAO Russ Phillips noted that dollars a municipality collects from residential dwellings through taxation does not pad municipal coffers, industrial and commercial are drivers as it costs less for the municipality to provide their required services.

He understood the need for homes in Harrow. He added administration did not recommend a reduction for residential development charges.

Councillor Larry Snively added that development is needed in Harrow, beyond school needs, to support that area’s businesses and recreational opportunities.

When opening the floor for public input, resident John Garinger suggested implementing a steering committee to investigate any problems in Harrow and potential solutions that could lead to growth. He noted Council members are elected to make responsible decisions. He said Council cannot “gamble” taxpayers’ dollars on the issue. He suggested a community plan to make Harrow a little more attractive for residential development.

The report to Council on the issue further states that in 2014 Watson and Associates completed a Development Charge Background Study. Bylaw Number 1344, being a Bylaw for the imposition of Development Charges, was passed in September, which included updated residential development fees based on cost recovery to put less of the cost of issuing permits and licenses on the backs of taxpayers.

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Long gone are the days of the school bell beckoning me to class, but as I sat through the recent EDHS graduation, the memory of excitement of my own high school graduation had come to mind.

When it came time for me to move on from high school, I was more than ready. Sure, there was sadness, the thought of having to leave friends behind, many of which I have not seen much of since I graduated high school 12 years ago, was difficult to perceive. But I was ready to move on. I was ready to take that next step into the big world and see what it had to offer; and how it was I would fit into it.

Thinking my own graduation was so long ago is mind-boggling.

It seems like it only took place a few short years ago, not a whole dozen. I guess that’s a testament that no matter where life takes you, where you have been can sometimes stick at being a part of you; and those lesson learned as one grows can always be called upon to use whenever the need may arise.

I still wake up every once in a while, still weary in my morning confusion, convinced that my alarm is waking me up early for an onair shift, like it used to when I was a student at Fanshawe in the radio program. That was one of the most exciting times of my life.

I did not attend either of my post-secondary graduations, and that is something I have never come

to regret. And, I could never be paid enough to go back to re-do any of my schooling, but the memories and lessons learned are something I will keep with me always.

I still keep in contact with many of the friends I had made through my schooling endeavors. It is always interesting to see where their own lives have taken them, and nice to be able to cheer them on in their efforts from afar. When the chance arises to meet up again with some of those friends of the past, it sometimes seems no time had lapsed at all.

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First West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool found submitted to EFP Last week, a mosquito pool in Essex County tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first sign of WNV in Windsor and Essex County this year.

Certain types of mosquitoes spread WNV, a potentially serious infection to humans. This first positive mosquito pool of the season is an indicator that the virus is present in the community.

So far, there have not been received any reports of a human case of WNV. Windsor-Essex County residents should continue to protect themselves against mosquitoes. This is a good reminder for residents to eliminate any standing water around

your home and property and to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.

Individuals can protect themselves from mosquito bites in several ways.

Use insect repellents that contain DEET, Icaridin or other approved ingredients on clothing as well as exposed skins. Always read and follow label directions.

Wear light-coloured clothing, a long sleeved shirt and long pants.

Make sure that door and window screens fit securely and are free of holes.

Limit the time you spend outdoors at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.

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Rain, rain, go away and we don’t want it to come again another day; at least for a lot of days of sunshine. I used to chant that ditty when I wanted to play outside on a rainy day.

I remember one Sunday after the usual afternoon church service at Banner United, everyone gathered at the church door outside to pray for rain. Crops were withering in the fields. I don’t remember if those prayers were answered right away, but somehow the

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farmers survived in any case. Almost all who attended that church were farmers.

I think I remember more sunny days, although many times my father would eat supper quickly because rain was predicted and he wanted to bring in some crop; likely hay. I remember well, the big fork lift that would take a huge bundle up to the mow in the upper part of the barn. The horses usually pulled the load in a device fashioned to lift it. Mother drove the horses after Dad loaded the bundle onto the fork, which was about two feet wide. I guess you would have to see one to know what it was like.

Certainly life was different for me and a lot more interesting than watching television.

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Salvation Army welcomes new pastor

by Jennifer Cranston On Friday evening Rev. Major Sam Roberts enjoyed a meet and greet at the Salvation Army Church. He was able to meet around half of his new congregation.

Maj. Roberts said the evening was a good ice breaker before his first Sunday service in Town.

He is looking forward to participating in the weekly barbeques in front of the Thrift Store where he hopes to meet more of the community.

His last assignment was in Acton, ON, another smaller town.

Right now he and his wife are taking time to get used to Essex and learn their way around town. They’ve been to a few stores and a couple of restaurants. Before coming to Essex he was warned to be prepared for hot and

humid weather, he said he wasn’t quite prepared for the wet weather on Saturday and was glad to hear the hum of two sumppumps keeping his new basement dry.

“We’re looking forward to our ministry here,” he said.

“Sunday worship is what I love. It’s what gets me going and keeps me going.”

The Salvation Army in Essex has a good turnout for their community outreach programs and he is hoping to be able to build the Sunday morning congregation as well.

Maj. Roberts has experience in churchbuilding and churchgrowth; he has even started a few churches in his career. He said that every community is different, and what works for one may not work for

another.

“It’s a matter of finding what people want and what people need and going from there,” he said.

He explained that the Salvation Army is an evangelical church, which means it is more charismatic than some other churches. He said that services at his church are a “joyful time,” with “joyful music.”

“Every Salvation Army church has its own identity and uniqueness, but we are all energetic,” he said.

He explained that his church focuses on the whole being; body and soul. It was started by William Booth in England who began by feeding people and lending a hand to the down and out.

“The Army is the originator of the “food bank,” and we never forget where we came from,”

Maj. Roberts said.

All people are welcome at the Salvation Army. He explained that all believers are expected to share their Christian values with others. Often that is by volunteering and serving others.

“Sometimes that can be as simple as making friends with people and showing them that, ‘I’m a Christian and I’m not that weird,’” he said.

Maj. Roberts said there are some old fashioned misconceptions about the Salvation Army that can be a deterrent to some potential members. He said there is a commonly held belief that the church has strict rules about things like drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco, and dancing. He says this is not true.

“We actually have very few rules,” he said.

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What’s not known about Lyme disease can hurt you

Larry Wuerch said he always looks miserable because the muscles in his face that allow him to smile no longer work due to years of dealing with Lyme disease.

by Jennifer Cranston Many people believe that Lyme disease is no big deal, but it can be.

It is believed by many that you get a tick bite, develop a bullseye rash, and get some antibiotics – problem solved. This may not be the case for thousands of people.

The testing system for Lyme that is currently used in

Canada is considered questionable in its accuracy. It is a two test system. The first test, the ELISA test, is known to be inaccurate around 62 percent of the time according to Lyme Ontario. The second test is called Western Blot test. It is more accurate, but only available if the ELISA comes back positive.

According to LymeDisease.org, an American advocacy group, 52% of patients with chronic Lyme disease are tested negative by ELISA but positive by Western blot.

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) found that ELISA tests do not have adequate sensitivity to be used for screening purposes.

Lyme is similar to many other conditions and is frequently misdiagnosed as everything from Multiple Sclerosis to Alzheimer’s.

If caught and treated early, Lyme can be cured with about 30 days of antibiotics. The problem for many is that it is often not caught early or ever.

When Lyme is not treated immediately and effectively, patients develop what is called Chronic Lyme Disease, a condition that attacks the nervous system and other systems in the body. It is painful, debilitating, and life threatening.

In Canada, no treatment for Chronic Lyme is available.

“My doctor won’t let me say I have Lyme disease,” Essex resident Larry Wuerch said when asked to discuss his chronic medical condition.

In the summer and fall of 2008 Larry was working in an apple orchard, he also lived next to a conservation area that boasted some deer. It was then he noticed a tick bite on the back of his leg.

He had the tell-tale bullseye rash that is now commonly recognized as an early sign of Lyme disease.

He then got a painful rash on his back. Cortizone would clear it up only for it to return.

By February of 2009 he developed joint issues. His

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sore joints would lock and contort.

“My fingers would stop moving and I had no control.

It was very painful,” he said.

Then he began to get terrible headaches and developed flu-like symptoms.

“Then I started having bouts of memory loss,” Wuerch said.

He and his wife Barb were scared.

“In March I took him to the emergency room because he couldn’t remember anything,” Barb said. “They tested him for everything and no one knew what was wrong with him.”

She went home and looked up his symptoms on the internet and discovered a strong correlation to Lyme.

She still shakes her head in anger about what happened next. When she mentioned the possibility of Lyme to his doctor, she was told, “He doesn’t have Lyme – There is no Lyme disease in Canada.”

Larry frequently suffers episodes that look like seizures where his muscles lock up and he convulses.

After tests were done while he was suffering one of these episodes, it was determined that they are not seizures.

Doctors refer to the episodes as “rigors.”

“When he has these episodes they don’t know what to do with him” Barb said. “His heart enzymes rise and he is at risk of heart attack.”

Larry has had two heart attacks since his ordeal began.

He was sent to Toronto for further testing.

“In Toronto they did every test you can do on a human being and they still could tell me nothing,” Barb said.

Doctors have tossed around diagnosis that range from mad cow to malaria and just about everything in between.

He was eventually diagnosed with GuillainBarré syndrome. He doesn’t really fit the profile for that condition but it is close. It is also a common belief that Guillain-Barré can be brought on by Lyme disease.

In early June of 2009 Larry collapsed after vomiting all day. He was in kidney failure and the next day he was on life support. A few years ago he received a kidney transplant.

Larry has a list of long term damage to contend with.

“Barb complained once that I looked miserable all the time,” Larry said.

It turned out that partial facial paralysis has limited his facial expressions.

“The muscles that allow me to smile don’t work, so I look miserable all the time,” he said.

In the few years of their ordeal, they often brought up Lyme and begged doctors to investigate only to be dismissed. Larry feels like doctors don’t want to talk to him anymore. Many doctors have become hostile with them.

“We don’t bring up Lyme disease anymore because it gets you nowhere,” Barb said.

Larry seems to have accepted that this condition is one he will have to live with.

“Even if you send your blood to the United States for a proper diagnosis, you still can’t get treatment here,” he said.

Jennifer Stojanov works in Essex, lives in Windsor, and has a cottage in Rondeau Park. She has had Lyme disease and considers herself one of the lucky ones.

“My story is abnormal. Mine was caught in the early stages. A lot of people get misdiagnosed and by the time they are properly diagnosed, they’ve had it too long,” she said.

Stojanov believes that having a cottage in Rondeau Park helped in her diagnosis because it is a known hot bed for Lyme. Even so, it took three weeks of enduring misdiagnoses before she received proper treatment.

Her symptoms began with extreme fatigue, nausea and lower back pain. The pain in her back travelled up the sides of her body into her neck and head.

She was in the emergency room three times in 10 days. During that time she developed Bells Palsy, which

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What’s not known about Lyme disease can hurt you... is a paralysis of facial nerves that causes weakness in one side of the face. She had this on one side of her face and then the other.

“I couldn’t sleep, I was shaky and non-functioning,” she said. “I was having problems with my vision and hearing.”

Misdiagnoses included things like sending her for physio-therapy and issuing her a back brace.

She had a rash, but not the tell-tale bullseye. She learned later that any rash can be symptomatic of Lyme and about 20 percent of patients never get any rash at all.

She was diagnosed with GuillainBarré Syndrome and was started on treatment in hospital.

A spinal tap showed elevated levels of protein which can indicate infectious disease. An infectious disease specialist, a specialist in internal medicine, and a neurologist were all working on her. It was then she remembered the rash on her leg.

They started treating her immediately for Lyme.

“It takes a couple of weeks to get the test results back and I didn’t have a couple of weeks,” she said.

In two weeks, the ELISA test came back negative. Knowing that the test was often wrong, she didn’t care what the results were. She was feeling better after the first two weeks of antibiotics.

“I didn’t care what the test results said. I insisted on a second round (of antibiotics) because I had learned that early treatment is key,” she said.

Stojanov was lucky. She had some knowledge of Lyme disease before her ordeal began. A friend of hers is involved in the Ontario Lyme Association, and when Lyme became a consideration in her case she began researching as much as possible.

“I will never overlook a rash again,” she said. “I was fortunate. I had success early on, but I had to advocate for myself.”

She said there is no perfect solution for preventing tick bites, but there are some things you can do. She said before she was diagnosed she could easily pick one or two ticks off of her children every

day. Since she has started being extra careful, finding ticks on her family is a much rarer occurrence.

Often ticks don’t bite immediately; sometimes they hide on the body for a period of time before they burrow into the skin.

Check yourself and your children when you come in from outdoors.

Do it before any of you roam around the house or sit on furniture. Another recommendation is to shower within two hours of being outside.

An embedded tick that you cannot see may feel like a scab. Ticks like places they can hide like in and around the ears, and around the genitals.

Stojanov said she now uses strong commercial insect repellent with higher levels of DEET as well. She explained

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that the fear of Lyme is far greater for her than the fear of side effects from DEET. She and her family still go outside and enjoy nature but she admits she is more cautious than most when it comes to ticks.

“I can’t never go outside,” she said.

“We still go to our cottage and we still enjoy outdoor activities. We’re just really careful.”

Cheryl Abbate of Sun County Lyme Awareness Support Group in Essex County is a sufferer of Chronic Lyme.

She was bit by a tick in 2007 at Point Pelee.

“It’s not just our area, but all areas in Canada are starving for better diagnostics and better educated doctors,” she said.

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What’s not known about Lyme disease can hurt you... symptoms in the beginning.

“After that I got really sick,” she said.

Over the next four years she developed several illnesses she had never had in the past, lost vision in one eye, lost her senses of taste and smell, and lost her hair.

Three and a half years after developing symptoms, at the end of

2010 she was told to seek psychiatric help because her illness was in her head.

In June 2011 her dog tested positive for Lyme and still no one could diagnose her.

Finally she went to “Dr. Google,” as she calls the internet and discovered not only that her illness mirrored Lyme disease, but the controversy surrounding her illness

and treatment methods.

Effective treatment for Chronic Lyme is “outside standard protocol,” she explained.

“I was so sick I didn’t have time to waste on politics,” she said.

She discovered that she had to find a “Lyme literate doctor.”

Fortunately her husband is an American citizen who works in the U.S. and has medical coverage there.

A doctor in Farmington Hills was able to diagnose her with Lyme and two other tick borne illnesses.

“I was elated with finally having a diagnosis,” she said. “I was horrified when I was then told I could not get treatment here.”

The Michigan doctor put her on six months of oral antibiotics and she saw great improvement in her condition. The brain fog and vertigo remained though.

“It was terrifying,” she said.

This doctor was still concerned so he suggested a PICC line and daily intravenous antibiotics.

The PICC line is a tube that was inserted into her arm and fed through an artery to her chest. This line stays in for months, in

her case seven and a half months. She was trained to inject antibiotics into the line twice a day. She continued to see the doctor every two weeks.

“In three weeks the brain fog cleared and I could get out of bed without holding onto the walls,” said Abbate. “I have never felt as good as I did before Lyme, but I am better.”

Without coverage, her treatment would have cost her about $100,000. The procedure to put in the PICC line was $55,000 before the cost of antibiotics and supplements.

“I know I’m one of the lucky ones,” she said.

Things are beginning to improve in Canada over the last few years. In 2012 Health Canada issued a statement recognizing the questionable testing and importance of immediate treatment.

“Timely recognition of Lyme disease and treatment are imperative to facilitate recovery and prevent long-term sequelae,” the report said.

“The currently available

Lyme disease test kits have been found to have limitations of sensitivity and specificity, particularly when used on patients with acute infection, which is usually easily treated with antibiotics...Diagnosis should be based on patient history, which includes symptoms and exposure to the tick vector, and physical findings.”

The recommendation is that if a patient presents with any symptoms and has been exposed to ticks, antibiotics should be prescribed immediately.

CanLyme recommends getting second and even third opinions when it comes to possible Lyme.

Bill-C442 was recently passed into law in Canada.

The Federal Framework

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on Lyme Disease Act will establish a framework for collaboration between the federal, provincial, and territorial Health Ministers, representatives of the medical community, and patients’ groups to promote greater awareness and prevention of Lyme disease, to address the challenges of timely diagnosis and treatment, and to push for further research.

For more information on Lyme disease, visit CanLyme. com, LymeOntario. com or find Sun County Lyme Awareness Support Group on Facebook.

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Essex Memorial Honour Union Gas helps connect students to nature Wall to get an extension

Nike Beale, Mike Kohuch, Monica Totten, and Suzanne Allison, formerly of the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee, are back on the job at the Essex Memorial Honour Wall to make sure that no one is left behind.

by Jennifer Cranston The Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee has moved on to other projects, but some of them are back on the job here in Essex.

National exposure of the project here in Essex has created a flood of new names to be added to the Honour Wall that

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The day of the Honour Wall dedication, when Essex captured the nation’s attention, people began calling from across the country with names of relatives that should be on our local wall.

Around 50 names have been collected so far and names are still coming in.

“We are thrilled that because the celebration went national, that more people are aware of what is going on here in Essex,” Allison said.

They are still determining the design of the extension. The plan is to have something that can be added to as needed.

They are hoping to have the new names in place by spring.

submitted to the EFP Union Gas helped local area students reconnect with nature through a $4,000 grant to support Essex Region Conservation Authority’s (ERCA) Nature in Education Program, a handson study course that teaches students about cultural heritage, habitats, water, and wildlife using environmental science-based studies.

The Nature in Education Program, linked to the Ontario curriculum, is aimed at students from senior kindergarten to Grade 12, and includes field activities such as map courses, hawk banding and stream table experiments at Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) Conservation Areas. More than 300,000 youth have participated since the program began more than 25 years ago.

“At Union Gas, a relentless commitment to environmental conservation and education are core company values,” Andrea Seguin, Union Gas district manager for Windsor/Chatham, said. “We’re thrilled to support important environmental education programs in the communities we serve, such as the Nature in Education Program, which is helping young people in the Essex Region reconnect with the natural environment.”

“Education is a key factor in creating a future of sustainability,” Susan Stockwell Andrews, president of Board of Directors of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation, said. “These programs provide a unique, alternative learning environment to allow children to reconnect and interact with nature.”

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EPS sends graduates off to high school with affection

Caitlyn, Mitchell and Dustin Anderson are the first recipients of the Vincent Cup award at EPS.

by Jennifer Cranston Grade eight teacher at Essex Public School Sherry Barry said she enjoyed watching her students becoming adults this year.

“These kids learned that caring, connecting, and giving back pay off for them in the long run,”

she said.

Barry noted this group of graduates was very loving and caring with each other.

“They matured greatly over the year,” she commented.

Grade eight teacher Christian Poulton said his favourite thing about this

crop of graduates was their ability to find balance. He said he really enjoyed their sense of humour.

“I respected the way they were able to be fun and then get down to work,” he said.

One of the hardest things about graduation is saying goodbye to the kids.

Teachers look at the fact they were the last person to influence students in elementary school and hope they did a good job, Barry said.

Both teachers said there are always one or two kids where you don’t realize how much of an impact you had on them.

“It comes from parents or in cards,” Poulton said.

“Sometimes it’s the one you thought didn’t like you, or you worried you may have been too hard on them,” added Barry.

Va l e d i c t o r i a n s Summer Ellis and Sean Pogue thanked every staff member that influenced their young lives.

Pogue said his favourite part of the speech he shared with Ellis is when they pointed out that the room is filled with future doctors, lawyers, architects, and more.

“In order to succeed we need to stop comparing ourselves to other people,” he said.

He also added that pubic school was a great experience for him.

“It was a wonderful time, and possibly the best grade school experience you could have,” he said.

A new award was presented this year, named after recently retired custodian Bob Vincent.

The Vincent Cup was awarded to Caitlyn, Mitchell, and Dustin Anderson.

The winners exemplified the characteristics of Vincent, who was known for caring about everyone around him and going above and beyond to be helpful.

“They are always looking for ways to help, even when it adds to their work load, and they are humble. They don’t do it for the ‘glory’ or for what they might get out of it, but simply because it needs doing,” Barry explained.

Valedictorian Summer Ellis accepts her diploma from her teacher Sherry Barry.

Valedictorian Sean Pogue accepts his diploma from his grade eight teacher Christian Poulton.

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New Goodwill Donation Centre coming to Essex

by Jennifer Cranston On July 4, Goodwill Industries will celebrate the opening of a new attended Donation Centre on the corner of Talbot St. S and Gosfield Townline.

The centre has created three part-time jobs, with hopes of soon adding a fourth.

“It’s part of our five year plan to create a presence in the Windsor-Essex community,” Christopher Chartrand, Director of Marketing and Communications for Goodwill Industries–Essex Kent Lambton, said.

In the last two years Goodwill has opened a retail store in Windsor on McDougal Ave., and a job training facility in the same location. There are donation centres in Windsor and one in LaSalle.

“Everything we do is based on job creation,” Chartrand said. “In the last two years we have created

about 60 to 65 jobs in the Windsor area.”

Goodwill is a social enterprise that provides a number of services that include job training, job search training and job placement.

“We partner with employers as well to help them staff their organizations,” he said. “In the last year we have placed 1,656 individuals in jobs in Essex, Kent and Lambton Counties.”

The sales of donated, gently used items in their retail stores help to fund the programs they facilitate. Some of their Career Centres in other communities get some funding from government, the Windsor job training facility is financially self-sustaining.

The new store in Windsor needs around 100,000 donors a year to operate, which works out to about 250 donors a day.

The Attended Donation Centre’s hours of operation in Essex will be Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Newly hired employees will accept donations of gently used clothing, furniture, and other items like books (including textbooks), toys and dishes, furniture and clothing.

For a complete list of gently used goods that can be dropped off, and to learn more about how Goodwill Industries–Essex Kent Lambton creates jobs, please visit www.GoodwillEKL.com.

“Since our first Essex County attended donation centre opened less than two years ago, residents have enthusiastically connected with our mission to change lives through the power of work,” Chartrand said.

Nurse practitioner-led clinic celebrates 5th AGM

by Sylene Argent The Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNLC) hosted its 5th Annual General Meeting at its Victoria Ave. suite on Wednesday evening. This opportunity enabled the staff to participate in an overview of the past fiscal year that highlighted some of the milestones that took place.

Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Executive Director Pauline Gemmell noted one of the highlights stemming from the 20142015 fiscal year was getting funding through the Ministry of Health

and Long-Term Care to introduce a Low Back Pain pilot project that creates an opportunity to share a physiotherapist, chiropractor, and massage therapist with the ECNPLC and City Centre Health Care, and to initiate the Integrating Physiotherapy into Primary Healthcare program that allows the ECNPLC to share a fulltime physiotherapist with City Centre Health Care and VON-NPLC in Belle River.

“It was thrilling for all of us,” she said.

The staff at the ECNPLC began a walking

group last year, which is utilized by a group of area residents and clinic clients.

Gemmell noted that the ECNPLC’s overall audit was looked over during the AGM. “Every year we seem to do OK,” she said.

Former Essex Councillor John Scott was the special guest speaker at the AGM. He talked about the importance of physical activity through cycling and local trail systems. Gemmell noted Scott was a good speaker that the staff enjoyed listening to.

Moving into the new

Rotary supports Adventures in Citizenship submitted to EFP Recently, the Rotary Clubs of Essex and Ottawa sponsored the “Adventures In Citizenship” Program for a local student. This annual event is offered to students across Canada who exhibit strong leadership potential.

Selected students are heavily involved in school and community events through volunteering and have demonstrated an understanding of the Rotary Motto “Service above Self.” The 2015 selected student was Lauren Zelko. She currently serves as a Peer Mentor Advisor and Senior Tutor at Essex District High School.

Lauren recently met with incoming Essex Rotary President 2015-2016 Denise Wellings, and Dr. Todd Wilbee, a local optometrist who provides funding to cover travel expenses for the student. The Rotary Club of Essex is very grateful for Dr. Wilbee’s continued sponsorship of this program.

fiscal year, Gemmell will strive to continue to strengthen the clinic’s current programs and providing services to patients.

“People are amazed at how great Nurse Practitioners are,” she said.

Gemmell also hopes to keep working with the low back pilot project to strengthen it. She hopes to write another business case so the clinic may be able to keep this program longer to serve its clientele who need it.

Catherine Schooley is the ECNPLC Board of Directors President.

She is also a nurse practitioner. The Clinic, she commented, has now come full circle and has transitioned from being the new kid on the block to being a part of the fabric that makes up the community.

“We are here to stay and have been accepted by the community,” she said.

The clinic, she added, will continue to do its best to improve services and

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“It’s nice to have the clinic become a part of Essex,” Schooley said, adding the clinic works hard at being a good neighbour.

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Bear Patrol kicks off Summer Concert Series in Essex Centre

by Sylene Argent Essex will be a hub for good music this summer, thanks to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee’s (ACT) plan to host weekly summer concerts. An array of music genres will take the spotlight in Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens on Wednesday evenings and at Jackson Park in Colchester on Monday evenings until August 26.

Local rock cover band Bear Patrol was pleased to be the first musical guest to kick off this free summer concert series in Essex Centre last Wednesday evening, offering covers of legendary rock and roll

hits from as early as the 1960s to currently popular tunes.

Band guitarist Trevor Cox said the group is comprised mostly of Essex residents, and the members have been jamming together since 2012.

“It’s very cool to be the first band to play in the summer concert series,” Cox said. “It’s a great idea for the town.” He added that being able to play the music he loves with the newly installed replica Spitfire memorial in view was a very cool experience.

Cox would like to perform in the summer concert series again. The band,

Bear Patrol was the first musical guest to perform in Essex Centre through the newly incorporated summer concert series. This local band performed an array of rock and roll covers on Wednesday evening in the Heritage Gardens.

he said, enjoyed entertaining local music lovers for over an hour.

“It was fun,” he commented.

Councillor Steve Bjorkman and his wife Mary-Anne were in the front row, enjoy the free concert. Bjorkman said it was nice to have entertainment in the park, and to have community members in downtown Essex, relaxing and enjoying the music.

“It’s great to have live music at the park,” Bjorkman said. An array of musical talent is being booked for the summer that should appeal to many different types of taste buds. Band or music groups who would like to participate should contact Essex at 519-776-7336 to learn more about this opportunity as there are concert dates still available.

What the town wants is to start getting people to take ownership of the space, Bjorkman noted. As more community

members head to the Heritage Gardens for upcoming concerts or to visit the historic Essex Railway Station, the park will start to become a meeting place, he said.

Bjorkman noted that with the new trees being planted onsite, with help from a $25,000 grant from CN EcoConnexions“From the Ground Up program, the Heritage Gardens area is starting to look like a park. The town will be able to plant 40 trees, 150 square metres of shrubs, and plant several pounds of seed with this grant.

Bjorkman wanted to give credit to the ACT Committee for initiating the summer concert series.

Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are subject to change. Event attendees should bring along their own chairs or blankets to sit upon.

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Maidstone Conservation Area trail named for late conservationist and working hard to preserve and create them.

“He was so sincere and so knowledgeable,” Ken Schmidt of the Foundation said. “I don’t know many people who are as knowledgeable about our region’s natural areas.”

Schmidt went on to explain that as a financial advisor, Horn understood the connection between environmental health and economic health.

“He was passionate about it,” he said.

In 2014 the Horn

family made a legacy gift to the Foundation in recognition of Phil Horn’s commitment to our community and enthusiasm for trails and natural areas. The money will go to help complete the Amherstburg to Essex Greenway.

“It is my family’s honour to assist the Foundation’s Amherstburg to Essex Greenway to encourage the community to spend more time outdoors, to protect and improve our local environment, and to promote healthy living,”

Darlene Horn said.

She explained that her family asked to have the trail dedicated to her husband because the Maidstone Conservation Area was a large part of the family’s life.

She explained that her family had a “symbiotic” relationship with the area. They celebrated Thanksgiving dinners there and used the baseball diamond. They walked the trails in the warmer months and used them for cross country skiing when there was snow.

Ken Schmidt of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation joins Maxwell Levitt, Brandon Workman and Cassaundra Workman and their grandmother Darlene Horn to cut the ribbon on a trail newly named after their grandfather, Phil Horn.

by Jennifer Cranston Last Friday, friends and family of the late Phil Horn gathered at the

Maidstone Conservation Area to dedicate a trail in his memory.

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Pastor Jim’s family wants to congratulate him on reaching his goal to graduate and be commissioned for Ministry in the United Church of Canada by his 70th Birthday on July 5th, 2015.

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JUST MAUI’D Lana Garant to Thomas Warwick Monday, June 15th, 2015 in Maui, Hawaii.

Daughter of Bernice and the late Robert (Chuck) Garant from Essex. Son of Thomas and Gayle Warwick from Chatham.

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We would like to thank all of our friends and relatives who attended our 50th anniversary party and for all the best wishes, cards and gifts that we received.

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In loving memory of a dear Father and Gramps, C. Roy Allison, whom passed away on July 7, 1971.

“In the book of life, a page is gently turned today.” ~ Lovingly remembered by the family

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DUPUIS, Shirley (nee Boos) - Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Windsor Regional Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Philip (2013) for almost 68 years. Loving mother of Linda Bergeron (Gus) and Valerie Jamieson (Bob). Proud Ghaga of Lana Chauvin (Jeff ), Kevin Wood (Nicole), Karen Kudrey (Jason), Marcel Chauvin (Kelly), Les Bergeron (Michelle), Jeff Jamieson (Bobbi Jo), Jodi Woodrich (Kevin), her great grandchildren Cory, Mikayla, Leland, Dante, Sierra, Amber, Brandon, Jason, Emma, Gracelyn, Lexington, Danikah, Abbey, Lucas and great great grandchildren, Sophie, Harrison and Jaxon. Shirley was fulfilled with her life as a homemaker and loved to watch her family grow. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex (519-776-4233) on Tuesday, June 16.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 12048 County Road 34, Maidstone at 11:00 am. Fr. Mo Charbonneau officiated. Parish Prayers was on the Tuesday. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations made to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ____________________________________________________

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Thank you to everyone who came out to help us celebrate the life of Doug Moyes. It was so overwhelming to have all of our friends and family come out.

We are blessed with so much love and friendship with so many people. We had so many good memories of all of you with Doug & I. Again, Thank you for all of your love and support.

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Richard Rabaey March 27, 1945 - June 26, 2007 This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, I shall never forget.

For those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, and so very dear. ~ Forever Loved & Missed ~ Rosanne & Putter _________________________________________________________

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CASSIDY, Wayne - Passed away suddenly on Monday, June 22, 2015. Loving Dad of Brandon and Bryce. Proud Grandpa of Nickolas. Dearest son of the late Bill Cassidy and late Shirley Pollard (nee Meloche). Dear brother of Connie Nolan, Mike Cassidy (Jackie), Brad Cassidy, Sherree Ashford (George) and Carrie Hunter. Wayne will also be remembered by his former wife Rosalie. His canine companion Shamu will miss his best friend. Wayne retired from Ford Motor Co. after more than 25 years of service. In retirement he enjoyed his Harley’s and was a car enthusiast. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, 2015 until time of Funeral Gathering to celebrate Wayne’s life. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maidstone. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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TURVILLE, Don – was born May 2, 1932 in St. Thomas and passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, June 29, 2015 at WRH. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Sinclair) for 56 years. Adored father of Paul Hepburn (Haiyin), Lance Hepburn (Holly Howe), Mark Hepburn (Wendy), Karen McGuire (Mark), Patti Farquharson (Craig), Susan Szostopal (Tom) and father-in-law of Susan Hepburn. Proud grandpa of Mitchell, Matthew, Keely, Aaron, Connor, Eva, Riley, Sophie, Kingsley, Dylan, Claire and 3 great grandchildren, Geana, Hunter and Marcus. Dear brother-in-law of Nancy Fleming (late Donald). Don will also be remembered by his cousins, Frank & Lynn Turville, David and June Turville, Anne & Don McArthur and the Summers and McNaughton families. As a young athlete in St. Thomas, Don played on a number of different basketball teams achieving all Ontario Championships 1958-60.

Upon arriving in Essex he was the first travel coach, starting out with the Pee Wee’s and finishing as the last Essex Juvenile Bombers coach. Don was a life member with the St. Thomas St. David’s Masonic Lodge #302 A.F. and A.M. and Chapter Lodge #54 and affiliate member of the Essex Parvaim Central Lodge #395 A.F. and A.M. In his career, Don started as an operator with Ontario Hydro and finished there in sales with 25 years of service. He then moved to E&B AC & Heating of Leamington and worked in sales for 22 years. Don was a longtime member of Essex United Church. In retirement, Don enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at WRH in the CCU and ICU for the loving care shown to Don. Visiting will be held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm and on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Essex United Church, 53 Talbot Street South, Essex from 10 am until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Don’s life at 11 am. Pastor Jim Hatt officiating.

Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Area District Shrine Club for Crippled Children, Essex United Church, or the charity of your choice.

Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ____________________________________________________

MOOR, Hannah Amelia (née Sweet) – Passed away peacefully at Woods Park Care Centre in Barrie on Sunday, June 28th, 2015 and is now safe in the loving arms of Jesus.

Hannah Moor in her 93rd year was the beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother of Sharon Dangerfield (George) of Barrie, Ruth MacLaren (Norman) of Beamsville and Margaret Spencer (the late Donald) of Waterloo. Dear grandmother of Chris (Beth), Joel (Maud), Kim, Karen (Lee), Katherine (Jared), Ian, Patrick; and great-grandmother of Abby, Zoé, Kai, Serena, Avarie, Meadow, Soren and Nathan. Hannah will also be sadly missed by her extended family and many friends. Special thanks to the staff at Woods Park Care Centre for their many years of exceptional care. Friends may call at the Jennett Funeral & Cremation Centre, 152 Bradford Street in Barrie on Thursday, July 2nd from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Barrie Union Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.funeralhome.on.ca.

“Never overestimate the strength of the torchbearer’s arm, for even the strongest arms grow weary.”

- A.J. Darkholme

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“Waiting for time is never a waste of time.”

- Khalid Masood

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DENNISON, Marylyne Marie - Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 76 years of age. Cherished wife of Ron for 60 years. Loving mother of Mike (Bev), Louanne Nikita (Chris), late Richard, Joe (Virginia), Bill (Gloria), Debra Hankewitz (Tom), Mark (Mary Lou), Jeff (late Carol), Denise Dennison, Tracey Meloche (Ron) and late Ronda. Adored grandma of 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Dear sister of late Tony Moore (Joanne), Barbara Ropac (Peter), late Harold Moore (Bev) and Carolyne. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Gall and nurses, David, Stefanie and Tina from St. Elizabeth’s for their loving care. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Sunday. Funeral Service to celebrate Marylyne’s life was held from the funeral home on Monday, June 29, 2015. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to St. Elizabeth’s or Hospice Windsor Essex County would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Phone 519.776.4268

Fax: 519.776.4014

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FARMING _____________________

REAL ESTATE _____________________

BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT 1-tf _____________________

WANTED: Looking for farmland to rent or share crop in the Essex County area.

Any size parcel, long or short term. We practice regular crop rotation. Till or notill and soil sampling is done. Contact Daryn at 519-818-4995.

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FOR SALE: 1 ACRE BUILDING LOT at North Talbot, near Manning. $149,900. Water is in and paid for. 45ft culvert to be installed at seller’s expense. Call Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty.

519-817-8891.

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KITTENAIDE’S CANADA DAY SPECIAL ADOPTION DAY  Saturday, July 4th, 12noon - 3pm. At Petzown, 1715 Manning Rd. Cats & Kittens. 519-3242729.

23-1t _____________________ FUNG LOY KOKTAOIST TAI CHI CLASSES: Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi will hold a class Tuesday, July 7, from 1-2pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, St. Paul’s Street, Essex. Improve your circulation and balance, increase your strength, and reduce stress while focusing on wellbeing of the body and mind through the practice of Taoist Tai Chi. Classes also run Thursday, July 30, from 6:308pm. For more information on classes available or to view a demo video online, visit: www.taoist.org, or call 519-2559744, or email: windsor@taoist.org. _____________________

REAL ESTATE

_____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891.

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WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501 1-tf

RUTH ANN HICKEY

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FOR RENT: Small, quiet, one bdrm apartment available in the Cottam area. $575/month. First and last months rent required. All utilities included. Available to move in immediately. Please call 51944-tfn 819-1039 for details. _____________________

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FOR RENT: 1 Bdm main floor in Essex. $600 per month. Utlities included. First & last. And 1 Bdm upper level. Fridge & Stove. $650 per month + hydro. First & 15-tfn last. Call 226-350-1943. _____________________ FOR RENT: 1 bdrm apt downtown Essex.

(No stairs). Prefer no pets. First & last. $700. Utilities incl. 519-776-6078.

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HELP WANTED

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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 12/15 N0P 2G0. _____________________

HUGE MOVING YARD SALE  Oak china cabinet; brand new wheelchair, brand new treadmill; rocking chairs; Kid’s JD riding tractor; bicycles; lawnmowers; Christmas ornaments and crafts; Cherrywood bdrm. set. Too much to list! June 25 - July 2, 9am-dawn at 506 Elmstead Rd. (Next to Hideaway Golf Course) 519-727-3268.

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KAHL RECYCLING  We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-326-8559. Cell: 519-322-8305.

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

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_____________________ HELP WANTED: General Labourers Wanted. Fax resume to: 519-723-2336. _______________________________________________

HELP WANTED _______________________________________________

WANTED Experienced, Licensed: REFRIGERATION TECHNICIANS SHEET METAL TECHNICIANS PLUMBERS Forward resume to: GROSSI PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC SERVICES 238 Talbot Street West Leamington, Ontario N8H 1P1 Fax 519-326-3632 Email grossi@grossiplumbing.ca

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_____________________ HELP WANTED: Fruit pickers wanted.

Job starts 8/23/15. Heavy lifting, ladders involved. Call 519-733-4857, Meleg’s Lakeview Orchard.

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WANTED

_____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-9237 1-tfn or 519-791-5046. _____________________

YARD SALES

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YARD SALES

MULTIFAMILY YARD SALE - 276 Maidstone Ave. W. (near Canadian Tire) Friday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 4th.

8am-?

26- 1* _____________________ YARD SALE - Fri. & Sat., June 26 & 27, at 245 Lakeshore Road, from 8am-? Wicker furniture, chairs, tables, mirrors, picture frames, power washer, motor stand, threading machines up to 3”; lots of odds and ends. PLUS: 8450 Case Round Baler / 488 Haybind. Call 519-996-7509.

YARD SALE - Rained out from June 25.

Huge barn sale. Fri. & Sat. , July 3 & 4.

9870 conc. 9, off Arner Townline. 26- 1*

Sell It! Find it!

Rent It! Buy It! in The Classifieds

519-776-4268

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd. Is looking for:

FULL TIME VEGETABLE PACKERS • Wage: $11.00/hour, minimum 40 hours/week.

• Repetitive tasks, standing for long periods of time, handling weight of 20 lbs. or more.

• Fast paced environment, must be able to sort and pack produce.

• Cold warehouse setting.

• Experience an asset.

Email resume to: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com or Fax: 519-733-5290

DelFresco Produce Is looking for a:

WAREHOUSE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR • This is a full time permanent position which requires day, evening and weekend work.

• Experience and knowledge of produce an asset, wage will depend on experience.

• Successful candidate must have a high school diploma • Job duties include managing employees, working with inventory control software, establishing work schedules, training staff among other duties.

Please email resume to: bruceb@delfrescoproduce.com or fax resume to 519-733-5290

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LEGAL NOTICE

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

All claims against the estate of CAROL ANN MACKEY, late of the Town of Essex in the County of Essex, who died on or about the 15th day of June, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustees on or before the 24th day of July, 2015; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at Essex this 23rd day of June, 2015.

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 (519) 733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

Is looking for:

Please forward resume by email or fax to: Email: tinad@sunritegreenhouses.com Fax: 519-733-5290

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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 in 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.

G.R.F. 26-1t*

Tammy Lynne ELLIOTT and Brent Wesley MACKEY, Estate Trustees, by their Solicitors, HICKEY BYRNE, 14 Centre Street, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1N9. Attn: Joseph A. Byrne.

519-776-7349

Sunrite Greenhouses Ltd.

• Job duties include harvesting crop, crop maintenance, greenhouse cleanup and other duties as assigned.

• Job requires standing, bending, kneeling for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, working under hot, humid conditions in greenhouse.

• Salary: $11.00/hour, minimum 40 hours/week including weekends and holidays.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

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TREE CUTTING, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER  Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates. Phone calls only at 519-996-9704 or 519-7379703 before 8pm.

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE

PUBLIC NOTICE - HERBICIDE USE The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville intends to control weeds in cracks and crevices on roadside bridges within the Town limits.

Using ROUNDUP ULTRA2 Liquid Herbicide, Registration No. 28486, containing the active ingredient glyphosate (present as potassium salt) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).

Bridges will be treated as per areas designated “Winter Control” as follows, weather permitting: Winter Control Routes can be found at www.kingsville.ca (Public Works/Winter Control Routes) SPRAY ROUTES

SPRAY DATES - 2015

Route 1

June 15th & 16th

Route 2

June 17th & 18th

Route 3

June 22nd & 23rd

Route 4 & 5

June 24th

Route 6 & 7

June 25th & 26th

For further information contact: Ken Vegh, Weed Inspector Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 519-733-2305 (collect calls accepted) www.kingsville.ca

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thehub:

5 finger prayer. dance, sing and do some crafts. Share a few snacks with your friends.

Ages 5-12. For registration please call Kelly Sauve at 519975-0115.

sponsorship by:

Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex

519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News Join us on Sunday for Family Worship at 11 a.m. led

by Major Sam Roberts.

The Essex Funfest takes place July 10th, 11th & 12th.

As you watch the parade Sat. morning., you can enjoy something to eat at our BBQ in our church parking lot. Sunday at 8 a.m. the community is invited to attend the annual ecumenical church service at Sadler’s Nature Park. Enjoy an inspirational time of worship in a beautiful setting.

Every Friday in July and August we will be holding BBQs in front of the Thrift Store.

Thousands of Salvationists from around the world will be in London, England July 1-5 for worship, prayer and celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Salvation Army. A video link at salvationist.ca will be live streaming each of the 7 main sessions for those who cannot attend.

Essex United Church Bill Wakely conducted our services last Sunday.

Our summer study will begin July 16 and will continue, July 30, August 6 & 27. Come study “Magic Within.”

Please send material for the newsletter, as soon as possible to arleenann1@gmail.com.

Our July 1 celebration will be a community party for a chance to give thanks for our wonderful country and a chance to show others that we are a loving group.

Duane Horton has been working with a group from Westminister United Church on the refugee situation.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for Sunday Service at 10 am.

During the summer months we will be joining with Belle River United Church for Sunday Service. During the month of July the service will be held in Woodslee. For the month of August the service will be held in Belle River United Church. Please note the Service time will be at 10 am. Rev. Ann will be conducting the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Connie Reeb. After the service coffee, tea and cookies will be served.

Rev. Ann’s sermons can be found on the Church’s website.

Need a visit? Contact Rev. Ann. Want to help out with Vacation Bible School? For more information contact Kelly Sauve.

Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am.

Vacation Bible School: July 13-17 at 9am-12 noon.

Come out for fun. Learn the

Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to our Sunday Worship Service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair.

Sunday School is at 10:15am.

Last Sunday we celebrated the Sacrament of Communion. The flowers in the Sanctuary were placed in loving memory of Sharon Hedge by her Aunt Ida Farough.

Our Door Greeters next Sunday are Arlene and Ted Ure; Elder on Duty is Lonnie Jones; Lock-up is Rick Chauvin.

Our Nursing Home Service at Iler Lodge is July 7 at 2pm. Volunteers are always appreciated.

The Corn Roast has been moved to Saturday, August 22nd.

Please continue to keep your milk bags for Tina who

Essex Community Services Saturday, July 11th - Watch for the ESSEX COMMUNITY SERVICES buses in the fun fest parade to see what we have in store for you this year! It’s going to be a wonderful Fun Fest weekend!

Woodslee Friendship Club School may be out for the summer, but we are still in the school for our weekly card games. The winners the past week were: Colleen Chevalier, George Diesbourg*, Chap Fuerth, Veronica Granger, Dennis Levasseur, Fran McKim, Joann McMurren* and Mike Renaud. The Pepper winners were: Rita Glowa, Gail Koziana, Helene Manley, Jean Matalik, Dave McMurren and Audrey Stanley. For information, Call Fran McKim at 519-961-9532.

We seniors enjoyed our pizza treat for Seniors month.

Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson Beginning Sunday, July 5th, we will once again worship with the Harrow Mennonite Church. During the month of July, services will take place at Harrow United Church. In August, we will worship at the Mennonite Church. All services will begin at 10:30 am and everyone is welcome!

The schedule for the Fair - Pie Tent is up and ready for everyone to choose a prime time to help out. Be sure to sign up on the list which is located downstairs in Oxley Hall.

To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our regularly updated website at: www.harrowunited.org.

is collecting them.

Have a great week.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Services will be at St. Paul’s Church during July at 10 a.m.

Notice will be on the bulletin of church hours. Information will be on the church calendar website.

There will be a multiple parish family river boat cruise

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2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 (519) 733-2305 www.kingsville.ca kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE The Town of Kingsville intends to control Noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: ROAD

FROM

TO

Cameron Side Road

County Road 8

Highway #3

North Talbot Road

County Road 27

County Road 8

Road 2 West

County Road 29

County Road 23

Road 3 West

County Road 29

County Road 23

Road 5 West

County Road 29

County Road 23

Road 6 West

County Road 29

County Road 23

Road 8 West

Highway #3

County Road 23

Road 9 West

Highway #3

County Road 23

South Talbot Road

Inman Sideroad

County Road 23

Marsh Road

County Road 34

Highway #3

Road 10 West

County Road 27

North Talbot Road

McCain Sideroad

County Road 20

County Road 27

Marsh Road

County Road 27

County Road 34

Malden Road

Highway #3

County Road 34

Road 11

County Road 27

North Talbot Road

Using a combination of the following pesticides: Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752, containing the active ingredients Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt) and Metsulfuron-Methyl, Dupont Escort Herbicide 60% Dry Flowable Reg. #23005, containing the active ingredient Metsulfruron-Methyl, Overdrive Herbicide Reg. #30065, containing the active ingredients Diflufenzopyr (present as sodium salt) and Dicamba (present as sodium salt), and Turboprop Emulsifiable Concentrate Reg. #27967, containing the active ingredient Dichlorprop (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) and 2,4-D (present as 2-ethylhexyl ester) under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).

Commencing on June 11, 2015 weather permitting, and ending September 26, 2015.

For further information contact: Green Stream Lawn & Vegetation Management Inc. Ken Vegh, Weed Inspector 3350 Fairview St, Suite 3-135 Town of Kingsville Burlington, ON L7N 3L5 2021 Division Road North 905-510-1229 Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 info@green-stream.ca 519-733-2305 (collect calls accepted) www.kingsville.ca

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and picnic on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Festival Plaza across from the casino. Drop off at Macassa Bay dock. The cruise will be followed by a family picnic. For information, contact Bill Crosby at 519979-4431.

The Legacy of Heroes is July 12 at St. Paul’s from noon to 3 p.m. There will be a barbecue.

Can you help?

Trinity Church We keep in our prayers David, Betty, Auston, Steve, James and Art. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in Loving memory of Joan Lefevre, given by the congregation.

Oops, last Sheila Gagnier was wished a happy birthday, BUT, it was not her birthday. Sorry Sheila, we don’t want to give you two birthdays in one year, ouch!

Summer schedule has started and we are holding our worship with our sister Church, St. Paul’s, in Essex, Sundays at 10:00 AM. We will be back at Trinity August 2

Essex Free Press

Continued from Page 17 at 9:15 AM. See you then at “The Little White Church in the Cemetery” in Cottam.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson.

Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided.

Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea.

Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

Maidstone Cross Happy 148th Birthday Canada on July 1st!

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please call the parish office.

The RCIA program begins this fall.

Please note that there will be no parish bulletins published in July and August.

Summer daily Masses at St. Mary’s for July will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. There will be no daily Masses the week of July 1 to 8.

Happy Birthday to Fr. Pat Fuerth.

Please keep Don Turnville, Dominic Bissonnette, and Rita Bellaire in your prayers and all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight Intercession: Tuesday’s and Fridays, 9 a.m.

Camp Impact: July 21st.July 23rd. Pastor Rod is in need of volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer call the church office or e-mail Pastor Rod at: antiochministries@ gosfieldtel.com Note: Let’s bless the Food Bank this month by bringing in our donations.

Pastor Jay spoke on, our worship, our praise, our weapon. Next week’s message: We have God’s DNA! Restoration House Healing Rooms: Open Saturday’s, 10a.m.-1p.m.

Be blessed!

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer “The Awakening” - Join us for Adoration. Praise, worship, and prayer is at the church on July 5, at 7pm.

A bucket full of summer items is being raffled off for our NET Ministry. Tickets are available after each Mass or

from the parish office.

Life Teen (Grades 9-12) begins at 7pm with Life Night following until 10pm on July 12.

Vacation Bible School is August 10-14, from 9:30amNoon for ages 3-13 years.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program begins in the Fall. Contact Fr. Dave or Nick before July 31 if you are interested.

The MS Bike Bottle Drive is on Sat., July 4, from 9am2pm. Bring your bottles to the church or call Tom at 519-9800692 if you require pick up.

God Bless you all and have a great week.

Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather in our neck of the woods has been very wet. A lot of farmers were waiting for nicer weather to plant and instead are kept out of the fields.

Happy Birthday this past Sunday to Noah Griffin and his Granny Margaret Hanson!

This week to James Manning Jr. and Jen Bondy, Clare Holt Jr., Wm. Dunn and Chris Holt.

Happy Anniversary to Dan & Connie Dunn and George & Chris Rawlins and Dave & Maggie Trimble.

The Pleasant Valley Community Club held its card parties last week but I was at the Leamington Fair so the results are better late than never. For Pepper- Elaine Taylor, Audrey Stanley, JoAnne Diesbourg, Eileen Ames, Keith Dresser, George Diesbourg & Don Ames. For Euchre on Saturday evening the lucky folks were Mary Demars, Elaine Taylor, Eileen Ames, Don Ames, Keith Dresser, Ken Salter & Thomas Allison. For this week’s Pepper results the lucky folks were Elaine Taylor,

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Ronstock helps to launch new projects

Local artist, Ron Suchiu, visits with guests at Ronstock.

by Jennifer Cranston Each year local artist Ron Suchiu hosts Ronstock. The community is always invited to come out for lunch and collect their free print.

This year’s two day event took place June 20 and 21 and had a huge crowd in spite of wet weather.

A large tent and the gallery provided lots of space for people to stay dry over the weekend while they visited the event. Suchiu was giving away the second in his three-part Willistead Series. The first was the coach house, the second Continued on Page 21 is St. Mary’s Church and next year’s freebie will be a larger painting of Willistead Manor.

Suchiu explained that he is at a point in his career where he would like to focus more on his own likes and passions.

“What I’m trying to do now is have the career I’ve always wanted to do,” he said.

Now when he sits down to paint he is focused more on the pallet than the subject matter.

“It’s about freedom,” he said.

His new series the “Seven Surreal Wonders of Suchiu,” is part of this new freedom of expression. He will only issue 50 prints of each painting in the series.

He is also interested in sharing his tips for commercial success with other artists.

“Many artists stop because they’ve taken the wrong insult to heart or have followed the wrong advice,” he said.

Suchiu explained that many artists believe they are in competition with each other, he disagrees.

“As far as I’m concerned we’ve never taken money from each other, because each artist is unique, and our art is different. We’re not selling the same product,” he said.

Suchiu has discovered that one of the main things lacking in artist education is how to make a business and career out of their craft, so he is endeavoring to change that.

His new online academy Artoogli.com is an all-encompassing educational tool for professional and aspiring artists.

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Community support sends area youth to summer camp

Surrounded by family and staff from Jeff ’s No Frills, area resident Blaze Osborne was excited to receive a $2,000 PC Children’s Charity grant so he can attend the Bruce Awad Summer Camp for children with autism this summer.

ERCA Supports Phosphorus Reduction Targets submitted to EFP The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) supports the recent target of reducing phosphorus loadings to Lake Erie set cooperatively by the Great Lakes Commission and the Province of Ontario.

On June 13, Premier Kathleen Wynne signed a landmark collaborative agreement with Ohio and Michigan that commits to reducing phosphorus pollution in Lake Erie by 40 percent by 2025.

This level of reduction is what groups like the International Joint Commission and the Great Lakes mayors say is needed to move toward ridding the lake of harmful

algal blooms.

“These reduction targets are set to help protect Lake Erie from harmful algal blooms and other problems caused by excessive loadings of phosphorus,” Dr. Katie Stammler, ERCA’s Water Quality Scientist, explained.

“We all have a role to play when it comes to achieving these objectives, including reducing or eliminating residential use of phosphorus in lawn fertilizers and agricultural processes.

As well, enhanced collaboration toward integrated monitoring and modeling will help to identify progress.”

Additional steps identified in the nine point

joint action plan include: application of fertilizer and manure on frozen and snow-covered ground, the 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Certification program and similar comprehensive management approaches, discharges of phosphorus from seven key municipal facilities in the western and central basin in the United States, investments in green infrastructure for urban storm water and agricultural runoff, open water disposal of dredged material, performancebased incentives to reduce nutrients, adaptive management to validate and refine reduction targets and timelines.

Since 1973, the Essex Region Conservation

Authority has served as a community-based organization that has been dedicated to protecting, restoring, and managing the natural resources of the Essex Region.

by Sylene Argent Thanks to the support from the local community, area resident Blaze Osborne will have a chance to attend the Bruce Awad Summer Camp for children with autism this summer. He received this $2,000 PC Children’s Charity grant on Wednesday afternoon at Jeff’s No Frills in Essex.

Store owner Jeff MacPhee noted this grant was made possible because of the generous monetary donations the community forwards when the store hosts its icon events. They money raised through icon events for the PC Children’s Charity stays within the region to support youth with developmental or physical disabilities. Funds raised also support nutrition programs. The collected donations are put into a large pool and then grants are forwarded to selected candidates.

McPhee was pleased someone from the immediate area was able to benefit from the PC Children’s Charity grant. He added that since 1989, $100million has been awarded to support youth through the PC Children’s Charity.

Osborne attends the Bruce Awad Summer Camp every year. Attending this camp provides him an opportunity to keep a school-like routine and to keep socializing. He receives one on one attention at the camp, he will get to go on outings, and learn life skills.

Going to the camp makes returning to school in September much easier as a school-like routine was maintained for the majority of the summer.

Osborne’s family is grateful to have been able to receive the grant. Without this support, he likely would not be able to go.

His family was especially pleased to learn that this grant would cover the whole cost of having to attend the camp.

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Continued from Page 18 Betty Fields, Josie Dresser, Doug Fields, Don Ames, Keith Dresser & George Diesbourg. For Euchre on Saturday evening the lucky ones were Audrey Stanley, Elaine Taylor, JoAnne Diesbourg, Josie Dresser, Thomas Allison, Don Ames & Keith Dresser.

When driving now use extra caution as the kids are out of school and moving about until September. Enjoy your holidays kids!

Have a great week!

Essex Retirees’ Social Club News Exercise for men - Are any men interested in fitness classes by a qualified instructor? If so, call the office at 519-776- 6689 to register.

We are having a Pepper Party, Tuesday July 7, at the Retirees’ Social Club, 32 Russell St. Sign in at 11 a.m. Lunch is at 11:30 and we play at 12:30. Please pre-register by calling 519-776-6689 or sign up on the bulletin board. Register with or without a partner.

Spares will be available. Cash prizes. All are welcome.

Our Bridge winners this week were Annette Anderson first and Pauline Olafson took second.

Diana Dennis had most points in Euchre, Wally Laframboise took second place, and Georgette Nadeau had low score.

Doug Fields and Shirley Stiers tied for first place at Monday

night Pepper, Louise Perrault took second. Cecil St. Denis had most Peppers and Evelyn Vivier had low score.Tuesday pepper had Audrey Ostrander with most Peppers, Ruby Robertson took first prize, Judy Lane had second and Judy Kelly held low score.

Wednesday night Pepper had George Diesbourg taking first place, Mary Lou Chibi second, and Evelyn Vivier had low score.

Roger Monchamp and Mary Lou Chibi tied with most Peppers.

Cottam United Church News By: Helen McLeod SUMMER WORSHIP: will begin at 9:30 a.m. for July and August (July 5th to Aug. 30th).

G’day Mates! Outback VBS is rolling into Cottam United Church on Mon. July 6th to Wed. July 8; 6:30pm - 9:00pm.

Register children entering Grade 1 to Grade 7 for the program by calling 519-839-4266. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Church on July 5th, after Church.

Gess†wood Camp: Is offering camps for ages 5 to 15 running from July 7th to August 28th this summer. Check out their website for details at www.gesstwoodcamp.com.

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EMHA thanks coaches 1966 Chevelle Malibu SS found in a barn

Richard Finn of Charing Cross, Ontario, writes: “We found our 1966 Malibu SS hardtop in a barn at RR #3, Kerwood, Ontario, in the spring of 1994. It has the factory 327-275 hp engine, 4-speed tranny, 308 Posi rear end, original interior, and GM build sheet. This Canadian-built car was built on April 11, 1966, in Oshawa and shipped to Wills Motors in Caledonia on the 12th of April.

“When we found the car, it showed 73,000 miles and I had the motor rebuilt at 100,000 miles. Atchison of London bored the block 20 over and polished the crankshaft. Jim Spurgeon in Chatham did the camel back heads. Evelyn and I enjoy going to car shows and cruises. The car still has the original 4-wheel drum brakes with Corvette rally rims.”

Richard and Evelyn’s 1966 Chevelle Malibu SS reflects the fierce competition among the Big Three in the 1960s. All three launched a compact car in 1960: Ford with the Falcon, GM with the rear-engine Corvair, and Chrysler with the Plymouth Valiant. Studebaker actually led the pack with the Lark in 1959. All these compact cars had wheelbases around 109 inches when the full-sized cars of each company averaged around 119 inches.

In 1962, Ford and GM went after a new category of car called the mid-size. Lots of people wanted something smaller than full-size but not so small as a compact.

Ford brought out the Fairlane at 115 inches (six inches more than the Falcon) and GM brought out the Chevy II at 110 inches (only two more inches than the Corvair but with a conventional front-mounted engine and rear wheel drive).

By 1964, GM decided that the Chevy II was not quite big enough to fully satisfy the demands of the mid-size market and brought out the Chevelle with a wheelbase of 115 inches. The Chevelle 300 was moderately priced for the budget-conscious buyer. The Chevelle Malibu was fancier and included a hardtop and convertible.

Fancier still was the Chevelle Malibu SS. These three levels were instant hits and sold well.

By 1966, the Malibu SS continued its popularity with 72,300 built. As before, it was available with a six cylinder or a 283 V8 as standard equipment. Whoever bought the ’66 Chevelle Malibu SS brand new and owned today by Richard and Evelyn Finn of Charing Cross, Ontario, opted for the more powerful 327 cubic inch small block Chevy engine. A Chevelle 396 V8 was also available, but rear tires wore out very quickly on those models.

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.”

by Jennifer Cranston Last Friday, Essex Minor Hockey Association board members, coaches, and spouses gathered at Belleview Golf Club to celebrate the contributions of hockey coaches make in Essex.

Sumar Clarke is an EMHA board member and event organizer.

She said it is important to recognize the work coaches and board members contribute, and the role they play in the lives of area players.

“They put hours and hours of volunteer work into this organization and this is a nice way to thank them for all they do for our kids,” she said.

She explained that kids growing up in organized sports learn more than just skills.

“Kids learn so many core values for life,” she said. “This group of men and women play a big part of helping these kids to grow up.”

Emcee Craig Baker spoke to the coaches about how what they do is about more than hockey.

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Luke Pye thanks EMHA coaches for the positive role they play in his life and the lives of hockey players throughout Essex.

“Kids are shaped by the adults in their lives,” he said. “What you do is massive.”

The guest speaker for

the evening was player and volunteer, Luke Pye. He explained to his coaches how their role in his life has affected him.

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“All of my skills have progressed because of you,” he said.

He didn’t mean just hockey skills; he mentioned life skills like confidence, responsibility, and being a team player.

He also recognized the sacrifice made by his coaches.

“Some of my best memories are out-oftown trips. It gives teams and players and coaches a chance to bond,” he said.

“Sometimes coaches are away from their own families (for these trips), and I thank you for that.”

EMHA President Brian Diemer talked about much it meant to have a young player talk about what it means to have EMHA coaches in his life.

He went on to talk about how involvement in EMHA affects families.

“Without the support from our families and our spouses, our jobs would be a lot more difficult,” he said.

He asked if it was normal to pass potatoes at the dinner table with mini-sticks or develop a family game plan before going to the grocery store.

He claimed to be very good at separating hockey from his professional life as a massage therapist, but admits to once finding a hockey play mapped out in a client’s back moles.

He said that his wife has commented that hockey is so much a part of his life that it has taken over his wardrobe, claiming he has won more clothing than he has purchased.

To prove her wrong he showed off the socks he bought just for that night; orange, black and white hockey socks.

The banquet hall was decorated with creations made from hockey equipment on loan from Miller’s Source for Sports and included hockey skate centre pieces and hockey stick tripods on the prize table.

It was a black and orange evening for dedicated volunteers who live and breathe black and orange.

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Windsor Warlock Gold Medal Champs! South Buxton

Raceway forced to cancel weekend racing

Picture (left to right): Coach Jim Proctor, Brendan Kennette, Michael Toffelemire, Damon Proctor, Tyler Lavreault, Matthew Maggio, Kyle Lachine, Liam Hall, Matt Chenier, Josh Bennette, Shannon Olsen, Curtis Glover, Joel Kerns, (goalie)Matthew Cravatin.

submitted to EFP The Warlocks wrapped up its lacrosse season with an impressive win in the Gold Medal game.

After a close first period, the Warlocks spread the ball around and dominated the second and third periods to post a 7 to

1 victory.

The Warlocks showcased a well balanced attack, spreading the scoring across 6 different players. Matthew, in goal, made some key saves in the first period to allow the offence to get rolling. The Warlocks defense proved

to be too much, totally shutting teams down over the playoff run.

Coach Jim Proctor is grateful to the Windsor Warlocks Executive, referees, and volunteers who contributed to another great season. It is with their support that

the opportunity is created for so many to play the greatest game on two feet and exposing them to our National Sport.

For registration information, please check out the Warlock website. www.warlockslacrosse. com.

The picture above shows the weekend track conditions as water in Turn 1 is halfway up the banking.

submitted by Mike Bennett Rain washed out last weekend’s dirt-car racing action at South Buxton Raceway.

After an all-day rain forced Saturday’s program to be postponed, track officials had hoped to reschedule for Sunday but those plans were scratched as much of the racing surface, pits and parking lots were still under water.

Racing will resume on Saturday, July 4, with the Southern Ontario Sprints making their second visit of the season. South Buxton’s other five classes will also be in action. The Gord Gotelaer memorial race for the Late Models has been rescheduled for Sept. 5.

Leamington’s Joel Dick has a 19-point lead over Belle River’s Mario Toniolo atop the Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified division standings.

Dick, the defending series champion, has won four straight features, with Toniolo finishing second the last two Saturday nights. Port Lambton’s Drew Smith won the opening night feature before Dick began his win streak.

Kingsville’s Rob Young is atop the Tirecraft Sport Stocks standings for a fourth straight week, leading Merlin’s Steve Shaw by 52 points. Five different drivers have won Sport Stocks features through the first five race nights – Blenheim’s Andrew Reaume, Chatham’s Jake Hooker and Eren Vanderiviere, along with Young and Shaw.

Kyle Hope is still looking for his first feature win in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods but five straight finishes of fourth or better has the Blenheim driver on top of the standings. Kingsville’s Dylan Wolters, 15, on the strength of a feature and three heat-race wins over the last three race nights, sits second, 46 points behind Hope.

The hottest driver in the Mini-Mods is Cottam’s Rob Quick, who is tied for third with Essex’s Tom Reimer despite missing opening night. Quick has two feature wins and a second-place finish to Wolters in the last three race nights.

Kingsville’s James Kelly leads Merlin’s Cale Johns by 28 points in the AutoTech Bombers.

Check www.southbuxtonraceway.ca for updates in case of weather issues.