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The Town of Essex team was the first to mount the Big Bike for the Heart and Stroke Foundation last Friday.

by Jennifer Cranston Avid cyclist and activeliving enthusiast Councilor John Scott was the Town of Essex’s team Captain on Friday when the group took the Heart and Stroke Big Bike for a spin around town.

Scott’s father passed away from a heart attack at the age of 48.

“It’s a cause that is near and dear to me,” he said. “We also want to grow everything we do with active and healthy living.”

Scott says it is a fun and social way to support a very good cause that touches everyone in some way.

Joining the Essex team was Larry Reaume. He lost his brother, who was just 46 at the

time, to a massive heart attack.

On Friday, Reaume was riding as a survivor as he himself suffered a stroke about six years ago.

Following the ride, teams were invited to a pasta dinner at the Brass Monkey.

Heart & Stroke Foundation Area Manager Rochelle Stachurski was hoping to raise

$15,000 with the six teams participating that day. She is still recruiting teams for the Aug. 9 ride that starts at the Bull and Barrel in Windsor. If you have a team to enter or would like to learn more contact her at 519 254-4345 or visit www. bigbike.ca.

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Focus on our youth - When boredom and bad choices go too far

by Jennifer Cranston This is the second installment in our series that examines the state of our youth. We will look at what they do to entertain themselves: good and bad, and what they would like to be doing. We’ve asked them what they would like from their town and their community. We will look at the challenges they face and the challenges they present. We will also talk about how they contribute to our community and how they plan to in the future.

This week we look at youth crime, its causes and what we can do as a community to reduce it.

When boredom and bad choices go too far It is human nature to seek out new experiences and new things to excite us. Teens are especially susceptible to this desire.

Often this is a good thing.

It promotes growth on an emotional and intellectual level and helps youth find their passions.

Sometimes though, it leads to stupid and even dangerous behavior. We spoke to some local OPP officers about what happens when kids make bad choices.

Sergeant Rico Tonial said that crime has three main causes: stupidity, opportunity and necessity. Often with young people it is a matter of the first two.

Sergeant Tonial looked at the youth calls that he and his colleagues have attended over the last two years. He was looking at issues like scratched and entered cars, damage to property and other mischief oriented calls; things he calls “disrespectful crime.” He also looked at more serious things such as truancy and runaways. He noticed that when youth are idle, calls go up.

“Calls like this are higher during summer vacation and March Break,” he said.

He explained that youth aren’t as good as

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they used to be at orchestrating their own fun.

He believes that we all have to be more creative in helping young people find constructive ways to spend their leisure time.

He said the key is to educate children and their parents. It is important for parents to know where their kids are and who they’re with and what they’re doing. He also says kids should be indoors at a decent hour.

“There’s no reason for kids to be on the street after 11 p.m.,” he said.

“There’s nothing for them to do in a town like this.”

Constable Joe Meloche says that much of our youth problems are rooted in drug abuse. He says a high percentage of mischief and theft cases stem

from kids using drugs.

He says there are no jobs for teens, especially in small towns. So kids are often stealing to support drug habits. Then, with a criminal record, they’re even less likely to find employment.

“I think society has changed too,” he said.

Meloche believes the inability to have many “at home” parents, plays a big part in youth getting into trouble with drugs.

“I don’t think more kids are doing drugs than when we were kids,” he said. “It’s just more prevalent, more accepted and parents often condone some drug use.”

Meloche also worries that the harshness of the drugs being abused is worse.

“Kids who would have just smoked pot a generation ago are now doing cocaine and crystal meth,” he said.

He says there may never be a solution that will eliminate youth drug abuse for good, but education often makes a difference.

Meloche works with grade six students in Essex schools through the VIP (Values, Influences and Peers) program.

“That’s why we start in grade six. They’ve already been approached at 12 and offered cigarettes, alcohol and drugs,” he said.

Meloche talks to kids about real life situations and tells them the truth about what can happen when you break the law

or abuse drugs.

Meloche believes that one thing the community can do to help is to create more open spaces for young people to gather.

Places, he says where kids can be seen by neighbours and passersby.

While crime and drug abuse will always be a societal problem, it’s important to do everything we can to keep our kids away from making dangerously bad choices.

This is where the old adage, “It takes a village to raise a child,” comes in.

As a community the best we can do for our youth is to provide constructive opportunities for them and encourage them to orchestrate their own success.

Physiotherapy centre hosts grand opening for Essex facility

by Sylene Argent The community was invited to meet Sabga Physiotherapy Centre staff at the centre’s official opening celebration in Essex on Saturday.

The open house was an opportunity for residents to explore the new facility, John Spirou, a physiotherapist with the centre, said. He noted that though Sabga Physiotherapy is new to Essex, it is not new to the county. The Essex centre is the fourth in the region.

“We’re excited to be here,” Spirou commented, saying the Essex facility will offer massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy, and bracing and custom orthotics to its clients. “We are proud to be in Essex. We think it will be a great place for us.”

“The Staff of The Sabga Physiotherapy Centre” Spirou said the staff at Sabga Physiotherapy Centre believes in making services accessible to community members by taking down barriers to care.

As a way to get involved with the community, Sabga Physiotherapy is partnering with the Essex Ravens to take on the role of being the official physiotherapy provider for the local football club.

Spirou noted this year marks Sabga Physiotherapy fifth anniversary. Founder Theven Sabga opened the first physiotherapy facility in 2008 on Huron Church Line.

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by Sylene Argent The Town of Kingsville officially opened the new splash pad facility in Cottam at a celebratory grand opening on Saturday afternoon at Ridgeview Park. Taking advantage of the sunny weather, Cottam youth happily explore the park’s new addition.

Many youth and family orientated activities were held at the park on Saturday to celebrate the official grand opening.

Area youth kicked off the event through participating in a parade from Cottam Rotary Park to Ridgeview Park, which helped gain attention for the new facility.

During the celebration, youth were able to receive balloon animals from clowns and play video games on large screens brought to the site for the event. At dusk, the community was invited to enjoy the outdoor viewing of the movie, “Wreck-It Ralph.”

Several Kingsville representatives, including Mayor Nelson Santos, went into the dunk tank as a fundraiser for the splash park during the celebration. The funds will go towards Kingsville’s efforts in raising $50,000 to provide accessible washrooms and change

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Pictured above: A.J. cools off in Cottam’s new splash pad located at Ridgeview Park on Saturday. Pictured left: Bianca demonstrated her cycling skills during the Bike Rodeo held at Ridgeview Park.

rooms near the splash pad, landscaping efforts, and picnic tables.

The Ridgeview Splash Pad will be open to the community from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Victoria Day weekend to September 15.

To help youth gear up for summer cycling, the Kingsville Community Policing Committee was also on site during the festivities.

Constable Silvano Bertoni, Kingsville Community Policing Officer, explained the OPP joined forces with the Windsor Essex County Health Unit’s Rediscover Your Bike program to offer a Bike Rodeo for area youth. the Bike During Rodeo participating youth were taken through a few obstacles, which highlighted the importance of bike safety.

The youth were taught safety tips such as proper hand signaling.

The organizers tried to build up the youth’s confidence through completing the courses, Bertoni said, adding the Bike Rodeo helped promote a healthy, active, and safe lifestyle in the community.

Before the youth could tackle the obstacle course, Bikesmart representatives inspected the bikes to ensure the equipment was

in good working order Karen Lukic, Health Promotion Specialist with the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, said a few different groups partnered together to offer the Bike Rodeo. The Brain Injury Association of Windsor Essex provided funding to offer helmets to youth.

EMS staff ensured helmets were properly fitted.

“I hope they leave knowing the rules of the

road,” Lukic said. She also hoped the youths’ skills were increased through the Bike Rodeo.

After the bike rodeo, Sue and Tom Omstead were happy to take willing youth on a bike ride through the neighbourhood for a controlled ride on the street. During the ride they re-enforced bike safety and awareness tips.

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Essex Council Notes - June 17

by Sylene Argent Outdoor smoking ban update Council heard from several delegations regarding a possible by-law that would prohibit outdoor smoking on municipal properties, such as recreational facilities and Colchester Harbour. The delegations included representatives from the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, the Canadian Cancer Society, Go for Health Windsor-Essex Coalition, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Each delegation supported the by-law.

Dr. Allen Heimann, Medical Officer

of Health, said the by-law in Essex would be part of a local as well as provincewide effort. He said many partners are working together to implement smokefree outdoor space by-laws. On July 1, Lakeshore will be the first municipality in the region to issue a no outdoor smoking bylaw at its parks and playgrounds.

“It is important to understand that this is a significant health issue,” he commented. The indoor smoking bylaw has gone a great way in improving the health of residents of Windsor-Essex.

Tobacco is the number one cause of

preventable death in Ontario, claiming the lives of an average of 36 citizens per day, he said. There is no safe exposure level, even outdoors, when it comes to second hand smoke.

Krista Rempel, a Health Promotion Specialist with the Windsor Essex County Health Unit, said cigarettes are a number one litter item on beaches in Canada.

The WECHU recommended Essex add parks, playgrounds, sports fields, recreational centers, and beaches to the no outdoor smoking bylaw. Administration has added trails and marinas in its report to that list, which the Health Unit supports. She suggested a nine-meter

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Councillor Randy Voakes would like to see a designated smoking area. His two concerns were the difficulty in enforcing such a bylaw and the lack of Provincial input on the endeavor. He would support the by-law though.

Councillor Bill Baker also agreed pressure should be placed on the Province to step up on the issue. He added that the municipality has to look at costs with issuing such a by-law as it relates to signage and other expenses. He agrees with having a healthy society. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche and Councillor John Scott also said they would be in favour of supporting some kind of by-law banning outdoor smoking on municipal properties and trails.

Meloche would like to see smoking in front of youth eliminated as much as possible.

Councillor Sherry Bondy said she wished all municipalities in Essex County were united on the issue.

She wanted to get more public input but hadn’t heard much negative feedback from the public.

Mayor Ron McDermott said he wasn’t completely on board with the idea and was concerned with taking rights away.

One member of the community who spoke during the meeting had sympathy with smokers, as it is a difficult habit to kick, and the distance they may have to walk to smoke. Another resident said designated smoking areas should be established.

Council passed the motion that Administration comes back with a draft by-law. Essex Director of Corporate Services Donna Hunter said she could draft a bylaw for Council to review and have a report with different alternatives available for public discussion or council consideration.

Essex Council also agreed to send a request to Health Minister Deb Matthews to discuss the issue as it relates to no smoking outdoor by-laws with Essex Council and representatives with the Windsor Essex County Health Unit. The invite will also be extended to other Councils in Essex County.

New fire Captain Council received and supported Essex Fire & Rescue’s recommendation to promote Mark Sweeney to the position of Captain at Essex Station #1 effective July 1.

See Next Week’s Issue for additional Council news.

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Robson recognized by Consul General of Russia

Tom Robson poses with some of the things he’s proud of - portraits of his family and the clock he was presented by the Russian Consul General for his service in the North Atlantic during WWII bringing supplies to Russia.

by Jennifer Cranston In Canada, May 8, 1945 is remembered as VE Day, the day the European part of WWII was won. Russia, however, recognizes VE Day on May 9 because it was May 9, 1945 when the German military surrender came into effect.

On the 68th anniversary of that historical day, Russia recognized individual local veterans

who contributed to their victory in a vital way.

At the Tiltson Armoury in Windsor local Navy veteran Tom Robson was among several honoured on May 9, this year.

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war and food and medical supplies. Robson was part of the naval escort that protected merchant ships baring these goods through the Arctic seas.

“They needed it so bad,” he said.

Robson and other British, Canadian and American sailors helped to deliver over 7,000 planes, including 3,000 Hurricanes, 5,000 tanks, 5,000 anti-tank guns and 15 million boots. In total about 4 million tonnes of supplies were delivered through the treacherous U-boat filled waters of the North Atlantic.

“You could be at sea for days,” he said. “You never knew the weather you would have. Sometimes it could be very rough.”

Robson told a story of one particular storm he encountered on the way to Iceland.

“Water started pouring into the mess-deck; all the guard rails were gone.

Two life boats were gone and the third was torn in half,” he remembered.

They made it to Iceland and took on a whaler to use as a lifeboat and headed back out to the convoy. Their cigarettes and most of their food were gone, and what food was left had no labels.

“You didn’t know if you were getting peaches or beans,” he said.

When they reached the convoy the first thing they had shipped over from other ships was a supply of cigarettes.

Robson served in the War for nearly five years first in the Mediterranean and then in the North Atlantic. After the war he married and raised three children while working at Chrysler Canada.

Today he has eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In April he celebrated his 90th birthday.

by Jennifer Cranston Last Friday St. John’s Parish Hall in Woodslee was over flowing with alumni who came out to enjoy dinner and check out over 150 auction

Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance gives to Essex Food Bank

On Monday, Eilieen Clifford received a special gift for the Essex Area Food Bank from Jeff Knight, Commercial Underwriting Manager for Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance. Knight presented Clifford with a cheque for $5,000, money that will be used to help stock the food bank’s shelves.

The Essex Area Food Bank was just one of many regional charities that benefited from Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance’s generosity. In total, Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance donated $125,000 to numerous different non-profit groups in Essex and Kent counties.

DPM Insurance in Essex is a broker for Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance. When Knight asked Cindy and Doug Barnett to nominate a group in the region that could use assistance, they quickly thought of the Jeff Knight from Kent & Essex Mutual food bank.

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Live & Uncensored ••• Comment Richard Parkinson •••

So, you want to change the town?

If you would you like to see some improvements to the town then you will have your chance to be part of some positive change on Thursday, June 27. That’s when there will be some hard talk on the streetscape plan for the downtown corridor in Essex Centre. The meeting will take place in the Shaheen Room in the Essex Arena, starting at 6:30 p.m.

I’ve heard it said from people who live outside Essex Centre, that our community is filled with complainers. That we like to sit on our backsides, make noise, but do nothing about what ails us.

I think that’s a harsh criticism – with only a small grain of truth. We’ve always had active and passionate individuals and organizations in the town of Essex. We’ve had our go-

getters and doers. And yes, we have had our share of complainers too, just like every other small town.

I do sense though that there is a real movement of change happening right now. I sense that people want to push for something different. I hear it when people talk about the new streetscape, or the possibility of a dog park, of ideas for the undeveloped land about town, of a desire to fill our empty storefronts and buildings, of a push to make the place a bit better for everyone.

If you want to see some positive change, then get involved. Don’t be that guy – the guy who waits for others to do something and then complains about what they did because it doesn’t match up with his particular vision.

I’m not innocent when it comes to complaining. I’ve done my share of it. Now, I’m starting to get a bit more involved, in small ways. I realize my involvement doesn’t guarantee that my ideas will be implemented but it does guarantee that they will be heard. Even better, I get to hear the ideas of others, which has sometimes influenced me and allowed me to see value in things that I didn’t see value in before.

I really think the next five to ten years are going to be crucial ones for Essex Centre in particular. I think we must choose the direction we intend to go and make some decisive first steps.

Letter To The Editor This letter is in response to a letter in the Free Press on May 23, 2013 written by Jeremy Parsons regarding the demolition of Essex District High School. I have happy memories of attendance at Essex High School for the required five years, graduating in 1935.

My adult life was spent in Church Ministry, and with my husband I lived in several places in Ontario and 20 years in South Africa. In 1984 we returned to Essex.

At that time, Essex High School was preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. A committee was working to carry out plans for an exciting weekend of reunion and activities. I joined the committee and was responsible for arranging a Sunday morning worship Service. I contacted the graduates of the high school who were known to have chosen Church Ministry. There was one in the U.S.A., one in Manitoba and six in Ontario. All were happy to come and be a part of the Service. The school music teacher

(Tony Malkowski) also helped. He formed a choir to lead the singing and contribute an anthem.

It was July 1985. The weather was perfect and crowds of people returned to Essex to celebrate this wonderful occasion. For the Sunday Service, the flower-bedecked auditorium was filled to capacity and overflowing into the hallway. The air was filled with excitement and anticipation. Witnessing the smiles, greetings, hugs and handshakes that followed that Service, it is safe to say everyone enjoyed being there.

My experiences of Essex District High School are happy memories.

It will be a very sad day if this heritage piece of Essex history – Essex District High School – is destroyed.

Reitta K. (Ellis) Cox London, ON

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Streetscaping What a great opportunity to make your ideas known about how Essex should be. We know that what we have to say about it won’t necessarily be the way it is. After all everybody has the same right but not everyone thinks the same way. The idea is to find what the majority want and perhaps more important than that is the possibility of hearing something that no one has considered yet.

When is this to happen? The public meeting is scheduled for June 27 in the Shaheen Room of the Sport Complex at 6:30 p.m.

I wonder how many remember when there was a similar planning meeting 33 years ago under the leadership of the Business Improvement Area president, Eric Naylor. The population was 6259 but that was before amalgamation. Southland Plaza was a very recent addition to downtown and the 1980 gas explosion had left a lot of space for redesigning stores. The silo area was being used by Essex Farmers for grain storage.

The entire situation has changed since then and we need to study all our possibilities and opportunities, of which there are many. We have an unusual history, not only for the disasters that have happened here, but many things were invented here as the first in Canada and other

things happened that were the first in the county. We had the first high school.

Our location in the middle of the peninsula means that we are almost equidistant from any other commercial area in this county so whatever we have to offer or do is easily accessible to all, including those from Windsor.

It is my hope that the advisor that is coming learns all about our town before any final decisions are made.

We are known throughout the province as a hockey town or even as a sports town. But we have no accommodations for people to come and stay when we have a tournament. So how can we hope to have Essex as a destination? We need a hotel. So we need a committee to make contacts and search for developers to make them interested in Essex and tell them of its possibilities We had that until amalgamation, in the IDEE (Industrial Development and Economic Expansion) committee, and that was exactly what we were working on bringing to action. But the new council after amalgamation disbanded us and formed a new one of business people. Nothing has come of that.

Come to the meeting and be prepared for discussion.

We want changes that will bring the best results.

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First positive Tick for Lyme Disease in 2013 submitted by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit

The first tick collected this year in WindsorEssex has tested positive for Lyme disease. The tick was sent to the Public Health Lab in London, where it was identified as a blacklegged tick.

Further analysis at the National Microbiological Laboratory in Winnipeg confirmed that it was a carrier of Borrelia burgdorferi or Lyme disease.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit received the tick after it was found on an individual who attended Point Pelee National Park in April.

This is a wake-up call for the residents of Windsor and Essex County to take appropriate precautions when venturing into wooded or grassy areas.

Dr. G. Allen Heimann, Medical Officer of Health for Windsor-Essex

County warns everyone to protect themselves from tick bites by: • Not walking in tall grass.

• Staying in centre of path when hiking.

• Changing clothes and showering when coming in from outside.

Showering will help wash off ticks that have not yet attached to you.

• Doing a full-body check when coming in

Letter To The Editor I would like to reply to Evelyn Couch’s commentary in the May 30 edition of the Essex Free Press concerning the state of the utility poles along Talbot St. in downtown Essex Centre.

She is right about their unsightly condition. This is something that both Council and the Essex Centre BIA are aware of.

There are 69 silver utility and signal poles between Arner and Maidstone, so they are hard to miss. The Town has been working in partnership with the BIA on functional and aesthetic improvements to the downtown, including the placement of new benches, plants and waste receptacles along Talbot. The refurbishing of the poles is also on the agenda. We hope to begin

this year and, budget permitting, will complete the task next year.

Please remind your readers of the Streetscape and Silo District plan being developed for the downtown. Sean Kelly of SKA Design, our consultants, will be presenting a draft plan for public review and comment at an open house on Thursday, June 27, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Shaheen Room at the Essex Centre Sports and Recreation Complex.

Everyone is welcome.

This plan is based on comments received from stakeholder interviews and a community workshop held last February. It will establish a community design theme unique to us, an overall phased plan for streetscape improvements and for the future use

of the Silo District as a significant community resource to be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

There has been a lot of enthusiasm for this project and we hope that people will attend the open house and support this initiative.

This project compliments the efforts of the organizations and people working of the betterment of our downtown. We deserver and need a viable, prosperous and welcoming downtown that reflects our pride of community.

Jeff Watson Policy Planner Town of Essex

from outside.

• Wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants that are light in colour. Pants should be tucked into your shoes or socks.

• Wearing closed-toed shoes.

• Checking pets after coming indoors.

• Using repellents that contain 20% or more DEET on exposed skin (read instruction label first).

• Using Permethrincontaining products should be used on clothing (read instruction label first).

• Making sure your yard is clear of debris, overgrown vegetation, the grass is cut short, and bushes and trees are trimmed.

• Keeping wood piles and bird feeders away from the house.

• Not letting your pets roam through the woods.

• Creating a three metre boarder of gravel, mulch, or wood chips around your lawn.

• For more information about the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease and what to do if you’re bitten by a tick, download the Health Unit’s information page on ticks at www. wechealthunit.org

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by Evelyn Couch - Bullying I never heard such a word when I was going to school, but still I experienced it There were two of us the same age that walked home from school with three older girls. As it happened there were no boys going our way. Even when a grandmother who lived along the road had one of her family visit her, it was a girl, and a couple of years later when another child started going to school, that was a girl.

Not that all that had anything to do with the bullying but just as explanation that we experienced it from girls.

Much of it was their idea of teaching us, so they

would ask us questions or give us puzzles to solve. I fared not too badly but my friend had more trouble and they would slap her or think up some form of punishment. One girl was the ringleader and the others would go along with her. I think now, they knew she would give them a hard time if they didn’t.

Another problem was they would make us do things we knew we shouldn’t. When a creek would be frozen in the winter they would make us go on it to see if it were safe. Usually it wasn’t and we got our feet wet. Since our parents had told us, as their parents had told

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This three year old Boxer mix requires an active home and preferably by a family with dog experience.

Ernest is a fun loving, full of life, affectionate, and a happy go lucky dog. He also enjoys the company of other dogs. If you like dog kisses well this is the dog for you! This pet also comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www. ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-600-2445. Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.

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them, to stay off that ice, we tried to avoid going but three of them were able to push two of us out onto that shiny fragile sheet and then they could laugh when it broke and we would be punished when we got home for disobedience.

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didn’t believe me and seemed to think I was using that as an excuse for disobedience. Beside that, if she had believed me, she would not have said anything to the mother of the ringleader because my mother stood in awe of that family which was much wealthier.

I tried to think of ways to avoid them, such as hiding in the outhouse until they were way ahead. But they looked around and saw us, so waited for us. Then we tried hiding in the culvert under the road but that didn’t work either. No wonder I hated going to school.

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submitted to EFP With great pride and enthusiasm, athletes from around Windsor and Essex County were welcomed to the GECDSB’s annual Special Olympics Track and Field event held May 13-17.

The RCMP, drumlines from Marlborough P.S. and Bellewood P.S. and the Anderdon Marching Band led the parade of athletes around the track at the kickoff for the event. The Bellewood choir led the singing of the national anthem.

Following a full morning of events that Special Olympics medal winners at E.P.S. (from left) Jayden, Ryan, Susana. included running, throwing and jumping and a pita lunch prepared by Pita Pit, the students were treated to a celebration dance and slide show in the gym The day would not have been possible without the volunteer support provided by the Secondary Leadership students from around the school board, student volunteers from the University of Windsor and Corporate Sponsors. We would also like to extend a very special thank you to Essex District Secondary School for the use of their wonderful facility.

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Holy Name School news

Student Hawk Reporters: Alex Ducharme and Brookelyn Lucier Holy Name School has been very busy these past few weeks.

On June 3rd the track and field team went to the St. Denis Centre for its track day. Congrats to all who participated.

Grade 3 and 6 students finished their EQAO testing.

Last Thursday, the students from grades 2-6 had their last Mad Science class. On the morning of the same day, the Jk’s and Sk’s had their concert in the school gym. Everyone did a great job and there was a lot of wonderful singing by all.

On Monday, the 10th, grade 5 and 6 students went to Cardinal Carter for their retreat. They had an opportunity to visit the school and increase their faith.

They all received a wooden cross necklace to remind them of their faith filled day.

On Wednesday, June 12th, the school had a Pasta Fundraiser for one of our Holy Names families. Over 350 people came out to show their support. The family would like to express a huge thank you to all staff that organized the event, businesses who donated prizes or food, and to all who attended.

On June 13th, the students in grades 1-3 went to Greenview Aviaries and they had a blast. On the 14th the bus patrols went to Lacasse Park for Bus Patrol Appreciation day.

So, as you can see, it has been very busy! Everyone is trying to squeeze in as much as they can before school ends. Keep up the great work!

by Melissa Middleton “The Welcome Mat” Just when you think you’ve seen everything… well, frankly, I didn’t see it because I was out of the car, running an errand.

However, my younger daughter, Jill, opted to wait in the car while I was gone and this is the story as she related it to me: There was Jill, parked on the street, across from the Beer Store. Now, Jill likes to people watch from time to time. As she was glancing in the direction of the Beer Store, a red pickup pulled into its parking lot. While the middle-aged man got out of his truck, his dog waited in the passenger seat with the window rolled all the way down.

No sooner had the middle-aged man strolled into the Beer Store, than his dog, a brown and black, large breed began to experience anxiety pains. His master, the man whom he was missing, had somehow disappeared behind the glass door and

to the pooch perhaps, he was gone forever!

Not to fear! Fido is here! Not content to sit idly by in the truck, the large dog placed his front paws on the window opening. Then, just like a canine Houdini, he had escaped the confinement of the red pickup!

Jill thought it was all pretty amusing but, when she saw what happened next, she couldn’t believe her eyes! Rover (or, whatever his name is) was on a mission of his own. He ran from the pickup, and then promptly plunked himself down on the automatic door opener mat. Much to the dog’s surprise, the automatic door flung open! Give that boy a Snausage!

Jill swears that she saw the pooch grin a big dog smile and, like a shot, he bound in through the open store doorway. However, his master, loaded with his own purchase, was coming out of the exit door at the very same time. At first he

did not realize that his dog was no longer in the cab of the pickup.

Smart man that he was though, he realized that his dog had managed to open the Beer Store door all by himself and had followed him inside. The man then went back to retrieve his retriever (or whatever breed he was).

Now I am certain that everybody has seen at least one Lassie movie. And most of us know that The Littlest Hobo Is Canada’s version of Lassie. So, I ask you, if that Grumpy Cat on the computer can sign a movie deal just for looking grumpy, then

what about The Beer Store Wonder Dog who can open doors faster than a speeding bullet?

I could be wrong but I suspect that the man in the red pickup (you know who you are) might wanna put down his beer and pick up the phone and hire his dog an agent.

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Southshore relay for life celebrates 10th anniversary

by Sylene Argent Over the past decade the Southshore Relay for Life event has been a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, an outlet for cancer survivors to connect with one another and celebrate their victory, and for loved ones of those battling the disease to show support.

The tenth annual event was held behind the Harrow Arena on Friday evening, and organizers are hoping this year’s event will raise the total proceeds gathered over the past ten years to $1 million.

Event Chairperson, Heather Raymond, welcomed participating teams.

In addition to celebrating the Southshore Relay for Life’s tenth anniversary, the Canadian Cancer Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Since its inception, the Southshore Relay for Life has raised $926,000.

The first official activity of the night was the releasing of the doves, which is a symbol of hope for a future without cancer. Survivors at the relay then took to the track to participate in the special survivors’ lap to celebrate their victory over cancer with loved ones and caregivers. Sun Parlour Pipes and Drums bagpiper John Woodbridge led the survivor lap with help from the Northstar Cheerleaders.

Raymond got involved with Relay for Life events after her mother passed away from cancer. That year, Raymond attended a Relay for Life event in Windsor. The following year, Raymond was thinking there should be a Relay event in

Team Super Trooper take to the track during the Relay for Life event on Friday.

the county and learned the Cancer Society was looking to start a county event.

Raymond was happy to jump on board.

Over the past ten years, the committee has grown from under five members to nearly 20.

“I really believe we have a lot of creativity in our event. All of our committee members are just so passionate.

It’s almost like a second family. We’ve enjoyed working together,” Raymond commented.

All of the funds raised at last Friday’s Relay for Life event will go towards cancer research, community support programs, and public advocacy. “We are seeing a difference. People are living

with cancer now,” Raymond said.

To see all the support at the Relay for Life event is really exciting and rewarding, she commented.

Event participants took in live entertainment, youth activities, team challenges, and a midnight soup snack.

While participating in the many available events, at least one participant from each team walked the track.

The luminary ceremony was held at dusk. The ceremony is a signature moment during the event. Candles are lit in honour of those who have battled cancer and enclosed in decorated bags that are placed around the track.

“It’s probably one of the most moving

things I have ever experienced. There is a moment you capture you just never experience anywhere else. It’s mixed emotions because there are people you are remembering and there’s people here in honour of it, “Raymond said. “The whole track lights up. It’s almost another symbol of hope.”

Patty Miller was one of the committee members who came up with the idea of creating a survivor’s quilt last year to show how many cancer survivors take part in the Southshore Relay for Life.

Miller had a designer donate the fabric for the quilt. She also picked out Bristol board and peel-and-stick tile for the project. The survivors decorate their own title.

“The main thing is we want to see their name and the amount of years they have been a survivor,” Miller said.

A few days before the Relay event, the committee members hosted a survivor’s meet and greet where some of the survivors got to create the tile for the

THANK YOU ESSEX FOR THE PAST 27 YEARS! We are closing our Essex store on July 20, 2013, after 27 years. We would like to thank all our staff, present and past, for all their hard work over the years. Their friendly helpful attitude certainly played a major role in our success.

Thank you to our loyal customers in Essex and across the county. It has been a privilege serving the community for the past 27 years.

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Weaver elected 1st Vice President Cottam produces top karate competitors

Essex Legion Br. 201 President Craig Chartier (right) congratulates Brian Weaver (left) on his new position as 1st Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command.

by Jennifer Cranston It was a bittersweet celebration at the Essex Legion last Wednesday as Brian Weaver was recognized for being elected 1st Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command.

This meeting would also be his last in Essex for a while, as he and his wife will move to Cobourg, Ontario at the end of June.

Weaver has been a member of Legion Br. 201 since 1973 when his father finally agreed to sign his third application. The first time he approached his father for an endorsement, the young man said he

wanted to join so he could hang out with his baseball buddies. Weaver Senior turned him down.

The second time, his reason was because it was cheaper then drinking at the hotel. He was turned down again. The third time, young Weaver said he wanted to get involved, that’s when his father finally gave his okay.

Weaver then spent the next 40 years making good on his promise.

In the 1980s he served at the branch executive level, including holding the position of president for three full terms. In the 1990s he moved up to Zone

Council and made it all the way to Zone Commander.

In 1997 he moved up to Vice Chairman of District A. He became Chairman of District A in 2000.

In 2002 he was elected Vice President of Ontario Command, and in May of this year he was elected 1st Vice President of Ontario Command.

Along with many added responsibilities, the position comes with a high probability that he will become President of Ontario Command in two years.

“It’s quite an honour,” said Weaver. “I relish the fact that I will be more involved. It’s a dream come true.”

At the end of this month Weaver and his wife will move up North to Cobourg to be closer to family members there. He will also be closer to the headquarters of his new position in Aurora.

Weaver says he will miss Essex and the Legion here.

“This branch has treated me very well, to the point of giving me a life-time membership. I love Essex,” he said.

Fortunately he has some friends in the branch near his new home and says he will become involved there as much as he can.

He will always hold his membership at Br. 201 though.

Renea added karate has helped them improve selfdiscipline while teaching them self-defense. Beyond that, learning karate is fun, the trio admitted and they look forward to competing in the event again next year.

Pictured left: Cottam residents Teanna Richardson, and Renella and Renea Peters show off the medals they earned during the recent 2013 Windsor Open Karate Championship.

by Sylene Argent A trio of young martial art enthusiasts from Cottam’s Shotokan Karate Academy enjoyed recent success at the 2013 Windsor Open Karate Championship, winning eight medals during the event. The tournament was held on June 8 at the University of Windsor St. Denis Sports Centre.

Cottam residents Renea and Renella Peters and Teanna Richardson put their karate skills to the test at the championship. They teamed up to compete in the Team Kata event and came out with a bronze finish. Sensei Fermi Peters explained kata is a timed display of offensive and defensive techniques against multiple imaginary opponents. Renea said the group was happy with the third place finish, especially because it was their first competition.

Renea (a green belt), also earned a gold medal in the individual Kata class.

Teanna (a yellow belt), obtained two silver medals at the competition, one for her sparring class and another in the individual kata classes in her age division.

Renella (an orange belt), earned bronze medals in her kata and sparring classes.

Participating in the 2013 Windsor Open Karate Championship was a good experience, Teanna said. She enjoyed watching the other competitors, especially those who have advanced to learn how to use traditional karate weapons and those who have advanced sparring skills.

Since beginning karate, Teanna said the martial art form has helped her

build focus and respect of others. Renella and

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Happy 50th Anniversary Married on June 29, 1963.

Celebrated with family and friends on June 22 at the Essex Legion Branch 201.

Happy 70th Birthday To the Best Dad and Papa, a.k.a.

LOUIS BENOIT

Please come help us celebrate at an Open House on June 23 from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Louis and Veronica’s House, 436 County Road 46.

Best wishes Only.

Love Veronica, Gary, Mary, Jack, Chelsey and Trevor, Jeff, Tammy, Mackenzie and Jonah, Mary Anne, Phil, Elizabeth, Nicole and Zachary.

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A sincere thank you to friends, neighbours and relatives from far and near for helping to make my 80th birthday party so memorable.

The many phone calls, visits, cards, and gifts were greatly appreciated.

A very special thank you to my wonderful family, Scott, Laurin, Bonnie, Dave and grandchildren for the “delicious food” “ special touches” and “SURPRISES” I will be forever greatful.

What a surprise to have “all” of my brothers and spouses in attendance! I was truly overwhelmed!

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years of marriage. Treasured mother of Marnie Gauthier (Ron), Marlene Ingratta (Jack), Kerry Bowyer (Danny), Scott and Jeremy Quinlan. Dear grandma of Garet, Grant, Gabrielle, Jackson, Charles, and Grace. Sister of George Bedford (Lynn), Joe Bedford (Carole), and the late Bonnie Beebe (Dennis). She will be sadly missed by the John Quinlan family especially Anna and Maxine as well as many nieces and nephews. Audrea was a wonderful host and organizer with all of the family reunions. She loved her cats, Tai Chi and attending her garden at home. Visiting was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-7767378) 128 Talbot St. North Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. S, Essex). Interment followed at Country Meadows Cemetery. Donations may be to Transition to Betterness or to the CNIB. You may send your condolences on Audrea’s Tribute Wall at www. kennedyfh.com

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June 21 - An Evening of Music at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Essex. 7pm. Donations at door accepted. Call 519-776-7711 for details.

JUNE 22 - Catch For A Cure event at Colchester Marina. 7am-1:30 pm. Visit www.catchforacure.ca for more information.

JUNE 22-23 Annual Flea Market at the CTMHV, 6155 Arner Townline, County Rd. 23, Essex. Visit ww.ctmhv.com. See ad on Page 10 of this issue.

JUNE 26 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORT. SOC. MEETING at Essex Community Centre, at 7:30pm. Topic: Hidden Gardens of Praque. Margaret Dudley.

JUNE 27 - Harrow BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Harrow Arena, from 12:30-7 p.m.

Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for more info. Walk-ins welcome.

JULY 1 - Canada Day Celebration in Woodslee. Visit www.lakeshore.ca JULY 1 - Annual community ” Kids FARM Safety Day” for ages 5-12, at the Millen Centre in Woodslee. For info. call16723-2230, essexfarmsafety@ymail.com Centre email: St., Essex AUG. 11 - Charity Golf Tournament @ Rochester Place for Lakeshore Community Food Bank. Call Gary at 519-715-9604 or Mark at 519-728 2814.

ARMSTRONG: Phyllis (nee Mulcaster) A resident of Essex and a former resident of Gosfield North Township, Phyllis Armstrong passed away peacefully at the Malden Park Continuing Care Centre in Windsor on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the age of 88.

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Artists and volunteers from EDHS were excited to show off their art at Sadlers Park on Saturday.

by Jennifer Cranston Sadler’s Park was prettier than usual last Saturday as EDHS art students set a show to

display some of their favorite art pieces.

This was the first art show of this kind for the students. Grade 12

student Kristina Bradt was grateful for the opportunity.

“It’s nice to have my art out where people can

see it and it’s nice to have Essex High School students involved in the community,” she said.

Alyson Thomas hopes to be an art teacher some day. She says she has shown one or two items in galleries in the past but this is the first time she’s been able to show multiple pieces.

“At Essex, art isn’t always appreciated or seen by the public. This gives the public a chance to see the work we can do,” she said.

Jenna Kwiatkowski is in grade 11. She enjoys drama and face painting but wants to make forensic science her career. For her, art is a hobby but that doesn’t mean it isn’t important.

“It’s important to have shows like this because most adults don’t realize how talented kids are,” she said. “Most galleries are all for adults so when kids get to show off their art, I love it.”

Art teacher Emily Carruthers was joined by parent and co-organizer Linda Collard at the EDHS Art Show.

Carruthers said that opportunities like this add relevance to what the kids learn in the classroom.

Collard believes that art, and any education, needs to move outside of the school. This show she said is an opportunity for students to gain selfconfidence.

“Art is so important for kids. It helps them with problem solving and working through all the things they have to work through. It’s therapeutic,” said Collard. “Art needs to be promoted.” artist Ron Local Suchiu agrees and was happy to see the high school students set up across the road from his annual Ronstock event.

He says for artists it’s not about competition. It’s about finding new people

to inspire, sharing your work, and promoting art appreciation in general.

That’s what Ronstock is about. He draws people in with a free print, a barbeque and live music.

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people in my gallery who have never been in an art gallery before,” he said.

One of the best parts of his job is when he sees a young person moved by art for the first time.

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Essex Rookie Travel Baseball The Essex Rookie Travel Baseball team hosted Lasalle on last Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets’ confidence was running high after their undefeated tournament win in Wyoming, ON the previous weekend. Essex had to contend with a superior defensive LaSalle team as well as intermittent rain showers. Essex got the bats going in the 2nd inning with a double by Luke W. and a triple by Braydin M. Collin H. provided a key RBI in the 4th inning to kick start a strong 4th inning for the Yellow Jackets. Pop fly outs by Tyler T. and Ajin V. in the 6th inning held Lasalle to a six run lead. Jake T., Hayden V. and Braydin M. strung together consecutive hits in the bottom half of the 6th to close the gap to five runs but Lasalle came away with the 22-17 victory.

Essex’s next game was a Father’s Day tilt in Windsor against Walker Homesites.

Both teams contend with a challenging pitching machine. As a result, hits were few and far between. Luke W. had the only extra base hit for Essex with a double. RBI singles were provided from Jake T., Emmitt P. and Tyler T. with two. Braydin M. and Tyson G. again contributed with solid defense. Final score was a hard fought 4-1 win for Essex.

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Putting patient care first by providing high quality service is the foundation and philosophy of The Sabga Physiotherapy Centre.

Founded in 2008 by Theven Sabga - Physiotherapist and Clinical Director - the Centre’s aim has been to work collaboratively with their colleagues and the community in providing high quality health care services to ensure that every patient achieves and maintains optimal health.

What makes The Sabga Physiotherapy Centre different is their individualized approach to each patient’s specific and unique rehabilitative needs. This is achieved through a comprehensive assessment process that allows the clinical staff to fully understand their client’s lifestyle, their

Physiotherapy will work hand in hand with the doctors of the Essex Walk-In clinic to provide a team based approach to your problem and your health,” Says Theven Sabga. “Being part of the medical clinic allows us to serve you better. There is X-ray right on site and we provide all bracing and custom orthotics as well. A one stop shop for those seeking pain relief.”

The team at Sabga Physiotherapy’s newest centre located at 186 Talbot St South will include Physiotherapists Theven Sabga, John Spirou and Dan Zukiwsky, Registered Massage Therapist Matthew Tyler, and Chiropractor Jeff Collison who is also the official chiropractor for the Essex Ravens Football Team. This dynamic team will address all levels of rehabilitative need injury and expectations for rehabilitation. including auto accident injuries, work The patient becomes the focus, not just related injuries, pre and post-surgical the injury. Working directly with their cases, neck and back pain, chronic patients, the Professionals at The Sabga pain, arthritis and general aches Physiotherapy Centre guide them and pains. through the most effective treatment As part of the patient care plan using up to date knowledge and experience, no referrals are equipment. Through various modalities necessary to see the team at any of and specific graduated exercise the four Sabga Locations. Sabga programs, Sabga Physiotherapy Physiotherapy strives to eliminate ensures that each of their patients any barriers to patients achieves and maintains a healthier and obtaining the rehabilitation active lifestyle. they need. They waive all On June 3rd 2013, The Sabga copays and deductibles Physiotherapy Centre teamed up where possible with with the Essex Medical Walk-In Clinic no payments required and Essex Rehab making this the up front. “Our highly fourth location to carry the standard skilled hands-on, that Sabga Physiotherapy has built friendly approach has upon since 2008. “Our Team at Sabga been the main reason

for our success in Windsor.” Theven stresses. “We look forward to bringing this experience to Essex and being a part of the community. We intend to move you beyond your expectations.”

Caring for the residents of Windsor Essex County, Sabga Physiotherapy is delivering the next standard in rehabilitative care.

“We, along with your doctors, nurse practitioners and health practitioners are part of your team,” Sabga states. “Come see us today and experience how pain free your life can be. “

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joining us in September. He stressed the excitement of change and the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead.

Along with his message the Senior Choir presented a toe tapping anthem, “Gonna Ride up in the Chariot.”

Both the music and Bob’s message are available for viewing on our podcasts at www.harrowunited.org This Sunday, is Camping Sunday and members of the program staff and counsellors from GessTwood the service.

Camp will be joining us for the service with special acLadies, note that the Women’s Camp date has been tivities geared to our children. The service will be folchanged to Sept.24th -29th. Please contact Lt. Kristen lowed by a ‘camp’ lunch at the church. This will be the to get a new application as soon as possible. last service in our church for the next month as we will We have several names on our sick and shut in list. be joining our extended church family at the Harrow Take some time this week to contact someone who Mennonite Church. Services will begin at 9:45 am. On needs a visit or phone call.

July 28th we return to our church for the remainder of Did you know that other than the United States flag, the summer and our services will begin at 9:30 am. We the Salvation Army flag is the only one that has flown to hope some of you can join us in worship throughout the the moon and back ? summer.

Essex Community Services Essex Community Services is accepting items for its summer Fundraiser Yard Sale, being held on Saturday, July 27th . If you are interested in donating items (big or small) drop off at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex or call 519-776-4231 for more information.

Essex Community Services is now accepting free ewaste drop off. Acceptable items are: computers, laptops, scanners, printers, cell phones, printer cartridges, digital cameras, keyboards, TV’s, DVD’s, etc. Pick-ups can be arranged by calling 519-776-4231.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen Join us Sunday June 23, at 10:00 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will be leading our morning worship service.

We will have the privilege of witnessing our oldest group of Sunday school children graduate. Also during the service several of our Youth make their Profession of Faith. Nursery supervision is provided.

Movie Night is Friday, June 2, showing “Wreck-it Ralph.” Snacks at 6pm. The movie begins at 6:30 pm.

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

Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett Join us for Family Worship at 11 a.m. Lt. Kristen Gray will be continuing her Summer Sermon Series – “Believe ! The Miracles of Jesus.” We invite you to attend our weekly prayer meeting at 10 a.m.- 10:30 before

Harrow United Church submitted by Dennis Graham Last Sunday, our visiting speaker was a former, retired minister, Bob McMullen. Bob’s message was titled, “Belly Flop or Smooth Entry” and addressed our move towards welcoming a new minister who will be

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Essex United Church News During our communion Sunday service James Hatt talked to us about the unconditional love of God and the many acts of love. Rev Margaret Spencer administered the communion Sacrament.

Our people have donated $1000 for our Scouts to attend the the Jamboree in Calgary.

The manual of the United Church of Canada can be assessed from the website www.united-church .ca Our UCW BBQ dinner is at 5:30 p.m. on June 25.

The UCW summer event in London is July 20. Call Dorothy Shuttleworth regarding either event at 519776-4016.

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Paquette News - submitted by Barb Mactier St. Stephen’s /Church of the Redeemer The induction of Rev. Paul Poolton into the parish of St. Stephen’s/Church of the Redeemer took place last Sunday with Bishop Rev. Robert Bennett and guest preacher Rev. Canon Dr. Todd Townshend following a delicious h’ors d’oeuvre reception.

There is a Dessert Card Party at St. Stephen’s on June 20th at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

A Joint Service, led by Youth on Sunday, June 23rd at Redeemer followed by a parish picnic.

Pews, Brews & Cues Bible Study takes place on June 26th at 6 p.m. at Brews & Cues in LaSalle Summer services: Month of July 10 a.m. Church of the Redeemer; Month of August and September 1 – 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Vacation Bible School runs from July 8-12 from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. If you can volunteer some time or wish to sign your chid up, please visit our website www. ststephens-redeemer.com or for more information, contact Cynthia 519-972-9603 youthcommittee@ essexdeanery.com.

Birthday wishes to Brooke Reyner, Shawn Mactier and Kyle Kimmerly.

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SilvaMary’s Altar Society Mark your calendars forDaSt. Manager Annual Golf Tournament on August 25th. See Fran or Therese to register.

Happy Birthday wishes to Barb O’Neil and Tania Jobin. Please keep in your prayers Fr. Matt George and Hank Czerwieniec who remains in London.

TalbotTrinity Street South, Essex, ON St. 180 Paul’s/ Anglican N8M 1B6 519-776-6488 It is the Children and Youth service Sunday, the 23rd at St. Paul’s for both congregations at 11 a.m. There will be lunch and fellowship in the hall then mini-golf at Colasanti’s. Regular 8 a.mMike service Cowan at St. Paul’s but no Partner service at Trinity.

Join us for an evening of music at 7 p.m., on Friday, June 21 with performances by local bands.

From June 30 to July 28 there is one joint service at Trinity.

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank Congratulations to all graduates! May your hard work and accomplishments fulfill your dreams! If you are looking for something to do this summer check out some great baseball at St. Mary’s Park.

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by Street Therese Lecuyer N8M 1B6 519-776-6488 I hope all dads and grandpas had a well-deserved day of “rest” and “appreciation” for all they do, on Father’s day.

Our next Life Teen is Sunday, Craig MillerJune 23rd with mass Staff Accountant at 7 p.m. Life Night to follow.

Vacation Bible School runs from August 12-16.

Please make arrangements with Claire for baptism.

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eryone who donated to their Sleepwalk fundraiser and also to the Bundle Drive. Both were a huge success!

Please bring your Foodland and Loblaws tapes.

They help support the work of our Mission Club. Thank you.

Charity Golf Fundraiser- Friday, July 5th from 8 p.m. to midnight at On The Green in Tecumseh. For more information contact Peter Youngson at 519-7764310.

The K of C Fish Frys are done for the summer. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers! See you in September!

Catholic Christian Outreach- Megan Crowe, Holly & Lee Leonard of Catholic Christian Outreach would like to thank you for your support of their missionary work on University campuses. Come and hear about what God has been doing this year! Thursday, June 20th at 7:30 p.m. in our parish hall following mass. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!

Holy Family Prayer Garden: Many thanks to all who have put in countless hours so far to make the garden a reality: builders, gardeners, electrical etc. It looks great so far and is a fine addition to our property. Thanks also to those who have made financial contributions to the project including the Knights of Columbus who recently made a commitment to support with a pledge of $10,000.

God Bless You all and have a great week!

Woodslee Friendship Club Euchre winners last week were: George Sutherland, LeRoy Davison, Dave McMurren, Edna Chevalier, and Joan Broeders. The Peppers winners were: George Sutherland, and George Diesbourg.

Plans are moving quickly for Woodslee’s Canada Day. Thanks to all of you calling to register for the parade. If you didn’t register please come early that day to get your registration waiver signed. The parade starts at 3pm. The Woodslee Friendship Club will host a fun

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bingo with a free will offering for the WFC and Windsor Essex Military Family Support Group. Donations of gently used items for the fun table can be dropped off at Donna’s Hairstyling or the Woodslee Branch of United Communities Credit Union.

Red and white bows are being made to brighten up the community barrels in anticipation of our, once every four year, “Canada Day In Woodslee.” Mark your calendars because you know the fun will be here!

Please contact Donna about the parade and bingo table 519-975-2634 and Joanne about card info. 519975-2409 Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman All are welcome to attend Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15AM with Rev. Catherine Elsdon.

Door Greeters are Doug and Pat Wilson.

A big Thank you to Cindy Palmer who has been our Youth Leader for 12 years. This will be her last Sunday to lead our Sunday School. The children will miss her.

This Sunday is the Converting Service at 3PM for Rev. Elsdon. A potluck will follow the service.

Thank you to all who supported our BBQ Dinner and to all the workers who made this a big success.

July 1 at Lakeshore Celebration at the Millen Centre we will be having a pie booth.

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Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour is held in the hall after the service.

519-723-2284, email: bmuc@xplornet.ca Sunday, June 23rd is Recognition Sunday and the Church Family Picnic, also a big thank you to our Sunday School Teachers for another great year.

On Sunday, June 30th we are celebrating the sacrament of Holy Communion.

Tues., July 2nd is the nursing home service at Iler Lodge at 2 pm. Volunteers are always welcome and greatly appreciated.

Next week, June 23rd, the door greeters are Julie Thomas and Ila Farough. Elder on duty is Margie Tofflemire and Jack Thomas has lock up.

If you or someone you know is ill or in hospital and would like a visit from Pastor Linda, please call her at 519-712-9512 or the office at 519-723-2284 so she can make arrangements to visit.

Please remember all the sick and shut-ins, those in hospital, homebound and in rest and nursing homes, those who mourn, are lonely, depressed and less fortunate, and others not well at this time in your thoughts and prayers, with a card, call or visit.

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The winners of the Saturday Euchre game were: Judy Kelly, Audrey Ostrander, and Tom Kelly.

Monday night Pepper winners were: Mary Lou Chibi with most peppers, Floyd Cascadden with high score, and Laurence Dobson with low score. Tuesday afternoon winners were Evelyn Vivier with high score, Theresa Schmidt with most peppers and Regina Garrod won the booby. Floyd Cascadden won with high score Wednesday night, Regina Garrod and George D. tied with most peppers and Shirley Stiers was low.

Cottam United Church News submitted by Helen McLeod Church service starts at 10:15am on Sunday Mornings. Summer Worship: from July 7 to August 25 Church service on Sunday mornings will be 9:30 am.

Cottam United Church will have a Daily Vacation Bible School program July 22 to 26 from 6:00 to 8:30pm. Ages 2 and up, open to all children.

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South Buxton Raceway - Race results report for June 15

by Mike Bennett Rob Quick has had a fast car all season, but outside of four preliminary race wins, has had nothing to show for his speed. But that black cloud hovering over the Cottam driver finally lifted in one quick instant on Saturday night.

Quick was running second with two laps to go when fellow Cottam driver Denis DeSerrano – who led 17 of the first 18

laps – got caught behind a lapped car between turns three and four as the leaders approached the white flag.

“I could see Denis was going to go low, so I was going to go high, then I saw the lapped car come down and pinch him, and I got him on the outside,” Quick described his winning pass, as he took the white flag and led the final lap for his first Tirecraft feature win

of the season.

“Finally, it’s been awhile since we’ve won one,” said Quick, whose last feature win came in the season championship race last September.

It appeared Quick would settle for a seasonhigh second-place finish as DeSerrano dominated the race from the drop off the green, before checking up for the lapped car of Chatham’s Rick Balasin.

“I don’t give up, I just

Raceway Photo by James MacDonald Cottam’s Rob Quick on top of his car after winning Saturday’s Tirecraft Mini-Mod.

keep going no matter how far back I am,” Quick said of his comeback victory, which he said was especially sweet coming against his rival DeSerrano.

“I’m always trying to get up as far as I can, tonight I didn’t give up and we got to the front,” said Quick, whose own momentum was interrupted by a lapped car on lap 17.

Quick finished fourth in the opening night feature on May 4 but has since scratched from one feature and posted two DNFs. He missed the May 11 race date.

He won the heat and crack-the-whip preliminary races on both nights he broke in the features.

“We’ve had some bad luck, we broke second gear in the transmission one night and then last week we broke a bolt off a flywheel. We should have switched the rods, but we didn’t, and we blew up,” he explained.

“It’s a fast car, it’s all new stuff, and if it holds

together, we’ve got a good chance every night.”

DeSerrano recovered to finish second as Saturday was the first night this season he didn’t win a checkered flag.

The two-time track champ was third in his heat and fourth in the crackthe-whip preliminary races, as he won 10 of 15

races through the first five weeks of the season going into Saturday.

Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano finished seventh in the feature while Larry Hart, also from Kingsville, finished 12th and Tilbury’s Ryan Beaulieu 18th.

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1958 Ford loses gas tank on way to dance

Front cover of 1958 Ford sales brochure

Lionel Churchill of Portugal Cove, Newfoundland, remembers the good old days when cars broke down and you fixed them at the side of the road.

“My first car was a 1958 Ford Custom 4-door. I bought it from my uncle for 20 bucks in 1966. It was a rust bucket and had a 223 cubic inch six cylinder that was knocking its brains out, but I loved the beautiful new set of green and white vinyl seat covers it had.

“One night, me and a few of my buddies were going to a local dance and the whole trunk floor fell out, complete with gas tank. We put a 5-gallon pail on the back seat and relieved my dad of about 10 feet of his acetylene hose, which we ran from the pail to the fuel line. Only problem, after about 10 minutes, the gas would soften the hose and it would collapse, causing the old Ford to starve for fuel.

“I would yell out to one of my buddies in the back seat to pull the hose from the can and blow in it as hard as they could. That would open the hose long enough to give us another 10 minutes of fuel. However, it got us to the dance and back. Like I said, those were the days.

“I forgot to mention that when the trunk floor let go, it took not only the gas tank but also the spare tire, bumper jack, and lug wrench. We had to leave those in the bushes because there wasn’t anywhere we could put them with five guys going to the dance.

“The trunk floor was full of holes when I bought the Ford. At that time (1966), we still had a lot of unpaved gravel roads so when driving the old Ford (of course right at the speed limit), the dust would enter through the holes in the floor and completely fill the inside of the car. Before leaving to go out at night, I would go to a nearby stream and soak a blanket with water, then spread it out over the trunk floor. This helped greatly with keeping the dust out but I guess it also added to the demise of the floor.”

Lionel has fond memories of his dad’s 1938 Mack pickup truck. His dad is now deceased but Lionel recently discovered that the truck was buried when the owner of the land it was parked on had to backfill a piece of his property. Lionel has been given permission to dig up his dad’s truck.

Stay tuned!

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2.

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There was lots of action on the soccer pitch in Essex on Saturday morning in the under-7 division.

by Fred Groves Davison heads to Iowa to play football Add another studentathlete from Essex District High School to the list of those graduating to bigger and better things.

Alex Davison of Cottam is heading to Graceland University in Iowa where he will play football for the Yellowjackets.

The 6’1” 220-pound linebacker, who can also run the ball, will be suiting up this fall for the team that plays in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

“We are very excited that Alex has decided to attend Graceland,” said coach Jeff Douglas.

• Congratulations this week goes out to National Hockey League referee Dan O’Halloran of Essex. He is working the championship series, his sixth, which has seen him officiate over 1,000 regular season games.

• EDHS senior track star Sierra Wolfe was

recently named to the WECSSAA track and field all-star team. Wolfe won the 200, 400, and 400m hurdles at this year’s citycounty meet and went on to take home medals from the provincial meet.

• At the recent Essex 73’s golf tournament, held at Belleview, the winning foursome was Jeff Brett, Dan Garon, Brad McDermott, and Phil Loucks.

• Essex District High School recently held its athletic awards banquet and among the top recipients was Ashley Bonneau. The senior won MVP awards in girls’ basketball, hockey, and badminton. She was also a WECSSAA all-star.

Bonneau and Mitchell Smithson won the Scholar Award that is presented to the athlete who excels in at least two sports and has high academic standing.

She was presented the Red Raider Award as well.

• At the Leamington Raceway Friday night

William Leon’s Ramraider won the second race at 1:59.4. Logan McMurren owns Partysatdougs that is trained by Vic McMurren and won the third at 2:04.3. Gord McDonnell’s Jody J Blue Chip won the seventh at 2:04.3. There were 10 races and the handle on the night was 18,083.

• In OVFL action Saturday in Mississauga, the Essex Ravens remained perfect on the season with a 35-21 win over the Warriors. Essex hosts Cambridge this Saturday at Raider Field.

• Classy move by the local high school to fly the Boston Bruins flag.

The Bruins were in the Stanley Cup finals against Chicago. EDHS alumni, brothers Bruce and Keith Crowder both played for the Bruins.

If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@ hotmail.ca

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Essex Yellowjackets Tournament Champs

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