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Vol. 136
A LOOK INSIDE ERCA seeks to strengthen its image PAGE 2 _______________ Josh Palmer is honoured by Community Living PAGE 3 _______________ Firefighters recognized for years of service and promotions PAGE 8 ________________ Holy Name grads look forward to the future PAGE 9 ________________ Revenberg up for the challenge PAGE 19 ________________ Annual Essex Fun Fest Guide - PAGES 21-28 ________________
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Thursday, June 30, 2016
Issue No. 26
Spitfire Committee forwards Arthritis Society donation
Suzanne Allison, Meagan LeBlanc, and Jeanette Wilson of the Arthritis Society of Canada, Randy Voakes, Karen Billing, and Monica Totten gathered under the Memorial Spitfire last Tuesday. Members of the Spitfire Committee presented the Arthritis Society a donation of $667. by Jennifer Cranston During the Essex Rocks and
Rolls Car/Motorcycle Cruise In hosted earlier this month,
the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee collected donations
Library workers on strike by Jennifer Cranston The summer will begin with library doors locked and picketers greeting would be borrowers. The County of Essex and CUPE have reached a deadlock and currently neither side is willing to bend. On Monday, Essex Public Library doors were locked and workers took up picket signs. Chair of the Library Board and member of the County’s negotiating team Richard Meloche explained that the negotiations hit a stand-still when
it came to sick leave. He said that out of respect for the bargaining process, he couldn’t get into the specifics. Last Wednesday the County made its final offer and it was turned down by CUPE. “The (County) negotiating team offered a generous plan with higher wages and a revised sick plan that was fair and reasonable,” Meloche said. Continued on Page 2
for the Canadian Arthritis Society in honour of the late Priscilla Campbell, whom the replica Spitfire was named after. Campbell was diagnosed with arthritis as a young child, and she battled it throughout her life. The money will go to local services, nation-wide research, and the brand new Camp Cambria. Camp Cambria is a camp designed for kids with Juvenile Arthritis. It is located east of Toronto. Three children from Essex County and two from Windsor will attend this summer. Bernie Campbell was Priscilla’s father-in-law. Before his passing last year, he worked diligently with the Arthritis Society to make this children’s camp a reality. The Rocks and Rolls Cruise In is being hailed a success by local businesses, car lovers, and participants. Car show organizer, Councillor Randy Voakes, said that next year’s event will be bigger and better. Meagan LeBlanc of the Arthritis Society said that she and her family attended the event and were very impressed. She said one would never guess that it was a first time event and planned in less than two months. “It was amazing,” she said. “It had a feel like you’d been doing it for a long time.”