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A LOOK INSIDE Ultimate Fun Firefighter Challenge blazes through Oldcastle PAGE 2 _______________ Interim Council and Ward Structure Review presented PAGE 3 _______________ Essex Council Notes PAGE 6 _______________ Canada 150 Celebrations PAGE 15 _______________ Essex County OPP kicks off Police Week in Leamington PAGE 19 _______________ Elementary athletes compete in GECDSB Special Olympics PAGE 27 _______________

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Horticultural Society hosts annual plant sale

by Sylene Argent In celebration of the planting season, and as a way to offer area residents an opportunity to do some last-minute Mother’s Day shopping, green-thumb members of the Essex and District Horticultural Society gathered at the Essex Railway Station on Saturday morning to host their annual plant sale.

The annual sale, Essex and District Horticultural Society Vice President Sandy Ellenor explained, has become a local tradition as it has been hosted for over twenty years. It is the sale to which many local residents look forward to not only purchase new plants for their gardens, but to get gardening advice from individuals who enjoy the pastime.

The annual event is Members of the Essex and District Horticultural Society hosted their annual plant sale at the Essex Railway Station on Saturday. hosted as a fundraiser for the are invited to share their knowledge of a certain aspect of gardening. local gardening club, that has around 70 members.

“It’s also for fun,” Ellenor said of the event’s purpose as the Potential club members are invited to attend.

Annually, the club members enjoy a bus trip. This year’s adventure members get to socialize and pass along their gardening knowledge will include a stop at the Rosy Rhubarb Festival in Shedden, dinner in with curious members of the community.

Often, the club members get questions from patrons about a space Kitchener, visits to private gardens, and stops at nurseries to search for in their landscape and what type of plant would best be suited for that unique plants.

They also host the annual Flower Show on the Saturday of the location, depending on the type of sunlight available there.

The plants sold on Saturday were grown in some of the personal Essex Fun Fest at Essex Untied Church, which will take place on July gardens of the group members. The plant sale was accompanied by 8 this year. This event will also be coupled with a plant, baked good, baked good and rummage sales inside the historic Essex Railway and rummage sale, Ellenor said.

For more information about the Essex and District Horticulture Station.

Members of the Essex and District Horticulture Society meet at the Society, log onto gardenontario.org. The local club has a page on that Essex Retirees’ Social Club on the fourth Wednesdays of the month website. at 7:30 p.m. These meetings are often coupled with speakers who

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Ultimate Fun Firefighter Challenge blazes through Oldcastle

A Firefighter Challenge competitor hits the fire hose target.

by Adam Gault Representatives of the Tecumseh Fire Rescue Service hosted the Ultimate Fun Firefighter Challenge exhibition at their station in Oldcastle on Saturday.

The event was hosted in a charitable partnership with the “All 4 Mamas” non-profit organization as a way to showcase the competitive firefighting sport know as “Firefighter Combat Challenge.” It was open to members of the various Fire Departments from around Essex County, as well as firefighting students from St. Clair College.

The Ultimate Fun Firefighter Challenge was designed as a way to showcase the various

skills that are required to become a firefighter, and as a way to promote physical fitness in a friendly, competitive environment.

Dan Redmond, a Tecumseh Firefighter and veteran of the Firefighter Combat Challenge, said he hoped the event would be a positive way to introduce people to the sport in an up-close and personal way.

The challenge consists of five physically demanding firefighting activities intended to simulate real fire ground operations and has been described as the toughest two minutes in sports.

Competitors (in full

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Interim Council and Ward Structure Review presented - DM may be elected at large by Sylene Argent At a special Council meeting hosted inside the Council Chambers at the Essex Civic Centre on Monday evening, consultant Robert Williams, who is working with Watson & Associates Economists LDT., presented the “Council and Ward Structure Review Interim Report.”

The study is being conducted to prepare Council members on making a decision on how the Deputy Mayor position should be elected, and further if the composition of council should change and how Councillors and the Deputy Mayor should be elected in the future.

Council moved to direct Williams to investigate electing the Deputy Mayor at large and directed the consultants, by July, to develop preliminary options to have five Councillors. This would give everyone a chance to respond to those ideas.

That composition of Council could account for

four of five wards. Moving forward, Williams said a few different suggestions will be created, including how the wards could be designed, to accommodate Council’s decision.

Currently, Essex residents elect seven members of Council; one Mayor via at large voting, and six Councillors via ward-specific voting.

Through a secret ballot, the elected dignitaries select one of the six Councillors to the role of Deputy Mayor. Williams said this is an unusual arrangement.

The interim report highlighted the feedback from the public garnered at open houses that provide information about the file. A questionnaire was also circulated. The events were hosted inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex and in Harrow at the end of March.

Williams said around 80 percent, of the round one public consultation survey questionnaire respondents, supported

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he would like to see the ward system stay for fair representation. He said it should remain at seven reps and go to five wards with one Council rep for each.

Meloche and Snively said residents approached them about why Council was wasting money on this process.

Councillor Sherry Bondy said the current system of electing the Deputy Mayor is uncomfortable and not democratic. She believes the Town does not give residents a whole lot of say with the ward system as only a segment of individuals elect a Councillor who makes decisions for the entire municipality, but believes that should be reviewed in the distant future.

Councillor Bill Caixeiro moved to elect the Deputy Mayor at large and task Watsons and Associates to determine how to elect

electing the Deputy Mayor in an at-large election.

The report also notes, based on the feedback received from the public consultation survey questionnaire, more than 75 percent of respondents supported retaining a ward-based election system in the Town of Essex.

Williams said there were around 45 respondents. These stats were provided to give Council a sense on what was heard, Williams said.

Councillor Larry Snively was disappointed in the response from the public, and said that feedback was embarrassing.

Essex Mayor Ron McDermott was also disappointed with the survey response. He believes there is nothing wrong with the way the Deputy Mayor has been elected. He said with 45 respondents, why allow the residents to choose when the seven elected members care.

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Though many of us can be happy with the course we chose for our lives, we can sometimes stop to wonder what things would be like had we taken the different road when the fork in our path appeared.

It seems to me the more things change, the more they stay the same, with a few variances, of course.

We can often get complacent with the way we lead our lives, while wondering if the grass is truly greener on the other side. Our hearts can long for a different profession, to try out a new hobby, or to finally go after those goals of expanding upon our social lives, for instance. And, sometimes we grab the proverbial bull by the horns to implement those desires into our lives, if only for a short while, just to test them out.

Change can be difficult for some, and exciting for others.

I’m intrigued at those who can plunge into something new with both feet. I’m the type who has to think out my steps before I even test the water temperature with a toe. No one way is correct. We just all have our own ways of doing things. Sometimes the outcome is desirable, sometimes it is not.

Sometimes, when the outcome is negative, we can write it off as an adventure with a short shrug of our shoulders, while others carry a “why did I do that” burden.

Life is all about adventure and learning. Sometimes, the road ahead has some unforeseen bumps, twists, and turns. A new challenge or conflict can be a difficult path to tread. They are also chances to learn and grow, to test how well we can handle ourselves when we become overwhelmed.

We may even get off the beaten path for a short while, a detour of sorts to self discovery. Like many others, I like to have direction before I set out on a new adventure, but it is how we handle ourselves when the unexpected happens that helps define our character.

Not every instance we encounter in our lives will have directions or come equipped with a map. Not every piece of advice that we have solicited from others will be helpful.

Sometimes, we just need to be a trailblazer and do what we think is right.

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Letter to the Editor NFU-O applauds the formation of a Prison Farm Advisory Panel The National Farmers Union - Ontario (NFU-O) applauds the formation of a Prison Farm Advisory Panel

by Correctional Services Canada (CSC). The panel is a positive step toward the decision to re-open two prison farms in Kingston.

On May 11, 2017, CSC announced formation of “an advisory panel to provide advice about the potential re-opening of penitentiary farms at Collins Bay and Joyceville Institutions. The seven volunteer panel members, including three NFU members, have experience in business, agriculture, corrections, social justice, and employment.

“Prisons are a stark reality of our society, however, they’re also part of our human infrastructure. Helping people connect with important and needed rural skills offered by prison farms only serves the community interest by reintegrating citizens as meaningful contributors.

Agriculture not only feeds all eaters; it is the backbone of our social fabric where we learn to all pitch in for a greater good” noted Emery Huszka, NFU-O President.

In 2009, prison farm programs were conducted at six minimum security federal institutions in Canada – two in Kingston and one each in New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. When the Conservative government confirmed in February 2009 that the farms would be closed, hundreds of Save Our Prison Farms supporters in the Kingston area campaigned to keep the program. In August 2010, the dairy herd at Collins Bay Institution was sold, effectively ending the program there.

About 200 prison farms supporters formed the Pen Farm Herd Co-op, bought 23 of the prison farm cattle, and have maintained these cattle and their offspring since then with the intention of returning the cattle to the farm, should the program be restored.

In June 2016, CSC began a feasibility study to review the decision to end the prison farm program and to consider the possible restoration of the program at the two locations in Kingston. The study included an online questionnaire (almost 6000 respondents from across Canada) and a town hall meeting in Kingston, attended by 300 people.

One of the panel members is Dianne Dowling, president of NFU Local 316 (Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox-Addington), and a member of the Save Our Prison Farms organizing committee. “The panel is another step in evaluating the feasibility of restoring the prison farms program at Kingston,” Dowling said. “I am pleased that CSC is providing this opportunity for citizens to contribute to important discussions about how farming can be integrated into rehabilitation and skills training at Collins Bay and Joyceville Institutions.”

In the CSC release announcing the panel, Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, said, “I am very pleased that we have established this advisory panel to help us determine the best way ahead for re-establishing penitentiary farms.

Thank you to all who participated in the consultations. I am committed to implementing evidence-based practices and policies that promote public safety and the safe reintegration of offenders.”

“Establishing this panel is a positive step toward the restoration of the prison farms in Kingston,” said Jeff Peters, also a member of the advisory panel, chair of the Pen Farm Herd Co-op and a director of NFU Local 316.

“I see Minister Goodale’s comment as a commitment to move forward in restoring the prison farms. We remain

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hopeful that we will see farming back at the prison farms.”

The third NFU member on the panel is Tony Straathof, a livestock, crops, and maple syrup farmer in Renfrew County and a director of NFU Ontario, who commented, “I look forward to working with this dynamic group. The prison farm program was an integral part of prisoner rehabilitation and preparation for reentry back into society and provided prisoners with the soft skills needed for employment, such as showing up on time, cooperation with coworkers, and completing tasks. Caring for animals also provides a therapeutic effect and may allow inmates to work through issues that led to incarceration.”

Should the farms be restored, they will be run by CORCAN, a rehabilitation program of CSC, providing offenders with employment and employability skills training. The advisory panel will work with community stakeholders to assist CORCAN “to better understand farm industry operations, explore new business ideas, and promote partnerships to provide employment opportunities for released offenders.”

The other members of the panel are: Bridget Doherty, of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul; Catherine Latimer, executive director of the John Howard Society of Canada; Alex Ross, a Kingston school board trustee and vice-president of the board of KEYS Job Centre, Kingston; and Bruce Vandenberg, a goat and sheep farmer and cheese processor in the Lindsay area.

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Upon successful completion, they must then descent the tower, making sure to touch every step on the way down.

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The individual then races to the opposite end of the course, weaving between the cones laid on the pavement. They then pick up the nozzle end of a charged fire horse and carry it back across the course through a pair a saloon doors, where they must hit a target with the water stream.

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Concerns over Open Air Burn Bylaw Essex Centre resident Andrew Tymec approached Council regarding his concerns on the Town’s Open Air Burning Bylaw.

In his opinion, there should be no fires allowed.

He said he enjoys a fire as much as the next guy, but smelling smoke in his home is an annoyance when a neighbour, he claims, has an open air burn on a regular basis.

Tymec said he has called the Fire Department when smoke got bad enough to smell in his home or when he and his wife could not sit out on their porch. He was told by the Fire Department the neighbour was in compliance when they arrived.

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He was told he could get charged with making nuisance calls. It was noted during the meeting he called at least three times, including once last spring. The Fire Department suggested he could bring the concern to Council.

Tymec asked Council to reconsider the Open Air Burn Bylaw. “We need to come into the 21st century.” He said open air fires should not be allowed in Town. He later said, “I appreciate a fire…let’s be realistic, it is infringing on my quality of life.”

Fire Chief Rick Arnel explained that the Fire Department attend Tymec’s home around three weeks ago. The fire

Tymec complained about was one that was being used to cook chicken outdoors. Arnel explained that the neighbour agreed to put it out as soon as he was finished cooking.

He claimed there was no visible smoke noticed during that visit.

Arnel said Essex’s Open Air Burn Bylaw is consistent with other small communities. He did acknowledge though, that fires of these types are not allowed in Windsor.

Essex does not require permits for cooking fires or those that are 2’ by 2’ by 2.’ The Town issues around 6000 permits per year for fires outside of that range. The permits are free of charge. Last year, Arnel added, Essex Fire & Rescue received 18 calls that had to be

investigated where people were concerned with a fire. Typically, these calls are done via a cell phone as people pass one and the individual figures there was a violation.

He was not sure how many were in compliance of those numbers, but many end up having permits.

Regardless, those calls still need to be investigated.

The year before, there were 32 calls when the change to the Bylaw took place. This year, to date, there have been four.

Councillor Larry Snively said he believes the situation has been blown up as there seems to be friction between two neighbours.

He had concern of the cost of sending fire trucks

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Omission: In the article “Several Essex Horticultural Society members recognized,” published in the March 23, 2017 edition of the Essex Free Press, Margaret Pringle, an active member of the Essex & District Horticultural Society as of the end of 2016, was also recognized for a Volunteer Service Award from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. She has dedicated 10 years of service on the Board of Directors and has been an active and enthusiastic volunteer at every function since. The Essex Society apologizes to Margaret for her name being accidentally omitted from the list of honourees submitted to the Essex Free Press, prior to publication.

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Interim Council and Ward Structure Review... trucks out to investigate Bondy said it sounds Tymec shut the window southeastern corner of the these situations. Arnel noted a fire truck was not dispatched to investigate this particular situation.

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like the bylaw is fine, but ways to catch violators in the act need to be found.

Essex Mayor Ron McDermott suggested

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facing the smoke when the situation occurs to help, and noted he would pay the neighbour a visit to help mitigate the situation.

Tymec responded, “Now then I have to make the sacrifices.”

It is either that or shut down all the fires in Town, McDermott said.

Tymec responded that was a good idea.

Notice of Intention to Designate Council received the Notice of Intention to Designate 1215 Iler Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Further, Council agreed with the recommendations and supported the initiation of the designation process for said property, and authorized the “Notice of Intention to Designate.”

The report to Council identifies the area between Farm Lots 33 and 47 (the

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current Town of Essex) has been known as the Iler Settlement since the early 19th century. The Iler family is one of the area’s earliest pioneering families, having settled the area in 1808 when Jacob Iler purchased of Farm Lot 37.

That area has a lot of history. The report notes the settlement contained a church and two cemeteries and two schools. A road was eventually built out from the settlement, connecting the First and Second Concessions.

It was given the name “Iler Road.” The current property accounts for a small segment of the original lot, the report continues.

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determine how to elect five Councillors instead of six in maintaining the current compensation of seven decision-makers.

The motion would eventually be carried, after being brought back to the table. It was originally defeated with a three-three tie. Snively, who originally voted against it, moved to bring it back for consideration.

The study process, Williams explained, is multiphased. It began in late 2016. It is hoped it will be completed in the summer of 2017, giving Council plenty of time to make decisions on the matter well before the 2018 election.

The report to Council noted any desired revisions or changes to the current ward or electoral structure and boundaries in order to be in place for the 2018 municipal election, will need to be adopted prior to December 31 of this year. Time must also be allowed before that date for any potential appeals.

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Drivers want to protect the environment: Survey

TRAC provides ‘Get Fuel Fit Guide’ to help motorists find routes to fuel efficiency during Be Tire Smart Week submitted to EFP The open roads of summer beckon. Are you fuel efficient enough?

A new survey by Leger for Canada’s tire makers shows, when it comes to fuel efficiency, Canadians are concerned about much more than saving money.

The survey found 87 per cent of motorists believe drivers have a moral obligation to protect the environment by ensuring their vehicles are as fuelefficient as possible The study also found that, while drivers want to minimize the impact

their vehicles have on the environment, many are unaware how to achieve that goal.

Conducted for the Tire and Rubber Association (TRAC), the survey found that nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadian drivers did not know about

low rolling resistance tires and the significant fuel efficiency gains they provide.

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When made aware of this fuel saving advantage, 77 per cent of drivers surveyed indicated they

would likely purchase a set, provided the fuel savings covered the slightly higher cost of these fuel saving tires. A similar survey conducted for TRAC in April of 2016 found that 69 per cent of drivers said they were interested in acquiring LRR tires if the cost was covered by fuel savings.

The 2017 survey, however, also found that only nine per cent of motorists now ride on these ultra-fuel efficient tires.

“The significant uptick in interest in LRR tires reflects the high priority Canadian drivers place on being eco-friendly,” says Glenn Maidment, president of TRAC. “Clearly, we have a major opportunity to lessen the impact vehicles have on the environment and reduce energy consumption simply by raising awareness of this important tire category.

The need for consumer education is highlighted by the fact that 41 per cent of motorists don’t even know if their vehicles are equipped with fuel-saving tires.”

Low rolling resistance tires incorporate the latest advances in tire technology. They are designed with specialized tread patterns that keep cars moving more efficiently, rubber compounds that minimize internal movements inside the rubber itself and materials that lower weight, increase rigidity and improve aerodynamics. The result is less energy is required to push them down the road.

Be Tire Smart Week 2017 Making drivers aware of the range of steps they can take to improve fuel economy is a key goal of Be Tire Smart Week, which takes place across Canada from May 15 to 21.

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Community Living Essex County connects with mayors

Pictured are those who were recognized for igniting a spark to support Community Living Essex County. These individuals were recognized during the annual Mayors’ Luncheon hosted at St. Mary’s Hall last Friday afternoon.

by Sylene Argent On Friday, representatives, supporters, and clients of Community Living Essex County (CLEC) connected with area dignitaries during the 12th annual Mayors’ Luncheon at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, in Maidstone.

The event is hosted so representatives of CLEC can not only share their message, but drive home the importance of having support from local municipalities and further thank local reps for that support.

“Without support we

couldn’t do what we do,” CLEC Executive Director Nancy Wallace-Gero said.

“They have to want us to be in their community and provide leadership. We have that here.”

Speaking on behalf of the many local mayors in attendance, Essex County Warden Tom Bain, who is also the Mayor of Lakeshore, was proud to lend support to CLEC for the services and work it provides to the over 650 individuals with an intellectual disability.

“Today is a day to say thank you for helping individuals reach their full

potential. By our turnout, we are here to say thank you to you,” Bain said.

“You are a prime example of what teamwork can do. Congratulations on the great job you do and keep up the good work.”

Essex MPP Taras Natyshak and MP Tracey Ramsey lent their support to the event.

Natyshak explained that recently, CLEC supported individuals traveled to Queen’s Park for Community Living Day. For him, the experience was special,

noting people can be overwhelmed with the grandeur of the facility, the but they got right to work. They had questions about housing and other concerns.

“They had an important message and it made an impact. Keep advocating,” Natyshak urged.

Ramsey said she was pleased to attend the event and looks forward to hearing about the exciting things CLEC will be embarking upon in the future.

Wa l l a c e - G e r o explained, through Real Change, CLEC has embarked on major changes recently that build upon the successes of yesterday. It’s about modernizing and preparing the organization for the future, she said.

During the luncheon, it was explained there were five pilot groups recently implemented, including the Right Support in my home, which provides a rang of support with increased decisionmaking and control with the use of technology. The Leamington Hub is a partnership with an array of other organizations.

The outcome is to provide better access of services to families through understanding what each organization provides.

Select a Break provides five new options for respite for families. Focus Marketing promotes

services to new customers and increases public awareness. And, My Support Link creates a user-friendly online forum for families to connect at their own leisure.

In December of 2017, Colin Sanders will row across the Atlantic Ocean, in a solo journey of 4,000 km, to raise awareness and funds for Community Living Ontario and member associations across the province.

As part of this journey and to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people who have an intellectual disability and their families, Community Living Essex County will host a Stationary Row Event on June 10, 2017.

To learn more information about this event, log onto www. communitylivingessex. org/millionpossibilities.

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Iler Lodge residents enjoy the sweet sounds of strings

by Sylene Argent Four musicians of the Conservatory of Music of Celaya, of Mexico, put on a performance that feature a wide-range of live music last Friday afternoon for the retirement residents of Iler Lodge.

Residents where enthralled with the sounds as they tapped their toes to the string quartet’s music during the one hour performance.

Alberto Bernal Acero, Consul De Mexico-based in Leamington, noted the Iler Lodge performance was only one event in the region that featured the talented quartet last week. The four musicians were headline performers at several gigs, some of which took place at Devonshire Mall, the Capitol Theatre in Windsor, the Leamington Arts Centre, and Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Berna Acero explained the Consul De Mexico was developed as a means of connection to Mexican migrant workers, but it

Residents of the Iler Lodge retirement home listened in as a string quartet of musicians of the Conservatory of Music of Celaya performed on Friday afternoon.

also has a mandate to promote Mexico locally in a variety of ways.

Hosting the concerts last week was one avenue to do just that through the promotion of Mexican music and musicianship.

His office invited the quartet to the area for the concert tour.

He said the musicians had experience a warm reception from their appreciative listening audiences during their regional tour.

The involved musicians are all students of the Conservatory at different levels, he added. They

perform in Mexico and all over the world.

“We are very pleased with it,” Berna Acero said of the tour outcome.

He noted that the Consul De Mexico will look to host different events in the future, and invites the community to participate.

As a show of gratification, representatives of Iler Lodge presented the musicians with bouquets of flowers before they departed for their next scheduled event.

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Memorial Cup Trophy heading to Essex submitted to EFP Essex area residents can experience junior hockey’s most coveted prize up close and personal on Friday, May 26 when the Memorial Cup makes a stop at the Essex Memorial Spitfire Monument in Heritage Gardens Park.

Everyone is invited to stop by the Spitfire between 1:00 and 3:00p.m. to get a close look at the trophy, take photographs, and ask questions.

“We are very excited to welcome the Memorial Cup to Essex,” Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services said. “The ambitious community tour organized by the City of Windsor and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island will ensure that every resident of Essex County has an opportunity to view the Cup and participate in the excitement.”

The Cup arrives in Windsor on May 18th in advance of the 10-day

championship series that begins May 19th. The Essex stop takes place on Day 7 of the Community Tour. The Town will also host an information booth at the WFCU Centre during the semi-final game that starts at 7:00 p.m. that night.

The Essex stop takes place on the same day as the 2nd Annual Essex Rocks and Rolls Car/Motorcycle Cruise In. That event takes place from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Heritage Gardens Park and includes family music and entertainment, arts and crafts, food, and vendor booths. Special guests include Elvis (James Gibb), multi-time winner of Collingwood Elvis Festival.

The Essex Memorial Spitfire Monument is located in Heritage Gardens Park in downtown Essex Centre, near the historic Essex Railway Station (87 Station Street).

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CTMHV celebrates International Museum Day

by Fred Groves In the 1950s, a group of ‘car guys’ were meeting in a garage regularly, and they had a dream.

Fast forward to 2017, that vision is a reality in the form of the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV).

Today (May 18) is International Museum Day, and reps of the local facility are proud to continue on with a tradition of preserving history.

“They had a vision.

A lot of them had been to Henry Ford Museum and said ‘we could have that history here,’” Megan Meloche said, a public history consultant and researcher for the CTMHV. It was 1956 when the Historic Vehicle Society of Ontario was officially formed. Now some of the oldest vehicles are there.

That includes the one-ofa-kind 1893 Shamrock.

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car is the second oldest registered in Canada.

“People drive by and think this is a car club, but its not. It’s a museum open to the public,” Meloche said.

In 1977, the property on the Arner Townline in Essex was purchased.

Ever since, the experience has been growing. Local buildings of historical significance are carefully moved there. Experts and volunteers work to

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Canada 150 Celebrations get underway at Oldcastle Heritage Park

by Adam Gault Many Canada 150 celebrations have began to take place around Essex County as the weather improves and the big July 1 celebration nears.

On Thursday, May 11, a special tree planting ceremony to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday took place at the Oldcastle Heritage Park, located behind Tecumseh Fire Station # 2 off of Walker Road.

The event, sponsored by the Sandwich South Historical Society, featured a tempting Canada 150 birthday cake and fire truck rides for the little ones. As well, the original Sandwich South council table and chairs, in remarkable condition considering their century and a quarter age, were on display.

Wendy Cunningham, the Chairperson of the Sandwich South Historical Society, spoke about the importance of the ceremony’s location. “(The planting) It’s

not far from the Oldcastle Heritage Park.

The Dowdy family farm has had its share of history in of itself.

The farm was part of the original land petitions of Upper Canada, and was given to the family as a Crown land grant.

The two families were chosen as local representatives to highlight the continued family and strong historical ties that have kept people connected to the area for generations.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Cunningham thanked the Tecumseh Fire Rescue Service and Tecumseh Town Councillor Tania Jobin for their support in the organization and hosting of the ceremony.

Members of the Wellwood family pose in front of the Canada 150 tree and plaque.

right in the heart of Oldcastle. Being the heart of the community, it draws people in.

Especially as it’s near the site of the original (Sandwich South) town hall,” she explained.

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planting holds a special meaning not just for Canada’s 150, but also for the Sandwich South Historical Society, as members prepare to celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary in the coming year.

As the ceremony began, two families, with strong historical ties to the area, oversaw the planting.

The Wellwood’s are now in their seventh generation of descended from original settlers, and the Dowdy’s still

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CTMHV celebrates International Museum Day... projects like the recent restoration of the old schoolhouse there.

Recently, the financial choker got a little tighter at the CTMHV as increasing hydro rates continue to

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restore them. There are also constant events going on inside the museum and throughout the grounds.

“It’s a full experience to come here,” Meloche said.

Passionate about history, one of her favourite sayings about the local museum and village is, ‘Spend a day,

discover a century.’

The CTMHV is an educational facility used to preserve history of Essex County and transportation, including motorcycles and trucks, in Canada.

“Our collection is held in the public trust for the citizens of Canada,” Meloche said.

Last year, there were

30,000 visitors, including many local school children who enjoyed the many educational programs.

Keeping a museum open is not an easy task. There is no federal funding for such things as general maintenance and staff, although there are sometimes grants available for completing

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Speaking Up - Two WECDSB students appointed to Minister’s Student Advisory Council submitted to EFP Not many 13-yearolds get an opportunity to bend the ear of some of the most influential people in politics, so when Jada Mallott got her chance she took full advantage of it.

Recently appointed to the 2017-18 Minister’s Student Advisory Council, Mallot met Ontario Education Minister Mitzie Hunter in Toronto on May 3 and used the opportunity to advocate on behalf of the John McGivney Children’s Centre.

“The centre helps a lot of children and families

in Windsor,” said Mallott, who hand delivered a letter to the Minister from Unifor Local 444 President Dino Chiodo calling for continued provincial funding support for the west Windsor children’s services centre.

Mallott and Tran were in Toronto at a downtown conference centre along with almost 60 other students from around the province who were appointed to the council.

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the issues they would like to see addressed in the coming year.

More than 480 students applied for the council. Students who serve on it meet with the minister twice during their term, with additional opportunities throughout the school year. The council provides the ministry with ongoing student perspectives and recommendations on the ministry’s policies, programs, and practices.

It can form committees on subjects of interest, and its members may be invited to participate in other student forums, events or conferences to discuss student-related issues.

For Tran, who wants to study nursing and is currently doing a coop placement at a local physiotherapy clinic, being on the council provides a unique opportunity to improve student engagement at his school.

“It gives us a chance to talk about the student voice,” he responded when asked about why he applied for the position. “I really wanted to be able to express my concerns and questions at a higher level.”

Chief among those concerns is improved mentorship programs for Grade 9 students to help support them during a critical transition year to

Kyle Tran, left, a Grade 11 student at F.J. Brennan Catholic High School, and Jada Mallott, a Grade 7 student at St. John Vianney Catholic Elementary School were both appointed to the Ontario Minister of Education’s Student Advisory Council.

high school.

“It’s all about adjusting to your new environment and getting comfortable,” he said.

Mallot, meanwhile, sees the appointment as an opportunity to advance social justice issues.

“I see things on a daily basis that could be changed,” she said, noting that she would like to see improved support for students with special needs.

“A lot of my peers go to school without breakfast in the morning and that affects learning,” said Mallot, adding that she hoped to become a

WECDSB student trustee when she’s in high school at St. Joseph’s. “I know that my voice will be heard.”

Tran, who is currently the deputy prime minister on his student council, said he joins the council with a different perspective given that he comes from a Catholic school. He said the last meeting he attended didn’t deal with a lot of issues from a Catholic education perspective and he “would like to see more of that.”

Being part of the council, he said, will allow him to promote greater

participation among his own school’s student body.

“Getting involved and learning more about what’s happening in your community can really serve you well in your future,” he said.

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Essex County OPP kicks off Police Week in Leamington

Constable Darren Soucie displays OPP forensics equipment

by Adam Gault Representatives of the OPP kicked off the annual Police Week with an interactive and informational display at Canadian Tire in Leamington on Friday, May 12.

The yearly event is dedicated to promoting crime prevention, fostering relationships between the police and the community, as well as offering recruitment information for members of the public interested in a career with the OPP. Although normally held at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor, this year’s event was about bringing it back to local communities. This was in line with the provincial them of “Working Together for Safer Communities,” with events being held in Leamington and Lakeshore, respectively.

This provided a more open opportunity for local citizens to understand the role of police in their respective communities and a platform to ask questions about their role in day-to-day policing duties.

OPP Constable Jim Root explained the importance of Police Week as a way to change public perceptions regarding the police.

“A lot of times people think we’re not approachable.

Reaching out and being open with the public is important in changing that perception. Building a good

relationship with young people is an important part of that goal,” Root said.

The event featured several interactive displays pertaining to various areas of police work, as well there were several officers at each station who were available to answer any questions members of the public might have.

One such display featured an elevated SUV mounted on a horizontal axle to simulate a rollover condition. The vehicle featured several unsecured

dummies, and at the push of a button demonstrated the dire consequences of not wearing one’s seatbelt during a vehicular rollover.

Constable Root explained that simulations like this are an important reminder to the public about the importance of seatbelt use, of which he said there are still issues regarding compliance.

Constable Darren Soucie, with the forensics unit, answered questions about the responsibilities of a forensics team, explaining that not everything they do is shown accurately on television.

“The basics haven’t changed,” he explained referring to how many contemporary programs show computers doing most of the work. “We still manually look at fingerprints, and rely on human verification.”

Constable Root continued that now is an excellent time for individuals looking to get involved in policing.

“A lot of officers are reaching their 30-year mark, we’re pushing for new recruitment,” Root explained.

“We’re looking for a variety of backgrounds.”

The best way to prepare for an OPP Constable career is to attend a local information session hosted by uniformed recruiters. For more information on upcoming sessions, visit opp.ca/careers.

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SERVICES _____________________ SEWING / ALTERATIONS - Hemming, pants, gowns, suits, coats, zippers.

Renaissance School of Fashion & More 4 Youth, 28 Centre St., Essex. We sell Gorgeous Maid of Honour, Mother of the Bride dresses, Prom and Special Occasion fashions too! BETTER Hrs.: M 10-5; T-W 1-5:30; Th 1-6; Closed Fri. 226-348-6241.

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HOUSEKEEPING - Looking for homes to clean in the Essex area. I have over 20 years experience. Contact Anita @ 519551-1246. References available.

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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$11.43. To apply please email danny@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0.

12/15 _____________________ GROSSI PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC SERVICES ACCEPTING RESUMES in all areas. (Plumbing, Sheet Metal, HVAC, Administration). Submit by - Drop in: 238 Talbot St. West, Leamington. Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca. Fax: 519326-3632.

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_____________________ HIRING! GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED  Please fax your resume to 1-tfn 519-723-2336. _____________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $12.00/hour.

Full time hours Monday through Friday.

Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St._____________________ S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4.

9-tfn* PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER  Required for a developmentally disabled Essex area man in his early 40s. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Experience working with developmentally disabled persons.

Willingness to learn, apply & provide support with proven independant lifestyle skill development techniques and guidlines specific to him.

Accountiblity, dependability, integrity, & respect for the disabled. Flexibilty & work closely with senior PSW. A min of 6 hrs/per week, to be contracted.

Police criminal record check required.

Forward resume to: bellsp@rogers.com or freeway1@gosfieldtel.com re: PSW Application .

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Rent It! Buy It! in The Classifieds

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HELP WANTED  Roofing labour required immediately. Must have own vehicle, be physically fit, and dependable. $20 / hour if willing to work. 519-776-8340.

HUGE GARAGE SALE - Inside and outside. Too much to list. 506 Elmstead Rd. (off 42 at East Pike Rd.) Lakeshore.

May 18 - May 22, from 9am-dusk. Call 19-1t* 519-727-3268. _____________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DARLENE MARIE IMESON late of the Town of Essex, in the County of Essex, and Province of Ontario, retired, deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA DIANA EDWARDS late of the Town of Essex, in the County of Essex, and Province of Ontario, homemaker, deceased

YARD SALE - 262 Beverley Dr., Viscount Estates, Essex. Saturday, Monday 20.

8am - ? Jewelry & Misc.

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Creditors and others having claims against the said deceased, who died on or about the 3rd day of May, 2017, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of June, 2017, after which date the assets of the said deceased will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have then been received.

DATED at Essex, Ontario this 12th day of May, 2017.

Creditors and others having claims against the said deceased, who died on or about the 14th day of April, 2017, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of June, 2017, after which date the assets of the said deceased will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have then been received.

DATED at Essex, Ontario this 12th day of May, 2017.

JOSEPH A. BYRNE HICKEY, BYRNE Barristers and Solicitors 14 Centre Street, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1N9.

Solicitor for the Estate herein

JOSEPH A. BYRNE HICKEY, BYRNE Barristers and Solicitors 14 Centre Street, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1N9.

Solicitor for the Estate herein

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_____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real 1-t Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. _____________________

WANTED

_____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-1361 or 519-791-5046.

46-tf _____________________ CASH PAID for antiques, costume jewellery, furniture, gold, sterling, coins, tools, complete estates. We take it all!

Free appraisals. Call 519-727-8894. 1-tfn _____________________

YARD SALE - Saturday, May 20, 9am3pm at 205 Fairview Ave. E. Furniture, Scott push lawnmower, bicycles, household goods, antiques, tools, golf bag, children’s clothing (sz. 5-10), ladies clothes, and more.

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Rent It! Buy It! in The Classifieds

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GIANT YARD SALE - Something for everyone. House 62, Rd. 8, West.

(Kimball’s Lumber and Arner) Follow the signs. Saturday, May 20 - Monday, May 22. 8:30am-4:30pm.

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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive & forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer three consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted.

J.B.

_____________________ GIGANTIC COMMUNITY YARD SALE Saturday, May 20 • 8am - ? At Wildwood Golf & RV Resort. 11112 11th Concession Road, McGregor. Bargains galore!

Everyone is welcomed.

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YARD SALE - Saturday, May 20, 8:30am ? Toys, housewears, books, & much more.

247 Maidstone Ave. East.

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AUCTION SALES

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HUGE AUCTION SALE ESTATE OF RAY BECHARD PLUS 3 OTHER ESTATES

ST. SIMON & ST. JUDE PARISH HALL 267 MEUNIER STREET, BELLE RIVER

SPRING CONSTITUENT OPEN HOUSES Meet your ward councillor & discuss town initiatives

MONDAY, MAY 22ND, 2017 (VICTORIA DAY) 9 O’CLOCK, PREVIEW 8 O’CLOCK

Members of Essex Town Council are inviting constituents to attend their upcoming Spring Constituent Open Houses specifically dedicated to each ward. This is an opportunity to meet your ward councillor and discuss matters of civic importance.

GO TO THIS WEBSITE FOR PICTURES AND MORE INFORMATION:

Four sessions are scheduled as follows:

www.murrayknappauctions.com TERMS: CASH, OR CHEQUE WITH PROPER I.D. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS DAY OF SALE

MURRAY KNAPP AUCTIONEER

519-727-8894

Wednesday, May 24 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

WARD 3 Residents: Meet with Councillors Bill Caixeiro and Larry Snively Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee Street)

Tuesday, May 30 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

WARD 1 Residents: Meet with Councillors Steve Bjorkman and Randy Voakes Essex Centre Sports Complex – Shaheen Room (60 Fairview Avenue West)

Thursday, June 1 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

WARD 2 Residents: Meet with Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche McGregor Community Centre (9571 Walker Road)

Tuesday, June 6 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

WARD 4 Residents: Meet with Councillor Sherry Bondy Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee Street) To find out which ward you reside in, please consult the Mayor and Council page on our website: www.essex.ca.

For further information, contact Tracey Pillon-Abbs, Chief Administrative Officer, at 519-776-7336, ext. 1120 or email tpillon-abbs@essex.ca.

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Voice Of Inspiration “When people talk, listen completely.

Most people never listen.” ~ Ernest Hemingway

57th Anniversary Remembrance

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“JOAN” ELLEN LAMBIER (KENNEDY)

Daddy, Mommy and Jayce Love their Little Lady Izi Bug

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We met in June, 1958.

On May 21, 1960 “Joan” said yes. We had 3 beautiful children, Bill, Ken, Barb, 13 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren.

They remind of “what” we lost. We lost “Joan” on Dec. 1, 1996 due to cancer.

But in our hearts and memories “Joan” will never die.

Love and Affection: Cecil, Bill, Ken, Barb, and families.

The good ones die way before their time.

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“The family of the late Sharon Croft wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to family and friends, for all of their support, kindness, cards, gifts, food, and love for us during this difficult time. A special thank you to Father Moe Charbonneau of St. Mary’s Parish for a heartfelt and compassionate service. Thanks as well to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 201 in Essex, for a wonderful meal afterwards. We would also like to acknowledge the healthcare teams at the WRH Cancer Centre, 8th Floor Hotel Dieu, CCAC and the Erie Shores Hospice for their exceptional care. Last but not least we would like to thank Tony De Ryk and team at Kennedy’s Funeral Home for their compassion and helpful guidance throughout this difficult time time..

Sharon will always be remembered for her kind heart and her love for her family & friends. To each and every one of you, we are forever grateful for all the love and support over the years. Thank you! ~ Ron Croft & Family

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What’s Going On...

MAY 12-20 Kingsville Historical Park Museum 9-DAY ANNUAL YARD SALE FUNDRAISER, from 9am to 4pm, at 145 Division Street South, Kingsville.

MAY 24 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at Essex Retirees’ Centre. 7:30pm. Speaker from the Lee Valley store in Windsor.

MAY 27 - The Ontario Purple Martin Assoc. meet at Holiday Beach, 6952 Cty. Rd. 50, at 9:30 am. Bring your lawn chairs. For info, call Paul at 519-738-3476.

MAY 27 - BAKE SALE AND LUNCH BBQ at Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda, 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven, 9 am to 2 pm.

Who passed away on May 19, 2009.

MAY 28 - Lion’s Club WALK FOR DOG GUIDES Fundraiser at Sadler’s Pond Trails.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept.

To love, to cherish, and never forget.

Life goes on and years go by, But precious memories never die.

MAY 31 - LASAGNA DINNER at Bethel Maidstone at 6 pm. Advance tickets only.

Call 519 -76-9949 for details.

We love and miss you so much.

JUNE 3  WOODSLEE UNITED CHURCH BBQ RIB DINNER at 2616 Belle River Rd., Cty Rd. 27. 4-7pm. Advance tickets only: 519-890-6312.

- Your Family ___________________________________________

Gladys Brown March 17, 1910 - September 18, 1983

Cloyce Brown

JUNE 3  BAKE SALE at Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam. From 8am to ?

JUNE 3 - LYNN ROUSSEAU MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT at Sutton Creek. For info., contact Dennis 519-562-4379, Joe 519-980-3177, or Jeff 519-562-4378.

JUNE 1-3 LIVE KNITING DEMONSTRATIONS at the Kingsville Historical Park Museum, 9am to 4pm, at 145 Division St. S. Visit: http://khpi.mnsi.net

December 10, 1910 - May 28, 1978

JUNE 11 - 27th Annual McGREGOR MUSIC FESTIVAL for Cancer. 12PM-10PM.

Gone are the faces we loved so dear, Silent are voices we loved to hear, Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far though to reach.

Sweet to remember them, who once were here, And who though absent, are just as dear.

JUNE 14 - St. Anthony CWL Luncheon & Country Store. 11am - 3:30pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, King Street, Harrow.

~ Robert & Rose and Family ~ ___________________________________________ In Loving Memory of our parents

Martin Ernest

May 23, 1998

& Florence Sept. 26, 2007

Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts, you are always there. ~ Loved and missed by all of your family

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 1:30 a.m. Major Sam Roberts leads our services which are followed by a time of refreshments and a chance to visit with our church family.

Messy Church meets on Thursday, May 25th at 5:45 -7:30 p.m. This is the last time we meet until fall, so don’t miss it!

SA Connections will have a Potluck Lunch on Tuesday, May 23rd. Bring your favorite dish to share. Our program runs from 10 -1 and this week features a presentation on “Wonders of the World.” Major Shirley Roberts leads Bible Study following lunch. Join us for an enthusiastic discussion of the Word.

Essex United Church Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am worship. Pastor Jim is back in the pulpit.

Everyone is welcome.

For the month of May, our food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank.

Join us for an afternoon of “Cards and Games,” Friday, May 19, at 2:00 pm, in the

Lower Hall. Light lunch.

In May, Essex United Church will be part of the Elder College – Life Long Learning for Ages 55 and better. The course is entitled Organ Crawl –the Great Pipe Organs of Essex County.

Join us June 17 for our Tasty Broasted Chicken Dinner with Local Strawberries. There will be one seating served at 6:00 pm SHARP. Call the church office (519.776.5121) for tickets and info.

Essex Community Services GROUP OUTING - Essex Community Services is hosting our Annual Summer Picnic bus trip! Come and join us on Monday, June 5 for a lunch BBQ at Point Pelee. We are looking forward to a fun afternoon! Call 519-776-4231 to reserve your seat today.

ESSEX FOODLAND RECEIPTS continue to be accepted as part of our ongoing fundraising efforts. Please bring in all Essex Foodland receipts (tapes) to Essex Community Services at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. As well, income tax receipts are provided for cash donations over $10.00. These donations are very important and enable us to continue offering our many programs and services to the community. Our programs include Transportation, Foot Care Clinics, Security Checks & Friendly Visiting, Income Tax Clinics, Snow Patrol, Coats for Kids, Counselling, and more. Please contact us at 519-776-4231 for more information!

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Happy Mother’s Day! We invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee.

Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca St. Paul’s Anglican Church Bible Study continues - come and explore a reading for the coming Sunday through the lens of the National Church Program: “Becoming the Story we Tell.”

Wednesdays at 7pm - May 24 at Trinity.

Blessing of Creation Service - Thursday, May 18th at 7 pm at Trinity. All are welcome—feathers, fur, dirt, and seeds— come and give thanks for all that is good in our community and our lives.

There is a Communion Service at Country Village on Tuesday, May 23 at 10:30 am.

Parish Reflection Day is on May 27th starting at 10am More details to come!

Our next pasta dinner will be Friday, June 2nd from 5 - 6:30pm.

Our Market is back! See you on Saturday, June 10th for our next market, 10am til 2pm in the parish hall. Call 519-980-4942 for table rentals.

Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am (BCP Eucharist). Weekly 11am (BAS Eucharist & Sunday School.). 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service.

For more information about us, please check out our website at www.stpaulstrinity. org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.

Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, May 8th the Euchre winners were Dave Sylvester, Dave McMurren, Leo Durocher, Bernice Price, Charlie Chevalier, Joanne Diesbourg, Audrey Stanley, Irene Gignac, Joan Broeders, and Gail Koziana.

On Wednesday, the Pepper winners were Sandy McGuire, Mary Demars, Edna Chevalier, Theresa Rivait, Rita Glowa, Charlie Chevalier, Adrian Diesbourg, Joan Broeders, Veronica Granger, and Aggie Rivait.

On Friday night, the Euchre winners were John Gombar, Joan Broeders, George Diesbourg, Irene Gignac, and Kathy Smith.

For information on joining our club, contact Irene at 519-975-2283.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Rural Life Sunday service and Sunday School at 11:15 am.

Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scripture will be read by Angie Hasson. Elaine Ireland and Judi Stowe will greet you at the door. Audrey Stanley and Marie and Frank Little will serve the lunch after the service.

Please pray for our friends on our Prayer List. Visit our website at www. woodsleeunitedchurch.com. If you need to contact the church office at: 519-975-2252 or by email at woodsleepc@gosfieldtel.com.

We are still collecting for The Downtown Mission’s Sanctuary for women who need overnight stays. You can drop them in the box in the hall.

The BBQ Rib Dinner is on Saturday, June 3 from 4- 7 pm. Eat in or take out. Advance tickets only. For tickets, contact Elaine Mailloux at: 519-890-6312 or any church member.

Vacation Bible School is from July 10-14, 9 am to 12 noon. We Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love at “Surf Shack”.Singing, dancing, learning, and crafting. Ages JK to 11 years. To register, contact Kelly Sauve at: 519-975-0115.

Coffee and Conversation is on Thursday at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.

Golden Years Golf Report On our final golf day for the season, 46 golfers combined for a strong total of 79 aces.

Leading the pack, with five each, were Mary Binder, Barbara Fick, and Eileen McIntosh.

An excellent score of 16, over 9 holes, was delivered by Eileen McIntosh and Julia Kos. A superb score of 34, over 18 holes, was crafted by Eileen McIntosh with Barb Fick close on her heels, with a 35. Barry Sweet led the pack over 36 holes with a score of 75, followed by Laurie Hylton with 76.

Taking home first place was Team Queens (Andy Orsini, Julia Kos, Marie Lasi) with a team score of 233. Team Jacks (Laurie Hylton, Mary Binder, Bob Martin) came in second.

There was a tie for third place between Team Aces (Art Sweet, Mark Sweet, Barry Sweet, Bill Taylor) and Team 14 (Bill Mayville, Al Rutter, Bryon Walker).

Our final day of the 2016/2017 season was capped off by our annual banquet. Mike Binder treated the assembled to his accordion renditions of many of our favourite tunes.

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Notice to Residents and Property Owners Regarding Nuisance Weeds and Tall Grass Under the Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-Law (By-Law Number 1440), tall grass and nuisance weeds have been deemed a public nuisance.

Property owners and occupants are required to cut and maintain tall grass to a height not exceeding 8 inches (20 centimeters), and destroy and remove all nuisance weeds and weed seeds.

Town of Essex By-Law Enforcement Officers may, prior to taking remedial action under this By-Law, send a Notice of Contravention to person(s) described in this By-Law requesting that long grass, weeds or long grass and weeds be destroyed on their property.

Failure to comply with a Notice of Contravention may result in the Town completing the work and recovering the expenses incurred by adding the cost to the tax roll for the lands. The Town, at its discretion, may also issue a ticket for the violation that will result in a fine under the Provincial Offences Act. This notice shall be deemed to be effective service on land owners and building occupants.

By-Law Enforcement Department Town of Essex 2610 County Road 12, Essex, Ontario N8M 2X6 519-776-6476

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Grade 3-5 will meet on May 24th from 6:30 - 7:45pm for Year End Games Night.

Steubenville 2017 is from June 7 - 9, 2017. There are only a handfull of spots left for the trip. Registration forms are on the bulletin board. Fundraising is still available.

See Nick for more info.

Continued from Page 23 A special thanks to Helix for their support during the year and at our banquet.

Our 2017/2018 season kicks off September 07, 2017.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Gerrie spoke on how God has freely given us all things and how he has a beautiful table prepared for us. We stand firm in a place of victory!

The Legacy Dinner for those 55+ is on Thursday, May 25th, at 6:30 p.m.

There is a Prayer Rally on May 26th at 7 p.m., at Parkwood Gospel Temple.

Cleaning Team Meeting is on Sunday, May 28th, following the service.

Church Spring Cleaning is on Saturday, June 17th, 8-10 a.m.

Gently used t-shirts needed for Camp Impact. (Please see Theresa Fox) Restoration House Healing Rooms are open Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon.

For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed!

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service, at 10am. Sunday School is available at 10:15 am. This Sunday’s Elder on Duty is Shona Jones. The door greeters are Margaret and Charles Tofflemire, and church lock-up is Virginia Lauzon.

Saturday, May 20 Family Movie Night will feature “Moana.” Door opens at 6:30pm.

Snacks available and Food Bank Donation accepted. Wear your cutest Hawaiian clothes!

On Sunday, May 21st, Margaret Spencer will be our Guest Speaker and on May 28th, Dan Valade will be our Guest Speaker.

Our next BINGO is on Friday, May 26 at 7pm in Simpkins Hall. Donations, prizes, and baked goods are appreciated. All are welcome.

Our Pasta Dinner is on May 31st at 6pm in Simpkins Hall. Please see John, Jean, Lonnie, or Hazel for tickets.

Our next Iler Lodge Service is on Tuesday, June 6th at 2pm.

Trinity Church We keep in our prayers this week Wendy, Bill, David ,Erin, Ina, Cecile, Baby Andre & Mommy & Daddy and Greg. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Keith Wall and Denis Wall, given by Brian & Ruth Wall & family and in loving memory of Appolina (Appie) Quirk, give by Ian & Pam Quirk & family.

Parish Reflection Day in on May 27, 10 AM to 1 PM at St. Paul’s. We continue to use “Becoming the Story we Tell” as a resource for preparing our Mission and Ministry Plan and reflecting on what it means to be disciples in this Post-Christian era.

Mark your calendars for our annual bake sale to be held on Saturday, June 3, from 8 AM to ?? This is when the Cottam Yard Sale takes place so we hope to have a good number of people stopping in to pick up some baking. We need a variety of baked goods and help on the day as well. If you can, please help out.

The pie ladies are taking orders for Rhubarb and Strawberry Rhubarb pies, they will be ready on Saturday, June 17 from 10 to Noon. You can place your orders with Sharon at: 519-839-4579, or Brenda at: 519-839-5184, or leave a message at the Church office: 519-776-7711. The next pie order will not be until October.

We would love to have you join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!.

4-H Cloverbud Report Our first Cloverbud meeting this year was about “Alternative Livestock.” We started the meeting with some public speaking. Each of us finished four sentences and the best speaker of the night was Jane. She spoke in a loud clear voice and had interesting thoughts to complete the sentences.

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Essex Retirees’ Social Club Monday night Pepper had a three way tie for the most peppers. The winners were Tom Kelly, Evelyn Vivier, and Cecile St.Denis. Tom Kelly had the high score, Carolyn McCarthy was second, and Wayne Rowson had the low score.

Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Larry Lane with the most peppers and high score and Donna Eyraud had the low score.

Wayne Rowson had high score for Wednesday night Pepper and Roger Monchamp had the low score. Tom Kelly had the most peppers.

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1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sport Sedan like new

Paul Denter’s 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sport Sedan.

Paul Denter is Secretary for the Early Ford V8 Club Regional Group #149 (Southern Ontario). “My 1951 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Sport Sedan is the earliest Cosmopolitan known to exist. It’s car number 30 off the line. It was finished about 7:20 a.m. on Monday, October 9, 1950. I purchased the car in September of 1990 in Seattle, Washington, and drove it thirty-seven hundred miles home in seven days.

“There were adventures on the way, including the day I ran into severe rain in Minnesota and the generator failed. Somehow, I ended up in Floodwood, a town not on the map I was following. I managed to get the car into a little local truck repair place. A very nice fellow, Clark Felnor, tried to fix the generator without success.

“It was growing dark and Clark suggested I stay at the local motel just down the street. A short couple of blocks away, I spotted the Star Dust Motel. The main house was an old Victorian-style three-storey place. The elderly lady that ran the motel walked me behind the house to a row of five attached rooms. When she opened the door, it was a time warp. With no telephones in the rooms, she kindly allowed me to use her home phone to call my wife in Toronto. I was in a state of panic.

Helen calmed me down and said she would see what she could do. What, I couldn’t imagine, could she do in Toronto?

“Not an hour later, the little hotel keeper knocked on my door to tell me that my wife was on the phone. Helen informed me that there was a generator at a New Holland dealer, who was willing to open the shop on a Sunday morning, not thirty miles away, if I could have someone go get it. Well, my first question was how did you do that? Being ever resourceful, she tells me that she called the Minnesota State Police, told them the pickle I was in and they called around to see where a generator might be available. Clark came to the rescue again and with his brother retrieved the generator and installed it so that I could be on my way again.

“My favourite activity with the car is attending the annual Motor Muster at The Henry Ford in Dearborn (formerly The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village) where my car is the only car of its kind on display.

And I also enjoy touring the car with my fellow members of the Early Ford V8 Club Regional Group #149. When the cars are proceeding along a gentle up-grade on a country road, it appears from the windshield that it could be 1951 again.

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Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.

by Fred Groves Pumepel is a class act He might not have played in any Stanley Cup playoffs for his team, the New York Rangers, but Essex native Matt Puempel recently scored a biggie.

The 24-year old hit the streets of New York and gave away a pair of tickets to a homeless couple.

Puempel has shown his generosity in the past before when, playing with the Ottawa Senators, started his own charity, ‘Puempel’s Purpose,’ where he raised funds for the Children’s Wish Foundation.

• Several Essex District High School track and field athletes are headed to the SWOSSAA meet this week.

Leading the way will be grade 9 student Makayla McKibbon, who at last week’s qualifying WECSSAA meet was

second in the 80m hurdles and fourth in both the 300m midget girls’ hurdles and the 400m. She teamed up with Kennedy Campeau, Kim Orton, and Lucia McElwain to finish third in the senior girls’ 4x100 relay.

Also going to WECSSAA are Madeline Ganton, 400m; Orton in hurdles; Jaccob Derksen, shotput; Campeau, 400m; Jessica MacPherson, javelin; Montana Wilkins, hurdles; Tigh Jobin, javelin; Spencer Campeau, 200m; and McElwain, triple jump.

• The EDHS girls’senior soccer team advanced to the WECSSAA semifinals following a 2-1 shootout over St. Joseph’s last week.

• It was a busy week for the EDHS girls’ slopitch team as it beat Cardinal Carter 16-6, lost to Villanova 6-2, and blasted St. Anne’s 23-5 at

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Co-An Park in McGregor before beating Belle River 19-7 on Thursday.

• It was the second win in a row for the improving EDHS boys’ baseball team as the Red Raiders beat UMEI 16-1 in WECSSAA play last Tuesday.

• James Morgan had a goal and a pair of assists to help the Windsor Clippers to a big 23-3 win over London in Junior ‘B’ Lacrosse action last week.

This past weekend, he had another helper in a 15-7 win over Welland.

• The Woodslee Junior Orioles came up short in its Essex County Senior Baseball League opener, dropping an 8-4 decision to the Amherstburg Seniors.

If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.

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Elementary athletes compete in GECDSB Special Olympics regular track and field.”

As the opening ceremonies came to a close, local dignitaries offered words of encouragement and positivity that highlighted the student athletes who are at the heart of the organization.

Tracey Ramsey, Member of Parliament for Essex, said Special Olympics is a great opportunity to have fun with friends, as well as a great platform for making

new ones.

Ken Antaya, Mayor of LaSalle, described the pride he felt in the community in being able to host such an inspiring event, and that this day was all about the students getting an opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities.

The Canadian chapter of the Special Olympics has its beginnings in the early 1960s in Toronto. The prominent belief at the time was

that the disability itself prevented children from participating in sports and recreation. Dr. Frank Hayden, a sport scientist at the University of Toronto, studied the effects of regular exercise on children with intellectual disabilities and found that it could have a profoundly positive effect on their health and that they could acquire the skills necessary to participate in athletics.

Athletes from Essex Public School march in the GECDSB Special Olympics opening ceremonies. www.tecumseh.ca

by Adam Gault An estimated 650 elementary school students from around Essex County gathered at Sandwich Secondary School in LaSalle last Friday to compete in the annual Greater Essex County District School Board Special Olympics.

Organizers boasted about a record-setting number of participants, staff, and volunteers. The event featured a full day of friendly competition, social activities, and a dance in the high school gymnasium.

Students of Essex Public School displayed

their spirit in full force, proudly representing their school in matching bright orange shirts. They marched in the opening ceremonies parade before getting ready to run, jump, and throw in the day’s events.

Shawna Goulet, a special education teacher with Essex Public School, spoke about the positive impact Special Olympics has on its participants and their families.

“It makes them a part of the community, and it’s a rewarding day for parents,” Goulet explained. “It’s important we integrate them with

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WARD BOUNDARY CHANGES & ALTERATION TO THE COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL Tecumseh Council at their regular meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, approved changes to the current Wards and Ward Boundaries in the Town, as well as to the composition of Council, in accordance with Sections 217 and 222 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Act).

In accordance with the Act, Notice is hereby given of the passing of By-law No. 2017-22 being a by-law to provide for the alternation of the Wards and Ward Boundaries for the Town of Tecumseh. By-law No. 2017-23 alters the composition of the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh.

The approved changes introduce five (5) new Wards and provide for representation of each Ward by one (1) elected Councillor. The new Ward and Ward Boundaries are depicted in the map below. The Mayor and the Deputy Mayor will continue to be elected at-large.

Any person or agency may appeal the approval of By-law No. 2017-22 to the Ontario Municipal Board by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Town setting out the objections to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objections. Appeals must be filed with the Clerk at the address indicated below within forty-five (45) days of this notice, being not later than Monday, July 3, 2017.

These by-laws will come into force on the day the new council of the municipality is organized following, 1. the 2018 Municipal Election and, a. no notices of appeal are filed, b. notices of appeal are filed and are all withdrawn before January 1, 2018, or c. notices of appeal are filed and the Board issues an order to affirm or amend the by-law before January 1, 2018; or 2. the second regular election after the by-law is passed, in all other cases except where the by-law is repealed by the OMB. For more information regarding the Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review, consultation and reports, or to view the By-laws, visit the Town’s website at http://www.tecumseh.ca/ wardboundaryreview

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Junior Farmers host car wash for international exchange

Members of the Essex/Kent Junior Farmers hosted a car wash on Saturday. Pictured are members: Meaghan McLean, Alex Richardson, President Nic Willemsma, Past President Brian Sterling, Provincial Director Matthew Clark, and Vice President Annemarie Struhar. Absent from photo is Kris Rivard.

by Sylene Argent The bright, sunny weather on Saturday provided for a great opportunity for members

of the newly re-established Essex/Kent Junior Farmers club to connect with the community through their first car wash

in Essex Centre.

From the Home Hardware parking lot, members of the club washed many cars as a

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opportunity to welcome eight different individuals from several different countries to the area via an international exchange program this summer.

The funds raised through the car wash will, “Help us with the expense of showing the delegates the area,” Club Past President Brian Sterling explained.

Sterling went on to add that being a part of the club opens doors to participate in international exchange programs. Some local members have been to places such as Ireland and China through such opportunities.

As the car wash took place during the Mother’s Day weekend, the volunteers offered to cleanup any vehicles that belonged to moms for free.

The Essex/Kent Junior Farmers club was revamped around a yearand-a-half ago, after over a five year hiatus.

It is open to youth aged 15 to 29. Contrary to the group name, members do not need to be farmers to get involved. Members reside in rural and urban areas. What they all have is a want to get involved with the community and a desire to make improvements to their neighbourhoods.

Sterling explained that Junior Farmers is a social group. Members like to get involved with community betterment projects and skill build in a variety of interests to suit nearly anyone. Members also get to connect with other clubs from across the province, which provides great networking opportunities.

To learn more about the Essex/Kent Junior Farmers, visit its Facebook page or log onto the provincial site, Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario, at jfao.on.ca.