Local Clinical Lead, Allan McCallum, set for Arizona
by Sylene Argent It was a bittersweet celebration for Essex County Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic’s Clinical Lead, Allan McCallum, on Monday. The cofounder of the Essex-based primary healthcare facility celebrated two years of the clinic’s operation and the start of a new beginning during a special open house event. Wednesday was McCallum’s final day at [...]
by Jennifer Cranston Essex Fire & Rescue was at Iler Lodge last Wednesday to help staff re-enforce their fire safety training. “We have been requested by Iler Lodge to assist them with their annual in-house training,” said Inspector Rick Malott. There were two portions to the training. Outside each staff member had the opportunity to [...]
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Track and Field It’s now track season for schools around the county. Last week, Essex District High School played host to local elementary schools that used the high school’s track area. Volunteer students and teachers helped out every day to help ensure the events ran as smoothly as possible. Around twelve meets will be held [...]
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by Sylene Argent The Cottam community is revving up to host the annual Walk for the Troops event, which supports soldiers and all those who serve and protect. Event coordinator, Pam Squire, is urging people to head to her Cottam-based home on Sunday, June 9 to participate in the 3.8-mile walk, which will start at [...]
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by Jennifer Cranston The Horticulture Club filled the Essex Train Station with floral scents and colours on Saturday with their annual plant sale event. The club also sold baked goods, and books to help raise money for their club. “Today business has been up,” said President Roberta Hernandez. The Horticulture club plants all the tulips [...]
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by Sylene Argent Last Friday, the Kingsville Historical Park started its 4th annual 11-day yard sale on site at the museum, giving area residents an opportunity to view the military and historical displays while looking through yard sale items to find unique and rare treasures. The event is a major annual fundraiser for the Park [...]
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submitted to the EFP Historic Cottam United Church is in the process of adding an office to their 100-year old building and is holding a fundraiser to help cover the cost. Residents can help conserve water and save money while supporting church fundraising efforts by buying a rain barrel. Pre-sale orders are still being accepted [...]
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by Sylene Argent Point Pelee National Park will be a popular destination for avid bird watchers over the next several weeks. Birders flocked to Canada’s most southern point on Friday for the beginning of the Festival of Birds. There, they hoped to catch glimpses of many different kinds of birds in the midst of spring [...]
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by Jennifer Cranston On Saturday hundreds of runners and their supporters braved chilly weather and gathered at the Harrow Soccer Complex for the 2nd Annual Iron Hawk Duathlon. The event is a fundraiser benefiting the Soaring Hawk Fund at Harrow District High School and W.E. Care for Kids. Iron Hawk is organized and run by [...]
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by Sylene Argent With the many War of 1812 bicentennial celebrations held all over Essex County this past year, the Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society was happy to welcome former club member Debbie Honor to its May meeting at Kingsville’s First Baptist Church on Monday to share the story of one of her ancestors. It was important [...]
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