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Wednesday, July 12, 2006 · Page 3 Ib Fynbo named `Citizen of the Year' Retired Essex merchant and community activist Ib Fynbo has been named Essex Citizen of the Year. The announcement was made from the main stage at the Essex Fun Fest just prior to the Saturday night entertainment. Fynbo is well known to the general public as the driving force behind Essex Home Hardware, which is now the largest in Canada. He took over Whittal's Hardware near the tracks in Essex, but saw it destroyed in the Valentine's Day explosion of 1980. A "never say die" attitude and a genuine commitment to the town and his customers have led to the store's present success. Fynbo has been active in a host of fundraising campaigns for various causes. He was a founding member of the Essex BIA in 1978 For All Your Financial & Insurance Needs... See Us Today! YOUR FIRST ACCIDENT IS A FREEBIE.* (If you qualify.) CALL US T O D AY FOR MORE INFO! 29 Talbot Street North, Essex, Ontario Ib Fynbo, centre, is congratulated at the Fun Fest main stage July 8 after being named Citizen of the Year. Sharing the moment with him are (l-r) Essex Mayor Ron McDermott, Essex Knights of Columbus representative Tom Bonneau, 2005 Citizen of the Year Sean McGivern and BIA manager Marlene Markham. and today serves on the Board of Management. The Citizen of the Year will be honoured at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall, Saturday, October 14, with a reception at 6:30, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale in August. The Citizen of the Year program operates under the auspices of the Rotary Club of Essex, Council 3305 Knights of Columbus Essex, and Heritage Essex Inc. 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ESSEX 776-6439 Residential developments progressing, plannerADVERTISING PROOF says BY SARAH FISHER Work is progressing on Essex's residential development projects. Town Planner Chad Jeffery said July 6 that Phase 2 of the Woodview and Galos development projects are underway and the subdivisions are in the process of being serviced. Phase 2 construction includes installing sanitary and storm sewers, as well as establishing water lines and roads. The Woodview developent project is approxiately 16 acres in size and ncludes 47 single-unit wellings and 26 "freeold" or townhouse-style nits. The new subdivision ill be located off oodview Drive between SHADE MAIDSTONE TREE FARM TREES LD EMERARS A CED Construction equipment sits off Woodview Drive July 5. Crews Expires Woodview subdivision in the south part of the town of Essex are in the process of installing storm and sanitary sewers and water service to 28 lots in the subdivision. Joan Flood Drive and Brett Drive. The work currently underway includes approximately 28 lots in the subdivision, Jeffery said. The Galos project involves approximately 31 acres on the north side of Maidstone Avenue East and will include a total of 121 single-unit detached dwellings. Three other development projects are approaching the point of establishing service lines. The Kimball Estates development, Phase 3 of the Jakana development and the Mady subdivision are awaiting approval from the Ministry of the Environment before water and sewer services can be installed at those sites. The Kimball Estates development project includes plans for 16 sinHIS AD W H une 14/03 involvedITinJTthe MAIDSTONE TREE FARM Typesetter: Kim Account Rep: Rusty Publication Date: 06/04/03 Client: Maidstone Tree F "From the Usual to the Unusual" 1000's of Trees, Shrubs & Perennials in Stock! PERENNIAL SALE UP TO 20% OFF Come out to the farm & save! 7010 Hwy #3, Maidstone Largest Selection in Essex County · Maples · Red Oaks · Locusts · Lindens & many more varieties. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS 5% 1 OFF 519-737-2999 HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Sat 8:30-4 Sun 11-3 In co-operation with The Southern Ontario Horsemen Society 44th Annual HORSE SHOW ROTARY CLUB OF COTTAM SUNDAY JULY 16, 2006 · 9:00 AM PANCAKE BREAKFAST · 8:00 AM RIDGEVIEW PARK - COTTAM Western Horse Show & Buggy & Draught Pony Horse Show - 9:00 am Parade - 12:30 pm Featuring the ... Ontario Provincial Police Golden Helmets Motorcycle Ride Horse Shoe Pitch - 12:00 pm · Registration - 11:30 am Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - 2:00 pm Dog Agility Demonstration gle-unit detached dwellings and 88 townhouse units on the northeast side of Hanlan Street between Fairview Avenue and Brien Avenue. Phase 3 of the Jakana subdivision encompasses about 15 acres on the southwest side of Hanlan Street and includes plans for the building of 70 single-unit dwelling lots fronting along Hanlan Street and along new interior municipal roads. Jeffery said Thursday that those projects are close to acquiring approval from the ministry and are expected to begin installing services to their sites shortly. "It should be soon," Jeffery said. "We anticipate it being completed very shortly for all three." "The Quilting Store" 183 Talbot St. South, Essex (519) 776-5363 GIANT GARAGE SALE Sponsoring Joyce Chapman in the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk FRIDAY, JULY 14 · 8 AM TILL 4 PM SATURDAY, JULY 15 · 8 AM TILL 1 PM In the White tent in front of Sew & Sew Rain or Shine - No early birds please. IN STORE SPECIALS With every metre sold of fabric, we will donate $1.00 toward Joyce's Walk. Please join us and support this important project! Sew & Sew