Since 1961 Community Living Essex County, a not-for-profit charitable organization has been committed to assisting people of all ages who have an intellectual disability and their families throughout Essex County.
At the first Special Olympics International Summer Games in 1968, Eunice Kennedy Shriver got down on the field during warmups. Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics, also loved being a coach. A few minutes after this picture was taken, she put on her bathing suit -- and helped athletes and coaches at the aquatics events.
We were formed to provide services, resources and support for research, education and ecological integrity preservation in and around the park. We operate a number of visitor services inside the park, such as the Nature Nook (the store in the Visitor Cent
The Mud Creek Club began its existence as North America's premiere hunting club back in 1807 when King George lll deeded some 2000 acres on the northeast side of Lake St. Clair to the Earl of Selkirk.The club, after several owners was purchased in 1963 by the auto magnate Henry Ford ll, and thus the beautifully appointed clubhouse was built. It served as Mr. Ford's retreat until 1977 when the present owners purchased the property and for the first time made it available to a select few hunters who want to experience duck hunting at its very best.The accommodations naturally are first class, with our gourmet chef keeping the meals at the same level as the rest of the ''Mud Creek Club'' Experience.Conveniently located in Southwestern Ontario, we are in the centre of the flyways. Professional guides, retriever dogs, and a friendly personalized service are offered to individual parties of no more than six hunters two times per week.