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Vol. 137

Issue No. 17

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Park bench dedicated for Bridlewood Park

A New Town Hall? PAGE 3 _______________ Real WW1 Stories and Origin of Slang PAGE 6 _______________ Outstanding Youth Recognized PAGE 10 _______________ ‘Be A Donor’ Flag Raised PAGE 13 _______________ Kub Car Races at Christian Reformed Church PAGE 23 _______________

Looking For A Good Home Wendy Holland (centre) and family dedicate a new bench for Bridlewood Park.

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by Adam Gault Family and friends gathered on a beautiful day on Wednesday, April 26 to dedicate a new bench to the memory of Bradley Holland on the second anniversary of his passing. Bradley Holland served with the Town of Essex Fire Department

for 22 years, culminating his career in serving as the District Chief. The loving impact Holland had on the community could be heard in the words of those who spoke to his memory. Doug Sweet was in attendance not just representing the Town as the Director of

Community Services, but as a personal family friend. He reminisced of his time working with Holland as a young man at Beaver Lumber, the Holland family business. His wife, Wendy Holland, dedicated the bench. She also spoke to her late husband’s love of children and the

community. “Brad loved to see children happy, it was a great joy in his life. If he knew that he could do something to make a child happy, he would go out of his way to do it,” Holland said. In describing Holland’s generosity, Wendy told a story about

his giving nature regarding a group of disadvantaged children one Christmas. “He donated a small sum of money that would normally be spent on our Christmas to them,” she explained. “He knew that our children would not want for anything for Christmas, but this money would help put some smiles on those children’s faces.” As Wendy’s grandchildren played in the background, she explained how the park had been a cornerstone of the neighbourhood for generations. “Our children played in this park all the years they were growing up and now their children are playing here, too. This beautiful new and fun look for Bridlewood Park was the inspiration to help our family keep his memory alive,” Holland said. Wendy closed the ceremony knowing her husband would be very happy to know that his memory would be cherished in a park that he and his family held so dearly, and by thanking the Town of Essex and Sweet for their support in this endeavor.

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Lazee G Ranch hosts Horse Day

Lily and Shelby enjoyed Horse Day at Lazee G Ranch on Sunday.

by Sylene Argent A bit of rain didn’t scare a couple of hundred visitors from enjoying Horse Day at Lazee G Ranch on Sunday. The event was hosted to allow community members a chance to learn all about horses, from riding disciplines to parts of the equine skeletal system, and enjoy a day out in the county. It also served as a way for students at Lazee G to demonstrate

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Many youngsters were treated to a pony ride on Sunday during Lazee G Ranch’s Horse Day.

their knowledge and skills through educational displays and English and Western riding demonstrations. Attendees were also able to enjoy watching vaulting and precision drill demonstrations, in addition to a tricking riding performance

from Off Kilter Equine Entertainment, which has partnered with Lazee G in the past to entertain during the annual Shodeo event that takes place at the farm in July. Admission to the event was a couple canned goods, which representatives of Lazee

G will forward to the Downtown Mission, Riding Instructor Hanna Colenutt explained. “We had a pretty big crowd,” Colenutt said of event visitors. Just in the first few hours, she suspected the event attracted around 200 attendees.

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Town getting serious about new town hall byby Fred Groves It could take a couple of years from now, but what is almost certain is that Essex is bracing to build a new town hall. The current municipal building, erected in 1967 at 33 Talbot South, is simply not large enough to house a growing staff in a growing town that now has over 20,000 residents. “What we want them (Council) to do is okay it and let us start allocating funds in 2018,” Essex CAO Tracey Pillon-Abbs said. A December 2016 report prepared by Stephenson Engineering indicates not only the need for a new town hall but suggests several options on where it should go. According to the report, the most desirable place to build would be adjacent to the Essex Centre Sports Complex, directly off the Arner Townline. However, PillonAbbs said that is just one possibility and others include construction on lands that are currently being used for recreational

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purposes. “We would encourage Council that when they narrow the choices down [that] they have public consultations. “Public participation would help. It would allow them to have input. One debate is where it should go,” she said. The price tag of a new town hall could reach over $5 million. Currently there are 25 town employees who work out of the 50-year old municipal building.

The report by Stephenson, which had input from staff, indicates that 21,416 square footage is needed. That would allow those who work at satellite sites, such as the Sports Complex, Harrow Arena, and the Gesto Fire Hall to be under one roof. “We would like to see a one-stop shop,” PillonAbbs said, who added she agrees that a new building is needed. A former municipal employee in Leamington, she said that when that

town built its new town hall, it was a three-way financial split between municipal-provincialfederal. That may not be possible when Essex decides to build. “We would watch for any future funding.” Other possibilities for a new Essex town hall are adding on to the current building, sharing space at the Essex Civic Centre where Council currently holds its regular meetings, or perhaps the Harrow High School.

Town Council Meeting notes - May 1, 2017 by Sylene Argent Local tow truck companies want help from Essex Derek Didone of County Towing Inc. and Roger Beaulieu of Beau’s Auto Everything Approached Council aith two requests during a special meeting on Monday evening. Didone said towing companies are counted on to clear roadways of casualties in a fast and efficient manner, but are not guaranteed compensation for the work done. He said this is the biggest challenge in that industry. This problem, he said, sometimes happens if there is an accident and that individual does not have collision insurance. He added there was a recent circumstance where the vehicle did not have collision coverage, and he claimed the insurance company refuses to pay for the job his company did.

Councillor Larry Snively confirmed this would be for when the Town has property damage to recover. He said what local tow companies would like to see is that in these circumstances, those invoices be submitted to the municipality and in tern, the municipality could bill the insurance company. He would not expect payment unless the Town did. He would like to see this on a trial basis to see if it would work. Councillor Bill Caixeiro pointed out that this is happening across the province, but likes the idea of having administration look at a pilot project here and report back with success rates. He added that the town has to have its roads cleared after a collision to make roads usable. He said he is willing to look at the issue. Didone said 16 percent of the police-related calls his company did last

year went unpaid for, accounting for around $25,000. Donna Hunter, Essex’s Director of Corporate

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I have a giant, yellow eraser sitting at one of the top corners of my desk. It is emblazoned with the words “For big mistakes.” I bought this item locally several years ago, I think even in my first year of local reporting here in Essex, and I still have it on display. I remember getting a chuckle when I first laid eyes on this enormous eraser, but I think there was a deeper sentiment as to why I bought it. I remember being new to the industry, learning about the town, being new to my craft, and still relatively fresh out of college. I knew I would be making mistakes, and many of them. My thoughts on mistake making then are slightly different as to what they are today. I hated making mistakes, and I think the pristine eraser on the corner of my desk, without the blacken smudge that comes from having rubbed out a pencilled error as I bought it for display purposes, reminded me to ensure my work was the best it could be to avoid making mistakes, especially publicly. Even its yellow colour was like a reminder to proceed with caution. Today, I still feel the same way in that I go out of my way to avoid mistakes as best I can. The wisdom

I have garnered over the last eight years, however, has taught me mistakes are unavoidable; it is all part of how we learn and grow. Some of the best lessons we learn in life come from after making a mistake, because, if we are willing, we learn how to correct them. Our character is certainly not flawless. And, we can spend our lives agonizing about detail, but look at all we could be missing out on during that likely needless compulsive process. Sometimes we need to trust our abilities. Triple checking is not always necessary! True strength sometimes is making that game-winning comeback after we fumble. So, when I look at that eraser today, its symbolism is slightly different for me, and thank goodness for that. It means I have learned something. I have grown. I have matured a bit, and I have perhaps become more comfortable with living. As simple as that sounds, those are all pretty cool things to achieve, and things we likely overlook when we beat upon ourselves when we believe we are not achieving what we should be. I have found that one of the worst things one can do is compare ourselves to others. We have a tendency to look at perhaps childhood friends, or

nemeses, to judge how well we are doing in our own lives. What we can overlook is assumed accomplishment doesn’t always equal happiness or success. And success and happiness have a different connotation to each of us. Just because someone may have a prestigious title does not mean they are good at what they do or enjoy it. And further, what is right for someone else is not necessarily right for another. What we can ensure is that everyone has made mistakes. And, I think society, even though we have social media that can allow us to be quick to judge others, is a bit more understanding that humans are humans, and part of that is that people are not perfect and it is a waste of time to try and achieve a level of perfection that is unobtainable. The good news is, we get to enjoy our lives as we strive to become the best versions of ourselves, quirks in tow.

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Unusual use of four feet Likely the Council-of-the-day had a reason for passing the law that any building must be four feet from the property line, but to me it is a reason for a problem. Originally, it was two feet that was required. But, when a property abuts to the property on the next block there is a problem. To that owner, it is a place to stash things to be put out of the way or else a space that is forgotten. I expect others

have experienced the same situation. So, I would be interested in knowing, if by chance, the present Council knows why their predecessors thought it should be four feet. As well, it creates a shabby space on my property because the original garage is two feet from the line and I had to build my new garage four feet from the line, thus creating a bare strip where nothing will grow.

Commentary - byOntario Federation of Agriculture New plan reflects commitment to reducing Great Lakes phosphorus levels by Mark Reusser, Vice President, O.F.A A new proposed action plan to reduce phosphorus levels in Lake Erie has been developed by the Canadian and Ontario governments. The Domestic Action Plan summarizes and seeks input on proposed actions to meet our commitments under the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Lake Erie has been the main focus for phosphorus reduction in the Great Lakes. The result of excess phosphorus entering Lake Erie has been algal blooms that can be harmful to human health and the environment. The Canadian and Ontario governments recognize the complexity of this issue, and the many sources of phosphorus entering Lake Erie. Identified sources include runoff from cities and towns, agricultural sources, sewage treatment plants, airborne particles, septic systems and industrial discharges. Climate change, altered hydrologic

patterns, changes in land use and the arrival of invasive species like zebra and quagga mussels also add to the algal bloom problems. The draft Domestic Action Plan recognizes the large number of contributing factors and proposes guiding principles to address phosphorus reduction in Lake Erie and surrounding watersheds. The plan identifies actions for government, municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, and partners in key sectors, including agriculture and industry, to help reduce phosphorus entering Lake Erie by 40%. The Domestic Action Plan is open to public comment until May 24. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) will be submitting comments on the proposed actions. In the meantime, OFA continues to work closely with farmers, commodity organizations, and collaborative groups like the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities

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Reducing Great Lakes phosphorus levels... Continued from Page 4

Initiative (GLSLCI) towards improving water quality. Ontario farmers are already taking action to reduce phosphorus entering the watersheds and Great Lakes by adopting the 4R Nutrient Stewardship principles. Working groups have been organized across Ontario agricultural organizations to evaluate agronomic practices to reduce nutrient loss, like cover crops and timing of nutrient applications. Agricultural groups are also working with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to develop an Agricultural Soil Health and Conservation Strategy, another valuable resource in the lineup of efforts to reduce phosphorus loss into our Great Lakes. Ontario’s Great Lakes Basin includes 95% of Ontario’s agricultural land. As farmers, we know how important it is to keep our environment healthy, including our soil, waterways and the Great Lakes. We’re committed to reducing phosphorus entering Lake Erie and are diligently working with collaborative groups, research initiatives and continuing to improve our farming practices to make a difference.

Meeting notes - May 1... The Voice Of Experience Council Continue from Page 3 by Evelyn Couch Telephone changes When I see what is being used as telephones, I think back to my childhood. The phone we had hung on the wall, and when we used it an operator said, ‘number please.’ When I came home from school one day, my parents were not there and that was unusual for me. Wanting to know where they were, I decided to phone the grocer where they usually dealt. I found the number in our phone directory, and when the grocer answered I asked if my parents were there. Of course, he said, ‘I don’t know who you are, so I don’t know who they are.” When I gave him that information, he said they had been, but were not there now. Too young to realize that there were probably on the way, I was very frightened about being home alone. I pulled the dining room door open until it was against the wall, then I hid behind it with my back to the wall, until they came home. At that time, most phones were the crank-style where you rung the number. It could be 3 ring 4 and that meant you grabbed the handle on the side of the phone and wound it around hard for three long rings and then gave it four short rings. Since there might be as many as 12 on a line, that meant everyone on the line would hear the call and could listen to the conversation. Maybe that was akin to Facebook and I won’t use that because of lack of privacy.

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instances where the Town’s property has been damaged and those claims have been submitted, but the Town did not receive the money back. Council asked administration to come back with a report to see if it would be possible to use a test model to try to recover funds from insurance companies from the Town’s perspective. Didone also hopes that when a vehicle is abandoned on Town property to have the invoice submitted to the Town and that be added to that individual’s property taxes. Hunter noted the Town has no authority to charge that request as it can only do that for services the Town provides through he Municipal Act.

budget estimates. Council also received the report submitted and approved the 2017 General Municipal Tax Rate to be increased by 3.11 percent (formerly an increase of 2.36 percent) to compensate for the reduction in the tax rate for school boards, with additional monies raised in the amount of $96,327 to be set aside for asset management. The report states the actual school board rates had the effect of decreasing the overall tax increase on the average residential property to

a1.69 percent for Wards 1 and 4 (previously 2.05 percent) and 1.38 percent for Wards 2 and 3 (previously 1.75 percent). The report to Council notes the overall increase would remain unchanged at 2.05 percent for Wards 1 and 4 and 1.75 percent for Wards 2 and 3 and would have the effect of reducing the amount that needs to be raised through the introduction of a capital levy in 2018 by 35 percent.

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2017 Municipal property tax rates Essex Council amended the bylaw for the 2017 operating and capital

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HEIRS hosts real stories and wartime slang meeting by Adam Gault The Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) held a meeting on Thursday, April 27, which featured a special presentation on World War One stories and the origins of slang terms from that historical period. Richard Herniman, the President of HEIRS, delivered the presentation that captivated those in attendance from beginning to end. Herniman wanted to put an emphasis on the untold stories of the First World War, saying that there were many important untold stories that deserved to be heard. He explained that the popular perception of the First World War being decided mainly by trench warfare and large offensive charges is not entirely correct. Herniman told the audience that new military

Richard Herniman discusses WWI during last week’s HEIRS meeting.

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tactics needed to be devised and implemented in order to break the long stalemates that resulted from prolonged trench warfare. One of those new tactics was to form small groups of soldiers known as “raiders.” These groups would sneak into the enemy trenches after dark to carry out small attacks and demoralize German soldiers. They would employ a patchwork of homemade and hand to hand weapons, including clubs, hatchets, and brass knuckles. They carried pistols which were only to be used as a last resort, as their missions required them to move in and out undetected. Herniman also told the audience a bit about the history of how the Canadian National Vimy Memorial site came to be. In 1922, France granted Canada use of the land where the monument now sits, declaring that Canada may “freely and for all time” use the 100 acres of Vimy Ridge on the condition that Canada is responsible for the maintenance of the memorial and the surrounding battlefield park. In the second part of his presentation, Herniman described the backstory of slang terms that originated during the war, some of which are still in use today.

“Barkers” were a small sausage ration given to the soldiers. Their namesake came from the soldiers’ perception of the origins of the meat, believing in jest that dogs played no small role in their less than desirable taste. The term “basket case” has its origin from this time as well. The term originated when soldiers who had been seriously wounded had to be carried off the battlefield in baskets or stretchers due to the loss of their limbs. At the conclusion of the presentation, HEIRS noted that they were still seeking personal military artifacts from either of the World Wars. HEIRS would either accept them as donations, or take photographs of them for their archives. If you have any artifacts that you would like to share, contact HEIRS at (519) 738-3700.

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A few members of the Harrow Community Seniors pose to celebrate this group’s recent donation of an audio/visual projector for the community room at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre.

by Sylene Argent Recently, members of the Harrow Community Seniors donated an audio/ visual projector for the community room at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre.

The Harrow Community Seniors group use the community room at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre once a week to host Pepper games and socialize.

Albert Patrick, President of the Harrow Community Seniors, said every year the group donates something for the room. They decided to donate the projector this year as they were told it was needed to enhance the room, which other groups also utilize, including the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS). The Harrow Community Seniors group plays Pepper each Wednesday from around quarter-to-one to around 3:30 p.m. It is always open to new members.

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submitted to EFP If you are a musician or musical group looking for an opportunity to perform before an audience, this summer may be your time to shine! The Arts, Culture and Tourism (ACT) Committee for the Town of Essex is once again looking to celebrate local talent during this summer’s “Tune Up the Parks” music series. Excellent participation and attendance at the 24 performances held in 2016 have resulted in the expansion of the number of concerts and the number of locations for 2017. Along with weekly performances on Mondays at Colchester Park and Wednesdays at Heritage Gardens Park in Essex Centre, at least one Friday night concert in Harrow and another in McGregor are planned. Now in its third year, the music series provides

local musicians with an opportunity to gain experience in a small, informal setting. Talent can range from large wind ensembles and bands to solo performers, instrumental musicians, and vocalists. Concerts are scheduled for the months of June, July, and August on a first-come-firstserved basis. For more information, contact Janice at 519-776-7336

ext. 1124. Performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Chairs and electrical hookups will be provided for musicians, but spectators will be asked to bring their own chairs or blankets. As a project of the ACT Committee, “Tune Up the Parks” supports Council’s strategic objective of promoting healthy and active living through recreational and cultural opportunities. TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE WWW.FORSYTHTRAVEL.COM

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Grand Opening of Cypher Systems Group Greenway held in McGregor

Representatives from Cypher Systems, ERCA, Essex, and Amherstburg cut the ribbon on new Greenway. Picture are: Rick Fryer (ERCA), Claire Wales (Essex Region Conservation) Foundation, Brian Schwab (Cypher Systems Group), Mayor Ron McDermott (Essex), Stephen Savage (Cypher Systems Group), Deputy Mayor Bart DiPasquale (Amherstburg), and Richard Wyma (ERCA), and students from École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Ursule.

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schoolchildren gathered with representatives from the Cypher Systems Group, Essex Region Conservation, and the Towns of Essex and Amherstburg to celebrate the grand opening of the Cypher Systems Group Greenway in McGregor. The newly completed Cypher Systems Group Greenway makes use of the abandoned rail line, which was first donated to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation in 2003. The new Greenway covers an impressive 22 kilometres from downtown Essex to the Town of Amherstburg, and connects with the existing Chrysler Canada Greenway. Funding for the project was made possible through various private and public donors. Caesars Windsor made an initial donation of $25,000 to begin the funding. Donations of $250,000 from Cypher Systems Group and $100,000 from the Town of Essex allowed the trail extension to be eligible for up to an additional $500,000 in funding through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Brian Schwab, President of the Cypher Systems Group, spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony, saying that the new trail wasn’t about giving back, but improving the community as a whole.

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Shorebirds Flock to Hillman Marsh in May

You might spot a Marbled Godwit feeding and resting at the Hillman Marsh Shorebird Celebration. Photo courtesy of Jean Iron, Ontario Field Ornithologists

submitted to EFP Bird enthusiasts from around the world make Leamington, Ontario one of their bucket list destinations each May, and Hillman Marsh is ready to greet these guests from May 1 – 22 at the new and improved Shorebird Celebration. “Building on the

successes of our partnership with the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO), we have expanded the Shorebird Celebration to six days per week over a three week period,” explains Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCA’s Director of Communications and Outreach Services.

“Experts from OFO will be at the Shorebird Viewing Shelter from 3pm – 5pm Wednesdays through Mondays to help guests identify these stunning creatures.” There are also bird identification signs at the shelter highlighting distinguishing characteristics. The shorebird habitat at Hillman Marsh is unique in North America. The managed habitat creates the perfect combination of mudflats to provide nutrition and a resting area for migrating shorebirds. “Hillman Marsh is a fabulous place, especially in spring, to see numerous waterbirds and shorebirds feeding regularly prior to their migration north,” adds Dave Milsom of OFO. The marsh is managed annually in late winter to produce the desired habitat: water levels are reduced so mud flats appear in preparation for shorebird arrival. Wild rice is grown each summer and harvested in the fall.

“The remaining stubble encourages organisms to proliferate and provides for the shore and water birds each spring. The birds are often very close to the shoreline which makes for exceptional viewing. A large bird blind is open for visitors to photograph and study the birds,” he explains. “Combined with Point Pelee National Park’s Festival of Birds, the viewing opportunities in the Pelee/Hillman region during spring migration are unparalleled, and visitors travel here from around the world,” Breault Stuebing went on to say. “In this year of Canada 150 celebrations, we also hope that residents of WindsorEssex will take the opportunity to experience this world class event in our own backyard.”

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Outstanding youth recognized during appreciation night

Photo submitted: 45 local youth were recognized during the Essex Optimist Club’s annual Youth Appreciation Night.

by Sylene Argent On the evening of Monday, April 24, the Essex Optimist Club recognized the efforts and volunteer services of 45 local youth through the annual Youth Appreciation Night that was hosted inside the hall at Holy Name of Jesus Church. For the past eight years,

members of the Essex Optimist Club have hosted this event to “Thank the kids for making a difference…through their volunteer service,” Essex Optimist member Sandy Larivee said. Those honoured through the event, “Are the kids who go the extra mile to make friends happy and put extra

effort into making their organizations or classes great.” The Optimist Club invites local dignitaries, members of the local OPP detachment and Essex Fire & Rescue, and reps of local service clubs to serve these youths and their families dinner during the special event.

For the dedication these youth have shown to the various clubs, organizations, churches, or associations that they have shown commitment, the Essex Optimist Club presented the honourees with a backpack and certificate. Two lucky youth also took home ERCA

donated family passes for conservation areas. To gather potential recipients for the annual award, The Essex Optimist Club reach out to local youth-related groups and organizations, churches, schools, sporting associations, and clubs to put names of outstanding youth forward.

Larivee emceed the event, and in honour of the outstanding contributions the youth have made, she read aloud a bio of each, highlighting the dedication they have committed to their community. Reading those achievements, “Is pretty moving,” she said. “It is pretty neat to learn about the kids who do great things.” In addition to presenting the awards, members of the Essex Optimist Club also presented $500 to local Scouts to support members being able to attend an upcoming Jamboree in Nova Scotia, and further donated $1000 to Ronald McDonald House for local families who need to use it. During the event, Larivee noted the Optimist Club needs help in organizing events like the Youth Appreciation Dinner and its monthly youth dances. Anyone interested in volunteering to ensure projects like these can continue is urged to contact her at sandylarivee@gmail.com.

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‘Be a Donor’ flag raised at Essex municipal hall

by Sylene Argent Surrounded by friends and family last Thursday morning, local ambassadors for organ donation, 15-year old Kaidyn Blair and sixyear old Emily Ledoux (pictured above, right), proudly hoisted the ‘Be a Donor’ flag up high in front of the Essex Municipal Building. For the past several years, April 27 has been designated as Kaidyn Blair Organ Donation Awareness Day in Essex to help recognize his efforts of raising awareness about the organ donation

registry. This date is Blair’s transplant anniversary. Blair is liver transplant recipient, who has made it his mission to increase the number of area individuals on the Organ Donation Registry. Blair and Ledoux were born with Biliary Atresia. Blair was able to receive a lifesaving liver transplant shortly after his first birthday, and Ledoux received a live liver transplant from her father over a year ago. Later that day, Blair shared his story at area schools to encourage students to register to be a donor when they come

of age. Over the past few years, his advocacy work has helped increase the number of Essex area individuals on the organ donation registry from 18 percent to 42 percent. Essex, according to beadonor.ca, is ranked 69th out of 170 Ontario communities. Ontario’s average is 31 percent. “14-years ago, I was blessed with an angel donor, and look at him now,” Tammy, Blair’s mother, commented before the duo raised the flag. “Emily, you gave Kaidyn inspiration to help others.” Log onto beadonor.ca

for more information or to sign up to become an organ donor. An organ donor can save up to eight lives. According to the website, there are currently over 1500 individuals on the wait list for a lifesaving organ. The flag raising was also held as a way to announce the 2017 installment of “Kaidyn’s Dream…A Walk for Life.” The walkathon will take place on Saturday, June 10 in Essex Centre, beginning at 9 a.m. A green mile or half marathon walk to Windsor Regional Hospital will be offered. The majority of the proceeds will support the WE Care for Kid’s

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Gosfield North students learn math is fun

by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday evening, staff and students at Gosfield North Public School joined forces to host a Family and Math Fun Night. The event allowed the students to

demonstrate how they are learning math in the classrooms through a variety of activities. This was the first time the school hosted this event, Gosfield North Principal Rob Kapetanov

explained. The Parent Council organized an escape room for the students so they could show their parents how they are learning math, in a fun way. Up to 200 individuals enjoyed this attraction. Each teacher in the school came up with a math activity for the event to allow their students to demonstrate to their parents that “math is not so scary and that it can be fun,” Kapetanov said. Recently, Kapetanov explained, research has been conducted on how individuals learn math. He said it was discovered not enough time had been spent allowing students to use concrete manipulatives, objects used in aiding in the solving of a math problem, that could improve students’ skills in the future and help them gain a better understanding of why math is done a certain way instead of just memorizing formulas.

Gosfield North Public School students demonstrated how they are learning math in school last Wednesday evening.

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Essex Town Council Meeting notes - May 1...

June in Recreation Month Essex Council approved June as Recreation and Parks Month. Council made this proclamation as the Town is fortunate to have a variety of recreation and park systems and recognizes that the benefits of recreation programs, services, and parks reduces healthcare and social service costs, the resolution highlights.

Lifesaving Society awards Essex Council learned of the recent success the Community Services department achieved as an affiliate of the Lifesaving Society. Annually, the Lifesaving SocietyOntario Branch awards recognizes affiliates based on the total number of certifications and awards that are delivered. Points are calculated throughout the year. Winners are appointed in categories based on population, total number of facilities, and

further broken down by specific certification with awards distributed to the winners of each category, the report notes. Essex earned first place in the Scarborough Cup, awarded to the municipal affiliate with the largest lifesaving/leadership program in a community with a population between 10,000 and 50,000. This is the eighth time the Town of Essex has won this award. Essex also received second place for the R. Bredin Staples Cup, awarded to the municipal affiliate with the largest leadership training program per capita; seventh place in the Arnold H. Morphy Cup, awarded to the affiliate with a single facility with the largest lifesaving/ leadership program; and sixth in the John E. McCutcheon Bowl, awarded to the singlefacility affiliate with the largest first aid program. The Town of Essex is a top 20 affiliate in Ontario based on the overall point

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TOWN OF TECUMSEH HOLIDAY HOURS FOR VICTORIA DAY TOWN HALL: The Town of Tecumseh offices will be closed on Friday, May 19 and Victoria Day, Monday, May 22, 2017. TECUMSEH TRANSIT: There will be no transit service on Victoria Day. Information on the transit bus schedule and route map is available on the Town’s website. RECYCLING & YARD WASTE COLLECTION: Recycling will be collected on Friday, May 19 and Yard Waste will be collected on Victoria Day, as scheduled. PARKS & RECREATION: The Arena is open for regularly scheduled rentals. Sunday, May 21: 40th Annual Victoria Day Fireworks at Green Acres Optimist Park, hosted by the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach Fireworks will begin at dusk.

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In accordance with Section 3 of The Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.W.5, (Act) every person in possession of land shall destroy all noxious weeds on their land. This notice shall serve to notify property owners that in accordance with Section 16 of the Act, the Town may cause the destruction of the noxious weeds or weed seeds and to recover the cost of such destruction from a property owner failing to do so. Upon failure to pay the cost of the destruction of weeds, the Town may add the cost to the tax roll of the affected property. Tecumseh By-law No. 2004-28, being a by-law to prescribe the requirements for the maintenance of land within the Town (Weed Control By-law), under Section 4.4, requires every owner or occupant of land to keep their land free of weeds and long grass [greater than 20 centimeters (8”)]. The Weed Control By-law and Section 16 (2) of the Act states "Council may direct the Town’s weed inspector to cause weeds to be destroyed in the prescribed manner on all or part of any lot shown on a registered plan of subdivision and on lots not exceeding 10-acres that are not shown on such a plan." In accordance with the Act and the Weed Control By-law, this ad shall serve as notice that the Town will commence the removal and destruction of weeds and weed seeds on Monday, May 29, 2017, and continue such removal through Friday, October 27, 2017, on those properties failing to remove all noxious weeds. The cost of destruction of weeds to be invoiced to a property owner failing to remove noxious weeds is $293.24 per hour, plus HST. The minimum charge is $253.00, plus HST. Failure to pay any cost invoiced within 30 days, will result in such costs being added to the tax roll of the affected property. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Town’s Public Works Department at 519-735-2184 Ext 142. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).

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HERGOTT, Robert George It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert “Bob” Hergott at the age of 87 on April 30th 2017, at HDGH-Emara Centre Prince Road Campus, surrounded by his loved ones. Cherished husband for 65 wonderful years of Yvonne (Mayea). Loving father to Michael (Eva), Larry, James (Carol), Jeffrey (Tracey), Lisa Beuglet (Kevin). Beloved Papa to Heather (Eric), Kyle, Matthew (Kristina), Brendan, Hilarry Lunetta (Nick), Kade, Karson & Lexi Beuglet, and guardian angel in heaven his grandson Kent. Dearest brother of Mary Hergott, brother-in-law of Rose & Leo Baillargeon and the late Arthur Mayea. Uncle to Greg, Morgan, Annette, MaryAnne, and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews, as well as father-in-law to Susan Diotte. Bob is now reunited with his loving parents George & Rose Hergott, and in-laws Arthur & Louise Mayea. Bob was a life long farmer in Sandwich South Township (now part of Tecumseh) who also had his own milk trucking and cattle business. He was a proud retiree of Fiat/Chrysler Canada, and a member of CAW Local 444. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Maidstone, and K of C member #3305 Essex chapter. Bob loved life, and enjoyed the simple pleasures of living on the land with his dogs by his side. He liked to visit with friends and neighbours; tipping a beverage with any one who stopped by for a visit to his barn work-shop. He was a keen bowler, a real handyman, someone who took pride in tending his garden and riding his John-Deere tractor, playing with his grand-children, and sitting on the patio with Yvonne by his side under their big red maple tree. Special thanks to devoted granddaughter Heather, who was by Papa’s side every day that he was at Emara. To all the Doctors and Nurses of Emara who attended Bob with great kindness and compassion, to Dr. D. Child and staff and Greg and his staff at Guardian Pharmacy for many years of excellent care, Oak Park Terrace, and to all who kept Bob in their prayers - we thank you. In keeping with Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or public funeral service. A private family memorial service will be held, with interment at St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery in Maidstone. Should you so choose, memorial donations can be made to Dr. Y. Emara Centre For Healthy Aging and Mobility or to the Windsor/Essex County Food Bank, and would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or online donations may be left at www.reidfuneralhome.ca or by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, Essex (519-776-4233).

HYLAND, Marie Grace 67 years, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Dear daughter of the late Garnet (1999) and Gertrude (nee Markert) (1988) Hyland. Loving sister of Bertha Nelson (late Murray Nelson) (late John Collins), late Morley (late Sylvia) Hyland, Doris (late Frank) Colenutt, Walter and Muriel Hyland, Jean Hyland, Edna and Eugene Nicholas, Wayne and Ann Hyland. Survived by many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staﬀ of St. Francis Advocates Group Home for the care given to Marie for many years. A private family funeral service will be held with interment at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. If desired, memorial donations made to Essex United Church would be appreciated. Words of comfort or memorial donations may be sent at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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In Memory Of Our Loved Ones

Herold Ferguson

Norma Joyce

April 19, 1922 - May 16, 2014

December 6, 1917 - May 8, 2015

Marshall Newman May 24, 1929 - May 13, 2016

Bill Joyce August 13, 1943 - August 22, 2016

Margaret Ferguson January 26, 1928 - October 22, 2016

The family chain has been broken. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Dean, Ruth, and families.

Our Journey Together ( Patrick Quinn ) I may not say it enough though you already know that you are my everything and I am so very blessed to have had you in my life we started out together all those many years ago crossing all those barriers we found along life’s path building a beautiful family and the years have been good for my life is filled with joy with you there by my side you’re my pillar, my strength and I can only say this to you we will forge ahead together and I will always be at your side

to give you strength and love like you have always given me

What’s Going On... MAY 5th - Monthly pasta dinner at St Paul’s Anglican Church (92 St Paul Street) from 5 - 6:30pm. Takeout available. Call 519-776-7711 for details. MAY 6 - ST. PAUL’S CHURCH MARKET RETURNS  92 St Paul St. Essex, 10am til 2pm. Call 519-980-4942 for more details or table rentals. MAY 6 - The Soli Deo Gloria Singers Choral Concert “Faith Alone, Grace Alone.” 7:30 pm at UMEI Auditorium. Call 518-326-7448 for more info. MAY 7 - PAWS in the PARK hosted by Greyhound Pets of America - Canada from 1-3pm at Sadler’s Pond trails. Info at: www.greyhoundpetscanada.ca MAY 7 - EKBOFMA Spring Bluegrass Music Celebration, from 1:30 - 5 p.m. at the Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion. Free Admission. Info. David 519-975-2792 . MAY 9 - Essex Retirees’ Social Club CHILI CONTEST. Join us for lunch 12 - 1:30. MAY 11 - Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday at 7 p.m. at the Oldcastle Heritage Park. Sponsored by the Sandwich South Historical Society. Everyone is welcome! MAY 13 - Heritage Essex VENDOR & PLANT SALE at Essex Railway Station (87 Station Street), from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. MAY 13 - Essex Horticultural Society Plant & Bake sale. During garden delights event at the Essex Railway Station 9am to 12 pm . MAY 12-20 Kingsville Historical Park Museum ANNUAL YARD SALE FUNDRAISER, from 9am to 4pm, at 145 Division Street South, Kingsville. 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 28 - Lion’s Club WALK FOR DOGS Fundraiser at Sadler’s Pond Trails. 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

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Play resumes on May 4 at 9:30 am at Colasanti’s. The league wraps up play for the season on May 11.

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519-776-4255 Essex Community Services HAPPY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! Essex Community Services would like to recognize and extend our gratitude to all of our volunteers that help make what we do at ECS possible. Without them, many of our programs and services would not be possible. Thank you for all that you do. Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Join us for Family Worship at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Frasier Lear from the Leamington Salvation Army will lead the service on Sun., May 7. Our monthly potluck luncheon will follow. SA Connections Drop-In program meets Tuesdays from 10-1. A free community program, open to men and women of all ages. A great place to enjoy friends, fellowship, and food. Major Shirley Roberts leads Bible Study at 1 p.m. Quarter Cards will be collected on Mothers’ Day May 14, to support the Salvation Army missions in Sri Lanka, Germany, Lithuania, and Poland Territory. The Senior’s Rally 2017 is in London on Thurs., May 25. Let Major Sam know if you are interested in going. Please continue to support those names on our Wall of Prayer requests , as you pray for our sick and shut- ins. Essex United Church Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am worship. Brian Stocks is the guest oﬃciant. Everyone is welcome. For the month of May, our food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. 3rd Essex Scouting is holding a Rib Dinner fundraiser on Saturday May 6,

3-7 pm Call the church office for tickets. In May, Essex United Church will be part of the Elder College course “Organ Crawl - the Great Pipe Organs of Essex County.” More details soon. June 17 is our Tasty Broasted Chicken Dinner with Local Strawberries. One seating served at 6:00 pm SHARP. Call the church office (519.776.5121) for tickets and information. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Special Pepper Monday Night winners were George Diesbourg with first place, Cecile St.Denis with 2nd, Mary Lou Chibi with 3rd place, and a tie for 4th with Judy Kelly and Dorothy Fields. Tuesday Pepper had Floyd Cascadden with first place, Donna Eyraud 2nd, and Wally Lafromboise with low. Judy Kelly had high score at Wednesday Night Pepper. Betty Fields had the most Peppers and Tom Kelly was low. Golden Years Golf Report On Apirl 27, 45 golfers combined for another strong showing with a total of 68 aces. Cathy Dewhurst had a stellar performance, carding 16 for 9 holes, 34 over 18 holes, 71 over 36 holes, and 5 aces. Bill Taylor and Art Sweet each carded a score of 16 over 9 holes. Barry Sweet shot 35 over 18 holes and over 36 holes, the low score of 73 was recorded for by Bill Ward Tied for first place, with a score of 235, were Team Aces (Barry Sweet, Andy Orsini, Sharon Teskey, Betty McManus) and Team 7 (Julia Kos, John Murphy, Marie Lasi). Second place went to Team Kings (Rose Taylor, Barb Fick, Bill Ward). Tied for third were Team 4 (Al Rutter, Art Sweet, Eva Kah) and Team 8 (Eileen McIntosh, Tony Hudvagner, Bill Taylor).

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. Our GEMS and Cadets are finished for the year and will begin again in September. Many thanks to the leaders, helpers, and those who supported these two ministries here in our church. Last Monday we finished off the year with the Kub Kar Races. The GEMS won back the trophy! Congratulations Girls! 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 - Explore a reading for the coming Sunday through the lens of the National Church Program: “Becoming the Story we Tell”. Wednesdays @ 7pm - May 10 at Trinity, May 17 at St. Paul’s and May 24 at Trinity. Our next pasta dinner will be Friday, May 5th from 5-6:30pm with entertainment by Walkerville Arts Students. Our Market is back! See you Saturday, May 6 for our first of the year, 10am til

2pm in the parish hall. Call 519-9804942 for table rentals. On May 27 there will be a Parish Reﬂection Day. More details to come! The Deanery of Essex 5th Annual Golf Tournament is on Wednesday, June 21 at Seven Lakes Championship Course. Register at golf@essexdeanery.com. 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. 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 The Euchre winners for April 24 were George Diesbourg, Joanne McMurren, Marg Chevalier, Gail Koziana and Edna Chevalier. Wednesday Pepper winners were Charlie Chevalier, Mary Margaret Chevalier, Bernice Price, Gail Koziana, Colleen Chevalier and Sandy McGuire. Friday night Euchre winners were Mary Demars, Audrey Stanley, Ray Brooker, Dave McMurren, Joanne Diesbourg, Fran McKim, Joan Broeders and Bob McGuire. Come out and have a great time playing cards. For more info., call Irene at 519-975-2283.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Art Mitchell. Greeting you at the door will be Shannon and Vicky Olson. The lunch after the service will be served by Elaine Mailloux and Bill and Donna Roubos. A special thank you to Rev. Sharon Wills-Whitwell who led our service last Sunday. Please remember to say a special prayer for our friends on our pray list. For the month of May, we are collecting for The Downtown Mission Sanctuary. This is for the homeless women who seek shelter for overnight stays at the Mission. We are collecting and donating any of the following much need items. In a variety of sizes (small to XXL) pajamas, slippers, women’s hygiene, bras, and underwear. Also always in need of moisturizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and sunscreen. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Rib Dinner: Saturday June 3 from 4 to 7 pm. Tickets are now available. For your ticket, contact Elaine Mailloux at 519890-6312 or any church member. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Claude spoke on, “Inheritance” and how we are an inheritance. We’ve

inherited qualities from our Father in heaven that are being developed. Camp Impact takes place July 11th13th for kids completing grades JK-6. Building fun oﬀering is on Sunday, May 7th. Titian Ministries Bake Sale and Raﬄe Fund Raiser: Sunday, May 14 following the service. Legacy Dinner for those 55+, May 25, 6:30 p.m. at ACM in classroom upstairs. Prayer Rally, May 26, 7 p.m. at Parkwood Gospel Temple. Cleaning Team Meeting, Sunday, May 28, following the service. Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone 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 Virginia Lauzon. The door greeters are Lonnie & Shona Jonesll and church lock-up is Randy Poisson. UCW meeting is on May 8, at 1pm. All ladies of the congregation are welcome. The Mother & Daughter dinner is on May 12, 6:30 pm in Simpkins Hall.

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Continued from Page 19 Saturday, May 20 Family Movie Night will feature “Moana.” Door opens at 6:30 pm. Snacks available and Food Bank Donation accepted. Wear your cutest Hawaiian clothes!

The Annual Women’s Conference takes place on Saturday, May 6 at Holy Name of Jesus Church with Fr. Moe as one of the keynote speakers Come and celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday on Thursday, May 11 at the Oldcastle Heritage Park, next to the Fire Hall. Birthday cake, ﬁre trucks, and tree planting will take place. Everyone is welcome! Joint Parish Council is on Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. The Woodslee K of C is hosting a Breakfast on Sunday, May 7 at St. John’s Parish Hall from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Free will oﬀering. Proceeds to our Refugee fund. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice. 4-H Dairy Club report

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Life Teen for high school age is this Sunday (and every other Sunday), May 7 at Holy Name of Jesus with Mass at 7 p.m. and Life Night to follow. EDGE for Grades 6-8 is on Wednesday (and every other Wednesday), May 17th from 7 to 8:30 at HNJ and QUEST for Grades 3-5 is Wednesday (and every other Wednesday), May 10th from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at HNJ. Fun, food and fellowship is oﬀered. Everyone welcome! The Annual Women’s Conference is on Saturday, May 6th, at 8 a.m. Contact Lori at 519-996-4548 for more information. The CWL will host a Tour Faithville Studios (Maidstone) event on Tuesday, May 9th. Bus transportation is provided. The sign up sheet is at the info. table. The Parish Pasta Dinner and Bingo is on May 13, 6 pm in the Parish Hall. A Pilgramage To Quebec is planned for July 24-28 with Fr. David Johnson. Call George Cifa for details of the event 519-639-4971. God Bless you and have a great week! Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Congratulations to all who made their First Communion this past Sunday. Baseball season begins this week at St. Mary’s Park.

The Essex County 4-H Dairy Club held its ﬁrst meeting on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Essex United Church. Brian Haggins, one of the leaders, called everyone together to start our meeting. He then introduced the other leaders - Roger Wright and Jeremy Kerske. Meeting dates for the year were set. Kenzie Wright, one of the senior members, organized ice breaker games to get to know the members of the club. There was a cookie game where you had to get a cookie from your forehead to your mouth using no hands. It was tough, but fun and most of us did it! We also played a banana game, getting a banana from one end of the line to the other using no hands and a move only once. It was very hard but we had lots of laughs. Elections for the club were held. This year’s President is Kenzie Wright. The Vice President is Cole Haggins; Secretary, Wesley Haggins; Treasurer, Ella Zitalla, and the Press Reporter is myself, Ethan Parks. The 4-H Pledge was said to end the meeting. Afterwards, we all headed to the Dairy Freez for some ice cream. The next meeting for the Essex County 4-H Dairy Club takes place at the Morrison’s Dairy Farm on Monday, May 15.

Trinity Church We remember those on our prayer list Wendy, Bill, David, Erin, Ina, Brian and Cecile. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Aimy Van Belle, given by Archie & Vicky Van Belle and Howard & Marg Brackell. Please remember we are now a scent free building and ask that you refrain from using perfumes or colognes before service, out of respect for those who have allergies. Thank you to everyone who donated items to the Food Bank for our April outreach for hygiene items for area women. Our Fidget Blanket program is so successful. It is such a rewarding experience to be able to donate these blankets to the folks in need. We will continue this project for as long as it takes to fulﬁll our dreams of supplying them to all area rest homes, nursing homes and to any area resident that needs one. CPR training will take place in the fall, please watch for details. Plan to attend our Blessing Creation Service that will be held on Thursday, May 18 at 7 PM. All are welcome, feathers, fur, dirt and seeds, come on, come all and give thanks for all that is good in our community and our lives. Please join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam.

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1953 Chrysler with local history since new

1953 Chrysler Windsor sedan was built in Windsor.

Harold Enns of Leamington, Ontario, owns a 1953 Chrysler Windsor 4-door sedan purchased new by a Leamington merchant from Abbey Gray, a Chrysler-Plymouth dealer at Goyeau and Elliott Streets in Windsor. The car was built at the Chrysler plant in Windsor nearly 65 years ago. The first owner was Harry Lee, who operated a five-and-dime store on Talbot Street East in Leamington. The car is medium blue with a white top. Under the hood is a flathead six with 265 cubic inches sending 119 horsepower through a Fluid Drive transmission, forerunner of the fully automatic. You put the gear selector in “Drive” and step on the gas. At around 25-30 miles an hour, you back off on the gas pedal and the car automatically shifts into high gear. Harold’s father, John J. Enns, often acted as chauffeur for Harry Lee, who enjoyed riding in the big back seat, and they took several trips to Florida. When Harry passed away, he gave the car to Harold’s father. And when Harold’s father passed away, Harold became the new owner. Other than being repainted once, this ‘53 Chrysler is in remarkably good original condition. The interior is still very presentable as is the chrome, living proof of the good care this car received and which has now travelled nearly 100,000 miles. The flathead six is an engine that was designed to go on forever, and it almost did. Production of this engine continued to the 1959 model year, then was replaced by the new Slant Six in 1960. The ride is still very comfortable in this car with its 125-inch wheelbase, and it attracts admiring comments wherever it goes. The big curved one-piece windshield was new for Chrysler in 1953 and gave the driver a commanding view of the road. Headroom was very generous because Chrysler President K. T. Keller insisted that a man be able to wear a hat when driving. The first president was Walter P. Chrysler, who got hooked on cars in 1908 when he visited an Auto Show in Chicago and saw a new Locomobile. The price was $5000 and young Mr. Chrysler only had $700 in the bank. He persuaded his banker back home in Iowa to loan him $4300. He had the car shipped by rail to the family farm, where he took it all apart! He wanted to see how it was made. Then he put it back together and began driving it. And that’s when he promised himself that he would someday build a car with his name on it. Sixteen years later, his dream came true. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.

by Fred Groves Quinlan, best of the best at Mac South Woodslee’s Kyle Quinlan will be one of four standout quarterbacks to be enshrined in the new Marauder Wall of Honour at Hamilton’s McMaster University. A past Hec Crighton Award winner as the top Canadian university football player, Quinlan is now the offensive coordinator for the team that he helped win a national title in 2011. Quinlan is a former Essex Raven, was an OUA all-star three times during his time with the Marauders, and twice during his 2008-2012 college playing career was a CIS all-star. • The Essex District High School girls’ soccer team continues to have success in the WECSSAA league. Last Tuesday, it

blanked Walkerville 5-0 and two days later, ran its record to 3-1-1 with a 2-1 victory past Belle River. Vanessa Gualdieri and Payton Moore scored for the Red Raiders. • Rain and wind did not stop the EDHS girls’ slopitch team from picking up a pair of wins at CoAn Park in McGregor last Thursday afternoon. Essex beat Sandwich 18-6 and made it two straight on the day with a 7-3 win past Kingsville. • Glen Mills and the Essex Varsity Ravens kick off their football season on May 12 when they take on host Burlington with a 7:30 p.m. start. • The Memorial Cup will be in downtown Essex on Friday, May 26 in the afternoon during the car show. • Catcher Mitch Hudvagner had a pair of hits to help the Madonna

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Crusaders to an 8-1 win over Lawrence Tech in university baseball action on Saturday afternoon. The day before, batting as the DH, the EDHS grad had a hit in a 10-8 win. • At last Wednesday’s WECSSAA All-Comers meet, Essex’s Tigh Jorn won the midget boys’ javelin throw with a toss of 34.65m. • James Morgan had a goal and an assist as the Windsor Clippers tied host Wallaceburg 14-14 in Junior ‘B’ lacrosse action on Sunday. Earlier in the week, Morgan, from Essex, had a goal in the Clippers’ opening 21-4 win over London. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.

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Kub Car race night speeds through Essex Christian Reformed Church

Pete Kuipers sets up to start the race.

by Adam Gault The Essex Christian Reformed Church held its annual Kub Car Race Night on Monday, April 24 to the delight of all the children and their families in attendance. Now in its eighth year,

the yearly event had the boys’ Calvinist Cadet Corps take on the Gems Girls’ Club in friendly competition to determine who would take home the Kub Car Race Champions trophy. Having lost the title

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last year, the Gems were eager for the chance to take back the trophy in an exhilarating event that was guaranteed to come down to a photo finish. Clarence Dykhouse, who built the Kub Car track in 1993, has witnessed generations of children across Southern Ontario enjoy the teamwork and sportsmanship that goes into a Kub Car event. “It’s a good, inexpensive craft to keep kids involved,” Dykhouse explained. “The kids are always looking forward to the end of the year race.” The Calvinist Cadet Corps and Gems Girls’ Club are ran parallel to each other every Monday from September to April at the Essex Christian Reformed Church. Membership is made up of elementary school aged boys and girls and their adult counselors. The groups meet to foster strong relationships between God and each other, as well as life skills involving crafts, camping, and leadership within the community. Older children who stay involved with the programs are then moved into leadership roles when they reach high school age. As the evening began winding down, the Cadets and Gems were neck and neck with their average

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race times. In the end, the Gems managed to reclaim their trophy with an average time of 3.04 seconds, narrowly edging the Cadets’ time of 3.07. During the closing ceremony Pete Kuipers, the Cadets head counselor, announced that Clarence Dykhouse would be donating the track to the church, ensuring that Kub Car Race Night would be enjoyed at the Essex Christian Reformed Church for many years to come. The Calvinist Cadet Corps and the Gems Girls’ Clubs are always looking for new members. Interested parents can contact the Essex Christian Reformed Church at (519) 776-5071 for more information.

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