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Issue No. 14
Welcoming the community with Easter bazaar, bake sale & egg hunt
Essex-Windsor EMS welcomes 11 new recruits PAgE 3 ________________ by Jennifer Cranston outings and even manicures for residents. Harrow Parkette now The Annual Harrowood Seniors Harrowood is not a nursing home. It Veterans Memorial Park Community Bazaar and Bake Sale is a unique community with 50 cottages PAgE 7 included an Easter Egg Hunt for the first that provide independent living, along ________________ Grade five students Race Against Drugs PAgE 9 ________________ CTMHV hosts westernthemed murder mystery PAgE 17 ________________ Essex Energizers excel at ORSO Provincials PAgE 19 ________________ AnnuAl SPRinG HOme imPROvement PAgES 25-36 ________________
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time this year. The event was open to the community and welcomed about 23 kids. Ò This event puts people in the mood for spring,Ó said Assistant Administrator Ginger Cooke. The Community hosts two Bazaars each year. The Christmas event happens the last weekend in November. The Easter Egg hunt was added to help include the broader community and the residentsÕ younger family members, Cooke explained. It allows the residents to be part of the bigger community and helps children learn to interact with seniors. Any profits from the two annual Bazaars go to the ResidentsÕ Council. They use the funds to support entertainment,
with 70 in-facility rooms that provide assisted living. Assisted living includes meals, housekeeping, laundry and nursing services. Ò The uniqueness of us is that we have a combination of independent and assisted living,Ó said Cooke.
Pictured above: Logan Klie, 1 1/2, is pleased to have found an egg at Harrowood’s Easter Egg Hunt.
Essex Town Council Notes for Monday, April 7 by Sylene Argent Two hopefuls show interest in Memorial Arena The Essex Ravens and the Harrow Hurricanes represented one group that approached council expressing interest in using the old Essex Memorial Arena, and the Southern Ontario Military Muster (SOMM) group was another. Both groups would like to move forward if an engineering structural report shows the arena is sound. Linda Iler of SOMM said her group was established in 2010. It has put on an annual
weekend show that features military vehicles and displays, and reenactments since its establishment. The first three years it was held at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Essex and last year it was held at the Essex Centre Sports Complex grounds, where it also used the Memorial Arena at that time to house vendor displays. The same event is planned in Essex Center again on August 16-17. SOMM is a not-for-profit organization with a goal to support veterans and their families in anyway it can, and to also educate
Pictured left: Gwen Harrison, 2, lets her dad show her the goodies inside the plastic eggs at Harrowood’s Easter Egg Hunt.
the public as to the sacrifices veterans have made, she said. Its representatives have had the goal to make Essex SOMMÕ s home. She believes SOMM would be a welcomed addition to Essex Centre and the Town of Essex. “The arena not only is a great fit for a major part of our show, but it would be a huge step forward and an accomplishment to be able to call the Memorial Arena our home,Ó Iler said, adding one of SOMMÕ s top priorities is to
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Call before you burn - Fire permits are free – unnecessary fire calls are not! Essex Fire and Rescue reminds residents that open-air fires are prohibited in the
municipality unless a permit has been obtained in advance and a set of precautions are observed.
Open-air fires include backyard bonfires, fires set in fire bowls, fire pits or chimineas, and fires set by farmers for the disposal of vegetable matter or vegetation on farmlands. Fire bowls, pits and chimineas measuring less than 24 inches in diameter with a grill do not require a permit. The centre of the enclosed fire must be a minimum of 15 feet from the property line and a minimum of 10 feet from permanent combustible
structures or objects. Town of Essex Bylaw 285 has regulated the setting of openair fires since 2001. If smoke adversely affects neighbouring properties, causes annoyance or irritation to adjacent properties, or decreases visibility on any highway or roadway, you cannot burn. Open-air fires must be supervised by a competent adult and must contain no more than one cubic metre
of clean, untreated wood or wood by-products at any one time. A means of extinguishing the fire, for example a garden hose, must be available at all times. Burning kitchen garbage or materials made of rubber, plastic or tar is prohibited as they may pose both environmental and health risks. The Fire Chief is empowered to enforce the by-law. The minimum fine is $105. In addition, residents are liable for
the cost of deploying equipment and labour in the event that an open-air fire spreads. Residents may also be responsible for any damage to property or injury to persons. When planning an open-air fire, contact the Essex Fire Department at 519-776-7132 ext. 10 on Monday, Thursday & Friday. On Tuesday & Wednesday, or if busy, call 519-776-6476 ext. 10.
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by Sylene Argent Ò Welcome aboard the Essex-Windsor team,Ó Essex County Warden Tom Bain said last Friday afternoon, as 11 new
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Live & Uncensored ••• Comment Richard Parkinson •••
A bold decision made, some tough decisions ahead I was happy to see that on Monday night Essex Council made the bold decision to move ahead and establish two youth council representatives who will interact directly with council. While the youth council reps wonÕ t have voting privileges or access to closed meetings, they will have direct access to the councillors and a chance to forward their thoughts on community matters. Better yet, the procedural by-law will be amended to support this decision, ensuring that it canÕ t be easily swept under the carpet sometime in the future. This gives youth the voice they were seeking and it gives councillors a strong resource when making decisions that impact youth in our community. The two youth reps will come from our townÕ s high schools, one from Harrow High School and one from Essex High School. I hope that youth jump at this opportunity to get valuable experience, to play a role in the decision-making process and to gain an understanding why decisions are made one way or another. I want to commend the three parties that spearheaded this effort and continued to push it forward: CAO Russ Phillips, Councillor Sherry Bondy and the youth who met with council and made a formal presentation before our councillors.
While the youth council rep issue was dealt with directly and came to a positive conclusion, decisions on another matter remain to be made. The Essex Ravens and Harrow Hurricanes are continuing to press for the use of the Memorial Arena. On Monday night, their proposal to turn it into a indoor, iceless sports facility was countered by a proposal made by the Southern Ontario Military Muster (SOMM) group who like to use it as a museum of sorts and education centre in support of veterans. It is nice to see that third parties are coming forward with proposals for the old arena. That is recycling-in-action at its best. I was worried it would become a crumbling pile of condemned bricks, a hazard for the town to worry about and for adventurous youth to explore. There are rumours that other parties are also interested in using the building and are putting together proposals of their own. That remains to be seen. Maybe a few of these parties can come together to create a joint proposal. Whatever the case, the interest is there and council will have a difficult decision to make. No decision will be made though until an engineering structural report shows the arena is sound. If it is not sound, itÕ s a no-brainer; it will have to be torn down.
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Starting Plants There are seven tiny plants growing in an upstairs windowsill. I hope there will be more. They are to produce tomatoes for us next summer. Ever since I began to live at this place ten years ago I have put those tiny seeds in little pots in the middle of March and then watch anxiously for them to sprout. They always do but as I wait I wonder if I planted them too deeply, or if I gave them enough moisture, or if the room where I put them to grow is warm enough. It is amazing how many doubts I can have if none of them have sprouted in ten days. I never can remember how long they took to do that last year, or the one before. It took a few days longer this year because they were not put in a window for three days after planting. So they didnÕ t get those warming rays of sunlight. But now that seven have sprouted I am certain there will be more and my vigil is over. Not exactly. I must be certain they have the right amount of water to keep the soil moist but not too wet for their roots. Why do I bother with this? I am certain I cannot buy
tomatoes at the store that have the delightful flavour of those that you pick and eat the day you take them off the plants. I really get my awards when the first yellow blossoms appear. And it is exciting to see the first tiny, round green tomato. Of course there have been problems; like the first year when there was black blossom rot on the bottom of each tomato, but a bit of research told me that was caused by a lack of calcium so that problem was soon solved. Then there are such things as tomato worms. Do you know what they are? I guess you do if you have ever grown tomato plants. They are the larvae of the sphinx moth. They can grow to be about three inches long and as big as your middle finger with yellow and red bumps on them. And they eat the tomato leaves at a tremendous rate so that is how you can identify them. Because they are the same colour as the leaves it can be hard to find each one before it does much damage but the holes in the leaves along with their tiny nodules of dung are the identifying signs. It is hard to tell head from tail. The horns are at the tail, I think. DonÕ t confuse them with the cecropia moth, which is a similar larva but a very different adult moth. The cecropia is beautiful. The sphinx is a dull grey.
CorreCtion:
In last weekÕ s article Ò Essex to hire Economic Development Officer,” it should have read that approximately 24% of the Town’s current expenditures go towards recreation and culture. The analysis typically used to assess a current operational situation, often called an “Environmental Scan”, consists of a SWOT (not SWAT as stated in the article) analysis, meaning: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
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Letter to the Editor After reading Evelyn CouchÕ s letter Ò Knowing youth of all agesÉ and weÕ re all kids to our parentsÉ our councilÓ , I felt inclined to write this. At the time That being said, I wouldnÕ t be running for IÕ m writing this letter, I am currently the only councilor council if I didnÕ t see areas of improvement needed. Our running in Essex Ward 1 Ð Essex Centre. roads in all Wards needPASS to be addressed as TIME INcontinuously LINE. A little bit about meÉ I have lived in Essex many are falling beyond repair and desperately need a most of my entire life, growing up going to Maplewood lot of work. In the town of Essex, the baseball/soccer P.S. and Essex High School. Upon graduation, I moved fields, the crumbling mess of the former tennis courts, to the GTA to attend Sheridan College and looked and the former town pool (former Raven Clubhouse) forward to starting my career in my chosen field, all need to be given a little more than tender, loving, telecommunications. It was always my intention to care. Furthermore, why doesnÕ t Essex have a Ò Splash return to the Essex area, but with limited jobs prospects, PadÓ too? Understandably, recreational facilities are an I chose to return to the GTA, where more opportunities expense to build and maintain, but in saying that, we also were available. Some years later, the company I have a number successful businesses in town, or possibly Cut Down on Litter! currently work for had an opening in the Windsor/Essex a family who may want to Ô give backÕ to the community Please recycle this newspaper area. Since my wife, Melissa, and I had always wanted and restore and maintain some of these resources for to return back to the area to raise our family (Colin and naming rights. I think this may be a feasible option to Leah) and be closer to our extended family, it was the explore. Ò EssexÓ , doesnÕ t need to have its name at the right move for us. Before moving back we looked at other beginning of everything in town. Last, but not least, the ST., ESSEX communities in Essex County, which had lower taxes downtown. I think itÕ s 16 safeCENTRE to say that some buildings and a stronger appearance of growth. However, Essex, would benefit from demolition rather than a ‘face lift’. being in the middle of the county, and conveniently In addition, making our www.essexfreepress@on.aibn.com buildings more accessible to all, located within 20 minutes of all the county has to offer we need a downtown where businesses can survive with is hard to beat, in addition to being our hometown. Since reasonable rent and be able to provide employment to then, we have moved 5 times in 8 years within Essex and the young and old. The CIP is a start, but it wonÕ t be able have kept some properties as investments. We believe in to fix one of the underlying issues of the downtown. I 10,000 this town and the opportunities it can, and will, provide. believe that some landlords need tocopies step up to the plate My vision for this town is simpleÉ to be an and actually start fixing their investment properties and excellent place to raise and grow a family and community. stop looking to the town, the struggling new businesses, I would expect the garbage and recycling to be picked and taxpayers to fix it for them. In addition, the town’s up regularly and the roads to be well maintained, the people need to help local businesses and buy local. streetlights to come on at night, with Police and Fire at Over the next 7 months, I expect to talk with the ready. I would also expect the town to have suitable many of my fellow voters and all will have their own schools, recreation facilities and activities available for opinion as to what can be improved in town. Some IÕ ll agree with and others I may not, either way, we need a change in this town council and IÕ d like it to start with Countryside Upholstery me. “For all your furniture needs” Sincerely, • Foam for cushions • Furniture Reupholstery Phil 16 CENTRE ST.,Pocock ESSEX
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Essex Councillor Bill Baker shows where the cenotaph will be placed inside the Harrow Parkette.
by Sylene Argent As 2014 marks the centennial anniversary of the start of the Great War, a committee from the Colchester/Harrow Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 338) is working towards erecting a memorial monument inside the Harrow Parkette. The committee recently received the nod of approval for this project from Essex Council. At the March 17 Essex Council meeting Councillor Bill Baker shared the committeeÕ s intension to build a cenotaph at the Parkette, a former bowling alley. Council agreed to
commit a $10,000 inkind contribution and to name the Harrow Parkette Ò Veterans Memorial ParkÓ during that meeting. Baker made the presentation to Council on behalf of this committee and recently shared some of the plans for the monument. This monument will be granite. The proposed area for this structure will be around 480 square feet and will honour all those who served. It will feature a white male army soldier, a white female of the air force, and an AfricanCanadian male of the Navy. The memorial display will also have
side monuments that will pay tribute to those who served, including in WWI and WWII. The pathway existing at the Parkette will make the monument accessible to all those who wish to visit it. The monument, Baker explained, will be erected where the spruce tree currently stands, adjacent to the gazebo. The spruce tree will be moved to the front of the Parkette, which Baker noted would be an excellent location for the tree for events like holiday tree lighting ceremonies. The goal, Baker said, is to have the memorial monument and naming dedication
at the November 11 Remembrance Day services this fall. The committee organizing this campaign is planning to raise $80,000 for this initiative. This sum will cover the bricks, the monument, and landscaping. It hopes to get up to $30,000 through a Trillium grant and through the Legion Command, and $40,000 from community through a pledge from the Harrow Rotary, community events, and community sponsors. Ò The Brick of HonourÓ campaign, Baker added will be a major fundraiser. Families can buy a brick in honour of a loved one who has served or is serving the country. There will likely be three brick sizes available and they will be used to
surround the monument on the ground. Baker explained that the committee is planning to begin a small tour around town to make presentations to various service clubs to see if any contributions can be made to the project though the Ò Brick of HonourÓ campaign. A fundraising dinner was organized and hosted at the Colchester/ Harrow Legion on March 25 to raise funds for the initiative. Around $1400 was raised at this function. Baker urged the community to look for another fundraiser dinner planned for the end of April. The Town, he said, has opened an account under the LegionÕ s name as the committee continues to raise funds.
With the TownÕ s $10,000 contribution, the March fundraising dinner, and random contributions, around $18,000 has already been raised for this initiative. It is also planned to add an archway at the front entrance of the Parkette that will have the new name Ò VeteranÕ s Memorial Park.Ó The Harrow Parkette was selected to house the monument, as it is central in Harrow, visible from King Street, and is a beautiful gathering spot. Anyone wanting more information about this project or wishing to donate can call the Legion at (519) 738-3582, or committee member Bryan Meyer at (519) 984-9844729.
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
Thinking outside the box
Recently I had a conversation with a young man who shares my ideas about deep thinking. That is the way I refer to what he calls, thinking outside the box. As we discussed the importance of that, he spoke about his efforts to teach his young sons to take a second look at an issue, or to think outside the box, as he said. At one time I was told I think too much when I expressed views about some opinions, but I can never be persuaded that can be. Certainly it can be much easier to accept the first thought that comes to mind and go with it, Often that first thought is whatever we have heard others are thinking. That is how union
and business leaders can sway the masses into going along with their ideas. The same applies to our politicians. That must be how Hitler had enough of the German people agreeing with him, to back his ideas about conquering the world. Our lives are made up of ideas and we must not let them be the ideas of others, always. That is not to say we should not consider the ideas of others. To do that is thinking outside the box. Evaluating ideas, in other words. Think for yourself, was my admonition to my children. I think my mother put it in her replies when I would ask where something was that either I wanted or she asked me to get. She would say, Ô ItÕ s down at Mrs. GordonÕ s.Õ I
didnÕ t run down to Mrs. Gordon. I knew what she meant. Think! Sometimes it did cause a problem for me. When one of my children was disobedient my first thought was to keep them home from Scouts, or Brownies, whichever applied, as punishment, because they enjoyed going so much. Then I would think that was not fair to their leader and I had to find some other effective punishment, and not the first thing that came to my mind. I told them that so they would get the idea of thinking of the consequences of easy thinking... Yes, indeed, I found my conversation with the young father very interesting.
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Letter to the Editor... Re: Municipal Voting 2014 Fair and social equality must be provided to every eligible Kingsville resident by offering means and methods of voting for the Kingsville Municipal election. It was decided by Kingsville Council that two options are being provided, online and phone. The absence of a mailin ballot and the loss of the traditional method of many years is a strike against our cherished rights and a significant barrier to the democratic process. The Windsor Star reported on Oct. 29, 2013 that 52% of seniors over 65 years old are not computer users. The Kingsville Reporter published the results of an Oracle poll where 300 surveyed were asked about electronic/ phone voting. 300 people represents 1.4% of Kingsville population. The computer demonstration made to council failed on five consecutive attempts but was approved with no other options except for the phone method. Surveys, polls and statistics are easily manipulated to produce the desired outcome. Due to the efforts of gallant men and women we cherish our freedom. Every November 11 we are reminded of those that sacrificed their lives to keep our county free. For those of us who lost family members, Ò We will remember them.Ó Voting is a right and privilege and reducing options to exercise this right by all is absolutely wrong. The justification for using these new methods, less work for staff, less cost, larger voter number,
and convenience for all, including the night of the election immediate return for the candidates. This should not be the total consideration for all the residentsÕ right to democracy. Over the past election years staff have been able to handle the chore, the cost savings over a 4-year council term is not significant when it interferes with the right of all the electorate to cast a vote and what about the anticipation of election night to receive the returns, part of the excitement of a municipal election? Some voters will not be able to use the online or phone method. This is countered with the promise of assistance; but for those voters, what happened to the right of secrecy in voting for your candidate? Hiring an out-of-town firm who failed five times with their computer demonstration was not positive in my mind. Hiring this outside firm and not using the mail-in method, one can only assume a reduced workload at our three postal locations. This direction is not positive for economic development. Those most affected are the dedicated voter who actually cares to exercise their rights. That is more important than convenience. Municipal government is often said to have the closest connection to its residents. Hopefully similar decisions are not signs of the beginning of the end for close relationships. Wayne Gunning Cottam
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The Naturalized Habitat Network helps renew Grade five students Race Against Drugs cultural ties between First Nations & the pawpaw alternative activities from by Jennifer Cranston The Chippewas on the Thames First Nations, a reserve with about 900 residents near Melborne Ont., has invited the Naturalized Habitat Network of Essex County and Windsor to provide insights on the native pawpaw fruit. On April 10, Naturalized Habitat Program Coordinator Dan Bissonnette will participate as a guest speaker in an ongoing program called “Feasting for Change.” Summer Bressette is spear heading Feasting for Change. She is a Traditional Healthy Lifestyles worker with the Southwestern Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre. For Bressette and other members of First Nations, interest in the Pawpaw is more than just a horticultural curiosity; it is about reclaiming a lost part of their culture and history. It is also about moving back to a way of life that includes healthy indigenous foods. “What I’m trying to do is re-introduce native foods to the native community,” she said. Feasting for Change is not just about various lost or forgotten foods. A large part of the program is reviving traditional feasting practices. It is also about bringing families
and communities together. “The participants really enjoy the time we spend together cooking,” she said. “What I want is not just to give people access to healthy indigenous food, but to validate the knowledge that they have.” Part of Bressette’s mandate is to promote a diet and lifestyle that reduces the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. She explained that people are coming to learn the value of the old ways in this regard. Evidenced by the popularity of fads like the “Paleo Diet” that emphasises natural, simple unprocessed foods, science is coming back to traditional knowledge. “We are learning that our way was not obsolete or inferior,” she said “People think this is ‘new’ or based on something 10,000 years old. It’s not new and my family was eating this way 150 years ago,” she said. She believes that through the processes of colonization and aggressive assimilation, First Nations people were removed from their territories and forced away from harvesting their own lands where they would have had access to highly nutritious indigenous foods. Farmland among the Chippewa on the Thames is still scarce, she
explained. She hopes that this program will grow to include community gardens and possibly a pawpaw grove. “I really enjoy the story of the pawpaw,” she said. “Its story is a parallel to ours. It too has been pushed out of its natural habitat in favour of nonindigenous species.” Bissonnette commented on the invitation from the Chippewas. “This is an incredible honour for me,” he said. “Had history taken a different turn, I might have been learning about the pawpaw from them. It’s overwhelming for me to think that what started as a little pet project could help to restore a part of an indigenous people’s heritage.” Historically, the sweet, pear-sized fruit of the Pawpaw would have been part of the seasonal indigenous diet throughout southern Ontario and the eastern United States. However, this species was limited in its Canadian range and it did not grow everywhere. As the First Nations were relegated to reserves in the 1800’s, many of these lands had no Pawpaw growing there. Over time, the connection between the native people and the Pawpaw or “Assemina” as they called it, was severed. That appears to have been the case for the Chippewa on the Thames, whose reserve was established south of Delaware in 1819, creating what Bissonnette describes as a “cultural disconnect” between an indigenous people and a vital autumn food source.
Members of Essex Fire & Rescue Service prepare students from Roseville Public School to play fire safety trivia at Race Against Drugs.
by Jennifer Cranston Grade five students from across the Greater Essex County District School Board gathered at the Ciociaro Club Apr. 1-2 to participate in the RCMP’s Race Against Drugs. The program is in its 19th year and takes place in all of Ontario. The local RCMP partnered with other police services, emergency services, hospitals and community groups to provide 25 interactive education stations that focus on drugs, alcohol, safety and sound decision making. RCMP Corporal Annette Bernardon explained that the autoracing theme helps to emphasize that there are better ways to get “high” in life. Organized sports like racing are one of them. Stations at this year’s event included the demonstration of the
effects of a bicycle helmet on a melon, activities and video racing while wearing goggles that simulate the blurred vision of impairment, and up close inspection of a cancerous lung. There were also stations that offered
go-cart racing to chess. A station hosted by Windsor Region Hospital Trauma Program walked kids through what would happen to them if they came in severely injured from a car collision. When trauma patients come into the Emergency Room they are tested for 11 different drugs and substances. Last year every person between the ages of 16 and 24 who came into the E.R. at Windsor Regional with major injuries from a vehicle collision had alcohol in their system. About 90 per cent had illegal drugs in their system. That is a startling statistic that organizers of Race Against Drugs are hoping to change. “The difference here is that kids are participating,” said Bernardon. “They take more in than they would just listening to people talk.”
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Essex Town Council Notes for Monday, April 7... bring a large museum into the area to display many military vehicles. She believes this would be a great tourism attraction with educational venue. At this time SOMM has not put together a financial proposal as to how it could support such a venue. Representatives from the Harrow Hurricanes Soccer and The Essex Ravens Football Club again joined forces to show interest in obtaining the Memorial Arena to turn it into an indoor sport facility with a turf surface. This group made a presentation about this at the March 17 Council meeting. Essex Ravens players and supporters filled the Council Chambers at the Essex Civic Centre in a show of support for this endevour. Scott Pillon of the Harrow Hurricanes Soccer Club noted the club struggles to find adequate facilities to accommodate its players and still stay competitive with other clubs. One of the issues brought up at the previous Council meeting was how this would relate to the Essex Fun Fest as the
Town takes over the entire parking lot area for that event. Pillon noted that if his group took over the Memorial Arena, it would either close the facility for that weekend or use it to host tournaments to help bring people into the town. Pillon added that it is important to remember the veterans and that the Ravens and Hurricanes would have no problem working with other groups to ensure successful presentations are held for veterans. Letters of support for turning the Memorial Arena into an indoor Ò dryÓ sport facility were forwarded from native Essex athletes, Olympic wrestler Colin Daynes and CFL football player and coach Ed Philion. These letters were read during the meeting. Councillor Sherry Bondy said the only commitment she was willing to make at the meeting was to move forward to support the structural analysis on the building. After receiving the report, she would then like to investigate how keeping the Memorial Arena open fits into EssexÕ s master plan, and
then hear proposals for the structure. Ò Once we see those proposals, Council can then decide on what to do,Ó she said. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche agreed that the study had to be done first. He is Ò all for repurposing buildings rather than tearing them down,Ó he said. Ò If the building is in good enough condition that we can repurpose it and there is a group out there willing to take that repurposing on, for me itÕ s a no brainer.Ó HeÕ d like to see administration and Council work as hard as possible to make this happen as quickly as possible. He would also like to see business plans from those groups wanting to take over the arena come forward for review. That way if the building is sound enough for repurposing things can move forward from that point as quickly as possible. It has to be financially viable, he said. The Town has to know a group can keep the operation running. The Ravens first approached Council about using Memorial Arena when the new twin pad area was being built, but, Voakes noted, Lakeshore was given the opportunity
to use the arena for onice sports. Lakeshore will not need the ice after this season, as its own facility will be ready for use. Essex Director of Community Services Doug Sweet provided a report to Council with two recommendations that Council supported. The first request was that Council receive the report for information and that an updated engineering report be commissioned, and subject to its findings Council provide direction to administration on how they wish to proceeds as it pertains to the Essex Memorial Arena. In the report it states that in the 2014 budget administration has recommended at the end of the 2013/14 season the refrigeration plant should be decommissioned. The report also noted that administration has reviewed the past structural reports and noticed there were recommendations for subsurface drainage to pull water away from the foundation and that the roof should be replaced should the facility remain open. These two items are estimated to cost approximately $850,000. Should Council
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decide, upon receiving the engineering report, to provide a user group with an opportunity to use the arena, it would still need to be discussed if they would consider a lease agreement or have that party own the facility. Sweet noted it should take one week for the engineer to do the inspection and three or four weeks to complete the report. Voakes made the motion that recognizing the timeframe of the structural report process that the discussion starts immediately with the Ravens for the use of Memorial Arena. Meloche added that this should be open to the SOMM group as well. Motion carried. Spitfire monument supported in principal A subcommittee from the Southern Ontario Military Muster approached Council about wanting to erect a replica Spitfire memorial monument in Essex Centre to hour Essex County airmen. Bob Swaddling is a representative of this committee and a Spitfire historian. He was pleased to announce the plans for FREE TE ESTIMA
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Essex Town Council Notes... but this monument was demolished in 2005. Billing, Swaddling explained, was a Spitfire pilot in WWII. Billing will be 93 this month. Councillor Randy Voakes suggested this committee talk to the Planning Department about the Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Plan to see how this structure could be incorporated into it and come up with a location. Councillor Morley Bowman made a motion that Council accept the proposal in principal and turn it over to administration to look over the details as to how it would fit in with the silo area plan. Administration can then bring forward a proposal that council can consider. Council approved this motion.
Kaidyn Blair Donor Day 11-year old Essex resident Kaidyn Blair approached Council to invite the local dignitaries to participate in his organ and tissue donation awareness walk on Saturday, April 12 at 9 a.m. It is his dream that no one would have to die waiting for a lifesaving transplant. He received a liver transplant a few days after his first birthday. The walk begins at Holy Name Parish and will continue on to EDHS. Some of the walk participants will continue on and walk all the way to Windsor Regional Hospital. Blair also hopes to encourage more Essex residents, 16 and over, to sign up to be an organ donor. “Organ donation has given me a chance to live, it has allowed me to excel at sports, be a big brother, and make new friends,” he said. Councillor Sherry Bondy congratulated Blair on his leadership. Councillor Morley Bowman noted he has been registered for many years. Councillor Randy Voakes and John Scott forwarded Blair some funds to support the walk. Members and families associated with the Ravens Football Club also
forwarded Blair funds to support the walk. Council passed VoakesÕ s motion that April 27 of this year, and every following year, be declared Kaidyn Blair Donor Day. This is Blair’s transplant anniversary date.
Youth Council Representatives Essex Council supported the recommendation to amend its procedural bylaw to support the creation of two designated youth representatives on Council. This will provide local youth a voice at council meetings. The report notes Council has been working on a way to engage youth for around a year after students had submitted articles to the Essex Free Press regarding how they felt disconnected in the Town. It was recommended to allow two youth sit with council. This would facilitate the youth’s perspective on issues in the community. Youth would be encouraged to participate in the decisions affecting them. The report recommended that a youth representative be nominated to serve from each of the community’s two high schools. A youth member would not be permitted to move or second any Council resolution. The youth member would not be compensated with a wage or per diem. A youth representative would have no formal vote, and would not be present at closed sessions of Council. Deputy Mayor Meloche and Mayor Ron McDermott asked if there would be concerns if the youth members would reside in another municipality. CAO Russ Phillips noted while pulling this information together it was thought to leave it up to the schools. If the youth they chose lived outside the municipality, they are still a part of the youth community. The school should work with the youth to determine who would be a good representative, Phillips said. Councillor Sherry
Bondy said, “This is extremely out of the box to have youth reps sit at Council and I think this is amazing…I really feel Essex has potential now to lead the way with youth strategies.” Council remuneration At the previous Council meeting Council received the report that Essex Director of Corporate Services Donna Hunter prepared regarding a statement of remuneration and expenses paid in 2013. In the report to Council it stated the compensation for each Councillor for 2013, including remuneration, mileage, convention and conference expenses, and education and seminars. Mayor Ron McDermott: $35,632. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche: $25,014. Councillors: Morley Bowman $20,858, Randy Voakes $19,568, Bill Baker $ 28,293, John Scott $29,682, Sherry Bondy $20,246. Smoke Free Outdoor Spaces bylaw Kristy McBeth of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit gave Council an update on the proposed Smoke Free Outdoor Spaces bylaw. Discussion on the matter has taken place at various Council meetings since last June. In the report to Council, it noted that at the September 3 Council meeting of last year, Councillor Bondy requested a public open house be held on the proposed no smoking bylaw, which would help establish areas designated for smoking at municipal
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facilities and parks. Prior to the open house, a survey was conducted to get public input. The survey was launched in November. 426 people responded to the survey; 73.9% were Essex residents, of which the majority of individuals completing the survey were 25 years of age or older. The report noted 81.1% of the survey responders were nonsmokers. The majority of respondents indicated that playgrounds should be smoke free, and would want some form of control over smoking at sport fields. The majority of respondents wanted to make recreation facilities smoke free, and that the Harbour and Beach (excluding private boats) should have some form of control over smoking. The full results will be presented at a future public open house. McBeth said there are three key reasons why smoke free outdoor spaces are important; it reduces the health risk effect of second hand smoke, it shows tobacco use is not the norm, and it creates healthier environments with less cigarette related litter. Last November, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Deb Matthews, released the Youth Smoking Prevention Act. She noted a part of this act includes a provision regarding a smoking ban at specific outdoor spaces, including parks and playgrounds. She said that this bill is still being read at Queen’s Park. Councillor Randy Voakes suggested that
perhaps Essex put designated smoking areas at parks and at sports and recreational facilities on a temporary basis until that provincial bill is passed. Councillor Bowman would like to wait for the bill to come into place, but would like to put pressure on the various political leaders to move this forward. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche added that Council should explore the issue through an open house to understand what residents want to see in a no smoking outdoor bylaw. Councillor Sherry
Bondy put a motion forward to send a letter to the Minister, party leaders, and MPP Taras Natyshak to put pressure on the issue, and also for administration to come up with a report regarding the potential costs associated to establish temporary smoking areas, and to schedule a public open house within the next few months to get further input. Council supported the motion and received the report submitted on the topic.
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Essex-Windsor EMS welcomes 11 new recruits... an intensive orientation and application process. This is the second annual recruitment celebration for the Essex-Windsor EMS. This year, the recruits will work with peer mentors - those who have served the Essex County and Windsor area as first response paramedics for many years. This opportunity will allow these new recruits to learn from those who have years of experience dealing with crisis situations and to be able to ask questions about what the job entails. This mentoring program will help provide these new recruits with an easier transition into
their taking the final step into their new positions as paramedics. It is hoped this peer-mentoring program will become a staple of the recruitment process in the years to come. Bain offered his congratulations to the regionÕ s new EMS team members. He was happy to see so many supporters in the audience cheering them on. He added that the peer-mentoring program is a real example of teamwork and thanked the existing EMS personal who offered to become peer mentors for these new recruits. Ò ThereÕ s going to be a lot of challenges for you in the future, a lot of
situations. Fortunately, you are going to be able to draw-back on things you have done and what these [peer mentors] have done with you and explained to you how to handle these situations,Ó Bain said. Ò I think that is one of the exciting things in the job you haveÉ youÕ ve got to kind of be a special person to be out there and working with the EMS. We are very proud of our new recruits and very proud of all of our EMS workers and the job that you do.Ó For Essex-Windsor EMS acting Chief Bruce Krauter, a lot has changed when it comes to being a new first responder recruit. When he started
with EMS the orientation at that time entailed being told where not to sit, not to touch the TV, when to speak, and ensure he had enough money in his pocket to buy his partner a coffee. The equipment they used consisted of an oxygen tank, a first aid kit, and a pencil for documentation. Ò Times have changed and for the better,Ó he said. Ò You are coming to Essex-Windsor at a new and exciting time. A lot of changes. A lot of good,Ó Krauter said. New equipment and techniques will come along with the new paramedics. Bryan Traubert of Windsor was one of the 11 recruits to be inducted during the ceremony. He graduated from St. Clair CollegeÕ s paramedic program a few years ago. Finally getting on the EMS team was very important to him. He noted that he benefited from the past few years of trying to begin his career as a paramedic as
it gave him time to absorb as much knowledge that he could and made him appreciate the opportunity to be a part of Essex-Windsor EMS. The Essex-Windsor EMS recruitment process is challenging. After the Essex-Windsor EMS posted its need for part-time primary care
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paramedics, it had over 140 applications. 79 of these applicants were invited to complete a written component. 47 applicants were then chosen to complete a comprehensive paramedic practical and driving evaluation. The 11 new recruits inducted on Friday made the cut.
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April 19th is our Mom’s 70th Birthday, if you see her out ou and about please give her a
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Love your Girls & Spouses Grandchildren & Spouses And Great Grandchildren
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In Loving Memory of
Richard Anderson September 3, 1938 - April 11, 2011
To have, to hold, and then to part; Is the greatest sorrow of our hearts. In loving memory - Joan and Family _________________________________________________________
In Loving Memory of
Clifford F. Stockwell who passed away on April 12, 2008
Our memories are all special and treasured. Our love forever. ~ Jean and Our Family ~ _________________________________________________________
In Loving Memory of
Marla Ellis
April 9, 1976 - May 10, 2000
We cannot send a birthday card. Your hand we cannot touch. But God will send our hugs and kisses, to the one we love so much! ~ Loving You & Missing You Always! ~ Mom, Dad, Mark, Kristi & Family _________________________________________________________
In Loving Memory of
Lloyd Butchart December 2, 1940 - April 10, 2013
We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before too. We think about you in silence, we often speak your name. All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which we will never part. God has you in your arms, and we have you in our hearts. ~Love and miss you always, Sandy, Glen, Chip, Heather, Dallas and Santana _________________________________________________________
In Loving Memory of
Donald “Brian” Weaver February 16, 1952 - April 9, 2013
If I could write a story, It would be the greatest ever told. Of a kind and loving father, Who had a heart of gold. I could write a million pages, But still be unable to say, just how much I love and miss him, Each and every single day. I will remember all he taught me, I’m hurt but won’t be sad. Because he’ll send me down the answers, And he’ll always be dad.
~ Love your Daughter, Sara
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Tom Mailloux
Feb. 3, 1953 - April 12, 2011
April 12, 2011 was the day we lost you. Not one day has passed since then, that you have not been in our thoughts and hearts. So many stories and memories fill my mind daily; which, at times, can bring sadness but most often a smile to my face. I would do anything to get you back, but I take great comfort in knowing there is a Guardian Angel looking over us. I hope as you watch over my brothers and as we grow, you are proud of us as we still are of you. You touched many people’s lives but the greatest impact was on us. We couldn’t be more grateful or feel any luckier because of that. You are in our thoughts daily and are always in our hearts. - Love Marjie, T.J., Alex, Viv
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Ronald Baker
who passed away on April 12, 1997 A smile we will always remember. A voice we will always recall. A memory we will cherish forever of a loved one who is dear to us all.
~ In our hearts always ~ - Irene, Rob, Tamara, Gary, and families.
Stiers, Ken November 19, 1934 – April 10, 2012
Constantly we think of you and tears still fill our eyes You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why The love in life we had for you, in death grows stronger still In our hearts you hold a place No one can ever fill May winds of love blow softly And whisper so you’ll hear We’ll always love and miss you With every passing year If we could have one wish That some day would come true We’d pray to God with all our hearts, For yesterday and you. - Love always Lorraine, your children and their families
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who died April 10, 2013 Just Beyond The Moon Each night, as I lay down my head, I pray to God above. You know how much I miss you and I’m sending all my love as each tear hits my pillow, and I say good night to you. I know you’re safe at Heaven’s Gate just beyond the moon.
- I Love You Hun Sadly missed by wife Lorna, daughters Joy, Sandy, son Carl, and their families.
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I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of the amazing friends and family that attended my benefit dinner. I was truly touched by all of the support shown to me and enjoyed seeing and visiting with all of you. I also want to express a very special thank you to Joe Mullins and Beth Knight. Without their very generous plan, dedication and hard work, the evening would not have been possible. Also to the many that helped with tickets, cooking, raffles and donations, my sincerest appreciation goes out to the many who worked very hard to make the evening the success that it was. I am very blessed to have you all in my life. ~ Barb Pritchard _________________________________________________________
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CiChon, Ramona S. - Passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 69 years of age. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Sophie Cichon and her sister Josephine. Remembered by her brothers, Jan (late Shareon), Marian and Florian. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A private family cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). www. reidfuneralhome.ca _________________________________________________________
GRoveS, Grace Lorraine (nee Picot)- Passed away at Kingsville Court on April 2, 2014 at 83 years of age. Loving wife of the late William Stanley (1993). Dear mother of Robin (Gwen), Fred, Brenda (Bob) Vincent, Patricia (Howard) Mulcaster, and David (Susan). Treasured grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren. Sister of Lucille (late Jack) Nobes, Ryerson (late Ina) Picot, Morrison Picot and the late Dorothy, Hilda and Ruth. Sister-in-law of Vera (Bill) Rolling. Cousin of Sylvie McMaster. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Grace was a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a longtime member of the Essex United Church. Grace was an avid gardener, knitter and enjoyed playing the piano. Visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. The funeral service took place from the funeral home. Interment followed at Country Meadows Cemetery. Donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
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RaMsaY, Helen May (nee dolsen) - Passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 4, 2014 at 94 years of age. Dear wife of the late Roderick (1993). Loving mother of Roderick (Sherron), James (Charlene), Mary (Late Garnet) Mulcaster, Caroline (Andrew) Siefker. Treasured grandmother to Tim, Mark, Cathy, Terry, Brent, Jason, late Jamie, Teresa, Cheri, Christopher, Jenny, Nathan and Nicole. Great-grandmother of 14 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late eleanor and Spencer Dolsen. helen was a lifelong resident of Cottam. She worked on the family farm for many years. helen was a member of the Cottam united Church and the uCW. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place. Donations may be made to the Ontario heart & Stroke Foundation. Kennedy Funeral home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, essex entrusted with arrangements. you may send your condolences online at www. kennedyfh.com
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SErvicES _____________________ “on tiME MoVERs” - are you moving? need something picked up or delivered? Please call Larry or dave today! 519736-7411 or 519-984-7412. 1-tf _____________________ inCoME tax -Confidential preparation of Personal, Farm, and senior Returns. Pick up and delivery available. E-file or regular file. over 30 years experience. Call tim Mousseau 519-975-2414 or toll free 1-855-975-2414. 4-12t* _____________________ JdH Lawn MaintEnanCE - Mowing, trimming, etc. Call Jim Heath at 519839-4530 for more info. 14-3t* _____________________ KaHL RECYCLinG - we come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. we also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-326-8559. Cell: 519-322-8305. 11-tfn _____________________ BUMP’s Lawn CaRE Lawn rolling, aeration, fertilizing, grass
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The Town of Essex invites interested persons to serve in their municipality as a Livestock Valuer. The OMAFRA – Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program provides that the Council of a municipality shall appoint one or more persons as valuers of livestock and poultry. The responsibilities of a Livestock Valuer include having working knowledge of the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, investigating incidences of livestock kills or injuries and filing a detailed report, including picture, with the Clerk of the Town of Essex. These investigations are timesensitive which means a Livestock Valuer must be available to investigate within 24 hours of a reported incident.
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519-776-4255 Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We welcome you to join us this Sunday, April 13th at 10:30 am for our Palm Sunday Service. We look forward to Reverend Staples’ exciting message along with our Senior Choir and Barry Mannell playing the trumpet. Your presence is a blessing to us and we hope our church family will be a blessing to you. To view and listen to Rev. Staples’ inspiring weekly messages and to learn more about Harrow United Church, please visit us at: www. harrowunited.org Our thoughts and prayers are extended to all those who are sick and/or shut-in. If you know of someone that we could support, please call our church office at 519-738-4223. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for Palm Sunday and Communion. Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Thank you to Ian Phillips who gave the message last Sunday. This Sunday Rev. Sharon Whitwell will be giving the message and Communion. The Door Greeters are Frank and Marie Little. Coffee and Conversation on Thursday at 10 am.
Easter Service and Sunrise Service will be held at Belle River United Church. June 7, 2014 BBQ Rib Dinner will be held. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Palm Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. GEMS & Cadets will meet on Monday evening from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Plan to attend next Movie Night on Friday April 25, 2014. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca Cozy Corners Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to join us for Sunday worship service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 and a nursery is available during the service. Palm Sunday service is on April 13th. The door
greeters are Arlene and Ted Ure, Elder on Duty is Judy Krol, and lock-up is Jack Thomas. On Friday, April 11 we are playing BINGO at 7pm, in the hall. A small donation or canned good donation is appreciated for Iler Lodge or Essex Food Bank. We also appreciate baked goods and prize donations. The Committee of Stewards meet in the Heritge Room following the service on April 13. The UCW meet on April 14, in the hall, at 1 pm, with a guest speaker from Hiatus House. We are Spring Cleaning the hall on April 12th. Starting at 9am, we encourage everyone to come out and help. Start your Spring cleaning.... Bethel-Maidstone is holding a garage and bake sale on April 26. Essex Community Services “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor-Essex County” is looking to recruit families/ children and volunteers residing within the EssexCounty areas that may be eligible to participate in our Community-Based 1-to-1 Match Mentoring Program. ‘Little Brothers’ and ‘Little Sisters’ are children between the ages of six and eighteen years of age who benefit from having the support, guidance and friendship of an adult mentor. ‘Big Brothers’ and ‘Big Sisters’ are volunteer mentors ages 19 years and older who are committed to volunteering at least a few hours a couple times a month to spend with their matched ‘Little’. If interested please contact the agency at (519) 945-6232 ext. 14 or www. bigbrothersbigsisterswe.ca” Continued on Page 20
Many participants dressed in western attire, or even as a horse, to participate in the western themed murder mystery held at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village on Saturday evening.
by Sylene Argent The hall at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village was transformed into a Country & Western style saloon called Ò SÕ MileyÕ s Hoedown and Song EmporiumÓ on Saturday evening as actors from Michelle J. Mainwaring Entertainment presented a western-themed murder mystery. This event was titled Ò ItÕ s a Murder YÕ all!Ó This nearly sold-out
show was a fundraiser for the Museum and Heritage Village, following on the heels of a successful murder mystery fundraiser they hosted in the fall. On Saturday, participants laughed and engaged with the actors as an inspector presented clues surrounding the crime and interrogated suspects. Members of the Canadian Red Cross purchased around 40 tickets for the event to treat some of its volunteers
to a fun night out as appreciation for their hard work and dedication to the organization. The Red Cross also took a few moments before the curtain lifted to begin the production to hand out a few awards to its volunteers. Ò It was a nice thing for the Red Cross to come out,Ó Museum Education Coordinator Lisa Wacheski noted. With the Rock Ô N
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Holy Name School News by Kaylee Drouillard and Reese Dendiuk
Welcome back to another great week at the HawkÕ s Nest. April is Autism Awareness month. Here at Holy Name school, we will Ò Light It Up BlueÓ every Wednesday for the month of April. On Wednesday, April 2 all students and staff were encouraged to wear the color blue to support Autism. As well, all grades participated in an assembly and a variety of activities in their classrooms to support Autism Awareness. April 2 and April 3 were very special days for our grade 2 students here at Holy Name. They received the Sacrament of Reconciliation at Holy Name of Jesus Church. We congratulate all our grade two students as they grow and develop in their faith and in their personal relationship with God. Our bus patrols enjoyed a bus patrol movie appreciation day sponsored by CAA. The bus patrols were treated to a movie at SilverCity Cinema to watch Ò Captain America.Ó The movie encouraged motivation and contained characters that display leadership qualities. A huge thank you to all our dedicated bus patrols who volunteer their time to make sure everyone has a safe ride to and from school each day. Our senior badminton team is up and running. All players are practicing and working hard as they look forward to their upcoming badminton tournament at the University of Windsor on April 22. Good luck to all our players and a special thank you to our coaches for their time and efforts. Our grade eight students are getting very excited for their upcoming Muskoka Woods trip. They are working hard and showing lots of creativity and talent as they put the finishing touches on the skit they are going to perform. LetÕ s hope we see some sun! Thanks for another great week! GO HAWKS!!
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Holy Name lights it up blue
Jacob and Josh prepare to raise the Ontario Autism Flag at Holy Name Elementary School for Autism awareness month.
by Jennifer Cranston On April 2, Holy Name Catholic Elementary School joined with governments, organizations, businesses and individuals across the globe to Ò Light it up BlueÓ in honour of Autism Awareness Month. Students and teachers gathered in the gym, all dressed in blue, to learn about
Autism and how to be a friend to someone on the Autism spectrum. They watched videos that helped them learn about the disorder and the awareness campaign. Landmarks all over the world, encompassing all seven continents where lit up with blue lights on Apr. 2, including Niagara Falls, the Empire State Building, and government buildings in several countries. Even the South Pole and the International Space Station were bathed in blue. About one in 110 children and one in 70 boys around the world are on the Autism spectrum. The blue lights are a way of letting these families know that they are not alone. Students also learned about how the disorder affects people who live with it and how to be a friend to these people. In honour of those at Holy Name who live with Autism, students; Jacob, Josh, Arthur, Daniel and Matt helped to raise the Autism Ontario Flag.
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OPP and EDHS go head to head to raise money for Special Olympics
EDHS goal tender Jake Walton makes a great save against the OPP in last week’s game for Special Olympics.
by Jennifer Cranston Last Thursday afternoon the Essex Raiders Hockey Team laced up their skates to take on a local OPP team in an exhibition hockey game to raise money for the OPP Law Enforcement Torch Run effort, a program that supports Special Olympics. Every year the co-ed teams play to raise money for charitable causes. This year, Special Olympics was the charity of choice. “It gives the kids an opportunity to interact with police officers and lets them know that they are making a difference,Ó said Cost. Stephanie Moniz. Ò Not just the kids playing but the ones who buy tickets and attend as well.Ó In the end, the EDHS team edged out the OPP team, 4-3. The dayÕ s event raised about $1,200. The OPP will take on Harrow District High School on Apr. 10.
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Essex Energizers excel at ORSO Provincials
submitted to EFP After a full day of competition on Saturday these athletes were exhausted, but smiling. During the award ceremony, it became apparent that the entire roster of Essex Energizers teams placed in the top five for the province of Ontario, all qualifying to compete at Nationals. In the 8 & 9 yr. division, team Ò GirlsÓ (Ella Hauser, Peyton Gendreau, Melissa Letkeman, and Hannah
Moncur) placed first overall, bringing home provincial gold medals and lots of red ribbons. Our youngest team in the 10 & 11 yr division, Ò Sugar RushÓ (Larissa Cioci, Reagan Farough, Alexia Fast, Olivia Friest, and Hollee Thrift) earned silver medals. Teammates in that same division, the Ò Krazy KangaroosÓ (Keyara Froese, Maddie Landry, Madison Letkeman, and Milayah Thiessen) came out on top
earning provincial gold medals. Competing in the largest age category division, 12-14 yr., the Essex EnergizersÕ team Ò Those PeopleÓ (Megan Biscan, Kylie Cioci, Emma DeRyk, and Hanna Schroeder) came away with an impressive fifth place overall finish. Also in the 12-14 yr. category, Ò Girls on FireÓ (Shelby Bekaan, Avery Bruce, Nikolina Malic, Skyler Nephew, and Daniella
Thiessen) claimed the first place gold medals. In the 15-17 yr. open division, team “We Run LapsÓ (Emily Bateman, Payton Hall, Grace Jubenville, and Chad LeCoure) placed third overall. The Essex EnergizersÕ coaches, aka the “ Wo l f p a c k ” ( J o c e l y n Cooper, Lindsay George, Lucas Martin, Lauren Sulpher, and Melissa Thorton), competed in the 18+ open division and came away with silver medals. A special thank you to our assistant coaches, Lauren Tiessen and Caitlyne Bekaan, for assisting our athletes in preparation for the competition. After a well deserved sleep, the Essex Energizers were back in the gym, bright and early on Sunday, for a day of Master’s events (competing individually in speed, power, and freestyle events).
Again, several of the Essex Energizers athletes earned top five finishes for the province. In the 8 & 9 yr. division, Hannah Moncur placed 4th overall, and Reagan Farough earned the gold medal in this category. In the 10 & 11 yr. division, Madison Letkeman earned a 5th overall and teammate Maddie Landry brought home a bronze medal. Shelby Bekaan came in fifth overall in the 12-14 yr. division. Chad LeCoure came away with a provincial gold medal in the 15-17 yr. male division. Coach Lucas Martin earned a gold medal in the 18+ male division. Also qualifying to compete in the masters events at Nationals are Ella Hauser, Melissa Letkeman, Peyton Gendreau, Keyara Froese, and our head coach, Vicki VanGent. In the 2014 ORSO Provincial competition group routines (consisting
of 8 or more members performing a single routine). the Essex Energizers had three gold medal performances in each of the categories: Novice, Junior, and Open. An honorable mention goes to Reagan Farough for breaking a Provincial record at this yearÕ s competition in the twominute speed event for the 8 & 9 yr. category. Also, a huge congratulations to coach Emma Teskey, for being selected, and winning, the Ontario Rope Skipping Organization Scholarship Award. The Essex Energizers will be busy taking part in an Annual Spring Showcase, assisting the Heart & Stroke campaign with school demo shows, hosting the Countywide Competition for the GECDSB, and preparing for the Rope Skipping CanadaÕ s Nationals competition in Abbotsford, B.C. in May.
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Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Don’t forget Messy Church Thurs. April 10th from 6- 8 p.m. We welcome families with kids of all ages to join us for dinner at 6, followed by music, crafts and activities and a Bible Story. Best of all- it’s free ! Join us on Palm Sunday, April 13th at 11 a.m. for Family Worship led by Fraser and Marilyn Lear from the Leamington Salvation Army. Our regular prayer meeting, which is open to all, precedes the service at 10 a.m. SA Connections meets at 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Come out and celebrate an Easter Theme with us ! Following this time of fellowship, fun and lunch on April 15th , stay for Bible Study which is an interesting exploration of our world from Jesus` perspective. After a short thought- provoking film, we enjoy an inspiring discussion. Please note our Good Friday Service on April 18th, will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Leamington Corps followed by a Potluck Lunch. Essex will provide the desserts. For more information about our activities , call the office at 519-776- 4628 or check us out on Facebook. Ladies, don`t forget to sign up for the Woman`s Day Out at
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Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather is finally shaping up and looks like some warmer days are ahead but of course we must have rain to get our early flowers growing. Once you uncover all that junk from winter off of them, they are growing already. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held its Pepper party on Tuesday evening and the lucky folks were George Diesbourg, Don Ames, Ben Wells, Josie Dresser, Lillian Wells & Elaine Taylor. The Euchre party on Saturday evening, the lucky folks were Norma Beacom, Eileen Salter, Audrey Stanley, Ken Salter, Keith Dresser, Don Kettle & Robert Mogyordi. Door Prize winners were Thomas Allison & Eileen Ames. Come on down and join in for a great evening of card playing and a delicious lunch follows beginning at 7 pm. We are happy to see so many of our snow birds back and looking great. Get well wishes to Roy McMurren and to Walter Quick. Sympathy is extended to the McLeod families on the great loss of their mother Isabell over the weekend. She will be missed by many dearly.
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St. Paul’s/Trinity Anglican Services for Holy Week begin Palm Sunday, April 13, at 8 & 11am. There is evening prayer with Communion at Trinity at 7pm. On Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. the theme is the Seven last Words of Christ and Taize Prayer service follows on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service is at Trinity at 7 p.m. with traditional Last Supper remembrance. On Good Friday, April 18, there is an 11am service, as The Journey of the Cross and at 3pm and there is a Traditional Good Friday service, both at St. Paul’s. Easter Vigil candlelight service with sung communion is on Saturday, April 19 at 7pm at Trinity. Easter Sunday services at St. Paul’s are at 8 and 11am. April Thank You Bank donations will be given to The Canadian Cancer Society. The yard and bake sale are Saturday the 26th; Storage at the church is limited for donations but arrangements may be made for drop off and pickup by calling 519-776-6524. To donate flowers for Easter please do so by April 13.
Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman You are invited to join us this Palm Sunday at our 10am Worship Service with Pastor Steve Jones. Our annual special love offering for our Bible Club Missionaries will be received at this time. Sunday School for the children is available. Western Association Palm Sunday Service at 6pm at Wheatley Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Filyer will be the guest speaker and Rev. Steve Jones will be singing. Pot Luck Dessert fellowship following the service. The Bible Club Banquet is this Saturday at Meadowbrook Fellowship, at 6pm. Spring business meeting will follow the service on Sunday, April 27. A 5 Week Bible Study based on the book “Crazy Love, Overwhelmed by Relentless God� begins on Wed., April 30. Our deepest sympathy to the McCloed family on the passing of Isabelle and to the Stockwell family on the passing of Garnet. Please keep those with health needs and those in the nursing homes, in our thoughts and prayers.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank Palm Sunday is on April 13th. Holy Thursday is at 7 p.m. at St. John’s, Good Friday is at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at St. John’s and 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s. Easter Vigil is Saturday, April 19th at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s and Easter Sunday is at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s and 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s. The Cemetery Board asks that all winter decorations be removed from the graves by April 11th. The Sandwich South Historical Society invites everyone to the Airport Aviation Museum on Thursday, April 10th at 7 p.m. Meet at the Hanger 401. The Lenten card parties are every Sunday at 7 p.m. in our hall. The winners from April 6th were for the ladies 1st place Fran Tuma, 2nd place Mary Anne Sauve, third place Edna Chevalier and lowest tally Irene Darowski. The winners for the men were 1st place A. Crawford, 2nd place tie between Ken McLean and C. Chevalier and lowest tally Floyd Rauth. Happy 50th Anniversary to Tom and Isabelle Hayes. Happy Birthday wishes to Brielle Hayes, Shaun Fuerth, Dave Fraser and Mike Sauve. Please keep in your prayers Renee Damphouse, Adeline Jobin, and Lucas Gerard and their caregivers. Our prayers and sympathies to Lil Daniher on the passing of her daughter, Patricia.
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Roger Monchamp won with high score, Marylou Chibi had the most Peppers and Eileen Gardner was low at Wednesday Night’s Pepper game. The Centre is closed and there will be no Bingo on Good Friday, March 18 and April 21, Easter Monday. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Thank you to everyone who made our Easter Raffle for the missions a success. Congratulations to our winners. The K of C Good Friday Fish Fry is on April 18th from 4-7pm. The CWL’s 80th Anniversary Banquet is on Saturday, April 26, with mass at 5pm and dinner to follow in our hall. Advance tickets only (available at the parish office until April 18). We are accepting items for our upcoming garage sale. Drop off your items on May 16. Please no clothes or mattresses. Jim and Gretta Jubenville celebrate their 50th anniversary. May God Bless my newest grandchild Oriel Hope born on March 23, sister to Ben and Lily Grace. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Saturday’s Euchre winners were Diana Dennis, Judy Kelly and Audrey Ostrander. Monday Night’s Peppers winners at our Special Monthly Games were Roger Beauchamps, Evelyn Vivier, Cecile St. Dennis and Al McLeland. Tuesday Afternoon’s Pepper winners were Larry Lane with high score, Evelyn Vivier with the most Peppers and Ruby Robertson was low.
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2002 Chrysler Prowler an instant classic!
Ron Derkson of Leamington, Ontario, with his newly purchased 2002 Chrysler Prowler photographed in Huntsville, Alabama
In a daring move by the Chrysler Corporation in 1997, the Plymouth Prowler hit the pavement, looking for all the world like a re-invented Õ 32 Ford hot rod roadster, from where it drew its inspiration. With motorcycle-style front fenders which turn with the wheels and a 1940 Mercury-inspired grille, the Prowler was an instant classic with its retro look and lively performance. Available at first only in purple, other colours were later added. The Plymouth version of the Prowler was discontinued in 2000, after which it became known as the Chrysler Prowler, which was discontinued after 2002, making it an instant and highly collectible classic. Ron Derkson of Leamington, Ontario, has the only Prowler in town. “My first car at age 20 was a chocolate brown 1961 Pontiac Parisienne convertible with a white top. And now 50 years later, it looks like my second and last convertible is the 2002 Chrysler Prowler. I purchased it recently from a retired NASA Engineer from Huntsville, Alabama. In mint shape with only 11,600 miles, he only had the top down once! Now with its new owner, the top will come down even in winter if conditions allow, as we did this Christmas with family from the U.S. and Canada. Ò It really is a fun car, particularly with the top down. It features a 253 hp, 3.5 litre V6 engine with 9:9 compression ratio, overhead cam with four valves per cylinder, light aluminum frame, fibreglass body, and sits on 20-inch rear wheels and 17-inch front wheels. The front fenders sit above the wheels and turn with the wheels, which gives it a Ô ProwlerÕ look Ð and thus the name. All the instruments on the dash have a neat trademark oval design, which is painted the same colour as the exterior, in this case a dazzling yellow!Ó Who would have thought when the first young hot rodder long ago replaced the front fenders of his Õ 32 Ford roadster with motorcycle fenders that one of the Big Three would bring out a similar car over 60 years later! The other two of the Big Three have also brought out retro-cars. Ford revived the two-seater Thunderbird for a few brief years recently and GM brought out the SSR roadster pickup. And letÕ s not overlook the PT Cruiser from Chrysler. But none of these vehicles match the excitement stirred up by the Prowler. You owe it to yourself to drive one Ð or at least go for a ride in one. IÕ ll be asking Ron to take me for a spin around town as soon as the weather warms upÉ IÕ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: Ò Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.Ó
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WESPY Awards filled with local nominees by Fred Groves Several athletes with Essex connections are among the nominees for this yearÕ s WESPY Awards. Being held on April 15, the event honours athletes and volunteers for their exceptional contributions in sports. Four Essex District High School graduates are in the running as baseball player Justin Orton, now with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, has been nominated for the prestigious Mickey Renaud Award for Leadership. Golfer Sara Holland, track and field star Sierra Wolf and Cameron Branch (who had a great freshman season with the Nippissing menÕ s volleyball team) were also nominated. Essex 73Õ s captain Corey Beaulieu is up for the top hockey award and 73Õ s long-time executive Kris Wojnarowski has been nominated for the Executive of the Year. Essex Ravens running back Khaliel James has been nominated as the Male Athlete of the Year. • Hockey season is not over yet and the Jones family will host its 13th annual Bill Jones 3-on-3 tournament April 25-27 at the Essex Sports Complex. Divided into recreational and competitive divisions, this event guarantees three games per team. • Still with hockey, the Essex Minor Hockey Association will head into next season with a strong executive which include president Brian Diemer, vice-presidents Jamie Paquette and Nick Diniro and treasurer Ed Fuerth. • Big congratulations to the Leamington Flyers for winning their first JuniorÕ BÕ Conference title. EssexÕ s Trevor Wheaton made 21 saves
The Essex Sports Complex saw several girls hockey playoff games held on Sunday.
on Thursday night as the Flyers beat the Chatham Maroons 1-0 to win the series. Earlier in the week, Tony Spidalieri had a goal and Wheaton made 26 saves in a 3-1 win. • Pitcher Aaron Langlois of Essex came on in relief for the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals and allowed just one hit while striking out three. • The hockey season came to an end for CottamÕ s Kyle Kudroch as his Mississippi Surge dropped two straight to Pensacola in playoff action. Kudroch, who led the Surge in scoring during the regular season,
had a goal during the series. • Essex native Matt Puempel was named the first star of the game on Sunday as he led the Binghampton Senators with a pair of goals in a 6-2 win over W-B/ Scranton in AHL action. • Soccer action began on Wednesday for the EDHS Red Raiders as the senior boysÕ team traveled to Leamington and the girlsÕ team open their season on April 15 as they host Leamington. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@ hotmail.ca
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Undisciplined play hurts 73’s against Ironmen
Essex’s Daniell Slipchuk leads the rush in Sunday’s game.
by Fred Groves Undisciplined play and a beaten up defensive corps resulted in the Essex 73Õ s falling short in their attempt to sweep the Wingham Ironmen in the Schmalz Cup semi-finals. Sunday night, in the third game in as many nights, the host Ironmen beat the 73’s 5-2, which forced a fifth game in Essex on Tuesday night. Essex was handed 42 minutes in
penalties compared to just 16 for the Ironmen. Playing on the powerplay for most of the middle frame, Wingham went 2-for-12 with the man advantage. Ò We beat ourselves with undisciplined play,Ó said Essex coach Gil Langlois. With veteran defencemen Chad Hedrick and Aaron Thibert still out with concussion symptoms they received from the Dorchester series, and Scott
Bromley unavailable, Essex called up Dalton Langlois to fill in on the blueline. “We were not very strong back there. The guys we called up did the best they could,” said Langlois. Brett Clark played injured and Matthew Rosati took a stick to the mouth but kept on playing. When Dan Mainella was ejected for head contact with seven minutes left to play, and Langlois was slapped with an Abuse-of-Officials misconduct, the one end of the Essex bench was a little short. The difference in SundayÕ s game and the one Saturday in which Essex won 4-3 in overtime at home, was that the Ironmen are employing a very strong fore-checking system. Ò Essex looked like they are getting frustrated with our resilience tonight. We just tried to take away their flow,” said Wingham assistant coach Cory Hamilton, a former 73’s. There was no score after the first period before the Ironmen went up 3-1 after forty minutes. Ò The last three games weÕ ve played they have changed their fore-check style. It is something we can overcome,Ó said Langlois. Corey Beaulieu and Daniel McIntyre scored for Essex. In Saturday night’s overtime thriller, it was veteran Jordan Ryan leading the way with a pair including the winner with singles from Tyler Scott and Phil Janikowski. Darien
Ekblad had his best game of the series in this one including stopping a penalty shot. Ò We knew they were going to be a four-line team and they play good team defence,” said Hamilton of his old team. Friday night in Wingham, it was all Essex as Ekblad made 28 saves in a 5-0 shutout win. Colin DeLaet led the offence with a pair with singles from Raymont, Clarke and McIntyre. Hamilton, who started as an assistant coach this season with Walkerton said he was not nervous facing his old club. “The first game down there was a bit of a challenge because I wanted to say hi to everyone.” SLAPSHOTS...The winner of this series will face either Lakefield or GrimsbyÉ Game Six if necessary will be played on Friday in Wingham.
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no Frills to introduce ‘loonie lock’ carts CTMHV hosts murder
Jeff MacPhee gives customers a heads up that no Frills carts will have ‘loonie locks’ in the near future.
by Sylene Argent A new change is coming to JeffÕ s no Frills, and he wants to give a heads up to
the community before implementing the new policy. Starting right after Easter, JeffÕ s no Frills will
replace its existing fleet of shopping carts after over five years of use. The new carts will come equipped with Ò loonie locks.Ó Customers will have to have a loonie on hand to unlock the cart for use. After customers are done shopping and relock their cart, they will receive their loonie back. The advantage of this system, MacPhee said, is that people will be more likely to lock up the carts, which will benefit people using the parking lot. It will offer better traffic flow as carts will be more likely to be locked up and not left in pathways drivers use to get in and out of the parking lot, or taking up parking spaces. It will also protect customer vehicles from scratches as carts that are left unattended in the parking lot can roll and run into vehicles. He said the store has had no issues with cart theft. MacPhee noted that when the traffic was high in the grocery store,
especially on weekends, many spaces had been taken by shopping carts instead of being left open for customers. To his knowledge, the Essex location is one of the only no Frills stores in Ontario to not have implemented a cartlocking system. MacPhee wants to ensure that no Fills shoppers are aware of the system before it is introduced so they can get in the habit of keeping a loonie in their car or key ring to ensure they have cart access. He said that during the transition period, the store would try its best to accommodate customers as they adjust to this change as he does not to hinder customer access to shopping.
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Rodeo to be held at the Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village grounds on May 17-18, organizers thought hosting the western murder mystery dinner would spur enthusiasm for the two-day rodeo, which was elected as the best rodeo in Ontario in 2012 by the Ontario Rodeo Association. The murder mystery came at a good time, Wacheski noted, as many are ready for a break from cabin fever brought on by the long winter Windsor and Essex County experienced this year. Many of the event goers were happy to dust off their cowboy hats and boots, and pull on their jeans to take part in this event. One participant even showed up dressed as a horse. Michelle J. Mainwaring owns the acting company who put on the murder mystery on Saturday evening. She played Ò Tilly NillyÓ during the event, a character that was introduced to the audience as one who wasnÕ t exactly a red ribbon earning singer and the best friend of the murder victim. Mainwaring said she has always been a part of theatre. She was hired with the acting company around 25 years ago, and now owns it. She used to do many shows at the Capitol Theatre. She brought along three other local actors and a producer to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village to help bring the murder mystery to life. The actors with her company are professional working actors, she said. Mainwaring loves making people laugh as it creates a positive impact on otherÕ s lives. Ò IÕ m doing what IÕ m supposed to be doing,Ó she said. Ò I truly love it.Ó