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A LOOK INSIDE Essex Town Council Notes PAGE 3 ________________
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Harrow students bring classic into the modern age
‘Father Wants Beef ’ for Farm & Food Care PAGE 7 ________________ PARC poses possible recommendations for area schools PAGE 10 ________________ Council discusses medical marijuana policies PAGE 18 ________________ Transportation museum hosts WWII exposé PAGE 27 _______________ Youth wrestling program starts up in Essex PAGE 28 _______________
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Cast members from ‘Cyrano de BurgerShack’ take some time to pose for some photos before they take to the stage Apr. 23, 24 and 25.
by Jennifer Cranston It’s an age-old story. A boy has a crush on a girl but she thinks of him as just a friend. Harrow District High School students are adding some music and a lot of fun to this theme with the play “Cyrano de BurgerShack.” Cyrano de Bergerac
was a real man who lived in the 17th century and the fictional play based on him was written in the late 19th century. While it’s a classic and loved by many, it is a little hard for most teens to relate to. The same could be said of many of the older plays available for high school production.
“This was written because they didn’t think there were enough plays for high school students that they can relate to,” explained Julie Love, codirector of the production. Many of the cast members are unfamiliar with the original. Sarah Misaisz plays Roxanne and says she has only seen
the 1987 film “Roxanne.” “This is like a modern re-take on that modern retake,” she explains. Cyrano de BurgerShack takes place in a burger joint and implements the use of modern technology like cell phones and texting. It is a musical with popular music of today and some slightly older tunes that
will appeal to parents. “Roxanne and Cyrano are best friends. Cyrano has a thing for Roxanne but she doesn’t see that,” said Matthew Broser who plays Cyrano. “Christian is attractive but not the sharpest tool in the shed, but Roxanne has a thing for him. Cyrano coaches Christian.” All grade levels are participating in the play including grades seven and eight, and like in any other small community, some people are wearing more than one hat. Actors help with set creation and costuming as well. Sydney Mucha plays Dani. She is also the student choreographer. She explained that she picked up the first suggested dance very easily so she was asked to choreograph four other routines. She pulled from all available resources including music videos, and YouTube to create her routines. One of the interesting facets of this production is how well the actors mirror their characters. Cast members agree they are each like their onstage persona.
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Maidstone Historical Society...
Cindy Badman-Walstedt and Wendy Damphousse examine auction items at the Essex Legion on Saturday before enjoying a pasta dinner to benefit the Maidstone Historical Society.
Cabin. This is a bilingual program that explores the local pioneers and the local French heritage. One of the highlights of the evening was the performance of the Hospice Wellness Band.
Joe Perry is Director of Patient and Family Services at Windsor-Essex Hospice he explained how the band came to be. He was working with a patient who said he was a drummer and missed it.
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The patient wasn’t well enough to attend local jam sessions, so Perry brought the jam session to him. On Wednesday afternoons, at the hospice building, on Empress St. in Windsor, musicians of all backgrounds, patients, care givers and local musicians not affiliated with Hospice all come together to. “We’re playing to stay well, and music makes us feel good,” said Perry. From those jam sessions grew the Hospice Wellness Band. The band plays many events from cancer fundraisers to events for other groups. The Historical Society will donate a portion of the night’s proceeds to the Band to help buy instruments for the jam sessions. “We do benefits for people who need help with medical costs and many other good causes,” he said. “We’re 100 percent enthusiasm because every show we do has a purpose.” Musicians do not have to be associated with Hospice to join the jam sessions that take place on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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PARC poses possible recommendations for area schools
HDHS students, parents and community members show their support for their school at the third public PARC meeting on Monday night.
by Jennifer Cranston It was clear on Monday night that Harrow representatives of the School Board’s Program and Accomodation Review Committee were true to their word and introduced the concept of Community Hubs to the larger committee. The third public meeting in a process that is reviewing accommodations at Harrow District High School, Kingsville District High School, General Amherst High School, Western Secondary School and Harrow Public School, was held at Western Secondary on Monday. The main order of business at this meeting was to present the Committee’s draft recommendations. Three possible sets of recommendations were presented. The first and second sets included the concept of Community Hubs. Draft number one suggests keeping WSS open and expanding the programming there, and turning each of the other high schools into Community Hubs. This draft includes creating JK –grade 12 facilities in both Harrow and Kingsville, with a new building in Kingsville. This plan also suggests
designating Malden Central Public School and Colchester Public School as feeder schools for HDHS. Finally it asks that no school be subjected to a PARC more often than once every seven years. The second draft is very similar to the first, except that it suggests closing WSS and moving those students and programs to General Amherst as a separate program. The third possible set of recommendations does not include Community Hubs and suggests more closures. It suggests closing HDHS and consolidating that school with KDHS, with a new building in Kingsville to accommodate JK –grade 12. It further suggests closing WSS and moving the Adaptive Basic programming to General Amherst as a separate program. Current WSS students enrolled in the Locally Developed Compulsory Courses (LDCC) would have the choice of following Western into Amherstburg but all future LDCC students would attend the high school in their own community. A new building in Amherstburg at a new location was also part of this recommendation.
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PARC poses possible recommendations for area schools... sizes and extensive shops are essential to these students, she explained. She insisted that WSS should not be evaluated with the same criteria used to evaluate other schools. She referenced the recent announcement to close the only local day care facility for special need kids. “There has been a slow denigration of services to our most vulnerable,” she said. She went on to encourage people to get involved by visiting OSSTF’s Facebook page “Community Schools Matter.” Western graduate Katie Allen explained the differences at Western and the need for those differences. “Western was never meant to be a large school,” she said. She explained that it was designed to give students more space, more one-on-one attention, and the ability to develop relationships with teachers to allow them a higher level of comfort. She pointed out that General Amherst and KDHS are not accessible and the closest school that is like Western is now in Sarnia. She said
that closing Western and mainstreaming these students would lead to lack of confidence and higher dropout rates. She said that Western is a place of acceptance where she found the support and confidence to graduate from college. Kayla Beneteau is also a WSS graduate. She talked about the culture at the school. “As a student with disabilities, you need small classrooms with one-onone attention – you need it,” she emphasized. She said the grade school taught her what it was to be labeled as different, ostracized and ridiculed. “Western welcomed me, teachers supported me and gave me hope,” she said. “Students welcomed me with open arms.” At WSS her academic performance skyrocketed and she graduated valedictorian of her class. WSS parent Lakshmipriya Sivakumer spoke of the high quality of programming at the school including the number of High Skills Majors offered there, and the high number of students going on to attend and graduate from college. “We can’t have an
education system that “accommodates” students with special needs. We need schools that “educate” them as well,” she said. Essex Councillor Bill Caixeiro read three letters to the assembled crowd. One was from Jeff Sampson of the Harrow Health Team who is currently renting a home in Harrow because he refuses to move his family permanently to the area until the future of education in the community is determined. He read letters from Essex Mayor Ron McDermott and Essex MPP Taras Natyshak urging the board to stop the PARC process until Community Hubs can be examined. Natyshak was present at the meeting but was unable to get on the speakers’ list. During the group discussion portion of the evening, Natyshak commented on the concept of Community Hubs. “They better consider it very seriously because they are hearing from their community that
that’s what they want. It’s coming straight from the Premier that this needs to be explored,” he said. “It is an opportunity to save community schools.
County Council should get involved, Western serves the entire County. Elected officials at every level need to speak up.”
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Following the presentation of these possible recommendations, delegations took the podium. Like all of the public PARC meetings so far, this one was punctuated with passion and personal stories. Kingsville’s Deputy Mayor Gord Queen opened his statement dramatically. “Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls we have trouble! Trouble that threatens our children, trouble that threatens our schools and trouble that threatens our communities; trouble caused by politicians in Toronto,” he began. He went on to blame taking control of education out of the communities for the current situation. Erin Roy, Vice President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, District 9 said that while education funding comes from the province, the current funding formula is operating on a 1950s image of education. She spoke of WSS in particular saying that it isn’t reasonable to use square footage to determine capacity at a school full of children with special needs. Wider hallways, smaller class
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Sportsmen club celebrates 25th wild game dinner milestone
by Sylene Argent For the past 25 years, the Gosfield North Sportsmen Association has hosted a wild game dinner as a major fundraiser. The fundraiser not only raises operational funds for the club, it also gives the club members and supporters a chance to socialize and enjoy a wide variety of different types of meats. On Saturday, at St. John’s Hall in Woodslee, the Gosfield North Sportsmen Association hosted its 25th annual event.
The members reflected on the past 25 years and the memories created in that time. Club Vice President Leo Barrette said the inaugural event was hosted in March 1990 and 228 attended. As the event continued, it gained interest. Now, the dinner serves between 330 and 350 guests each year. Some local dignitaries attended the dinner, including Brian Moore, the Zone J Chairperson of the Ontario Federation
of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) organization, who came to Woodslee from the Sarnia area to congratulate the club on its milestone. The Gosfield North Sportsmen Association, Barrette said, is affiliated with the OFAH as a conservation club. “Everything went excellently,” Barrette said of Saturday evening’s festivities. The country style dinner served up many different dishes including moose, buffalo, turkey, chicken, pheasant, and rabbit. The Club also raffled off two firearms. The funds raised at the dinner help the Gosfield North Sportsmen Association to raise pheasants from eggs to mature birds. The Club releases many of these birds into the wild each fall. Last year, the club members released 1200 birds throughout the county. Barrette said the club is excited to be moving into its own facility in the near future on a 25-acre plot in Kingsville that the club purchased. Here, the members will continue raising pheasants. For many years, the club raised its birds at the homes of two people who were willing to
lend the club space for its operation. With this recent purchase, the club is now trying to raise the funds needed to install flying pens. Barrette said the Gosfield North Sportsman Association has hosted events to educate others on pheasant rearing, such as the 4-H Club and Boy Scouts. For more information about the Gosfield North Sportsman Association, log onto www.gnsportsmen.com.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
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In Loving Memory of a Wonderful Husband
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Wesley A. Garrod “Sr.” October 1, 1928 - April 20, 2012
When you had to leave me you didn’t go too far. When I look up to Heaven you’re a brilliant shining star. When we miss each other and just want each other near, I’ll shine my light here on Earth, you shine your light up there. So, you always will remember when we are so far apart to shine our lights together with love upon our hearts. You are forever loved and missed. ~ “Snooks” ~ _________________________________________________________
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GERARD, Barbara (nee O’Halloran): Passed peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 surrounded by her family at 81 years of age. Late of Essex. She is now reunited with beloved husband Tom (July, 1997) with whom she celebrated 47 years of marriage. Loving mother of Wanda Rupert (Daryl), the late Dan (Jan, 2015) (Muriel) and Beverly Diemer (Steve). Special Nana of Brad Rupert (Tina), Matthew Rupert (Tina), Jodi Baillargeon (Gary), Craig Gerard (Nicole), Amy Fillion (Chris), Scott Diemer (Melissa) and her great grandchildren Samantha, Sarah, Lauren, Kierstyn, Ty, Easton, Kylie and Bria. Dearest sister of Betty, Kay Gignac (late Leo), late Beverly (Ken Millburn), late Marguerite Brett (late Ed), Donald, Fred (Judy), Judy Brown (Darwin), Michael, Patrick (Rochelle), late Danny, Nancy Alston (Ken), Maureen O’Halloran-Dagenais (Mark), Mary Beth Taveirne (Larry) and late Tim Bellemore. Barb worked at Stedman’s in Essex for more than 20 years and was known to all as “Mrs. Stedman.” In retirement Barb and Tom enjoyed 14 winters in Lakeland, Florida. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The family would like to give special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at Malden Park and Iler Retirement Lodge. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Tuesday and on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex until Mass of Christian Burial. Fr. Dave Boutette officiated. Parish Prayers were Tuesday. Interment Greenhill Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation, Transition to Betterness T2B or charity of choice. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
- Welcoming Spring I think of the verse about June at this time of year but we cannot say, as it does, that if ever come perfect days. Far from it this year. We enjoy a spring day or two and then the weather reminds us of winter the next day. And now we have the rainy days of April and they help us to be grateful that those dirty piles of icy fluff gradually disappeared without a lot of rain washing them away and causing flooding. It is all those leaves that make April difficult for me. In the Fall, the wind sweeps them across the lawn and driveway onto the flower beds. I leave them as protection for winter but they take the joy out of Spring. I feel my spring beauties begging me to rake those leaves away because thy are trying to push through them and it is a difficult job for the crocus flowers. They have a hard time with the rake going over them because they are so delicate. Where do all the maple leaves come from? Since I moved here the big tree on one side was chopped, as was the other big one on the opposite side in front of the Retirees building. That leaves only one in our yard. Last year, most of the leaves had large round black spots on them which I thought would spread but I don’t see any of it this year. Then there are all those monstrous catalpa leaves. So we have beauty and the beast and I do rejoice in the beauty when daffodils and tulips brighten my days.
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SMITH, Donna Muriel: Passed away into the arms of her Lord and Saviour at the Hospice Residential Home on April 9, 2015 at 78 years of age. Daughter of the late Donald and Viva Smith (Geauvreau). Dear sister of Betty Hall (late David), the late Ken Smith (late Margaret) and the late Madeline Robinet (late Leonard). Dearest niece of the late Maxine Chase. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donna worked for J.T. Wings in Windsor for 25 years and then she retired from Cottam Baptist Church after serving 24 years as the Secretary/Treasurer. Special thanks to Raymond and Louise Robinet for their special care and assistance with Donna. Also special thanks to the entire staff at Hospice and our entire family and friends for their love and support. Visiting was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral service was conducted from the funeral home. Pastors Don Brehaut and Steve Forsey officiated. Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Windsor & Essex County. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
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‘Let Kids Be Kids’ rally protests new sex-ed curriculum
A crowd of around 175-200 people gathered outside MPP Taras Natyshak’s office to protest the new sex-ed curriculum to be implemented in September.
by Jennifer Cranston “Let kids be kids,” is the motto of people in opposition to the new sex-ed program being implemented in Ontario in September. Before the last provincial election the McGuinty Government shelved a re-vamp of the sex education curriculum due to public outcry. The curriculum, created under the supervision of then Education Minister Kathleen Wynn, has been implemented under Wynn’s government effective this September. Parents are angry about the content of the new curriculum, saying that it is too graphic at too young an age and that it teaches acceptance of behaviour and values not shared by many parents. About 175 to 200 parents, grandparents and concerned citizens gathered at Essex MPP Taras Natyshak’s office to protest the curriculum and ask Natyshak to carry their message to Queen’s Park. “The fact that parents are gathering is a reflection
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of the lack of consultation on the Health and SexEd curriculum,” said Natyshak. Natyshak said that he would carry their concerns to the Government even though he does not share them. “This curriculum helps parents in this discussion,” he said. “With good dialogue with parents every step of the way, I think it can work.” Rally organizer Gregory Moore explained that children mature at different levels and not all children are ready for the material being taught at the age it is being taught. He also says that much of the curriculum is based in social values that should be left to the discretion of the parents. Some are calling those who object to the curriculum religiously motivated, but Moore says that people of all faiths
from Christian to Jewish to Muslim are part of the movement as well as many with no religious foundation. Fuel for many people’s fears, he explained is that the Deputy Minister of Education under Wynn, who held his position while the curriculum was being developed, recently plead guilty to three child pornography related charges. He originally faced seven charges, and evidence in court showed him coaching people over the internet on how to sexually abuse children. Moore also referenced Dr. Robert McDonald, a retired psychotherapist, who said that sexualizing children before puberty is sexual abuse and that the Ontario curriculum does just that. Organizers handed out some excerpts from the new curriculum that they object to.
In grade five the average student is 10 years old. Like the old curriculum, it covers changes that happen during puberty. The new curriculum has been expanded to include and encourage masturbation. Included in the “teacher prompt” section is: “Exploring one’s body by touching or masturbating is something that many people do and find pleasurable. It is common and is not harmful and is one way of learning about your body...,” “Our objective is to collapse the curriculum,” Moore said. “At the very least we want it to be an “opt-in” program.” He explained that the information around parents’ ability to pull their children out of these classes is conflicting, but some reports say that parents will have to get a
Speaker John Azzopard addresses about 175 people who rallied in front of MPP Taras Natyshak’s office last Wednesday. He told them he was unable to sleep after reading Ontario’s new sex-ed curriculum.
“religious exemption” to pull their kids from sex – ed. He would like to see that parents have to make the choice to let their kids learn the material rather than have to fight to pull them out of it. “The third alternative
is to pull my children out of school,” he said. “But I don’t want to do that.” For the full curriculum, visit http://www2.edu. gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/ elementary/health.html
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Council discusses medical marijuana policies by Sylene Argent On Monday, April 13, Essex Council held a special meeting inside the Council Chambers at the Essex Municipal Building to discuss policies for medical marijuana
production facilities. This was a statutory public meeting where residents were able to provide input. Essex Policy Planner Jeff Watson prepared a 10-page report, “Medical Marijuana Production
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Facilities Policy Options,” that forwarded information and recommendations to Council so they could make an informed decision about this in the near future. This report can be found on essex.ca. Watson said this stems from the recommendation from Health Canada, which changed all the rules regarding the growing of medical marijuana and hemp products. The rules are now more stringent, but at the same time it has opened the door for municipalities to regulate them through a zoning bylaw. In the past, municipalities had no control over them.
Under the old legislation, which came into effect in 1998, there were 35,000 producers of these products across Canada. Under the new legislation, called the “Marihuana Medical Purposes Regulations,” Health Canada established a new set of rules in 2013. And all 35,000 of those producers were to cease operation as of March 31, 2014. Many of those are individuals who grow marijuana under prescription for their own purposes, but there are also several operations. However, they did not stop operation, Watson continued, because a class
action suit was launched, and the federal court put an injunction against Health Canada as far as forcing closure of these operations was concerned. The new rules are governing new facilities. “We’re in a situation now where there are two sets of rules,” Watson said, adding the old rules were not strictly regulated and security was an issue. This is what led to the new legislation. It remains to be seen if former operations will be grandfathered or not. Currently, he said, there are 23 commercial producers under the new legislation in Canada, with 300 under review. The new producers are required to meet strict standards regarding growing, quality control, storage, advertising, security, and distribution. For example, he said, growers have to store their product in a vault and are supposed to prevent odours from escaping the building. At this time in Essex, marijuana is recognized as an agricultural product. There are no more regulations controlling marijuana from a town zoning point of view than there is for other field crops, such as tomatoes or cucumbers, he said. It is also not under Site Plan Control, which is where a development plan would have to go through Council for approval before receiving a building permit. From a planning point of view, it is viewed as a crop. It should remain in agricultural zoning, Watson said. The question is, should there be additional controls? In the report, Watson set it up to leave this issue as agricultural zoning, but not in restricted agricultural areas that are near urban areas, and to have setbacks. He suggested a 150-meter setback from an existing dwelling and a 500-meter setback from residential zoning. The meeting’s discussion would help in deciding if this recommendation is enough, too far, or if other options need exploring. Councilor Bill Caixeiro thought that setbacks could be a little larger.
Watson got that setback from mushroom facility policies. What will happen as a result of the meeting’s discussions is the Planning Department will come back to Council with another report that will list suggested regulations heard at the meeting. This will go to Council on May 4. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche had concerns about the stench that comes off such facilities. He wondered if the setback suggested would be enough. He also had concerned with security. He said he is not opposed to a new facility being built as long as they are secure and had proper scrubbers in place. Council has to try and pick locations that would be conducive to having that kind of an industry, he said. Councillor Randy Voakes said he realizes these are concerns, but argued there are other offensive smells in rural areas and knows there are stigmas as it pertains to potential break-ins, but commented anyone can break into the liquor store, for example. Through a motion, Council decided to look at the three policy recommendations outlined in the report. The recommendations include operations involving the production, storage, and distribution of medical marijuana, hemp, and mushroom products be subject to site plan control, that these operations be permitted in the A1.1 general agriculture zone district and general industrial zone, subject to a minimum separation of 300 meters from a dwelling and 500 meters from a residential zoning district, and that these operations not be permitted in the A1.2 restricted agricultural zoning district. This is direction provided to the Planning Department in moving forward. Watson will come back to Council with a follow up report at the May 4 meeting. If Council further agrees to this, it could be adopted in the near future. Council also received two letters submitted to the Town on this topic.
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Essex Region Conservation Authority finalizes budget submitted to the EFP The Essex Region Conservation Authority finalized its 2015 budget on April 9. “ERCA has already begun implementing a slate of projects and programs for 2015 that will help to further the environmental sustainability of the Windsor-Essex Region,” explained Richard Wyma, General Manager.
Some of the identified initiatives include research, projects and outreach to reduce phosphorus (P) runoff to Lake Erie, and conducting GIS based soil erosion loss modeling work (3-D Air Photos) to target beneficial management practices and further the accuracy of watershed mapping in the region. ERCA has also begun the restoration of nearly
160 acres of forest, prairie and wetland habitat this spring season. The Watershed Management Services department, which undertakes planning and issues permits, has streamlined its operations to respond to the volume of applications received while providing enhanced customer service and response time. ERCA is also
seeking over $400,000 in provincial funding towards flood and erosion control works in Windsor and Belle River. These are just some of the highlights from its very ambitious environmental targets for 2015. Since the draft budget estimates were approved in February, ERCA has been consulting with its partner municipalities on
projects and programs set for the coming year. The 2015 budget totals $6,368,613 with a levy contribution from member municipalities of $2,817,434. “Based on 2013 Conservation Ontario statistics, ERCA was the tenth largest of all 36 Conservation Authorities in terms of total revenues,” Wyma added. “At the same time, ERCA
ranked 25th out of 36 Conservation Authorities in terms of General Levy as a percentage of total revenues at 29.3%, well below the average of 39.1%. This clearly demonstrates the value ERCA is bringing member municipalities.”
Federal grant will fund soybean research by Sylene Argent Essex MP Jeff Watson announced the federal government’s investment of $225,000 to boost competitiveness for food-grade soybeans at the Harrow Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Centre on Friday morning. This grant will allow Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Scientists at the Harrow based Greenhouse Processing Crops Research Centre to work with members of the Canadian Soybean Exporters’ Association (CSEA) to design quality-control tools to help soybean crops meet quality attributes, and to identify characteristics in demand by world-wide customers. This includes evaluating Canadian soybeans for soymilk production for mostly the Asian food market. According to Soy Canada, the soybean crop is the fourth largest by seeded acreage in Canada. The $225,000 announcement from the federal government, Watson explained,
will go “toward important research here in Harrow to effectively design the right type of soybean to grow under Canadian conditions that will reach a market in Asia.” This will be for products like tofu and processed products. “Consumers in Asian markets have their own preferences for taste [and] smell of their products. If we are going to be able to have a successful export market, we have to be able to hit the market in a way the consumer there wants it. This is very important research and it will ensure that, for example, the growers right here in Essex County can use that research to grow the right varietal to hit markets.” This could help farmers take advantage of the new free trade agreement with South Korea, “And that could boost our agricultural GDP in Essex County. So, this is very welcomed news for the economy,” Watson said, adding the Asian market has vast potential, particularly with agricultural products.
Essex MP Jeff Watson announced an investment of $225,000 to boost competitiveness of food grade soybeans at the Harrow Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Centre on Friday morning.
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“My character is me,” said Kacey Dinney Chaisson. “She is very sarcastic and doesn’t really care about her job. She is very punk-rock.” Wanda, played by Madie Morencie, is treasurer of the Drama Club. “I can be energetic and nosy (like my character). We feed off each other,” she said. Daniel Chamberlain plays Christian and says he has similarities with his character as well. “He’s very self conscious. That’s the same as me,” he said. “But I like to think of myself as smart and loquacious.” Sean Davis plays Pickles. He says his favourite part of being in this play is that he’s meeting lots of new people and making new friends. Cyrano de BurgerShack performances are April 23, 24, and 25. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the school or from a cast member. Tickets are also available at the door. Love says that with 25 cast members, tickets will go fast to friends and family. She suggests buying ahead of time before the shows sell out.
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Essex Town Council fights to give HDHS a chance by Jennifer Cranston On March 20, Ontario Premiere Kathleen Wynn announced her intention to create more Community Hubs in existing provincial assets. Town Council wasted no time seizing the opportunity to use the new mandate to encourage the salvation of Harrow District High School. At a special meeting on April 7 Council discussed the steps they have taken and the next steps in their fight. They are asking the Greater Essex County District School Board to put a moratorium on the current Programs and Accommodations Review of HDHS until the concept of creating a Community Hub in the facility can be explored. Earlier that day Council members and administration met with Essex MPP Taras
Natyshak and Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretsky. Gretsky is a former School Board Trustee and NDP education Critic. She was able to offer some insight to the inner workings of the Board and the PARC process. The meeting was called productive and the two MPPs support Council’s move to save the school. Council has sent letters to Premiere Wynn and the new Special Advisor on Community Hubs, Karen Pitre. Their goal is a meeting with Pitre and higher-level help in stopping the PARC process currently underway. Members of the Programs and Accommodations Review Committee representing Harrow High School were present at the special meeting and confirmed their intention to bring the concept of Community Hubs to the rest of the committee. There was an undertone of suppressed excitement at the meeting as it was clear that the Community Hub concept is bringing hope to the situation. “I believe the Hub concept is what’s going to keep this school open,” said Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche. Councillor Sherry Bondy has remained passionate about the negative effect losing the high school will have on the whole community. “We are thinking outside the box and doing everything we can behind the scenes,” she said. “We
all know how devastating it will be to lose Harrow High.” She expressed a willingness to go to extreme lengths to save the school. “Let’s load up a bus and go to Queen’s Park and tell them who we are,” she said. “We will not go down without a fight.” PARC Committee member Bill Parr addressed Council, thanking them for their continued support and said he is optimistic about this new possibility. “I’m looking forward to being part of a pilot project that will save our school,” he said. CAO Russ Phillips spoke about the high
school’s suitability to become a Community Hub, and the challenges facing Council as they struggle to make it a reality. “ M u n i c i p a l Government has little control over education in their communities but education is essential to the quality of life in a town,” he said. He pointed out the central location of the school and the surrounding facilities like the arena and fairgrounds and parks. “There are limitless opportunities if we think outside the box,” he said. “It is essential at this time to buy some time.”
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Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Annual Women’s Conference - At the church on Sat., May 2, from 8 am - 4 pm. Visit www. riseupwomenoftruth.webs. com for details. Fr. Greg Bonin’s 25th Anniversary is Sunday, May 3 at 2pm, with mass of Thanksgiving at Most Precious Blood Church, followed by refreshments. Evening celebration is at the Serbian Club at 5pm. For tickets and info: 519-948-4133. Free bunny to a good home. “Davey” the Easter bunny is looking for a family with no other pets to adopt him. Serious interests only. Please call the parish office. Anniversary Mass for married couples is May 3 at 2:30pm. Please complete formas found on the Info Table, no later than April 27. EDGE: Grades 6, 7, 8. From 7-8:30pm on Wednesday, April 22. Garage sale is Saturday, April 25 in our parish hall. From 9am-3pm. Proceeds to our Squires. Euchre night is Monday, April 20 at 7pm in our parish hall. If you have any donation for our garage sale, scheduled for April 25, drop those treasures off on Friday, April 24, from 10 am - 7 pm. The next K of C Fish Fry is Friday, May 22, at 4:30 pm. God Bless You All and have a great week! Trinity Church We pray for James, Bill, Clarice, David and Craig. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of John & Genevieve Souillere given by their daughter Gerry Lester. Happy Birthdays this week to Ana Kistulinec and David Boose. Many thanks to Bill Jackson for leading us in our worship this morning. Our next Council Meeting will be Thursday April 23rd at 7:30 pm. Mark your calendar for yard clean up at Trinity on Saturday April 18 at 10:00 am., rain date Saturday April 25, bring your shovels, hoes, rakes, wheel barrels etc. Lunch will be provided.
Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson Welcome to Harrow United Church! Our Sunday morning worship begins at 10:30 am and includes Sunday School and a well supervised nursery. Last Sunday, we celebrated Holy Baptism with the presentation of Emersyn Helen Louise Beaudoin (daughter of Jason and Samantha Beaudoin) and Lucas Paul Pedrosa (son of Philip and Dayna Pedrosa). Harrow United Church will have a “Clothing Give-Away” to assist those in need on Saturday, April 25. For more information please phone the church office at 519-738-4223. As always, we thank everyone for their assistance with this outreach initiative. Larry Anderson has produced a CD of “Favourite Organ Selections” featuring arrangements of both traditional and contemporary hymns. This CD is free with the option of giving a donation to support the Capital Fund of Harrow United Church. Please call the church office for more information. MacMillan Food Order – Barry Mannell has once again organized this fundraiser and Cowboy Steaks are available for the upcoming BBQ season! Orders are due by Sunday,
April 19 and the delivery date will be on May 6. Order forms are available from the church office. To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our regularly updated website at: www.harrowunited.org. Paquette News Please join us at one of our Worship Services with Rev Paul Poolton. Worship Times are as follows... Saturday 4:45 pm at St Stephens; Sunday 8:15 am at St. Stephen’s; Sunday 9:30 am at Church of the Redeemer; Sunday 11:00 am at St. Stephen’s St. Stephen’s Yard & Bake Sale is on April 25 from 8:302:00. If you’d like to donate some treasures to help out the church, bring them by the 22nd & 23rd 4-7 or the 24th 9-7. Please no clothing. Looking for a great meal? Redeemers 9th Annual Pasta Dinner is also Saturday April 25 4:00-7:00. Come check us out! For additional information check out our website at www.ststephens-redeemer. com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808 Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will be giving the special message. Welcoming you at the door will be Madeline Pehleman and Jean Matalik. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Lenore Palmer. The lunch will be served by Audrey Stanley and Fran McKim. If you would like a visit with Rev. Ann you can contact her.
Memorial Sunday is on April 26 during regular church service. The lunch is Pot Luck. Choir Practice is on Monday at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and Conversation is on Thursday at 10 am. All are welcome. Lectionary Group on Tuesday at Belle River United Church at 11 am to 12 noon. Laughter The Best Medicine- April 18. 19th Annual Spring Fling at Olinda – Ruthven United Church in Ruthven. All proceeds are for Gess†wood Camp. Refreshments at Intermission.
Coffee and Crafts will be held Wednesday April 29 from 9am – 2pm. Bring your projects with you and join us for a day of crafting and fellowship. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and treats will be provided.
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Continued from Page 21 St. Paul’s Anglican Church Sandra Lypps led our worship service as she spoke about Doubting Thomas, needing to prove Christ was with them. Until further notice the offce hours will vary on Wednesday and Thursday. Call before coming to the office. Yard and bake sale is Saturday, April 18, 9a.m. - ? Donations accepted after the 15th. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. It is Cadet Sunday and we will recognize the Cadets and their leaders. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. GEMS or Cadets will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Ladies are welcome to attend our Coffee Break Bible Study on Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Come for a cup of coffee, fellowship and bible study. Mark your calendar for our free Movie event on Friday April 24. More details will follow. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca
Essex Retirees’ Club News You should come to our Quarter Auction Raffle because we have a lot of fun at it. Many new items have been donated by local merchants and friends. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Auction starts at 1p.m. Hot dogs will be available. Bring lots of quarters for the bidding. We need volunteers to work at the Bingo at the Fun Fest in July. The special Monday night Pepper game is April 27. Cash prizes for top scores. Judy Kelly took high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper; Audrey Ostrander, Larry Lane and Margaret Beneteau had a three-way score for most Peppers Judy Lane was low. Eileen Ames won the high score for Wednesday night Pepper; Roger Monchamps had most Peppers and Mary Lou Chibi was low. Floyd Cascadden and Ruby Robertson were the Bridge winners Thursday night. We are asking for good clean items for our yard sale.
The Pleasant Valley Community Club is open again and we are all invited to join in on Tuesday evening for Pepper and Saturday evening for Euchre. Following the games a great lunch is served for all to enjoy. The Winners this past week for Pepper: Barb Jacobs, Betty Fields, Josie Dresser, Keith Dresser, Doug Fields & Jack Morris. The lucky Euchre winners were: Elaine Taylor, Josie Dresser, Audrey Stanley, Keith Dresser, Thomas Allison & Lawrence Dobson. Have a great week everyone!
Woodslee Friendship Club It’s finally arrived, the weather we’ve all been awaiting. Come on out and celebrate over cards with your friends. Last week’s’ winners were: Joan Broeders, George Diesbourg, Chap Fuerth, Irene Gignac, Dennis Levasseur, Helene Manley, Jean Matalik, Fran McKim, Dave McMurren, Joanne McMurren, Elmer Quinlan, Mike Renaud, Flo Rivest and Audrey Stanley. For information, call Fran McKim @ 961-9532.
Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather is finally nicer and that white stuff is gone, and Easter is past, so here we are in the middle of April. In that time, I celebrated #80, so I think I am slowing down, but birthdays keep a coming for Brady Heil, Mike Trimble, Michelle Sauve, Lorrie Baker, Richard Holt & Jeff Dunn. Next week the celebrants are Francis Roelens, Jessie Bondy, Mackenzie and Brenna Heil, Joyce Ebbinghaus, Rachel Thibodeau, Anne Thibert & Geri Robitaille. Best of wishes to all of you.
Brooker News Worship Service is every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Sunday School is provided for the children. Kid’s Club every Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth. Right to Life Silent Walk and Vigil to Leamington District Memorial Hospital on Sunday, April 19 at 3:30 p.m. Meet at Leamington District Secondary School parking lot at 3:15 p.m. Spring Business Meeting following the worship service on Sunday April 26. Continued on Page 25
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Libro launches Prosperity Project Continued from Page 23 Five week study group, “10 keys for Understanding the Bible “ begins on Wednesday, April 29 at 7p.m. at the Jones home. Speak to Pastor Steve if you would like to participate. We express our deepest sympathy to the Aquire family on the passing of Arthur Squire last week. Arthur spent many years playing in bands around the area. He loved music. Please remember in prayer those in nursing homes, the shut-ins and those battling illnessess. Maidstone Cross A Parish Brunch to honour and thank Linda Halford for her 36 years as our Parish Secretary will be held on Sunday, April 26th after the 9 a.m. Mass. Cemetery Board meets on Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30 p.m. The 12th Annual Parish Golf Tournament takes place on Sunday, June 28th at Willow Creek golf course with 9 holes and BBQ dinner. Registration forms are available at the back of the church or call 519-995-5284. Proceeds to St. Mary’s Altar Society. Please keep Ray Benoit and Gerry Allen in your prayers and all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10:00 am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15.
This Friday, April 17 we are playing BINGO in the hall at 7pm. Admisson is a smal donation or canned/ dried goods for the Essex Area Food Bank. Donations of desserts and/or prizes are appreciated. We are making meat pies again. A sign up sheet is in the hall to help make the filling and baking the pies, as well as ordering them. The Garage and Bake Sale is on Saturday, April 25 at Bethel-Maidstone from 9am1pm. Please donate your treasures after your spring cleaning. Tina is still collect milk bags for sleeping mats for Haiti. Next week, April 19 - Third of Easter - The door greeters are Nancy & Peter Steeves. Elder on duty is Jennifer Reeb and Lock-up is Cliff Campeau.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. It is Cadet Sunday and we will recognize the Cadets and their leaders. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. GEMS or Cadets will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Ladies are welcome to attend our Coffee Break Bible Study on Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Mark your calendar for our free Movie event on Friday April 24. More details will follow. Visit us online for service times and directions or just
to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Essex County 4H Canning Club The first 4H Canning Club meeting was held on Thursday, March 5, 2015. We held elections with the following results: President: Hannah Costa, Vice President Meggin Pedro, Secretary David Dawson and Press Reporter Pat Cooper. We discussed what we wanted to can. Something that were brought up were jams, pickles, beets and relish. Our next meeting was April 2nd. We recited the 4H Pledge then got right down to business. The Club name is “County Canners”. We then went over canning supplies. Then the discussion turned to what we would be submitting to the Harrow Fair. We sampled 3 varieties of jams: wildberry-plum, apple-strawberry-blackberry and peach-nectorine. No date for the next meeting has been set. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight We are excited about our Spring Conference “Transformed by Love” that runs from April 22nd24th details are on our web site. All are welcome, please register online (www. acmrevivalcentre.com) or call the church office (519839-4500) to let us know if you are coming. Please preregister if you will be joining us for that. We look forward to seeing you there.
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by Sylene Argent “It’s an exciting Day for Libro,” Head Coach, President and CEO of the credit union, Stephen Bolton, said during an announcement made via teleconference on Thursday evening to the five regions Libro serves. The local leg of the conference was held inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Conference. This announcement launched Libro’s new campaign, “Prosperity Project” which asks community members, “What does prosperity mean to you?” There was a large list on display during the event where community members in attendance could jot down their thoughts on what prosperity looks like. Prospoerity, Bolton said, means something different to each individual. To a student, for example, it could mean the ability to be able to further his or her education post-secondary.
Achieving prosperity involves collaboration and cooperation. Libro wants everyone across southwestern Ontario to be involved in the journey to prosperity. Bolton said Libro is taking a holistic view of all moving parts of the credit union to grow prosperity for the communities it serves. He urged community members to log onto prosperityproject. ca to get engaged with this campaign. The Prosperity Project is about investing in southwestern Ontario. Part of the project will allow Libro to give $500,000 annually in grants in three focus areas through the Prosperity Fund. The deadline to apply for these grants is June 15. The three focus areas are: Youth Development to support enterprise skills and entrepreneurial skills, opportunities for youth in agriculture business, and leadership and career skill development; Regional Economic Development
for entrepreneurial small enterprise and cooperative start up, rural agricultural development planning and revitalization, and food security initiatives; and Money Smarts for building financial knowledge and confidence, and advancing research and innovation to improve financial literacy initiatives. Libro is looking for applications from non-profit, registered charities, cooperatives, or community groups for the Prosperity Fund. For program details, visit libro.ca/prosperityfund. Libro Credit Union also has a student award program. This is geared toward supporting youth who are commitment to their community and to their education.
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Wheaton makes 50 saves for Flyers 1949 Prefect a perfect blend of old and new PHOTO LEFT: Claude Dube’s 1949 Prefect looks stock from the outside until you look at the wheels and the exhaust outlets below the rear doors.
The British-built 1949 Ford Prefect owned by Claude and Irene Dube of Harrow, Ontario, is an awesome award-winning street rod. Claude’s wife Irene found the car in Amherstburg in 2006. It needed a lot of work and this would be Claude’s first experience at building a street rod. The transformation took seven years. He repaired the front fenders, hood, and inner fenders, made new running boards, added one inch to the rear fenders, frenched in the This is the view of Claude’s Prefect before he license plate and a pair of 1932 pulls out and passes you. Ford taillights, reskinned the trunk lid, and reworked the shape of the doors to fit the openings. He fabricated a new floor and tunnel, tubbed the rear wheels, raised the trunk floor for the custom gas tank, built a new fabricated frame, and installed a custom Mustang II front end with coilovers and sway bar. Claude cut 21 inches off the 9-inch Ford rear end, installed Bear axles, a 4-link setup with panbar and coilovers, and a rear sway bar. He also installed a custom interior, complete with coffee cup holder! Now finished, it has won 17 trophies out of 19 shows. Claude made most of the missing parts himself. The car has been rebuilt as a resto-rod with a 350 Chev V8 crate engine and 700R4 transmission. The front wheels are 15-inch and rear wheels 17-inch to give the car a slight rake. The Mustang II front end provides independent front suspension. The body has been channeled over the custom-built frame and the entire car has been repainted a dazzling Sea Moss Green. The first time out, Claude’s car won Best of Show at the Canadian Street Rod Nationals held in nearby LaSalle, Ontario. At another show the same year, his car won People’s Choice. At this rate of winning, we predict that Claude will soon have to build extra shelves in his garage to accommodate all the trophies. And this car is driven, not trailered. Last summer, the car travelled 2500 miles to car shows and cruise nights, including Sarnia and the ones held regularly at the Canadian Transportation Museum at nearby Heritage Village (519-776-6909). On the wall is a blue-on-white 1949 Ontario license plate (A6569). Claude wanted to mount this on his car but was told that number is currently registered. He found another pair of 1949 plates (68K96) and mounted them on his car, made legal by YOM (Year of Manufacture) legislation. 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. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
by Fred Groves Goalie Trevor Wheaton turned away 50 shots Sunday night as the Leamington Flyers beat Caledonia 4-3 in triple overtime. Alex Friesen had an assist as the Sutherland Cup semifinal series was tied at a game each. Wednesday, in the series opener, Friesen had a goal in a 6-2 loss. • In the other Cup semi-final match-up, Essex’s Dalton Langlois had an assist on Sunday to help the LaSalle Vipers in a 7-4 win over Elmira. Langlois also had an assist in the 7-4 loss Wednesday and a similar score loss on Friday. • Congratulations this week goes out to Harrow’s Jason Hernandez. Leading the St. Clair College Saints men’s volleyball team to the OCAA silver medal and into the national tournament, he was named the school’s Male Athlete of the Year and took home the Mason McDonald Award. • High school soccer has begun and the senior boys’ team from Essex District High School is off to a great start. On Wednesday, Tyler Zsebok netted a pair of goals as the Red Raiders edged host Leamington 2-1. Two days later, Zsebok scored two more in a 4-1 win over Tecumseh Vista Academy. Also scoring for the winners were D’Artagnan Perovic and Brad Kwiatkowski. In girls’ soccer action, goalie Madison VanWingaarden had the shutout as the Red Raiders battled General Amherst to a scoreless tie. • Still with high school sports, the EDHS boys’ baseball team will open up their season on the road Monday when they travel to Belle River and will host Amherstburg two days later.
• EDHS grad Justin Orton had a hit and scored the winning run on Saturday as the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds edged Menlo 2-1. Orton is now batting .270. • Designated hitter Mitch Hudvagner from Cottam went 2-for-4 on Saturday to help the Madonna Cruusaders to an 8-2 win. The Crusaders have won four straight. • At the University of Miami Hurricanes
Alumni Invitational, senior Kelsey Balkwill, an EDHS grad, finished third in the 400m hurdles at 58.94. She also helped the 4x100 relay team to a second place performance. • From another track, Gordon McDonnell’s Ideal Space was second at Western Raceway on Friday. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com
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73’s Finish Off Ayr Win Game 1 in Final vs. Port Hope by Garrett Fodor The 73’s had some unfinished business before they could set their sights on the Schmalz Cup final. They needed to clear the Ayr Centennials out of their path. They had a 2-1 lead in the series against the Centennials heading into last week’s action. Last Monday they were in Ayr for game 4, where they thrashed the Centennials with a score of 7-2. Essex goalie Matthew Hebert kept the Centennial scoreless while his team built up a five-goal lead. It wasn’t until the final frame that the opposition was able to muster enough offence to beat him. Game 5 took place the next day, Tuesday, in Essex. Ayr took an early lead, and was ahead 1-0 at the end of the first. Essex came out flying in the second and crushed the dreams of the Centennials pushing the series to game 6. The locals scored four unanswered goals before Ayr managed one of their own in the dying minutes of the period. In the third period, Ayr pushed, and came within striking distance. Scoring two minutes in to draw themselves within one, but Daniel McIntyre answered. The visitors would score with 90 seconds remaining but in the end it was too little, too late. The 73’s advanced to their third straight Schmalz Cup final, where they play the Port Hope Panthers who defeated Alliston in four straight games in the semis. The Panthers won the coin toss and the first tilt of the series was held on
Saturday in Port Hope. The game proved to be a defensive showdown that featured some great, disciplined hockey. If the series continues this way, it should prove a real treat for the fans. Dallas Pereira opened the scoring two minutes into the second period. Tyler Scott added another in the third to give Essex a two-goal cushion. Essex held on for a 2-0 win. The teams combined for only10 PIMs - 4 for Essex, 6 for Port Hope. The Panthers out-shot the 73’s, 21-19. Final series schedule: Game 2 - Saturday, April 18 in Essex @ 7:30 p.m. Game 3 - Sunday, April 19 in Essex @ 3:00 p.m. Game 4 - Saturday, April 25 in Port Hope @ 6:00 p.m. Game 5** - Sunday, April 26 in Port Hope @ 3:00 p.m. Game 6** - Tuesday, April 28 in Essex @ 7:00 p.m. Game 7** - Friday, May 1 in Port Hope @ 7:30 p.m. ** if necessary
Transportation museum hosts WWII exposé by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) is a local place area residents can go to learn about the past. Last Wednesday afternoon, the facility opened its doors to host a small scale World War II exposé. This temporary exhibit offered many items to see, including military weapons, pictures, video storytelling, and uniforms. The CTMHV is a base for several ElderCollege programs, one of which explains what was going on at the home front during World War II. CTMHV Vice Chairperson Mickey Moulder said many don’t realize that the soldiers who went off to war had to take a drastic pay cut. There was also rationing done on the home front. Some of those Canadian soldiers who were married before the war, returned home strangers, explained CTMHV’s Education and Volunteer Coordinator Nik Cambouris. He added the Museum has many slides from the era it is working
on trying to be able to display for future exhibits. There was a lot of pressure to sign up to fight in the War, Moulder said. Those who didn’t volunteer were called “Zombies.” He added that Canada had around 1 million soldiers for its population of around 11 million. Moulder noted that army personal would begin their basic training at the Windsor Armouries. There, they would be given a uniform and begin their military life, leaving their home comforts behind. After a few weeks, these soldiers would be sent to Chatham for their next stage of training. “It was short training when you think of it,” Cambouris added. Canadian soldiers would also receive further training overseas. Some of the weapons on display at the exposé included information on the German Schmeisser submachine gun, which Moulder said was the beginning model of a modern machine gun.
World War II was an important event to modern history that did not take place all that long ago, Moulder said. Many students head to the museum at similar events to learn about military history. He thinks it is important to share this history with students - not to glorify war, but to remember the military personnel who fought and died, and the events that occurred. The CTMHV hosted a Military, Gun and Sportsman show onsite last month, and this event was well attended with around 600 visitors. Moulder was pleased with that turnout and is hoping the next show, to be held on June 14, will be just as successful. This June 14 Military, Gun, and Sportsman Show will be held at the same time the Museum hosts its Spring Festival of Cars Show. More information about the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village can be found at www.ctmhv.com.
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Youth wrestling program starts up in Essex by Fred Groves In an attempt to rebuild the wrestling team, coaches at Essex District High School have started up a grassroots program. Tuesday nights at the Essex Community Centre, coaches James Pernal and Naomi Gagne are teaching the basics of freestyle Olympic wrestling to grade school students. “A lot of youth programs are starting up because high school is only four years. Other sports, basketball, volleyball, soccer, hockey, you play all the way through grade school,” said Pernal.
He said the primary reason that he decided to start up the fundamental program is that it gives younger athletes a head start into the sport before they reach high school and also, he is somewhat recruiting for the EDHS Red Raiders. “We are trying to keep it going. There used to be wrestling in grade school. Our (high school team) numbers are down.” With the help of Gagne who helps coach the female wrestlers at the high school, Jason O’Neil and Canadian silver medalist Derrick Salden, Pernal is hoping that that the Red Raiders
program will once again have lots of competitors. Gagne is a former EDHS wrestler and Salden brought home a couple of medals from OFSAA. Last Tuesday, they put over a dozen youngsters through a workout and showed them some of the basics. “It was time for us to say we had to get the kids involved,” said Pernal of why they started up the program that will run every Tuesday night for 12 weeks. He added that right now, the emphasis would be on teaching basic skills and making sure that the young wrestlers have fun and want to continue in the sport. “There are a lot of tournaments popping up all over Ontario. It’s to have fun with no pressure.” Pernal said that while he won’t push the competitiveness on his new charges right away, he did note that he would
As students look on, EDHS wrestling coach Naomi Gagne takes down Derrick Salden.
advise parents of any upcoming tournaments. “We want to take a year to get them to learn. It’s only a 12-week program.” With local wrestler Cooper Chauvin who headed to the national championships this past weekend, Kyle Hill, Lydia Congdon, and Colin Daynes, just to name a few, blazing the trail...who knows what the future holds.
For more information on the youth wrestling program in Essex, contact James Pernal at 519-919-8927.
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by Sylene Argent Deputy Fire Chief recognized Essex recognized Deputy Fire Chief Rick Malott for his recent achievement of obtaining the Executive Diploma in Municipal Management with Honours through the Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario. Essex Council will send Malott a congratulatory letter for this achievement. “On behalf of the municipality, thank you for the great work you are doing,” Mayor Ron McDermott said to Malott. Council received this presentation. ERCA overviews 2014, explains plans for this year Essex Region Conservation Authority General Manager and Secretary Richard Wyma highlighted some of ERCA’s 2014 achievements and presented the 2015 draft budget. Council received his report. He said the Conservation Authority has been around for over 40 years, and its watershed programs have provided a consistent response to problems such as land degradation, natural area coverage, habitat issues, flooding, and erosion. All of these challenges have an impact on the quality of the place in which we live. New issues for that list include water quality, climate change, and storm water management. With new issues, the
conservation authority has to work with new partners to find creative solutions with municipalities and stakeholders. Wyma shared a video with Council that discussed the 2014 annual report that stated BlueGreen Algae continues to impact drinking water sources. Pelee Island had issued a ten-day drinking ban for those who use wells last year. ERCA worked with rural and agricultural landowners to help with best management practices in an effort to help reduce phosphorous, a contributor to Algal Blooms, from entering waterways. 152 acres of land were restored to help this. ERCA was the first conservation authority to initiate outdoor smoking bans at some of its parks. The conservation authority also hosted its first South Coast Adventure Race. Wyma said he is looking forward to working with Essex’s Council representatives on ERCA’s Board, Councillors Steve Bjorkman and Larry Snively, as ERCA moves forward with its 2015 budget. The 2015 budget, Wyma explained, builds on the five-year sustainability plan that was launched in 2013. The plan outlined an approach to respond to accumulated issues and challenges. It positions ERCA to more effectively respond to the next generation of conservation challenges. The plan has exceeded
ERCA’s expectations and anticipated benefits to the region, Wyma said, including capital improvements, the washroom at Holiday Beach Conservation Area will be opened this spring, and parking lot and drainage improvements will be made to the John R. Park Homestead. Wyma said the plan has reduced ERCA’s accumulated deficit from $437,000 in 2012 to $265,000 by the end of 2014. It is planned to reduce that to $190,000 by the end of this year. ERCA has also initiated new thinking initiatives. He highlighted many projects ERCA will undertake this year. He said ERCA has a history of balancing projects and priorities. Over the past five years, based on Conservation Ontario’s statistics, ERCA has consistently been in the top ten of all 36 conservation authorities in terms of programs and related revenues. The 2015 budget totals $6.4 million and includes a contribution from each municipality. Council received this report.
Advertising and Graphics Standards Policy Essex Council moved the four recommendations concerning the Advertising and Graphics Standards Policy, which included receiving the related report, that Policy 28 “Advertising and Marketing Policy” and Policy 29 “Corporate Graphic Standards Policy” be adopted, and that Council receive the Graphic Standards Manual and two guides “Public Acknowledgement of the Town of Essex Support” and “Use of Town of Essex Logo, Symbols, and Tagline” be received. In the report to Council, it notes the Advertising and Marketing Policy is intended to set general guidelines for the production and purchase of advertising and marketing materials. This includes items like flyers, brochures, guides, postcards, newsletters, booklets, etc. The Corporate Graphic Standards Policy is intended to set general guidelines for the Town of Essex logo, symbols, and tagline.
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I was pleased to hear that the Arts, Culture and Tourism committee of Essex agreed in principal to move the sports mural from its current location, Essex District High School, to the Essex Centre Sports Complex. It will come down to logistics whether or not the move is possible, as a good site has to be found for the mural at the complex. I hope that will not prove to be a problem. Another panel will be added to the mural in the near future. Work is underway to gather the list of athletes who will be featured in the
new panel. If the mural is moved to the Sports Complex, it will centralize our legacy projects that honor our sports heroes. The complex will also be the future site of the Sports Wall of Excellence, which will be located in the upper foyer over-looking the second ice pad. I always saw that stretch of Fairview Ave. as our rec corridor. The arena is there, the baseball diamonds are there, the soccer pitches are there, the skateboard park is there, and even the temporary
dog park is there. It’s definitely a good foundation to build upon and I know that some of the movers and shakers are well aware of the potential. As that area is further developed for rec purposes, I think it’s essential that that is where our sports heroes – past, present and future – are put on display. The mural and the sports’ wall will provide excellent talking points for the people using those facilities.
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Letter to the Editor Re: Letter to the Editor, Kurt Schroeder The following is in response to the Letter to the Editor by Mr. Schroeder Dear Sir, I highly suggest that before you write a Letter to the Editor, you do your research. First off, the silos are being torn down. The town is in the process of demolishing both the Memorial Arena, which will probably happen this year, and then the silos will come down. Both of these projects are through an RFP process and take time. To my knowledge, and if you were to view the town’s recent budget, you would notice that $175,000 is set aside this year to tear down the arena. Next year, when the money is available the silos will be demolished. The former mural committee, which is now the Arts, Tourism and Culture committee, of which I am a member, has realized that funding to paint the silos is not going to happen. That said, the town, under the direction of Doug Sweet
is undertaking a comprehensive plan to transform that entire area into something we can be proud of. Time and money is what is needed, something to this magnitude does not happen over night. You also mentioned concerts, well those are on the way. Finally, and this one really caught me off guard...was your comment about the Lancaster plane at Jackson Park in Windsor. That magnificent Lancaster has not been in that park for several years now. Go take a look at the two planes that are there now, or perhaps go to the aircraft museum at the Windsor Airport. I am sure Michael Beale can show you the Lancaster. It is great you are passionate about your community, but please before you shoot something down – check your facts. Fred Groves, Essex
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- English again? After I reported the comments a friend sent to me on the English language, especially the word ‘up,’ these thoughts came to mind that I thought you would enjoy. They are on words pronounced with the ‘ot’ sound. I should NOT have BOUGHT this but I SOUGHT it after I FOUGHT my way to it. Then I saw some old SOT GOT there before I did and I THOUGHT I OUGHT to let her have it but the clerk BROUGHT another one although I CAUGHT sight of something else.
I saw a LOT of items; a baby’s COT for my DAUGHTER’s TOT. By this time I felt HOT and the clerk seemed HAUGHTY so by now it was AUGHT to me or NAUGHT to me, whether or NOT I GOT anything. I was TAUGHT that WROUGHT iron does not ROT or go to POT so I didn’t care a JOT. By then I wanted to go sailing on a YACHT.
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Essex Town Council Notes... Open Air Burn Bylaw passed-pamphlet and guide approved Essex Council moved recommendations as it pertains to Essex Fire & Rescue’s “Open Air Burn” pamphlet and “After the Fire” guide. The recommendations included that Council receive these two items, and that Council concurs with the recommendation in the report and approves the use of the “Open Air Burn” pamphlet and “After the Fire” guide. The Open Air Burn regulates the setting of open-air fires and identifies precautions to be observed. The “Open Air Burn” pamphlet provides information about the bylaw. The “After the Fire” guide provides information to help those who have experienced a fire to return to a normal lifestyle. Councillor Bjorkman said the “After the Fire” guide is a good tool that provides good information that can be used by anyone to think about important items that cannot be replaced and need to be put in a safe place. Using the pamphlet provides a soft method to get the information about the bylaw to residents on the safe way to burn and what they need to do, Essex Fire Chief Rick
Arnel commented. The pamphlet and guide will be available to residents and will be handed out at community events, such as fairs. Council later moved the recommendation to give a third reading and finally pass Bylaw Number 1399 to regulate the setting of open air burning and identify the precautions observed for such fires within the Town of Essex. Mileage guideline At the March 2 Essex Council meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy asked Administration to create a guideline to show Council what mileage can be claimed. Corporate Services provided a report on this. It was recommended that the report “Council Mileage” be received, and that mileage for Council be for attending meetings as a body of Council; committee meetings; required meetings under the Drainage Act; conferences, seminars, and training; and events where Council members are representing the Town. Council moved these two recommendations. Also at the March 2 meeting, Council passed a bylaw that has the effect of making one-third of Council’s remuneration tax-free.
Discretionary Funds Policy Essex Council moved the recommendation to receive the policy on Discretionary Funds and approved the adoption of the associated policy to guide the implementation and operation of this fund. Council can use this to benefit the community. In the report to Council from the office of the CAO it noted the policy on Council Discretionary Fund provides Council with a funding mechanism to assist community organizations. It adds the funds will be issued in the form of grants and will be subject to the criteria and guidelines included in the attached policy. The grants will be available annually. Council will only consider this after annual budget deliberations.
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2014 Municipal Election-Notice of Default Essex Council received the report 2014 Municipal ElectionNotice of Default. The report noted that as part of the Municipal Elections Act, a candidate must file a financial statement. It continues that one candidate from the 2014 election exceeded the amount permitted under Section 76 of the Municipal Elections Act for expenses incurred. Attached to the report was the Notice of Default, which indicated former Councillor Bill Baker, who ran for Mayor in the past election, had incurred expenses exceeding the amount permitted under Section 76 of that Act. It continues that until the next regular election has taken place, he is ineligible to be elected or
Bylaw for authority delegation Essex Council supported the recommendation to receive the report entitled “Delegation of Authority” and gave first and second reading to Corporate Service’s bylaw
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Brian Hyland, ‘Father Wants Beef’ for Farm & Food Care - Bringing better beef to local buyers
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by Matt McIntosh for Farm & Food Care used by permission With the welfare of his animals and customer demands in mind, Brian Hyland, a beef farmer from Essex, has built a business around selling quality, homegrown beef directly to the consumer. Brian owns and operates Father Wants Beef, a farm and marketing business where he raises 40 beef cattle and red veal (slightly younger beef cattle that go to market at 700 to 800 pounds, or about 300 pounds below regular market weight).
Though not a large farm, Brian has found that there is a demand for meat straight from the farm, and he prides himself on filling that demand from his on-site shop and cold storage facility. “The majority of our meat is sold by pre-order and custom cut, but we do have some people that stop in for individual steaks,” says Brian. “Most are appointment sales; I can get phone calls at all times of the day.” The reason people call at all times of the day, and
the reason why they keep coming back, he says, has to do with the superior quality of his product. To consistently achieve that quality, Brian raises his cattle on a diet of corn and soybean meal – two products that are both nutritious and plentiful in his area. With such a diet, he says, he can carefully balance the carbohydrates, minerals, fiber, proteins and vitamins that his cattle require, which in turn allows him to better
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Essex Town Council Notes... a letter of invitation to Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario. This was in hopes she would have discussions with Council regarding the Greater Essex County District School Board’s current accommodation review, which involves Harrow public and high schools. Council also wanted her to view the schools. It was said at the March 2 meeting that the letter sent said Essex thinks the funding model needs to be changed in order to accommodate rural education, which is just as important as urban education. Council received Wynne’s response at the April 7 meeting, which thanked Council for the invitation. The Premier advised that local school boards are in the best position to identify local needs when settling budgetary priorities, the agenda highlighted. Council received this correspondence. Councillor Bjorkman
said the reply did not mention rural schools, funding formulas, or whether or not she would come. Essex also sent this correspondence to the Ministers of Education and Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs and did not get a response from them to date. Bjorkman said there is work being done to try to make the high school a community hub, but the funding system is not right. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said perhaps Essex should draft another letter to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) on behalf of municipalities of rural schools regarding funding to suggest Essex is not happy about how rural schools are funded. Council agreed to send the letter. All the different leaders of Ontario and all other municipalities will also be copied.
Letter regarding McGregor flooding Essex Council received correspondences noting McGregor is continuing to have storm water issues and requests that Council finds a solution to this issue. Finance committee grants Council moved to receive the Finance Committee’s minutes and adopted eight recommendations for community grant funding: the Colchester Guardian’s request for waiver of berthing fees be approved annually until 2018 at a value of $1457; Explore the Shore funding be reduced in half to $2500; the Essex Region Children’s Festival receive a $250 sponsorship; that the Essex Youth Centre be approved for $8192 with possibility for further funding for 2015 with more evening programming; that the Kingsville Essex Associated Band receive $5000 in addition to up to $2500 in facility fee
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waiver, and that the Essex Sports Wall of Excellence receive $5000. It was also recommended that the remaining Essex Community Partnership Fund requests for 2015 be approved as submitted. This included $600 for insurance to the Harrow Electric Eels Aquatic Team, $1500 for the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society for a summer student, $8192 to ACCESS, $8858 to the Essex Retirees’ Social Club, $20,000 to Essex Community Services, $25,000 to Heritage Essex, and $15,000 to CoAn Park. Discussion on development fees Looking at possible school closures in Harrow and at the population of Harrow itself, Councillor Larry Snively brought up discussions on development charges. He said he strongly believes the only way to keep the schools open, as the
Harrow public and high schools are currently being looked at in a GECDSB accommodation review, is through future residential growth. He believes the only way to do that is to look at development fees. He wanted to bring it to the table to say Essex has reserves. Perhaps Essex could put some of those reserve funds aside to offset development fees for a 24-month timeframe. There are developers waiting to come into town, he said. He believes in the long run, this would be a win/win. This would not only potentially support the schools, but also the downtown business area and arena, he added. Councillor Sherry Bondy said a year ago she wouldn’t have budged on the subject as the last term of Council had a good presentation from a consultant in terms of cost recovery when it comes to development fees. Development fees, she explained, are fees that builders pay that go towards things like roads and infrastructure. A year later, she believes there is a new crisis. It’s time to make some waves in the southern half of the municipality. She doesn’t like the idea of waiving or reducing development fees as the burden then goes on everyone else, but would be up to considering the use of reserves. She said Council needs to think outside the box in order to do what it can to
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bring new residents into Town. She doesn’t think this will gain new taxes as commercial and industrial brings the better tax ratio. Right now, Essex needs the children and families, the people that are going to go to area stores and go to the schools, she said. She feels a sense of urgency on this subject. CAO Russ Phillips said the previous Council had given authority not to charge development fees to industrial development, as there is a three-year moratorium on them. He said someone has to pay for new streets, sewers, sidewalks, etc. It is either the developer pays for them up front or the taxpayer pays for them later. To burden today’s taxpayer for future development flies in the face of good planning, he said. He asked for the opportunity for administration to make a presentation to Council in terms of the pros and cons. Essex Director of Corporate Services Donna Hunter said the development charges in Ward 4 are just over $9,000. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott said there is a lot to be discussed before a decision could be made. Councillor Bondy made a motion, which Council supported, that administration brings a presentation on development fees to Council.
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manage his herd’s health. Making sure all of his meat is properly aged (21 days for an 1,100 pound carcass, for example) also adds to the quality sought after by his customers. The cattle, he says, are purchased as calves from another local farmer, and processed by local butcher shops once they reach market weight; in between, they are cared for in group pens inside a well-ventilated, sunlit barn originally designed for dairy cows – a business which Brian and his family exited in 2006. The barn, says Brian, is designed to be as comfortable as possible, which in turn helps keep his cattle healthy and happy. “Maintaining proper nutrition and a comfortable, stress-free environment is critical,” says Brian. “With these facilities and with proper nutrition and no stress, I almost never have to call a vet.” In addition to selling his beef directly from the farm, Brian also farms 600 acres of corn, wheat, soybeans and hay. The farm as a whole, though, is a continuation of a family farm first started by his parents in 1955, and something that Brian is very proud of. “When consumers buy from a farmer, they choose their quality. They choose someone who takes care of the animals directly, someone who can guarantee a quality, stress-free animal that has really been taken care of properly,” says Brian. “If you want great food, choose your farm and choose your farmer.”
moving in a very positive direction,” declared Maidstone Historical Society President Vicky Beaulieu at Saturday’s fundraising dinner. Last year was a rough one for the Society. Their relatively new resource centre was re-claimed by the Town of Lakeshore and demolished. The loss of that facility cost them supporters, programming, events and it also forced them to downsize some of the programming they were able to keep. Some good did come out of last year’s events, however. With the advocacy of Lakeshore
to acquire full ownership of the original tiny museum and the land it sits on. Beaulieu and her team of dedicated volunteers have dusted off the debris and run with what they have. The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum is a children’s museum and the group is pushing on with programs for families and children. The Historical Society will be inviting the community to an open house the first weekend in May to showcase the changes and improvements made to
annual War of 1812 reenactment encampment May 22-24. Four days following the announcement of the event over 100 children were registered to attend the event. They will be holding an Old-Fashioned Game Day in July and Butterfly Day will be held again in August. September will welcome back the Vintage Motorcycle Show. The Annual Pasta Dinner held at the Legion in Essex was a reawakening in itself, as the dinner that began in the resource centre was not held last year. Funds raised at the dinner will go to support the War of 1812
displays. There are plans in the works to increase the museum’s space. Ownership opens them up to grants from higher levels of government and the group is wasting no time. They are currently seeking a grant to facilitate an addition to the existing building and they are working hard to re-locate a 200-year old Francophone, Ste. Pierre Cabin to the property. The addition will help them restore the size and scope of much of their programming. The cabin will dramatically enable a program they already have written called Into the Log
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