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A LOOK INSIDE RetireesÕ usher in Easter PAgE 5 ________________ Randal Lee introduces BoomerÕ s Bust PAgE 9 ________________
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Kaidyn’s Dream walk brings in big crowd
Harrow artist has busy summer ahead PAgE 10 ________________ Ag Hall of Fame welcomes two new honourees PAgE 11 ________________ Iron Hawk soars to new heights PAgE 17 ________________ Kingsville celebrates Olympic success PAgE 22 ________________
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Over 300 area residents donned the colour green and traveled through Essex Centre as part of a walk-a-thon to raise awareness for the Organ Donation Registry.
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by Sylene Argent The fire behind Kaidyn’s Dream keeps spreading throughout the community, and Saturday’s walk-a-thon through Essex Centre in support of raising awareness for the organ donation registry left a lot of green throughout Town as supporters walked from Holy Name Parish to Essex District High School. Soon to be 12, Kaidyn Blair received a lifesaving liver transplant just after his first birthday. He appreciates the second chance at
life that a generous family provided him, and has dedicated a lot of his time to promoting organ and tissue awareness within Windsor and Essex County in the past few years. Partly due to his efforts, many Essex residents, 16-years old and older, have added themselves to the donor registry at beadonor. ca. Currently, around 28 percent of eligible Essex residents are registered donors, and part of Blair’s dream is to increase that number to over 50 percent. Saturday’s walk-a-thon attracted over
300 participants. “What an amazing crowd,” Essex Mayor Ron McDermott said before the group began the walk to EDHS. “It’s amazing what a little guy can do.” McDermott said that, due to Blair’s influence, he is close to sitting down with his family to discuss the option of becoming an organ donor. Several of the participants continued Continued on Page 2
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Kaidyn’s Dream walk brings in big crowd... walking to Windsor Regional Hospital, to complete a half marathon, to raise awareness about the organ donation registry. Each of these supporters donned green t-shirts emblazoned with the words Ò inspire, dream, believe.Ó Many of the storefronts in Essex Centre decorated their storefronts with the colour green as well as words of inspiration in a show of support. The walk-a-thon attracted many of KaidynÕ s friends, hockey players from the Essex 73Õ s and the Leamington Flyers, as well as
Olympian, RuthvenÕ s Golden Girl, Meghan Agosta-Marciano. Ò ItÕ s super important to give back,Ó Agosta said as she took a few minutes before the walk-a-thon to meet her young fans. When she got the call asking her to participate in the walk she thought it was a great cause and decided to jump in. Blair was surprised when he heard Agosta was going to participate and honoured she took the time to do so. Ò It was awesome for Meghan to come,Ó he said. Ò It was cool she came out.Ó The walk-a-thon was part of a continued effort
by Blair, his friends and family to get the word out about organ donation. Ò Save a life and be a hero,Ó was BlairÕ s message on Saturday. One registered donor can save eight lives. A year ago, Blair and his supporters hosted an organ donation awareness event at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Laptops were available there for people to sign up as organ donors. Blair also travels to many schools within the region to share his story. Raising awareness for organ donation is very important to him and he hopes that one day there will be no waiting list so no one will have to die waiting for a lifesaving organ. He also wants to support others still on the waiting list, like his threeyear old friend Emily who is currently waiting for a liver transplant. At the April 7 Essex Council meeting, Blair attended the event to encourage staff and
Council to participate in the walk-a-thon. Many staff and Council members did attend, which Blair was happy to see. What was unexpected at that meeting was Council passed a motion that April 27 of this year, and every year following, be declared Kaidyn Blair Donor Day. This is BlairÕ s transplant anniversary date. Ò That was amazing,Ó Blair said of the motion. Hopefully, he said, his efforts will get more people to sign up. He encourages those wanting to become a donor to register under his account www.beadonor. ca/kaidyns-dream. He would like to get 3653 people to register under his account. This number is the number of days he has lived at the tenyear anniversary of his liver transplant. He is 19 percent of the way towards achieving this goal.
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Transplant recipient Kaidyn Blair and his friend Emily, who is currently waiting for a liver transplant, pose at the walka-ton that went through Essex on Saturday afternoon. This event helped raised awareness about the organ donation registry.
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Continuation of Essex Town Council notes for Monday, April 7 by Sylene Argent Special Events Resource Team
Essex Council moved to receive the report from Community Services regarding the Special Events Resource Team. This committee is comprised of internal administration that will review special event requests on Town of Essex property. Team members, in
addition to coming from a number of administrative departments, will be from outside agencies as well to assist groups in the initial planning stages of events and will act as a resource to help event planners ensure all requests, regulations, permits, and contacts are made. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said it is a great concept.
Communications and Media Policy/ Use of Town Vehicles
Council moved to accept the recommendations made as it pertains to the Communications and Media Policy and Procedure and Use of Town Vehicles, Equipment and Facility Resources Policy. The recommendations included: that the report be received; the Communications and Media Relations Policy be adopted and the Media Inquiries Procedure be received; that Council be encouraged to use the Media Inquiries Procedure, and the Use of Town Vehicles, Equipment and Facility Resources Policy be adopted. In the report to Council it notes the
Communications and Media Relations Policy is intended to protect and promote the image of the Town of Essex, while ensuring accurate, informative, consistent, and professional messaging. It also designates corporate spokespersons and sets general guidelines in relation to corporate communications, public statements made to media sources, and the management of media inquiries. In the report it continues that the Use of Town Vehicles, Equipment and Facility Resources Policy protect the interests of the Town and authorized users with standards, protects the safety and well-being of employees, protects the TownÕ s reputation, and ensures appropriate use of resources.
further suggested that Council use the existing Ward 1 water reserves to complete the water main within this phase one work. The report to Council notes Administration is proposing a phased approach to complete a portion of the works. Phase one would include the 185-metre portion of Fairview Avenue from Talbot Street to Gosfield Avenue and the 235-metre portion of Gosfield Avenue from Talbot Street to Fairview Avenue. During budget deliberations, Council approved $518,000 in principal be set aside for a portion of the works or for potential grant applications. Councillor John Scott said this is a creative way to get this project started.
Councillor John Scott noted there would be no Colchester Village Fest this year, not for lack of interest or volunteers, but to improve the model. It will be back in 2015. Admin to look into Fair Elections Act
Councillor Sherry Bondy asked for Council support in getting administration to come back with a report in regards to the Fair Elections Act. Ò As a municipal Councillor I have many concerns about the Fair Elections Act,Ó Bondy said. Ò I feel like IÕ m not alone.Ó Motion carried.
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The Essex Retirees’ Social Club hosted its annual Easter Bazaar on Saturday afternoon. This fundraising event provided the community an opportunity to buy homemade goods, enjoy a homemade lunch, learn about the club’s programs, and socialize amongst friends.
goods, jams, and soups. This yearÕ s Easter Bazaar did not have a white elephant area that typically displays gently used items for sale. Instead, The Essex RetireesÕ Social Club plans to host a yard sale in May that the community will be invited to attend. The weekend prior, the Essex RetireesÕ Social Club hosted its first quarter auction, which Frith noted was very successful. She and the club were pleased with the community and business support. She said the amount of items area businesses donated was mind-boggling.
Ò We had a fun day, it was successful,Ó Frith noted. In the thank you the Essex RetireesÕ Social Club presented last week as a gesture of appreciation for all those who contributed to the quarter auction, Dr. Kniaziew was not on the list. The Club is thankful for his donation of sunglasses for the auction. These various fundraising events help the Essex RetireesÕ Social Club to continue to offer its services and programs to its membership.
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To those tireless workers, care-givers and more A big day is coming up - Sunday, May 11. ItÕ s a day when we will get to celebrate the best kind of a volunteer. This group of people is on call 24/7. They truly worry, care about and love the people they care for. They never take a break and when the rest of us are kicking up our feet, enjoying the holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.) these volunteers are slaving away. Who is this dedicated, and often most underappreciated, bunch? They are our moms. Even on a day that is supposed to be dedicated to them, some moms must prepare the MotherÕ s Day event. But, donÕ t worry moms. After a great deal of campaigning and raising awareness, we are starting to get better. We are starting to honour the women who brought us into this world Ð even if itÕ s only a limited time offer on your big day. IÕ m just as guilty as the next guy, overlooking all that my mom did for me, even though I really do appreciate
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I remember when I was very young, when dad was at work and my older brother was at school. I got to spend some alone time with mom. She was always great to me, reading me stories, showing me her talent to draw and paint, and bringing me around town as she went about her daily routine. My mom was there to make sure I wasnÕ t concussed when I fell off my bike and hit my head like a dummy. She was there to bandage my foot when it got wedged in some bike spokes when I was double riding. She was there to tend to most of my wounds. She taught me to love animals and appreciate them. She encouraged my love of reading and books. She showed me that it was okay to be creative and definitely okay to be curious. She even taught me to skate, because my father never learned how. She knew it was important for Canadian boys back then to play hockey.
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Why wouldnÕ t Essex be the place to build the new mega-hospital? We are in the centre of the county, close to all major highways and border crossings and the new parkway. It makes sense to me. Just imagine all the construction jobs as well as hospital staff jobs that would be created. And if there is one thing this area needs, itÕ s jobs.
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Hurrah! A Spitfire! The news is out. Plans are on the way for a replica of a Spitfire to be built for our town. Better than a mural. I knew that the idea was being prepared and I was waiting anxiously to hear that the plan was going to come to reality. That is the news from council in this weekÕ s Essex Free Press. The Spitfire was a fighter plane used against the Nazis during the battles of World War II. The Lancaster that is in Windsor was a bomber. Those two kinds of airplanes won the war in the skies and to have one of them on display here is an exciting idea. Jerry Billing piloted the Spitfires for the British air force. He was not accepted in the Canadian air force because he did not meet the educational requirements. So he happily grabbed the British opportunity and fought for them with valour. Jerry was shot down three times, each time outwitting
the enemy in their attempts to capture him. After he was brought down over France he worked with the people there in their attempts to defy their captors. He meant so much to them that years later, when France was celebrating its freedom victory, they paid the airfare for Jerry and his wife, Karen, to go to France and celebrate with them and he was treated royally by the people. It was France that gave him a knighthood. Those with whom he lived during his time in France came to Canada to visit him. Certainly they hailed him as a hero. Part of the problem with recognition in Canada and by the Canadian Veterans Affairs was that he was a pilot for the British. But somehow, Essex has failed to recognize that we have a hero among us. Finally a Spitfire will tell the story. You can read about it in JerryÕ s book, A Knave Among Knights.
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Out and about in the model A Local resident Kirk Walstedt took advantage of the fine weather last week, cruising around in his Shay PASS TIME IN LINE. Model “A” Ford, a replica of the original 1929 Ford Model A Roadster. The Shay Model “A” Ford cars were built with permission from Ford from 1979-1982. They were shown and sold at Ford dealerships across the U.S. Around 5,000 Shay Model “A” Ford cars were sold. With the Pinto engine and drive train, Walstedt’s car is one of the earlier models.
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To those tireless workers, care-givers and more... Delivering Continued from Page 6 Your Weekly 10,000 copies Dose of News I know that when she got older and was left alone in the house after my dad had to go to the nursing home that I didnÕ t visit her enough. I always had some handy excuse, the usual being IÕ m too busy. I remember a distinct day when I saw her out the window, walking alone with the family dog (that was very old at the time) and her head was down. I like to kid myself that she was lost in thought, because she is a thoughtful person, but I know she was sad, sad that her family was no longer living in the family home. When my mom got ill and had to eventually move to a long-term care facility, I saw the family home in a new light. It had become a gloomy place with the windows almost always covered and most of the rooms full of dust and memories. My mom did create some wonderful memories for my brother and I (dad you were there for most of them, too, of course). Those are some of the most treasured
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things in my life, those memories. Today she still speaks with fondness of Alston and northern England, her old stomping grounds. She dreams about life there. Sadly, her health is too poor to make that trek. Her fondness of her family home was something that was infectious. Her love of the old country has been instilled in her sons. I appreciate 2allcolyou have done for me, mom. IÕ m x 2” still Mr. I-Think-IÕ m-Too-Busy to squeeze in a visit, but I try. And IÕ ll always know you did the best you House Lana could do for my In bro and I, and you still do. So, everyone who is reading this, remember your 16 CENTRE ST.,good ESSEX moms. And if your moms are still in health, then do those things with them today that, in the future, youÕ ll wish had done with them. www.essexfreepress@on.aibn.com Remember to tell your mom she is a great. She needs to be told because she is usually too busy tending to someone else to realize it. Thanks moms, and mom.
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Ò IÕ ve seen so many people with family and friends with dementia,Ó he said. Ò The information available is all medical. There is nothing about what that person is going through internally.Ó His research for the book included spending time with his sisterÕ s father-in-law, who was suffering from dementia. He says he used lots of observation, some speculation and common sense to formulate his character and his experiences.
WomenÓ is the story of a functioning alcoholic and his relationships. He is currently working on his third book about a couple experiencing divorce. Ò BoomerÕ s BustÓ
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While fiction, the narrative realistically exposes the reality that up to one in 11 seniors could be faced with. Ò There is a message of solace, faith and hope throughout the book, with a strong theme of love of family,Ó he said. This writerÕ s rich prose vividly illustrates the main character, JonathanÕ s, memories, emotions and changing reality in a way that draws the reader into the shadows of a deteriorating mind. The story opens in a neighbourhood tavern in the middle of the day, in the middle of the week. Jonathan is trying to come to terms with a very fresh diagnosis of AlzheimerÕ s disease and the reality that his slipping faculties have already cost him his job. The story follows him as he becomes lost in his own memories that are vanishing. He loses his sense of reality and self. Throughout the story there is also the presence of hope and comfort. Writing is something Baillargeon has always wanted to do but he explains that life always kept him too busy. A few years ago he retired a few years early to pursue his writing. His first book Ò Memoirs to My
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Harrow artist Debbie Goldring is pictured with some of her work.
by Jennifer Cranston Last year artist Debbie Goldring celebrated her 25th year as a professional artist and she is celebrating her second year in Essex County. The animal artist lived in Milton, ON for 27 years before moving to Harrow to enjoy life in
the country. In my heart IÕ m a country person,Ó she said. Ò IÕ ve always had horses and IÕ ve had to board them out.Ó Now her horse Cool Brittany lives with her and her husband on their property. GoldringÕ s love of horses is more than
just riding. It is the main stay of her art career. She is a pastel artist who specializes in pet portraiture. She is an accomplished artist, having her work in collections around the world as well as in the pages and on the covers of many publications.
Her work is realistic, and she captures the true look and personality of each animal she paints. Over the years, Goldring has been commissioned to paint many of CanadaÕ s top thoroughbred, standardbred, hunter/ jumper and Olympic horses.
She also works in pencil and coloured pencil. Ò I started riding and drawing when I was 11, then I started drawing horses and that kind of stuck,Ó she said. Most of her work is commissioned and the bulk of her work consists of horses and other pets. She likes to draw from photographs that she takes herself whenever possible. She enjoys doing animal portraits for people and seeing their face when she presents the finished product. She also enjoys the creative process. Ò To take a blank piece of paper and make whatever IÕ m drawing come alive,Ó she explained. Ò The eyes, the muscles and veins under
the skin; you really have to know your subject.Ó This is her second summer in the area and she has a lot planned. She has shows planned at Colio Estate Winery and Greenhawk Harness and Equestrian Supplies in May. SheÕ ll be at Art in the Park in Windsor and the Woofa-Roo Pet Fest in Amherstburg and at Pelee Island Winery in July. She is excited about a show at the Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg from April 24-May 18 because it will give her a chance to help others with their own work. On May 4 she invites the public to come to the show for a discussion and demonstration of pastels. She hopes people will
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Ag Hall of Fame welcomes two new honourees Two more local agricultural greats were inducted into the Essex County Agriculture Hall of Fame during the 22nd Annual Induction Ceremony at the Harrow Fair Exhibition Hall on Thursday, April 3. Walter Hyland, an Essex area dairy farmer, and Bill Olson, a Ruscom grains and oil seed farmer,
now have their picture hanging with others who have been recognized by the Hall of Fame. The Essex County Soil and Crop Improvement Association sponsored Walter Garnet HylandÕ s induction. The local farmer was born in 1933 and grew up on a dairy farm in rural Essex. He bought his first Massey-
Harris self-propelled combine in 1952, a year after he graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph. He bought his own farm on his 21st birthday and married his wife Muriel the following year. The couple would have three children: Joanne, Susan and Brian. Soon after, he began working
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as a dairy farmer. He raised Holstein cattle and produced Grade-A milk. In addition to rearing dairy cattle, Hyland grew soybeans, corn, wheat, hay, and seed corn for 25 years, and tomatoes for Heinz for 16 years, beginning in 1960. Hyland was a member of the Ontario Holstein Association for 48 years, President of the Essex County Junior Farmers Association in 1957, Director on the Essex County Milk Committee for 16 years and SecretaryTreasurer for 12 of those years. For four years he was a Director on the Essex County Artificial Insemination Committee, and the Western Ontario Breeders for eight years. He hasTIME maintained PASS IN LINE. a lifelong membership in the Essex County Soil and Crop Improvement Association, being Director for 10 years and President in 1985. In his career as a farmer, Hyland adopted new technologies to improve farming practices and to produce better yields. From 1985-1993, the16 CENTRE Land ST., Stewardship ESSEX Council provided grants forwww.essexfreepress@on.aibn.com wind breaks, wood
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Essex County 4-H Club reports: Swine, Beef, and Needlework The Essex County 4-H Swine Club submitted by Colin Ferris On March 31, the Essex County 4-H Swine Club held its first meeting of the year. The
meeting started off well with appointment of the executive. The 2014 Executive are: President Abby Anger, Vice President Jenny Anger, Secretary Jackie Wismer,
Press Reporter Colin Ferris, and Treasurer Matt Anger. After the appointments the club discussed future fundraising plans as well as what members of the
club hope to do this year. The club hopes to go on field trips to many different places to enhance the memberÕ s knowledge on the pork industry.
The following report for the year ending December 31, 2013 was prepared by Corporate Services in compliance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act.
Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid 2013 Name
Position
Council Ron McDermott Richard Meloche Morley Bowman Randy Voakes Bill Baker John Scott Sherry Bondy Total
Mayor Deputy-Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor
Convention and Education Remuneration Conference and Seminar
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
33,991 22,146 18,506 18,439 20,152 22,249 18,430 153,913
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Police Services Board McDermott, Ron Mayor Bowman, Morley Councillor Barnewall, Jan Caixeiro, Bill Total
$ $ $ $ $
2,102 2,711 2,352 1,571 8,735
$ $ $ $ $
745 2,669 2,338 1,165 6,916
$ $ $ $ $
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Committee of Adjustment Bill Baker Councillor Randy Voakes Councillor Ron Ducharme Brian Gray Paul Innes Total
$ $ $ $ $ $
742 1,060 1,579 918 408 4,706
$ $ $ $ $ $
886 886
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Essex Region Conservation Authority Sherry Bondy Councillor $ John Scott Councillor $ Total $
480 $ 420 $ 900 $
Mileage
$ $ $ $ $ $ 51 $ 51 $
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Remuneration and Expenses Total
1,641 1,212 43 1,129 3,727 3,066 1,765 12,584
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
1,641 2,869 2,352 1,129 8,141 7,432 1,816 25,380
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
35,632 25,014 20,858 19,568 28,293 29,682 20,246 179,294
$ $ $ $ $
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745 2,669 2,338 1,165 6,916
$ $ $ $ $
2,846 5,379 4,690 2,736 15,651
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420 420
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1,305 1,305
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742 1,060 2,884 918 408 6,011
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166 $ 168 $ 334 $
166 $ 168 $ 334 $
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E.L.K Energy Inc. Ron McDermott Morley Bowman John Scott Bill Baker Total
Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor
$ $ $ $ $
2,957 2,534 2,112 2,112 9,715
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5,652 4,217 3,944 13,813
Miscellaneous Telephone - All Council Computers - All Council Internet - All Council Total Summary - All Council Ron McDermott Mayor Richard Meloche Deputy-Mayor Morley Bowman Councillor Randy Voakes Councillor Bill Baker Councillor John Scott Councillor Sherry Bondy Councillor Total - Council
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
39,050 22,146 26,285 19,499 23,006 24,781 18,910 173,676
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745 1,657 4,977 4,414 4,367 16,159
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Summary - All Other Barnewall, Jan Caixeiro, Bill Ron Ducharme Brian Gray Paul Innes Total - All Other
$ $ $ $ $ $
2,352 1,571 1,579 918 408 6,827
$ $ $ $ $ $
2,338 1,165 886 4,389
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2,385 2,869 5,021 1,129 8,141 7,600 1,982 29,127
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41,435 25,014 31,305 20,628 31,147 32,382 20,892 202,803
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4,690 2,736 2,884 918 408 11,635
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The club has not picked a name yet and all of the members are encouraged to bring their ideas for a name to the next meeting. The Essex County 4-H Beef Club submitted by Mikayla Nelson On Friday, March 28, the Essex County 4-H Club held its first meeting at the Harrow Agricultural Building. The meeting began at 7 pm with the 4-H pledge followed by introductions. After getting to know one another, the elections for this yearÕ s executive were held. Elected this year are: President Emma Anger, Vice President Jackie Wismer, Secretary and Treasurer Abby Anger, and Press Reporter Mikayla Nelson. Following the elections, members discussed plans for the year, activities that everyone would like to participate in, and field trips. It looks like we are in for another great year! The meeting closed, snacks were enjoyed, and
we plan to meet again on April 23.
The Essex County 4-H Knitting and Crocheting Club submitted by Kendass Mass The Essex County 4-H Knitting and Crocheting Club first met in early February. At that meeting the executive was elected in: President Maggie Pollard, Vice-President Olivia Hillier, Secretary Gaby Moore, Treasurer Chloe Crawford, and Press Reporter Kendass Mass. The club met again on March 20 at the Harrow Exhibition Hall. After the 4-H Pledge and approval of the minutes, the name of the club was announced, Ò Stitching Together Generations.Ó Members started making Grannie Squares and enjoyed a game of Bingo. The next meeting for the 4-H Knitting and Crocheting Club - Stitching Together Generations is on April 17.
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Economic Development Officer News last week stated the town is going to hire an economic development officer. I wonder if any of council can remember or is aware of attempts made over the last 20 years or so for development in town. About that long ago, when Jim Hatt was a councilor, he persuaded council members to establish a committee to promote development and it was his idea to name it the IDEE (Industrial Development and Economic Expansion) committee. It consisted of business people and ordinary residents such as myself. I am the only one still trying to work in the remnants of it. We did work very hard. We developed a package
to give to anyone who enquired that explained the town scenario as to advantages of location, development possibilities, town regulations, etc. I was asked to design a logo, which was developed into a lapel pin as well, with instructions of what it should depict. At that time the town had new street lighting, we were beginning to get restoration of the station and most of all the industrial park was being promoted. We had a publicity article printed in a business magazine and the report of our centennial celebration was published in a national business magazine as well. Yes, I had quite a bit to do with that. However, with amalgamation, the new council decided to re-
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designate our group and establish a development committee made of business people and politicians. We were relegated to being the mural committee and put under recreation. A sorry move. Somewhere along the line volunteers were asked to join a discussion group on ideas for development in Essex. My husband sat on that committee and he had quite a few ideas. Apart from that we never heard of anything being done by the new development committee and all that came from the discussions was a delayed report. At the same time efforts were being made to develop the industrial park that sat with only a few tenants for several years. Sylvestre, who owned much of it, along with a couple of Essex businessmen, asked the council of the day for a tax subsidy to entice tenants. That council said it would not ask the taxpayers to assist developers in making money from establishing their business in the industrial park. Lack of vision there! So, it is very interesting to me to learn that council is going to hire someone to do a job that does need to be done and apparently the members think it needs someone on a pay cheque rather than volunteers. It would have been helpful if the councils along the way had worked with the volunteers. Of course, one of the first things we need is a hotel. We were all aware of that when the mural committee held the symposium.
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career,” Hyland said on receiving the recognition. He added that he has spent a lot of time with different organizations throughout his farming career and he was happy to do so. He enjoyed that work. Like other industries, he said, dairy farming has changed with the introduction of new technologies. He has met many interesting people in his career. He raised dairy cows for 51years and noted it’s a steady sevenday a week job. “You have to be dedicated to them [the cattle],” he said. The Essex County Federation of Agriculture sponsored Bill Allan Olson’s induction. He was born in 1947 and began his agricultural career rearing livestock and farming cash crops, including wheat, corn, and soybean. Olson was a member of the Board of the Essex County Federation of Agriculture (ECFA) for 13 years where he did his best to increase the membership. He assumed the presidency during a turbulent time for agriculture in 1988, at which point a drought devastated Essex County crop production. Olson led a committee to support farmers getting aid from the Federal Government. He has also led public meetings on Free Trade, the Farm Debts Review Board, and was the sitting member of the Ontario Tribunal Board. Olson promoted and worked many hours to complete in book form, the history of the Essex County Federation of
Agriculture. A proud member of the Essex County Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Olson became Vice-President in 1988. He was also a longstanding member of OFA. In 1990 he worked towards changing the laws pertaining to ethanol in support of farmers and the OFA. In the ‘90s he held the position of the Provincial Director for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture for nine years. He also sat on the Ontario Tribunal Board of Agriculture for rural issues in 2000. Olson was the Ontario Progressive Conservative Representative for Agriculture for five years from 2000 to 2005 and the President of three ridings of the PC Party. For 30 years, Olson served the Woodslee United Church as Steward. He was also a Sunday
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school teacher. For 35 years he was a Master Mason of the Masonic Lodge. Gerald Herdman, Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame Secretary, noted the induction ceremony went well with many in attendance to support the two new inductees. He added that it is important to recognize local farmers through Hall of Fame inductions because they have helped build a community in agriculture all their life. Herdman noted that he was inducted into the Essex County Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2013, so he understands how much this honour means to those recognized. “It’s a way of honouring them for things they have done,” he said. There are criteria that the inductees need to meet before they are recognized with this prestigious award.
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Area dance team puts on annual showcase by Sylene Argent C omp etitiv e performers with Essex County Dancers Incorporated shimmied and shook to the rhythm of the music over the weekend as the group hosted its annual Spring Showcase in the Villanova High School auditorium. Friends, family members and fans had the option of enjoying the Spring Showcase on either Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon. At both performances the Essex Energizers jump rope team made a special appearance, allowing the competitive jump ropers an opportunity to showcase their own talents and skills.
The Spring Showcase is an annual event that allows the dancers an opportunity to show the talent and skills they have picked up over the past ten months of practice. It is also a rehearsal performance, preparing the local dance group for a major competition in Orlando, Florida in July. The Essex County Dancers have already competed in three regional competitions this season. Performing the dance numbers in front of an audience comprised of familiar faces helps the youth enjoy performing and not have to worry about being judged while on stage. The audience was encouraged to cheer
and applause if they liked the numbers, further encouraging the dancers to give it their all. Essex County Dancers President Gisele Hudvagner said it is an extreme pleasure to be involved with the dance group. This yearÕ s team, she said, consisted of 41 young ladies and one angel, from five years of age to 17. The Continued on Page 16
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bring in their own work for tips and advice. She will also have the opportunity to talk to a group of school children and a local womenÕ s group. She is very excited about a partnership she is developing with WETRA (Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association.) She will be there on Oct. 17 and 18. She will be capturing some of their horses in her art that will then be available as original art, prints and art cards. As a successful professional artist, she has had the opportunity to mentor several young artists who are finding success in PASS their own right. Her advice to TIME IN LINE. aspiring artists is to stick with it. Ò You have to persevere. DonÕ t give up. If it is something you love it will happen,Ó she said. She explained that it canÕ t always be a career but it can be a rewarding hobby. Another piece of advice she likes to share is to finish the art projects you start, even if you think they arenÕ t turning out. Cut Down on end Litter! Ò It may up being one Please recycle this newspaper of your favorite pieces,Ó she said. While she specializes in animals she has 16 CENTRE ST., ESSEX worked with other subjects and is always interested in discussing www.essexfreepress@on.aibn.com new ideas. To learn more or to find a complete list of events visit www. 10,000 copies debbiegoldring.com.
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Cuddles Clothing to host first county donation drive by Sylene Argent Windsor-based childrenÕ s clothing organization, Cuddles Clothing for Kids, will host its first Essex County clothing drive event in support of families in need later this month. The organizationÕ s founder Amy Johnson is extending an invite to the community to get involved. As families do their spring-cleaning, Johnson asks residents to consider forwarding gently used youth and children clothing to this program. The County portion of the drive takes place at the Essex Civic Centre on April 23-25 from noon-1 p.m. and from 4p.m. Ð 6 p.m. Johnson, a second year law student and single mother of six, founded Cuddles Clothing for Kids last August, and
runs the organization out of the basement of her parish in Windsor, St. MarkÕ s Anglican Church. She started the program after moving to the area in 2012. She had youth clothes she wanted to donate and was having a hard time trying to find a place she could do that. As a result, Cuddles Clothing for Kids was born. Community use of the organization was a little slow at first, Johnston said, but as word about the organization spreads, it continues to grow. It went from taking up one room in the basement of St. MarkÕ s Anglican Church, to now taking over nearly half the basement. And the program continues to grow, she added. Through the upcoming drive, she hopes county families will recognize
there is a place to donate clothing. All are welcome to donate or volunteer. Volunteers will collect gently used clothing from baby sizes to something that would fit a large teen. As the program has no facilities available to wash items, Johnson asks that the donated items are pre-washed and in good repair. Ò WeÕ ll make sure another child gets it,Ó she said. In addition to clothes, Cuddles Clothing for Kids also accepts and distributes items such as crib sheets, blankets, books, stuffed animals, and bottles. This service, Johnson said, is free to those who need it. For more information log onto cuddlesclothingforkids. org.
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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. We continue to support Ò Light It Up BlueÓ for Autism Awareness every Wednesday for the month of April. We are proud to see the color blue being worn by many of our students and staff in support of Autism. We held a friendly badminton tournament here at our school on Tuesday, April 15. Four other schools from our board participated in this event. Schools played against each other and the school with the most points won. A special thank you to our coaches Mrs. Lucier, Mrs. Burns, Mr. Nadalin and Mr. Lamoureux for their time and dedication. We appreciate all your effort. On April 16, our grades one and two students participated in an Easter
egg hunt at Cardinal Carter High School. They enjoyed a fun filled day of activities that also included a coloring contest, face painting and outdoor recreational activities. A great time was enjoyed by all. We congratulate Michael T. in grade six who won silver in a Chess Tournament held at ColosantiÕ s. Michael defeated seven other players in his group and only lost the last round in a tie breaker. Michael also won Bronze in a Chess Tournament held earlier this year at Ciocaro Club. Congratulations Michael on your fine effort and talent. On Tuesday, April 22 our SKÕ s along with our grade eights will be participating together in a tree planting ceremony. Our graduating grade eights will partner with
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The members of the Essex County Dancers competitive team took to the stage to perform their intricate dance routines at Villanova High School over the weekend.
dancers reside all over the Windsor and Essex County area. The dedicated teachers at Nancy PattisonÕ s Dance World, which is celebrating 60 years of service to the community this year, Hudvagner noted, train these dancers.
Ò We have amazing teachers who work with our dancers each week,Ó Hudvagner said. Passionate, creative, and confident are just a few words she used to describe some of the assets that dancing helps instill in youth. Hudvagner added that
the majority of the youth on this dance team also excel at school and are on the honour roll. Many of the teamÕ s alumni have moved on to pursue dancing as a career. Hudvagner thanked the eveningÕ s sponsors and volunteers.
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Iron Hawk soars to new heights by Jennifer Cranston In its third year the Iron Hawk Duathalon
has gone from being a simple fundraiser and awareness campaign to a provincial championship competition and qualifier for the 2015 World Championships in
Australia. The Iron Hawk is hosted by Harrow District High School and is the culminating event in a series of mental wellness activities held at the school. The Iron Hawk has always had a goal of improving mental health services for youth. In their first year the school donated enough money to sponsor a room at the WE Care for Kids House in Windsor. In their second year funds raised went to WE Care
Harrow High School Principal, Kyle Berard, and students Sandra Smeltzer and Jeff Bilek are excited for the Iron Hawk and all it will mean to the community of Harrow.
for Kids and HDHSÕ s own charity The Soaring Hawk Fund. In those two years the Iron Hawk Campaign has been able to donate $45,000. The Soaring Hawk Fund is a charity that provides financial support to young people achieving greatness in their lives. The Fund began when Principal Kyle Berard discovered Harrow native Dante
Leon who is a Pan-Am Gold Medalist and World Champion in Jujitsu. This kind of success isnÕ t cheap and Berard wanted to help out. Since then the Soaring Hawk Fund has helped young athletes, and others aspiring to greatness in other fields from leadership to international missionary work. Ò One of the Conditions is that someday you have
to pay it back to your community,Ó said Berard. Ò IÕ m trying to instill that sense of community.Ó This year funds from the Iron Hawk will go to The Soaring Hawk Fund and to the United Way. Ò Before we partnered with the United Way we had a good conversation about local access to youth counseling in Harrow,Ó said Berard.
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(LOHHQ 5RXQGLQJ ~ April 23 , 2014 ~
Eileen Rounding, formerly of Essex, and now residing at the Southgate Residence, Kingsville, Ontario, will turn “98” on April 23rd, 2014. Happy Birthday and love from your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren of Essex, Windsor and
Calgary. Keep up the good health.
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Card of Thanks
The family of the late Alta McCallum wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone for the cards, flowers, memorial donations and food. Your prayers, calls and visitations to the funeral home were greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Linda Blair and Reid Funeral Home for their support durning this difficult time.
Sincerely, Don McCallum & Families _________________________________________________________
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Love always, your family
T HAN K YOU On behalf of the entire Groves family, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who assisted our late mother, Grace Groves, to reach her final destiny. To Kate Bolohan and the entire team at the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic in Essex, your professionalism and 24/7 care and commitment will never be forgotten. To the Chartwell Retirement Residence in Kingsville, you made mother comfortable in a manner in which we will never forget. Your attention to details and your calm, assuring ways, were well appreciated. To Tony deRyk and your professional staff at Kennedy Funeral Home in Essex, we could not have asked for a better service. Your compassion, understanding, and professional approach made a difficult time much easier to handle. Finally, to those who took the time to send cards, well wishes, flowers, food and to attend the visitation and service, we thank you all very much. ~The Groves Family
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Mackey, Wes “Hoss” - Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 10, 2014 at 70 years of age. Dear husband and best friend of Carol (nee Wheeler) with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage. Loved father of Brent and wife Isabelle Mackey and Tammy and husband Brian Elliott. Treasured Papa of John Michael, Alycia, Joshua, Ashley, Candice and Greg. Great-Papa of Braxton, Alexis, Sierra, and Ethan. Brother of Kenny and wife Louise, late Bob, husband of Barb Mackey, Terry and wife Gloria, Glenda and husband Brian Matheson, and Ross Mackey. Step-brother of Robert and wife Nancy Willis and Susan and husband Bob Fernier. Son-in-law of Tom and the late Grace Wheeler. Brother-in-law of Brenda Chartrand, Bucky Wheeler, Darlene Weatherbie, Doug Wheeler and the late Kimberly Wheeler and Darcy Wheeler. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his faithful companion, Licorice. Wes was retired as a supervisor with MTO Weigh Scales. He was a longtime member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201. Wes was a diehard fan of the Essex 73’s and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Cremation has taken place. The Memorial Service was conducted at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N., Essex. Linda Blair officiated. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. _________________________________________________________
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McLean, Tom
In Loving Memory of a dear Dad, Grandpa who passed away 31 years ago April 14, 1983 .
We have only a memory, dear Dad.
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We cherish our whole life through; But the sweetness will live forever As we treasure the memory of you. ~ Always loved and missed Geraldine, Tex and family.
In Loving Memory of
Happy Birthday, Dad & Mom!
Velma Allison
September 21, 1929 - April 15, 2013
In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Mother, That we do not think of you. ~ Missing you everyday. ~
FLOYD AND VIRGERY CASCADDEN
Dad, 90 years young on April 24 Mom, 85 years young on May 8 ... and they can still cut a mean step on the dance floor!
Much love from your kids and their respective families! To celebrate these milestones, a family dinner will be held on Easter weekend followed by a cruise in October.
Love , Tom, Gerry, Doug, John, Mindy and our families. _________________________________________________________
In Loving Memory of
Leslie Gaspar who passed away on April 14, 2012
CARd Of ThAnkS
I have lost my soul’s companion, a life linked with my own. And day by day I miss him more as I walk this life alone.
The family of the late
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Mary Ramsay
A sincere thank you for all messages of condolences, prayers, cards & generous donations in her honor. Special thanks to Reid Funeral Home for their excellent service. _________________________________________________________
Thank You!
This message cannot express the depth of my gratitude and thanks to family and so many friends for their presence, best wishes, gifts, monetary donations of honour to the Foodbank, Church, and PWRDF, and non perishable gifts given in my name. You all made my 90th birthday so happy and memorable. God’s Blessing to all of you. Ruby M. Robertson _________________________________________________________
Grandchildren. _________________________________________________________
William “Bill” Bernath November 9th, 1925 - April 16th, 2013
It’s sad to walk the road alone, Instead of side by side. Unseen, unheard, you are always there. So loved, so missed, so very dear. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent, the tears that fall. Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. Those special years will not return, when we were all together. But with the love within our hearts, you will walk with us forever. With love, your wife, Marion, children Bill (Carol), Jim (Debbie), Linda (Maxx), Nancy(Andrew), & granddaughters Emily and Katie.
What’s Going On april 18 - Good Friday FisH dinner - at royal canadian legion Branch 201. From 4-7pm. 103 Talbot st. north, essex. For more info: 519-776-8247. april 18 - esseX k oF c Good Friday FisH dinner - at Holy name of Jesus parish Hall. 4 - 7pm. april 23 - esseX & disTricT HorTiculTural socieTy MeeTinG - at the community centre, at 7:30pm. arlene Welsh will speak about daylilies, plant & seed exchange. april 26 - yard & Bake sale - at st. paul’s anglican church, 92 st. paul street, essex, from 9am-1pm. something for everyone. april 26 - all-u-can-eaT pasTa dinner - at church of the redeemer, 15545 cty rd. 8, between essex & paquette corners. From 4:30-7:30pm. info: 519-737-6850 x28 May 9-11- little Tomato Theatre presents annie Jr. at the uMei auditorium , cty. rd 6 and Hwy. #77. call 519-322-1896 for info. May 3 - GuaTeMala Hope silenT and live dinner aucTion - at the k of c Hall dupuis st. Tilbury, on. Tickets & information call: 519-682-1813. May 4 - ekBoFMa presenTs a sprinG BlueGrass Music celeBraTion - at kingsville lakeside park pavilion. 1:30-5:00pm. Free. More info at: 519-975-2792. May 7 - sHooTer’s pHoToGrapHy cluB MeeTinG - from 7-9pm at colasanti’s Tropical Garden’s. please use west parking. For info email George: gshiefer@coegco.ca May 25 - esseX & disTricT lions cluB annual Walk for dog Guides & special needs dogs at sadler’s pond. 9:30 registration. contact Jacqui: 519-776-8880.
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_____________________ FOR SALe: 150 NeW Cattle Panels (fencing). 52” high by 16 feet long. Galvanized. $30.00 each. Call 519-7766131. 14 2t* _____________________
FOR REnt _____________________ FOR ReNT: Large, modern 2 bedroom apartment, near essex. No pets. $600 + hydro. Call 519-839-5582. _____________________ 2 BAy GARAGe FOR ReNT in downtown essex. Approx. 650 sq. ft. plus extra storage outside. $300/month + hydro. 1st & last required. For more information, call Joy 519-890-7794. 4-tfn _____________________ Briarwood Apts, 26 Alice St. N., essex. 1 large 2- 3 bdrm available, $1090 + hydro. 519-776-4016 to view. 11-2eow _____________________ Briarwood Apts, 26 Alice St. N., essex. Available large 2 bedroom $935; larger 2-3 bedroom, $1090; + hydro. tel. 519776-4016. 11-2eow _____________________ FOR ReNT: Available now, Comber area, 2bdm country home. No pets. + 3 bdm country home, Stoney Point. + Also selling 2 & 3 furrow white plows. A-1 Quality. Please call 519-798-1110 after 6pm. 15-tfn
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STORe FOR ReNT: downtown essex. Lots of parking. For more info., call 226-3501943. 9-tfn _____________________ FOR ReNT: Very clean 2 bdrm., main floor apt. Very convenient for mature tenant. Fridge & stove incl. $800/m. 1st & l ast required. 2 26-350-1943. 9-tfn
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FOR ReNT: Modern 1 bdm apartment. edge of essex. Fridge, stove, utilities included. Coin operated washer & dryer on premises. $675, first & last. Mature person, no pets. Call dan 519-776-5735. 15-tfn
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FOR sALE _____________________ FOR SALe: Hay for sale. Round Bales. 5x5, stored inside. Will deliver. Call 5197768340. 14-4t* _____________________ FOR SALe: 3 wheel medical scooter. (Mobility LTd.) In good condition. Asking $500. Call Fern for more details at 519839-5283. 14-1t* _____________________
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Have you seen Bob?
Bob, 3 year old neutered male Bouvier brindle (looks grey-brown). Shaggy coat. Gentle but timid. Family pet. Missing since March 31st. Call Steve at 519-796-3526 or Carrie at 519-999-0576.
FOR SALe: 1 ACRe BUILdING LOT at North Talbot, near Manning. $154,900. Water is in and paid for. 45ft culvert to be installed at seller’s expence. Call experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. 49-tf _____________________
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HeLP WANTed - Roofer helpers wanted. Must have own vehicle. Will Train. Phone: 519-776-8340. 12-4t*
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hELP WAntED _____________________ dRIVeRS WANTed - AZ or dZ. Clean record. Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336. 17-tfn _____________________ HeLP WANTed: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$10.35. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0 6-14t* _____________________ LOOKING FOR HeALTH CARe AId - HCW to look after elderly lady in her own home. day and evening shift. Light care. Prepare meals & housekeeping. Call 519-715-9335 or 519-995-6463. Ask for Mary ellen or leave message. 14-2t*
_____________________ HeLP WANTed: Part-time bartenders and short order cooks. For more information please Phone dale @ 519-776-8907. Bartenders must have SmartServe. 15-1t* _____________________
hELP WAntED _____________________ eSSex TAxI ANd LIMO is looking for 2 full time drivers who have a clean driving record and live in or very close to the Town of essex. excellent for retirees. Please contact Kirk @ 519-776-4922.
RUTH ANN HICKEY SALE REPRESENTATIVE
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APROX. 36 ACRES (Malden Rd. and County Rd. #8) $ 20,000 Vacant tiled land, water and gas available. 4 Buyer to confirm building permit. APROX. 48 ACRES $ 60,000 4 (Malden and County Rd. #8) Woodlot (18 acres), balance, tiled, water and gas available. Buyer to confirm building permit. Tim McGuire, Sales Representative Res. 519-723-4660 or Bus. 519-735-6015.
Thomas A. Lavin Realty Ltd., Brokerage
HOUSE AND FARM FOR SALE BY SEALED TENDER 5761 Alma Street, Amherstburg, Ontario 16.48 Acres, Part Lot 44, Concession 5, Pat 2 on Plan 12R-5540 2bdm, 2 car detached garage. Contact Lyne at 519-974-5884 for offer package and viewing by appointment. All tenders must be submi ed to Brisebois Law Office, 101-2475 Central, Windsor, Ontario, N8W 4J4 on or before May 30, 2014 by 4pm EST.
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Farm Machinery Auc on Sale Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 am
For Edmund & Donna Mae Cur s at 6890 Howard Ave., Oldcastle, approx. 1 km north of Essex Cty Rd 8. From Essex take Cty Rd 8 west to Howard Ave. & north to the farm. Farm is Sold. No Reserve. Tractors: Ford 7740 dsl w/5591 hrs, mech. front wheel assist, 16.9x38 rear res, 13.6x28 front res, tractor is sharp & clean; Ford 3910 dsl w/2022 hrs, roll bar & canopy, 13.6x28 rear res, also sharp & clean; Combine: 1981 Gleaner F2 dsl Corn Plus sells w/15’ grain head. Note – Mr. Cur s purchased this at the Steve Patrick auc on last aug. & combined his crop in the fall with absolutely no problems. When purchased in august the combine had 2709 engine hours & 1812 separator hours, this is a very good combine; Plan ng: No ll unit consis ng of 15’ Ye er weight transfer 3 p.h. no ll tool bar model 6700 w/hitch for grain drill behind bar. This bar is made to go in front of 21 run 7” spacing grain drill; Int. model 5100 – 21 run grain drill w/grass seeder; IH model 56 – 7 row 21” bean planter; Tillage: 18’ pull type Triple K cult. w/rolling harrows; 18’ land leveler; 6 furrow spring trip Overuum plow; 2 sets sprocket packers w/9’ centres & 4 ‘ pups; IH 12’ disc needs some bearings; PTO power ditcher; 20’ Harrogator; IH 11 tooth 3 ph chisel plow; Wagons: 5 gravity wagons from 225 bu. to 150 bu. capacity; Backhoe: tractor backhoe mounted on cart w/6.5 HP Honda engine, or can be used as 3 p.h.; Tiler: 3 p.h. ler for plas c le; Sprayers: Calsa single axle sprayer w/approx. 34’ boom; ATV mount sprayer; Snow blower: McKee 78” snow blower w/cylinder; Other Items: 3 p.h. log spli er w/large hydraulic cylinder; 3 p.h. furrow cleaner; 3 p.h. boom; small augers; scraper blade; 3 p.h. pallet fork; Feteral model 70 grain cleaner; Fanning Mill grain cleaner; portable fuel tanks; 7 row cult.; 6” auger; 23.1x26 re from JD 4400 combine on rim; small grain bin to be removed; etc. Primi ves, Tools & Generator: bu er churn on stand w/motor; anvil; milk can & milk strainer; radial arm saw; Honda EM 5000 generator; floor model drill press; chains; ba ery charger; 18” Partner chain saw; re changer; hydr. bumper jack; cylinders; tools; garden cul vator w/1 furrow plow & other a ach.; new heat houser for Ford 5000; etc; Fuel Tanks: 500 gal. dsl tank w/electric pump & some dsl fuel; 200 gal gas tank & hand pump; Cow: Mechanical animated cow – one of a kind; Consigned Tractor: Massey Ferguson 165 dsl tractor. Terms cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. No reserve. Farm is sold. Proprietors: Ed & Donna Mae Cur s, 519-969-7729 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
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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 cutting, clean-ups, tree/shrub trimming, landscaping. Ryan 519-792-9447 or Matt 519-817-1113. 14-tfn
INCOMETAX PREPARATION: Good rates on personal, rental and business returns. E-file or paper file. Call Jeannette Grass (519) 776-7090. 6-11t _____________________ DAN’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR: Minor repairs & tune-ups on both 2 and 4 stroke engines. Including chainsaws, lawnmowers & blade sharpening. Also will get snowblowers ready for summer storage. Pick up and drop off lawn tractors available. Phone 519-839-5435 or 519-982-5639. 14-4t*
“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
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BUYING ALL JEwELLERY, GOLD, SILVER and old costume jewellery, brooches, necklaces, chains, rings, watches. wanted Grandma’s old costume jewellery. Embroidered tablecloths & linens. Call 519-733-2696. 13-4t _____________________
BUYING: All antique furniture, glass and china, used shotgun, rifle, ammunition, hunting knives, finishing tackle, farm scales, gas pumps, old coke machines, & any old metal signs. Call 519-738-3224.
CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-9237 or 519-791-5046. 1-tfn _____________________ wANTED TO BUY: Looking for a Dining Room Table that was purchased from Riley’s Room with wicker around skirt with possibly 2 or 3 leaves. Please call Theresa at 519-733-5127. 13 - 3t*
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519-776-4255 Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman Easter Sunday worship service with Paster Steve Jones begins at 10 am. Special music is planned. Sunday School for the children is available. Our congregation is invited to join Cottam United Church for a Good Friday Service at 11 am, and a Sunrise Service and breakfast at 7 am on Easter Sunday. Kid’s Club is Tuesday, April 22, at 3:30 pm, led by Rev., Linda Hollingsworth. All elementary school aged children are invited. A Spring Business Meeting will follow the Sun., April 27 service. A 5-Week Bible Study, based on the book“Crazy Love, Overwhelmed By A Relentless God,” begins on Wed., April 30. Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all those with health needs and those in nursing homes. Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We welcome you to join us this Friday, April 18 at 10:30am for our Good Friday Service. On Sunday, April 20 at 6:30am we will celebrate Easter with a Sunrise Service at the John R. Park Homestead and then at 10:30am, have our traditional
Easter Service at Harrow United Church. We look forward to Reverend Staples’ exciting message along with our Senior Choir and hymns of triumph and celebration! A “Downton Abbey Tea” will be held at Harrow United on Saturday, May 3 from 3-5 pm. Costumes are optional but encouraged. For information & tickets please contact Laurene at the office. On Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 a cleanup will be held at Gess†wood Camp. If you are able to help, your assistance would be appreciated. For info: 519776-7444. Our thoughts & 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 office at 519-738-4223. 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 Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us on GOOD FRIDAY at Belle River United Church. The Service is at 10 am. “CHRIST HAS RISEN” This Easter Sunday join us at Belle River
United Church. Our Sunrise Service 8 am at Lakeview Park. Pancake Breakfast after Sunrise Service. Easter Service at 10 am. Rev. Doreen Canavan will be giving the message. Saturday, June 7, 2014 BBQ Rib Dinner from 4 pm to 7 pm. The menu is 1/2 slab of ribs, baked beans,baked potato, coleslaw, dessert Tickets are sold in advanced and purchased from church members or phone 519-8906312. Coffee and Conversation on Thursday at 10 am. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen You are invited to attend our Good Friday worship service at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson, Pastor Darrell Edgar and the Ambassador CRC from Windsor. Included in the service we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. On Easter Sunday join us again as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Nursery supervision is provided for both services. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. Plan to attend next Movie Night on Friday, April 25, 2014. Showing ‘The Lion King” Free snacks! Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the movie begins at 6:30 pm. All are welcome! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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The pledge ready, and reports from the secretary and treasurer at our March 7 meeting were shared. For those who wanted one, fifes were distributed for upcoming lessons. Joell‘ Clermont read her report on the Northwest Company while other members jotted down additional information. We also got several papers about voyageur life to help us in our research. We discussed the Maidstone Encampment in May which we will be participating in as a teaching station for the Achievement Day. A visit from Doug Robinson who portrays Shaymus Gunn was also brought forward in order to help members with their portrayal of historical characters sometime in April. Paige Howson was finalized as the Youth Leader for the second year in a row for the club. At the following meeting everything seems to be coming together nicely. We had success at Kalamazoo and each person who went came back with something. Victoria handed out the voyageur papers to those members who missed the last meeting and introduced Elizabeth who will be teaching us voyageur songs and giving fife lessons to those who wanted them. She started out by refreshing our memories on the French Voyageur song Ò Alouette,Ó
she then switched over to the fife and taught how to properly breathe and read music. Elizabeth will be teaching beyond our required meetings so that we are very well versed in our singing and fife playing for the re-enactments. At our fifth meeting of the year we are drawing closer to our achievement day in May. With some work still left to do, we are coming along with the
voyageur songs and fife lessons with Elizabeth and are excited for our day trip to BrantfordÕ s Iroqraft. We will be able to purchase more items to add to our regalia for the events. We are still brushing up on parts of voyageur life and gathering items for our display. The next meeting is on Friday, April 25. Bring your fifes and books.
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50 golfers managed a modest 71 aces on this outing. Leading the way with 5 was Bill Ward followed closely by Tom Hyatt with 4. Dropping 3 each were Madeline Butler, Fran Clifford, Laurie Hylton, Marie Lasi, Bill Mayville, Art Sweet, John Vlodarchyk and Bryon Walker. Managing 2 each were Jim Allan, Pete Daudlin, Tom Dewhurst, Ethel Ferguson, Nancy Hill, Al Rutter, Barry Sweet, Rose Taylor, Shirley Thiessen, Ernie Vandenberg, Mary Anne Vickery, Doug Vickery and Gerrit Vriesen. Rounding out the ace parade with 1 each were Cheryl Allan, Herb Ascott, Eleanor Brook, Ken Brook, Dorothy Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Murray Hartford, Tony Hudwagner, Mavis Rutter, Morley Scratch, Bill Taylor and Steve Vigh. Low score for 9 holes was captured by Bill Ward with an excellent 15 followed closely by Art Sweet with 16 and Tom Hyatt(3), Laurie Hylton, Bill Ward and Doug Vickery with 17. Carding 35 for 18 holes was Tom Hyatt, Bill Ward and Art Sweet. Tom Hyatt, Bill Mayville, Bill Ward and Doug Vickery each sported a 36 with Laurie Hylton recording a 37. A strong 71 for 36 holes was notched by Tom Hyatt and Bill Ward followed by Bill Mayville and Doug Vickery with 74 and Iggy Arner and Art Sweet with 76. Capturing 1st place with 232 was team 8 [Frank Lasi, Al Stockwell, Bill Ward]. 2nd place with 241 was corralled by team 4 [Laurie Hylton, Iggy Arner, Cheryl Allan] and 3rd place went to team 3 with 244 [Bill Mayville, Jim Allan, Eva Kah] Please note that play resumes with tee off at 9:30 on Thursday, April 17th at ColasantiÕ s Tropical Gardens.
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Kingsville celebrates Olympic success by Jennifer Cranston Kingsville celebrated hockey greatness last Saturday as hundreds came out to honour Meghan Agosta-Marciano and Corbin Watson. Agosta-Marciano, a member of the Canadian WomenÕ s Olympic Hockey Team, took home her third Olympic Gold Medal from the Sochi
Olympics. Watson attended his first Paralympics this year as a goaltender for CanadaÕ s Sledge Hockey Team. He took home a Bronze Medal. Festivities that day included a parade featuring the two hometown heroes along with KingsvilleÕ s other hockey champions from Atom, Novice and
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Juvenile divisions. A Ô meet and greatÕ followed the parade where fans could get autographs and photos taken with these world-class athletes. Fans lined up out the doors of Migration Hall to patiently wait for a chance to meet Watson and Agosta-Marciano. Agosta-Marciano explained that after her first Olympics she recognized a paradigm shift. Ò ItÕ s not you looking up to others, itÕ s little ones looking up to you,Ó she said. She hopes to be able to inspire those young people to do something great in their own lives. Watson said the whole experience so far has been a lot of fun. He enjoys seeing kids and watching them light up when they see him or his medal. The enthusiasm of
Team Canada Paralympic Sledge Hockey goaltender Corbin Watson poses for photos with Sheri Lowrie and her son Jackson following a parade in honour of Watson and Meghan Agosta-Marciano.
fans has been inspiring for him, especially when he achieved his first Paralympic shutout.
Ò It was surreal,Ó he said A fundraising dinner was held at ColasantiÕ s Tropical Gardens that evening for the Meghan Agosta Foundation that provides financial assistance to underprivileged children who want to play hockey.
Voice Of Inspiration Ò It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.Ó ~ George Washington
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Iron Hawk soars to new heights... Money donated by Iron Hawk will go towards bringing those counseling services home. With the help of the United Way and the Greater Essex County District School Board that has allowed the use of the high school after hours, Harrow will soon have counseling services for residents of all ages.
Some of the details are still to be worked out, but the Principal and his students are excited about what they are achieving. Sandra Smelter is a grade 11 student participating in the race. This is her third year doing so. She says mental health in Harrow is a good cause. Ò IÕ ve seen so many people with mental
health issues who donÕ t know where to get help,Ó she said. Currently young people are directed to Leamington or Windsor for help and that simply isnÕ t practical for most teens. Jeff Bilek is in grade 12 and one of about 15 student volunteers who are helping organize the event.
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Ò ItÕ s a great cause to support mental health and wellness,Ó he said. Ò WeÕ re bringing it to our community. We need to bring more to Harrow.Ó Not only is the Iron Hawk bringing mental health services to Harrow and promoting mental health among the student body with weekly activities like music appreciation, yoga, cooking and art, but the event is promoting tourism in Harrow. Registration for the five races that are part of the Iron Hawk takes place until the morning of May 10, which is the day of the race. With lots of time left to join the cause, over 100 people
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have registered and about 40 of them are from out of the Essex County Area. Coopers Hawk Winery and Farm Dog Cycles are working together to host a dinner and social at the winery where the public and the athletes can meet and socialize. Some of the out-oftown athletes will also be participating in a wine tour that afternoon as well as other fun athletic activities in the municipality the following day. Smelter says that even though the event will have world-class athletes in attendance, it is for everyone. She would like to see more people
of all athletic abilities participate. With five different races, there are lots to choose from. Ò No matter your skill level there is something for you,Ó she said. For more information or to register visit www. ironhawk.ca.
Voice Of Inspiration Ò Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important mattersÓ ~ Albert Einstein .......................................
Ò Travel brings power and love back into your life.Ó ~ Rumi
photo by Bill Chapman This weekend was perfect, for a BBQ! The HEEAT aquatics team set up shop at Renaud Ford and RV for a four day BBQ fundraiser. Parents and team members lent a hand all weekend to help raise money to assist with the many costs associated with running the team each year. In the photo, Tom and Evelyn Dawson of Kingsville stopped by for a little lunch. Serving them are HEEAT members Sarah Bonyai and Matt Logan.
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Cozy Corners Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10 am. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour is held in the hall after the service for refreshments, snacks and fellowship. Door Greeters for Easter Sunday are Nancy and Peter Steeves. Elder on Duty is Margie Tofflemire and lock-up is Cliff Campeau. Palm Sunday began our Holy Week. Join us for Maudy Thursday on April 17th at 7 pm for Holy Communion around the Lord’s Table. On Friday, April 18th, service is at 10 am. Easter Sunday will celebrate with the message “He Is Risen! Alleluia.� Start your spring cleaning and find your baking recipes.... our Garage & Bake Sale is on Saturday, April 26th, starting at 9 am The Mother and Daughter Banquet is on May 2nd, at 6:30 pm. The nursing home service at Iler Lodge is Tuesday, May 6th, at 2 pm. Volunteers are always welcomed and appreciated. Essex Community Services A VERY BIG THANK YOU - Essex Community Services would like to extend a sincere thank you to our local firms and their staff who assisted us with our Annual Income Tax Program:
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Greenwood and Associates, Erika Banwell CA Professional Corporation, BDO Essex, Hyatt-Lassaline. Their volunteer time, commitment to the Program and countless hours they worked are greatly appreciated by our Agency and our clients. We value your services! Thank you again! CARE-A-VAN GROUP OUTING: Essex Community Services is planning a group outing to Colasanti’s on Wednesday, May 7th. Pick-ups will begin at approximately 2:30pm. Call 519-776-4231 today to reserve your seat. Join us for a fun afternoon, followed by supper. Hope you can make it! Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Join us on Easter Sunday at 11 for Family Worship led by Lt. Kristen Gray. Our Sunday Prayer meeting is from 10 -10:30 a.m. and all are welcome to attend. SA Connections will have a Craft Day on Tues., April 22. Join us from 10 -1pm for fun, free lunch and a chance to make new friends. This community program is for men and women of all ages as well as preschoolers. Messy Church meets again on Thursday, April 24th from 6 – 8pm. We start with a free family style dinner at 6pm, followed by music, a bible story, crafts and activities. Families with kids of all ages are all invited to join us for a new way of experiencing church. Ladies, don’t forget to let Lt.Kristen know if you would like to attend “Women’s Day Out “ at Chatham Corps on Sat. May 24th. For more information about our activities , call the church office at 519- 776 -4628 or check us out on Facebook. “The secret of happiness is doing joyfully and willingly whatever needs to be done.� Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather is still very confused. We have warm days and very cool nights and rain and snow flurries. When is Spring going to settle down? The bulbs are all growing and will probably be flowering by Easter time this weekend. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held their Pepper party on Tuesday evening and the lucky folks were: Audrey Stanley, Elaine Taylor, Josie Dresser, Thomas Allison and Keith Dresser. For Euchre on Saturday evening the lucky folks were: Norma Beacom, Josie Dresser, Evelyn Young, Keith Dresser, George Diesbourg & Thomas Allison. Door Prizes to Ken Salter & Eileen Salter. If you enjoy playing cards, come on over and join in for some great chuckles.
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St. Paul’s/Trinity Anglican The Good Friday family service, The Journey of the Cross, is at 11am and the Traditional Good Friday service is at 3pm. On Holy Saturday, April 19, there is a 7pm service at Trinity The Easter Sunday services are at 8am and 11am at St. Paul’s. The yard and bake sale are from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, April 26. Arrangements can be made for drop-off or pick-up the week prior to the sale by phoning 519-776-6524. The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer invites you to the Bishop of Huron 2014 Prayer Conference with Rev. Canon Dr. Todd Townshend, Saturday, May 3, at St. Aidans Church, London. Registration at 9 a.m. with conference from 10am to 3pm. To register; Rev. Kim Metelka by e-mail kametelka@gmail.com or 519-869-2403. Lay Leader Day is May 10 at St. Andrew, LaSalle for details; www.missionconversations.blogspot.com Than You Bank donations for April will go to Canadian Cancer Society.
Essex United Maundy Thursday Hand washing service at 6:30pm. On Good Friday the service will be in the sanctuary; a service of prayer, pretzels and praise at 7pm. On Easter Sunday there is the morning service at the Nature Park (Sadlers Pond) at 8:30, followed by breakfast at the church. Join us for a joy-filled hour at 10:30am for Easter service. Jesus Lives! Yard Sale is May 2 and 3. If you need help getting donations to the church call 519-776- 7551. Items can be left at the church from Monday to Thursday until noon. Please no computers, electronics or clothes.
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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. There will be a Fish Fry at St. Mary’s Hall on Good Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. Tickets at the door. Feast of the Divine Mercy will be offering a 9 day Novena beginning on Good Friday. Booklets are available at the back of the church. The final Lenten card party winners were for the ladies: 1st place Pat Mullins, 2nd place Mae Tremblay, 3rd place Audrey Stanley. Lowest tally: Shirley Quinlan and lone hands Joan Broetercks. For the men: 1st place Bob Mullins and Gary V., 2nd place Don Sylvester, 3rd place K. Christy, lowest tally M. Benoit and lone hands Rick Dominato. Series winners were Butch Jobin, Alice Crawford and Diane Dennis. Thank you to all of our volunteers and participants. Please keep in your prayers Tom McCarthy, Renee Damphouse, Adeline Jobin, and Lucas Gerard and their caregivers. Happy Easter everyone! Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer We welcome everyone to come and worship with us during Holy Week: Holy Thursday at 7pm; Good Friday at 11 am and 3
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Woodslee Friendship Club We now have a social committee, like-minded, fun individuals, who will add to the pleasures of our card playing with special events, like the St. Patrick’s Day tribute. Now that more of our snowbirds are back, it’s good to see them having fun with the rest of us “spring chickens”. Our winners for this past week were: Pat Beaulieu, Roger Bellemore, Edna Chevalier, Adrian Diesbourg, George Diesbourg, Donna Eyraud, Elaine Ireland, Jean Matalik, Joanne McMurren, Elmer Quinlan, Shirley Quinlan, Audrey Stanley and George Sutherland. For information, contact Fran McKim at 961-9532.
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Winners of Monday Night’s Pepper were Floyd Cascadden, Mary Lou Chibi and Lawrence Dobson. Winners of Tuesday afternoon’s Pepper were Floyd Cascadden, Mary Lou Chibi and Larry Lane tied with the most Peppers and Evelyn Vivier was low. Don Ames won with high score at Wednesday Night Pepper. Mary Lou Chibi had the most Peppers and Lawrence Dobson was low. Margaret Crawley won with high score at Thursday Night Bridge and Ruth Ann Hickey was second. The Public is invited to a Health Fair organized by the Canadian Hearing Society on Wednesday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Many agencies will be in attendance. Call for more info. 776-6689
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1938 Olds for $70: “Send me the money someday!”
Bill Richmond’s unforgettable 1938 Oldsmobile 4-door sedan
Bill Richmond of Essex, Ontario, has good reason to remember his 1938 Oldsmobile 4-door sedan: “Hi Bill: Hitchhiking from Vancouver back to Toronto after the Commonwealth Games in September 1954, me and a buddy arrived in Odessa, Saskatchewan, about 40 miles SE of Regina. We stopped to visit an old army friend of my father’s, who turned out to be the only car dealer in town, and with two teenage daughters (we were both 20). “We were treated like royalty and stayed for a few days, taking the girls to barn dances and parties at the farms of their friends, using any available car on the lot. Lo and behold, come time to leave, our host handed me the keys to this ’38 Olds, told me to send him $70 someday, and the car was mine. He knew we had very little money left. He had been quietly pepping the car for a couple of days. Bingo! My first car! “The old straight six chugged along nicely for many days and nights. With stopovers in Winnipeg, more parties with my female cousin and friends, then Windsor with more of the same, we were about a week late getting back…and flat broke as we puttered into west Toronto on Lakeshore Road, where we ran out of gas. This was not unexpected since the gas gauge didn’t work. Whenever we found a gas station, rare enough in those days, we would check the gas and fill up the oil, which burned merrily. “We were close enough to an old friend’s house to go and borrow some money and finally made it home just about the time Marilyn Bell completed her swim across Lake Ontario. And we thought the crowds along the waterfront were for us. The Olds was built like a tank and I doubt it was ever washed. The photo was taken on Chilver Road in Windsor when departing for Toronto and the last leg of our trip. “We had one flat tire in the middle of the night in northern Wisconsin with nothing but the Northern Lights and a Zippo lighter to see what we were doing and where the tools were. The spare was an old front wheel from a tractor but it was inflated and it fit. And it was still on there when I sold the car. “I drove the Olds for about a year and added oil, continuously. I traded it in 1956 for a 1948 Plymouth, which gave me no trouble until I hit a rock in the fog around Rice Lake. It was never the same after that.” 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
Essex’s Tony Spidalieri (20) in action during Sunday’s Sutherland Cup semi-final game against St. Catharines.
Langlois gets his first win
by Fred Groves Aaron Langlois of Essex picked up his first win as a starter with the Saginaw Valley University Cardinals men’s baseball team on Saturday. The freshman pitcher went 4.2 innings and gave up just three hits as the Cardinals beat Malone 5-4. • The soccer season got off on a winning note for the Essex District High School Red Raiders last week as they opened WECSSAA action with a 2-1 win over host
Leamington Lions. Dean Oozer notched both goals for the winners. • Essex’s Ed Phillion is now a coach with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. Following a long, successful season as a player, he started his coaching career with the Toronto Argonauts last season as the defensive line coach, the position he will have with the Eskimos. • Congratulations to Essex’s Mitch Hudvagner who has committed to play baseball for Madonna University next fall. The 6’0, 190-lb
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catcher is playing for the Windsor Selects this year. • Still with baseball, freshman Justin Orton is batting .133 including a pair of hits and scoring six runs for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. • The Woodslee Orioles, defending Essex County Senior Baseball League champions, will look to defend their title beginning on May 14 when they host Harrow at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, the Essex Seniors, entering their second year, will start on May 25 against LaSalle and play their home games on Sundays. • Alex Friesen of Essex had an assist to help the Leamington Flyers to a 4-2 win over the visiting St. Catharines Falcons on Sunday night. The Tony Piroski-coached Flyers trail the Sutherland Cup (Junior ‘B’) semi-finals two-games-to-one. • Matt Puempel notched his 29th goal of the season as the Binghampton Senators downed the Hershey Bears 5-4 Friday night in AHL action. • The EDHS Red Raiders girls’ soccer team opened its season at home on Tuesday against Catholic Central. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@ hotmail.ca
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Essex 73s to take on Lakefield Chiefs for Cup final
Essex 73’s salute their fans following the semi-final win over the Ironmen.
Essex captain Corey Beaulieu (left) battled Wingham’s Aaron Armstrong.
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by Fred Groves Undisciplined play for the second straight year, the Essex 73Õ s are heading to the Ontario Hockey Association Junior Ô CÕ championship. Following a slim 3-2 win over the visiting Wingham Ironmen last Tuesday in the fifth game of the semi-finals, Essex now faces the Lakefield Chiefs in the Schmalz Cup finals. The Chiefs advanced to the finals after they eliminated the Grimsby Peach Kings in four straight. Lakefield played giant killer in the
quarterfinals after they knocked off the defending champions from Picton in overtime in the seventh game. Game One of the final series, a best-of-seven, goes Saturday in Lakefield at 7:30 pm and the second game is on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The Chiefs make the trip to the Essex Sports Complex for Game Three on Sat. April 26 at 7:30 p.m and the fourth game goes Sun. April 27 at 2:30 p.m. Essex beat out the Dorchester Dolphins in the quarterfinals that saw veteran defencemen
Aaron Thibert and Chad Hedrick knocked out of action against the Ironmen. Having eleven days off to prepare for the finals could prove beneficial for the 73Õ s. Ò We need the week. We are a little banged up and it might get us some players back,Ó said Essex coach Gil Langlois. In the fifth game against the Ironmen, it was special teams that got the job done and paved the way to the Schmalz Cup final series. Dylan Solecki and Matthew Hebert scored shorthanded and Scott Bromley notched one on the powerplay. Ò Our special teams defensively was okay, but offensively weÕ d been struggling and it was below our year average. We should have had three shorties. We just missed the net on the third one,Ó said Langlois. Goaltending wise, the 73Õ s are very solid with Darien Ekblad who has a pair of shutouts in the 12 Schmalz Cup playoff games with an 8-4 record and a 2.96 GAA. The Chiefs will counter with Zach Wainman who
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is 7-3 in Cup playoffs with a 2.17 GAA. Up front, Essex has got a platoon of offensive weapons at its disposal and in the 12 games, rookie Phil Janikowski and Solecki have led the way with 15 and 14 points respectively. If there is a weakness to the 73Õ s overall game, it is lack of discipline that was the reason they lost the fourth game to the Ironmen. Ò I like to think we learned from the penalties and the discipline in that series,Ó said Langlois. Lakefield, are the Central Ontario champs and last won the Schmalz Cup in 2000. During the regular season they had a 35-4-1 record. Derek Manley led the league in scoring with 69 points and look for Travis Brault and captain Nathan Larson to put up some big numbers against the 73Õ s. This is the third year for the current edition of the Essex 73Õ s and Langlois admits that his team has been preparing for what they call, ‘Unfinished Business.Õ
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