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Essex Gospel Community Easter Egg Hunt attracts large crowd
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by Sylene Argent It has been two-years since area youths were able to don a pair of bunny ears and head to the annual Essex Gospel Community Easter Egg Hunt, with a basket in tow, due to the pandemic.
With the sun shining on Saturday morning, and around 28,000 eggs to collect on the soccer fields adjacent to the Essex Centre Sports Complex, hundreds of area youngsters were more than eager to get their hop on and enjoy the 19th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt. The annual festive event Continued on Page 10
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CTMHV hosts first Easter egg hunt
by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) was hopping with Easter flavour on Saturday morning as it welcomed families to enjoy its first special holiday breakfast and Easter egg hunt. After enjoying a stack of pancakes, children were given the opportunity to create festive crafts and then go on the hunt for Easter eggs, hidden all around the Museum. In addition, those who participated were entered into a draw for a chance to
soon began with a group of individuals collaborating on the project. As a result, the Easter egg hunt was put on by the ‘50s Diner. “We got a lot busier than we thought we were going to be,” Wacheski said, noting around 40 chidlren and 45 adults participated in the event. “We did have to turn people away.” She said many of the parents said they want the event to be hosted again next year. Originally, it was hoped to host the Easter egg hunt in the Heritage Village, but the grounds were too wet this year. So, instead it took place inside the Museum. It is hoped the event can be held outdoors next year, with ways to expand
win an Easter surprise. This was the first Easter egg hunt the CTMHV has hosted, and holding such an event has always been something Curator, Lisa Wacheski, wanted to do. “I’ve been hoping to have an Easter egg hunt in years past,” Wacheski said. With the ‘50s Diner planned to be closed for the weekend, the CTMHV Board members urged the Diner’s Manager, Barb Markham, to entice people to come to the Museum on the Saturday. It was then Wacheski suggested hosting the Easter egg hunt, and planning
and accommodate more individuals. “We did it with a system so they knew exactly what they were looking for. So, it was a little more like a scavenger hunt,” Wacheski said of the inaugural Easter egg hunt. “It went really well.” Looking ahead, the CTMHV will host an indoor/outdoor flea market on April 23 and 24, a grand opening on May 1 with people dressed in costume, in addition to other events. After May 1, the CTMHV will open again, likely Thursday to Sunday each week. For more information about the Museum or upcoming events, log onto www.ctmhv.com.
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GECDSB celebrates start of construction for new Kingsville K-12 school
Photo of the construction kick-off for the new K-12 school in Kingsville submitted by the GECDSB.
by Sylene Argent Last Thursday, representatives of the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB), in addition to Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos and Essex Mayor Richard Meloche, gathered at the future site for the Kingsville K-12
school to celebrate the start of construction on the multi-million-dollar project. The new 12,818 square-meter school – to be located in the Town
of Kingsville, east of Jasperson Lane and south of the Kingsville Arena – will replace Kingsville District High School, Kingsville Public School, and Jack Miner Public
School, and will also accommodate high school students from Harrow. The new build will cost around $59,900,000, which will accommodate 1,045 elementary students and 753 secondary students. Due to price escalation and supply chain issues, the Board for the GECDSB did have to work with the Ministry to obtain additional funding for the construction of the best possible school for the community, a recent letter to Essex Council from the GECDSB noted. To date, the tender for the project has been awarded, the Site Plan Agreement has been executed, and the Board has applied for the building permit. Construction activity is anticipated to begin in April and the Board is aiming for the new school to open in September 2024, that letter added. Architecttura is the project architect, while the general contractor is Fortis Construction. The school was designed to have two separate entrances from Jasperson Lane, a video about the design concept noted. The secondary wing will be located on the north portion of the building and the elementary school will be located on the southernhalf. The video also notes the classrooms were planned to be placed along the perimeter of each zone to maximize daylight harvesting for energy Continued on Page 5
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Last week, my family attended the funeral for the matriarch of the Argent family, my Meme. When I say matriarch, I do not use the term lightly. She was a strong individual, who never put up with anyone’s nonsense, while also having an ability to be an incredibly attentive and caring conversationalist, who never minced her words. She would have to be tough, mothering 18 children. Yes, she gave birth to a dozen-and-a-half kids. I used to get a kick out of telling friends, when they mentioned having two or three cousins, that I was one of nearly 40 – just counting first cousins. Some of my oldest cousins have children of their own, some of whom are not that much younger than myself. My Pepe, her husband of almost 72-years, passed away in 2016. But before his passing, my Meme dedicated many years to being there for him. My dad always told me how
difficult their early years were in the beginning. My Meme and Pepe’s first home was originally a chicken coop, with no running water. And they continued to build on that over the years through a whole lot of hard work. Because there were so many grandkids in the family, I didn’t really have much of a personal connection with my grandparents in my younger years. As an adult, I did make an effort to visit. When my Pepe and Meme were still living in their home in Tecumseh, I would often bring along my dog at the time, Charlie, who loved to come along for the ride. My Pepe, always having dogs, enjoyed giving Charlie some pets. “Sylene and her dog,” he would say often during the visit, even when his mind began to slip. When he moved into the nursing home, he would ask me about Charlie, which I always thought was sweet. After my Pepe passed on, I did take my Meme out for lunch several time, prior to COVID, and I enjoyed
picking her brain about the family history and listening to her stories. She would often speak about the challenges life presented in her early years, but never, ever complained. Everyone in the family always boasted about the great cook and needlecrafter my Meme was, and I have seen some of her impressive work. At the wake, I was presented with a couple of necklaces that belong to Meme, and I have already tucked them into a safe place to keep for sentimental reasons. We learn something new from every person we meet and have a connection with, and what I always took away from my Meme was her ability to look forward, using her past challenges to strengthen her for the present and future.
OPP data reveals the least likely to buckle up submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) points to three age demographics that are the least likely to buckle up based on its 10-year fatality data. Of the 542 people who died between 2012 and 2021 in collisions in which lack of seatbelt use was a factor in their deaths, vehicle occupants between the ages of 25 and 34 had the highest rate of fatalities, accounting for 24 per cent of the deaths. The 15 to 24 year age bracket was the second highest group, at 22.3 per cent, followed by 35 to 44 year-olds at 13.5 per cent of those who died without wearing seatbelts. Drivers (vs. passengers) accounted for 75 per cent of the deaths. While the majority of road users understand the lifesaving value of seatbelts, the many excuses for failing to buckle up cost road users their lives year after year. The excuses range from only driving a short distance or at low speeds, seatbelts being uncomfortable or no longer needed because of airbags, to the myth that wearing a seatbelt will trap a person and make things worse during a crash, to name a few. The OPP is reminding drivers and passengers that wearing a seatbelt has been proven time and time again to save lives in a collision. Drivers are encouraged to set a good example for teens and other young drivers
and passengers by buckling up for every ride, ensuring they do too, and to help them form a life-long habit of wearing this important life-saving device. Drivers are reminded that they are required by law to ensure they have proper (and properly installed) child car seats for babies, toddlers, and small children. OPP officers did their part to keep the motoring public safe over the Easter long weekend, with a focus on seatbelt law enforcement and education throughout the province. Officers hoped to see drivers and passengers make it a “zero charges” weekend, through 100 per cent seatbelt law compliance across all age demographics. QUICK FACTS In 2021, 47 people were killed in OPP-investigated motor vehicle collisions in which failure to wear a seatbelt was a factor in the deaths. The OPP has laid close to 1,000 seatbelt charges so far this year. Airbags are designed to work with but not replace a seatbelt. An airbag deploying in front of or beside an unbuckled driver or passenger during a collision can result in serious injuries and even death.
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efficiency, and are further organized into departments. In addition, the exterior of the building was designed to create a unified building concept for elementary school, secondary school, daycare, and the EarlyON centre. The proposed school building will have a mix of single and two-storey areas. “The school building represents a significant milestone for the new K-12 school for Kingsville,” Santos said. The new school is a modern investment, he noted, adding Kingsville is excited to see progress on the facility continue, now that construction has started, and is also excited for the future of the municipality. Meloche said the construction kick-off means the Harrow and area students finally get what they were promised. He said it is not good Harrow-area students lost Harrow High School, when the GECDSB decided to close it in 2016. “I am glad we are finally starting to see construction,” Meloche said, adding the school will be nice. Meloche does worry about the Harrow-area students being at a disadvantage as they have to travel so far to get to high school. He has been told by representatives from the school and parents the students do feel like they belong at Kingsville District High School, where they are currently studying.
Natyshak rises in Queen’s Park to seek more support for Ontario Autism Program by Sylene Argent Last week, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak (NDP) rose during the Question Period inside Queen’s Park to speak about the waiting list for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). He said in March, the Financial Accountability Office (FAO) reported the provincial government only spent 56-percent of the allocated funds for the OAP, “forcing thousands of other families to not get the critical care and therapy that they need,” Natyshak said. He asked why the provincial government
continued to find the funds for frivolous lawsuits, bumper stickers, defective vanity license plates, and partisan campaign ads, “instead of making the lives of children and families with autism better, and providing them hope for the treatment and therapy they so desperately need.” Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services, said the provincial government continues to make good progress on bringing additional children in the program. “We already have
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Essex Optimist Easter event provided multiple fun stations for youth to enjoy by Sylene Argent After being fairly inactive over the past few years, due to the pandemic, members of the Optimist Club of Essex were pleased to host an Easter-themed event in the parking lot of Essex Home Hardware on Saturday afternoon. The multiple fun stations set up for the event allowed participants to paint, pick a prize, and select sweet treats. The event also helped the participating youths to
get into the Easter spirit, while taking advantage of the opportunity to spend time outdoors. One of the stations urged the youths to grab a pot, some soil, and plant sunflower seeds, in honour of the children of Ukraine. Sandy Larivee, President of the Essex Optimist Club, was thrilled with the event turnout, and was grateful to be able to partner with Essex Home Hardware to host the event, which she said was meant to follow the Optimist Club motto of, “Bringing out the best in kids.”
She was thrilled with the number of youths who took the time to enjoy the event, which kept the fun stations busy with enthusiastic participants. In addition to members of the Essex Optimist Club, members from two or three area clubs, in addition to Windsor’s Junior Optimist Club, collaborated to host the Easter-themed event. Essex Home Hardware Owner/ Dealer, Kimberly Seguin, was pleased to pair up with the Optimist Club members to host the event.
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Screenshot of Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, who rose in Queen’s Park last week, seeking more support for the Ontario Autism Program.
we will continue to do, understanding that the FAO report reflected the difficulties in accessing in-person services during that time.” She said the Ministry is committed to spending the $600M dedicated to the program in its entirety, adding that amount has been doubled. Natyshak responded every child in Ontario deserves the opportunity to live up to their full potential, without having to wait years in line for help. While the government went from one Minster to the next, “Families have been forced to incur debt,
and struggle to make ends meet.” He said advocates, therapists, and families have been saying for years, the OAP has to be needs-based and without a wait list. He asked why the government has broken its promise to 50,000 families, who continue to wait for the “critical support their children need.” Fullerton responded the Ministry has listened to families through consultations and town hall events, “creating a comprehensive, needsbased program. Parents told us they wanted more
than ABA. They wanted to make sure their children could have mental health services, that they could have language and speech pathology services, they could have occupational therapy. And we listened, and created a program, and that did take time.”
Heading into the Easter long-weekend, staff and Council members for the Town of Essex officially opened the new tennis and pickleball courts that are located adjacent to the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The new town-owned amenity offers three new courts that are fenced in, and are also well lit for nighttime play. “I expect this to be busy,” Essex CAO Doug Sweet said, when welcoming everyone to the official unveiling ceremony last Wednesday afternoon. The courts will operate on a first come, first served basis. Sweet encourages everyone to be courteous to others who would like to play, especially in the first while the courts are available. There will be an opportunity for organizations to book a maximum of two of the three courts for a period of one-hour with the Town, which will post signage to alert other users of an upcoming rental. Mayor Richard Meloche noted a lot of planning went into adding the tennis/pickleball courts to Essex Centre. “It has been two-long years practicing social
to get back to enjoying the outdoors,” Meloche said. “It is officially open today, and I can’t wait to see it in use.” He was thrilled to make the very first serve on the court during the ceremony. Planning to add the tennis and pickleball courts to Essex Centre extends back a while. It was one of the many priorities outlined in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which is guiding the Town of Essex’s Community Services Department in maintaining and
facilities throughout the municipality. Money has been added to the Town’s Capital Budget over the years to create this outdoor amenity, but the project did get pushed ahead a few times. The Town did take a lot into consideration when selecting the site, deciding on the location adjacent to the Essex Centre Sports Complex as it is a visible and active site, with the dog park, splashpad, tot park, skateboard park, and soccer and baseball
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diamonds nearby. Preliminary work on the courts began last September. At the June 7, 2021 regular meeting, Essex Council approved the
additional funding of $3,206.40 above the approved budget for the courts. In the 2020 Budget, $240,000 was approved for the installation of three new tennis courts in Essex
Centre. The total proposal price came in higher than the approved budget. In addition, Council also approved two recommendations in regards to the tennis courts, including spending for wind $8,649.60 screens and $40,704 for court lighting. The additional funds came from the interest earned from the Parks Contingency Reserve account. The Town of Essex now has tennis courts in three communities, including Harrow and McGregor.
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Amherstburg will think green and get dirty this Earth Day submitted to EFP In celebration of Earth Day, Amherstburg will host two environmentally impactful tree planting activities for its residents to participate in. The first activity is a Volunteer Tree Planting on the grounds south of The Libro Centre, where pre-registered environmental warriors have volunteered their time to plant 50 trees. This initiative was brought forth to Council by the Amherstburg Environmental Advisory Committee & has engaged the partnership of the Town of Amherstburg & ERCA. The trees planted will be enjoyed by residents as their location will border on a nature trail planned for 2022. • Tree planting is on April 23rd, from 8:30am -12pm, at The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Rd. The second activity is the Essex Powers MAP & GROW Program. Residents can pre-register for one of eight tree species to plant at home, 192 trees total. With the commitment & expertise of the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Science, the trees’ GPS coordinates will be mapped & their growth will be documented for years to come. Together, the community will be able to watch how the development of these
trees will contribute to Amherstburg’s tree canopy. The Essex Powers MAP & GROW Program was an initiative brought forward in a White Paper submitted by the THRIVE Amherstburg group. Donors, such as Essex Power, University of Windsor, Essex County Nature, Cerebral Escape Creations, and the Town of Amherstburg, have stepped forward with funding to support this unique environmental initiative. • Tree pick-up is on April 23rd, from 9am - 12pm, at The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Rd. “We all want to work towards a greener and more sustainable future. These two groups came forward with not only an idea, but a plan of action,” said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo. “The goal of these treeplanting projects is not only to directly mitigate climate change but to foster a culture of environmental stewardship. Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, but we can’t do it alone; the enduring challenges of climate change will take every one of us.” For more information on these events, visit amherstburg.ca/environment.
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was available for children, as young as infants, to around age 11. With an intense countdown from ten – and the children divided into appropriate age divisions – at the sound of the buzzer, the participants dashed off to collect as many chocolate-filled eggs as they could.
The free event also offered participants an opportunity to enter raffles, enjoy a free barbeque, and take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Essex Gospel Community Church hosts the annual Easter Egg Hunt as a way to connect with the community, thanks to many volunteers who dedicate their time on the day of the event, and planning ahead of time, including stuffing all of the plastic eggs with chocolate treats or tickets that can be exchanged for a prize. Jessica DeMoor, Family Ministries Pastor, said the event was fantastic. It was difficult for organizers to plan this year’s event going into it, not knowing how many participants to expect. “Everything turned
out really great, due to the volunteers. There are around 100 volunteers from our Church who give everything that day, some are there from 6:45am and some are there until 3pm, getting everything cleaned up.” She added those at Essex Gospel are, “Really
thankful we could host the Community Easter Egg Hunt this year, so we could provide a fun Easter event.” In total, the Church calculated 1140 people attended the event, including parents of the young participants.
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smoothly. Determine your motivation for renovating Renovation projects often involve balancing needs and wants, and determining if a project is a necessity or a luxury can set the timeline and course of the project. Is the roof leaking? If so, immediate action is necessary. Could the kitchen be a bit more functional? If the kitchen is still manageable, a homeowner may be able to wait a little bit to get better prices on appliances or contracting services. Separating needs from wants helps homeowners map out a viable timeline that maximizes productivity and affordability. Get professional advice Many homeowners are under the impression that doing the work themselves can save a considerable amount of money. This may be the case for homeowners with renovation experience. But by and large, professional contractors are
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Signs of electrical problems in a home
Homeowners know that all sorts of issues can affect a home. Issues can run the gamut from the merely annoying to the unsafe. Electrical issues fall into the latter category, posing a significant safety hazard if left unchecked.
According to the home safety experts at UL (formerly known as Underwriters Laboratories), learning to recognize warning signs of electrical wiring issues can greatly lower the risk of house fires. House fires pose a significant threat, as the Electrical Safety Foundation International notes that electrical malfunctions cause more than 50,000 house fires each year. UL indicates that the majority of those house fires can be
Planning ahead is vital to a successful renovation... Continued from Page 11 map out projected costs, point out areas that could be troublesome, and may have industry contacts that can keep supply costs low. Even if a homeowner will do a portion of the job, a contractor can do the bulk of the work and keep the project on budget. Get necessary permits Permits are designed to ensure the work is being done to code and in a safe manner. However, they are not without additional costs and processing time, and that can cause some homeowners to skip this step. According to the home information site The Spruce, building permits cost anywhere from $400 to about $2,200 for new home construction. Building permits for smaller projects can cost $100 or less, and typically are based on a percentage of the anticipated cost of the project. A permit may be issued the day the application is submitted, while other cities
and towns may issue permits up to two or more weeks later. Factor permit fees and processing times into the renovation plan. If it comes to light a homeowner did work without a required permit, he or she may face penalties; may have to tear out work done to have it inspected or redone; some may be unable to sell a home until permits have been obtained and work has been done to code. Homeowners insurance coverage also may be affected if homeowners do not obtain the proper permits. Other considerations when planning a renovation include writing out a strict budget, gathering inspiration, drawing up to-scale renovation plans, pouring over material reviews, and getting recommendations for reliable professionals to do the job. While not every obstacle can be avoided, planning is a good way to start successfully.
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prevented, and learning to recognize signs of a electrical problems in a home is a key component of home fire prevention. • Dimming or flickering lights: The UL notes that light fixtures do not typically draw a substantial amount of power, so dimming or flickering lights is not often indicative of an issue with a fixture. Dimming or flickering lights could indicate that the circuit the lights are on is overburdened, most likely by large appliances sharing the circuit with the lights. If dimming and flickering lights are a problem, homeowners can speak to an electrician about moving the fixtures to another circuit or installing a new line specifically for major appliances. • Odors: Odor emanating from an outlet, fuse box or breaker panel should be reported to an electrician immediately. The odor, which some homeowners indicate smells like fish, could be a result of an overheated circuit. Odor coming from an outlet, fuse box or breaker panel could indicate a significant electrical issue, so homeowners should not hesitate to report this problem to an electrician. Odors can sometimes travel through HVAC systems as well, so homeowners should take note and call an electrician
even if their outlets do not smell. • Hot outlets/switch plates: Outlets and/or switch plates that are hot to the touch are another indicator of an electrical issue. UL notes that outlets that become hot even when nothing is plugged into them could be wired incorrectly. In such instances, an electrician will need to fix the issue, and in the meantime it may be best for homeowners to flip the breaker or remove the fuse for the outlet. • Frequently blown fuses or tripped breakers: According to UL, circuit breakers and fuses have a built-in fail-safe that is designed to prevent overloading. Sometimes a tripped breaker is a result of an aging appliance. One way to detect that is to plug in the product to more than one outlet in the house. If each breaker trips, then the appliance is likely to blame. However, if using the same outlet continues to trip the breaker regardless of what’s plugged into it, then the circuit requires the attention of an electrician. Electrical issues increase the risk for home fires. Fortunately, such issues are generally preventable and often easily remedied by a qualified electrician.
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From the outside in: Home décor inspired by nature
(NC) If you’re looking to bring a sense of ease and calm to your space, turn to the great outdoors for inspiration. Here, Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore colour and design expert, shares how to bring the
best of the outdoors in with inspiring design. Embrace imperfection. Taking inspiration from nature gives us permission to be comfortable with the imperfections in our homes. “Give any room a natural
and relaxed feel by choosing textiles like linen that look their most inviting when creased,” suggests Grech. Other ways you can embrace imperfection include creating a simple mantle decoration with a piece of driftwood, or filling vases with collected pebbles and a single candle. Celebrating the imperfect in your space will instantly create a sense of welcome for you and your guests. Choose earth tones. One of the most impactful ways to bring
How to decorate with texture and scent (NC) When it comes to home décor, there’s one element that many people unknowingly neglect: texture. Adding texture essentially means layering a variety of materials, colours and textiles to create visual interest — and it’s key for creating a finished and lived-in look. To help you incorporate texture like a pro, follow these tips from celebrity designer Amanda Aerin. Remember to create ambiance “Making beautiful spaces is about more than furniture. For me, it’s important to address the feeling a client wants in a space to create a room filled with happiness and relaxation,” says Aerin. “Including texture in a space creates a more welcoming feeling.” Choose the mood you want to curate and add items that make you feel that way, whether it’s a chunky knit blanket or a macrame pillow.
Don’t be afraid to mix and match materials Try adding cozy throws, knotted area rugs or woven window coverings for a lavish look. Aerin also suggests adding pieces that are both functional and visually interesting. For example, using a texture like velvet on a chair in your bedroom creates the perfect spot to wind down in the evenings. Keep these materials smelling fresh and ready to cozy up to with Febreze Unstopables Touch fabric spray. “It’s touch activated so you’ll get a burst of fresh scent every time you sit down,” explains Aerin. Incorporate different textural elements in each room Textured wallpaper, embossed with any pattern or design, is one of the easiest ways to create a polished room. Texture can also be added to your dining room by using softly upholstered chairs to bring a look of refined opulence to the space.
a sense of the outdoors into your space is through colour. “Consider a hue like October Mist CC-550, the colour of the year for 2022,” says Grech. “Inspired by the stem of a flower, this colour is the perfect support for other hues in a room and is an inspiring and soothing colour that looks beautiful with a variety of styles.” Not ready to repaint a full room? Repainting a piece of furniture such as an accent table or just the legs of your dining table or desk with Advance interior paint can help bring subtle hints of colour to a more neutral space. Go organic. To bring a true feeling of
nature into any room, look for ways to bring organic touches into your space. “Simple arrangements of greens can be a striking and stylish way to add colour,” suggests Grech. “As a bonus, greens can be a much
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Top reno projects to DIY and when to call in a pro
(NC) Choosing “do-it-yourself” for your next reno is a great way to save some cash – plus you can learn from the process and really make your space your own. Whatever you decide to take on, there are some renovation tasks that are best left to a professional. Here are a few projects better left to the pros and some you can take on yourself. PRO: Plumbing, electrical, HVAC When it comes to these systems, safety is the deciding factor. Adjusting plumbing, electrical or heating and cooling systems with even minor mistakes can create both immediate and long term safety issues for you and your family. Call a licensed contractor to complete this technical work instead. It’s important to remember that there might be bylaws that legally require you to hire a pro depending on where you live. When hiring someone, check in with the relevant trades organization to be sure they’re properly licensed. Installing luxury features Whether you call in a pro or do it yourself sometimes depends on the project’s complexity. For example, a simple flooring replacement is something you can probably handle, but if you want a complex tile pattern it might be best to hire someone with experience. Similarly, building a basic deck in your outdoor living space is realistic if you watch some video tutorials and follow instructions. But a deck with lots of levels or a wraparound feature is a big
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Is your attached garage an indoor air quality concern? (NC) Attached garages are a major convenience for homeowners, but they can also be a major source of pollutants inside the home. This is because many of us store oil, paints, varnishes, pesticides and fuels there, in addition to our cars. These products release small particles, or pollutants, into the air of our homes. These pollutants can enter your living space, and affect the quality of the inside air. In turn, this poor indoor air quality can negatively affect your health. The most effective way to improve your indoor air is to remove or reduce sources of chemicals and pollutants. Be sure to take these steps to keep your home’s air healthy for everyone:
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• Avoid idling your car, snow blower, lawn mower or any gas-powered equipment in the garage. • Make sure the door between the attached garage and the home is properly sealed and kept closed. • Store equipment and containers in a shed or other location not attached to the house. Fuel-burning equipment and fuel containers can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) through off-gassing. • Never use fuel-powered machines (trimmers, generators, lawn mowers, snow blowers, barbecues or portable fuel-burning camping equipment) in the garage, even when the door is open. • Consider installing a garage exhaust fan. Ventilation can help improve indoor air quality by removing chemicals and pollutants and by bringing in fresh air from outside. Find more information on keeping a healthy home at canada.ca/healthy-home.
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Spring is here, and it’s time for homeowners to ready yards and landscapes for backyarding. The pandemic thrust us into a new reality, and the backyard has a starring role. Yards and other managed landscapes became a safe haven. Backyarding became a way of life as lawns, gardens, patios and decks evolved into outdoor offices, classrooms, family gathering places, and the new ‘hot spots’ in our neighborhoods. According to a new poll commissioned by the TurfMutt Foundation and conducted online by The Harris Poll, the outdoor office trend is here to stay with many Americans using their yards as makeshift offices for their jobs. Stats show: • Nearly 2 in 5 Americans who have a yard (58%) say they have spent time doing work for their job in their yard during the pandemic. So how is the backyard set up to meet all of these needs? Create activity zones. Consider what needs to happen in the backyard and map activity areas. A shady table can double as a home office, study zone, art table, or dining
How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Living (and Work) Room spot. A hammock or outdoor sofa can suffice for napping, reading or studying. A patch of sturdy grass is perfect for sports, family games and play. A fire pit offers cozy chairs for star gazing and socializing, while a grill near a seating area promises delicious meals. A wall, fence, or pergola may hold an outdoor movie screen for nighttime viewing. An herb or vegetable garden helps kids learn about science and nutrition while reaping the satisfaction of growing food for the table. Factor functionality with purpose. Is there a quiet spot for conference calls? Or a shady spot that minimizes glare for online video meetings? Note where electrical outlets are and if an outdoorrated extension cord will be needed to accommodate all of the electronics that may be used outside. Check wifi coverage and cell service in the yard and determine if there is enough comfortable seating. Spruce up existing landscaping. Assess the backyard and do some basic “clean up.” Fix bare patches in the grass. Use a leaf blower to clean out flower beds. Prune bushes and trees. Cut the grass to a healthy height. Add a fresh layer of mulch around your trees and in flower beds. Freshen up by weeding, planting flower beds, and filling pots with colourful flowers and verdant plants.
Use plants and shrubs to hide unsightly items and control noise. Trees, shrubs and bushes offer cover from neighbours, deliver shade, camouflage unsightly pool equipment and air handlers, and tamp down noise. Planters with flowers between seating and eating areas on a patio add visual interest and privacy. Shrubs and tall plants are a terrific privacy-creator (and noise canceller for those conference calls). Put the right plant in the right place. Choosing the right plants for the climate zone and for your lifestyle will create a backyarding space that is attractive. It will also be easier to maintain, and support pollinators and wildlife. Consider watering and sunlight or shade needs for any plants added. A hardy grass variety is more likely
to hold up to pets and kids. Save delicate flowering plants for patio containers, and be sure to check out the ASPCA list of toxic plants to keep pets safe. Invite the outdoors in. Blending interior and outdoor living spaces helps the backyard feel like an extension of the home. Open blinds and curtains to the yard. Use complementary indoor and outdoor décor in similar colours, materials and styles to create a cohesive space. This enables everyone to transition seamlessly from indoor life to outdoor living. For more information and tips about living landscapes visit www.TurfMutt. com.
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Safety first when clearing land
New homeowners often see their homes as blank canvasses. Looking at a home as a blank canvas is typically associated with its interior, but it also can apply to landscaping. Homes are empty of furniture and decorative items like photos and art on the walls when new homeowners move in. That makes it easy to see the interior of a home as a blank canvas. But that’s not always so easy in the garden or the yard, where brush, overgrown plants or trees and other eyesores might have been left behind by the previous owners. A landscape must be cleared out before it can be seen as a blank canvas. Though clearing land may seem like a straightforward process, no one knows what lies beneath overgrowth or neglected areas of a yard or garden. Do-ityourselfers can typically clear land on their own, but some safety strategies should be kept in mind to ensure the process goes smoothly. • Wear appropriate PPE. Personal protective equipment should be worn when clearing land. The appropriate PPE when clearing land includes attire and other gear that many homeowners likely already have on hand. A long-sleeve shirt, puncture proof pants and gloves and slip-resistant work
boots should be worn when clearing land. Homeowners also may want to invest in a hard hat if they will be cutting branches off of trees or cutting trees down. A face shield also may be a good bet depending on the scale and potential dangers of the project. • Contact your utility company. Overhead power and telephone lines are visible to the naked eye, and homeowners should be conscious of those lines as they cut any high branches. But underground lines are not visible, and that can make clearing land dangerous. Homeowners are urged to contact their utility companies before they begin to clear any land so they can determine if any underground lines are beneath areas they intend to clear out. • Get a lay of the land. Carefully inspect the area to be cleared prior to starting the project. Inspections can reveal the density of any vegetation that may need to be removed and reveal if there are any harmful plants like poison ivy growing. Many DIYers can remove small trees on their own, but a professional tree service may be necessary for large trees or those located close to the house. Homeowners won’t want to cut down a tree, even a small one, if it can potentially fall onto the house. In addition, homeowners who are unfamiliar with chippers or stump grinders may be better of hiring a tree service to clear trees. • Don’t go it alone. No one should clear land alone. Even small projects are
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best tackled by at least two people. Should someone get injured during the project, the presence of another person ensures someone can immediately call for help. In addition, clearing land can be more difficult than it appears, and having at least
two people to pull old shrubs or carry tree branches reduces the risk of injury. Safety should be the utmost priority as homeowners prepare to clear land on their properties.
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4 popular colours for 2022 The National Association of Landscape Professionals notes that lawns can Home design trends come and go. The fleeting nature of such trends can make it hard for homeowners to commit to a particular style, especially if they want their home decor to stay as current as possible. Paint provides one way to stay current and refresh a home’s interior without investing in new furniture and home accessories. Paint trends change, but these colours are already making the rounds in 2022. • Very Peri: Very Peri is the Pantone® 2022 Colour of the Year. A brand new shade of blue, Very Peri was designed to rekindle some of the qualities that the colour blue represents while simultaneously complementing a modern perspective. The home design pros at HGTV recommend pairing Very Peri with neutrals like taupes and creams or deeper shades like navy or brown. • Evergreen Fog: The paint experts at Sherwin-Williams note that this shade of green is symbolic of nature and a colour associated with revitalization and growth. Those characteristics make it great for homeowners who are looking to create a new beginning with their home interiors, particularly in relaxing spaces like living rooms and bedrooms. • Breezeway: Breezeway from Behr® is another popular colour that provides a soft look. Breezeway is the Behr® Colour of the Year for 2022 and is described as a silvery green shade with cool undertones. Behr® touts the versatility of Breezeway, which the company indicates inspires awe in bedrooms, living rooms or hallways. Breezeway pairs well with creamy white, taupe, softened black, and nuanced pink. • Gilded Linen: Gilded Linen from Valspar® is ideal for homeowners who want a colour to organize and connect spaces throughout their homes. Gilded Linen is a minimalist white that mixes well with natural elements like wood and greenery. The soft tone of Gilded Linen makes it suitable in a variety of rooms, which is one reason why it’s so popular in homes with open floor plans. metrocreativeconnection.com
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RUSH awarded the ‘Great Canadian’ honour from a Race
submitted to EFP The Canada D’Eh Run is the largest and most bombastic patriotic Canada Day Run in Canada. Now it can be shared around the world, not just in Amherstburg ON. On July 1, 2022 2,500 participants are expected to Run or Walk 5K in an all red and white celebration. Known as one of the great medals in Running in Canada; it changes every year to honour a Canadian for their accomplishments. Every year the participants get to choose a ‘Great Canadian’ and have their likeness put on the medal. This year the Canada D’Eh runners and walkers must choose a ‘Great Canadian’ from Dr David Suzuki, Viola Desmond, and the Band
RUSH as they were the top vote-getters from last year’s event voting. Not only do they vote on one of the three, but they make a suggestion of who they want to see on next year’s medal. Those votes are tabulated, and the top three are chosen, and they are voted on to next years ‘Great Canadian.’ The 2022 ‘Great Canadian’ award will honour the band RUSH. Toronto based Prog-Rock trio Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and the late Neil Peart are RUSH. They will be immortalized on the 2022 Canada D’Eh Run 5K finisher’s medal. After 40 years of playing and touring the world, RUSH always promoted its Canadian roots. Known for their brand of Progressive Rock, with 19 Albums estimated
sales of 40 Million albums world-wide, and the induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Prior ‘Great Canadians’ are Sir John A MacDonald, Terry Fox, Cmdr. Chris Hadfield, Wayne Gretzky, The Canada 150 Mirror, Gordon Downie, Don Cherry, and Nurses during COVID. “This is the only open source medal in the running world giving the runners all the choice on who to honour” explains Chris Uszynski –Race Director from
RunningFlat. Canadians anywhere in the world can join in and get the ‘Great Canadian” Medal by registering virtually at: raceroster. com/events/2022/56915/ official-canada-deh-run5k-2022. “We added a virtual run eight-years ago so you can be anywhere in the world and if you register by June 1st, we can send you your medal, Canada D’Eh Run shirt, and bib, so you can run on July 1st,” said Chris Uszynski. “What is amazing is we have groups of people
from Germany, the US and around Canada who register every year.” This patriotic 5k run and includes a Kids’ Dash that starts at 9am, just outside of Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada – the headquarters for the British forces in southwestern Upper Canada during the War of 1812 – and continues up Laird, around Toddy Jones Park, down Dalhousie and back. The course showcases the spectacular waterfront and is flat, fast, and historical. Runners are flocking
to this event to celebrate in Amherstburg Ontario with registrants from Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan as well as British Columbia and Singapore. Runners will also receive a Canadian maple leaf shirt they can wear proudly everywhere they go. After the run, runners can enjoy the rest if their Canada Day in The Historic Town of Amherstburg. Runners and participants raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society of Windsor/Essex County. Get your Canadian on, Eh!
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Former EPS principal, niece ready to launch first book in “The Power of Thought” children’s series
by Sylene Argent On April 28, former Essex Public School Principal, Lynn McLaughlin, and her niece, Amber Raymond, will launch their first book in a children’s series called, “The Power of Thought.” The first book in the series is called, “I Have Choices” will be available in French and English. The series is designed
to give children, around the ages of four to 10, the tools they need to not only understand their emotions, but learn how to express themselves properly and use problemsolving strategies for everyday problems, McLaughlin noted, who has her Masters in Education. Raymond, who has a Masters in Social Work, noted the idea for the
series really sparked from what she saw was a need for more mental health support for children. “To help them in a more proactive way to learn about their emotions and how to be empathetic, so that growing up they don’t experience as much difficulty emotionally.” Working on the series with her niece was a great experience, McLaughlin said, not only because of the family tie, but because they were able to use their professional backgrounds in collaborating on the project. For the duo, the series is special both professionally and personally. They both have cared for children who have struggled, and they are hoping this series will help children navigate through their emotions in a step-by-step process. “It is meant to teach emotional literacy, so kids can solve everyday problems as the are
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growing up,” McLaughlin said of the series. “We made it so much fun.” The duo created a fictional planet for the book called, “Tezra.” On the planet, the children can’t manage their emotions and glow in the colour they are feeling. “The whole premise of the book is an adult guides them through a strategy in each book,” McLaughlin
said. In “I Have Choices,” the young readers are presented with a fourstep strategy in a fun way to work through the emotions. The first book introduces a character who feels frustrated or worried. Every book in the series introduces a new emotion, McLaughlin said, adding the strategies can also help adults come
up with problem solving solutions as well. McLaughlin added the beings on the planet are not identifiable by gender. She said it is interesting how the children, when reading the book, see the characters in a different light as a result. “Every child can find themselves in these
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Raymond are currently connecting every week, online, to continue progress on the series. Currently, the second book is being illustrated and the third book in the series is about to be edited. McLaughlin and Raymond have a tight timeline to launch the ten books planned for the series in a two-year period. For the launch at the end of the month, the two authors will host a live online event. Anyone can
“She is an incredibly gifted freelance illustrator,” McLaughlin said of Batin. Raymond said when she and her aunt met Batin, they all clicked quickly. “It is the perfect team.” McLaughlin and
join in. For the launch, McLaughlin said five children’s book authors have donated books for a giveaway. This series is not McLaughlin’s first published project. She is also the author of “Steering Through It” and
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EVERY SATURDAY AMHERSTBURG FARMER’S MARKET At GL Heritage, 8728 Howard Ave., Amherstburg. Rain or shine, from 8:30am-1:30pm. APRIL 23 THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETING - at Orchard View Golf, 1357 Cty. Rd. 34, Ruthven. For more info, call Paul: 519-738-3476. All are welcome. APRIL 23 & 24 CTMHV INDOOR/OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET - Sat. 9am - 3pm & Sun. 10am - 3pm. Over 80 vendors. 6155 Arner Twln., Kingsville. For info: 519-776-6909. APRIL 27 ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at 7:30pm.at the Essex Retirees’ Club. Plant & seed exchange with Pat Bastien as speaker. NO LUNCH. APRIL 28 KINGSVILLE SENIORS EXPO - from 9am - 12noon at the Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. For more info: kingsvillecentre.com.
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APRIL 30 WESTERN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLOSING CELEBRATION - from 2-6pm FREE to public. Come say goodbye to the school and visit with former staff & students. MAY 6 HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Camoes Portuguese Club, 390 Sinasac St. West. 2-7pm. To book an appointment: www.blood.ca OR 1-888-2-DONATE. MAY 7 DETROIT RIVER WALLEYE CLASSIC - For information and to register, visit: www.detroitriverwalleyeclassic.com. _________________________________________________________
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HOLDEN, Ross Herbert - Passed away on April 16, 2022 at the age of 87. Dearly loved husband of Nancy (nee Waldron) for 44 years. Cherished father to Scott O’Neil and his wife, Marie. Beloved grandpa of Colin O’Neil. Dear brother-in-law to Gerry Waldron and his wife, Rosemary. Will be greatly missed by godson, Bradley Sorrell and his wife, Barbara Ann, and by his precious fur pal, Molly. Predeceased by parents, Lillian and Herbert Holden, brother, Willard Holden and his wife, Eunice, and sister, Roberta. Ross was an electrician, retired from State Electric after 30 years. He was a member of the Essex County Gas and Steam Museum. He was a long time member of Essex United Church and was their official bell ringer. You can shed tears that he is gone. Or you can smile because he lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back. Or you can open your eyes and see all the good he has left behind. A graveside family service was held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, officiated by Rev. Lexie Chamberlain.
JUNE 4 & 5 ART IN THE PARK - presented by the Rotary Club of Windsor - at Willistead Manor. For more info: www.artintheparkwindsor.com. JUNE 9 12 LASALLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL at the Vollmer Recreation Complex. Info at: lasalle.ca/en/things-to-do/strawberry-festival.aspx JUNE 25 KINGSVILLE HIGHLAND GAMES At Lakeside Park, Kingsville with gates opening 8:30am. Tickets and information available at: kingsville.ca/highlandgames HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Look us up on social media for updates. WINDSOR AND DISTRICT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP meeting on April 24, May 29, & June 26 at 1p.m. at Cottam United Church, 137 Talbot Rd. W. Cottam. Our support group is for those who have had or will have ostomy surgery. Family members and/ or friends welcomed.
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Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex
Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news Save the date for St. Mary’s 175th Anniversary on Sunday, June 5th with Mass at 1p.m. with Bishop Fabbro. For up-to-date news, please visit our website: centralessexcatholic.dol
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519-776-4255 Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online! It is GEMS Sunday, April 24 and we invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am. The GEMS will be involved in the service and showing us what they have learned throughout the year! Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. We are open and invite you to join us each Sunday at 10am. All safety protocols are in place or you may join us online. Visit www. essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page for upcoming services, information, and updates. At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school. GEMS & Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 -8:00pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through Bible studies and games. Enjoy our ‘Take-a-book-Leave-a-book’ library located in front of the church.
Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
If you are looking for a new church family, we welcome you to join us for Family Worship led by Major Jim Hann Sundays at 10:30a.m. We have an elevator for those who need it. Bible Study focusing on the Book of Luke takes place Tuesdays at 1p.m. All are welcome to join us! We are always grateful for donations of non perishable goods for our Food Bank located at 26 Talbot St. South, Essex. Call the office at 519- 776-4628 for information. Donations can be dropped off Tues., Wed. & Fri. between 9a.m. - 2p.m. We are running an income tax return program free of charge for low income persons. If you need this service, please call the office for an appointment or information. Please keep the people of Ukraine in your prayers. Our sick and shut-in friends would welcome your prayers, cards, phone calls or visits.
We hope that everyone had a joyous Easter. If you would like a pastoral visit or phone call from Rev. Hilton, please call the church at: 519-839-5303 to speak to one of the wardens. Our study group continues on Wednesdays at 7pm. everyone is welcome to attend; no previous experience is necessary. Please visit our little library in front of the gazebo; leave a book, take a book. Watch for the farm machinery out on the roads; farmers are preparing their fields for planting. We welcome you to our scent-free Sundays services at 9:30am with Rev.’d Hilton Gomes. Masks are required.
Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Worship Service this Sunday, April 24 is at 10am with Rob Cornies bringing the message. May 1st is with Linda Hollingsworth. Communion will be observed. Bible study is every Wednesday at 11am. Meal pick up for the Spring Drive-Thru fundraiser, in support of the Bible Club Program is on Friday, April 29 at Harrow Baptist or April 30 at Leamington Evangelical Mennonite. Donations by cash or cheque accepted. Order your meal by April 23. Spring Forward Western Association workshop at Kingsville Baptist is on April 23rd from 9am - 1pm. Please remember in prayer, the many people in our community with health needs and to those impacted by the war in Ukraine.
Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for Rev. Paul’s message. Our church is wheelchair accessible. Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals. There is no Sunday School offered at this time. The Children’s Drop-In Centre also continues to be paused at this time until further notice. The secretary can be reached Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm. Our number is (519) 723-2284 and our email is bethelmaidstone@ gmail.com. We are at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, near the corner of Manning Rd and Talbot. You can find us on the web at
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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
The Service and bulletin are both available online at: www.woodsleepastorcharge.ca. Please say a prayer for our friends on our prayer list and a special prayer for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Come join us for coffee or tea on Thursday at 10am. We have room for you! The Woodslee Friendship Club plays Euchre on Mondays at 1pm and Pepper on Wednesdays at 1pm at Woodslee United Church Hall. We welcome players, but require proof of double vaxxination. Join us for fun afternoon.
Paquette News submitted by Ruth Harnadek
Christ is risen indeed and the fifty days of Easter celebration has begun. The beautiful flowers that decorate our sanctuaries will remain for the Easter season. Join us for the Second Sunday of Easter. At Church of the Redeemer, Jacqui Flood will lead Morning Prayer and preaching at 9a.m. and at St. Stephen’s, Gary Selby will lead the service and preaching at 10:30a.m. Come to St. Stephen’s for their Yard and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 7th. If you do not find what you are looking for there, Redeemer has a three year collection of goodies that will be for sale, June 10th and 11th.
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Our congregation is open and welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 am. Recorded messages are on our website at: www.essexbaptist.com We contiue to pray for God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Let us know how we can, more specifically, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com). 71 Maidstone Ave East.
Antioch Christian Ministries Submitted by Karen Chaulk
Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10am - Children’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am. Youth meet Friday’s at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm. For more information about other meetings and service times please go to antiochcanada. ca
Essex United Church
Join us for the first Sunday after Easter, April 24 at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome. Keep up to date on our website: essexunitedchurch.ca Also, you can join us on social media. Look for the YouTube button at the top left of the website. The Essex Area Food Bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45pm. The phone number is: 519-776-4070.
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FCC AgriSpirit Fund now open for applications submitted to EFP Farm Credit Canada is now accepting applications from registered charities and non-profit organizations in rural Canada for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund. The fund will award $1.5 million in funding this year. The application deadline is April 29, 2022 and FCC will announce the selected projects in September. Rural community groups can view the eligibility requirements, past projects and apply online by visiting www.fccagrispiritfund.ca. For the past 17 years, FCC has awarded rural community groups between $5,000 and $25,000 in FCC AgriSpirit funding for various community improvement initiatives. This year, the fund will once again support projects that
enrich the lives of residents in cities, towns or Indigenous communities with fewer than 150,000 people. Examples include refrigeration and equipment to support food waste reduction and recovery, construction of community buildings or improvements/upgrades that reduce a building’s energy footprint and various other agriculture and food-related initiatives in rural communities. Since inception of the FCC AgriSpirit Fund in 2004, FCC has supported 1,444 capital projects in rural Canada totaling $18 million in donations. About Farm Credit Canada: FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $44 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and food. We provide flexible,
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The Canada Border Services Agency reminds boaters of entry and reporting requirements
1962 Police Car at Point Pelee
RCMP Officer George Windsor at Point Pelee in 1962.
With warm weather returning, many people will head to Point Pelee National Park, the southernmost tip of mainland Canada, where George Windsor served as the RCMP Officer sixty-years ago. George was born and raised in New Brunswick. When old enough, he headed to Ottawa to begin his RCMP training. Once fully trained, he was stationed at various locations around Ontario. He first came to Point Pelee for the summer of 1961: “My Detachment vehicle was a 1959 Harley-Davidson Police Edition motorcycle that had been used during Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Visit to Canada in 1959. A difficult vehicle to work with if having to make arrests or seize articles, but useful for traffic control.” George returned to Point Pelee the following summer, this time with a 1962 Pontiac Patrol Car with a 283 V8 under the hood. The size of that engine tells us the car was built in Oshawa with the same V8 engine for Chevrolet. My first contact with George was by telephone when he called to tell me he had served at Point Pelee in the summer of 1961 when I worked there as a lifeguard. We never met and exchanged names, but we must have passed each other several times on the road that runs through the park, with George on his Harley and me driving the 1937 contact@essexfreepress.com issuu.com/essexfreepress McLaughlin-Buick sedan my brother John and I bought for fifty dollars. Small world! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
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submitted by Canada Border Services Agency With summer approaching, boating season will soon be underway. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to remind all boaters of their entry and reporting obligations when travelling in Canadian waters. Unless exempt, all travellers entering Canada by water must report their arrival to the CBSA without delay. Canadian citizens, permanent residents and persons registered under the Indian Act • All travellers including those with a right of entry (Canadian citizens, permanent residents and persons registered under the Indian Act) must submit their mandatory information in ArriveCAN before, or when, entering Canada at a marine port of entry. • Travellers who leave and re-enter Canadian waters with interruption, must report to the CBSA upon re-entry and will be subject to COVID-19 border and health requirements. Travellers who leave and re-enter Canadian waters without interruption, do not have to report to the CBSA or meet COVID-19 border and health requirements. • Interrupted travel means that a traveller leaves Canadian waters and, before re-entering, lands outside Canada, anchors, moors, makes contact with another boat while outside of Canadian waters, or embarks or disembarks any people or goods while outside Canada. Foreign nationals • Travel to Canada is prohibited for foreign nationals who do not qualify as fully vaccinated. • Fully vaccinated foreign nationals who land on Canadian soil, anchor, moor, or come alongside another boat, or disembark any people or goods in Canadian waters: • must submit their mandatory information in ArriveCAN before, or when, entering Canada at a marine port of entry; • must report to the CBSA; • must be admissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and • are subject to all of Canada’s COVID-19 border and health requirements. • Foreign nationals who enter Canadian waters for leisure and touring, including pleasure fishing or sightseeing (known as loop movements), and those who transit Canadian waters from one place outside Canada to another place outside Canada, are not required to report to the CBSA as long as the boat does not land on Canadian soil, anchor, moor or come alongside another boat, and no persons or goods are discharged in Canadian waters.
Marine reporting options In response to COVID-19, the CBSA has temporarily suspended its services at many small vessel reporting sites. Clients should consult the list of open designated marine reporting sites to ensure that services are available, either in person or via telephone reporting. For boats carrying fewer than 30 passengers, there are two ways to report in order to enter Canada: 1. Report directly in-person at one of the open designated marine reporting sites, staffed by the CBSA; or, 2. Report to the CBSA’s Telephone Reporting Centre. Follow the instructions posted at a telephone reporting site and request clearance to enter Canada. Only the operator may leave the boat to place the call. Everyone else must remain onboard until the CBSA authorizes entry. Failure to report The CBSA and its law enforcement partners patrol Canada’s coasts and inland waterways and have the authority to stop any boat that has entered Canadian waters. Failure to report to the CBSA, even if it is to refuel, may result in detention, seizure, or forfeiture of your boat and/or monetary penalties. The minimum fine for failing to report to the CBSA upon entry to Canada is $1,000. Quick Facts • Use ArriveCAN. All travellers arriving in Canada by boat must submit their mandatory information, including their proof of vaccination and suitable quarantine plan, in ArriveCAN before or when entering at a marine port of entry. • Get informed. Boaters planning to come to Canada should review Reporting requirements for private boaters before making travel plans. • Know what you have onboard. Restricted goods include, but are not limited to, firearms and weapons; food, plants, animals and related products; explosives, fireworks, and ammunition. • NEXUS members can call the NEXUS Telephone Reporting Centre at 1-866-99-NEXUS. For more information on NEXUS reporting procedures, visit NEXUS - Marine. • Right of innocent passage. Boaters who transit through Canadian waters exercising their right to innocent passage are not required to report to the CBSA unless instructed to do so by an officer. This includes boaters who do not land on Canadian soil, or anchor, or come alongside another vessel in Canadian waters, or embarked or disembarked any people or goods while outside Canada, and those who have not landed on foreign soil or anchored or come alongside another vessel in foreign waters, or embark or disembark any people or goods in Canada.
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Canadiens overturn deficit, defeat 73’s, and claim Stobbs Division championship
Dean Albano (left) shares a moment with former teammate, Andrew Thoms, following the Lakeshore Canadiens overtime victory in game 6 to clinch the Stobbs Division title, eliminating the 73’s from playoff contention.
Jacon Cruickshank evades pressure from Lakeshore Canadiens defenseman, Parker Jacques in Saturday’s game. The Canadiens went on to win in overtime, eliminating the 73’s from playoff contention.
by Garrett Fodor After gaining a 2-1 series lead over the Lakeshore Canadiens in the final round of playoff action, the pair of rivals went into decision week, looking to determine who would wind up the Stobbs Division champions. Entering the week, the series was anything but predictable. Both teams had flurries of offensive chances, goalies making big saves, and the road team winning each game. Last Tuesday, the series shifted to Essex for game four. It was the same 73’s who jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, as Tycen Chittle beat Trevor Heslop just 73-seconds into the first period. With an early deficit to overcome, the Canadiens ramped up the pressure, testing 73’s
goalie, Jakob Knowles. With five-minutes to play in the first, the Canadiens’ most potent offensive line went to work. Both Eric and Trevor LaRue were left with time and space and found the back of the net, just over two-minutes apart. Essex entered the intermission trailing 2-1. Coming out of the intermission, the 73’s looked to gain momentum, turning up the pressure on their forecheck and bringing life to the 73’s faithful in attendance. Just over six-minutes into the second, Chittle brought the 73’s even with the Canadiens with his second of the game. Both teams continued to look to create chances and force turnovers. Closing out the frame, once again with just under
five-minutes to play in the frame, Trevor LaRue notched his second of the game, restoring the Canadiens’ lead heading into the intermission. Canadiens Captain, Dylan Weston, doubled their lead just threeminutes into the frame. Tempers started to flare as the 73’s were stymied by Heslop and the Canadiens’ defense. Both teams had several special team opportunities in the frame, but were unable to use them to their advantage. The 73’s were unable to beat Heslop and the Canadiens again, falling 4-2. The series was now tied at two wins each, continuing the trend of the road team winning each game. With the holiday on Friday, the 73’s travelled to Lakeshore to face the Canadiens for game five. Continued on Page 28
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Canadiens overturn deficit, defeat 73’s, and claim Stobbs Division championship... Continued from Page 27
Fun ways to celebrate the arrival of spring
by planting trees. Trees provide habitats for wildlife, create shade, reduce air pollution by filtering the air, and produce oxygen. A sapling is a mangeable tree to plant and something children can do as well. • Enjoy spring crafts. Grab an inexpensive canvas and paint a landscape that is in full bloom. Use quick-set plaster to create stepping stones embedded with mosaic glass pieces for color that can be Spring is a season of rebirth in more added to the backyard. • Host a spring potluck. Put fresh ways than one. Spring is when certain spring vegetables and fruits on display. animals emerge from hibernation, while Options include artichokes, apricots, many species lay eggs or give birth this time of year. Flowers and trees also asparagus, carrots, dandelion greens, and bloom in spring, providing spectacular radishes. Put together a pasta primavera, which essentially is a spring pasta dish foliage and awe-inspiring color. Curtis Jackson watches as Lakeshore celebrates the overtime goal to clinch the Stobbs People also may feel like they have laden with fresh vegetables. Division title, and will allow the Canadiens to advance to the Schmalz Cup playoffs. • Decorate with flowers. Bring fresh a new lease on life as they shake away the doldrums of winter and embrace flowers indoors and put them on display five. Like their previous penalties. The 73’s players one. Through 40-minutes longer hours of sunlight and warmer in vases or table centerpieces. Cut stems game, the 73’s opened the were sent to the box three of play, shots were 19-11 temperatures. The arrival of spring on a 45-degree angle underwater to help scoring, with Matt Smith times in the period and it in favor of Essex. Unlike is worthy of celebration, and these flowers last longer. In addition, choose producing the lone goal in took the Canadiens just the previous games of activities and ideas can be enjoyable floral themed curtains and throw pillows the period. The over-ager over 20-seconds to make the series, both teams to add some spring decor. ways to spend the first day of spring. forward beat Heslop, in them pay, when Trevor had limited special team • Create a water feature. The sound the otherwise quiet period. LaRue gave the Canadiens opportunities, • Spend time outdoors. One is never keeping too old for a picnic in a park or a bike ride and sights of cascading water can be Both teams were held to their first lead of the game. penalties to a minimum. along the trails. Spending time outdoors both relaxing and picturesque. A water eight shots on net. Just over two-minutes While the 73’s pushed is beneficial because it exposes people feature can be something as simple as a For period two, the and pressured, Heslop held into the third period, to sunlight, which is a precursor to the small fountain or more elaborate like a 73’s were quick to open strong and would not give Dembinski notched his development of vitamin D. Vitamin D koi pond. the scoring to get some the 73’s any opportunity second of the evening Spring is a time of year when people breathing room from to find the twine. The to restore the 73’s lead. affects muscles, joints, and tissues. It can enjoy seasonal activities that make the also can affect mood. Canadiens. Just Canadiens secured a 3-2 With the lead, both teams • Plant a tree. 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