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Legacy Tree Planting continues to inspire students
by Sylene Argent Kindergarten and grade eight students at Essex area schools, including Essex Public School, Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, Colchester North Public School, Harrow Public School, St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School, and École Élémentaire Catholique Sainte-Ursule, helped the Town celebrate Earth Day with tree planting events hosted last Friday afternoon. Through the Legacy
Tree Planting Program, the grade eight and kindergarten students at each of the Essex area schools planted a paper birch tree. The purpose of pairing together the soonto-be graduating students and the youngsters is so that the seniors can present the tree as a gift to the senior kindergarten students. It is hoped that current senior kindergarten students adopt the tree and take care of it as they continue on through Continued on Page 2
Holy Name Elementary students planted a paper birch tree on Earth Day through the third annual Legacy Tree Planting Program.
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their elementary school careers. This is also a special way the senior students can pass along the importance of caring for the environment to the younger students, and helps all of the students take pride in their community. The TD Friends of the
Environment Foundation funded this project. Though the students manned the shovels to dig the hole for the newest addition to the schoolyard, members of Essex’s Communities in Bloom Committee were on hand to help oversee the project and explain to the
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students the significance of this annual program, which celebrated its third installment this year. The Communities in Bloom Committee, and its mascot Petunia, also presented each of the students with a small compostable pot and a package of tomato seeds. They were encouraged to take the seeds home to plant, and later share their harvest with their families. The students were thanked for participating in the event and for helping to raise awareness about Earth Day.
submitted to EFP Distributing Ontario Volunteer Service Awards is a way for the government to recognize volunteers for their undeniable contributions. The awards, which included a pin and certificate, are also a way to thank volunteers for their continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to a group. This year, four local Community Living Essex County volunteers were recognized at a formal ceremony at the Caboto Club of Windsor on Friday, April 15. Community Living Essex County Board President, Ron Giofu (pictured
far left), with Executive Director Nancy Wallace-Gero, and Tony DeSantis, Manager-Community Relations (pictured far right), joined in to recognize volunteers Larry Foley of Amherstburg for 15 years of service, Maria Martin of Leamington for 10 years of service, and Melissa Kinghorn of Windsor for 15 years of service. Dan Zompanti of Kingsville (10 years), Jennifer Fraser of Kingsville (5 years), and Sarah Newton of Essex (5 years) were unable to attend the event, but have contributed many years of service to Community Living Essex County.
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Essex honours outstanding youth
by Jennifer Cranston Holy Name Catholic Church hall was packed on April 18 with outstanding young people from in and around Essex, along with their families and community leaders, who all took part in the annual Youth Appreciation Awards Dinner. This
event recognizes the best of our community’s young people. The Essex Optimists Club hosted the Youth Appreciation Awards Dinner. Through the event, the Club honoured around 40 area children for their volunteerism, leadership, and for generally making
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an optimistic difference in their community. Police officers, firefighters, municipal politicians, and members of service groups like the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, and the Catholic Women’s League all pitched in to serve the outstanding youth dinner. The Optimists asked clubs, groups, schools, and churches to nominate deserving youth in their midst for a Youth Appreciation Award. Optimist Sandy Larivee read the letters submitted that highlighted
the accomplishments and character of each winner of the Youth Appreciation Award. She also presented these youth with a certificate that acknowledged their nomination. One young winner that evening was nominated by two different groups. Joshua Johnson’s name was put forward by Essex Public School and Essex Gospel Church. In the nomination letter from his school, Johnson is called “the Continued on Page 9
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From the C orners of My Mind ••• Comment by Jennifer Cranston ••• The future of education
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Congratulations to Kingsville are in order. On April 25 Ontario Minister of Education Liz Sandals stood in Kingsville District High School to announced $44 million in funding for a new JK through Grade 12 school in Kingsville. The new school will be the largest school in the Greater Essex County District School Board. The promise of a new school is generally good news for any community. Some may question the wisdom of a single institution that serves children ages three through 18. There is also debate surrounding the effectiveness of a single school housing close to 2000 children, (including day care spaces), but in this case, it is better than the alternative. Statistically smaller schools produce more successful students, but smaller schools are not financially viable in this, and many other, Ontario school boards. This new school means the loss
of small community schools like Ruthven Public School, Harrow District High School, and eventually Jack Minor Public School, and Kingsville Public School. The promise of a megaschool brings with it the promise of continued education in that community for, what is sure to be, decades to come. It also means a wider selection of programming and a brand new facility. It means that families will want to raise their children in Kingsville, rather than a community with no schools, or small ones destined for closure. Because people will want to live in the district of the new school, it will likely mean development and growth for the Town of Kingsville. This growth will be more than residential to be sure. Businesses like to locate where their employees want to live. So, congratulations Kingsville on this big win for your community! Make no mistake, this is a “win,” and where there are winners, there
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Toll Gate Way I am trying again to interest our Council in designating the section of Irwin Avenue from Fairview to the highway as Toll Gate Way or Road. To remind everyone about my reasoning, that stretch of street was laid by volunteers to avoid paying toll on the main street. The street was in deplorable condition, yet tolls were being charged all along the way; about every 100 yards. That meant people stopped coming to Essex to shop. When the man who was responsible for the condition of what is now Talbot Street went to Toronto, John Milne donated the land to build the cutoff so toll gates could be bypassed. A trip to Toronto in those days took several days. The men built the new road, complete with fences, before he could return. That was probably one of the fastest road construction projects in this or any town. Shortly after, a group of men burned all the toll gates from here to Maidstone, an event that added unusual interest to our town history. I am not trying to get the street name changed, just some indication to remind everyone of that town history.
are losers. Harrow and Kingsville were not willing participants in the contest, but pitted against each other they were. The GECDSB has had its mind set on this super school in Kingsville for years, and when closing elementary schools in Kingsville wasn’t enough, they turned their sights to neighbouring Harrow. It wasn’t much of a contest, and the organizers most certainly knew the outcome before the game began. The Town of Essex and the community of Harrow are disappointed in their loss to be certain, but I doubt anyone holds it against Kingsville. I, for one, am happy for Kingsville, and what this announcement will mean for their community.
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Wanted: Team members for Rotary mission to Ghana submitted to EFP Ever dream about travelling to a third world country to work on humanitarian projects? Thanks to Rotary, come this fall, you can have that chance!
The Rotary Club of Essex is looking for volunteers to join its mission team heading to Ghana, Africa in November of 2016. The team members will travel, at their own expense, to
Letter to the Editor... Let’s keep Essex County in Motion. Speed limits in Essex County must be set to the accepted Engineering practice using the 85 percentile of free flowing traffic under good conditions. Traffic studies must be done across Essex County and speed limits set to the speed that 85% of drivers are driving. That is the smoothest and safest speed for traffic flow. The benefits of properly set speed limits are many. When speeds are set properly more traffic will be drawn onto county highways and off the parallel secondary roads. These limits get high voluntary compliance. Speed traps disappear and officers can concentrate on the small percentage of drivers that actually cause safety hazards. These limits foster respect for both the traffic laws and the officers that enforce them. The 85th percentile is just making legal the speeds that people are driving anyway. This makes for a more enjoyable and less costly (tickets) driving experience that is fair for everyone. Go to Facebook and join Essex County in Motion to show your support. Jim McGuire Amherstburg, ON
work on several projects, including renovating a school, constructing a sanitation facility with 12 flush toilets & sinks and showers, drilling fresh water wells, distributing mosquito nets, and providing backpacks, uniforms & textbooks to 500 school children. Medical professionals on the team will work in clinics to provide primary care, dental services, and eye glasses while in Ghana. “Participating on a humanitarian mission is definitely a transformative experience. It forever changed my outlook on life. You quickly realize how abundantly blessed we are in Canada,” Rotary team leader Kim Spirou said, adding “You do not have to be a member of Rotary to join our team. We need individuals with a keen desire to make a difference in the lives of others and are willing to
roll up their sleeves and pitch in. It is so rewarding to do this type of work and the people we help are enormously grateful for our contributions.” The airfare for the trip costs around C$1,200 and another C$800 for food, transportation, and lodging. Costs depend on the length of the stay. Some team members are returning after one week, while others opt to stay in Ghana for 2-3 weeks. Team members also assist with fundraising for the projects and help collect various items, such as running shoes, soccer uniforms, and soccer balls, school supplies, eye glasses, orthopedic braces, toiletries, and other necessities prior to the mission. “We ship goods ahead of our trip on a container and distribute the items personally when we arrive in Ghana,” Spirou said. According to Spirou,
most of the population who reside in this region of Ghana, live in extreme poverty. Ninety-two percent are subsistence farmers, five percent are traders who work the streets trading goods and commodities, and around three percent are government workers. While officially the average family income
is around $5.00 a week (imagine trying to raise a family on less than $1 per day), many families have no regular income at all. Most cannot afford the cost of government health insurance so that means when they become ill they go without treatments or medicines and tragically
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Gesto Theatre brings audience under the sea
by Sylene Argent Every year, many of the students at Colchester North Public School tuck away their fear of being in front of an audience to embrace their artistic talents and produce a play their student peers, family, and friends will enjoy. The long list of students involved in this year’s Gesto Theatre production brought their audience under the sea in
presenting the play “The Little Mermaid JR” last Wednesday and Thursday evening. The play follows the story of a young mermaid named Ariel who admires life on land, and soon falls for a prince. She then solicits help from the sea witch, Ursula, despite warning from her friends. In a contract that could have her become Ursula’s slave, Ariel trades her voice for legs so she can be above water. Play producer, Mrs. Lori Ross, said the students who were involved with the play
were a great bunch kids to work with. They were each dedicated to their role, whether that was portraying a character on stage, setting or creating the scenery, or working on sound. Ross thanked all of the students for their dedication to this year’s Gesto Theatre production. Many of the youth, she noted, stepped out of their own comfort zone to be a part of the play. Those involved with the play had given up their recesses and lunch breaks, as well as stayed after school, in preparation for
the performance nights for many months. Though being involved in the play is a lot of work for the students, they all seem to get excited to be able to share the production with friends and family members, especially when they get to try on their costumes and begin dress rehearsals. Ross also thanked fellow coworkers for their involvement in ensuring the play was the best it could be. She also thanked Mr. Oozeer for his special guest cameo.
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many die of preventable and treatable illnesses. Sanitation is lacking in the region and the majority of their water sources have become contaminated with human waste and poisonous residue from nearby mining operations. There is very little access to clean, potable water for the inhabitants of this region. Malaria is Africa’s number one killer. Every 30 seconds a child in Africa dies from malaria. Window screens are lacking, anti-malarial medications are expensive, and as of yet a vaccine doesn’t exist to prevent this deadly scourge. However, malaria can be stopped with a simple device known as an insecticide treated mosquito bed net that
provides an effective barrier to preventing the transmission of this fatal disease. This year’s team hopes to purchase and distribute 1,000 mosquito nets to mothers and their children, ensuring protection from this virulent killer. “Rotarians live by the motto of ‘service above self,’ but I think we also deeply believe in Margaret Meade’s words to “Never underestimate the power of a few thoughtful and committed citizens to change the world. After all it is the only thing that ever has,� Spirou said Interested individuals may contact Kim Spirou of the Rotary Club of Essex at 519.253.0111 or email kspirou@ hotmail.ca for more information about the upcoming Rotary mission.
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Free child fingerprint and ID clinic hosted for area families
Members of the Essex OPP Community Policing Committee hosted a free fingerprint and child identification clinic at the Lion’s Hall in Harrow on Saturday.
by Sylene Argent On Saturday, members of the Essex OPP Community Policing Committee hosted a and free fingerprint
child identification clinic at the Lion’s Hall in Harrow. This event was held in conjunction with the Ontario-wide MasoniCh.I.P child
identification program. Essex (M) Community Policing Officer, Constable Sean Mackinnon, said the MasoniCh.I.P program
was offered to area families for free during the event. Information about the children who were brought into the clinic to utilize the
program was recorded and sealed for the parents to take home and store in the event there ever was an emergency. As part of the clinic, members of the OPP Community Policing Committee recorded the weight and height of the program entrants. They also took photos of the youth from the front and side, documented any identifiable markings and eye colour, took their digital finger prints, and recorded a sample of their voice. Their DNA or dental imprint was also taken for the information package. The officers also asked the youth program users a series of questions that Mackinnon noted may help Police to locate them if they were ever to be missing or decide to one day run away. All of this information
was recorded and put on a DVD. The information, Mackinnon said, is compiled and sealed and handed over to the parents. He said the information is not retained. It is hoped that the kit will never be needed. It is suggested that the program get utilized every few years for the same child as they change, and as the program enhances and upgrades. “The program has come a long way,” he said. Mackinnon was happy with the event turnout. In addition to collecting the information for parents, the event allowed area officers an opportunity to engage the youth and let them know police “are here to help them.” For more information about the program, log onto www.masonichip.ca.
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Essex honours outstanding ERCF Honours Outstanding youth... Conservation Commitment Continued from Page 3
type of person who can make his friends feel good about themselves when they are down.” He is referred to as a true optimist because he recognizes that mistakes are chances to improve. The nomination from Essex Gospel spoke of Johnson’s involvement in their youth group, and briefly told a story of a moment when he went
out of his way for a peer in need. “This past year he demonstrated (his sensitive side) by speaking up for a friend who was going through a difficult season in life that could have ended very badly. Because of Josh’s courage and advocacy, his friend got help from some great people and is on a better path today,”
Larivee read. “Tonight we celebrate Josh’s positive contribution to our community of teenagers at Essex Gospel Community Church.” This is the seventh year the Optimists have recognized young people with the Optimist Youth Award. To date over 300 certificates have been awarded. The Optimists traditionally give a gift to the servers at the Youth Appreciation Dinner. This year they donated $1,000 to OPP Constable Sean MacKinnon. The funds will be used in the VIP Program he runs in local schools. They also gave Essex Fire & Rescue $500 to be used for its youth programming.
submitted to EFP The Essex Region Conservation Foundation honoured three recipients with Conservation Foundation awards at its Annual General Meeting on March 30. The awards recognized outstanding philanthropic commitment. “Since 2012, the Foundation has recognized the generous contributions we have received from our supporters,” said Richard Wyma, Foundation Executive Director. “It is with our great appreciation that we honour those who have chosen to give back in order to create a more sustainable region.” The Clifford Hatch Award for outstanding
individual contribution was presented to Eric Naylor and family. A long time supporter of the Foundation, Eric was one of the lead donors to the Trail ON! campaign. A brilliant photographer, he has also allowed the Foundation to use his stunning images to promote the conservation work and needs of the region. In 2014, Eric was the lead donor in developing the Nature In Education lottery, which provides high-needs schools the opportunity to participate in ERCA’s curriculum based outdoor education program. “I believe that helping children to connect with nature is one of our most important responsibilities,” Eric said. “It is critical to their development and therefore critical to our future. I am proud to be part of an organization that
takes this responsibility seriously.” The award for Outstanding Corporate Contribution was awarded to Cypher Systems Group, which has also been a longstanding Foundation partner. In 2015, they committed $250,000 to develop and name the Cypher Systems Group Greenway. President Brian Schwab stated the importance of encouraging our communities to connect with the environment through a healthy, active lifestyle. “One of our goals is to engage and educate our employees on healthy, active living and we look forward to our partnership with the Foundation,” he said. This leadership allowed the Foundation to leverage $100,000 from the Town of Essex and $500,000 from the
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ERCF Honours Outstanding Conservation Commitment... Federal Government’s Canada150 fund, allowing the Foundation to reach its $1 million campaign goal. A special award for Outstanding Corporate Contribution was also presented to Reid Funeral Homes in recognition of its 20 year partnership with the Foundation. In 1995, the Fred Cada Heritage Forest was established as a lasting tribute to those who have passed on. The trees that have been planted over the past two decades have now formed a tree canopy, and a truly natural forest has begun to regenerate. This Heritage
Forest is a tribute to all of the families served by Reid Funeral Homes and will be part of the natural legacy that we can leave for our children and grandchildren. Since 1995, Reid Funeral Home Ltd. has donated $115,000 towards restoration of the Heritage Forest. The Annual Meeting was also a time to celebrate the many successes of 2015. “We became one of only 135 organizations in Canada to receive Imagine Canada accreditation, meeting the highest standards of Foundation management,” Wyma added. “We were also grateful for a $30,000 sponsorship commitment from Caesars Windsor for our three signature events. It is an exciting time to be involved with the Foundation – whether as a donor, partner, event participant or volunteer. Please join us as we move forward in continuing to create a future of
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Photo submitted: The Essex Region Conservation Foundation honoured the following award winners - Kevin Reid & Robert Hudders of Reid Funeral Homes, Eric Naylor, Brian Schwab, President of Cypher Systems Group and ERCF President Susan Stockwell-Andrews.
sustainability for this region.” To learn more about the work being undertaken to support conservation
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Changes continue in downtown corridor by Sylene Argent The Essex Centre business district is always changing as businesses grow, expand, and are replaced. And, partnerships help provide improvements to the downtown area. One area businesses was recently recognized for its contributions to the community. The ERCF presented Reid Funeral Home with an Outstanding Corporate Contribution award. The ERCF and Reid Funeral Homes have had a 20 year partnership in regards to the creation and upkeep of the Fred Cada Heritage Forest, located at Hillman Marsh. Since 1995, Reid Funeral Home Ltd. has donated $115,000 towards restoration of the heritage forest that has had thousands of native trees planted in honour of loved ones who have passed. Changes to the downtown commercial
area include the Black Dragon Cuisine, which recently opened its doors in the old Sakura building at 6 Talbot Street North. Work continues on the soon-to-be healthcare facility on Talbot Street. From the outside residents can take note of the expansion that includes restoring part of the old St. Mike’s School and combining it with the neighbouring Walk-inClinic. Brotto Family Holdings LTD. will install a commercial development at the corner of Hopgood and Talbot. At the March 21 Essex Council meeting, Council approve the application of Brotto Investments Incorporated for site plan control approval and the execution of a site plan control bylaw and agreement, and that the agreement be registered on title upon acceptance of a storm water management plan satisfactory to the Town
of Essex. The Essex Centre BIA continues to work at publicizing the Essex Centre Community Improvement Plan to help businesses enhance their facilities, which further helps improve the physical environment of the downtown business corridor. Recently, the Essex Centre BIA Board voted in favour to allow the offering of a group insurance program to its membership and their employees. This will offer discount auto and home insurance opportunities through DPM Insurance Brokers and Economical Select Insurance to BIA members, and their employees; as well as their spouses and dependent drivers under the age of 25. At the Essex Council meeting held on Monday, April 11, Councillor Randy Voakes said he is working with representatives from the
Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village to hold a car/ custom motorcycle show once a month in conjunction with the weekly Essex Summer Concert Series. The first monthly car/custom motorcycle show will take place on June 8. Voakes hopes that the car/custom motorcycle shows will generate an opportunity for restaurants and stores to remain open for business. He also hopes that there is an opportunity to have vendors onsite as well. Last month, area businesses were asked to fill out the Economic Development department’s Business Climate survey. The survey did not get a great response from businesses from throughout the municipality as only 29 completed surveys were
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submitted. Twelve of those surveys came from Essex Centre businesses and 17 were from Harrow Centre businesses. However, it was noted during the April 18 Essex Council meeting, when the report highlighting the results was presented, that the information that was collected was invaluable. The report to Council noted the purpose of the survey was to gather information to better understand the local business base, identify common themes and
emerging trends, and establish priorities for economic development projects. Some of the issues highlighted included that some businesses were dissatisfied with the condition of buildings and the number of vacant store fronts, some businesses noted finding the costs of conducting business is becoming harder to cover. Many believe the Town could do more to help market the area and would like to see better directional signage.
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Gems and Cadets put their Kub Kars to the test
Avery and Erika show off the kub kars they created for Monday’s race night.
by Sylene Argent The Gems and Cadets clubs at Essex Christian Reformed Church wrapped up another year of fun activities on Monday evening with the annual Kub Kar racing event, giving the participating youth a chance to race the cars they have spent some time making. The Gems
Collin waits for his turn to race his specially made Kub Kar on Monday evening.
defended last year’s title win. Members of the Gems, for females, and Cadets, for males, meet on Monday evenings at the Church throughout the school year. The youth, in grades one through eight, learn about the Church’s faith and building relationships. Each of the
groups has around twenty youth members, and it is opened to any youth who would like to get involved. Through the clubs, many fun activities are hosted throughout the year, but the Kub Kar racing is likely the one event the students look forward to the most. Leading up to the big
race day, the participating youth spend a lot of time creating their little wooden racing vehicles, and decorating them, too. On Monday evening, all the racers eagerly surrounded the racing track that was set up in the Church’s basement, and cheered
as their racers made their way to the finish line during their designated heat races. Though the event wrapped up the season for the Gems and Cadets groups, the youth are looking forward to participating in the upcoming Essex Fun Fest parade. Essex Christian
Reformed Church continues to offer its free movie nights that take place on the last Friday of the month. This event is open to anyone who would like to enjoy watching a flick and socializing. The Church does collect nonperishable food items on those evenings, which are then forwarded to help stock food bank shelves.
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ERCA helps students explore careers connected to Lake Erie
Summer Jacques of Walkerville Collegiate holds a hoe as Henry Denotter explained the evolution from the precision farming of the hoe to large computer and satellite driven equipment and chemical weed control.
by Jennifer Cranston The Essex Region Conservation Authority hosted the region’s first Western Lake Erie Student Conference on Thursday, April 21 as part of its broad spectrum of Earth Day celebrations. The conference welcomed approximately 150 secondary school students to learn more about the challenges
and issues surrounding the most vulnerable of our Great Lakes. This conference also allowed students to explore career opportunities related to the Great Lakes. The day included a trip to The Union Water System where students learned about the treatment of water from lake to tap, how septic systems work, and the
importance of proper maintenance. They also traveled to Colchester Harbour where they met with Mike Drexler of the Colchester Guardian Marine Rescue Unit. The students learned about the environmental responsibilities that go hand in hand with The Colchester Guardian’s mission. Students also had the opportunity to perform various water quality tests. Students also visited the Denotter Farm in Kingsville where they learned about best farming practices and the connection between local agriculture and water quality. Just down the road from the farm, students also learned about invasive species like phragmites and their impact on the local environment. During lunch students were able to talk to 15 professionals whose careers are dependent on the Great Lakes. “It was a really great experience to better connect students to the Great Lakes,” Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCA’s Director of Community Outreach
Conservation Biologist Dan Lebedyk stands in a ditch on Rd. #3 in Kingsville. He is explaining phragmites and other invasive species.
Services, said. “We want them to understand the responsibilities and
opportunities connected to the Great Lakes.” ERCA is hoping to
make this event a regular bi-annual event.
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CARD OF THANKS
Isabelle Shanahan
Words cannot express the gratitude for all the kindness, respect, love, and nurturing shown to us this past month. To the doctors and nurses, priests, funeral team from Kennedy’s, Thiessen’s Flower Shop, Tim Hebert and St. John’s CWL your talents and professionalism are applauded. To the hundreds who waited in long lines to offer condolences, you reminded us how well loved and respected Mom was. To the friends, family, and neighbours who fed us, sent comforting words and beautiful gifts and flowers, your kindness is cherished. To those who didn’t know Mom directly or who had no words to offer but simply showed up, your presence alone was a comfort. To all who donated to Family Respite Services, Mom’s spirit of care giving will live on. To all the helpers who stepped up in any way they could, you somehow made this easier. To those who travelled great distances to be here, your efforts are commendable. To those who prayed and continue to (with us and for us), you’ve kept Mom’s faith alive. To each and every one of you.... THANK YOU!
IN LOVING MEMORY
Barbara Trimble September 5, 1938 - May 2, 2012
After the clouds, the sunshine, After the winter, the spring, After the shower, the rainbow, For life is a changeable thing... After the night, the morning, Bidding all darkness cease... After life’s cares and sorrows, The comfort and sweetness of peace.
Saldy missed and lovingly remembered by Doug, Jeff & Family, John & Family, Bev and Beth
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The family of Ray Vincent thank you for your kind and compassionate thoughts, acts, and gifts, and are grateful to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. May God’s blessings embrace each of you. ~ Sincerely; Lois and children Bob, Peggy, and Gary
Voice Of Inspiration
THORNTON, Joyce (nee Burling) - Passed away peacefully just short of her 83rd birthday, with family by her side on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Iler Lodge in Essex. Beloved wife for 57 years of the late Bill (2008). Loving mother of Gary and wife Elaine and Bill and wife Dawn. Cherished Gramma of Kristi Ellis (Mark), T.J. Thornton (Missy), Tim Thornton (Melissa), Richard Thornton (Crystal), James Thornton and her great grandchildren Summer, Jake and Kadyn Ellis and Elliott and Emett Thornton. Predeceased by her parents Jake, and Madeline Burling and her brother Jim Burling (Barbara). Joyce was a past matron of the Eastern Star. Her life was about her family and enjoying grandchildren. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Iler Lodge for all they did for Joyce. Visitation took place at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday. Funeral Service to celebrate Joyce’s life was held from the funeral home on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 10:30 am. Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle officiated. Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 153 Service was Friday. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Family and friends are invited to share a memory or make a donation online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.
What’s Going On... APRIL 30 - CTMHV Dinner & Dance - Feat. Crystal Gage & Ryan St. Denis. From 5:00 - 10:30pm. Contact today for tickets & info: 519-776-6909 or www.ctmhv.com. MAY 1 - EKBOFMA presents SPRING BLUEGRASS MUSIC CELEBRATION - From 1:30-5pm at the Kingsville Lakeside Park Pavilion. Free! For info: 519-975-2792. MAY 6, 7, & 8 - Little Tomato Children’s Theatre presents “PETER PAN JR.” - At UMEI Auditorium, 614 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington. For info & tickets: (519) 326-5649. MAY 7 KINGSVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANT SALE From 8:30 - 11:30 AM, at Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen St. S., Kingsville. INFO: 519-733-4845. MAY 9 - CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES CLINIC At Kingsville Migration Hall, 170 Main Street East Kingsville, from 1-7pm. For more info: www.blood.ca.
“Don’t go through life; grow through life.” ~ Eric Butterworth
MAY 10 Presentation at Essex Retirees’ from Consumer Protection Ontario. Learn to avoid being victim to scams that target seniors, at 1pm after Potluck. 519-776-6689. _________________________________________________________
MAY 28 - LAND & SEA FUNDRAISER A McGregor Squirettes of Mary fundraiser. At the K of C McGregor, 9560 Walker Rd. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY: 519-726-6494.
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JUNE 21 - CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES CLINIC At Essex Legion Hall, 103 Talbot St. N., from 1-7pm. For more info: www.blood.ca.
IN LOVING MEMORY
In Loving Memory of a Dear Mother & Grandmother
Shirley Allen 1925-2010 Her thoughts were all so full of us. She never could forget. And so we think that where she is, she must be watching yet. As angels keep their watch up there, please God, just let her know that we down here do not forget, we love and miss her so.
Always Remembered - Always Loved Your Family
Card of Thanks
On behalf of the Jobin Family we would like to send thanks. Words cannot even come close to expressing the gratitude that we feel to all of the Emergency Response Teams, our friends, neighbours, new acquaintances, and especially to the farming community. It warms our hearts to know that there are so many people who care for us and our well being. There are people who have sent food, donated equipment, sent cards, offered prayers, volunteered assistance, provided their free labour, been a shoulder to cry on, and even people who risked their lives to help free our cattle. We will forever be indebted. It is in hard times that people need assistance the most and the whole community came forward for us. We are honoured and extremely proud that our family has been able to be a part of the agriculutural community for decades. ~ WE THANK YOU WITH ALL OF OUR HEARTS. ~ With the most warmest sincerity, Norm & Rose Jobin and Family
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FOR SALE: Large dog, 2 door Crate. 36”24”x27”. Minimum use, remains in box, $60.00. Universal dog/pet barrier - Gate for SUV/Minivan, $40.00. Esthetician black locking trolley, very gently used. Purchaced at Cosmoprof, $75.00. Broyhill cherry tv & stereo cabinet. Glass door to stereo area, bottom drawer. Fits a 32” TV. L57” x W19” x H46”, $300.00. Call 226-3471052. 14-2f _____________________ FOR SALE: Pool closing - used. Winter safety cover. 16x32 $850. 1hp pump $200. Various other accessories. Call 519-839-6191. 16-1t* _____________________
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FOR SALE: Utility Trailer 7’x11’, 2300 Watt Generator, 10’ aluminum step ladder, pressure washer - gas, New Pole Chain saw, Maple Kitchen Table - 4 chairs, Gas Chain saw 16”. Call 519-7768326. 17-1t* _____________________ FOR SALE: 130 - Country Western Records. Male, female, and couples. $30.00 or 4 for $1.00. Call 519-7765050. 16-3t*
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REAL ESTATE _____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. 1-tfn _____________________ LAND FOR SALE: 1.9 acres, 90ft. frontage, water, gas, on paved road. Call 519-7768089. 16-tfn _____________________ SERVICES _____________________ DON NOBLE OVERHEAD DOORS SALES & SERVICE: Cell 226-346-4536. 16-4t _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Business and residential. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-982-0362. 11-tfn _____________________ TREE CUTTING, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates. Phone calls only at 519-996-9704 or 519-7379703 before 8pm. 15- tfn _____________________
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All claims against the estate of Doreen Isabel Elizabeth Washbrook, late of the Town of Essex, who died on or about the 19th day of April, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 16th day of May, 2016; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Essex this 28th day of April, 2016. Kenneth Washbrook, Estate Trustee 516 Strathdee Place Victoria, BC, V9C2R6 lyw@shaw.ca
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EDHS and OPP lace up for a good cause
by Jennifer Cranston Last Thursday, students and staff from Essex District High School took to the ice with members of Essex OPP for a friendly hockey game to raise money for the Raiders
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Pastor Jay continued on his series for April, “The Reason Why I Am Here.”We’re here to cultivate the garden and spread the Light. We’re mountain conquers not climbers! Spring Conference, “The Sound of Transformation” with Pastor Jeff John’s, April 27th29th. Mothers Day, May 8th there will be a Bake Sale to raise funds for Titian Ministries. Legacy Men’s Ministry (ages 60+) is Saturday, April 30th, at Gerry Gagnes. Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information go to: www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed! Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett
If you are looking for a church family, we invite you to attend Family Worship every Sunday at 11 led by Major Sam Roberts. Come and enjoy singing and an inspirational message, plus fellowship with new friends. Sunday, May 1st is our monthly Potluck Lunch following the service, so bring a favorite dish to share. Our Community Care Ministry team leads monthly services at Iler Lodge on Wed. May 4th at 10:30 a.m. and at Country Village on Thursday, May 5th at 6:30 p.m. This is a rewarding way to spend your time, and we welcome new volunteers. Messy Church meets again Thursday, April 28th from 6-8 p.m. This is time well spent with your family as you sing, do crafts, enjoy a delicious free meal and experience church in an exciting way. In May we meet on the 12th and 26th. SA Connections meets Tuesdays from 10 -1. This is another free community program that includes a meal, fellowship, crafts., games etc., and is open to men,
women, and preschoolers. Following Connections, Major Shirley Roberts leads Bible Study at 1 p.m. Join us for an exciting learning experience! May 5th is the deadline to register for the Seniors Rally in London, which takes place Thurs. May 12th. Major Sam has applications. If you are interested in attending Mens’ Camp at Jackson Point on June 3-5, contact Major Sam. Essex Retirees’ Social Club The most Peppers went to Audrey Stanley, while Cecile St.Denis took the most points, and Tom Kelly came in with low score at Monday Night Pepper. Tuesday Afternoon Pepper: Floyd Cascadden had high score, Audrey Ostrander the most Peppers, and Larry Lane was low. Wednesday Night Pepper: Louise Perrault had high score, George Diesbourg the most Peppers, and Audrey Stanley was low. Thursday night Bridge: Floyd Cascadden had high score and Colleen Chevalier had low. Our members also enjoy Friday 10am cribbage game. Carpet bowling (a lot like Bocci Ball), is held on Mondays at 10am and pepper is still offered on Tuesdays at 1:30. Trinity Church Remember in our prayers Paul, Grace, Debbie, Ashton, Bill, James and Jane. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Isabelle Sanford, given by the congregation. Happy Birthday this week to Maggie Martin. What a success our pie sales were! Thank you to everyone who came out to help in so many ways and a big Thank You to everyone who supported the fundraiser with their pie orders. Next pies will be rhubarb. Please place your orders quickly as these will be according to the rhubarb supply. Place your orders by calling Sharon at 519839-4579 or leave a message at the Church Office 519-776-7711, or leave a message for Brenda at 519-839-5184. Pies will be available in June. Plan to join us Sundays at 9:15 at “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. Check us out on Facebook. Everyone is welcome! Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service at 10am. Sunday School is available at 10:15am. We thank last Sunday’s Service guest speaker Rob Cornies. Richard Dalton will be the guest speaker on May 1. The Door Greeters will be Joanne and Stephanie Pierre. The Elder on Duty will be Virginia Lauzon and Lock-Up will be Paul Thomas. BINGO is on April 29, in Simpkins Hall, at 7:00 pm. Please remember your canned/ dried food donations for admission. The next Nursing Home Service is on Tuesday, May 3, at Iler Lodge, at 2:00 pm. We always welcome volunteers. A Mother Daughter Pot Luck Dinner is on Friday, May 6, 6:30 pm in the Simpkin’s Hall. Join us for “Country Fun Night” on Friday, May 13, at 7:00 pm. An evening of song, fun, fellowship, and refreshments to support Guess†wood Camp and the Essex Food Bank. All are welcome. Have a great week. Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson
We warmly welcome you to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our weekly Worship Service. Last Sunday, we celebrated Holy Communion with Rev. Staples. His message was entitled: “By This Everyone Will Know You.” As well, our Senior Choir sang two beautiful anthems: “At The Table of The Lord” and “Sanctus.” The Sunday School Classes are making Bird Houses as a project this Spring. All children are welcome to participate. This activity takes place directly following our morning services. Saturday, May 7th (9 am to 4:30 pm) – “GessTwood Spring Face-Lift.” Please
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contact Dennis Graham if you are able to help out (519-776-7444). Lunch will be provided. Saturday, May 14th (2:30 pm) – “It’s a Hat Extravaganza” – Ladies Tea! This is open to ladies of all ages and you are encouraged to wear a hat. For more information, please contact the church office at 519-738-4223. To learn more about our caring faith community, hear one of Rev. Staples’ dynamic messages or listen to our weekly Ministry of Music, please find us at: www. harrowunited.org. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
There are still a few spots left for Steubenville Toronto 2016, July 22, 23, 24. A Pasta Dinner & Bingo Fundraiser is on Saturday, April 30. Dinner at 6:15pm. See Nick or any LifeTeen for tickets and details. EDGE (Gr. 6-8) meet on May 4th. Anyone interested in the Annual Women’s Conference is on May 7th, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, can contact Lori Fawdry at 519-776-7377, for details. CWL Living Rosary is on Tuesday, May 10, at 7:00 pm. The CWL Mother’s Day
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Crowder called up as head coach of Essex 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by Sylene Argent Coming off a successful 2015/2016 hockey season, the Essex 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is already making plans for next season. Last week, the Essex 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announced its assistant coach Cam Crowder, who was focused on offensive play with the forwards, would take over the helm
of the local Junior â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? team as bench boss. Crowder is looking forward to the challenge. He noted it was a group decision to name him the new head coach. The new bench boss has his roots set in Essex ice. He began as an assistant coach for the 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two years ago, and
also donned the jersey to played for the locals for four years where he won two OHA Schmalz Cups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an honour to be asked to take over the 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as head coach,â&#x20AC;? Crowder said. Crowder realizes taking over the local Junior â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? Hockey Club is a big responsibility, and that former head coach Gil Langlois, who was at the helm of the local hockey club for five years, has left big shoes to fill, but he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is an old saying that if there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pressure, you are not in a position to win.â&#x20AC;? Langlois will remain in an advisory capacity. Looking to the 2016/2017 hockey season, Crowder said he plans to continue to allow the 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team to continue as it has. He said the 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has had many successful seasons in the recent past and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to change something that is not broken.â&#x20AC;? Crowder thanked
73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Manager Scott Miller, Executive President Gord Andry, and the Board of Directors with trusting him to take over as head coach. He also thanked Langlois for the past five years he has dedicated to the 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned a lot from him, and not just on the ice, but on a personal level,â&#x20AC;? Crowder said of Langlois. Already looking forward to next season, the Essex 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will host its evaluation camp in May. Crower is looking forward to another successful hockey season.
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by Sylene Argent Coming off the tail of a very successful showing at the recent provincial skipping competition, members of the Essex Energizers jump rope team took the time to host the annual Greater Essex County District School Board’s County Wide Jump Rope Competition on Saturday. Nine teams from Essex County elementary schools took part in this local competition, hosted at Tecumseh Vista. Two local elementary schools, Gosfield North Public School and Essex Public School, had teams in the competition. As members of the only local competitive jump rope team, the Essex Energizers were pleased to host the annual County Wide competition. The Essex Energizer members who are still in elementary school set aside their jump ropes for the day to help judge routines. They also performed other duties to ensure the day ran smoothly. Head Coach Vicki van Gent was pleased with the tournament outcome, and commented that the teams involved had certainly improved their routines from the
Members of the Essex Energizers jump rope team performed a few routines to entertain and inspire the elementary school students who competed in the GECDSB County Wide competition on Saturday.
past competition. The participants competed in a number of categories for a chance to take home team pennants and individual ribbons. The schools had skipping teams compete in a variety of classes, divided by age category, in pair and group routines. The skippers also competed as soloists in freestyle classes. Overall, the competition was fantastic, she said. “We ran a tight ship.” In addition to hosting the event and judging the competitive jump rope performances, van Gent said the Essex Energizers also performed a few group routines during the competition. These routines helped inspire the young skippers to continue to work on their skills and showed them a few new tricks that they may be able to incorporate into their own routines.
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Continued from Page 17 Raffle is taking place on May 15th. A Right To Life Silent Vigil & Walk starts at 2:00pm from Immaculate Heart Church on Sunday, May 8th. The next K of C Fish Fry is Friday, April 29, 4:30-7:00pm. Proceeds to Guatemala Hope. Please continue to save your Foodland receipts for our missions. God Bless and have a great week. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will give her message. The Holy Scripture will be read by Linda Armstrong. Greeting you at the door will be Bill Olson and Audrey Stanley. The lunch after the service will be provided by Audrey Stanley and Fran McKim. If you are in need of a ride to church or a special event, please contact us at the church office by 2 pm the Thursday before. If you have change your e-mail address or have just signed up for a e-mail address please contact the office because some church news are sent to you by e-mail. Tickets are now available for the “Ribs for the Roof” Dinner which is being held on Saturday, June 11th. Please contact Liz Plat at 519-791-4439 for tickets. This event is a fundraiser to help support the cost of the Hall Roof. We are collecting used eye glasses for the Lions Club. There is a box on the table in the hall for your donation.
Essex Community Services Volunteer Opportunity - Board of Directors: Essex Community Services is currently seeking community-minded individuals to join our agency as volunteers. Please contact Kelly Stack, Executive Director at 519-776-4231 or director@essexcs.on.ca if you are interested. Essex Baptist Church submitted by Stephanie Winger
Join us for 11:00 am Sunday Service, Sunday School is at 9:45 am. Sunday morning message recordings are available at our website: EssexBaptist.com. Kid’s Club is offered for children ages SK-Gr. 3 and Youth Night for Grades 4+ on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm. Join us for a Bible study and prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7 pm. Essex United Church Join us at 10:30 am for Sunday morning services. Our new sanctuary television system is up and running. This will be a wonderful addition in our church life. Our Yard Sale and Bake Sale will take place on April 29th and Yard Sale on April 30. Doors open at 8:00am on both days. There will also be a luncheon on Friday as well. We are having a concert series this year, called “Fiddler on the Roof.” Jesus is calling us to offer some wonderfully talented folks and to use the proceeds to assist with the roof repair. The first concert is Friday, May 6th at 7pm. It will feature the “Avanti Duo.” Please plan to attend and bring friends. Stay tuned for our next event. Our annual Broasted chicken dinner and Strawberry Social is on Saturday, June 18. Tickets will be available soon.
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St. Stephen’s Annual Yard Sale is finally here…this Saturday, April 30th from 8:30-2:00 in addition to a trove of treasures, there’s a bake table, coffee & snack corner, BBQ, and a new addition of a car wash. If you have any items you’d like to donate, contact Dave Jessop or leave a message on the church phone. “Pie Palooza” is May 7th & 8th held at the Bloomin’ Gardener at 6673 8th Concession, Oldcastle. We are getting a visit from Bishop Robert Bennett on Sunday, May 8th to help us kick off the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the congregation at St. Stephen’s. Come visit and join us for worship at 10am on Mother’s Day as we praise God for decades of ministry here in our community. Our bible study continues this Tuesday at 5:30 & Wednesday at 10:00 at St. Stephen’s, as we read and discover the Book of Revelations. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
It is Cadet Sunday and we invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. The Cadets will be involved in the service and will show us what they have learned throughout the year! Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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Continued from Page 20 Golden Age Golf Report 42 golfers delivered a respectable 82 aces on this day. Leading the pack with 4 aces were Pete Daudlin and Julia Kos. A strong score of 16 over 9 holes was registered by Mavis Rutter. Julia Kos and Bill Ward set the standard of 34 for 18 holes followed by Laurie Hylton, Tom Hyatt, Tony Hudvagner, Bob McWilliam, Andy Orsini, and Bill Mayville with 36. A very good score of 71 for 36 holes was realized by Bill Ward followed by Julia Kos with 72, Tom Hyatt a 73, Laurie Hylton with 74, Mary Anne Vickery with 75, Bill Mayville with 76, and Andy Orsini and Pete Daudlin with 78. There was a tie for first place with 234 – Team 3 [Tom Hyatt, Betty McManus, Kathy Bradley] and team 6 [Murray Hartford, Barb Murphy, Julia Kos]. In second place with 242 was team 14 [Bill Mayville, Eva Kah, Bob Larsen]. Third place with a 247 was captured by team 2 [Laurie Hylton, Marilynn Speed, Bill Taylor]. Play resumes Thursday, May 5 at 9:30, 2016 at Colasanti’s. Remember that May 12 is our last day of golf and annual banquet.Please sign up. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Let there be light! The lights in our parish hall have been upgraded to bright, energy efficient fixtures. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this project to help make it possible. This month’s Thank You Bank contributions will go to support St. Andrew’s milk bag program which makes mats and pillows for those in need in Haiti. The monthly Communion Service at Country Village in Woodslee is Thursday, April 26th at 10:30 a.m.
On Saturday, April 30th there will be a Church in Society Presentation, focusing on the environment from 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, Windsor. This is an opportunity to explore issues that impact our churches and the world with presentations, conversation, and fellowship. All are welcome! Our next pasta dinner is coming up on Friday, May 6th from 5:00p.m.-6:30p.m., so mark your calendars and take a night off from cooking! Regular Sunday morning services are at 8:00a.m. (BCP Eucharist) & 11:00a.m. (BAS Eucharist); Sunday School also takes place during the 11:00a.m. service. Please check out our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org and our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.
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Essex County Library Essex Location KNITTING BE TWEEN THE AGES - Make your own GRANNY SQUARES on Monday, May 16 at 6:30 pm. Ages: Children ages 8 & up, tweens, teens, adults. Register online or at the library. *Drop-ins also welcome. WHAT WILL I READ NEXT? Come to the library to learn your “Book Fortune” Discover new & exciting authors, books, & interesting facts! Bring home some books that might change your future! Saturday, May 14 at 10:30 am. Ages: 7 years & up. Register online or at the library. Cottam Location Meet the Author: Book Reading with author Oriole Veldhuis. The Cottam Library is hosting Oriole Veldhuis, author of “For Elise” the story of Oriole’s great grandmother homesteading in Manitoba. The Clark family from Cottam settled in the area at the same time. Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. FREE - All ages. Woodslee Friendship Club Monday Euchre winners were Pat Mullins, Leo Durocher, Cecile St.Denis, Irene Gignac, George Diesbourg, and Mike Renaud. The Pepper winners for Wednesday
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Charlie Wright’s 1967 Cougar: “I should have kept it!”
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It wasn’t his first car but it was his favourite car. Charlie Wright, former Deputy Mayor of Leamington, bought his first car in 1976 in Windsor when he paid $1000 for a 1969 Pontiac Parisienne – the top-of-the-line Pontiac in Canada at that time. It was a private sale and the car was in good shape. Charlie had taken his driver’s test on Dad’s 1966 Plymouth Gran Fury but now he was driving a GM product. And his favourite car was built by Ford, giving Charlie automotive connections with all the Big Three. He drove his ’69 Parisienne for a couple of years but scrapped it following an accident. His next car was a station wagon, ideal for him and his wife Carolyn to go camping. He doesn’t recall the make but thinks it was a Ford. Then, either before or after the wagon, Charlie purchased a 1967 Mercury Cougar for $500. It was white with lots of power and lots of luxury. Bigger than the Mustang, it handled just as well on its 111-inch wheelbase and was available only as a 2-door hardtop in its first year. It was marketed as a “personal luxury car” and the Big Three rushed to fill the demand. The Cougar was a sales success from Day One and earned high praise as a car with lots of get-up-and-go. Charlie’s Cougar had been owned by a Ford executive – and those cars received the best of care. “It was the best car we ever had for having fun!” enthused Charlie. Unfortunately, the floor rusted out and the Cougar had to go. But had it not been for the rust, Charlie might still be driving his Cougar today. The standard Cougar engine was the 289 V8 with 200 horsepower. A hotter version of the 289 was also available. And if you wanted a real tire squealer, you ordered the Marauder 390 GT V8 with 4-barrel carb, dual exhausts, and 320 horsepower. You could find excitement with your ’67 Cougar from front to back, with hidden headlamps automatically opening up whenever you turn the lights on. And the big taillights at the back featured “sequential” turn signals with three lights on each side which flashed one after the other to point toward the direction you want to turn. I’m looking around for someone who owns a ’67 Cougar – and if they live not too far from Leamington, we will arrange for Charlie to be taken for a ride – and maybe the owner will even let him drive it. Stay tuned! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
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Track and field season underway by Fred Groves Lucia McElwain, last year’s OFSAA gold medal winner in the junior girls’ triple jump, was second last Wednesday in the senior girls’ long jump at the first WECSSAA track and field meet of the season. Kennedy Campeau also had a good start to the year. She was fifth in the junior girls’ 400 m. • It was a tough way to start the baseball season for the EDHS boys’ team as the Red Raiders were beaten 7-6 by visiting Sandwich in their WECSSAA opener. • Vanessa Gualdieri had the lone goal for Essex as the senior girls’ team managed a 1-1 tie in soccer action last Tuesday. • Mitch Hudvagner of Cottam started the game behind the plate and had an rbi single for the Madonna
Crusaders on Saturday in university baseball action. The Crusaders won 6-5. • Still with baseball, Skylar Janisse of Maidstone had a strong outing on Sunday for the Oklahoma University Stars. In the seven innings he pitched, he gave up just three hits and struck out six. The Stars fell 4-3 in extra innings to Wayland Baptist. • From the horse harness racing track: On a Cloud, trained and owned by Tom Bain of South Woodslee, won the third race at Western Raceway in London last Wednesday. Thomas E Knight, also of South Woodslee, saw his horse, Katherine B, have another great outing, winning in the ninth with a quick time of 1:56.2. • James Morgan of Essex had two
goals and an assist on Sunday afternoon to help the Windsor Clippers to a 14-6 win over the host Wallaceburg Red Devils in Junior ‘B’ lacrosse action. • The Woodslee Seniors open their Essex County Senior Baseball League on Sunday, May 15. The team will take on host Essex Juniors. Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com
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Soccer season kicks off in Essex
by Fred Groves The soccer season kicked off in fine fashion on Saturday, and perhaps
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This year the local Essex Optimist Recreational Soccer League has implemented a Code of Ethics and Conduct for its players, coaches, executive, volunteers, officials, and parents. “It’s rules and regulations on how to represent and respect the kids, coaches and executive,” EORSL vicepresident Jody Chapman said from the Essex Soccer Complex on Fairview. The Code includes sections for each type of participants and was designed by James Cowper. It fits in well with the mission statement of the Optimist Club, which is fair play and respect. It is a check system that holds everyone accountable. “James put this together and did a really great job,” Club president Mike Pake said. “We are trying to be proactive not
reactive,” he added. According to Chapman, EORSL gets one or two incidents per season where someone is acting inappropriately and therefore needs to be reminded of the true spirit of the game. On Saturday, Pake was pleased to report there are 412 soccer players in Essex this season. Of those, 135 are in the youth under-7 division and 128 in youth under-10. Other divisions include under-13 and under-18. “We are up by almost 30. It fluctuates every few years. We haven’t increased our fees in three or four years,” Pake said. Registration costs for soccer in Essex includes a jersey and socks, and one practice and one game per year. Teams usually play 10 games per season. Saturdays are the big day as the younger age groups play in the morning and then the two
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