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“SADIE” See Page 7 for adoption information on this pet. Paightyn armstrong (pictured above with Essex legion President Craig Charter and the legion Zone Commander gayle Brown) took third place in the Primary Black and White Poster division. She was recognized for her efforts at the Essex legion Branch on Wednesday night.
by Jennifer Cranston Young people in Essex understand the importance of Remembrance and it showed
in this year’s Royal Canadian Legion poster and literary contest. “We had 316 entries this year.
That’s double the number of contestants we had last year,” said Essex Legion Br. 201 President and Youth Education
Chairman Craig Chartier. Chartier credits local teachers for taking a more positive interest in the subject and helping to get their students involved. “We had schools participate who haven’t in recent years,” he said. “We’ve done well this year.” About 50 students received awards on Wednesday night. Included in their numbers were eight Zone winners, four district winners, and three honourable mentions at the provincial level. Paightyn Armstrong is seven years old and entered her black and white poster through the 5th Essex Brownies. She placed third in the local competition. She explained that her poster is of people standing by a statue of a soldier. She says that it is important for people to understand Remembrance Day, “so they remember the people who died in wars and thank them.” The evening was not only about posters, poems and essays. The Legion also facilitates a public speaking contest that begins in the schools and rises to the provincial championships. Savannah Barei of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Maidstone took first place in five levels of competition with her speech about her family’s cottage. Last weekend she traveled to Strathroy to compete for a chance to go to the Ontario Championships.
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“This is where I belong. This is what I do best.” This young woman has already developed a sound philosophy in life. “Never give up. If you do you’ll never feel strong,” she said. “You only have one life. You have to live it.”
Savannah Barei (pictured left with Essex Legion President Craig Charter and Legion Zone Commander Gayle Brown) represented Essex at the Area Speaking competition in Strathroy on Saturday.
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Chamber of Commerce hosts breakfast with Watson by Sylene Argent The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce hosted a special breakfast event last Thursday morning at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, which gave its members an opportunity to socialize and meet with Essex MP Jeff Watson. Sally McDonald, General Manager for the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, commented the Chamber always tries to ensure its members are informed as to what is happening with the Federal and Provincial members of Parliament. The Chamber, she said, also joins up with Kingsville annually to host a Mayor’s breakfast to discuss the region. Having several members in the Chamber based in Kingsville, the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce thought a breakfast with Watson would be an opportunity to work with the Essex MP and introduce him to some of its members. Many of the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce members are active in politics because of their industries, but the breakfast allowed the general business public to
Sally McDonald, General Manager for the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, participated in the Breakfast with Watson event held at Colasanti’s last Thursday morning.
have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have, she commented. “I think it went wonderfully,” McDonald said. “We’re a small Chamber. We really
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take pride in knowing our members and working with them, and understanding what their problems are. The more we strengthen what we are doing out in the County, the more we can help the businesses out here.” The Leamington
District Chamber of Commerce serves around 300 businesses. Its mission statement is to assist small business growth, for the betterment of not just the member businesses, but for the community as well, she said. Watson noted he was invited to attend the breakfast event to discuss and give an update on the latest federal budget tabled and the budgeting process. He was also able to give a few highlights, including the Canada Jobs grant, which he said should help connect employers with specific need, in the economy, to fill a job with a training plan. Watson also highlighted the new infrastructure program, the New Building Canada Plan, which will replace the program expiring next year. It includes $53B in investments over ten years. As far as region goes, Watson said, “While there is a lot of work remaining to be done, the trends are good. Unemployment is coming down, the trend in Windsor-Essex economic growth is moving up. We have the third fastest economic growth in Ontario, and the participation in the work force is also going up.”
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My focus this week was going to be the benefits issue recently revealed by the Greater Essex County District School Board and the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. But in light of the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday, I thought I should write about that instead. By now, most of us know the particulars. Two bombs went off near the finish line and there were other bombs that failed to go off. At least three people are dead and 140 or so are injured. Like most, one thing that constantly comes to mind is, why? What group or individual will come forward to claim responsibility? Will anyone? It’s easy to jump to conclusions and pin the blame on the usual
suspects, but part of me thinks this might be a domestic issue given that it took place on Patriot’s Day and we’re hearing that the JFK Library might have been a target as well. All of that though is just speculation and none of that really matters in the face of the fact that people have lost their lives and others have had their lives forever altered. Again, why? I hope if they find the people responsible, they don’t release any information about their “cause” or their “purpose.” I hope they try, convict, and sentence them without them getting the satisfaction of having their lame message broadcast to the world. Give them no currency. Give their cause no currency. My thoughts and prayers go out
to the all those affected, especially the Richard family. Martin Richard was identified as the eight-year old boy that was killed in the blast. He died while waiting at the finish line for his dad, who was running in the marathon. He was with his mom and his sister, both of whom were critically injured. Family is precious. It is probably more precious now than ever before. Given life’s ups and downs and sideways turns it is tough to keep a family together under what we consider “normal” circumstances. To see a family so devastated by a single event, an event that was definitely outside of their control, is tragic. Let’s pray for the Richard family and, while we’re at, let’s pray for our own.
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Beware of scammers It seems to me there is no end to the ideas that schemers find to get free money from others. I told you a couple of years ago how it happened to me to the tune of more than $3,000 when the extra costs were added. That one was someone pretending he was my grandson. I hear that one was on the rounds again and that police in Toronto have finally found a couple of the scroungers. So I am grateful that a friend sent a notice to me about a different one and I thought it was a good idea to put it in my column so a few more people could be warned. The report I received states someone phoned to say he was a telephone service man conducting a test on telephone lines. He asked the person he called to hit 9 and then 0 followed by the *pound sign, and then hang up. The recipient of the call was suspicious and contacted the telephone company to learn that by using the 90* they would be giving that individual full access to their telephone line which enables them to make long distance calls billed to the victim’s phone number. This scam has been used in B.C., Alberta, Ontario, and New Brunswick from local jails and prisons. One has to be amazed about the cleverness of some of these scams but then I have always been told that most thieves and shysters are very clever. Too bad they don’t have more worthwhile ambitions. Since the official report is that these calls come from jails and prisons, I presume the perpetrators want to find
someone overseas for a chance to talk with no cost. I had a call the other day from someone saying they wanted to help me reduce mortgage costs. When the caller asked how much mortgage I had on my home, I replied that was none of her darned business. That statement was quite mild, don’t you think?
Voice Of Inspiration “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life. It goes on.” ~ Robert Frost
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Town of Essex Council notes by Jennifer Cranston Falling Stucco Following an incident at 49 Talbot St. N, where large sections of stucco fell off the outside of the building causing serious damage to a neighbouring business, the town had the building assessed by an engineer. Director of Infrastructure and Development Chris Nepszy explained that it was recommended to remove the remaining stucco. Administration is currently awaiting estimates from contractors and arranging to obtain access to the neighbouring rooftops to accomplish this task. He expects that he will have a full report for council soon. Councilor Randy Voakes expressed concern for the losses incurred by the damaged business. He asked that if there were any losses not covered by insurance, that the Town takes responsibility for making sure the business owner is fairly compensated. Voakes also asked for a report from Administration regarding all Town owned property, its current use, future plans and a list of properties that could be sold. His motion passed. Environmental Event The CAW and The Environmental Committee are asking all seven municipalities in
Essex County to chip in $1,500 to cover costs for an upcoming event at the WFCU Centre. On April 25 environmentalist Davis Suzuki will address 8,000 to 10,000 area high school students on environmental issues. This event is planned to coincide with Earth Week and is expected to be one of the largest environmental events in the country celebrating Earth Week. Organizers expected to have the funds to cover the event but have found themselves in need of financial assistance. Council agreed to contribute the requested amount. Efforts to Engage Youth Councillor Sherry Bondy asked Council to consider setting up a meeting with area youth. Her intention is to get youth involved in the town and give the Town a better understanding of what services the youth of our community would like. Bondy said that the Essex BIA is also interested in participating. Several councillors agreed that the concept was a good one, but that some parameters for the meeting would need to be set. CAO Russ Philips suggested that Administration could put together a plan for an informal open house style meeting with youth and
council as participants, rather than a formal board style meeting usually held by Council. Councillors agreed to this plan and are awaiting that report from Administration. Gun Control Councilor Bill Baker made a presentation to Council requesting that the current by-law regarding the discharge of firearms be reviewed. His argument was that the area between the 3rd and 4th Concessions known a Pleasant Valley was not being adequately served by the current by-law. He also argued that the current restriction of use of firearms within 100 metres of habitable dwellings was mostly unenforceable. His request was that the by-law be reworded to facilitate better enforcement or that the Pleasant Valley area be put under a blanket-ban similar to the restricted zone that currently covers
the Gesto area. Baker stressed that he didn’t want this to become an attack on hunting or hunters. Voakes expressed concern that this community is rural enough that hunting is a recreational opportunity and that there were not enough complaints coming in to warrant changing the by-law or re-zoning the area. He also pointed out that many by-laws in the community are difficult to enforce and that to re-write all of them would be unreasonable. Bondy countered with, “People are afraid to walk to their barns. That’s not the same as people not picking up their dog poop.” Council agreed to request a report from Administration on the subject.
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Sun Parlour Chorus celebrates Society’s 75th anniversary by Sylene Argent Members of the Sun Parlour Chorus hosted a special 75th anniversary concert to celebrate the longevity of the Barbershop Harmony Society at Tecumseh Mall on Saturday afternoon, bringing a little warmth
through song to a damp, dreary day. Many area residents were able to take a break from their shopping excursion to take in the a cappella tunes of the chorus and quartets during the free community concert entitled “Harmony
Explosion.” The performing quartets were Intrigue, Just 4-Kixx, and Merri Madics. The Barbershop Harmony members were happy to welcome the Holy Names Festival Choir and St. Joseph’s Glee Club. Barbershop Harmony Society member and Manager Tom Grimes said the Holy Name Festival Choir was great. The St. Joseph’s Glee Club is a newly formed group and was also amazing, he said. Towards the end of the show, the two groups joined the Sun Parlor Chorus for a few tunes. Grimes is also the baritone in the quartet Intrigue. The Sun Parlour Chorus works with students through its Youth in Harmony program, Grimes said. Members of the chorus go out to high schools to teach four part harmonies to high schools in the region. The students, he added, seem to enjoy participating in the clinics and learning
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something different. Grimes said the community concert went really well and enjoyed a great turn out of singers. The tunes entertained many, who enjoy the sounds of fourpart harmony as they shopped. Grimes noted some of the singers taught the audience a musical tag. Many joined in learning the short, fun piece of music, he said. The concert did attract an appreciative audience. Through hosting the community concert, Grimes said, the Chorus was able to spread awareness about barbershop harmony music and the Society, and was also able to showcase local talent. Leading up the concert, members of the barbershop society approached area municipalities and made presentations. Grimes noted that Windsor, Kingsville, Essex, and Amherstburg proclaimed April 7 through 13 to be Barber-
shop Harmony Week. All Councils expressed their support, he said. Grimes said that the Barbershop Harmony Society is the largest allmale singing organization in the world with over 25,000 North American singers. There are also thousands of barbershop members who belong to affiliate groups in Europe. Sun Parlor Chorus joined the Barbershop Harmony Society in March 1944. Since then, the Sun Parlor Chorus and its quartets have entertained at venues across the region and Michigan at fundraising or community events. Looking ahead, the
Pioneer District quartets heading to the International Convention in July will host a fundraiser dinner and night of barbershop tunes at the Macedonian Hall on June 7. Every year, the members of the Sun Parlor Chorus host an annual concert. This year’s 69th annual event will be entitled “Celebrate Harmony.” It will be held on October 26 in the auditorium at École secondaire l’Essor. For more information about the Sun Parlour Chorus, log onto www. sunparlourchorus.com.
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Members of the Mini WE Day planning group are anxious to host the event in Essex on May 2 to inspire local youth to get involved.
by Sylene Argent just the future, they are the of St.Paul’s and Cottam “Kids can make a present, too,” the Reverend Trinity churches said on difference. They’re not Chris Brouillard-Coyle Sunday after a church service in Cottam. Her daughter Sydney and a group of her friends are currently working hard to organize the incoming Mini WE Day to take part at Essex District High School on May 2. Sydney has traveled all over Canada, including Calgary, Saskatchewan, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Toronto to share her message of inspiration through WE Day events.
Her message is “to encourage young people to move past barriers so they may light their sparks to change the world.” She is excited to be planning the incoming Mini WE Day to motivate area youth to become difference makers and get involved in their communities. During the Toronto WE Day event last September, Sydney delivered a speech in front of 18,000 youth. The spark to change, the Essex Public School student said, is in everyone. “I love doing WE Days,” Sydney said. “My favourite part is being on stage and feeling the energy from the audience; it’s what inspires me to keep going.” Grade seven and eight students from Gosfield North Public School, Essex Public School, Holy Name Catholic School, Belle River, and high school students from Western and EDHS have been invited to attend the Mini WE Day, which will have an array of entertainment and speakers delivering motivational messages.
“It’s important young people are inspired to make a difference in the world,” Sydney commented, adding she hopes the Essex Mini WE Day will be an outlet to inspire area youth to do just that. Sydney and her friend Amy attended the WE Day event in Waterloo last November. Amy said attending that event changed her life, as it was very inspiring. She likes giving back to the community because of how it feels to know she has helped someone else. She will be part of the production team for the Essex based event. A large team has been working on the Mini WE Day, the Reverend Chris noted. The planning team is driven by youth, with some help and direction from a few helpful adults. The team, she said, has been meeting for months to ensure the event is all it can be. She thanked the sponsors who have stepped up to help ensure the event would occur. The group is excited and is looking forward to welcoming rapper Lil JaXe. He is slated to entertain during the event. Sydney noted the youth rapper was born with a
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stutter, but found the art form helped him overcome that barrier. “We’re excited to bring him in,” she said. Joining Sydney in delivering a speech during the Mini WE Day event will be a young person who, from a very young age, has raised money for a variety of causes through different means, including a lemonade stand. The talent and motivational speakers, Sydney said, will work together to inspire the youth of Essex. She hopes that many of the area youth will be inspired to participate in a June walk-a-thon slated to take place in Essex. The Walka-Thon will be in support of Spencer West, who has done things like climb Mount Kilimanjaro even though his legs have been amputated. Continuing on with giving back to the community, Sydney, Amy, and a few other supporters will take part in the We Are Silent event on Thursday. The youth collected pledges for the Free the Children event, and promise to be silent for an entire day in support of those who do not have a voice.
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t r a e H e h T m o r F Birth Announcement McLeod
Heidi, Adam & big brother Austin are ecstatic to announce the fashionably late arrival of Madeline Isabel McLeod on March 27, 2013 at 12:25am, weighing 8lbs 9oz and 21” long. She is already being spoiled by grandparents Jerry & Hazel Farough, Murray & Helen McLeod, great grandmas Isabel McLeod and Kathleen Ames and lots of Aunties, Uncles and cousins. Many thanks to the staff at Windsor Regional Hospital for a quick and safe delivery. Also thank you to Klairisa Grace Photography for capturing our beautiful girl!
Happy 97 th Birthday
EILEEN ROUNDING ~ April 23rd, 2013 ~
Eileen formerly of Essex, and now residing at the Southgate Residence Kingsville, Ontario, will turn “97” on April 23rd, 2013. Happy Birthday and love from your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Eileen will celebrate her birthday with her loved ones.
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y Luv Mum, Dad, Drew & Cassid
In memory of a loving husband.
Wesley A. Garrod “Sr.” October 1/28 - April 20/12
Over the years you have been my friend, my lover, my confidant and my inspiration. The past year without you has many times been surreal. Today I celebrate you and thank you for having walked with me through many important times in my life. The memories and laughs we shared will always remain dear. I love you truly and miss you daily - never goodbye only until we meet again always in my heart. Love you forever and always - xxoo “Snooks”
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WeAVer, Donald Brian passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 09, 2013 at Leamington Memorial Hospital at 61 years of age. Loving father of Sara Weaver (Paul Longden). Dear friend of Susi Stahn. Son-in-law of Norm and Dorothy Knight and will be remembered by his former wife Norma Weaver. Predeceased by his parents Frances and Donald Weaver and brother Bill Weaver. Survived by his two nieces Wendy and Dawn. Brian enjoyed his career as administrator of Gosfield North Township. The family would like to thank the staff at Leamington Hospital for their special care. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held from the funeral home on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11 am. Cremation to follow. If desired memorial donations made to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca _____________________________________________
Loved and missed by Veronica, Kandy, Gaye, Gerry, grand children and great grand children.
nnnnnnnnnn In loving memory of a very special father, grampa and great - grampa
Wesley A. Garrod “Sr.” October 1/28 - April 20/12
Our hearts are full of memories, with pride we speak your name. Though life goes on without you, it will never be the same. Miss you so much - love you forever Nancy & John - Angela, Dustin, Christien & Cale - Christie, Marc, Nadia & Nathan, J.W. , Crystal & Justin
nnnnnnnnnn In loving memory of
Wesley A. Garrod “Sr.” October 1/28 - April 20/12
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They same time heals everything, but I know that isn’t true. Because it hurts as much today, as it did the day we lost you. I sit in silence and remember, wishing you were here. With thoughts and memories tucked away, forever to hold near. Miss you Dad - Jill, Glen, Terry , Nicole, & Todd
nnnnnnnnnn In memory of a wonderful father, father - in - law and grandpa
Wesley A. Garrod “Sr.” April 20, 2012
You left us beautiful memories. Your love is our guide. And though we can not see you, You are always at our side. Loved and missed every day Dwight, Jody, Jason, Nick, and Aaron ______________________________________________ CARD OF THANKS ______________________________________________
THANK YOU: I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all who attended the occasion of my 90th Birthday party held on April 6, 2013. - Tom Robson-
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April 17-19 Antioch Christian Ministries Spring ConferenCe “grace and power.” Website: www.acmrevivalcentre.com) 519-839-4500 . All are welcome. April 18 - 7pM eCHrS generAl Meeting - Speaker Bob Swaddling on Spitfire planes. general public Welcome. for more info. call 519-796-3393 April 20 - ontArio pUrple MArtin ASSoC. Meeting. 9am at orchardview golfCourse. phone 519-738-3476 for further information. April 20 - 2002/03 St. Anne’S HigH SCHool 10 YeAr DoUBle CoHort reUnion. 6pm at Average Joe’s Sports Bar. Check out facebook.com/sahreunion. April 21 - the Unitarian Universalist Church of olinda presents Karen Andersen Miller and Steve Brennan speaking on Dolphins. April 24 - eSSex & DiStriCit HortiCiUltUrAl SoCietY Meeting at essex Community Centre. 7:30pm with terri Dent on gardening. plant & seed exchange. April 25 - the Harrow early immigrant research Society (HeirS) Meeting : 1:30 in the Harrow Arena community room with guest Herb Colling. All are weclome . April - 27 Harrow United Church free ClotHing DiStriBUtion from the church basement at 45 Munger Ave e from 9:30 to 3:30. April 27 - Silent WAlK & Vigil, Meet at the South point Community Church, 4 Queens Ave. at 3:15 pm. leamington Area right to life 519-325-0929. April 26-27 - eSSex UniteD CHUrCH YArD & BAKe SAle, fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-noon April 27 - pAStA Dinner at Church of the redeemer, 15545 Cty. rd. 8, ½ way between paquette Corners & Hwy #3, from 4:30 – 7:30pm April 27 - St. Stephen’s Church is holding a yard sale from 9am-2pm. MAY 1 - SHooter’S pHotogrApHY ClUB Meeting, 7-10pm. at Colasanti’s. Search us on facebook.com or george Schiefer @ 519-733-5055. MAY 26 - Squirettes of Mary SteAK & loBSter fUnDrAiSer, at the K of C, Mcgregor. Dinner at 6pm, music at 7pm. for more information call 519-726-6494.
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YARD SALE: April 26 & 27 Annual spring yard sale at Essex United Church. Friday 8-4 with bake sale and lunch. Saturday 8 - noon yard sale continues. Scouts hot dog sale. Come and check out the bargains!
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Dancers perform in remembrance of teammate The group performed two shows over the weekend, giving ample opportunity for many to enjoy the routines the 42 dancers, aged six to 17, have been working on for the past several months. The recital also served as the competitive team’s major fundraiser. Group President, Gisele Hudvagner, said the 42-member team is comprised of 39 ladies, two boys, and one angel, Gabriel Greenwood. The dancers, she commented, all sported green ribbons in remembrance of their teammate and were all performing for her during the recital. The competition coaching team even put a special by Sylene Argent danced together to Dancing is a form of expression. honour their fellow Performers put years of practice into the teammate. art form to express their own personal “It’s been an emotions, coupled to music, through emotional year,” graceful movement. Hudvagner said, There were a lot of emotions to express but she added the over the weekend as the members of Essex experience has County Dancers Incorporated dedicated their brought the team annual Variety Show to the memory of one of together. their own teammates, Gabrielle Greenwood, The members of the team performed in an array of who passed away in a car crash in January. The competitive dancers wowed friends, family styles, including jazz, tap, ballet, and hip-hop as either members, and fans at the St. Thomas of Villanova a soloist or as part of a group. To help enhance their Festival Theatre during the 18th annual Variety performances, the dancers wore a variety of creative costumes during their routines. Showcase.
“We are as excited to perform as you are to be here tonight,” Hudvagner said to the crowd. She urged the audience to get out of their seats and cheer on the dancers as they performed their choreographed dance routines. Hudvagner said the team is fortunate to have amazing teachers who guide the performers throughout the dance season. They are taught under the artistic direction of Nancy Pattison and Cindy Pattison-Rivard. Hudvagner thanked everyone for the support in helping make the Variety Showcase a success. The show is an opportunity for the dancers to perform their routines in front of an audience before heading to Orlando, Florida where they will compete in the Tremaine Finals this July. Hudvagner said there would be a fundraiser at Boston Pizza on Walker Road on April 28 from 11 am to 9 pm for Gabi’s family. She hopes for a great turnout.
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County Badminton Tournament Essex County had its Championship Monday and Tuesday of last week and Essex District High School came to play. On Monday, the juniors ventured to the Sherk Cen-
tre to face the best in the area. With little time to train and prepare Essex was not quite ready for the other school that had been training year around. The boys’ doubles team of Jeremy Orton and Adam Amicarelli were one game from making it to the next round, but fell short and are going as alternates. On Tuesday, the seniors arrived at the Sherk ready to play. Many of the competitors were in their final year of high school and wished to go out with a bang. They all fought hard with every group making it to the final rounds. Unfortunately, most of the teams caught bad breaks in the game. Over-anxiety, frustration and a lack of confidence took over. Mixed doubles team Evan Bechard and his partner Sarah Holland managed to make it through, as well as girl’s singles player Ashley Bonneau and girl’s doubles team Alyssa Rounding and Kaila Dowdell. All will be competing Tuesday, April 16 for WECSSAA at the Sherk Centre and if they advance they will play the following Tuesday at SWOSSAA. Trivia in Essex Essex District High
School is holding its 1st Annual Trivia Challenge on Wednesday, May 15. It will be held in Gym C at 7:00 PM. All are encouraged to come out and test their knowledge against others in the area. People are encouraged to come in teams of four. Adults in teams of four will be charged a $100 entry fee and students in teams of four will be charged $40 dollars. The adult 1st and 2nd and 3rd placed teams will receive prizes of $300, $200, and $100, and the students that place 1st and 2nd will receive prizes of $80 and $40. All proceeds are going towards the school’s athletic and academic needs, although the plan is to eventually provide scholarship opportunities with the money. The community is challenged to come out and test their knowledge. Questions for all skill levels and on a wide variety of topics will be asked. There are also door prizes available for the contestant. For more information contact Ron Ricci or Dave
Wijngaarden at 519-7767344 or email ron_ricci@ gecdsb.on.ca, or david_ vanwijngaarden@gecdsb. on.ca. It’s going to be a fun and lively night at EDHS, so come out and give us your support! EDHS hosts Music Fest Essex District High School hosted the annual Essex County Secondary School Music Fest this year. On Monday, April 8, concert bands from high schools around the county traveled to EDHS to perform music. On Tuesday, April 9 stage bands showed off their jazzy style. While both bands at EDHS usually have months to rehearse, this year they had only five weeks of practice time. Band members woke early and worked hard every Tuesday and Wednesday morning for those five weeks. It definitely paid off. The stage band was invited to participate in the Nationals Music Fest in Toronto on May 14. Every year, EDHS teacher and band conductor, Dee Shaw, selects a top musician. The top musician for this year’s concert band was awarded to Sara Holland (clarinet). Drummer Chad Chevalier received the top musician
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title for stage band. There is no first place, second place involved in Music Fest. The bands perform for three adjudicators. The adjudicators rank bands based on four levels - bronze, silver, silver plus, and gold. Essex’s concert band received silver for its performance on Monday. The stage band received a silver plus. The ‘plus’ in silver plus is what earned them an invite to the Nationals Music Fest. The stage band will be working hard to prepare for the trip to Toronto. Both bands will also be rehearsing for the annual spring concert, which will take place at the end of May. Congratulations to both bands and best of luck to the stage band at the Nationals.
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- Can’t find a green thumb Do you have a green thumb? I guess I don’t because I have been planting vegetables here for years without getting many for harvest. Last year I had three acorn squash with the largest barely supplying a meal for two. I hope each year to have tomatoes to give to my neighbours, but we never have as many as we would like for ourselves. My first crop of tomatoes had black spots at the blossom end. I finally learned that they needed calcium. I thought calcium was needed for strong bones and tomatoes don’t have bones although some of those I buy at the store have a core almost as hard as a bone. Following advice, I fed the plants calcium and that cured the black spot problem but didn’t help with providing abundance. So far, lots of fertilizer that shows a great array on the front of the bag has not made that hope come through for me. I drop some tiny seeds in little peat pots in the middle of March and set them in the upstairs spare bedroom window. They pop up in no time and by now the second set of leaves have sprouted. Then I put each one in a larger pot, ready for our greenhouse. That is a plastic enclosed shelter labeled as a greenhouse and if the wind doesn’t blow it over, it does very well at providing the right conditions for the little plants to grow large enough to put in the garden. The plants do very well there; it is the lack of size and abundance of fruit that ends my hope of success. Carrots and beets are little more than a half-inch wide and an inch long so I gave up on those about three years ago. The beans gave me hope until a rabbit thought I planted them as a feast for it. My seedlings are doing well again this year and I have transplanted the larger ones to bigger pots. Bob says he is going to put a heavy layer of compost over the garden soil. One year he added fertilizer and turned over the soil quite deeply, with no result. I’m going to hide some beans in the ground and then cover that area with the rose bush branches when I trim them. Do you think the rabbit will be brave enough to hop through those thorns for a meal? I’ll have to wear oven mitts to pick he beans. Yes, I realize that I could have bought a lot of vegetables without all the work, with the money we have spent on fertilizer, compost, topsoil, calcium, pest control, but we still savour the sweet taste of a tomato picked fresh from the vine. Wish me luck this year.
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Cunningham celebrates 40 years at Countryside
by Jennifer Cranston In this era it is not common to find a place where people work the majority of their adult lives, but Countryside Chrysler Dodge is an
exception to that rule. Brian Cunningham demonstrated that on Saturday when he celebrated 40 years with the company. Family members,
co-workers, customers and friends came out to the dealership to share a meal and some cake with Cunningham in honour of his achievement. Cunningham sells cars to grandparents, parents and grandchildren. He is like a member of the family or an old friend to many of the people he serves. “I can walk down the street and I don’t have to cross it for anyone,” he said. Essex is his hometown. It was the hometown of his father and is hometown to his children. When he was first married he worked for a couple of years out of Essex, but when his first child was born he decided it was time to come home. In 1973 Cunningham had the idea for a car clean-up business. He approached the owner of the new Chrysler dealership in town to discuss his idea. Joe Malyk spoke to Cunningham for about four hours, and then offered him a job.
Pictured above, Brian Cunningham (center) celebrates 40 years at Countryside Chrysler with his family.
Cunningham started in Service where he became Service Manager and about 30 years ago he became a salesman. General Manager Jason Bray estimates that in that time Cunningham has sold over 6,000 cars. “It’s nice to see his dedication and love for
it, the way he is with customers and the way customers are with him,” said Bray. Cunningham didn’t spend all of Saturday partying. He isn’t one to let an opportunity pass him by. “I sold two cars this morning,” said
Cunningham while he ate potato salad at his party. Bray had only complements for his colleague. “I like his easy going nature, his honesty and his integrity. With Brian, what you see is what you get,” he said.
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Essex Community Services Prom Dress Give Back: Essex Community Services will offer a new program this Spring. Prom Dresses and accessories are being collected now. We will clean, organizing, and make them available to those who might not othewise be able to afford to go to their prom. If you would like to know more about the program, call our office at 519-776-4231 or stop in and see us. Friendly Visiting Program: Volunteers are matched with seniors to provide friendly in-home social visits on a regular basis. It is a service to help ease feelings of loneliness and promote independence for older adults especially those who are homebound and frail. Friendly Visitor volunteers build relationships by providing companionship, emotional support and practical assistance. Call our office today to learn more or to register for this free program!
also to our weekly Prayer Meeting at 10 a.m. SA Connections will be having a Craft Corner Tuesday from 10 -1 p.m. Join us for coffee, fellowship, lots of activities and a delicious free lunch. All in the community are welcome to drop in. Messy Church meets Thursday April 25 from 6- 8 p.m. Enjoy a free family style dinner, crafts and contemporary worship time. This activity is open to all, whether you have family or not. We’d love to have you attend! We thank all those volunteers who assist us with so many programs and activities throughout the year. We appreciate the community support we receive as it enables us to carry out our various ministries. Are you saving those loonies and toonies for our Partners in Mission Fundraiser? Don`t forget, as we will be gathering them Sunday April 28.
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Transition” with Fr. Tom Rosica CBS, who served as the English language media coordinator for the Holy See during February and March. Come and listen as he shares his incredible, first-hand experiences during the papal conclave and election of Pope Francis. Thursday, April, 25th at 7 p.m. in the church. Everyone is welcome! Steubenville 2013: June 28-30 For all those in Grades 8 to 12. Don’t wait to register, spots are limited! See Claire for more information. Our young people are taking orders for summer seeds and other items, check out the catalogs on youth ministry board. CWL News: There is no meeting in April. Due to amendments to our CWL bylaws we are in urgent need of a new Executive by Sept. 30, 2013. No experience necessary. Call Jan for further details 776-5506. General Meeting - Tuesday, May 14th at 7 pm with guest speaker, Theresa Bushman, who will “Train your Brain” Come out for a fun night! Prom & Graduation Dress will be collected for the month of April. Please drop off at the designated spot in the hallway. All dresses will be donated to the Children’s Aid Society. Thank you! Family Dinner and Bingo Night is Saturday April, 20th. Dinner at 6 p.m., bingo follows. 2nd Annual Rise Up Women of Truth Women’s Conference May 4th. Visit www.riseupwomenoftruth.
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Alliance.Contact Cynthia for event details or tickets. Cake (Caring, Acting, Knowing and Experiencing with God) meets at Redeemer on Friday, April 26 (NOTE date change) from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring in your favourite fruit (we will be making fruit salad for snack) Keep in mind April 27th – Yard & Bake Sale at St. Stephen’s from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more info, contact Ron Holden or Dave Jessop 7th Annual Pasta Dinner at Church of the Redeemer, 15545 County Rd. 8, halfway between Essex and Paquette Corners on April 27th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Our sympathies to Louise Geary and family in the loss of dear husband, father and grandfather John. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank Earth Day is on Sunday, April 21. With this great weather it is ideal to plant trees and help to protect our environment for the future! Please keep in your prayers our Confirmation candidates as they prepare for this special sacrament. If you are celebrating a special anniversary this year the Diocese of London invites you to attend their Wedding Anniversary Mass on May 5 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cathedral with Bishop Fabbro presiding. Don’t forget the annual parish appeal next weekend for St. Peter’s Seminary. There are currently 15 seminarians in our Diocese. There will be a parish brunch on Sunday, April 21 after the 9 a.m. Mass. Everyone is invited and free will
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pepper parties the last two Tuesday and the lucky folks were Maggie Hansen, Jack Morris, Don Ames, Moe Hansen, Keith Dresser, Josie Dresser and Eileen Ames. This past week the winners were Elaine Taylor, Ethel Ford, Al McLellan, Bob Ford, Josie Dresser and George Diesbourg. Euchre was cancelled this past week as the hall had problems with water in club room. Everyone is welcome to come on out for pepper on Tuesday evenings and euchre on Saturday evenings and join in with friends and neighbours. Have a great week as it looks as if it could be spring like weather soon. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen Join us on Sunday April 21 at 10:00 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will lead us in worship. It is GEMS Sunday and our GEMS will be participating during the service. Nursery supervision is provided. On Sunday evening we will finish our video bible study on PovertyCure beginning at 6:00 pm. GEMS and Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Make plans to come out on Monday April 22 to the GEMS and Cadets Annual Cub Car Races beginning at 7:00 pm. Let’s see if which group can race the fastest car. Coffee Break our Ladies bible study meets on Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. For more information go to our website at www. essexcrc.ca
Fotheringham will be our guest officiant next Sunday. We will keep Rev. Margaret in our prayers She is doing well after her operation. Murder at the Midnight Hour and the dinner will be presented April 19 and 20. Our yard sale, luncheon, and bake sale is April 26 and 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sat. the 27th, it is the yard sale only, from 8 a.m. until noon. If you need help getting treasures to the church call Allan Halliday at 519-776-7551 or Nancy Holden at 519-726-5142. Items can be brought to the church Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until noon. St. Paul’s/Trinity Anglican Thankyou Bank donations for April will be given to the Cancer Society. St. Paul’s Yard & Bake sale is this Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please consider helping as volunteers for this fundraising event. Please donate one bottle of anything for the Bottle Table. All bottles will be individually numbered and to get one of them you buy a chance to draw a number out of a container which will match a bottle on the table. Donations of good, clean, used clothing for adults and children are being accepted for our clothing cupboard, as well as donations of money. Volunteers are needed on shifts of two, Tuesday and Wednesday each week when the cupboard is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you can help, sign the list at the church entrance.
Golden Years Mini Golf League On April 11, 52 golfers recorded 98 aces, over 36 holes. Sinking five were Kathy Bradley, Rose Taylor, and Lloyd Honey followed closely by Gord Ellis, Ethel Ferguson, Iggy Arner, and Frank Lasi with four each. Three dropped for Jim Allan, Herb Ascott, Murray Cascadden, Tom Hyatt, Al Stockwell, Art Sweet, Bill Taylor, and Ernie Vandenberg. A low score of 16, for 9 holes, was registered by Lloyd Honey followed closely by Iggy Arner(2), Rose Taylor, Duane MacIntosh, Tim Allen, Cam Keith, Marie Lasi, and Lloyd Honey with 17. A score of 18 was registered by Gord Ellis, Art Sweet, Rose Taylor, Duane MacIntosh, Bill Taylor(2), Al Stockwell, Colleen Pearse, Eleanor Wilkinson, Jim Allan, Betty McManus, John Vlodarchyk(2), Gerrit Vriesen, Marie Lasi, and Mary Ann Vickery . A score of 35, for 18 holes, was recorded by Lloyd Honey. Managing 36 were Duane MacIntosh, John Vlodarchyk, and Marie Lasi. Notching 37 were Iggy Arner(2), Rose Taylor and Al Stockwell followed by Tom Hyatt, Gerry Wilkinson, John Murphy, Gerrit Vriesen and Marie Lasi with 38 each.. A 36 hole total of 71 was carded by Lloyd Honey followed closely by Iggy Arner and Marie Lasi with 74, Rose Taylor, Duane MacIntosh, and Al Stockwell with 77 and Bill Taylor, Tom Hyatt and
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Gerrit Vriesen with 78. First place was awarded to team 2 with a 234 (Ethel Ferguson, Gord Ellis, Lloyd Honey). Second place went to team 5 with 237 (Rose Taylor, Art Sweet, Andy Orsini) and third place was captured by team 17 with 242 (Mary Ann Vickery, Cheryl Allan, Marie Lasi). Essex & District Horticultural Society The Essex and District Horticultural Society meets at The Essex Community Centre, 25 Gosfield Townline West, Essex (next to the Essex OPP Satellite Office and the Essex County Library) in the Superior Room at 7:30pm. On April 24 we are featuring Gardening with Terri (Dent), writer for the cktimes.ca (Chatham-Kent). Find us on the Ontario Horticultural Association website by going directly to http://gardenontario. org/site.php/essex or phone a member: Lynn Imeson 519 839 4751. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman You are invited to join us for our 10 am worship service every Sunday morning with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday school is available for the children.
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Kids club is every Tuesday at 3:30 pm led by Rev Linda Hollingsworh. Bible study is at 7 pm on Wednesday at the Jones’ home. Charles Bondy, grandson of Bob and Doreen Taylor, finished his first year at Ridgetown Agricultural College and returned to his home in Kansas City, Missouri this week. Leamington area Right to Life Silent walk a vigil to Leamington District Hospital this Sunday, April 21st at 3:30 pm. Western Association Short Term Mission to Haiti to help rebuild homes that were destroyed by the earthquake is November 5-12. Pastor Jones will be leading this trip. Please keep those with health needs and those in nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers this week. Woodslee Friendship Club Pepper winners on April 10 were: Bill Roubos and Audrey Stanley. Our Pot luck was well attended and we enjoyed having Joyce Montrose speak on behalf of the Diabetes Association If you have any Dr. S.F. Millen School news please contact Joanne McMurren 519-975-2409. The history
is very important to our club as we are having an open house celebration on Sunday, June 2. If anyone has information about the time capsule that was buried on the site please let us know. July 1st is coming to Woodslee. We need tractors and other floats or groups for our parade. Please contact Donna Roubos 519-975-2634. Our next meeting is Wed., Apr. 24th, 7pm at 1925 South Middle Road (Millen Community Centre). We save Foodland tapes and also Foodland stamps for kitchen knives. Please send them our way. For more information on the events contact Donna Roubos 519-9752634. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. A nursery is available during the service. Last Sunday, third Sunday of Easter, the service was “Do you Love Me?” This Sunday, April 21, Fourth Sunday of Easter, the message is “Do You Hear?” Installation of the new church leaders for 2013 will be held. The U.C.W. meeting for May will be Monday, May 13 at 1:30pm in the hall. The Nursing Home
Service for May will be May 7 at 2pm at Iler Lodge. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated. We are having a new photo directory taken for May 23, 24 & 25. Sign up sheets are in the Narthex for date and time. Sunday, April 21, the door greeters are Paul Thomas and Alyson. Elder on Duty is Shirley Baker, Lock-up is Jack Thomas. Please remember to save your grocery receipts
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and you can go to www. rainbarrel.ca and click on “find a sale near you” Cottam United Church. Spring is on the way and this is the time to plan ahead for using rain water for your gardens and flowers. Continue to vote for Hallie Granderton, of Cottam to help her win a wheelchair accessible van. Vote every day until May 10. Search for her on Facebook or Youtube “A van for Hallie Ganderton.”
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Four more conservation champions introduced Picture, from left to right: Dave Kraus, Betty Learmouth, Dan Krutsch, Dan Mennill.
sumbitted to EFP Last Thursday, Apr. 11, the Essex Region Conservation Authority recognized four new Conservation Champions as part of its initiative to honour 40 individuals during its 40th year of conservation. Essex District High School teacher Dave Kraus was among the four honoured. Kraus, is a science teacher at EDHS, is actively involved in a number of organizations and projects focusing on local environmental concerns. He shares his passion and appreciation for the region’s biodiversity with his students and inspires them to be actively involved in environmental restoration, organizing hands-on field trips where the students participate in local conservation efforts. For many years, Kraus was the administrator of
the Wetland Habitat Fund and through this role, was instrumental in helping to create many wetlands and diverse habitats across the Essex Region. He leads by example, and continues to restore acres of his private property to natural habitat. He has long been a champion for wetland conservation and creation, and educates young people about the importance of a clean and healthy environment. Professor Dr. Dan Mennill, engineer Dan Krutsch and Betty Learmouth environmental educator, volunteer and activist, were also recognized as Conservation Champs. Dr. Dan Mennill is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Windsor who inspires professors, students and the community to work together to research
and protect the many incredible bird species of our region and beyond. A conservation biologist, Dr. Mennill has conducted research on endangered bird species in Central and South America, and his work has led to significant insight into the birds that live in the Neotropical Dry Forest, the most endangered ecosystem in the tropics. Locally, Dr. Mennill and his students have developed a project that uses acoustic surveys to monitor the migratory behaviour of birds in Essex County. Dan Krutsch is a professional engineer with extensive experience in civil engineering design and analysis. As a consultant, Krutsch has worked with ERCA on many different studies and construction projects across the region including Belle River Continued from Page 22
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Conservation champions... Flood Control, Turkey Creek and Grand Marais Drain Improvements, several projects on the Lake Erie Bluffs, Pelee Island Dykes, and many Detroit River shoreline stabilization and habitat enhancement projects, to name a few. While ERCA works with many consultants, Krutsch stands out for his exceptional creativity, dedication, and enthusiasm in addressing numerous challenging projects. His leadership can be credited for the way our community now finds creative and environmentally sustainable methods
of solving engineering challenges. For nearly three decades, Betty Learmouth has contributed to most of the nature organizations and many of the local environmental projects in our region. In 1984, she and a group of fellow volunteers founded the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club to help preserve natural habitats. She oversaw the group’s heritage fund that eventually grew to $64,000 and was used to protect 60 acres of natural habitat in the Stone Road Alvar complex on Pelee Island. Learmouth has been a member of the
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Holiday Beach Migration Observatory and has volunteered at the Hawk Fest for close to 20 years. She helped found the Canada South Land Trust, which works with woodlot owners to protect their properties enjoyed for generations to come. Over the years, she has taken part in numerous inventories of hawks, butterflies and rare plants, and has written countless newsletters to protect natural areas. She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty, and conducts annual clean ups, pulls garlic mustard and picks up trash and recyclables when out for walks. Nominations for Conservation Champions are accepted throughout the year online at www. erca.org.
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Skate Essex’s brings successful season to a close
submitted to the EFP Skate Essex recently wrapped up its 2012-2013 skating season and held two Skate Essex skater Leah Poisson days for the preliminary, intermediate achieved her Gold and senior skaters. Skating skills. The successful results were as follows: Shauna Halliday – Swing Dance, Willow Waltz, Preliminary Skating Skills; Taylor Halliday – Willow Waltz; Martina Harrison – Fiesta Tango; Sydney MacPherson – Harris Tango, American Waltz, Jr. Silver Skating Skills; Makayla McKibbin – Canasta Tango, Baby Blues, Preliminary and Elements, Gold Skating Skills; Leah Poisson – Harris Tango, Jr. Bronze Free skate Program and Elements, Gold Skating Skills; Celeste Scott – Ten Fox Dance, Fourteen Step Dance, Preliminary Free skate Program and Elements, Jr. Bronze Skating Skills; Nicette Scott – Swing Dance, Willow Waltz, Preliminary Skating Skills; Paige Siefker – Fourteen Step Dance; Halle Tiessen – Canasta Tango, Baby Blues; Cassie Welacky – European Dance, Sr. Bronze Skating Skills. Skate Essex was also represented at several skating competitions throughout the season and posted some excellent results. They are as follows: • At the John McKay Memorial Skating Competition last November, Celeste Scott placed 6th in the Star Skate Pre-Preliminary and Cassie Welacky placed 6th in the Preliminary R Ladies. • At the Pat Abela/Lyle McPhedran Skating Competition in January, Sydney McPherson placed 10th in Jr. Bronze Women, Makayla McKibbin 4th in Pre Preliminary Ladies R, Leah Poisson 3rd in Preliminary R Ladies, Cassie Welacky 4th in Preliminary R Ladies and Celeste Scott 5th in Star Skate Pre Preliminary Ladies. • At the Futures West Invitational Thedford Skating Competition in March, Leah Poisson placed 1st and Celeste Scott 5th in the R Preliminary Ladies, Makayla McKibbin 1st, Shauna Halliday 5th, Taylor Halliday 5th, Martina Harrison 7th, and Halle Tiessen 7th in R Pre Preliminary Ladies, Paighton Garant placed 2nd in CanSkate Ladies. Skate Essex congratulates Leah Poisson in achieving her Gold Skating skills.
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St. John the Evangelist School news submitted to EFP It has been a busy month so far at St. John the Evangelist. The grade 7 and 8 classes have been very busy preparing for the sacrament of confirmation. As well, two students who attended the Social Justice Forum at the University of Windsor initiated a challenge to help those less fortunate.
Emily Mullins and Ally Pirouet with the help of Mrs. Ricci Minaudo and her family put together a family gift basket to raffle. Their goal was to raise $300 that was needed to sponsor three soup kitchens to be held at the Salvation Army. The whole student body was offered a chance to win an entertainment family gift basket with
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all the proceeds going to sponsoring the soup kitchens. With a few extra contributions from the staff, they were successful at earning the money needed. On March 18, 25, and 27, the two Social Justice representatives and Mrs. Ricci-Minaudo, along with ten other confirmation candidates from our school, went to the Salvation Army of Windsor and donated their time to cook, clean and serve in the kitchen. Students who could not attend decided to bake and send treats to the clients. Parents offered to drive and even help chaperone as well as serve in the kitchen. All of the students enjoyed their experience and commented, repeatedly, on how worthy and educational it was for them. Many asked to come and help again. Here at St. John the Evangelist we feel very fortunate to have compassionate leaders who can inspire all of us to help those in need. We wish to congratulate Mr. Barr’s Grade 5/6 for their participation in the Genworth Canada 2012 Meaning of Home Contest. Our students were given special recognition for this and received a Meaning of Home Spirit Award. The contest allowed Genworth Canada to donate $5 per entry that helped bring families in Canada closer to Habitat homeownership. We are proud of our students who have helped make this possible. Please keep reading upcoming articles and learn about the Grade 8 trip to Muskoka Woods, our activities for Education Week and much more!
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Holy Name Hawk’s Nest
by student Hawk Reporters Jarenes Basilio and Liam Bergeron
Holy Name is now in full swing and back to regular routine. Classes are working very hard to finish off the year successfully. We celebrated our Mass with Father Rob here in our school gym, due to the rain. Thank you to the choir, that always does a fantastic job, the two classes who ran the Mass and of course, Father Rob. The Windsor-Essex Health Unit will be giving a presentation to our SK’s about nutrition. They will also be coming in on the April 23 to give vaccinations to the grade 7 boys and girls and to the grade 8 girls. We are very thankful that we can receive this great medical treatment for free. On April 18, there will be a SAC fundraiser for the school that will help out with many activities that the school offers. This
fundraiser will be a hot lunch catered by Rizzo’s Crossing. We appreciate everything that the SAC does for our school and this is why we need to support them. Holy Name had a Hawaiian Themed day on Friday Apr. 12. Students had the privilege to wear sunglasses, bright summer clothes and leis (flower necklaces). It was a good way to boost our spirits during this terrible weather, in preparation for a beautiful summer. April On 23, the badminton team will be going to a tournament at the University of Windsor. They have had a few exhibition games recently and are preparing for their final event on Apr. 23. Good luck to all the members of the team! Go Hawks!
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Essex Ravens Novice Majors bring home Bluewater title
submitted to EFP How does victory taste? Ask the team members of the Essex Ravens Novice Majors. Their answer would be sweet, as they were crowned the Bluewater League Champs on April 7th. On Friday, April 5th, the Novice Majors travelled to Tecumseh to face the AA Eagles, for the semi finals. Tecumseh took the lead early in the first period, did not hold it for long as Essex gained it back.With many beautiful passes out front, Essex took the lead and never looked back. The Raven defence was hot, keeping its opponents wide and away from the Essex goalie who stood his ground between the pipes. Multiple penalties for both teams came in the third. At times, Essex had to kill off a two man disadvantage. With the Eagles down 4-1 late into the third period, Essex felt the heat but maintained its cool, putting the puck deep in the Tecumseh zone. The game ended with the Ravens on top by a score of 5-1, and moving onto the finals. On Sunday, April
7th, fresh off the big win, the Ravens were ready to take on the AA Belleriver Canadiens. With Essex hosting all of bluewater finals, home ice advantage was on our side. From the drop of the puck and the excitement of the crowd, you could feel this game would be ours. A back and forth first period with scoring chances both ways brought more excitement to the second. Belleriver scored first on a power play. But Essex didn’t drop its shoulders as the team dug deep and quickly tied it up. Again, the Canadiens scored late in the period to make it a 2-1 game. With a little pep talk and some more cow bell from the crowd, the boys were ready to show their stuff. Early in the third period, with a long pistol fired from the point, Essex found the back of the twine. The Ravens pushed forward looking for that pass, hard back checking, and shutting Belleriver down with some sweet saves in net. This paid off on a scramble out front of the Canadien’s net, when the puck was flipped high
past the goalie’s shoulder. With seconds remaining in the game, Essex sealed the victory on an empty netter. The final score 4-2 Ravens. The bench cleared, the sticks went flying, and the crowd went wild. “We Are The Champions” played on the speakers. Leading the Ravens to this title is Nick Diniro, Mark Bleau, Sean McCabe, Chris Tetzlaff, and Manager Karen Tetzlaff. The team, sponsored
this year by sponsor Del the season with a record Fresco Pure, is made up of 39-18-8. of Kyle Bleau, Nolan Busch, Owen Diniro, Josh Derksen, Adam Dunn, Luke Ford, Jack Fuerth, Tanner Garon, Tyler Grondin, Zachary Laporte, Cavan McCabe, Nolan McKibbin, Braydin Metcalfe,Shane O’Neil, Owen Pogue, Luke Sherk, and Jake Tetzlaff. The Ravens finished
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1950 Pontiac Streamliner brings back memories
Paul Calderone’s beautiful 1950 Pontiac Streamliner photographed in Toronto by Lake Ontario. Note the outside sun visor, rear view mirrors, fender skirts, and wide whitewall tires.
Well known tomato farmer Herm Dick and I were having coffee recently around 6 a.m. at Tim Hortons on Erie Street South in Leamington, Ontario, when he mentioned that his dad was fond of buying Pontiacs. The list included a ’46, a ’50, a ’52, and a ’56. A photo of a 1950 Streamliner, reproduced here, is bound to stir memories for all of us who remember these beautiful looking cars. Ray A. Young was the Pontiac-Buick dealer in Leamington for many years. He was born in nearby Wheatley in 1899 and sold his first GM car when he was still a teenager. When he finally retired in 1981, he had been selling cars for GM for 64 years, a cross-Canada record that is probably still unbroken. I landed my first summer job at age 15 in 1957 as the “wash boy” at 50 cents an hour on Ray Young’s used car lot. I still remember a 1950 Pontiac parked on the lot with that big dazzling grille. The car was seven years old at the time and I spent lots of elbow grease trying to bring out the best shine possible on all that chrome. It was a fastback, just like the one pictured here, and I enjoyed looking at its sleek silhouette and at the famous Pontiac streaks on the hood and trunk lid. The car you see in the picture is currently owned by Paul Calderone of Toronto, who purchased his dark blue metallic 1950 Pontiac Streamliner two-door fastback four years ago from Al Webster, a classic car dealer north of Toronto. A decoding of the V.I.N. indicates Paul’s car was built in Southgate, California. Under the hood is a 239 cubic inch flathead inline six cylinder cranking out 90 horsepower and bolted to a three-speed column-shift transmission. Also available that year was a flathead straight eight with 268 cubic inches cranking out 108 horsepower. Nineteen-fifty was a record year for Pontiac with nearly 466,500 cars, breaking the previous all-time record in 1941. Also noteworthy for 1950 was the arrival of the first Pontiac hardtop, the Catalina, available in the Chieftain series, and instantly popular with almost ten per cent of all 1950 Pontiacs sold. Chevrolet also brought out its first hardtop that same year, the Bel Air. The Pontiac nameplate has now been discontinued, but as long as Pontiacs like Paul Calderone’s 1950 Streamliner show up at car shows and cruise nights, these cars will never be forgotten. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
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by Fred Groves Congratulations this week to Essex golfer Heather Mackenzie. She received the Mason MacDonald Award as the top female athlete at St. Clair College for her efforts this past season. She anchored the ladies golf team to its best performance ever and is a three-time OCAA all-academic student-athlete. • Maidstone’s Skylar Janisse, a draft prospect of the New York Yankees, is having a great year with the Salt Lake (Utah) Community College Bruins. EDHS Red Raiders’ Karen Markovich (pictured above, left) Recent stats has controls the ball against Brennan in WECSSAA soccer action last the right-handed week. pitcher with a solid 2.08 ERA and a 4-1 record to go with a as they fell to the powerhouse London pair of saves for the Bruins. On March Knights in five games. Puempel, an 29, he allowed just one hit over five Ottawa Senators draft pick, had three innings and walked one while striking goals and 10 points to go with 10 PIM out three. in 10 post-season games. Leading in several pitching • Essex’s Wes O’Neil is a big categories for the Bruins, Janisse is also contributor to the Toledo Walleye’s contributing at the plate as he has one playoff hopes. The big defenceman is homer and a .198 average. patrolling the blueline for the seventh • The WECSSAA soccer season place Walleye who forced a sixth game is underway and the senior boys team against second place Cincinnati in the from EDHS managed a 1-1 tie last week ECHL playoffs. against Assumption on a goal by Dylan • The Essex Optimist minor soccer Dent. The Red Raiders were edged 2-1 organization is in desperate need of in their opener to Belle River. On the more volunteers and coaches, especially girls’ side, EDHS came up short 3-0 to for their teams in the Sun County visiting Brennan Cardinals on Tuesday. League. Anyone wishing to help out for • Track and field athletes returned the teams that play from May to midto action this week as they participated August, can contact club president John in the first of a pair of WECSSAA Spitse at spitse.eorsl@yahoo.ca all-comers meet at the University of If you have anything for the sports Windsor. roundup, please contact Fred Groves at • Matt Puempel and the Kitchener grover45@hotmail.ca Rangers wrapped up their OHL playoffs
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Schmalz Cup – Essex 73’s head to head with Picton Pirates
Essex 73’s Matthew Hebert, left; battles for a loose puck against Grimsby in the semi-finals.
by Fred Groves It will be a perennial provincial powerhouse going up against a relative unknown for the OHA Junior ‘C’ hockey championship. On Saturday, the visiting Essex 73’s, winners of six Schmalz Cups, will take on the Picton Pirates who have won their Empire B league the past two
seasons, but are making their first appearance in the finale. It’s back-to-back games in Picton this weekend and then the Essex Sports Complex will be the site of Games 3 and 4 on April 27 and 28. “I don’t think there is a number one team in this group. I think the teams will be evenly matched
but it’s hard to compare because you can’t compare the leagues,” said Essex head coach Gil Langlois who skippered his club to their second consecutive Great Lakes league title. The 73’s, celebrating their 40th season, knocked off the Ayr Centennials in four games in the quarter-finals and their only blemish on the post-season was a 1-0 overtime loss to the two-time defending champions from Grimsby which they took out in five. “The organization is happy where we are. This has been our goal all season,” said Langlois. Essex will look to snipers Jordan Brohman, Alex Garon, Jordan Ryan
and Adam Dunmore who have combined to net 23 tallies in the Schmalz Cup playoffs. The 73’s strength all season has been a balanced scoring attack and a relentless fore-checking system. “We are going to win by committee. I think it’s been our strength all season and it’s not going to change,” said Langlois. Goaltending will be front and centre in the championship and Essex’s Trevor Wheaton, who had the best record and save percentage during the regular season, heads into the series against Picton with an outstanding 8-1 record, a 1.44 GAA and a .943 save percentage. The rookie will be looking down at the end of the rink at Andrew Pearson whose numbers include a .926 save percentage in nine games while Adam Wood is .901 in the three games he played. Picton, which set franchise records for points and most wins, eliminated Alliston, which has been to the finals the past five years. The Pirates have a lot of firepower up front
including Ryan Sizer who had 81 points during the regular season along with Jack Davison, Mitchell Smith and Evan Greer. They finished 1-2-3-4 in scoring in the Empire B loop. “I heard they are disciplined so we have to tighten up and not take as many stupid penalties,” said Essex veteran defenceman and captain Kevin Boggs. Picton, which is near Belleville, were 4-of-15 on the power play against Alliston while Essex
went 6-of-34 with the man advantage against Grimsby. “We are happy we are here but the job is not done. We’ve still got four more wins to go,” said Boggs. SLAPSHOTS There were a total of 64 teams in seven leagues that started the 2012-13 season…Essex centre Jordan Brohman is seeking his second title while equipment manager Frank Matthys hopes for his seventh.
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Using bold paint colours Paint is one of the least expensive and most versatile means to changing the look of a room. According to the experts from “This Old House,” 60 percent of the colours of a home that visitors perceive come from the paint on the walls. Choosing a colour scheme can be challenging, which is why so many people stick with neutrals like beige and white. For those who are ready to add a spark of colour, there are a few guidelines to consider. Colour theory is a science and there are rules of using colour that are taught as early as a child’s first foray into art class. We know there are primary, secondary and complementary colours on the colour wheel. Even novice home decorators can do well with colour if they use the colour wheel as their guideline. According to HGTV, colour should flow throughout a house.
Every room need not be painted the same colour. However, colours should be complementary enough that they flow into one another. Don’t paint one room in child’s basic primary colours, while painting other rooms in jewel tones and pastels. Stick with one theme and carry it through the house. Once you have decided to use a bold colour, first find your colour inspiration. Colour combinations that appear in nature are more readily accepted by people, so look for an item in nature, such as a seashell or a flowering plant that you can base your colour choices on. Others pull inspiration from a particular design item. For instance, maybe an area rug strikes your fancy. Use colours that appear in the rug in the room. Keep in mind that using bold colour doesn’t mean you have to paint every wall from ceiling to floor in that colour. Rather, if you’re
just starting out with bold colours, select one wall to serve as an accent wall. Use that wall as your bold canvas and paint it with your chosen hue. Some people like to experiment with a more flashy colour in a smaller space. If you’re nervous about beginning in the living room or kitchen, how about trying out bold colour in a smaller space, such as a powder room? A more intimate space might seem less overwhelming when painted in a bold colour. Go for a deep purple or another jeweled tone. However, try to avoid greens in the bathroom, as they may reflect off of the mirror and cast a hue onto your face that makes you look unwell. Pinks and peaches will shed a rosy glow. If you will be incorporating complementary colours into the room, use the paint colour swatch as your guide. Most paint manufacturers
use three or four different shades on one sample card. When selecting a complementary shade, be sure to pick from the same tone on the card. That means if you’re choosing the darkest of colour #1 from a card, you’ll want to choose the darkest from colour #2. Another idea is to leave walls neutral and use bold colour on design accents. For example, designers at marthastewart.com recommend painting the inside of niches, shelves or cabinets with glass doors in bright tones and the outside white to create an eye-catching space without going overboard. Put a bold colour on moulding or use an appliance or a fixture in a bright colour as your splash of boldness. Remember to have balance. If you will be painting an entire room in a bold colour, think about having the other decor items in neutral colours. Sofas
and rugs should be neutral colours, or consider toning down a vibrant colour with the use of white molding or baseboards. All it may take is a little inspiration to get started on fun, inviting colour schemes in the home.
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salads and Thai dishes are complemented by orange mint. If you are thirsty for a mojito drink, the mojito mint is the key ingredient. “Most people think mint is just mint and don’t realize the great variety in this herb family,” says Jeff Howe, the president of Bonnie Plants Canada. “Growing your own selection of mints provides a novice or seasoned gardener an opportunity to try a wide range of recipes for food and drinks.” A container planted in full sun or partial shade with a variety of mint plants, can be a great conversation piece with the added environmental bonus of
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Converting a kid’s room into an adult space
Parents often renovate a child’s room when that child moves out. When a young adult leaves the comforts of home to set out on his or her own, homeowners are left with a bedroom that just calls out to be made over. However, the
experience of a child leaving the nest can be bittersweet, and some parents struggle with the decision to renovate or leave the room intact. Converting a room can be an
emotional process, but there are several different ways to put a newly vacated room to good use. What to do with a room may hinge on who still lives in the house. Another child, for instance, may be interested in “upgrading” to the room if it is larger or has amenities that the previous bedroom does not offer, like a better view or a bigger closet. Some have plans for a craft space or a library. Perhaps the room would be perfect for a “man cave” or a quiet sitting area. Keep in mind that the room may hold sentimental value for the child, so converting the space is not something that should happen abruptly or without prior notice given to the former occupant. Communication is key before the room can be permanently changed into a new room. To get started, follow these guidelines. • Start slowly. Broach the subject with the former occupant of the room to gauge his or her reaction to the idea. If your child is supportive, then the process may move along more quickly. If not, you may need to wait a little longer before starting the renovation.
• Go through the room’s contents together. Your child may feel his or her private sanctum was violated if you simply box up belongings and ready them to be taken away. Instead, go through the room together and allow your son or daughter to pack away items of sentimental value. Other items can be donated. Consider which pieces of furniture might be kept and repurposed. • Keep some items of value. Remember, you don’t want your child to feel like his or her identity has been erased from the house. Find a way to incorporate something from the bedroom into the new design to pay homage to the person who lived and grew up in the
room. Keep a square of removed wallpaper and frame it. Put some well-read childhood books on a shelf. Have a place of honor for the first soccer trophy. This way when your child returns home there will still be a piece of the room’s former identity. • Work through your new design plan. Before removing furniture and any items, draw up a detailed renovation plan and establish a budget. If the room will become a guest room, the basics may already be there and you simply need to introduce new linens and a new paint colour to transform the space. Consider keeping the room functional as a sleeping space in some
way -- whether moving in a sleeper sofa or making a regular bed into a daybed -so when your son or daughter comes to visit, he or she will have a comfortable space. • Make it sophisticated. Adult spaces differ from children’s spaces in their sophistication. Starting fresh with more streamlined furniture and bolder colours in the room will give it a grownup look. Converting a child’s former bedroom into a new and exciting living space for adults takes some planning and sensitivity. A collaborative effort between parent and child can make the process go much more smoothly.
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Eco-conscious ways to tend to your lawn
A push mower that does not rely on gas to work is one way homeowners can take a more eco-friendly approach to lawn care. Many homeowners are constantly on the lookout for ways to make their homes more environmentally
friendly. Such a pursuit is both noble because it helps the environment and practical because it often
saves money. While there are many eco-friendly improvements homeowners make inside
their homes, it’s important to note that there are several ways for men and women to be more environmentally conscious outside of their homes as well. Lawn care can be done in a way that’s conscious of the environment, and the results can be just as appealing as if the lawn were tended to without regard for the planet. The following are just a few of the many ways homeowners can adopt more eco-friendly practices when
tending to their lawns. • Be conscientious when watering. Overwatering a lawn is pretty common, especially during the dog days of summer, when homeowners try to overcompensate for hot days with excessive watering. The growth of moss on sidewalks or the driveway is a telltale sign that you’re watering too much, as is a standing pool of water on the grass. Homeowners who find it difficult to determine when their lawns have gotten enough water can purchase an intelligent irrigation control system that adapts your watering to a lawn’s needs as well as the weather. • Turn back the clock on your tools. Before gas mowers became the standard, man-powered push mowers were used to cut the grass. Such mowers still exist, and they require no fuel, making them a more eco-friendly option than their gas-powered counterparts. Along those same lines, leaf blowers are a far less friendly way to rake leaves in the fall or clean the yard after a long winter. While there’s no denying their effectiveness, leaf blowers need gas to operate, while a rake just requires some elbow grease and a little extra time out in the yard. • Stay local. If you need to plant new grass or you’re beginning a garden, then stick with local plants, flowers and grasses rather than more exotic options that are not native to your area. Plants, flowers and
grasses that aren’t native to your region will require more maintenance and often more watering. That added maintenance might prove to be a headache, and that excessive watering will not be beneficial to the environment. Native plants, flowers and grasses have already adapted to your climate, and they can be provide just as much aesthetic appeal as more exotic alternatives. • Avoid pesticides whenever possible. Many homeowners treat their lawns with pesticides, which can make a lawn look beautiful. But that beauty typically comes at a steep price, impacting local wildlife and perhaps even the local water supply. When pesticides are applied to a lawn, the chemicals within may run off into your local water supply. If you can’t avoid pesticides entirely, then do your best to minimize how often you use them. • Don’t let rain water go to waste. Rain barrels are a great way to make good use of rain. Rain barrels can be placed beneath a gutter’s downspout, where they will collect water that can be reused throughout your property to water the lawn and garden. Rain barrels can be relatively expensive, but over time they will pay for themselves as you save money on your water bill. Lawn care can be conducted in a way that benefits the environment as well as your bottom line.
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Benefits to hiring a landscaping service
A professional lawn service can save homeowners time, money and mistakes. The desire to have a pristine, well-manicured landscape leads many homeowners to toil outdoors for hours every weekend. Hiring a professional landscaper can free up homeownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time and help them ensure their yards are cared for properly. One of the benefits of hiring a landscaper is the time savings. Landscapers typically have commercialgrade equipment that can dramatically reduce the time it takes to mow and perform other maintenance tasks around your property. Furthermore, some services have multiple employees working concurrently, enabling them to tackle several projects at the same time and complete them in a fraction of the time it would take a homeowner working on his or her own. Landscapers familiar with botany and landscape design understand how to properly care for plants and trees on your property, while novice green thumbers may be unaware about when to
prune trees and shrubs, at what height to cut the lawn and which plants will thrive in particular locations. Such do-it-yourself maintenance may even cost more money than leaving it to a professional. Hiring a professional landscaper is, in many instances, more economical. For a certain weekly or monthly fee, homeowners receive the benefit of professional knowledge and execution. Also, homeowners will not have the expense of purchasing the various tools and equipment necessary for lawn and garden maintenance, tools and equipment that include lawnmowers, string weeders, edgers, fertilizer, grass seed, leaf blowers, and shovels. Another benefit is the lawn will continue to be mowed whether a homeowner is home or not. During the spring and summer vacation season, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy for homeowners to overlook their lawn and garden in favor of recreation and leisure activities. Without proper watering and maintenance, lawns and gardens can brown or overgrowth can occur. But hiring a landscaping service allows homeowners to rest assured that their yards will be maintained whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re home or not. Hiring a local landscaping service will not only benefit homeowners, but also it will benefit the local economy. Residents can feel comfortable knowing their lawn service will be available for calls when needed and will be familiar with the community. Also, local contractors may go the extra mile to earn your business recommendation. Hiring a landscaping service can be advantageous to homeowners who want to free up time and still enjoy a well-maintained landscape.
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Avoid being burned by aggressive water heater sales tactics (NC)—Aggressive and questionable door-to-door water heater sales tactics have become a growing problem in many communities in Ontario. As an informed homeowner, you should know that Enbridge, Direct Energy and government agencies do not promote the exchange of water heaters door-to-door. If someone does come to your door to service your water heater without an appointment, they very likely are not from your current water heater
provider and are there to try to get you to sign a new contract. In the event that you are approached by a doorto-door water heater salesperson, EnerCare Inc., a leading provider of energy efficient products and water heater rentals, has developed a list of DOs and DON’Ts to better protect you. Do: • Always ask the salesperson for identification and which company they represent.
• Get additional expert opinions or estimates from your water heater provider when door-todoor salespeople assert that a replacement product is needed. • Ask the salesperson if you can receive a copy of their sales material or contact information to review. Be wary if the salesperson is hesitant of leaving behind such information. • If you feel pressured or threatened, ask the salesperson to leave and
call the police if they do not immediately comply. Don’t: • Don’t let the salesperson into your home. • Don’t show the salesperson your existing contract, monthly bills or any personal information. • Don’t sign a contract until you have read it
carefully and understand it thoroughly. • Don’t sign a contract if it fails to explain that, under Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act, you can cancel a contract within 10 days of receiving a written copy of the agreement without incurring a penalty of any kind.
• Don’t be fooled by “too good to be true” offers. To learn more about aggressive door-todoor water heater sales tactics and additional ways to protect yourself, visit www.EnerCare.ca/ KnowYourRights.
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Tips for window installation decisions (NC)—Your home is ready for new windows. From century-old homes to new tract houses, windows often fail to perform to expectations. You soon find, however, that the window specialists you bring in don’t agree on the best installation procedure for your needs. Some recommend an “insert window” (also called a retrofit installation) and others recommend a “full tear-out”. The question is: what do these mean to you and which is the best for meeting your needs? David Mitten, the executive director of Sawdac’s Window Wise program explains: “An insert window has traditionally been the most common method used to upgrade residential homes. It involves removing the sashes of your old window but leaving the frame in place. As a result, the new window is slightly smaller as it is sealed to your existing frame. In a tearout, the frame of the original window is also removed and a window is inserted into the same opening created during
the home’s construction. Tear-outs are becoming significantly more popular.” Tear-outs also give you the opportunity to upgrade the quality or design characteristics of the interior and exterior components of your window with new brickmoulds on the outside and new jambs and casings on the interior. Mitten points out that, “you can replace pine casing with stainable oak or maintenance free vinyl materials. Your new window can be built as a single structural unit to properly interface with your exterior brick or siding as well as your interior wall. Also, insulation and airbarrier connections from the new window to the wall can be well-done with foams and tapes that didn’t exist a few years ago.” If a tear-out is so good, you’re probably asking why any window specialist installs any other way? There are some legitimate reasons. First, you may not have a problem with the way the original window was installed, so the rip out is not crucial from a building envelope point of view.,
“The larger window, complete with all the required interior and exterior trims will cost more and this may be a limiting factor in how many windows you can replace,” Mitten continued. “You may be very happy with your existing interior and exterior trims and the idea of ripping them out makes little sense to you. The tear-out installation itself is a larger project requiring a higher level of skill from your tradesmen. There are window installers who don’t have the skills or experience to properly measure and install windows using a tearout method.” How to decide What about the sales person who says: “We can do a tear-out for about the same price as your insert quotes.”? Mitten answers with: “I’ve seen a lot of these good deals and in every case they’ve left something out of the installation, like no brick moulds on the outside, no insulation, no connection to the air-barrier, or no jamb extensions on the inside.” Tips to ensure a quality tear-out:
1. The first sign is proper measuring techniques prior to ordering your windows from the factory. The contractor must be certain what size window will fit into the original rough opening. Since the window hides the rough opening, to accomplish this he will more than likely have to remove some interior casing to see the actual outside dimensions of the original window. 2. Your contract should specify the components of your window installation in detail. It should specifically describe the exterior components being chosen for your home as well as any interior components that will be part of the window. It should not say simply, “jamb”, but should say (for example), “vinyl wrapped 4 1/2” interior wood jamb and welded 2” exterior brick mould”. If you are going to reuse existing casing or get all new material, the contract should specify what it is. For example, a contract may say, “Includes new primed 2 7/8” colonial style wood casing.” In this case, you would be expected to take care of
The Spring Garden Guide (NC)—Spring is the season of rebirth and regrowth. Which also means green-thumbs can’t wait to get back in those gardens! To get you started, here are some helpful tips from garden guru Peter Cantley, at
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moist crumbly soil. Primp and prune. Remove dead or damaged branches from woody shrubs or trees before new leaf growth begins. Prune springflowering shrubs and trees only after the first spring bloom. Take some tests. Different planting areas may have different needs. Check the pH balance of soil in each spot with a home soil test
kit. Then as new growth appears you can treat each one with the fertilizer and amendments required. Peter’s Dos and Don’ts to get you ready for beautiful summer Blooms: • DO water the garden before 10 a.m. If you leave watering for the hotter hours almost half the amount of water you apply will evaporate in the summer heat.
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painting the casing yourself because final painting is not in the contract, however if the installer started to put back old, chipped casing, you would be right to insist on new material instead. 3. During the installation, your old window will be completely removed. This will give the installer the opportunity to insulate the space around the new
window and to connect the window to the poly vapour barrier located behind the drywall. In summary, your newly installed “tear-out” window gives your entire opening a new look with better overall integration and more glass area than an insert. For more information please visit www.sawdac. com.
• DON’T cut back foliage of bulbs until it dries naturally. The bulb needs the green leaves to make food for next season’s growth. Cutting foliage too early results in small, weak bulbs the following year. • DO fertilize roses every week, all summer long. Most hybrids are very heavy feeders and need a lot of fertilizer for beautiful and healthy blooms. Be sure to plant your bushes in a location with plenty of sunlight and leave at least 3 feet in between plants for
good air circulation. • DON’T forget to experiment with new perennials every year. Each year, we showcase some of the latest introductions and it’s a wonderful treat to find new plants toenjoy in the garden. For instance, try the PC® Campanula – Purple Get Mee, with purple bell-shaped flowers. This perennial acts like an annual with rich blooms that come back summer to fall.
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Vehicles need a spring cleaning too
(NC)—Spring cleaning is on most people’s minds as the weather heats up. When making a spring cleaning checklist, don’t forget to include your vehicle. Properly maintaining your vehicle is essential to increasing its average life expectancy. To help keep it running on all cylinders, follow this simple checklist to make sure you stay off the side of the road: Check Your Vision – About 90 percent of all driving decisions are made based upon vision. Consider your options when maintaining your wiper blades : You may be able to clean them with rubbing alcohol; Replace them if they are cracked, torn, cut or streaking;
Check your owner’s manual for specifics – different cars have different sizes. Check the Wear Pattern of your Tires – If you notice certain parts are becoming more worn than others, take a look some of the possible causes: Wear on inside and outside edges: Under-inflation Wear in center: Overinflation Cups or dips in the tread: Worn suspension parts Sawtooth edges: Misalignment Change Your Car’s Shoes – Now is the time to change tires from winter to summer or all-season, if you haven’t already. And for those in need of new tires for their vehicle,
each tire in the Goodyear Assurance family meets the needs of drivers by offering confident all-season traction plus a relevant benefit that enhances the driving experience. This product lineup includes Assurance ComforTred Touring with refined handling and comfort, Assurance TripleTred AllSeason with ultra-traction, and Assurance Fuel Max with fuel efficiency. For more helpful car care advice or information on tires for cars, minivans, trucks, SUVs and more, take charge of the road this spring and visit your local Goodyear store or go online at www.goodyear.ca.
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