Essex Free Press - February 27, 2014

Vol. 134

A LOOK INSIDE Clement enjoyed productive tour through Essex County PagE 3 ________________ Workshop introduces potentials to adventure races PagE 5 ________________

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Issue No. 8

One year anniversary for young heart transplant recipient

OPP hockey team faces hockey greats in annual fundraising game PagE 9 ________________ Model train show big hit PagE 10 ________________ Essex County Library earns top award PagE 12 ________________ Essex 73Õ s advance to league final series PagE 20 ________________

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by Sylene Argent The family of two-year old Woodslee resident Grace Nightingale is preparing to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her heart transplant. In doing so, the family is also spreading awareness about the organ donation registry and that February is Heart Month.

Grace just turned two in December, but the past year has been trying. (Pictured above) Her parents, Lacey and Matt, explained that on January 5 of last year they noticed their

daughter was not feeling well.

Lacey took her daughter to the doctors and was told she had a cold. Later that night, Lacey took her then 12-month old to the ER at Met hospital. From there she was rushed to Sick Kids Hospital in London as it was believed she could possibly have a virus and the London facility had equipment that would better aid the situation.

While in London, GraceÕ s heart stopped. She was quickly flown to Sick Kids hospital in Toronto via helicopter. In Toronto, Grace was hooked up

to a Berlin external heart valve, which helps pump blood. Grace would eventually have a stroke, but ten days later became the recipient of a lifesaving heart on April 14, 2013.

It was discovered that Grace had Dilated Cardiomyopathy, the enlargement of the left side of the heart. This was a shock to the family as neither side has a history of heart complications.

Family and friends stepped up to help Matt and Lacey go through this ordeal. The couple has a daughter named Lilly who

is a year older than Grace. Around the same time as GraceÕ s stroke, Lacey gave birth to her third daughter, Elizabeth.

The Woodslee family was able to stay at LaceyÕ s sisterÕ s home in Toronto until Elizabeth was born.

At that point, the young family moved into the Ronald McDonald House. A month-and-a-half after the surgery, the family was able to move back to Woodslee.

Going through the ordeal was also tough on GraceÕ s older sister Lilly, who missed her baby sister while she was in hospital. Lilly couldnÕ t see her sister every day, and she is happy to have her back home now.

GraceÕ s Meme, Kim Renaud, noted Grace is believed to be the only child currently in the Windsor/Essex County area to have had a heart transplant, and was one of 12 pediatric heart transplants done last year at Sick Kids in Toronto.

Things had mostly gone well for Grace since the heart transplant, Kim said, up until around October. When flu and cold season began, the youngster has had to battle illness as her condition makes her more susceptible to contracting colds and flu viruses.

The stroke Grace endured has made her a little weaker on the left side of her body, so she still goes to physiotherapy once a week. Lacey said her daughter is finally getting back to where she was before having to go to

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How Essex Town Council operates

by Jennifer Cranston This is the last installment of the inner workings of Essex Town Councl in which we are talking to Ward 1 Councilor Randy Voakes.

He is in his 11th year on Council. His inspiration for getting involved was the need for a new arena in Essex and he felt he could accomplish more from the Ò inside.Ó Ò I learned very quickly that there was much more to it than that,Ó he said. Ò Since then weÕ ve built our new arena, a new fire hall and ambulance bay, a

sewage treatment facility and so much more.Ó He explained that bigger capital projects like that need some guidance, but once they get started, they sort of happen on their own, because everyone gets involved.

Where Voakes puts much of his energy is into the grass-roots concerns of residents. Ò The things like lights, garbage collection, snow removalÉ those are the most rewarding for me,Ó he said. Ò I donÕ t win them all but I work hard on all

of them.Ó He said it is all part of the whole that is created

by Council as a group. Ò We all work in our own ways to address all level of concerns,Ó he said. Ò We manage to get it all done.Ó He explained that the commitment outside of Council meetings is extensive. Ò I get emails through the night and phone calls from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. but I donÕ t mind it,Ó he said. Ò Especially when itÕ s a problem that needs to be addressed.Ó The commitment is so much more than what people see in the media, Voakes explained. There are special events and special council meetings and visits with residents. Ò The job is very demanding. Either youÕ re cut out for it or youÕ re not,Ó he said.

Currently Voakes sits on the Youth

Centre Committee, the Streetscape Committee and the Committee of Adjustment.

He says that for him, one of the most frustrating parts of his job as a Councilor is the time it takes to get things done. All the time spend working through the process of procedures and red tape on top of all the groundwork, research and reports, often feels like time wasted.

For example, all the work the town can do is done with the Harrow CIP. Now there is a 90-day waiting period while the town waits for Provincial Government approval. Ò The frustrating part is that 90 days from now weÕ re well into spring,Ó he said. Ò Of course there needs to be due diligence but it should be able to be done more efficiently.”

One of VoakesÕ s favorite current Town projects is the Essex Centre Streetscape project. He says it is way over due and he is glad to see some progress being made.

Voakes explained that he is a big proponent of Ò telling it like it is,Ó and sometimes itÕ s the hardest part of his job. Being a Town Councilor is about serving the community, but it is impossible to make all people happy all of the time. Ò Some things are not easily said, but it makes things easier in the long run,Ó he said.

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Clement enjoyed productive tour through Essex County

by Jennifer Cranston Essex Mayor Ron McDermott and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche are feeling hopeful following a recent meeting with Federal Government Representatives.

Last Tuesday The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Federal Treasury Board, toured the region accompanied by Essex MP Jeff Watson.

They were at Centreline LTD in Windsor early in the day to announce about $1.3 million in funding for local companies.

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McDermott took the opportunity to point out to Clement that, in the past, the municipality of Essex has felt left out of previous rounds of funding and he hopes that changes.

McDermott says that the town still has some very expensive infrastructure projects coming up and it cannot afford to go further into debt to finance them.

The Mayor said that he left the meeting feeling like he was really heard by Clement and expects it to show when the town is able to start applying for new grants.

He said Essex wasnÕ t the only municipality being listened to. Ò We all left there feeling like he heard us,Ó McDermott said.

Meloche explained that he not only felt heard

by Clement, but that Watson also did much to build hope. Ò We heard some encouraging words from Jeff Watson,Ó said Meloche.

He explained that the municipality, in recent years, has built a $15

Submitted Photo Ò These local companies are doing some really innovative work. These businesses are critical to the Canadian economy, and our government will continue to put in place the tools that Canadian businesses need to grow, create jobs and secure long-term prosperity,Ó said Watson.

Clement explained that consideration for the funding is largely based on having a connection between technology and the business and jobs of today. He pointed out that Centerline would be able to create about 30 new local jobs with their latest project. Ò Science, technology and innovation are drivers of economic

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Following a tour of LakeshoreÕ s new Multiuse Recreational Facility, Clement settled in at the Essex Train Station to meet with mayors and deputy mayors from across Essex County.

Clement explained that the main focus of the meeting was the Building Canada Fund and the infrastructure needs of the regional municipalities. Ò Hearing about local needs helps Jeff with his advocacy and helps me to better understand,Ó he

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million arena, a $1.2 million sewage treatment facility and a $2.2 million fire hall. Meloche points out that the town did all this without any federal funding.

He explained that these things needed to be done when they were done, it would not have been prudent to wait to see if funding showed up.

The sewage facility, for example, was so overdue that for a few years in the late 1990s the Town couldn’t even issue a building permit because the existing system was at or beyond capacity. Ò We couldnÕ t build a house for three years because our sewage

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couldn’t handle it,” he said “Now they are coming out with infrastructure programs to help with projects just like these,” he said.

Essex is now facing a rebuild of Fairview Ave and several other roads.

There are also huge costs associated with needed repairs to the Harbour. It needs a new break wall and about $500,000 in dock repairs.

Meloche hopes that Essex will be successful seeking grant money to help with Fairview and possibly even the Harbour.

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Holy Name celebrates the Olympics

by Jennifer Cranston On Feb. 21, the gymnasium at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School was transformed into the Olympic Stadium.

The students paraded in waving flags, chanting and cheering.

Mr. Sean Ryan welcomed the “delegates” to the “opening ceremonies.” Ò Today we are gathered here at Holy Name to celebrate the excitement of seeing the world’s best athletes in Sochi, Russia,” he said.

Students learned the symbolism of the Olympic Rings. They represent the five inhabited continents of the world and are interconnected to show the universality of the games. They learned that

the Olympic motto, Citius - Altius – Fortius means higher – faster- stronger.

They also learned the Greek origins of the Olympic flame, which symbolizes the fire stolen from Zeus by Prometheus.

Grade eight students carried in the flag baring the Olympic Rings and the Olympic Torch to kick off the school’s version of the games. The Torch was an original torch from the Vancouver Olympics on loan to the school for the day.

The opening ceremonies were followed by a Holy Name version of the Games.

Each class did something to learn about the Olympics or the country they represented leading up to the Games.

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Grade eight students carry in the Olympic Rings to hang over Holy Name’s Olympic Games.

“We left it up to the teachers to base activities on the grade level,” explained co-organizer and Grade eight teacher Steve Gregetz.

Grade eight students did daily announcements profiling a variety of Canadian athletes and their sport.

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Workshop introduces potentials to adventure races

by Sylene Argent There has been some hype building up around the inaugural South Coast Adventure Race (SCAR) event coming to the region on Saturday, June 21. To get potential participants pumped about the event and prepare them for what is to come, members of Team Kinetic Konnection, brothers Andrew and Rob Pula, hosted a clinic at the Essex Civic Centre last Thursday evening.

The duo went through a variety of need-to-know information for those wanting to get in on this

new local race event.

Team Kinetic Konnection has participated in around 50 of these events across North America and are excited to design the course for the June event to begin at Holiday Beach Conservation Area.

Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director of Community Outreach Services for the Essex Region Conservation Authority, is one of the organizers putting this event together. ERCA began planning the event with the Rotary Club of Windsor as a means to showcase some of the re-

gionÕ s conservation efforts and natural areas, she said.

The course designers were tight-lipped about how the course will be laid-out, but noted the topsecret design would likely be around 70kms in length with the majority of the activity being cycling. There will be some obstacles set up also and could be a water-crossing component (that would be setup close to the shore). These components will be broken up into segments. All team members must participate in each section of the race.

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travel to Toronto every four months for a checkup. Kim noted her granddaughter is also a smart kid who has done exceptionally well with her new heart.

The Renauds Ð Kim and her husband, Bob - and the Nightingales are very appreciative to everyone who supported them through this trying time. The Woodslee Knights of Columbus held a pancake breakfast in their honour and family members hosted a fundraiser as well. Many churches in the area also offered up prayers. As flu and cold season winds down, the family intends to visit these churches to thank everyone for their support. They have also sent thank-you posters to these parishes.

The community is invited to drop off new toys during a Heart Party open house on April 12 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Woodslee from 1-5p.m. The family will collect toys at the event and deliver them to Sick Kids Hospital to give back and forward kindness to families going through similar situations as theirs. Having toys to play with helped Grace cope through the ordeal, Lacey noted. They hope to have a computer set up onsite during the open house to invite people to register online to become a donor at beadonor.ca. One organ donor can save up to eight lives. It only takes a few minutes to register.

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Rob noted the course design will be completed with the idea of having everyone finish and everyone hopefully hooked on the sport. The brothers are hoping for around 60 teams to sign up and they hope it becomes a tradition.

Potential racers will need a bike and properly fitted helmet, clothing (they suggested light colours and long sleeves), shoes, padding, packs to carry gear, water and food, and navigational gear to participate. Skills contestants should have include navigation abilities, biking, trekking, and paddling. Registrants will be provided a list of what they would need and another list comprised of what also is recommended for them to bring along.

No GPS units will be permitted.

Registrants will have an option to pay additionally to camp at Holiday Beach the night before the event, and/or the night after. Following the race, there will be an after party that contestants can enjoy.

This party, Andrew said, is a great way to socialize and learn how the other teams faired and what routes they took to the finish.

What is unique about Adventure Races is that there will be checkpoints

Andrew and Rob Pula of Adventure Racing team Kinetic Konnection were happy to host an info session at the Essex Civic Centre last Thursday evening to promote the incoming South Coast Adventure Race (SCAR) event.

that the racers will need to visit in a specific order, but how they get to them is up to each team. The race is expected to be from five to eight hours in duration.

There will be at least one bike shop to help with repairs along the race route.

There is still time to sign up. The early bird registration discount will be available until February 28. June 9 is the final cut off to register. Teams can have two or three par-

ticipants, consisting of all male, all female, or co-ed.

There is a youth category as well.

Advanced seminars regarding the adventure race will take place after March break to help the participants prepare for the event as it is a new sport to the area.

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The Essex Free Press is an audited publication with controlled circulation of 10,000.

Last summer, Fred Groves, the sports writer here at the Essex Free Press first floated the idea of creating some sort of standing memorial to the townÕ s sports heroes. He did so for good reason.

Essex might be a small town but when it comes to sports we have a lot to brag about. Our athletes have gone on to participate on the national and international stage in a wide variety of sports. And more to the point, our young athletes continue to do so.

Yes, we have the mural, and itÕ s a good one. It only tells part of the story, however, and thereÕ s no extra space to add our up-and-coming

sports stars.

Fred didnÕ t just throw his idea out there; he decided to act on it.

Prior to the Christmas break he put together the first committee meeting for what is now known as the Sports Wall of Excellence.

The Sports Wall of Excellence will be located at the Essex Centre Sports Complex (the arena) and will be a great way to recognize all of our sports heroes Ð not just the athletes, but the coaches and builders as well.

As it is the Essex Sports Wall of Excellence it will encompass the entire municipality, from the shores of Lake Erie up to Essex Centre (and

the small communities surrounding us in other municipalities, such as Cottam, Woodslee, Maidstone and McGregor). As such, it will be a positive project that we can all carry out together.

Right now, the effort is new and with all start-ups people are needed to turn the idea into a reality. In short, volunteers are needed.

If you are interested in being a member of the committee or helping out in anyway I urge you to contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail. ca

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Re: Healing through nature Our world can take us on a hurried path, and even when it comes to our health, many people seek the quick fix, that magic pill that cures. So, it was good to see this story about the Healing Gardens program, to be coordinated by Dan Bissonnette of the Naturalized Habitat Network.

Having Ò an outdoor sacred spaceÓ has always been important for me. I know when I moved to my present residence, the house stood on what was once part of a farmer’s field. No trees, no shrubs or garden then - the only natural species some weeds on top and earthworms below. But we can restore some nature, even in our own backyard, and that sense of Ò healing the landscapeÓ in turns heals us. It sure has been a benefit to my health.

Dan is right about there being “very little electronicfree, noise-free space indoors” and now, thanks to technology, that is spreading to the outdoors. There is no escaping it, now we can take our beloved television and computer screen with us everywhere we go. Many of us have forgotten how to enjoy the simple things in life, like they used to say, Ò to take time to stop and smell the roses.Ó My piece of the farmer’s field is much different today, with many native trees, some now over 60 feet tall. It has become my Ò outdoor sacred space.Ó Andy Comber Essex

Voice of Experience ... by Evelyn Couch ItÕ s 130 years!

It must be time for celebration. It is 130 years since the Act of Incorporation of Essex Centre as a village, which took effect on January 1, 1884. That was about 11 years after the Canada Southern railway was laid across Essex County on its way to Gordon, just north of Amherstburg. Essex Centre was the point where those rails crossed the Talbot Trail that ran from Windsor to Leamington.

John Milne arrived in 1873 to clear the tracks from the thick stand of trees so the sun could shine in and dry the roadbed.

W.J. Johnston came that year and became the senior partner in Johnson Brothers, Builders and Contractors.

James Naylor purchased a farm in 1873 and later established, with his sons, the mammoth saw mills that became Naylor Lumber.

A post office was opened in Thomas Rush’s store to handle the mail brought from Windsor to Essex by stagecoach. The population was 750 by 1883.

The railway company realized it was more profitable

to run the train to Windsor. Because Essex Centre had become an important shipping and travel centre it was decided the train should go through the village on its route so the tracks were built with the sharp curve leading to Windsor just after the stop in Essex Centre.

Exports in one month from the station were 208 car loads of field and forest products and $700 worth of passenger traffic. Nearly 800 tons of merchandise were brought in. For a time the forest supplied wild turkeys which were shipped and sold for $3 each. There were three express trains daily.

The first telephone lines from Windsor to Essex Centre were strung in 1872 when there were four customers.

Great changes in 130 years and some amazing history in that time happened here. What other town had a fiery rebellion, went into bankruptcy, and had two massive explosions?

I was not around for any of them but I find them fascinating historical events. LetÕ s celebrate more of our history.

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Pasta dinner raises funds for ECS

As the newest member of the Community Services team, Matt Klaus joins Executive Director Kelly Stack serving pasta at last week’s fundraiser.

by Jennifer Cranston The Shaheen Room at Essex Centre Sports Complex was full of Essex Community Services supporters on Feb. 21 to enjoy a good meal and promote a good cause.

Executive Director Kelly Stack said that around 100 tickets were sold in advance of this yearÕ s pasta dinner and

they were hoping to sell 200-300 more at the door.

The dinner was a success before it started. Ò Sunbrite donated all of the pasta and sauce (and) everything else was donated by family, friends, staff and volunteers. We have no overhead,Ó said Stack This hasnÕ t always been the case for ECS pasta dinners. There have

been years in the past when overhead was so high that fundraising was

minimal.

Money raised by the organization goes back into programming for the region. The region is also becoming more supportive of the organization. Ò WeÕ re doing more fundraisers and weÕ re getting more support from the community and more people interested in what we do,Ó explained Stack.

Upcoming events hosted by ECS include an On The Green Indoor golf Tournament on March 29, A1 Restaurant on April 7 and Beach Volleyball and ECS Yard Sale both coming this summer.

The pasta dinner was an opportunity to informally introduce their newest team member, Matt Kraus. Thanks to a Trillium Grant, Community Services in Essex and Amherstburg will be sharing the new staff member for the next

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One of Kraus’s first tasks will be to perform a Ò needs assessmentÓ in the community to determine where gaps in service might exist and work to fill them.

Community Services is known for its work with seniors, but what many people donÕ t know is that they provide services for every demographic. Stack and Kraus also point out that while they donÕ t have an office in the Harrow

area, all of their services are available to residents there and it is important to them that awareness is raised in that end of the municipality.

Kraus wants to promote those other services and enhance and add to the organizationsÕ youth programming.

He says he’s looking forward to getting to know the community.

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Learning was not an option for Rick so he is looking for a friend that will teach him some basic commands and possibly a little more. Rick was very playful when introduced to another dog. At times he also thinks he is a lap dog and will be more then happy to sit in your lap and give a few kisses. If Rick seems like the pet for you, come and visit him today!

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OPP hockey team faces hockey greats in annual fundraising game

by Sylene Argent The lights at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex dimmed on Saturday evening to shine the spotlight on centre ice for the 13th annual OldtimerÕ s Hockey Challenge charity game on Saturday evening.

Community members settled into the stands to watch everyday heroes, the OPP hockey team,

face-off against the hockey heroesÕ team, which included Doug Gilmour, Eddie Mio, and the Hanson Brothers of the movie Ò Slap Shot.Ó The members of the OPP team and the hockey heroes teams were introduced before the team captains took part in the ceremonial faceoff. Liz Arkinstall President of WE Care for Kids Foundation, one of

the event’s beneficiaries, dropped the ceremonial puck.

In its 13th year, the OldtimerÕ s Hockey Challenge charity hockey game has become a local tradition that area hockey fans have looked forward to attending. This yearÕ s event had a recordbreaking attendance of over 2500 hockey fans.

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$260,000 for local charities, including supporting WE Care for Kids and sending youth to Cop Camp. In addition to financially supporting that organization, this yearÕ s hockey game was dedicated to the employees, retirees, and families of the H.J Heinz Company as the Leamington factoryÕ s doors are slated to close in the near future. 1,000 tickets were given for free to Heinz employees so their families could look forward to and enjoy the game.

Constable Kevin OÕ Neil is one of the event organizers. Starting the event 13-years ago was something he wanted to do because he was raised

to always give back to other people.

The on-ice event that gets hockey legends to suit up for local charities Ò is always awesome,Ó OÕ Neil said. Over the years, the event has had around 150 hockey greats participate. Ò ItÕ s always great to have them here. They love

coming back.Ó The Hanson Brothers, he noted, have taken part in the event four times. Ò TheyÕ re awesome guys to have come out.Ó On the ice, the Hanson Brothers Ò are fantastic. The crowd loves them.Ó

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the model trains. Some of these grandparents, she said, had a father or grandfather who was a locomotive engineer or a railway worker and want to share that interest with the next generation.

Knowing the show would attract some young visitors stepstools were placed at each layout so young children could get a better view of the train set displays.

Skilton was also pleased to team up with the Essex County Dancers over the weekend. The local travel dance team manned the canteen, which sold hotdogs and

chili to event-goers, as a club fundraiser.

Matthew Clark was one of the exhibitors at the show with fellow club members from the Chatham & District Model Railway Club. He is a regular at the event and enjoys attending to share his passion of model trains with youth. He hoped the show would inspire youth to get an interest in model trains. He said it is an interesting hobby.

He got into the pastime as a youngster as his dad was a locomotive engineer. His first display was a Thomas the Tank Engine set.

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Many area youth headed out to Essex Public School with their families over the weekend to enjoy the annual Essex Model Train Show.

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Cheryl Skilton, Promotions Manager for Heritage Essex noted this yearÕ s show, which was set in a new venue, was well attended. The show is the largest of its kind in Southwestern Ontario and attracted nearly 20 vendors, some of which were new to the event.

The Model Train Show also featured five model train-set layouts.

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trains zip through and around their intricate tracks. The model train layouts were decorated with miniature hydro poles, trees, and barnyard animals. As the trains traveled around their curves, they sounded their whistles and highlighted their route with lights.

Despite the new location, Skilton was pleased with the traffic over the weekend. The show had to be moved to the public school from its usual location at the high school because of the secondary schoolÕ s rebuild project. Skilton noted she heard a lot of positive feedback about the venue change.

The event attracts many people and it continues to be a major fundraiser for Heritage Essex, which maintains the historic Essex Railway Station. Ò ItÕ s thrilling for all ages,Ó Skilton said, adding many area grandparents bring their grandchildren to the show to enjoy

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Murder Mystery at Essex United Church St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican Special dates: March 4, Pancake Supper at Trinity. March 5, Ministerial lunches begin at Cottam United also Ash Wednesday service 7 pm. at St. Paul’s. March 7 is a Pasta dinner at St. Paul’s.

March 29, Comedy Corner . See Sandra Lypps for information.

Clothing cupboard needs to expand to meet the demand since it has become so useful.

The secretary is very happy with the updated computer.

Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We welcome you to join us this Sunday at 10:30 am with Reverend Frank Staples. Your presence is a blessing to us and we hope our church family will be a blessing to you.

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to all those who are sick and/or shut-in. If you know of someone that we could support, please call our church office at 519-738-4223.

On Sunday, March 2nd, a Fundraising Luncheon will be held following the worship service in order to support the Kit Richardson Bursary Fund, which assists our youth with their post-secondary studies.

A “World Day of Prayer” service will be held at St. Anthony’s Church in Harrow on Friday, March 7th at 1 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

To view and listen to Rev. Staples’weekly messages, listen to our Choir and to learn more about Harrow United Church, please visit us at: www.harrowunited.org Essex Retirees’ Social Club At Saturday Euchre Shirley Stiers placed first with Gail Boulay in second and Georgette Nadeau placed in third.

Forty four retirees enjoyed a chili lunch followed by an afternoon of Pepper on Tuesday afternoon despite all the snowfall on Monday night. Team winners were Evelyn Vivier and Louise Perrault with high score for 1st. Carolyn Campbell and Barb Jacobs won second and Virgery Cascadden and Bob Burns took third.

Anna Dobson won with high score at Wednesday Night Pepper. Louise Perrault and Doug Fields had the most Peppers.

Dorothy Fields was low.

The bridge players are back on Thursday evenings after a few months sabbatical. Floyd Cascadden won with high score this week and Ruby Robertson was second.

We welcome all bingo players for the next Friday Night Bingo scheduled for March 7 at 7:15 p.m.

Paquette News – St. Stephen’s/Church of the Redeemer submitted by Barb Mactier Meat Pie Production continues. For orders, please contact Barb at 519-737-6619 or barbmactier@hotmail.com Our Parish Event is Back by Popular Demand - Soup Day with a twist! Join us for “Sunday Soup for the Soul”. Mark your calendars: Sunday March 16th at Church of the Redeemer, County Rd. 8 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

PANCAKE SUPPER - The annual pancake supper will be on Shrove Tues. March 4th at Redeemer Church, 15545 County Rd. 8 from 4:30-7:30. Free will offering with the proceeds supporting a local charity and our youth going to CLAY. Ash Wednesday service at 9:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s and Ash Wednesday Dinner & Service at 6 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer on Wednesday, March 5th .

DUE TO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK, THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR EVENTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED: Sprouts meets on March 6th from 10-11 a.m. at St. Stephen’s. St. Stephen’s Parish Council meets on March 18th at 7 p.m. Family Fun Night will be on March 19th at 6 p.m. at St. Stephen’s. Dessert Card Party at St. Stephen’s on March 20th at 1 p.m.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am at Woodslee United Church.

Thank you to Elaine Butler who gave the message last week.

The message this week will be conducted by Brian Stocks. The door greeters will be Mac and Cheryl Affleck.

March 4 is the Official Board Meeting at Belle River United Church at 7pm.

March 7 is World Day Prayer at Woodslee United Church at 11am. Thank you to St. Johns Church –Woodslee, Belle River United Church and St.Simon and St. Jude Church – Belle River will be joining Woodslee for the service.

March 9 is the Joint Congregational Meeting at 12:20 pm (following service) at Woodslee. Purpose to receive recommendation from Search Committee re appointment of new minister.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer This weekend we said goodbye to Fr. Rob and welcomed Fr. Brunette next Sunday.

Thank You - Sarah Market wishes to thank everyone who purchased her baked goods! $1,095 was raised for the Epilepsy Research.

Welcome To Our Parish Family - Through the waters of Baptism we welcome to our parish family: Michael Blake Britenbaugh child of Michael and Lisa, Delilah Cecilia child of Nick and Mary, Xavier Bernard child of Rene and Kristen. May God bless you and your family!

Come & See Weekend - Feb. 28- March 1 at St. Peter’s Seminary. Contact Fr. John Pirt at 519-432-1824.

St. Patrick’s Family Party - Saturday, March 22nd at 6 pm.

Free! In our Parish Hall. Bring your favorite dish to share. Live entertainment! Bring your family and friends!

There Is A Time For Everything Under Heaven... A time to dieMatthew Woods Brother to Cody Rankin, May he rest in Peace.

Lenten Lunch Services - “Behold Your King” Wednesday, March 5th at Noon at Cottam United Church with Rev. Chris Coyle presiding. Lunch follows - freewill offering.

The Lucky Winners Are - Marilyn McManus won the 50/50 Raffle and Donna Brimmer won the Valentine Gift Basket. All proceeds went to Fr. Francis Charity in India! Thank you for your kind generosity!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner - Tuesday, March 4th in our Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. All proceeds to our Parish Mission Group.

Prime Time - Grades 1 to 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5th.

Confirmation - Fr. Francis will be celebrating the Sacraments of Confirmation on Sunday, March 2nd at 2 p.m. Please keep our candidates in your prayers.

Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, March 5th with two Masses: 9:45 a.m. with School here in the Church and at 7 p.m.

Euchure Night- Monday, March 17th at 6:30 p.m. in our Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Youth Ministry - Life Teen - Sunday, March 2nd with Mass at 7 p.m. Followed by a night of bowling!

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank Fr. Dave’s last Mass will be this weekend, March 1-2 at St. Mary’s. We welcome Fr. Moe Charbonneau on March 4th.

Weekday Masses will be at 10 am since Fr. Moe takes care of Fr. Chris Quinlan. What a wonderful witness to the Priesthood!

Thank you to everyone who came out to wish Fr. Dave a fond farewell. His new address is Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot St. S., Essex, Ontario N8M 1B4. Thank you to all the parish groups who help to host this wonderful day.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper is on Tuesday, March 4th in the hall at 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Altar Society. Free will offering accepted.

Happy Birthday to Theresa Hayes.

Please keep in your prayers Rosemary Hebert, Renee Damphouse, Adeline Jobin, Roy Deehan and Lucas Gerard and their caregivers.

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour is held in the hall after the service for refreshments, snacks and fellowship. The church and hall are both handicapped accessible.

Office hours are Tues. and Thurs. mornings from 9 am to 1 pm.

Telephone: 519-723-2284, email: bmuc@xpornet.ca Last Sunday, Feb. 23rd the 7th Sunday after Epiphany we want to thank Brian Stocks for being our guest speaker. His message was“Turn The Other Cheek”.

Next week Sun. March 2nd we welcome back Linda and John from vacation. Her message will be“Visions”.

If you haven’t gotten your annual report into the office it is overdue. Get it in a.s.a.p. The church meeting is on Mar. 30th.

Sat., Mar. 1st is the Roast Beef Dinner at Bethel - Maidstone at 5:30 pm. Advance tickets only from Rob Reeb at 519-7358411.

Tues., Mar. 4th is the nursing home service at Iler Lodge at 2 pm. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated. Please join us.

Lenten services begin next Wed., Mar. 5th. Ash Wednesday at 12 noon at Cottam United Church. Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle will be the guest speaker Her message is “The Weeping King”.

Lunch will follow and a freewill donation is appreciated.

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by Jennifer Cranston The community is invited to attend Opossum State UniversityÕ s class reunion at Essex United Church on Fri. and Sat., March 28 -29.

For over a decade EUC has been hosting a murder mystery dinner theatre and this spring is no exception. The cast, which includes some well-known community leaders, is in rehearsals.

They will be decked out in their finest 80’s outfits including shoulder pads, blue eye shadow and big hair.

The story takes place in 1985 when Opossum State UniversityÕ s class of 1975 gets together for its 10-year reunion.

Former student Simon Klint has sent letters to all his friends encouraging them to attend. Sadly, Klint himself is absent Ð heÕ s dead. So begins

the mystery, intrigue and laughs.

The annual fundraiser serves about 200 people over two evenings and often sells out around a week in advance. Susan Tuck-Sweetman of Essex United recommends getting your tickets early.

Dinner is supervised

by resident chef Doug Arnold and will be served once again by the Scouts. Ò This really does involve the whole church,Ó said TuckSweetman.

For more information or to reserve your tickets, call the Church office at 519-775-5121.

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To place a personal notice, email your photo and content to essexfreepress@on.aibn.com or drop by our office at 16 Centre St., Essex.

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Happy 85 Birthday HELEN SEGUIN th

Come celebrate with us and enjoy some cake and goodies on March 2nd from 1-5pm at 2347 Cty. Rd. 27, Woodslee.

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TOTTEN, avis (nee Scott) - Passed peacefully into the arms of her saviour, in her 96th year on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Campus.

Beloved wife of the late Arthur Totten (1969). Dearest daughter of the late Fordie and late Maggie Scott. Also predeceased by her sister Miriam Jackson, brother Marwood Scott “Scotty” and infant brother Reford. Survived by her sister-in-law Bernice ScottButterworth. Dear aunt of Barbara Kenshol (Barry), Pastor Rodger Jackson (Lila), the late Ron Jackson (Brenda), Ken Jackson (Shirley), Nancy Moir (Rick), Kevin Jackson (Lynne), Elaine Marentette (Lanny), Susan Gusba (Dennis), Bob Scott (Connie) and Jim Scott (Micheline). Will also be missed by generations of nieces and nephews and the fellowship at Rock of Help. Aunt Avis was a Godly woman of strong faith. Her nieces and nephews adored her and have great memories of times spent at their aunt and uncle’s home. Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Funeral Service to celebrate Avis’ life was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Pastor Bob Verkoeyen and Pastor Rodger Jackson officiating. Interment Woodslee United Church Cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice. Family and friends may send their condolences online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Excited big brother Cael along with parents Jason & Jessica are thrilled to announce the birth of Camden Jason Willem on Sat. January 4th,2014 at 7:56pm. Weighing 7lbs 10oz. Camden is welcomed by overjoyed grandparents John & Susan Ridder, Auntie Megz and Uncle Matt, grandparents Bob & Cora Braidford, Aunt Jen, Uncle Joe, Uncle Mike and Aunt Asia and cousins. Great grandson to Ellen O’Connor and Willem and Mina Ridder. Special thanks for the excellent care from Dr. Pattinson. Special angels watching from above.

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Feb. 27, 2013. I never had a greater gift than the years I spent with you.

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Memorial verses March 2 - arTISaN craFT ShOW – from 10am-5pm at Place concorde, 7515 Forest Glade Dr., Windsor - in the community hall. Free admission & free coffee. available March 4 - PaNcaKE SUPPEr – at Trinity anglican church, cottam from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Free-will donation. Everyone welcome.

March 5 -ShOOTEr’S PhOTOGraPhy clUb MEETING - 7pm - 10pm at colasanti’s Tropical Garden’s, 1550 road 3E, ruthven - Willow room. Everyone welcome.

March 6-23 - ThE hObby aND arT OF MODEl raIlrOaDING -Windsor Model railway club - at Gibson Gallery, 140 richmond, amhertsburg. Thurs.-Sun., 11am-5pm.

Memorial available March 7 - WOrlDverses Day OF PrayEr at Trinity United church, 1005 road 2 West,

Kingsville. “Streams in the Desert” written by the Women of Egypt. all welcome!

March 7 - PaSTa DINNEr - at St. Paul’s anglican church, 92 St. Paul Street, Essex.

5:00-6:30pm. call 519-776-7711 for more details.

March 9 - EUchrE carD ParTIES – a series of 5 euchre card parties will take place in 16canard.

CentreDoors St., at Essex the main hall of St. Joseph church, river 1pm. Starts at 2pm.

IT PAYS TO March 22 - PrO-lIFE yOUTh cONFErENcE - leamington area right to life at St.

ADVERTISE! John’s Parish hall. 1782 Oriole Park Dr. Woodslee. For info call: 519-325-0929.

Call 519-776-4268 www.essexfreepress.ca Call 519-776-4268 March 24 - GUaTEMala hOPE aND ThE ESSEx K OF c hOSTING a FISh Fry – at holy Name Parish hall from 4:30-7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

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March 29 - QUarTEr aUcTION – at 1pm at the Essex retirees Social club, 32 russell St., Essex. 519-776-6689.

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by Sylene Argent Staff at the Essex County Library was recently surprised to learn the local library system was rewarded the highest honour a public library can receive for its virtual services and training.

Essex County Library Chief Librarian and CEO Janet Woodbridge said that at the recent Ontario Library AssociationÕ s Super Conference, which is an outlet that allows librarians to keep current with latest and greatest technologies and procedures, the local library branch was presented the Angus Mowat Award of Excellence in the large public library category.

Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport presented the award, which is presented annually to acknowledge a commitment to excellence in the delivery of public library service.

Woodbridge submitted a nomination for the Essex County Library for the award last summer, but was told the library was short-listed going into the event.

She was humbled and certainly surprised the local 14-library branch system was recognized with such an honour. She was happy to have the opportunity to showcase the local library system and its works to the entire province.

In the submission document, Woodbridge highlighted the works the Essex Public Library has done recently to provide virtual services to its membership.

The Essex County Library has a virtual public library service. This online faculty provides its membership assistance in learning to download e-books, e-music, e-audiobooks, and e-movies.

Woodbridge believes this online help contributed to the LibraryÕ s big win.

In 2006, The Essex County Library began providing e-books for download to its cardholding membership. Last year, the library began offering digital magazines, and now offers Hoopla Digital as a service to stream or download movies, music, or audiobooks for a length of time. The local library system, she said, tends to be at the forefront of other libraries in implementing these virtual services.

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This will not be your typical service position. We are looking for a technically minded individual. Our new CER will be responsible but not limited to the following:

Council is currently seeking a Lakeshore resident to fill a vacancy on the Drainage Board. Drainage Board meetings are typically held once per month.

Letters of interest which outline your knowledge of municipal drains and the Drainage Act must be submitted to the Clerk at the address noted below on or before March 21, 2014.

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Online resources have been a priority for the Essex County Library for the past few years as staff has noticed a rise in e-reader usage. This resulted in the need and public demand for training of staff and the public on the libraryÕ s new technologies.

Not only does the library offer online services, but also provides Ò how toÓ guides that the public and staff can use. On Youtube, the library has videos that guide users on how to access its resources. Other libraries have asked to utilize these videos for staff training, Woodbridge noted, adding the Essex County Library branch is pleased to assist other systems.

The Essex County Library system has also, within the past few years, created a unique position for a Virtual Public Services Librarian. This staff member trains the public to use online services and developed the Ò how toÓ Youtube videos. The Essex County Library has also hosted classes through Elder College as well.

Local municipal councils have been wonderful in supporting the library, she noted.

Angus Mowat, Woodbridge explained, was the Director of Public Library Services of Ontario from the 1930s-1950s. He was the father of author Farley Mowat.

Deputy-Mayor Richard Meloche is the Chairperson for the Essex County Library. He was pleased to be one of the representatives who attended the Super Conference. He noted the Angus Mowat Award of Excellence was the only award presented by the province at this event. Meloche added the Essex County Library was short-listed for the award with two other larger systems from the Toronto region. Ò We were very surprised to say the least,Ó Meloche said of the win, adding representatives from the local library system have been receiving congratulatory messages from library systems from across the nation.

The recognition means the Essex County Library is moving in the right direction in providing more e-services for its customers.

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Novice Major Ravens undefeated at the Motown Cup

teams exchanged goals goaltender did all he late in the third period could but in the end but it was too late. Essex the final score was would get an empty net 7-1. The championship goal in the dying seconds game was scheduled to close out a 4-2 victory. for 2 pm on Sunday With a 3-0 record Essex afternoon.

Essex was now guaranteed a would have to wait for spot in the championship the completion of the battled back and forth final. round robin games to with nothing finding the A Mooretown team find out who they would back of the net. In the with nothing to lose was face in the final. As it third period Essex scored all that stood in the way turned out, it would be two more goals and of Essex closing out an all Canadian final. A the strong goaltending the round robin with a rematch against Petrolia performance of the Essex perfect record. The game would give the Oilers a goalies continued as shot was scheduled for 7 am second chance to avenge after shot was turned on Sunday morning and SaturdayÕ s 4-2 round away. despite some tired boys robin loss. The match In the end Essex would (and maybe a parent or up promised to have all get the 3-0 shutout victory On the 14th of including the defense, The Saturday two) Essex gave it their of the excitement of the and hoist the Motown Congratulations February, the Novice figured into the scoring. afternoon game would all. Essex started strong first game and did not let Cup. with a passing game that down.

Essex tallied the to all of the boys and the Majors crossed the It would prove to be the pit the 2-0 Essex Ravens US border to take part strong team start that against the 2-0 Petrolia proved too much for first goal at the end of coaching staff on a great in the Hockey Time the coaching staff was Oilers It promised to be Mooretown. Essex took the first period to take an tournament victory.

Productions - Motown looking for. a much tougher match over the play in the first early lead. The second Cup tournament. This is The next game for up for Essex. During the period and didnÕ t look period proved to be a the second year in a row Essex was scheduled for first period of the game it back. The Mooretown stalemate as both teams that the team has taken Saturday morning against seemed that Petrolia was part in this tournament the Elyria Panthers. The the hungrier of the two and head coach Jamie early morning game teams. Essex struggled Paquette was looking to made for a slow and to get the puck out of TANNING SALON build on last yearÕ s round sloppy start. After two their own end and was NOW robin exit. periods Essex found out shot heavily early HERE! The first game was themselves down 4-3 on.

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Golden Years Golf Club 40 players recorded 65 aces on this day. Leading the field with 4 each was Murray Cascadden, Andy Orsini, Colleen Pearse and Gerry Wilkinson. Following closely with 3 each were Barb Arner, Iggy Arner, Barry Sweet, Irma Taylor, Bill Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg and Bill Ward. 2 dropped for Eunice Cascadden, Gord Ellis, Lloyd Honey, Bill Mayville, Winnie Moore, John Murphy, Rose Taylor and Gerrit Vriesen. Sinking 1 each were Herb Ascott, Caroline Ascott, Dorothy Cascadden, Ila Ellis, Ethel Ferguson, Cam Keith, Al Stockwell, Bryon Walker, Eleanor Wilkinson , Ken Womack and Pat Womack. Low score for 9 holes of 16 was shared by Gerry Wilkinson and Bill Ward followed closely by Gerry Wilkinson, Bill Ward, Bill Taylor, Ken Womack, Bill Mayville, Gerrit Vriesen, Iggy Arner(2) and Barb Arner with 17. Managing 18 were Bill Ward, Andy Orsini, Art Sweet, Murray Cascadden, Barry Sweet, Gord Ellis and Ethel Ferguson. Carding a 33 for 18 holes was Gerry Wilkinson with Iggy Arner notching a 34, Bill Ward a 35, Bill Mayville and Bill Taylor a 36 and Ken Womack, Art Sweet and Murray Cascadden each with 37. An excellent 71 over 36 holes went to Gerry Wilkinson with Bill Ward and Iggy Arner recording 73, Bill Mayville 76 and Murray Cascadden a 77. Excellent team scores ruled the day with 1st place bragging rights going to team Aces with a strong 228 [Tom Dewhurst, Herb Ascott, Gerry Wilkinson, Bill Ward]. Second place with 234 went to team Jacks [Iggy Arner, Winnie Moore, John Murphy] and 3rd place with 235 was nailed down by team 2 [Bill Mayville, Ken Womack, Bill Taylor] Next tee off time is 9:30 am, Feb 27th at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Join us on Tuesday for SA Connections, our community program that is geared to men, women, and preschoolers. Tuesday, March 4th will be a Free Spirit Day with various activities you can participate in or simply come and enjoy a cup of coffee and some fellowship. Drop in any time between 10 am and 1 p.m. to join the fun, make new friends and enjoy a free delicious lunch!

Our Community Care Ministries will be happening as usual during the first week of March. We are at Iler Lodge at 10:30 am on Wednesday March 5th and at Country Village at 6:30 pm on Thursday March 6th.

The Essex Ministerial Association Noon Hour Lenten Services start on Wednesday March 5th and this Ash Wednesday service will be held at Cottam United Church with Rev. Chris Brouillard Coyle giving leadership. This year’s theme will be “Behold Your King!” The service starts at 12 noon and will be followed by a light lunch. A free will offering will be accepted.

We invite you to attend Family Worship every Sunday at 11 a.m. led by Lt. Kristen Gray. If you have prayer concerns, our Sunday Prayer meeting takes place from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and all are welcome. On Sunday, March 2nd we will have our monthly pot-

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4-H Cloverbuds submitted by Bonnie Popov Essex County has a new addition to the existing 4-H program. Cloverbuds, is an activity-based club for ages 6-8 recently held their first meeting in Essex.

This exciting addition to Essex County is a hands-on, program that covers a wide variety of topics, including agriculture, food, crafts, lifeskills, environment and science. By participating in the Cloverbud program, participants are able to get a taste for the topics covered in 4-H projects while developing an understanding of 4-H values.

The Cloverbud program provides “Learn To Do By Doing” activities and is delivered by 4-H volunteers. 4-H Ontario provides program material to volunteers who have decided to run the program in their area.

The first meeting’s theme was all about “hobbies”. The roll call was to “name a hobby that you enjoy”and answers included colouring, reading, swimming and ice fishing. The Cloverbud members discussed different hobbies that people enjoy including home, recreational, sports and collecting things. Many people are collectors and at this meeting the members used bread tags to create the scales on a fish. Bread tags come in many colours and there were green fish, blue fish, goldfish and even purple fish! The 4-H members also learned that there are craft kits that some people enjoy doing and each member worked on colouring an animal magnet.

Learning everyone’s name was fun with a name game and building a structure with 4-H cards proved that working together made the building easier. One structure had 5 levels.

The next meeting will be in Harrow and the 4-H members will go shopping to purchase their favourite vegetable for a pizza which they will make and enjoy. The theme for this meeting will be “Healthy Snacks”. The Cloverbuds will meet once a month and hold their Achievement Day at the Kids Safety Day in Woodslee on July 8th.

Leaders for this club are Bonnie Popov and Jamie Kendrick.

4-H Canning Queens submitted by Sabrina Cipkar Will it be pickles, jams, or marmalade? Our first meeting took place at the Essex Civic Centre on February 11th at 7:00 pm. The 4-H Canning Queens first learned a bit about each other. We discussed all of the things we will learn about canning and what our roles and responsibilities are for the club. For homework we have been asked to read meetings one and two from our Canning Club handbooks. Congratulations to: Hannah Costa, as our President, Jordyn Wright, as our V.P, Savannah Cipkar, as our Press Reporter, Chloe Crawford as our Photographer, and Emma Anger our Treasurer, along with the other Canning Queens. We hope to see you back next time!

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will be leading us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided.

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Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea.

GEMS & Cadets will be meeting on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. All girls and boys ages 8 – 13 are invited to attend.

All are invited to our Free Movie Event on Friday, February 28 where we will be featuring Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Everyone is welcome! All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Come and check us out online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca Trinity Church News We pray for all of those on our Parish Prayer list. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Ray Twiname, given by Jack, Sue & family in loving memory of Ken and Lois Simpson, given by their daughters , Heather and Gaye.

Happy Birthday this week to Kay Schinkelshoek.

Country Village service Tuesday, February 23, at 10:30.

Upcoming dates to remember Parish Reflection day Saturday, March 1, starting at Trinity at 10:00 am and then St. Pauls after lunch for an afternoon of exploring our history and our future as individual congregations. Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Supper, Tuesday March 4 at Trinity from 4:30 to 6:30 free will donation, everyone welcome.

Ash25 Wednesday 5, serviceN8M at 7 PM at St. Pauls this season. Watch for upcoming CentreMarch St, Essex 1N8 events in May. Come join us each Sunday at 9:15, bring children, lets get our Sunday Phone: 776-6522 Fax: 776-7265 __________________________________________ School growing again! Our future depends on them to keep us growing.

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COTTAM LIBRARY - (Week of March 3rd) - CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES - March Break 2014 SUPER YOU! Superheroes let’s play! Tuesday, March 11th at 11:00 am. Ages 4 - 6. Register online or at the library until March 12th. - SUPER BOOKS! Super heroes, super villians, super stories, super FUN! Tuesday, March 11th at 1:00 pm. Ages 7 & up. Register online or at the library until March 12th. - COTTAM TEENS & BOOKS MEET, Pizza, friends, library tech, book talk... an evening out to meet & talk on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00 pm. ages 13 & up. Register online or at the library.

(Weeks of March 17, 24 & 31) STORYTIME, Tuesdays (April 1st - May 20th) at 10:00 am. Ages 3-5 years & caregiver. Register online or at the libraryMarch 1st - April 2nd.

MCGREGOR LIBRARY - (Weeks of February 24th & March 3rd) CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES - March Break 2014 - AMAZING ANIMAL HEROES, Learn about animal heroes and how to become your very own superhero on Tuesday, March 11th at 10:30 am.

Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library until March 10th. - SUPERHERO IN TRAINING - Learn about animal heroes and how to become your very own superhero on Thursday, March 13th at 10:30 am. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library until March 10th.

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Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman You are invited to join us for our 10 am worship service with Pastor Steve Jones.

Sunday School is available for the children.

Kid’s Club everyTuesday at 3:30 pm led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth. All elementary school age children are invited.

Essex Ministerial Lenten Services begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5 at Cottam United Church. The topic is “Behold Your King”. and Rev. Chris Brouillard - Coyle will be leading the service at noon. A light lunch follows the service. A freewill donation is accepted.

A delicious lunch was hosted by Rev. Steve and Kim last Sunday after church. The congregation thanks them for the time and effort in preparing all the food. Everyone enjoyed the time of fellowship together. Thanks again.

Please keep those with health needs and those in the nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers.

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Windsor-built 1949 Plymouth found in Manitoba tomb!

Liberated 1949 Plymouth coupe at picnic in Calgary, August 2013.

Robert Whitmore of Calgary, Alberta, calls it Ò The Discovery of an Entombed Car.Ó Around 2001 a fellow hobbyist told him of an old car in Manitoba that was like new. In May of 2002, during a visit to Manitoba, Robert visited the town of Rivers where the car was located. The widow of the owner said he could look at the car.

Upon going to the garage, he looked for a door or window. There were none. It was totally enclosed. A neighbour loaned him a screwdriver and he removed one section of plywood wall, then peered into the dark unlighted interior and could see a car inside.

“But what kind of car?” wondered Robert. The neighbour brought a flashlight and Robert was looking at a 1949 Plymouth coupe. Getting the driverÕ s door open revealed the extraordinary condition of the interior and the very low mileage of approximately 16,000 miles. Ò Mrs. G. (the widow) told me that the car had been purchased brand new by her late father-in-law who had picked it up at the factory in Ontario. Her husband had inherited it but it was now owned by their son in Calgary. On my return to Calgary, I met the son and bought the car.Ó During June of 2002, Robert returned to the car, removed more of the enclosing wood panels, jacked it up off blocks, lowered it to the ground undamaged, and then dragged it out into the light. A drain of the gas tank, and the drip of treacle-like material soon dispelled any notion of soon starting it there. Ò I arranged for transport to my home in Calgary where the fuel system was thoroughly cleaned and re-built as necessary. A change of all fluids and a new battery with prior rotating of the engine parts soon had it running very well. A thorough cleaning and polishing had it looking like new. Inside the car was found the original Ô Gate Release TicketÕ from Chrysler for when the original owner had picked it up in Windsor on September 15, 1949. Ò A friend from a local car club persuaded me to sell it. As usual, I had another project in store and I let it go. It has since been resold to another local man but is still seen at events around here in Calgary. It was a thrill and adventure to discover and in a way resurrect such a very nice car and gratifying to now see it back on the road and looking so great.

So, everyone, there still are some good ones to discover and bring home from out there. Keep up the search.Ó IÕ m always looking for more stories.

Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: Ò Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.Ó

Essex Minor Atoms’ forward Kyle Bleau crashes the net against Niagara Falls.

Red Raiders head to OFSAA

The provincial championship tournament will be held March 3-4 in Perth.

• Congratulations to the Essex

by Fred Groves Ravens Minor Atoms who advanced The Essex Red Raiders senior boys to the OMHA semi-finals following a basketball team is headed to OFSAA. big 6-0 win over visiting Niagara Falls In front of a capacity crowd in Essex Canucks on Friday night. Goalie Cavan Friday night, the Red Raiders had a McCabe got the shutout in net for the strong third quarter to beat the John Ravens who took the six-point-series in McGregor Panthers 50-38 and win the three straight games.

SWOSSAA Ô AAÕ title.

• EDHS wrestler Kyle Hill will make Leading 11-7 after the first quarter, another trip to the OFSAA championship and a slim 21-17 at the half, the Red event when he heads to Brampton March Raiders were led by the 20-point effort 5-6. of guard Nik Veigil. Veigil made a Hill captured his third SWOSSAA circus-like shot and added a free throw gold medal and was named the with 6:27 left in the game that gave tournament MVP. Essex their biggest lead of the night.

• The Essex Ravens of the Ontario Centre Chris Drouillard and Kellan Varsity Football League will hold their Pearson each netted 12 for the winners.

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Sports Roundup - Red Raiders head to OFSAA... annual awards banquet on Saturday at the Serbian Club.

Super Bowl champion and former Raven Luke Willson will be the guest speaker.

Just announced, the Varsity Ravens will play their home games at the University of Windsor this summer while the Junior Varsity, Bantams and Peewees will be at Villanova High School.

• Nicole Tytgat and Jessica Kimball had strong

games to pace the EDHS senior girls volleyball team to the WECSSAA championship over eighttime defending champions General Amherst. Essex won by scores of 26-24, 25-20 and 25-12. The juniors also won, beating Brennan, 25-18, 25-20 and 26-24.

• The Red Raiders boysÕ hockey team came up short against General Amherst in their WECSSAA playoff

series. Dalton Langlois had both goals in a 3-2 loss in the opener. Essex won 1-0 with a shutout to Colin Lauzon in the second game but were beaten 6-1 on Friday.

• Tony Piroski coached Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers finished the regular season in first place and will now face St. Mary’s in the first round of the playoffs.

Saturday night saw Alex Friesen net a goal and an

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assist in a 7-3 win over Lambton Shores. Goalie Trevor Wheaton had an assist and stopped 22 shots.

Matt • Essex’s Puempel netted his 19th goal of the season last week as the Binghampton Senators beat W-B/ Scranton 4-3.

If you have anything for the sports roundup, contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca

Williamson sets his sights towards coaching

EDHS Red Raiders’ Nik Veigil goes up for a shot in the SWOSSAA title game.

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“There are a lot of money issues in Europe and there was a chance to buy out my contract,Ó he said.

Despite a financial indifference, he said that the quality of volleyball in one of the best professional leagues in the world was exceptional.

“It’s not even the same type of game. The serving is better and itÕ s tough to score. It was an adjustment.Ó WilliamsonÕ s accomplishments in the Windsor area will be hard for any other player to duplicate. With the University of Windsor, he became the first Lancer men’s volleyball player to be named to the CIS All-Canadian First All-Star team, which he did twice, and was the OUA MenÕ s Volleyball Player of the Year. Add to that a WESPY and WindsorÕ s Male Athlete of the Year and he has little room left on the trophy shelf.

by Fred Groves After obtaining his BachelorÕ s Degree in Psychology Kyle Williamson is not one to let grass grow beneath from Windsor, he is now studying Social Work at Wayne his feet.

State University in Michigan. He is still interested in The Essex native has returned from a crack at playing and maybe having a future in coaching. professional volleyball in Europe and instead of putting Ò IÕ m not going to do any more of the Europe stuff. his sneakers up, he is continuing on with his love of the IÕ ve already played tournaments for cash in Chicago and sport and his education. in Ontario. I am not totally torn away from volleyball.Ó Ò I donÕ t regret going, I still have some schooling to He is already lending his experience to the LancersÕ do,Ó said the Essex District High School graduate. menÕ s team and there is a possibility he could end up Following a very successful five-year stint with the being a full-time assistant with the team that he was a big University of Windsor Lancers, he headed over to Italy part of for so many years.

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Essex 73’s advance to league final series

Essex’s Matthew Hebert watched the puck fly off a faceoff Monday night in Wheatley.

by Fred Groves For the third consecutive year, the Essex 73Õ s are headed to the Great Lakes Junior Ô CÕ Hockey League championship.

Monday night in Wheatley, the visiting 73Õ s came-from-behind to nip the Sharks 4-3 and take the best-of-seven series in four straight.

Essex will now attempt to defend their league title against either the Belle River Canadiens or the Blenheim Blades.

Down 3-2 after 40 minutes, rookie Phil Janikowski tied it up with his second of the game and then a great heads up play by veteran center Daniel McIntyre resulted in the winner. Janikowski made it to the game just in time as he was writing an exam. Dylan Solecki had the other Essex goal off a rebound. Ò (Tyler) Raymont threw a saucer pass to me and it took a nice bounce.

The goalie came out a little late and I just chipped it over him,Ó said McIntyre.

Midway through the third, McIntyre tumbled through the air over

Wheatley goalie Conner MacKinnon to net his team leading sixth goal of the post season. Ò I have had a couple of those, you just have to keep playing hard,Ó said McIntyre.

While Essex took the first game of the series, 5-1 on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the next three games were a lot closer. Game Two in Wheatley was a slim 3-2 win, which saw Jordan Ryan notch a pair including the winner.

Saturday at home, Ryan scored the overtime winner, in a 4-3 battle. Ò They (Wheatley) played well. By the end they knew what we were doing. ItÕ s good we donÕ t have another game against them,Ó said McIntyre.

Essex topped the regular season with a 343-1-2 record, which was good for first place while the Sharks were fourth at 22-16-1-1. Ò They battle hard and they have a great work ethic. They got better each game,Ó said Essex coach Gil Langlois.

MondayÕ s second period was not one of EssexÕ s best and a couple

of costly giveaways gave Wheatley the lead. Ò We sat back a little bit on our heels,Ó said Langlois.

Essex had a great chance early in the third period to go ahead when they had a two-man advantage for 28 seconds but could not capitalize.

In the four games, Essex converted two of their 17 power play chances.

Goalie Darien Ekblad went the distance in all four games against the Sharks and he remains undefeated in nine regular season and four postseason appearances. Ò We have two strong goaltenders. His (EkbladÕ s) experience in Junior Ô BÕ seven game series has really paid off,Ó said Langlois.

He would not say whether Ekblad or the leagueÕ s top netminder, rookie Jake Kment would get the nod in the league championship series.

SLAPSHOTSÉ Blenheim has not been in the league final since 1995É Essex was without defenceman Dan Mainella and veteran Alex Garon due to injuries.

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