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Hawkbots find success at Ontario West competition
Essex-based camps receive big boost from local businessman PAGE 3 _______________ Essex Centre BIA report PAGE 5 _______________ Milo Johnson talks black history in the military at HEIRS PAGE 7 _______________ Proposed industrial development halted in Oldcastle PAGE 12 _______________ 73’s prevail over rival Lakeshore PAGE 23 _______________
Looking For A Good Home Photo submitted: Hawbots celebrate success at the FIRST LEGO Ontario West Provincial Championship, held at the University of Waterloo on Sunday.
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by Sylene Argent The Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School Robotics team, “The Hawkbots” experienced a successful showing at the FIRST LEGO Ontario West Provincial Championship, held at the University of Waterloo on Sunday. “Our team did very well,” Hawkbots Coach Michael Lamoureux said, explaining the young robotics team won the
Research Award and the Global Innovation Award. “Since we won the Innovation Award, the team has been invited to compete against 17 other teams from across Ontario at the 3rd Annual Ontario Innovation Celebration on February 25th at Seneca College in Markham, Ontario.” The competition will make for a great experience for the group of young entrepreneurs, who
designed their hydrodynamics project to help mitigate the sometimes-devastating effect heavy rains can have in creating flooding or potentially contributing to the creation of Algal Blooms. The around 10-person team helped create a portion of a Private Members Bill that would require new homes to be equipped with at least two 200-litre rain barrels that would
be attached to a downspout. The idea is to prevent flooding and surface water runoff into bodies of water. The team approached Essex MPP Taras Natyshak in hopes of drafting a provincial law. As part of the competition, the Hawkbots also propel a selfmade robot through an array of obstacles.
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“Alan Quesnel (centre), presents $250,000 to Essex-area camps during last week’s Windsor Police Services meeting.
by Adam Gault Two Essex-based charitable camps received a generous donation during a Windsor Police Services meeting on Tuesday, January 23. Local businessman Alan Quesnel donated $250,000 to the camps on behalf of the Alan Quesnel Family Foundation. Each of the two camps received $125,000, which included Windsor Police Services Camp Brombal, hosted at Camp Cedarwin, and the Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp. “I went to Kiwanis Camp as a kid, and I know the good work they’ve done for over 50 years,” Quesnel said during the cheque presentation at the Windsor Police Service Headquarters. “Programs like this, and charities that operate like this for kids that are less fortunate, are definitely important to me.” Quesnel explained he hopes his donation will reduce operational
economic stress the camps face over the course of their annual operations, and to ensure that they can continue to focus on putting kids first, without the added financial stress. “I wanted to contribute a larger amount than expected, based on their up and coming years of stress, unknowing if they can raise the funds to continue (operations),” Quesnel explained. “So, I frontloaded it, and basically gave them assurance that they don’t have anything to worry about for quite some time.” With this charitable donation, Quesnel said he hopes it will put a lot of smiles on a lot of young faces, and provide numerous children with an incredible camping experience they might not have experienced otherwise. “It’s no fault of their own that they’re not in a financially rich household, but they still
word of the donation. “There’s never been a donation like that to the camp. We’re going to invest it for five years, and we’re just going to withdraw $25,000 a year to lessen the burden on the fundraising.” Inverarity plans to put the funds strictly towards operational expenses, with no plans to use the funds for capital improvements.
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Council discord
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Well, I am not going to say I think our Council is one that demonstrates good behaviour all of the time, but I recently had an interesting observation pointed out to me; a Council that fights is at least one that is comprised of members who are boisterous and passionate about their positions on situations. I had to think about that for a moment, and I guess I have to agree on some level. I think when most hear about Council discord, they think about the negative impact that behaviour brings to the community. And it does do that, don’t get me wrong, but I guess the neat thing is that we live in a society in which we can challenge each other and voice our opinions. That is important. That’s pretty democratic, even though its is uncouth.
I guess what would be more frustrating than a Council that can’t seem to get along most of the time is one that doesn’t ask questions or show some sort of opposition to an issue. The tricky part, I suppose, is getting a point across without being accused of being a bully or rude. It is all about how that message is controlled, and just how receptive an audience may be to your point. On one hand, people who agree with you may say you didn’t fight hard enough, and on the other hand, those who may be undecided or of the opposite feeling may think that behaviour is too aggressive. Where should the line be drawn? When we think about history, it is those extraordinary people who refuse to stand down that made the highlight reel, right?
I am always a big fan of standing up for what one believes in. But, at the same time, there is a time to speak and a time to listen. We have to let go of the notion that our opinion is the right one, it is just the best one we were able to craft based on the tools we have. We don’t always have to compromise, we just have to accept that a few, better revisions can be made. Who doesn’t want the best outcome? The thing I don’t appreciate, ever, is name-calling and acting in an aggressive manner. And, ultimately, that behaviour is counter-productive as it tends to lose the attention of the audience one is trying to persuade.
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Memories of winter storms I wonder, how many of my readers remember the year we were under a heavy snowfall in the month of April, or when the snowstorm came in October? We know that weather was unusual, but recently, a potential week-long visitor planned to come in the month of February. The reason for her decision to travel in February was that she did not want to drive on slippery roads. Yes, I had to tell her, by email of course, not to come that month if slippery roads were her concern. Winter driving always is tricky, and when we can, it is best to avoid being on the roads when conditions for driving are not ideal. I am reminded of the two years, one right after the other, when we had a heavy storm the final week of January. It made getting around very challenging.
I was in Windsor and, for some reason, I do not remember now, I had my son-in-law’s car. Unfortunately, I got it stuck in a bank of drifted snow on the highway and I could not get out of it. A trucker came along and got me into his vehicle before he drove across the fields to his home. It was very fortunate for me that the family home was so close. I was impatient to get home, so he hitched the family team of horses to a sleigh and away we went until we got to that curve on the west side of Essex, where the Sunoco gas station was, and our transportation means became stuck in that! Eventually, I arrived home, which is obvious because otherwise, I would not be writing this.
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Katherine Bridge, who has a Masters in Social Work and is currently in the editing stages of her book, “What are You Here to Heal,” is working out of an office at Essex Community Services.
Over the past several months, some businesses have initiated a transition into a new facility within the business boundary. The Essex Centre BIA has also been pleased to welcome a few new services to the neighbourhood and celebrate some improvements, thanks in part to the Town’s Essex Centre Community Improvement Plan. • The unit at 105 Talbot Street South, which houses Handy Nails, has received some upgrades, thanks in part to the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The four-unit facility received a new parking lot in the back, new outdoor lighting, the front parking lot was resurfaced, the outside walls were sandblasted, and the front and façade were painted. • The Essex Centre
BIA was pleased to welcome The Organic Juicery to Unit 4 at 316 Talbot Street North. This new establishment is offering juices, smoothies, organic add-ins, and organic tea and coffee. It also offers chicken or roast beef on a bun. Owner, Diane Burk, explained she began her first business after she said she experienced, first-hand, the benefits of juicing. • The Olde School Deli & Café has officially opened in an unit inside the Essex Medical Centre at 186 Talbot Street South. The deli is setup inside the mainly medical facility, which will be convenient for those who are waiting to be seen or to get their test results. Access to the unit is made possible by using the main
entrance to the building, or by utilizing the back entrance that provides direct access to the deli. Customers can check out the vintage, olde school look while they enjoy their meal. • Total Tech Surveying Inc. has moved from its former 316 Talbot Street North unit, to two units at
341 Talbot Street North, which is where Subway is located. • Kniaziew Optometry has moved from its former unit at the 316 Talbot Street North to a space at the Essex Guardian Pharmacy at 169 Talbot Street South. • The Sewing Shoppe, formerly Sewcraft
Quilting Fabrics and More, is now located at 39 Talbot Street North. • Schinkels’ Meat Market has announced it will move from its current location at 68 Talbot Street North to 24 Talbot St North, which has house Essex Party & Discount for many years. Essex Party & Discount will close when this transition begins to take place in the near future. • Katherine Bridge, who has a Masters in Social Work, is now working out of an office at Essex Community Services, which is located inside the 35 Victoria Avenue Wellness Plaza. Bridge has over 20 years of experience in the industry, and is eager to offer her service to the Essex community. On Wednesdays, she
accepts walk-ins and appointments, and typically tries to keep Fridays to an appointment schedule. She is also currently in the process of having a book published, called “What are You Here to Heal?” The book will be published with a self-reflective guide to offer readers a deeper conversation and help them get more out of the book. Bridge said she enjoys helping people, and typically helps her clients manage stress or relationship addictions, and through experiencing sadness and depression. More about Bridge can be found on her website katherinebridge.com “It is important to show up for yourself,” she said.
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Essex MP has concerns with Trans-Pacific Partnership by Adam Gault In light of Canada looking to go ahead with a revised version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) come March 8, Essex MP and NDP International Trade Critic, Tracey Ramsey, fears agreement to the TPP will have far-reaching consequences across
many Canadian sectors. “I can tell you that 58,000 jobs were predicted to be lost under the TPP as it was, and that out of those jobs, there have been estimates of upwards of 20,000 to be lost out of manufacturing,” Ramsey explained of potential nationwide implications
of the deal. “When we look at the density of manufacturing in Ontario, we know that we would be one of the hardest hit, and we know that the impact would be devastating to us here in Windsor-Essex.” Ramsey believes that despite the potential negative implications of the deal to many workers
across Canada, the Liberal government is looking for a “trophy on their trade shelf” with the TPP deal, in light of frustrations surrounding ongoing NAFTA negotiations. “Our relationship with the U.S. (in Essex) is so tightly knit, and I think that the Liberals are just looking for something to
have a win,” Ramsey said. “This is not a win, and it’s not a good decision for Canada at this point. The Americans are not going to be pleased that we’ve signed onto this agreement without them.” According to Ramsey, concerns with the erosion of supply management in TPP will make it challenging for the Liberal government to remain firm on the position in NAFTA. There are additional concerns regarding market access and trade with China, specifically steel dumping that would impact local businesses, such as Atlas Tube. “The arguments in NAFTA, that we’re stronger together, from the Liberals to the U.S., really starts to be questioned. Now we’ve opened up a backdoor through countries like Malaysia in the TPP, where now they’ll be coming into Canada with extremely low content and potentially trying to use our country as a stopping point to elevate that content, and really inflate it, which isn’t genuine. The U.S., I can’t imagine is thrilled that we’ve now entered into our agreement.” Ramsey also criticized what she perceives as a lack of transparency from the current government in dealing with the TPP, asking for open debate before going ahead with the trade agreement. “We need to do our due diligence, which is why I’ve sent a letter to the Prime Minister today (January 26), to say that Canadians deserve to know what’s in this deal, and we deserve a full debate, and really a full look both economically and regionally about how this deal will impact us,” Ramsey said. “I’m concerned about our future, I’m concerned about certain sectors and communities, but ultimately, I’m really concerned about people’s jobs.”
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Milo Johnson talks black history in the military at HEIRS Formed in the Niagara Region, the militia company was led by white officer, Cpt. Runchey, and saw action at the Battle of Queenston Heights, and participated in the recapture of the Redan Battery after the death of General Brock. “When (the Coloured Corps) started, they didn’t even have a uniform,” Johnson explained, adding that they went halfway through the war without receiving proper attire. “They were tattered group at first, because they were black, and because they were led by an officer who was not held in high esteem.” Black soldiers with ties to Essex County
Local historian, Milo Johnson, delivers a presentation on the black community’s contributions to military efforts.
by Adam Gault In honour of the upcoming Black History Month, the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) hosted a special presentation during its monthly meeting last Thursday afternoon at the Harrow Arena, to showcase the contributions of black servicemen in the
Canadian and American armed forces. Presented by local historian and former teacher, Milo Johnson, the presentation explored the challenges, tribulations, and courage demonstrated by members of the black community when serving their country during the American Revolution, through to the Second
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World War. “From 1750 to 1950 in the Korean War, (black servicemen) had to prove themselves to everybody else,” Johnson said of the barriers faced by black men when serving in the armed forces. “They weren’t automatically allowed to go into the armies.” Johnson explained that throughout those early days, and through the better part of the 20th century, the vast majority of black soldiers were kept out of direct combat duties, and relegated to auxiliary roles, such as cooks, mechanics, and truck drivers, in addition to being barred from becoming officers or advancing to higher ranks. “What you’ll notice, throughout this (presentation), is that all blacks who joined the military ended up with
white officers,” Johnson said. “They didn’t think that blacks had the capacity to be officers, so they were always led by whites.” Richard Pierpoint, a former slave who had fought on the side of the British during the American Revolution, petitioned General Brock to allow him to form a militia of black men to defend the Niagara frontier from potential American aggression. His request was denied, but allowed with the concession that the militia be led by a white officer. During the War of 1812, black servicemen served Upper Canada with distinction as part of Pierpoint’s proposed militia as members of “Captain Runchey’s Coloured Corps.”
during the War of 1812 included Fountain Thurmon and Peter Stokes as members of the 1st Essex Militia, and John Hall of Anderdon, who served as a scout for Chief Tecumseh and was wounded at the Battle of Stoney Creek. Johnson recently completed a summary of his own father’s WWII experiences, taken from information obtained from the war records in Ottawa. Johnson’s books and summaries pertaining to Black History in Essex County can be found at the HEIRS office at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre.
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Essex residents urged to keep close eye on their dogs by Sylene Argent Staff at the Windsor/ Essex County Humane Society recently contacted the OPP after receiving several calls from residents within the Municipality of Essex regarding missing dogs. Late last week, the OPP had announced, via a press release, an undetermined number of dogs are missing from the Essex, Harrow, Gesto, and McGregor areas. The OPP has initiated an investigation.
Melanie Coulter, Executive Director of the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society said it is unknow if the missing dogs were taken from their homes. They do not want to cause fright amongst area residents, but since the situation was so unusual, wanted to encourage everyone to keep an extra special eye on their canines. “We don’t want to incite panic in people, but it is always good to keep an eye on your dog,” she
said. What is unusual, Coulter said, is that there have been multiple reports of missing dogs in a limited geographic area that have not been found. Typically, when a dog goes missing, they are found at a shelter or deceased, or they are spotted. “With the circumstances, we wanted to err on the side of caution,” she said, adding she encourages residents to keep an extra
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special eye on their dogs, especially when they are outdoors. In general, leaving a dog outside, unattended, makes them a vulnerable target to dangers, which includes other animals. An unattended dog could also run off more easily. “This would apply regardless,” Coulter said. Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www. catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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2017 Ontario Junior Citizen Finalists Announced submitted to EFP On Friday, January 26, 2018, the 2017 Ontario Junior Citizen Finalists were selected and will be recognized by OCNA member newspapers for their outstanding achievements. The 12 individuals are future leaders making conscious efforts to see change in society and are working hard to make a difference both locally and globally. Although very different and unique, they all share one aspect in common they are all truly inspiring, and their stories illustrate creativity, determination, and generosity. These final recipients and their families will be invited to a special ceremony in Toronto to receive their award. The 2017 Ontario Junior Citizens, listed in alphabetical order: Graham Beer, 17, Cobourg Graham is Executive Producer and Host for Cobourg Media, an online news and multimedia business he launched at the age of 12 with a complete studio set up in his basement. He has videotaped and reported hundreds of events within his community, proving to be an ambassador and strong supporter for various organizations and fundraising events
including Walk a Mile in Her Shoes and Ribfest Harvest Festival. Through his Cobourg Media Christmas Specials, he has raised over $6,000 for the Salvation Army and Northumberland Food Share. His passion for journalism has led to many great opportunities, including a segment on CityTV covering Vimy Ridge’s 100th Anniversary from France. He believes “it only takes one decision to make a difference that can empower others to make a substantial impact that can last a lifetime.” Marcus Deans, 16, Windsor Marcus’ many contributions include extra-curricular activities within his school and community, as well as personal achievements in science research. As Vice-Chair of the Young Philanthropists, he has helped raise $7,000 and presented grants to lowincome schools and community organizations within the city of Windsor. His involvement as CoPresident of his school’s Student Council helped collect 10,000 cans (from a school of fewer than 150 students) to help feed hungry and less fortunate people at the Downtown Mission. Marcus is also a STEM enthusiast and his $2
water filter for developing counties, the ‘NOGOS’, won best Junior Prize at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in 2015. More recently, he concluded research on inhibitors of the Zika Virus and identified 14 compounds with high potential for stopping the dangerous disease. Lucas Gordon, 16, Ancaster Five years ago, Lucas poured his love of Halloween into a fundraising initiative and transformed his parent’s garage into a haunted house, encouraging visitors to donate one nonperishable food item as admission. The charitable movement had more than 600 guests in its first year and collected more than 250 pounds of nonperishable items for a local food bank. Just a couple of years ago he founded a company called RedReach, which is an online job posting and application platform, specifically for youth employment. RedReach has partnered with McMaster University, and has been accepted into the McMaster Startup Business Incubator, The Forge, making Lucas the youngest person to have been accepted into the business incubator. In addition, among many other notable contributions
on his resume, Lucas also recently joined Plan International Canada’s I AM A Girl National Speakers Bureau as a Public Speaker, and advocates for female rights. Frank Hong, 16, North York Frank has been volunteering with his local constituency since he was just nine years old. During the 2015 Federal Election campaign he was voted as one of the Liberal Party’s youngest Community Team Leaders. His extensive work in politics and advocacy landed him a spot on MUCH’s first youth digital series, SIDES*. As a panelist on the show, Frank discusses current events and issues with an intelligent, thoughtful and moderate perspective. Just a couple of Frank’s noteworthy achievements include holding the position of Vice President of the Toronto District School Board’s Super Council, representing over 250,000 students, and helping coordinate many city-wide events. In addition, a first-place finish at the HOSA International Leadership Conference and a team-effort invention of the Epi-Strip (a more effective, painless method for delivering epinephrine doses) earned Frank the position of National
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Ramsay Jackson, 13, Greensville Ramsay is a hero. His courage and noble qualities essentially saved a Life Skills Class from being dismantled. His school was slated for amalgamation, and an original plan had the Life Skills Program being terminated, with intent to disperse special needs students throughout the school board. Ramsay recognized a need to advocate for those who, he felt, didn’t have a voice, and took it upon himself to create a petition called ‘Keep Us Together.’ He single-handedly collected more than 120 signatures at the small, rural school. His determination and strong moral compass had an impact and helped reverse the school board’s intentions, ensuring the Life Skills Class remained
William McCormick, 16, Sudbury Since becoming a member of the Chief’s Youth Advisory Council last year, William has been an active leader and helped organize a Crime Prevention Conference where he spoke about the positive impact volunteering can have on youth. Volunteerism is something William has practiced for many years, donating his time to a local food bank, nursing home, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Learning Disabilities Association, and St. John Ambulance since the age of 10. Most notably, however, William founded a national initiative called ‘Service Not Forgotten,’ which provides personal Continued on Page 10
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2017 Ontario Junior Citizen Finalists Announced... support to homeless veterans in the form of backpacks filled with personal items. More than 5,000 items have been collected and donated to shelters across the country. The organization also raises awareness for the issue. Autumn Peltier, 13, Wikwemikong First Nation At just 13 years old, Autumn is a role model and veteran activist. She is proud to be Indigenous and feels very passionate about preserving the environment and creating awareness for the importance of clean drinking water. She was one of two youth advocates chosen to represent Canada during the 2015 Children’s Climate Conference in Sweden, and during the 2016 Winter Meeting of Canada’s Premiers in Vancouver, she addressed her concerns directly to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Autumn recognizes that water is the lifeblood of Mother Earth and it needs to be protected. Through traditional water ceremonies and speeches across the country, Autumn is helping to “make the world a better place for kids that come after her.” John Perry, 8, Collingwood Despite challenges living with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, John remains focused on helping others and creating more accessible programs for children with physical disabilities. He is actively involved with the Ontario Track 3 Ski Association, a ski program for children with mobility challenges. John’s cookie sales have raised over $1,000 for the program to purchase specialized ski equipment, and as co-chair of the Disc Ability fundraising event, he has helped collect enough funds to install accessible washroom facilities. At just eight years old, John manages to approach each day with a positive attitude and inspires others to give back.
James Potvin, 9, Whitby James had to overcome many social anxieties associated with Autism after he travelled 450km on a bicycle and raised $10,000 for the Grandview Children’s Centre. The ride garnered much attention and he was invited to many major news networks, local newspapers, and radio stations across the province for interviews. Although the ride was intended solely to benefit the not-for-profit treatment centre, James also helped raise awareness for Autism and became a role model for others – especially those with development disorders - proving that anyone can accomplish something if they put their mind to it. Subrana Rahman, 17, Toronto Subrana’s community has experienced gun violence, theft and substance abuse, but despite (or perhaps because of this) she strives for excellence and works diligently to help those in need. She has contributed to Pathways to Education for the past three years and has been awarded Best Director for her efforts. She helps newcomers to Canada feel more at home, cooks for the homeless, makes shelter beds and feeds the mentally/physically disabled. In addition, Subrana is currently registered in the MaST (Math Science and Technology) program at the Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute. She is thriving in the program and somehow finds the time to balance her academics, extracurricular activities, work, family and friends. Holly Tetzlaff, 17, Trenton Holly chooses to focus on issues that are important to her and manages to find ways to make them important to others. She is founder of the ‘Red Fish Route Environmental Awareness Campaign,’ leading elementary students through hands-on experiments to raise awareness of disintegration rates of toilet paper vs. commonly flushed items. The program aims to develop environmentallyfriendly habits. She has attended World Environmental Day as guest presenter and student panelist, and was an exhibitor at the Tri-County Children’s Water Festival, which had roughly 3,000 students attend. In addition, she promotes peace through a global initiative she spearheaded called the ‘Peace Crane Project.’ Holly taught every student in her class how to fold an origami crane, which would each be accompanied by a letter explaining the project, a travel log to record
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its travels, and a request for the recipient to visit a symbol of peace in their community before sending it to someone else. Since then, the entire student body, staff and administration have participated, and over the years, cranes from Holly’s initiative have landed on almost every continent.
Daniel Zhang, 16, Scarborough Daniel shows true dedication to his volunteer efforts, often travelling 1.5 hours to a hospital after school to help deliver meals. He has done so every week for the past few years and has consistently been involved in community activities since age eight. He spends his Saturdays playing the piano for recuperating patients to provide them with a soothing environment, and shows initiative and leadership skills that exemplify the good virtue of respectable citizenship. Additionally, Daniel demonstrates excellence in personal achievements academically and recently attended SHAD Summer Camp at the University of British Columbia, a competitive enrichment program in science, technology and entrepreneurship for gifted high school students from all over the world. The Ontario Junior Citizen Awards are promoted through the 280 member newspapers of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. Nominations of eligible youth aged six to 17, are received through member newspapers committed to recognizing the outstanding leaders who are making a difference in their communities. Nominees may be involved in community service, are young people who are contributing to their community while living with a physical or psychological limitation, or individuals who have performed acts of heroism or bravery. Candidates are also recognized for being ‘good kids’ who show a commitment to making life better for others. A panel of judges unanimously agreed on the final award recipients.
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Former EPS principal shares experience of life-threatening illness in new book
by Adam Gault After facing a life-threatening brain tumor diagnosis, one Kingsville woman, who is a former Essex Public School principal, hopes her new book will help inspire courage and determination in others who are having to face their own potentially lifechanging diagnoses and challenges. Lynn McLaughlin, author of the recently published “Steering Through It,” hosted a reading of her new book at the Kingsville Public
diagnosis, or just a difficult time in their life as a whole, take solace in finding that they’re not alone in the emotions they’re feeling during these trying times. “I’ve had people read the book that are just going through challenges in their life, and they think some of the lessons I write about are really helping them,” McLaughlin explained. “So, it is to help people, absolutely.” The book also features input and paragraphs from the perspectives of close family members, which McLaughlin said helps illustrate how the experience affects more than just the person
diagnosed, but the entire family and supportsystem as a whole. “That brought the book to a totally different realm, because it’s not just about the patient,” McLaughlin said. “(Their) voice is in here, you’re going to see what it was like for them.” “Steering Through It” is available at several Windsor book stores including, Coles at the Tecumseh Mall, Juniper Books, Biblioasis, and Storytellers Book Store. It is also available for Kobo and Kindle, and for purchase on Amazon. For more information, visit steeringthroughit. com
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Library on Thursday, January 25. The book began as a personal journal of McLaughlin’s from the day she was diagnosed with the illness in 2013, and explores her personal thoughts, fears, and triumphs faced while dealing with the uncertainty of an insidious illness during the most challenging year of her life. “I don’t want to say it was a lifeline, but it kept me grounded,” McLaughlin explained of documenting her daily experiences in her journal. “I could write what I wanted in my own words.” M c L a u g h l i n explained the writing process became a powerful outlet to express emotions and anxieties that she wouldn’t have otherwise shared with her family during such a stressful and nervewracking time. “It was very cathartic. I could write in there, ‘I’m scared to death,’ and I didn’t say it to my three teenagers, or to my husband,” McLaughlin said. “I held that all inside, and put that in my journal entries. They never saw anything but positivity and, ‘We’re in this together, let’s go!’” Through sharing her experiences with a wider audience through the publication of the book, McLaughlin hopes that individuals who are now going through a similar
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Proposed industrial development halted in Oldcastle
Judy Wellwood-Robson, a member of FOOD, was happy the Ontario Municipal Board found the OPA and ZBA for the proposed industrial plan for Oldcastle found were not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement that development sustain healthy, liveable, and resilient communities. She points in the direction of the lot in question, located at the northeast corner of the 8th Concession and North Talbot.
by Sylene Argent After a recent three-day hearing, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) decided a proposed development, which would convert around 50 acres of agricultural land in the Hamlet of Oldcastle, in the Town of Tecumseh, into nine large parcels for an industrial business park, could not go through as planned. The lands are located at the northeast corner of the 8th Concession and North Talbot. In the hearing report, it notes the proposed development in this area changed from originally being a total of 29 industrial lots, to nine. An amendment to the Town of Tecumseh’s Sandwich South Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Number 85-18 was needed for the development. Residents of Oldcastle appealed the passing of the Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and the Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA) to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Town of Tecumseh passed the OPA and ZBA, and the County, the approval authority for the Town, approved the OPA. The residents formed the group Friends of Oldcastle Development (FOOD). The hearing document notes the Board, based on the evidence presented at the meeting, found the OPA and ZBA are not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement that development sustain healthy, liveable, and resilient communities. The Hamlet, which currently has up to 400 residents, has a park, access to the Chrysler Greenway Trail, and is located near the Ciociaro Club. The document indicated Oldcastle has a significant industrial business park area, and also consists of clusters of residential development. Historically, Oldcastle was considered the last point of rest and relaxation before journeying by stagecoach into the wilderness of the county. Oldcastle grew from a few wilderness homesteads in the late 1820s, to become a rural farming “hub” by the 1960s. Judy Wellwood-Robson, who has lived on a farm that has been in her family for nearly 190 years, for the majority of her life, was one of the FOOD representatives. She was elated at the Board’s decision. She said FOOD had to prove Oldcastle was a community through the hearing. FOOD wanted to see the property be used for residential, rather than for industrial purposes. There were concerns of health and safety, that an industrial development could destroy the connectivity between
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Pride Fest hosts community engagement to strengthen Essex LGBT
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest President, David Lenz, addresses those in attendance at the first Essex County Community Engagement Session.
by Adam Gault Windsor-Essex Pride Fest hosted its first Essex County-based Community Engagement Session, at the Essex United Church on Tuesday, January 23. The session was held to engage members of the LGBT community and their allies on their thoughts and ideas on what types of social and outreach programs they would like to see developed for the LGBT
community across Essex County. “The whole focus of this program was to reduce social isolation between the LGBT community,” David Lenz said, who is the President of the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest. “We’ve got a lot of people who come to the (Pride) Festival, not a lot are from the rural areas, and some people don’t come to the festival, some people don’t go out to bars. We’re trying to
create activities where people can come out and just interact with each other.” Many individuals in the LGBT community struggle with feelings of isolation and a lack of peer and support groups. This can be even more challenging for those living in more rural communities with less or no support systems in place. “The LGBTIQ2S community experiences
a unique social isolation compared with other marginalized groups,” Lenz said. The lack of peer or social support, activities, gatherings, or other connective resources in the community cause a form of social isolation that often escalates into a number of other problems, including homelessness, depression, violence, suicidal ideation, drug and alcohol abuse, and dropping out of school for some LGBTIQ2S youth.” Approved for funding earlier this year through a $450,000 Ontario Trillium Grant, these Community Engagement Sessions, in conjunction with the greater WindsorPride Fest’s Q Connect Project, hope to negate some of these challenges faced by members of the LGBT community by providing additional socially engaging, and accommodating environments to all individuals who become
involved with the initiative. “Every community is going to be different in what types of things they want, and what they need. So, tonight’s the night for Essex,” Lenz said about the variety of feedback and suggestions for potential community activities. “In Windsor, we have paint nights, we have game nights, where people come in and do board games, we have sewing classes planned for Windsor. We’re trying to bring some of those things out to the county to see if people are interested in those types of things, or looking for something different.” Feedback to the previous consultations in Windsor has been
incredibly positive, with many praising the accessibility of the events for individuals of all socio-economic backgrounds. “It’s been great, a lot of people are looking forward to these kinds of things,” Lenz said of the events organized through the prior Windsor engagement sessions. “People don’t want to go out to bars, and these events are free, so it’s another opportunity for those who can’t afford events where we charge. These are things that greatly benefit them.” For more information on Windsor-Essex Pride Fest support programs, visit wepridefest.com/
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Proposed industrial development halted in Oldcastle... the residential areas located on either side of the discussed property, and with potential future traffic. The document of the hearings noted some of the residents of the area would be okay with a mixed-use development, including commercial and residential. The Board, as highlighted in the hearing document, could envision an alternate proposal, “as described by some of the residents that could be consistent with the PPS. A mixed-use type of development, i n c o r p o r a t i n g employment uses that would have no adverse impact on surrounding uses, with a residential component could
achieve the balancing anticipated by the PPS, and from a good planning perspective, could serve as an effective connecting link between the existing residential clusters.� In the conclusion, it states “While the Board heard no evidence on such as proposal, it can, as described earlier, envision such a proposal that could be consistent with the PPS. The Board having heard extensive evidence about Oldcastle Hamlet and the policies relevant to development there, is prepared to withhold its order to allow the parties to explore such an alternative.� The order will be withheld for one year, allowing for appeal.
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According to the hearing document, the residents would like a more extensive planning process with consultations and other stakeholders, perhaps in the form of a secondary plan, which Tecumseh has for the hamlets of Maidstone and Tecumseh. We l l w o o d - R o b s o n explained that since the summer of 2016, the citizens of Oldcastle “have been in a David and Goliath battle over an ‘Industrial Only Plan,’ designed by the Municipality of Tecumseh intended for their community. This plan would most certainly have seen the community of Oldcastle vanish in the next fifty years.� In August of 2016, the Town made amendments to the OPA and ZBA, concerning the subject 50-acre parcel of land to facilitate the development of an industrial park. “The people of Oldcastle strongly
objected,� WellwoodRobson said. “We knew that development within the settlement would one day occur when the needed infrastructure was in place (sewers), but always were under the understanding that the land in question would be developed for residential purposes.� She continued that “Our objections fell on deaf ears, which was strange since our arguments held true with Ontario’s Provincial Policy Statement and the Town’s strategic goals.� The feeling was, with the lands being used for non-residential purposes, churches and schools may be become subject to closure in the future, We l l w o o d - R o b s o n explained. In 2017, residents formed the FOOD group, and hired Tom Storey, a professional planner, and Brad Langford, a lawyer, to prove their case. “We felt offended. We
were not being listened to seriously. We did not have a meaningful say,� Wellwood-Robson said. In her opinion, the proposed industrial-only development planned for Oldcastle was looked at
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for the betterment of the municipality, and not ideal for the residents of that area. She said the members of FOOD put a lot of effort into researching to prove their case.
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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you & my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted. With Grateful thanks C.C. _____________________
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Atom Minor Ravens oust Riverside submitted to EFP With the series tied, at two points each, the Essex Minor Ravens hockey team travelled to the WFCU Centre on Monday night for Game 3 of its playdown series against Riverside. After a scoreless first period, Riverside dominated the game, scoring two goals, and had numerous additional scoring opportunities. Following a pep-talk from the coaches before the third period, the Ravens got within one on a goal by Braeden Cavanagh, off of a great saucer pass from Ethan O’Neil. Unfortunately Riverside added another goal and a final empty net goal to win 4-1. The loss put the Ravens to the brink of elimination. Facing elimination in Game 4, at home on Thursday, the Ravens players knew they had to give their all against the league leading Rangers. Once again, the first period was scoreless with fine effort displayed by both goalies. Braeden Cavanagh opened the scoring in the second on a fine solo effort. The Ravens went up 2-0 in the third period on a goal by Andrew Baker off a tic-tactoe play from Braeden Cavanagh. Riverside eventually scored a goal, but the Ravens lived to play another day when the final buzzer sounded on a 2-1 final for Essex. Game 5 was on Saturday, back at the WFCU, with the Ravens,
once again, facing elimination against a confident Riverside team (although not quite as confident as months prior). The Ravens players and staff drew upon their own experiences in big games and came out hustling. Braeden Cavanagh opened the scoring, once again, on a cannonading drive that eluded the Riverside goalie. The second period, although action filled, was scoreless. Midway through the third period, Owen Sadler cycled the puck down low and made a beautiful backhand pass to Noah Martin, who slammed it home to put Essex up by a score of 2-0. Immediately following this goal, the Ravens found themselves in penalty trouble. Down two skaters, Sean Wilson and Cole Grant dominated the penalty kill to keep Riverside scoreless. Riverside pulled its goalie for the extra attacker. Even though the Riverside players had practiced this situation numerous times in the past, it did not pay off as Essex goalie, Reed
VanderVecht, ensured the shutout with a juicy glove save with just under two minutes left. The final score was 2-0 Ravens to win the series! This wonderful team includes: Hudson Diemer, Mason Ginter, Cade Smith, Jesse Chadwick, Cole Grant, Ben Fuerth, Braeden Cavanagh, Owen Sadler, Meredith Coulter, Andrew Baker, Caleb Cavanagh, Noah Martin, Jaclyn Weston, Sean Wilson, Ethan O’Neil, Aiden Fick, and Reed VanderVecht. They are winners, not only on the ice but, more importantly, off the ice in how they represent both themselves and the town of Essex. They have been coached the right way by the coaching staff of Jack Weston, Craig Cavanagh, Al Fuerth, Joe Diemer, and Jeff Sadler. So, if you see any of these players or coaches around the rink or in town, be sure to congratulate them not only for their win, but more importantly for how they achieved it because not all teams can say the same.
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K of C Free Throw Championship returns to EDHS by Adam Gault For more than 45 years, the Essex-based Knights of Columbus group has provided boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14 with an opportunity to showcase their basketball skills with the annual Free Throw Championship. That opportunity came around again last Thursday evening, inside the gymnasium at Essex District High School, when participants had the opportunity to compete in their own age and gender category. The winners would get an opportunity to advance to district, regional, and even the provincial level if they can sink enough baskets. The event, which is free of charge to all competitors, isn’t about who’s the best player, but providing a fun event where youth can be active and make friends. “It’s open to everyone. We’re not about the best kids being here, just them coming here and having fun,” Chris Lapain said, who is the Essex K of C organizer for the event. Each competitor received several warm up shots, followed by 15 consecutive free throw attempts from the age appropriate distance.
What’s Going On... FEB. 2 MONTHLY PASTA DINNER - at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street. from 5-6:30pm. Takeout available. Call: 519-776-7711 for details. FEB. 5 - QUARTER AUCTION - at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Doors at 6pm, auction starts at 6:30pm, sharp. Tickets and more info available at: 519-776-7351. FEB. 11 - 19TH FRIENDS OF A LIFE WORTH LIVING FUNDRAISER at Rose Bowl Lanes. Learn more at: alifeworthliving.ca or Judy: 519 966-0564. FEB. 11 SPECIAL VALENTINE’S BINGO at 1:00pm at Essex Retirees’, 32 Russell. St. FEB. 13 PANCAKE SUPPER at Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam. 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Free-will offering. FEB. 13 SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES & SAUSAGES from 4:30- 6:30 at Bethel Maidstone United Church. FEB. 17 - ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETING at Colasanti’s. 9 a.m. Public welcome. For info., call Paul at 519-738-3476.
John Paul Lapain (13), takes part in the K of C Free Throw Championship at EDHS.
If tied with another competitor. There was a five-shot tiebreaker with no warm up beforehand. “Anybody that’s ever come out has a good time, I’ve never heard a complaint,” Lapain said of the continued response to the event.
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“Our biggest thing is trying to get people out. It has nothing to do with fundraising, just to help the kids participate in sports, be active, and have fun. That’s the biggest thing.”
FEB. 19 - ROTARY CLUB OF ESSEX FREE FAMILY DAY SKATE - at Essex Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave., Essex. 2 - 3:30pm. Bring a book for our Little Libraries program. FEB. 20 SOUP TASTING AND CONTEST at Essex Retirees’. FEB. 20 - ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave. 1-7pm. For more information, visit: www.blood.ca or call: 1-888-236-6283. FEB. 23 BINGO at 7:00 at Bethel Maidstone United Church. FEB. 23 - Windsor-Essex County Crime Stoppers ANNUAL GAME DINNER at Colasanti’s. Doors at 5pm. Tickets: www.catchcrooks.com or 519-255-6700 ext. 4497. FEB. 27 - QTIP PAINTING AT ESSEX RETIREES’ CLUB. From 13PM. All supplies included. All are welcome. Call: 519-776-6689 for more info. FEB. 28 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at 7:30pm at the Essex Retirees’. Kevin Roath speaks on gardening techniques. Silent Auction.
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Dear Friends - I want to thank everyone for their prayers, words of support, and visits during my illness. Each day brings more strength and the ability to return to God’s call to Essex United Church. What a comfort it was to both Arleen and I to know people were praying for my return to health.
~ God’s blessings on all! - Pastor Jim Hatt
Voice Of Inspiration “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo F. Buscaglia
SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.
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Join us for Family Worship led by Major Sam Roberts on Sunday at 10:30a.m. Feb.4th is our monthly potluck lunch after the service so bring your favorite dish to share, and enjoy fellowship and food. SA Connections meets on Tuesdays from 10a.m. - 1p.m. We invite men and women of all ages to attend this free community program. Major Shirley Roberts will lead a Bible Study, focusing on the book of Revelation, starting Feb. 6 at 1p.m. Our Community Care Ministry service at Iler Lodge is at 10:30a.m. on Wednesday, February 6th. Our monthly movie nights resume Sunday, February 25th. Make a note on your calendar to attend a pasta fundraiser for Partners in Mission at the Salvation Army on Friday, February 23rd from 5 - 6:30p.m.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
St. Mary’s Park Baseball registration takes place on February 3rd from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. If you are in Grade 3 and older and would like to become an Altar Server, please see Fr. Gerry Campeau. The next Pasta Night is on Tuesday, February 6th at 5p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday,
February 14th. The new Sandwich South Cultural and Resource Centre that will be added onto the Fire Hall in Oldcastle will go out for tender and we expect the construction to begin in early spring. Save the date of Sunday, September 30th for the Grand Opening! Please pick up your 2018 box of envelopes found at the back of the church. Please keep in your prayers all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
It is GEMS on Sunday, February 4 and we invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00am with Mr. Hans Haverkamp. The GEMS members and their leaders will be involved in the service and showing us what they have learned throughout the year! Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday at 6:30 - 8:00pm. All girls and boys from Grades 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship, as we get to know each other and the Lord through Bible studies and games. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Voice Of Inspiration “Shattered legs may heal in time, but some betrayals fester and poison the soul.” ~ George R.R. Martin
Essex United Church 53 Talbot St. S., Essex ON N8M 1B1 www.essexunitedchurch.com
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Pastor Dorman spoke on “Gods Vision for Antioch Ministries.” Our next Baptismal Service is this coming Sunday, February 4th. Please visit our website for more information if you would like to be baptized. The “Awaken Conference 2018” is on March 15th-17th. Please register online. Adventure Camp, “Foods Camp,” Wednesday, January 31st, 7pm. Restoration House Healing Rooms are open Saturdays from 9am-noon. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be Blessed!
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Join us for our monthly pasta dinner this Friday, February 2nd from 5 6:30pm and leave the cooking to us! Our annual Vestry Meeting date is Sunday, February 4th. There will be one service at 9:30am that day with breakfast and the meeting to follow. Please bring in your palms from last year (by Feb. 11) so they can be burned for our Ash Wednesday service (February 14th at 7pm at St Paul’s). Essex and District Ministerial Association Lenten Series: Services are on Wednesdays throughout Lent, at noon with lunch to follow. There will be more details soon. The youth at St. James Roseland are asking parishes in the Deanery to help them collect donations that will be assembled into “birthday-in-a-bag” packages, that will be delivered to local food banks. They are collecting donations of boxed cakes, icing, candles, balloons, etc. For the next month, we will collect baby items for the NICU at Met Hospital to help families in need. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. Please visit our website at www. stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.
Trinity Church We pray for those requesting our prayers Jim, Sal, Craig, Christina, Sandy, Erin, David, and Doris. Our Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Jean Cook, given by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec and family. Thank You Bank contributions for the month of January were given to help support Street Help. We welcome Rev. Darren Osborne on Sunday to lead us in worship, as Rev. Chris will attend the annual Vestry Meeting at St. Paul’s. Mark your calendars for Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 13th from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Come out for pancakes and fellowship with area residents. We continue to collect baby items to be donated to the NICU at Metropolitan Hospital. Items will be collected until Sunday, February 18 to tie into Family Day, on the 19th. Our Ash Wednesday service will be held at St. Paul’s at 7pm, for Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes. Join us Sundays at 9:15am., in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome, and we would love to have you join us!
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. This Sunday is our Annual Meeting. Schedule for the morning : 8:30 9:15am breakfast will be served. The meeting starts promptly at 9:15am. This meeting is open to all members of our congregation. Don’t forget your report booklet. If you didn’t get one, the booklet with the corrections will be available at the meeting. Our Sunday Service is at its regular time at 11:15am. Rev. Ann will conduct the service. Murray Logan will read the Holy Scriptures. Cheyenne and Elaine Mailloux will greet you at the door. There will be no lunch served after the service because breakfast will be served. Thank you to Rev. Del Stewart and Wilma Lamb-Stewart for leading us in our Service last week while Rev. Ann was at the Belle River Annual Meeting. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our prayer list. Lasagna Dinner and Movie Night is on Saturday, February 17. The dinner will start at 5:30pm. A free Movie will follow at 7pm. The movie is “We Bought a Zoo.” Advance tickets only, contact Elaine at: 519-890-6312, for more information or tickets. Soup-Chilli Cook off is on March 24, movie to follow. The Tartan Dinner is on April 7. Our Mother’s Day Dinner is on May 12. The Rib Dinner is on June 16. Coffee and Conversation is on Thursdays at 10am. Everyone is welcome.
Golden Years Golf Report On January 25, 40 golfers delivered a respectable 74 holes-in-one. An impressive, three consecutive aces, on hole #3, was manufactured by Team 8 (Cathy Dewhurst, George Toews, and Colleen Pearse). Leading the day, with six of her own, was Cathy Dewhurst The low score, of 17 over 9 holes went to Al Rutter, Rose Taylor, Cathy Dewhurst, Andy Orsini, Tom Hyatt, and Barry Sweet. A strong score of 35 over 18 holes went to Al Rutter and Tom Hyatt. Al Rutter continued his strong play with a score of 71 over 36 holes. Taking first place, with a combined score of 240, was Team 1 (Bill Ward, Laurie Hylton, Tom Dewhurst, Lloyd Honey). Second place went to Team 2 (Bill Mayville, John Murphy, Barb Murphy). Third was nailed down by Team 10 (Andy Orsini, Barb Fick, Mike Binder). Play continues at Colasanti’s on February 1st at 9:30 am. Woodslee Friendship Club The Euchre winners for Monday, January 22nd were Dave McMurren, LeRoy Davison, Gail Koziana, Mary Demars, Joan Broeders, and Gloria Seguin. The Wednesday Pepper winners were Dave McMurren, Adrian Diesbourg, Joanne McMurren, Flo Rivest, Rita Glowa, and Elmer Quinlan. Friday Euchre winners were Irene Gignac, Cecile St.Denis, Clarence McGuire, Rob Pickle, Mike Renaud, and Candice Rawson.
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
There is a Bake Sale on Feb. 3 & 4 in the Gather Space. Hosted by Sarah Market. Proceeds to London Health Sciences Epilepsy Unit. LIFETEEN night is on February 4 for those in grades 9-12. Join us for 5pm mass, followed by dinner and the BIG football game. Children in grades 3-5 can participate on February 7, from 6:30 7:45pm, for our themed night, “Love in Action.” MOMENTUM for ages 18+ meets on February 11 for the Art of Adulting: Part 2. All are welcome. Special Anniversary Mass is on February 18 at 11am. It is for those celebrating their 1st, 5th, 10th, or every 5 year milestone wedding anniversaries. The mass will be followed by cake and refreshments in the Parish Hall. Bring your family and a wedding photo, too. There is an Alter Server and Squires outing on Sunday, February 11. The Bus leaves at 12:45pm for a Windsor Spitfire hockey game. Sign up is on the Info Table. Must be accompanied by a parent. Free. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner is on February 13 at 5pm in our parish hall. A free-will offering is appreciated. Hosted by our Mission Group. Retrouvaille can help get your
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Paquette News submitted by Amy Hartley
This past Sunday, St. Stephen’s held its vestry meeting after a delicious potluck lunch. Those involved glanced at the past and looked towards the future. It will be great to see what this next year will hold for the parish of St. Stephen’s & Church of the Redeemer. Probably a lot of FUN! St. Stephen’s will host a Euchre & Board Games night on Feb. 9 at 6pm. There will be a pot luck dinner. Contributions and door prizes are appreciated. Potluck is on Friday, February 9th at St. Stephen’s, at 6:00pm, followed by Euchre and Board Games. All are welcome. There is a Waffle Bar fundraiser for the youth at Redeemer on February 11th, following the service. There is a Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday, February 13th at St. Stephen’s from 4:30 - 7:00pm. What colour should our Rector’s hair be? A fundraiser to help with capital expenses. After two weeks it was great to see PURPLE take the lead. Contact us for more information. To add some excitement, if a big number is raised, then part of the Rector’s hair will be shaved. Oh no! What next?
Spay/Neuter Vouchers Now Available Caregivers of free-roaming cats and low-income families with dogs and cats may be eligible to receive assistance through the 2018 Spay and Neuter Voucher Program. Applications are now open for a limited number of vouchers and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vouchers, valued at $75, can be used at participating veterinary clinics in Windsor and Essex County. Voucher applications are available from 8:30am to 4:30pm at Essex Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre) or by appointment at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee Street, Harrow Centre). For Harrow vouchers, please call ahead to 519-776-7336 extension 1124. More information available online at www.essex.ca/pets
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Continued from Page 19 marriage back on the right track. For info on the weekend program of February 16-18 at the Family Retreat House in Oxley, contact: 1-800-705-6356. Our next Fish Fry is on February 16 at 4:30pm. Our annual Members Banquet is on March 3 at 6pm at the Essex Legion. Tickets and info are available until February 23. Call BJ at: 519-551-3577. God Bless you all and have a great week!
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Roger Monchamp had the most peppers at the Monday night Pepper session. Mavis Law had high score and Lawrence Dobson had low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Shirley Stiers with high score, Lawrence Dobson had low score, and Mary Lou Chibi had the most peppers. Mavis Law had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Kevin Edwards had the most peppers and Roger Monchamp had low score. Thursday Bridge winners were Floyd Cascadden and Edna Chevalier. On Sunday, Feburary 11 there will be a Special Valentine’s Bingo at 1pm at Essex Retirees’ Social Club. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
2018 envelopes - Pick up your 2018 Offering Envelopes from the foyer. Some people have new numbers. The Iler Lodge Service is on Tuesday, February 6 at 2pm. Volunteers are welcome. BINGO is on Friday, February 9, at 7pm in the hall. We are collecting for Hiatus House until February 11. Please bring in donations of house cleaning items, personal items, socks, and pajamas of all sizes (from babies to ladies). Anything we use at home is helpful. Please check our bulletin board for other upcoming events that are happening in our community. Please let Rev. Catherine know if someone is ill or is in need and she will be happy to call or make a visit. Church office: 519-723-2284.
needed, we will be happy to work with you to secure the necessary services. In case of an emergency, calls are placed to a relative, emergency service, or police who will check on the individual’s safety. For program details and free registration, call Essex Community Services at 519-7764231. Essex County Library - Cottam Branch Drop in to the Cottam library and explore LEGOS. Use your imagination to create masterpieces with LEGO. Share your own ideas and get inspired for your next building experience on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 from 10am – 1pm. Ages 5 - 10. Register online or at the library. Essex United Church Join us at 10:30am for worship service. Rev. Jim Hatt returns and will give the message. It is not too late to join Line Dancing which will be every Wednesday from 1:00 2:30p.m. Our Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts have started meeting for the New Year. If you are interested in joining, please call the church office at 519-776-5121. The Essex Ministerial Association starts its Lenten Series on Wednesday, February 14 at Cottam United Church. Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle leading. All services begin at 12noon and conclude with a light lunch. A free-will donation is appreciated. Coming Friday, March 23, 2018, 7:00 pm; Windsor Symphony Orchestra Neighbourhood Concert Series, Peter Wiebe, conductor, presented by Essex United Church. Featuring David Palmer on organ. Proceeds go to the Band Programs at Essex Public School and Essex District High School. For tickets, call the church office at 519776-5121. For the month of February, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank.
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The story of three 1967 Mercury Cougars
First one is gone but these two are His and Hers.
Cye Ypma is an active member of the Barrie Thunder Classics Car Club and has a special reason for owning the Mercury Cougar he drives today. “My first new car was a brand new Mercury Cougar the first year they came out, in 1967. Though originally white, I repainted it red after several years. This was the car we had when we married, and it served as a family car for a few years. “Fast forward to mid-life crisis time, and I’m starting to think about owning another Cougar. Searching on the net, I found one still on the road in Seattle, WA. “The owner, a woman and second owner, agreed to drive it to Vancouver, looking after all the paper work at the border. There it was put on a train bound for Winnipeg. At that time, we were living in Thunder Bay, so not far to drive to pick up the Cougar. This was in 1999. “In total, it took to 2010 before the car was on the road, restored completely to look like the original car I owned in 1967. In 2010, we moved from Thunder Bay and the car arrived in Barrie via auto transport. “The car sports a 289 V8 engine, manual transmission, and “Armstrong” steering, so it’s not an easy driver. Coincidentally, we learned of another 1967 Mercury Cougar for sale locally in 1999, a driver and automatic, which my wife proudly owns, and proved to be a great help during the restoration of my Cougar. “It’s great fun to drive the automatic, but even more enjoyable to show off both vehicles together. With Cougars being a rare breed, we always hear comments that we own two of the same cars of the same year!” When the Cougar came out in 1967, owners hailed it as a luxury car that had lots of get-upand go. The new Cougar came standard with a 200 horsepower 289 V8. Also available was a 390 V8 with other versions in between. The ’67 Cougar styling featured a bold new grille, hidden headlights and sequential turn signals. Highly collectible today! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.
• The Essex 73’s took on Lakeshore on January 23, at home. Scoring for Essex, in the 3-2 win over the Canadiens, were Luke Gecse, Riley Meyerink, and Michael Vieira. The 73’s played its final regular season game on Tuesday, January 30 against Mooretown. • From a field of 40 figure skaters, 12 year old Jake Ellis placed third in the Pre-Novice Men division at the Skate Canada Challenge, held in December. The Essex resident and competitive figure skater has qualified for the Ontario Winter Games scheduled to take place in Orillia from March 1-4. • On this day, February 1, in sports history: In 1914 the NY Giants and Chicago White Sox play an exhibition baseball game in Egypt. In 1959 Wiffi Smith won the LPGA Havana Golf Tournament. Also in 1959 Zack Wheat was unanimously elected to baseball Hall of Fame. In 1960, at the 48th Men’s Australian
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in stronger adherence to FCC censorship guidelines. The New England Patriots beat Carolina Panthers, 32-29 for the title that year. In 2009 at the 97th Women’s Australian Open, Serena Williams beat Dinara Safina. In 2014, Ray Guy became the first pure NFL punter to be inducted in the hall of fame.. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email essexfreepress@ on.aibn.com.
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73’s prevail over rival Lakeshore the beat Essex goalie, Jax DHondt. Skating into the intermission, the score was 1-1, and Essex held a slight edge in shots 16-12. Six minutes into the third, DHondt was beaten again. This time, it was Dylan Bradley who snuck the puck by him. But from there, Essex put the pressure on and was rewarded. After being given a powerplay, it was Riley Meyerink who tied the game 2-2 with five minutes remaining in the game. From there, 90 seconds later, Michael
Photo by Laurie Beaten: Quinn Fazekas battles for the puck against Lakeshore’s Brandon Ireland on Tuesday.
by Garrett Fodor This past week, the lone game for the Essex 73’s was a crucial one. The home-team played host to the Lakeshore Canadiens; a team that was ahead of Essex in the standings, and, entering the game Tuesday, had won three out of the four meetings
between these two teams this year. The two rivals played a physical game, but through the early goings, it was a clean game. Neither team gave up an advantage. Through 20 minutes of play, the game was still deadlocked at 0-0.
Eight minutes into the second period, the first goal was scored. It was Essex’s Luke Gecse who had beaten Mitch Topliffe. Nine minutes later, however, the Canadiens capitalized. Matthew MacLeod took a high-sticking penalty, and Connor Rosaasen
Vieira played the role of hero. He went on to beat Topliffe for what would be the eventual gamewinner. Essex prevailed 3-2 over its rival, Lakeshore. Shots were 25-17 for Essex.
The win helped Essex, but heading into the last week of the regular season, the 73’s are fourth with two games at hand over third-place Amherstburg.
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