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A LOOK INSIDE Bellcreft Beach diversion drain to go to Court of Revision PAgE 2 ________________
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Issue No. 6
Kindergarteners pretend to be 100 years old
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The Kindergarten class at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School pretended to be 100 years old last Friday to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary.
by Sylene Argent The students in the kindergarten class at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School were certainly acting mature for their age on Friday. These youth took advantage of a special day celebrating the centennial anniversary of the school to dress in old-fashioned hats and kerchiefs, and accent their mature outfits
with beards or canes. The 100-Day event provided the kindergarten class with a fun way to wrap up the school week before heading home for the weekend, while celebrating their schoolÕ s anniversary. Not only were the youth able to dress up as 100-year olds on Friday, they were also able to play many Ò 100Ó themed
games and activities that were not only fun, but provided them an opportunity to strengthen their math skills. The grades one and two classes were also able to participate in 100-themed activities through this special celebration during the afternoon portion of the day. Before heading home for the weekend, the
kindergarteners paraded around the school, showing off their creative costumes for fellow schoolmates to enjoy. The teaching staff at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School is eager to meet new potential students at its kindergarten registration public open house to be held on the evening of Wednesday, February
11 from 5-7 p.m., as will many other elementary schools in the area. Here, the youth who are looking to join this school family next year for full day, every day kindergarten will be able to meet staff, learn about what the school has to offer, and play with the kindergarten equipment.
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
- Surveys Do you do surveys? What about those on the telephone? All I get any more are by telephone. I think you know I used to do them
even though I was working as a reporter. I had a debt to pay and interest was 20 percent, sometimes higher. I couldnÕ t pay it so the balance was added to my debt. So any money I could earn was necessary and I agreed to do surveys for two or three companies. Eventually I was in charge of hiring workers. This morning I had a surveyor call and that prompted this bit of drivel. I try to be cooperative, yet I am very suspicious. Actually I hated doing those that were by telephone and found the door-todoor ones interesting and challenging. When I was
hiring I found that male students who tried doing the job had a much harder time getting people to respond than the female students had. Going to the doors was very selective because the survey companies wanted to be certain they had responses from as many males as females and from the different age groups. No, I didnÕ t get rich and the pay is very poor When I was in the home of one woman her husband came home and ordered me out of the house and gave her a blast for allowing me in. Actually, as I think about it, it was surprising how many people were willing to talk to me. There were a few times when I realized the replies I got were mockery so I had to finish and discard the report. That was something I had to watch from my workers. One thing was amazing. I did a soup tasting questionnaire by leaving packages of dried soup and returning to get the evaluation of flavour and content. That one was fairly easy and many persons used it for the entire family, including children. Later I was to give dog food samples for testing and I was amazed by how hard it was to get people to accept them. They thought it was some trick to
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poison their pet. On a travel study I was sent to an area of expensive homes; so grand that one of my workers said when she went there she was upset by the contrast to her home. Anyway, I had been to very few doors when a police car pulled up beside me as I walked along. Someone was suspicious of anybody trying to find information about their times away from home and had called police. The officer was satisfied with my identification and told me I could continue but I could not get one response after that. Most of the surveys were done in Windsor and the company paid mileage for me to travel there but it meant extra time because pay was according to the number of responses and that was limited. It was interesting work, especially when I talked to people at their home. Many would invite me to come in and sit while we talked. On the telephone I always felt a sense of guilt about bothering people without them having any opportunity to judge the person to whom they were giving information. There were not very many questions in the survey call this morning. It was mainly about recycling.
Bellcreft Beach diversion drain to go to Court of Revision
by Sylene Argent Residents of the Bellcreft Beach area are one step closer to getting their flooding issues resolved. At a special Essex Council meeting held inside the community room at the Harrow and Colchester South Arena, Council voted in favour of receiving administrationÕ s report on the matter, adopting the related diversion drain report, and proceeding with the matter to the Court of Revision. It was noted in the meeting that many of the residents in this area have been affected by flooding. In the past, there were three options that could have been investigated to try and solve this flooding issue, and it had been decided back in October 2012 to proceed with Option C, which would ultimately divert access water with a drain on the north side of County Road 50 back into Lake Erie. During the meeting, a design was laid out for the residents to go over. The enhancements proposed should handle storm water from a 100-year storm. This water diversion system should reduce risk of flooding by 75-80 percent. The project cost is estimated to be around $440,000, which those area residents will have to pay. Some residents in the meeting noted they did not agree with having to pay for the drainage system, some expressed they were happy to hear there was a solution to this issue that has been on-going for quite some time, others noted they have had no issue with flooding but were willing to share in the cost of the bill to help out their neighbours. Those who have not had any flooding issues hoped this new system would not divert the access rainwater in such a way that they would be the ones with flooding issues in the future. The next step in moving this issue forward is to bring it to a Court of Revision meeting, which could take place in the next 4-8 weeks. It is believed this water diversion drain will produce the same water quality as the current storm drain.
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Ward 3 Councillors ready for 2015 by Sylene Argent Essex Ward 3 Councillors Bill Caixeiro and Larry Snively are two of the new faces recently added to the council table for the 2014-2018 term. However, both of these councillors have sat on Essex Council in the past. Caixeiro and Snively are both excited to be again serving the entire municipality at Council and are looking forward to opportunities that might arise in 2015. Councillor Snively really wants to investigate and promote light industrial growth in the municipality. Ò You have to be proactive,Ó he said, adding, ways have to be investigated to entice people to open up light industrial opportunities in the municipality. The town also needs to look at ways to entice developers as well. The municipality has a lot to offer, Snively said. It has an indoor pool, waterfront marina, and many schools. He intends to do his best to promote the town and all it has to offer. An issue he wants to continue to tackle is
maintenance on existing infrastructure. There are water and sewer lines that need upgrading, he said, and it is important for money to be put aside in the annual budget to ensure aging infrastructure is upgraded. The waterfront area down at the Colchester Harbour is really going to develop in the future, Snively added. The winery industry and the marina are ways to attract people to that area. Council and administration will have to get the federal government on board to get everything in place so if there is grant money available in helping with future infrastructure improvements and for extensions of the harbour, Essex can be prepared to apply. Government grants will help Essex implement needed improvements to that area. Currently, Harrow Public School and Harrow High School are under an accomodation review from the Greater Essex County District School Board. Snively wonders how accurate the growth stats are that the School Board is using for the area
and wonders if it is taking under consideration incoming industry the Town wants to attract to the area, which could lead to a population growth. The Harbour is also on CaixeiroÕ s radar. He would like Council to make investments in that area in the near future, and he would also like to see continued support for the CWATS (County Wide Active Transportation Study) program, which includes adding paved shoulders to certain sections of County Road 50. He, along with Snively, wants Council to stay focused on developing light industry, in addition to continuing to pursue tourism opportunities. One of CaixeiroÕ s concerns is the flooding issue within the municipality. Last summer, after a heavy rainfall, there were areas within Essex that experienced flooding. Essex and Administration formed a task force to investigate the issue and seek solutions that could be implemented to avoid this from happening again. Caixeiro is ready to work with Council and this special task force to investigate potential solutions. Caixeiro and Snively are both council reps on
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the new Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee (ACT). This Committee replaced the Essex Mural Committee and has a wider scope. Caixeiro sees this newly revamped committee as one that could do great things for the entire municipality, just like the Communities in Bloom Committee. The CIB Committee is one that looks after the entire municipality, and has residents from all wards serving on it. It has been a great tool to help unite the different wards that make up Essex. Now that ACT will look after the entire municipality, Caixeiro sees this Committee as one that will also unite the four Essex wards. The community of Essex, Caixeiro said, is rich in culture. This is a positive thing for the area. He plans to help the ACT Committee look at how it could stimulate tourism and, in addition, look for ways the municipality could do better in showcasing itself. Other regions, which Caixeiro believes may not have as much to offer as Essex and Essex County, do a great job in promoting themselves. Residents and the Municipality need to take every opportunity to brag about what Essex has to offer, he said.
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The Town of Kingsville successfully won in its bid to attract a Tier II Junior Ô AÕ hockey team to the community. On Monday the town signed the five-year deal with the Jack Sport Group and GMHL. Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos sees it as a huge positive, a way to fully utilize their arena, bring money into the town and promote the town in general. Of course, the usual detractors have tossed their dirty pennies into the conversation, saying it wonÕ t work, etc., etc., etc. Maybe it will work, maybe it wonÕ t. Regardless the initiative is being taken, things are being done, and that generates a positive vibe. Kingsville has really got that positive vibe and has had it for a number of years now. For the most part, the people of Kingsville are really excited that hockey is coming back to their town. Meanwhile, KingsvilleÕ s neighbour (thatÕ s us) has most likely seen the exodus of an important sportsÕ franchise. It still boggles my mind and I still ask myself, Ô How on Earth can
we let the Essex Ravens Football organization go?Õ We should be fighting hard to keep it. The Ravens organization develops hundreds of players, playing on different teams (from Peewee all the way to Varsity). Those players and their families used to call Essex Ð RavenÕ s Field Ð their home. They came here to watch games, they came here to spend money, and they came to cheer local young athletes on to victory. The Ravens started here in 1997. Since then, their Varsity squad played in five championship games and won the title three times. This is no small feat, as they played against teams from big cities such as Hamilton, Mississauga, Brampton, and Niagara. Those big city teams know they are in for a battle when the Ravens come to town or when they have to come to Essex. They know the name, Essex. It sticks in their mind. The players too have excelled. Many have gone on to do some amazing things. They earned scholarships to universities, and they played pro football (in the CFL
and NFL). Most recently, Essex Ravens graduate Luke Willson won a Superbowl championship and played again in the Superbowl this year. Is it any wonder the Ravens are referred to as a Ò perennial powerhouse?Ó LetÕ s not forget Head Coach Glen Mills, again an Essex boy and graduate from EDHS. The OVFL considers him a driving force in the league and recognizes his efforts in the leagueÕ s success. He has coached Team Ontario and in 2014 he gave Team Ontario its first national championship since 2004. Most recently, he was at the helm of the Canada U-18 team at the International Bowl. His talent and ability to coach young athletes is recognized, rewarded and appreciated by his peers. Losing the Essex Ravens is a big opportunity lost. ItÕ s time for us to realize what we have and to work to keep it, so we can add one to the Ô opportunity gainedÕ column.
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Heavenly experiences Recently there have been several books on the market by people who claim an experience in heaven. I have read three of them, probably because at my advanced age I have more reason to wonder about what we have been told in the Bible and is available after death. One book was entitled, Heaven is for Real and it was by the father of a little boy who would speak of his experience there on random occasions. Another was Flight to Heaven by a pilot who was the only one of three who survived a plane crash. He claimed miracles defied doctor predictions on the restoration of broken parts of his anatomy. The third one was 90 Minutes in Heaven by the victim of a horrendous car-truck crash who was pronounced dead at the scene and left aside under a tarp while others got attention. A friend crawled under the tarpaulin and prayed. I am fascinated. I think there can be amazing occasions like that because is it very different from the fact we can hear voice across the world or see pictures that must come through the air. In other words, how can we say we do not believe in heaven after death? The contrast from the days when I took pictures for newspapers and had to have them processed and sent by mail to sending computer printed pictures today bewilders me (that was not the scenario when I reported for the Windsor Star). Before I ended my days of reporting for
various farm magazines the editor said, just send the one or two that I thought were most interesting, by e-mail. It boggles my mind as to how that can be done but it worked. Or should I say it was done by advanced technology. In either case it is still an amazing way to submit my work Even as I sit here, typing this onto my computer, I know all I have to do is press a button and it will go over to the computers at the Free Press. I used to have to take a disc to them. So after reading those books I find myself wondering how we can question anything that is beyond our understanding? I am going to read a book in which scientists debate these claims of people saying they had a heavenly experience. That should be interesting. Even more interesting is how would we qualify for that heavenly experience after death. Recently a man felt the need to talk to me about that and his answer would be believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and Thou Shall Be saved. That is a scriptural quote. Another is No Man Cometh onto the Father, except by Me. The two books by adults emphasize belief in Christ. This is a different type of message than I have been writing. Comments would be welcome. I thought of writing about the state of the silos but that would be useless and outworn.
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Citrus Adds Flavor to These Valentine Sugar Cookies
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Festival of Ice a cool winter event by Sylene Argent There was plenty to discover over the weekend as several area wineries banded together to host the annual EPIC Wine Country Festival of Ice event. This weekend long event helped area residents shake off some of the cabin fever and winter blues that tends to settle in during the colder months and sample some of the
great wines and products available at our wineries. Participants traveled throughout the county, visiting different wineries, sampling their wines as well as other goodies, such as chocolate treats. Some of the participating wineries hosted winter-themed events. At CooperÕ s Hawk Vineyards sledding
Mark and Cathy Morrison of Windsor stopped at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards on Saturday afternoon to take part in the Festival of Ice event, which was hosted by EPIC.
was available as well as a chance to warm up at an outdoor bonfire pit. Colio Estate Wines displayed unique ice sculptures and a chocolate fountain. Other wineries offered snowman-building contests and urged their visitors to bring their crosscountry skis to enjoy some fun outdoors. Admission into the wineries was a canned good or non-perishable food item. These donations will be collected and distributed to area food banks. The shelves at area food banks can get a little bare after the holiday season, as donations tend to begin to dwindle. Donations like these help food bank volunteers put food on the tables of area families and individuals in
need. This yearÕ s EPIC Festival of Ice participants were Colchester Ridge Estate Winery, Colio Estate Wines, CooperÕ s Hawk Vineyards, Muscedere Vineyards, North 42 Degrees Estate Winery, Oxley Estate Winery, Pelee Island Winery, Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, and Viewpointe Estate Winery. EPIC (Essex Pelee Island Coast) is comprised of many area wineries and promotes this unique, local industry. For more information about EPIC, or to learn more about upcoming events, log onto www.epicwineries.com.
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Scouts were off to the races member Rod Quinney was one of the organizers of the event. He and the Essex Gilwell membership were happy to carry on this tradition, which has been ongoing through Scouts Canada for many years. Each of the participating youth were
to determine who the top winner in each category would be. They placed their wooden vehicles on the top of a platform, and on the mark, they released a hand-held trigger that had their vehicles fly down the steep slope toward the finish line. Essex Area Gilwell
Kaitlynn Lea of the 2nd Kingsville Scouts tests the wooden vehicle she created for the annual Essex Area Kub Kar and Scouts Drags Rally on Saturday.
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The 3rd Essex Scouts had a great day at the races on Saturday during the annual Essex Area Kub Kar and Scouts Drags Rally held at the Harrow Agricultural Society Building. This club took home three first place trophies.
by Sylene Argent Cubs, Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts, and leaders of these groups went to the Harrow Agricultural Society Building on Saturday to participate in the annual Essex Area Kub Kar and Scouts Drags Rally.
able to put their wooden vehicles to the test several times in their division to determine whose car ended up being the fastest in each category. The first through third place winners in each category
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Harrow needs Harrow District High School Harrow students are a significant part of the community’s economy and the school is vital to economic development in the area. by Jennifer Cranston The Essex Free Press has spent the last few weeks examining the value and contribution of Harrow District High
through Harrow centre at 11 a.m. on a weekday to see some of the impact Harrow students have on the community. Grade 11 student Nick Motruk says he frequents Tim HortonÕ s, Subway and the Legion on his lunch hours. Lauren Abbott says she frequents those establishments as well as GodfatherÕ s Pizza. She
School to the community. This on-going series is in response to the Greater Essex CountyÕ s current accommodation review involving both schools in Harrow as well as schools in Amherstburg and Kingsville. This week we will look at the economic impact of the school on its surrounding community. All one has to do is walk
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also goes to SandfordÕ s Grocery and Shoppers Drugmart She said she works out and volunteers at Southshore Fitness and that many students have memberships there. A favourite lunch event is Wacky Wednesday at the Legion. Members of Student Council say that they do not schedule any events during lunch on Wednesdays because they know that students are at the Legion enjoying a burger and fries. Ò There is often a line up out the door,Ó said Motruk. Ò ItÕ s great food and itÕ s another opportunity to make connections and find community service.Ó Sean Davis is a grade 11 student who made the most of that opportunity. He began volunteering at the Legion to earn required community service hours. Though he banked all of his required hours he continues to volunteer at the Legion and plans to become a member when he turns 18 in September.
Photo by Jordan Ursu: Griffin Robinson, Lukas Riediger and Matthew Mertz join fellow students and community members at the Harrow Legion’s Wacky Wednesday luncheon.
He says that at HDHS, Wacky Wednesdays are a big deal. Student support helps the Legion to contribute to the community and the
students themselves by supporting all recreational sports in Harrow and offering $1,500 in
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Harrow needs Harrow District High School... bursaries to Harrow students. Ò They are very respectful and clean up after themselves,Ó said President Don Gutherie. Chair of Finance for the Legion Bryan Meyer says he likes that the students are coming in not just to eat, but also to learn more about the Legion. Ò They are our future,Ó he said. Ò These teenagers coming in are the ones who keep us going. Without them there will be no one to carry on.Ó The Legion also delivers lunches to Harrow Public School once a month. GodfatherÕ s Pizza claims to serve around 2030 students each day and has lunch specials that cater to them. Sherry Cordeiro manages the Subway restaurant in Harrow and says that students are about 20 percent of her clientele. She says she has a history of employing HDHS students who can walk over after school to start their shifts. She says Subway isnÕ t the only business that counts on students. Ò We all need enough clientele to keep our businesses running,Ó she said. Ò It would hurt a lot of businesses to lose the high school.Ó The staff at The Full Circle Thrift Store say that they serve many students looking for books and sporting goods. Full Circle is a not for profit store that donates thousands of dollars from their proceeds to community organizations. Spending money in town and supporting local businesses and organizations is only the surface of the economic impact of HDHS. Business owners, students, community members and economists all recognize the importance of the school on business development and community growth. Owner of Atrium Alliances and economic development expert Bill Baker made a presentation to the GECDSB recently that illustrated how
industrial development and community growth are very reliant on the existence of education in a community. He says that Harrow businesses are dependent on the high school to attract new employees. He said that the eight largest employers in the
community provide nearly 900 jobs that pay over $15 an hour. Using Sellick Equipment as an example, he said the company employs 72 people, who combined have 83 dependant children. He laid out comparable statistics for Atlas Tube,
Enerquest Services, RobinsonÕ s Trucking and other large and growing businesses. Many of the businesses he mentioned have large expansion plans that include new jobs for the community. Ò When I did this research, more than
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five families from those companies were looking for homes in Harrow,Ó he said. Baker runs an economic development company and served as Essex Town Councillor during the last term. He was very involved in courting Enerquest to
Harrow. Ò Enerquest chose Harrow because it is a good area for families,Ó he said. He explained that companies looking to move or expand choose areas that are attractive
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ERCA created a wetland habitat project in partnership with a local landowner in 2014.
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98% of our original wetlands have been lost since settlement began toward the end of the 18th century. The loss of wetlands continues to this day. Ò Wetlands For Our FutureÓ was the theme of this yearÕ s World Wetlands Day, and the effort was encouraging people of all ages to make a pledge to help wetlands and join thousands of people around the world who also want to reverse the trend. Your pledge can be as simple as taking shorter showers to save water, or making sure you take reusable bags to the supermarket, or getting more practically involved by helping to organise a clean-up of your local wetland. Locally, the Essex Region Conservation Authority is doing its part to actively restore wetlands, and is presently working on four wetland creation projects, ranging from 0.5 acre to 2 acres in size. Ò By re-creating these important wetland habitats in the Essex Region, we are helping to increase biodiversity with a goal of achieving the target of 12% natural areas in our region,Ó explains Kate Arthur, Restoration Biologist. Ò These wetlands will provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, including species at risk such as BlandingÕ s Turtle, Snapping
Turtle, Midland Painted Turtle, Green Frog, American Bullfrog, Northern Leopard Frog, American Toad, and for many birds, insects and fish.” In total, 4.5 acres of wetland habitat will be created through this project this winter, and approximately and additional 25 acres of associated riparian and upland habitat will be restored in the spring with support from partners such as Environment Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada. Landowners interested in creating wetlands or restoring habitat on their property should contact ERCA, as there are a variety of funding programs available. Technical staff aid landowners with funding applications and with project design and implementation. The website at worldwetlandsday.org has a variety of resources for teachers, organizers and all wetland enthusiasts to help bring attention to this important part of our heritage. Since 1973, the Essex Region Conservation Authority has served as a community-based organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and managing the natural resources of the Essex Region.
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places for their employees to live. The things they look for are medical care, retail services and education. “Having no school would be very detrimental to business development,” he said. Town Councillor Sherry Bondy is also concerned about what losing the high school would do to the community on an economic level. “No one wants to move their families to a community with no schools,” she said. She explained that if families stop moving into Harrow, the businesses and family services will suffer and possibly close, possibly perpetuating the decline
of the community. Students at HDHS also see the connection. “Without a school in our community there is nothing for young families,” said Motruk. “People looking to move to a new town, won’t move here.” Because of its location and size, Harrow is a very interconnected and interdependent community. Many residents and community members are very fearful of what will happen to the community without a key piece of their puzzle. “Harrow will survive, but it will not thrive,” said resident Barry Mannell.
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were awarded ribbons for their efforts. Quinney said the participation numbers were a little lower this year than they have been in the past, but many youth still rose to the challenge and enjoyed participating in the event on Saturday. The top racers from each category will receive a special invite that will allow them to race their car at a larger race event, to be held in the near future, against other top racers from different regions. The race day was a great way to challenge and engage the participating youth. Many of the youth were proud to watch the wooden cars they designed race down the track toward the finish line after having spent many hours creating them. The race event was also a way the youth from different scouting groups could interact. The race proved to be a successful one for the 3rd Essex Scouting organization. The boys in this local organization, Logan Bisson, Owen
Lafleur, and David Caetano, were excited to boast about the success they had at the event. They picked up three first place wins at the tournament, including a first place finish, a first place design winner, and a first place for originality. The 3rd Essex Scouts Leaders Mike Smith and Nick Lafleur noted these wins were a great way for the local club to get its name out in the public and maybe attract a few new members. Scouts meet on Tuesday evenings and Cubs and Beavers meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at Essex United Church. The 2nd Kingsville Scouts used the Essex Area Kub Kar and Scouts Drags Rally event to share its plans to attend the upcoming international jamboree, which will be held in Japan. Its membership was hard at work at the event at a booth selling bracelets the membership had created as a fundraiser for this unique trip. A club interested in wanting
to represent Canada on this trip has to qualify to do so, Quinney said. He was happy to see the 2nd Kingsville Scouts take the opportunity to fundraise during the Essex Area Kub Kar and Scouts Drags Rally.
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Peace Coalition protests in Essex by Jennifer Cranston A small group gathered in front of Essex MP Jeff WatsonÕ s office on Saturday, displaying banners that read, “Invest in our Communities, Not in War,” and “No to U.S. Led Wars of Terror.” The Windsor Peace Coalition brought its demonstration to Essex in an effort to broaden their reach and invite more people to join their cause. The group, which holds demonstration in Windsor most Saturdays, was formed in 2003 in response to the U.S war in Iraq. “We don’t subscribe to the idea that Canada or the U.S. has any business invading sovereign countries,” said spokesperson Margaret Villamizar. “Invading these countries is in itself a form of terror.” The group says that reasons like “fighting terrorism” or having a “responsibility to protect vulnerable populations” are “bogus” and “fraudulent.” Villamizar explained that the Peace Coalition believes that the United States is the leading cause of war and terror. She said that by taking sides in the domestic conflicts of other countries and supporting various opposition groups,
Western countries allow groups like ISIS to gain power in the first place. With the Federal election scheduled for later this year, the Peace Coalition wants like-minded Canadians to stand up and make their voices heard. Villamizar also mentioned that they chose Watson’s office not because of a specific issue with the MP for Essex, but rather because his office is a local symbol of the Federal Government. “We want the issue of Canadians not wanting to be part of the American War Machine to be heard,” she said. She wants a Canadian government that will not use force in international affairs. “We should mind our own business in our own house,” she said. Villamizar encourages like-minded individuals to join their cause by visiting windsorpeace.org.
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NDP to nominate new candidate for Essex Riding She believes it is important to implement an automotive strategy. She is also passionate about providing access to childcare. Ramsey was upset with the change in services by Sylene Argent for veterans. It is unsettling for her to know veterans On Sunday, February 15, from 2-4 p.m. the community sometimes have to travel to London for certain services, is invited to come to the Kingsville Knights of Columbus or that veterans returning from Afghanistan sometimes Hall to meet the federal NDP candidate for the Essex turn to suicide. Ò It feels like we have turned our backs on riding at what will be her nomination day and open house veterans for these programs,Ó she said. event. Getting ready to begin her campaign, Ramsey is lookPuce resident Tracey Ramsey is excited to host the ing forward to meeting the residents of the Essex Riding event and connect with area residents. She wants to and explaining why she is running. She realizes, if electhear their concerns and take this opportunity to let the ed, being a new MP will be a learning experience. But constituents of the Riding get to know her. she will be looking to local NDP party members Windsor Ramsey grew up in Kingsville and is looking forward West MP Brian Masse and Windsor-Tecumseh MP Joe to spending the afternoon in her old stomping grounds. Comartin for guidance. She describes herself as a fast NDP Industry Critic Peggy Nash is slated to speak at this learner who is efficient at multi-tasking. She is up for function. this challenge. Essex MPP Taras NatyshakÕ s success, she Ramsey describes herself as a longtime grassroots added, has been incredible and he has done a terrific job. activist. She has been employed in the local automotive Ramsey is the mother of two boys, ages 11 and 13. industry for the past 19 years. She is the Chairperson of And political talk is always on the table at home. She said the WomenÕ s Committee for Unifor Local 200, and is her boys are excited to see also involved with its Political Action Committee. She is her take on this challenge also a member of the Windsor District Labour Council. After the nomination “I feel like I’ve spent my life fighting for the middle day, Ramsey will launch class,Ó Ramsey said, adding she feels the NDP party does her website and social methe same. dia accounts so people can The Essex County area is one that has many middle learn more about her. class and working class people, and Ramsey believes it Ò IÕ m looking forward has experienced a lot of loss over the years. to taking to people. ThatÕ s She decided to forward her name as the Essex NDP what I love to do. I want to candidate in the upcoming federal election because she learn what they want from couldnÕ t sit back and watch the area experience more a federal representative; loss. The Windsor/Essex Region is experiencing a high what it is they are lookFlowers & Gifts unemployment rate, she said, and a large percent of part ing for.Ó She said her lifeÕ s www.newdesigns.ca time work. She knows of families who are stitching work has been dedicated to together two or three jobs to make ends meet, and pushing back aggressive questions what kind of future this will provide youth policies. getting ready to graduate and enter into the work force. Ramsey has lived in the Ò Families are being squeezed,Ó she said. county nearly all her life As an employee of the automotive sector, Ramsey and this is where she feels has experienced firsthand what it feels like to go through at home. She loves that cutbacks and job loss. She was laid off for a period of the riding is comprised of time, but was fortunate to be able to get back to work. small, unique communities It has been tough to watch her colleagues go through that come together to make losing their jobs also, having to split up their families, up Essex County. and in some cases having to move out west to survive. Over the next few weeks the Essex Free Press will introduce the main candidates running for the Essex MP position in the 2015 federal election.
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Deep in our hearts lies a picture More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of you Dad Whose memory will never grow old A little tear falls from our eyes, We swallow hard, try not to cry We think of you so far away One year ago you died today. Love, Lois, David, Clifford and Families Happy Valentine’s Day - The Day of Love. Hugs to Mom and Keith.
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The Broken Chain We little knew that day, God was going to call your names. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you both. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you. The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. - Love Justin and Tim
Historical Society claims ownership of museum by Jennifer Cranston The Maidstone Historical Society is pleased to announce that they now have ownership of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum. The Town of Lakeshore handed over ownership in late January and the Society is excited about what this means for their hopes and plans for the building and programming. Ò Ownership opens doors to many grants and fundraising opportunities weÕ ve never had access to before,Ó said society President Victoria Beaulieu. Ò We can really move ahead now.Ó Beaulieu explained that when the town owned the property, the Historical SocietyÕ s tenancy was never a certainty. That made it very difficult to ask for large donations from the community and impossible to apply for federal and provincial grants that require a minimum 10 year lease. The building, which is a century old this year, needs some upgrades. One priority for the Society will be to upgrade the electrical and heating and cooling systems. They are also hoping to put an addition on the back of the museum to compensate for some of the space they lost when the Town repossessed and demolished their resource centre last summer. Their main focuses will be fundraising and grant
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PRINSEN, Caroline Rochelle- Her life was short but full. Caroline reached her ultimate vacation destination on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 25 years young. The beloved daughter of John and Estelle (nee Renaud) Prinsen. She was the youngest of five daughters and will be remembered forever by her sisters, Amy McMillan (Murray), Sharon Parish (Ken), Stephanie Watts (Frank) and Jackie Prinsen (Joshua Bleasby). Adored aunt of Ross, Norah, Andy and Everett. Doting grand daughter of Roy and Lauretta Renaud and dancing in heaven with her grandparents Andy and Elsie Prinsen. Caroline will also be missed by her aunts, uncles cousins and many, many friends. Caroline will be remembered as an enthusiastic and affectionate free spirit who had a profoundly positive impact on many people. She saw the good in everyone and her zest for life was contagious. Her love of travel took her many places. Her strength, courage and family helped her face the music. She will be incredibly missed. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-7764233) on Thursday 7-9 pm, Friday 2-5 and 7-9 pm and on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Rock of Help Christian Centre, 43 Fox Street, Essex from 10 am until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Caroline’s life at 11 am. Pastor Bob Verkoeyen officiating. Interment Woodslee United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor Essex County. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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What’s Going On... FEB. 12 - KINgSVILLE ESSEx ASSoC. BAND oPEN HoUSE - From 7pm - 9pm at gosfield North Public School. For more info: www.kingsvilleessexband.com or on facebook. FEB. 13 - K of C Council #2844 - Catholic Women’s League Chicken / Rib Dinner at 6:00 PM. K of C Hall, Mcgregor. Tickets available at the bar or from Catholic Women Members. FEB. 14 - ECHRS EVENT - 18 gordon Ave. , at 2pm. 35 yr anniversary of the Essex Explosion. Learn what happened, & Book Launch, “Rising from the Rubble” by Fred groves.
FEB. 17 - ESSEx BLooD DoNoR CLINIC - Essex Legion Hall Branch 201, 103 Talbot St. North, from 1-7pm. Bring a friend and donate: Call 1-888-236-6283 for more info. FEB. 17 - PANCAKE SUPPER At Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Free Will Donation. FEB. 17 - SHRoVE TUESDAY at St. Mary’s Hall, Maidstone, from 5-7 pm. Donation at the door. Everyone is welcome. FEB. 19 - HARRoW BLooD DoNoR CLINIC - Harrow Arena, 243 McAffee, from 1-7pm. Bring a friend and donate: Call 1-888-2 DoNATE (1-888-236-6283) for info. FEB. 20 - Mcgregor K of C FISH DINNER, 5-7pm at the K of C Hall, 9560 Walker Road. FEB. 25 - ESSEx & DISTRICT HoRTICULTURAL SoCIETY meeting at essex community centre at 7:30pm. Margaret Dudley on Flora of Costa Rica & silent Auction. All welcome. FEB. 26 - ESSEx RETIREES’ SPAgHETTI DINNER - 5:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome. Call 519776-6689 for tickets! MARCH 3 - LINE DANCINg AT ESSEx UNITED CHURCH - Every Tuesday 1-2:30pm. All welcome. Call Nancy 519-726-5142 to register. ESSEx CoUNTY LIBRARY: CoTTAM - PoLAR BEARS, PENgUINS & oTHER CoLD CREATURES on Tues., Feb. 17, at 6 pm. Ages 7 & up.
applications, with the hope of adding another building to the lot. The Ste. Pierre Homestead is a log cabin that currently sits on West Belle River Rd. The 200-year old cabin is much larger than other cabins of its era and is a significant part of the region’s Francophone history. Beaulieu explained that moving this cabin to the museum site would allow them to implement the Ò Into the log Cabin,Ó which is a bilingual program they have been working on for a long time. The program explores the Francophone and pioneer history of Maidstone and the surrounding area. Ò ItÕ s going to allow us to really expand our educational programming,Ó she said. The museum will be celebrating the buildingÕ s centennial this year. They are also looking forward to their War of 1812 Encampment in May and the Vintage Motorcycle Show in September. For more information on the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum and its programming, find them on Facebook.
Annual Essex Train Show Approaching - show signals a history of rail that began in 1873
The 20th annual Heritage Essex Model Train Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22, at Essex Public School. In the past the event was held at Essex District High School, but construction made a change in venue necessary this year. Show organizers found the new venue was superior in many ways to the old high school, as there is more space for exhibitors and vendors and the parking is excellent. Proceeds from the show go to the historic Essex Railway Station, which was built in 1887. Essex is considered to be one of the more significant rail locations in the USA and Canada, as the railway that was here was a short cut through southwestern Ontario, offering a speedy route to both freight and passengers. During World War II, when the railway line was part of the New York Central, the route carried over 753,000 passengers in 1941 alone. In the First World War, the station was used for military purposes. It was the duty of the Mayor at the time, James R. Game (the grandfather of Heritage EssexÕ s Bill Gay) and his council to greet servicemen at the station that were returning from the battlefields of France. Prior to WWI, Essex County sent troops to assist the British Empire with its struggle in South Africa with Boer insurgents. A photograph still hangs at the station that shows these young men as they are preparing to board a train for a fight half way around the world. The Essex Train Station, now augmented by the Spitfire Memorial (which honours veteran pilot Jerry Billing and all Essex County airmen who served in the RCAF and RAF), is a point of interest for visitors from far and wide. So support the Train Station by attending the 20th Annual Essex Model Train Show at Essex Public School.
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At Cofell Industries Ltd., 563 McNaughton Ave. E., Chatham. From Hwy 401 take exit # 90 & go north on Hwy 40 & con nue on Prince Albert to McNaughton Ave. then go west approx. 1 km to # 563. Watch for auc on signs. No Reserve. Mr. Cofell is re ring & the property is for sale. Good custom cabinet making equip. including lg. saws, sanders, planers, lg. dust collector, etc; showroom cabinets including 3 complete kitchens, vani es, lg. bar & display cabinets; sta onary air compressors; paint booth & paint; numerous hand tools; sinks; taps & hardware; building materials; delivery van; plus numerous other items. Terms: cash, debit, Visa, MC (3% premium for Visa & MC) Proprietor: Ray Cofell, Cofell Industries Ltd., 519-354-9905 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Details, sale order & photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
INCOME TAx PREPARATION: Good rates on personal, rental and business returns. E-file or paper file. Call Jeannette Grass (519) 776-7090. 6-12t _____________________ “ON TIME MOVERS” - Are you moving? Need something picked up or delivered? Please call Larry or Dave today! 519736-7411 or 519-984-7412. 1- tfn _____________________ INCOME TAx - Confidential preparation of Personal, Farm, and Senior Returns. Pick up and delivery available. E-file or regular filing. Over 35 years experience. Call Tim Mousseau 519-975-2414 or toll free 1-855-975-2414. 5-12t* _____________________ KAHL RECYCLING - We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-326-8559. Cell: 519-322-8305. 11-tfn _____________________ RELIABLE CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE: Willing to clean in Essex, Woodslee and Belle River Area. References available. Free Estimates. If interested call: 519723-9523. 3 - 4t*
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Claims against the Estate of EVELYN LOUISA STRATFORD, late of the Town of Kingsville, in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario, who died on December 26, 2014, must be in my hands by March 12, 2015, after which date the estate will be distributed. WILLIAM K. KENDRICK BARRISTER & SOLICITOR 903-500 Ouelette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 1B3 Solicitor for the Estate Trustee
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The Corporation of the Town of Essex Dog Tags On February 4, 2015 invoices were mailed to residents for 2015 dog tags. The due date to purchase the dogs at the current rate is March 31, 2015. On April 1, 2015 the amount owing for your dog tag(s) will be added to your taxes. Please note that the rate charged on April 1, 2015 will be the applicable rate for that date as per the Animal Care and Control By-law Number 1236. If you have any questions, or the information on the invoices is incorrect, please call the Town of Essex Municipal Office at 519-776-7336, extension 1100 or 1101. Cheryl A. Bondy, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8
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The Thunder Rolls - Essex Thunder Girls Bantam represent well
submitted to EFP Over the weekend the Essex Thunder Girls Bantam Orange and Bantam White hockey teams took part in the 25th Annual London Devilettes Girls Hockey Tournament. Both teams represented Essex well and advanced through the round robin and into the quarter finals with
undefeated records. In the quarter finals Essex Orange defeated a tough Barrie Sharks team by a score of 2-1. Across town the Essex White girls took on their local rival Lakeshore Lightning and won a 2-1 nail biter with an overtime goal by Cora Doherty. While everyone was hoping for an all Essex final, it was not to be. The semi finals would pit both Essex teams against each other for the right to play for the tournament championship. Essex White controlled much of the p l a y
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early on; however, both goalies turned away shot after shot to keep the game scoreless. After several intense overtime periods this game would be decided by a shootout. After four shooters each it was Essex OrangeÕ s Maegan Busch that found the back of the net for the game winner. Essex Orange would advance to the tournament finals to face the London Devilettes. The final game was a scoreless affair through two periods but London was able to find the back of the net late in the game and Essex Orange was unable to answer. When the final buzzer sounded London won by a score of 1-0. Throughout the tournament both of the Essex teams played fantastic hockey. Olivia Sweet and Lauren Stockwell played outstanding between the pipes all weekend long. Over all it was a great weekend of girls hockey. Congratulations goes out to both teams. They all represented girls hockey in Essex well!
Atom Minor Ravens Defeat Erie North Shore Storm submitted to EFP On Sunday night the Atom Minor Essex Ravens travelled to Kingsville for the final game in their six point series with the Erie North Shore Storm. Goaltending for both teams had been solid all series and the first four games were extremely close contests. The series was locked at two wins for each team, as neither team could manage a win on home ice to this point. Earlier in the series the flu bug had hit the Essex team hard. Essex played game 3 and game 4 short several players; however, Essex now boasted a full and healthy roster for game 5. The final game of this series would be for the right to move on to the OMHA A quarter finals and both teams were hungry for a win. Essex opened the scoring and took an early 1-0 lead on a beautiful pass play from just right of the net. With strong play at both ends of the ice, Essex was able to hold that lead through the first period. Erie North Shore got a quick goal to open the second period and Essex soon found themselves in penalty trouble. Essex saw their lead quickly disappear as Erie North Shore applied consistent pressure within the Essex zone. Erie North Shore took the lead by putting home a loose puck picked up from a goal crease scramble just in front of the net. Essex battled back with a goal of its own and at the end of
the second period the two teams found themselves dead locked at two. One period of hockey would now determine the outcome of this series. Phrases like Ò Who wants it more?Ó and Ò One period of hockey!Ó could be heard throughout the rink. Erie North Shore came out strong and gave it everything they had. The two teams exchanged goals but Essex got the go ahead goal halfway through the third period to take a 4-3 lead and did not look back. Erie North Shore pulled their goalie in the final minutes looking to tie the game, but Essex was able secure the victory and the series with an empty net goal that was anything but easy. When the final buzzer sounded the scoreboard read 5-3 and the Ravens flooded the ice. On this night Essex goals were scored by Cameron D, Conner M, Cohen F (2) and Adrian H, but this series win was without a doubt a total team effort. Congratulations to all of the players and the coaching staff. Essex now advances to the OMHA quarter finals and looks forward to their next series against the Grimsby Peach Kings. Early on this season, in the only match up between these two teams, Essex defeated the Peach Kings in tournament play by a score of 3-1.
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February 27, 2015 May 29, 2015 Please refer to the brochure included with your tax notice for a listing of the payment options available. Avoid long lines by paying your taxes early. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed the day following the due date at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address. If you have not received your tax notice please call 519-733-2305 or visit the Municipal Office at 2021 Division Road North.
Pictured above are the students and volunteers who took part in the Maidstone K of C annual basketball free throw competition on February 9.
submitted to EFP On February 9, 2015, the Maidstone K of C, Council 9226 hosted its annual basketball free throw competition at St. MaryÕ s school. Boys and girls, ages 9 to 14 years of age, competed in the free throw event. Each youth was given 15 free throws and the number of successful baskets was recorded. The individual who made the most baskets in their division, was
declared the champion, and they now move on to the K of C District meet at Sacred Heart elementary school in LaSalle on February 21st. Many thanks to the students who participated in the event, parents, K of C members and especially to St. MaryÕ s staff and teacher, Mr. R. DePape for all his hard work to get the students ready for the Council meet.
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Adam Amicarelli (right) heads up court against General Amherst last Thursday.
by Fred Groves Gearing up for the playoffs, the Essex District High School Red Raiders senior boysÕ basketball team rolled over General Amherst 71-49 Thursday. It was the fifth straight win for the Red Raiders who raised their WECSSAA Tier II record to 9-1. The only loss of the season came to the team they trail in the standings, Assumption. Essex wrapped up its regular schedule on Wednesday against the hosting Belle River Nobles and then will prepare for the post-season. Ò We have one more game to go and then we will see how the chips
fall after that,Ó said Essex coach Dave Harrison following ThursdayÕ s win over the Bulldogs. Against General Amherst, the host Red Raiders led from the first tip off to the final buzzer and were paced by the outstanding performance of Nic Veigli with 25 points. It was 13-2 very quickly at the start as Veigli had back-to-back steals that he converted and Essex went on to lead 23-9 at the end of the first quarter and 4426 at the half. Ò We shot the ball extremely well and everything was going in. Especially in that first half,Ó said Harrison. Throughout the game, Essex was able to find the open shooter on the perimeter and besides Veigli, Jamil Basilio had a hot hand as he hit for 16 points, 10 of those in the first eight minutes of the game. Adam Amicarelli was left alone twice in a row and he made no mistake in hitting back-to-back three pointers and added another long ranger in the second half as he chipped in with nine points. Ò That is what we focused on,Ó said Harrison of finding the open man. Ò With their trapping defence, we had to get it back out.Ó Essex worked very
hard throughout this one and got some excellent support off the bench. Big Ryan Schat jumped on a rebound and converted with a buzzer beater at the end of the third quarter. Adam Zaner stood his ground and drew a charging foul. Earlier in the week,
Essex dominated Walkerville in a 74-44 win which saw Veigli hit for 23 and Basilio added 18 to lead the way. Junior action saw the Red Raiders beaten 69-24 by General Amherst as Kale Ambrose netted nine points for Essex.
Gord Wright sings our anthem
submitted to the EFP Essex resident Gord Wright was honoured to sing Ô Oh Canada!Õ at Joker Marchant stadium in Lakeland, Florida. He did so prior to a fantasy camp game against the former Detroit Tigers. Team six, which Gord was a part of, won the tournament with a 9-1 record. The team was coached by Tiger greats, Jake Wood and Jim Price.
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News You are invited to join us every Sunday at 11 a.m for our Family Worship service. This week Lt. Kristen Gray’s sermon will be about “The Return Home” as we continue in “The Story” series. We also have a prayer meeting at 10:15 am and anyone is welcome to join us. If you are looking for something to do on Tuesdays, there is always lots happening. At 9:30 am we start with a low impact exercise program, then from 10am-1pm SA Connections is a great place to gather with friends and enjoy a free lunch. Everyone is welcome! In the afternoon we also have a Bible Study at 1:15 pm led by Lt. Kristen. Messy Church meets this week on Thursday, February 12 from 6-8pm. This is a great way for families to worship and learn about God together. We start with a meal at 6pm, then move into a time of worship and bible story before getting messy with some fun craft activities. The Essex Ministerial Lenten lunch series begins on Wednesday, February 18 and the first service takes place
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at Brooker Baptist Church in Cottam. To check out our activities, go to www.facebook.com/ salvationarmyessex. Brooker News Worship service is every Sunday morning at 10am Sunday School is provided for the children. Kid’s Club every Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 pm led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth. We would be happy to have you join us on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 12 noon for the first Lenten Service here at Brooker with Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served. The Annual Business Meeting will be held on Feb. 22 following the worship Service. Please hand in all reports as soon as possible. An appreciation lunch will follow the meeting hosted by Pastor Steve and Kim. Our sincere thanks to Doug Trimble for clearing the snow in the church every year. Essex United Church Sunday, Feb. 15 will be the Transfiguration theme. A new library location has been cleaned by volunteers
and the books and magazines sorted. The Observer subscriptions are due. They are renewed automatically so please let us know i f you want to cancel by calling Nancy 519-729 5142. Work on the annual murder mystery has started. A Spitfire memorial concert will be held at our church to raise funds for the stones on which names of those who served in the airforce during World War II will be inscribed. This is an invitation to all who wish to contribute to the life of our church community to express their interest to the nominations committee, 519839-4707 or 519-776-8486.
St. Paul’s The congregational council and wardens were installed to office during the morning service. St. Paul’s Council meeting is Tues. Feb 24 at 7 pm. The solar project that we will embark upon here at St. Paul’s means we are part of the initiative to protect our environment and a commitment to the future of our church and of our world. What a great example of stewardship to be among the first churches in our Diocese to embark on such a project. Trinity Church The Shrove Tuesday pancake supper is Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Trinity from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Ash Wednesday Parish service is Wed. Feb. 18, 7 pm. at Trinity Trintiy council meets Thurs. Feb. 19 at 7:30. The Ministerial Lenten service is Ash Wednesday, Feb 18 at Brooker Baptist with Rev.
Chris Brouillard-Coyle Thanks to all who helped with the luncheons for the folks working on the Habitat Home in Cottam. Join us at “The Little White Church in the Cemetery” on Sundays at 9:15 at Trinity. We continue to pray for those on our prayer list: James, David, Millie, Doug, Liz, and Joanne. Maidstone Cross Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner takes place on February 17th in the parish hall. Are you marking a special wedding anniversary this year? If so please sign up at the back of the church and a special celebration will take place on February 21st in the parish hall. Thank you to everyone who donated sweaters for the migrant workers. They are greatly appreciated! Lenten card parties begin on February 22nd.
Are you getting married this year? There will be a Marriage Prep course at Holy Name of Jesus Church on the evening of March 27 and all day March 28. Please call the parish office at 519-776-8483. Please keep Gerry Allen, Amelia Gerard and Eileen Clifford in your prayers and all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers.
Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We are celebrating 211 years of Ministry and we invite everyone to join us this Sunday at 10:30 am. Last Sunday, the Gleaners from Leamington shared their special story of processing food grown locally for those in need both in Southwestern Ontario and abroad. We also appreciated the beautiful gospel arrangement of “Jacob’s Ladder” sung by our Senior Choir and Continued on Page 20
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Continued from Page 19 accompanied by our young percussion ensemble. This Sunday, John Woodbridge and Larry Anderson will share a medley of favourite hymns arranged for pipe organ and bagpipes. The Love Bucket from last Sunday collected $128.50 for the SWO Gleaners. As always, we thank everyone for their generosity. “Living the Questions” – Tuesday mornings at 10 am or Thursday evenings at 6 pm. These discussion groups are open to anyone in the community. For more information please call the church and speak to Rev. Staples. To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our regularly updated website at: www. harrowunited.org. Woodslee Friendship Club We know the kids and teachers enjoyed their snow day; however our card players missed out on their fun. Safety has to come first. The winners of the past week were: Ray Brooker, Mary Demars*, George Diesbourg, Gail Koziana, Ernie Lariviere, Denis Levasseur, Shirley Quinlan and Mike Renaud. For information, call Fran McKim at 519-961-9532.
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Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Lenten Lunch Series: Brooker Baptist Church, with Rev. Chris Coyle, on Wednesday, February 18, at noon. Free will offering. The Mission Group Meeting is February 12 after 7pm Mass. The Pancake Supper is in the hall on February 17, from 4:306:30pm. The K of C Hall Fish Fry for February 13 is CANCELLED. The next fish fry is on February 27th. Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to “Chillin with my Homie!” following 7 pm Mass on February 15. Youth in grades 6, 7, 8 meet from 7-8:30 pm on February 18 with a Lent themed evening. God Bless you all and have a great week. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Mr. Ben Schinkel Sr. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. No GEMS or Cadets this week on Family Day! Enjoy your evening off with the Family! Ladies are welcome to attend our Coffee Break Bible Study on Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Come for a cup of coffee, fellowship and bible study. February 27 is our Movie Night! More details soon! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca Essex Community Services Snow Patrol Program still has spaces available for seniors or people with disabilities who need assistance with snow removal from their driveways and sidewalks. Contact Essex Community Services for more information 519-776-4231. Essex Community Services 8th Annual Golf Tournament is March 7th 2015, spaces still available. Call for more information or to register 519-776-4231 Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY- COMMUNION SUNDAY Come join our Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev Ann will be giving the message and conducting Communion. The greeters will be Bob and Sue Holman. The Scriptures will be read by Connie Reeb. The lunch will be served by Elaine Mailloux
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and Sue Holman. Come hear our new Choir which is under the direction by Scott Bastien. If you need a visit at your home or know if someone would I one contact Rev. Ann. Choir Practice: Mondays at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Lectionary Group: Tuesdays in Belle River at 11 am – 12 noon. Book Talk: Thursday Feb. 12, at 7 pm at Woodslee World Day of Prayer 2015 Service: Friday March 6 at 11 am at St. Simon & St. Jude Church in Belle River.
Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome for 10 am Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School at 10:15 am and a nursery is available during the service. Thank you to our guest speaker last Sunday, Ian Phillips. Richard Dalton will speak on February 15th. Pastor Linda will discuss the results of the “Led By The Spirit” survey on Sunday, Feb. 22, after the service. The first noon hour Lenten Service is at Brooker Baptist Church, with Rev. Chris Coyle, on Wednesday, February 18. A light lunch follows with free will offering. We are looking for help with pie making on Thurs. & Friday, Feb. 19 & 20. The sign up sheet and order placement is in the hall. Annual reports must be submitted by February 22. The Annual Meeting is on March 8. The Door Greeters on Sunday are Deanna and Andre Quaglia. The Elder on Duty is Margie Tofflemire and Lock-Up is Cliff Campeau.
Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker The weather is sure mixed up this past week. We have had snow and rain, mild and freezing. What are we headed for now? Our county snow plowers are sure doing a good job at keeping the roads in good condition. We sure appreciate the good job. Happy birthday wishes this week go out to George Holt, Woody Miller, Carly Donahue, Jean Moore, Wanda Jones, Kevin Stanley, and Johanne Mallette. I hope you all have a Happy Valentine’s Day.
Essex County 4-H - Cooking Club On January 27th, 2015 the Essex County 4-H Cooking Club held its first meeting on the Harrow Fair grounds. We were greeted by our leaders Brenda Anger and Bev Pillon. We started
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our meeting off with the 4-H pledge and a demonstration on how to make Irish Soda Bread. Then we held Elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Press Reporter. Congratulations to Megan Pedro for becoming President, Kendess Mass on becoming the Vice President, Pat Cooper on becoming secretary, and Emma Srigley for becoming Press Reporter. After we finished elections we learned about Ontario Heritage and the different types of foods. At the end of the meeting the club enjoy some delicious pumpkin soup and Irish Soda Bread. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight We enjoyed a wonderful worship service this week followed by the unveiling of ACM’s new website. Check us out at: www. acmrevivalcentre.com. Pastor Gerrie spoke on how she’s embarking on a new chapter in her ministry. She will also continue to work with the board and elders to oversee the bigger picture for ACM. Pastor Jay now handles the day to day workings of ACM as well as working with the house departments and deacons. Blessings from all of us at ACM to Pastor Gerrie and Pastor Jay on this new journey they’re stepping into! The congregation celebrated with a luncheon served to a packed house that not only enjoyed the food and fellowship but continued to offer words of love and
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Paquette News Please join us at any one of our Worship Services with Rev Paul Poolton. Worship Times are as follows... Saturday 4:45pm at St. Stephens; Sunday 8:15 am at St. Stephen’s; Sunday 9:30 am at Church of the Redeemer; Sunday 11:00 am at St. Stephen’s. Feb. 15 is ‘Soup for the Soul Sunday’ from 10:30-1:30 at Redeemer. Come out as well as enjoy some fellowship. Free will offering. Church of the Redeemer`s Sweetie Pies have frozen, ready to bake fruit pies. Call Pam & Amy for info: 519-737-6850 x28. St. Stephens/Redeemers annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake
Supper is on February 17, hosted by the youth group, at Redeemer from 4:30-7:00. Free will offering with the proceeds going to a local charity. Our community journey through Lent begins on Wednesday, February 18 as we gather to share in the Service of the Imposition of Ashes at both St Stephen’s and at Church of the Redeemer. All are welcome to attend and participate. Service times are: St. Stephen’s 10am and Church of the Redeemer 7pm. St Stephens card & dessert party is Thursday, February 19 at 1:00. Come on out for a little friendly competition. For additional information check out our website at www. ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808.
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Larry Birkett’s 1934 Chevrolet pickup with far more horsepower than when it was built 80 years ago Larry Birkett of Lake St. Peter, Ontario, was born in 1951 and spent most of his life in Oshawa. When he turned 16, his father gave him a 1951 Ford halfton pickup with Ford’s legendary flathead V8 under the hood. Today, Larry drives another pickup. Ò IÕ ve had my Õ 34 Chev pickup for 13 years, and it had the original inline six and 3-speed manual in it when I got it. I drove it for five seasons like that before I converted it into a street rod. According to the VIN plate, the truck was built in Ontario, probably Oshawa, and sold to someone at Niagara-on-the-Lake. “Romeo Leblanc brought it to Oshawa and after upsetting it, he had it fixed and painted some 20 odd years ago. After a couple more owners, I traded my Model 90 Harley-Davidson with my friend Paul for the truck. I met Old Autos columnist Paul Jordan at Autofest in Oshawa in 2013. He took pictures of the truck and one was used in the 2014 Classic Cruising Durham Region page 6. “When I lived in Oshawa, I was a member of the Oshawa Auto Aces. I moved to the Bancroft area in 2012, and now am a member of the Bancroft Cruisers. I retired eight years ago. My ’34 pickup now has a 454 oval port V8 with aluminum intake, headers, 780 cfm Edelbrock, MSD ignition, 400 Turbo transmission, Camaro rear end, power steering, power disc brakes, new wiring, steel floors, boxed frame, and aluminum rad with electric fan. I have kept the interior as original as possible (gauges, seat, etc.) and even cut the original steering column and wheel to splice into the Camaro steering box.Ó Larry enjoys taking his truck to cruise nights in the Bancroft area. When his truck was new, it was powered by ChevroletÕ s legendary overhead-valve inline six cylinder engine. Chevrolet cars of that year had a similar (perhaps identical) engine with two choices: the “Diamond” engine with 181cubic inches and 60 horsepower or the “Blue Flame” Six with 206 cubic inches and 80 horsepower. The Chevrolet overhead-valve six cylinder engine dates back to 1929, when GM tried to jump ahead of Ford with a new six cylinder engine when the Model A Ford had only four. But Henry Ford had the last word in the race for number of cylinders when he launched the first V8 engine in the low price field in 1932. IÕ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: Ò OLD to last week’s The Old Car Detectivem CAR DETECTIVE - re 1940 Hudson story: FAVOURITE STORIES, Bob Dunsmore did most of the work on the car. 1925 to 1965.Ó Hedley Bennett rebuilt the overdrive. The car was sold before Bob passed away.
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EDHS volleyball teams in action by Fred Groves In high school girlsÕ volleyball action, the Essex District High School junior girlsÕ team were beaten by Riverside on Tuesday but came back to beat General Amherst on Thursday by scores of 25-22, 22-25 and 2523. The senior girls beat Riverside 25-9, 25-19 and 25-17 but were beaten three straight by General Amherst. • The EDHS Red Raiders boysÕ hockey team wrapped up its regular season schedule with a 6-4 win over Holy Names last week, which extended their record to 3-4-4. They were at home on Tuesday to take on Kingsville in a quarterfinal playoff game. Meanwhile, the girlsÕ hockey team had a great outing as they tied Cardinal Carter, 3-3. Scoring for Essex were Gabbi Fuerth, Madeline McCloskey, and Kaitlyn Fuerth. • Still with hockey, Ryan Green of Essex had a pair of goals and an assist to lead the University of Windsor Lancers menÕ s team to a 6-3 win over Ryerson on Friday. • Woodslee native John Picco, who was drafted by the New York Yankees is heading to Florida in March where we he will be a guest coach of the Canadian National Youth baseball team, A pitcher, he is now the manager of the Windsor Selects.
• Alex Friesen of Essex had a goal and an assist for the Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers last week as they beat visiting Lambton Shores 9-2. • Ryan Green had two goals and an assist on Friday to lead the University of Windsor menÕ s hockey team to a 6-3 win over Ryerson. The next day he had an assist in a big 9-6 victory past Brock. • Dalton Langlois notched his eighth goal of the season as the LaSalle Junior ‘B’ Vipers beat St. Thomas 7-5 on Friday. • Local horsemen did well on Friday at Western Raceway in London as the Vic McMurren trained Mach Shark was third in the second race and David Bain’s Girl Thyme was
second in the fifth race. • In OCAA men’s volleyball action, David Binder had 10 kills and served up an ace as the St. Clair College Saints, ranked 14th in the nation, beat Cambrian three straight. • It took five games to do it but the Essex Bantam Major Ravens beat St. Thomas to advance to the next round of the OMHA playoffs. On Sunday in Essex, the Ravens won 3-0. They were beaten 4-1 on Saturday and a long weekend began with a 5-2 win Friday night. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com
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73’s sweep Flags, Advance to Semi-Finals
William Stadder looks for the open man in game 1, Tuesday. He finished the series with 5 points.
by Garrett Fodor The 73Õ s embarked on a busy first week of hockey in the first round of the Great Lakes Junior C playoffs, playing four games in one week against the Mooretown Flags. Game one was on Tuesday, in Essex, where the locals were looking to avenge the 3-1 home loss they suffered the last time these two teams met. The orange and black were all over the ice, and outplayed and outmatched the Flags. The visitors were sloppy and took careless penalties, which played hard against them as the locals have the best PP in the league and made good use of it. After the first two frames, the score was 4-0 Essex. Two unanswered goals were scored in each period, with goals three and four coming on the power play. In the third, things went from bad to worst for the opposition. Essex’s
offense exploded, putting up five more unanswered goals, including a goal from tough guy Dan Mainella. Essex cruised to a 9-0 win, outshooting their opponents 38-12. In the first frame alone, the locals had 17 shots. Leading the offense was captain Scott Bromley with five points and Jordan Ryan with four. Game two was played 24 hours later in Mooretown. Essex was quick to pick up where they left off the night before, putting the first tally up on the scoreboard just one minute in when Michael Vieira beat goalie Brandon Johnson. Mooretown responded eight minutes later and that is where things stood at then end of the first. Essex started to take control of the game after that, physically wearing down the Flags and gaining a 4-2 lead heading into the dressing
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and like the two previous games, Essex was first to strike. Just three minutes into the game, Tyler Scott opened the scoring when he used his speed and small stature to complete the wrap around on goalie Steven Tyler. Dallas Periera added another in the first. In the second, the locals doubled their lead. Tyler Scott added his second of the night and Scott Bromley tipped in a shot out-front, giving Essex a 4-0 lead. In the third, the Flags pushed hard and as a result Essex saw more time in their defensive zone and took some costly penalties when trying to break up plays. The Flags capitalized on these mistakes and added two power play goals, nine minutes apart. It wasn’t enough though and Essex got the win, with Tyler Scott adding his third goal of the game on an empty netter. He wrapped up the night with four points.
The fourth (and final) game of the series lacked the scoring of the previous three contests. After two periods of action, the scoreboard showed a pair of zeroes despite that the teams had combined to put 42 shots on net. In the third, Essex’s leading scorer in the regular season Jordan Ryan broke the deadlock and gave his team a 1-0 lead with 13 minutes left on the clock. Strong defense backed up goalie Colin Lauzon, who was seeing his first playoff action of the
year. He got the shutout as Essex added an empty netter to make it 2-0, sweeping the series. Essex will face the winner of the Alvinston and Blenheim series next. Game one of the semi-finals will be held Tuesday, February 17 in Essex. The puck drops at 7 pm. Scott Bromley finished the series with seven points (1G, 6A), while Tyler Scott and Michael Vieira were right behind him with six (4G, 2A).
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24 I Sports
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Sisters dominate on the diamond by Fred Groves By her own admission, EssexÕ s Jessica MacPherson is nervous about taking the next big step in her baseball career. The 15-year-old already has a national gold and silver medal to her credit, but now she is looking at a very, very big challenge. This weekend, Jessica and her father Dan will head to Cuba where she will be trying out for CanadaÕ s National WomenÕ s Baseball team.
Ò This is the biggest thing I have ever done and I am nervous,Ó she said. This past summer she was a member of the Ontario girlsÕ team that won a silver medal at the Canadian bantam championships and the year before, as one of the youngest members of the team, she brought home gold when she was just 14. Ò I have always been decent at hitting but IÕ ve been going to the gym and practicing my pitching,Ó
said Jessica who also plays a solid defensive game at first base. The purpose of the development camp in Cuba is for coaches to evaluate the players and, if they are good enough, to have them come to another camp where they will tryout for the team that will be in Toronto this summer for the PanAm Games. Ò If they really like me, they will keep an eye on me. He selects 40 and they get to go to a tryout for the Pan-Am Games,Ó
said Jessica. Jessica not only plays baseball on the provincial and hopefully national level, but she was on the Essex District High School Red Raiders girlsÕ slo-pitch, hockey and basketball teams. Her athletic ability and good nature comes in the footsteps carved out by her older sister Sydney who is also a multi-sport athlete and a member of the St. Clair College Saints womenÕ s fastball team. An outfielder with the Saints, she helped that team bring home a national gold medal this past fall and the year before, a silver. “I played outfield but I have played shortstop before and I am trying to get back to it. You are in the action a lot more there,Ó said Sydney. She is currently in her third year at St. Clair where she is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science/ Nursing program. On a partial scholarship, she has to maintain at least a
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60 percent average to be eligible to play for the Saints. Balancing school and sports is not an easy task and many student-athletes have to be masters at time management. Ò We are on the road a lot but we can study on the bus. I can balance it out,Ó she said.
Sydney, an EDHS grad, also played slo-pitch for the Red Raiders and the Windsor Wildcats. When asked which of them is a better athlete, the siblings laughed and pointed their fingers at each other. Asked which one can run faster, well, that is yet to be determined.