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Amherstburg Freedom Museum Curator/Administrator Terran Fader shows off the log cabin visitors can visit.
by Sylene Argent The Amherstburg Freedom Museum has been especially busy in February as Black History Month is recognized. Terran Fader has been the Curator/Administrator of this local museum for around two years. Fader enjoys sharing the historical artifacts and personal stories the museum houses and preserves. The Freedom Museum, Fader explained, “Is here to share the stories of the Underground Railroad, es-
pecially the local and personal stories.” In the past few years, the Freedom Museum has been guided into a new direction in focusing on the compassion and solidarity required to make the Underground Railroad network possible. The shift in focus included a new name. The Amherstburg Freedom Museum used to be called the North American Black Historical Museum. It celebrated its fortieth anniversary last year. The Museum helps to highlight part of Canadian history, she said. The Museum includes a log cabin. This cabin was the residence of a former slave, Fader said. It is estimated the cabin was once located somewhere on the Fort Malden site, when it covered a much larger area. The log cabin is furnished with artifacts from local families, some of which are decedents of those who utilized the Underground Railroad to escape slavery. The log cabin demonstrates “What life would have been like in the 1850s and 1860s in Amherstburg,” Fader said, adding the cabin is reflective on
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Amherstburg history, as well. The log cabin, furnished with a butter churn and
tools used to make clothing on the main floor, features a cellar and upstairs with an additional two
rooms. The log cabin was moved to the Museum site sometime in the 1840s,
which at that point was not a Museum site, but the home of the AME Church that still stands on the property today. Refugee slaves who settled in the Amherstburg area and free African Canadians built the Nazrey AME Church in 1848 on what is now the Museum site, Fader said. “The AME Church was an actual stop for the Underground Railroad,” Fader said. Because of this historical significance, it has been designated as a historical site. This was a site refugee slaves could come to safely rest, she said. It was used as a church until the late 1980s. The main exhibit at the Museum, Fader said, spans over two floors. This exhibit is a work in progress. The main focus is the Underground Railroad. There is also some highlight on African history and Amherstburg history as well. The Museum also hosts a video component visitors can watch that pieced together a story of an escaped slave. The Amherstburg Freedom Museum can be followed on Facebook and Twitter. The Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from noon until 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
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GECDSB blockade won’t stop Essex
by Jennifer Cranston On Tuesday, February 16, the Greater Essex County District School Board refused to revisit its decision to close Harrow District High School, in spite of continued pleas from The Town of Essex and community members. Five speakers from the Town of Essex and Harrow Committee spoke to the School Board last week in the hopes that a motion would be made to re-open the issue. Their attempts failed. Speakers sited the closeness of the original vote, expanding industry in Harrow, and recent provincial statements as reasons for reconsideration, as well as the damage that will be done to that community. Speakers also questioned whether the Board had been fully informed when making its decision. Councillor Sherry Bondy pointed out that the Municipality had worked hard to present options and solutions to the problems faced by the Board, including offering financial support to keep the school open. It was also mentioned that while the Ministry of Education refused an administrative review of the decision, it did offer the services of a facilitator, to find a better solution, which was turned down by the Board. The Town is determined to continue fighting. “The decision to close Harrow High seems draconian and counter-productive to the goals of the municipality in terms of moving Harrow forward,” Essex’s CAO Russ Phillips said. He said that the Board has blamed the province for not giving them what they need to provide the education this region deserves. He asks if the Board has advocated to the Province for this region, the way Essex is advocating for Harrow. The Mayor and Councillors have approached members of Provincial Government, including Premier Kathleen Wynne, in efforts to get support for HDHS. This week the Town is continuing to fight hard as time is running short. Businesses in Harrow are writing letters to the Trustees explaining the partnerships and educational opportunities that they do, and will, offer to Harrow students. Some of these partnerships include the sharing of industrial equipment and co-op placements. They are also expected to discuss the bursaries and scholarships offered by Harrow businesses that could be lost. Mayor Ron McDermott and Councillor Bill Caixeiro, along with members of the Harrow Committee, are scheduled to travel to Queen’s Park to meet with Minister of Rural Affairs Jeff Leal on Wednesday in an effort to enlist his help. The trip will coincide with Essex MPP Taras Natyshak reading a province-wide petition supporting rural schools in the Ontario Legislature.
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Essex Council notes for February 22 ERCA is expected to complete later this year is a new set of storm water management guidelines. The Town of Essex is incorporating these last two projects with its current flood management infrastructure projects. ERCA planted 125,000 trees and restored 142 acres of habitat last year. It also helped to create four new wetlands. ERCA created the Teen Ranger Program, geared to local teens, and the Earth Day Travelling Road Show for elementary students, has created a Specialist High Skills Major program for Essex Mayor Ron McDermott presents two certificates and a medal to Essex Fire Chief secondary school students, Rick Arnel in recognition of thirty and forty years of service. and is also expected to Arnel’s years of service to to create the “Priority Sub- complete work on a 10 by Essex Free Press Staff Chief Arnel keeping Canadians safe. watershed Project,” which year strategic plan in the awarded for service implements as many best near future. Wyma said that one of ERCA presents Essex Mayor Ron practices as possible to the projects for 2016 that annual report McDermott forwarded reduce phosphorus runoff he is looking forward to General Manager for into Lake Erie. two service awards and a is the completion of the medal to Essex Fire Chief ERCA Richard Wyma They began work presented ERCA’s with local municipalities CypherSystems Trail that Rick Arnel. award 2015 annual report and to upgrade the Intensity will connect Essex with The first presented was the spoke about some of the Duration Frequency Amherstburg. This year’s tax levy “Second Award of The Conservation Authority’s Curve. The IDFC is Fire Services Exemplary plans for the coming year. the tool that is used to increase works out to Service Medal” in The Lake Erie blue- predict probable rainfall. around 65 cents per recognition of thirty years green algae bloom in Changing weather patterns household. of loyal and exemplary 2015 was the worst on have made it important to Possible dog park service to public security record. Many of last have current information for Harrow in Canada. The second was year’s projects focused when considering Councillor Larry the “Third Award of the on this problem. They municipal storm water Snively asked that Fire Services Exemplary created a digital elevation infrastructure. This study Service Medal.” model for the three local is expected to be complete Director of Community Services Doug Sweet look “And right know he watersheds, which allows later this year. is our prize,” McDermott them to locate areas in Another project Continue on Page 5 commented, adding he is agricultural fields that thrilled Arnel works for are prone to erosion and the Municipality of Essex. target projects to protect The certificates were that soil. ERCA partnered presented along with with the Soil and Crop a medal to recognize Improvement Association
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent •••
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Is cursive writing becoming a communicative art of the past?
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It seems there is less emphasis on teaching students how to write cursively in schools than there once was. This communicative art form, in my opinion, is important. I remember being in the first grade, sitting at my desk with my pencil in hand when the teacher announced that the class would learn how to write. I was exuberant! I was going to be able to write like my mom, in those swirly, curvy lines. But, it wasn’t until my teacher further explained that we had to start learning with printing did my enthusiasm get popped like a birthday themed balloon a week after the party. I do clearly remember, in my disappointment, dramatically dropping my pencil on my desk, and leaning back in my chair while I rolled my eyes, thinking ‘this is going to be a long year.’ Could you imagine not being able to read historical documents, or at least only depending on a few people in the future to decipher the context? Handwriting can be difficult enough to read, and not everyone may be reading exactly what is on the page. Interpretation is
personal. Maybe I’m a little too old school. Maybe I don’t like change. Maybe I like to see things first hand instead of taking someone else’s word (pun intended) on what was written in the distant past. Sure, we have technology. Things can be easily looked up on the internet. But, who is to say that will last forever? Even if cursive is not taught in school as it once was, I urge students to learn it. You will not always have a piece of technology handy to take notes. Knowing how to write cursively allows me to take notes more quickly while I sit in on meetings or interviews. Printing is far too slow, and typing at that rate is out of the question. Of course there is shorthand, but it goes so much faster when the pen does not have to leave the page. Handwriting examiners believe that one’s cursive can leak information about his or her personality. It is very much an extension of one’s existence, a mark left upon the earth for future generations to decipher and cherish,
I think. To me, a handwritten note is more personal and has more impact than one sent via email or through social media. You can sometimes see the sadness or happiness the person was experiencing while writing those words depending on how those swirls and curves were formed, how hard they pressed the pen against the paper, and the wrinkles that were formed upon the paper’s surface. I am far more excited to get a letter in the mail from a friend than an email. More effort goes into handwriting a letter and sending it as it requires an envelope, a stamp, and a trip to the Post Office. As well there is something to be said about applying detail to wording rather than applying an emoji to express emotion. I’ve said it in this column before; I was told growing up, “Everything you do is a signature of who you are.” But I suppose you would have to be able to understand cursive writing to appreciate that meaning!
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Town Activities Isn’t it wonderful news that several new businesses are establishing in Essex Centre? We are coming back to the days when there was no place for a new business. It has been recognized that this town is in the centre of the County with easy access to Windsor and the American border. Perhaps having a taxi service is one of the great assets, and the additions of doctors and medical services are even greater. We can have lots of sweet treats with a cupcake store in our midst, and I see we have more than one florist now. Do you remember when we had four? It is interesting to note there is a second thrift shop; a third one if you count the outlet in the house on the corner across from the Legion. However, the emphasis there is not on clothing as the other two are. Are you curious about what there may be at Eh Little Bit Of? Obviously the owner has a great imagination and
sense of originality in that name. Of course it is good news that these new additions include making use of the old Catholic school for a medical centre. I always wondered why the Town Council of that day bought that building. We will need a new shopping directory like I used to publish. It was financed through advertisements, although the Business Improvement Area (BIA) made a contribution. Someone else can do that because I am past that stage of life now.
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Essex Council notes... into the possibility of a dog park at the Harrow Soccer Complex. Snively said that many residents are already using the Complex for a dog park and that residents are willing to pay for fencing for a proper facility. Procedural question over previous issue resolved Councillor Randy Voakes raised a question over a vote that took place at the beginning of the last budget deliberation meeting. There was a motion on the table to forward $39,000 to the Harrow Health Centre to pay for an administrative assistant at the McGregor Clinic. The motion was defeated with only Voakes voting for the motion. The motion was largely defeated because, as it was explained by administration, the action would be an illegal act called “bonusing.” Voakes said he believed that Council was “a little confused” as to protocol. He wondered why there would have even been a vote if the motion was for an illegal act. “It’s not a big political issue,” he said. “But if it is not correct, let’s do the right thing.” Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche
explained that Council had the prerogative to vote through the motion and deal with the legal consequences afterward. CAO Russ Phillips explained that he has seen this happen in his career. “I have seen it where councils have voted to do something that is against the rules,” he said. He also implied that the legal consequences that followed were unpleasant. March is Maple Month John R. Park Homestead Curator/ Education Coordinator Kristin Ives invited Essex Council to declare March as Maple Month. The John R. Park Homestead hosts several maple-themed events in March to promote the region’s cultural and natural history as it relates to the maple tree and its syrup. Council supported declaring March as Maple Month. New business Council again discussed the “New Business” portion of the Council agenda. This issue of possibly removing or tweaking the “New Business” section of the regular Council Meeting agenda was brought forth by Mayor Ron McDermott at a previous Council meeting.
He thought this section was not transparent in ensuring the public knows what subjects are to be discussed at a meeting as the items are brought up after the agenda is published and does not allow administration time to review a subject when it is brought up suddenly at a meeting. The motion to remove the “New Business” section from the agenda was eventually defeated unanimously. C o u n c i l l o r Bjorkman had then said administration could come back to the table with ideas on developing parameters for “non-agenda” items. The discussion on this continued on Monday evening, and included a suggestion that came from Councillor Steve Bjorkman. This included establishing a committee to consider adding “non-
Continued from Page 3 agenda” items as a line item to the regular agenda. The committee would also establish rules as to what kind of issues may be brought forward the night of a Council meeting. Councillor Randy Voakes said, in his opinion, changing the current process would be an attempt to fix something that is not broken. He didn’t think there is a need for a New Business Committee to decide whether or not items Council members want to bring to Council’s attention after the agenda has been published would be discussed at the regular Council meeting. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he didn’t know if there are any rules as what could be added under the New Business section, and how those items are determined. CAO Russ Phillips
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said one of the issues in introducing new business is that Council could add an item under the New Business section and pass law. The danger is that there is no public consultation if that were to happen. He thought it needs to be revamped. After a lengthy discussion on the issue, Council moved to receive the report and will have
administration review the matter. Bjorkman said the intention is that there needs to be parameters surrounding what can be added to the New Business section. He said the suggested committee would only be in place to amend the agenda.
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DRCC screens film “Project: Ice” by Sylene Argent Every year the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC) hosts a film screening to highlight water health in some capacity. This year’s event, at Lakeshore Cinema, focused on the “cooler” side of H2O.
Last Thursday, the DRCC-a partnership of organizations that work together to restore, enhance, and protect the Detroit River ecosystemheld its seventh annual film screening for area individuals to enjoy and learn from. This
year’s event presented the first Canadian public presentation of the film “Project: Ice.” William Kleinert, Director and Executive Producer of “Project: Ice,” said he was expecting good things to come out of Thursday’s screening
as the DRCC is a good organization. He explained the film showcases the story of the Great Lakes told through the prism of ice from the crossroads of history, science, and climate change. It took 27 months of production and
post production efforts to complete the film. Around 65 people worked on the documentary. “We felt those three elements-history, science, and climate change-helped give us a continuum for storytelling that lets people understand where
we come from [and] how we developed societally,” he said. Kleinert said when shooting the film over that two-year process there was very little ice. The film workers had to return to location in the third year to include some winter sports and activities showcased in the movie. Working on the film “Has been a fantastic experience,” he said, adding the biggest surprise he realized through making the film was how climate change kept coming up in conversation over and over again. “After hearing that from people with non-scientific backgrounds bringing it up to you, unsolicited; it really registered. Science was always going to be part of the film from my perspective, but that thrusted it into a higher level of priority for us. The introduction to Henry [Pollack] and his collaboration on the project just pushed us that much further to focus on that.” He further noted that it is mentioned in the film that society didn’t reach the point it is at today by people acting with malice. Society was developing and progressing, and there were unintended consequences that resulted from that. “So we are trying to help people understand those consequences and get them to think about actions we need to take,” he said. Kleinert further commented that in 2014 and 2015 in the north and east of the US and the adjacent areas of Canada there were areas that experience frigid temperatures and high accumulations of ice; globally something a lot different was experience. “We can’t always gage what it happening in our backyard as an indicator on what is happening globally,” he commented. He said issues that relate to less ice accumulation is a broad area of concern and that there are things people can do to help. He would like the film to be
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DRCC screens film “Project: Ice”... shown in schools and at college and universities
“Where you have young minds that are going to
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[highlighted in the film].” Kleinert would also like to have the film seen via public television to create public awareness of the issues highlighted. After the film screening, Karina Richters, Supervisor of Environmental sustainability for the City of Windsor, and Dr. Henry Pollack, a Professor of Geophysics at the University of Michigan, joined Kleinert for a question and answer portion of the evening.
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Kleinert noted he met Pollack shortly after production on the film had begun. Kleinert hoped to get Pollack to do an interview in the film, and Pollack agreed to that and further suggested that he be the science advisor. “And I thought ‘that’s a really good idea,’” Kleinert said. He hopes with community engagement and education, political will for change will continue to build. Kleinert said he has a
personal connection to this area. He spent many years of his media career in Detroit and throughout Michigan. The movie can be followed via Facebook or Twitter with searching projecticemovie. To learn more information on the film, or to view the trailer, log onto projecticemovie. com. For more information about the Detroit River Canadian Clean Up, log onto www.detroitriver.ca.
William Kleinert, Director and Executive Producer of “Project: Ice” speaks during the DRCC’s screening of the film last Thursday evening. Also pictured are event special guest panelists Karina Richters, Supervisor of Environmental sustainability for the City of Windsor, and Dr. Henry Pollack, a Professor of Geophysics at the University of Michigan.
OPP rescue dog from frozen water submitted to the EFP Constables Keith Daynes and Greg Adams of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the Town of Essex responded to a dog trapped in the icy waters of Cedar Creek, at Cedar Creek Bridge just south of County Road 20 and west of County Rd 23 (Arner Townline). Constable Daynes and Constable Adams, along with an animal control officer, decided to attempt a rescue. Daynes tied a rope around his body and waded out into the water and walked around 20 feet into the 38 degree water and retrieved the dog. He was pulled back to safety by fellow officers and the animal control officer. Immediately following the rescue, Const. Daynes began to show signs of
hypothermia and was administered first aid by fellow officers. Essex Fire & Rescue responded along with Essex County Paramedics. Essex Fire & Rescue retrieved him from the dense bush and was further treated by fire personnel and paramedics. Constable Daynes was transported to an area hospital with nonlife threatening injuries, and has been treated for hypothermia. He is expected to make a full recovery. The Essex Fire & Rescue warn members of the public thin ice and frigid waters are very dangerous, and citizens should never venture into adverse conditions. At this time of year, hypothermia can set in within two minutes of exposure to the
cold weather or cold water. The adult black Labrador Retriever was treated and is expected to recover. The Essex Animal Control officer is investigating the “dog at large” bylaw, related to this event.
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‘Everybody reads’ is the theme of CNPS read-a-thon Pictured left: Members from the 73’s read to the grade 5-6 class in celebration of the Colchester North Read-a-thon.
by Jennifer Cranston On February 16, Colchester North Public School welcomed many guest readers along with representatives from Mad Science, in celebration of its fundraising read-athon.
Guest readers included local authors, politicians, firefighters, police officers, and many others. Some of the guests read material teachers supplied, and some brought along their own favourites to share in hopes of encouraging the students to take in interest in reading. Students had opportunities to ask their guests questions about
what they do. “Our message today is that everybody reads,” Principal Yvonne Petta said. “In every profession, people read.” Grade eight students even wrote their own books to read to the kindergarten class. Students collected pledges and raised around $5,800 that will be used towards field trips and inschool technology. The fun will not stop with the one full day of reading. Students are looking forward to participating in an
upcoming assembly where they will reap the rewards for their fundraising efforts. In the near future, students will enjoy a day where some of their teachers will wear silly costumes or endure makeovers from their students. One teacher will ride a tricycle all day and another will shave one side of her head. Principal Petta will allow each student who raised $50 or more to hose her down with whipped cream.
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submitted by Ms. Schmidt This month, the class of 7S at Essex Public School participated in CPR training with police officer Jim Chauvin. Students learned the manual application of chest compressions and ventilation done in an effort to maintain viability until advanced help arrives. The students also learned how to help someone who is chocking. Thank you to the Parent Council for covering a large portion of the cost. We look forward to 7/8H and 8B training in the spring. Congratulations goes out to Ms. Schmidt’s grade seven class, along with Mrs. Goulet’s and Mrs. VanGent’s students, for being recognized as the ‘Class of the Week’ with CKLW’s Arms Bumanlag on February 18. The students were able to go ‘live’ on the radio, ate a McDonald’s breakfast, and received a backpack from Monarch Basis. Moria, Jessica, Lawson, Pat, Kole, and Luke answered some of his questions about school, which was broadcast the following day on CKLW. Moria discussed how the class was learning about growth mind set. Pat indicated that as an intermediate student, he needs to be a role model to younger students. The others discussed their favourite subjects.
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Soup’s on!
Firefighter Ryan Siverns, Firefighter Kevin Fram, and Captain Randy Kaufmann of Essex Fire & Rescue were volunteer judges for the Essex Retirees’ Social Club’s annual Soup Contest on February 23.
by Jennifer Cranston The Essex Retirees’ Social Club’s Annual Soup contest is an event for the whole community, volunteer Sylvia Pearce said. “It brings the community together,” she said. “People come in and socialize. They don’t just come and eat. They stay and visit with each other.” This year’s event boasted around 15 homemade soups that were donated by individuals and
businesses. Essex Firefighters served as judges before doors were opened to the public. All the judges agreed that it is a difficult job. “It’s hard because they are all so good,” Captain Randy Kaufmann said. After some deliberation, however, they were able to narrow it down to three winners. First place went to Cheryl Allen for her Italian Sausage Soup, Dorothy Brown brought
home the second place prize for her Taco Soup, and Chartwell Retirement Home in Kingsville took third place with its Lobster Bisque. The money raised at the event will go toward operational costs at the Social Club. This year the members are also working towards raising funds for a new gas stove for their kitchen. The Retirees’ Social Club also began the sale of homemade meat pies that day. Three members spent three full days making meat pies to be sold in further fundraising efforts. Sales will continue as long as the pies last. They are frozen and ready to bake. The club is already looking forward to its next big event, its Spring Bazaar in mid-April.
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Owl Prowl provides opportunity to learn about feathery friends by Sylene Argent Around 30 people gathered at Camp Cedarwin on Thursday, February 4 to take part in a nighttime nature walk in hopes of catching a glimpse of, or even hearing, a few different species of owls indigenous to Southwestern Ontario. Essex Region Conservation Authority’s Outreach Coordinator Caroline Biribauer hosted the “Owl Prowl� event, lending her birding expertise to the event participants. This group of curious nature and birding buffs included a handful of youth who were eager to not only participate in the nature walk, but to also learn about owls in the 45 minute presentation held inside one of the camp’s buildings.
During the informative presentation, Biribauer explained there are several different types of owls indigenous to Ontario, but not all of them are seen in Southwestern Ontario. The event participants were especially excited to learn out the Eastern Screech Owl and the Great Horned Owl as these two types of feathered friends would be the ones they would try to call in on their nature trek through Camp Cedarwin. Biribauer explained these two types of owls are most commonly active at night, are likely to be observed in wooded areas, and often respond to calls. The Eastern Screech Owl is relatively small and can be gray or red. Both colours can be present in a litter of owls. She
explained the Eastern Screech Owl has two distinct calls, one of which sounds similar to a horse’s whinny. The Great Horned Owl is a larger and more aggressive owl, Biribauer explained. It is often described as a fierce predator, and can sometimes take on prey larger than itself. “They are impressive hunters,� she said. Owls have a few distinct physiological characteristics Biribauer was pleased to share. These characteristics help them to be successful hunters, and give them that “wise� look. Owls have large eyes that are placed in front of the face that allow them to have depth perception. They also have three
eyelids. The top eyelid allows them to blink, the bottom eyelid is used while sleeping, and the third eyelid is translucent. It is called the nictitating membrane and acts like a built in lens that protect the eyes from debris. Their dish shaped heads act like a satellite dish
that forwards sound to its asymmetrical ears. Their offset earns help them to better focus on prey, she said. Owls also have feathers that make them silent flyers. These special feathers allow them to hear their potential prey as they hunt, and help
prevent their prey from hearing them approach. During the owl prowl, the participants walked around Camp Cedarwin and were able to call in three Screech Owls, who decided not to show themselves, but were heard.
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I would like to thank everyone for all your get well wishes and beautiful birthday cards. Your thoughts and prayers, visits, phone calls, and your concerns are very much appreciated. God Bless each and everyone of you. ~ Donna Dennis
OBITUARIES _________________________________________________________ QUEEN, Ethel Mary (nee Hooker) - Passed away peacefully on February 20, 2016 at 101 years of age. Loving wife of the late Wilbert Queen (October 7, 2002). Dear mother of Alan Queen of Brantford, Carol (Scott) Miller of Essex. Also survived by her grandchildren, Adam (Robyn), Andrew (Stephanie), Justin (Kathy), Matthew (Tanya), Lindsay (Rob) and Craig (Carly); and her four great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents the late Mary and Thomas Hooker; her three sisters Margaret (late Arthur) McFadden, Jean (late Loyale) McKenzie and Norma (late Roy) Scarlett; her brother Tom (late Marguerite) Hooker. Ethel was a member of the Essex United Church and the Essex Retirees’. Special thanks to the dedicated staff of Iler Lodge for your loving care of our mom. The visitation and funeral service was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Interment followed at Victoria Memorial Gardens. In kindness, donations may be made to the Essex United Church, the Essex Retirees’ or the charity of your choice. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. Our mom’s love, caring support, and humour will be missed by all of her family and friends.
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Someone has said it would be wonderful to have the wisdom of a 90 year-old, the body of a 20 year-old, and the energy of a two-year old. I know I have had the last two of those and should be able to claim the first one, but I find that is a useless claim because my brain information will not always connect with what I want to say. And, in this highly technological age, much wisdom is lacking. For instance, I could hear a beeping sound and could not find the source. Finally, I realized it was coming from the utility room and immediately knew it was a carbon monoxide detector that was not plugged into a receptacle. That was confusing but frightening because the gas water heater is in that space. I debated calling 911, but hesitated to bring them out for nothing. If there was carbon monoxide I thought it should seep into the main part of the house and be picked up by the two detectors I have there. Finally, I read the fine print on that detector and learned that it beeps when it is no longer viable. That was the answer. We knew it was around 10 years old last fall, so we put in a new one and put that one in the utility rook for disposal. It had not yet reached that fate, so it was doing its duty in letting us know it was no longer any good for its original purpose. If I had thrown it in the garbage would it have done that beeping there? I think that is why we had not yet discarded it because it should be given proper ending for its existence. At any rate, I learned something else and the detector is still beeping as I type this.
~ Steve Maraboli
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WICKENHEISER, Jeanne Frances - It is with sadness we announce the passing of Jeanne Wickenheiser (nee Fuerth) on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Vigil of Prayer was held Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7:00PM at Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre (915 Acadia Dr.). The Funeral Service was held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church (217 Lenore Dr.). The Rite of Committal followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre (306.955.1600).
by Evelyn Couch
“As for the journey of life; at some point you will realize that YOU are the driver and you will drive!”
~ “Keep Dad laughing, Bro.” ~
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In our hearts and thoughts forever. Fondly remembered and dearly missed by Mother Vera and brothers Brad and Barry.
MCLELLAN, John Raymond - 1933 - February 15th, 2016 - John (Sharky) predeceased by his wife Marion (Hedge). Loving father of Gary (Sharon), Linda, Robin, Debbie Deschaine (Ron), Brad (Cindy), Terry, Connie Fick (Ron). 18 Grandchildren and 26 Great-Grandchildren. John was a retired caretaker for the Greater Essex County District School Board. Cremation has taken place. A grave side service will be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice would be greatly appreciated.
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What’s Going On... FEB. 26 - BINGO at Bethel-Maidstone at 7:00 pm (Bring a canned good). FEB. 27 - WOODSLEE UNITED CHURCH’S SPAGHETTI DINNER. 5-6:30pm. Talent show follows at 7pm. Free-will offering. For info: 519-723-4601. FEB. 27 & 28 - THE ESSEX TRAIN SHOW at Essex Public School from 9:30am 3:30pm. Free parking. For more info: 519-776-9800. MAR. 1-22 - FREE ART CLASSES FOR KIDS with Alex Stevenson - At Essex Library, presented by Art Space Essex. Register online or at the branch. MARCH 4 - MONTHLY PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican Church - 92 St Paul Street, Essex. From 5 - 6:30pm. Call 519-776-7711 for more details. MARCH 5 - ROAST BEEF DINNER - At Bethel-Maidstone. Call Rob for more information: 519-735-8411. MARCH 10 - “IRELAND” with guest speaker Shaun Fuerth. At 7 p.m., at the Fire Hall in Oldcastle. Everyone is welcome! MARCH 12 - EKBOMA presents Dave Parmley & Cardinal Tradition at McGregor KofC at 7pm. Call 519-776-8716 for more info. MARCH 18 - BINGO at Bethel-Maidstone at 7:00 pm. Think Green! APRIL 9 - Spring Bazaar at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club.
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EVENTS _____________________ EKBOFMA PRESENTS DAVID PARMLEY & CARDINAL TRADITION in concert at the McGregor K of C, 9560 Walker Rd. Sat., March 12 at 7pm. Opening band Winterline. Tickets $20 advance or $25 at door. Call Bev 519-776-8716 for tickets and more information. 8-1t _____________________ VENDORS WANTED for Essex Retirees’ Social Club - Spring Bazaar on Sat. April 9. Please call 519 776 6689 8-1t _____________________
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_____________________ FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Seasoned and Split - hardwood ďŹ rewood. $70/cord. 9870 Concession #9 Essex. Call-519776-6299 or 519-995-0601. 48-5t* _____________________ FOR SALE: McFarlane Collectible Figurines - Spawn Series, Dragons, NHL Figures, & MUCH MORE! All unopened and still in original packaging. Contact 519-819-8262 _____________________7-tfn FOR SALE: Antique dining room set: buet, china cabinet, table, and 6 chairs/ antique bedroom set: Dbl. bed, single dresser and vanity. Phone: 519-7769576. 8-2t*
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FOR SALE ďšş Weider Weight Machine. Attachments for upper and lower body workouts. Six attached weights from 0 to 100 lbs. plus, and pull down bar. Call 519-992-3374. 8-2t* _____________________
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WANTED: We Farm It Like It’s Our Own! 3rd generation Lakeshore farmer looking to CASH rent / buy / share crop in Essex / Kent Counties. Available services incl. planting, crop protection, harvesting, trucking. Call Dennis Rivest at InďŹ nity 1-tf Farms Inc. (519) 796-6691. _____________________ WANTED: Looking for farmland to rent or share crop in the Essex County area. Any size parcel, long or short term. We practice regular crop rotation. Till or notill and soil sampling is done. Contact 3-tfn Daryn at 519-818-4995.
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FOR RENT: Small one bedroom apartment for rent in the Cottam area. Utilities included and available immediately. $575/month First and last month’s rent required. Call 519-8194-tf 1039. _____________________
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SERVICES _____________________ PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE SAKURA SHIATSU formerly Riverside Dr. (Tec.) Reopening at 1307 Pelissier St. (Windsor). Old-new customers welcome! Specials for age 55+. 519567-3863. 6-3t* _____________________ INCOME TAX PREPARATION: Good rates on personal, rental, and business returns. E-file or paper file. Call Jeannette Grass (519) 776-7090. 6-12t _____________________ L & D CLEANING SERVICES- We will get the job DONE! We offer weekly, biweekly, monthly or 1 time clean. Call now for a free estimate: 519-992-9749 or 519-791-6955. 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* _____________________ HANDYMAN AVAILABLE Can do dry walling, painting, and most other renovation projects. Will do yard work, clean eavestrough, clear driveways in winter, etc. Call 519-776-6897, ask for Paul Robertson. Have references if need to see also. Why wait? Get your projects 5-4t* done. Very reliable.
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_____________________ DRIVERS WANTED: AZ or DZ Clean record. Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336. 1- tfn _____________________ SNOW REMOVAL OPERATORS AND LABOURERS wanted. Fax resume to 51913-tfn 723-2336. _____________________ HELP WANTED: Looking for experienced floral designer. Please bring resume to 54 Talbot St., N., Essex. 519-776-8900. 6-3 _____________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON 12/15 N0P 2G0. _____________________
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PERSONAL _____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me in and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.” (Three times). “Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With grateful thanks. D.D.
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Farm Machinery Auc on Sale Low Hr Case IH 7110 Magnum, Case IH 1640 Combine & Other Good Equipment Saturday, March 5 at 10:00 am For Jeanie Havens selling the farm machinery of the late Lucien Havens, Kent Bridge, ON. Sale will be held at the Havens Farm at 21853 Tomek Rd., Kent Bridge. From Hwy 401 take exit # 101 north on Kent Rd. 15 to McKay’s Corners, go west approx. 2 km to Tomek Rd., then north to the farm. No Reserve. Farm is Sold. Sale Includes: Case IH 7110 Magnum dsl, IH 986 dsl w/cab & MF 135 dsl tractors; Case IH 1640 Axial Flow dsl combine w/Case IH model 1028 – 20’ grain head; J.D. model 444 four row 38” corn head; Krause 2800 pull type soil saver & other llage; two approx. 600 bu gravity wagons; Bush Hog 14’ model 132145 pull type rotary chopper; & other well cared for, stored inside equipment & some shop equip. Terms: cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Proprietor: Jeanie Havens For info call Rob Havens, 519-401-3060, or Richard Havens, 519-359-8277. Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
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Pastor Gary continued speaking on the Holy Spirit and how God is wanting to release the Holy Spirit in our midst through signs and wonders. The next move is going to come through us, through ordinary people. Young Adult Coffee and Games Night, February 28th, 7 p.m. At ACM. Ladies Night Out, ages, 30-49, March 4th, 6:30 p.m. At ACM. Youth and Young adult Conference, “Awaken the Up-Rising,” March 17th19th. Spring Conference with Pastor Jeff Johns, April 27th-29th. Restoration House Healing Rooms,
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All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is available at 10:15am. Confirmation Classes will be held during the Lenten Season. Please contact Linda if interested. The Elder on Duty this Sunday is Jean Moore; Door Greeters Judy & Carson Krol; Church Lock-up Floyd Simpkins. A luncheon follows each service and free will donations are accepted. The noon Wednesday Lenten Service
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Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00:00 p.m. local time on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at Town of Essex Council Chambers. Description of Lands: 1. Conc 8 Pt Lot 10, Pts 1,2 12R5813; Essex, 30 acres-designated Wetland, unbuildable. No building permits will be issued for this Property. Minimum Tender Amount: $14,726.83 2. Plan 1392 Lt 100-101 Pt Lot 99; Essex; 111 Crystal Lane, Vacant Lot Minimum Tender Amount: $31,361.84 3. Plan 337, Lot 7; Essex, 126 Maple St, Harrow, House Minimum Tender Amount: $18,303.36 4. Plan 12M478; Essex, Masaccio Drive – unbuildable, municipal drain Minimum Tender Amount: $11,279.29 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Donna E. Hunter, Treasurer The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8
Series continues on March 2, at Brooker Baptist Church. Our Annual Lunch and General Meeting is on February 28, following the service. The next Iler Lodge Service is on March 1, at 2pm. Volunteers are always welcomed and appreciated. A Roast Beef Dinner is planned for March 5, at 5:30pm. Advance tickets only - Contact Rob Reeb for tickets. Have a great week!
March 4 at 10 am. Belle River United Church is hosting. We will be celebrating Cuba.
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Trinity Church Please keep in your prayers this week Beverly, Grace, David, James, Bob and Bill. Our Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Jake Lester, given by Gerry Lester. Birthday wishes this week go out to Sydney Brouillard-Coyle, Donald Gunnell and Kaye Schinkelshoek. Join us Sunday, February 28th for service and following the service we will be having coffee hour. We will have an opportunity to see the video of the talent and fashion show from the 125th Anniversary and view a display of church artifacts. This is the first event of our 150th year long celebration of events. Hope you will join us! Orders are underway for our Apple and Cherry pies that will be available for pick up on Saturday, April 23. Yourcan place your order by calling Sharon at 519-839-4579, leaving a message for Brenda at 519-839-5184 or a message at the Church office 519-776-7711.
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Don’t forget Messy Church meets Thursday, Feb. 25th from 6-8 p.m. Come with your family and enjoy an exciting new way to experience church. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. SA Connections meets every Tuesday from 10am - 1pm. Drop in for an hour or stay for all 3. It’s a great way to meet new friends and enjoy many activities. Bible Study led by Major Shirley Roberts follows at 1:15 p.m. The Noon Lenten Services put on by the Essex & District Ministerial Association continue at Brooker Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 2 led by Rev. Aaron Thompson. A light lunch follows. Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 11am. We welcome you to join us and stay for coffee and fellowship afterwards. Several members of our church family have health concerns and would appreciate your support in prayer. A card, visit or phone call would be appreciated, too. Essex Community Services Essex Community Services Wonders… Are you a senior living ALONE? Feeling isolated? Our Security Reassurance Program can help. Our friendly professional staff will phone you regularly to check on your comfort and well-being. You choose the day, time, and frequency of calls. In the event that we cannot reach you, we alert relatives, neighbours, or emergency services. The goal of this free program is to offer you companionship through a telephone visitation. It offers care, concern and support and enables you to live with dignity and independence in your home. For program details and free registration, call 519-776-4231. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Joining Rev Ann this Sunday will be our guest speaker Tamara Kowalska Executive Director of Windsor Youth Centre. Tom Bain will read the Holy Scriptures. Fran McKim and Tom Ruston will greet you at the door. The lunch is Pot Luck, so bring in a dish to share. The Church email has changed the new address is woodsleepc@gosfieldtel. com. Please note this Sunday is the deadline for donations for WYC. Session invites you to join us as we collect plastic bags, plastic food containers, Windsor bus tickets, and canned meals ( ravioli, chili etc). Please pray to the people on our pray list. If you or someone you know would like a visit from Rev. Ann, please contract her. Choir Practices: Monday at 6:30 pm. New members are always welcome. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome to a cup of coffee and to join in to the conversation. Talent Show and Spaghetti Dinner: Saturday Feb 27. Dinner will be served from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. There will be a silent auction. The show will follow the dinner. Cost is a free will offering World Day of Prayer Service: Friday
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Saturday’s Euchre Game had Mavis Law taking first place, Diana Dennis with second place and Tom Kelly had third place. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Wally Lafromboise with the most Peppers. Kevin Edwards had high score and Donna Bondy took the lowest
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519-776-4255 Remember our Forty Acts of Kindness. “How great is it that our random acts of kindness and good deeds can make someone else’s entire day?” This week’s challenges are... Visit hospitals or nursing home with smiles, treats, and friendly conversation for patients. Drop off a teddy bear to the police department to give to traumatized children. Copy a favourite recipe and give it to someone. Write a note, send an e-greeting “just to say hello” to someone who might need a pick me up. Put change in a charity change bottle. Join us each Sunday at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. Essex United Church Our Sunday morning worship service begins at 10:30 am. with a fellowship hour following. The Essex and District Ministerial Association is again presenting a Lenten
luncheon series on Wednesdays at noon throughout Lent. The next service will be on February 17 at the Salvation Army. Essex United’s annual Murder Mystery, “The Mystery at Devil’s Gulch,” is coming Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. Tickets available soon. Paquette News submitted by Pam Hartley
If you’re looking for things to fill your evenings, St. Stephen’s and Church of the Redeemer will host a number of educational classes, from a Lentin book study, to bible studies, to information session on Anglicanism and other aspects of the church. There’s something for everyone. Check out our website for all the times and dates. Mark your calendars for Redeemers 10th annual All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner…come on out and get your fill of salads, pastas and homemade
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Continued from Page 15 desserts on Saturday, April 16th. Our “Out of the Cold” soup ministry is meeting again this Saturday, February 27th at 2:30 at St Stephen’s where we will boil up some great hearty soup for our friends at the Downtown Mission. Come on out & help cut, chop, peel & sauté with friends. To donate items for the soup, contact Rev. Paul.
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If you are interested in being a part of the discussion around service times at St. Stephen’s, please join us on March 6th at noon for a brief meeting. All are welcome. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808.
This weeks Friday euchre winners are George Diesbourg, Fran McKim, Edna Chevalier, George Davidson, and Mary Demars. For more information, please contact Irene Gignac at 519-975-2283.
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Our parish mission is Feb. 28 to March 1, at 7pm with Fr. Michael Prieur. Professor of Moral Theology and Bioethics at St. Peter’s Seminary. Theme is “Mercy and Hope for the 21st Century.” All are welcome. Steubenville Toronto 2016 is July 22, 23, 24 in Oshawa, On. For grades 8-12. For more information and to register, contact Nick for details. God Bless you all and have a great week! Essex Baptist Church submitted by Stephanie Winger
Join us for 11:00 am Sunday Service, Sunday School is at 9:45 am. Sunday morning message recordings are available at our website: EssexBaptist.com. Kid’s Club is offered for children ages SK-Gr. 3 and Youth Night for Grades 4+ on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm. Join us for a Bible study and prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7 pm. Woodslee Friendship Club Euchre winners for Feb. 12th were Jean Matalik, Ernie Lariviere, Edna Chevalier, George Davidson, George Diesbourg, Ray and Kora Brooker. Monday winners were Helene Manley, George Diesbourg, Shirley Quinlan, LeRoy Davison, and Mike Renaud. Wednesday Pepper winners were Joanne McMurren, Helene Manley, Donna Eyraud, Veronica Granger, George Diesbourg, Elmer Quinlan, Joanne Diesbourg, and Marg Chevalier.
Bakerville News Happy Birthday wishes to Mike Diemling, Gerald Vincent and Ethel Allison this week. Have a Great Week Brooker News By Ruth Newman
You are invited to join us for our 10am worship service with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday School is available for the children. J.O.Y. Club meets every Tuesday at 3:30pm. Led by by Rev. Linda Holligsworth. Annual business meeting is on Feb. 28th, following the service. Pastor Steve and Kim will host an appreciation luncheon following the meeting. Everyone welcome. The Misiterial Lenten Service is Wednesday, March 2 at Brooker Baptist Church, led by Rev. Aaron Thompson. The following week, Wednesday, March 9, at Woodslee United, led by Rev. Linda Blair. All services begin at 12noon, followed by a late lunch. Free-will offering appreciated. Brooker Baptist Church is celebrating its 140th anniversary with a church supper on Saturday, March 5. The celebration continues on Sunday, March 6, with Rev. Tim McCoy as our guest speaker at our 10am service and again at the 3pm service. Come and join with us as we celebrate this milestone in our church history.
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Continued from Page 16 field with five aces were Mary Binder and Ethel Ferguson. A strong score of 16 for 9 holes was carded by Tom Hyatt who also recorded a 17 along with Mary Binder and Rose Taylor. Tom Hyatt continued his strong play recording a score of 70 for 36 holes. Team 2 (Marie Lasi, Pete Daudlin, Tom Hyatt), with a score of 227, took first place. Team Jacks (Andy Orsini, Bill Ward, Bob McWilliam) was second and third place was captured by Team 9 (Laurie Hylton, Tom Dewhurst, Bill Taylor). Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Guatemala Hope in Woodslee is collecting sewing supplies to bring with them to Guatemala on March 1st. Contact Carolyn Fuerth at 519-723-4456 for pick up. Our next Lenten Card party is on Sunday, February 28th at 7 p.m. sharp in the parish hall. St. Mary’s Parish Council meets on Thursday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. There is a new committee formed called the Jubilee Refugee Committee with both St. Mary’s and St. John’s parishioners on board. There is an urgent need for help with a family from El Salvador. Please donate generously to this worthy cause. For more information, contact Kolleen Fuerth at 519-723-4247. Come and hear about Ireland with guest speaker, Shaun Fuerth, on Thursday, March 10th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall in Oldcastle. Hosted by the Sandwich South Historical Society. Everyone is welcome! St. Mary’s Cemetery Board ask that all winter decorations be removed from gravesites before March 20th.
Our sympathies go to Barb O’Neil and family on the passing of her father-inlaw, Russell. Happy Birthday wishes to Karen McGuire, MacKenzie Fuerth, and Ray Simard. Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. GEMS & Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grades 1-8 are invited to attend. All are invited to our next free Movie Event on Friday, February 26. We will feature Disney’s “Cars”. Doors open at 6 pm and movie begins at 6:30 pm sharp! All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. A canned good donation is welcomed! Our next movie night is scheduled for Friday, March 18, 2016. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two www.essexcrc.ca.
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Peewee minors advance to semi-finals 1955 T’Bird named “Scorchy” a blast from the past! Pictutred left: Note 1955 Mercury station wagon taillights. Pictured below: Custom interior still like new
The original owner of this 1955 Thunderbird known as “Scorchy” was Gordon Dennis O’Hara who bought it new in 1956 when he was 18 after the Ford dealer in Toronto kept it as a demo for a full year. He drove this car for a year before starting modifications, which were performed on the car from 1957 to 1961. The car still has its original red lacquer paint and interior. At age 19, Gord bought a new 368 cubic inch Lincoln Y-block crate engine from the Ford dealer and installed it in his T’Bird. The original 292 T’Bird engine was installed in a ’55 Ford that he bought off a neighbour with a blown engine. Other modifications on the T’Bird included frenched headlights, custom front bumper, flared fenders, radiused rear wheel wells, ’55 Merc wagon taillights, nosed and decked, gas door removed, and lowered. At the same time, the interior was refinished by Tony Macri’s T.M. Custom Auto Upholstering at 365 Dupont St., Toronto, in pearl white tuck and roll with vertical pleats in the door panels and kick panels, and silver flakes on a red carpet. “Scorchy” was entered in the 1962 Fort York Armoury Autorama where it placed First in its class. A year later, the car went into storage in Oakville, Ontario, and remained out of sight for 50 years! The car was built by Gord O’Hara and cruised the streets with 305 hp and 415 foot pounds of torque in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, a sleeper in its time. It is a true survivor, untouched since being built, wearing 15 coats of red lacquer by Lonsdale Garage at 335 Lonsdale Rd., Toronto, and all body work done in lead. Jamie Hamilton of JWH Kustoms Antique & Collector Appraisals in Whitby, Ontario, was asked to appraise the car in 2009 after Gord O’Hara passed away. That’s when Jamie fell in love with it and purchased it five years later: “I am the proud owner of this amazing documented piece of Ontario history,” says Jamie. “And if all that doesn’t blow your mind, this 1955 Ford T’Bird has 6,100 original miles.” “Scorchy” will be on display at the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsport Expo at the International Centre in Toronto, March 11-13.. Jamie would love to hear from anyone who remembers “Scorchy” and especially anyone who has photos of this car at the 1962 Autorama. You can email Jamie at jwhkustoms@ hotmail.com. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
by Fred Groves Facing elimination two games in a row, the Essex peewee minors battled back and will carry the Ravens banner into the OMHA semi-finals against Owen Sound. Sunday afternoon in Welland, the Ravens shutout the Tigers on their own ice, 3-0. The day before, it was all Essex as it came out on top 5-1. Friday, in the first game of a long weekend for the 10-year olds, Welland won in Essex 5-4. The peewee minors head to Owen Sound this weekend to face the Junior Attack in game one on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. On Sunday they have a 2:30 p.m. start. • The EDHS senior boys’ hockey team pushed the Belle River Nobels to a third game, but was beaten in WECSSAA semi-final action last week. After dropping the first game 4-3 last Tuesday, the Red Raiders rallied for a 2-1 win the next day at home. In the third game in as many days, Essex’s Josh King and Brody Rickeard scored in the 3-2 loss. • Emily Kessler, an EDHS grad who wrestles for the University of Winnipeg, finished third in her division, 55kg, at the Canada West Wrestling Championships. • Nicole Morse netted three points and hauled in five rebounds to help the Queen’s Golden Gaels to a 67-34 win over Algoma in OUA women’s basketball action on Saturday. Queen’s is ranked ninth nationally. • Victory’s Peanut, owned and trained by Maidstone’s William Leon, was third in the fifth race last Wednesday at Western Raceway in London. • Cameron Branch continues to be a dominant player for the Nipissing Lakers. On Friday the EDHS grad had 25 kills and 30.5 points to lead his team to a 3-2 win over Guelph. The next day,
Branch, who leads the OUA in kills, had nine and 10 points as the Lakers were beaten by McMaster. • Davis Dupuis is headed for OFSAA. Last week the EDHS wrestler won silver at the SWOSSAA qualifying meet. OFSAA is being held at the WFCU Centre in Windsor next Tuesday and Wednesday.
• The Essex midget minors were beaten 3-1 at home by Welland Friday night and were eliminated from the OMHA playoffs. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.
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Winners from the Knights of Columbus District Free Throw Competition will advance to the Regional Competition in Belle River to be held on February 28. Pictured: Back row: Avery Robinson, 10, Josh O’Neil, 13, Ella Coup, 11, Chole Crawford, 13, Everette Bondy, 12. Front row: Nathan Smith, 10, Nicole Sauve, 12, Caxilla Raposo, 9, and Liam Havinga, 9. Absent from the photo is Zack LaPorte, 11.
by Jennifer Cranston Local Knights of Columbus groups will send ten youth to compete against other you, home of Windsor–Essex County Region in a free throw contest that takes place on February 28. Each year, the Knights of Columbus holds an international basketball free throw competition that begins at the individual council level and progresses to the Provincial level. The competition then moves onto international standings. The contest includes girls’ and boys’ divisions for youth ages nine through 14. Winners from K of C Councils in Essex, Maidstone, and McGregor gathered at Essex District High School on Saturday afternoon to shoot it out for the District Championship. District Champions in each division will compete at the Regional Contest. Stats from that competition are then sent to the Provincial (or State) level. District 88 Deputy Brian Moore said that activities like these help to get kids interested in sports and includes them in the greater community. “They are our future leaders and citizens,” he said.
It is in light of this, he said, that the K of C is renewing its focus on youth by supporting youth groups and activities at the parish level.
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Local woodcarver is based at the CTMHV
by Sylene Argent Essex County residents often boast about the abundance of local art, and the neighbourhood artists who allow their creative talents to be known throughout the region and beyond. Many people have some type of artistic talent, whether that comes in the form of storytelling
through printed word, drawing, sculpting, or needlework. And sometimes it takes thick skin and bravery for a new artist to share his or her art pieces with the public that often took long periods of time to create. Rusty Barton is an area woodcarver who, for the past three years, has practiced his custom
chainsaw and hand carved wood art talent at a self-made station on the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village site. He is pleased to share his passion for woodworking with the community. For many years, Barton worked as an arbourist locally. Barton began thinking about the wood
removed and how it could be sculpted into art, giving it “a cool second use.” When work began to slow, he tried sculpting a piece of wood, and was pleased to learn it was relatively easy for him to do. He further watched a few online tutorials to improve his newly recognized artistic talent. The first sculpture
Barton produced was a bear from a piece of popular tree that he still keeps around. He sits nearing several other items Barton has created, including benches, working waterfalls, other bear-type figures, and eagles. He does do commission work upon request. He would love to pursue creating public art, and a chainsaw carving tour map outlining where pieces he could eventually place in public areas can be located. This map would also include the art pieces other local woodcarvers created and placed in public areas locally. Creating wood-carved art is a long process, Barton said. Many people have approached him while he has attended local shows and have commented he must have a lot of patience to complete the art pieces. One of the pieces he created, a totem pole, can be viewed at the CTMHV. In addition to being an arbourist, Barton worked
in the military as a truck driver for 15 years, and never thought he had artistic talent. He often hears people say they wished they had some artistic talent, and he typically asks those people if they have given art, in whatever genre they would be interested in pursuing, a try to see if they have a hidden talent also. Barton has participated in local woodcarving competitions, such as the one hosted annually at the Kingsville Migration Festival, and plans to continue submitting his pieces into local competitions. He also hopes to host his own competition this fall, likely housed at the CTMHV. Barton is looking for stumps area individuals would like crafted into a piece of art, and students to whom he could pass along the woodcarving knowledge he has gained. He can be found on Facebook by searching RustyBartonchainsawart.
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