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Vol. 135

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Issue No. 8

Model Train Show celebrates 20 years

Area resident ready for Radical Body Transformation PAGE 6 ________________ Beloved school custodian to retire PAGE 9 ________________ Fundraiser will help pipe & drums band PAGE 11 ________________ Skate Essex puts on 54th carnival PAGE 13 ________________ Essex takes 2-0 Series Lead over Dresden PAGE 23 ________________

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Adam was happy to take the opportunity to spend part of his Saturday afternoon at the Essex Model Train Show.

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by Sylene Argent There were plenty of model train tracks and displays to explore during Heritage Essex’s annual weekend-long Model Train Show, which was held at Essex Public School. Heritage Essex employees, volunteers, and supporters were happy to host the 20th annual installment of the Train

Show. The proceeds go towards helping Heritage Essex keep the historic Essex Railway Station running. The Station is a reminder of Essex Railway past. Tony Malkowski is the president of Heritage Essex. On the weekend he said the Essex Train Show, which is the largest of its kind in Southwestern Ontario, “Is going well.”

He was pleased with the many vendors who were selling items at the show. Some of the vendors sold model train-related items, and others offered other unique items, which provided for an interesting shopping experience. Lunch was also provided for purchase. This year’s Model Train Show, Malkowski said, likely had the largest

vendor turnout yet. The vendor tables lined the school’s hallways and continued on into the gymnasium where many model train displays offered eye-pleasing sights and provided the sounds of trains chugging along their tracks. Miniature rural towns surrounded the tracks to create intricate displays. The exhibitors at the show

included the Windsor Modular Railroad Club, the London N’gineers Model Railroad Club, and the Chatham Railroad Club. Malkowski was pleased with the number of exhibitors who took the opportunity to showcase their displays. A new feature the annual show offered this year was a large train display that, in all, measured around 100’. Two model train clubs, one from London and the other from Windsor, paired up to link their modules together to create this large scale display. The annual train show has been a destination for the diehard model train enthusiasts for the past two decades. Here, they are able to shop for pieces for their own displays. The show is well attended by the community at large. The Show is also a popular outing for area grandparents as it’s an event where they can share some quality time with their grandchildren. One grandparent, Malkowski noted, carried around a stool so his grandchild could step up and enjoy all of the displays. “The kids seem to love

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Farmers learn about tractor safety by Sylene Argent Local farmers were able to sit in on a free workshop last Tuesday evening (Feb. 17) to learn how they could make their operations safer. The Essex County Farm Safety hosted its annual safety awareness night at the Essex Civic Centre and

around 40 local farmers attended the event. Bonnie Popov, the Chairperson of the Essex County Farm Safety committee, said the group has been hosting a safety awareness night for area farmers for the past six years. Each year the host group selects a new topic.

This year, the focus was on tractor roadway safety. The event is held near the end of February to ensure the important safety tips and information is available to farmers before they take to the fields in the spring to begin preparing their fields for planting. With this year’s topic being tractor roadway safety, Popov said there would be time spent of reviewing regulations on the roads in regards to tractors. The event also allowed the participating farmers to drop off their old slow moving vehicle signs and get two new ones for free. Jay Remsik is a

Volunteer Matt Anger displays the old slow moving vehicle signs he collected during the free Essex County Farm Safety awareness night held last Tuesday at the Essex Civic Centre. Participating farmers were able to trade in their old signs for new ones free of charge.

consultant with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. He was the special guest speaker at the event. There were many things he wanted to share with area farmers at the workshop. He noted this seminar was mainly a refresher for the farmers on how accidents could occur when working around tractors. Remsik also took the opportunity to talk to the farmers about operations that have paid employees about mandatory awareness training their workers and supervisors have to take before they begin work. This training is a one-time thing, and the training is allowed to go with the employee if he or she decides to work at a different operation. It is important that farm operations employing workers ensure their employees have obtained

this certificate. The associated booklets are available for free. Essex County Farm Safety recently held a Farm Safe 101 workshop in Leamington on creating safe farms. The group is hoping to do another one later this year. Essex County Farm Safety volunteers band together throughout the year to extend safety practices to area youth through its farm safety education days. These events have around 20 stations that the participating youth rotate through. Rural youth learn many safety

tips, including how to work safely around farm animals and the dangers associated with being around large round bales, and how to safely work around PTOs. Anyone interested in volunteering with this event is urged to contact an Essex County Farm Safety member for more information. Anne Anger, member of Essex County Farm Safety, said the children’s safety day is a great way to provide youth with safety tips. It’s amazing, she added, to see youth learn something new and forward those safety practices to their parents.

Voice Of Inspiration “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” - Marcus Aurelius

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The Belleau family, surrounded by Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex supporters and volunteers, show oﬀ the keys and SOLD sign to their new Cottam home.

by Sylene Argent It was an exciting day for the Belleau family on Saturday as members and supporters of Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex (HFHWE) gave them the keys to their new Cottam home. The weather was cold, but it was a warm homecoming for this family. Glen and Karen Belleau, along with their son Ben, were very excited to receive the keys to their new 1242 square foot home, which has been equipped with accessibility features so Glen can be independent in his family’s new home. The kitchen, for instance, features specially designed pullout drawers. “We’re pretty excited to be at the end of one journey and at the beginning of another,” Karen said inside her new living room. “We feel so loved and appreciated.” Glen added he “just can’t wait to get furniture in here, put my feet up on the coffee table, and breathe.” The family plans to be fully moved in by the weekend. The Belleaus said they have been overwhelmed with the kindness of the community throughout the process. The family applied to be a potential

applicant for Habitat for Humanity in December 2010. Glen and Karen’s son Ben is excited to live near a park and within a community that has other youth nearby with whom he can play. Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex’s Executive Director Mike Van der Vlist noted the faith-based organization builds simple, affordable homes. The Cottam home marked the 58th build project HFHWE has built in the region in its 21-years of existence, and the first home it built within Kingsville’s boundaries. “The Belleau family will always have a warm home,” Van der Vlist said. “How could you not feel warm on a cold day?” He said of the event. The homes that the local Habitat has built, including the house for the Belleau family, represents what the community can do when its members get together. This sends a message of the positive things a community can do, Van der Vlist noted. He added that every family selected for a HFHWE built home is selected through a process. As a faith-based

can be found at www. h a b i t a t w i n d s o r. o r g . Volunteers are always needed and those who think they may want to get involved are urged to check out the organization online. According to its website, HFHWE helps selected families build and buy simple and affordable homes though a no-interest, no-profit mortgage.

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Editorial &Opinion

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The pieces of the puzzle are slowly coming together to create a centerpiece that honors our town’s sports heroes. The idea to do so was first forwarded by Free Press writer (and writer in general) Fred Groves over a year ago. Fred took the idea and ran with it. Over the past year a committee has met to see the idea become a reality and have laid some

solid ground work. The result will be the Sports Wall of Excellence, which will be located at the Essex Centre Sports Complex (the arena). The Wall will feature the names and photos of the many people who have excelled at sports in some way in our area, or who helped others excel. It will honour athletes, coaches and builders. There are some great plans for this section of the arena, and I hope it all comes together quickly over the next few years. It will be a worthy showcase. As a small town, we have a lot to brag about when it comes to the fields of sport. We have had players go on to play pro in the NHL, the NFL, the CFL, and other professional leagues. We have had players excel at the college and university level.

We have had athletes that have competed at the Olympics. In Ralph Mellenby, we have an individual who helped develop Hockey Night In Canada and who brought the Olympic Games into our living rooms through our TV sets. We have had leaders whose efforts helped build local programs, sports complexes and facilities. In short, we have a great foundation on which our young athletes continue to build. In order to get the Sports Wall up, we’re going to need some help, and the committee is looking to expand its roster to make the Wall a reality. If you are interested in being a member of the committee or helping out in anyway, contact Fred Groves at: FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail. com

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Ending hunger Most of you have heard about the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. We used to see in the Essex Free Press reports of the grain being planted and harvested by Essex County farmers as volunteers but I have not read anything lately. However I do get the newsletter so I know the work continues. Rather than pay for the cost of shipping the grain from here to Ethiopia it was sold and the money used to buy grain in a nearby country that had grain to sell. That was a benefit to two countries. I knew the man who was in charge of distribution and I know it was carefully monitored so it went where needed most and no family got more than its share. In this recent newsletter there is a report of teaching the farmers there how to produce more from their land following the method Canadian farmers have been using in relatively recent years: no-till. They had to change because the population of the country is expanding rapidly. Not only does this mean

more people to feed but less land for a farmer because a father divides his property equally among his sons. With that practice continued there is less and less to divide each year. To a crass old lady like I am, there seems one way to eliminate hunger and that is to have no more than two children per couple but that is something we cannot enforce, perhaps not even encourage because it stinks of genocide by us. We visited the chief of a Zimabwe village and he was proud that he had 20 children. He had provided a home for his first wife and married a younger one so he could have more offspring. There is another problem. More trees are cut to build more homes for more people and the lack of trees means there is more soil erosion by wind and rain. It seems to be an impossible task to avoid hunger. Our Canadian farmers are putting their best efforts into growing more per acre and are doing very well at that.

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New parking restrictions on Fairview and South Talbot

submitted to EFP Essex Town Council has passed an amendment to the parking by-law (By-law 224) to restrict commercial vehicle parking in Essex Centre. On February 16,

Council passed Bylaw 1387 prohibiting parking of commercial vehicles on both sides of South Talbot Road South from Victoria Avenue to Fairview Avenue, and Fairview Avenue West

from South Talbot Road to Talbot Street. This stretch of connecting roadway provides access to the Essex County Civic Centre, Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, the Essex Centre Sports Complex, and other sports facilities along Fairview Avenue West, including baseball diamonds and soccer fields. “Fairview Avenue and

South Talbot Road are main gateways leading to the Civic Centre, Holy Name School and many of our recreational facilities. Council has intended the amending by-law to be aimed at keeping this busy residential and recreational area clear of large commercial vehicles,” says Chris Nepszy, Director of Infrastructure and Development.

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Letter to the Editor Pro-Israel Policy is Totally Correct - Response to Daniel Beaudoin’s letter in the Windsor Star, Feb. 7 Yes, it is true that Canadians went to WW ll to liberate Europe from the German forces. The Nazis exterminated multitudes, including Jews, and Canada saw that it was right to stop this monster from ruling the earth. Today, another monster threatens to rule the earth and eliminate Jews and the land of Israel. It is the spirit behind Hezbollah, Hamas, PLO, ISIS, ISIL etc. Canada still knows that this is wrong and it stands with Israel and its right to defend itself as a sovereign state. Canada has not changed its position regarding doing what is right. The land of Israel belongs to the Jews, and Israel is NOT occupying another country’s territory. Brief history: the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire after World War l carved up many of the countries now in the Middle East. The Balfour Declaration in 1917 stated the British policy of establishing a “National Home for the Jewish People” in Israel; The San Remo Resolution of 1920, recognized the sovereignty of the Jewish People over Palestine, and The Anglo-French Boundary Convention of 1920, demarcated some of Israel’s borders. By 1948 the community of nations fully granted Israel the legal right to become a sovereign state.

Furthermore, the entire Land of Israel was promised to the Jewish People as recorded over 150 times in the Bible. I am so proud of our Conservative government for having the courage and the integrity to defend Israel even when it isn’t popular. That takes guts! “God keep our land glorious and free, O Canada we stand on guard for thee.” Connie Gambriel Woodslee

Pet Of The Week: Tinker Bell Tinker Bell is looking for her Neverland! She is really looking for her Never Leave Me Land. This girl would be a lovely company for any home. She loves to go on long walks and doesn’t need any toys if her person is around. She loves to be brushed. She would also prefer to be the only dog in the home. Tinker Bell is sure to raise you off the ground with joy. Unfortunately, Tinker Bell has suffered from food allergies and will require a specific diet. To help manage with her dietary needs, the cost of adopting her has been reduced by 50%. Drop by the shelter to visit this well mannered girl. She will be waiting for you to arrive This pet also comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www.ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-6002445. Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.

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Area resident ready for Radical Body Transformation

Trainer Ken Dennison of Onxy Fitness Solutions directs Anne Campeau as she works out during filming for the upcoming show Radica Body Transformation.

by Sylene Argent Everyone has a story to tell, and sometimes-at the right time, an opportunity

presents itself to allow some of those stories to be told. When Essex area

resident Anne Campeau made the commitment to get healthy, she didn’t expect her story would

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want to make a major change to their physical appearance. But when the opportunity presented itself, she stepped up to the challenge. Campeau met with the crew of Radical Body Transformation on Monday morning at Onyx Fitness Solutions to begin filming her weight loss journey. She had been a member of Onyx since it first opened its doors in the fall of 2014. At that time, she had made the decision to get healthy and has since been working with owners Ken and Kim Dennison, who have provided her with workout and nutritional direction. Campeau read about the new show online and was quick to email one of the producers to see is she could get in on the challenge. She was asked about her background and why she wanted to get involved. And her response was that she wanted to get into better shape. Soon after, she was given the nod to join the show as a participant, and began training with the Dennisons on December 1. Campeau works as a police dispatcher. The shift work, she found, made it hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Then, in 2008, both of her parents passed away within a few weeks of each other, and those life events, she admitted, triggered some depression. This resulted in horrendous eating habits, she said. After her parents had passed, Campeau said she had gained around 70 pounds. The weight gain had brought some

health complications for her, including type 2 diabetes. Since beginning the training for the show, she has lost around 30 pounds. “It is about being accountable to yourself,” she said. She is now working out at the gym five times a week. With Onyx Fitness Solutions being open 24/7 Campeau finds it convenient that she can come in and work off some of the stress a tough shift at the job can bring. Sometimes people may not realize what has gone on in their lives that may trigger unhealthy habits. For her, it was about recognizing what those triggers were, and taking back that control. “There is no shame in reaching out for help,” she said. Campeau wanted to be accountable to her wife, Nikki, and to her friends and family. At 48-years old, Campeau doesn’t want to suffer through a heart attack or stroke when there are measures she can take that can help her get healthy and prevent certain health risks. Nikki is proud of Campeau’s progress. She thinks it is very important that everyone takes a little time out of each day to put his/her own personal needs first. Murray Urquhart is producing Radical Body Transformation. The idea for the show sprang out of a conversation with James Hergott, who was the Business Producer for the documentary Generation Iron. Filming for Radical

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Harrow needs Harrow District High School by Jennifer Cranston In our final installment of our series on Harrow District High School we will look at the political opinions, realities and processes involved in GECDSB’s Programs and Accommodations Review involving Harrow District High School, Kingsville District High School, General Amherst High School, Western Secondary School and Harrow Public School. One of the most vocal advocates in our community about this new threat to HDHS and rural education in general is Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy. She has been advocating for her community and the community at large since the Board announced its intention to once again review the schools in Harrow. At the last Essex Town Council meeting she requested that the Town invite the Premier and the Minister of Education, Liz Sandals, to visit HDHS and meet with Council. She said the visit would give them a better idea of what their policies and funding policies are doing to Ontario’s rural communities. She spoke to the Free Press earlier this year on this issue and expressed frustration with the School Board and with the repeated uncertainty being faced by Harrow. “They are not supposed do an accommodations review of a school more often than every five years,” she said. “It’s only been three years, (for Harrow).” She pointed out that the Kingsville family of schools went through the process only one year ago. “They had to pass a special motion to review these schools again,” she said, referring to the minutes of the Board meeting in question. The last review resulted in four recommendations and three of them have become reality. Harrow Junior

School closed, grades JK to six are being taught in the Harrow Senior School building and Grades seven to 12 are housed at the high school. The recommendation that people are still waiting for is the suggestion that a “mega school,” or a building that houses JK through grade 12, be built. The mega school recommendation also came out of the Review of Kingsville Schools last year. Superintendant of Education responsible for Accommodations Todd Awender explained that. He said that in both cases the Ministry of Education was approached with requests for the suggested mega schools and both times the answer was “no.” The reason in both cases was the same; there are too many empty spaces in nearby schools to justify building a new school. Bondy, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, and many others including local developers and municipal councillors have questioned the projections used by the GECDSB to determine lower future school populations. In the municipalities involved housing starts are up, developers and real estate agents are busy and municipal administrations are predicting population growth. Natyshak claims that based on numbers from Statistics Canada, school enrolment in Ontario is set to rise by about a half million over the next 20 years. Awender says that the board uses a complicated formula that involves everything from birth rates, to housing starts and students currently in the public system to determine what he considers fairly accurate projections. He says that when it comes to building schools the Ministry only gives the Board enough money to accommodate the number of students

currently in the system. “It would be nice to build extra space, but it wouldn’t be fiscally responsible,” he said. Awender says that the Committee will be meeting with municipal administrations as part of the review process. Bondy also pointed out that the School Board Levy on municipal taxes has gone down each year she has been on Council. Her first year was 2010. She questions how the Ministry can claim not having enough money while they drop the tax revenue collected. “I bet if you approached the people of Harrow and asked them if they would pay the extra few dollars a year to keep HDHS, they would be willing to do it,” she said. From 2010 to 2014 residents in Essex who owned a $200,000 home saw their school board levy drop from $482 per year to $406. Trustee Julia Burgess is responsible for both Harrow and Kingsville. She explained that those numbers are misleading if one tries to use them to understand local spending. She says that all of that money essentially goes

into a pot in Queen’s Park where it is then topped up considerably from the general provincial coffers. That money is then distributed to individual school boards within the province. How much each board receives is based mostly on the “Grants for student needs.” “That money is the bulk of a board’s budget,” she said. “About 80 percent of that budget goes to salaries.” She also pointed out that for well over a decade, which board a taxpayer chooses to support is little more than a statistic-creating tool. So changing which board one supports on the tax rolls will have no effect on where your money actually goes. Awender’s own children attend Tecumseh Vista, which is a JK through 12 school, and he says he and his children like it. He was also a principal at both HDHS and Kingsville District High School. He has said repeatedly that he hopes this process produces some very creative solutions to the problems of aging schools and vacant seats, which will be good for all the students and communities involved.

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Watson prepares for upcoming election

by Jennifer Cranston Last April Essex MP Jeff Watson was acclaimed as the

Conservative candidate for the federal election in October of this year. Watson has held the

seat in Essex since 2004 and says he still has much to do. “I have a ‘missional’ sense of what I’m doing and there is still a lot to accomplish,” he said. “The most important reason I’m running is the direction of the country.” He says it is very rewarding for him to see that lives are impacted by what he does, both through constituency case work and broader policy change. He is proud of a private members Bill he introduced that helped Canadian seniors collecting U.S. pensions. The Bill allowed for people to be” grandfathered” out of a tax hike by the Liberal Government of the day. He is proud to have been part of the National Automotive Action Plan and the Automotive Innovation Fund. “That saved the Ford Essex Engine Plant that was on the brink of

closure and now they have expanded to a third shift,” he said. He is also very proud of the nation’s first Natural Priority Area being in Essex County. It encompasses about half of Essex County and includes Western Lake Erie natural watersheds. “That type of habitat stewardship will benefit the area for generations,” he said. “That stuff matters.” Watson said that three of his main goals in the coming years include the economy, the environment and the well being of Canadian families. “The economy still needs to be diversified. That takes ongoing commitment and effort. It is not a short term project,” he said. He explained that in Essex County it is easy for the enthusiasm for economic diversification to lose a little steam when the auto industry moves

into recovery as it is doing now. He explained that broadening the region’s economic spectrum is something that needs to be an ongoing and evergrowing project. Watson wants to bring more definition to the Priority Natural Area and initiate a mechanism where individual landowners can participate in a nonbinding way. He said he’d like to see a program “where individuals and government have a shared embrace of stewardship and an active model to work with.” “We have more species at risk, plant and animal, than anywhere else in Canada,” he said. “We have work to do on habitat conservation and restoration.” He would also like to see the western basin of Lake Erie named a National Conservation Area. The hang-up on that project, he explained, is waiting for Ontario to

make a decision about whether or not to allow wind turbines in fresh water. Third on his list is keeping taxes low and making life affordable for families. “Our lower tax approach is working. Canada has 1.2 million net new jobs (since the recession of 2008) and we’re still the envy of the industrial world,” he said. “We are continuing to work on an affordable life for families.” He said that in Ontario and in Europe taxes are rising, job creation is stagnant and budgets are out of control. He says that he believes the other federal parties would lead Canada down the same path. “The other parties have all committed to raise taxes and borrow money for their plans,” he said.

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Beloved school custodian to retire

by Jennifer Cranston When Essex Public School staff and students return from March Break one of their number will be enjoying the fact that he doesn’t have to report to work that morning. After decades of service to generations of students, custodian Bob Vincent will be retiring effective the beginning of March Break. Vincent is known for his kindness, generosity and willingness to go above and beyond for his colleagues and students. “He likes the staff but he loves the students,” said Principal Tammy Meloche. She said a small example of the little extras one could expect from Vincent is the day he went home and built dozens of tiny trellises so science students would have something to support their bean plants. “When I think of Bob, I think of someone who is gentle and kind,” said teacher Michelle Hencher. “He notices when a student needs an extra smile or hello, and they love him for it.”

Music teacher Jeff Hencher talked about how Vincent supported the music students. “When we have band trips and the bus is leaving at 6:30 a.m. he finds a way to be here at 5:30, when he doesn’t have to. He comes in to open the doors and greet the kids and send them off with a smile,” Jeff said. Grade eight student Sean Polk remembers another time Vincent helped out the music students. Each year the music students sell buckets of cookie dough to raise money for their trip. Cookie dough is pretty heavy. “He helped us unload the truck and made it a lot easier,” he said. EDHS senior Noah Shepley attended EPS. He remembers Vincent as being a nice guy who never seemed to be grumpy or out of sorts. “He was always friendly and happy. I never remember him being angry or giving a student a hard time,” said Shepley. “He’s a good guy.” EDHS and Maplewood

graduate Jessica Ferguson also has fond memories of Vincent. “He was always nice, and treated all students well, and was always very respectful,” she said. “He was never mad with the students or with the mess that he had to clean up. He really connected with the students.” Parents appreciate Vincent’s kindness toward their children as well. A mother of a graduate of EPS with special needs talked about how he made her daughter’s life easier everyday in a way that was probably small to him but meant the world to her. “She has difficulty using public bathrooms and she would not use the bathroom unless she knew it had been cleaned. He knew she struggled with dirty bathrooms. He would come to her room

every day to tell her that he had cleaned them,” said the mother who wanted her name omitted in consideration of her daughter’s privacy. “She adores him. Something so simple meant the world to her and she respects him for respecting her,” she added. Students are not the only ones to benefit from their time with Vincent. Michelle said that the school’s staff loves him also. “The staff respect him, but they love him for the positive force he is in the school,” she said. “He always has Tim Bits and ju-jubes on the top of his filing cabinet,” said Meloche. He encourages staff to help themselves, and Meloche really appreciates the “junkfood-buffet.” She enjoys talking to Vincent. “When he talks to you, he doesn’t just tell you facts, he tells you a story,” she explained. “The information is embedded in the story. In many ways he’s like a dad around here.” Teacher Jamie Battersby agrees. “He’s a father figure in a way,” he said. “You can talk to him about life and

he always gives you good advice.” Battersby spoke about Vincent’s tendency to always do more than he had to. “People don’t do what he does; he goes beyond his job,” he said. He is known for doing what needs to be done regardless of whether it is expected. “He anticipates things and takes care of them before I’ve even thought of them,” said Meloche.

“There are days when the secretaries are gone and I’m doing first aid for a student and he’ll walk in and become a secretary and start answering phones.” Battersby shares coffee and conversation with Vincent every morning. “I’ll miss his conversations,” he said. “I appreciate that he always made time for me and others. He’s going to leave a huge void.”

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OFA preps politicians Early Bird Registration for Adventure Race for federal election By Rejean Pommainville, Board Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Canadians are going to the polls this fall for a federal election. When there’s an election in Ontario the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) spends a lot of time in front of policy makers to ensure they understand the significance of our agriculture and food industry. And when there’s a federal election the OFA has a similar role when it comes to policies and regulations that are developed at a federal level but felt at provincial and municipal levels. The OFA is already gearing up for the fall election by consulting our members and industry representatives. And we’ve consistently heard about the importance of three key issues – risk management tools, funding for Agriculture and AgriFood Canada’s research program and research stations, and federal funding for rural municipal infrastructure. All of these concerns include federal funding and relate to the business of agriculture,

our communities and the overall economy. We’re now making plans to take our messages to Parliament Hill. The OFA is getting a head start on election messages by talking to current Members of Parliament (MPs) this spring. The OFA board and county representatives will meet with MPs in March on Parliament Hill. We want to be sure they understand the magnitude of our agricultural industry and the important role Ontario farms play in driving economic development throughout the food industry. The agriculture and food industry is one of the largest economic contributors to Canada’s economy and generates 1 in 8 jobs. And most importantly, OFA wants to ensure federal politicians understand that an investment in farm businesses, rural communities and the future of agriculture is an investment that will pay dividends for all Canadians.

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but as with all adventure races, the actual course is kept secret until race day. A maximum of 300 racers will be allowed in 2015 This 6 – 8 hour adventure race will include cycling, trekking, orienteering and paddling. Solo racers or teams of two or three participants can complete in male, female or co-ed categories. A unique feature of this event is a youth category for teams aged 13 to 17. Early bird rates range from $75 – 100 per team member, and include all race support, canoe rentals, safety equipment, a t-shirt, a finishers’ medal, a post-race bash and awards ceremony. Discounts will be given to those teams who provide their own canoe or tandem kayak. Regular race fees

kick in on March 1. Adventure racing veterans Rob Pula and Andrew Pula are again designing the race course. The feedback on last year’s event from participants was incredible, so organizers are encouraging those interested to register early so as not to be disappointed! Registration information can be found at www.erca.org/SCAR. “In March, we will also be hosting some orienteering clinics to help racers with their navigation skills,” Breault Stuebing goes on to say. More details will be available on ERCA’s website and through the SCAR’s Facebook page as they become finalized.

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Fundraiser will help pipe & drums band participate in Holland liberation ceremony by Sylene Argent The community is invited to support a special event to be held at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) on Saturday, February 28. The special chicken and pasta dinner fundraiser will help send the Sun Parlour Pipes & Drums band to the Netherlands to participate in the 70th anniversary celebrations of the Liberation of Holland. Bryon Knight, Pipe Major of the Sun Parlour Pipes & Drums band, said the community is invited to the family-orientated dinner fundraiser on Saturday, February 28. There will be pipe band performances and a highland dancing group will also put on a show. Cocktails will be served from 5-6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. The fundraiser will also feature a video highlighting a past trip to the Netherlands for a similar celebration. The proceeds of the event will help the local band offset the costs associated with traveling to the Netherlands in the near future. The Sun Parlour Pipes & Drums, which is a local band from the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent area, will honour bravery while remembering fallen Canadians in war cemeteries. One of the cemeteries the Sun Parlour Pipes & Drums will visit is the Canadian War Cemetery in Holten. Many EssexScottish Regiment soldiers were buried there, Knight said. The members of the band will also perform at Groesbeek Cemetery at a similar ceremony. Knight said he has been to the Netherlands to take part in similar celebrations. This will be the last liberation celebration as a national event. Small ceremonies will continue on after this

largescale anniversary, he said. “It is so gratifying to do this,” he commented. “Being involved with these types of celebrations

makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck,” he added. He is looking forward to paying tribute to fallen Canadian soldiers through

this upcoming celebration. During this excursion, Knight and the rest of the Sun Parlour Pipes & Drums band will visit Westerbork Concentration

Camp where Anne Frank was taken after her capture. Dinner tickets are available for purchase at the Legion during its

regular business hours. Proceeds of the event, and any donations, would be greatly appreciated.

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Model Train Show celebrates 20 years... Pictured Left: Jack enjoyed watching a model train display.

the show,” Malkowski added. Malkowski thanked all the Model Train Show supporters - from vendors, to guests, to those who displayed their model trains. All of their involvement ensures the show is a success year

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after year, he said. The first annual Model Train Show was held inside the Essex Railway Station. It soon outgrew that venue (in addition to the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion) and then extended to a third site before eventually moving to the two gymnasiums at Essex District High School where it was held for many years. Last year, the Model Train Show was moved to Essex Public

School as the high school underwent renovations. Heritage Essex has been pleased with the show’s layout at the local public elementary school. Last year, Heritage Essex celebrated the historic Essex Railway Station’s 25th restoration anniversary. This year, the organization will be looking at ways to improve the train show and the other fundraising events it hosts.

Brett and Ashley enjoyed spending time at the Essex Model Train Show this weekend.

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Skate Essex puts on 54th carnival - a kaleidoscope of colour

Alexia Dos Santos dressed as Dorothy to perform a Wizard of Oz figure skating routine at the annual Skating Carnival on Sunday afternoon.

Adelina Bailey Lopes is looking forward to being able to participate in the upcoming National Winter Games for Special Olympics in 2016. She was a soloist figure skater during Skate Essex’s Skating Carnival held on Sunday.

by Sylene Argent Since the fall, the young skaters and athletes with Skate Essex have been taken to the ice rink on a weekly basis to improve their ice skating skills. Some of these athletes are aspiring to take their skills on the road to compete in high-level competitions, while others just want to learn the basics and make friends with a likeminded interest. No matter what these youth hope to get out of being a part of Skate Essex, they were all excited to display their skills for friends and family on Sunday afternoon at the Essex Centre Sports Complex as part of the 54th annual Skate Essex Skating Carnival. Skate Essex’s President Christine Dunmore was one of the many volunteers who were busy on Sunday, ensuring the day was a success and that all of the skaters were able to enjoy their moment in the limelight - whether they were showing preliminary skate skills such as touching their toes and keeping together with their group, or leaping and spinning as solo artists. This year’s Skating Carnival theme was kaleidoscope. Each group of performers had a colour scheme to coincide with the theme and had music selected for their routines that also incorporated colour. Dunmore explained

the Skating Carnival is held near the end of the skating season every year as a way to wrap up the seasonal program and give the youth a chance to showcase their talents. She thanked everyone for their support this year. There were a few guest skating soloists at the event, which acted as an inspiration for the younger skaters, showing them where they could be in a few years if they put

in the hard work required. One of those special guest soloists was Alexia Dos Santos. This 13- year old figure skater wowed the audience dressed as Dorothy as she skated to a Wizard of Oz themed song. She has been skating since she was five-years old, and said that performing in Essex on Sunday as a lot of fun. Leah Poisson enjoyed being a part of the Skating Carnival. She has been a

part of the organization since she was six, but will hang up her skates after the completion of this season as she plans to attend college this coming fall. She said she’ll miss skating, but is looking forward to completing a few dance tests she still has to complete in the coming weeks. Figure skater Adelina

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Marla (Barnett) and Randy Myer lovingly welcome Rowan Arcturus Myer. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz., and 21 inches long, on January 27, 2015 at 6:48 a.m. Excited grandparents Audrey and Phil Barnett and Angela and Dale Myer. Great grandson of Margaret Barnett, Lucy Uyenaka and Al Myer. Nephew to Ian (Justine) Barnett, Steve (Erika) Barnett, Melissa (Vuk) Myer, and Brooks (Jess) Myer. Cousin to Celeste, Callista, Tristen and Emerick. Welcome to our family sweet little Rowan.

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GARROD, Regina - Passed away at home on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Essex. Daughter of the late Stanley (1978) and Julia Garrod (1978). Dearest sister of Helen Beaudette (late Cy), late Walter (late Vera), Rosemary Fales (late Wally), late Irvin (Madeline), late Wesley (Ruth), Grant “Oscar” (late Rosemary), Joyce St. Pierre (Roland), Delia Loebach (late Vince), Winnie Brown (Cecil). Regina will also be remembered by many, many nieces and nephews. In her early years, Regina worked at Bell Canada in Essex and Windsor. She was an active member of the Essex Retirees Club and as avid bingo and pepper player. She will be missed. Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) on Tuesday and on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 46 Talbot Street South, Essex from 9:30 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Fr. Dave Boutette oﬃciated. C.W.L. prayers were Tuesda . Parish prayers were also held on Tuesday. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. If desired Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Windsor Essex Mental Health Association. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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SHEPLEY, RUSSELL “RUSTY” - Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Windsor Regional Hospital at 53 years of age. Beloved husband and best friend of Lisa (nee Cote) for 25 years. Loving and proud father of Kandis and Kyle (Laura Puhl). Cherished son of Gay and the late Don Shepley and son-in-law of Arlene Colautti (Peter). Also predeceased by his father-in-law Raymond Cote. Dearest brother of Cindy Russell and husband Randy, Sid and wife Debbie, Darcy and wife Maureen and Carmen Shepley. Brother in law of Lynda Ouellette (Keith), Shelley Gray (John), Melody Jun (Andy), Lori Froese (Gary), Angie Colautti (Ed), and Peter Colautti (Christine). Rusty will also be remembered and missed forever by his best friend Matt Ferriss. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Rusty enjoyed traveling to Mexico, he had a passion for farming and enjoyed many years on the farm with his dad and his son. His greatest joy was his wife and children and their lives are forever changed. Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) on Sunday. A Funeral Service to celebrate Rusty’s life was held from the funeral home on Monday, February 23, 2015. Interment Country Meadows Cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ____________________________________________________

CLEMENT, Clarence- Passed away peacefully at Iler Lodge surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Mabel (2014) for almost 65 years. Loving and devoted father of Marilyn Taylor (Rick), Wayne Clement and Brian Clement (Lynn). Adored Papa of Sarah Taylor, Rachel Taylor-Oakley (Brian) and great Papa of Destiny & Tegan Taylor-Oakley. Dearest brother of Lois, and predeceased by Lloyd, Ken, Donald, Wilmut, Blanche, Velma, Edna and Marge. Clarence was an avid bowler in his younger days. He loved to fish, hunt and loved watching hockey and baseball. He loved his family, loved getting visitors at the home and was always ready to give high five’s to the great grandchildren. The family would like to offer a special heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff at Iler Lodge. He was always treated with much love and respect. We truly appreciated everything they did for our dad. As per Clarence’s wishes, a private family cremation service has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

after competing in the figure skating portion of the Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games competition that was held in North Bay with an overall second place finish. She qualified to compete in this high level competition at the 2013 Regional Sectional Competition in Brampton. She was surprised to learn she did so well at the all Ontario Special Olympics, but was happy

with the result. She noted there were many people in her division. She will travel to Corner Brook, Newfoundland for the National Winter Games for Special Olympics in 2016. She is just old enough to compete in this upcoming competition. Lopes is excited to continue on her journey. Skate Essex takes on youth from ages 3 - 17. It offers an array of skill levels and lessons to help its membership achieve their individual goals, whether that is to become a figure skater or to just improve skating skills for recreation or for hockey. No matter the reason for getting involved with Skate Essex, the youth tend to make long-lasting friendships, Dunmore said. Volunteers are always needed. To find out how to get involved, contact the organization.

What’s Going On... FEB. 26 - ESSEX RETIREES’ SPAGHETTI DINNER - 5:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome. Call 519776-6689 for tickets! Skate Essex’s Leah Poisson was one of the soloist who performed during the 54th annual Skating Carnival.

FEB. 28 - COLASANTI’S WINTER ART & CRAFT SHOW - From 10am-4pm at 1550 Rd.#3 East, Kingsville. Info at www.colasantis.com MARCH 3 - LINE DANCING AT ESSEX UNITED CHURCH - Every Tuesday 1-2:30pm. All welcome. Call Nancy 519-726-5142 to register. MARCH 3 - NATURALIZED HABITAT NETWORK EVENT - Presentation by professional photographer, Ted Kloske. Essex County Civic Centre at 7:00 pm in Meeting Room C. MARCH 6 - PASTA DINNER AT ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH - at 92 St. Paul Street, Essex, from 5pm – 6:30pm. Call 519-776-7711 for more details. MARCH 14 - FELLER & HILL AND THE BLUEGRASS BUCKAROOS - In Concert at the McGregor K of C, 9560 Walker Rd, at 7pm. For more information call: 519-776-8716. MARCH 21 & 22 - 50TH & FINAL ANNUAL IODE ANTIQUE & ART SHOW & SALE - Starts at 10am. At the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex. 249 Sherk Street, Leamington. MARCH 23 - HEARING & DIZZINESS CLINIC educational seminar about Tinnitus - at 11am, 35 Victoria Ave. Unit 8. RSVP at: 519-961-9285. Free admission & lunch served.

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Applications for 2015 Spay and Neuter Vouchers In 2015 the Town of Essex will again be funding a Spay and Neuter Voucher Program for feral cats and for owned dogs and cats of low income families. There will be 175 vouchers available for the feral cat program and ten vouchers available for owned dogs and cats of low income families. Each voucher is valued at $75, inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax. Upon application by Town of Essex residents, spay and neuter vouchers will be provided for up to a maximum of three vouchers per caregiver of feral cats and for up to one owned dog and one owned cat of low income families. Applications will be released on a first come, first serve basis to the maximum number of vouchers available. Starting Monday, March 2, 2015, you can request an application form by calling the Town of Essex at 519-776-7336, extension 1100 or 1101. To be eligible to receive Spay and Neuter Voucher(s) applicants must provide proof that: • they are at least 18 years of age; • they are a resident of the Town of Essex and have been for at least one year; • their primary residence is located in the Town of Essex; • in the case of vouchers for feral cats, that they are a caregiver of feral cat(s); and • in the case of vouchers for low income families, that the annual before tax income of the family household is no greater than the Statistics Canada Low Income Cut Offs Before Tax (2012) and that they have purchased a 2015 dog tag in the case of an application for a spay and neuter voucher for an owned dog. Cheryl A. Bondy, Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8

Sale will be held at the Lebert farm at 1964 South Malden Road, Essex. From Essex take Cty. Rd. 23 (Arner Townline) south approx. 2 km to South Malden Rd. & go west approx. 1 km to farm. This equipment is always stored inside & is in excellent working condi on. No Reserve. Mark & Rose are re ring from farming. Tractors: White 6125 Workhorse dsl, 1496 hrs., FWA, purchased new in ’97, 20.8x38 rear res, 16.9Rx28 front res, 2 speed PTO, 2 year old ba eries, 3 remotes, sells w/front end weights, tractor is sharp & clean; White 145 Workhorse dsl, 2205 hrs., FWA, purchased new, 20.8x38 rear res, 16.9Rx28 front res, 3 remotes, front end weights sell w/tractor; White 2-105 Field Boss dsl, 18.4x38 res, 3,403 hrs., 160 hrs. when purchased, cab has good interior; 10 weights for the 105 will sell separate; All 3 White tractors have just completed a maintenance program at Yurke’s – oil & filters have been changed, air condi oners has been checked, these tractors are field ready; IH 504 gas, approx. 6000 hrs., open sta on w/roll bar; Duals: set of 20.8x38 like new T-rail duals; set of 18.4x38 T-rail duals, set of 15.5x38 rim duals; Combine: Case IH model 1666 Axial Flow dsl., 2064 hrs., approx. 1993 model, has rear wheel assist, this combine has been very well maintained, new feeder housing in 2013, new drive chains in 2013, sieve bushings replaced in 2011, all combine work has been done as regular maintenance. The Leberts are the second owner of this combine. Grain Header – sells separate: 17 ½’ cut model 1020 wobble box header, serial JJC0088747 w/newer cu er bar; Header Wagon – sells separate: Unverferth model HT12 small wheel header wagon; Corn head: IH model 863 – 6 row narrow corn head in good condi on; Plan ng (includes 5100 grain drill w/grass seeder): Great Plains CPH 15’ model 1500 No ll grain drill, pull type w/Great Plains No ll coulter caddy in front, new blades on coulters, w/heavy duty roller roller harrows on back, this drill is a 1990 model bought new by the Leberts, only used on their farm & has planted 3877 acres; IH 5100 – 18 run grain drill w/fert. & IH grass seeder; White model 5100 air pressure 6 row 30” planter, dry fert., seed monitor, down pressure springs, has both corn & soyabean seed cells, planter has not planted a lot of acres; Tillage: Salford model 850 side fold disc 21’ 10” cut, leveling spikes & rolling harrows, 36 plates, 7 ½” spacing, 22” blades; RJ 24’ fold up packer w/15” packer wheels; Triple K SBC series 23’ cul vator w/rolling harrows & good rear hitch; Overuum Triple OK 5 furrow hydr. reset, variable width plow; 24’ land leveler manual fold in good condi on; Landoll 11 shank 3 ph chisel plow; Harrogater 14’ pull type; Overuum 3 ph 3 furrow plow; Augers, Choppers, Sickle Mower: 12’ hydr. fert. auger; 6” auger w/boot; Unverferth 14’ hydr. seed auger, like new; Con nental pull type chopper; IH model C28 – 7’, 3 ph sickle mower; Wagons & Dump Trailer: Two Kilbros model 385 gravity wagons w/roll tarps & heavy chassis, one w/lights; Three Kilbros model 375 gravity wagons w/roll tarps, one w/lights; Kilbros model 350 gravity wagon; 15’ flat rack wagon; Webber Lane single axle 6 ton dump trailer; Sprayer & Water Tank: Hardie dual axle 42’ boom sprayer w/foam marker, good pump & electronics; 2000 gal. plas c water tank, sells w/wagon chassis; Other Items, Good Workshop Equip. & Few Primi ves: 15’ Ye er rotary hoe; fuel tanks; cement mixer; V-ditcher; 6’ scraper blade; Eagle 18.5 sta onary air compressor; jacks; wrenches; hand tools; 12’ lime sower; old corn sheller; plus other misc. items. Sale Order: small items at 10:00 am, machinery at 10:45, tractors & combine at 12:00 noon, followed by machinery & small items not sold. Terms cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch available. Proprietors: Mark & Rose Lebert, 519-776-5410 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com

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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 “Rebuilding the Walls” as we continue in “The Story” series. We also have a prayer meeting before the service at 10:15 am and anyone is welcome to join us. Please take note that there will be no nursing home services during the month of March but we hope to pick up our CCM ministry again in April. There is always lots happening on Tuesdays at The Salvation Army. At 9:30 am we start with a low impact exercise program, then from 10 am-1 pm 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. The next Messy Church is on Thursday March 12th 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 continues on Wednesday, March 4th at St. Paul’s Anglican Church with

Reverend Kim Gilliland giving leadership. The service starts at noon and is followed by a light lunch. A free will oﬀering will be collected. Please continue to keep the Barnett family and our shutins in your prayers. To check out our activities, go to www.facebook.com/ salvationarmyessex. Essex United Church Our Scout groups, their leaders and their families worshipped with us last Sunday for Baden Powell recognition. Neil Fotheringham conducted the service. The annual meeting will be held after the service on March 22. The noon hour Lenten service is at St. Paul’s on March 4 with Rev Kim Gilliland conducting. There is a light lunch and a free will oﬀering. Line dancing starts Tues., March 3 at noon. Call 519726- 5142 to register. Everyone who wishes to contribute to the life of our church community is invited to present their name to Morley Bowman at 776-8486 or David Plant 839-4707. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Inspired by our young people and in support of the inspirations they serve, our thank you bank donations will go to John McGivney

Children’s Centre. The noon hour Lenten service will be at our church with Rev Kim Gilliland leading the service on Wednesday, March 4. Everyone is invited. As our minister encourages us to do kind deeds for Lent. She has given us a list of suggestions. Phone someone, Pick up some litter, turn off lights, return wine bottles, for example. Because the tiniest environmental change can make the biggest difference. Tape $2 to a card with a note and leave it where a stranger will find it; bring some items for the food bank to the church; etc. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Thank you to those who supported our pancake supper for the missions. What a wonderful way to begin Lent - helping the poor. Our sympathy goes out to Delia and Helen on the passing of Regina Garrod. CWL General Meeting is on March 10th, at 7pm with executive meeting at 6:30pm. New member are always welcome. The next K of C Hall Fish Fry is on February 27th, at 4:30 pm. The 3rd Annual Pro Life Youth Conference (for ages 23-25 years) is at St. John’s, Woodslee on March 28th, from 8:30 am - 3 pm. The “40 Days For Life” takes place from February 18th - March 29th. For more information contact Windsor Right to Life at 519-9697555. Volunteers for a pro life group “Birthright” are needed. Contact Cathy at 969-9500 for more information. Life Teen (Grads 9-12) meet on March 1st. EDGE (Grades 6-8) meet March 4th from 7-8:30pm. Good Bless you all and have a great week.

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Trinity Church Prayer list includes James, David, Sue, Ken, Liz, Betty and Gillian. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Ken and Lois Simpson, given by the Kistulinec family and Ray Twiname, given by Jack and Sue Beaule and family. Happy Birthday to Donald Gunnell and Kaye Shinkelshoek. Essex and district Ministerial Association Lenten Service will be held at St.Paul’s Essex, Wednesday March 4, with Rev. Kim Gilliland. See you Sunday at 9:15 in the Little White Church in the Cemetery. Maidstone Cross Lenten card parties are every Sunday at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. The winners for the ladies are first place Jean Caron, second place Theresa Tetzlaff, third place Bernadette Mahon, lowest tally Georgette Nadeau, and lone hands Jean Caron. The winners for the men are first place George Dubois, second place, Elmer Quinlan, third place Greg Stiers, lowest tally Ken McLean and lone hands George Dubois. Happy 30th Anniversary to our Knights of Columbus Council! Congratulations to Phil and Judy Eyraud for being the Knights of Columbus Family of the Year and to Jim McGuire as Knight of the Year. Well deserved! 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 to register at 776-8483. Our sympathies and prayers to the Clifford family on the passing of their mother, Eileen. Eileen was the co-founder along with her late husband, Ed, of the Essex Region Food Bank. Please continue to support the Essex Region Food Bank and their wonderful volunteers. Our sympathies and prayers to Tim and Isabelle Shanahan and family on the passing of their brother, Garnet, who resided in Ohio. Please keep Gerry Allen and Amelia Gerard 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 invite everyone this Sunday at 10:30 am for our Worship Service and Sunday School. Your presence is a blessing to us and we hope our church family will be a blessing to you! The World Day of Prayer Service will be held at Harrow United Church on Friday, March 6 at 10am. Everyone is welcome to share this special service with us. Newsletters are ready and available to be picked-up. If you have an email address and would like to help us save on mailing costs, please speak to Laurene in the oﬃce at 519738-4223. Ladies – Polish those pearls and press that black dress, and get ready for Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Brunch will be served at 11 am on Saturday, May 2. Tickets will be available in early April. Don’t forget your hats! “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. Essex Community Services Essex Community Services holds Group Outings through our transportation program at least once a month to various

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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. We will continue in our Lenten series studying the Feasts in Leviticus 23. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1–8 are invited to come out for a time of fun and Bible Study. 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. All are invited to our next Free Movie Event on Friday, February 27. We will feature Dolphin Tale 2! Doors at 6pm the 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 27, 2015. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca

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Notice of Time Change The next regular meeting of Essex Town Council will take place on Monday, March 2 starting at 5:00 p.m. Please take note of the time change for this meeting only. Council meets in the Essex County Council Chambers, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex. Cheryl A. Bondy, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 519-776-7336 ext. 1132

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From the sidelines EDHS continues to produce top athletes by Fred Groves

I don’t have enough space in this newspaper or fingers and toes to count the number of outstanding student-athletes that have graduated from Essex District High School in the last three or four years. The list is a long one, and the success rate is due in part to athletic director Joe Amicarelli and the Red Raiders coaches that set the foundation for these young men and women to build a future upon. One such student-athlete that has gone on to the post-secondary level is Cameron Branch. Big Cam has just completed his second year as a starter on the Nipissing University men’s volleyball team and without a doubt, he has elevated his game to where he is one of the best players in the country. I remember talking with Cam a couple of years ago when he was deciding which school to go to. When he said Nipissing I knew that he was on the right track. Not only is Nipissing in one of my favourite cities (North Bay); the Lakers have a program that is slowly, but surely getting better each year. Prior to Cam joining them, the Lakers played in the CCAA (college) level and won the national championship. This year they had a tough go and finished out of the post-season at 5-15. Cam was recently named to the OUA (university) second all-star team for his performance that included having 21 kills against both Windsor and Queen’s. The big outside hitter was first in the OUA with 4.08 kills per set and third in the nation. His 4.6 points per set ranked him second in the OUA and fifth in Canada. Not too shabby for a kid from Kingsville who played sports at Essex high. SIDENOTES...A couple of things I need to acknowledge this week. First off, to the organizers of the fundraising basketball game in Essex on Friday afternoon. A student at Brennan is struggling to fight cancer and the senior basketball teams from Essex and Brennan not only had a great playoff game but also raised a lot of money. Congrats to all who donated and helped out in this cause. I was at the Essex Centre Sports Complex later on Friday and was very impressed with a couple of young guys who officiated the OMHA minor atom playoff game between the host Ravens and Grimsby. One of the Grimsby players was hurt behind the net and the referees immediately stopped the game. What was nice to see is that one ref went to help the trainer out onto the ice and the other went right to the player and was attending to him. When I told the two young refs that they did very well, one of them said...Safety First. Kudos boys.

The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch Here I am, so that should tell you I did not break a hip. Yes, I know, it could happen next time I go to the car or for the mail. Let’s not talk about that I don’t remember a terribly cold snap like this in February, especially after the middle of the month and the one we had in January about 15 years ago didn’t do me any harm because that was a rare time when I was in Florida. Been there twice and little desire to go again unless…unless what? I don’t want to talk about that. I would rather think about the days of my youth when I loved to go tobogganing and would be disgusted when the other young people with our group wanted to go home after about three rides! However, in recent years shoveling the snow off the sidewalk in front of our home has been the most, or should I say the least, exciting of my winter activities.

Lately my kind neighbour has been doing that for me but I still wonder why it is that the town can force us to clear its sidewalks. I guess that is simpler than getting them cleared any other way. Every community has that same unexplainable, unfair idea of making homeowners and storekeepers clear the town’s (or city’s) sidewalks. Somebody must have thought years ago that was a good way to keep taxes low and besides, if they enforce it strictly as they threaten, it could add some money to town coffers. So every council in Canada (I think) copied the smart idea! This column certainly doesn’t show any wisdom, so I hope it adds some humour. Most of all I hope that by the time my next column appears we will have more suitable weather for the dates on the calendar.

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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for Lenten Sunday Services and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will be giving her special messages. Greeting you at the door will be Kelly and Chris Sauve and the boys. The scriptures will be read by Lenore Palmer. Serving the lunch will be Arnie and Lenore Palmer and Ed and Connie Reeb. A special thank you to Anita Lechied who gave us special music last week on her harp. We would like to wish a special Happy Birthday to Ethel Allison this week. If you would like a visit or know someone who does please contact Rev. Ann. Joint session invites you to participate in our Lenten outreach project. The items this week will be given to the Essex Area Food Bank. Some items they are looking for are baby food, diapers, hand soap, toothpaste, pasta or any food item you would like to give. Choir Practice: Monday at 7:30 pm. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Lectionary Group: Tuesdays at Belle River at 11am. Essex Ministerial Lenten Service: Wednesday March 4 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Essex. Service is 12 noon and a light lunch follows the service. A free will offering. World Day of Prayer 2015 service Friday March 6 at St. Simon & St. Jude Church in Belle River. Service starts at 11 am followed by a light lunch. Free will offering. Everyone is invited. 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. Last Sunday we welcomed back Linda and John and enjoyed a soup and sandwich luncheon after the service. Next Sunday, the Second Sunday of Lent, our Door Greeters are Connie and Cliff Campeau; Elder on Duty is Shona Jones, and Lock-Up is Floyd Simpkins. The next noon hour Lenten Service is on March 4th at St.

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Paul’s Anglican Church with Rev. Kim Gillard. On March 11th the service is at Essex Christian Reformed Church, with Lieut. Kristen Gray. All are welcome to attend these services and enjoy a light lunch with free a will oﬀering after the service. The Stewards are hosting a Roast Beef Dinner on March 14th. They are planning a yard sale for April and are accepting donations for this fundraising event. There is an Iler Lodge nursing home service on March 3rd, at 2 pm. Volunteers are always appreciated.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight “Pastor Rob blessed us with his message, “We want more of You, God!” He also reminded us, we’re not growing older, we’re growing more beautiful! We’ll take that! Pastor Rob is also starting a new kid’s program in March entitled, “Divinely Messy Science!” The Youth/Young Adult Conference is scheduled for March 19-21st with Drew Neil as guest speaker. Register online at www. acmrevivalcentre.com In celebration of our Risen Saviour, water baptism will be held Easter Sunday, April 5th. Call the oﬃce to register. Restoration House Healing Rooms, 2548 County Rd. 27, Woodslee. Open Saturdays 10 am-1pm.

Essex Retirees’ Club News Bingo at Funfest: Plans are being made for the Seniors to conduct a Bingo at the Essex Fun Fest, however, we can do it only if we have enough volunteers to work on Sat. and Sun., July 11 and 12. We ask for three hour sessions and please put your name on the bulletin board if you will help. We will hold another quarter auction this April. If you can donate a new item for the auction that will help. At Tuesday afternoon pepper Larry Lane had the most and Virgery Cascadden had high score. Floyd Cascadden was in second place. George Diesbourg was the winner at Wednesday night pepper and Roger Monchanps earned 12 peppers. Mary Lou Chibi took the low spot. There were no Bridge games Thursday night because of the cold weather.

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On the coldest day of the year, 40 golfers braved the elements and were rewarded with 62 aces. Leading the pack with 6 was Tom Hyatt followed closely with 5 by Lloyd Honey. Recording 4 each were Cam Keith and Bill Ward. 3 dropped for Bill Mayville, Andy Orsini and Art Sweet. Chipping in 2 each were Herb Ascott, Caroline Ascott, Mike Binder, Dorothy Cascadden, Fran Cliﬀord, Eva Kah, John Murphy, Rose Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg, Gerrit Vriesen and Bryon Walker. Rounding out the ace register with 1 each were Mary Binder, Madeline Butler, Murray Cascadden, Cathy Dewhurst, Norbert Gisi, Murray Hartford, Dorothy Johnson, Gail Johnson, Morley Scratch, Al Stockwell and John Vlodarchyk. Low score of 17 for 9 holes was delivered by Cam Keith, Tom Hyatt, Bill Ward(2), Lloyd Honey and Rose Taylor. Managing 18 were John Murphy, Bill Ward(2), Andy Orsini, Al Stockwell, Barb Murphy, Tom Hyatt, Bill Ward, Ernie Vandenberg and Norbert Gisi League play resumes at 9:30 am every Thursday at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Join us for ‘Knitting for Peace’ on Tuesday, March 3 at St. Stephens. We meet at 4pm for knitting and social time. Experienced or not, all knitters are welcome to join in. St. Stephens next card & dessert party is Thursday, March 19 at 1:00. Come on out for a little friendly competition. Church of the Redeemer`s Sweetie Pies has frozen, ready to bake fruit pies. Call Pam & Amy at 519-737-6850 x28 For additional information check out our website at www. ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519-969-7808.

Paquette News Please join us at one of our Worship Services with Rev Paul Poolton. Worship times are as follows: Saturday 4:45 pm 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.

Brooker News Worship Service every Sunday morning at 10a.m. Sunday school is provided for the children. Kid’s Club is every Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth. Lenten Service on Wed. March 4 at 12 noon at St. Paul’s Anglican Church is with Rev. Kim Gilliland, who will lead the service on the theme, “The Passover Lamb.” Lunch will be served following the service. Special thanks to everyone who came to help in the kitchen for the Lenten Service last week. A good attendance from all the churches. A delicious lunch was hosted by Rev. Steve and Kim last sunday after church. The congregation thanked them for their time and eﬀort in preparing all the food. Everyone enjoyed the time of fellowship. Thank you so much. Please remember in prayer those in nursing homes and rest homes as well as the shut-ins in our community.

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Puempel makes his NHL debut 1946 Fargo pickup truck is his “rain vehicle”

Sam Higginbottom’s 1946 Fargo pickup truck Sam Higginbottom of Tecumseh, Ontario, was born in 1937 and got into the old car hobby at an early age. In 1956, he purchased a 1932 Ford 5-window coupe off a used lot and brought it home. He still has it, and in recent years he has transformed the car into an awesome street rod. But sometimes he likes to go out in all kinds of weather, and if he doesn’t have to expose the ’32 to the elements, he slides behind the wheel of his 1946 Fargo pickup truck (almost identical to Dodge trucks). I photographed Sam’s truck at the Second Annual Classic Car Show in Maidstone, Ontario, on Saturday, September 13, organized by Pat and Roseanne Kettels. It wasn’t raining and so Sam would have driven there in his ‘32 Ford coupe but the door spring on one of the doors had broken, and the door would not stay closed. A while after that show, Sam was able to replace the broken spring with the correct one, thanks to his friend Woody Seguin of Puce, Ontario. Woody had gone to the big NSRA (National Street Rod Association) “Nationals North” in Kalamazoo, Michigan, an annual gathering of literally thousands of street rodders from all over. And that’s where Woody found the part that Sam needed. It pays to have friends in this hobby! Sam purchased his 1946 Fargo pickup about ten years ago from Vic Snowden (now deceased), who got it from a Mr. Pluck who worked at the Chrysler’s Windsor plant in the service garage. Nothing is known of its earlier history at the time of this writing, but these stories are famous for pulling long-forgotten details into the light of day. Since buying the truck, Sam has added two new windshield wipers, a new top for the pickup box, a new exhaust system, and a rebuilt master cylinder. Under the hood is the legendary flathead inline six with 3-speed on the floor. It runs well. A flathead six was available on Plymouth and Dodge cars right up to and including 1959, and was finally replaced with the arrival of the over-head-valve Slant Six in 1960. Fargo trucks date back to the 1920s, and became part of the Chrysler Corporation when that company purchased the Dodge Company in 1928. In 1935, Chrysler Canada was given the right to produce Fargo trucks, and did so until 1972. When I was a kid growing up in the 1950s, we used to say these trucks were called Fargo because they would “go far.” 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 Essex’s Matt Puempel played his first regular season game for the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. The big leftwinger had one shot on net, one hit, and 8:41 in ice time in the 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers. Puempel was drafted in the first round, 24th overall, by the Sens in 2011. He has 81 points and 127 PIM in 136 regular season games with Ottawa’s AHL team in Binghampton. • A pair of Essex Minor Hockey Association teams are heading to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association semi-finals. Friday in Essex, the Atom Major Ravens blasted the Fort Erie Meteors 7-1 to sweep their series in three straight. Earlier in the night, the Atom Minors beat Grimsby 4-2 to take that series. • Ryan Green had a goal on Saturday to help the University of Windsor Lancers’ men’s hockey team to a 6-3 win over Lakehead in OUA playoff action. On Wednesday, the Essex native had three assists up in Thunder Bay as Windsor won a close one, 4-3. • Still with university hockey, Candice Chevalier

saw her outstanding collegiate career come to an end as the University of Windsor women’s hockey team were eliminated in the post-season by Toronto. She had an assist in Thursday’s 3-2 playoff loss. • The Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers are set to defend their Western Conference title. On Thursday, goalie Trevor Wheaton picked up his 20th win of the season, making 30 saves in a 5-3 win at home over Strathroy. Alex Friesen had an assist on Friday as the Flyers wrapped up the regular campaign with a 6-1 over St. Mary’s. • Essex District High School graduate Nicole Morse and the Queen’s University women’s basketball team will head into the playoffs on the heels of a big 81-65 win over Toronto on Saturday.

Morse had four rebounds in that one and a day earlier had four points in a 72-62 loss to Ryerson. • The EDHS Red Raiders boys’ hockey team saw its season come to an end as they lost 3-1 to Massey in the WECSSAA consolation semi-final. Josh Amyotte had the lone goal for Essex. • In volleyball play the junior girls’ team from EDHS were eliminated from playoff action by Kingsville while the senior Red Raiders beat Brennan. • With the help of second baseman Justin Orton of Essex, the University of British Columbia men’s baseball team has won six in a row. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com

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Essex takes 2-0 Series Lead over Dresden

Tyler Scott uses a shifty move to try to open up space in period 2 of Essex’s 5-1 win Tuesday.

by Garrett Fodor After a ten-day hiatus, the Essex 73’s were back in playoff action. Last Tuesday Essex was the host to the Dresden Jr. Kings. This was game one of the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ semi-finals. The Jr. Kings advanced to the semi-finals after defeating the third-seeded Lakeshore Canadiens in game 7 despite opening the series trailing 2-0. In the first period of game 1, Essex jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, with Phil Janikowski opening the scoring five minutes in and Jordan Ryan adding the second six minutes later. Despite the lead, the 73’s were outplayed and pinned in their own zone for much of the period. Dresden outshot Essex 12-11 in the frame. In the second, both

teams showed a nastier side of play, as they threw out some punishing hits. The play was undisciplined and the refs held their whistles through much of it. As a result things got out of hand and reached a boiling point. At one point during the period Dresden had a 9-minute power play and while on the power play, they got another, forcing a 5-on-3 for two minutes. Luckily for the locals, they had the best penalty kill in the league and escaped unscathed. The teams traded goals in the period making it 3-1 after two periods of play. Essex native Justin Mello scored the lone tally for Dresden while Phil Janikowski picked up his second of the night. In the third, the play was back to even strength.

Essex came out of the room and just 55 ticks in Daniel McIntyre extended the 73’s lead to four. Before the period was done, Daniel Slipchuk added another when he unleashed a one-timer past Dresden goaltender Scott Tricker. Picking up the win for the orange and black was Noah Hedrick who made 29 saves. On Friday the 73’s traveled to Dresden for game two in the best of seven series. The first period of the game was nothing like Tuesday’s performance. The teams were very disciplined and the play was even. The lone goal

in the period came at the five-minute mark when Michael Vieira beat goalie Daniel Tonietto five-hole. This was Vieira’s 5th goal in four playoff games. Essex nearly doubled Dresden in terms of shots on goal, 15-8. Period two started off similar to period one. Essex doubled its lead on a Matthew Hebert power play tally. In the latter half of the period, Essex got into penalty trouble and relied heavily on their PK unit and goaltender Noah Hedrick. Despite the PP efforts from Dresden and an extended 5 on 3 powerplay, Essex went into the intermission with a 2-0 lead intact. Dresden was quick to get back into the game and pump some life back into the quiet stands as Jordan Durston beat goalie Noah Hedrick 42 seconds after puck drop. Michael Vieira responded three minutes later restoring his the 2-goal lead with his second of the night. Unfortunately, Vieira’s night came to a close shortly after as he was hit dangerously into the boards by Dresden’s John Montgomery. Vieira had to be helped off the ice by teammates and did not return. Despite the resulting five minute power play, Essex was unable to put the game out

lost sight of the puck and it trickled through him, giving Essex the 4-3 OT win. “Scoring the OT winner felt great,” Ryan commented. “Looking back towards the bench to see your teammates skating towards you, there’s no greater feeling. It’s something you grew up imagining would one day happen to you. “Overall it was a great team effort,” he continued. “We came out and set the tone early and stuck to our systems. But we dug ourselves into a hole when we got into penalty trouble.”

of reach and as a result it came back to bite them. In the final seven minutes of play, Dresden scored two unanswered goals to tie things up. Even as Essex pushed in the final minutes they were unable to find the net behind Tonietto. In overtime, Essex controlled the puck for much of the time. And as a result they capitalized on a fatigued Jr. Kings line. Three minutes into OT Jordan Ryan intercepted an errant pass, and was in all-alone on Tonietto. After a few quick moves by Ryan, he dangled himself and lost the puck in tight. Luckily for him the goalie also

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Red Raiders beaten in WECSSAA final

Adam Zanier looks to pass against Brennan in the semi-final game.

by Fred Groves The quest to capture the WECSSAA senior boys’ basketball crown will have to wait for the Essex District High School Red Raiders. Sunday afternoon at the University of Windsor, the Red Raiders were beaten 71-61 by the Assumption Purple Raiders for the Tier 2 title. Assumption went 11-0 during the regular season including a 75-66 win over the 10-1 Red Raiders just before the Christmas break. Essex came into Sunday’s championship game on the heels of an outstanding 69-43 win over the visiting Brennan Cardinals in the semi-final game on Friday. In front of a standing room only crowd in the EDHS gym, the hosts did not look sharp against Brennan in the early going, slipping behind 12-6 after the first quarter. “We came out and we were nervous with all these fans here,” said centre Jeremy Orton who had 13 points for the winners. The second period was a total reverse as the Red Raiders took control immediately when Adam Zanier hit a three-pointer and then on the next play, Orton stole the ball and hit Nic Veigli with a long pass who converted with a nifty reverse lay-up. “I think it was a combination of the adrenaline and the fact we missed a lot of lay-ups. Once we took care

of our own end we were okay,” said EDHS coach Dave Harrison. With 2:13 left in the half, Orton was dominating the game as he bulldozed his way to the basket on several occasions and the hosts were up 29-19. “We are usually pretty close with Brennan. It’s a little shocking but a good feeling,” said Orton after the win. After struggling in the first quarter, Veigli got into the groove and despite taking a nasty elbow during a collision at centre court, he managed to lead Essex with 17 points, 14 in the second half. It was all Essex in the third quarter and when Adam Amicarelli hit back-to-back three-pointers from his favourite spot on the floor, the Red Raiders had sealed the deal and were up by 20. “With that team (Brennan) we are always neckand-neck. These guys worked their tails off,” said Harrison. Earlier in the week, Veigli netted 36 points as the Red Raiders beat Tecumseh Vista Academy, 92-49 in the quarterfinals. Although they were beaten by Assumption for the WECSSAA title, Essex will now go into the SWOSSAA ‘AA’ playoffs and hopefully be able to make another trip to the provincial tournament.

Atom Minors sweep Grimsby submitted to EFP The Atom Minor Essex Ravens closed out their OMHA quarterfinal series by defeating Grimsby in three straight games. Last weekend Essex travelled to Grimsby to start the series and was able to return home up two games with 5-0 and 5-3 wins on the road. Essex hoped to finish the

series on Friday night on home ice in front of home fans. Essex started off slow and allowed Grimsby to build a 2-0 second period lead. Cohen F opened the scoring for Essex with a dangle in front of the net that left the Grimsby goalie down and out. Now trailing 2-1 at the start of the third period Essex would mount a comeback. Jacob R jumped on a rebound just to the right of the net to tie the game at 2. Cameron D picked up the puck behind his own net and was all effort on an unbelievable end to end rush for the

go ahead goal. Charlie P would close out the Essex scoring on a beautiful tic-tack-toe pass from Cohen F and Adrian H. Kyle G and Drew T played terrific defense all game long and added a strong offensive attack from the blue line. Grimsby would mount a final attack in the dying seconds of the game but Bryson D was able to hold them off to secure the 4-2 win. The Essex Atom Minors will now advance to the OMHA semifinal series against the Burlington Eagles.

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Creative ways to make a memorable wedding entrance Once wedding vows and rings have been exchanged, many couples join their friends and family to celebrate with a wedding reception. Many brides and grooms eagerly await the moment when they can make their grand entrance to the reception, and over the years it has become customary for couples to make a bit of a splash when making their ﬁrst appearance as husband and wife. Some enter with a special song. Others prefer something a bit more theatrical. Explore these ideas for memorable wedding reception entrances. • Catch guests by surprise. Wedding guests will probably expect the wedding

party to enter through a certain door and the bride and groom to follow afterward. An element of surprise, such as the couple rising from the floor or appearing from a different area in the reception hall, may not require a lot of planning but can have a dramatic effect. Unpredictable entrances also include unexpected song choices or dramatic lighting to immediately draw everyone’s attention. • Stick to one or two songs. Some couples think it might be fun to have each member of the wedding party enter with a different song. Not only will this take a lot of coordination on the part of the deejay,

but it can make the entrance choppy as well. Introductions may go more smoothly if couples have the entire wedding party enter to a particular song that revs up the crowd and gets them excited for the grand entrance. At the height of the song, the bride and groom will enter. The entrance typically segues into a couple’s ﬁrst dance. • Go with people’s strengths. A couple may want to showcase special skills as they enter the reception hall. There’s no limit to what couples can do, from acrobatic techniques to

tap dancing to juggling. If it’s entertaining, it very well may prove memorable. • Make sure everyone is on board. Couples should recognize that some members of the wedding party may be uncomfortable acting like clowns in front of a crowd. Do not force anyone to participate in crazy antics if they do not want to. Find things each member of a wedding party feels comfortable doing. Couples may want their bridal party members to enter in a more traditional way before the newlyweds do something

more dramatic and humorous. • Include the entrance in your planning. If you want to follow a certain theme, such as “Star Wars” or “Mission Impossible,” coordinate in advance with a deejay or band members. Talk about what, if any, props you plan to use and the type of music that will be playing. If entrances involve choreography, be certain to practice in advance of the wedding so everything will work out well and look professional. However, even stunts that go awry can be entertaining and funny for

guests. • Low-key entrances are acceptable, too. Couples who aren’t into much fanfare should not feel pressured to make an entrance with a dance routine or to have any stunning visual eﬀects. If you want a low-key introduction, arrange for such an entrance with the emcee. Wedding entrances are what a couple makes of them, and they can run the gamut from traditional introductions to theatrical skits and dance routines. Metro Creative Graphics

Popular and modern first dance songs A couple’s first dance as man and wife is a cherished wedding tradition. While the first dance can help set a positive tone for the reception, it also can negatively impact the festivities if a poor song is chosen. Couples may feel pressure to choose the perfect song. Yes, this is a song that the couple has selected to represent their love for each other, but it also should be one that will speak to the masses and can be thoroughly enjoyed by all. Couples want to avoid a song that does not seem to fit with the festivities. For those couples who need a little musical inspiration, turn to many of the modern hits you’re bound to hear on the radio which may help you to shine in that first dance. • “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri: “Twihard” fans enjoyed this romantic song during the pivotal wedding scene between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen in the popular “Twilight” movie “Breaking Dawn.” Couples looking to recreate the magic of these star-crossed lovers can embrace Perri’s delicate tone and tender lyrics. • “All of Me” by John Legend: It’s been hard to escape this popular love song by R&B artist John Legend. An ode Legend wrote to his wife, this song has quickly become a popular choice for a couple’s first dance. • “I Choose You” by Sara Bareilles: This peppy song by singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles is a good choice for couples who prefer being nontraditional. It’s faster paced and less sentimental than many other wedding songs. • “Better Together” by Jack Johnson: Johnson is known primarily for his soft rock and acoustic guitar work blended with catchy lyrics. Also an accomplished surfer, Johnson’s work is enjoyed by many but may be especially prized by couples who want to their reception to be a laid back affair full of fun and whimsy. • “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz: Another

acoustic ditty, this song has a country influence and talks about not giving up and staying in a relationship for the long haul. • “I Don’t Dance” by Lee Brice: Speaking of country influences, couples who want a little twang in their first dances can choose Brice’s breakthrough hit. Romantic lyrics about spinning his partner around in circles despite not liking to dance illustrates what one partner will do for the other when in love. Couples can make that first moment on the dance floor a special experience by choosing m o d e r n classics for their first dances. Metro Creative Graphics

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Wedding invitation and postage tips Whether a couple is planning a lavish wedding or a more low key aﬀair, the wedding invitations are an essential part of keeping guests informed about the big day. While couples can now share details of their wedding through email or even digital invitations, many still prefer to go the traditional route and send paper invitations. In addition to the cost of the invitations themselves, couples need to factor postage into their wedding budgets. It may not seem like much, but the cost of postage can add up quickly. The following are a few postage pointers for couples about to tie the

knot. • Choose envelopes wisely. The size of your envelopes contributes to the cost of the postage necessary to mail your invitations. Postal services have speciﬁc size and shape parameters that govern postage. Envelopes that are oddly shaped or fall outside of these strict measurements are usually susceptible to additional postage charges. That’s because the envelope cannot run through standard sorting machinery and must be handprocessed. • Consider the weight. Mailings that exceed one ounce will require additional postage, even if they are in standard envelopes.

Invitations, with their various components and thick card stock, typically weigh more than one ounce. Never purchase postage in advance, as you will not know what the completed invitation costs prior to mailing. Always weigh the invitation with all inserts included to get an accurate estimate of postage. Then purchase stamps accordingly. • Get to know your local postal employee. Many postal employees, especially those who work at the smaller branches, grow accustomed to seeing the same customers over and over. They can be very helpful and good resources when it comes to saving money

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on postage. Strike up a conversation with the person behind the counter and ask advice on the best way to mail invitations and ensure they arrive looking beautiful. Choose an oﬀpeak time so the postal employee can give you his or her full attention and will not feel rushed by a line forming behind you. The employee may suggest hand-canceling envelopes, which means the invitation will be processed by hand rather than run through machinery to avoid damage. • Stamp the return envelope. Invitations typically include response cards that guests will send back to conﬁrm if they will be attending the festivities. To facilitate the RSVP process, stamp the response card. • Prep invitations six to eight weeks in advance. Invitations should be mailed nearly two months prior to the wedding. This allows guests to plan and respond accordingly. • Double-check envelopes before sending. Ensure that postage is sticking well and that envelopes are well-sealed. In addition, verify that you have the most current addresses for recipients. If

invitations get returned to sender, they can cost you even more time and money to resolve any issues. • Consider custom postage. The post oﬃce should carry several attractive options for wedding invitation stamps. However, you also may be able to go online and purchase custom postage that features a graphic or an uploaded image to make the invitations even more special. • Do a test run. You may want to send a complete invitation to yourself just to see how it arrives in the mail. This way you can check the level of damage and have an opportunity to make any changes, such as adding a piece of vellum to prevent ink from smudging

or to place bows or adornments in another area. • Give your mail carrier a heads-up. Let your assigned mail carrier know that response cards will be on the way. They tend to be small and can get lost in among other letters and mail. A small token of gratitude, such as a gift card, for your mail carrier may ensure all of your response cards arrive. A wedding just isn’t the same without the guests. Make sure friends and family are well informed about the wedding by sending out invitations in advance and ensuring the proper postage will get those invites where they need to go. Metro Creative Graphics

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How to throw a successful outdoor wedding outdoors is properly secured and weighted down. Avoid light fabrics on a wedding gown that will get swept away by wind. A short, blusher veil may be more appropriate than a sweeping train. Couples should advise their hairstylists that they will be getting married outdoors, and looks should be well secured by bobby pins and gel to keep hair in place. Stick to real dishes for food service, as plastic or lightweight materials may get blown away. • Check for power sources. Choose a wedding location with easily accessible power outlets. Guests will certainly want to hear the vows, and that may require the use of microphones and a sound system. Having power available also makes it easier for bands and musicians to set up their equipment for an outdoor reception. If the wedding will be stretching into the evening hours, electricity will be needed to power supplemental lighting that illuminates the festivities. • Ensure accessibility. Outdoor terrain can prove tricky, especially for older guests or those with mobility issues. When scouting locations, select a wheelchair-accessible spot that can be easily traversed. Understand that turf can become water-logged and challenging to walk over should it rain the day of the wedding or prior. Plastic or fabric runners may make things easier. Also, choose a location that isn’t too far off the beaten path. It should be close enough to a parking lot and not require guests to have to take an extended hike through nature. • Face away from Flowers & Gifts the sun. Glares can make it difficult for guests to see the ceremony. Be sure to arrange seats so that guests do not have to look into the sun. This is • One of a kind Bridal Bouquets best achieved by having • Centerpieces the sun behind everyone • Ceremony and venue decorations for the ceremony. It also ensures that you won’t • Certified florists and event end up with washedplanner on staff out photos or pictures of 23 Division St. North, Kingsville everyone squinting. 519-733-2365 • Ensure food is w w w. n e w d e s i g n s . c a properly chilled or

Outdoor weddings are romantic when done right, and a growing number of couples are exchanging vows amid an expansive garden or with the splendor of the pounding surf providing a picturesque backdrop. If Mother Nature cooperates, outdoor weddings can go smoothly. But even if the weather does not cooperate, there still are ways couples can enjoy a memorable ceremony. Preparation and planning help keep outdoor weddings moving along. Weather can be unpredictable and unforgiving, so it is always best to account for various scenarios. The following are some tips to consider. • Be mindful of hot weather. Many outdoor weddings occur when temperatures are at their warmest. As anyone who has had to sit outdoors in the blazing sun for an extended period of time can attest, it can grow quite uncomfortable, especially when everyone is dressed to the nines. Advise guests in advance that the wedding will be taking place outdoors and to dress accordingly. Arrange to have shaded areas for guests who may struggle with the heat. Keep chilled bottled water nearby so guests can stay cool and refreshed. Ask the oﬃciant to keep the ceremony brief so that guests are not melting away in their seats. • Keep wind in mind. A stiﬀ breeze can upset tents and wreak havoc on hairstyles. Be sure everything

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heated. Dining outdoors means keeping food safety in mind. Food that is supposed to be kept cool should remain on ice or be refrigerated until served. Hot foods should remain hot. Food in chafing dishes or served buffet-style also should be protected from insects. Improper handling of food can result in foodborne illnesses. No one wants to remember a wedding for intestinal discomfort. • Use fresh flowers in potted plants. Cut flowers tend to wilt prematurely in hot weather. Rather than waste money and beautiful flowers, choose potted plants that will thrive if well-tended. Guests can then take the plants home and continue to cherish the wedding long after it is over. • Budget for a tent. It is always better to have a contingency plan. Even if you have your heart set on an outdoor wedding, have a backup plan in place if the weather is uncooperative. A tent with surrounding sidewalls may be sufficient. Otherwise, determine if there is an indoor location that can be kept on standby. • Mix up the candles. Intersperse citronella candles with the decorative ones to help keep bugs at bay. You can also consider placing small bottles of insect repellent on the tables. Guests will appreciate the gesture when biting flies or mosquitoes want to join in the fun. Make sure Mother Nature doesn’t rain on your outdoor wedding. Plan for all the possibilities so that an outdoor ceremony or reception goes as smoothly as possible. Metro Creative Graphics

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Be smart about wedding 7 tips for a great honeymoon beauty preparation

All eyes are on the bride and groom on their wedding day. Feeling beautiful and dapper can boost a couple’s conﬁdence and ensure they look back on their wedding photographs and videos with pride. Certain beauty basics and makeup and hair strategies can help any bride look spectacular on her wedding day. The following are

some dos and don’ts of wedding day beauty preparations. DO employ the services of a professional hairstylist and makeup artist. Professionals have the experience and tools of the trade to help you to look your best. From contouring to make your face seem slimmer to enlarging the appearance of small eyes, some tricks of the trade are best left to the pros. DON’T forget to schedule a trial run. Make this appointment several months before the wedding day so you have ample time to work with your stylists and experiment with colors and hair arrangements to ﬁt your personality and the style of your gown. Take plenty of pictures and notes so you will remember what needs to be on hand for the wedding day. DO allot enough time for the wedding day beauty appointment. If you will be going to a salon, block out two or more slots instead of one. This way the stylist does not overbook and will not feel rushed. Many brides opt to have stylists come to their homes. There may be an extra charge for this service, but it may be well worth the cost.

A couple’s honeymoon is their first real chance to relax and unwind after the hustle and bustle of wedding planning. Couples who want to make sure their first getaway as husband and wife goes off without a hitch might want to heed the following advice. 1. Start saving early. Honeymoons are expensive, so to afford the vacation of your dreams it’s wise to begin saving for the honeymoon as early as possible. It may be well worth it to compromise and make sacrifices in other areas to ensure you have enough funds for your dream honeymoon getaway. Do not expect cash gifts at your wedding to pay for your trip. If you do, you may be sorely disappointed when the time comes to take off. 2. Read online reviews. Online reviews can paint an accurate picture of a

potential honeymoon destination. Look at vacationer-supplied photographs to see how the accommodations match up to the resort’s own marketing materials. You don’t want too many surprises, such as service fees, dirty rooms or a lack of beach amenities, to ruin your trip. 3. Plan at least one exciting outing. While on your honeymoon, be sure to go on at least one adventure. Try an activity you have never done before, such as snorkeling, traveling a zip line or swimming with stingrays. 4. Pack early. After a long wedding day and reception spent dancing into the wee hours of the morning, you probably do not want to spend time packing. Pack your suitcases and travel essentials in advance of your wedding day so you have more time to sleep in before you

depart for the airport. Also, remember not to over-pack. You want to have room for the souvenirs you purchase along the way. 5. Enjoy your surroundings. Put down the smartphone or tablet enough to truly enjoy your surroundings. A honeymoon is an opportunity to relax, and that may not be possible if you’re tied to your devices. Friends at home can wait for your status updates and wedding pictures. 6. Splurge on something expensive. Whether it’s an ultrafancy dinner or an exotic souvenir, indulge. 7. Leave your itinerary open. After scores of wedding appointments and watching the clock, it’s nice to ﬂy by the seat of your pants. Metro Creative Graphics

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DON’T make any drastic changes to your appearance right before the wedding. This includes changing your hair color or texture, extreme tanning, using colored contact lenses, or chopping off all of your hair. It’s better to wait until after the wedding to change your style. DO bring a veil, headpiece, hair extensions, and any other accessories to your hair consult. This enables the stylist to practice working with these items. DON’T tweeze or wax brows too close to the start of the ceremony. Redness and swelling are common side effects of tweezing and waxing, and they can be difficult to mask with makeup. Instead, take care of hair removal a day or two prior to the wedding. DO exfoliate your skin prior to the wedding. This doesn’t necessarily mean you should endure a harsh fruit acid peel or another procedure. You can exfoliate with a gentle washing of your skin with a nubby washcloth to remove any dryness and errant flakes. Moisturize well to ensure a smooth palette for makeup application. DON’T wash or condition hair

the day of the wedding. Intricate styles tend to stay better when hair has a little grip. “Dirty” hair is easier to work with than shiny, freshly washed locks. If you must wash, remember to thoroughly dry your hair before going to your appointment. DO wear a little extra makeup than you are accustomed to wearing because it will show up better in photos. However, do not wear so much that you look clownish. A makeup artist can help you achieve the right balance. DON’T have bridesmaids wear makeup that is bolder than yours, especially red lips. No one should upstage the bride. DO experiment with any products you haven’t used before to test for allergic reactions and see how well they wear. DON’T wear too much under-eye concealer or one that is too light of a shade. This can draw more attention to problem areas than remedy them. DO bring a pain relief medication in case a tight hairstyle or headpiece causes a headache. DON’T forget that men need a little help as well. Exfoliation and moisturization can help dry skin. Guys should use a new razor and plenty of cream before shaving to avoid irritation. A dusting of ﬁnishing powder can banish shiny noses and foreheads for photoready faces. Chances are more photographs will be taken of a newlywed couple than at any other moment in their lives. Certain beauty dos and don’ts should be followed so couples put their best faces forward. Metro Creative Graphics

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How to build a wedding registry Many once-popular wedding traditions have fallen by the wayside. But one wedding tradition that has withstood the test of time is the wedding registry. Couples about to tie the knot still build a wedding registry so their guests know what to buy them as wedding gifts. This saves guests the trouble of agonizing over what to buy the couple getting hitched and also ensures that couples won’t receive two or more of the same item. Building a registry can be fun, as couples can act like kids in a candy store and add items they might otherwise not be able to aﬀord. But there is a method to building a registry that can ensure the process of giving and receiving gifts is comfortable and convenient for everyone involved. • Choose a national chain. Many stores will allow couples to establish a registry, but it behooves couples to choose a national chain or chains for their registry. A local boutique store might sell several items you would love to have, but that store may only be accessible to guests who live nearby, and such stores may be more expensive than larger national chains that can aﬀord to charge less for similar products. Choosing a national chain ensures all of your guests will be able to access and purchase a gift from your registry, and

make those purchases without breaking the bank. • Choose a store with an online presence. When choosing a store for your registry, it also helps to choose a store with an online presence that’s userfriendly. Ideally, pick an online retailer you have already had positive experiences with. This not only will make it easier for your guests, but also for you should you decide to return items down the road. • Choose more than one store. You also want to choose more than one store when building a registry. Some guests will prefer to shop in-store rather than online, so you want to give them some options so they don’t have to drive far and wide to ﬁnd the lone brick and mortar store for your registry. • Visit the stores and do your homework. Though some stores allow you to develop a registry entirely online, it still helps for couples to visit the store together and build their registries in the more traditional way. Visiting a store as opposed to browsing the store website allows you to touch and feel products, which can give you a more accurate idea of their quality. In addition to seeing the products in person, read online reviews of products before putting them on your registry so you can ensure you’re getting quality items. • Choose items

that vary in price. Many couples are sheepish about putting expensive items on their registries. That’s not surprising, as the cost of attending a wedding, especially one that features lots of out-of-town guests, can be substantial. But some guests, such as the bride and groom’s parents and siblings, may want to give a more high-end gift, so don’t be afraid to include items in a range of prices, from the inexpensive to the more costly, on your registry. • Don’t abandon the registry after your big day. You won’t end up getting everything you include on your registry, but that doesn’t mean you should just forget about those items that never made their way into your home. Many retailers offer couples significant discounts on items from their registries that were never purchased, and those discounts may extend for as long as a year after the big day. Revisit your registry after the wedding to see if you can find great deals on those items you never received, and continue to do so until the registry expires. Building a registry can be a fun activity for couples about to tie the knot. But there are some guidelines to follow to make the process go smoothly for guests and couples alike. Metro Creative Graphics

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How to stay energized throughout your wedding day A couple’s wedding day is the culmination of months and months of planning. For most, it is one of the most memorable, magical days of their lives, ﬁlled with fond moments of time spent with close friends and family. As enjoyable as a wedding can be, most brides and grooms who have already tied the knot can attest that a wedding is a long, often tiring day. It is very easy for energy levels to wane. To ensure you have enough energy to last through to the ﬁnal good-bye of the evening, follow these suggestions to remain energized. • Recognize your wedding day is a very long day. It’s possible to rise quite early in the morning to begin prepping with makeup, hair styles, wardrobe and more. If the party

is an evening reception, it could last until the wee hours of the morning. You may find yourself up for nearly 24 hours, when the cameras will be flashing and the video rolling throughout. Naturally, you’ll want to look your best throughout. • Get a good night’s sleep the night before. Get to bed early the night before so you will get ample sleep and look rested. It is understandable that nerves and excitement may get the best of you and make it difficult to fall asleep. If you often grow anxious and struggle to fall asleep before big events, talk to your doctor prior to the wedding to ask if you can be prescribed a one-time-only sleeping pill that will ensure you get to sleep promptly. Do not take this medication with alcohol, and

be sure to take it only if you can get a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep. Otherwise you may experience medicine hangover. • Enjoy a hearty breakfast. At breakfast on the morning of your wedding, consume a combination of carbohydrates and protein. The carbs will provide the initial burst of energy you need to get going, and the protein will keep you feeling full. A combination of whole wheat toast, fresh fruit and Greek yogurt makes for a ﬁlling start to the day. • Stay hydrated. Although drinking a lot of water can result in more frequent trips to the bathroom -- which can be cumbersome for brides wearing their gowns -- it is essential to stay hydrated. Dehydration can result in headaches, weakness

and dizziness and may make you feel cranky. Be sure to consume water throughout the day. • Pack some snacks. The time between breakfast and the cocktail hour of a wedding may be significant. In your wedding “survival” kit, be sure to pack some easy snacks to eat. Trail mix can be nibbled for a boost of energy, and a banana can take the edge off of hunger pangs. Avoid anything messy that can drip onto clothing or get stuck in your teeth. Arrange to have snacks stowed in the limousine or another mode of transportation so that you can refuel on the way to the ceremony or in transit to the reception. • Don’t overdo it with caffeine. It may be tempting to lean on an energy drink or a supersize cup of coffee to give

Seating solutions... more fun. But feuding family members can make the task of assigning seats somewhat stressful. Couples need not be relationship experts to plan seating arrangements that ensure guests have a good time. The following tips can help couples enjoy the process of mapping out their wedding reception seating assignments as much as possible. • Make assignments by hand. While there is software designed specifically to help couples map out seating assignments, many couples find it easier to do the seating assignments by hand, which allows couples more freedom to rearrange tables. In addition, making the seating arrangements by hand ensures that couples spread out guests who might not get along. • Don’t seat guests in the hopes of quashing old conflicts. While the jovial spirit of a wedding ceremony and reception might seem like the perfect atmosphere for feuding friends or family members to bury the hatchet with regard to old conflicts, this leaves open the potentially ugly possibility that such conflicts might escalate. Couples don’t want their weddings to be remembered for all the wrong reasons, so keep feuding factions apart when assigning seats. • Keep special needs guests in mind. Some guests at the wedding may have special needs, and this must be kept in mind when planning seating assignments. Guests with medical conditions may benefit from sitting close to the restroom, while those with mobility issues might be best served sitting in a spot where waitstaff can more easily recognize when they need something. Consider sitting older guests, whose vision might not be as strong as it once was, as close to the happy couple as possible

down to dinner enables you to rest and absorb the atmosphere of the wedding. • Continue to drink plenty of water throughout the night. Alcoholic beverages may be ﬂowing, but too many spirits can compromise your energy levels. Be sure to balance the booze with hydrating ﬂuids, such as water or juice. Weddings take up the entire day, and it can be easy to succumb to a lack of energy as the day progresses. But by heeding a few tips, it’s possible to remain in top form throughout the entire wedding day. Metro Creative Graphics

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so these guests can see everything and won’t feel left out. • Make sure the seating assignment table is easily accessible. The table on which seating assignment cards will be placed should be accessible upon entering the reception hall. A table that’s far off in the corner may confuse some guests, who might think the seating is a free-for-all and simply sit in the first empty seats they see. • Consider flow between tables when making assignments. While you might have aced the seating assignments at each table, don’t overlook the importance of mapping out tables as well. No couple wants their guests to feel isolated from friends or family members at other tables, so do your best to ensure there’s a good flow between the tables. Plan for tables of family members to be placed next to one another, and do the same with groups of friends. This encourages guests to mingle and can make the night much more enjoyable for everyone involved. Planning seating assignments for a wedding reception is no small task. But couples can employ several strategies to make the process go as smoothly as possible. Metro Creative Graphics

you the boost you need. But caffeine is only a temporary fix. After the effects of the caffeine wear off, you could find yourself more tired than before and crash at an inopportune time during the day. Instead, a brisk walk outdoors may recharge your batteries. Afterward, time spent on the dance floor enjoying the reception will likely stimulate some adrenaline to keep you going. • Eat dinner. When family is beckoning and the photographer needs to get yet another pose, it is easy to skip dinner. Be firm with your decision to enjoy your meal. After all, you paid for it and it should not go to waste. Besides, sitting

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How to decide between a band or deejay

Few things set the tone for a wedding ceremony and reception better than music. Mu-

sic establishes ambience and serves to transition guests through the various components of the

day. Music is played in various ways throughout a wedding. For example, the wedding ceremony may be accompanied by a pianist or violinist, while music during the reception is usually provided by a band or deejay. The decision of whether to hire a band or deejay often comes down to personal preference and budget. The following are some

things couples should consider as they make their decision to go with a band or deejay. Band Live musicians spend years honing their crafts, and watching a band play at a wedding reception can be akin to attending a concert. A live band can bring with it a sense of sophistication. Performers can tone the music to the crowd and improvise if necessary to meet the needs of the room. A good bandleader also will serve as a master of ceremonies at the reception. Many wedding bands can competently play songs from various genres of music, while some are especially skilled at recreating the sound of a particular group. Bands tend to be more expensive than deejays, and that’s something couples must factor into their budgets if they prefer a band to a deejay.

Deejay The deejay is one of the first vendors people think of when they envision a wedding reception. Perhaps because they are less expensive, deejays tend to be more popular than bands among today’s couples. Deejays are advantageous for various reasons. Thanks to the accessibility of digital music, deejays can often procure just about any song a couple desires for the reception. That’s a significant benefit for couples who want to hear the original versions of their favorite songs, and not a band’s take on those songs. Deejays also can read the crowd and make adjustments to the music at any time. If a particular genre is not working, deejays can easily transition to another type of music to get guests back on their feet. That’s not always possible for bands whose repertoire is exclusive to a particular

genre. Many deejays also blend songs seamlessly and may incorporate lights and other effects into their performances, which can encourage guests to loosen up and hit the dance floor. Deejays also tend to travel with less equipment than bands, so they will take up less space in a party room. No matter which road a couple chooses to travel, it’s a good idea to listen to a deejay or band perform in a live situation before making a final decision. Couples also should confirm that the performers they meet or audition will be the ones who will perform at their weddings. Make sure this is written into your contract. Couples should provide a list of songs they want to hear well in advance of their wedding day. This affords a deejay ample time to find each song or bands to learn the songs before the big day arrives. Metro Creative Graphics