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EPS students enjoy Winter Carnival

Heritage Committee wants more involvement from Harrow PAGE 2 ________________ Town of Essex Council PAGE 3 _______________ Spitfire’s 80th anniversary recognized in Essex PAGE 7 ________________ Brooker celebrates 140 years PAGE 10 ________________ Colchester North celebrates read-a-thon success PAGE 18 ________________

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by Sylene Argent The students at Essex Public School were excited to close their books and put down their pens and pencils to participate in the school’s annual Winter

Carnival event hosted last Thursday. Many fun activities were offered to the students through the Winter Carnival, giving them an opportunity to

challenge their skills and enjoy some time out of the classroom. A hot chocolate and cookie warming station, games of floor hockey, and challenging obstacle courses, equipped with scooters, balancing activities, and shooting contests, were all held to help the students celebrate the French language and culture. Annually, the EPS event mirrors the Winter Carnival event hosted in Quebec that celebrates

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winter as a season. The French teachers at Essex Public School

organized the event for the students to enjoy and experience.

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Heritage Committee wants more involvement from Harrow by Jennifer Cranston The Essex Heritage Committee would like to see more work done in Harrow. Rita Jabbour is the staff representative for the Committee, and she recently made a small presentation to the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society, seeking historically minded people from Harrow to join the Heritage Committee. She is also hoping to identify more historically significant places in the south of the municipality. Jabbour explained that the main purpose of the Committee is to

identify and investigate historically significant properties for possible Heritage Designation. The Committee currently has five members, but they are all from Essex Centre. Jabbour said that Harrow and Colchester are “culturally rich,” and she wants more help from residents there in preserving that history. Jabbour explained that historically significant elements can include architecture, links to historically significant people, or they can be contextual. For example, a cemetery is often the last

remaining part of earlier settlements. The Town is also working on a grant program to assist property owners with preservation. Jabbour said the idea is to try to avoid “demolition by neglect.” “We don’t want to designate a property and then not give the owner any help in maintaining it,” she said. “We are also trying to debunk the myth that Heritage Designation ties your hands. Property owners are always a big part of the process and designation is never imposed on anyone.” Part of what the Committee does is heritage education within the community. It recently held an event at ECHRS in Essex Centre, and are looking forward to having booths at the Essex Fun Fest and Harrow Fair this year. Jabour is also hoping to develop a local plaque program. She hopes to see one plaque for Heritage Designation, and another plaque designed to point out and explain historically interesting

places that may not have or qualify for official designation. Interpretive plaques can now be found in several waterfront locations in Amherstburg. “These plaques are wonderful because they can tell a story without having to have the property designated,” she said. An example of where an interpretive plaque could be used in Essex Centre is Essex District High School, she said. It stands on the site of the first high school in Essex County. “In a world that is constantly changing there are some things we can preserve,” Jabbour said. Pictured right: This plaque marks the BME Cemetery in Harrow. It is the last remnant of the Harrow Snake Lane Black Pioneer Settlement. Rita Jabbour of the Town of Essex Planning Department would like to see more plaques like this throughout the municipality to mark historically significant places in Town.

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Town of Essex Council Notes for March 7

by Sylene Argent All female robotics team shares achievements Staff and students associated with Holy Name Catholic Elementary School’s Element of Surprise Robotics Team approach Council to share its recent accomplishments. A group of grade eight girls from the school recently placed third in the First Lego League Provincial Robotics Competition, which was held at the University of Waterloo, and won a Global Innovation Award. They also placed first at a local event. Being a part of the robotics team, they said, challenges them to think and problem solve more clearly. One of the biggest challenges the team has had to overcome was creating a useful and convenient invention for the Town. As part of this, the team presented its “Stop ‘n Drop” initiative to Council. They explained

have in helping them get to compete in Australia. Council received the presentation.

garbage tends to pile up in vehicles. Some people may throw that trash out their windows, which creates litter and more work for the Town to clean it up. It would be situated around a meter and a half from a stop sign, and around half a meter away from the curb. They said it would not be dangerous as it would be positioned between the sidewalk and the street. It has an additional lid option for rain. The girls have investigated costing to build this invention with various materials. They expect the product would cost $1250 each. The Stop ‘n Drop is a patent pending concept to reduce litter. They presented their project prototype to Council. Many Councillors indicated they were impressed with the presentation. Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris Nepszy said one could be place in the downtown

area to see how it goes. He will work to figure out the best area, etc. Some Councillors added they would like to see some at the Colchester Marina and in Harrow eventually. He said there is a need for it. Councillors Randy Voakes, Sherry Bondy, Larry Snively, Bill Caixeiro, and Steve Bjorkman, and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche all agreed to give the team $500 each towards its trip to Sydney, Australia out of their Council Contingency funds. The girls were invited, for placing in the top three at the Provincial championship, to participate in the international championship this July. Meloche asked that the team inform Council about any fundraisers they may

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From the C orners of My Mind ••• Comment by Jennifer Cranston ••• Looking out for our own

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I’m proud to live in a community that looks out for our own. There have been quite a few examples of our community standing up for each other lately. The Town continues to fight for Harrow High school, and local MPP Taras Natyshak pushed to have locally made ketchup served at Queen’s Park. Examples of this are not always high profile and sometimes they are smaller in scale, but that attitude prevails in our community. When a member of our community is going through a tough time, it is common to see someone throwing a well-attended fundraiser to help them out. We hear about food banks in other communities running out of food, but thanks to the generosity of our community, ours are relatively

well stocked. We hear about neighbouring communities struggle to get support for local businesses from their municipality, while ours is offering help in the form of Community Improvement Grants and a hard working BIA. That isn’t to say there isn’t room for helping the broader global community. When other towns are dealing with disasters, our town always sends a little cash to help out. Churches in our community have sponsored refugees, and members of our community travel to developing countries to help out with clean water and medical care. In my line of work it isn’t uncommon to come across people who are struggling in one way or another, and I am pleased to say that I have always been able to put

them in touch with the right people or organization that can make their situation a little easier. We live in a good community, one that takes care of their neighbours, one that finds ways to work together, and one that looks out for each other. So, I’m taking a moment to say “thank you” to everyone who makes it a part of their everyday life to look out for their neighbours. It doesn’t matter if it is as simple as holding a door or as big as organizing a fundraiser. It doesn’t matter if it is part of a larger organization or as an individual. Thanks for standing up for our own.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Events of 1916 When there was night entertainment in Essex, someone had to pay the extra cost of keeping the power plant operating after regular hours. When the power was used for longer hours, the drain on the voltage caused a problem in Windsor. As a result, a booster transformer was installed in the town. C.E. Naylor, who supplied the power for the town, eventually sold the plant, establishing the Essex Light and Power Company. Water was another problem. The provincial board of health analyst reported water from one well contained so much sulphur, iron, and salt it was unfit for human use.

The Stokely-Van Camp was the greatest user of water, especially during tomato canning season. In 1960, Essex’s water consumption was 130,000 gallons daily, including the 23,000 gallons for the canning factory. The public utilities commission put a notice in the newspaper that state lawns could not be watered so there would be a sufficient supply of water if there was a fire. To have a supply in reserve, $85,000 was spent for a steel tank that held two million gallons. A high rise tower with capacity to hold 250,000 gallons of water was built in 1957. Around that time, Stokely Van Camp urged the town officials to bring water from the lake because it was paying $600 a day for the water it needed during canning season. Officials said they paid $415,000 yearly in taxes, and $280,000 in wages to the townspeople, who were employees. When the argument in opposition was overcome, the first water flowed into Essex, but briefly. A pump bringing it from the lake broke down. When that was repaired the full force of the flow ruptured the watermain in two places.

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Letter to the Editor... Once again, the performers for the Essex Summer Concert Series are made up of volunteers. And once again, the embattled music community falls into the moral finger wagging position, and comparisons are made that sound men don’t rely on money in a hat, stage rentals are not free, nor would food vendors or event coordinators rely on ambiguous donations. Comparisons broaden to say plumbers wouldn’t work for good exposure, nor would restauranteurs, etc., but I believe this is the wrong way to look at this. I understand that when a committee sits down to organize something like this they need it to be cost effective. Eventually, someone has the bright idea to save money by getting musicians to

donate their time. The schedule fills up with young non-professionals, or careered hobbyists, in exchange for a hat pass and the oft loathed promise of “exposure.” Don’t get me wrong, it is absolutely acceptable for people to donate their time, equipment, gas, and talent on behalf of their community. People are proud of the Town of Essex, and that’s great, but having volunteers make up the entirety of the Essex Summer Concert Series is not only unreflective of the actual artistic community, but more importantly, disrupts the foundation of how the transmission of local heritage works. The Essex Summer Concert Series is gaged at getting children interested in music, but it is being done in a way where these young musicians

won’t get the interaction and inspiration from the professionals. It is crucial that our young volunteer musicians need to hear and play with the people who have dedicated their lives to their craft. It is how that craft is preserved. This is how tradition is transmitted. These children need to hear how a fiddle sounds after someone has been playing it for 20+ years, or how powerful an accordion is when it is your chosen voice. The Miley Cyrus fans need a chance to hear more Dolly Parton. The solution is simple. The Essex Summer Concert Series needs to develop a budget and feature, with proper compensation, those who are dedicating their livelihood to creating and preserving various musical traditions, and allow

those young volunteers to perform on the same bill. Now with this, the hat pass for the volunteers is acceptable. Don’t play on people’s passions. Pay them. It is in fact your responsibility to do so. What can parents, mentors, teachers, and the artistic community do? The solution is educating our young artists on how important it is to compensate those properly who choose to pursue their talents. Compensation as well as the chance to mingle with the pros is in the parents’ best interest. It will keep your kids inspired and challenged by the arts. It strengthens the music community. And to The Arts, Culture and Tourism Committee; the arts and culture portion of your namesake are made up of, not just your Committee, but in fact, artists; people

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Spitfire’s 80th anniversary recognized in Essex members another chance to celebrate installing the replica monument in town, which is surrounded by an honour wall that boasts over 1800 names of those from WindsorEssex County who served in the RAF and RCAF during WWII. The inspiration to get started on the Essex memorial Spitfire monument was to pay tribute to those service men and women, including Essex’s own WWII Spitfire pilot Jerry Billing, who passed away just over a year ago. Billing, Allison commented, wanted a way for the community to remember those service men and women. Essex used to have a Spitfire

mural, but it was torn down with the building it was painted upon. “He wanted a way for us to remember him and his comrades,” she said. It was the efforts of many people, from all over the world, that got the Spitfire monument installed through support of donations of money or services, Allison commented. Allison said the former Committee members often head to the Heritage Gardens Park to see the Spitfire monument, and notice the many visitors it has attracted to the community. Allison, and fellow Committee member Monica Totten, would love for someone to step

www.wineowillie.com Former members of the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee got together, beneath the wings of Essex’s replica monument, on Saturday afternoon to recognize the Spitfire’s 80th anniversary.

by Sylene Argent Celebrations to honour the 80th anniversary of the Spitfire warplane were held on Saturday morning in England. The former Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee members took the opportunity to celebrate this milestone here at home. Former Chairperson

of the Committee, Suzanne Allison, said the Committee members like to get together from time to time, and Saturday’s celebration offered a chance for them to gather informally and pay tribute to the 80th anniversary of the warplane’s first flight. “It’s a special day, Allison said beneath

Essex’s replica Spitfire monument. She explained this anniversary caused for a huge celebration in England. She, and other Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee members, woke up early on Saturday morning to watch live flyovers online. The get together offered the former Committee

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Art Space Essex hosting youth art classes in March Pictured left: In the first of four youth art classes hosted by Art Space Essex, participating youth learned to work with coal.

by Jennifer Cranston Alex Stevenson is teaching art classes

to children during the month of March with the help of Art Space Essex and Libro Credit Union. Jodie Matte of Art Space Essex explained that when Stevenson approached her about

teaching children’s classes, she looked for a way to make it happen. She approached Libro Credit Union, which has a grant program for youth-centred activities. With its help, Art Space Essex was able to set up art classes for the month of March. They take place Tuesdays at the Essex Public Library. Classes filled up fast. The first night of classes, the weather was bad. Stevenson wasn’t expecting a very good turnout. “We expected like two kids, but they all came out,” she said. Stevenson is a recent graduate of the University of Windsor where she studied art. Getting children involved in art is important to her. She said art is good for the whole self. “Creativity expands into so many aspects of your life,” she said. Currently, Stevenson works part time at a local day care and runs a photography business. She also teaches art and hopes to open a youth studio in the near future.

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Town of Essex Council Notes for March 7... or five years as it relates to overtime averages out to be 157 hours. He said he was told the average should be around 100 hours of overtime, and was higher a few years in the past because of some extra events. That rate can be anywhere between $46 and $56 per hour. He said an additional overtime costs could be $10,000 to $11,000 per year. Voakes said he had questioned the value of the position in the beginning. He said it is another added cost to taxpayers. Online business survey Anne Miskovsky, Essex’s part-time Economic Development Officer, presented a report to Council that highlighted a business survey she will initiate. Council approved the launch of this online survey that would help identify strategic priorities as they relate to business retention and growth. The report to Council on this notes that “By conducting businesses surveys we become more in-tune with industry, enabling us to develop programs and policies that reflect the reality of doing businesses in Essex. Inviting business to participate in the decision making process will result in programs and strategies that are best suited to their needs.” The survey will be

launched in mid-March. Premier will not meet to discuss Harrow High Essex Council received a correspondence from Premier Kathleen Wynne, penned February 19, in which she noted she would not be able to meet to discuss Harrow High School and the accommodation review process in the community due to her schedule. She also noted that she forwarded the request for a meeting to Liz Sandals, Minister of Education. The GECDSB has voted to close Harrow High School. Councillor Bill Caixeiro said Minister Sandals was met with last year at the AMO Conference. At that point, she had said the issue was capacity. Caixeiro said what has been tried to be impressed upon the School Board, the Premier, and the Ministry is that issue of the closure of Harrow High has been selfinflicted. “Unfortunately, it is falling on deaf ears. They are not listening to the fact that they created their own problem, and they don’t want to deal with it.” It was noted Minister Sandals has not reached out to Essex on this issue yet since the Premier’s letter. Caixeiro added he and members of the Harrow

Community Committee headed to Toronto on February 24 to be a delegation at Queen’s Park regarding the GECDSB’s decision to close Harrow High School. Caixeiro explained the Committee was trying to get an audience with her right up until the 24th. He sent an email to one of her advisors, and the fact she penned the letter on the 19th, and up until the 24th “We were unaware of the fact that she wasn’t going to meet with us is appalling. That’s appalling. I think that is ridiculous, that the leader of our province doesn’t have the decency at least to communicate properly.” This group did get to meet with the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal. Caixeiro said Leal seemed interested and said he was going to try to get a meeting with the Premier and Minister of Education. Councillor Randy Voakes gave direction that CAO Russ Phillips send a letter Minister Sandals to say the issue was discussed at the meeting and Council awaits her response. Bylaw to adopt 2016 operating/capital budget Essex Council supported bylaw 1491 to adopt the 2016 operating and capital budget estimates.

Car shows may be held in municipal lot Councillor Randy Voakes said many individuals have been working diligently to get a line up for the Summer Concert Series on Wednesday evenings in Essex Centre. He said the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee would be interested in approaching various car clubs/museums to solicit interested in hosting car shows in the municipal lot adjacent to the Heritage Gardens Park to accompany the concert nights.

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Area auto-related businesses can promote what they sell and what they do in conjunction with the car show, he said. He wanted Council to show a willingness to use the municipal lot for this endevour. Councillors Bill Caixeiro and Larry Snively sit on the Arts, Culture and Tourism Committee that hosts the concert series. They both said they thought this would be a great idea. Director of Community Services Doug Sweet said there needs to be some

coordination, in addition to suggesting approaching the Essex Centre BIA on the matter. Council would support Voakes’s motion that would allow the use of the municipal parking lot located adjacent to the Heritage Gardens Park for car shows on Wednesday evenings in conjunction to the Essex Summer Concert Series that take place in June, July, and August.

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Brooker celebrates 140 years

The community was invited to celebrate Brooker Baptist Church’s 140th anniversary over the weekend. Reverend Stephen Jones. was pleased with the event.

by Sylene Argent The congregation of Brooker Baptist Church in Cottam celebrated 140 years of worship over the weekend. Reverend Stephen Jones explained the first church service was held in the home of William Brooker in the

early 1860s, with Elder Richard Herrington as the travelling minister. He said Brooker stopped the circuit minister, who was on his way to Woodslee from Kingsville and asked that he hold services in the area. The dedication of

those members of that first congregation is noticed, Jones explained, when on hot summer days they would all file into Brooker’s home, some even taking a seat on the stairway leading up to the attic. The first log Church, Jones said, is thought to have been built on the corner of the 9th Concession and Belle River Road in 1876. That same year, it was recognized as a regular Baptist Church, sharing the name of the man who hosted the first services from his home. This building served the community as a school and church for many years. Eventually, a new brick church was built on its present site, which is located across the street from Gosfield North Public School. Since it was originally built,

many improvements and upgrades have been implemented. Further in 1960, Brooker Baptist Church became independent of Kingsville Baptist Church, and hired its own pastor. On Saturday evening, Brooker Baptist Church hosted an anniversary dinner, recognizing the past 140 years, compete with a ham and scalloped potato dinner and live music the Brooker Baptist Brass Band provided. On Sunday, the congregation welcomed Reverend Tim McCoy, Executive Minister for the Baptist Convention, at its 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. services. The congregation also enjoyed an old fashioned hymn sing, to honour the period in which the Church was founded.

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Unexpected Visitors at Cottam’s Trinity Anglican Church

Back row: Margaret Brackell, Diane Newman, Beth Reitsma, Howard Brackell, Vicki VanBelle, Liz Brown. Front row: Kay Schinkelshoek, Carolyn Jackson, Grace Boose.

submitted to EFP Let your imagination take you to a simpler time and place. On Sunday, February 28, a few unexpected visitors surprised Trinity’s congregation. The morning began with what seemed like an unusual number of people missing. Our Lay Reader and Chairperson of our 150th Anniversary Committee, Bill Jackson, had not been informed of what was planned. As he looked around the church, he wondered, ‘could they all have a cold or maybe the flu?’ Most of the missing had duties to perform...had they called on someone to cover for them? Hopefully, “little white lies” would be forgiven as those who were present made excuses for the absentees. Rev. Chris had been informed of what was to take place and she gave her full support...even adding her own “little white lie” in order to keep Bill from knowing what was going on. The service began as usual, with the choir processing up the aisle and everyone singing the first hymn. As choir members were settling into their places, people from a different era appeared and began to take up some of the empty pews. These people looked familiar, but they were dressed in outfits more in keeping with styles of the late 1800s. Bill’s expression told us that he was beginning to put it all together. A coffee hour had been scheduled after the service with a showing of a movie taken in 1991. That had been Trinity’s 125th Anniversary and a fashion show had taken place. The show depicted clothing from the mid-1800s to 1991. To tie in with the movie, a number of Trinity’s members secretly dressed in costumes from days gone by and made their surprise entrance shortly after the service was under way. Coffee hour involved perusal of memorabilia that had been assembled, as well as the showing of the 1991 Fashion Show (Act 1). All was forgiven as we shared what individuals had gone through in order to keep everything undercover. Variety is the spice of life, they say. This morning had certainly been a diversion from a normal Sunday morning, and one long to be remembered. Bill said, “I know that we will continue to make happy memories as we celebrate Trinity’s 150th Anniversary Year.” A hearty and sincere thank you to Laurie Kowtiuk, President of the of Essex & Community Historical Research Society, who so willingly supplied the clothing fashions.

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Ciociaro celebrates women

Organizer Anna Vozza said that $10,000 was raised that night. Jennifer Pomerleau spoke about her book “The Art in Survival, the Beauty Behind the Reality.” and showed the accompanying video. Around five years ago Pomerleau had a friend who was battling breast

cancer. “I wanted to do something to help her understand that no matter the changes in her appearance and in her body, that she was still beautiful,” Pomerleau said. “I published a book of reality.” “Art in Survival” is an art book that showcases

the beauty of women with breast cancer. The book features photos of 17 local survivors. All the text in the book is written by those survivors.

Pictured above: A model shows oﬀ fashions during a walk through fashion show as part of The Ciociaro Club’s celebration of Women’s Day.

by Jennifer Cranston In honour of International Women’s Day, the Ciociaro Club

held a fundraising evening for Windsor Regional Hospital’s Breast Health Centre.

Around 600 people came out for dinner and a fashion show.

Belle River Wind Project Community Liaison Committee The Belle River Wind Project (Project) is a 100 megawatt commercial wind energy generation facility to be located in the Town of Lakeshore, Essex County, Ontario. The Project is being developed by SP Belle River Wind LP, by its general partner, SP Belle River Wind GP Inc. (Belle River Wind), which obtained approval from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) to build a Class 4 Wind facility in January 2016. For this project Belle River Wind is establishing a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) to act as an advisory body and discuss various aspects including construction, installation, use, operation, maintenance and retirement of the Project.

Jennifer Pomerleau speaks to a crowd of around 600 individuals, mostly women, at the Ciociaro Club last Friday. Pomerleau published “The Art in Survival, the Beauty Behind the Reality.” It is a book that celebrates breast cancer survivors.

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CLC meetings will serve as a forum to share ideas, express concerns and to provide the community with ongoing updates about the Project. An independent facilitator from AECOM has been retained to establish, coordinate and facilitate the CLC.

Join the Discussion The CLC for this Project is expected to consist of up to 14 people representing a cross-section of the community with the aim of providing a broad and balanced perspective. CLC members will be encouraged to share any information and the results of all CLC discussions with other interested community members. Individuals from the following groups are invited to participate: x x x x x x x

Landowners; Residents within 1 km of the Project; Aboriginal and First Nations communities; Members of the agriculture community; Business / industry representatives; Local social and environmental organizations; and, Representatives from local government agencies.

Each CLC meeting will be open to the public so that the community can participate by observing. Requests for delegations are welcomed and can be made prior to each meeting to the CLC facilitator. The Belle River Wind CLC is expected to meet at least four times over a two year period, with two meetings each year. We anticipate hosting the 1st CLC meeting in late April 2016.

To join the committee, please contact Mark van der Woerd of AECOM by April 8, 2016 so that he can speak with you about your interest and confirm next steps. Mark van der Woerd (Facilitator) Tel: 905.390.2003 Email: Mark.VanderWoerd@aecom.com To learn more about the Belle River Wind Energy Project or to find application documents please visit the Project website at; http://www.belleriverwind.com/

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Masquerade event fundraises for LAC

Susan Ross mans a fun game during LAC’s 3rd Annual Masquerade Fundraising Party on Friday evening.

local art gallery. Chad Riley, Director of the not-for-profit LAC, said for the past three years the masquerade event has been a major, winterbased fundraiser for the local art gallery. He was pleased with the interest the community had shown to the event, noting he welcomed in around 100 patrons. The masks were the item that tied art into the event, Riley explained. Local artists, some of

Eventgoer Sandra Fox shows oﬀ the masks that were available during the LAC’s 3rd Annual Masquerade Fundraising Party.

by Sylene Argent The 3rd annual March Masquerade Fundraising Party was hosted inside the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) on Friday evening. The event gave attendees an opportunity to explore the exhibits currently on display, such as the Breaking Barriers and Richard Green art exhibitions, and enjoy a fun, social night that helped raise funds for the

which were students, decorated the masks for the social gathering. The attendees were able to choose a mask and have their photos professionally taken; a memento they could cherish for years to come. Attendees were also able to enjoy a few games onsite, participate in a silent auction supported by local businesses, listen in on live jazz music, sample hors d’oeuvres, and participate in a palm

analysis and tarot card reading. The fundraising event, Riley said, was a great way to bring the community together to have a fun night, while supporting art. The event proceeds will support the South Essex Arts Association and the Leamington Arts Centre. More information about the Leamington Arts Centre, and its upcoming fundraising events and exhibits, can be found at leamingtonartscentre.com.

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From The Heart

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I recall the months during which the Essex County Civic and Education Centre was built here. That wide, marvelous, and circular staircase was impressive then, and is now. The important fact was our town became a focal point for the County. All education and County business was conducted in the $3.4 million edifice that housed the library, administration offices, and social services for the County. The separate and public school board had offices, and a media resource centre for use of both of those board personnel, as well as a bank, and lunchroom. There are several meeting rooms, and that octagon shaped council chamber seats 207 individuals. Art by local artists was bought for decorations and one that was spectacular is the large Belle River beach scene by Bruce Bezaire. He is the artist of the store scene mural. The beauty of the structure attracted the attention of those who traveled the road we call the bypass. I recall there were many comments about Essex being the site of such an impressive building. Unfortunately, I remember there were many defects that caused problems later, but who wants to remember those? Enough said!

IN LOVING MEMORY _________________________________________________________

In Loving Memory Jack Huggard - September 14, 1975 Clare Cowan - March 4, 1996 Lillian Huggard - March 9, 1997 Alma Langlois - March 16, 1997 Richard (Sonny) Thornton - March 16, 1998 Mary McLellan - March 17, 2002 Betty Thornton - March 24, 2002 Jean Sexton - June 27, 2014 - Always remembered, Jean Sexton and family, Barbara Cowan, & family _________________________________________________________

OBITUARIES

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TO OUR GRANDDAUGHTER

JAYDEN All our Love, Grandpa Art and Grandma Gayle

to our niece

JAYDEN!

Love Always, Uncle Jim, Aunt Angie and Brydon

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DENNIS, Donna (nee Ryall) - 75 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Beloved wife and best friend of Lynwood for 57 years. Loving mom to Terry and wife Barb. Cherished grandma to Jason (Vanessa), Justin (Kourtney), Jesse (Brogan), Alyssa, and Amber (Jerrod). Donna was looking forward to meeting her ﬁrst great granddaughter Andi Lynn, however she missed her arrival by a few days. Dearest sister of Sharon Raymont (the late Ron - 2015), and sister-in-law to Douglas (Jackie), Bill (Bernice), and Larry (Bev). Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents George and Isabelle Ryall and her inlaws Russell and Dorothy. Donna took great enjoyment in watching her grandchildren grow, helping out at the Church of the Living Word, partaking in the Ladies’ Bible Study group, and just being with her family and friends. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington. Funeral Service celebrating Donna’s life, took place on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Interment Graceland Cemetery. Pastor Rodger Jackson oﬃciated. Memorial donations may be made, by cheque, to the Leamington Hospital Foundation (HOSPICE) or to the Church of the Living Word. Friends may send condolences or make a memorial contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

by Evelyn Couch

Voice Of Inspiration “Don’t think money does everything or you are going to end up doing everything for money.” ~ Voltaire

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WEATHERSON, Debbie - Went into the arms of Jesus on March 5, 2016. Beloved wife and best friend to Bruce. Loving and devoted mother of Jennifer & husband Ray Fader, Heather, Stephanie and Kimberly. Loved Gramma of Toby, Andrew and Charlie. Dearest daughter of Al and Elizabeth Rossiter. Debbie will be fondly remembered by her extended and church families. Debbie was the Director of Children’s Ministries at Heritage Park Alliance Church. Funeral services were held at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519969-5841. _________________________________________________

LECUYER, Gaetan- Passed away peacefully at 94 years of age on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Predeceased by his ﬁrst wife Olivia (1944) and his second wife Germaine (1977). Beloved father of Francine Crout (Rick) (Mississauga), Rick (Therese) (Essex), Ron (Debbie) (LaSalle), and Jan Tipton (Wes) (Seattle, WA). Dear Pepe of Jodi, Jason, Crystal, Ken, Heather, Rick, and Cody and great-grandchildren; Sabrina, Samantha, Jade, Ava, Isabella, Benjamin, Lily, Oriel, and newest addition Felix. Gaetan was a proud retiree of Ford Motor Co. after 35 years of service. He enjoyed his hot rod Lincoln, his garden and cheating at cards. He will be missed by all those whose lives he has touched. Cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation was held at Victoria Greenlawn Funeral Home, Oldcastle, Ontario on March 4, 2016. A Service was held in the chapel. Donations to the Essex Food Bank would be appreciated.

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What’s Going On... MARCH 10 - “IRELAND” with guest speaker Shaun Fuerth. At 7 p.m., at the Fire Hall in Oldcastle. Everyone is welcome! MARCH 12 - EKBOMA presents Dave Parmley & Cardinal Tradition at McGregor KofC at 7pm. Call 519-776-8716 for more info. MARCH 14-18 MARCH BREAK EVENTS in ESSEX - Visit the town website for information and schedule, at www.essex.ca. MARCH 17 - ART, EXPRESSION AND WELLNESS - FREE Event with the Essex County Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic at the Essex Library. MARCH 18 - BINGO at Bethel-Maidstone at 7:00 pm. Think Green! MARCH 19  ESSEX & COMMUNITY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY’S Dinner/Auction at the Essex Legion 5-9pm. Call 519-962-9597 for tickets. MARCH 19 - SATURDAY CRAFTERS at the McGregor Library. APRIL 9 - Spring Bazaar at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club. APRIL 19 - ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - At the Essex Legion Hall Branch 201, 103 Talbot Street N., from 1-7pm. www.blood.ca.

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L.A. COIN SHOW. The annual L.A. Coin Show will be held at the Windsor Moose Lodge – 777 Tecumseh rd. West – on Sunday, March 20th. From 10:00 am. – 4:00 pm. There will be 25 dealer tables. Admission is free. Donations of canned goods will be accepted for the food bank! For more info, contact windsorcoins@ cogeco.ca or 519-978-9441. 10-1t _____________________

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K OF C MCGREGOR GOOD FRIDAY DINNER  On March 25, from 4-7pm. Choose from Lake Erie Perch - 5pc $16, 10pc $23. Pickerel - 1pc $16, 2pc $23. Shrimp - 8pc $13, 16pc $19. Crispy Chicken 3pc $13. Tx incl. Dinners include potatoes, roll, coﬀee, tea, & slice of pie. 9-4* _____________________ EKBOFMA PRESENTS DAVID PARMLEY & CARDINAL TRADITION in concert at the McGregor K of C, 9560 Walker Rd. Sat., March 12 at 7pm. Opening band Winterline. Tickets $20 advance or $25 at door. Call Bev 519-776-8716 for tickets and more information. 8-3t* _____________________ MARCH 13 is LENT 5. Service is at 10:30 with Rev. Sharon Willis Whitwell at Essex United. All are welcome. 9-1t _____________________ KITTENAIDE is a new vendor at the Leamington Farmer’s Market, Leamington Fairgrounds. On Saturdays, 9am-2pm. CDs, DVDs, and more. 9-1t _______________________________________________

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FARMING _____________________ WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeﬀ Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501. _____________________1-tfn WANTED: We Farm It Like It’s Our Own! 3rd generation Lakeshore farmer looking to CASH rent / buy / share crop in Essex / Kent Counties. Available services incl. planting, crop protection, harvesting, trucking. Call Dennis Rivest at Inﬁnity Farms Inc. (519) 796-6691. 1-tf

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SERVICE PLUMBER Licensed 306A Licensed G3 (minimum) Registered with OCOT Full Time, Benefits Available Prefer resume to be dropped off at: 238 Talbot St. W., Leamington, ON Resume must include school transcript, references and MVR (motor vehicle report) Alternatively - send to: 519-326-3632 Fax or grossi@grossiplumbing.ca

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Notice of a Change in Location for Nurse Practitioner, Cathy Macpherson, RN (EC) After February 26, 2016, Cathy Macpherson, RN (EC) will no longer be practicing from the Harrow Health Centre Inc. Effective April 1, 2016, Cathy will be joining Dr. Jessica Laba-Kaczmarek at their new location, 32 Munger Street, Harrow, ON, (519) 738-3555. Robert Auger, LL.B. Manager of Legislative Services and Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519 776-7336, extension 1132

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SUPERIOR ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS Supplying Quality Trusses to Essex County Since 1998 Coming Soon ...Wall Panels Auto Mechanic/Millwright – Full or Part Time, Permanent To perform routine maintenance on vehicles e.g. diesel trucks and forklifts, as well as industrial equipment. Licensed journeyperson preferred with minimum 1 yr experience. Wages dependent upon experience.

Roof Truss Assemblers – Permanent, Full Time To assemble roof trusses and wall panels for prefab housing. Duties: Assembly which requires hammering and lifting, reading blueprints, drawings, and specifications; also, pack items for shipping. Submit resumes in person at: 111 St. Arnaud Street, Amherstburg

Your local building product, pet and animal feed provider CASHIER – P/T, possible Full Time, Permanent Duties: Cash, stock/inventory, customer service, opening/closing the store Prefer 1-2 years of building supplies sales; Police clearance required Submit resumes in person at: 111 St. Arnaud Street, Amherstburg

Alternate On-Street Parking On-street parking within the Town of Essex is regulated by By-Law Number 224. Schedule “B” to this by-law lists the streets where alternate parking is in effect. Signage is provided on these streets to indicate the side of the street where parking is permitted. Please note that parking alternates between sides of the street on a monthly basis effective the 1st day of each month. Vehicle owners are required to ensure their vehicle is parked on the proper side of the street effective 12:00 a.m. on the 1st day of each month. Robert Auger, LL.B. Manager of Legislative Services and Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519 776-7336, extension 1132

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Essex Community Services A big thank you goes out to all of those involved in our 9th Annual Indoor Golf Tournament. The event held on Saturday, March 5th at On The Green was a lot of fun and a great success! We would like to say thank you to all of our supporters. Thank you from everyone at Essex Community Services for supporting our programs and services. sponsorship by:

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The Holy Spirit moved mightily among our children and youth Sunday with signs and wonders! Ladies’ Night Out, (ages 18-29) April 8th, 7 p.m. at Ashley Johnsons. Youth and Young Adult Conference, “Awaken the Up-Rising” will be March 1719th with special guest, Tom Crandall. Register online at www.acmrevivalcentre.ca. Spring Conference, April 27-29th with Pastor Jeﬀ Johns. Baptismal Service, Easter Sunday, March 27th. Please contact the church oﬃce at 519-839-4500 if you would like to be baptized. Restoration House Healing Rooms, 2548 County Rd. 27, Woodslee. Open Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Be blessed! Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

The ﬁnal Lenten service put on by the Essex & District Ministerial Association will be held at noon on Wed., March 16 at Bethel Maidstone United Church, and Major Sam Roberts will lead the service. SA Connections and Bible Study is a great way to spend a Tuesday. Join us at 10 a.m. for Connections and stay for Bible Study at 1:15 . Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 11 a.m. All are welcome to enjoy an inspiring message with lots of music, followed by coﬀee time. Our Good Friday service will be held at the Leamington Salvation Army at 10:30 a.m. on March 25th. Bring a dessert for the potluck that follows. Join us for Breakfast on Easter Sunday at 9. Please sign up for this so we know numbers for food preparation. Our Worship Service will be at 10:30 on that day which is half an hour earlier than usual.

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will give the message. Murray Logan will read the Holy Scripture. George Sutherland and Jean Matalik will greet you at the door. Linda and Lou Lalonde, and Jean and Murray Logan will serve the lunch. Session’s Lenten Outreach Project is the Essex Food Bank. Donations of Tins of chili, stew, beans (with no pork in it), and fruit, pre-packaged jell-o and puddings for school lunches, lunch bars- granola, jars of baby food fruit and vegetables. Powder baby formula is needed the most to save the Food bank from purchasing these items using donations. From Monday, March 14 to Sunday, March 20, in event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Kim Gilliand at 519-839-4266. Please note the Church office will be closed on Tuesday, March 15 and on Thursday, March 17. If you are in need of a ride to church or a special event, please contact us at the church office by 2pm the Thursday prior. Email is a great tool for communication. Please check your email twice a week. Also if you have recently acquired a new email address, please let us know in the office. Choir Practice: Mondays at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to sing and praise the Lord. Coffee and Conversation: Thursday at 10 am. Come out and have a coffee on us. Good Friday Service: Friday, March 25 at 10 am at Belle River United. This is a joint service. Easter Sunday Service: Sunday, March 27. Early Service at 8 am at Lakeview Park Marina, Belle River, followed by breakfast at Belle River United. Easter Service with Holy Communion is at 10 am at Belle River United. This is a joint service.

Trinity Church We keep the following people in our prayers this week, Greg, Art, Debbie, James, Doug, and Auston. The Sanctuary Lamp burns in loving memory of Hilda & Verdun Layson. Given by Larry & Brenda Layson and family. Happy Birthday this week to Leslie Kistulinec, Diane Newman, and Emma Beaule. Sunday, March 13th, Lent 5, will be Service of Morning Prayer led by Bill Jackson. The office is closed the week of March 14 - 18. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Bill Jackson at 519-980-7682. If you wish to have Easter flowers placed in the church in memory of loved ones, please make your donation no later than March 20. Please note of your envelope, in memory of and given by whom. You can place your envelope in the collection plate or give it to Marg Brackell. Please help yourself to our “library box” outside the church. Pick up a book for your pleasure or leave a book for someone else to enjoy. Our Thank you bank for the month of March will go to support Street Help, Unit 7. If you have a used purse you would like to donate, please bring it to Church. We will fill these purses with toiletries, hair bands, gum, cough drops, McDonald/Tim Horton gift cards and other items. These will be filled the end of March or beginning of April. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

Join us for worship services: Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. EDGE: For Grades 6-8 meet March 23 from 7-8:30 pm. A Breakfast Fundraiser for youth attending the Stubenville Youth Conference will be held on Sunday, March 13, after both masses. Steubenville Toronto 2016: July 22, 23, 24 in Oshawa. Registration forms are at all the doors. See Nick for more details. The CWL are collecting items for the Welcome Centre for Homeless Women. All day Confessions take place on March 16, 10am-12noon and 1-7 p.m. The K of C Fish Fry is on March 25th, from 4:30-7:00 pm. Take-out is available. St. Marys Cemetery board kindly request that all winter decorations are removed by March 20. God Bless you and all have a great week.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Saturday, March 19th at 1:30 p.m. we will hold our “Ham Bingo.” Everyone is welcome, and we are looking forward to meeting new friends and neighbours. There is still room for more vendors for our Spring Bazaar, on April 9th. Saturday, Feb. 27th, Wally Laframboise was ﬁrst, Dorothy Fields placed second, and Margaret Beneteau was third. Monday Night Special Pepper was well attended. Tom Kelly placed ﬁrst, Louise Perrault was second highest, and Roger Deschamps placed third. Continued on Page 20 Tuesday Pepper had Evelyn Vivier with top score. Tom Kelly with low score and Audrey Ostrander had the most Peppers. ________________________________________________________________________ Wed. Evening, George Diesbourg had AUCTION SALE high score, Roger Monchamps had low ________________________________________________________________________ score and Cecile St. Denis had the most Peppers. In Bridge, Thursday night, Floyd Cascadden had best score and Ruby 8 TRACTORS, COMBINE & HEADS, FARM MACHINERY, Robertson came in second.

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Colchester North celebrates read-a-thon success by Jennifer Cranston Students at Colchester North Public School celebrated fundraising success by having some fun at their teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

expense. Last Friday, to reward students for various fundraising goals at their recent read-athon, teachers and staff

performed silly tasks to entertain the students. Some students gave make-overs to a few of the teachers; others wore silly costumes all day.

Principal Mrs. Petta allows all the students who raised $50 or more to hose her with whipped cream.

Mrs. Vickerd worked all day Friday in her clown costume. Mrs. Ross had agreed to shave half of her head if students raised $6,000. Students came in around $200 shy of their goal, so she agreed to shave only a stripe oďŹ&#x20AC; the side of her head. Mrs. Vickerd is seen here, razor in hand, performing the task.

Mrs. Fox rode a tricycle around school all day, and Mrs. Ross allowed a portion of her head to be shaved. Mrs. Petta, Principal at CNPS, allowed several students to spray her with whipped cream. It was a great way to celebrate raising $5,800 for their school.

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MPP petitions for Leamington ketchup submitted to EFP Essex MPP Taras Natyshak has tabled a petition that could make Frenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ketchup available in the dining room and cafeteria at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park. When presenting the petition entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Put Leamington Ketchup on the Table at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parkâ&#x20AC;? he said the petition had been signed by hundreds of Ontarians.

The petition states: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whereas supporting the agri-food industry is good economics, good environmental policy and social practice; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whereas the Ontario Legislature has a rich history of promoting Ontario products, such as craft beer, Ontario wine, fruits and vegetables; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whereas the ketchup being served in the dining room and cafeteria at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park is currently not an Ontario product; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whereas Frenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ketchup proudly uses tomatoes grown in Leamington, Ontario; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whereas the promotion of Frenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ketchup would greatly support local tomato producers, local workers and communities across

Essex county; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Therefore, be it resolved that the Speaker direct the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, as part of its procurement policy, to direct Dana Hospitality to exclusively serve Leamington Frenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ketchup.â&#x20AC;? He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an appetite for a petition of this sort here in the chamber. I want to thank all those who signed the petition.â&#x20AC;? Log onto www. tarasnatyshak.com/putleamington-ketchupon-the-table-at-queenspark/ to view or sign the petition.

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Rivait, Rita Glowa, Bob Mullins, and Dave McMurren. Friday night euchre winners were Joan Broeders, Margaret Chevalier, Ray Brooker, George Diesbourg, Mike Renaud, Irene Gignac, and Edna Chevalier. For more info contact Irene Gignac @ 519-975-2283 Continued from Page 17 Essex United Church Our Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 am. with a fellowship hour following. Join us for LINE DANCING on Wednesdays, from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. All are welcome – no experience necessary! Call the church office for info: 519-776-5121. We have started our Lent study series. We have met and watched the film “The Hundred Foot Journey,” which was in the theatres in 2014. It was an excellent film with so much to talk about. Join us again on March 21 and 22 to take part in the third and fourth evening of study. We plan to use the film “Her. ” Essex United’s annual Murder Mystery, “The Mystery at Devil’s Gulch,” is coming Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. Call the church office to get tickets and info. Essex Baptist Church

Golden Age Golf Report 46 Golfers were on the Golf Course at Colasanti’s on March 3, managing 69 HolesIn-One. Leading the Ace Parade with six was Andy Orsini. The Best Score for 9 Holes, 17, was carded by Bob McWilliam, Laurie Hylton, Pete Dauldin (2), Lloyd Honey, and Bill Ward. The Best Score for 18 Holes, 35, was carded by Laurie Hylton, Lloyd Honey, and Bill Ward. The Best Score for 36 Holes for the day was a 72, scored by Laurie Hylton. Team #7 took ﬁrst place on the day, with a score of 237 (Collen Pearce, Barry Sweet, Pete Dauldin). The second place team was Team #1 (Bill Taylor, Bob McWilliam, Wanda Hayes, Eunice Cascadden). The third place ﬁnish went to Team #15 (Caroline Ascott, Andy Orsini, Bill Ward).

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Harrow United Church

Join us for 11:00 am Sunday Service, Sunday School is at 9:45 am. Sunday morning message recordings are available at our website: EssexBaptist.com. Kid’s Club is oﬀered for children ages SK-Gr. 3 and Youth Night for Grades 4+ on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm. Join us for a Bible study and prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7 pm.

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(Easter Sunrise Service) - 7 am at John R. Park Homestead and (Easter Family Service) – 10:30 am. Our Easter Family Service will celebrate with Choir, Trumpets and our wonderful Pipe Organ! To learn more about our caring Faith Community, please ﬁnd us at: www. harrowunited.org. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is available at 10:15am. Thank you to all who attened and supported our Roast Beef Dinner last Saturday. The UCW Meet on March 14, at 1p.m. in Simpkins Hall. All are welcome. The noon hour Wednesday Lenten Service Series wraps up on Wednesday, March 16, at Bethel Maidstone United Church, led by Major Sam Roberts. Services begins at 12 noon and is followed by a light lunch with free will oﬀering. There is a BINGO in the hall at 7pm on March 18. There is an admission fee or foodbank donation required. It will be a St. Patty’s theme for those who want to dress the part. We are always appreciative of prize and baked good donations for the event. Have a great week! Paquette News

Woodslee Friendship Club Monday euchre winners were Dave McMurren, Mike Renaud, Joan Broeders, Mary Demars and Helene Manley. Pepper winners for Wednesday were Charlie Chevalier, George Diesbourg, Theresa

We welcome everyone to join us this Sunday, March 13th at 10:30 am. We thank Sue Anderson for leading our service last Sunday and for her meaningful message entitled “Always Hope of Reconciliation.” As well, our choir sang “Cry No More,” a beautiful choral arrangement by D. Forrest. There will be an “Easter Egg Hunt and Crafts Event” held at Harrow United Church on Saturday, March 26th, from 10 - 11:30 am. The invitation is open to all children! If you would like to attend, please call the church oﬃce (519-738-4223) so that we can plan accordingly. Easter Services will be as follows: March 25 (Good Friday) – 10:30 am, March 27

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Happy Birthday to Grace Maitre, David Fraser, Kaitlyn Collins, Heather Lapointe, and Cathy Bellaire. Please keep Gerry Allen and all who are shut ins, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers. Continued from Page 20 Come out and get your ﬁll of salads, pastas and homemade desserts on Saturday, April 16th. If you were unable to make it to our “Out of the Cold” soup making gathering this past Saturday, it’s not too late. We will meet again in March. Date to be determined. To donate items for the soup, contact Rev Paul. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

The St. Mary’s Mission Club is having a St. Patrick’s Day raffle with lovely Irish prizes to win. Tickets available after each Mass and draw is on Sunday, March 12th. Our next Lenten Card party is on Sunday, March 13th at 7 p.m. sharp in the parish hall. The winners from March 6th for ladies; for first place, Jodi Jobin, second place Veronica Benoit, third place Sharon Maitre, lowest tally Madonna Benjamin, and lone hands Georgette Nadeau. Winners for the men; first place Dave McMurren, second place H. Manly and J. Hayes, third place R. Girard and J. Kelly, lowest tally J. Moore, and lone hands J. Hayes. Holy week Masses at St. Mary’s are on Good Friday at 3 p.m., Saturday Easter Vigil at 7 p.m. and Easter Sunday at 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Cemetery Board asks that all winter decorations be removed from gravesites before March 20th. Our sympathies and prayers to the Jobin family on the passing of their beloved mother, Adeline.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coﬀee. GEMS & Cadets will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 – 8 are invited to attend. Movie Night note – our next Movie Night is Friday, March 18, 2016. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

Church, led by Major Sam Roberts. Services begins at 12 noon and is followed by a light lunch with free will oﬀering.

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Worship Serice is every Sunday morning at 10am. Sunday School is available for the children. Joy Club meet every Tuesday, at 3:30 pm. All young people are encouraged to come. Daylight Savings Time begins the weekend. Turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with lunch for the Lenten Service. Thank you to Maureen for organizing the Anniversary Supper held Saturday night. Thank you also to everyone who helped prepare many dishes. It was a great weekend as we celebrated our 140th Anniversary. The ﬁnal Lenten Service is on Wednesday, March 16, at Bethel Maidstone United

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ECS hosts annual indoor golf tournament â&#x20AC;&#x153;Impalaâ&#x20AC;? Pete remembers his hot â&#x20AC;&#x2122;66! In 1966, Peter Huyge, now living in Leamington, ordered a new 1966 Chevrolet Impala 2-door hardtop (not the SS) from Wills Motors in Delhi, Ontario: Marine Blue with black interior, 396 V8, 365 horsepower, 4-speed Muncie, heavy duty clutch, 2:20 low-gear Pete Huyge with his â&#x20AC;&#x2122;66 Impala. ratio, posi rear end, tachometer, heavy duty suspension, power brakes, radio, deck aerial, and whitewalls (red line tires added later). Pete and two younger brothers went to Detroit and bought a 427 cam with solid lifters from Gratiot Auto Supply in Detroit. Back home on the family farm, the 427 cam was installed in Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2122;66 Impala and valve clearance adjusted. Pete roadtested the car â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it backfired several times. He quickly discovered the distributor had not been properly installed and the engine was damaged. With the car still under warranty, Pete took it back to the dealer, who could tell some work had been done on the engine. With Pete and his family being good customers for years, the dealer helped Pete by tearing the motor down and discovered he had blown two pistons! The garage ordered the new parts and put the motor back together again. Pete gave the mechanic the proper valve adjustment for the new 427 cam. After the break-in period for the new cam and lifters, the car had a much higher RPM. Pete drove to Cayuga Drag Way, where his Impala was put into the DP/S/ class and he won First Place for his class. He still has the original time slips from the race, showing an E.T. of 13.42 seconds and 106.42 miles per hour. Pete entered other races at Cayuga between â&#x20AC;&#x2122;66 and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;67 and received a First every time. In the spring of 1968, Pete and his wife Cheri moved to Leamington, where Cheri began teaching and Pete began working at Heinz on August 22, 1968. In the summer of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;69, Pete took his â&#x20AC;&#x2122;66 to the Windsor Dragway and probably would have won his class but rain cancelled the races. That was the last time Pete had his â&#x20AC;&#x2122;66 at a drag strip. Eventually, Cheriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2122;64 Dodge was sold and she drove the Impala to work. That wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too practical because she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the 4-speed floor shift and lack of power steering â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and her legs were too short to reach the clutch! On a return trip to Delhi, the couple stopped at a Chev-Olds dealer in St. Thomas and traded their Impala for a nice 1970 Olds Cutlass 2-door hardtop. Pete is now seeking information on where his â&#x20AC;&#x2122;66 Impala ended up, and any photos of it racing at Cayuga. Please contact Cheryl1@sympatico.ca or phone 519-326-6726. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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: â&#x20AC;&#x153;OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.â&#x20AC;?

by Sylene Argent Essex Community Services (ECS) hosts various events throughout the year to raise funds for and to bring attention to the many services it provides to the community. On Saturday, ECS and a long list of supporters teed off in the 9th annual indoor golf tournament hosted at On the Green Indoor Golf. ECSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Executive Director Kelly Stack said this event is always popular. ECS always has a full roster of golf teams wanting to participate. Typically, there are a few teams that are wait-listed. The day boasts 18 rounds of virtual golf, a pizza lunch, a chance to participate in a few challenging games, and an opportunity to win door prizes.

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Essex Community Services offers a list of services to the community, including foot care clinics, Coats for Kids, transportation, friendly visits, and security reassurance. It also organizes the Snow Patrol program where volunteers offer their help to shovel snow out of the driveways of neighbours in need of a little assistance. ECS has been an active

member of the community for many years. Last year, Essex Community Services celebrated its 40th year of being incorporated. It hosted many events throughout 2015 to recognize that milestone. For more information about Essex Community Services, or to learn more about upcoming fundraisers, log onto essexcs.on.ca.

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Spring Trees Order Deadline Extended submitted to EFP As the weather begins to warm up and thoughts of spring emerge, the Essex Region Conservation Authority has extended its spring tree planting order deadline. Landowners who wish to order trees for this spring are also

able to do so until March 18, 2016. The cost of seedling trees begins at 69 cents, while prices for large stock trees begin at $13. Participants must own an acre of land and the minimum purchase of 100 seedlings or 15 large stock trees is required.

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“Planting trees on your property not only helps the environment, but can improve property values, reduce heating and cooling costs and improve the aesthetics of your land,” says Rob Davies, ERCA’s Forester. “We also have some grant programs available to landowners wishing to undertake restoration projects such as reforestation, buffer strips or prairie planting. We’d encourage landowners who would like to learn more to get in touch with us as soon as possible, as some tree species are already sold out.” For more information about ERCA’s tree planting program, please visit http://erca.org/ programs-services/treeplanting-stewardship or contact ERCA at 519776-5209 ext. 310.

Kessler fifth at nationals by Fred Groves Essex District High School grad Emily Kessler, a fourth year wrestler at the University of Winnipeg, finished fifth in the 55kg class at the recent CIS championships. • Last Wednesday was a great day at the horse harness racing track in London for a couple of local owners. Alma Jarvis of Essex saw her Putname New Year finish third in the eighth race at Western. In the ninth race, Boris Laus of South Woodslee saw Release the Magic win. • The Essex Minor Hockey Association will host its Day of Champions on Saturday, April 2, followed the next day by the Interlock Championships. • Nicole Morse, an EDHS grad, had six points

and grabbed a pair of rebounds last Wednesday to help Queen’s to a 7044 win over Laurentian in OUA women’s basketball playoff action. McMaster eliminated the Golden Gaels over the weekend. • Aaron Langlois of Essex had two goals for the Leamington Flyers as they beat St. Mary’s 10-2 in Junior ‘B’ hockey playoff action on Sunday. The Tony Piroski-coached Flyers took a 3-0 series lead into Wednesday night’s

game. • Matt Puempel was one of 10 shooters for the Ottawa Senators in the shootout last Tuesday as they fell 4-3 to St. Louis. Called back up from the AHL’s Binghampton Senators, the left winger from Essex had 7:35 in ice time. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.

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Ravens advance to OMHA final series by Fred Groves The Essex Peewee Minors have punched their ticket to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association championships. On Friday night, in front of a huge supportive crowd at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, the

Ravens beat the Owen Sound Junior Attack 5-3 to sweep the semi-final series. The win comes on the heels of two straight wins the previous weekend in Owen Sound, 5-4 and a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory.

“From everything we heard Owen Sound was fast. All of the games were close,” Essex head coach Dan Garon said. Give credit where it is due for the Ravens, this was a total team effort. And for this group of players, it is the third time

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in as many years they that have advanced to the finale. “I guess the third time is the charm,” said goalie Cavan McCabe, who was stellar in Friday night’s win at home. McCabe added that the Ravens showed up to play. When asked if he was nervous in front of a large crowd at the Shaheen Rink, he admitted, “I myself was a little nervous, my friends were out there and I did not want to let them down.” In Friday night’s contest, the hosts jump into a 1-0 lead on Jake Tetzlaff’s goal, and Essex had a slim 2-1 lead after the end of the first period. The momentum seemed to swing in favour of the Ravens midway through the middle frame as the Junior Attack took the only penalty of the game. Just 1:06 into the power play, the Ravens’ Jack Fuerth cashed in. “They (Owen Sound)

Essex goalie Cavan McCabe makes a save against Owen Sound.

had a little momentum coming. That third one was a big one,” Garon said. Fuerth had the hat trick for the winners, and Zachary Laporte also connected with a big goal for Essex, which was up 4-2 after two periods. Heading now into the finals, Fuerth said, “We are going to push hard.” “Our dream was to go to the finals,” Ravens captain Luke Sherk said. The quest for the

OMHA Peewee Minor ‘A’ title, and to bring home the Roy Beechey Trophy, will pit the Ravens against the Barrie Colts. As of press time the schedule was not available.