Essex Free Press - March 13, 2014 by Essex Free Press

Vol. 134

A LOOK INSIDE ERCA - Smoke free outdoor spaces PAgE 2 ________________ Winter has put a strain on Wings PAgE 3 ________________

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Issue No. 10

Knitters continue needlework in club

Canadian Soldier visits Gosfield North PAgE 9 ________________ Residents urged to lace up for MS Walk PAgE 11 ________________ Recreation programs keep families active during March Break PAgE 19 ________________ Essex Atom Minor team headed to the finals PAgE 24 ________________

Looking For A Good Home These needle-art crafters with the Essex County Library Knitters and Crocheters Group worked on their own projects at the Essex Library on Monday.

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by Sylene Argent While students were on their March Break, resting to prepare for the remainder of the school year, members of the Essex County Library Knitters and Crocheters Group continued with their bimonthly meeting to socialize and work on

needlecraft projects. The Essex County Library Knitters & Crochet Group has been around for several years. For around four years the members have been meeting in the community meeting room at the Essex Branch of the Essex

County Library on the second and fourth Mondays of each month to share knitting tips and work on ongoing needle art projects. These gatherings take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Those wishing to join in are welcome to do so. While there are three

hours available for the knitters to utilize, group members do not have to stay for the entire time. This group enjoys improving their needlecraft talents and members are happy to show new members how to get started on their own projects as well as

give them assistance as required. The group is affiliated with the LeeLee Hats club in that the members will make and forward baby hats for that organization as well. Members are happy to also teach new members how to loom for this initiative. The summer months usually attract more knitters. On average around 10 needlecraft artists attend a meeting. If the Monday of a meeting is a holiday, the knitters usually meet on the Tuesday instead. The knitters noted they have a lot of fun at meetings as each looks forward to exchanging tips and ideas. The group members are grateful to be able to use the meeting room inside the Essex Library and are always looking through the libraryÕ s selection of knitting books to learn new needlecraft techniques. The Essex County Library Knitters have a forum on ravelry. com, which is a knitting and crocheting website that has four million members worldwide.

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ERCA to implement smoke free outdoor spaces smoke to visitors. The focus of this initiative over the next year will be education and public outreach in regards to the policy. The implementation of the policy will take place in phases. The first phase will include restricting smoking to the parking lot of the Hillman Marsh and the John R. Park Homestead public conservation areas. Because of the size of the Holiday Beach Conservation site, several areas will be designated These speakers helped announce ERCA’s plan to begin implementing its smoke free for smoking throughout outdoor space initiative at the John R. Park Homestead last Thursday morning. Pictured left the park, with seasonal to right: Heart and Stroke Association of Windsor and Essex County youth volunteer Kimberly campsites and hunting Salazar, ERCA Chairperson Joe Bachetti, Canadian Cancer Society volunteer and LaSalle blinds exempt. ERCA is working Councillor Sue Desjarlais, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Allen Heimann, and Essex Councillor John Scott. with the WindsorEssex County Heath Unit to create a review by Sylene Argent announced a smoke free at the John R. Park structure to evaluate the The Essex Region outdoor space initiative Homestead, Holiday effectiveness of the policy Conservation Authority that will limit smoking Beach, and the Hillman over the next year and March conservation identify any concerns. In areas as of April 1. The 2015, the remaining 16 announcement was public conservation areas made at the John R. Park run by ERCA will follow Homestead last Thursday suit with the smoke free morning. outdoor space policy. ERCA is the first local Windsor-Essex conservation authority County Health UnitÕ s in Ontario to implement Medical Officer of Health, a smoke free outdoor Dr. Allen Heimann, space policy at some of congratulated ERCA on its public conservation implementing this policy sites. This new policy will during the announcement, help decrease cigarette- and for being the first butt litter and decrease Conservation Authority in exposure of second hand Ontario to do so. He added that there is still work to

be done to improve the communityÕ s health as it pertains to smoking. There is no level of safe exposure to second hand smoke, he added. He looks forward to continuing to work with ERCA on evaluating the policy. Over the next few weeks, ERCA will install signage at these conservation sites to notify visitors of this outdoor smoking policy. Essex Councillor John Scott is on the ERCA Board. He said ThursdayÕ s announcement made for a historic day in the region. He was proud to announce he jogged the 8km stretch from his home to the historical conservation site. With the continuing development of trails in the area, Scott is confident that Windsor-Essex County will one day be known as the healthiest community in Canada. Residents and visitors to local public conservation authority sites, Scott said, do not

want to worry about breathing in second hand smoke or seeing cigarette butts scattered on the ground. People want to enjoy these properties as healthy, active areas. Youth Heart and Stroke Association of Windsor-Essex County volunteer and nursing student Kimberly Salazar was also pleased with this decision. She noted that youth are always exposed to smoking and second hand smoke. As a nursing student she has learned the effects of smoking can be severe. It is exciting to be the first Conservation Authority in Ontario to put a smoking policy in place, Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCAÕ s Director of Community Outreach Services said. Perhaps other Conservation Authorities will want to implement similar policies in the near future. ERCA and its board of directors thought this was the right thing to do, she said.

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Winter has put a strain on Wings by Sylene Argent This winter has put some strain on Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Amherstburg. The local wildlife animal rescue has had more birds than anticipated due to freezing lakes, which has blocked many swans and diving ducks from being able to sustain themselves in their natural habitat. Ò The winter has been extreme,Ó said Nancy Phillips, one of Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreÕ s founders. Ò ItÕ s one of the hardest winters we have ever seen.Ó The extreme winter weather this year has caused the Rehabilitation Centre to call in extra volunteers, and lug water from the house for the animals as the barnÕ s pipes had frozen. Because the ground is icy and frozen, the food supply for many of the wildlife species has been remote, and it has been difficult for them to find food. Ò In around the second

week of February we started noticing an increase of animals coming in. We always get some of the old and some of the young ones that are going through their first winter in January and February,Ó Phillips said, Ò but this winter it was extreme. We probably tripled our number coming in.Ó Another factor that increased the amount of wildlife coming into the center is the densely frozen lakes that had little to no open water for the birds to get at the algae or aquatic plants or fish. Around a month ago, Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre started to receive a lot of ducks. Having little opportunity to eat, many of these ducks were living off of crumbs at the base of bird feeders, she added. Fortunately, many area residents took notice of the many creatures that were in danger this season. Ò By the end of

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February we realized we were going into a critical condition here at Wings. And we were starting to make open spaces for the wildlife coming in. The cages were doubled and tripled on top of each other,Ó Phillips said. In addition to diving ducks, Phillips said that swans were also hit hard this winter. Swans would typically migrate for the winter, but many havenÕ t bothered as the Windsor-Essex County area has had relatively mild winters. The swans were placed inside the facilityÕ s heated welcome room. Wings has taken in many ducks and 46 swans since February. Ò And weÕ ve never had that,Ó she said. The swans came from all over the region, Ò We are getting them in from everywhere. We are

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getting calls from as far as Chatham asking for assistance,Ó Phillips said. Possums were also coming into the rehabilitation center with their ears half-frozen and losing the tips of their ears, the ends of their tails, and some toes to frostbite. With the assistance of the Humane Society and local pest removal companies, many possums in distress were retrieved and brought to the center. Between Wings, the Humane Society, and local wildlife control many possums have been saved, she noted. The rule of thumb when a creature is brought into the rehabilitation center during severe weather is that they are not released until the weather breaks. The critters will have to wait Continued on Page 9

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Musing on the Mega-Hospital A decision was made at the end of last year, to seriously explore bringing a new single-site, acutecare hospital Ð a mega hospital - to the Windsor-Essex region. The assumption of many is that it will, of course, be built in the city of Windsor. How could anyone think it could be built anywhere else? Well, Essex Councillor Randy Voakes thought differently and he floated the idea to his fellow councilors saying, in effect, Ô Why not here? Why not Essex Centre?Õ The patch of ground Voakes was thinking about was that underdeveloped piece of land located off the Highway 3 Bypass and Maidstone Avenue. There’s more than enough ground there for the proposed mega-hospital and, with some cooperation from Lakeshore (and the province) thereÕ s even room to expand. In addition, the bypass makes the hospital easily accessible to the site that is located in the centre of the county.

The people who will ultimately make the decision where the new hospital will be located Ð a special committee Ð did not immediately shoot down Councillor VoakesÕ s proposition. And by not doing so, by not immediately buying into the assumption that Windsor is the only possible place for a new hospital, the door has been opened for other municipalities in the region as well. IÕ ll be very surprised if Lakeshore and Tecumseh donÕ t throw propositions on the table. One potential site I am thinking of in particular is located off 401 and Manning. Regardless of how many potential sites there are, you can be sure that the competition to be selected as the site will be fierce. If we want to be seriously considered by the committee and Windsor Regional Hospital President and CEO David Musyj then we’ll have to roll out the red carpet. Part of that process I hope will include

proper framing of the actual site Ð that piece of ground Ð by sprucing it up, etc. Right now, it looks shabby and unappealing. Regardless of how much work we put into enticing the committee to pick us IÕ m reining in my hopes. Essex is, after all, a long shot. Media outlets are already referring to the mega-hospital as Ô WindsorÕ s new hospital.’ Presumptuous? Yes. Accurate? Not yet, but it’s a good guess. If we really want this, we will have a tough mountain to climb, probably an insurmountable one. Think, Mount Everest. Anything though is possible. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. If we shoot for the stars, we just might land the moon, and ten years from now we could see the opening of a new mega-hospital in Essex Centre.

Letter to the Editor Re: Open house meetings on Harrow and Essex CIP programs One business opens, another one closes, and sometimes two close and another storefront is left vacant in the downtown. That has been a sad reality for Essex in recent years. So it is good that the town is considering the implementation and expansion of Community Improvement Programs (CIP) in Essex and Harrow. But to be successful, these programs need strong community involvement, understanding and input. The March 6 article regarding the CIP initiatives made no mention of how many people have attended these meetings, and participated in the workshops, except to say the recent Harrow meeting “gathered a few interested community members.Ó “A few” is not a very encouraging vision of strong community involvement for the local CIPs, since the word ‘few’ is defined as “a small number of.” If there has been lackluster support from both

residents and business community, has the town looked into the Ô whyÕ , without having to hire big city consultants to get the answers? Have they investigated the many other challenges to our local businesses? The challenges that have them struggling, even closing all too often. Sometimes having an open house is not enough. Sometimes you have to go to the people to get the answers. Anything that can help enhance storefronts and rejuvenate our downtown corridors is good. But having empty and unkempt stores sprinkled among the gems will not bring good long-term results. Nothing can be accomplished without dialogue. As they say “talk is cheap.” But not if you hire consultants. We need ideas from the community, the people who know it. Andy Comber Essex

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Silo theme If the silos will be painted, we need to decide what the scene will be. Council has said it will examine the amount it would cost to remove those huge cylinders, toward the cost of refurbishing them. It is my thought if nothing more than painting is to be done, there would not need to be much cost for repair. I doubt that they are likely to fall apart for many years. If there are plans to use them, such as making a climbing wall, then they need to be secure. I think there is a choice of two themes. There is a great influence by the automotive industry here. Yet

this is the centre of agriculture, the most diverse and productive of anywhere in Canada. Thinking of the car scene, during my research when writing the Three Rs Of Essex: Riches, Rags, Recovery, I found an article in an old Windsor Star that stated the first Canadian car was built in Essex. However, the officials at the Car Museum say there was one built before the one in Essex. Lately I have been sorting through my brain for how I could find a relative of the man who built an Essex car and recently I turned over the correct files. Now I have to make the contacts. Does anybody know where that Essex Car was built?

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Essex Public School celebrates winter with Carnival

by Sylene Argent Last Thursday the students at Essex Public School were excited to participate in many fun and challenging carnival

activities set up inside the school. The fun and games were part of the schoolÕ s way of celebrating the French language and culture through an annual

Winter Carnival event. Winter Carnival mascot Bonhomme was present to cheer on the grades one through eight students as they worked as part of teams to complete a variety of friendly competitions, such as obstacle courses that featured army crawls and scooter races, and hockey challenges. There

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were nine activities for the students to enjoy. These challenges were setup throughout the school, including inside the gymnasium. The festivity emulated the winter carnival hosted in Quebec every year, which celebrates winter

as a season. The students were also invited to head into the special cafŽ on Thursday that was setup so students could enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and cookies during a quick break before participating in more events.

Essex Public School French teachers were happy to organize the event for the around 500 students who participated. Being a part of the event was a good way for the students to enjoy each otherÕ s company before the March Break.

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General Public Series: March 2014 - Paying with cash? Watch for the built-in security Sumitted by Bank of Canada OTTAWA, March 5, 2014 /CNW/ - If a retail clerk took a good look at your $20 polymer bill, would you find it odd? You shouldn’t. That clerk knows that each time you accept a bill without checking it, you’re taking a risk. There have been very few counterfeits of the Polymer series since their introduction over two years ago, but all bank notes are secure only if they’re checked. So trained cash handlers know to take the few seconds to check all the bills flowing through their tills: large, small, paper and polymer.

Routine note checking may just prevent a counterfeit from ending up in your change. It’s a good habit we should all take up. March is Fraud Prevention Month, a campaign aimed at raising awareness and preventing Canadians from becoming victims of fraud. By putting a face on fraud we can recognize it, report it and stop it. Recognize It Spotting a counterfeit depends on knowing your genuine bills. Feel, look and flip is a phrase that reminds you how to check the security features of the latest polymer notes. Here’s a recap:

Feel the smooth, unique texture. It’s made from a single piece of polymer with some transparent areas. Look for transparency through the large window and the outline of the frosted maple leaf window. Also, look at the details in the metallic portrait and building in the large window. Flip the note to see the features in the large window repeated in the same colours and detail on the other side. The Polymer series is the most secure issue yet. So if you have doubts about a paper note, refuse it and ask for a polymer note instead. Stop It Whether you’re the clerk or the customer, you can help stop counterfeits from entering the cash flow. During a transaction, if you spot a suspected counterfeit bill, this is what you should do. Politely explain that you suspect that it’s counterfeit. Ask for another note (and check it too). Advise the person to check the note with local police. Inform your local police of the incident possibly involving counterfeit money. Be courteous and don’t put yourself at risk. Remember that the person in possession of the bill could be an innocent victim and not realize that the note is suspicious. If you notice a suspicious bill after the fact—say you’re cashing out and spot it in your till, or you check how much cash is in your wallet and one of your bills doesn’t look quite right—give it to your local police for examination. If it turns out to be real, you’ll get it back. Whatever you do, don’t pass it on. It’s a criminal offence to knowingly pass counterfeit cash on to someone else. Report It No matter the scenario, the police should be informed of possible counterfeiting activity in your community. Your input is important. Your actions may prevent others from becoming victims of fraud, help stop other criminal activity that is funded by counterfeiting, and contribute to bringing counterfeiters to justice. Fighting Fraud Videos For tips in video form, visit bankofcanada.ca/ banknotes and select Bank note videos.

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Canadian Soldier visits Gosfield North Winter has put a by Jennifer Cranston Students at Gosfield North Public School were able to spend some time with Lt. Colonel Morris Brause on Tuesday, March. 4 Lt. Colonel Brause has developed an on-going relationship with students at Gosfield North, visiting them on Remembrance Day in person or through video link for the past two years. He recently returned from Afghanistan where he served as Director of Plans and Policies for the National Training Command Headquarters for the Afghan National Police in Kabul. While in Afghanistan Lt. Colonel Brause organized a Canadian Charitable Committee that worked to bring school supplies to underprivileged students, winter clothing for children in orphanages and refugee camps. His organization also helped to bring diapers, clothes and toys to a children’s hospital and helped to support a day care at the Nation Police Academy to allow

women, mostly widows, to become police officers. Students at Gosfield North were able to communicate with their hometown soldier via email and letters. There were also able to support his charitable efforts by sending school supplies. Patty Brause is wife to the Lt. Colonel and a teacher at Gosfield North. She explained that the interaction with a soldier helps the kids to understand there is more going on than just fighting. “The kids need to see something positive out of this,” she said. “It’s about making the place better than when you found it.” Mrs. Oozeer’s Grade four class worked the idea into their curriculum with the use of “Brause Bear.” This camo-clad teddy would go home with each student for a day or two and the student would use the bear as inspiration for their journal. Lt. Colonel Brause told these students a little about the schools he visited while overseas. He said that a school the size of

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Brause Bear (the stuffed animal) is a big part of the class curriculum for grade 4s at Gosfield North. Here he is pictured with his class and his namesake, Lt. Colonel Brause.

theirs would have as many as 6,000 female students attending in three shifts. He also explained to local students that not very long ago it would have been impossible for women to be educated in Afghanistan. He explained that he thinks it is important for local kids to understand what Canadian service personnel are doing around

Staff at Gosfield North are pictured with Lt. Colonel Brause, wearing the scarves he sent them from Afghanistan.

the world. Remembrance Day is not just about WWI and WWII, he said. “It’s important for them to know what Canadian Vets have done and what Canadian Soldiers continue to do around the world,” he said. He says that he is glad to be able to talk to students about what Canadian soldiers are doing today.

until the snow melts and the ground and lakes thaw a bit until they are released back into the wild. Many of the creatures brought to the facility due to the extreme cold have been well enough to move to the outdoor facilities. Wings has no source of funding other than what is raised through fundraisers. She is grateful to the overwhelming support the community has shown in forwarding feed or monetary donations lately to help rehabilitate the number of animals and birds in Wings’ care. “People have come forward to clean cages, bring cleaning supplies and monetary donations. It’s been overwhelming,” Phillips said. “It’s been marvelous for my volunteers and for the staff to see the outcry coming from the public…It was really good for our inner-sprit to know the public is out there and they noticed also. They are willing to help. It made us feel really good. We realize now our work doesn’t go unnoticed.” Wings is planning a bowl-a-thon in April to help raise funds and a garage sale in early May.

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Boaters and anglers support the Colchester Guardian

Boating and Fishing Expo Organizer Jason Buchanan and Guardian crew and volunteers pose with the thermal imaging camera they acquired last year and a floatation suit similar to the ones they hope to acquire this year.

by Jennifer Cranston The second annual Harrow Boating & Fishing Expo was a successful fundraiser for the Colchester Guardian Search and Rescue Vessel. Jason Buchanan is a

member of the Knights of Columbus and the AMA Sportsman Association. He is grateful to these two organizations as well as family and friends for their help in organizing the show.

This was a second turn at the helm for Buchanan and he says things went a little smother this year. Much of the footwork was already done and more vendors came out with a heavier emphasis on boat-

ing, fishing and lake activities. Buchanan is also pleased with the number of business and individual sponsors who got their oars into the project. He says there are more who have expressed an interest in lending their support

next year. Funds raised at the Expo are shared between the K of C Charity Fund and the Guardian, with 75 per cent going to the rescue vessel. Last year, with the help of FLIR, the Expo was able to acquire a thermal imaging camera for the Guardian. This camera can detect people and other heat generating items in the water as far as a kilometer away. It allows for effective searches in dark, fog and other low visibility conditions. Few rescue vessels have this type of equipment and it goes a long way to making our shoreline safer. Money raised this year will be used to purchase an inflatable boat for shallow water rescues. It can also be used as a lifeboat for the crew. Any additional money raised will go towards “floater suits” for the crew. Buchanan explained that the Guardian already has a few of these suits but it is important that each crewmember has a proper fitting suit.

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary crew the Guardian. These highly trained individuals work on a purely volunteer basis. The Coast Guard provides financial compensation for actual rescue missions and helps with some training expenses. The bulk of training exercises and all equipment are funded through donations and fundraising. Ò We couldnÕ t do what we do without the communityÕ s support and donations,” said Mike Drexler of the Guardian. Jan Barnewall is a captain on the vessel. He explained that weekly training exercises are essential and because of that fuel is one of their biggest expenses. In the last two years the Guardian has been called to 11 active search and rescue missions. All of them were successful. To learn more, volunteer or donate visit www. colchesterguardian.org or reach Drexler at 226-2070357.

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Residents urged to lace up for MS Walk

These supporters look forward to the Mandarin MS Walk to be held on Sunday, May 4 and encourage the community to participate and raise funds for the Windsor-Essex County chapter of the MS Society of Canada. The group held a luncheon at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden on Friday afternoon to announce this year’s walk plans. Pictured left to right: Special Events Coordinator Jackie Putterman, Joe Colasanti, Jennifer Lange of the Leamington Recreation Centre, Arlene Sinasac, Heather Raymond, Jack Brush, Susie Gay, Lloyd Arner, and Joanne Gow of Colasanti’s.

by Sylene Argent As the month of March reaches its mid-point, fundraising organizers with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of

Canada are encouraging area residents to Ò lace up for someone you love.Ó On Sunday, May 4 the annual Mandarin MS Walk will be held in

Leamington with the help of many volunteers. The 5km walk will start at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex at 10 a.m. with registration

starting at 8:30 a.m. The Mandarin MS Walk in Leamington began in 2004 and has since raised $409,116. Last year alone, 143 participants raised $32,270 for the MS Society. The funds are raised through pledges and have gone toward an array of causes, explained Windsor-Essex County chapter of the MS Society of Canada Special

Events Coordinator Jackie Putterman. The funds support the many individuals who have MS in the region with the bimonthly Ò Day AwayÓ program or through other means of care such as support groups and educational outreach. A portion of the funds also goes towards research and finding a cure. It is estimated that every day in Canada three individuals are diagnosed with MS, Putterman said. She hopes that that number can eventually be reduced to zero due in part to fundraising events such as the upcoming Mandarin MS Walk. The Mandarin MS Walk in Leamington is a major fundraiser for the Windsor-Essex County chapter. Not only does it offer an opportunity to raise funds, but it also doubles as a great awareness campaign. Putterman said the participants have a great time at the walk. She explained that in the past year there has been an exciting new development in MS medication. Two new oral medications can be used for those with relapsing remitting MS instead of

the traditional injected type. In the early 90Õ s, she said, the only MS treatment was symptom management. Currently there are ten diseasemodified therapies. Relapsing remitting is the most common diagnosed form of MS, which is what the two oral medications were designed for. It is estimated that around 100,000 people have MS in Canada and around 700 of them live within the Windsor-Essex Region. Women are more than three times more likely to develop MS than men. The Windsor-Essex County chapter of the MS Society of Canada, Putterman said, has around 300 members. Putterman hopes for great community support for the walk. The event, she said, is accessible and fun for everyone. If someone does not want to finish the 5km walk there will be event volunteers willing to take those individuals back to the Kinsmen Recreation Complex. Those interested in supporting the event can get more information or register at mswalks.ca.

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Spinney Brothers are coming to McGregor

Pictured are the members of the Spinney Brothers. by Jennifer Cranston Local bluegrass music lovers will be pleased to hear that the Spinney Brothers will be doing a show at the McGregor K of C Hall this Saturday.

The Essex-Kent Bluegrass, Oldtime & Folk Music Association is presenting the show in their on-going efforts to bring this special brand of music to the region.

The Spinney Brothers hail from Nova Scotia and their recent CD Ò No BordersÓ and single Ò GrandpaÕ s Way of LifeÓ have both reached number one in Bluegrass

Unlimited MagazineÕ s National Survey. For about two years the band has been with U.S. record label Mountain Fever. Before that they spent about 18

years on the Bluegrass Circuit and self-produced eight albums. Rick Spinney says he has a special appreciation for his fans. Ò Early on the music drew us,Ó he said. Ò The people that surround the music are the stronghold that keeps us.Ó He says his band has fans that follow them around the continent to see their shows. He explained that while not all fans are that dedicated, they all have an appreciation for a simpler, rural way of life that is celebrated by Bluegrass. Unlike his brother Allan, Rick says he wasnÕ t always a Bluegrass fan. Ò In my early days I listened to rock and roll and then rap,Ó he said. He and his brother have grown to be the rare phenomenon of a Canadian band making a full-time living in Bluegrass. Ò WeÕ re proud to be Canadian making a predominantly American

style of music,Ó he said. The Spinney show is a high-energy performance that breaks from the traditional stationary stance of bluegrass demanded by acoustic instruments. Bigger microphones and more of them allow the band to be more mobile and engage the audience in a way unique to this style of music. Tickets are available in advance and at the door. For tickets or more information, call 519 776-8716. You can learn more about the Spinney Brothers by visiting www. spinneybrothers.com.

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arKINSTaLL, Gordon - Passed away peacefully on March 5, 2014 at 92 years of age. Beloved husband of Doris (Field- 2012). Dear brother of Iris Howell; Derek and Peggy Arkinstall; Victor and Teresa Arkinstall and their children Peter (Wendy) Arkinstall and Elizabeth Arkinstall. Step-father of Thomas Field, John and wife Peggy Field, Bonnie Field and husband Gordon Pick. Treasured grandfather of Libby Kuharski, Krista Sweet, and Jamie (Brian) Reilly. Great-grandfather of Bryanna, Kiley, Cooper, Keegan Kuharski, Olivia & Bobby Sweet, Quinlan & Bronwen Reilly. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gordon, a veteran of WWII, was among the soldiers involved during the Battle of Normandy (D-Day). Gord became a world traveler after the war and before coming to Canada. He was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion # 201 – Essex. Cremation has taken place. The visitation and funeral service was conducted from the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

hEBErT, rosemary Elizabeth - Passed peacefully in her 95th year surrounded by her family on Monday, March 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John Hebert (1995). 16 Centre Street, Essex Loving mother of Dan (Marie), Carol Zechner (John), late John Jr. (1984) (Janice), Hugh (LuAnn), Tim (Joan) and Gerry (Yvonne). Proud grandma of 19 grandchildren and 21 essexfreepress@on.aibn.com great grandchildren. Predeceased by her 2 brothers Leonard and Emmett McCarthy. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex on Friday, and continued on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at St. Mary’s Church, 12048 County Road 34, Maidstone from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Fr. Charbonneau and Fr. Boutette officiating. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maidstone. If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Building Fund or the charity of choice. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

In LOvIng MEMORy

McMurren, Ruby

March 17, 2013 We remember when we were all at home. That St. Patrick’s Day was always a fun day. The green tie and socks and the “kiss me I’m Irish” pin. St. Patrick’s Day has a whole different memory now. ~ Miss you Mom ~

Marj, Laurie, Anita & Families _________________________________________________________

In Loving Memory of

Chubby Stiers

Passed away 4 years ago on March 14, 2010. His helping hand was always first to render any aid he could. HIs voice was always raised in praise, his words were wise and good. Dad, since you’ve gone away, the ones you loved so true, try hard to carry on the way we know you’d want us to.

~ Always remembered. Gary and Maureen

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ELFOrD, John (Jack) - 82, of Essex lost his courageous battle with cancer on March 8, 2014. Jack is survived by his wife Jean of 64 years, sons Richard (Sunita) and Mark and daughter Cindy Renaud. He is also survived by brothers Robert, James and Barry, sisters Helen Stowe and Carol Andres, 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents William and Margaret; brothers Bruce and Donald; sister Winnie and great -granddaughter Autumn. In keeping with Jack’s wishes funeral services will be private. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Windsor. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

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WALDRON, Cdr. William J. The family of the late WILLIAM J. WALDRON would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our family and friends who travelled from afar; to celebrate our Father’s amazing life with us. Thank you for the phone calls, comforting cards, exquisite floral arrangements, homemade food, online condolences and donations in his memory. To his past students, hockey players he coached and many colleagues from his long walk of life, we thank you for sharing your stories and memories with us. Thank you to the Executive and team members of the Essex 73’s; the Parviam-Central Lodge #395 Essex; for the Masons Memorial Service. To the Windsor Veterans Service Committee, The Royal Canadian Naval Association and The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #201 Essex. We cannot thank you all enough for the fabulous send off you gave our Dad. Thank you to all Dad’s caregivers, his girls – Lise, Jane, Michelle, Anne Marie and Julia who took such wonderful care of him in his home until his journey ended. Thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary Essex Branch #201 for the lovely luncheon and to Reid Funeral Home, Essex. Thank you to the staff of Guardian Pharmacy, Essex. You were Dad’s Guardian Angels. A very, very special THANK YOU to Rev. Stan Fraser, who travelled through all kinds of weather to make it home to honour his friend, our Dad. You are forever in our hearts. From the words of our Dad, “LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE – SEIZE EVERY MOMENT.” HEAVEN HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH OUR HERO!! With Deep Appreciation and Much Love, Lois, David, Clifford and family.

March 6-23 - ThE hOBBY aND arT OF MODEL raILrOaDING -Windsor Model railway club - at Gibson Gallery, 140 richmond, amhertsburg. Thurs.-Sun., 11am-5pm. March 14 - ThE GaIThEr VOcaL BaND at WFcU centre, at 7pm. Visit www.gaither. com for details. March 14 - GUaTEMaLa hOpE aND ThE ESSEx K OF c hOSTING a FISh FrY – at holy Name parish hall from 4:30-7:00pm. Everyone is welcome. March 15 - EchrS - at 2pm, Tim and Maggie McGuire will be speaking on the genealogy of their families. 18 Gordon, Essex. March 22 - prO-LIFE YOUTh cONFErENcE - Leamington area right to Life at St. John’s parish hall. 8:30am - 3pm. 1782 Oriole park Dr. Woodslee. For info: 519-325-0929. March 23 - ThE ESSEx cOUNTY OrchID SOcIETY - Ted Kloske will share tips on photography. at 1:30pm, at St. Stephen’s church hall. 5280 howard ave., Windsor.

March 26 - ThE ESSEx & DISTrIcT hOrTIcULTUraL SOcIETY - Meeting at Essex community centre at 7:30pm. Speaker Karl Klinck of Orchard Farm Nursery. March 27 - EchrS OpEN hOUSE from 1-7pm. 7 years incorporated. come celebrate with us, free cake and tea & coffee. 18 Gordon, Essex. March 29 - QUarTEr aUcTION – at 1pm at the Essex retirees Social club, 32 russell St., Essex. 519-776-6689. aprIL 15 - ESSEx BLOOD DONOr cLINIc – at Essex Legion from 1:00pm-7:00pm. WalkIns Welcome! INcOME Tax cLINIc: Our annual income tax clinic is once again being offered at Essex community Services. please call 519-776-4231 for eligibility, and drop off dates.

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_____________________ FOR SALE: 1 ACRE BUILDING LOT at North Talbot, near Manning. $154,900. Water is in and paid for. 45ft culvert to be installed at seller’s expence. Call Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. 49-tf _____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891.

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at 6890 Howard Ave., Oldcastle, located approx. 1 mi. north of Cty. Rd. 8 for Ed & Donna Mae Cur s. 50 acre (more or less) farm with older le. Located on the property are 2 machine sheds & 1 small grain bin. Farm sells subject to owner approval. For terms & details call Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 www.jackmorrisauc ons.com

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For Bob-a-Lou Farms Ltd., Tilbury, Ont., selling excep onally well cared for farm machinery. Sale held at 17700 Essex Cty. Rd. 2 between Gracey Sideroad & Lighthouse Cove Road. Sale includes 6 tractors -Case IH 140 Maxxum mech. front drive, 8910 Magnum mech. front drive, 5250 Maxxum, 5240 mech. front drive, 5230 Magnum, Int. 5088; llage includes Salford 570 -18’ cult., Case IH 496 hydr. fold 22’ disc, Kongskilde 5 bar 2600- 23’5” cult, Case IH Ecolo- ll 2500 – 5 tooth subsoiler, RJ 24’ crowfoot packer; Kearney Classic 8 row pull type planter; new 2013 Hardie Ranger 550 sprayer w/60’ boom; 45’ pull type ATV sprayer; Hiniker pull type 18’ chopper; Brady 72” pull type PTO shredder; 2003 Int. 9900 I Eagle Pro Sleeper truck, must be seen to be appreciated; two Bauer Rain Star E31 irriga on reels w/220’ booms & 1500’ hose; high capacity irriga on pump; irriga on pipe; 5000 US gal. water tanker; poly water tank on chassis; two Black Welder tomato harvesters w/all possible updates & field ready; 2 sets trains; 11 tomato wagons; plant trailers; other tomato equip; 2000 Chev Silverado pickup; 1977 Chev cube van for field repair w/ equip; 40’ & 20’ storage vans; quan ty of parts, res, etc. All equipment is immaculate, up to date & in excellent condi on. No Reserve. Terms: cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Proprietor: Bob-a-Lou Farms, Mike, 519-380-5386 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 Details, photos & sale order at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com

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HELP WANTED - Snow Removal General Labourers Wanted. Fax resume to 519723-2336. 7-tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of payminimum wage. To apply please email tammy@policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0 6-14t* _____________________ HEALTH CARE AIDE - Permanent parttime, shift work. Must be certified, plus CPR & police clearance. Remit resume by fax to 519-733-8552 or email to augustinevillas@yahoo.ca 10-1t _____________________ FOOD PREP/CLEANING steady midnights, need Food Safe Handlers Certificate. Fax resume to 519-7334173. 10-1t _____________________

SERvicES _____________________ ERRANDS & HOUSEKEEPING for SENIORS. Licensed and Police Clearanced. Call Julie’s Errands & Deliveries at 519-8186692 to discuss your needs. www. juliesend.com 49-6t* _____________________ “ON TIME MOVERS” - Are you moving? Need something picked up or delivered? Please call Larry or Dave today! 519736-7411 or 519-984-7412. 1-tf _____________________ INCOME TAx PREPARATION: Good rates on personal, rental and business returns. E-file or paper file. Call Jeannette Grass (519) 776-7090. 6-11t _____________________ INCOME TAx -Confidential preparation of Personal, Farm, and Senior Returns. Pick up and delivery available. E-file or regular file. Over 30 years experience. Call Tim Mousseau 519-975-2414 or toll free 1-855-975-2414. 4-12t* _____________________ HOME PET CARE: Veternary Technician. 27 years experience. Will come to your home and do nail trims, baths, ear cleaning, anal glands, etc. at reasonable price. Call Lynn at 519-776-4277. 10-1t _____________________

DAN’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR: Minor repairs & tune-ups on both 2 and 4 stroke engines. Including chainsaws, lawnmowers & blade sharpening. Also will get snowblowers ready for summer storage. Pick up and drop off lawn tractors available. Phone 519-839-5435 or 519-982-5639. 10-4t* _____________________

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Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

We welcome you to join us Sunday at 10:30 am with Reverend Frank Staples. Our thanks to Barry Mannell for his beautiful trumpet solo last Sunday. We warmly welcomed Leah Faye Drouillard and Jade Marie Drouillard (Daughters of Ross and Lauren Drouillard) through the Sacrament of Baptism. As well, we also welcomed Larry Blackburn as a new member to Harrow United Church. Our appreciation is extended to all who supported the Kit Richardson Fund by contributing to our Love Bucket and our Brunch last Sunday. A total of $492.97 was raised to support our youth with their postsecondary education. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to all those who are sick and/or shut-in. If you know of someone that we could support, please call our church office at 519-738-4223. To view and listen to Rev. Staples’ inspiring weekly messages and to learn more about Harrow United Church, please visit us at: www.harrowunited.org

Come and join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Thank you to Richard Dalton who delivered the message last week. Also a thank you to Dallas Guilbeault who shared Children Time with us. This Sunday Elaine Butler will be delivering the message.The door greeters are Tom and Brenda Bain. Last Sunday a Joint Congregational Meeting was held after the Service to receive the recommendation from the Search Committee for re appointment of a new minister, after the vote was counted we now have a new Minister. She will start with us in July. If you have Pastoral concerns please contact Rev. Olav T Kitchen from The Ruthven Pastoral Charge. Our website is woodsleeunitedchurch. com. March 19, Essex Ministerial Lenten Service is at 12 noon at Brooker Baptist Church the speaker is Lieut. Kristen Gray.

Paquette News – St. Stephen’s/Church of the Redeemer submitted by Barb Mactier

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will lead us in worship on the Discipline of Simplicity. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. GEMS & Cadets will be meeting on Monday evening from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. All are invited to check out our next Free Movie Event on Friday, March 28th. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca

St. Stephen’s Parish Council meets on March 18th at 7 p.m. Family Fun Night is on March 19th at 6 p.m. at St. Stephen’s. Dessert Card Party at St. Stephen’s on March 20th at 1 p.m. Pews & Brews & Cues on March 26th at 6 p.m. at Brews & Cues, LaSalle. 20+ Group: Mark your calendars! We are going bowling on Saturday, March 29th at the Rose Bowl on Dougall from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Call Dawn at 519-978-1252 by March 24th so she can reserve the lanes. Items for the spring newsletter are due by March 30th OR BEFORE. Joint Warden’s Meeting on April 1st at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s. Staff Meeting at 5 p.m. on April 3rd at St. Stephen’s. St. Stephen’s Parish Council on April 8th at 7 p.m. Cemetery Cleanup on April 12th at 10 a.m.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour is held in the hall after the service for refreshments, snacks and fellowship. All are welcome on Friday, March 14, as we are playing BINGO in the hall at 7pm. We are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Those wearing green will receive and extra card in the first game. A small admission or canned/dried good donation is appreciated. We are appreciative of bake Council is currently seeking a Lakeshore good and/or prize donations resident to fill a vacancy on the following board/ a well. committee: Join us for a Noon Hour Drainage Board - requires knowledge of Lenten Service on Wed., municipal drains and the Drainage Act. The March 19, at Brooker Baptist Drainage Board meetings are typically held Church with guest speaker once per month. Lieut. Kristen Gray. A light lunch follows with free will Committee of Adjustment/ Property Standards donations appreciated. The Committee - requires knowledge of the Noon Hour Lenten Service Planning Act as it relates to land severances and on March 26 is at Holy Name an understanding of the Town’s zoning by-law of Jesus Church, Essex with for minor variance applications. The Committee guest speaker Linda Blair. meets monthly. The Bethel-Maidstone Letters of interest which outline your experience Annual Meeting is on must be submitted to the Clerk at the address March 30. We ask that the noted below on or before March 21, 2014. congregation plans to attend. The Door Greeters next Town of Lakeshore week, March 16 - Lent II, are c/o Mary Masse, Clerk Agnes Little and Jennifer 419 Notre Dame St. Reeb. Elder on duty is Nancy Belle River, ON Steeves and lock up is Paul NOR lAO Thomas.

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Millen construction carries on Skating tradition continues by Jennifer Cranston The community of Woodslee will soon have a new community centre to gather in despite record weather. Major construction projects can be tricky in the winter months and never more so than this winter. The team at Barrineti Construction is working hard to conquer those challenges and continue to work steady through frigid temperatures to build the new Millen Centre in Lakeshore. Project Supervisor Joe Young explained that one of the biggest obstacles in the project has been frost. An average winter in this region brings about 12 to 18 inches of frost to the earth. This year the frost

line is three feet deep. Ò We needed jackhammers just to get the footings in,Ó he said. As in any project, things need to be done in the correct order. In this case the plumbing needs to go into the ground before the floor can be put in. The floor needs to be put in before the walls can go up, and so on. ItÕ s more than just digging through the ice. Frost can wreak all kinds of havoc on a project like this because it causes the ground the move. Special equipment called Ò frost bustersÓ is being brought in to rid the ground of frost and geological engineers will make sure there are no residual issues. This equipment has been hard

to come by this year and Young is excited that he should have it by this week. Young is happy to see some breaks in the arctic weather and very impressed with his crew who never gave up. Ò Working in -40 degree temperatures, I think weÕ ve done pretty well,Ó he said. This crew came in every day. They had to shovel the site every time it snowed and there were a few days they had to be sent home early for safety reasons. They have been forced to slow down, but they havenÕ t stopped. Young says heÕ s hoping to be able to hand the keys to a completed community centre over to the Town in late June.

The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch

- Have you Pood? Such a question! ThatÕ s what they ask in the hospital. I suppose as long as we know what is meant it does not matter whether it is correct and it is much shorter than the proper word. When I was trying to think of something to write, that so-called word (does anyone know if it is in the dictionary?) set me thinking about our confusing language. Spelled the same way, (I think) are food, good, hood, mood, and wood. Try pronouncing them alike. Then there are words with different spelling that sound the same such as could and wood, good, hood, and stood. Or dude, food, lewd, mewed, rude, nude, and sued. Right now I see the spout on the tiny box of milk on my breakfast tray. A string of words come to mind that are

pronounced like it. They are about, clout, doubt, gout, lout, mouth, pout, route and tout. They sound the same but are spelled differently. There are more: bare, bear, care, dare, fare, fair, hair, hare, lair, mare, pear, pair, pare, rare, stare, stair, tare, tear, wear, and ware! ThatÕ s enough! I canÕ t comment on other languages because I studied Latin and French only. We know Latin is very stable in spelling and pronunciation but no one uses it now. The old saying in school was Latin is a language, dead as it can beÉ It does influence modern speech including English. We can have some fun with our language. Try saying put your boot on your foot and pronounce those two words with Ò ooÓ alike Aren’t you glad you learned the English language from hearing your parents? It sounds like a difficult form of speech.

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Pictured is Grade 4 student Edua Marczinko who was enjoying skating with her friend Gracie Holman. It’s an opportunity she wouldn’t have if not for an annual field trip with Colchester North Public School.

by Jennifer Cranston For 24 years teacher Izzy Oozeer has been organizing a skating field trip for Colchester North Public School and this year was no exception. The event is always held the last day before March Break and has become a large part of Colts culture. Parents and grandparents come out to skate with the students

and high school students come back to skate with their Alma matter. Oozeer explained that there are many kids who

arenÕ t regular skaters and this is their only opportunity to strap on the blades. Skates and a helmet can be a pricey purchase for a one-time use and fortunately for rareskating Colchester North students, that isnÕ t an issue. Ò We have a generous school community who has donated several pairs of skates and helmets,Ó said Oozeer. Ò We have been able to provide them for all the students who need them.Ó One of the things that he likes best about the day is that it gives those nonregular skaters a chance to participate in an activity that is so much a part of our culture. Edua Marczinko is a student who appreciates the opportunity. She and her little sister were born in Canada but her parents are from Hungary and donÕ t skate. The grade four student says she loves skating but has only been four or five times in her life. Most of those trips to the ice were with the school.

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by Sylene Argent Essex, as are many local municipalities, is an Ò in motionÓ municipality. As such, the town offered recreational activities throughout the municipality for families to utilize and enjoy over the March Break. The pool at the Essex Aquatics Centre was a busy place on Monday. Families gathered at the facility to enjoy either a family swim or a recreational swim. Other in-pool March Break programs included aqua fit, deep aqua fit, and adult lengths swimming. Sarah Newton, Assistant Manager of Aquatics for the Town of Essex, said the staff at the aquatics facility was expecting many families and individuals to take advantage of the March Break programming, whether it was at the pool or the townÕ s ice rinks. As an Ò in motionÓ community, Newton said that the town encourages parents to utilize these recreational and family swims, as well as family skate times, to engage in fun exercise with their children. It is a way for parents to teach their children the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity.

The Aquatics Centre also offered a Kids Club day camp during March Break with a comic book theme. This camp includes a bowling outing and a trip to a local movie theatre. The day camp will operate until Friday, and parents can register the morning their child wishes to participate. At the Essex Centre Sports Complex and the Harrow Arena ice times were made available for families to lace up their skates and participate in some on ice fun. On the ice, families and individuals were able to take advantage of public skating times, Jr. shinny, and the parents, tots, and senior skate.

Area youth and families were happy to take advantage of family and recreational swim times at the Essex Aquatics Centre on Monday to stay active during March Break.

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All are welcome to join us on Sundays at 9:15 am. Join us for a Noon Hour Lenten Service at Brooker Baptist Church, led by Kristen Gray. We pray for those on our prayer list, and parish chain of prayer. The Sanctuary lamp burns to the glory of God and memory of Barbara DeLisle.

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George Davidson won with high score at Saturday Euchre. Diana Dennis and Greg were not far behind. Louise Perrault was high score at Monday Night Pepper. Betty Fields had the most Peppers and Kevin Edwards was the low. Ruby Robertson had the high score Tuesday afternoon. Marion Fuerth had the most Peppers and Larry Lane was low. The ladies won at 6 handed pepper on Wednesday Night. Senior Games Registration Forms for the Summer Games are available here until March 21st. Preparations are in full swing for our Quarter Auction coming up the last Saturday in March. Donations of new items are still being accepted and would be greatly appreciated.

Golden Years Golf Club

On March 6, 50 golfers produced 90 aces. Leading the pack with five was Bill Mayville. The Low score for 9 holes, with 16, was shared by Bill Mayville and Iggy Arner. The Low score for 18, with an excellent 34, went to Bill Ward and Iggy Arner. A 72, by Bill Ward and Gerry Wilkinson over 36 holes, took low scores. Taking top spot with a team score of 229 was team 14 (Pete Daudlin, Gerry Wilkinson, Lloyd Honey]). Second place, with 235, was secured by team 9 (Cam Keith, Tom Hyatt, Doug Vickery) and third place went to team Aces, with 236, (Irma Taylor, Murray Hartford, Bill Ward, Gord Ellis). Unfortunately we missed recognizing John Murphy for his remarkable feat of two holes in one on ‘15’ last week which is arguably the toughest hole on the course. Congratulations John. Please note that play resumes with tee off at 9:30 on Thursday, March 20 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Please note that Messy Church is cancelled on Thurs. March 13th because of March Break. SA Connections meets Tues. March 18 from 10 -1 p.m. The theme for this week is St. Paddy’s Day, so join us for a time of fun, fellowship and a delicious lunch ! Bible Study takes place again on Tues., March 18th at 1:15 p.m. Join us as we explore our world from Jesus’ perspective, using a short film followed by a discussion. The Essex Ministerial Association Noon Hour Lenten Services continue on the Wed. March 19th at Brooker Baptist Church. Lt. Kristen Gray will deliver the message entitled “The Servant King.” The service starts at 12 noon and is followed by a light luncheon. Freewill donations are appreciated.

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Join us every Sunday at 10 a.m. for our Prayer Meeting. Lt. Kristen will lead us in Family Worship at 11 a.m. All are welcome to worship with us. Remember- “ Real love is helping others for Jesus’ sake even if they can never return the favor.”

Woodslee Friendship Club News

Friday’s taste of an imminent spring didn’t keep our card players away. No matter the weather, we’re geared up and ready to share the good times with you. Come out and see for yourself that joining others can brighten up your day. The past weeks’ card winners were Bernie Belleau, Annette Bellemore, Roger Bellemore, Joan Broeders, Edna Chevalier, Mary Demars, George Diesbourg, Dave McMurren, Joanne McMurren, Bob Mullins, Elmer Quinlan, Flo Rivest, George Sutherland. For information, contact Fran McKim at 519-961-9532.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Shrove Pancake Supper for the Mission a success. It is great to have Fr. Dave and Fr. Mike here at Holy Name. Day of Confessions here, at the church, on April 9, from 10am - Noon and again from 1-7pm. Life Teen is on Sunday, March 16, with Mass at 7pm followed by Life Night. EDGE (Gr. 6, 7, 8) is on Wed., March 19, 7-8:30 pm. Our annual outing will be on April 2 to Adventure Bay. Please let Caitlyn know, by March 26, if you are coming. PRIME Time (Gr. 1-5) is on March 26, from 6:30-7:45pm. On Friday, March 14 join us at Silver City to see “Son of God” at 7:05pm. Group seats are saved for you to purchase your ticket. The CWL’s 80th Anniversary Banquet is on Sat., April 26. Mass at 5pm with dinner to follow in the hall. Advance tickets are available at the parish office. The K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, March 14, from 4:30-7pm. Everyone is welcome to Euchre Night on Monday, March 17, at 6:30pm, in the parish hall. A St. Patrick’s Day Family Pot Luck Party is on Saturday, March 22 in the parish hall, at 6pm. Bring your favourite dish and enjoy live entertainment. God Bless you all and have a great week.

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ESSEX LIBRARY - FAMILY STORYTIME , Wednesdays (April 2nd - May 21st) and Thursdays (April 3rd - May 22nd)at 11:00 am. Ages 19 months - 5 years old & caregiver. Register online or at the library. - BABY STORYTIME, Wednesdays (April 2nd - May 21st)at 10:15 am. Ages 0-18 months & caregiver. Register online or at the library. COTTAM LIBRARY - COTTAM TEENS & BOOKS MEET, Pizza, friends, library tech, book talk... an evening out to meet & talk on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00 pm. ages 13 & up. Register online or at the library. (Weeks of March 17, 24 & 31) STORYTIME, Tuesdays (April 1st May 20th) at 10:00 am. Ages 3-5 years & caregiver. Register online or at the libraryMarch 1st - April 2nd. MCGREGOR LIBRARY - (Week sof March 17, 24 & 31) - FAMILY STORYTIME, Tuesdays at 10:30 am (April 1st - May 20th).Ages 0 - 5 years & caregiver. Register online or at the library until April 1st.

submitted by Ruth Newman You are invited to join us for 10 am Worship Service with Rev. Ken Brown bringing the message. Sunday School is available for the children. Kid’s Club, Led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth, meets every Tuesday at 3:30 pm. All elementary school aged children are invited. Lenten Service is on Wednesday, March 19 at Brooker Baptist Church at 12 noon. A light lunch follows the service with freewill donations accepted. Our 138th Anniversary is on Sunday, March 30, with Peter and Kathy Baker bringing the message. Our Anniversary Dinner is on Saturday, March 29, at 6 pm. Bible Club Banquet will be held on April 12 at Meadowbrook Fellowship. See Murray Newman for tickets. Please keep those with health issues and those in the nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers.

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Essex Community Services - 7th Annual Indoor Golf Tournament Fundraiser, March 29th at “On the Green Indoor Golf”. You can support us by entering a foursome, sponsoring a hole, and/or by donating door prizes for our tournament contests and raffles. All donations will be recognized in the program along with further mention at the event. Contact

submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank St. Mary’s Parish sends their sympathies to the Hebert family on the passing of a lovely lady, Rosemary. Our Parish Mission Club will sell raffle tickets on three St. Patrick’s Day baskets at the back of the church and the draw is on March 16. The Lenten card parties are every Sunday at 7 p.m. in our

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hall. The winners from March 9 are for the ladies: First place Alice Crawford and Diana Dennis; Second place Linda Halford and Coleen Chevalier; Third place June Matalik and Georgette Nadeau. For the men: First place Butch Jobin; Second place Ron Johns; Third place George Diesbourg; lowest tally L. Perrault. Everyone is welcome to attend the Sandwich South Historical Society meeting on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fire Hall in Oldcastle. Guest speaker is Bob Featherstone. Happy Birthday to Joanne Hayes. Please keep in your prayers Renee Damphouse, Adeline Jobin, Roy Deehan and Lucas Gerard and their caregivers. Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!

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22 I Opinion/Sports

Essex Free Press

I Thursday, March 13, 2014

Rare 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

Graeme Williams of Perth, Ontario, is the proud owner of this gleaming red 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

Graeme Williams of Perth, Ontario, owns a rare piece of automotive history. His 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk was built at the Studebaker plant in South Bend, Indiana, in January 1963 and went to its first owner in Texas, a place where many old cars are rust-free. In 2005, the owner at that time repainted the car and redid the interior. The car has an air conditioner, still something of a novelty in 1963 but catching on fast. And with the car going to Texas, an air conditioner would have been a welcome feature. “I purchased the car in 2010 from someone in London, Ontario,” Graeme recalls. “That person was taken up by the way it looked and forgot about the mechanical part. I now have it up to speed and I store it through the winter. We take it out every Sunday for a cruise and it gets a lot of attention.” Graeme’s Hawk has its original 289 cubic inch V8 with 4-barrel carb and 4-speed manual shift. He tells us “it will go like a bat out of hell as long as my wife is not with me.” Studebaker built this model for three years: 1962, 1963, and 1964. In 1963, they built 4600, with 600 going to other countries, leaving 4000 for North America. The idea for this car goes back to 1961, when the Studebaker president hired Milwaukee designer Brooks Stevens to come up with a new design. The result was a car with timeless appeal that still attracts admiration today. It is a true hardtop and goes as fast as it looks. The GT (short for Gran Turismo) with the optional 225 hp engine provided a top speed of 120 miles per hour and 0-60mph acceleration of less than ten seconds. Other optional V8s gave you 240 hp and even a tire-squealing 290 hp! Studebaker introduced its first V8 engine in 1951 with 232 cubic inches producing 120 horsepower. In the years that followed, Studebaker steadily upped the horsepower with a series of small block engines. The peak was reached in 1964 when the R3 V8 with 304.5 cubes produced an incredible 335 horsepower. Unfortunately, the relentless competition from the Big Three forced Studebaker to close its South Bend plant and carry on for another two years with its plant in Hamilton, Ontario. Production at that facility came to an end in March 1966, bringing to an end 114 years of vehicle production, which began with covered wagons for the pioneers moving west. IÕ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: Ò Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.Ó

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Minor Atoms head to OMHA finals

by Fred Groves The Essex Ravens Minor Atoms have gained a trip to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Ô AÕ championship. Friday night the Ravens came from behind in the third period to beat the Woolwich Wildcats 4-3 in the semifinals. Essex will now take on Orillia in the finals. Games one and two will be played this weekend in Orillia and then Game Three is scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 23 at 5 p.m. in Essex. • Cottam’s Nicole Morse, a sixfoot forward with the Queen’s Gaels womenÕ s basketball team is heading to the national championships. The CIS final eight tournament is being held this weekend in Windsor. Morse, an E.D.H.S. grad, averages over 18 minutes per game for the Gaels. On Saturday, she hauled down one rebound and had a steal in Queen’s 73-48 loss to the host Lancers in the OUA title game. • Pitcher/outfielder Matt Krutsch of Essex is heading to the Top Prospects baseball game June 24-25 in Michigan. There will be over 60 scouts at the game. Krutsch is playing this summer for the Windsor Selects under-18 team. • Still with baseball, Essex’s Aaron

Langlois pitched five innings on March 3 for the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals. The left-hander struck out six and allowed six hits and three walks. • Wrestler Kyle Hill returned from the OFSAA championship meet in Brampton with a 6th place finish in the 51 kg class. • The Essex Red Raiders senior girls volleyball team managed to finish third in pool play at the OFSAA ‘AA’ tournament in Thunder Bay last week. They were eliminated in the consolation round. • It was a tough three games for the Red Raiders senior basketball teams as they dropped their opener 56-55 to LaSalle at the OFSAA ‘AA’ tournament in Perth. Nik Veigli had 29 points for Essex. In the second game, Chris Drouillard netted 18 points in a 49-37 loss to St. Andrews and he had 21 in a 64-54 loss in the third game. • Matt Puempel had a goal and an assist but the Binghampton Senators came up short 4-3 to the Syracuse Crunch on Sunday. The night before in AHL action the Essex native had a goal and notched a shootout attempt in a 6-5 loss to Utica. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Sports I 23

Essex Free Press

Essex 73’s in tough against Canadiens In the extra period, Essex out-shot Belle River 6-2. Ò We are playing great. ItÕ s the tiny little things we need to execute,Ó said Clarke. Saturday night in Essex, it was a scoreless battle after two periods before rookie forward Phil Janikowski had a natural hat trick, his first threegoal game as a 73Õ s. His linemate Dylan Solecki helped set up all three tallies. Ekblad turned away 40 shots. Friday night in Belle River, Essex trailed 3-0 but rallied back and tied it up on goals from DeLaet, Jordan Ryan and Aaron Thibert. With 15 seconds left in regulation, EssexÕ s Daniel Slipchuk was whistled for tripping and Canadiens Logan Percy scored with two ticks left on the clock. Ò They are out battling us and capitalizing on the chances they are getting,Ó said Clarke. Essex won the opener last Tuesday night at home, 6-1, which saw captain Corey Beaulieu score three goals and set up two more. SLAPSHOTS…The winner of this series moves on to play Orchestrate or Lambent. Congratulations to three former 73’s players, goalie Taylor

There was lots of action in front of the net in Monday night’s game.

by Fred Groves The Belle River Canadiens are giving the two-time Great Lakes Junior Ô CÕ Hockey League champions Essex 73Õ s all they can handle. Monday night in Belle River, the hosts won 2-1 in overtime, knotting the best-of-seven league final series at two games apiece. Game Five went Tuesday night in Essex and Game Six goes Friday night in Belle River. A little less than eight minutes into the sudden death overtime period, Sebastian Kanally had a trickler go past Essex goalie Darien Ekblad who had been stellar all night. Ò Goaltending wasnÕ t

the issue. You have to score more than one goal normally to win,Ó said Essex coach Gil Langlois. The visiting 73Õ s led 1-0 just 6:23 into the game when veteran Colin DeLaet notched his seventh of the post season - this one coming just 34 seconds into a powerplay. Essex had ample opportunity to extend their lead in the middle frame when CanadiensÕ Hunter Corp was assessed a checking-from-behind penalty that saw 73Õ s blueliner Matthew Rosati slow to get up. At one point, the 73Õ s enjoyed a two-man advantage for well over a minute but could not capitalize.

Ò They (Belle River) are not going to roll over and let us take it from them. We knew it was going to be hard,Ó said Essex defenceman Brett Clarke. Brenden Laroque tied it up in the second for the hosts and Essex had a great chance to go ahead but Canadiens netminder Mitch Topliffe stopped 73Õ s forward Matthew Hebert on a penalty shot. Ò The difference in the game was we couldnÕ t score on our opportunities, especially in the overtime,Ó said Langlois.

Essex 73’s Corey Beaulieau (right) reaches for the puck in Monday’s game in Belle River.

Speed, Evan Scabbard and Chad Shelley who along with the University of Windsor Lancer’s men’s hockey team are heading to the CIS

championships...Tuesday night’s game in Essex was the fourth in five nights for the final series.

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24 I Sports

Essex Free Press

I Thursday, March 13, 2014

Essex Ravens Atom Minor team headed to the finals

play. Leading them on this great run is head coach Nick Diniro, Mark Bleau, Al Fuerth, Chris Tetzlaff. and team manager Karen Tetzlaff. The team members for this season are: Cavan McCabe, Evan Rainsforth, Adam Dunn, Jack Fuerth, Luke Ford, Josh Derksen, Nolan Busch,Tyler Grondin, Nolan McKibbin, Luke Sherk, Owen Diniro, Lucas Pearson, Braydin Essex Atom Minor players celebrate together after an overtime goal against the Metcalfe, Jake Tetzlaff, Wollwich Wildcats. Zach Laporte, Max Mullins, Kyle Bleau. year. In a 6 point series, 6-0. submitted to EFP The finals start in Congratulations to preliminary round in Advancing to the Orillia on March 15 & the Essex Ravens Atom Bluewater League play, semi-finals, Essex faced 16. Games three and four Minor hockey team who Essex dug deep, beating the Wollwich Wildcats. take place in Essex on have taken the next step the Rangers three games Essex won the first two March 22, at 5pm, and towards the goal of an straight. This secured games in Elmira 5-3 and March 23, at 1pm. Please Ontario Championship. Essex a quarter round 5-2 and finished them off come out and cheer on the Competing in a pool of 90 series in Niagara Falls. with a hard fought 4-3 O.T Atom Minors in hopes The Essex Ravens win at home. teams, across Ontario, this of capturing the Ontario Atom Minor team headed feat wasnĂ&#x2022; t easy. The Ravens now face Championship title. In the first round, the up to the Falls and won a tough Orillia team in the Go Ravens! Ravens faced its toughest the first two games by Finals. competition, the Riverside the scores of 4-2 and 7-0. The success of this Rangers who captured Niagara came to Essex for Essex Ravens Atom the Ontario Minor game three. The Ravens Minor team, sponsored Hockey Association swept the series with a by Delfresco Pure, has Championship title last final game three score of come from solid team