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Vol. 139

Issue No. 10

Windsor-Essex public health nurses head to the picket line

A LOOK INSIDE Town holds retirement party for outgoing CAO PAGE 2 _______________ Town of Essex hosts cannabis retail open house PAGE 3 _______________ Councillors and administration take to Harrow streets to host walk-about PAGE 7 _______________ Woodslee Squires give back through pancake dinner PAGES 8 _______________ Kids Curing Cancer raises nearly $15K PAGE 10 _______________

Public health nurses with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit walk the picket line outside of the public health unit in Windsor.

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by Kyle Reid The Windsor-Essex County public health nurses have hit the picket line with the hope of reaching a new contract agreement. The nurses officially went on strike last Friday, after a second attempt at a conciliation hearing was unsuccessful in finding acceptable terms for the nurses and their employer.

The more than 80

nurses at the WindsorEssex County Health Unit, represented by the Ontario Nurses Association, have been working without a contract since March of last year. Contract discussions between the nurses and their employer began in September, and resumed in February; however, the nurses said any discussions they had at those times were limited,

at best. “[We want] the employer to sit down across the table and talk to us, because they really haven’t,” Barb Deter said, who is the Bargaining President for the Health Unit.

Late last month, the nurses held a number of information pickets as the group grew closer to the March 8 legal strike date. At that time, the nurses said they

were remaining hopeful that they could reach an agreement through conciliation at the end of the month. Shortly after, however, negotiations were called off.

The last offer made to the nurses was a wage increase of one percent.

The nurses, however, said they are looking for increases based on the cost of living index.

While wages were the main issue for the

nurses, now, they said, they are also feeling disrespected.

“This is boiling down to respecting us and valuing the services that we’re providing to the community,” Deter said.

Public health nurses primarily help educate and prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases. They also work to operate school immunization programs, maternal health and healthy families programs, healthy schools programs, and smoking cessation, and substance abuse and mental health programs.

Some of those services are affected due to the strike, including the healthy schools program, school immunizations, and maternal health and healthy families programs.

There are no dates set for further discussions, but the nurses are remaining optimistic that they can sit down and talk sooner rather than later.

“We’re keeping our fingers crossed,” Deter said. “We want to get back to the table and talk about things, so we’re waiting patiently.”

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Town holds retirement party for outgoing CAO Pictured left: Donna Hunter, the Town of Essex’s outgoing CAO (right), was presented with a print of the painting that has hung in her office since she started working for Essex 17-years ago. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche and Mayor Larry Snively made the presentation during Hunter’s retirement party last Thursday .

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by Sylene Argent Last Thursday afternoon, staff, Council, and committee reps for the Town of Essex gathered inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex to wish outgoing CAO, Donna Hunter, well before she embarked on her retirement and thank her for 17-years of service to the Town of Essex.

Mayor Larry Snively was the Mayor of the Town 17-years ago when Hunter was first hired to fill the role of Treasurer.

“She’s really been an anchor,” he said. “Her personality alone shone through the staff. The staff loves you. We are all going

Outgoing CAO Donna Hunter cuts her retirement cake, which had a “happy Friday” theme. Since Hunter became CAO, she has sent a “Happy Friday” email to staff, which always had an animal theme.

to miss you.”

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche noted that over the years, Hunter had undergone many ups and downs with the Town.

“You have been a class act to get us through those times,” he said. “We super appreciate what you have done [for the Town] and appreciate you.”

Former Essex Mayor Ron McDermott took to the podium to thank Hunter for her dedication.

“We had some good times and some bad times. We’ve [even] cried together’” he said.

McDermott recalled that, after Hunter was hired, it took two years for her to get the Town’s finances straightened out.

“Donna, you really were a leader,” McDermott said.

Jeff Morrison, who took over Hunter’s previous role of Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer when

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Town of Essex hosts cannabis retail open house

by Kyle Reid The Town of Essex is looking for input from residents about what they would like to see in a cannabis retail policy. The Town hosted an open house on Tuesday, March 5 at the Harrow Community Centre to gather information from anyone looking to have a say about future cannabis retail sales in the Town.

In January, Town Council voted in favour of opting in to allow cannabis retail sales in Essex. The vote of approval was largely the result of a public survey which overwhelmingly favoured allowing cannabis shops.

With the Town in favour of opting in, the purpose of Tuesday evening’s meeting was to engage residents in a discussion about where they would, or would not, like to see cannabis stores within the municipality.

Only a handful of residents, however, turned out at the open house meeting on Tuesday to have their input on a retail policy. One resident, former Town Councillor Bill Baker, attended the meeting, noting that he is in favour of allowing retail shops, and was pleased that the Town is engaging its residents in the adoption of a retail policy.

“All in all, I think that it’s good [the Town] is doing this ahead of the curve,” Baker said. “With the acceleration of this sector…there may be a new round of retail [licences] coming up sooner than we think.”

While Essex has voted in favour of allowing brick and mortar cannabis shops in the Town, as of right now, any proponents looking to set up shop to sell cannabis in Essex will have to wait until the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issues new licences. Right now, the AGCO is only issuing 25 licences province-wide, and only to municipalities

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with populations above 50,000. There is no timetable for when Essex may see its first cannabis retail shop, if at all.

But the Town is trying to stay ahead of the game by adopting a policy in anticipation of future applications for cannabis stores, Rita Jabbour said, who is the Town Planner. Currently, the Town is adopting a policy which would restrict the sale of cannabis within 150 metres of schools, as per provincial legislation. However, Jabbour said Town Council and administration are hoping to engage residents to find out what other regulations residents may be interested in imposing on where cannabis could be sold in town.

“We do have the opportunity to develop this policy driven by public feedback,” Jabbour said. “It’s one that will consider other locations [than schools], such as libraries, or youth drop-in centres.”

For his part, Baker said he would like to see cannabis restricted from sale around public spaces.

He would also like to see the Town further explore regulations about where people can smoke cannabis in town, if it is at all possible. Currently, provincial legislation restricts the smoking of cannabis anywhere where cigarette smoking is not permitted. With the current municipal bylaws, the Town could potentially further restrict all smoking in public spaces as well.

“I may not be able to buy in that area, but I can smoke in that area,” Baker said. “I’m not sure, looking at this from the lens of retail, how the retail affects those parameters.”

Jabbour added that many people believe that cannabis sales should be restricted not just to the 150-metre school area buffer zone, but also around daycares and other areas that children frequent in town.

She’s hoping that Tuesday’s open house, and another held on Tuesday, March 12 in Essex Centre, can educate residents about current laws and regulations surrounding the sale of cannabis.

“A lot of people are learning about the process since, October 17,” Jabbour said. “[The open house] is just an opportunity for people to learn a little bit more.”

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• We all need a mentor When we are in our youth, we look up to astronauts, firemen, police officers, parents, teachers, and maybe even a few television characters, who inspire us to become good people.

They are those people we try to emulate. That is why many of us have memories of running around wearing capes of our favourite superheroes.

There is something about their demeanour that lures us into becoming a fan, and then we want to emulate them in our own lives.

Even as adults, we still all look up to another individual as a way to inspire our own behaviour or work practices, whether that person is a guru in the field we work, has demonstrated great community work, or has spoken up publicly to ignite social or political change.

What we may not realize is that at one point, we may become the ones youth look up to, and some do a really great job leading by example.

When I was in my youth, I decided I wanted to take up horseback riding.

Soon after, my family had a couple of horses and I found myself following my dream of showing the local

circuit.

My horses have always had a bit of a stubborn streak, which meant some days were better than others.

There were always a few individuals who were there to lend a land, give advice, and encourage me when I was experiencing a not so great day, and make a fuss with high fives and words of congratulation when I was having a good day.

One of those individuals, Larry Damphouse, passed away recently, which made me reflect on those days and what it means to forward encouragement.

When I was a kid, I certainly appreciated any help I could get when it came to horseback riding because, firstly, I needed the advice to keep on top of my game, and, secondly, because I wanted to be the very best I could be.

I was then, and still am, addicted to information.

As a kid, however, I never stopped to think about how the adults then did not have to encourage us kids.

They could have stuck to themselves, showed or rode their horse, then went

home to carry on about their business.

But they didn’t. At one point, I even had one individual make a special trip to meet with me at the barn to forward showing tips. I was floored.

Larry was at nearly every show and not only took the time to talk to all of us kids to offer advice in the most encouraging way possible, he had a way about him that made us feel special. And, he remembered little details about us years later, and would mention them as if it were yesterday.

I could not be more grateful to Larry and all those individuals who showed support to me when I was growing up.

I hope when the situation presents itself, I will be able to forward that kind of encouragement onto someone else. As an adult, I now understand the importance of bringing people up, instead of bringing people down.

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Happiness and the rural solution

by Drew Spoelstra, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

submitted to EFP If you’re happy and you know it, chances are you’re living in a rural community. That’s a new fact, according to researchers at McGill University in Montreal and the Vancouver School of Economics, who evaluated the happiness levels of residents across Canada.

After sifting through 400,000 survey responses and looking at the results from 1,215 communities across the country, researchers analyzed the overall life satisfaction of respondents. The results, released in May 2018, suggest happiness is easier to attain in rural areas.

Rural residents are happier in their communities than their urban neighbours because of lower housing costs, shorter work commutes, and a stronger sense of community.

Even so, it is not all sweetness and light in rural Ontario. There are trade-offs to living in rural areas. Rural residents, farms, and businesses struggle with soaring energy costs, rural school closures, unreliable internet, and deteriorating roadways and bridges.

Meanwhile, urban Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area in particular, are struggling with a transit and housing crisis. It is very clear that Toronto will never catch up to its infrastructure and housing needs at the projected rate of growth. And yet, we continue to try while commute times increase, productivity drops, and housing continues in an accelerating crisis mode.

So, what’s the solution to living happily in Ontario? It is a question of balance.

That balance lies with recognizing that a distribution of growth across all of Ontario addresses rural and urban issues, while elevating the quality of life for the entire province. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture

(OFA) continues to advocate for this recognition with its incumbent investment in rural infrastructure to create opportunities outside of urban Ontario – to provide the balance we need.

Access to natural gas as a more affordable energy option, reliable broadband to support families and businesses, education and job opportunities, sound roads, bridges and proper drainage systems to support the transportation of people, goods and services are needed to provide a viable space for Ontario’s future growth.

Essential social infrastructure like schools and hospitals will attract new families, more jobs and competitive businesses.

Investing in rural Ontario also offers long-term solutions to the continued housing and transit problems in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA). The study showed higher housing prices and longer commutes are hurting the well-being of urban Canadian residents.

The GTHA’s current growth rate is unsustainable. Ontario needs a new approach beyond trying to play catch-up. The solution lies in investing in rural Ontario.

With prudent public investment, rural Ontario can offer affordable housing and job opportunities in working communities throughout the province. Who doesn’t want to live and work in a community where everyone can achieve the best quality of life for themselves?

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she moved up the ladder to become CAO, thanked his boss for not only for the guidance she provided him, but for being a good person.

“Donna believes in all of us and it shows,” he said.

Chris Nepszy, the current Deputy CAO/Director of Infrastructure and Development, was recently appointed to take over Hunter’s position at the helm.

Nepszy said, beyond her financial skills, Hunter was never afraid to roll up her sleeves to get work done.

“Her work ethic was both insane and inspiring at the same time,” he said. “I hope to continue on the path that you’ve set.”

“It doesn’t feel like it has been 17-years,” Hunter said, noting a lot has changed over the years as her career advanced in the Town of Essex. Technological advancements were most notable. She shared that on her first day on the job, she was shown her office. There was a tiny monitor on her desk, one of the older models that was quite heavy. She looked at the screen size and wondered how she was going to be able to make spreadsheets on something so small. Now, notebooks, tablets, and other devices are there to guide Council members and staff.

She noted the staff members at the Town of Essex are motivated, talented, and great to work with. “I appreciated the warm welcome when I moved here,” she said.

Hunter is looking forward to moving onto retirement, and with that, being able to spend more time with family.

When Hunter came to Essex, she didn’t have any thoughts on how long she would end up staying. “Our home is here. I still live and care about the Town,” she said. “In this particular case, I worked were I lived. I’m leaving, but I am not leaving. I believe in the Town. It is a great place to live. There are great things for residents to take a part in. Everything that makes a town important to residents, it makes it important to me.”

“I am very proud to hand over the torch to Chris,” she said. “We have an excellent administrative staff and Term of Council. There will not be any break in momentum as far as I can tell. Things will move forward.”

During the open house, Hunter was presented a gift, as is customary with the Town. Nepszy said Hunter always had a painting in her office, since her first day on the job, which depicted a Spitfire. The Town provided Hunter with a replica of the painting.

“It’s my most favourite painting in the world,” Hunter said as she excitedly unwrapped the gift.

Hunter’s last official day on the job will be March 15.

Hunter has a bucket list of things to accomplish once she is officially retired, including spending more time on her favourite hobby, gardening, and taking the time to travel. She is planning a Disney World vacation with her husband and granddaughter and further plans to book a fishing trip.

In the future, Hunter may consider volunteering with the Town on a board or committee.

National Farm Safety Week - Safety on farms must be a priority - National Farm Safety Week • March 14 - 20 submitted by Canada Safety Council As society evolves, some professions come and go.

For instance, there aren’t very many elevator operators in the world anymore. Gone are the days of town criers.

You won’t see many librarians organizing their microfiche catalogues, nor are VHS repair technicians in high demand.

On the other hand, other professions are evergreen, continuously in demand and vital, even in the face of technological advancement. And agriculture, it should go without saying, continues to be one of the most important industries in Canada. To mark this year’s National Farm Safety Week, March 14 - 20, the Canada Safety Council wants to remind Canadians that fatalities and injuries on the farm are wholly preventable through preemptive awareness and preparedness.

According to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, overall fatality rates continue to be on the decline, at a rate of approximately 1.1 percent year over year. In 2012, the most recent year for which data is available, the industry has 60 fatalities in Canada. This is down from 75 reported fatalities in 2011 and 91 in 2010.

Given the demographic of farmers, it should also come as no surprise that male adults continue to experience the highest fatality rates. Between 2003 and 2012, men over the age of 15 accounted for roughly 83 percent of all fatalities, with a fairly even split between men aged 15-59 and those aged 60 or older.

“The agricultural domain has traditionally been a male-driven industry,” said Jack Smith, president of the Canada Safety Council. “While this context explains the demographics a bit more logically, the fact remains that too many people continue to lose their lives on farms. The statistics are trending in a positive direction - let’s keep building on that momentum and help prevent needless fatalities.”

This is not to diminish the importance of family-run farms, which tend to be fairly common. However, as the statistics show, the bulk of the fatalities are males.

Unsurprisingly, the bulk of these fatalities occur during the summer months, peaking in July and September, with rollovers being the leading cause of fatalities during this peak season. They contributed to 19 percent of total fatalities between June and November.

Additionally, machinery rollovers, runovers and being pinned or struck by a component contributed to 44 percent of overall fatalities year-round, putting emphasis on the importance of a healthy respect for agricultural machinery.

Reading the owner’s manual continues to be a farmer’s best asset. With correct maintenance and operation, machines are inherently designed to keep their users safe.

Trust that the manufacturer knows the best use for the machine and stick to it, even if it means taking the long way around rather than driving up a steep hill.

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Maidstone Bicentennial Museum hosts pasta dinner in Essex

The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum hosted a pasta dinner fundraiser at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) on Saturday evening. Pictured: guests line up to enjoy a meal.

by Sylene Argent On Saturday evening, representatives of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum moved away from its facility on Puce Road for the evening to host a fundraising pasta dinner at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201).

This annual event helps raise funds for the local

Museum that offers plenty of artifacts to peruse and educations programs from which those with an interest in local history can learn.

Those in attendance not only enjoyed dinner, they had a chance to bid on interesting items in the silent auction, listen to live music from the Hospice Wellness Band, and enjoy

learning more about the Museum and its programs.

Victoria Beaulieu, Curator for the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, said the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum offers many interactive programs. The Heritage Gardens, located in the backyard area of the Museum, is an area from where Museum volunteers teach. Visitors learn about

native plants, their role in aiding butterflies and bees, and any special uses they may have.

Last year, the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum purchased and displayed a Quill Art exhibit, which garnered a lot of interest from the public.

A new entrance was put on the Museum last year as well, and the annual encampment was hosted, which provided visitors a chance to learn more about the War of 1812 through encampments, re-enactors, storytelling, and activities, such as rope-making.

Also last year, the Junior Historical Society, which is based at the Museum, had a great year of learning and studies carried on through the education program.

One of the events hosted last year that provided historical education to local youths included the Indigenous Day, which taught the young participants how to make a birchbark canoes. Beaulieu was proud to note this

program will be expanded upon this year.

In the recent past, Beaulieu said, the old Maidstone land deeds and mortgage documents were transferred from the Town of Tecumseh to the Essex & Community Historical Research Society (ECHRS). It took six years to make this transition, she said. Now, those records are being organized, thanks

to volunteers, and will be available to aid in historical research. Beaulieu thanked ECHRS’s President Laurie Kowtiuk for her role in this process.

Beaulieu is looking forward to a successful 2019 with the Museum, which will be, in part, thanks to the support received at the fundraising pasta dinner.

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way around rather than driving up a steep hill.

“Shortcuts too often lead to tragedy,” Smith said.

“Safety isn’t a switch to be flicked on when it’s convenient.

It needs to be an attitude, a constant presence that pervades every action and every moment.”

Visual inspection before riding, preventative maintenance and appropriate caution and judgment are all key components in ensuring the safety of anyone using a machine in the line of work. And, of course, it’s crucial to ensure that machines in operation are given a wide berth by both adults and children.

Reaping the benefits of a hard farming season is a satisfying feeling, and the Canada Safety Council urges you to take steps to ensure you and your loved ones are alive to enjoy it. Happy harvesting!

For more information, vist www.canadasafetycouncil. org.

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Councillors and administration take to Harrow streets to host walk-about

Mayor Larry Snively, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, and Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveira, prior to beginning the Harrow Walk-About.

by Adam Gault Town of Essex councillors, staff, and members of administration, made their way through Harrow Centre on Monday afternoon as part of the Town’s ‘Walk-About’ initiative, which seeks to provide an on-the-ground understanding of issues and challenges facing the Town of Essex’s urban centres.

Having conducted walk-about events in Essex Centre and Harrow Centre over the past several years, Monday’s walk-about was the first held in Harrow since October 2017.

“We usually take a ‘boots-on-the-ground’ approach to economic development,” Essex’s Economic Development Officer, Nelson Silveira, said of the idea behind the walk-about events.

“It’s important for [administration and councillors] to see the first-hand improvements of some of the programs

that we offer through the Town of Essex.”

Setting off from the Harrow Veterans Memorial Park, the group members first made their way westward, where they were tasked by Silveira with completing a survey ranking the overall condition of the commercial district in several categories.

These included physical settings, such as street furniture, trees, graffiti, and litter; the condition of transportation infrastructure, including the condition of sidewalks, traffic flow, and accessibility for those with physical disabilities; and commercial building issues, pertaining to exterior building facades, signage, and the number of vacancies and turnover in commercial tenancy.

“We try to keep it pretty positive,” Silveira of the objective of the walk.

“What we’re looking at is past improvements, different applicants to the CIP (Community

Improvement Plan) program, what kind of projects have happened in the past year, and where improvements can be made.”

Since the inception of the Harrow Centre CIP eight years ago, it has been utilized by numerous Harrow businesses to improve the condition of their facades, and make their businesses more accessibility friendly to individuals with accessibility needs.

Echoing the sentiments of others on Council, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche noted the Harrow commercial area looks much better than when the walk-about events began in 2014, but there is still work to do.

“There’s new businesses in the downtown, there’s improvements coming, we have a streetscape plan that’s completed and budget discussions will be happening with that as well,” Silveira said.

“There’s exciting things

happening. Again, these things take time, but there’s a lot of projects on the go and a lot of exciting things happening in Harrow.”

The completed surveys will be collected to prepare a report for Council that will seek to address the issues and challenges noted over the course of the walk with possible solutions to be noted at a later regular Council meeting.

Councillors and administration discuss area infrastructure on King Street in downtown Harrow during a walk-about.

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Woodslee Squires give back through pancake dinner

by Kyle Reid Members of the Woodslee Knights of Columbus Youth Squires were busy lending a helping hand to the community last week as they hosted their 14th annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Dinner on Tuesday, March 5 at St. John’s Parish Hall in Woodslee.

Besides a delicious offering of pancakes, with a choice of blueberry or strawberry toppings and a side of sausages, the young Squires also offered up a generous donation to help fund local Special Olympics teams.

The Essex County Warriors and the LaSalle/ Windsor Special Olympics teams were guests of honour at the pancake dinner. Both of the teams received a $500 donation from funds raised from a Squire-initiated bottle drive hosted in January, and free-will offerings from Tuesday’s dinner. There were plenty of smiles from all of the athletes, Squires, and guests in attendance as the Squires presented the athletes and Special Olympics volunteers with the cheques. “[The Squires] were very happy,” Wayne Chauvin said, who is a member of the Woodslee Knights of Columbus who helps with the affiliated youth group.

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The Woodslee Squires presented a cheque of $500 each to the Essex County Warriors and the LaSalle/Windsor Special Olympics teams during its 14th annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Dinner, which was hosted on Tuesday, March 5.

up for that.”

And the Squires, who range from 10 to 18-years-old, are certainly used to helping out. The group lends a helping hand with Knights of Columbus projects in the community, such as Father’s Day car washes, Mother’s Day flower deliveries, and a variety of other community events that raise money for causes supported by the service group.

The pancake dinner has become one of the biggest fundraisers for the Squires. Year-after-year, Chauvin said, more money is raised through the event, and this year was no different. An estimated 175 people attended this year’s pancake dinner, raising around $1,400 in funds.

The pancake dinner, while being quite successful, is also

especially looked forward to by the youth Squires, and they always eager to help.

“As soon as we start talking about the pancake dinner, they get excited,” Chauvin said.

Chauvin called both the pancake dinner and bottle drive an “overwhelming success,” and thanked everyone in the community for their support.

Next, the Squires will lend a hand as the Woodslee Knights of Columbus host a bowling tournament in April in Kingsville. The event will help to raise funds for a convention that they will attend at the end of May.

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Yvette Marentette looks through the available product during the seed exchange hosted at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Saturday.

by Sylene Argent In celebration of spring being just around the corner, a seed exchange event was held inside the hall at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Saturday, March 9.

Pat Jackson helped organized the seed exchange through the Essex County Gardening Group, which has an online membership of around 1100 members.

Herb, vegetable, native plants, milk weed, and flower seeds were available for a donation or through exchange.

Visitors to the event had the opportunity to exchange packages of seeds or take some seeds to start their own garden with making a donation, which were collected for Essex Community Services.

Thanks to the generosity of the eventgoers, $490 was raised for the Essex Community Services, which provides foot care clinics, friendly visits and reassurance, and a transportation program.

Admission into the event included submitting a non-perishable item for the Essex Area Food Bank or St. Paul’s Clothing Cupboard. As a result, more than 150 non-perishable food items were collected for the Essex Area Food Bank. In addition, several bags of clothing were forwarded for the Clothing Cupboard.

A few vendors, selling gardening-related items, were also onsite, as were two master gardeners, from whom visitors to the event could get care advice for the seeds they picked up. Representatives from

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Seed exchange hosted at St. Paul’s the Essex County Orchid society were also available to talk about this type of flower and provide tips for care.

Representatives from the church also used the opportunity to sell books to benefit its bursary program and host a baked goods table.

Jackson was impressed

with the foot traffic the event attracted. In the two hours it was open to the public, she estimated around 300 individuals attended. Part of the success of the event, she suspected, is that interest in gardening has increased.

Door raffle prizes were offered to the event, which

Jackson was pleased to accept and present to lucky winners.

Organizers of the event also made the petition to protect Windsor’s South Cameron Woodlot from becoming a residential area available for anyone who wanted to sign it. Some of this area’s designation as a provincially significant

wetland was recently retracted.

The Essex Centre seed exchange was the third event this group has hosted, Jackson noted, adding in previous years, the event was held in Harrow. It was moved into Essex Centre because of its more central location.

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Kids Curing Cancer raises nearly $15K for Fight Like Mason - the organization has raised nearly $54K for cancer-related causes in six years -

On Friday evening, Kids Curing Cancer representatives presented Fight Like Mason representatives with a cheque for $14,906.

by Sylene Argent Last Friday evening, Kids Curing Cancer ambassador, Lauren

Baillargeon, along with her younger siblings Ty and Kierstyn, hosted a special

cheque presentation at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery.

The trio was proud

to forward Kids Curing Cancer’s 2019 fundraising proceeds of $14,906 to the Fight Like Mason Foundation.

The cheque presentation followed the Kids Curing Cancer’s wildly successful recent fundraising campaigns, including a special hockey day with the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association in December and a dinner and music event held last month.

Lauren noted this year’s cheque presentation was extra special for a few reasons.

It put the organization’s total six-year fundraising efforts over the $50,000 mark, and it took place on what would have been her granddad’s, Dan Gerard, birthday.

“I couldn’t think of a better way to honour him,” Lauren said.

In 2014, after her granddad passed away after a battle with cancer, Lauren, then nine-yearsold, set out to raise $50 for the Patience Assistance Program.

With help from others, she was able to raise $3860. In three years, Kids Curing Cancer was able to forward a total of $16,990 to the Patients Assistance Program.

In 2017, Kids Curing Cancer raised $8304 for the Ronald McDonald House.

In 2018 and 2019, Kids Curing Cancer decided the Flight Like Mason Foundation would benefit from its fundraising effort, which provided $13,708 and $14,906 respectively.

“We learned about

Mason [who passed away after a battle with cancer nearly three years ago at the age of four], and how his parents started the organization,” Lauren said Chantelle Bacon and Iain Macri, Mason’s parents, were on hand to receive the donation on behalf of the Fight Like Mason Foundation.

“I don’t know how many ways we can say ‘thank you,’” Iain said.

“To support us two-years in a row, is one of the most humbling things ever.”

Iain continued he was proud of the Kids Curing Cancer total fundraising effort, and that part of it went to supporting Mason’s organization and keeping his spirit alive.

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Anniversary ( Patrick Quinn )

A very dear friend left me, such a sad year ago, today.

And all my joy and happiness, have long since passed away.

The dawn’s sun, shines bright, but only in darkness I can see.

For now that you’re gone away, depression lays heavy on me.

I never knew all the sorrow, that a sad heart could feel.

Until the day I said goodbye, to a friend I could not heal.

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COLLARD, Mervin “Blake” - passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the age of 90 years. He is now reunited with his wife, Jane, whom he missed every day since she passed in 2013. Loving father of Linda Collard and Brenda Kramer and husband Ken. Proud Grandfather of Alyson, Nicholas, Ryan, and Griffin.

Blake was predeceased by his parents, Albert & Rosanna Collard. Dearest brother of late Madeline Driver (late Wayne), late Geraldine Hall (late Bill), late Ercell (late Olive) and late Arnold (Kay) Collard and brother-in-law of the late John Perry. He will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews. He was proud to have lived his entire life, and raised his children with Jane on the family farm. He retired from Chrysler in 1992 after more than 38-years of service. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling with Jane and spending time with his grandchildren. Visiting will be held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519776-4233) on Monday from 4-7 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Blake’s life will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 11:30 am. Interment to follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. If desired, memorial donations made to Hospice Windsor Essex County would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ______________________________________________________ THIBODEAU, David - Passed away on February 7, 2019 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of the late Linda (Quinlan) 2016. Loving father to Jennifer Sinclair (Sean) and Danny.

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MARCH 15 - ST. PATTY’S BINGO at Bethel Maidstone United at 7:00 . Proceeds to Essex Food Bank - Wear green.

MARCH 23 - CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY at the Sandwich South Heritage Centre, behind the Fire Hall on Walker Rd. Irish music, displays, etc. 9-12- Free! All welcome.

MARCH 23 - BICENTENNIAL BRANCH OF THE UELAC GENERAL MEETING  1:00pm. at Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville. Speaker: Chris Carter.

MARCH 27 - ESSEX COUNTY FARM SAFETY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING - From 4:30-7:00pm Colasanti’s Cactus Room. Call Mary for info: 519 776-7476.

MARCH 27  THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Meeting at Essex Retirees centre at 7:30pm. Margaret Gold - Travels to Cotswold UK & New Zealand.

MARCH 30 - ECHRS, YOUR LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, is hosting its Annual Dinner/Auction. Call: 519-962-9597 for information and tickets.

APRIL 13 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING - at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven at 9 am. For info, call: 519-738-3476.

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. If you are looking for info or connection, come join the discussion, learn, and share. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month (with exception of July & August) @ 6:30p.m. in the Cactus Room at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Look us up on Facebook for updates.

HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. The primary goal of the program is for the client to take responsibility for her physical & psychological safety. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.

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At SA Connections on Tuesday, March 19th we are having a Grab Bag Auction, so if you have gently used items that you don’t need, put them in bags and join the fun as we bid for a mystery treasure.

It’s also a Pot Luck lunch, so bring a favorite dish to share. Drop in between 10am - 1pm and enjoy the activities!

You can stay for Bible Study at 1p.m. on the book of Revelation, as we explore this fascinating book led by Major Shirley Roberts.

The Lenten service on March 20th is at the Salvation Army Essex Community church at 12 noon and is led by Gary Flewelling. A light lunch will follow.

Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship Sundays at 10:30a.m. We invite you to join us and stay after for a brief time of refreshments to meet our church family.

Don’t forget to pick up your jars for collecting coins for the Partners in Mission Fundraiser.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Elaine Butler will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Elaine Mailloux and Jean Matalik and George Sutherland will greet you at the door.

Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. A special thank you to Dorothy Knight who painted and designed the the Church’s Family Tree.

“Perfect Love Casts out Fear” Essex Ministerial Lenten Worship Series 2019 Wednesday, March 20 at Salvation Army Church in Essex. Deacon Gary Flewelling presiding with the focus on John 14:1531. All services begin at noon followed by a light lunch. Free will offering gratefully received. All are welcome.

“Put Your Green On” Irish Stew Dinner: Saturday, March 16 at 6 pm.

Menu: Irish stew, biscuits, vegetables, and dessert. Free-will offering. Test your Irish knowledge with our Trivia game following dinner. Prizes to the winning team.

Coffee and Conversation: Thursday at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.

Trinity Church Please keep in your prayers Pat B., Brittney, Christina, Dan, Bill, Delys, Carolyn, Roman, Adrianna, and Sandy.

The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Barbara DeLisle, given by Sharon Kistulinec & family.

We Thank Sandra Lypps for leading us in worship on Sunday.

If you wish to donate towards flowers for Easter in memory of loved ones, please do so by March 31. Please give your donation to Pat Jackson, in an envelope marked with instructions, ‘Easter Flowers in memory of ..... Given by........’ Thank you.

Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!

Essex Christian Reformed Church We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our first Lenten Sunday morning worship service, beginning at 10:00am as we welcome Mr. Peter Beimers. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coffee or tea.

GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday at 6:30 - 8:00pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through bible studies and games.

Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or

Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair accessible.

Our Sermon Series for Lent will focus on The Final Words from the Cross.

In the month of March, the Elders of Session are planning to visit members of our congregation who are not able, for a variety of reasons, to come out for worship on a regular basis. If you know of someone who would appreciate a visit and a prayer with one of our elders, please let Rev. Catherine know.

On Saturday, March 16 we will hold a Prayer Workshop, 10am - 2pm.

Never pray? Don’t know how or why?

Have a prayer life but looking for some encouragement and tools? Come out for this fun, informative, and interactive workshop on the what, why, and how of prayer. Sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the hall.

Our Spring Roast Beef Dinner will take place Saturday, March 23. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. Advance tickets only.

Contact Rob Reeb for tickets: (519) 7358411.

Sing hallelujah to the Lord! For four Sundays, beginning March 24, the choir will gather each week after service to prepare music for our Easter celebration on April 21. Consider joining your voice to the chorus. All welcome!

If you would like to be baptized or if you’ve been attending regularly and would like to become a member of the church, please speak to Rev. Catherine.

We are planning a New Member orientation session on Sunday, March 31 after church, with a service of baptism on Sunday, April 7.

Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter’s list on the table in the foyer. We have a new listing for 2019.

Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please see Rev. Catherine, add a name to the list in the foyer, or contact the office.

You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca.

Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, March 17th at 10:30am. Guest officiant: Brian Stocks For the month of March, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank.

The Essex Ministerial Lenten Worship Series (You are Loved) March 13th at Essex United Church. Pastor Kim Gilliland presiding with a focus on Deut. 10:12-22.

All services begin at noon, followed by a light lunch. Free will offering gratefully received.

There will be a Lenten Study in April.

Talk to Pastor Jim if you would like to take part. It will be a study of a book by Sister Joan Chittister, Two Dogs and a Parrot.

The Semi-Annual Spring Yard Sale is coming up on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13.

Golden Years Golf Report Last Thursday, at Colasanti’s, 47 golfers dropped 80 aces, with Julia Kos leading the pack, carding six.

A strong performance over 9 holes, carded scores of 16 for Al Christie and Julia Kos. Julia shared top score of 35, over 18 holes, with Bryon Walker and Lloyd Honey. Julia Kos continued her strong play notching the top score, of 71, over 36 holes.

Carding a combined score of 237 gave Team 10 (Bill Ward, Gerrit Vriesen, Randy Nash) first place. Securing second place was Team 2 (Mary Anne Vickery, Bryon Walker, Colleen Pearse). Nailing down the third, and final spot, was Team 8 (Marie Lasi, Eileen McIntosh, Moe Scratch).

There will be no club play during March Break, but it will resume at 9:30 on Thursday, March 21.

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St. Mary’s Mission group is having a St. Patrick’s Day Raffle.

The draw is on March 17th after Mass.

The winners from the first Lenten Card

Party were: First place - Marcel St. Pierre, second place - Vince Dufour, third place Joyce Gyori, fourth place - Gary Meloche, and low score - Denis Gerard. Our next card party is on Sunday, March 17th at 7p.m. in the Hall.

St. Mary’s Cemetery asks that you please remove all winter decorations from your loved one’s grave by the end of March.

Please drop off your winning tabs or gift cards from Tim Horton’s in the box at the back of the church. This is sponsored by the Mission Group and will be given to the homeless shelters.

Our Mission Group is also collecting sweaters during the month of March for the migrant workers. Please drop off sweaters at the back of the church.

Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box.

Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 23rd. Drop in anytime from 9a.m. - noon at the Sandwich South Heritage Centre behind the Fire Hall in Oldcastle. Irish displays, music, goodies, and speakers! All are welcome.

Our prayers and sympathies go to the Mactier family on the passing of their father, Kelly. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club

On Saturday afternoon, Euchre winners were Joan Young, Floyd Cascadden, Shirley Doey, and Debra Vivier had low score.

Debbie Monchamp had high score at Monday night Pepper. Mary Lou Chibi had the most peppers and Margret Beneteau had low score.

Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Virgery Cascadden with the most peppers, Cathy Dewhurst with high score, and Larry Lane with low score.

Dom Ames had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Shirley Doey had the most peppers, and Mary Lou Chibi had low score.

Mary S. had high score at Thursday night Bridge and Floyd Cascadden came in with second high score.

Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of March 4th to the 8th were: Monday Euchre - Charlie Chevalier, Dave Sylvester, George Diesbourg, Jean Matalik, LeRoy Davison, and Joan Broeders. Wednesday Pepper - Veronica Granger, George Diesbourg, Charlie Chevalier, Edna Chevalier, Joanne McMurren, and Helene Manley. Friday night Euchre - Dave McMurren, Edna Chevalier, Terry Belleau, Pam Leblanc, Bob McGuire, and Joan Broders. For club information, call Claire

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FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regula on 181/03 Municipal Tax Sales Rules

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TECUMSEH Take No ce that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received un l 3:00 p.m. local me on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the Municipal Office, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible a er 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh.

Descrip on of Lands: ROLL NO. 37 44 570 000 29505 0000, 12085 NORTH PACIFIC AVE, PIN 75241-0127 LT, PT LT 35 PL 1147 SANDWICH EAST; PT NORTH PACIFIC AV PL 1147 SANDWICH EAST CLOSED BY R1361838, PT 3, 11 12R12800; S/T R1296657E; TECUMSEH, FILE EXTH15-005-TT Minimum Tender Amount: $44,833.60 Tenders must be submi ed in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a cer fied cheque/bank dra /money order payable to the municipality (or board).

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representa on regarding the tle to, exis ng interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other ma ers rela ng to the land(s) to be sold. Any exis ng Federal or Provincial Crown liens or execu ons will remain on tle and may become the responsibility of the poten al purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these ma ers rests with the poten al purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obliga on to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further informa on regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit:

www.Tri-Target.com | Ontario’s Tax Sale Community Info@Tri-Target.com or if no internet access available, contact: Mr. Tom Kitsos, CPA, CMA, Deputy Treasurer The Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh 917 Lesperance Road Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9 (519) 735-2184 Ext. 125 www.tecumseh.ca Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).

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Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Continued from Page 15 at: 519-723-4694.

Paquette News submitted by Amy Hartley

On Sunday, March 17th, we will hold a ‘Soup for the Soul Sunday’ at Church of the Redeemer between 10:30am - 2pm.

Sweetie Pie pies are ready for you to pick up and take home and bake. Please call Amy at: 519-737-6850 x240 Everyone is welcome to join in our events and our services.

Essex Community Services ESSEX FOODLAND RECEIPTS continue to be accepted as part of our ongoing fundraising efforts. Please bring in all Essex Foodland receipts (tapes) to Essex Community Services at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. As well, income tax receipts are provided for cash donations over $10.00. These donations are very important and enable us to continue offering our many programs and services to the community. Our programs include Transportation, Foot Care Clinics, Security Checks & Friendly Visiting, Income Tax Clinics, Snow Patrol, Coats for Kids, Counselling, and more. We appreciate your efforts in helping Essex Community Services. Please contact us at 519-776-4231 for more information!

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

Roll up the Rim for the Homeless - donate your Tim Hortons winning tabs or gift cards at the info table. These will be given to the homeless.

LifeTeen LifeNight is on March 17 for grades 8-12. Mass at 7pm, LifeNight until 9:45pm. St. Patrick & the Trinity.

EDGE night for grades 6 - 8 is on March 20 from 7pm - 8:30pm. Find out what the Fortnite craze is about.

QUEST night for grades 3 - 5 is on March 27 from 6:30 - 7:45pm - Snow Games.

CWL general meeting is on April 9 at 7pm in meeting room A. COR XXXII is from April 5-8 for grades 10-12. Forms are at all of the entrances.

Fish Fry on March 22 from 4:30 to 7pm. Tickets at the door. Proceeds to Community Living Essex County.

Euchre night is on March 18 at 7pm.

Thank you to all who came out to our Mission Club Shrove Pancake Supper.

Congratulations to Paul Duchesne on becoming “Knight of the Year.”

We will hold our Easter Basket Raffle on April 6/7, 2019.

God bless you all and have a great week!

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As a prelude to this week’s Youth Conference, Pastor Gerrie spoke on transformation and how the gospel isn’t about behaviour modification. It’s death to our old nature and life to our new.

Awaken Youth Conference, “Transformed,” is from March 14th-15th.

Next ASOKA classes begin on March 24th. Understanding the Holy Spirit-Pastor Gerrie. Power of Your Words-Connie Gambriel. A Grace That Transforms-Pastor Rod Chaulk. Please sign up at the Connect Centre.

For more information, visit us online at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!

St. Paul’s Anglican Church “Perfect Love Casts out Fear” Essex Ministerial Lenten Worship Series 2019 -Wednesday, March 13 at Essex United Church with Pastor Kim Gilliland presiding with a focus on Deut 10:12-22. Wed. Mar. 20 at Salvation Army, Essex. Deacon Gary Flewelling presiding with a focus on Jn 14:15-31. Services start at noon with a light lunch to follow.

Lenten Challenge Opportunities - Monday, March 18 at 7 pm at Billy’s Taphouse, Bible Study/Faith Talk. The reservation is under ‘Anglicans.’

The Communion Service at Iler Lodge is on Thursday, March 21 at 10:30am.

Thrive! Movie Night is on Sunday, March 24, beginning with dinner at 5pm.

The Communion Service at County Village is on Tuesday, March 26 at 10:30am.

Our annual spring yard sale will take place on Saturday, March 30th from 9am 1pm - Please keep us in mind if you are doing some spring cleaning.

For questions or more information about any of our events/programs, please contact us via one of the methods - www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.

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21st annual Windsor Chess Challenge brings local students together

1939 Mercury convertible 60 years later

Photo submitted to EFP: Blake Hompoth, of St. Anne Elementary school competes at the chess tournament.

1939 Mercury convertible looking brand new again.

In 2010, the Ford Motor Company announced the end of Mercury production as it consolidated its efforts on Ford and Lincoln. Today’s story brings you one of the first Mercurys built – a 1939 convertible.

On Saturday, August 11, over 1300 classic cars and trucks were on display at the annual show in Bothwell, Ontario, hosted by Old Autos newspaper. The highlight of the show for me was seeing the restored 1939 Mercury convertible owned by Jim and Carol Lucier from nearby Blenheim.

Jim bought this car unrestored many years ago from car collector John Legue, now deceased, who lived near Blenheim. It was light blue and complete but had been off the road for a long time. It now has a sparkling white finish, which Jim painted himself. The tan top and interior were installed by a shop in Belle River.

This is the car that brought the Ford Motor Company into the medium-price field beginning with the 1939 model year. Before the arrival of the Mercury, a $500 price gap existed between the Ford Deluxe and the Lincoln Zephyr.

The new Mercury had a flathead V8 with 239 cubic inches and 95 horsepower, while the ’39 Ford had 221 cubic inches and 85 hp. Also, the Mercury wheelbase at 116 inches was four inches longer than a Ford, and none of the Mercury body panels were interchangeable with Ford.

Jim Lucier’s 1939 Mercury convertible could be the same car I saw as a teenager 60 years ago in Shedden, a small town about 40 miles east of Blenheim on Hwy. 3.

Parked between two buildings on the north side of the main street was a faded light blue 1939 Mercury convertible with the top up and no license plate.

We saw it several times as we drove by but unfortunately never took the time to stop and inquire about it. Then it disappeared.

The car that Jim Lucier bought from John Legue was light blue, and John Legue lived only 40 miles from Shedden. I hope to contact some old-timers around Shedden to see if the car we saw sixty years ago is the same car owned today by Jim Lucier. Stay tuned!

I’m always looking for stories.

Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

submitted to EFP Spread over two days, and delayed by snow, the 21st annual Windsor Chess Challenge took place on February 27 and March 5 at the Ciociaro Club.

The event, which drew approximately 1,200 elementary school students from over 80 schools, is the largest of its kind in Southwestern Ontario.

The Windsor Chess Challenge started in 1999 by local chess enthusiast, John Coleman. The tournament offers players of all skill levels the chance to compete against their peers in the area.

To see the complete list of medal winners and tournament results, or to learn more information, visit www. chesschallenge.info.

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73’s in unfamiliar territory after losing three to Lakeshore in finals

by Garrett Fodor After losing to Lakeshore in last season’s Stobbs Division finals, the Essex 73’s players are looking to redeem

themselves as they again face off against Lakeshore in this season’s finals.

After having a week off, the teams were set to play the first three of the best

of seven series, beginning in Essex on March 5.

The early going of the first game set the tone for the series, both teams exchanged chances and battled in the neutral zone.

Both teams were looking for its opponent to make a mistake before they could capitalize.

The game remained scoreless until Eric LaRue beat 73’s goalminder, Jax D’hondt, with sevenminutes remaining to play. Essex continued to fight, but was unable to beat Erik Morneau. The Canadiens took Game

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One, 1-0. Shots were tied 24-24.

On Friday, Lakeshore was the scene for Game Two of the series. Like Tuesday night, both teams played a very defensive game, not looking to slip-up. After a scoreless first period, LaRue once again opened the scoring.

This time, he beat 73’s goalminder, Connor Meyerink with the manadvantage. The score would remain 1-0 until the third period, when Michael Vieira scored Essex’s first goal of the series, four-minutes into the third period.

The 1-0 score, however, stood just 20 seconds, before Canadiens’ Nathan Skulley beat Meyerink.

Five minutes later, Jake Nimmo put the puck

by Meyerink, to secure Lakeshore’s lead. The Canadiens prevailed, 3-1.

Shots in the game were 35-25 for Essex.

Closing out the weekend, Essex hosted Lakeshore on Sunday night for game three.

Similar to the first two games, Lakeshore opened the scoring. Jake Nimmo continued his hot streak, as he scored two goals, 50 seconds apart, eight

minutes into the game.

The score stood at 2-0 until the second period, when Luke Gecse capitalized on a rebound to cut the lead in half entering the third.

In the third period, the Essex faithful had life for the first time. Thirtysix seconds in, Veira scored his second of the series, putting a bullet by Morneau. Two minutes later, however, Dylan Bradley silenced the crowd. The puck trickled

through Jax D’hondt and the defensemen were unable to secure the rebound. And, despite Essex’s last-minute pushes, the local team was unable to beat Morneau again. Lakeshore won 3-2, to go up 3-0 in the best-of-seven series.

Game four took place on Tuesday, March 12 in Essex, while Game Five, if Essex wins, will be played on Friday, March 15 in Essex.

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Kids Curing Cancer raises nearly $15K for Fight Like Mason...

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presentation, the Kids Curing Cancer ambassadors were made permanent members of the Fight Like Mason Foundation. “You are part of the family now,” Iain said.

In the near future,

Chantelle said, the Fight Like Mason foundation will unveil more customized medical equipment for kids.

The donation received on Friday helped with that project and also in supporting its community

Voice Of Inspiration “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” ~ John Holmes

programs. In the past, the foundation customized IV poles for local youth battling cancer, which were decorated with fun themes, such as superheroes or princesses.

Chantelle said it is so important for youth to support the Fight Like Mason Foundation because when Mason was battling Cancer, he was only four-yearsold and did not yet go to school, which limited opportunity for him to make friends. Causes like this has grown Mason’s circle of friends with other kids.

This year’s efforts brought the Kids Curing Cancer six-year

fundraising total to $53, 911.

Lauren thanked everyone involved in ensuring the fundraising went as well as it did.

“We were completely blown away,” Lauren said when the calculations were finalized. “Nineyear-old me never would have believed it.

I can’t wait to see what the Fight Like Mason Foundation will do with the donation.”

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Lakeshore appoints interim Chief Administrative Officer

submitted to EFP Lakeshore Council announced the appointment of Mary Masse as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town of Lakeshore.

Mayor Tom Bain stated “Council and I are thrilled to welcome Mary back to the Town of Lakeshore as our interim Chief Administrative Officer. Mary is a true team player that knows our organization extremely well. She is widely respected throughout the Town and we can’t wait to have her back in the office.”

The interim CAO takes office March 11, 2019, replacing Tom Touralias, who left the organization at the end of January. Ms. Masse will serve as the interim CAO until a permanent CAO has been recruited.

Recruitment for a permanent CAO will begin immediately.

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