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Thursday, March 21, 2019
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Harrow enjoys Maple Syrup Festival fun
they raise help to supplement the expenses associated with attending dairy cattle shows outside of Essex County, including the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in London. Though Saturday morning provided a brief blizzard, Wright was pleased with the turnout after the weather cleared. She was sure the community would show continued support on Sunday’s version of the event. The 4-H youth members involved with the Essex County Royal Dairy Club did all the work in hosting the pancake breakfast, Wright noted. Some of the club’s aged-out members even returned to help out at the event, knowing how
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During the 6th annual Maple Syrup Festival, which was hosted at the Feed Store in Harrow over the weekend, the McGuire Family displayed how maple syrup would have been boiled out of tree sap in the pioneer days.
by Sylene Argent Over the weekend, area residents flocked to the Feed Store in Harrow to enjoy its 6th annual Maple Syrup Festival. The event was designed as a way for local families to get out of the house to enjoy the slowly warming weather, while learning about the maple syrup making process. Ryan, McGuire and his wife, Stacey were busy making maple syrup flavoured treats and explaining the maple syrup process over the course of the weekend event. He and his family produce maple syrup locally. McGuire enjoys taking the time to speak with event visitors about
the minerals and vitamins found in the natural sweetener, how the syrup is made, and what kind of treats can be maple flavoured. Making maple syrup is something McGuire has enjoyed since he was a young boy. During the event, he shared fond memories of learning the trade from his grandfather. This family-based tradition is one he happily carries on through teaching his own kids abut the process. Preparing for the rather short four-to-six-week maple syrup season is something McGuire looks forward to, as, to him, it is a sign spring is on the way. Inside the Feed Store, members of the 4-H Club’s Essex County
Many area families enjoyed a pancake breakfast, that the 4-H club’s Essex County Royal Dairy Club hosted as a fundraiser, during the Maple Syrup Festival at the Feed Store in Harrow over the weekend.
Royal Dairy Team hosted a pancake breakfast, which was complemented with face painting for the kids and a vendor market area. Sherry Wright, the leader for the Essex County Royal Dairy Club, said the team members are always enthusiastic to host the fundraiser every year. The funds
important the fundraiser is to the club. She said the Club is very appreciative of everyone’s support. In addition to the maple making demonstration and the pancake breakfast, local chainsaw woodworker Rusty Baton was onsite, creating works of art from pieces of plain wood.
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by Kyle Reid Students in the Town of Essex were certainly not bored over the March Break holiday as they took a well-deserved break from school. In fact, quite a few of those students, and their families, took advantage of a free public skate held at the Essex Centre Sports Complex last Friday. Beginners and seasoned skaters alike enjoyed the free family fun. Some youth used the free skate as a romantic date idea, while parents also took to the rink with their much younger skaters to give them their first experience on a pair of blades. Other youth took the opportunity to just have a fun-filled afternoon out with their ffriends. With warmer weather on the way, tthe free skate marked the end of the sskating season, Cynthia Cakebread ssaid, who is the Town of Essex’s Manager of Recreation and Culture. This skate event, however, was only part of several events hosted by the Town of Essex over March Break. Other events over the March Break included additional free skates that SX Communications and Xplornet sponsored, recreational swims at the Essex Recreation Complex pool, which did have a small fee fee, and a beach-theme beach-themed day camp program. Cakebread said the day camp program has continued to grow since it was first organized more than 15 years ago. It has become quite popular with parents and children. “It’s gotten busier every year,� Cakebread said. “From its very small start in its first year, we might have had 10 or 15 kids, and we were 75 plus kids a day here.� The day camp program was not the only event which was well-attended, however. Cakebread noted that Town recreation centre welcomed some 200 skaters and 530 swimmers during the March Break. The events certainly helped to keep Essex’s younger residents entertained during their week off. Cakebread said that the Town will continue to look to promote activities that both entertain and promote physical fitness for children and families. “We want to be able to provide as many events, activities, [and] ways to get our families out,� Cakebread said. “It’s very much our mandate to provide services that encourage both physical fitness, activity, [and] getting outside.�
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Town of Essex Council Notes for Monday, March 18 by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Boards/Committees Procedures and Best Practices Essex Council received the report, “Local Boards/ Committees Procedures and Best Practices Manual 2018-2022,” which was presented to outline the changes made to the “Local Boards/Committees Procedures and Best Practices” document that was revised August 10, 2015. The Report to Council on the matter noted the Local Boards/Committees Procedures and Best Practices 2018-2022 document include amendments as a result of Bill 68 and other changes. Changes were made to the sections for Responsibilities and Protocols-Attendance, the Effective Meeting Management-Open and Closed Meetings, Effective Meeting Management-Conflict of Interest, and Rules of Procedure. Harrow Junior School Rezoning Council received a report from Policy Planner, Jeff Watson, regarding the application for rezoning of lands encompassing the former Harrow Junior School at 230 Centre Street. This will allow for the redevelopment of the property through the construction of semi-detached dwelling units. The Greater Essex County District School Board decommissioned the former educational facility in 2012, and sold it four years later in 2016 for private development. With the change from Institutional to Residential Zoning, this would allow for the construction of the proposed 17 semi-detached buildings (34 dwelling units) on 60-foot-wide lots fronting on Centre, Arthur, and Munger Streets. With an ongoing lack of availability of new and affordable housing, it was decided that this proposed rezoning would conform to the site’s repurposing provisions as laid out by the Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement. As the property in question is within the limits of the Harrow Community Improvement Project (HCIP) area, the applicants have submitted a request for grants. These grants available include a demolition grant
equal to 50 percent of demolition costs to a maximum municipal contribution of $6,000, professional services grant of $2,000, and a grant refund of municipal permits related to the demolition and cleanup of the site and other municipal permits not related to the actual construction of dwellings and associated facilities. The motion to rezone the former Harrow Junior School carried. Residential uses on Highway Commercial lands in Essex/Harrow Centres Essex Council received the report, “Residential Uses on Highway Commercial Lands in Essex Centre and Harrow Centre,” and moved to have the Planning Department give Public Notice for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Change concerning the addition of multiple dwelling units as a permitted use at the Essex Motel, 263 Talbot Street North, Essex Centre. In the report, it notes there has been interest in converting that venue from a motel to affordable dwelling units. Recognition in the OPA and supplementary zoning provisions were recommended for the conversion of the Essex Motel into affordable dwelling units, the Town’s Policy Planner Jeff Watson noted in the Report to Council. In addition, it was moved that potentially obtaining a Marketing Planning Consultant be reviewed with a report to come to Council on the matter. This process would undertake a Local Comprehensive Review on the adequacy and sufficiency of the local residential and employment land allocations within this Planning Period to 2031. This will determine whether or not the reallocation of Primary Settlement Area lands for residential and employment land uses is warranted, and where new mid and higher density residential development should be prioritized by location. In the Report to Council, it notes on March 4, 2019, a public meeting was held to hear public comment regarding the introduction of a residential component to the Highway Commercial lands existing along Talbot Road North, in Essex Centre, and on Queen Street, in Harrow. According to the Report to Council, the “Highway Continued on Page 6
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Last week, our local students enjoyed a week off from school as March Break was celebrated. I remember looking forward to enjoying March Break when I was kid, and the sheer disappointment when it got cut back from two weeks to one. I thought it was unfair, then. And, I could not imagine why any politician would take away vacation time from us students. I’m sure my parents, however, were pleased with the shorter break for us kids as it meant less arranging for a babysitter, finding things for us kids to do when we got bored, and less time struggling to help us on the last few days of the break as we tried to conquer the pile of homework we had, but did not touch until the last possible moment. I always looked forward to March Break when I was a kid because that meant, likely, we were going up north to what was then my granddad’s cottage. This place was nestled along the Lake Huron shoreline in the Wiarton area. That meant time with extended family, the ability to enjoy the great outdoors, and embark on the annual skiing trip. One year, I decided I would graduate from the bunny hill after quite a few years of skiing. The first downhill trip I took on the bigger slop would prove to be the last when
I narrowly escaped running into the parked cars in the lot below. I remember heading towards the cars, full tilt, thinking ‘this is it. I’m going to crash.’ I lifted one leg at like the last second and managed to veer off to the left instead. How that happened, I do not know. I did not think, ‘I should lift my leg to turn,’ it just kind of happened. Other March Break trips included going ice fishing, enjoying trips to conservation areas to see if we could spot deer, and family time. Now, March Break typically represents a week of work that consists of me trying to get a hold of people who are actually on break and trying to find news stories as things typically quiet down as far as event coverage. Sometimes, I do get a little blue thinking about all the fun I had as a kid during March Break, and know I should find someway to reinvent that type of excitement in my life as an adult. But, then, when I get home after work and the chores are done, I just want to sit down and do nothing for a while, not work on planning a trip, even though so many benefits would come from it in the long run. I would love to revisit my old stomping ground up north, some of my best childhood memories circle that cottage. I swear, when I think
Being a part of the community by Jessica Azar I have worked at the Essex Free Press for around 12 years. Over that time, I have met people from Essex, talked to community volunteers, met local business owners, politicians, and learned a lot about this town, but I have never lived here. Things are about to change. This year, I am excited to finally become a resident and taxpayer of the Town of Essex, as my husband and I are moving to the area. The reason that I find myself so excited is because I am confident in the community news in our newspaper each week. I’ve been reading it as it comes across my desk for so long. I have learned so much about this town’s by laws, policies, politics, councillors, annual community events, local charities, etc. In the past, I’ve even found myself on a local organization’s Board of Directors. Because of The Essex Free Press, and proudly working here, I have always felt more a part of this community than Tecumseh, where we have resided for the past 10 years or even my home town of Amherstburg,
hard enough, I can remember the “homecoming” scent of the laundry room, which was the first room we would enter upon arrival. Thinking about that moment now, reminds me of the excitement I had that came with finally arriving at the cottage after a multiple hour drive. My parents sometimes bring up the story of when I was around threeyears old, I was walking around in the swallow ditch that lined the one side of the property one summer. I took it upon myself to look for frogs or other creatures because my mom said that was something she used to do when she was little. My Pepe saw me trudging around in the knee-high water, and scolded me for getting dirty as my mom had just given me a bath. My dad did defend my sense of adventure, but not before I told my Pepe to ‘mind his own business,’ which still makes me laugh when I think about it. I often wonder, when reflecting on this where I even heard that line before to use it in such a circumstance. Perhaps I used to ask too many intrusive questions when I was little.
where I grew up. In this upcoming election, I can finally vote for a candidate I have been properly educated about. I can get involved in community events, conveniently volunteer because I will live close, and participate in town meetings to support ideas that are important to me. I can ask questions and hold people of the town accountable for their words and actions. As well, I can hopefully encourage others within the community to do the same. I will finally have a voice within the community that I have come to learn so much about. I consider myself blessed to have chosen Essex as my new home. My husband and I, as well as our dog (Yes, I will register him with the Town), are anxious and ready to move in! We are thrilled to support the local shops, grocers, and services on a more regular basis; especially those that have supported the Essex Free Press. See you all soon, Essex. Please say hello… we will be the ‘weirdos’ who can’t stop smiling!
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Letter to the Editor... Dear Lakeshore Citizens and Users of the Atlas Tube Centre, On behalf of your Council, I want to thank everyone for sharing their opinions regarding the work stoppage by our Part-Time Facility Attendants at the Atlas Tube Centre. We’ve heard strong feelings from all sides of the issue – your desire to offer fair pay for our valued parttime staff and your equally clear desire for responsible spending. Council and I want you to know that we are listening to all sides and that we share these values. The concepts of fair pay and fiscal responsibility have, in fact, been the twin cornerstones of our approach to the negotiations with the union. With that in mind, we looked at the rates paid to employees at similar facilities across the region. We found that, even before any
Commentary - OFA In a few short weeks, a new federal fuel surcharge comes into effect in Ontario. It’s part of the federal carbon pollution pricing system and there are implications for Ontario farmers. The new fuel surcharge in Ontario will be added to fuel used for air, marine, rail, and road use. But Ontario farmers will be eligible for an exemption for some forms of fuel for tractors, trucks, and machinery used on the farm. The exemption for Ontario farmers covers gasoline and light fuel oil and involves completing an official exemption form available from the Canada Revenue Agency. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) believes the fuel tax exemption for farmers doesn’t go far enough. The taxation of inputs to food production is a regressive tax if
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wage increases, our staff already earn a rate well above what most of the region’s facilities pay. In fact, they already earn dramatically more than the City of Windsor’s Facility Attendants. Even so, we are proud of our workers and want to support them with compensation that is competitive and motivating. We therefore offered a healthy and reasonable increase above the current $20.36/hour. The union rejected that offer and is demanding an 18% increase to $24/hr. We hold that this is not sustainable and that acceptance of the offer would constitute a failure on our part to responsibly manage taxpayer monies. There is simply no basis, under current economic realities, to rationalize such a large increase. It is also worth stating that,
during this work stoppage, the public has been exposed to a variety of incorrect or misleading information. The Town is committed to communicating only fact-based and accurate information so that our taxpayers can draw informed and supportable conclusions. We are also committed to resuming negotiations and will consider any reasonable proposal that provides fair compensation for our hard-working staff, and that fairly balances our responsibility to our taxpayers. Let’s all work together to bring this work stoppage to a timely conclusion. Regards, Mayor Tom Bain and all of Lakeshore Council.
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Exemption from new fuel charge available for Ontario farmers by Larry Davis, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture it can be passed on to consumers. Or it is punitive to farmers if it cannot be passed on in the price of food. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and its members, including OFA are advocating for full exemption on all farm fuels, including natural gas and propane. We are hopeful this full exemption may be available some day. The federal government’s spring federal budget would be a good place to see it. The new “carbon tax” stems from the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act that the federal government passed in 2018 to establish a standard for reducing pollution for provinces and territories that didn’t have their own polluting pricing system. The fuel charge stemming from this act now applies to Ontario since the
provincial government scraped the province’s cap and trade program last fall. So, now that the fuel tax is on its way, it’s time to complete the exemption form to cover fuel used for farming in farm trucks, tractors, vehicles not licensed to be operated on a public road, industrial machines, and stationary or portable engines. We’re encouraging members to talk to their fuel supplier about the Fuel Charge Exemption Certificate for Farmers before the new tax goes into effect on April 1. The exemption form – L402E – can be downloaded from canada.ca and is available at any Service Canada location or from your local MP’s office.
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Essex Council Notes... Commercial” zoning designation in the Town of Essex Official Plan permits uses that generate moderate to heavy traffic volumes, require good vehicular access, and onsite parking, and may require drive through facilities. Such properties are permitted to sell bulk goods or materials (such as fuel, building materials, and hardware, with the exception of construction materials stored in bulk form in storage areas open to the sky). They can also be establishments selling/service automobiles, trucks, recreational products; hotels, motels and related tourist facilities. Other possible uses are permitted. This zoning change would add multiple dwelling units as a permitted use, as well. The Report to Council noted the Primary Settlement Areas of the Town, being Essex Centre and Harrow Centre, have had no multiple residential development since 1990 in Essex Centre and 1978 in Harrow. With rising house prices, an aging population, and provincial mandates for municipalities to ensure that a mix of housing types for existing and future residents is available, it is necessary to first provide the opportunity for new multiple residential developments through the adoption of Official Plan and zoning provisions, it notes in the Report to Council. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen wondered how much the Local Comprehensive Review would cost, and how long would it take to complete. He wasn’t sure
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if the study was needed as he sees Watson as an expert on the subject. Watson estimated the Local Comprehensive Review would cost around $25,000, and that it would not take too long to complete as experts in the field would work on the file. Watson said this process in a provincial mandate. He added it has been 10-years since the Official Plan has been completed. Since its completion, provincial policies have been kept up with, but the distribution of land uses has never been looked at. Councillor Steve Bjorkman added it is also a County mandate as the Town does not have jurisdiction over own residential areas. This would prove more residential areas are needed. Remunerations: Council received the Report, “Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid 2018.” This was for the year ending December 31, 2018. These figures are reflective of the remuneration for the position, conferences and conventions, seminars and education, and mileage. Mayor Ron McDermott: $47,012; Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche: $26,193; Councillor Steve Bjorkman: $29,006; Councillor Sherry Bondy: $25,057; Councillor Ron Rogers: $18,431; Councillor Larry Snively: $26,504; Councillor Randy Voakes: $22,073. Since a new term of Council began after the October election, this statement also included newly elected Councillors. Councillor Morley Bowman: $5,689; Councillor Joe Garon: $1,906; Councillor Kim Verbeek: $ 5,623;
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Councillor Chris Vander Doelen: $ 1,989. 2019 Communities in Bloom Legacy Tree Program Council received the report, “2019 Communities in Bloom Legacy Tree Program” for information. The report informed Council of the Legacy Tree Program partnership the Town has with the six local elementary schools, which will recognize Earth Day on Wednesday April 24, 2019. The Essex Communities in Bloom Committee began this Legacy Tree program in 2014, which is designed to allow the senior graduating class of the school to plant a tree in recognition of Earth Day and present it as a gift to the Senior Kindergarten class, which then adopts and cares for tree for the remainder of their elementary school career. The Committee has secured funds again through the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation to offer the same program in 2019. The Town of Essex Communities in Bloom Committee was awarded $2,500 in 2019, which will be put towards the purchasing of the trees. Essex Tourism Development Fund Council received a report prepared by Economic Development Officer, Nelson Silveira, and Communications Manager, Alex Denonville, regarding an overview of potential changes to the Essex Tourism Development Fund, a municipal grant program which provides funding for tourism-related events in the Town of Essex. The Essex Tourism Development Fund was first developed to enhance and encourage partnerships with local non-profit organizations hosting tourism-related events and festivals. Funds distributed through this program were made to enhance existing events to build and increase attendance. Organizations who receive grants through the program must prove growth in tourism after their initial year. According to the report, funds previously delivered
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Essex Council Notes... to non-profit organizations have enhanced tourism events across the municipality. However, in order to make the program more successful and assist tourism event organizers in the Town of Essex with additional funds to boost their event, certain steps need to be taken. Suggested in the report, the creation of a formal application process for event funding available from the municipality would legitimize the program. Applicants would need to meet a certain set of criteria that shows their event provides an increase in tourist visits and benefits the local economy. Up to $1,000 in grant funding would be made available to festivals or events with a total project budget of less than $35,000. Up to $2,000 in grant funding would be available to those events with a total project budget of $35,000 or greater. Applicants would be eligible to apply for one festival or event per year. “I think the $1,000 threshold is low,” Councillor Sherry Bondy said. “It might be hard to prove the amount of attendees from outside the community.” Councillor Steve Bjorkman suggested a survey during these events would be a good way of seeing where attendees are coming from and how best to direct Tourism Essex advertising dollars. The motion carried. Level of service from Essex Fire and Rescue regarding water/ice rescue Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a Notice of Motion at the previous Council meeting to have a public discussion about the level of service they wish to see in the Fire Department when it comes to water/ice rescue. She also wanted Council to further provide direction (subject to budget constraints) as to the level of training/ equipment they wish the Fire Department to possess as it relates to water/ice rescue. As the motion carried to begin discussion, Council was provided with a presentation from Essex Fire &
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Rescue’s Chief Rick Arnell and Deputy Chief Rick Malott. Their presentation focused on the level of service provided by Essex Fire & Rescue with regards to ice and water rescues. Currently, as Essex Fire & Rescue has no marine units, there is an agreement with the Town of Kingsville that Kingsville Fire will provide assistance with its boats in the event of a Water Rescue Entry (where fire personnel have to enter the water from a marine unit) or an Ice Water Rescue. In consultation with the Canadian Coast Guard and the OPP, the authority having jurisdiction on Lake Erie for search and rescue falls under the Canadian Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, with the OPP and Coast Guard taking direction from there. After gaps in service were noted in 2015, ten personnel began basic advanced-level water rescue training to serve the many inland waterways and potential inland flood zones within the Town of Essex. “Our recommendation is that we continue with shorebased water rescue for all staff, and a technician-based team of ten that we have right now that is committed to that training,” Deputy Chief Malott said. “We also have the recommendation that powered watercraft, that advanced level operator level, at this point in time, be provided from Amherstburg Fire Department and Kingsville Fire Department.” Currently, Essex Fire & Rescue has purchased ice/ dry suits, helmets, boots, ropes, and PFDs for its team, but there will be additional budget implications if their recommendations are approved. Equipment would need to be upgraded and replaced as necessary, including a potential inflatable rescue craft if approved in future budgets. “We want to ensure that our waterways from borderto-border are covered, and we can take care of those issues,” Chief Arnell said.
While Councillor Bondy said she supported the recommendations put forward by Essex Fire & Rescue, Councillor Chris Vander Doelen was less receptive to Essex spending more tax dollars when he believes the town is already well served by the current plans in place. “We’re surrounded by police departments and other government agencies that have boats,” Vander Doelen said. “I don’t think we need to go overboard for some sort of aquatic disaster that I don’t think is likely to happen. I think we’re as well trained and equipped as we need to be.” New youth member Cameron Soucie, and EDHS grade nine student, applied to be a Youth rep on Essex Council. In a letter to Council, Soucie wrote how Essex youth need a voice in the community. To the applicant, holding this position will engage the youth and also provide an opportunity to involve the youth in community activities. Soucie volunteers at the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. “It would be a great honour to serve on Council in a youth capacity,” Soucie wrote. Council appointed Soucie to the second Youth Council member position. Ehva Hoffmann has been a Youth Council Rep since she was welcomed to the position during the regular Essex Council meeting on Monday, October 17, 2016.
Notices of Motion to be considered at the April 1 regular Council meeting • Councillor Joe Garon would like to see the Town’s Sign By-Law 1350 be amended to require commercial property owners to remove or conceal business branding from signs, windows, and doors within a reasonable period of time following the closure of a business. • Mayor Larry Snively would like Administration prepare a report outlining processes and steps in a detailed plan to move forward with rezoning Colchester Centre from residential to commercial.
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CTMHV provides March Break programs
Photo submitted. The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village was a popular destination last week as families took advantage of its special programming over the March Break.
historic buildings. Lisa Wacheski, Curator & Manager of Education, was pleased with the turn out. The CTMHV attracted 39 youth and 27 adults over the three days the activities were offered. The CTMHV was pleased to have help from one of its younger volunteers, Jordyn, who assisted in running the activities. Volunteers are always
make crafts, participate in a 30-minute detective game, and visit the EMS Ambulance Museum onsite. Free 45-minute Museum tours were also offered to youth, who were accompanied by a paying adult. Though the Heritage Village was still closed for the season during the March Break program dates, visitors were able to take a stroll through the area that houses 20
by Sylene Argent The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) hosted its second annual March Break program last week, which attracted many families and individuals who were seeking fun and interesting things to do over the week away from school. From March 13-15, the CTMHV was open to allow visitors a chance to
needed at the CTMHV to help organize and run events such as the March Break program. Coming up, the CTMHV will host an indoor flea market over the March 23 and 24 weekend and a dinner and dance fundraiser with music entertainers Crystal Gage & Ryan St. Denis on April 27. For more information, log onto www.ctmhv. com.
OPSBA welcomes continued engagement on government’s proposals for public education revamp but increase to secondary class size a concern submitted by Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) All students in Ontario deserve a strong publicly funded education system and school boards have a legislative responsibility for student achievement and well-being. Last week, announcements covered a number of areas, the most concerning of which is the dramatic proposed increase to secondary class size. OPSBA is at the same time pleased that some aspects in today’s announcement reflect feedback proposed in our consultation submission, and leaves the door open for additional discussion. The increase of the average class size in secondary from 22 to 28 students is dramatic and of significant concern. It’s too early to know the board-by-board
impact, but, operationally, it clearly will be a challenge and teachers will be displaced. The government’s decision to maintain class sizes in JK to grade 3 is appreciated, however, the flexibility offered by class averages versus capped class sizes is our preferred option. We support the proposed changes to Regulation 274 to improve hiring practices. The proposed changes would give school boards the flexibility, as the employer, to hire staff in a fair and equitable way that reflects the diverse needs of a school community. It will also improve a teacher’s ability to seek positions at different boards and teacher continuity in the classroom. “As an education sector partner, we have been
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OPSBA welcomes continued engagement on government’s proposals for public education revamp... advocating for changes for a long time,” said OPSBA President, Cathy Abraham. “School boards must be responsive at the local level in order to ensure a high quality of teaching and learning in the classroom based on the best interests of all students.” OPSBA strongly supported the release of the new Health and Physical Education curriculum in 2015, which reflected health, safety and well-being realities faced by today’s students. The updates, at the time, included healthy relationships, consent, mental health, online safety, and the risks of “sexting”. The announcement today maintains the 2015 curriculum updates for the most part, which reflect the principles of equity, social justice and inclusion and recognize Ontario’s growing and diverse population. The delay in introducing certain topics such as gender identity could impact the self-esteem and well-being of students. In Health and Physical Education, as in all aspects of education, OPSBA highly values parents as partners in education and encourages parents to be actively involved. We look forward to seeing the new 9-12 curriculum on Indigenous education. The OPSBA Indigenous Trustees’ Council will no doubt provide highly valuable input and perspective to this revised curriculum. We share the g o v e r n m e n t ’s commitment to preparing students for future jobs/ careers in an increasingly competitive global economy and equipping them with the skills they need to succeed, including a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. OPSBA continues to recommend that the Arts be recognized and valued as part of a wellrounded curriculum for all students. Skilled trades has
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been a focus in our secondary schools for a number of years through OYAP, Specialist High Skills Majors and Dual Credit programs. The government’s proposal to increase student and parent exposure to the range of opportunities offered through the
skilled trades, as well as co-op placement, and partnerships reflects many of the recommendations offered in our consultation submission. I m p r o v i n g achievement in mathematics is complex and requires a multi-
pronged approach. Our Education Program Work Team looks forward to continuing to provide input on the revised mathematics curriculum over the next four years. We also look forward to continued engagement and understanding of the details on a modernization
of EQAO which seems to be responsive to considerations put forth in our 2016 discussion paper on EQAO. As education partners, we share a deep sense of pride in our public education system, which is world-renowned. OPSBA recognizes the
provincial fiscal reality and the government’s commitment to addressing it. We will continue to seek every opportunity to consult with the government on the potential impacts of any changes to public education and to help find solutions that maximize the opportunities for each and every student in our care.
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I Thursday, March 21, 2019
Cannabis Retail Policy Statement open house hosted in Essex Centre
Rita Jabbour, the Town of Essex’s Planner, displays the map that depicts where in Essex Centre a retail cannabis store could or could not be located, determined by the Provincial policy that mandates a setback from private and public schools. These setbacks would be used if the Town of Essex were to ever get a licence for such as establishment for Essex Centre.
by Sylene Argent Essex residents had another opportunity to provide input for the Cannabis Retail Policy Statement the Town of Essex is currently creating. The policy statement would help guide the establishment of a retail cannabis store if the municipality were to get a license from the Provincial government. The Town hosted a similar event in Harrow previously. Town Planner, Rita Jabbaour, said that on October 17, 2018, recreational cannabis was legalized. Since, the Provincial government has issued 25 licences for retail cannabis stores, province-wide. And, in January, the Town of Essex “opted in” to having such a store. Jabbour noted the Ontario government has set out regulations in regards to retail cannabis stores, including that it be housed in a stand-alone (closed in) building and that a 150-meter setback from private and public schools be adhered to. Though the Town could not increase or decrease that setback if it were to ever get a licence, it could make suggestions of other setback area possibilities to the Province, which may or may not be implemented when and if the time comes. The suggestions would be forwarded through a Cannabis
Retail Policy Statement. According to a map displayed during the open house, there are a few retail areas that could be permitted to house a cannabis store in Essex Centre, according to the Province’s school setback policy. This setback does block out a portion of the Essex Centre business district, recognizing the four local schools (Essex District High School, Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, Essex Public School, and Rock of Help), but leaves a few pockets open, including along Talbot Street from Victoria to Maidstone, along Maidstone Avenue East, the area along Talbot between Fairview Avenue and Gosfield Townline, and for a period of space along Talbot from either side of Iler Avenue. Through the statement, the Town can provide the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), which will regulate such stores, with information regarding what other types of establishments the community may want to see the setback applied to, such as daycares, teen centres, libraries, or parks, for
instance. There are three points a Cannabis Retail Policy Statement must focus on to be considered when, and if, a license in issued, Jabbour said, including public health and safety, protecting youth, and eradicating the illegal sale of
cannabis. Jabbour was pleased with the turnout at the Essex Centre version of the event, which attracted a higher turnout than the event hosted in Harrow.
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Essex youth treated to pasta dinner at Youth Centre
by Kyle Reid There was only a small turnout for the free pasta dinner at the Essex Youth Centre last Friday, but Youth Centre staff members hope that by hosting similar events, they can keep spreading the word that the facility is open year-round for a
variety of activities. Previously, the Essex Youth Centre, located in the rear of the Essex Recreation Complex, was only open during the summer. However, two of the staff members employed at the Youth Centre last summer, Tauner Martin and
Bryanna Currie, rallied to help find a small pocket of reserve funding for the 2018-2019 school year. That effort has given youth an opportunity to receive free after school tutoring, or just have a fun place to hang out. Youth at the pasta dinner noted they frequent the
centre whenever they get the chance, and nobody was keen to turn down the chance for a tasty, free meal on Friday evening. Currie and Martin, both of whom are students at the University of Windsor, also take turns hosting free tutoring programs in a variety of subjects on Monday and Thursday evenings, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday’s are for fun nights from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m., where youth can take advantage of Youth Centre resources, like ping pong, pool, and foosball tables; gaming systems; computers; TV; and boards games. During March Break, the centre was open every day from 1-9 p.m., providing Essex youth with a safe, fun place to hang out while they took a break from their studies. And while staff
members want to keep spreading the word about Youth Centre activities, turnout hasn’t been poor for programs since they’ve remained open. Martin noted that around 40 new faces have showed up for tutoring sessions or hangouts since September. Currie said by hosting events like the pasta dinner, they’re just hoping to see even more youth interested in taking advantage of the resource. “We were just looking for things to do during March break, and we’re always wanting to get more kids out,” Currie said. “We thought if we advertised with a free pasta dinner, them maybe
we’d get more kids.” Currie and Tanner noted that the Youth Centre will definitely be open all summer, but they aren’t yet certain about the next school year. The centre’s only real operating expense is staff wages, which are covered by the Canada Summer Jobs Program in the summer, but not during the school year. Along with the centre’s Director, they are currently exploring some funding options to keep it open for the next school year. Next up, the Youth Centre will host a Splatter Paint Night on March 22 and a trivia night during the last weekend in March.
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Essex Centre walk-about highlights positive changes, improvements needed sale” signs. The number of new businesses opening is in part due to the friendly business environment that contributes to a message being sent that Essex is open for business, the Town’s Economic Development Officer, Nelson Silveira, said. After hosting the two walk-about events, Council members will answer and hand in surveys Silveira provided. In the surveys, Council reps will rate the commercial districts in several different categories. One major driver behind many of the
façade improvements in the downtown corridors is because of the successful update of the Harrow and Essex Centre Community Improvement Plans (CIP). He said Town staff is talking to new businesses about the different grant programs involved in the CIP programs to let them know about the possible funds available. The improvements eventually add up to a better overall physical environment of the business districts. Councillor Sherry Bondy would like to bring the findings of the two walk-about events for discussion at a community visioning session.
Members of Essex Council and administration toured Essex Centre from a visitor’s viewpoint on the evening of Tuesday, March 12 to make note of positive changes and improvements that could be made.
Essex Centre on foot. Previous to the Essex Centre walk-about, a similar event was hosted in Harrow. Bowman said he was pleased to see new businesses opening up in both downtown corridors. “That’s always positive,” he said. “Those are always great things to see.” Councillor Kim Verbeek was also pleased
to see new businesses opening up, but was disappointed to learn of the vacancy rate in Harrow’s commercial sector has increased slightly. Councillor Joe Garon said it looks a lot nicer when old signs of businesses that have closed have been removed and replaced with “for lease” or “for
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by Sylene Argent Members of Essex Council and administration took advantage of the nicer weather last Tuesday evening to get a “visitor’s eye-view” of the Essex Centre Business district. For the past several years, the Town has tried to host a “walk-about” event annually in Essex and Harrow Centres. “It is a yearly thing we do to look at the downtown areas and to get a visitor’s eye-view of the community,” Councillor Morley Bowman said, adding the opportunity allows Town staff and council reps a chance to highlight the positive, note changes that have taken place over the past year or so, and list needed improvements. The event also allows members of Council an opportunity to ask questions of administration regarding ongoing and upcoming projects or improvements. Council reps and staff members also looked at the condition of benches, trees, conditions of sidewalks, possible accessibility concerns, and the appearance of commercial building facades while they toured
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Point Pelee offers March Break program
Area youth participated in a variety of activities hosted at Point Pelee National Park over March Break.
the Pelee Peninsula. Park’s Canada’s contractors have moved into the final stages of construction and are conducting all of the necessary safety and structural inspections of the tower, Parks Canada noted. The tower will be opened to the public as soon as it has been certified to be safe, complete, and compliant with all of Parks Canada’s standards for visitor infrastructure.
Park’s Canada noted it is understood visitors are eager to experience the new tower, and it is working with contractors to bring the project to completion as soon as possible. The Tip Road and parking lot, which were closed to vehicle traffic during the fall and winter due to the tower construction, have been reopened.
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last week, not only as a means of entertainment, but to also learn about conservation and wildlife. Over the March Break, Point Pelee was open to
nearing Point Pelee’s Tip, which will certainly give a birds-eye view of the Canada’s southernmost point of land. This will be a place where visitors can gather and learn about the park’s diverse natural and cultural history. Parks Canada noted it is investing $3 billion dollars over five years to support infrastructure work to heritage, visitor, waterway, and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas across Canada. As part of this program, Parks Canada announced $5.5 million in funding for Point Pelee National Park, specifically in the Marsh Boardwalk and the Tip visitor use areas. Being added to the Tip is the brand-new, 80-foot tall viewing tower, which consists of three observation decks. The first deck is eight metres above ground and will overlook Pigeon Bay on the west side of the peninsula, where Leamington can be seen in the distance. The second deck is sixteen metres high and will look out toward Lake Erie’s central basin, where Wheatley can be seen in the distance. The top deck is twenty-four metres high and offers a 360-degree, bird’s-eye view of the entire area, including Point Pelee National Park’s tip, Pelee Island, and a large part of
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by Sylene Argent Area families and individuals took advantage of the March Break programs hosted at Point Pelee National Park
allow visitors a chance to form a team to participate in the Amazing Scavenger Hunt. Participants looked for clues to solve riddles in this exciting, yet challenging program. In addition to the scavenger hunt, the younger participants were able to roll up their sleeves to create nature-themes craft in the Kids’ Craft Centre. A different craft was hosted each day. In addition, families attended a special viewing of the Lorax last Wednesday evening inside the Visitor Center theatre. While visiting the park, the March Break program participants would have taken notice of the massive tower being built
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If you pay the fee, they won’t stop phishing! - OPP Warn: Beware of phishing and ransom scams submitted to EFP Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, Canadian AntiFraud Centre (CAFC) and Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) are warning Ontario residents to check their emails, phone messages and computer popups. All are tools that criminals can use to extort money and personal information from you. Phishing, ransom and service scams have the same basic goal. Typically, individuals make contact with you through your computer or via text message to tell you that you have ‘won a prize’ or that you owe
a sum of money. Some fraudsters will tell you that they can provide telecommunications, Internet, financial, medical and energy services for special or preferred rates. Although 95 percent of the crimes go unreported, phishing, ransom, and service scams cost victims approximately $15 million across Canada; approximately $7 million in Ontario. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre approximately 6,000 people fell victim to these scams in 2018. Investigators find two commonly used scams. In one version, the victim receives an email or someone calls pretending
to represent a wellknown computer-based company, and claims that the victim’s computer is sending out viruses or has been hacked. The scammer will request to gain remote access to the computer and may run some programs or change some settings. The scammer will then advise that a fee is required for the service and request credit card information. In some cases, the scammer will send a transfer from the victim’s computer through a money service. The end result is that the victim pays for a service that was never needed as the computer was never infected. The SFO indicates a
more surreptitious, large scale phishing and ransom scam is in circulation. Malware-infected emails were opened by employees of a large retail store that unintentionally launched a phishing attack, allowing hackers to steal the vendor’s credentials. Once the vendor information was successfully obtained, the company’s customer database was exploited, exposing millions of clients, including customer’s names, mailing addresses and other personal information. The data breach revealed millions of customers’ credit and debit card information. In the end, the company estimated
Essex MP Tracey Ramsey’s statement on new NDP Justice Critic appointment Submitted to EFP Essex MP Tracey Ramsey, NDP Justice Critic and International Trade Critic, made the following statement regarding her new appointment: “I am honoured to take on the role of Justice Critic for the NDP and to continue on in my role as International Trade Critic. I look forward to working with people from across Canada to build a stronger, fairer justice system that values Canadians equally. Canadians have felt it increasingly difficult to get by - that there is a growing gap between the powerful, connected insiders and everyone else. This has been highlighted within the last several free trade deals negotiated by consecutive Conservative and Liberal governments. Trade agreements like CETA, CPTPP or the recent USMCA are classic examples of deals that are meant only to profit those giant multinational corporations. They are not negotiated with small and medium-sized enterprises or workers, women, environmentalists, or indigenous peoples.
that the data breach caused a multi-million dollar loss. TIPS TO PREVENT PHISHING, RANSOM AND SERVICE SCAMS If you were using your computer when you got scammed, it is possible that a virus or other malicious software is still on your computer. Run a full anti-virus check using reliable security software. If you do not have security software (such as virus scanners and a firewall) installed one on your computer, a reputable computer professional can help you find what you need. Scammers may have also gained access to your online passwords. Change these using a secure computer. If you paid someone by credit card or through an electronic funds transfer (e-transfer), contact your financial institution or credit card company immediately. They may be able to reverse or stop the
transaction. If you or someone you know suspect they’ve been a victim of a phishing, ransom, or service scam, contact your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by phone at 1-888-495-8501 or through their website. “Recognize, Reject and Report Fraud” LEARN MORE During the month of March, the OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre partners -- the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the SFO, and the Competition Bureau of Canada -, are joining police services across the country to help prevent all Canadians from becoming victims of fraud. The OPP is posting tips and links to various resources online to help the public recognize, reject and report fraud on social media by using the hashtags #FPM2019, #knowfraud or #OPPtips.
Compared to what Canadians are seeing from this government in the last month over the SNC-LavalinPMO scandal, where there is concrete proof that the Liberals have changed the laws of this country to favour their wealthy campaign donors, creating a twotiered system of justice – one for them and another for the rest of us. This is not acceptable and I am ready to work to change this disappointing status quo and create a more progressive Canada with my NDP colleagues. I also recognize that I am following in the footsteps of past and highly distinguished NDP Justice Critics such as Murray Rankin, Francoise Boivin, and our very own Windsor-Tecumseh MP Joe Comartin. I cannot thank them enough for the tireless work and principled stances they have taken on over the years, and I only hope to continue their strong legacies. I am proud that NDP Leader, and MP for Burnaby South, Jagmeet Singh, has appointed me to these highprofile portfolios. I will continue to speak out and fight for fairness and justice for all.”
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EPS students celebrate winter during annual carnival
by Sylene Argent Sometimes, the best way to retain information is to have fun while learning. This method tends to provide information to students,
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who do not even realize they are learning. Learning through having fun was the theme recently as the grades one through eight students at Essex Public School
participated in the annual Winter Carnival event, which was a miniature version of the large and popular event that takes place in Quebec each year. The students at Essex Public School were excited to put away their pens and textbooks to participate in the Winter Carnival, which celebrated French culture and language. This was their final day of school before heading off for March Break.
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Farm Machinery Consignment Auc on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 am held at Malden Valley Farms, 1596 South Middle Road, South Woodslee, ON Early Consignments selling Without Reserve include: From the estate of Richard McCracken, Staples: Plan ng: JD model 750 – 15’ No ll drill w/weigh scales, Market fill auger, this drill is in very good condi on, has planted approx. 300 acres since new blades, etc; Combine: Gleaner M2 combine w/15’ header, runs very well; Sprayer: Hardie Precision dual axle sprayer w/good monitor; From the estate of Tim Renaud, Essex: Tractors: JD 4630 dsl (note correc on - this tractor has 4640 decals but the serial # proves it is a 4630), 5158 hrs on tac, cab, dual remotes, excellent res all around; JD 2130, 2949 hrs on tac, single remote; White 2270 dsl w/ cab, dual remotes, good rubber; Cockshu 1655 dsl, wide front end, good rubber; all four tractors always stored inside & in good condi on; Plan ng: NI 6 row planter w/ Kinze seed units, pull type w/dry fer lizer; IH model 5100 grain drill, 21 run, 7” spacing; both planters stored inside; Tillage, etc: Brillion fold up large wheel packer approx. 26’; approx. 26’ land leveler, hydr. fold & li ; approx. 22’ Triple K cult; Kverneland 5 furrow spring trip plow; M.F. 12’ offset disc w/good blades; two 16’ JD spring tooth harrow/cul packer units; pull type 9 tooth soil saver chisel plow w/leveling plank; V-ditcher; Other Items: Buhler 8’ scraper blade; heavy duty quick hitch; small gravity w/good fert auger; real good header wagon; wagon chassis; bale stooker; NH 3 ph side mower; 28’ flat machine trailer; flat rack wagon; 14’ pull type chopper; post hole auger; plus a few smaller items; Note the above estate items sell without reserve. Other consigned items: Tractors: MF 235 dsl, 1400 hrs on tac, power shi , differen al lock, single remote, good rubber; 1966 Ford 3000 gas, power shi , new rear res, completely refurbished, looks great; MH 44; Case 830 gas; Super C; Hay Equipment: NH 575 baler w/hydr tongue, hydr ghteners, dry applicator & moisture tester; NH 166 hay invertor hydr driven; Combine, Header Wagon: F2 Gleaner w/header; header wagon; Liquid Manure Tank: Nuhn approx. 7000 gal. knife injec on liquid manure tank; Dump Truck: 1979 GMC 6500 dump truck in running order, 366 gas engine; Planters: JD 7000 corn planter w/monitor; Int. 7 row bean planter; Tillage: Massey approx. 22’ disc; approx. 22’ land leveler; 22’- 3 ph cult; 18’ hydr. fold packer; other packers; 22’ Taylor-Way spring disc; 5 furrow Triple K Overum plow; 5 furrow Triple K semi mount spring reset plow; 6 row New Crop Turnco cult 30” rows; 15’ Ye er rotary hoe; Wagons: Market 250 bu gravity wagon, mint condi on; 2 – 250 bu gravity wagons; Duals: JD duals 52085-R46 – 80% rubber; Duals 13.6x35; 15.5x38 T-rail duals; Lawnmower: JD-JS30 push mower; Other: 45’ sprayer; single axle Hardie sprayer; Scraper blade and u lity trailer w/ramp; NH flail chopper; NH green feed chopper; Mix mill; 2 – 500 gal sprayers; set of 3 water totes; etc. There may be dele ons – confirm in advance if coming from a distance. Terms cash, debit, personalized cheque day of sale. Visa, MC with 3% premium. Call Marty Unholzer – 519-791-4101 Jack Morris- 519-687-2530 Photos & late arrivals listed at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
The School’s French department hosts this annual, fun event for the students to enjoy and learn from each year. During the event, the students were divided into 18 teams and had the chance to visit the nine fun stations setup throughout the school. Each station offered a different fun activity for the students to compete in or enjoy, including obstacle courses, floor hockey, trying their luck at getting as low as they could go at the limbo station, and eating tasty treats in the café.
Lakeshore’s March Break Camp a success
submitted to EFP Lakeshore’s popular March Break Camp this week had over 80 children attending on a daily basis, an increase of 24% on average from 2018. The increase in participation from previous years shows how successful the March Break Day Camp program is. Children attending the camp were kept busy every day. Camp participants began the week with a floor hockey game with the Lakeshore Canadiens, time in the community pools, ice skating, playing Gaga ball, soccer and a host of other activities and crafts. The week
was rounded out with a field trip to the Urban Field House to see the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performance. The Town even offered healthy lunches for parents who wanted a break from making lunches for the week. “It truly is a busy and active week for both children and staff” stated Terry Fink, Manager of Recreation and Leisure. “We have received very positive feedback from parents indicating their children are up and ready to go to camp without any motivation from the parents, showing how popular the child centered program is.”
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to be held at our Auction yard 20400 County Rd. 42 Tilbury, Ontario Updated information can be found on our website: www.epdauction.com PARTIAL LIST: *Sellick SG50 forklift; 3 stage; 5000lbs. *Bomag Double Drum Vibratory roller; 2400hrs.; BW 80AD-2 *2001 Vermeer V3550 Ride on Trencher; diesel; 6” wide trench; 5ft. depth *2009 J.D. Ingersol Rand 185 air compressor; 3337hrs. *2010 Bobcat MT55 mini track loader; 1315 hrs. *Bobcat Sweeper *Wacker Neuson 300D diesel; 300,000BTU heater; *Lester diesel generator
*Groundhog trencher; Honda powered; 3” wide; 18” deep *Merry Tiller; front tine; Honda powered *Bosch Brute Electric Jackhammer *Walk Behind Sweeper; Honda powered; 36” *JCB Backhoe *Radial Arm Saw *CNC Machine *42” Cut lawnmower *Rototiller *Lathe *Chopper
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Terms: 13% Buyer’s premium; 11% buyer’s premium if paying with Cash or Debit; All items sold “as is” “where is” “with all faults”. Neither the auctioneer nor owners shall be liable for any incorrect description, fault or defect. We only accept CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, INTERAC, BANK DRAFT AND BANK TRANSFER. Cheques are only accepted up to a Maximum amount of $1,500.00. Any sale over $1,500.00 not paid in full day of auction must be paid by Bank transfer or Bank Draft by the first banking business day...NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
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NAYLOR-CROWDER, Dorothy Virginia - May 3, 1923 - March 14, 2019 Dorothy died peacefully in her sleep on the afternoon of March 14, 2019 at the age of 95. Dorothy is survived by her ten children and step-children, together with their spouses: Eric Naylor and Katherine Garant, Ann Naylor and Nancy Sanders, Mark and Donna Naylor, Lisa Naylor and Lori Bielefeld, Craig and Danielle Crowder, Roland and Faye Crowder, Don and Cheryl Crowder, Lynn Crowder and Peter Neice, Bruce and Lucie Crowder, Keith and Penny Crowder. Dorothy is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren and several other children who have called her “Grandma Dot” over the years. Dorothy’s family also includes her siblings and their spouses Don and Elaine Vanstone, Grace and Ed Lee, JoAnne and the late Bob Vanstone, as well as her treasured Lee, Hird and Vanstone nieces and nephews. Dorothy was pre-deceased by her first husband William (Bill) Naylor in 1972 and her second husband Wayne Crowder in 1979 as well as her second child, who died soon after birth in 1952. Dorothy’s parents were Perry and Mildred Vanstone. She loved them deeply and cared for them both for many years prior to their deaths in 1992 and 2001. Dorothy Virginia Vanstone was born in Windsor in 1923 and grew up in Walkerville. As a teenager, she moved to a farm in Essex with her family. She attended business college and then at the age of twenty enlisted in the military. Dorothy served her country, with the rank of Leading Aircraft Woman, in the Royal Canadian Airforce Women’s Division between August 1943 and April 1945. Although the Second World War was a time of great loss, many of Dorothy’s fondest memories and most cherished friendships developed during those years. She appreciated having the opportunity to travel, to learn about her country firsthand, and to experience many adventures while living on the east coast of Canada. After returning to Essex and her beloved United Church Young People’s group, Dorothy married Bill Naylor in 1948. Together they raised their family while she supported him in his business. After being widowed in 1972, Dorothy loved and married again in 1976 to her long-time friend Wayne Crowder, welcoming his children into her life. Dorothy remained deeply invested in her large family and keeping up with everyone’s lives until the very end of her life. She had a keen mind, a memory for detail, a love of poetry and correct grammar. Friends and family alike, have appreciated Dorothy’s generosity, her inner strength and her deep abiding friendship. She volunteered for and gave generously to a variety of charitable organizations that served to mitigate the effects of poverty and to enhance people’s lives through camping, spirituality and cancer care. She sponsored children overseas, supported new Canadian’s immigration efforts and worried about the environment long before it was more common for citizens to think and act globally. Dorothy was a woman of faith who believed deeply in a loving and compassionate God. She also believed in social justice, recycling and the CBC! In addition to her family, her great joys in life included the time she spent with her many dear friends, her involvement in the United Church, making music, playing Bridge, the taste of Vernors, and paddling a canoe. During the last month of her life Dorothy was rarely alone as family and friends, young and old, came to spend time in her company. Her eyes would light up in recognition and happiness every time a new visitor entered her room. She sometimes asked a visiting friend to say a prayer with her or just to hold her hand. Dorothy leaves us rich in love, memories and values. She will be greatly missed and remembered with love. The family wishes to thank June, one of Mom’s long time PSW’s for her care and very special friendship. We are also grateful to the staff of Chartwell Royal Oak in Kingsville for their care. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service and reception will be held at Essex United Church, 53 Talbot Street South, Essex on Saturday April 20th, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to GessTwood United Church Camp, The United Church Mission and Service Fund or The Downtown Mission of Windsor may be made by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Condolences and cherished memories can be shared online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
HINES, Neil - A true gentleman passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Erie Shores Healthcare in Leamington on March 16, 2019 at 76 years of age. Son of the late Edward and Dorothy Hines (Doyle). Beloved husband of Carol (nee Pike) with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage and the late Antoinette (nee Gagnon) (1966). Loving father of Margaret (Mike), Lisa (Brian), Chris (Bill), and Doug. Treasured grandpa of Ryan, Melanie (Mike), Brandie (Kyle), Justin (Amanda), Brittany (Paul), Brooke (Trevor), Brock (Jill), Sam, and Brant. Great-grandpa of Kaleb, Nathan, Hayden, Kody, Ryder, Zakery, Weston, Joshua, Memphis, and Liv. Brother of Fred Hines and the late Margaret Hines. He will be sadly missed by the Hines, Gagnon, and Pike families. Also survived by his nephew, Max; niece, Katie, and their mother Diane. Neil will be missed by his many friends. Neil was a teacher with the Windsor-Essex Separate School Board for 36 years. He was a devoted member of Holy Name of Jesus Church, serving as a reader for over 50 years. Neil was a diehard Blue Jay and Essex 73’s fan! Neil’s visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Essex. Interment followed at Country Meadows Cemetery. Donations may be made to Essex Area Foodbank or the Diabetes Association. You may send your condolences online at: www.kennedyfh.com.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
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Alta McCallum July 24, 1929 - March 20, 2014 Time slips by and life goes on, but from our hearts, you are never gone. We think of you always. We talk about you, too. We have so many memories, but we wish we still had you.
~ We hold you in our hearts. ~ Don & Family
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What’s Going On... . 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 24 OPIOID CRISIS WORKSHOP 1:00 pm at Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda, 2953 Olinda Side Rd, following 10:30 service & 11:30 dinner by donation. 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. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.
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Keep in your prayers Brittney, Pat B., Bill, Carolyn, Adrianna, Christina, Dan, Sandy Berry, Gene, Debby, Phil, Jessica, Melissa and Ed. The Sanctuary Lamp sponsorship by: burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of George Conrick, given by Sharon Kistulinec and Family. This month, the Thank You bank donations will be go to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Lenten Worship for March 27th will be Fresh food. Friendly neighbours at Cottam United Church. Pastor Jim Hatt presiding, beginning at noon followed by a 191 Talbot St. S., Essex light lunch. A free-will offering is gratefully received. All are welcome. Remember, if you would like to donate towards flowers for Easter in memory of Loved Ones, please do so by Salvation Army Essex Church March 31. submitted by Carolyn Barnett Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Join us for an Easter Scavenger Hunt at SA Connections Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! on Tuesday, March 26th. Men and women of all ages are welcome to drop in between 10a.m. and 1p.m. to enjoy this free Essex Christian Reformed Church We would like to extend an invitation to you and your community program which includes lunch as you meet new friends and have fellowship and fun! At 1 p.m. Major Shirley family to attend our third Lenten Sunday morning worship Roberts continues an exciting and informative Bible Study on service beginning at 10:00 am as we welcome Mr. Randy VanStempvoort. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay the book of Revelation. Join us as we explore God’s Word. On Wednesday, March 27th the next Lenten service will be 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 put on by the Essex Ministerial Assoc. It will take place at noon girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for at Cottam United, led by Rev. Kim Metelka. fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord Don’t forget to bring the family out to Messy Church on through bible studies and games. Thursday, March 28th. Check out a new way of experiencing Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen church and enjoy a family style dinner and lots of activities. to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Birthday Sunday is March 31st and is another fundraiser for Partners in Mission. Bring your age number in coins of Bethel-Maidstone United your choice as we raise funds for the Salvation Army’s work in Please join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for worship, and communities around the world. coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair Why don’t you join us on Sundays at 10:30am for Family accessible. Our Sermon Series for Lent will focus on The Final Words from Worship led by Major Sam Roberts? You will be welcomed the Cross. Next week: Here Is Your Son... Here is your Mother”. warmly and can meet our church family. Preschool Playtime resumes on Thursday, March 21. Every Woodslee United Church Thursday caregivers and kids ages 0-4 are invited to drop-in submitted by Sue Holman anytime between 9:30 - 12 noon. There will be circle time, toys Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 and games and healthy snack. The last Thursday of the month is am. Sue Anderson will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will gym day! Our Spring Roast Beef Dinner will take place Saturday, March be read by Tom Bain. Greeting you at the door will be Elaine Mailloux and Judi Stowe. The lunch after the service will be 23. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. Advance tickets only. Contact Rob Reeb for tickets: (519) 735-8411. hosted by Libby Skidmore and Liz Plat. Sing hallelujah to the Lord! For four Sundays, beginning Please pray for our friends on our Prayer List. In an effort to keep our Prayer List up to date, please contact the office if you March 24, the choir will gather each week after service to prepare music for our Easter celebration on April 21. Consider wish to have someone added or removed from the list. Many thanks to everyone who came out and supported the joining your voice to the chorus. All welcome! If you would like to be baptized or if you’ve been attending Irish Stew Dinner. It was a great success. Congratulations to the regularly and would like to become a member of the church, trivia winners. please speak to Rev. Catherine. We are planning a New Member “Perfect Love Casts out Fear” Essex Ministerial Lenten orientation session on Sunday, March 31 after church, with a Worship Series 2019 is on March 27 at Cottam United Church. service of baptism on Sunday, April 7. The Rev’d Kim Metalka will preside with a focus on 1 John 4:17We are hosting a Pizza Party and Games Night in the hall 21. All services begin at noon followed by a light lunch. Free will on Saturday, March 30. Pizza and salad will be served at 6pm, offering gratefully received. All are welcome. games start at 7pm. Sign up sheet posted in the hall, please Soup/Chili Challenge on Saturday, April 13 at 6pm. Go get note if you will be bringing a dessert. Bring a game, play one out your cookbooks to enter the challenge or just come out to that ‘s already here or just come to visit! Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter’s list on the sample all the entrees. Entertainment by “ The Guys Who Like to table in the foyer. We have a new listing for 2019. Sing.” Free will offering. All are welcome. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. All are to add a name to the Prayer List, please see Rev. Catherine, add welcome. a name to the list in the foyer, or contact the office.
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Essex United Church Join us Sunday, March 24th at 10:30am. Guest officiant: Ian Phillips For the month of March, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank. Salvation Army, Deacon Gary Flewelling presiding. The Essex Ministerial Lenten Worship Series (You are Loved) March 13th at Essex United Church. 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 will be on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. Also, a very exciting event returns to Essex United! Windsor Symphony Orchestra: Neighbourhood Concert Series, Sunday, April 28th, 1:00 pm. Call the church office to reserve your tickets 519-776-5121.
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Thank you to everyone who supported the Mission Group’s St. Patrick’s Day raffle. The lucky winners were Claire Hayes, Mary Crepp, Roberto Petruzzi, and Rya Pulleyblank. Next Lenten card party is on Sunday, March 24th at 7p.m. in the Hall. The St. Mary’s Cemetery Board asks that you remove all winter decorations from your loved one’s graves 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 at the back of the church. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box. The results of the Euchre Party on March 17th for St. Mary’s Parish are: First - Leo Meloche, second - Isabelle Webster, third - Fran Rauth, fourth - Joyce Gyori, Lowest Man - Dennis Girard, Lowest Woman - Irene Darowski, Lone Hands Man - Leo Meloche, and Lone Hands Woman - Dorothy Vriesacker. Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 23rd. Drop in anytime from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sandwich South Heritage Centre, behind the Fire Hall in Oldcastle. Irish displays, music, goodies, speakers, and the Maidstone Shamrock baseball team! All are welcome. Our prayers and sympathies to Rob Walker and family and the passing of Judy. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut in and in Hospice. Woodslee Friendship Club The Monday afternoon Euchre winners for last week were: Dave McMurren, Richard Dahl, Charlie Chevalier, Irene Gignac, and George Sutherland. For Wednesday afternoon Pepper, the winners were: Joanne McMurren, Aggie Rivait, Edna Chevalier,
George Diesbourg, Joan Brodeurs, Janette Chevalier, and Wayne Rawson. After a hearty Irish Stew dinner and scrumptious St. Patrick’s Day desserts, the Friday night Euchre winners were: George Sutherland, Rosaire St. Pierre, Mike Renaud, Dave McMurren, and Ray Brooker. For information on how to join us for a fun time, contact Claire at 519-723-4694.
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GROUP OUTING - Essex Community Services is hosting a March bus trip! Come and join us on Wednesday, March 27th for lunch at The Michigan Diner in Tecumseh, followed by shopping at the Tecumseh Mall. Call: 519-776-4231 to reserve your seat today.
4-H Poultry club News submitted by Meagan Dozois
We open the 2019 poultry club year with 13 young and eager poultry club members. We’d like to welcome some new members to our flock, and welcome back our well seasoned members. After introducing our club and reciting the 4 H pledge, we went right to business. Taking the lead as president is Zoel Lang with his trusty Vice president Morgan Dozois. The club members have decided to raise Muscovy Ducks, Rhode Island red chickens, and turkeys. This variety of birds should complete your thanksgiving feast if you visit us at the Harrow Fair in September.
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
QUEST, for children in Grades 3 to 5, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. COR XXXII, takes place April 5-8 for youth, in Grades 10-12. Find forms at all the entrances or see Nick for more details! Please help out the CWL “Roll Up the Rim for the Homeless” campaign.Donate your Tim Horton’s winning tabs or gift card in the box at the Info Table. They will be given to the homeless shelters. The CWL General Meeting is on Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m., in Meeting Room A. The CWL welcome special guest Ted Wheeler on Friday, April 12, at 9 a.m. in the Church. Ted presents “If God Is So Good Then Why?” written by his late wife Judy. The next K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, March 22, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. with take out available. Cash bar and a 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds to Community Living Essex County. 40 Days For Life takes place every day, until April 14, from 7am-7pm along the sidewalk outside Met Hospital. The Children’s Aid Society will host an information meeting on the critical need for Foster Homes. Please come to an Info Meeting on March 26, 6 p.m. at the Shaheen Room at Essex Arena. God Bless you all and have a great week!
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Tom Crandall from Bethel Church in California spoke on how faith is something that grows in our hearts as we surrender to Jesus. Faith comes by looking at Jesus. The Youth Conference was a huge success with over two
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even write a poem of your own! Fun for the whole family. On Thursday, April 11 at 4:00 pm. All ages. Register online or at the library. Continued from Page 19 hundred young people attending. Our next ASOKA classes begin on March 24th. Prayer and Intercession are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9am. Awaken Youth will be held on Friday, March 22nd, at 7pm. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their services at the Awaken Conference! 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 27th at Cottam United Church. at Essex United Church with Pastor Kim Gilliland presiding with a focus on Deut 10:12-22. The Rev’d Kim Metalka presiding with a focus on 1 Jn 4:7-21. Services start at noon, light lunch to follow. Communion Service at Iler Lodge: 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. Essex County Library - Essex BRANCH FAMILY STORYTIME - a program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities. Tuesdays (April 2 – May 21) at 11:00 am. Ages: children under 5 years old and caregiver. Register online or at the library. LET’S GET GARDENING - Are you ready to get your hands dirty? Celebrate the start of spring with gardening books, planting seeds, and painting garden rocks! Be sure to check out our Seed Library for more seeds to plant in your garden at home. On Wednesday, April 3 at 5:00 pm. Ages 4 – 12. Register online or at the library.
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Georgette Nadeau had high score at Sunday afternoon Pepper, Louise Perrault came in second, Dorothy Fields was third, and Cathy Dewhurst in fourth. Shirley Stiers had high score at Monday night Pepper, Linda Beneteau had the most peppers and Margaret Beneteau had low score. Carolyn McCarthy had high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. There was a threeway tie for the most peppers by Donna Eyraud, Betty Hebert, and Floyd Cascadden. Dorothy Fields had low score. Louise Perrault had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, George Diesbourg had 8 peppers, and Wayne Rawson had low score. Thursday night Bridge winners were Floyd Cascadden and Colleen Chevalier. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Join us this weekend to celebrate our 143rd Anniversary. A church supper with live entertainment is planned for Saturday, March 23, at 6 pm. Linda Hollingsworth will lead the 10 am service on March 24. Lenten Service on Wednesday, March 27 is at Cottam United Church, at 12 noon. Followed by a light lunch. The Bible Club Spring Banquet is on Saturday, March 30, at Meadowbrook, 6 pm. See Murray Newman for tickets. The Western Association Meeting is on Saturday, March 30 at Banwell Community Church. Debbie Gemmell is taking info for Easter Lilly orders in memory of loved ones. Remember to keep in your prayers those with health issues and the bereaved in our community.
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2018 Junior Citizens honoured during a special ceremony in Toronto
Eight years to rebuild a 1933 Buick
` Top from left to right: Gary Clement, Director, Government Relations, TD Bank Group; Gordon Cameron, OCNA Treasurer; Morgan Burke, 16, Haliburton; Jacob Taylor, 11, Metcalfe; Ray Stanton, OCNA President; Andrew Poirier, 14, York (Haldimand County); Guramrit Thandi, 16, Brampton; Zara Belanger-Pepper, 13, Chatham; Chyler Sewell, 16, Hamilton; Karanjot Bhatia, 14, Brampton.
1933 Buick hot rod took eight years to build.
Brian Ray of Waterloo, Ontario, writes: “Hi Bill. My first car was a 1929 Pontiac coupe which I purchased in 1959 when I was 14. At the time, I had no tools, talent, money, and few people I could turn to for advice. “I made all the novice mistakes, but was able to convert it to a Model A Ford transverse spring front end and installed a 1954 Buick nail head V8. I got it running and somewhat driveable, but only when the police were not around. “Since then, all the older cars I have built (’28 Ford Tudor, ’29 Ford roadster pickup, and two 1934 Chev coupes) were full fender. “My 1933 Buick was built as a tribute to my Pontiac which never made it to completion. The ‘60s vintage exhaust, Moon hub caps, and dual frenched antenna are part of that theme. “I bought the Buick in 2000 and was on the road in 2008. The previous owner had stored it in a barn for 10 years. The owner before him had started it as a street rod with the start of a Chevy drive train. “Unfortunately, he also removed the entire wooden frame in the body which then sat for 10+ years in an unsupported state, which badly distorted the body. “The first two summers of the rebuild were spent on bringing the body back into shape. I did this by building a frame that supported the body by the roof so I could push the lower sections back into shape, replacing the wooden floor with metal and a mix of steel and oak to replace the body framing. “It went much better after that, but took eight years because it was built on a budget. And unlike the Pontiac, the Buick has a small block Chev V8, automatic, and some creature comforts, including power steering, power brakes, power windows, power doors, air conditioning, and AM/ FM stereo.” Brian tells me he kept the original fenders, which are in good condition, in case a future owner wants to restore the car back to original. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
submitted to EFP On Monday, March 18th, the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA), hosted the 38th annual Ontario Junior Citizen Awards on the 54th floor of the TD Tower. Thirteen outstanding youth from across Ontario were recognized in front of family and friends for their inspiring community
involvement. The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, attended as congratulator-inchief. The OCNA would like to thank its member newspapers and corporate sponsor TD Bank Group for support in recognizing tomorrow’s leaders.
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73’s fall to Canadiens in second straight Stobbs Final
by Garrett Fodor After falling behind 3 to 0 in the Stobbs Division finals, the Essex 73’s played with the hope of staying alive to advance to the Schmalz Cup playoffs. Lakeshore was the scene for Game 4 of the best-of-seven series last Tuesday. Unlike the previous three games, Essex was the team to open the scoring. Just over eight minutes into the first period, 73’s Captain, William Stadder, snapped a shot by goaltender Erik Morneau. The score remained 1-0 headed into the intermission, with Essex outshooting Lakeshore 10 to 8. In the second period, however, Lakeshore tied things up. Former Flyer Jake Nimmo beat his ex-teammate Connor Meyerink, with the manadvantage, with sevenminutes remaining in the second period. At times in the period, Essex was
Photo by Laurie Beaten: Michael Ruttinger battles in front of the Lakeshore goal in Game Five of the Stobbs Division finals. lucky to not be trailing, with five penalties in the period and Meyerink bailing them out at times. As a result, shots were 10 to 4 for Lakeshore. Essex, however, started on the right foot in the third period. Quinn Fazekas got sprung on a breakaway and made no mistake to bury the wrister over Morneau’s blocker. Two minutes later, Essex doubled its lead when Stadder’s line-mate Josh PopeFerguson deflected a
shot off a faceoff through Morneau’s five-hole to make it 3-1. And, closing out the game, Stadder’s line added another goal. This time, Michael Vieira used a deflection that went five-hole to make it 4-1. Shots were tied, 24 to 24, as Essex avoided the sweep. Essex hosted Lakeshore for Game 5 of the series, which was hosted on Friday. From the puckdrop, Lakeshore was quick to get the crowd of 1,100 people on its side.
Blake Bain opened the scoring six-minutes into the game when he beat Meyerink. Seven-minutes later, Lakeshore’s speed and hard forecheck forced another turnover and this time Matt Fraser beat Meyerink to make it 2-0, after one period, for Lakeshore. Essex opened the second period with speed to burn. Looking to set the tone early, Pope-Ferguson beat Morneau, to cut the lead in half. But, the one goal deficit would last just
Photo by Laurie Beaten: Teammates console overages Adam Gaiarin and Matt Zelko after the final buzzer sounded, which signified the end their junior hockey careers. two-minutes. Brandon Ireland beat Meyerink to restore the two-goal lead for the Canadiens heading into the third. Shots after two were 21 to 13 in favour of Essex. In the third period, Lakeshore essentially took the life out of the 73’s and the Essex crowd when Jarrett Tazzman was gifted a rebound and tucked it by Meyerink to make it 4-1. In the closing minutes of the stanza, Pope-Ferguson added his
second goal of the game to make it 4-2. The 73’s, however, were unable to mount a comeback as they fell to Lakeshore, 4-2, and were eliminated 4-1 in the series. The loss marks the end of Michael Vieira, William Stadder, Matt Zelko, and Adam Gaiarin’s junior hockey careers. These four were the last members of the Schmalz Cup winning team of 2015.
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