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Vol. 138

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Issue No. 11

Splashing around at free March Break swim

by Sylene Argent There were plenty of fun things to do in the Town of Essex over the March Break holiday as students got a break from their studies.

A full house of families took advantage of the free recreational swim, hosted by Healthy Kids Community Challenge, on Thursday, March 15 at the Essex Recreation Complex.

With a towel and a pair of googles in tow, the young participants enjoying splashing around inside the pools at the Essex Aquatics Centre.

This event was one of several free swims offered through the Healthy Kids Community Challenge in Essex this year. A similar event was offered on Family Day and others are planned for the near future as well, Cynthia Cakebread, Manager Recreation & Culture, said.

Cakebread added the free swims are always well-attended and encourage local youth to join in on activities that will keep them active, while they have fun with family members and friends.

During the free recreational swim, participants had a chance to enter into a draw for a chance to win prizes. Those who wanted to spend more time at the pool had the opportunity to participate in scheduled paid swim times throughout the week away-from-school as well.

Cakebread looks forward to the upcoming April Pools event, which advocates water and pool safety as the warmer weather closes in. She urges those who may want to participate to keep their eyes peeled for further details.

Also, over the March

Break, a sports maniathemed day camp was available for youth and games were also offered at the Essex Community Centre, which helped keep young residents entertained during their week off.

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, March 19

by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Essex Alerts Deputy Fire Chief Rick Malott and Alex Denonville, Manager of Communications for the Town of Essex, presented the launch of an emergency alert system, Essex Alerts, to Council.

This system will be used in situations to spread information simultaneously to devices, regarding emergencies and other important community news.

The system enables the Town to provide residents with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as unexpected road closures, or evacuations of buildings or neighbourhoods.

Registrants will receive time-sensitive messages to the device they choose, such as at home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages, and more, it noted on the website.

Residents are urged to sign up for the free service.

Each contact can sign up for the service with multiple devices. It will scroll through the devices to send the information, until the recipient confirms having received the info.

The resident emergency alert system allows the Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), who is primarily the Fire Chief, to upload emergency information to notify residents who have signed up for the service. Different locations can be set to notify a portion of the municipality if the alert affects a specific area.

The system allows for the recipient to confirm the information has been received and in some cases the resident can text back that assistance is needed.

Residents can sign up for the service www.essex.ca/ alerts. After April 3, the Town will have staff on hand to help residents sign up for the service.

A marketing campaign will be launched soon.

Also, testing will be held in the near future. It is asked residents who get the emergency test confirm having received it.

This system was implemented in the 2018 operating budget for $8,000, which is a total cost for residents.

This would be an annual fee.

The report was received.

Potential revisions to General Zoning Bylaw 1037 Council received a report regarding considered changes to General Zoning Bylaw 1037, in order to bring it “into closer conformity with the guideline provisions of Ontario’s Guideline on Permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas.”

The potential changes could lead to additional nonfarming uses for lands considered prime agricultural areas. Changes could include the opportunity to add secondary businesses to existing farming properties, including bed and breakfasts, retail, and other agritourism based initiatives within the proposed guidelines.

Essex Policy Planner Jeff Watson explained a public meeting will be held on the matter, before amendments to the bylaw can be put forward.

“We’ll be scheduling [a meeting] probably sometime in late April,” Watson said. “The principle uses that we’re concerned about are the uses that the province opened up to farmers as a secondary source of income.

Basically, to maintain farming as a resilient industry in this area, and in Ontario.”

Watson noted areas within the Colchester Community Improvement Plan could be among the first to take advantage of the bylaw amendment.

“That’s likely where we’ll see most of these types of activities take place first, because there’s a lot of opportunities for a diverse range of uses,” Watson explained.

Bylaw being prepared for the expansion of the Colchester CIP Council received a report pertaining to the preparation of a bylaw regarding the expansion of the Colchester

CIP along County Road 50 to the municipal boundaries in both directions.

During a discussion of the report, several Councillors raised concerns that many potentially deserving businesses across Essex will be left out of any potential Community Improvement Plans.

“I’m very much in favour of the Community Improvement Plan. However, I find that we fall shy a little bit in that we can’t include many more of our businesses throughout our town,” Councillor Ron Rogers said. “We have many businesses, such as a few wineries, that aren’t located along County Road 50, that cannot tap into the Community Improvement Program at all.”

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche echoed that sentiment. He lamented about the lack of a similar program in McGregor.

“The problem is if you have businesses that are outside of [a CIP area],” Meloche said. “They’re all within the boundaries of the Town of Essex, they should all be treated the same. We’re giving the edge to certain businesses by giving them a CIP, yet businesses that are outside that area, we have nothing for them.”

Councillor Sherry Bondy added that before conversations are had about expanding additional CIPs, discussion will be needed regarding budget concerns, and what is wanted to be done with dollars in Essex.

She added the Town would have to look at the 2019 budget with regards to CIP expansion.

Councillor Randy Voakes put forward a Notice of Motion to be considered at the next meeting that would have all of the Town of Essex be considered for the CIP. April Pools & CPR Day Essex Council received the report “April Pools Day and Community CPR Day,” which informed Council about the event to be held on Saturday, April 7 at the Essex Recreation Complex.

This water and pool safety event has been held since 2008. It is an educational and fundraising event.

The Lifesaving Society April Pools Day includes a Water Smart® safety theme, and includes Swim with a Buddy education, Swim to Survive® water-safety demonstrations, lifejacket education, backyard pool safety, and boating safety, the report notes.

Members of Essex Fire & Rescue will be on hand with mascot Sparky to provide information on how to keep families and homes safe from fire.

A Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Day will also be offered, which will be open to the public with a low cost for participation.

Legacy Tree Program Council received the report “2018 Communities in Bloom Legacy Tree Program” for information.

The report to Council noted that since 2014, the Essex Communities in Bloom Committee has hosted the annual Legacy Tree program in partnership with the six elementary schools within the Town of Essex.

The Legacy Tree program is designed to allow the senior graduating class of the school to plant a tree in recognition of Earth Day. It is then presented as a gift to the Senior Kindergarten class, which takes care of it over their years at the school.

The report notes the Committee has again secured $2,100 through the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation to offer the same program this year, which will purchase and plant the six trees.

The tree plantings in 2018 will occur at all schools on Friday April 20, 2018 in recognition of Earth Day. Business Closure Prevention Strategy At the March 5 regular meeting, Councillor Sherry Bondy put forth a Notice of Motion that would have Council consider, at the March 19 meeting, having Continue on Page 6

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Power and truth

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The truth is so important, but it is not always easy to find. Nor is it sometimes easy to accept, especially when we believed in something different for so long.

The tricky part is that truth is not only evidence-based, it is also determined on perspective. And, every single person has a different perspective on issues, based on their own experiences and thoughtprocess.

Sometimes the truth scares us, and instead of listening to it and accepting it, some individuals may get aggressive and attack those who bravely stand up to relay those words. Accepting truth may mean change, and we can all get a little uncomfortable with that.

We do a very good job of allowing ourselves to be divided on issues, and we would be much more powerful if we united. Though, I understand, rarely can everyone desire the same

outcome for a certain situation.

I’m sure the powers behind certain circumstances sit back and enjoy watching everyone bash each other instead of directing their efforts into a productive avenue, as we sometimes do. We can forget to go to the root of any problem and instead of engaging in debate, we accuse those with other opinions of being ‘offensive’ when they disagree with us.

There is a difference between challenging and attacking, though.

A good challenge can make us take other options into consideration and teach us all something as we move ahead. We must all be willing to learn from each other to come to an understanding of any issue, while questioning the intent. Listening can be the hardest part of any debate, but in many ways, it can be the strongest attribute. Listening allows us to break down the opposition’s argument and,

again, get to the root of the issue.

We can use truth to influence power, and power can influence our perspective of truth. So, I think it is healthy to question ‘truth’ as it is presented.

So, what is truth? Truth is fact. Fact does not care about emotions. But, I think, contrarily, truth does take those emotions into consideration. Within truth, we can take into understanding why people do what they do, because sometimes rules need to be bent, or even broken, to get a point across. And when we learn of those instances, we can come to and understanding of someone’s actions, even if we disagree.

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Taking care of your own mess When we were kids, most of us were taught to clean up after ourselves.

You make the mess, you clean it. It is as simple as that.

As adults, I don’t know why some of us abandon this mentality and it reflects in our behaviour. Sure, messes become more complex than just picking up our own toys or cleaning off our plates.

But, some of us choose to blame others for our messes, and problems, instead of just facing them ourselves.

I think it becomes easier to play the blame game then look inside oneself to make important changes. Some people insist that they are a ‘victim.’ Life is unbearably tough for them, and they become so wrapped up in this lie they’ve told themselves that they cannot see what everyone else sees. The reality is, most people see through this pitiful exterior.

As well, these ‘victims’ have enablers. I would say these people create even larger messes for everyone. Of course, unlike the ‘victims,’ this isn’t intentionally done.

Usually enablers are a loved one; a parent, family member, friend, or partner, who can be easily manipulated. The unintentional enabling is understandable to a certain degree because they love or care for this person. However, tough love is the best kind of love in these situations.

Allowing people to blame others for their own messes only leads to more of the same behaviour.

It must be very tough on the enabler. Their time and energy are basically wasted on someone who doesn’t want their help, but instead wants them to do it all, so

that the ‘victim’ can take advantage and still have time to complain about other self-inflicted situations. There is no appreciation provided for these acts of love that become expected actions by a person who feels entitled.

Now, I am not qualified, nor do I know how to end this type of selfish behaviour. However, I have witnessed it many times and it’s tough to watch and hear about.

If I am honest with myself, I am certain that I too have enabled a loved one’s poor behaviour a few times in my life.

I wish people could learn to take care of themselves a little bit more, and stop using a crutch of anger, blame, and past pain to hold them back. Doing that will only lead to a long, miserable life.

If you are an adult, no one else should be doing everything for you. You will never experience the good things that life offers, especially if your mind, eyes, and ears aren’t open.

Mark Twain had it figured out: “What is joy without sorrow? What is success without failure? What is a win without a loss? What is health without illness? You have to experience each if you are to appreciate the other.

There is always going to be suffering. It’s how you look at your suffering, how you deal with it, that will define you.”

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Celebrate World Water Day in Ontario

by Louis Roesch, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture March 22 is World Water Day. Designated by the United Nations, the day is about focusing attention on the importance of water in our daily lives and on a global scale. For the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), water is about more than just a day, it’s an essential part of agriculture, our environment, and our responsibilities.

This year, OFA is celebrating World Water Day by recognizing the collaborative efforts the Ontario agri-food industry is taking to improve water quality in the Great Lakes. From grassroots and member initiatives to industry and government partnerships, there’s a lot work being done to improve our waterways.

Ontario farmers share the responsibility and are part of the solution to improving water quality, including the 4R Nutrient Stewardship to use the right source at the right rate, the right time and the right place. Best Management Practices are guiding principles in farm management and new drainage techniques are being tested to reduce nutrient loss.

OFA is active in several water projects, representing the interests of our farming members and the agri-food sector. The Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (GLASI) supports activities in the Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair watersheds and the Lake Huron southeast shores watershed by assisting farmers with a farmland health check-up, farmland health incentive

program and priority watershed projects. As one of many agricultural organizations working in partnership through Grow Ontario Together (GOT), OFA is helping reduce phosphorus entering the Great Lakes watershed.

OFA also partners with the Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative, a group focused on the science of reducing phosphorus and improving water quality through effective agricultural land management and drainage solutions.

Partnerships, collaborations, and working groups have

been established across the province between the agri-food sector and provincial and federal governments, and OFA is proud to be a part of these. It’s our job to make sure farmers have the tools they need to improve on-farm nutrient management practices, including support, incentives, and proper regulations.

Farmers have an important role to play in the sustainability, water quality, and maintaining the health of our waterways and Great Lakes. World Water Day serves to remind us that we all rely on our natural

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Essex Council Notes...

Administration look at the development of a business closure prevention strategy and, if unavoidable, conduct exit interviews upon businesses closing or leaving the Town of Essex.

Bondy hoped that a brainstorming session

could be held on the issue as there have been a few businesses closures in Harrow and one in Essex Centre recently due to relocation.

“I really think that we are doing a lot of things right in the Town. We have the CIP program, we are working on development

fees, tourismessex.ca is fabulous, but I think there is another loop that we can come in and double back,” Bondy said, adding the snow removal the Town does in the winter in the downtown cores is an asset that helps business.

In the past, the Town

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has done a business climate survey, perhaps this would be good to reissue, she thought, to identify some hurdles businesses may be experiencing.

Nelson Silveira, Essex’s Economic Development Officer, said he conducted a business

climate survey last March with 14 businesses in Town to see if any red flags came up. Moving forward, the Town could research a business retention and expansion plan in partnership with OMAFRA or the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth to see if there is a program that could assist Essex in the development of a Business Retention and

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Expansion Plan.

Councillor Randy Voakes said Council is always trying to find ways to help businesses. He said, in terms of the Letter to the Editor regarding the Essex Party & Discount Store that alleged no one from the Essex Centre BIA or of Essex Council visited to suggest any ideas, suggestions or helpful hints to find another location, “The reality is for the purpose of clarity…is we helped that business prior to him closing his doors. I helped, trying to relocate that business with another real estate opportunity in Essex so he didn’t have to close.”

Voakes, acknowledging Councillor Steve Bjorkman, said he and his wife, through the BIA, tried to help. “We do try to help where we can,” he said.

Bjorkman liked the idea of speaking with businesses to collect data.

He suggested hosting a semi-annual meeting with the Essex Centre BIA and Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce with the Economic Development Officer. “They’ll know they will have the ear of the Economic Development Officer…people will tend to come out and will tend to open up when they know they are talking to the person who can make a difference.”

Councillor Larry Snively added that residential growth is needed, which pairs with commercial growth.

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said when he was going door-to-door during the last election, many residents in the rural area asked what Council was doing to bring more businesses in or to keep businesses in Town as they wanted to shop local for convenience.

Essex Mayor Ron McDermott wrapped up the conversation by saying, “Not only do we need to help our businesses, which we all want to do…we have to get those business people together, too, and ask them ‘what can you do to keep your store open or your neighbour’s

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Role and duties of the Deputy Mayor enhanced

by Sylene Argent With the Town of Essex adding a seat at the decision-making table so the Deputy Mayor could be elected at large, beginning with the 2018 Municipal Election, and with changes coming through with Bill 68, some changes to this role were discussed during the regular meeting held on March 5.

Council received the Clerk’s Report “Changes to Procedural By-law and Schedule “A” of Delegation of Authority Bylaw re: Addressing and Enhancing the Role and Duties of the Deputy Mayor.”

Further, administration asked Council to approve the proposed revisions to Schedule “A” of the Delegation of Authority.

It was also asked that Council approve Bylaw 1592, which provides Rules of Procedure for the Conduct of Meetings of Municipal Bylaw 1681. This is a revised bylaw to provide Rules of Procedure for the Conduct of Meetings of Municipal Council and its Committees and Boards, for first and second reading, after repealing

the existing bylaw, to accommodate changes.

Laurie Brett, Deputy Clerk, explained the purpose of the changes was to establish the legislative authority for the Deputy Mayor position, so specific duties could be carried out.

In October, Essex Council passed a motion that would allow the Deputy Mayor for the Town of Essex to be elected through a general vote. In addition, due to Bill 68, and how it had made some changes to the Municipal and the Conflict of Interest Acts, the Town has implemented some changes for accommodation, and will have to make some more in the future, she explained.

Now that Bill 68 has restricted the Deputy Mayor’s power under Section 242, municipalities are turning to Section 23.1 of the Municipal Act, which authorizes a municipality to delegate its powers and duties under that statute or any other Act, to a person or body, subject to certain restrictions, she explained. None of these restrictions relate

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to the power and duties outlined in the proposed amendments.

To ensure that the Deputy Mayor has the legislative authority to carry out aspects of the Mayor’s statutory role in addition to the duty to preside at meetings, staff members recommended the procedural bylaw for the role of Deputy Mayor be worded: fulfill the normal duties of a Member of Council as established in Section 224 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and outlined in section 2.4.1

of this bylaw; assist the Mayor in carrying out the Mayoral responsibilities as established in Section 225 of the Municipal Act, and delegated to the Deputy Mayor in the Town of Essex Delegation of Authority By-law. In addition, the Deputy Mayor will serve as a member of County Council and attend all regular and special meetings of County Council, as well as any committees to which the Deputy Mayor may be appointed.

Brett explained that in the event the Mayor is absent, refuses to act,

has declared a pecuniary interest, or resigns from office, it is the duty of the Deputy Mayor to act in the place of the Mayor.

While acting, the Deputy Mayor shall have all of the powers and duties of the Mayor with respect to presiding at meetings and fulfilling the delegated duties.

In the event the Deputy Mayor is unable to act in the place of the Mayor to preside at meetings, the Clerk shall call the meeting to order and a Council Member shall be appointed by a resolution of Council Members present. That individual

will act as the presiding Chairperson to preside over the meeting and have all the powers and authority of the Deputy Mayor, while so acting.

Brett further explained the Delegation of Authority Bylaw has been amended to include a section specifically related to mayoral duties. Item 6.00 delegates “primary authority” to the Mayor and “secondary authority” to the Deputy Mayor on several matters, such as authority to represent the municipality at official functions.

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Essex Library hosts Harry Potter Escape Room

by Adam Gault At the Essex Centre Branch of the Essex County Library system, aspiring witches and wizards of all ages were given an opportunity to put their magic to the test last Wednesday and Thursday. Gathering their wits, the young attendees took part in Essex County Library’s first-ever escape room.

Excitement for the hotly anticipated, and free, March Break activity had been building since its announcement over a month ago, with pre-registration to the event filling up within

two days of being posted online.

With the popularity of the library event through the roof, Essex Library Branch Assistant, Brittanie Ouellette, contacted the Essex County Library’s Program Director to have the event’s daily fourhour timeslot extended by three hours, in addition to adding a second day.

“I couldn’t stop people from calling, they were booking online, it was crazy,” Ouellette explained. “We set it [the timeslot] from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and that booked within the week.”

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Having grown in popularity over the last half decade, escape rooms of all sizes and themes have been popping up across Canada. In escape rooms, participants have a limited amount of time to solve various puzzles and challenges, which will lead players to the ultimate goal of escaping the room before time elapses.

“They’re just a fun, teamwork opportunity, where you can come in and really challenge yourself,” Ouellette said.

“You feel really proud when you leave. When you’ve figured out all the clues, and you get your ticket, it’s a real confidence boost for a lot of kids. It’s really great.”

Ouellette noted that the event has attracted an incredible varied demographic of patrons, attesting to the continued popularity of one of the most popular book series

Siblings Luke, Lauren, Lindsey, and Lillie Schmidt work to solve the Harry Potter escape room.

of all time, as well the growing fascination with escape rooms across the continent.

“We’ve had families, we’ve had college students come in. They were big Harry Potter fans, dressed up [like the characters]. I’ve had a dad bring out his daughter and her three friends, and they all came out to do it,” Ouellette said of

the escape room’s cross demographic popularity.

“I think it’s had a really great, wide response.”

Reception of the event has been so great, there are currently plans in the works to bring the Harry Potter escape room back to the library at a later date.

“We are going to run it again over the summer.

The same program, so

that I can hopefully get everyone that was on the waitlist for this onto it, and then plus more people,” Ouellette said.

“So, I’m hoping to run it twice over the summer in July and August.”

More information on upcoming library events can be found at, essexcountylibrary.ca.

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National Poison Prevention Week - March 18-24, 2018 poisoning is suspected, contact your local Poison Control Centre or call 9-1-1.

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide (also known as CO) is made whenever you burn fuel like: Oil, coal, wood, gasoline, propane, or natural gas. It’s also contained in second-hand smoke.

Carbon monoxide can be present in your home or cottage at any time of the year. However, the risk is greater in winter months because homes in Canada are usually heated by furnaces, wood stoves, water heaters or boilers, and other appliances that run on fuels.

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Essex MPP hosts recreational skate

by Adam Gault Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, along with his staff, hosted a free March Break skate on

Wednesday, March 14 at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Members of the community, looking to get in a little ice time and

exercise with friends and family, were welcomed to lace up to enjoy the event. A similar event was hosted in Amherstburg earlier in the week.

MPP Natyshak’s office also provided hot chocolate and snacks as part of the skate.

“We wanted to use our resources to be able to connect with constituents, but also do something fun,” Natyshak explained.

“There was an opportunity to be able to sponsor some ice time, and that’s what we did.”

Skaters enjoy a complimentary skate at the Essex Centre Sports Complex last Wednesday afternoon.

Natyshak didn’t lace up his own skates at this particular event, noting in a jovial manner that his son is now a much better representative of skating ability than he himself is.

“He’s way better.

He’s a little bit more nimble than I am at his age, than I am [now] at 40,” Natyshak said. “I’m

putting a lot more weight on my skates than I did 30 years ago.”

The skate was enjoyed by those in attendance, as could be seen on the smiles of the youngsters, as well as the parents who thanked Natyshak for providing the ice time.

“Families are looking for something to do

[during March Break], and what better way to come out and spend some time doing some laps on the rink,” Natyshak said.

“It’s March Break, get out of the house and come and skate with the kids.”

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CTMHV hosts March Break fun - Fundraising for museum’s 1885 Church roof repair by Sylene Argent Area youth and their families had the chance to play ‘Museum Detective,’ create car-themed crafts, and enjoy a tour of the automobiles on display at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village last week as part of the facility’s March Break programming.

CTMHV Event Manager Erin O’Brien was pleased with the turnout, noting around 30 youths and their families took part in the free activities.

CTMHV Manager and Curator Lisa Wacheski said the March Break program at the local Museum helps to keep local youth busy.

“They have to be doing something. The March Break program lets them to enjoy the activities and gets their creative juices flowing,” Wacheski said, adding she was impressed at how the young participants befriended one another while onsite.

O’Brien added the March Break program was a great way to get families

out to the Museum to see all it has to offer, especially if the young participants have not had the chance to visit through their school.

During the March Break day camp, staff and volunteers shared information about their recent fundraising campaign launched to support improvements for a building on the property.

Using GoFundMe, the CTMHV wants to raise $40,000 to replace the roof on the Bethel United Church onsite, in addition to repairing some internal damage noticed earlier this winter.

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The Bethel United Church was dedicated in 1885, O’Brien said. An area, at that time, needed a church, a school, and a store to be considered a community. It was built on the corner of Arner Townline and the 6th Concession. The Elford family began building the structure for worship in 1883.

It was moved to the local Museum in 1978, after the women’s group donated it as it was no longer in use.

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Essex Council notes... store open.’ It’s just not us doing everything for them, they got to be part of the solution also.”

Council moved Bondy’s motion.

Notices of Motion to be considered at the April 3 meeting Councillor Ron Rogers made two Notices of Motion: • To have the Town

of Essex engage an engineering firm to develop the required engineering to reconstruct Snake Lane in Ward 3.

• On receiving the executive summary of the work place assessment for Essex Fire & Rescue services, Council members be provided an opportunity to view the original document in its entirety prior to any implementation of any proposed changes or actions. And, that this review be preceded

by Council members signing a confidentiality agreement.

Councillor Randy Voakes put a Notice of Motion forward that all of Essex is included in the CIP program, and if necessary, money is taken from a reserve to fund it.

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Update on letter sent to the Minister of Health Councillor Randy Voakes had put forward a Notice of Motion at the previous Council meeting, regarding a lack of response from the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Eric Hoskins, that pertained to a letter sent to his office with a request for him to attend an Essex Council meeting about the state of emergency healthcare in the area.

Since that time, the position of Minister of Health and Long-Term Care has been assumed by Helena Jaczek.

“My concern [is] emergency care, as a result

of going to emergency myself,” Voakes said of the letter to the Minister.

“I was in that, and I looked around at the conditions.

That’s what sent me to say, this is horrible.

People are spending seven to eight hours waiting to get emergency care in our emergency rooms, and I just want to talk to the government about a way of enhancing it.”

CAO Donna Hunter said a revised letter pertaining to emergency healthcare concerns would be sent to the new Minister the following day.

The motion was tabled, pending the revised letter.

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Robert Elford, O’Brien explained, visited the Museum a few times a year to check up on the church that meant so much to his family. He passed way on Christmas Day in 2016 at 91-years of age.

He was still making those visits up to one month before he passed. He sometimes would make a donation to the church to help with maintenance.

The CTMHV applied for, but was unsuccessful in obtaining a Trillium Grant, valued at around $95,000, that would have allowed for an interior and exterior restoration. So, Museum representatives thought they would give GoFundMe a try to garner funds in order to get working on the project.

“It is just another avenue to raise awareness and funding,” she said, adding if members of the community wish to donate to the Museum directly, there could be an opportunity to garner a tax receipt.

The Bethel United Church serves many purposes for the Museum. It is used as part of the Education Program, where thousands of students get a handson history lesson every year, and it is also used for events. Around 20 weddings are also hosted inside the facility each year.

Those who would like to make a donation can visit https://www.gofundme. com/ctmhv

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Maple Syrup Festival supports 4H Dairy Club

by Adam Gault The Feed Store in Harrow held its fifth annual Maple Syrup Festival in support of the 4H Dairy Club this past weekend.

Those who visited the store could enjoy a pancake breakfast, shop from vendors,

and, of course, indulge in a myriad of maple-based products and treats.

“It’s a good event to have between winter and spring, to get people out and enjoying the outdoors again,” Feed Store owner Brian Renaud said. “You get to see how [maple syrup] is made, and they love the pancakes.”

Ryan McGuire of McGuire’s Syrup took part in the event, demonstrating the male syrup production process, from the

boiling of the sap to the delicious final product.

“I started [making maple syrup] with my grandfather about 18 years ago, he did it, he’s since passed away, and I’ve carried on the tradition,” McGuire said.

“Just the fact that it’s something that you can get from nature. It’s a natural process, there’s nothing better than the taste of something that’s right from the earth with nothing added.”

The event, McGuire added, provides a great opportunity to clear up several misconceptions some people have about the production of maple syrup.

“Some people think it comes out of the tree as syrup, and you’re basically bottling it,” McGuire said. “Sometimes they think you add stuff to it, like sugar,

but it’s one hundred percent pure. You’re just concentrating the sugar content that’s naturally in the sap.”

The event is also an important local fundraiser for the 4H Dairy Club, with funds raised from the two-day festival going towards supporting various Essex County based charitable initiatives.

“We’ve supported Ronald McDonald House, the [Windsor] mission, all kinds of charities,” 4H volunteer, Sherry Wright, explained. She noted this year’s fundraising efforts will go to support local competitors at the annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto this coming November. “It’s community.

Harrow is a small town, and we like to support our own.”

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March for Meals awareness campaign in Essex

Community Support Centre of Essex County Program Coordinator Rachel Noel, Essex Mayor Ron McDermott, and volunteers Ruth Fick and Delia Loebach met in the parking lot of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club on Monday morning to participate in the annual March for Meals program.

by Sylene Argent Essex Mayor Ron McDermott was pleased to assist in delivering warm meals with volunteers and staff members of the Community Support Centre of Essex County on Monday morning.

This special delivery event as part of the nation-wide March for Meals program.

The awareness campaign, now in its 16th year, is a month-long, nation-wide celebration of the Meals on Wheels program.

In order to emphasize just how important this program is to the many seniors and others who need to utilize the program, the Community Support Centre of Essex

County, which is based in Lakeshore and operates the local Meals on Wheels program, invited the Mayors of Essex, Lakeshore, and Tecumseh to join local delivery routes.

The opportunity to lend a hand through the event allowed the local mayors to connect with service

users and understand the importance of the program to those who need it.

“The services that we provide the Town[s] of Lakeshore, Tecumseh, and Essex are critical and the need is rapidly increasing,” Tracey Bailey said, who is the CEO of the Community Support Centre of Essex County. “Together, we can keep seniors living independently, healthier at home, and feeling more connected to their community as they age.”

Around 170 volunteers deliver over 16000 warm meals each year through the local Meals on Wheels program, which was created in 1991.

The program also offers a social visit to some clients who are shut-in their homes.

Sometimes that visit accounts for the only social interaction a client many have with another individual that day.

The Essex Mayor met with volunteers Ruth

Fick and Delia Loebach and Program Coordinator Rachel Noel in the parking lot of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club to begin the meal delivery route for the Essex area.

The Essex Retirees’ Social Club is a transfer station for the program Volunteers meet at the club’s parking lot to pass along meals to a different set of volunteers who make the home deliveries.

The Essex Mayor has participated in this campaign for the past several years.

Meals are delivered in 181 communities across Ontario through this program.

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HELP WANTED: Muscedere Vineyards is looking for part-time workers for the 2018 season, Mid-April to end of October. Workers are required either for vineyard worker or pizza prep. Both must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and work in a fast paced environment, must be available to work weekends and holidays. Please send resumes to pat@muscederevineyards. com or in person at 7457 County Rd 18, Harrow, Ontario N0R1G0.

11-2t* ______________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$14.00. To apply please email danny@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0.

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Everything Must Go! 930 County Rd. 34, Maidstone. Saturday, March 24th from 10am - 4pm.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORMAN PHILIP JOBIN late of the Town of Tecumseh, in the County of Essex, and Province of Ontario, farmer, deceased Creditors and others having claims against the said deceased, who died on or about the 6th day of February, 2018, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of April, 2018, after which date the assets of the said deceased will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have then been received.

DATED at Essex, Ontario this 8th day of March, 2018.

Richard Banwell Chartered Accountant 35 Wilson Avenue, Essex, Ontario, N8M 2L8

TENDER

For the Construction and Development of Cell 3 South at the Essex-Windsor Regional Landfill in Essex Ontario.

Mandatory Pre-tender Site Meeting – Thursday, March 22, 2018 10:00 AM OR Thursday, March 29, 2018 10:00 AM Tender Closing Date and Time:

by Garrett Fodor For the first time in recent memory, the Essex 73’s hockey club was in unfamiliar territory; trailing in the Stobbs Division finals and on the verge of elimination.

When Essex entered this past week of play, the team trailed 3-1 in the series to its rival, the Lakeshore Canadiens.

In the series, Essex suffered two overtime loses, including the last meeting.

Game five was held last Tuesday evening in Lakeshore. Like much of the series, the teams showed their defensive abilities. Each team was held off the scoresheet in the first period. Canadiens goalie, Eric Morneau, and

18-minutes of play. Just as quickly as Essex scored, however, Lakeshore answered three minutes later to restore its twogoal lead. Essex was unable to answer back from the goal as it fell, 3-1. Shots in the game were 28-17 in favour of Lakeshore.

The loss marked the end to the junior careers of Anthony Cristofaro, Cody Leeming, and team captain Tyler Boughner. It also ended Essex’s reign of the Stobbs Division title, which it had won for six consecutive seasons.

The Canadiens now advance to play the Lambeth Lancers in the West Finals.

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73’s goalie, Jax D’hondt, each made key saves throughout the game.

It was not until the dying minutes of the second period that the deadlock was broken, with Lakeshore opening the scoring. D’hondt was beaten twice in the final five minutes to get the home crowd loud heading into the intermission.

Through 40 minutes of play, the shots were 13-9, in favour of Lakeshore.

In the third period, Essex came out of the intermission with a pace that had not been seen in the series. Riley Meyerink drew the 73’s within one, just two minutes into the third period, to set the scene for an exciting final

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Notice of Public Meeting On Monday, April 23, 2018 the Council of the Town of Essex will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 10 and 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on a proposed amendment to By-Law Number 1344, being a By-Law for the Imposition of Development Charges for The Corporation of the Town of Essex.

The proposed amendment will provide a 100% discount for Development Charges on non-residential development in the Town of Essex for areas that fall outside of existing Community Improvement Plan boundaries, until August 25, 2019.

Thursday, April 19, 2018 – 12:00 Noon

Details: http://www.ewswa.org/about/business-opportunities-bids/

CEMETERIES NOTICE In accordance with Section 3.03 of By-Law No. 1186 (Amended), the Town of Essex reminds residents that all wreaths, flowers, etc. must be removed from TOWN OF ESSEX CEMETERIES no later than APRIL 1, 2018 in order to allow for spring and summer maintenance.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed amendment to the by-law.

The meeting is to be held: Monday, April 23, 2018 6:00 p.m.

Town of Essex, Large Meeting Room 33 Talbot St. S Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed amending by-law and the background study that was conducted in 2014 will be available as of April 9, 2018 from the Town Clerk at (519) 776-7336 and online at the Town’s website (www.essex.ca) on our Publications, Plans and Reports webpage (under Development Charges).

Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting or in writing, addressed to the Town Clerk, prior to Monday, April 23, 2018.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Robert Auger Clerk, Legal and Legislative Services Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336, extension 1132

Robert Auger, LL.B. Manager, Legislative Services and Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, ON N8M 1A8

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In Loving Memory of,

Alta McCallum Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.

Happy Birthday Cathy!

In loving memory from your family.

Four years have passed since that very sad day, When the One we Loved was called away.

God took her home; it was His will, But in our hearts, we love her still.

Miss You Every Day! ~ Love Don & Families

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In Memory of,

Jim Hayes 1936 - 2000

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Forever in our thoughts and deeds

Say I Love You With A Personal Greeting!

~ JoAnn Hayes through the great-grandchildren

MARCH 25  ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING - Speaker is Gilberto J Arrieche-Sayago. Starts at 1:30pm at St. Stephen’s, 5280 Howard Ave; Oldcastle.

MARCH 26  GUIDE TO TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL MEDIA At Essex Retirees’ Club, from 11am - 12pm. Call: 519-776-6689, for more info.

MARCH 28  ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING At Essex Retirees’ Club. Speaker Ted Kloske - Henri’s camera shop - on garden photography.

MARCH 31  ESSEX AND COMMUNITY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER  Auction at Essex Legion. Call 519-962-9597.

APRIL 17  ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  from 1 - 7pm. Essex Centre Sports Complex, Shaheen Room (60 Fairview Ave. W.) Walk Ins Welcome! www.blood.ca.

APRIL 20  BINGO at Bethel Maidstone at 7:00pm. Canned goods for admission.

APRIL 21 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING  9a.m. at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven. For more info, call: 519-738-3476.

Email your photo and message to:

519-776-4268

MARCH 24  BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC GENERAL MEETING -Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville at 1:00pm.

APRIL 7  ROAST BEEF DINNER at Bethel Maidstone. Call Rob at: 519-735-8411.

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GWENDALYN ROSE EWART (BONDY) Rick and Sherry are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter Gwendalyn born February 28th at Erie Shores Healthcare weighing 7lbs 6 ounces. Proud Grandparents Glenn and Doris Ewart, Tim and Linda Bondy. Great Grandparents Aileen and David Grant.

Gwendalyn is also welcomed by big sisters Katrina, Kara, and big brother Dane.

APRIL 28  GARAGE, BAKE SALE - with a light lunch at Bethel Maidstone from 9am -1pm.

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome.

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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with a light luncheon included. Please RSVP at: 519-738-4223 (church office).

On Saturday, April 21st at 7:30pm, “This Is Us”, a musical concert performed by the County Classic Chorale at Harrow United Church. For tickets, call Laurene: 519-738-4223.

For more information about Harrow United Church, please visit our updated website at: www.harrowunited.org.

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Messy Church takes place on Thursday, March 22nd at 5:45 - 7:30 p.m.Bring the family for a free dinner and find out what it’s all about !

Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30a.m. We invite you to attend our services and stay for refreshments and fellowship afterwards.

On Tuesday, March 27th we will have an Easter Scavenger Hunt at SA Connections.

Join the fun from 10 -1 p.m. Stay for lunch and enjoy meeting new friends. Bible Study follows at 1p.m. Major Shirley Roberts is leading a most interesting study on the book of Revelation.

Our monthly free movie night is on Sunday, March 25th at 6p.m. All are welcome!

Application forms are now available for the Senior’s Experienced Generation Rally in London in May.

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Holy week Schedule at St. Mary’s Church is Palm Sunday at 9 a.m., Holy Thursday at 7 p.m., Good Friday at 3 p.m., Easter Sunday at 9 a.m.

If you are planning a wedding this year, the Marriage Prep takes place on April 27 & 28 at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Contact the parish office for more details.

The winners from March 18th are 1st Joyce Gyori, 2nd Elmer Quinlan, 3rd Rick Dominato, 4th Marcel St. Pierre, and Lowest Tally Theresa Tetzlaff. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and donated towards our Lenten Card Parties.

St. Vincent de Paul Society is in urgent need of clothing. Please drop off in the bin in the church parking lot.

COR for Grades 10-12 takes place on March 23-25 at Holy Name of Jesus Church.

Registration forms are at the back of the church.

The Mission Club is asking everyone to “Roll up the Rim for Lent” and to donate your winning Tim Horton tabs or gift cards for 2nd Chance Ministry. Drop your tabs off in the box at the back of the church.

If you are in Grade 3 and older and would like to become an Altar Server, please see Fr. Gerry Campeau. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00am, as we welcome Pastor John Van Til from London, who will lead us in our Palm Sunday worship. Nursery supervision is provided.

Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea.

GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday at 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship!

Come enjoy an evening out with family and friends at our Free Movie Night event on Friday, March 23. We will feature Disney’s ‘The Incredibles’. Doors open at 6:00pm and movie begins at 6:30pm. All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). A canned good donation is welcomed! Snacks are provided!

Visit us online for service times, directions, or just to listen to a sermon or two. www. essexcrc.ca.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Jay spoke on declaring the truth over your life. “And you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32.

The Youth Conference was a huge success as Pastor Dorman, Pastor Rod, Pastor Gerrie, and others so beautifully attested to!

A special thank you to our dance troupe who put on an amazing performance and everyone who volunteered to help at the conference! You are a God-send.

Kingdom Living Classes, Change Your Story, Change Your Life, as well as, The Secret Place, (finding intimacy with God) begins on March 21st.

Our next Baptismal Service is on April 1st.

Please note: Beginning April 7th, the Healing Rooms will now be held at ACM, 455 County Rd. 34, from 9am-noon.

For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be Blessed!

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

We welcome everyone to join us this Sunday (Palm Sunday) at 10:30am. We are pleased to have Linda Blair leading us in our worship. Coffee and fellowship follow the morning service.

On March 30th, Barry Mannell will lead our Good Friday Service (10:30am). On April 1st, Linda Blair will lead our Easter Sunday Service (10:30 am).

On Sunday, April 8th at Noon, the Hospice of Windsor/Essex will offer a free seminar “Come and See What Hospice Has to Offer.” This will take place at Harrow United Church

St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

March Office Hour Changes: Closed Fri., Mar. 23. Open on Mon., Mar. 26, & Wed., Mar. 28: 9-1. Closed Fri., Mar. 30 (Good Friday).

Palm/Passion Sunday & Holy Week: On Sunday, March 25: Palm Sunday—11 am at St. Paul’s. On Monday, March 26: The Labyrinth will be available for prayer throughout the day (9am—9pm) at Essex United Church. All are welcome. On Tuesday, March 27: Taize Prayer service at 7pm at St. Paul’s with simple music, prayer, readings, silence, and candles. All are welcome.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Rev. Chris will be available in the sanctuary at St. Paul’s on Friday, March 30th, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, for those who wish to have a private opportunity for confession.

Our next pasta dinner will take place on Friday, April 6th. Our yard sale date is coming soon.

Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School.

3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service.

Please visit our website at 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.

Trinity Church Prayers have been requested for Christina, Sal, Craig, Jim, Sandy, Erin, Maureen, Joanne, and Liz. Please remember that Trinity is a “SCENT FREE” building. Out of respect for those suffering from allergies, please refrain from using colognes or perfumes before coming to service.

Holy Week is fast approaching and we hope you will join us for some of our services. All are welcome.

Our Taize Prayer service is on Tuesday, March 27, at 7pm., at St. Paul’s. Simple music, prayer, readings, silence, and candles. All are welcome.

Maundy Thursday fellowship and meal & worship is March 29th, starting at 6:30pm at Trinity. All are welcome.

We will enjoy a potluck feast as a reminder of the love feasts of early Christian communities and then Friday March 30th., Good Friday services at St. Paul’s., 11am family service & 3pm traditional service.

Saturday, March 31st - Easter Vigil Service at 7pm. Sunday, April 1st, Easter Sunday service at 9:15am., all are welcome. Volunteers are needed for readers/greeters etc. for some of our Holy Week services. If you are able to help out, sign up sheets are available.

Thank you bank donations this month will go to Ronald McDonald House in Windsor.

Come out and join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Evelyn Vivier had high score at Saturday afternoon Pepper. Margaret Beneteau was second, Floyd Cascadden was third, and Cathy D. had low score.

Donna Eyruad had high score at Monday night Pepper. Betty Fields had the most peppers and Louise Perrault had low score.

Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Wally Lafromboise with high score, and Floyd Cascadden with low score. Larry Lane had the most peppers.

Don Ames had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Betty Fields had the most peppers and Joanne Diesbourg had low score.

Diana Dennis and Pauline Olafson had the top scores at Bridge this week.

Senior Games registration forms are available here at the Centre. Drop in to pick up a form and a schedule. The Cribbage Tournament will be held here in May. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Christine Fodor

Welcome back Rev. Catherine as we celebrate Palm Sunday Service on March 25th at 10am. Session will meet after worship on Sunday, March 25th.

There will be a Trustees and Stewards Meeting at the church on Friday, March 23rd at 4pm.

Rise and Shine Bible Study - Easter Edition, will be held on Mondays during Holy

Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Presents

Crystal Gage & Ryan St. Denis Dinner Dance

Saturday, April 7th, 2018 Dinner and Dance Barbeque Steak Dinner!

Cash Bar Opens 5:00pm, Dinner 6:00pm Tickets are $40 per person / $75 per Couple Call now for reservations 519-776-6909 All proceeds benefit the CTMHV Children Education Program 6155 Arner Townline Essex, Ontario

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Week and the Easter season at 10:30am in the Heritage Room. Join us beginning Monday, March 26th for scripture, coffee, and conversation.

Session will meet after worship on Sunday, March 25th.

Maundy Thursday Supper at 5:30pm on March 29th. Join us in Simpkins Hall as we recall Jesus’ last supper, celebrate communion, and then share a meal together.

Dinner will include broasted chicken with gravy, rolls, potatoes, and salad. Please sign up in advance with donation.

Good Friday Service will take place at 10am on Friday, March 30th.

On April 8th, we will host the Spring Fling Comedy Variety Show at OlindaRuthven United Church at 2pm. Rob and Connie have tickets.

Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to our Prayer List, please call the church office (519) 723-2284.

Visit us at: www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship!

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

The CWL asks you to “Roll Up the Rim for Lent” by donating your winning tabs to be given to Street Help and the Downtown Mission for the homeless.

Quest - Grades 3-5 at 6:30 - 7:45pm ‘Livin’ Forgiven’ on March 28th.

COR 30 is March 23-25, open to all grades 10, 11, & 12. Applications are at all doors. Please see Nick if you have any questions.

All day confessions are on Wednesday, March 21 from 9am - Noon, and 1pm 7pm. Station of the Cross is at 7pm.

Steubenville Youth Conference 2018, save the date June 29- July 1.

Squires Yard Sale is on Saturday, April 7th.

Lenten Card Party is every Sunday during Lent at 7pm at St. Mary’s Hall. Sponsored

by St. Mary’s Altar Society. Come and have some fun. Small admission.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Mission Club Easter Raffle.

Congratulations to our lucky winners.

God Bless you all and have a great week!

Essex United Church Join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 am.

The Essex and District Ministerial Association presents Lenten Series 2018 ~ Stories From the Last Week. The Parable of Sheep and the Goats Woodslee United Church. Major Sam Roberts leading.

All Services~ begin at 12 Noon and conclude with a light lunch. A free will donation will be appreciated.

Join us on Friday, March 23, 2018, 7pm; Windsor Symphony Orchestra Neighbourhood Concert Series, Peter Wiebe, conductor, presented by Essex United

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Continued from Page 19 Church. Featuring David Palmer, organ. Proceeds to the band programs at Essex Public School and Essex District High School. For tickets and more information, call the church office at: 519-776-5121.

Sunset Produce, in conjunction with GessTwood Camp, is running a FREE camp for 30 children between the ages of 10-15. They are running the entry as a contest in Windsor and Essex County. Call GessTwood Camp at 519-776-7119, for more information.

For the month of March, food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank.

Essex Community Services WALK-IN INCOME TAX CLINIC: New at Essex Community Services: We will be hosting a walk-in income tax clinic whereby you can have your income tax prepared while you wait. To be eligible, you must have a total income of less than $30,000 without dependents, or less than $40,000 with dependents. The WALK-IN CLINIC dates are Monday, March 26, Monday, April 9, 16, 23 all from 9am - 2pm. No appointment is necessary. Stop in to Essex Community Services at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex, or call 519-776-4231 for more information.

Brooker News

By Ruth Newman

Services at Brooker every Sunday morning begin at 10am. Everyone is welcome.

JOY club for teens meet every Monday at 3:15pm.

Bible Club Banquet is on Saturday, March 24 at 6pm at Meadowbrook Fellowship.

The Klassens will play a Paraguayan Folk harp and keyboard. See Murray Newman for

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Brooker will celebrate its 142nd Anniversary on Sunday, March 25. Mike Morency, Director of Matthew House, will be our guest speaker. Come and celebrate with us!

Please remember those in nursing homes and those with health needs in our community.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Palm/Passion Sunday and Sunday School at 11:15 am.

Holy Communion will be served with Rev. Ann. Holy Scriptures will be read by Doug Wilson. Fran McKim and Jean Vetor will greet you. The lunch this Sunday is Pot Luck, so bring in a dish to share with your friends. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List.

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A special thank you to Major Sam Roberts who lead the last Essex & District Ministerial Associated Lenten Service at our church on Wednesday.

Big Mouth Big Bowl Challenge Soup & Chilli Edition: Saturday, March 24 from 5:30pm-7pm. Bring your best soup or chilli for a chance to win the Golden Ladle or Chilli Pepper award. Entertainment follows. Contact Elaine M (519-890-6312) for more information, or to enter the challenge.

Reviving Your Spirit: Wednesday, April 4 from 7pm - 8:30pm. Libby Skidmore will lead us. This is open to everyone. To register, call 519-326-7100. It will be held at the Woodslee Church.

Big Mouth Big Bowl Challenge Soup & Chilli Edition is on Saturday, March 24 from 5:30 – 7pm. Bring your best soup or chilli for a chance to win. Entertainment follows.

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1974 Dodge Challenger found in a barn

1974 Challenger on the road again.

The following story arrived from Oliver in Mississauga: “Hi Bill. I always enjoy reading your weekly stories in the local paper. In 2012, I spotted an ad on Kijiji for a 1974 Dodge Challenger. The ad only appeared once. I called and was told the car was stored in a barn half an hour north of Belleville, Ontario, and had been there for seven years.”

Oliver drove along a gravel road to reach the barn and there it was, a solid and complete 1974 Dodge Challenger with 80,000 miles on the odometer. It was a car that Oliver, born in 1966, had always wanted as a child, especially with the twin air scoops in the hood.

The owner was the brother of the original owner but never drove the car himself.

He placed the ad only once because he did not want to be flooded with calls. He told Oliver that all engine and body numbers matched. Because the price was right, Oliver took the man at his word and towed the car back home, then put it up on a hoist. And sure enough, he had a “matching numbers” car!

He replaced all the seals, replaced the 760 Holley carb with a 650 Edelbrock carb, and installed new tires on the original rims. Very little work was required to get the car back on the road. Oliver has driven it to numerous cruise nights in the Mississauga area and tells me the car is “90% original.”

The original colour was Baby Blue but the new darker finish looks great. The black finish on the hood is part of the rally package. The car was built in Michigan.

The Challenger was introduced in 1970 to challenge the Mustang and Camaro in the highly competitive pony car market. It sold well its first year, then trailed off to just 16,437 in 1974, its final year.

With its 110-inch wheelbase, it gave the driver a sportier feeling compared to the larger Dodge Charger with its 115-inch wheelbase.

The standard V8 for the Challenger was the 318 but Oliver’s car has the optional 360 V8, which is more rare.

His engine has needed no work since he bought the car. Happy motoring!

I’m always looking for more stories.

Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.

• The Essex 73’s season ended on March 13 with a 3-1 loss to the the Lakeshore Canadiens.

After a scoreless first period, Lakeshore turned up the heat on the 73’s, scoring twice in the second period.

Essex scored early in the third period, Riley Meyerink scored, assisted

by Evan Prince and Michael Vieira, to close the gap and make it a 2-1 game. Unfortunately, Lakeshore scored its third goal to carried the Canadiens to an eventual 3-1 series winning game over the Essex 73’s.

• The Essex Ravens Atom Minor Hockey played its first two games, last weekend, in the All Ontario Finals against the Barrie Colts.

The Colts took the pair to lead the series with two wins. Essex returns home this weekend for a Saturday game at 4:00 pm and a Sunday game at 2:00 pm. Head over the rink and show this team some hometown support.

• It was a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss, in the gold medal round, to the United States for Kingsville’s Corbin Watson, and the Canadian Paralympic hockey team.

Watson, who competed in his second Paralympic Winter Games as one of the team’s goaltenders, along with his teammates,

had to settle for the silver medal at this year’s games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

• On this day, in sports history, March 22: In 1894, the Montreal Hockey Club defeated the Ottawa Generals, by a score of 3-1, to capture the first-ever Stanley Cup competition. In 1923, Foster Hewitt made the first radio broadcast of ice hockey. In 1959, Betsy Rawls won the LPGA Nehi Golf Tournament.

In 1967, Muhammad Ali retained the heavyweight boxing title with a KO against Zora Folley in seven rounds. In 1969, at the 31st NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, UCLA beats Purdue, 92-72, for its 5th national championship in six years. In 1972, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named

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as the NBA MVP. In 1979 the NHL voted to accept four WHA teams (Oilers, Jets, Nordiques & Whalers). In 1989, after 29 years as the NFL commissioner, Pete Rozelle announced his retirement. In 1994 swimmer Mark Foster, of Great Britain, set a world record in the 50m butterfly (23.68 sec). In 1997 American skater, Tara Lipinski, won the Ladies’ Figure Skating Championship. 14-yearold Lipinkski is the youngest women’s world champion. In 2011, the NFL owners vote to make all scoring plays subject to review by the replay official and referee.

If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email essexfreepress@ on.aibn.com.

Voice Of Inspiration “Those who don’t know how to suffer are the worst off. There are times when the only correct thing we can do is to bear out troubles until a better day.” ~ Ming-Dao Deng

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Atom Minor Ravens open OMHA Finals in Barrie

submitted to EFP Last weekend, the Essex Atom Minor Ravens players, staff, families, and fans headed to Barrie to commence the OMHA Finals. Following a long drive, the Ravens players were anxious to get this one started in front of a large crowd.

The first period was scoreless, as the teams felt

each other out and did not wan to take any chances.

However, the second period was a different story. The Barrie Colts dominated the play throughout the period and closed the period with a 2-0 lead.

The Ravens attempted to mount a comeback in the third period.

Unfortunately, some individual play, and lack of drives to the net for rebounds, limited scoring opportunities. Essex did however, score a goal late in the period, for a final in game one of: Barrie 2 – Essex 1.

Game two was played on Sunday. The Ravens came out flying and opened the scoring four minutes in. There were numerous scoring chances in the first period but, once again, the lack of finish haunted the Ravens, with only one goal on the board.

Barrie answered with a goal four minutes in to the second period and continued to dominate. Barrie had numerous point blank

Continued from Page 21 Contact Elaine Mailloux (519-80-6312), for more information or to enter the challenge. Free-will offering.

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Essex County Library - ESSEX BRANCH FAMILY STORYTIME - is 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 10 – May 29) at 11am. Ages 5 years old & under & caregiver. Register online or at the library.

AUTHOR READING- STEERING THROUGH IT By LYNN MCLAUGHLIN - Local author and educator Lynn McLaughlin reads from her inspiring book about overcoming a brain tumor.

She will share her journey through the medical system as well as her insights into becoming an empowered advocate for yourself and others. Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30 pm. Adult program. Register online or at the library.

Essex County Library - COTTAM BRANCH PAINTING WITHOUT BRUSHES - Friday, March 23 at 11:30 am. Ages 6-11. Register online or at the library. Create a masterpiece using paint and various materials - but no paintbrushes! Try painting with feathers, cotton swabs, forks,

and other unique tools. What can you create when you think outside the box? *Painting can be messy, please remember to wear an old shirt to protect your clothes.

EARTH DAY 101 - Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 around the world, so let’s get ready by learning about the importance of protecting the environment. We’ll discuss what Earth Day is all about and come up with ideas on how WE can do our part in taking care of the Earth. Bring your “green thumb” because you’ll also be planting seeds to start your very own garden.

Thursday, April 19 at 3:45pm. Ages: 6 to 12. Register online or at the library.

Essex County Library - MCGREGOR BRANCH

FAMILY STORYTIME is 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 10 - May 29) at 2:00 pm. Ages 5 years old & under & caregiver. Register online or at the library Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, March 12th the Euchre winners were: Wayne Rawson, George Diesbourg, JoAnn McMurren, Joan Broeders, and Judy Morin. On Wednesday, March14th the Pepper winners: Veronica Granger, Helen Manley, Joan Broeders, Dave Sylvester, Adrian Diesbourg, Rita Glowa, and Edna Chevalier.

On Friday, March 16th the Euchre winners were: Rosaire Girard, Jean Matalik, Rob Pickle, Adrian Diesbourg, Robin Pickle, Mary Marg Chevalier, and Charlie Chevalier.

but no real solid scoring opportunities from the scoring zone in front of the net. Barrie scored on a breakaway with three minutes left in the game and added an empty-netter to win 3-1.

Please come out and support the team this weekend at 4:00pm on Saturday and 2:00pm Sunday as they battle to come back from this two game deficit.

Earth Day contest calling for student submissions Information submitted In celebration of the countdown to Earth Day, the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Detroit River Canadian Cleanup are asking students in the Windsor-Essex Region to highlight how they will reduce their plastic consumption. This is in conjunction with Earth Day’s 2018 goal of providing information and inspiration to fundamentally change attitudes and behaviours surrounding plastics.

“Plastic pollution has become one of the biggest threats to our natural habitat, and we see it every day: In our rivers and waterways, and on our beaches and landscapes. We’re asking local students to think creatively about what they would do differently each day and how they can implore others in the community to follow their lead,” explains ERCA’s Communications & Outreach Services Director Danielle Breault Stuebing.

Students have a number of creative options to tell their story. ERCA welcomes pictures, poems, essays, and even photographs for the contest. The submissions will be separated into five grade-based categories, with one winner declared from each category.

“We wanted this contest to be as open as possible,’” Stuebing adds.

“It’s really about young people sharing their thoughts, perspectives, and ideas on how to create a game plan, and be leaders in the community to help end plastic pollution.”

The student submissions will be shared with the public and will be recognized at ERCA’s annual Earth Day tree planting event on April 22. An Earth Day prize pack will be rewarded to winners.

A full description of contest details and rules and ERCA’s Earth Day activities can be found online at www. erca.org/EarthDay.

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