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Generosity leads to food collection frenzy at Gosfield North by Sylene Argent On Monday, March 19, the students and staff at Gosfield North Public School began to bring in non-perishable items to support the Essex Area Food Bank. The school’s spirit of generosity certainly showed in the week-long donation drive that had the school library packed with items that will help local individuals and families facing economic stress to get food on the table. Student organizers Adrian Harrison and Julia Konrad, who are grade seven leadership students, estimated the donation will double in size by the time Essex Area Food Bank representatives make the pick-up, just in time for the Easter holiday. The organizers reached out to fellow schoolmates in an effort to solicit as much support as possible, and their efforts were noticed. “We were not expecting this much at all,” Harrison said over looking the donated items that were overflowing in boxes and lining a table and shelves inside the school library. Konrad added that the school hosts a donation drive for the Essex Area Food Bank around this time every year to show support leading up to the Easter holiday weekend. The leadership students at Gosfield North Public School organized donation days to ensure a wide-variety of food was collected, including days that were dedicated to collecting pasta and
sauces, cans of protein-orientated items, cereals, juice, canned fruits and snack, soups, and baby food. The students who donated were rewarded for their contributions
with a ‘rock your socks day,’ which coincided with Word Down Syndrome Day, and a ‘hat day.’ The leadership students said the support shown to the donation
program made them feel good about their efforts and helped them to appreciate what they have.
Report in on the state of Essex Fire & Rescue Services by Sylene Argent Essex’s CAO Donna Hunter provided Council and members of the public with the highlights of the Executive Summary regarding the Workplace Assessment of Essex Fire & Rescue on Monday evening. Council received the report and approved the included 14 recommendations. The Workplace Assessment was conducted as a result of an anonymous complaint that alleged Essex Fire & Rescue Services has a “poisonous work environment.” The anonymous letter was sent to Hunter, members of Council, the Town’s HR department, and the Office of the Fire Marshall on October 31, 2017. The letter began and alleged: “I am writing on behalf of the members with Essex Fire & Rescue service due to grave concerns your members have
due to the poisoned work environment that has been created over the past few years as a result of poor leadership and poor decisions made by Town administration.” According to the report to Council, the anonymous letter alleged there were health and safety issues in the workplace due to promotion of officers lacking experience, knowledge, and training. It also claimed equipment and trucks were being purchased “blindly” and that the self-contained breathing apparatuses fog up inside burning buildings. Process As part of the Town’ Respectful Workplace Policy, complaints of a “poisonous work environment” must be investigated, Hunter said. As the issue was large, a third-party firm was obtained the look into the issue.
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ERCA releases 2012-2016 Watershed Report Card 5-year Watershed Checkup also marks World Water Day submitted to EFP The Essex Region Conservation Authority launched its 2012-2016 Watershed Report Card, a 5-year watershed checkup, on March 22. Conservation Authorities across the province rolled out similar reports to mark World Water Day.
“People around the globe are celebrating World Water Day,” said ERCA Chair Rick Fryer. “This year’s theme is Nature for Water, and explores how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century. Environmental damage, together with
climate change, is driving the water-related crises we see around the world. Floods, drought and water pollution are all made worse by degraded vegetation, soil, rivers, and lakes.” Locally, groundwater in the region continues to score excellently, mainly
because of protection offered by our hard clay soils. Surface water quality and forest cover scores are consistently low. “Surface Water Quality grades range from C-F, with mostly D grades,” explained Dr. Katie Stammler, ERCA’s Water
Quality Scientist. “Some watershed grades lower than in the 2007-2011 report can be explained by the inclusion of benthic data. A few sites changed because average E.coli was higher in the five years of this report than the previous report years. Between the two
report cards, E.coli was unchanged at 8 sites, decreased by a letter score at 5 sites and improved by a letter score at 2 sites.” Phosphorus scores measured the same at all sites between years except Wigle Creek, which is likely attributable to and enhanced monitoring program in this watershed. Forest conditions also scored low, with most watersheds ranked as a D or an F. Decreases were due to more stringent measurement standards, not loss of forest habitat. “It is important to note that the standards of measurement are set across the province. It would be difficult to achieve a higher score on this scale within our highly agriculturally-based landscape,” said Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director of Conservation Services. “Although ERCA has planted hundreds of acres of tree, the impact is minimal using these grade differences.” When initially measured in 1973, our region’s forest cover was less than 4%. Current forest cover throughout our region is 5.7%. A ‘C’ rating would require 15.1% forest cover. “However, it is critically important to continue implementing tree planting, restoration and water quality improvement projects,” Money cautions. “While these grades do provide an indicator of how our watersheds are doing in relation to others across the province, there are a lot of other factors to consider to achieve a fulsome picture.” Expounding on the theme of this year’s World Water Day, Money adds that in addition to helping improve the health of our watershed, naturebased solutions and green infrastructure have the potential to solve many of our water challenges. “We need to do so much more with ‘green’ infrastructure, particularly in the face of a changing climate. Planting new forests, creating new habitat and restoring wetlands will rebalance the water cycle and improve human health and the health of our watersheds.”
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by Adam Gault Assisted and subsidized living centres seek per diem increase Three area assisted living centres are currently seeking an increase in their resident per diem, currently set at $51.19 daily. It was pointed out that this rate has not increased since 2016. Essex Manor, Seniors Alternative Care, and Leamington Lodge provide social housing, including senior care, addiction treatment, and mental health assistance. Consultant Leo Meloche, who spoke on behalf of the living centres, explained that among other concerns, the fallout from the increase in Ontario’s minimum wage as part of Bill 148, has provided new challenges for his client at her respective assisted living facilities. “Facilities like my client’s, receive $51.19 per day to house, feed, and provide services to the residents, a rate that hasn’t changed since April of 2016,” Meloche said. “As all of you know, Bill 148 created an added burden on small businesses in
particular, with changes in the minimum wage, vacation benefits, sick leave benefits, et cetera.” Meloche then added that in 2018 alone, his client is expecting an additional $93,000 in wage expenses, including the factor of the above added benefits. While County Council expressed support for the continuation of the subsidized services, it was decided that additional review, noting more information pertaining to the financial numbers breakdown was needed before making a decision going forward. “I think it’s important that we do it right, and we get the right information, and then we’ll ask that particular question that’s a concern for us here in the County,” Tecumseh Mayor, Gary McNamara, said. County Council supports user pay childcare at AMO conferences Essex County Council held a resolution regarding correspondence from the Town of Essex, pertaining to a Notice of Motion put forward by Councillor Sherry Bondy
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at the March 5 meeting. In Bondy’s Notice of Motion, it was requested that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FMC) support the implementation of userpay childcare services at AMO conferences during conference hours. The Town of Essex then sent correspondence to Essex County Council, asking for support in bringing userpay childcare services to AMO and FCM conferences. “When we go out, it takes a toll on families. There’s a lot of birthdays and anniversaries that are missed,” Tecumseh Deputy Mayor, Joe Bachetti, said. “To keep the unity, if there is a weekend conference and you want to take your family, your children that can come along with you, why not? It’s user-paid, it’s not subsidized. I don’t have a problem with supporting this motion and leaving it up to the market to see if there’s a need.” That sentiment was shared with several of the
County Councillors, with Lakeshore Deputy Mayor Al Fazio showing his support for the resolution. “Whether they pay for childcare here, or childcare over there, they’ve got to pay for it sooner of late, so I have no problem with the resolution,” Fazio explained. “All it is, is to give consideration to the resolution. I’ll be voting against the motion.” Deputy Mayor Meloche explained that the initiative seeks to remove any hinderances that individuals with young children would have when attending the conferences in question or seeking public office. “We want to encourage more women to run, and more young people to get involved,” Meloche said. “I think this is one way of making sure that happens.” The motion was carried with an amendment, that FCM’s current childcare services be recognized, and that correspondence be sent to AMO, requesting user-pay childcare services.
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For as long as I can remember, I have known that having kids is not for me. I have heard the arguments from others who claim the experience is truly wonderful, but I never bought into it. Perhaps I am selfish in that I do not want the added responsibility, but I decided a while ago, with having so many fur-kids growing up that required so much of my attention (and money), that I would skip the whole ‘having kids thing’ and focus on my career. It is difficult to do both, so I made the choice, understanding that life is that thing that happens when you are planning something else. Anything can happen, whether you want it to or not. I have also felt that the world is a fast-changing place where we celebrate technology today, but my fear is that it will control us too greatly one day, and we will lose our privacy and more. So, I just don’t feel the world deserves any children
I may have had. I have been told I will regret it when I am older, and I did think that through. Sure, I will miss the whole grand-kid experience and possibly may have no one to visit me when I am older, but I seem content with that. I have family members who have kids and I can typically give them a solid hour of my attention before I feel the desire to bolt for the door. I just don’t have that maternal instinct, I guess. I did have to watch a three-year old the other day for a full eight hours, and boy was that a challenge. She was into absolutely everything, and full of the sass and attitude that comes with the family DNA. I tried to keep her occupied with things she may want to do, but it is hard enough to just keep kids from getting hurt, let alone have fun. It’s stressful. We did have fun when I managed to reign in her focus, but I couldn’t
help but think, as I was watching the hands on the clock slowly tick by, that I’d rather be at work. I couldn’t imagine chasing after a toddler day in and out. And, I suppose that is why many of my friends and family members who have children of their own, at one moment try to persuade me to change my mind on the subject, while in the next breath say “Don’t do it,” while seeing the benefit of skipping the baby stuff. So, I guess it was good that I came to that decision about what I wanted to do with my life a few years back. It is just not something I feel compelled to do, at all. Though, I certainly appreciate the effort parents put in to care for their little ones.
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There will be a lot of changes to our landscape in Essex Centre. Firstly, with the new Highway 3, to my knowledge we will see over 100 trees cut down to make way for it. The current Hanlan Street Extension proposal includes three options: a road through the woods, besides the woods, or through the farmland. As we look at the proposal, let’s be sure that it does not go through or beside the woods located back behind Holy Name Elementary School. This forest represents the last wooded natural area standing in Essex Centre. Take a walk on the trails at Sadler’s Nature Park and know how important just a small area of land can be to wildlife but also to the wellbeing of residents in our community. These woods affect all the town’s people, and here are just a few reasons: Why keep the woods standing? Trees help stop flooding, clean and cool the air, provides a natural noisebarrier, offer unlimited educational opportunities for students to hike and learn about trees and plants right in their backyard, and create habitats for birds, native plants, mosses, and trees No one knows all the nature that is here and a full environmental evaluation of specific to forest and wetland natural areas has not yet been done. If wooded areas nearby are any indication, you will be sure to find
a diverse collection of species and possibly endangered ones in this Essex habitat. So why would you want to put a road through it or along side it? Think about it, if you plant a tree today, you will never see it grow, in your lifetime, as tall as the trees in this wooded area. So, what do you want to say to your kids and grandkids? What can you do? The Town of Essex has asked for public input. Contact Richard Beausoleil at: 519-776-7336 ext. 1113 or rbeausoleil@essex.ca and let him know that you stand up for the woods and encourage the road to go through the farmland. A road through or nearing the woods are not acceptable alternatives. This is an opportunity for Essex to be known as a leader in conservation.
Christine Maria Gross, Essex, Ontario
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Special Meeting of Council - Monday, March 26 by Sylene Argent Council’s 2017 remunerations and expenses Essex Council received the “Report Under Section 284 of the Municipal Act-Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Paid 2017.” In the attached chart, it highlights the summary of all Council members’ remuneration, including conferences and conventions, education and seminars, and mileage. Mayor Ron McDermott: $42,840. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche: $26, 010. Councillor Steve Bjorkman: $24,929. Councillor Sherry Bondy: $25,045. Councillor Bill Caixeiro (former): $14,473. Councillor Ron Rogers (byelection winner): $3,238. Councillor Larry Snively: $23,812. Councillor Randy Voakes *$19,408.
*Councillor Voakes’s remuneration is reflective of the motion made at the September 5, 2017 Council meeting where two months Council pay was suspended based on a recommendation of the Integrity Commissioner. Zoning amendments considered Essex Council and administration held a Statutory Public Meeting on Monday, March 26, at the Essex Municipal Building, to consider two proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments under the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. The two applications for rezoning reviewed were for 106 Talbot Street North and 80 Maidstone Avenue West in Essex Centre. Members of the public were invited to attend this meeting and to offer concerns or opinions. The property located at 80 Maidstone Avenue West is 4.54 acres. It is located on the south side
of Maidstone, west of Bell Avenue. The lands are designated “Residential” in the Town of Essex Official Plan and zoned R1.1, single-detached residential in General Zoning By-law 1037. The report to Council noted the applicant is requesting a zoning change from R1.1 to a special residential category to permit townhomes and semidetached dwellings. There are two proposals. The west option has 24, one-storey, one bedroom rental townhome units. The east option has 23, two-storey, three bedroom townhome units with individual parking in attached garages, and front on a common road. The report notes, the zoning category that needed to be discussed, R2.3, would permit single detached, semi-detached, and townhome dwellings, with reduced lot width. The proposed development of the site
is subject to site plan control approval. It could be serviced by storm and sanitary sewers. A storm water management plan will be necessary. If the lands are to be developed for freehold housing and the road conveyed as a public right of way, a draft plan of subdivision will be required. The amending zoning by-law will establish building setbacks from property lines, lot coverage, and building height. Jeff Watson, Essex’s Policy Planner, explained this change will help create more affordable housing in Town, which is defined as being less than 30 percent of average family income. Municipalities are bound by policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, which noted planning authorities shall provide for an appropriate range and mix of housing types and densities and establish minimum targets for the provision of housing, which is
affordable to low and moderate income holders. During the meeting, the developer said there was desire to offer a diverse style of homes that could fit with the needs of the Essex community. He said many seniors are looking for condo-type living so they do not have to maintain their properties. Councillor Randy Voakes met with the neighbours in that neighbourhood. He read aloud a petition that highlighted some of the reservations the residents have, regarding the zoning change, including:
if it had been verified the sanitary sewer has extra capacity for a denser population, how the storm water would be routed, had traffic congestion been taken into consideration, and if the school board had concerns about possible increases to the school population. Watson said meetings are held with proponents before potential zoning changes are even considered at Council level, so concerns are dealt with, with Administration raising
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Special Meeting of Council... these types of concerns that the residents had. Chris Nepszy, Director of Infrastructure and Development, did not think this would be a tipping point to be of concern of the state to the sanitary sewer. He continued that proponents are responsible to take care of storm water at
the site. The bar has been raised in Essex for a vigorous storm water management plan. Storm water is looked at very closely. Watson said the GECDSB and the County of Essex want a traffic impact study done, which will look at impact the potential
development could have. The School Board did not express concerns with accommodation, he said. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he would like to see storm water management in the backyard nearing Bell Avenue to help mitigate flooding. He said he would never
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agree to the plan with 40foot lots. He said he is not a proponent of that. He also has concerns with parking. Councillor Larry Snively said this type of housing attracts seniors. It does make sense, he said, and suspects it will be a good thing if done properly.
Direction Council gave Watson direction included no forty foot lots, to go with 50 percent coverage as recommended, to look at a rear yard depth of 25 foot, and that accommodation be for raise ranches. Council received the report. The property located
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at 106 Talbot Street North is currently zoned Commercial District 2.2 (C2.2) in the Town of Essex Official Plan, under Zoning Bylaw 1037. This zone allows for general commercial uses. According to the report to Council, the applicant wants to rezone the 1000 square foot commercial building with attached workshop to be permitted to be used to offer an array of automobile and detailing services and light industrial uses, such as interior cleaning upholstery shampooing, manual washing and waxing (not including coinoperated or automatic car wash), minor cosmetic repairs, the construction and repair of electrical products, signs and other media advertising structures. It would also include the manufacture and repair of ceramics, jewelry, cutlery, and other small metal products. No mechanical work is being proposed here, Rita Jabbour noted, Essex’s Assistant Planner. Access to property is by way of Talbot Street North. Parking is available in the area. Councillor Snively said he had no issues with the rezoning. Council did not want to see a junk yard type appearance to appear, Jabbour said the property would have to meet property standards. Council voted in favour of the direction. Both potential amendments are scheduled to be Council considered at the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday April 3.
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On December 5, the services of Jan Parnega of Shearer Parnega LLP was retained as an independent workplace investigator to conduct a confidential workplace assessment to determine if a “poisonous work environment” did indeed exist within Essex’s Fire Department. Initially, Hunter explained, the assessment focused on Station #1 in Essex Centre as the complaint made indirect reference to this station. It was then expanded to Stations #2 and #3, when it became evident some of the concerns may be prevalent beyond Station #1, the report to Council notes. The assessment commenced on November 23 with confidential interviews held with each member of Station #1 over a three-day period. Interviews with members of Station #2 and Station #3 followed. “The positive is that 100 percent of firefighters were interviewed,” Hunter said. There are 65 personnel involved with Essex Fire & Rescue Services, including five administrative staff members. “In keeping with the general requirements of a workplace assessment and ‘confidentiality’ section of the Town’s Respectful Workplace Policy, each individual interviewed was advised that they were required to keep the facts and content of the interview confidential and, to this end, were required to sign a confidentiality statement,” the report notes. The final form of the “Consultant’s Confidential Report-Workplace Assessment of Essex Fire & Rescue Service” was received on March 5. The first draft of the document was around 270 pages in length. In her report, Hunter explains “It is important to note that the Report [Consultant’s Confidential ReportWorkplace Assessment of Essex Fire & Rescue Services] received from the consultant will not be made available to the public on the basis that the report is related to labour relations and employment at the Town.” She later said she would do everything in her power to ensure the document is not made public as it relates to labour relations. The report noted that based on the legal opinion of
Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP provided on March 1, 2018, the report meets the test for exclusion from disclosure under the Municipal Freedom and Protection of Privacy Act. Hunter noted that she, the Fire Chief, and the Director of Community Services conducted the initial review with the document. Essex Fire & Rescue Services was recently moved into the Community Services Department. Consultant’s findings According to the Executive summary, the consultant did not find that there is a poisoned work environment in Essex Fire and Rescue Services. She did suggest that there were a number of problems that do need to be addressed as they relate to EFRS (Essex Fire and Rescue Services). The report notes the consultant provided some recommendations as a result of the Confidential Workplace Assessment, as did Town administration. This report in part one of two that will be provided to Council on the results of the Workplace Assessment. The second part will be provided to Council in a closed meeting, which will address recommendations that relate to identifiable individuals within Essex Fire. In Parnega’s Executive Summary, it states “Based on the interviews I conducted, and the information provided to me, I do not find that there is a poisoned work environment at the Service. That said, I find that the Service is dysfunctional, particularly in Station 1, and that there are pervasive concerns throughout all three stations.” A handful of members, Parnega outlined in her summary, believe the morale cannot, and will not, improve without significant staffing changes, others believe the issues are cyclical, concurrent with members’ “ages and stages,” and are not insurmountable. “Unfortunately, there is a tendency for some members to overlook or discount the positive, and an inclination towards suspicion and [to] believe the worst. Many members had a swift and negative response to a recent promotion within the service, with strong allegations of favouritism and preferential treatment,” Parnega wrote,
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adding though she had not found concrete evidence of safety risks due to how fire administration and the Town conducts its business. A number of individuals raised a concern of lack of experience in certain leaders and premature promotions, which was a safety issue to them. It continues that “There is a clear divide between members as to the seriousness of the problems that currently plaque the Services. The 14 recommendations As part of the document, 14 recommendations were provided. The consultant and Town administration provided them, while there was also reiteration from the 2017-2021 Fire Master Plan. 1. External Training. The consultant recommended training and promotions should be offered to all eligible firefighters. The report notes that currently, external training is primarily provided to those who require training related to their position or as regulations change. Members wishing to improve skills have taken additional training, with the cost being born by Essex Fire members or another entity outside the Town. A learning strategy, clearing defining parameters of training, will be developed for clarity. It is anticipated this would be implemented by January 1, 2019 as it will result in additional budget requirements. 2. Communications Training: The consultant recommended those firefighters with leadership roles and administration receive enhanced communication training. The report provided examples where lack of communication of facts, misinterpretation, or speculation has led to negative messaging. Leaders have an obligation to ensure information is factual, it noted. Dates for enhanced communication training will be forwarded to leaders of Essex Fire and Rescue by May 31. 3-5. Recommendations three through five dealt with diversity in the workplace and the Respectful Workplace Policy training. A more robust Respectful Workplace Policy was recommended. The report notes there were numerous statements made to the consultant in the interview process that illustrated a lack of understanding of that policy, specifically as it relates to the discrimination and protected grounds in the Human Rights Code. It was recommended enhanced training on the
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Report in on the state of Essex Fire... Respectful Workplace and Diversity Training be provided to members of Essex Fire, and that the Town’s Respectful Workplace Policy be revised to note subtle, yet constant, undermining rumour and innuendo that creates strong feelings of negativity is not acceptable. Dates for the training will be forwarded to Essex Fire by May 31. Revisions to the Respectful Workplace Policy will be brought forward to Council by June 30. 6. Succession Plan (District Chiefs/ Captains): Those with aspirations to advance need to be identified and prepared for Officers who may leave or retire. While succession planning does not guarantee promotion, it does provide further information on the hiring process. It was recommended fire administration, with the manager of Human Resources, develop a succession plan for implementation next January. 7. Communication policy revisions: The consultant recommended all members of Essex Fire and Council attend a re-training session on the Release of Information Policy, and other related policies. It notes indirect, passive-aggressive, negative messaging can be divisive and may compromise the service’s integrity and undermine any chance of repairing the rift between firefighters and fire admin. Dates for such training will be established by May 31. 8. Changes facing Fire Services: The consultant recommended an education session to focus on changes facing the Province and Fire Service’s resources and ability to meet those changes. Such a date will be determined by May 31. 9 Internal Training: It was identified
in the 2017-2021 Master Fire Plan that a five-year training schedule be created, and that this schedule be communicated by June 30. 10. Live Fire Training Facility: There is such a temporary facility in Essex, in partnership with St, Clair College. There were mixed feelings about this noticed when conducting the assessment, the report notes. It was claimed firefighters have been injured while training at the burn house, however, the consultant was unable to confirm this. The only injuries to date have not been related to heat, but included a rolled ankle. It was recommended that live fire training continue, that guidelines and safety matters related to this facility be reviewed with firefighters whenever appropriate, an that consideration be given to a permanent facility when a new Station # 2 is constructed. 11. Development of Attendance Management System: The consultant’s report indicated many members of Essex Fire believe attendance for calls and training is down. Members shall attend at least 55 percent of all emergency responses per year, 75 percent of regularly scheduled semi-monthly training sessions, and 75 percent of squad weekly duties. The report showed, based on a provided table from 2015-17, that stations #2 and #3 had an increase in the members not meeting the minimum attendance for emergency response. Station #1’s attendance at emergency responses was poorer in 2017 than in 2015, but improved over 2016. Hunter wants to look at the minimum requirements to see if they make sense and introduce an attendance management program. The new program
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is anticipated to be implemented by January 1, 2019. 12 & 13. Recruitment Process (District Chief/Captain): The method of recruiting these positions has changed. A grid is used to determine best candidates. It is recommended that the hiring committee for a District Chief include the Director of Community Services, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and the Manager of Human Resources. For Captain, this will include the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and the Manager of Human Resources. It was also recommended the job descriptions for firefighter, captain, and district chief be reviewed to ensure minimum requirements by June 30. 14. Equipment and Vehicles: It is recommended that if there are any concerns about self contained breathing apparatuses, those concerns should be brought forward to leaders within Essex Fire. Council comments Councillor Steve Bjorkman said it is difficult to respond to an anonymous letter, but it is important to get better. He was disappointed in the Executive Summary as it was more like a cover letter. He said he did not need to see the report in its entirety, but would like more information to get a better idea of what members are struggling with. He suspected, from the issues brought forward, that overall it seems communication needs improving. He suggested “skip level” meetings where front line workers could meet with upper management, for instance. He asked if firefighters know the recruitment requirements for promotion to Captain or District Chief. Knowing what the Town is looking for will give those interested in advancement the tools to get prepared. Hunter said she would like to have those grading discussions. Chief Arnel said that, to date, he had not discussed the grading process with personnel. When he
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was hired, there was no real set procedure. There is now a grading process that takes experience, related work experience, and education into consideration. Bjorkman also spoke of the attendance management system. “A happy group shows up,” he suggested. Councillor Randy Voakes would like to see a committee set up, comprised of Town administration, Council reps, and a firefighter from each station, to take care of any issues so they do not get compiled. “It gives them [firefighters] a voice,” he said. “It is healthy and it is productive.” Hunter said there are excellent Firefighters and a great Chief. She wanted the chance to implement the recommendations to start fixing the issues. She did not want to stick Council in the middle. She noted that other Town of Essex departments do not have committees. But, Voakes argued employees of the other departments at the Town “don’t always have life and limb on the line.” Chief Arnel said his door is always open, but some individuals may not want to talk to the boss. He said a process in the works for labour management meetings. Councillor Sherry Bondy suggested Council receive the report, but wanted to wait on the recommendations until the closed meeting was held to discuss issues that could not be discussed in public. Hunter argued that the recommendations would not impact the second part of the process. She wanted to start resolving the issues. “I just want to get going. I want this to get better,” she said. Cost of report Hunter said the cost of the report is currently unknown, but it will be made public when it is. Mayor closed meeting with kind words “We look up to you. It might not appear that way sometimes,” he said to the firefighters, adding there are 20,000 in the municipality looking for their support. “Hang in there. We are trying to improve the situation.”
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Parents learn about internet safety at Colchester North
by Adam Gault For some of the parents in attendance at Colchester North Public School on the evening of Thursday, March 22, the presentation on internet and social media safety was a sobering experience. Paul Davis, an internet safety expert, hosted the social networking and online safety presentation that featured safety tips for parents in regards to their children’s use of popular social media applications,
Internet safety expert, Paul Davis, speaks to parents at Colchester North Public School.
cyberbullying, sexting, online data trails, and general online security. For more than 25 years, Paul Davis has been an expert in information technologies. Over the last several years, he has taken that knowledge, and has presented to school assemblies, parents, teachers, and police departments all across North America, to provide internet security and safety tips with his trademark, no nonsense approach and
delivery. “About seven years ago at my daughter’s school, the principal asked me why kids get in trouble using tech, and I said, ‘because moms and dads give their kids whatever they want, and they’re completely clueless as to what they do online.’ So, he asked me to speak to the kids,” Davis said of the beginnings of his internet safety lectures. “I did so on one condition, which was I get to speak to the parents, one thing led
to another, and now this is basically what I do five days a week.” In that time, Davis has had the opportunity to address more than 425,000 students across Canada and the United States about the concerns over a culture over-reliant on social media technology, and the dangers it can pose, especially to young people. “When a child has 500 Instagram followers and 600 Snapchat contacts, we got a problem,” Davis explained. “I’m not against social media, but when parents are oblivious as to what their kids are doing, and how they’re doing it, therein lies the problem.” Davis explains that respecting the rules of the various policies of social media platforms are just some of the basic steps parents can do to ensure their child’s safety online. “Every social media platform states you must be 13, so how about we all wait until we’re 13. Once they’re 13 and they understand it, parents should understand it as well, because there should be a topic of conversation with them so they can engage each other and understand it,” Davis said, adding that parents who let their kids engage in social media behind closed bedroom doors are placing them at greater risk. “That’s the downfall
of what’s happening to our kids. Understanding it is priority number one and waiting for the right age is absolutely important.” Appropriate age of the use of technology was a recurring theme
he’s worked with over his more than a quarter century in IT has not allowed technology in their child’s bedroom, explaining that their naturally curious nature could lead them to some less than desirable
“Every social media platform states you must be 13, so how about we all wait until we’re 13. Once they’re 13 and they understand it, parents should understand it as well, because there should be a topic of conversation with them so they can engage each other and understand it.” - Paul Davis with Davis’s talk, who emphasized that far too many parents are giving access to certain technologies at far too young an age. “Giving a kid in grade five a thousand-dollar iPhone, that’s a failure. Giving a kid Snapchat and Instagram in grade five, well that’s another failure. So, we’re starting them off way too young,” Davis explained. “I’m pro-tech, I want kids using tech, but it should be a computer in a common area of the home where parents can see what they’re doing. Kids are curious, but they need to be guided.” According to Davis, every cyber professional
corners of the internet. Davis hopes that his talks with parents, and students alike, will guide them towards using technology as a more constructive and educational platform. “Kids in grades four, five, six, for example, they should be coding, they should be blogging, they should be developing apps, they should be building websites, they should be downloading educational apps,” Davis said. “There’s a whole bunch of things kids can do. Social media just shouldn’t be one of them.” More information of Paul Davis can be found at socialnetworkingsafety. net.
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Essex United hosts WSO concert to benefit local music programs hosting a youth orchestra. With these efforts, Wiebe was happy to see the Essex concert would benefit two schoolbased music programs “It was a great concert,” Spencer commented, adding a highlight was when organist David Palmer joined the WSO for a song. He also offered a solo piece. “The music was great. The audience was good. I hope everyone had a great time.” “We were just please with the community reaction,” Wiebe said of the concert. “We felt welcome in Essex.” He was also pleased with being able to
share the stage with Palmer, noting the opportunity was “really special” as the WSO does not have an organ at its site. “It was a real treat.” He was pleased to be able to speak with a few students after the concert who have aspirations to play in the WSO one day. Wiebe had a piece of advice for those young musicians. “Keep on practicing. You’ll be glad you did.” The Essex United Church Concert was one of five “Neighbourhood Concert Series” events the WSO hosted recently.
HEIRS looks back on maple syrup history Photo submitted. The Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s string ensemble performed inside Essex United Church on Friday evening. The event benefited the Essex Public School and Essex District High School music programs.
by Sylene Argent The acoustics at Essex United Church aided the Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) string ensemble in delivering a crowd-pleasing concert on Friday evening. Peter Wiebe, Conductor of the WSO, led the string ensemble through a list of songs which were performed for over 200 people in attendance. Derwin Spencer, Chief of the Organizing Committee for the unique event, planned the concert with help of a few dedicated volunteers. He noted the WSO reached out to Essex United Church around a year ago to see if there would be an opportunity to host a one-hour long event as part of its “Neighbourhood Concert Series.”
Spencer said the WSO representatives indicated they liked the space the Church could offer for a concert, adding Essex United has plenty of room for seating and offers great acoustics. With both parities ready to roll ahead with the event, planning then ensued. Typically, these concerts, he said, support a cause. It was hoped the event would raise $1000 for each the Essex Public School and Essex District High School music programs. Based on the great turnout on Friday evening, and support for the event through local promotion, it looked as though that goal would be exceeded, Spencer said. The WSO puts a lot of emphasis on education programs with conducting around 20 school concerts per year and
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by Adam Gault Former long-time maple syrup producer, Ken Hunter, was the featured guest speaker at the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) meeting last Thursday afternoon. He spoke about his time growing up and working on a maple syrup farm near Arner. In 1910, Hunter’s grandfather moved back to Essex County after he spent the last decade building houses in Alberta. He purchased a 103-acre farming property on lot 19, for $4,300. The following year, he purchased 1,000 pails and spiles and an evaporator, then made maple syrup for the first time. “Neighbours would help, there was nothing else to do that time of the year,” Hunter said of those early maple production days. “They’d gather the sap and bring it in and boil it down, filter it into milk cans, and take it to the house to reheat it and repack it.” Ken began to help with the maple syrup process when he was 10-years old, bringing buckets of sap from the trees to the evaporator. This is when he began to learn some of the intricacies of production, such as the ratio of production being 40 units of sap to every 1 unit of finished syrup, the sap needs to be boiled at 219 degrees Fahrenheit, and how barometric pressure influences that boiling point. Ken became more involved in the production process, until he took over the farm in the early 1990s. He described it as an incredibly laborious process, where sometimes he would stay up until three in the morning boiling sap. If the sap was left before the boiling process was finished, it could go rancid, costing the farm time and money. Hunter said that as time went on, government intrusion and taxation made running the farm an increasingly difficult prospect. That manufacturing taxes once jumped from just over $200 to nearly $2000 in a single year. In 2002, the increased costs led him to cease production of maple syrup, as it did to many others in Ontario because of the rise in production costs. While the taxes and production costs did eventually return to a more reasonable rate, Hunter declined the opportunity to return to the industry. Instead, he opted to share stories of his time in the business as he did at HEIRS.
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Pictured above: Warden and Nate of 2nd Kingsville Scouts showed support for the new Cottam scouting program during the information night hosted at Cottam United Church last Thursday evening.
by Sylene Argent Scouting will make a comeback in Cottam this fall, thanks to leaders who put in the time to organize the program. There has not been a scouting program in the Cottam area for several years, but Leader Tim Meloche said the Cottam area has many young families, so organizers thought the time would be good to restart the program. The program is slated to start this fall. A Beavers program (for youth aged
five to seven) and a Cubs program (for youth aged eight to 10) will be offered. The older groups may be offered in the future as the program grows. Meetings will be held at Cottam United Church on Tuesday evenings, starting this fall. Dan Levy of the Cottam Rotary Club noted the local service club will sponsor the 2nd Cottam Scouting program. He is particularly excited to see the program to come back to Cottam as a former member of the original 1st Cottam Scouting program. “It is cool to see it come back and to be on the other side of the operation. It’s a great program. Scouting does a lot for kids. It teaches leadership and self resect,” Levy said. “It’s great to have it in the community.” With Cottam Rotary as
a sponsor of 2nd Cottam Scouting, a unique partnering opportunity will be created, Levy noted. The clubs will be able to show support to each other while hosting their own events. Steve Blain, Area Commissioner for Scouting, said getting Scouting back into Cottam is a great thing. Scouting has struggled across the county with memberships, he noted, so it is nice to see an interest in the local hamlet. There are a lot of benefits to getting involved in Scouting, Blain said, adding he has had the opportunity to gain some interesting experiences. “I’ve done stuff in Scouting I never thought I could ever do.” The information night was meant to, “Get youth interested and promote
what we have to offer,” he said, adding that includes things like camping and participating in community tree planting events. Meloche added the event was a means to convey to attendees “what we do and what we are all about.” He said the feeling amongst organizers was that there were kids in the area who wanted to get involved. “Cottam is a relatively young community,” Meloche said, adding Scouting is about adventure. “With everything we do, we are finding adventure. We are giving kids an opportunity to do things they have never done before.” Scouting is open to females and males. Anyone with any questions can email cottamscouts@gmail.com for more information.
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Southwest Ontario tourism conference held in Leamington by Adam Gault More than 200 tourism industry professionals and municipal representatives from across the region gathered to participate in
the 7th annual Ontario’s Southwest Tourism Conference last week, as it took over the Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel and Conference Centre.
Over the course of the two-day event, held on March 20 and 21, participants in conference listened to several keynote speakers, and collaborated
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citizens with a safe way to surrender weapons and enhance public safety. During the amnesty, police will not recommend weapons-related Criminal Code charges that might otherwise apply to people who are turning in these items. Police note no amnesty is offered for people who turn in weapons that have been used in the commission of a crime. No anonymous submissions will be accepted. Interested gun owners are strongly urged to call the OPP (or their local police service’s) non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122 to arrange for officers to attend and safely retrieve the weapons. Gun owners can also use the OPP website button -- www.opp.ca/gunamnesty -- or the Citizen Self Reporting tool to notify police. Under NO circumstances should anyone deliver guns or ammunition directly to police facilities. “Ontario has seen an increase in break-and-enter incidents where firearms are stolen or targeted by criminals. The OPP and our participating police partners are giving people a safe way to dispose of weapons, imitation weapons and related equipment, accessories and ammunition to reduce the number of guns in their communities,” says OPP Commissioner J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes.
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Thunder capture title in impressive fashion
submitted to EFP With three tournament wins already under its belt, the Essex Thunder Atom team looked to put the icing on the cake in the final weekend of hockey. At the Lakeshore Day of Champs, the girls squared off against both Lakeshore teams. In the first game against Lakeshore White, the Thunder players struggled to find their legs and complete passes. However, a couple quick goals and solid goaltending by Grace “the wall” O was enough to get the win. Next up was the pesky Lakeshore Blue team that was looking for an upset on home ice. With just enough time between games for a quick bite to eat and a stern speech from coach, the Thunder players hit the ice with purpose. From the drop of the puck on, the girls dominated the action, using tape to tape passes, solid backchecking, and a hunger for every loose puck. In the end, the Thunder was just too much for its opponent and came away with the win. This left only one game to play against league rival, South County on Sunday morning. Despite all the hockey, the Essex team showed up to the rink ready to play and was crisp from the get go. Energized by a couple early goals, the team used the momentum to control the play and slowly wear down its opponent, eventually winning 4-0, in convincing fashion. As the seconds ticked down, the girls flooded the ice to celebrate another championship win and a season to remember.
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region,” South Western Ontario Tourism Corporation (SWOTC) Executive Director, Jim Hudson, said. “Over the last year in Ontario’s southwest, we have had over 100 new tourism businesses start up, which is amazing.” Hudson added the ongoing boom of the craft beer industry, and the continued success of the area’s wine region, has played a large part in that overall success. “We’ve gone from 6 to 28 craft breweries in the last few years, and certainly our wineries are growing as well,” Hudson explained. The Town of Essex’s Manager of Communications, Alex Denonville, and Economic Development Officer, Nelson Silveira, took part in the conference that explored new ideas on how local municipalities can better position themselves in the face of a rapidly changing digital age, as regional tourist destinations. “With the rise of digital and social media, people are online, they’re posting pictures, it’s not just young people anymore, older people are adapting to new technology,” Denonville said. “It’s just encouraging people to share the story. To tell their friends, tell their families why they came to the Town of Essex,
what they did, and why others should come here.” Denonville added that Essex continues to be at the forefront of online tourism marketing and takes advantage of all available social media platforms, including the launch of last year’s Tourism Essex website. “We’re getting there in terms of getting the word out digitally. I think it’s a matter of encouraging people to tell that story and encouraging businesses within the Town of Essex [to take part in the online promotion],” Denonville said. Tourism as a whole has taken a different approach to marketing itself in recent years, according to Silveira. He said, in the past, tourism was about selling a destination, whereas now, it’s more about selling a sense of experience. “Different tourism operators are offering different experiences around Essex. We have to be ready to acknowledge that, and promote that on our channel as well,” Silveira said. “The activity and going through the experience really elevate the way that we’re doing tourism. We’re trying to create experiences and not so much the sense of place anymore. It’s more so the experience.”
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class and record setting athlete, will resonate with others who are facing their own personal struggles. “You got to want it for yourself, that’s the biggest thing,” Sanders explained. “Many times, along the way, people told me, ‘hey man, you got a problem, you need to change.’ But, until you want to do it yourself, you’re never truly going to change. I truly believe when you want to do something, you can do it, and the world will create what you need in order to do it.” Since being recognized by the Town of Essex with his picture and record setting time on the ‘Welcome to Harrow’ sign on Queen Street, Sanders continues to compete at a world class level, winning the Iron Man Arizona just a week after the sign unveiling, competing in South America, and in just one week’s time, racing in Oceanside, California.
Lionel Sanders (right), is recognized along with Andrew Garant (the award was accepted on his behalf ), as the WESPY male athlete of the year.
by Adam Gault World class triathlete and Harrow native, Lionel Sanders, accomplished another monumental feat in his storied athletic career on Tuesday, March 20, when he repeated being recognized as male athlete of the year at the 13th annual Windsor Essex Sports Person of the Year (WESPY) Awards. The Caboto Club in Windsor was filled to capacity for the ever-growing event, which recognizes individuals and athletes from across Windsor-Essex who excel in the many facets of their respective sports. “It’s a great night for our sports community. We showcase Windsor and Essex County sports, and its depth of talent, great athletes, and great organizations tonight,” WESPY founder, Dominic Papa, said. “I’m so very happy to be doing that, and the WESPY awards are a good vehicle to do this. This is all
about being a good sport here tonight.” For the first time ever, the male athlete of the year award was shared between two winners, as Sanders shared the honour with Windsor Clippers lacrosse player, Andrew Garant. “It’s an honour, I love this community. To be recognized by my community who, when I was in a dark place back in 2009, showed me the light really, and put me on the right path, to be recognized by that community is an honour,” Sanders said upon receiving the award. “All I really want to do is inspire other people to do the same and be there if a young guy that needs help along the way to go towards their goals and dreams.” Before becoming an international calibre triathlete, Sanders struggled with addiction and personal issues. He hopes his story of overcoming addiction, to world
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HIRING! GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED Please fax your resume to 519-723-2336. 1-tf ______________________ HELP WANTED: Looking for full and part time PIZZA MAKER / SHORT ORDER COOK with experience. Apply in person to 19 Laird Avenue, Essex. 12-1t* ______________________
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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. 12/15
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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.
PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you & my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted. With Grateful thanks E.P.
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The Town of Lakeshore has a Career Opportunity for a Director of Legisla ve and Legal Services For further informa on please visit our website at www.lakeshore.ca Employment Opportuni es Applica on deadline: April 18, 2018 at noon The Town of Lakeshore is an equal opportunity employer. Accommoda ons under the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabili es Act (AODA) will be provided upon request.
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.
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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. 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.
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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
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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
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IN LOVING MEMORY
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Isabelle Shanahan
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
October 28, 1942 - March 30, 2016
OUELLETTE - KIRBY
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
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Parents Mike and Janet Ouellette, along with Curtis and Debbie Kirby are happy to announce the engagement of their children
~ Loving you always, Tim , Mike, Kevin, Kathleen, Maureen & families
Nicole & Ethan A Summer wedding is planned.
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LITTLE, Robert - Passed away peacefully at HDGH - Dr. Y. Emara Centre on March 24, 2018 just short of his 84th birthday. Loving father of Linda Malott (Rocky), Laura Noble (Jim), Dawn Thornton (Bill), Tim Little (Helle) and Steve Little (Sue). Cherished Papa of Misty, Steele (Isabel), Kristi (Mark), TJ (Missy), Tim (Melissa), Chris (Susan), Hilary (Duane), Nikki (Algis), Jesse, Lyle, and Blain and great Papa of 9. Life long love of Kathy Little. Survived by his sister Barb Camlis (late Vic) and his brother Wayne Little (Joan). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Robert was a man of many wonderful qualities, but he will forever be remembered for his charm. He will be missed by all who knew him. At Robert’s request, cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of Robert’s life will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE CREMATION CENTRE (519-254-2585). Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca.
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THANK YOU On behalf of the late Bill Wallace’s Family, we wish to send our heartfelt thanks to those who journeyed with us over the past several months. Thankyou to Fr. Dave Boutette and Rev. Jim Hatt for your many visits and prayers. Thank-you to Deacon Gary Flewelling for your guidance. Thank-you Tony & Ann at Kennedy Funeral Home for your compassion and professionalism to details. To Fr. Mike Ryan, for a beautiful mass and the Holy Name of Jesus Resurrection Choir. To the Essex Legion #201 for a delicious lunch. To all of the nurses from St. Elizabeth Health Care and Hospice for giving us time and allowing for Bill to be at home. Thank-you to all of our friends and family who helped us during this difficult time. ~ Sue, Bill, Bryan, Rob, & Families
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Voice Of Inspiration “Nice words and nice appearance doesn’t conclude that someone is nice, i believe that the nicer you look, the more deceptive you appear.” ~ Michael Bassey Johnson
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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT NIKITA/RIVEST
Chase Nikita excitedly announces the arrival of his new baby sister! Matt & Brianne lovingly welcomed their precious daughter, Austyn Bree Nikita on March 15, 2018 weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. Tickled pink grandparents: Ernie & Catherine Nikita and Richard & Andrea Rivest. Great granddaughter for Eileen Nikita, Andy Goegebeur & Jeannette Rivest. In thanksgiving for God’s most wondrous masterpiece and amazing blessing, whose tiny feet make the biggest footprints in our hearts.
MARCH 31 ESSEX AND COMMUNITY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER Auction at Essex Legion. Call 519-962-9597. APRIL 2018 THE WONDERBROADS PASTA DINNER Every Wednesday in April at Riverside Sportsman Club (10835 Riverside Dr. E.) www.wonderbroads.org. APRIL 6 PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican Church (92 St Paul Street, Essex) 5:006:30pm. Takeout available. Call: 519-776-7711, for more details APRIL 7 ROAST BEEF DINNER at Bethel Maidstone. Call Rob at: 519-735-8411. 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. APRIL 28 GARAGE, BAKE SALE - with a light lunch at Bethel Maidstone from 9am -1pm. APRIL 28 ANNUAL YARD AND BAKE SALE at St Paul’s Anglican Church (92 St Paul Street, Essex) 9am - 1pm. Call: 519-776-7711, for more details. 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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Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
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We will hold a Good Friday service with the Leamington Salvation Army at the Leamington Corps at 10:30a.m. A Potluck Lunch will follow. Call the church office if you need a ride. On April 1st, Easter Sunday, we will have an Easter Breakfast at the church at 9a.m. followed by Family Worship, led by Major Sam Roberts, at 10:30a.m. If you plan to attend breakfast, let us know so we know how much food to prepare. Our monthly potluck lunch after Family Worship is moved to Sunday, April 8th. SA Connections is taking a trip to John R . Park Homestead on Tuesday morning, April 3rd. Call the church for details. Bible Study will follow after lunch at 1p.m. Community Care Ministry Services take place at Iler Lodge Wednesday, April 4th at 10:30a.m. and at Country Village on Thursday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to pick up your application for the Senior’s Rally in London in May.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Holy week Schedule at St. Mary’s Church is Holy Thursday at 7p.m., Good Friday at 3p.m. Easter Sunday at 9a.m. The winner of the Altar Society’s afgan quilt was Penny Esping. The final Lenten card party winners were 1st Kay Christer, 2nd Dave McMurren, 3rd K. Markham, 4th Thomas Hillman and Judy Dufour, lowest tally Veronica Benoit, Lone hands Wilma MacVicar, and Fred Binder. Series winners 1st George Diesbourg, 2nd Joanne McMurren, and 3rd Dave McMurren. 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. 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. Our Mission Group will have a loonie and toonie collection at Mass on April 15th. 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. Happy Easter!
You are invited to attend our Good Friday worship service on Friday, March 30 beginning at 10am with Pastor Darrell Edgar and the Ambassador CRC from Windsor. We will include a celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Join us again on Easter Sunday, April 1 at 10am, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Nursery supervision is provided for both services. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. GEMS & Cadets will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. 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 going from a slave to a son; the concept of family, and how God is our Father and we are His children and we get to expand the garden. Water Baptism is this Sunday! Drum and Drama Club and Kingdom Living Classes are on Wednesdays at 7pm. The Essex Outreach is on Saturday, April 7th. Our Ladies Paint and Potluck Night is on Saturday, April 7th. Keep up-to-date and follow us on Facebook @ANTIOCHCANADA. Our Healing Rooms are now being held at ACM, 455 County Rd. 34 on Saturdays from 9am-noon. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Have a beautiful Easter in Jesus and be blessed! Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
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 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.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church. This week the office will be open Monday and Wednesday 9am - 1pm and closed for Good Friday. Holy Week Services: Thursday, March 29: Maundy Thursday Fellowship Meal & Worship starting at 6:30 pm at Trinity. All are welcome as we enjoy a potluck feast and then gather for a traditional remembrance of the Last Supper. Friday, March 30: Good Friday services—at St. Paul’s- 11 am Family service & 3 pm Traditional Service. Saturday, March 31: Easter Vigil Service at 7 pm at Trinity. Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday -services at 8 & 11 am at St. Paul’s and 9:15 am at Trinity. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Rev. Chris is available in the sanctuary at St. Paul’s on Friday, March 30th, 1:30 -2:30pm, for those who wish to have a private opportunity for confession. Our next pasta dinner will take place on Friday, April 6th. Our Annual Yard & Bake Sale will take place on Saturday, April 28th from 9am 1pm. Keep us in mind as you are doing your spring cleaning! 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 We pray for those who have requested our prayers: Erin, Sandy, Jim, Christina, Craig, Sal, Jane, Cindy, and David. Our Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Joan Howson, given by Gerry Lester. The Thank You Bank contributions for the month of March was given to the Ronald McDonald House in Windsor. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 21 because it is back! SMORGASBORD! From 4:30 to 6:30PM. Don’t forget to drop by and pick up a book from our outdoor library found just off the ramp behind the church. All are welcome to attend our
Easter Vigil Service on Saturday, March 31, at 7PM. The service includes the lighting of the new fire, renewal of our Baptismal Covenant, Holy Communion and beautiful music. Easter Sunday service will be held at 9:15, hope you can attend. Join us on Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! Join us on Facebook or visit our website: www.stpaulstrinity.org.
Golden Years Golf Report On March 22, 47 golfers scored 73 holes-in-one. Leading the ace parade, with 6, was Andy Orsini. Mary Binder set the pace over 19 holes with a score of 15 followed. Orsini continued his strong play with a score of 35 over 18 holes and a score of 72 over 36 holes. A strong team score of 237 by team Aces (Julia Kos, Andy Orsini, Mary Binder) was good enough for first place. Sharing the second place spot was Team 2 (Mary Anne Vickery, Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Ward) and Team 4 (Pete Daudlin, Mike Binder, Betty McManus). In third position was Team 8 (Al Rutter, Jack Gisi, Al Christie). Play resumes on Thursday, March 29. Arrive a bit early and enjoy free coffee and doughnuts. New players/seniors are welcome.For information, please contact Lloyd at 519-324-1513.
Essex Retirees’ Social Club
Mary Lou Chibi had high score at Monday night Pepper. Roger Monchamp had the most peppers and Dorothy Fields was low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Wally Lafromboise with the most peppers. Floyd Cascadden had high score and Virgery Cascadden had low score. Debbie Monchamp had high score at Wednesday evening Pepper. Margaret Beneteau and Linda tied with the most peppers. Cecile St. Denis was low score. Ruth and Pauline had the top scores at Thursday night Bridge. Our next Bingo is on Friday, April 6. Hope to see you there!
Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday, April 1st at 10am for our Easter Sunday Service. The Iler Lodge Service is on Tuesday, April 3rd at 2pm. Please join us and share your faith with the residents. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated. Our Annual Roast Beef Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 7th at 5:30pm. Advance tickets only. Please see Rob, Paul, Gord, or Hazel, or call the church office, (519) 723-2284. The April UCW Meeting will take place in Simpkins Hall at 1pm on Monday, April 9th. All ladies of the congregation are welcome and encouraged to attend. Olinda-Ruthven United Church is hosting a Spring Fling Comedy Variety Show on Sunday, April 8th at 2pm, with proceeds going to Gess†wood Camp. Rob and Connie have tickets. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please see Rev. Catherine, add a name to the list in the foyer or contact the office. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca 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
Steubenville Youth Conference 2018, save the date June 29- July 1. Squires Yard Sale is on Saturday, April 7th. Our Fish Fry is on Good Friday, March 30 at 4:30pm until 7:00pm. Lifeteen Night is on Sunday, April 8 for grades 9-12 after 7pm mass until 9:45pm. Edge night is on Wednesday, April 4 for grades 6-8 at 7pm until 8:30pm. St. Vincent de Paul is in need of clothing. Please drop off in th bin found in the parking lot. This bin is for clothing only. Thanks. Our Lady of Good Counsel general meeting is on Thursday, April 26 following our mass at 6:30pm. All members are asked to come & celebrate our Patron Saint and honour our deceased CWL members. Happy Easter to your family from mine. God Bless you all and have a great week!
Essex United Church Join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 am. Join us for our Easter services - March 29, Maundy Thursday - Pizza and Salad at 6pm and service at 7pm, March 30, Good Friday - service at 11am at St. Paul’s Anglican, March 31, Easter Vigil - Trinity Anglican, Cottam at 7pm., April 1, Easter Morning at Essex United at 8:30 Sunrise service on the front lawn, 9am breakfast in lower hall, and 10:30am Traditional Easter service. Sunset Produce, in conjunction with GessTwood Camp, is running a FREE camp for 30 children between the ages of 10-15 (July 2018). They are running the entry as a contest in Windsor and Essex County. Call GessTwood Camp at 519-776-7119, for more information.
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Clinique dirigée par du personnel infirmier praticien du comté d’Essex
The Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) is seeking Board Members to join our team. The uniqueness of this clinic promotes an interdisciplinary model of care led by Nurse Practitioners and includes a variety of interdisciplinary health professionals.
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The ECNPLC is seeking a Community Member to join our volunteer Board to assist the Clinic to reach our strategic goals in providing the best possible primary care to the residents of Essex. The Essex County Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic invites applications from interested Community Members for a position on our governance Board as a volunteer Director. For further information about the clinic, go to our website at www.ecnplc.com/. Please send your expression of interest along with your resume by Wednesday, April 18, 2018 to the selection committee at: 35 Victoria Avenue, Unit 6, Essex, ON N8M 1M4
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Continued from Page 19 For the month of March, food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Good Friday Service is on March 30 at 10am at Belle River United Church. This is a joint service with our friends of Belle River. Rev. Ann will lead the service. We will have a guest flutist Averil Spence-Clarke, who will be part of the musical program. Resurrection Sunday/Easter Day is on Sunday, April 1. Joint service will Belle River United at Belle River. A sunrise service is at 8am at Lakeview Park Marina. Following the service breakfast will be served at Belle River United Church.The Easter Sunday service will be at Belle River United and it will begin at 10am. 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. Tartan Day Dinner is on Saturday, April 7 at 5pm, with dinner, games, and entertainment. Celebrate your Scottish heritage or become a Scotsman for a day. Come see the dancers and listen to the bagpipes. Limited tickets available For more information or tickets, contact Elaine Mailloux.(519-890-6312). Coffee and Coversation: Thursdays at 10am. Everyone is welcome . 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,
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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.
1:30 pm. Ages 5 years old & under & caregiver. Register online or at the library. 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.
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1952 Meteor hardtop was built in Windsor
Restored 1952 Meteor hardtop.
Born in 1941, Ed Eggengoor of Caledon, Ontario, grew up in Downsview (now part of Toronto) and owned a black 1952 Meteor Mainline 2-door sedan in high school. He worked on the car all through the week so it would be fit to drive on weekends, when he dated his future wife, Evelyn. As a Mainline, Ed’s ’52 Meteor had a Ford dashboard, a Ford V8 engine with 110 horsepower, and no fancy trim on the outside. He drove that Meteor for six years until his Dad made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. If Ed started saving money for a new car, Dad would match him dollar for dollar. It was amazing how money piled up, and one day Ed was able to go to Cruikshank Motors on Weston Road in Toronto and buy a new turquoise and blue 1961 Meteor 2-door sedan. His ’52 Meteor was given to a family friend. Now let’s fast forward to the spring of 2017 when a yellow and white 1952 Meteor Customline Victoria 2-door hardtop came up for sale in North Bay, Ontario, following a restoration completed two years earlier. With memories of his first ’52 Meteor still fresh after all these years, Ed bought the car. And what a car it is! The Customline series for Meteor in 1952 featured a Mercury dashboard, a Mercury V8 engine with 120 horsepower, and fancy trim inside and out. And Ed’s ’52 Meteor hardtop also has bubble skirts, an outside sun visor, and continental kit. Both Ford and Meteor for 1952 had several new features. It was the first year for a curved one-piece windshield. It was the first year for pendulum-style brake and clutch pedals mounted in the inside of the firewall, a much more convenient location for the master brake cylinder when checking the level of brake fluid. And with the brake and clutch pedals no longer going through holes in the floor, the dust and mud coming up off the highway stayed on the highway. It was also the first year that Ford and Meteor had the gas filler neck behind the rear license plate. All 1952 Meteors were built in Windsor. Ford of Canada opened a new plant in Oakville in May of 1953. 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.
• On Wednesday, March 21, LaSalle’s Luke Wilson made it official with a twitter post that he has signed with the Detroit Lions NLF organization. “It’s official! Been dreaming of this since i was a kid. Time to get to work!!,” he stated in a tweet that was accompanied with a picture of him as a young boy dressed as a Detroit Lions player and another image of him signing with the team. 28-year-old Wilson has played the past five seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, and in 2014, was part of the Super Bowl XLVIII championship team. • Last weekend, the Essex Ravens Atom Minor hockey team finished up a great season at home, with Game 3 and Game 4 of the OMHA finals. The Barrie Colts took the series, 6 points to 2, to win the championship title. The Essex Atom Ravens
organization, All-Ontario Finalists, can hold their heads high on a impressive season of hockey as they represented the Town of Essex. • The Essex Minor Hockey Association held its Day of Champs on March 24. Timbit, Novice, Atom, Bantam, and Midget house league teams played throughout the day with games starting at 8:00 am and the final game of the day scheduled for 8:20 pm. Teammates enjoyed food, refreshments, and a memorable day of hockey to wrap up the season with medals handed out following the games. • Soccer season is about to open for the Essex Red Raiders Senior Boys’ team. Essex is scheduled to begin its regular season with a match up against the Leamington Lions, in Leamington, on April 9. On April 11 Essex will face Tecumseh Vista Academy. The first home
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game is scheduled for April 16, in Essex, against Assumption. • On this day, in sports history, March 29: In 1867, Cy Young [Denton True Young], American baseball pitcher (most wins in MLB history), was born in Gilmore, Ohio. In 1929, Stanley Cup action, the Boston Bruins swept the New York Rangers in two games. It was the first Stanley Cup Final played between two U.S. based teams. In 1940, Joe Louis knocked out Johnny Paycheck in two rounds to retain the heavyweight boxing title. In 1953, Patty Berg won the LPGA New Orleans Women’s Golf Open. In 1966, Muhammad Ali beat George Chuvalo in 15 rounds for the heavyweight boxing title. It was in 1975, that the Islanders beat Rangers for only the second time. In 1985, Wayne Gretzky broke his own NHL season record with his 126th assist. It was in 1989 that Soviet hockey players were permitted to play for the NHL. USA skater, Kristi Yamaguchi, won the Ladies Figure Skating Championship in 1992. The men’s title was won by Viktor Petrenko (CIS). In 1996, the Cleveland Browns chose its new name as the Baltimore Ravens. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email essexfreepress@ on.aibn.com.
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Atom Minors All-Ontario Finalists submitted to EFP This past weekend, the Essex Atom Minor Ravens hockey team played host to the Barrie Colts for Games 3 and 4 of the OMHA final series. The Ravens forced a game four by staving off elimination in a hard fought 2-1 victory on Saturday. Looking to force a deciding Game 5, the Ravens struggled in Game 4 against
a Barrie team, that was running on all cylinders. Unfortunately, the Ravens dropped this series 6 points to 2 to end the season. While disappointed, every player knew they had given their all for the entire playdowns and had played some exceptional hockey. This Raven’s team began the season with some new faces, as well as players in unfamiliar positions. However, the team went undefeated in its first tournament with a tremendous comeback versus Riverside, in the Essex Earlybird Tournament. A month later, the team lost in the semi-finals of Silverstick, but gained experience that would serve the players well later in the season. In November, the Atom Minor Ravens travelled to Michigan to participate in the Nation’s Cup tournament. An undefeated record ensured the Canadian victory! As the calendar flipped to 2018, the Ravens embarked on a playdown journey, and what a journey it would be. A two game play-in versus Amherstburg, a game five shutout victory over Riverside, a sweep of St. Thomas, a game five victory over Grimsby, a hard fought series win over Woolwich, and a four game battle against the eventual champs, Barrie. A 14-8-2 playdown record! Wonderful trips down the 401 to play towns all over Ontario! This season was not a failure – this season was an unprecedented success. The little team that could, did. These kids believed in themselves. The coaches believed in the kids. A very special thank you goes out to the unbelievable coaching staff of Jack Weston, Joe Diemer, Al Fuerth, Jeff Sadler and Craig Cavanagh. It is very rare for a team to be blessed with coaches that have the dedication of this coaching staff and that care about the kids as much as this coaching staff. Thank you for your countless hours of service and the role models you are to our kids. Simple words fail to properly express
the gratitude of all the parents. To the players, be proud of your accomplishments both on and off the ice. Be proud of how you represented Essex (a fact noticed by several teams faced in playdowns). For generations, kids have donned the jersey with “Essex” on the front. Playing for your town is important and will be something the players remember all their lives. So, for those who are family or friends of the following players, please congratulate them on their success as there’s not a more deserving bunch of kids out there. Congratulations to: #1 Aiden Fick, #3 Ethan O’Neil, #4 Meredith Coulter, #5 Jaclyn Weston, #7 Andrew Baker, #8 Sean Wilson, #10 Noah Martin, #11 Cole Grant, #12 Hudson Diemer, #13 Ben Fuerth, #14 Jesse Chadwick, #15 Caleb Cavanagh, # 16 Braeden Cavanagh, #17 Cade Smith, #18 Mason Ginter, #19 Owen Sadler and #30 Reed VanderVecht. You all have done yourselves proud! To say this season was a failure because the championship wasn’t won is a failure to grasp the true meaning of sports. You often hear the negatives of organized sports, particularly hockey. Well this team exemplifies everything that is good about sports. The kids have learned hockey skills, no doubt. However they have also learned to support one another, to build friendships with kids they never knew before, to win and lose graciously and always keep trying. These skills are great for a hockey team, but even better to develop a young child. To all the players, have an enjoyable summer and we’ll do it again next fall!
Continued from Page 21 21st Pepper winners: Dave McMurren, Jeannette Chevalier, Charlie Chevalier, Mary Marg Chevalier, George Diesbourg, Rita Glowa, and Veronica Granger. Our Friday Euchre winners: Ray Brooker,Cecile St.Denis, Theresa Rivait, Edna Chevalier, Jean Matalik, and Joan Broeders. Note: There will be a card party this Friday, March 30th at 7PM.
Good Friday service at St. Stephen’s at 10:00am. Sunday’s services at 7:00am at St. Stephen’s followed by breakfast. 9:00am at Church of the Redeemer and 10:30am at St. Stephen’s. All are welcome to join us. On Saturday, our rector will be dying her hair either purple or rainbow. We have to wait to see the colour on Easter Sunday!
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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, 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.
This week, we made many pies at Redeemer. Thanks to all who came out and helped. Many hands make light the work. Please join us this week Monday - Wednesday at St. Stephen’s at 6pm for soup and a bun, followed by a evening service at 6:30pm. Wednesday we will be blessed with Peggy and Karen leading us through Marty Haugen’s, “Holden Evening Prayer.” Thursday night is at Church of the Redeemer at 7:00pm for Maundy Thursday service with foot washing and
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