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A LOOK INSIDE Essex takes the fight for HDHS to Queen’s Park PAGE 3 _______________ Minor delay in reinstatement of OPP Contract Manager PAGE 5 ________________ Milo Johnson talks local black history at HEIRS PAGE 10 ________________ Skate Essex hosts 55th carnival PAGE 13 ________________
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Essex baseball player heads to Canada-wide CoD championship PAGE 18 ________________ 73’s sweep Mooretown PAGE 23 ________________
Looking For A Good Home Nick operates the controls during the Essex Train Show.
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by Sylene Argent The Annual Essex Train Show, which organizers boast is the largest in Southwestern Ontario, was a main spectacle in Essex Centre over the weekend. The show attracted many individuals, from many different walks of life, to enjoy the sights and sounds that the many
model train displays offered. Many of these displays were decorated with figurines, trees, and other items to make the displays look realistic as the model trains travelled along their tracks laid out in Essex Public School’s gymnasium. Bill Gay of Heritage Essex was pleased with this year’s train show,
which not only offered an opportunity for its attendees to participate in something interesting during the winter months, but also acted as a fundraiser for Heritage Essex, the organization that maintains the historic Essex Railways Station. He said this year’s Continued on Page 9
Ron Bareham of the Elgin County Railway Museum shows off his display at the Essex Train Show over the weekend.
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Scouts qualify for award-celebrate founders
Beavers David and Matthew, and Cubs Nicholas and Zander, proudly display their awards.
submitted to EFP Scout Guide Week is recognized between February 21-28
worldwide to honour the birthday of founders Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. To honour their
birthday with a community service project, the 3rd Essex Beavers brought in birthday gifts of food needed at the Essex Area Food Bank. The 3rd Essex Scouts is celebrating after receiving good news.
Beavers Logan and Elijah have just finished stacking the donated food on the table for everyone to see.
The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts have qualified for the Quality Programme Standard Award.
This prestigious award recognizes that their programs meet the top level of over
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by Jennifer Cranston Members of the Harrow Community Committee, along with Mayor Ron McDermott and Councillor Bill Caixeiro, traveled to Queen’s Park last week to continue advocating for education in Harrow. The trip coincided with Essex MPP Taras Natyshak reading a
province-wide petition in support of rural education that was initiated by the Harrow Community. The other main highlight of the trip was a meeting with Jeff Leal, Minister of Agricultural and Rural Affairs. Also present at the meeting were Paris Meilleur, Policy advisor to Premier Kathleen Wynne, and Sam
Andrey, policy advisor to Minister of Education Liz Sandals. Caixeiro said that he felt the meeting was positive. “I felt that Minister Leal was intrigued by some of the information, and he said that he was committed to talking to the Premier and Minister Sandals,” Caixeiro said. “I got the impression that he was listening.” Caixeiro hopes that Minister Leal can find a way to be helpful.
Caixeiro said he is hoping for one of two things. First: that the GECDSB enters a notice of motion to reconsider their decision; secondly, he wants a real opportunity to talk to the Premier. “I want the opportunity to talk to the Premier, not at the bottom of an escalator at the casino, but a couple of hours to tell her the full story,” he said, commenting on a previous time he spoke to her.
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I am one of those people who get extremely uncomfortable when acknowledged for reaching a new milestone, or when it is my birthday. It’s nice to be recognized and know that there are others around you who are supportive and want to celebrate with you, but I’ve always been good at accepting with a quick thanks and changing the subject to something that takes the focus off of myself. I do take a moment to quietly recognize achievements from time to time, just to remind myself to be grateful for the opportunities I have had. For instance, every year in midNovember I take a quiet moment to acknowledge my start in working for the local papers, which began around that time of the year in 2008. But that doesn’t mean I don’t take joy in celebrating other’s around me, in fact, I can quite easily go overboard when it comes to celebrating someone I love or respect for their achievements. That’s the fun part! For me, celebrating dates like a birthday or an anniversary or some type of occasion is one way to celebrate life. It’s not about glory, or presents, or attention, it is
celebrating the fact that person is around and healthy, because, who knows what trials or challenges the next year will bring. Every family experiences hardships, and certainly goes through tough times. Knowing that, when I have a chance to show the appreciation I have for certain people in my life, I like to take that opportunity. I have never been good at articulating how I feel about people who are important to me. I’ve always been much better at lending a hand or an ear to show my support than saying the words. So celebrating with them is an easy gesture to celebrate their life and what they mean to me. I realize that may not be the healthiest way to move through life, but I often hear that one’s actions speak louder than words. As in anything, I’m sure there is a healthier balance to that. I even enjoy recognizing my furkids on their birthdays. Not because they know it is their birthday, but because it makes me feel good to celebrate having them in my life another year, while spoiling them.
How lucky! I write this in reflection of hosting a birthday party for my dog’s second birthday over the weekend. It really is just an excuse to invite two of his best friends over for the day so he has a chance to play during the winter. But, at the same time, it is an excuse for me to reflect on what it means to have him, and all those other fur-kids I have had in my life, and how their influence has impacted me. My previous dog, Charlie, passed away unexpectedly just two weeks shy of what would have been the first anniversary of when I got him. He was only around 15 months old. That experience made me realize that you just never know what tomorrow will bring. It is important to celebrate today, and the people who are constantly there to celebrate your successes, be a rock when you need somewhere to lean, be a source of good advice, and help you to your feet when you fall.
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch What is there to talk about? Now, it could be the weather. When I left here Wednesday to drive to the Huron Church Road area in Windsor it was raining lightly. What a surprise when suddenly there was a downpour, so I scarcely knew where I was. The greatest surprise was the three or four inches of snow as I came to the city. How could there be such a difference in about 15 miles? But I didn’t want to talk about the weather again and I have written about the great news of new businesses and stores opening in Essex Centre. I am certain Council is well aware of the condition of Victoria Avenue. How long ago was that road reconstructed? I did a report about it for the newspapers, but I have forgotten the details except the concept that is was a new process that would last; dare I say forever? Since I have forgotten how long ago that was, I can’t say whether it was a wonderful new process.
Do you remember the rejoicing when Talbot Street was resurfaced? That was after the rail tracks down the centre were removed in 1976. Is there anyone living in Essex that remembers the street railway that ran from Windsor to Leamington? It was known as the Windsor Essex and Lakeshore Railway. I forgot to mention in February of 2015 that 35 years had passed since the Town was blown apart in the gas leak explosion. How can it be that long ago?
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Minor delay in reinstatement of OPP Contract Manager by Jennifer Cranston At the last regular Essex Town Council meeting, a motion to pass the bylaw that would allow the reinstatement of
an OPP Contract Manager was tabled pending more information. While Council has agreed to hire a Contract Manager (or Contact
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Sergeant), it delayed the formalities because the revised OPP Billing Statement did not account for possible overtime pay. It is expected that this information will be available at the next regular meeting and the motion will proceed. Police Services Board Chairperson, Councillor Bill Caixeiro, explained the position is similar to the Chief of Police you might find in a municipal police force. In October, OPP Inspector Glen Miller and Caixeiro made a short presentation to council, explaining the importance of the Contract Manager within the police service in Essex. Caixeiro said the position was eliminated, following the retirement of the last Contact Sergeant, without consultation with the
Police Services Board. The Contract Manager is generally a senior Sergeant who knows the community that he works in and acts as the community “go-to” person. Insp. Miller explained that with the integrated policing model used in this region, where several municipalities are served by the OPP, the Contract Manager is the only officer permanently assigned to a given municipality. Caixeiro said that this position is an “integral” part of the police service, and that it is a major part of how the OPP maintains the personal style service to the community. Miller said this person “knows the community and they know the issues.” He said that Essex ranked in the top percentile of safest communities in Canada and he attributes
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much of that success to the Contract Manager. In a special meeting on November 16, Council reviewed that report and voted to reinstate the position. The costing provided for this position by the
OPP indicated that costs for a full year in 2016 would be $176,669. There would also be an initial start-up cost of $3,797 to equip this position.
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Young entrepreneurs make the most of school project by Jennifer Cranston The dream of starting their own clothing company is becoming a reality for three high school students from Belle River. Zak Brochu, Evan Hooper-Gelinas, and Mitchell Daudlin have wanted to start their own business for some time. They are all students at L’Essor Secondary
School in Tecumseh, and saw the Business/ Entrepreneur Class as an opportunity to get started. The idea behind the class is that students start small businesses, complete with business plans and a profit at the end of the semester. Start-up loans are available to students, but these three decided to front start-up costs out
of their own pocket. This allowed them to avoid interest fees, as well as giving them a head start. Their first product is a t-shirt. Designs are a three-way collaboration, as is the name of the company. Poser Clothing Co. shirts are popular. Their early success will allow them to trademark and make their company
Zak Brochu, Evan Hooper-Gelinas, and Mitchell Daudlin show off the first product in their new business, Poser Clothing Co.
official, but that’s not all. They are also using this opportunity to support a good cause. The class was encouraged to support an environmental cause with their businesses. The boys said that “wasn’t their thing,” and decided to give to charity instead. Brochu suggested the charity they decided to go with. Light to the Nations Ministry in the Dominican Republic is an organization that Brochu has some personal experience with. The children’s charity is run by his uncle, Richard Brochu. Recently Brochu and his mother Rennee visited Puerto
Plata and the village of LaVigia. Brochu described the organization as an after school centre where children are welcome to come after school to engage in physical activities, computer lessons, as well as English lessons. Other academic and practical education is available. Light to the Nations began as a program for children who could not afford to attend school. Recently the Dominican Government made education available to all children, so the program has evolved to be an extension of that education and a safe place to learn and find personal value. This is important because many of these children have no other escape from the streets. There is little opportunity for these children. Poverty and prostitution are epidemic. Prostitution is a main source of income for girls and women, old and young.
When Brochu was there he spent a lot of time with a young teenage boy named Miguel. Miguel spent all the time he could at the centre. “His mom and sisters all worked as prostitutes, so he had nothing to go home to,” Brochu explained. Brochu said that in spite of this, Miguel is a happy, grateful, and caring kid. The young entrepreneurs are donating $1 from the sale of each shirt to Light of the Nations. The cost of supporting one child for a month at this program is $2. “Eventually we hope to give more,” Daudlin said. Poser ClothingCo can be found on Facebook, as well as Twitter and Instagram.
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Gosfield North Public School news by Sylene Argent Gosfield North Public School was proud to announce its very first floor hockey team had a successful season, thanks to the dedication of the team’s players and coaches. Coach Mr. Sadler said the team recently won the Kid Goalie Floor Hockey Championship, and had
a 15-1 record in its first season. Pictured is the Gosfield North Floor Hockey Team with its trophy. Grade eight students Carolyn Arner and Abby Morris are a part of the Board’s Social Justice Forum. Their teachers selected them to be a part of this group. As part of this, these
girls are excited to conduct an item drive for the Windsor Youth Centre (WYC). Arner and Morris are hoping to collect many bathroom toiletries during the first week of the item drive, which began on Monday. They hope to collect non-perishable food items next week. The items the students bring in will help the
Windsor Youth Centre assist those who utilize its services, Morris and Arner said. The girls chose the Windsor Youth Centre as the item drive beneficiary as they had become aware that not every youth grows up with the same family structure as their own. They wanted to reach out to offer support to youth within the region who may be facing challenges or struggles that may require
them to utilize the WYC. The WYC, they noted, offers youth in need a meal after school, amongst other programs.
They hope that through this item drive to teach fellow classmates about poverty.
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Facebook page introduced for economic development & planning by Sylene Argent A Facebook page has been developed to further forward information to Essex residents. Essex Economic Development Officer Anne Miskovsky recently announced the launch of the Essex Economic Development and Planning Facebook page. The new Facebook page was designed to provide information and engage residents on economic development-related matters within the Town of Essex. She noted it was created to get information out to the public and to get the public’s reaction to that information. It will further drive people to the Town’s website, she said. This will help residents learn about Town services, events, meetings and conferences, and promote the CIP programs. Miskovsky urged Council members to like the page and to further encourage others to do
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Model Train Show offered more displays that visitors were able to enjoy, and many vendor tables that offered an opportunity to shop for model trainrelated items, and other neat finds. Books were a popular sale items at this year’s show, Gay said. EPS offers a unique set-up that has worked well for the past few years the Essex Train Show has been offered there, Gay Brett and Ashley enjoy the Essex Train Show. said. The model train displays are exhibited in the gymnasium and the circular hallway hosts the vendor tables. Food was also available onsite thanks to a partnership with Girl Guides of Canada and the Essex County Dancers. The Model Train Show attracts many individuals from out-of-town to enjoy the show. Many of these model train enthusiasts are from groups that promote the model train hobby. The show is also known for attracting parents and grandparents who bring along their children or grandchildren to see and interact with the displays. The model train show is also a great way for individuals to learn the history behind Essex’s historic Railway Station and its Lauren, Hannah, and Ryan enjoy a train display. 1907 explosion.
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He said that would be better than trusting various advisors to relay messages. For him the “full story” includes decades of the School Board sabotaging the small community school, and unwillingness to listen to viable, reasonable solutions. “I want to impress upon these people what this means to us,” he said. Some members of the delegation travelled up the Tuesday night and stayed in hotels to attend the meeting on Thursday, others left at 5 a.m. Wednesday morning in a storm. Once there, they all walked several blocks in the rain to
attend their meeting and Question Period. “We are all doing this willingly,” he said, stressing the importance of the issue to this community. Harrow Community Committee member Sheri Dzudovich was also a member of the Queen’s Park delegation. “I think it was positive,” she said. “Minister Leal asked a lot
of questions.” Dzudovich and Caixeiro both said that Leal made no promises and gave no direction on how to keep the school open. The group from Harrow also participated in a press conference supporting Harrow High School and all rural community schools. Minister Leal was unavailable for comment.
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Milo Johnson talks local black history at HEIRS by Jennifer Cranston In honour of Black History Month, the Harrow Early Immigrant Society (HEIRS) welcomed local historian Milo Johnson to talk about local Black History. Johnson, a former teacher, was touched to see some of his former teachers in the audience as he addressed HIERS last week. He said that he would like to see more evidence in the form of plaques of
Colchester South’s rich black history. He said that Colchester was the last stop on the Underground Railroad, often called “The New Settlement.” He talked about important local black historical figures like engineer and inventor Elijah McCoy. He explained that there is a lot of history left out of history class. For example, students learn about the great explorers of the New World, including Portuguese
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explorers, but what kids don’t learn is that it was these Portuguese explorers that opened up the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. He also talked about how it was Africans that sold other Africans into slavery, and that these slaves represented many ethnicities, languages, and cultures. In his research, he learned surprising and disturbing facts. During the era of the African slave trade, it is estimated that four to eight million slaves were sent to South America, while only around 500,000 were sent to what is now the United States. He has given this presentation more than once and it is largely designed for school age children. While he talked about conditions on slave ships and “Black Code Books” that were separate sets of laws that existed even in “Free States,” he left out some of the more gruesome details of history. “Don’t go on the internet and look up what happened to slaves,” he said. “It will disturb you.” Much of his presentation was about his experiences in researching his own
Milo Johnson shows off his family tree quilt at the HEIRS meeting last Thursday. The centre is his family tree, and the border contains examples of Underground Railroad code. The quilt also contains much symbolism that tells the story of the family’s road to freedom.
genealogy and piecing together the story of his ancestors. He said that HEIRS was one of the best sources of
information in his search. He has written two books about his own genealogy, one for each side of his family. He is
currently working on a third book titled “The Blacks of Colchester Township.”
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Optimist Club hosts Tri-star Basketball competition
Photo submitted - Essex Optimist Cathy Valentino congratulates Aaden on his success by Sylene Argent Throughout the year, the Essex Optimist Club hosts an array of events that carry out its motto “bringing out the best in kids.”
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On Friday evening, around 25 youth attended the Optimist Tri-star Basketball event to put of their on-court skills to the test inside the gymnasium at the old Holy Name
School. The youth were invited to participate in a shooting, dribbling, and passing competition, where they were able to show off some of the athletic skills they have obtained, while socializing with other youth with similar interests. The event was open to boys and girls between the ages of seven and 13, and the top youth were awarded for their efforts within their age categories. In the shooting event, the youth took six shots in hopes of sinking as many baskets as possible. Four of the shots were taken from the free throw line. In the passing event, the youth were challenged to make three bounce passes and three chest passes and hit a target with their tosses. In the dribbling event, the youth were urged to handle the basketball while travelling around a predetermined triangular
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pattern. The Essex Optimist Clubs hosts several events throughout the year, including a pumpkin carving contest nearing Halloween, the Santa’s Elves Workshop nearing Christmas, an appreciation banquet that recognizes outstanding youth within the community, and a chocolate bar Bingo event.
The Optimist Club tries to host a wide array of events to attract youth of any interested. Check out the
Essex Optimist Club on Facebook to learn more about this organization and its upcoming events.
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K of C wraps up free throw regional finals
Chairman of the Region #1 K of C Free Throw Championship, Derek Renaud, poses with some of the Regional Champions on Sunday afternoon in Belle River.
by Jennifer Cranston The gym at Belle River High school was filled with competitors and spectators from Windsor to West Lorne on Sunday as youth competed in the Knights of Columbus Regional Basket Ball Free Throw Championships. “This is their last level of physical competition,” Derek Renaud, Chairman of the Region #1 K of C Free Throw Championship, explained. The participants, ages nine through 14, began competing at the Council level and worked their way through district level competitions to make it this far. This may be the last time these kids will shoot hoops in this tournament, but the competition goes on. The winners’ stats from 12 regions across the province will be sent to the Ontario State Board of the Knights of
Columbus. The stats of the best in Ontario will be sent to the K of C Supreme Council where international winners will be determined in each age division. There were 72 contestants from 12 districts in this last event. There are 12 who won first place trophies. The boys are: Cale Marontate, 9, of Harrow; Robbie Durling, 10, of LaSalle; Tate Wilkins, 11, of Chatham; Coleton DaSilva, 12 of West Lorne; Quinton Emerick, 13, of Chatham; Devin Grondin, 14, of Belle River. The girls are: Nicole Masse, 9 of Chatham; Lilly Estepham, 10, of Windsor; Cadence Mann, 11, of Stoney Pointe; Olivia Roesch, 12, of Kent Bridge; Grecia Martinez, 13, of Windsor; and Kennedy Wright, 14, of Chatham. This competition takes place every year and is open to all children, regardless of school or faith.
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Skate Essex hosts 55th carnival by Sylene Argent For 55 years, area youth have developed a host of skills and talents through Skate Essex. Many of those talents were obtained on-ice, but the organization also helped many of its members to develop confidence and form leadership skills that could be beneficial in other facets of the young skaters’ lives as well. On Sunday, skaters within this program took
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to the ice to host Skate Essex’s 55th Carnival. This year’s “Spooky Spectacular” them presented the skaters, from every skill level, an opportunity to show off the on-ice skills they have been able to obtain this season. Though many of the young skaters were nervous to perform routines as part of a group or as soloists, many exited the ice with smiles
and a strong feeling of accomplishment. The Skate Essex performers all dressed in “spooky” costumes to perform their routines to “spooky” type tunes for the audience in the stands at the Essex Centre Sports
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Stinking ditch On page 83 of the book “The Three Rs of Essex” there is a statement that a mother might find her slimecovered crying child after it had fallen into an Essex ditch. I was a mother who had that happen to her little boy. He had played along the ditch-bank that was across the road from where we lived on Victoria Avenue, and slipped part way into the ditch there. I needed a lot of love for him to give me the motive for cleaning him and his clothes. I can see him yet as he came through the door into the house. Yes, and smell him, too. The majority of town sewers were tile drains with open joints. All of the sewers were meant to drain ground run-off and storm water. After the town population grew to 5000 in 1975, it was decided a sewer system was needed. The open drains and ditches were a health menace. In addition, the stench from them was often unbearable during hot weather, especially on the perimeter of the town. The first sewage lagoon is in Maidstone Township as it was at the time. The second one is located across from the end of Victoria Avenue, and was built in 1976. Both were put on one loan from the environment ministry and financed over 40 years. A 50 percent surcharge was put on every water bill to provide repayment revenue.
IN LOVING MEMORY In Loving Memory of
Wyle Robert Warwick Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Heaven welcomed a new angel. Spread your wings and fly little man. Rest in peace. Love, Mommy & Daddy. Thank you so much to the amazing group of Essex-Windsor EMS paramedics, the many doctors and nurses at Windsor Regional (Metropolitan Campus) Obstetrical Triage Unit and ER for their quick response, care, and compassion. Reid Funeral Home for cremation. Special thank you to Dr. Rahi Victory and staff for their support and prenatal care. “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” ~ A.A. Milne Lana & Tom Warwick _________________________________________________________
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MCKINNEY, John Leslie (Les) - Passed away on February 18, 2016, in Ottawa. Father of Bonny Reimer (Henry), Rick (Lynda) of Essex, Dan (Kelly), Robert (Teresa), and Victoria Lusignan (Michael), Kimberly Provost (J.P.). Survived by his Wife Ruby, sister Helen Andrews (Alfred), 12 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Predeceased by brother Kenneth and sister-in-law Winifred. Cremation has taken place.
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O’NEIL, Russell William - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Lois (nee Bodlack) (2008). Loving Dad of Michael O’Neil, the late Ricky “Spark” O’Neil (1993) and Barb and Dennis O’Neil and Ilana. Proud grandpa of Matthew, James, Robert, Lisa (Kenan), Kerry and G.G. of Bradley, Charlotte, Grant, Teddy, little Russy, Oliver and Vienna. Survived by his brother Gary (Ida). He will also be remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews. Russell was born on the family farm and lived there his entire life. He served in the army and was a veteran of WWII. After the war he joined Ford Motor Co. and stayed there for 35 years in various office management positions. He, along with his wife Lois, owned and operated Chateau Tavern in LaSalle from 1968-1980. Not happy with retirement, he joined Lois in their next venture at O’Neil’s mini mart until they finally retired in 1990. His stories were legendary and he will be missed by anyone who ever met him. The family appreciates the love and support given to Russell by the staff at Iler Lodge. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519776-4233) on Tuesday and on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 5280 Howard Avenue, Oldcastle until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Russell’s life. Reverend Paul Poolton officiated. Masonic Service was Tuesday evening. Cremation followed. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the St. Stephen’s Church or Cemetery Fund. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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JOBIN, Adeline (nee Campeau) - Beloved wife of the late Harold Jobin (1982). Loving Mother of Sheila (Tony) Joch, Norm (Rose Marie) Jobin, Rhea (Jim) Steadman, Lawrence (Judy) Jobin, Dona (Bill) McFarlane, Gay (Art) Bowen, Lana Phillips, Terri (Richard) Colenutt, Lynn (Ken) Myers and the late Ron (Madeline) Jobin. Grandmother of 31 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Cecile Campeau and Leona Jobin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Adeline was a long-time member of St. Mary’s and St. Anne’s Catholic Churches. She was a devoted mother raising her 10 children. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (Maidstone). Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations to the St. Mary’s Altar Society and/or Brentwood Recovery Home. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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What’s Going On... MAR. 8, 15, & 22 - FREE ART CLASSES FOR KIDS with Alex Stevenson - At Essex Library, presented by Art Space Essex. Register online or at the branch. MARCH 4 - MONTHLY PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican Church - 92 St. Paul Street, Essex. From 5 - 6:30pm. Call 519-776-7711 for more details.
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MARCH 5 - ROAST BEEF DINNER - At Bethel-Maidstone. Call Rob for more information: 519-735-8411. MARCH 10 - “IRELAND” with guest speaker Shaun Fuerth. At 7 p.m., at the Fire Hall in Oldcastle. Everyone is welcome! MARCH 12 - EKBOMA presents Dave Parmley & Cardinal Tradition at McGregor KofC at 7pm. Call 519-776-8716 for more info. MARCH 14-18 MARCH BREAK EVENTS in ESSEX - Visit the town website for information and schedule, at www.essex.ca MARCH 17 - ART, EXPRESSION AND WELLNESS - FREE Event with the Essex County Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic at the Essex Library. MARCH 18 - BINGO at Bethel-Maidstone at 7:00 pm. Think Green! MARCH 19 - SATURDAY CRAFTERS at the McGregor Library. APRIL 9 - Spring Bazaar at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club. APRIL 19 - ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - At the Essex Legion Hall Branch 201, 103 Talbot Street N., from 1-7pm. www.blood.ca
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EKBOFMA PRESENTS DAVID PARMLEY & CARDINAL TRADITION in concert at the McGregor K of C, 9560 Walker Rd. Sat., March 12 at 7pm. Opening band Winterline. Tickets $20 advance or $25 at door. Call Bev 519-776-8716 for tickets 8-3t* and more information.
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PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE SAKURA SHIATSU formerly at Riverside Dr. (Tec.) Reopening at 1307 Pelissier St. (Windsor). Old-new customers welcome! Specials for age 55+. 519567-3863. 6-3t* _____________________ INCOME TAX PREPARATION: Good rates on personal, rental, and business returns. E-file or paper file. Call Jeannette Grass 6-12t (519) 776-7090. _____________________ L & D CLEANING SERVICES- We will get the job DONE! We offer weekly, biweekly, monthly or 1 time clean. Call now for a free estimate: 519-992-9749 or 519-791-6955. 1-tfn _____________________
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Summer Student Positions The Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority has the following summer student job openings:
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Waste Disposal (Landfill) Department Labourers Salary: $14.88 per hour based on 40 hours per week. For further posting details and to apply online, please visit the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.on.ca no later than March 31, 2016. This information can be made available in alternative formats upon request.
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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$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 12/15
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Farm Machinery Auction Sale Large well cared for, low hrs. JD tractors, combine & other farm equipment
Saturday, March 12 at 10:00 am For Bert & Margaret Rammelaere, Rammelaere Farms Ltd., at 4479, Coutts Line, Tilbury. In the Town of Tilbury take Queen St. north under Hwy 401 & turn right on Industrial Dr, follow to Coutts Line & to farm. Watch for auction signs. No Reserve. All farms are rented.
Tractors: 2000 J.D. 9400 T track 425 HP, 1590 hrs; 2002 J.D. 8220 - 190 HP w/duals, FWA, 975 hrs; 1994 J.D. 7400, 1507 hrs, 100 HP; A.C. gas WD 45; Combine sells w/630F Hydra Flex 30’ Header: 2002 J.D. 9650 STS dsl, AWS air reel, w/ single point hookup & tilt assist; Planting: J.D. 1990 CCS 30’ air seeder; Other Equip: 70’ Eversman land leveler; Case IH model 3950 – 32’ cut wheel disc; Kongskilde 3800 series 39’ pull type cult; Sunflower 37’ pull type cult w/Treder lev. harrows; 40’ Sprocket Packer; 19’ Sunflower 4510 – 15 shank ripper; Gregson lg single wheel sprayer, 1300 gal tank w/Ravin control system & 100’ boom; R200 ATV dual axle sprayer, 45’ boom; six 600 bu. Derynck gravity wagons; plus other equip. Terms cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Proprietors: Bert & Margaret Rammelaere, Rammelaere Farms Ltd. 519-682-0845, house; 519-809-5480, cell Auctioneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauctions.com
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Pastor Jay continued teaching on his series for February, “Empowering Through the Holy Spirit.” Ladies Night Out: (ages 30-49) March 4th at 6:30 p.m. At ACM. For more details, visit the Connect Centre. Youth and Young Adult Conference, “Awaken the Up-Rising” March 17-19. Register at: www.acmrevivalcentre. com. Spring Conference with Pastor Jeff Johns, April 27th-29th. Details coming soon. Restoration House Healing Rooms, 2548 County Rd. 27, Woodslee. Open Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Be blessed! Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett
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Our monthly potluck lunch follows the service on March 6th. SA Connections is on Tuesdays from 10 - 1pm. It’s a great way to meet new people and enjoy a variety of activities, followed by lunch. March 8th will be a Pot luck lunch so bring a favorite dish and enjoy fellowship with men and women of all ages. You are welcome to stay for Bible Study at 1:15, led by Major Shirley Roberts. The 2016 Lenten Series service on Wed., March 9th will be at Woodslee United Church at 12 noon, with Rev. Linda Blair leading. A light lunch will follow. Messy Church dates in March are the 10th & 24th. Families with kids of all ages are welcome to meet from 6- 8 for a free family style dinner, followed by a time of music, a Bible story, crafts, and activities. Come out and join the fun! Please note the following dates on your calendar. Our Good Friday service will be held at the Leamington Corps
Essex Community Services Free Income Tax Clinic: Every year we partner with local Accountants who prepare personal tax returns for individuals who need assistance. To be eligible you must have a total income of less than $30,000 without dependents, or less than $40,000 with dependents. Tax returns will be accepted from Feb 29 – Mar 18, 2016. Stop in to Essex Community Services at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, or call 519-776-4231 for more information. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is available at 10:15am. Confirmation Classes will be held during the Lenten Season. Please contact the office at 519-723-2284 if interested. At the March 6 Service we will have the installation of our Church Leaders for 2016. The Elder on Duty this Sunday is Judy Krol; Door Greeters Deanne and Andre Quaglin; Church Lock-up is Jack Thomas. The noon Ash Wednesday Lenten Service Series continues on March 9 at Woodslee United Church with Pastor Linda Blair. A Roast Beef Dinner is planned for
March 5, at 5:30pm. Advance tickets only - Contact Rob Reeb for tickets. The UCW Meet on March 14, at 1p.m. in Simpkins Hall. All are welcome. Have a great week! Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will give the message. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Elaine Mailloux. Greeting you at the door will be Jean Vetor and Elaine Mailloux. Serving the lunch will be Jean Vetor. A special thank you to Tamara Kowalska the Director of Windsor Youth Centre, who gave us information about the Centre last week. Session Lenten outreach project for March is for the Essex Food Bank. Please donate tins of chili, stew,bean (with no pork in it) and fruit prepackaged jello’s and puddings, lunch bars- granola also baby food – jars of fruit and vegetables,and powdered baby formula. The baby food and formula are needed the most to save the Food Bank from purchasing these items using donations. Thanks to all who came to our Talent Show and pasta dinner. To everyone who performed in the show and a very special thank you to Connie Reeb and Elaine Mailloux who organized it. It’s hoped to be an annual event.
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Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00:00 p.m. local time on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at Town of Essex Council Chambers. Description of Lands: 1. Conc 8 Pt Lot 10, Pts 1,2 12R5813; Essex, 30 acres-designated Wetland, unbuildable. No building permits will be issued for this Property. Minimum Tender Amount: $14,726.83 2. Plan 1392 Lt 100-101 Pt Lot 99; Essex; 111 Crystal Lane, Vacant Lot Minimum Tender Amount: $31,361.84 3. Plan 337, Lot 7; Essex, 126 Maple St, Harrow, House Minimum Tender Amount: $18,303.36 4. Plan 12M478; Essex, Masaccio Drive – unbuildable, municipal drain Minimum Tender Amount: $11,279.29 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Donna E. Hunter, Treasurer The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8
by Sylene Argent Brennden Nevin has been known locally for his athletic ability as a second baseman for the Essex Yellow Jackets. But he also has some skill as it pertains to the video game “Call of Duty.” The 18-year old recently competed in and won the regional qualifying competition of the Cineplex WorldGaming Championships, the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 edition. The local portion of the event took place at the Cineplex Odeon Theatre at Devonshire Mall on February 21. The win will allow him to compete later this month against other top competitors from around Canada. “I didn’t expect to win. I wanted to play for fun,” he said. Nevin had to first qualify in an online tournament that he played from home to participate in the regional qualifier. He placed within the top four, granting him a golden ticket to enter the regional qualifier. The regional qualifier was a neat experience as the several competitors played on the big screen with a viewing audience. The competitors were playing with hopes of being able to represent Windsor in the Canadian Championships in Toronto. Nevin admits to being a bit nervous in the first game. But he soon brushed aside any nervousness he had after the first game was over. He explained he played fairly well, and was also able to cheer on two friends, Cory and Travis, who also made it to the tournament. He didn’t expect that the final matchup would pit him against one of his buddies with whom he plays baseball.
Notice of a Change in Location for Nurse Practitioner, Cathy Macpherson, RN (EC) After February 26, 2016, Cathy Macpherson, RN (EC) will no longer be practicing from the Harrow Health Centre Inc. Effective April 1, 2016, Cathy will be joining Dr. Jessica Laba-Kaczmarek at their new location, 32 Munger Street, Harrow, ON, (519) 738-3555. Robert Auger, LL.B. Manager of Legislative Services and Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519 776-7336, extension 1132
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Going into the final game, Nevin explained, he and his friend made a pack that they wouldn’t allow the outcome of the game to affect their friendship. The two friends played neck and neck and tied each other in each of the three games. They entered into a sudden death final round where the first player to eliminate his opponent would triumph. Nevin would take the title. “We are still buddies,” Nevin said with a smile. “If I was to lose I wanted it to be to him.” Nevin will travel to Toronto to compete in a Canadawide event in March. Similar qualifying events to the one held in Windsor were held throughout Canada, appointing winners to the big Toronto matchup. All expenses will be covered for Nevin’s trip. He is looking forward to competing in the Toronto event, but said he will be happy with winning one game, which could earn him $500. The Toronto event winner will earn $20,000. There are large cash prizes for the second and third place winners as well. He joked that his dad has been asking him if he has been practicing his gaming for the tournament, which is not a typical thing a youth will hear his parent ask. Nevin has been gaming since he was around 12-years old, taking a break from it when he was around 14. He got back into it around two years ago. Gaming, he said, is something that came easy to him, and it gave him something to do in between baseball games as he joked that he lived in the middle of nowhere. Last year, Nevin was called up to play for the Yellow Jackets Junior team. The team, he said, placed second in the “A” OBA league. His Midget Major team went 43-1 last year, he added.
Notice to Residents Alternate On-Street Parking On-street parking within the Town of Essex is regulated by By-Law Number 224. Schedule “B” to this by-law lists the streets where alternate parking is in effect. Signage is provided on these streets to indicate the side of the street where parking is permitted. Please note that parking alternates between sides of the street on a monthly basis effective the 1st day of each month. Vehicle owners are required to ensure their vehicle is parked on the proper side of the street effective 12:00 a.m. on the 1st day of each month. Robert Auger, LL.B. Manager of Legislative Services and Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519 776-7336, extension 1132
Notice of Passing of Heritage Designation By-law Take Notice that the Council of the Town of Essex passed By-law 1476 to designate the Tofflemire Snider Cemetery, on Monday, January 18, 2016, as being of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV, Section 29 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.0.18. For further information about the designated property, please contact Rita Jabbour, Co-op Planner, at 519-776-7336, extension 1112 or rjabbour@essex.ca. Dated: March 3, 2016
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11-year old Lana Skinner prepares to perform during Skate Essex’s 55th Carnival.
Complex to enjoy. The event could not have taken place without the support and dedication shown from the skaters’ families, the event organizers said. Skate Essex is a non-
profit organization. A group of volunteers manages this program that offers area youth a chance to learn how to skate, and further to achieve badges and conquer skating tests. Males and females utilize
this program. Skate Essex also offers an opportunity for its skaters to make friends with other like-minded youth within the program. Some of the younger members also aspire to become better skaters as they get inspiration from watching the older students increase their skill levels. 11-year old Lana Skinner, a Skate Essex member, was excited for the opportunity to show off her skating skills during the carnival. She said she was nervous to perform her soloist routine to “Dark Horse,” but was also very excited. Skate Essex, she said, has allowed her to make a few new friends. She said she loves to skate and is pleased that she has the opportunity to do so through this club. Because of the volunteers on its Board of Directors, Skate Essex has been able to thrive, but Skate Essex’s President Christine Dunmore said more volunteers are needed if this local skating program is going to be able to continue. “We need help. We need volunteers or the Club may fold,” she said. Anyone who is interested in learning what becoming a volunteer will entail is encouraged to contact Skate Essex.
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Continued from Page 17 New members are always welcomed. Coffee and Conversation Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcomed. Discovering the Bible: Thursday at Belle River United 7:30-8:30 pm. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Our fifth annual Soup Tasting Contest held on Tues., February 23rd, was a huge success, with 12 soups donated. The winners were first, Cheryl Allen with Sausage Tortellini, second, Dorothy Brown with her Taco Soup, and third to Chartwell, Kingsville, with a Lobster Bisque. Many thanks to our participants and the Essex Firemen who were our judges. We are inviting Vendors for our Spring Bazaar, on April 9th. Give the Club a call. 519776-6689. Our next Celebration is March 8th. We will celebrate our 40th Anniversary in this Community. We wish to congratulate and thank our many members and volunteers for all the hard work and dedication over the years. Also, the support of all the community is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving the “Community of Seniors” for many years to come. Monday Evening Pepper Game results had Evelyn Vivier with the most Peppers. Debbie Monchamp had high score and Doug Fields brought in the lowest score. On Tuesday afternoon, Evelyn Vivier had the most Peppers, again. Jairmen Bagot had high score, and Judy Kelly had the low score. Wednesday evening results were: Doug Fields with the most Peppers, Cecile St. Denis, highest score, Roger Monchamp with lowest score.
Trinity Church We are asked to keep Debbie, James, Harry, Bob, Bill, and Elaine in our prayers this week. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Ray Twiname, given by Jack & Sue Beaule & family and in loving memory of Ken & Lois Simpson, given by the Kistulinec family. Thank you to all who participated in “dress from the past” on Sunday, and came to see all the church artifacts that were on display. It was our first of many events for our 150th Anniversary. It is going to be very interesting to see what is coming up! Plan to join us! Our forty acts of kindness continues. Remember, order your cherry or apple pies early. You can contact Sharon at 519839-5479, or Brenda at 519-839-5184 or leave a message at the Church office at 519 776 7711. Pick up date is April 23, pies are 15 inches. Proceeds are going to the roof fund for the new roof in the spring. Join us each Sunday at 9:15, in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!. Paquette News
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Come out and help cut, chop, peel, & sauté with friends. To donate items for the soup, contact Rev Paul. If interested in being a part of the discussion around service times at St. Stephen’s, please join us on March 6th at noon for a brief meeting. All are welcome. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Join us for worship services: Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. LIFE TEEN: For Grades 8-12 meet March 6 with Mass at 7PM and LifeNight until 9:45PM. QUEST: For Grades 3-5, meet on March 9, from 6:30-7:45PM. Steubenville Toronto 2016: July 22, 23, 24 in Oshawa. Registration forms are at all the doors. See Nick for more details. The CWL is collecting items for the Welcome Centre for Homeless Women. All day Confessions take place on March 16, 10am-12noon and 1-7 p.m. Please pray for the soul of my father-in-law Gaetan Lecuyer. May he find happiness in the arms of Jesus. We will miss him. God Bless you all and have a great week.
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If you’re looking for things to fill your evenings, St. Stephen’s and Church of the Redeemer will continue to host a number of educational classes. There’s something for everyone. Check out our website for all the times and dates. Mark your calendars for Redeemers’ 10th annual All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Dinner. Come out and get your fill of salads, pastas and homemade desserts on Saturday, April 16th. If you were unable to make it to our “Out of the Cold” soup making gathering this past Saturday, it’s not too late. We will meet again in March. Date to be determined.
Essex United Church Our Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 am. with a fellowship hour following. Join us for LINE DANCING on Wednesdays, from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. All are welcome – no experience necessary! Call the church office for info: 519-776-5121. The Essex and District Ministerial Association is again presenting a Lenten luncheon series on Wednesdays at noon throughout Lent. The next service will be on
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Continued from Page 20 February 17 at the Brooker Baptist Church. Our four week Lent study series at Essex United has begun. Our next evening will be on March 2 at 7pm in our parlour. It is entitled “With Us Always.” It is a study that zooms in on key scenes from popular movies and finds parallels from the biblical narratives. We hope you can attend. Essex United’s annual Murder Mystery, “The Mystery at Devil’s Gulch,” is coming Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. Call the church office to get tickets and info.
Golden Age Golf Report On February 25, 25 golfers struggled on greens that were hard to read, but were able to manage 36 Aces. Plus there were Two New Greens Installed. Leading the field wih 4 aces was Laurie Hylton and Bob McWilliam. The best score for 9 Holes was carded by Bryon Walker with a 16. The best score for 18 Holes went to Laurie Hylton with a 35 as well as low score for 36 holes with a score of 75. The first place team, with a combined score of 234 went to Team #8 (Gerret Vriesen,Bob McWilliam,Bill Ward). Tied for 2nd place was Team #6 (Andy Orsini, Norbert Gisi, Cathy Dewhurst) and Team #7 (Mary Binder, Murray Hartford, Lloyd Honey). The third place team was Team #5 (Rose Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg,Pete Dauldin). Maidstone Cross
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10th at 7 p.m. at the fire hall in Oldcastle. Hosted by the Sandwich South Historical Society. All are welcome! St. Mary’s Cemetery Board asks that all winter decorations be removed from gravesites before March 20th. Happy Birthday to Donna Deehan, Jane Croft, Sue Rau, Theresa Hayes, and Carol Strong. Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers. 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 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. GEMS & Cadets will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grades 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Visit us online for service times and directions, or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, Feb. 22, instead of our regular euchre day, we enjoyed playing cards and games with Grades 7 & 8 students at St. John’s School. Wednesday pepper winners were Dave McMurren, Joanne McMurren, Mike Renaud, Theresa Rivait, Irene Gignac, and Marg Chevalier. Friday euchre winners were Jean Matalik, Joanne McMurren, Adrian Diesbourg, Joan Broeders, and George Sutherland. Please come and join us for euchre on Monday and Fridays or Pepper on Wednesday. For more info, contact Irene Gignac at 519-975-2283.
The St. Mary’s Mission Club is having a St. Patrick’s Day raffle with lovely Irish prizes to win. Tickets available after each Mass and draw is on Sunday, March 12th. Our next Lenten Card party is Sunday, March 6th at 7 p.m. sharp in the parish hall. The winners from Feb. 14th were: Ladies are first place Isabelle Hayes, second place Jean Caron, third place Judy Kelly and lowest tally Kay Christie. For men, first place Tom Hayes, second place Fran Rauth, third place Rosaire Girard and lowest tally Gerry Allen. Winners for Feb. 21st were: Ladies first place Georgette Nadeau, second place Alice Crawford, third place Irene Gegnier, and lowest tally Debbie Goodyear. For men, first place H. Manley, second place Dave McMurren, third place Butch Jobin, and lowest tally Ron Johns. Winners for Feb. 28th were: Ladies first place Alice Crawford, second place Diana Dennis, third place Jean Caron, and lowest tally Judy Kelly. For men, first place Mike Renaud, second place S. Mi, third place Rosaire Girard, and lowest tally Fran Rauth. Come and hear about Ireland with guest speaker, Shaun Fuerth, on Thurs., March
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You are invited to join us for our 10am worship service with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday School is available for the children. Brooker Baptist Church is celebrating its 140th anniversary with a church supper on Saturday, March 5. The celebration continues on Sunday, March 6 with Rev. Tim McCoy as our guest speaker at our 10am service, and again at the 3pm service. Come and join with us as we celebrate this milestone in our church history.
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An email arrived recently from John Stegenga of Jarvis, Ontario: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was February 1977 when I spotted her. I was working as an auto mechanic at a GM dealership in Jarvis, Ontario, when I noticed a 1972 Chevelle Malibu trade-in. It was bought new from our dealership in late 1971. It was my favourite year for Malibu so I lost no time to purchase my dream car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some rust on fenders and rear quarters did not discourage me as I started to restore her. I spent many hours, evenings and weekends bringing her back to her sparkling luster, cutting out rusty metal and replacing it with new. I painted it the original green with its black vinyl top. She was a gleaming beauty, my reward for all the hard work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My wife Annette and I brought our first-born daughter home from the hospital in that car, and we enjoyed many more memories touring Ontario. Then the tough years hit in the early â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s when the mortgage on our home was renewed at 18% interest. Being a single income family, we had to make some hard decisions. We sadly decided to sell my dream car so we could keep making the increased monthly house payments. My brother Frank, now living in British Columbia, suggested he take the Malibu out west as we could get a higher price and he consequently sold it to a co-worker for a better deal, and gone she was. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fast forward three years and another three beautiful daughters later, my family and I were driving home in our mini-van, and we were stopped at a red light at Highway #3 near Jarvis when I noticed a beautiful shiny green 1972 Malibu drive by. It had the same rally wheels as mine had. I thought that was quite a coincidence as it looked exactly like my former car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After arriving home, I called my brother Frank out west and mentioned seeing the Malibu. He started laughing and told me that the new owner of the car had moved to Alberta a year after purchasing the car and had just married his sweetheart. They were on their honeymoon driving across Canada to Niagara Falls! â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a sheer coincidence that I happened to see them driving by. We both chuckled that my Malibu had found its way back home to Ontario. Did the owner know what the Malibu knew? Someday, I might find out that my â&#x20AC;&#x2122;72 Malibu is still touring and making fond memories touring the rest of Canada.â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: â&#x20AC;&#x153;OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.â&#x20AC;?
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Ravens take two over Owen Sound by Fred Groves The Essex peewee minor hockey team is one win away from heading to the OMHA championships. On Saturday, the Ravens edged host Owen Sound 5-4, and the next day there was another slim victory, 4-3. Game three of the series takes place on Friday in Essex at 7 p.m. The next game, if necessary, is the following day at noon. â&#x20AC;˘ Still with hockey, Essexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Matt Puempel has returned to the lineup for the AHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Binghampton Senators. On Saturday night, the left winger score a pair of goals, and was named the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second star in a 5-4 loss to Syracuse. The night before, Puempel had eight shots on goal in his first game back after suffering an injury. â&#x20AC;˘ Nicole Morse and the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Gaels finished the regular OUA womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball season with a loss on Saturday. Morse, an EDHS grad, played a solid 21 minutes, scoring four points and hauling down two rebounds in the 75-70 defeat to Toronto. â&#x20AC;˘ Middle hitter Jessica Masse had seven kills and 10 points for the St. Clair College womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball team as they
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lost their playoff qualifier 3-0 to Trent on the weekend. â&#x20AC;˘ At the OUA track and field indoor championships held in Windsor, EDHS grad Madeline McCloskey competed in the tough five-event pentathlon. The freshmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results included: 9.63 seconds in the hurdles and 9.50 metres in the shot put. â&#x20AC;˘ The Voakes brothers of Essex continue to have good seasons playing pro hockey over in Europe. Mark has 35 points, while younger brother Craig has 37.
â&#x20AC;˘ Just a reminder that the Essex Minor Hockey Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on March 9. â&#x20AC;˘ South Woodsleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s E Thomas Knight and his horse Katherine B were third in the eighth race at Western Raceway last Wednesday. On Sunday, William Leon of Maidstone saw Victoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peanut take second in the sixth race at Flamboro. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.
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by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s will advanced to the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ finals after defeating the Mooretown Flags in four straight games over six days. The Flags had two days off after defeating Lakeshore, in a seven game series, to prepare for the series against Essex. In game one it was clear that the Flags were exhausted, while the 73’s showed signs of rust. Both teams struggled to connect on passes. Essex netted the first goal of the series midway through the second period and did not look back. The home team prevailed 2-1 to open the series. 24 hours later, the teams were back at it on Wednesday evening. Like game one, both teams struggled to find the scoresheet early in the game. One goal went up for the visitors, coming from William Stadder. From there, the 73’s offence came out of the intermission firing on all cylinders as they added two more goals. The flags added one past goalie Trevor Wheaton. Essex netted an extra cushion in the third to prevail 4-1 in game two.
The teams had two of the Amherstburg and days off before game Blenheim series as there three. Unlike the is a potential repeat for the previous games, game league championship. three was undisciplined and lopsided. In the first period, the 73’s put four goals past Flags’ goalie Brendan Johnson, including two goals in 31 seconds to close out the period. Essex’s defense continued to stymie the Flags, while Tyler Scott netted his second of the night. Heading into the third period, Scott completed his hat trick, Essex 73’s Eric Shaw drives to the net during the Tuesday and the 73’s continued to night match-up against Mooretown Flags. roll in an 8-1 victory in game three. The Flags’ last ditch effort to stay alive was game four that was played on Monday night. At the midway point of period one, it looked like the WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 – 7:00 PM Flags would match Essex AT THE ESSEX SPORTS COMPLEX after exchanging hits and – SHAHEEN ROOM goals, before Matthew Hebert netted his second EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS: of the period. The offence continued to beat Johnson, 2nd Vice President (Travel Convenor) including AP Alixe Saliba, Coach Development who beat Johnson five Ice Coordinator (1-yr position) hole to give Essex a 4-1 Registrar (1-yr position) lead after one period. Treasurer In the second period, the two teams exchanged Secretary hits, some of which were Member Relations questionable and bordered Director Fundraising the clean line. In the third Director Timbit Convenor period, Brett Vorshuk 2 Division Directors netted the lone goal as Essex sunk the Flags 6-2. SUBMIT ADVANCE NOMINATIONS ONLINE The story of the series www.essexhockey.ca OR submit forms at arena is that Essex is getting time to heal. The home skate shop BEFORE MARCH 7, 2016 team had “Key players go down,” Tyler Boughner Mail: EMHA Secretary PO Box 111, Essex, ON, N8M 2Y2 said. Essex lost second Email: secretary@essexhockey.ca leading scorer Dalton Coaching Applications now being accepted for the Langlois and Michael 2016-17 season. Deadline is March 25, 2016 Vieira in the process. Apply online only at www.essexhockey.ca They now wait the winner
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Two local businesses were “cash mobbed” Photo submitted
submitted to EFP Two Essex Centre businesses, The House of Cupcakes and Earthly Elements, were surprised with a special visit from a “cash mob” on Saturday. Members of the Facebook Essex County Gardening participated in this special “cash mob.” A “cash mob” is a group of people who assemble at a local business to make
purchases in support of the local businesses and the overall community. The group also has a secondary purpose in that it provides social opportunities. Members of the Facebook Essex County Gardening “cash mob” visited the House of Cupcakes where members surprised the owner, Dawn. They bought some delicious goodies.
Equally surprised was Charlene at Earthly Elements when the “cash mob” descended on her business. This was the second such even; the first one took place in Leamington in January. The goal is to visit and spend cash at locally owned businesses around the county.