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proven to be popular amongst local students as around 1450 players took a seat at the gaming tables to play. The event was opened to students in grades one through eight. The event is so popular, there is a cap to how many students each school can bring along. Westlake believes the Chess Challenge is the largest of its kind in Canada. In addition to helping youth learn through playing the game, the tournament allows students who many not be athletic to be competitive while representing their school. “There’s a buzz. There’s just that feeling you’re involved in something really big,” Westlake
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Continued on Page 2 Grade six teacher at Gosfield North Public School, Krista Diemer, is one of the school’s chess club supervisors. She is pictured with grade five club members Lexi and Becca during the Chess Challenge last week.
by Sylene Argent Students from around 80 elementary schools in the Windsor and Essex County area displayed their ability to strategize during the 19th annual Windsor Chess Challenge, hosted at the Ciociaro Club, last Tuesday and Wednesday. Students proudly wore their school colours as they challenged players from other local schools to the board game in hopes of earning top recognition. Kathleen Westlake, General Manager of Mad Science of Windsor & Chatham-Kent, is
one of the tournament organizers. She got involved with the Chess Challenge two years ago as Mad Science offers the SchoolHouse Chess program. The event is also hosted with with long-time tournament convenor, John Coleman, she said. Many volunteers connect to help ensure the event is a success, including adult volunteers from the chess community. Around 50 leadership students of Brennan High School also volunteered to help keep score over the two-day challenge. The annual tournament has
Carson of Gosfield North Public School plans his next move during the Chess Challenge last week.
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Clinic in McGregor to open four days a week by Fred Groves Healthcare in McGregor is about to change in a big way. Beginning in May, the McGregor satellite office of the Harrow Health Centre will be open four days a week as the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has decided to provide funding. The primary care satellite site of the HHC will have full secretarial support, a nurse practitioner, and the strong possibility of physician involvement at the site. “This project has been going on for years. The Town of Essex built a clinic. There is a need for healthcare in McGregor,” Harrow Health Centre Executive Director Margo Reilly said. In 2014, the provincial government began funding a nurse practitioner for the McGregor clinic, but what was missing
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was a someone to book appointments and assist in running the facility. “The piece that was missing was we needed a secretary at the site. We knew with some creative budgeting in McGregor, we could make it fly,” Reilly noted. Reilly explained that MPP Taras Natyshak was instrumental in getting the funding and there was also a lot of support from the towns of Essex and Amherstburg. However, it was the persistence of the public that brought the clinic to a reality. “It was profound,” Reilly said of the public’s backing. “The petition [had] hundreds and hundreds of names. It was a loud demonstration for healthcare.” Reilly added that in order to help secure the funding, she had to compile statistics and data that included the
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fact that of the 6,000 residents who are patients at the Harrow Health Centre, 800 of them are from McGregor. “I don’t think they (the province) could oppose it any longer.” The clinic, which is located in the Community Centre in the village, will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 to 5, and perhaps extended hours as well.
In noting why it took the provincial government over two years to come up with the necessary funding, Reilly commented, “I think it was just some hesitation to move forward. They were being conservative.” Harrow’s Health Centre operates a Family Health Team, is a non-profit organization, that takes a holistic approach to health care.
Chess Challenge... said of the participating youths’ excitement to be involved in the tourney. “It is a chance to get out and challenge others,” Westlake added. The tournament “Validates they [the students] are doing something people find important.” The students vied for a top spot in their age categories. Gold and silver medal earners, along with students who earned at least six-and-a-half points out of eight, will be invited to compete at the playoffs for a chance to win a trophy at the Ciociaro Club on April 8.
Talbot Trail Public School won the 19th annual Chess Challenge after it defeated, longtime top-spot holder, Bellewood Public School. Many Essex area schools competed in the tournament, including Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, Gosfield North Public School, Harrow Public School, St. Anthony Catholic School, and St. Mary’s. The event was opened to public, Catholic, French immersion, and private schools. Krista Diemer is a grade six teacher at Gosfield
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North Public School and one of the school’s chess club supervisors. “You’d be surprised how many students want to play chess,” she said. Diemer said Gosfield’s chess club is popular at the Cottam school with around 35 student members, from grades two through eight. The chess club gives students a chance to be a part of a school group and socialize. Students began preparation in December for the Chess Challenge. Next year, the Chess Challenge will celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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Essex United Church is one of the town’s historical gems.
by Fred Groves Essex Town Council could soon pass a bylaw that will significantly assist local residents who want to preserve their heritage properties. On Monday night, Assistant Planner Rita Jabbour proposed a 5-year Heritage Grants Program that could help restore and repair those buildings that are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. “We have to look at their property and do research. This isn’t money we simply give away,” Jabbour told Council during a special meeting. Jabbour said heritage is a large part of a community, whether it be for social or economic reasons. “Defining an identity is important because it contributes to a liveable
community,” she said during the presentation. Essex is comprised of four distinct wards, each of them have historical significance that has the ability to attract and retain residents and businesses, and further to attract tourists. Colchester, she explained, is known for its pioneer history, while Harrow has a rich agricultural and railroad past. Essex Centre has unique architecture, while McGregor is proud to be the home of St. Clement Parish that was built in 1879. “There are people who move to town because of the architecture a town has tried to preserve,” Jabbour said. Investors, she noted, are attracted to buildings with architectural significance because
of the quality of the construction, and it is a pull on a community’s intrigue. According to statistics from a few years ago, 25 percent of Ontarians travel for an arts and culture experience. Fewer than 40 percent of towns have heritage committees. Essex has a vibrant group that supports Jabbour’s plan. A staggering piece of data is that 20 percent of Canada’s heritage
buildings have been demolished in the past 30 years. “Some countries would find that unimaginable,” Jabbour added. The proposed Heritage Grants Program would total $25,000 per year and those property owners who are eligible would be able to apply for up to $10,000 for repairs and restorations. $2,000 could be available to put toward professional services like engineers and also development fees set out by the municipality. Jabbour said that each application would have to be reviewed by the local heritage committee and approved by Council. “It’s well worth looking at something like this,” Essex Councillor Bill Caixeiro commented. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said that $25,000 is a good incentive to preserve heritage buildings. Jabbour said that it’s a good time to embrace history as Canada is celebrating 150 years and Colchester was founded 225 years ago. The John R Park Homestead was built 175 years ago
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Recognizing beauty everywhere
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Sometimes we need to stop and recognize the beauty around us. In fact, we should be doing that all the time. But, as the hustle and bustle of busy living keeps us preoccupied, it can be easy to ignore, or overlook, those things around us that are ubiquitously and aesthetically appeasing. Taking the time to look at and absorb those beautiful things around us can make us smile, and further, make us feel good. The better we feel, the more likely we are to see the beauty around us. Perhaps that is a circle of perpetual positivity. Beauty can come in the form of a building that has been around for a long time. Looking at such a structure can remind us of a simpler time, of our ancestors, and how far we have come within our communities. Beauty can also come in the form of something temporary; something that we will have to admire in the moment. For instance, while I was at the John R. Park Homestead over the weekend, I was captivated by the whitecap waves that splashed up against the edge that lines the local living museum property. Drawn to the movement, I stopped to take a few photos. We often relate choppy waters with difficult times. But, it is said, that ‘Whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.’ Though we endure tough times in our lives (some more than others), those difficulties can help us to grow, if we allow them to. They sometimes force us to face our fears and often we ‘reach land’ as tougher and wiser individuals. As I contemplated about the
symbolism of the tough current, I admired the beauty of the water droplets splashing upwards. As we face difficulty, we can either find peace in the noise of the waves made or allow the cold droplets that may reach us to make us feel displaced. And perhaps when we face peril in our own lives, there can still be a sense of peace in knowing that even though what we are facing is difficult, we know we are still growing and learning from that lesson life bestowed upon us. Along the shoreline, at the John R. Park Homestead, splash from the waves reached nearby tree branches, causing a beautiful, naturally-made ice sculpture. The sun, when it poked out from behind the clouds, sent light though the icicles. Many visitors to the homestead made their way over to the ice sculpture and took photos of it, and some with it. Something beautiful,
even though it may be temporary, came out of that choppy water. Something many visitors to the homestead viewed with smiles stretched across their faces. And even though that beauty is temporary, it will also be practical. When the warm water melts the ice, the water will feed that tree. Just as we learn to overcome life’s challenges, we can be rewarded for our hard work. Even if that reward does not last long, those lessons will be something that will continue to help grow our character. Though, when we think of ‘beauty’ we may be drawn to thinking about aesthetics, we should keep in mind beauty is everywhere, including within ourselves as we grow.
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Civilization in 2017 There is not much to talk about in all of this, but we can think about it. Here are the thoughts my friend sent for our interest. Our phones are wireless. Cooking is fireless and our food fatless. Cars are keyless and the tires are tubeless. Many of our youth are jobless and some are homeless. I did a written test on a machine by pushing buttons so the message was paperless. Now, most dresses are sleeveless
It seems relationships are meaningless, attitudes are careless. and feelings are heartless. I hesitate to send the remaining thoughts because I do not want to offend the people who are trying to keep our town running efficiently. I guess I can state it about our federal people when the claim is that governments are clueless and politicians are worthless. I guess all that nonsense is worthless, but I hope it was not ‘smileless.’
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E.L.K applies for Essex Lions presented service awards $3.50 increase in distribution rate by Sylene Argent Representatives of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) hosted a public meeting inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex last Thursday evening as part of E.L.K Energy Inc.’s request for an increase in its distribution rate. The trigger for the meeting was that E.L.K applied to change its distribution rates to the OEB, the independent regulator, it was explained during the town-hall style meeting. E.L.K users were invited to attend the event. The around 30 people in attendance at the meeting were encouraged to voice their questions and concerns. The OEB reviews the rates that a local utility can charge, OEB Registrar Kristi Sebalj said. A rate, she added, is an amount a utility provider can charge to recover cost of providing the distribution service. E.L.K has submitted to raise its distribution rate $3.50 per month. Mark Danelon, E.L.K Director of Finance, noted as per the calculator on the OEB website, this would be around 3 percent greater if approved. He said the increase would be comparable for commercial as well. If accepted, the changes could take place as early as May. Danelon claimed E.L.K is a lean operation, and is ranked third as far as efficiency is concerned amongst Continued on Page 7
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submitted to EFP Pictured left to Right: Secretary Lion Judy Robinet (20 Years), 1st Vice District Governor Joyce Mahovlich, Lion Louis LaLonde (35 years), President Lion Jacqui Flood, and Lion Linda LaLonde (25 years). At a recent meeting of the Essex Lions Club, 1st Vice District Governor Joyce Mahovlich awarded three members with Service Awards. Combined, that totaled 80 years of service. “This is something your club should be very proud of. Your club’s projects over the past 40 years and ongoing
project work to date are assisting individuals in your community in many ways. Your Lion’s Club continues to be very active within the Town of Essex as it puts on an annual Community Health Fair as well as collecting used eyeglasses, hearing aids, and slightly used children’s books,” 1st Vice District Governor Joyce Mahovlich said. “Without your club’s [continual] support of various Lions Projects, such as Leader Dogs for the Blind, Lions Foundation of Canada Guide Dogs, Lions Clubs International and Diabetes, just to name a few, these ongoing
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, March 6 by Sylene Argent Council approves chicken Coop Council gave permission to to build a 20meter by 5meter chicken coop on a property zoned residential, nearing Co-An Park. Council approval was needed as the property is not zoned to house chickens, it was explained at the meeting. The property owner, via correspondence, noted the coop would be surrounded with a closed
fence and the chickens would not wander off of the property. Though it was hoped the property owner would be at the meeting to answer any questions, and some Councillors had some concern as to how many chickens the resident wished to house and for what purpose. It was noted there is a bylaw to which the property owner would have to abide.
Rules of Procedure Essex Council received Corporate Service’s report “Rules of Procedure” and approved two revisions to Bylaw Number 1511. In the report to Council it notes eScribe, a software product for managing Council and Committee meetings, was purchased in 2016 and is being implemented in phases. It was determined that two changes were required in the Order of Business for regular meeting agendas. The first order of business was “Roll Call.” As this is not a meeting activity and is generally only noted in the minutes, the first order of business is being revised to “Call to Order,” which is a meeting activity that takes place at the outset of the meeting when the Mayor calls the meeting to order,
the report notes. The second change is to add the “Closed Meeting Report” as the second order of business. It was recommended that the revised Order of Business be approved and be in effect for the March 20, 2017 Regular Council Meeting. Fitness Fury lease Council received the report “Fitness Fury Lease” and approved an agreement with David and Jennifer Cassidy to lease property to build a fitness facility located adjacent to the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The lease would be operational from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2027 subject to the general terms and conditions as outlined in principal. After a lengthy discussion, Council decided to accept the terms in principal and
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directed administration to investigate ways the Town could help the potential leasers as it pertains to storm water and sanitary sewer hook ups since the facility will be built on Town property. In the report to Council it notes Fitness Fury approached the Town in 2016 regarding the leasing of more space to accommodate their increase in programming. Fitness Fury has been located in the former Kinsmen Fieldhouse, located adjacent to the Essex Centre Sports Complex, since April 2013 on a month to month rental. Because there was need for more space, Council directed administration to learn the needs of Fitness Fury. It was noted around two $257,000 would be needed for upgrades at the current facility. In November, Council further approved administration to work with Fitness Fury on developing a lease agreement for property next to the Essex Centre Sports Complex and develop an agreement to lease that property where
Fitness Fury would be responsible for all capital and operating costs. The report to Council noted that the lease term would be for 10 years with two 5-year renewals for a potential twentyyear lease; the proponent would be required to pay an annual lease rate ($1008) for the land and in addition pay annual property taxes as per Municipal Property Assessment and would be required to follow all Town policies for new buildings. In addition, at the conclusion of the lease or any point during the term of the lease, should the tenant no longer operate the facility, the Town of Essex would have the first right of refusal to the property at fair market value. A lengthy discussion surrounded this topic as some Councillors questioned why the Cassidy’s should have to pay storm water and sanitary hook up for the new facility as it is Town property. It was noted from Town staff that that could be considered bonusing
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Essex Council Notes... through the Municipal Act and is not allowed. Administration will review the terms to see if there is anyway to help the Cassidy’s with this small portion, or in some other way. Direction signage into Essex Centre Essex Council received the report “Essex Centre Tourism Orientated Directional
Signage.” The report notes new signage will be installed facing the east and west along Highway #3 at County Road 8 to promote downtown Essex Centre. The idea was spurred via a letter from the Essex Centre BIA in July that highlighted concern of the lack of signage into Essex Centre. Further, during the Downtown Walkabouts in Essex and Harrow in
E.L.K applies for $3.50 increase... Continue from Page 5 Ontario distributors. It is classified in “Group 1,” which was noted houses the more efficient distributors. It is believed even with the proposed increasing E.L.K will still be included in this grouping, he said. He added the request for the increase in the distribution rate is to help E.L.K with its succession planning and to maintain an adequate and skilled employee base. It was noted during that meeting that without the rate increase, E.L.K will struggle to meet its succession goals. Sebalj said users have until around spring time to submit how they feel about the rate change via www. ontarioenergyboard.ca. Submitters will need the case file, EB-2016-0066, to comment. On average, the OEB reduces rate change requests by 38 percent, Sebalj said. The process for a rate change includes the submission of the application, collecting customer input, review of that information through the OEB, and the decision. This process could take around nine months from start to finish. It typically occurs every five years, Sebalj said. Customers can follow the proceedings of their provider’s application through making a request to do so via the OEB’s website. A few customers voiced their concern for the increase, noting the cost of everything is raising and it is becoming harder to keep up financially, especially for those on a fixed income. The OEB, it was noted at the meeting, has been regulating gas since 1960 and electricity since 1999.
September of 2016, it was identified that there was a need for signage within and leading into the downtown centres. The signs will be implemented through the Tourism Oriented Directional Signage (TODS) program. The report adds that this project will cost $1,388.77 for a three-year term. After the downtown walk-about events that took place in Harrow and Essex Centres in the fall, Council approved using $10,000 from the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation (WEEDC) surplus to be used for signage in 2017. Other signage is currently being considered for Essex and Harrow Centres using the remaining signage budget of $8,611.23.
Continue from Page 6 Rocks and Rolls Councillor Randy Voakes noted there will be a meeting held inside the Shaheen Community
Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m. so local businesses could pick their vendor space for the event to take place nearing the Heritage Gardens Park on May 26.
Council Notes for March 6 will be continued in the March 16 edition of the Essex Free Press.
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Changes coming for police, service boards by Fred Groves There are big changes coming to the Ontario Police Act, and a few of those could have an impact on the Town of Essex. According to Essex Councillor Bill Caixeiro, the Chairperson of the Essex Police Services Board, it could mean the amalgamation of police boards in Essex County
that are currently being served by the Ontario Provincial Police. “A police board might be representing more than one municipality,” Caixeiro said. Currently, Essex, Leamington, Kingsville, Lakeshore, and Tecumseh all have contracts with the OPP. Each of these communities has its own police board.
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“I believe it’s efficiency,” Caixeiro said of why the new way of governing the police could come about in this area. “It could be forced upon us. Everyone wants to have their say.” He noted that if the five municipalities got together as a single group and contacted the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, which is planning on passing the new Act, they would have a better chance of determining who would sit on the new board. Caixeiro said that the board would probably increase in size in order to have full representation from each of the municipalities. For Inspector Glenn Miller, the Essex County OPP Detachment Commander, he believes having one board could work. “As long as the proper representation is there for each municipality. Our obligation is to provide adequate and effective policing,” Inspector Miller commented. Another big change coming down in the Ontario Police Act is that Minister Yasir Naqvi’s ‘Strategy for a Safer Ontario,’ wants to make sure police officers are not taking on responsibilities of being social workers,
mental health workers, or youth counsellors. The OPP funding model has each municipality paying a flat fee for service as well as a ‘per call’ charge. That does not mean that the Essex OPP are looking to hand off their duties. Rather, Inspector Miller said that a different approach is going to be taken. Inspector Miller said that the Essex County OPP has a full-time Emergency Response Team, a trained search master, and has won awards for its mental health program. Another aspect of change as far as the province goes is that it wants to see the community taking an active role in crime prevention. That would help the police defuse a situation before they get out of hand. “ O n - g o i n g collaboration is important. We listen to what the community is saying. That is how we do our policing,” Inspector Miller said. Education is another key component when it comes to dealing with crime. Defusing the calls
before they become calls to the police is imperative. “It needs to start from a young age, dealing with issues and identifying issues,” Caixeiro said. Inspector Miller added that in Essex County, the OPP deal with more impaired and distracted drivers than anywhere else in the province because of the support it receives from the community. In the future, Essex will soon adopt “Project
Safe Trade,” which has already been implemented in Kingsville, Tecumseh, and Lakeshore. The program provides a space in police station parking lots so individuals can complete transactions that began by way of the internet in an effort to mitigate vulnerability. “We are going to start being more proactive instead of reactive,” Inspector Miller said.
Voice Of Inspiration “A day wasted on others is not wasted on one’s self.” ~ Charles Dickens
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Learning when to say nothing by Jessica Azar As a teenager, I knew everything. You could tell me what to do until you were blue in the face, and I would have still done what I thought was right for me. I was pretty good, and respectful. The kind of kid that teachers liked. But, nevertheless, I was still a regular teenager. I felt like it was my responsibility to let people know when they
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did or said something I didn’t like. Moving into my early twenties, I still felt this same sense of freedom to call things how I saw them. If a boyfriend wronged me or I didn’t agree with a professor, I would say so by broadcasting it on Facebook. (I know, real brave). I was in the early workings of being an internet troll (minus the over the top hurtful comments). I would engage in social media arguments with people when I didn’t like what they said and stand up for things I believed to be right. In hindsight, my approach in the past was childish and not effective.
I blame it on age and lack of experience. Things people said or did would upset me and the situation would consume my whole day. When I was younger, I couldn’t understand how people’s views could be so different from my own. Maybe from a sheltered county-life upbringing, who knows. Now, I still stand up for things I believe in, but in a more respectful and educated manner. Sometimes, with something that is still fairly new to me, being silent. As I get older, I find that I am surrounded with even more tempting situations to go crazy and yell at people. “What are you thinking?!” “Do you even realize how insane you look?” - “SHUT UP!” It comes with more responsibility at work, working with the general public, and of course, personal family life. People will always try to drag you into their drama, you must RESIST! I choose now (with SO much difficulty) to keep my mouth shut, smile, and move on with my day.
Learning to just simply say ‘NO’ is a big one, too. Self-discipline of emotions for a passionate individual is one of the most difficult things to master. Things have a way of working themselves out. People have a way of showing their true colours, and karma does really come around to bite people in the butt. I’ve realized I
don’t have to say a single thing. Other people think the same things I think, see the same things I see, so I don’t have to yell it from the roof tops or post it all over Facebook. Another important lesson learned, through age and experience, is tolerance and empathy for others. It is an awareness of the fact that you are not aware
of what someone else is feeling or dealing with and your words can be easily misinterpreted. I actually feel a lot better when I choose to control my emotions. I choose to not let things bother me, so I am able to have a good day... some would say that I am learning how to “not sweat the small stuff.”
C Clarity is se seeing the pa path to your potential. po Ed Fuerth
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Meet our newest leading lights. The partners of Collins Barrow Leamington LLP are pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Essex at 39 Maidstone Avenue East and the admission of two new partners into the partnership. Brad Miehls, CPA, CA, and Ed Fuerth, CPA, CA, each bring over 20 years of experience in public practice to their new firm having recently been partners in a mid-sized firm in the Windsor-Essex area. Brad and Ed specialize in advising owner-managed businesses in the areas of farming, medical professional practices and manufacturing. In addition, Brad has considerable experience with cross border taxation. Managing partner Jason Melo, CPA, CA, says “We are thrilled to have both Brad and Ed join the Partnership group of Collins Barrow Leamington LLP. They each bring a wealth of experience, expertise and goodwill to the Firm that is extremely rare to obtain. We look forward to integrating their respective practices and incorporating the vast resources of the Collins Barrow network to provide clients with exceptional service.” For advice that is the very definition of “clarity defined” please contact Brad and Ed at 519-776-6262 or via email at bmiehls@cbleamington.com and efuerth@cbleamington.com
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Homestead offers sweet maple fest
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R. Park Homestead to experience the process of making maple products, the old-fashioned way. Annually, staff and volunteers of the John R. Park Homestead welcome thousands of visitors for the Maple Syrup Festival. Representatives of the homestead dress in period garb and man several different stations that highlight how maple products begin as tree sap and end up on the kitchen table as syrup, sugar, or butter. Youth hand a chance to not only learn about the maple syrup process, and taste freshly made maple taffy onsite, but also had a chance to create a maple mask and other crafts. Maple taffy is a pioneer tradition made on snow. Visitors to the event also had a chance to enjoy the brand-new Science of Maple exhibit onsite.
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OPP relays prom and grad dresses to New Beginnings
Photos submitted: Inspector Glenn Miller, Provincial Constable Sarah Mailloux, University of Windsor Social Work student Julie Pharand, New Beginnings Director Mary Kay Morand, and Staff Sergeant Brad Sakalo celebrate the donation of prom and graduation dresses the OPP was able to make to the New Beginnings program.
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Last Wednesday, area OPP personnel showed support to New Beginnings Family Services of Windsor and Essex County, which collects gently used graduation and prom dresses and distributes them to area individuals in need. To show support to this organization’s program, Essex County Ontario
Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP Provincial Communications Center, London, Ontario (PCC-L), and OPP West Region Detachment Administration Clerks gathered gently used dresses. Collectively, they were able to collect nearly 220 dresses, in addition to
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Libro supports WCA programing with donation by Sylene Argent Members of the Woodslee Community Association were pleased to accept a cheque for $775 from the Woodslee branch of the Libro Credit Union last Wednesday afternoon. Woodslee Branch Manager of the Libro Credit Union, Bruno Bietola, explained the funds were raised through the Libro Inspired Financial Teamwork (LIFT) program, which sets aside $25 after a new account is opened to support not-for-profit community programs. The Woodslee Branch collected funds through the program between July 2 and December 31. Libro reps chose the WCA as the beneficiary for this program as the organizations have shown support to one another in the past. It is all part of Libro having a
chance to give back to the community, said Bietola. Jenn Levack, Director of Programming for the Woodslee Community Association (WCA), said the group’s board members were appreciative to have received the funds. The money will be put towards program enhancement for the community. Receiving the donation from Libro, she said, was wonderful in knowing the local credit union has confidence in the WCA. “We have a lot going on,” Levack said of the programs available through the Woodslee Community Association, which offers dance, floor hockey, and summer camps for youth, and exercise classes for all ages. It also hosts card games three times per week for seniors, who enjoy the time to socialize. The WCA, Levack explained, is in its fourth
Photo submitted: Board members of the Woodslee Community Association accept a cheque from Bruno Bietola, the Woodslee Branch Manager of the Libro Credit Union, last Wednesday afternoon.
year of operation and shares space with St. John the Evangelist School. Looking ahead, Levack explained the group’s board members will look into additional programs that focus on technology, visual arts, and dramatic arts.
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Essex Community Services hosts annual indoor golf fundraiser
This team of four golfers, representing Iron Horse Motorcycle Club, was one of several teams that participated in Essex Community Service’s indoor golf tourney on Saturday afternoon.
by Sylene Argent On Saturday afternoon, area golf enthusiasts had another chance to support the programs Essex Community Services provides. Staff and volunteers of the local organization hosted the annual indoor golf tournament at On the Green Indoor Golf. The members of several participating teams dusted off their trusty golf clubs to participate in the event, after a long winter hiatus from the sport. The fundraiser offered not only a chance to support Essex Community Services, but also an opportunity to learn about the many programs it offers to area residents, including Snow Patrol that link volunteers to individuals needing help cleaning snow from driveways, Coats for Kids, the friendly visiting and security reassurance programs, income tax clinic, foot care clinics, and transportation services. The virtual 18 rounds of golf set up a challenge for teams to battle for top place. The team of Chris Tasker, Jared Logan, Eric Logan, and Greg Kincaid finished with a score of 12 points under, earning them the bragging rights of top team. Essex Community Services Executive Director Kelly Stack noted this was the winning team’s first time joining the event. Participants also had a chance to win several skill challenges through the fundraiser, including closest to the pin, longest drive, and the always challenging putting contest. Through the fundraiser, Stack noted, Essex Community Services raised $2300, and an additional $2300 through the Cooler Raffle. On behalf of Essex Community Services, Stack thanked event sponsors along with that many businesses and individuals that donated door prizes. Without support through sponsorship and participation, the event could not be a success Stack noted.
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Notice of Public Meeting For Revisions to the Official Plan of the Town of Essex To be held on Monday, April 3, 2017, starting at 4:30 p.m., in the County of Essex Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, Ontario
Lands proposed to be re-designated from Agriculture and Restricted Highway Commercial to Industrial:
In accordance with Section 16 of The Planning Act of Ontario, R.S.O. 1990, Council of the Town of Essex will consider proposed revisions to the Town’s Official Plan, which applies to the use of all lands within the Town. The proposed revisions are as follows: 1.
In Section 4, General Development Policies, a new subsection (4.1.1), A Sense of Place, would be added. It’s preamble states: “Many factors contribute to making our Town an attractive, unique and welcoming place. Practising good urban design, valuing our agricultural economy and rural communities, preserving and enhancing our cultural and natural heritage, identifying with our past and encouraging physical forms of development that positively influence the quality of our community and the welfare of our residents in a resilient and sustainable manner, build our sense of community and sense of place.” In order to achieve this, this section sets out land use commitments for enhancing our urban places and protecting our rural landscapes and the means by which we can maintain a resilient and sustainable community. Under subsection 4.6, Visual Amenity, it recognizes the importance of protecting our cultural heritage landscapes and vistas.
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In Subsection 5.18, Lands designated “Community Service Facility,” provision is made for the re-use of institutional buildings and lands for purposes other than those set out in the Community Service Facility designation without the need of an Official Plan Amendment (OPA). A rezoning would be required to change the zoning from Institutional to an appropriate zoning category, subject to conformity with the conditions set out in this subsection related to re-use and conversion. For example, a school site could be rezoned to a residential zoning category without the necessity of a concurrent OPA. In Subsections 6.3, Plans of Subdivision, 8.5, Sanitary Sewage Collection and Treatment, and 8.6, Stormwater Management, new policies will be added to help implement the Town’s new storm water management standards based on new hydraulic modeling and to encourage the use of green technologies and infrastructure, according to the most recent provincial mandates. In Subsection 8.7, Ground Water and Source Water Protection, policies to protect drinking water intakes, highly vulnerable aquifers and significant groundwater recharge areas from contamination are introduced in accordance with our commitment under the Clean Water Act. In Subsection 8.8, Transportation Network, policies regarding the development of “complete streets” and rights of way that service a wide variety of users in a safe, convenient and affordable manner will be added. It also recognizes the active transportation initiatives of the Town and its partnership with the County and other agencies under the County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS).
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New mapping related to Source Water Protection, our road system and active transportation network will be added.
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Policy revisions are proposed for other sections of the Official Plan related to such matters as our Vision Statement, the division of farm lots, land uses which are exempt for site plan control, and general policies to assist persons with disabilities and the provision of a healthy, affordable and walkable environment.
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Three properties in Essex Centre are proposed to be re-designated from Agriculture and Restricted Commercial to Light Manufacturing. Two of the properties are located on the south side of Concession 8, west of Highway 3. They were recently incorporated into the Essex Centre settlement area and are identified for industrial use, subject to re-designation from Agriculture to Industrial and subsequent rezoning. Their legal description is 14978 14th Concession on the south side of County Road 8, east of Pinkerton Sideroad, J. Egeto, owner, and Concession 14, Part Lots 15 and 16, Registered Plan 12R11669, Part 1, Registered Plan 12R15234, Part 2, J. F. Lafferty owner. The third set of properties are located parallel to Highway 3 on South Talbot Road, south of Maidstone Avenue. This restricted use commercial corridor is suitable for light industrial uses subject to re-designation and subsequent rezoning. They comprise a total of 17 acres, described as Colchester CON STR Part Lot 285, comprising Parts 20, 23, 24, 25, 28, and 29, Plan 12R 21183.
Any person may attend the public meeting and or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendments. Additional information relating to the proposed amendments is available for review at the Town Hall at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, during regular office hours. It is recommended that an appointment be scheduled for this purpose. Please contact Erin Reid, Planning Assistant, at 519-776-7336, extension 1128, to schedule an appointment. Written submissions should be directed to Jeff Watson, Policy Planner, Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council for the Town of Essex before the proposed Official Plan amendments are adopted by by-law, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Essex to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Council before the proposed amendments are adopted by by-law, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Personal Information: The personal information contained in any correspondence or oral presentation that you provide will become part of the public record and will be available on the Town website. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Unless otherwise directed by Council, this matter will be placed on the Council agenda for consideration on April 18, 2017. The report of the Planning Department concerning these amendments is available on request from the Planning Department and online at www.essex.ca under Town Hall, Publications, Plans and Reports to Council. Any written submissions, requests to be placed on a public mailing list for formal notification of future meetings concerning these Official Plan and Zoning By-law revisions, or requests (which must be in writing) for notification of Council’s approval of the amending by-law can be directed to: Robert Auger, Clerk, Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex On, N8M 1A8, Tel: 776-7336 x1132 Fax: 776-8811. We encourage people to register with the Clerk one week in advance of the meeting, if they wish to speak to this matter. Any questions, comments or requests for further information may be directed to: Jeff Watson, Planning Department, Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON, N8M 1A8 Tel: 776-7336 x1116, Email: jwatson@essex.ca. Dated at the Town of Essex on March 3, 2017
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Farm Machinery Auc on Sale JD 1560 No ll Drill, 500 Bu Wagons & Other Machinery Saturday, March 18 at 10:00 am For Mr. Robert Brennan, Woodslee, at 116 Rd 11, west of Belle River Rd, (Town of Kingsville). No Reserve. Mr Brennan is re ring from farming. J.D. 1560 No ll Drill – 15’, rebuilt approx. 4 yrs ago, planted approx. 300 acres since, has Market auger, lg. new rear res, dolly front pull, popula on monitor, Ye er markers. This drill is in very good condi on; Tractors – one w/Loader: J.D. model 3520 approx. 2006 model, dsl, open sta on, FWA, grill protector, roll bar, turf res, front rubber fenders, 965 hrs, sells w/J.D. 300CX heavy duty loader; Access. that fit 3520 or similar tractor: J.D. 6’ belly mount mower w/mulch kit; two yr old Fron er 5B1174 – 3 ph snow blower; Horst pallet forks w/JD quick a ach hookup; Int. model 5088 dsl, 4682 hrs w/updated cab kit & trans., new air condi oning unit & hoses, 20.8x38 res; Duals & Weights: 20.8x38 T-rail duals; IH front tractor weights; IH weight bracket & 4 IH weights; Two 500 bu. wagons, Other Gravity, 2 yr old Dump Trailer: RJ 500 bu. gravity, like new on extremely well built engineered running gear w/Bud wheel hub, duals all around, graphite inside, db. door, lights & tarp; 2nd RJ 500 bu gravity is also in excellent condi on w/lights, tarp, slightly smaller engineered chassis w/different hub wheels, duals all around; Derynck 200 bu gravity, roll tarp & good chassis; approx. 2 yr old Canada Trailer tandem axle 7000 lb per axle, 14’ dump trailer w/tarp, loading ramps & spare; two spare res & rims that fit 500 bu. wagons; older dual wheel dump trailer; Neudorf & Other Ditchers, Blade, Bale Spear: Karl Neudorf db. disc ditcher, 3 ph, new style w/2 lg. discs that can have the angle adjusted; 3 ph PTO ditcher; 3 ph V-ditcher w/cylinder; 10’ – 3 ph scraper blade; 3 ph lg. bale spear; Tillage: Bush Hog model 1550 – 9 shank chisel plow w/front disc; M.F. 21’ manual fold wheel disc w/14’ centre; Blue Jet 2 tooth soil ripper; Derynck 22’ manual fold land leveler; small land leveler; small 3 ph cult; Like New Auger, Like New Roto ller, Water Tanks, Sickle Bar Mower, Sprayers: approx. 4 yr old Farm King 10”x41’ crank li PTO auger; Big Daddy grain hopper; approx. 2 year old Lucknow 3 ph 78” model BRT374RT roto ller; 1000 gal US water tank on heavy duty chassis; MF model 32 – 3 ph sickle bar mower; George White 400 gal sprayer w/45’ boom; small Vicon pull behind lawn sprayer; small water tank; Log Spli er, Lawn Roller, Shop Equipment, etc: heavy duty log spli er on wheels; 8’ lawn roller ¾” wall, 1 ½” sha , add water for weight; transfer pump w/Honda motor; Lincoln Idealarc 250 single phase welder; torch set w/propane & oxygen tanks; Honda power washer; ba ery charger on wheels; Honda centrifugal pump for sprayer; welding rod oven; welding rods; two truck tool boxes; two bolt bins & bolts; lg. Cra sman toolbox; three – 4 drawer tool boxes; chop saw; motor li ; dsl fuel tank w/pump & some fuel; heavy duty shelving; portable air compressor; Marchand 2” shock absorber trailer hitch; other hitches; new Champion winch kit; vice; Rough Rider creeper; heavy ships anchor chain; e down straps; 3”x8”x8’ fresh cut na ve lumber; two 6” culvert le – one solid, one perforated; misc. steel; truck axle; misc. res & other items; S hl & Other Yard Items: S hl model 461 like new chain saw w/wrap handle, bigger jet carburetor, 28” light weight blade & bar & 20” blade & bar; S hl FS90R gas weed wacker w/ separate hedge trimmer & branch trimmer; other S hl weed wacker; Red Mac weed wacker; J.D. J560 push mower; Fiskars axe; wooden rain barrel. Terms cash, debit, personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Lunch available. Proprietor: Robert Brennan, 519-965-6274 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
submitted to EFP Holy Name has been a busy place the past few weeks. The girls’ and boys’ basketball teams took to the court to shoot some hoops. The girls won their first playoff game to advance to the next round. Unfortunately, they were beaten in their second playoff game in a tough fought match. The boys did not make it past the first round. However, they did place third in a tournament at Cardinal Carter to end their season. A huge thank you goes out to all of the coaches: Mrs. Farrand, Mr. Lamoureux, Mrs. DiLuca, and Mr. McMillan. The primary and Grade One students celebrated the 100th Day of school by participating in various “100” themed
activities such as doing 100 dance steps, building a 100 cup structure, creating a 100 noodle picture, and more. Holy Name School was recognized as “Rotary Peace School” by the Roseland Rotary Club of Windsor. The honour was given as a result of the school’s activities
promoting diversity, inclusiveness, and peace. On Wednesday, February 22, the school welcomed a number of youngsters at its annual JK Open House and Registration. Last week, the school held its Ash Wednesday
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To Dr. Tan, nurses of ICU Windsor, Ouelette Campus. Also, Doctors and nurses, especially Niki of the ICU Met Campus. Thank you to Kennedy Funeral Home, Essex. Thank you for all of the prayers, cards, flowers, phone calls, and time spent with me during the loss of my son, Christopher Mark Lines. The love of family and friends give me the strength I need to keep going. ~ Love, Rose Hemmings
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
Removing a clout As soon as we had some warm weather when I was a child, I would beg my mother to let me dress without some of the warm woolly clothes that I truly needed all winter. There were long, red knitted stockings (I remember them as always being red) and a warm, woolly flannel undershirt. Those items were in addition to other winter clothing. My mother would say, ‘don’t remove a clout until May is out.’ Clout meant any article of clothing, and I think the month of May was pretty far-fetched. Actually, I don’t remember now when I was allowed to dress in the morning without them, but I am sure it was long before the end of May. What made it very uncomfortable for me is that I am allergic to wool, but no one realized that then. As I write about winter clothing, I recall meeting a woman at her mailbox by the road. That was how mail was delivered then and still is in rural areas. It was a warm summer day, and she asked the usual question about it being warm enough for me. I told her it was better in winter because you could wear enough clothes to be warm. In the summer, however, you could not dress to be cool because you had to wear required clothing. I clearly remember her laughing. That reminds me, too, of my uncle arguing with mother that a heavy coat that kept out the cold would also keep out the heat. Mother challenged him on a hot day to put on his overcoat and stand in the driveway. You are right. He ignored her. Isn’t it interesting the memories that we find in our minds even though we forget something right now?
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LENTEN LUNCHES - Six Fridays, starting March 3, from 11am - 1:30pm at St. Andrew’s, 210 King St. E., Harrow. Call 519-738-4362. Eat in or take out.
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In Loving Memory Jack Huggard - September 14, 1975 Clare Cowan - March 4, 1996 Lillian Huggard - March 9, 1997 Alma Langlois - March 16, 1997 Richard (Sonny) Thornton - March 16, 1998 Mary McLellan - March 17, 2002 Betty Thornton - March 24, 2002 Jean Sexton - June 27, 2014
MARCH 9 - Sandwich South Historical Society hosts “SHOW & TELL” NIGHT at 7pm at the Oldcastle Fire Hall. All are welcome to bring a family treasure to show. MARCH 18 - EKBOFMA PRESENTS STEVE GULLEY & NEW PINNACLE at McGregor K of C, 9560 Walker Rd. at 7pm. For tickets & info: 519-776-8716. MARCH 22 - THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - At the Essex Retirees’ at 7:30pm. Speakers Judy & Fred O’Halloran on Spring. All welcome. MARCH 29 - ESSEX COUNTY FARM SAFETY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING at Colasanti’s 6 pm. For Info: Call Mary at 519 776-7476. APRIL 1 SPRING BAZAAR, BAKE SALE AND LUNCHEON at Essex Retirees’, 32 Russell St., Essex. Everyone Welcome. APRIL 1 ROAST BEEF DINNER at Bethel Maidstone United Church at 5:30pm. Limited tickets. Contact the church for info. APRIL 2 THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL’S TURKEY & BASKET BINGO At K of C Hall 9560 Walker Rd, McGregor. Doors at 5:30, Bingo at 7pm. APRIL 22 ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION’S GENERAL MEETING at Orchard View Golf, 1357 County Rd 34, Ruthven at 9am. For info: 519-738-3476.
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Our Semi Annual Yard Sale is Friday & Saturday, March 31, 8am-4pm and April 1, 9am-12noon. We are gearing up for our Annual Murder Mystery Dinner on April 21 & 22.
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This past week, Pastor Jay spoke on how we are in a pivotal season. God gave onehundred-percent of His Son so we could have 100% results. Kingdom Living Classes are on Wednesday nights, at 7 p.m. The Awaken Youth Conference is March 16th - 18th. Please register online. (Volunteers & food donations are needed for the conference. Please sign up at the Connect Centre). Restoration House Healing Rooms are open on Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com Be blessed! Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come and join us for the second Sunday in Lent. Service and Sunday School is at 11:15 am. Rev Ann will lead the service. Jean Matalik and Madeline Pehleman will greet you at the door. After the service, Linda and Lou Lalonde will serve lunch. Session project for Lent is a Lent calendar. Every day during Lent you are invited to remember those in need. This is a great way to support the Mission and Service Fund. Essex and District Ministerial Association: Lenten Series, Pictures of Jesus part 2. Wednesday March 15 at Essex United Church. All services begin at 12 noon and conclude with a light lunch. A freewill offering will be appreciated. Soup Challenge is on Saturday, March 26. The Tartan Dinner is on Saturday, April 8. Coffee and Conversation is on Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Family Worship on Sunday starts at 10:30a.m., led by Major Sam Roberts. We invite you to worship with us and stay for fellowship and refreshments after the service. SA Connections on Tuesday, March 14 will focus on “ Trees .” Join us between 10 & 1p.m. for fun, fellowship, and lunch. This free community program is open to men and women of all ages. Preschoolers are also welcome. “The Power of a Praying Woman “ is the theme of Bible Study at 1p.m. on Tuesdays. Major Shirley Roberts leads us in a lively discussion of the Word. Men and women are welcome to attend. On Wednesday, March 15 at noon, Pastor Steven Jones will lead the Lenten Service at Essex United Church. A light luncheon follows. Don’t forget our next fundraiser for Partners in Mission. March 12 is Birthday Sunday and we suggest you donate a nickel or more for each of your years! Your donations have a direct and immediate impact on The Salvation Army’s work in communities around the world. Essex United Church Our Sunday Services begin at 10:30am. A great way to start your week. The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them at the gym.
Notice of Meeting to Adopt the 2017 Municipal Budget Council for the Corporation of the Town of Essex will be considering the adoption of the proposed 2017 Municipal Budget at a Special Meeting of Council to be held on Monday, March 27, 2017. Copies of the Proposed Budget will be available for review at the Town Administration Office, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Proposed Budget is also available on our website at www.essex.ca. Written submissions relating to the proposed Budget will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday March 21, 2017 by the undersigned. Robert Auger, B.A., B. Comm., 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
Essex Retirees’ Social Club We are learning a new game called Wizard and having fun with it. Estelle Spoors won the first game and Anna Dobson the second. Jarmain and John Balaz had the low scores. Donna Eyraud went home with high score from our Special monthly Monday night Pepper. Dorothy Fields and Debbie Monchamp tied for second and Betty Fields held third. Judy Lane had high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. Floyd Cascadden and Louise Perrault tied with the most peppers and Larry Lane was the low. Anna Dobson had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. George Diesbourg had the most peppers and Betty Fields was the low. The winners at Thursday night Bridge were Colleen Chevalier and Joan Broeders. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
welcome. Brooker’s 141 Anniversary will be celebrated by a church supper on Saturday, March 18 at 6pm. The celebration continues on Sunday, March 19 at our 10am service. Peter Baker is our guest speaaker. Everyone is welcome at these services. Please keep in your prayers those in nursing homes and the shut-ins in our community.
Trinity Church Keep in your prayers Erin, Jane, Bill, Wendy, Tyler, and Moneta, and all those known to you needing our prayers. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Hilda and Verdun Layson, given by Larry and Brenda Layson and family. Our Thank You Bank contributions for the month of March will go to the Hospice of Windsor in gratitude for all that they do, including sharing the labyrinth with us. In the event of a pastoral emergency, contact Bill Jackson from March 11 to 18. The ladies are well on their way with the fidget blankets. They have orders for a total of 50 blankets for area nursing homes and are planning to have a “fidget sewing bee” after Church on Sunday. Anyone interested in giving the ladies a hand preparing the layout or sewing of the blankets please plan on attending. The annual Toy Drive is off to a great start. The box is filling up nicely. Pie orders are also being taken and are coming in, slow but sure. If you are interested in ordering cherry or apple pies for April 1 pick up, please contact Sharon at 519-839-4579, Brenda at 519-839-5184, or leave a message at the Church office at 519-776-7711. All pies are frozen for easy pick up. Please join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. Everyone is welcome!
Our Mission Club is selling raffle tickets for St. Patrick’s Day after each Mass this weekend. Draw is on Sunday after Mass. The K of C is hosting the Holy Family Icon until March 14. It will be on display in the Church. COR will take place at Holy Name of Jesus church for ages 16 to 21 on March 31-April 2. Registration forms are at the back of the church. The Refugee Committee will be holding a Bake Sale on the weekend of March 25th and 26th. All grade 7 and 8 students are invited to participate in Think Fast Retreat on April 22 & 23 at St. Mary’s hall. Registration forms are at the back of the church. Come out to experience social justice and have some fun too! Our next Lenten card party is on Sunday, March 12th at 7 p.m. The winners from Continued on Page 20 last Sunday are for the ladies: 1st place Janine Mousk, 2nd place Mae Tremblay, 3rd place Sheila Rollo, and lowest tally Rose Girard and Christine Dorouski. For the 2021 Division Road North men’s: 1st place Butch Jobin, 2nd place Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Gary Meloche, 3rd place Elmer Quinlan, (519) 733-2305 and lowest tally Corey Gemus. www.kingsville.ca Our Cemetery Board asks that you kingsvilleworks@kingsville.ca remove all winter decorations from your loved one’s grave before April. If you are cleaning out your closets, remember to drop off your donated items to the St. Vincent de Paul bin in The Town of Kingsville is accepting applications for the position of Volunteer the church parking lot. Firefighter at both the South Fire Station (1720 Division Rd N in Kingsville) and Please keep Fr. Moe’s mother, Edna, North Fire Station (120 Fox St in Cottam). in your prayers as she is now in Hospice. Application forms, details of the position and an overview of the selection Please keep in your prayers all who are shut in, hospitalized, or in nursing process are available on the Town of Kingsville website www.kingsville.ca or by homes and their caregivers in your visiting the Municipal Office. prayers. Interested applicants are invited to submit a completed application form, cover letter and resume marked “Private and Confidential” by regular mail, personal Brooker News delivery, courier or email no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 to: submitted by Ruth Newman Our doors are open to all for our Human Resources Department 10:00 am Sunday Worship Service. Town of Kingsville J.O.Y. Club for teens is held every 2021 Division Road North Tuesday at 3:15 pm. Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Lenten Service is on Wednesday, E-mail: thewitt@kingsville.ca March 15 at Cottam United Church at noon. Rev, Stephen Jones will bring Accommodations under the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with the message on Samson. Soup and Disabilities Act (AODA) will be provided upon request. sandwich lunch to follow. All are
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CALLING FOR PERFORMERS AT THE “SOIRÉE COFFEE HOUSE” TO SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT The Tecumseh Cultural and Arts Advisory Commi ee, in partnership with École secondaire catholique l’Essor, invites you to par cipate in a celebra on of talent on Friday, May 12, 2017, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at École secondaire catholique l’Essor in the Tecumseh - l’Essor Arts Centre. The Commi ee is excited to be hos ng this community event for individuals or groups to share their stage talents with area residents in a coffee house se ng. If you are a performer looking to showcase your talent, we invite and encourage you to par cipate in this event! Performances may include: • Vocals • Instrumental • Dance • Readings; and • Theatrical groups. Applica on forms and addi onal informa on about the Soirée Coffee House are available on the Town’s website, or by contac ng Ext 143. Completed applica ons will be received at the Tecumseh Town Hall, no later than Friday, March 31, 2017, or by email to chebert@tecumseh.ca. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).
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Boys Club) on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Join us for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through bible studies and games. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Continued from Page 19 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. Calling all girls and boys from Grades 1 - 8 to attend our GEMS and Cadet (Girls and
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Golden Age Golf Report 48 golfers delivered a strong performance of 85 aces on March 2nd. Ron Fick delivered four aces over eight consecutive holes, but it was Madeline Butler and Ron Fick who were top of leader board, with five each. A low score of 16, for 9 holes, was captured by Ron Fick. A strong performance by Andy Orsini netted a 35, over 18 holes. A 36 hole total of 73 was carded by Julia Kos and Tom Hyatt. Finishing first place on the day, with a score of 232, was Team 10 (Andy Orsini, Bob McWilliam, Barry Sweet). In second place was Team 15 (Bill Taylor, Laurie Hylton, Bill Ward) and the third position went to Team 8 (Julia Kos, Kathy Bradley, John Murphy). Play resumes at Colasanti’s on March 09, at 9:30 am. Woodslee Friendship Club Euchre winners for Feb. 27th were Edna Chevalier, Veronica Granger, George Diesbourg, Bernice Price, Sandy McGuire, Fr. Larry Mousseau, Joan Broeders, and
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LeRoy Davison. Wednesday Pepper winners were Joanne McMurren, Mary Demars, Dave McMurren, Theresa Rivait, Adrian Diesbourg, and Charlie Chevalier. On Friday, March 3rd the Euchre winners were Ron Deschaine, George Sutherland, Pat LeBlanc, Mike Renaud, Ernie Lariviere, and Debbie Deschaine. Come and join us for a friendly game of cards. Contact Irene at 519-2283 for more information.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our pasta dinner last Friday. The Essex & District Ministerial Association 2017 Lenten Service Series continues on Wednesday, March 15 at Essex United Church. All services begin at 12noon. Bible Study continues on March 15th at Trinity Cottam, come and explore Sunday’s Gospel through the lens of the National Church Program: “Becoming the Story we Tell.” Our annual yard sale is on Saturday, April 1st with lots of treasures to be found. Please keep us in mind if you are getting a jump on your spring cleaning and have items to donate. Effective immediately... Our regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am (BCP Eucharist). Weekly 11am (BAS Eucharist &
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Continued from Page 20 Sunday School.). 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. For more information about what is going on, please check out 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. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
If you are interested in being a Door Greeter, please contact the office. The Buffet Style Roast Beef Supper at Bethel-Maidstone United Church is April 1. A UCW meeting is on Monday, March 13 at 1pm. All ladies welcome. Our BINGO is on March 17 at 7pm in Simpkins Hall. Donations of desserts and prizes are appreciated. A donation to the Essex Food Bank is welcome. Lenten services are being held on Wednesdays at 10am. All are welcome. On Sunday, March 12th - Lent II “Called to be a Blessing” - Door Greeters are Lynn and Randy Poisson, Elder on Duty is Judy Muscedere, and Church Lock-Up is Virginia Lauzon.
nail clipping and filing, treatment of corns, calluses and ingrown nails followed by a relaxing foot/leg massage. Clinics are located in Essex, Harrow, and McGregor. The goal of our program is to increase comfort and prevent and treat problems that may lead to immobility. Appointments are required as clinics book up quickly. Got Questions? Get Answers from our friendly and knowledgeable foot care nurses on ways to keep your feet healthy and happy. Call Essex Community Services today to set up an appointment: 519-776-4231. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Thanks to all who supported our Pancake Supper. Please continue to save your Foodland receipts. Thank you. COR XXIX is scheduled for March 31-April 2, for ages 16-21.
Please bring your non-perishable food donations to Mass and drop them in the baskets for St. Vincent de Paul Society. Pilgramage to the Holy Land is March 16-28 with Fr. Murray. For more information, contact: 1-800-530-4667. Join us for this journey of faith. The next K of C Fish Fry is on March 10. Proceeds to Second Chance Ministry. The Welcome Committee will meet on Monday, March 20 at 3:30pm in St. Mary’s Board Room. The Squires’ annual garage sale takes place on April 22 from 8am-2pm in the hall. Accepting donations on Friday, April 21 between 10am-6pm. God Bless you all and have a great week!
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Family inherits 1958 Ford retractable hardtop
1958 Ford Skyliner goes to a new home.
The Ford Motor Company added new features to their cars throughout the 1950s. Its first 2-door hardtop arrived in 1951 and its first Fordomatic transmission the same year. In 1952, Ford put its gas filler neck behind the rear license plate for greater convenience when filling up. And in 1954, Ford brought out a new 2-door hardtop with a transparent glass roof. But none of these improvements matched the exciting news of the new Ford Skyliner hardtop with a roof that folds into the trunk! Neeraj Sharma of Peel Region in Ontario reports that his family has inherited a 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner from his father-in-law. The car actually goes to their 17-year-old daughter, who is now old enough to drive! The car is fully restored and a dazzling piece of automotive history. The Ford Motor Company built the Skyliner for three model years only – ’57 to ’59. With the press of a button, the steel roof rises into the air while the trunk lid, hinged at the back, opens to receive it. The front of the roof folds under the main part of the roof so that the roof can fit into the trunk. Then the trunk lid closes, turning this hardtop into a convertible! And from that standpoint, you would think everyone would rush out and buy one. Exactly 20,766 were built for the 1957 model year, followed by 14,713 for 1958 and 12,915 for 1959. All were powered by V8 engines: a 272, 292, or 312 in ‘57, and for ’58 and ’59, the 292, 332, and 352. There were two drawbacks, depending on your point of view. The ’57 Skyliner, for example, cost $2942US whereas the ’57 Sunliner convertible cost only $2505US. In other words, you had to pay $437 more than a convertible for the Skyliner, back when $437 was a lot of money. Also, when the roof was in the trunk, space for luggage was extremely limited. Some people wondered how reliable the Skyliner was, given the fact that it required six electric motors (five in ’59), four lift jacks, a series of relays, ten solenoids, four locking mechanisms for the roof, and 610 feet of wiring. Considering the complexity of the design, it was surprisingly reliable. Also, the gas tank had to be mounted vertically behind the rear seat, which inadvertently added a measure of safety in rear-end collisions. Ford for 1960 was restyled and perhaps the retractable hardtop concept did not lend itself well to the new design. And of course, declining sales figures doomed it for sure. But many surviving examples have now been restored to showroom condition and are highly prized collectibles today. 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. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
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Ravens’ season comes to an end by Fred Groves Four straight days of intense, roller coaster emotion came to an end on Monday night in Oakville for the Essex Peewee Majors. The Ravens fell 2-1 to the hosts, eliminating them from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association playoffs. On Friday in Oakville, Essex took a five-pointsto-one lead in the sixpoint series in a 5-4 win. Captain Luke Sherk led the way with the hat trick. On Saturday afternoon, the hosts stayed alive with a 2-1 win, followed that up with a 3-2 victory back in Essex on Sunday, and on Monday night, Oakville won their straight to advance to the ‘A’ finals. • Essex District High School’s Brett Harrison recently signed a letter of intent to play golf and
attend school at Windsor’s St. Clair College. Local golfer Darren Alexander was on last year’s Saints’ golf team. • Matt Puempel of Essex had an assist, his eighth point of the season, last Thursday night to help the New York Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins in NHL action. • Cameron Branch and the Nipissing Lakers ended their OUA men’s volleyball season on Saturday as they were eliminated in playoff action to Guelph. Branch, an EDHS grad, had 10 kills and 13.5 points.
• Kale McKibbin had an assist as the Leamington Flyers edged Sarnia 3-2 in over time in Junior ‘B’ playoff action on Saturday. The Tony Piroski-coached Flyers took a 3-0 lead into Tuesday night’s game. • Second baseman Justin Orton of Essex is currently batting .250 for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.
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Novice Majors Advance to OMHA Finals!
Submitted to EFP “Belief” is defined as “trust, faith or confidence in someone or something.” It is synonymous with trust,
reliance and confidence. Belief is something prevalent amongst the players of the Essex Ravens Novice Major Hockey team. The team
Voice Of Inspiration “Beautiful is he who recognizes what is truly beautiful even if the surface is ugly. Truthful is he who says what is true even if the truth is ugly. Ugly is he who measures beauty by its exterior without first weighing the interior. And ugly is the man who judges harshly what he sees looking out without first judging what he sees in the mirror.” ~ Suzy Kassem
has trust in their coaches, trust in their teammates, and most importantly reliance on one another to accomplish anything they put their minds and bodies to. The theme of the team has prevailed throughout the season, commencing with the coaches’ first locker room talk of the year. Every night, new players step up and dominate, they support one another, they have each other’s back. This past Thursday, the Essex Novice Major Ravens travelled to the WFCU Centre to play Riverside in Game 3 of the series. An Essex win would move them on to the OMHA finals. The parking lot attendants were in full force for this big game, ensuring the overflow of fans had somewhere to park. As in the first two games, it was a scoreless first period with Riverside out-chancing Essex and
Ben F standing on his head to push aside any Ranger danger. Essex scored four minutes into the second period on a tic-tac-toe play between Caleb C and Braeden C. Unfortunately, Riverside scored two goals to take a 2-1 lead. The dynamic duo of Caleb and Braeden struck again with 16 seconds left in the period to even the score at 2-2. The third period is where the Ravens have dominated all season due to its ability to roll three lines and tire out the opposition. This game was no different. Braeden C scored for the natural hat trick, giving the Ravens a 3-2 lead. Five minutes later, Braeden set up Caleb, on an unselfish play, to go up 4-2. Jaclyn W finished the scoring on a backhander with 11 seconds left in the game. The final score of 5-2 gave Essex the victory. The Ravens players await the winner of the Grimsby-Welland semifinal to see who they’ll
face off against in the finals. A special thanks to
the moms for wearing the orange jerseys and supporting the kids!!
NOTICE: EMHA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 • 7:00 PM AT THE ESSEX RECREATION COMPLEX – SHAHEEN ROOM
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS: President 1st Vice President (House League) Secretary Director of Player Development Director of Policy and Risk Management Ice Time Coordinator Director of Equipment and Assets 2 Division Directors Timbits Director
SUBMIT ADVANCE NOMINATIONS ONLINE www.essexhockey.ca OR submit forms at arena skate shop BEFORE MARCH 21, 2017 Mail: EMHA Secretary PO Box 111, Essex, ON, N8M 2Y2 Email: secretary@essexhockey.ca Coaching Applications now being accepted for the 2017-18 season. Deadline is March 24, 2017 Apply online only at www.essexhockey.ca
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Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Students and staff are encouraged to make good on their Lenten promises as they move through Lent towards the Easter season. As a school, we will be collecting items for our “Enable Haiti” initiative during Lent. Students are asked to bring in personal health care products like soap, shampoo, and toothpaste. Donations are welcome until the first week of April. Stay tuned for more action from the Hawk’s Nest after the March Break. Go ZIP! Go ZAP! Go ZOP!
ERCA reminding equestrians to use Greenway’s grassed sides submitted to EFP The Essex Region Conservation Authority is reminding users of the Greenway trail that horses are restricted to the grassed sides of the trail. “With our unseasonably warm temperatures, the greenway trail surface is very susceptible to surface damage from horse hooves. Even a few horses during this critical period can make the trail difficult for cyclists or pedestrians as it leaves the trail surface very bumpy,” Kevin Money, ERCA’s Director of Conservation Services, explained. “We have designed the
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trail as a multi-use surface, but these hoof prints create ruts that can frustrate and cause safety issues for cyclists and pedestrians. We have to ensure the trails provide the greatest good for the greatest amount of people.” ERCA is also noting recent instances of graffiti to trail signs whereby permissions for horses have been sprayed with black paint, causing some confusion amongst trail users as to where equestrian use is permitted. Since the trail opened in the year 2000, horse access has been permitted along sections the trail. Trail use rules indicate
horses must use the grassed areas along the sides of the Greenway and clean up horse droppings, just like all responsible pet owners. “We communicate regularly with the equine community to help with the enforcement of these rules,” Money confirmed. “But not every horse owner is affiliated with an equine group.” He also reminded the public that motorized vehicles are not permitted on the Greenway trail system.
Voice Of Inspiration “I have to be alone very often. I’d be quite happy if I spent from Saturday night until Monday morning alone in my apartment. That’s how I refuel.” ~ Audrey Hepburn