Essex Free Press - March 23, 2017

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Vol. 137

Issue No. 11

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Essex on the move over March break

A LOOK INSIDE Essex Council notes for March 20 PAGE 2 _______________ Council looks at Strategic Plan PAGE 3 _______________ Novel has Colchester beginnings PAGE 9 _______________ Annual fundraiser allows ECHRS to preserve the past PAGE 12 _______________ 73’s win sixth straight Stobbs division title PAGE 14 _______________

offered over the March break at the Essex Recreation Complex, as were daily parent-tot skates, shinny, and public skating programs at the Essex Centre Sports Complex.

In addition, the March Break Clubhouse Day Camp was offered through Essex’s Recreation Complex for children aged four to 13.

This year’s theme was “Pirates of Essex Cove,” which proved to be successful as Newton noted it garnered the highest registration numbers to date. Each day of the camp, staff members were pleased to welcome anywhere between 60 and 80 youth participants.

Youth enrolled in the day camps enjoyed swimming in the pool, participating in treasure hunts, and going on field trips that allowed the day-campers to bowl and enjoy a movie.

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A free swim was hosted at the Essex Recreation Complex last Thursday afternoon so youth and their families could enjoy an afternoon of being on the move during March break.

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by Sylene Argent Over the March break, the Town of Essex offered a wide-range of fun activities that helped promote the importance of incorporating physical actively into every day busy schedules.

Area residents, of all ages, enjoyed family time, for free, out on the ice at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Friday afternoon, which SX Video and PC Connection and Xplornet sponsored. They also had an opportunity to enjoy time in the water at the Essex Recreation Complex last Thursday afternoon. The free

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swim was sponsored through the Healthy Kids Community Challenge, Essex’s Assistant Manager of Aquatics, Sarah Newton, explained.

Newton noted the free skate and swim hosted last week were well attended, which program staff members were pleased to see as they enjoy promoting daily physical activity and drinking a suitable amount of water every day.

Family swims and daily recreational swims were also

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Town of Essex Council notes for March 20

by Sylene Argent

Clean Water Agency Essex Council received the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) verbal presentation that outlined what it offers its clients, including the Municipality of Essex.

Dave Jubenville, Regional Manager, Karen Burgess, Senior Operations Manager, and

Susan Budden, Business Development Manager, approached Council about the Ontario Clean Water Agency’s roles and responsibilities to the Town of Essex.

Budden, based out of London, explained that 4.5 million Ontarians place trust in OCWA for their safe drinking water. It has five emergency response teams, one of which

looks after southwestern Ontario.

OCWA looks after Essex’s facilities, including the Harrow/ Colchester South Water Treatment Plant, as well as the Colchester and Harrow Sewage Lagoons.

Safety and compliance is part of OCWA’s culture, it was noted during the presentation. Reps of OCWA are always looking

for ways to better service clients. Members of the group participate in an annual shoreline cleanup and house a booth during ERCA’s annual Children’s Water Festival.

Essex’s Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris Nepszy asked them to approach Council to explain what they do as there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes. He noted OCWA is the Town’s partner and provides Essex with a valuable service.

Also, it was to remind Council members the role they play in providing safe drinking water.

It was noted during the meeting, water is continuously monitored.

Financial Assistance for Fitness Fury Council tabled Community Service’s report, “Municipal Assistance,”to the next

Council meeting. The report recommends that the owner’s of Fitness Fury be encouraged to make application to the Essex Centre Community Improvement Plan(CIP) for financial assistance with fees that they qualify for, and that financial assistance for the water and wastewater connections and the annual rent as noted in this report not be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Act, 2001.

Council also tabled Bylaw 1585, to authorize the execution of a lease agreement between Essex and Fitness Fury on the grounds of the property located at 60 Fairview West.

Remuneration Council received the information in the Statement of Remuneration and

Expenses for the year ending December 31, 2016.

The report calculated Council remuneration along with spent monies on conferences and conventions, education and seminars, mileage, and remuneration for committee work: Mayor Ron McDermott: $44,447.

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche: $27,289.

Councillor Steve Bjorkman: $25,826.

Councillor Sherry Bondy: $24,438.

Councillor Bill Caixeiro: $33,361 Councillor Larry Snively: $22,464.

Councillor Randy Voakes: $21,917, which reflects suspended remuneration as a result of the Integrity Commissioner ’s recommendation, the

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Council looks at Strategic Plan

by Sylene Argent During a special Council meeting hosted inside the Council Chambers at the Essex County Civic Centre on Monday evening, members of Council and administration reviewed the Town’s three-year Strategic Plan.

CAO Tracey PillonAbbs noted Council administered this document last year.

Monday’s meeting was to highlight and review actions laid out in the document to date. The meeting also allowed Council members to tweak the document in moving forward.

A strategic plan, Pillon-Abbs said, allows Council to get direction for the community. There are four main components in the document, including a mission statement, objectives, and evaluations.

In 2016, the Strategic Plan mission statement committed to providing services, facility, and infrastructure to help improve the economic, social, and environmental sectors.

Last year, Council and administration identified six strategic objectives, including enhancing communications and community engagement; managing the Town’s finances and human resource in a responsible manner; enhancing economic development activities through business retention and

expansion; attracting light industrial businesses; and downtown improvements.

It also includes managing the Town’s infrastructure in a respectful and efficient manner; promoting healthy living; and promoting a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscious community.

From those objectives, Council had identified actions, which included a focus on communication, economic development, and wayfinding signage; asset management, storm water management, drainage, and road; along with water diversion and quality; energy efficiency, and animal welfare.

Overall, the past year was good as far as looking at actions in the Stategic Plan, Pillon-Abbs said.

The Town did a good job across all six of those objectives for taxpayers, businesses, and residents to drive the corporation.

Councillor Randy Voakes said he wanted improvements to the downtown corridors and to look at ways to develop and enhance them.

Pillon-Abbs said downtown improvements is identified in the Strategic Plan, and includes wayfinding signage, beautification efforts, and support for the Community Improvement Plans.

Voakes said much has not changed in Essex Centre aesthetically over the past several years.

He envisions downtown cafés, and horse and

carriage rides that would bring people around town to enjoy amenities and learn about the area’s history. He also envisions cobblestone crossways and Victorian clocks.

Mayor Ron McDermott said the downtown has changed, including several area storefronts through the Essex Centre CIP program. Donna Hunter, Director of Corporate Services, added that in the recent past, the Town has put money aside for downtown improvements, including for the CIP programs, benches, planters, and garbage receptacles.

Files Council can consider moving forward, Pillon-Abbs added, include ward meetings that would allow Councillors and a few members of administration to connect with the residents they represent and look at ward distinctive issues and what residents want to see. A fall bus tour could also be implemented to look at road integrity.

Councillor Larry Snively would like the Town to promote the area better as a place for retirees to live and as a place for industrial businesses to set roots.

Councillor Bill Caixeiro added Essex Centre has a Streetscape

Plan, but the other wards do not. He would like there to be streetscape plans for the other wards created in the near future.

At the last AMO conference, Councillor Sherry Bondy said there was a workshop that highlighted putting health in all policies. She would like Council to keep this in mind moving forward as every decision should improve the environment and health of residents.

She would also like Council to get better at tracking and prioritizing issues as they come up throughout the year.

Other ideas mentioned during that meeting that could be considered in the future include composting in Harrow, dog tethering time limits, and Great Lakes partnerships as a portion of the municipality abuts Lake Erie.

Council received the report and directed administration to proceed with the alterations highlighted during the meeting.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Triggers

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Sometimes, when it is least expected, we can experience a trigger that sparks a memory or reminds us of a long-ago lived moment that likely had created impact on the development of the person we were meant to become.

Those triggers can come via a song heard over the radio, overhearing a quote, running into an old friend, breathing in a distinct smell, or seeing perhaps an old car or item that one would have owned in the distant past.

We have all experienced those triggers, and some of them can be far more pleasant than others. Triggers are not always necessarily nice to endure, sometimes they can be frigid reminders of past mistakes and the like. They can uncomfortably make us relive some of those lessthan-pleasant experiences we have encountered or endured.

However, when those triggers remind us of the good times, it can create a nostalgic walk down memory lane.

Sometimes those triggers do not necessarily spark an exact memory, but can speak to us in such a way that it evokes an emotion we have once felt, but perhaps cannot pin-point exactly when.

For me, those triggers mostly happen through listening to music,

and I think that is likely true for many people. Music has a way of not only reminding us of situations we have been in, but also people we have encountered when he first heard the tune, or those moments in time we can only wish we had the ability to relive on demand.

Sometimes a single line from a piece of music will stand out to me. One of those lines for me is the second last one scribed in Led Zeppelin’s iconic tune, “Stairway to Heaven,” which goes “To be a rock and not to roll.”

I think that line is one I wish I had with me when I was younger. I’m not sure what the original meaning of the line was meant to be (keeping in mind that same song notes “’Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings”), but for me it just triggers empowerment. It’s a rock and roll song that somehow cleverly uses that title within the lyrics, but in a different context notes that perhaps as we stand strongly, the trick is be steady. Gravity has a way of making even the sturdiest of rocks de-root and tumble as life’s challenges can make us falter and get away from ourselves no matter how unbreakable or strong we feel we are.

The way the line is sang in the song just makes my heart want to burst every time I hear it. To my ear,

there is just this plea laced within the words.

Though the line does not trigger a memory in particular to me, it triggers this feeling of strength and fullness, and who could not use a little more of that feeling in their day-to-day lives? I suppose that is the point as the line directly before it is, “When all are one and one is all.”

The unfortunate part about triggers, I suppose, is that we cannot control when they occur. I have walked into a function once and heard a song playing in the background and felt instantly sad. It took me several hours to remember that particular song, which I thought I had no connection to, was one a friend had sent me years before when going through some difficulty.

I had totally forgotten about that, but somehow it was tucked away into the corner of my mind.

On the upside, we always have the future to explore to create more of those memorable moments, which will hopefully fill us with triggers for which we can fondly recall as we mature with wisdom.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Beautiful words Again, these have come from my friend who states these were sent to her. We can get a chuckle from most of them, and at least think about them.

They are like the ten commandments to follow our lives all the time.

Why is our car windshield so large and the rearview mirror so small? That is because our past is not as important as our future, so look ahead and move on. Prayer is not a spare wheel that you pull out when you are in trouble; it is a steering wheel to direct us on the right path all the time.

Friendship is like a book; it takes a few years to write, but only a few seconds to burn.

When God solves your problems, you have faith in His ability. When He doesn’t solve them, He has faith in your ability to do it yourself. A blind person was asked if he thought there was anything worse than losing your sight and he replied it is worse to lose your vision.

Remember, when you pray for others God blesses them so when you’re are safe and happy you know someone prayed for you. Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away today’s peace.

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Essex Council notes... report notes.

Revised procedural bylaw Council received the report, “Revised Procedural BylawReports from Council Members,” and further provided provisional adoption to Bylaw Number 1592, to provide Rules of Procedure for the Conduct of Meetings of the Municipal Council and its Committees and Boards.

Bylaw Number 1592 will receive a third and final reading at the Regular Meeting on April 3, and will repeal bylaw Number 1511 when the new bylaw comes into effect.

The report notes that during the March 6 regular Council meeting, Administration was directed to revise the Procedural Bylaw for the Order of Business section

on the agenda to include a section where Council could announce nondebateable issues within a five-minute time limit.

Essex Centre CIP boundary expanded Council approved the recommended expansion of the Essex Centre Community Improvement Plan (CIP) project area to incorporate the properties on the north side of Maidstone Avenue, being municipal addresses 13 to 87 Maidstone Avenue East. It also adopted Bylaw 1590, which provides a new CIP Project Area boundary map that incorporates the expanded project area.

Further, the Planning Department was directed to consolidate the Essex Centre and Harrow CIP plans into one planning document and to develop a CIP Project Area boundary

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plan for Colchester.

In the report to Council, it notes reps of Reid Funeral Home wished to take advantage of the CIP program in order to upgrade the landscaping of their front yard.

As far as consolidating the plans, the report noted that after discussions with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, it was agreed that the Town could incorporate the three project areas-Essex Centre, Harrow Centre, and Colchester-into one CIP Plan.

Councillor Sherry Bondy, as the liaison to the Harrow Chamber of Commerce, had concern with amalgamating the project areas as she pointed out unused money from the Harrow Centre program was moved in the Essex Centre program last year.

Councillor Steve Bjorkman noted the money Council had set aside for the programs in the past had not been

entirely utilized and he did not think merging the programs would be an issue. He believes Council is behind development.

Senior of the Year Essex Council received correspondence from the Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs that invited Council to nominate a resident for the 2017 Senior of the Year program. This recognizes community-minded individuals over the age of 65.

Mayor Ron McDermott vacated his chair to suggest Council put forward Jan Mooney as the nominee. Last year, Essex received two nomination from the community for the program. The two nominees were placed in a hat to choose as the Town could only forward one name. Floyd Cascadden, of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club, was deemed the recipient through this process.

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recommended Mooney be this year’s nominee instead of soliciting recommendations from the community. Council concurred.

In the letter supporting Mooney last year, it noted she has devoted

a lot of time and many years to schools, and she has worked with many students, including youth who may have some struggles in a certain academic topic.

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Several Essex Horticultural Society members recognized Last Tuesday and Wednesday evening 365 residents of Windsor and Essex County

were presented Ontario Volunteer Service Awards in recognition of their commitment to their

communities. The event was hosted at the Caboto Club in Windsor.

Some of the individuals were recognized for as many as 65 years of volunteer service to their communities.

The volunteers serve their communities in a wide-range of ways, including through involvement with horticulture societies, local art galleries, as leaders of Cub Scout and Girl Guide groups, and community bands.

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Other volunteers were recognized for their contributions to organizations, such as Community Living, BIAs, ERCA, WETRA, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex, and Canadian Cancer Society.

Several local green thumbs of the Essex & District Horticultural Society were recognized during this year’s ceremony.

These volunteers used to care of the downtown flower beds until the Town of Essex took over the responsibility a few years ago. The Horticultural volunteers currently take care of the flower and shrub beds at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club, where they also hold their meetings.

Lynn Imeson was

recognized for 15 years.

She has served on the Board of Directors and several committees on the Board, was President for two terms, and has served as Secretary.

Camelia Mallia was recognized for 10 years.

She has served on the Board of Directors for most of that time and on various committees as well.

June Middleton was recognized for 10 years.

She has served on the Board of Directors for most of that time and on

various committees.

Ileen Stanton was recognized for 5 years.

She has served on the Board of Directors for most of that time and was also Secretary for some time in the ‘90s, and has served on various committees.

Teresa Vermeulen was recognized for 15 years. She has served on the Board of Directors for most of that time, was Secretary for several years, and has been on several committees,

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Voice Of Inspiration “Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt

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Legion members urge residents to remember Vimy Ridge

Pictured is Dan Gray, President of the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201).

by Sylene Argent During the second weekend in April, many Canadians will pause to remember the Battle of Vimy Ridge and pay tribute to its centennial anniversary.

The battle, which began on April 9, 1917 and lasted four days, was one that, “Put Canada on the map as far as a fighting force,” Essex Branch on the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) President Dan Gray said.

Vimy Ridge accounted for the first time the four Canadian divisions participated in a battle together.

Canada, allies of France and Great Britain, was the

force able to overcome the Germans at Vimy Ridge.

Around 10,000 Canadian service personnel were affected as a result of the battle. Around 3600 lost their lives and more than 7000 were injured.

An interesting aspect of the battle, Gray noted, was that many of the Canadians charged the Germans utilizing the force of machines guns with bayonets. The four Canadian divisions stormed the ridge at 5:30 a.m. one hundred years ago on April 9.

It is urged that Essex residents visit the Essex Cenotaph over that four-day anniversary to reflect on the battle and the price of freedom that fallen soldiers and veterans paid. Area residents can also pay their respects through attending a special ceremony on Sunday, April 9 at the Harrow Cenotaph, inside the Parkette, at 1 p.m.

It is important to take time to recognize this special anniversary so that youth will honour what soldiers sacrificed in battles such as Vimy Ridge in exchange for the freedom they enjoy today. It also allows Canadians to reflect on the past to avoid history repeating itself, Gray said.

To commemorate the Canadian soldiers who contributed so much to the battle of Vimy Ridge, there is a giant memorial, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, in France that is housed on around 100 hectares of land.

It also houses the names of Canadian soldiers of WW1 who were killed or presumed dead in France with no known grave.

Information provided though Veterans Affairs noted that over 650,000 Canadians served during World War 1

that took place between 1914 and 1918.

Legions are comprised of many volunteers who work to assist veterans. For instance, the Essex Legion and its Ladies’ Auxiliary sponsor two veterans at Parkwood Hospital in London. Volunteers pay a visit to these veterans and provide them Christmas and birthday gifts.

They also forward lap blankets to the veterans for a little bit of comfort.

The Essex Legion also links veterans to Veterans’ Affairs reps, so they can get the assistance they need.

Hosting fundraisers, like the Friday canteen dinner hosted on St. Patrick’s Day, and the upcoming Easter fish fry, allows the Branch to continue to serve veterans and organize youth initiatives.

The Essex Legion has around 850 members. More members are always welcome.

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including helping Kathy Hudak set up the Heritage Gardens.

The club had several members recognized during last year’s ceremony that took place in April of 2016 as well,

including the following: Joe Dicker was recognized for five years of service. He has served on Board of Directors and is currently in his third term as President.

Sandy Ellenor was

recognized for 30 years of service. She has served on the Board of Directors, was the President and Secretary for many years, and has been co-ordinator of the July Flower Show for at least 25 years. She

is also the coordinator the Club’s bus trips.

Roberta Hernandez was recognized for 10 years of service. She has served on the Board of Directors for several years, was President for two years, and has served on various committees.

Kathy Hudak was recognized for 20 years.

She has served on the Board of Directors for most of that time, was President for two years, was instrumental in getting the Heritage Gardens at the Essex Railroad Station set up in 1999 and 2000, and serves on committees of the Board.

Bonnie Teskey was recognized for 25 years.

She has served on the Board of Directors for most of that time, was the coordinator of the Flower Show in the late ‘80s for a short time, was Treasurer for many years in the ‘90s and has been Treasurer for the past several years.

Judy Ward was recognized for 5 years.

She has served on the Board of Directors for all that time, and is on several committees within the board.

55 Volunteer Service Awards will take place across the province this spring that will recognize over 11,000 volunteers.

Voice Of Inspiration “At any given moment, your circumstances can change. You may not be where you want to be right now. You may not even be doing what you prefer to do. But, if you change your way of thinking and realize that you have all the opportunities available to you just like each one of us. You can begin to focus on what you want to achieve and make it happen” ~ Amaka Imani Nkosazana

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Novel has Colchester beginnings

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The inside cover of ‘Icebergs’ states that the fictional families of Walt Dunmore and Alister Clarke, who survive a plane crash in 1944, relocated years later together to Chicago.

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“I’ve been there (Colchester and Harrow) lots of times. When I was working on ‘Icebergs,’ my cousin drove me around,” Johns said, whose Harrow-based aunt passed away a couple of years ago.

She has written for Life magazine as well as Women’s Day, Cosmopolitan, Self, and Seventeen. A graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism and the Iowa Writers Workshop, Johns is a creative writer teacher at DePaul University.

“The area I grew up in Illinois is a lot like Essex County,” she noted.

Her grandmother, Elizabeth (Meldrum), immigrated from Scotland to Colchester in 1929, and married Arthur Johns at the well known historic white Christ Church in the village.

“I was very interested in my grandfather’s plane crash. The part in the book where the wife receives a

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by Fred Groves Inspired by her grandparents who lived in Colchester, author Rebecca Johns recently looked back at her 2006 book ‘Icebergs’ and admitted that it was gratifying to tell the story.

The book is based partially on a plane crash that nearly took the life of her grandfather, Arthur Johns, who was a member of the air force during World War II. “I did a lot of research on the plane crash. I went to the air base in Gander, Newfoundland and got to talk to the co-pilot who saved my grandfather’s life,” Johns said from her home, which is located near Chicago.

‘Icebergs’ follows the lives of two families, one of them lives in a small Canadian farming community, Colchester.

Throughout the 297-page novel, the author makes mention several times of not only Colchester and Lake Erie, but of the old schoolhouse, for which the Town of Essex is

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Crime Stoppers of Windsor & OBAB division champs remembered Essex Count targets Fentanyl Guaranteed $1000 rewards Stoppers is implementing a drug-reduction strategy.

The initiative will pay a $1000 reward for tips received from now until June 30th, 2017 which lead to the arrest of an

individual(s) responsible for trafficking Fentanyl.

Windsor Police Service, OPP, LaSalle Police Service and Amherstburg Police Service have a positive and collaborative partnership with Crime Stoppers with a common goal of providing enhanced community safety to the public. This strategy will offer citizens another tool to combat the extensive misuse of this dangerous drug.

In January 2017, Crime Stoppers launched a program in which local businesses can purchase a plaque with a commitment of paying $200 a year, over a 5 year period, totalling $1000 which is tax deductible.

A $1000 donation to the plaque program is directly supporting Crime Stoppers’ ability to fund these critical initiatives.

Crime Stoppers Vice President Mike Kelly had this to say about the strategy, “We have listened to the warnings from Windsor and Essex County Health Unit and our board felt it was imperative to ensure this initiative is offered in our community.”

Anyone with information in regards to a person(s) trafficking Fentanyl in the Windsor and Essex County area is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477, or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com.

If you are interested in supporting the Crime Stoppers Fentanyl initiative by purchasing a plaque, please contact the Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers office.

submitted by Tim Robson, EMHA Boys Interlock Convener Rolling along, the Essex Peewee travel team won its second back-toback all Ontario O.B.A.B Division championship.

Here is the thoughts of one of the players on that baseball team. “The time I spent playing for Bob Nace, my Dad, my Grampa White, and the rest of the guys on the ‘61/’62 teams are the best and most cherished times of my Essex Minor

Baseball life. So many great memories.”

Back row: Harold (Whitey) White-coach, Mayor Elmer Queen, Ernie Allen-Coach, Bob Nace-coach, Ted Hannigan-coach. Middle row: Robin Miller, Bill

Burling, Dick Brett, Don McDermott, David Barnewall, Ejay Queen, Percy Rounding, Archie Doan (batboy). Front row: Roger Thibodeau, Larry Garrod, Bob Bryden, Larry Allen, Chuck Spinarski, Lloyd Knight.

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Annual fundraiser allows ECHRS to preserve the past

ECHRS Vice President Doug Gammon and President Laurie Kowtiuk display some of the many silent and live auction items donated for their club’s annual pasta and chicken dinner fundraiser on Saturday evening, including late Honourable Eugene Whelan’s Smithbilt cowboy hat that was presented to him in 1974.

by Sylene Argent Members of the Essex & Community Historical Research Society (ECHRS) were pleased to welcome around 100 patrons to the annual pasta and chicken fundraiser on Saturday evening at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201).

The event is hosted annually to help the local club with operational costs associated with continuing to maintain its home, the old Carnegie Library on Gordon Avenue. The Municipality celebrate the Carnegie Library’s 100th anniversary in early 2015.

Preserving and

promoting the past, such as hosting the celebration that recognized the Carnegie Library’s history two years ago, are two mandates of which the members of ECHRS are committed. Events, such as Saturday’s chicken and pasta dinner fundraiser, not only allow the club members to raise money so they can continue the efforts of preserving the past, but also in reaching out to the community to let residents know what exactly the club does.

ECHRS President, Laurie Kowtiuk, explained individuals who sign up to become new ECHRS members are often surprised to learn long-time members will help them work on their family tree as part of joining up. Researching family tree history is not only something the club members enjoy, it also helps them gather information that can be further preserved.

“All the info is here,” Kowtiuk said of researching family history at the old Carnegie Library.

In addition to dinner, the event also allowed patrons a chance to get a little competitive through a live and silent auction. One of the more interesting pieces offered through the auctions was late Honourable Eugene Whelan’s Smithbilt

cowboy hat that was presented to him in 1974.

This piece will be a true gem to an individual who has a real passion for collecting local items of interest.

In continuing to preserve the past, the members of the ECHRS group are working on digitizing land deeds. Kowtiuk noted the members are concentrating on Rochester currently, but also have land deeds from Tilbury West and Belle River to preserve.

The original land deeds can date back to the late 1800s, which are placed in special portfolios. The information is taken from the original documents and placed on computer to make researching easier.

Every year, there is more information available for the members to sift through and preserve for future generations, she noted.

Recently, while searching the internet for new information, Kowtiuk came across an 1852 map of Maidstone. She uses it to help with research.

Typically, ECHRS has around 40 members, and the local club is always looking to welcome historicallyminded individuals.

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submitted to EFP Following a sweep of Riverside, the Ravens faced the Grimsby Kings in the OMHA finals.

The series opened in Grimsby with games one and two set for March 18th and 19th.

Both teams were anxious to get this series going and it showed in the first period, of game one, where neither team scored.

Grimsby mounted an attacked only to be thwarted by Reed V time after time. Essex scored first, in the second period, on a Zdeno Chara like blast from the point

by Evan M. The Kings

responded, popping one in, with 11 seconds left in the period.

The Kings were ready to start the third period, scoring 30 seconds in, to take a 2-1 lead. Five minutes later, Grimsby added another goal to go up 3-1. However, the Ravens continued to work hard. Meredith C scored on a rebound to pull the Ravens to within one with four minutes left. Continuing to battle, the Ravens players threw everything they had at the Kings. Unfortunately, this one end up in a 3-2 loss for the Ravens.

Following the game

the Grimsby team hosted the Essex players, coaches, and all family members to a wonderful pasta dinner including all the fixings and refreshments.

It was fantastic to have the teams and parents intermingle in such a setting during such an important series. It goes to show that the positives of minor hockey far outweigh the negatives that always seem to make the news.

The players from both teams will benefit from the experience of this series whether they win or lose. There’s no dress rehearsal, this is the kids’ lives….and they’re living

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Following a night at the hotel, where the kids enjoyed some swimming and an early night of rest, the players were raring to go for Game 2. Confident in their play and in the fact they can roll three lines and six defense, Essex was ready to show the Kings what the Ravens were made of!

Ethan O grabbed the lead for the Ravens, 90 seconds in, on a hard effort going to the net. The game went back and forth with two evenly-matched teams battling it out shift after shift. With two minutes left in the second period, Owen S put the puck by the Grimsby goalie to put Essex up 2-0. Before the second period was ove,r Ethan O netted his second goal of the game, putting the Ravens ahead 3-0. The third period was scoreless.

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Essex goaltender Ben F, shut down any effort by the Kings, earning the shutout in Game 2. Final score 3-0 win for Essex.

The six point series is now tied at two points each, with Game 3 at the Essex Arena on Friday, March 24th at 7pm and Game 4 in Essex on Saturday, March 25th, at 2pm.

The team is truly excited to be in the finals – it will be something team members will remember for the rest of their lives. Please come out and share this excitement with the kids as they battle to bring an OMHA championship home to Essex!

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73’s win sixth straight Stobbs division title

Photo by Laurie BeatenThe Essex 73’s Celebrate their sixth straight Stobbs Division title with a 7-3 win over Lakeshore.

by Garrett Fodor For the sixth straight season, the PJHL Stobbs division trophy remains in the hands of the Essex 73’s as the hometown

athletes topped their county-rival, the Lakeshore Canadiens, 4-0 in the best-of-seven series.

Essex entered the series as the underdog of sorts, as the lower seed for the first time in their six seasons. The 73’s had finished second to the Canadiens, giving the Canadiens home ice advantage.

However,

the advantage did not workout in the Canadiens’ favour as Essex stole the first game in Lakeshore and then picked up two more wins. Essex headed into game four, on March 14, with a 3-0 lead and a chance to celebrate on home ice.

1,075 fans were in Essex for the opening faceoff, and they were given plenty of opportunities to be heard in the opening frame as Essex continued its trend of scoring in the opening frame.

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73’s win six straight Stobbs division title... Continued from Page 14 Cristofaro blasted a slapshot by Canadiens goalie Mitch Topliffe to give the home side a 1-0 lead 5:45 into the game. Ameen Fadel tied things up two minutes later. The 73’s entered the intermission with the lead, coming courtesy of one-time

Canadiens and now 73 forward, Tyler Scott.

After one period, shots were 12-7 in favour of Essex.

In period two, the faithful Essex fans could continue to be heard throughout the Essex Centre Sports

The Voice Of Experience

by Evelyn Couch

Losing things Forgetting where I put something has always plagued my life, and it is worse now that I am in the so-called golden years. As a young wife and mother, I had lost track of some saving bonds that were popular investments during the war years. I needed the money, but there was no way I could find them despite diligent searching. They turned up much later.

Now it is a never-ending story. How something can disappear in this small house of three main rooms downstairs drives me crazy. It has to do with my failure to keep things orderly. The mail causes some of the problem because often I do not decide what I should do with some important papers at the time I sort the letters.

I knew my ELK bill would be due this month, but I had trouble finding it. And then had I had seen that I had paid it soon after I received it. Then I forgot.

I think I have told you the joke about the minister who became concerned that an elderly parishioner had not been present for the Sunday services so he went to visit her. After some friendly conversation and the usual cup of tea and some cookies, he said to her, “Miranda. I think it is time you gave more thought to the hereafter.”

Quickly, she replied, “I think about hereafter all the time. Every time I go upstairs I think ‘what am I here after and every time I go to the kitchen I think what am I here after.”

Based on that, I think about hereafter a lot.

Complex as cheers rained down. Another former Canadien, Michael Ruttinger, doubled the 73’s lead just 18 seconds in, and Dalton Langlois scored 11 minutes later.

Brandon Ireland would beat 73’s goalie Tyler Ryan in the frame as well.

The scoreboard read 4-2 after two periods.

For the third and final frame, Essex continued to overwhelm Lakeshore and simply put them and their fans out of the game with precision-like passes and screens in front and around Topliffe.

Michael Vieira scored 18 seconds after puck drop and again 10 minutes later to put the nails in the coffin for the Canadiens.

Two minutes later, Eric Shaw continued the 73’s trend in the series and victimized the Canadiens with the man advantage, for their seventh goal of the game.

Lakeshore’s Guy Levesque would beat Ryan to pull the Canadiens to within four goals of tying the game. With five minutes remaining, they were unable to mount a comeback.

The 73’s will now advance to meet a familiar face for the Western Conference final, or the Schmalz Cup quarterfinal, in the Dorchester Dolphins.

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2017 COLLECTION CALENDAR RECYCLING, GARBAGE & YARD WASTE The Town of Tecumseh 2017 Collection Calendar is now available on the Town’s website. The Calendar was delayed due to finalization of the Waste, Organics and White Goods Collection contract with Windsor Disposal Services Ltd. The Calendar has also been updated to include new features respecting Acceptable Garbage Requirements for Urban and Rural residents, Winter Safety, Weed Control, Flood Prevention and Pest Control.

There are no changes to recycling, garbage and yard waste collection days and times. Yard waste collection will commence on Monday, April 10, 2017.

A monthly collection of white goods (i.e. metal items, hot water tanks, fridges, ranges, etc.) is provided. To arrange for white goods collection, please contact Ext. 142.

The Calendar is anticipated to be mailed to residents by mid-April.

The April calendar is provided below.

Further inquiries respecting the Calendar may be directed to Ext. 143.

Voice Of Inspiration “The hardest thing about the road not taken is that you never know where it might have led.” ~ Lisa Wingate

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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Tractors: IH 140 gas, wide front end w/cult. & planter parts; McCormick W4 gas Standard; drag harrows; 2 f. plow; Vegetable Harvester: one row Sco Viner mech. root vegetable harvester for carrots, beets, garlic, etc; Windmill: A.E.R. motor windmill w/water pump to be taken down & removed by purchaser; R.R. Jiggerstwo Fairmont- a model 19 & a model 14 w/Onan engines; Fruit Grinder w/Honda electric start motor; etc; Shop Equip: shop made hydr. press; motor li ; Speedaire gas air comp.; lg. quan ty shop tools & equip; B&S gas powered sludge pump 2” hose; electric armature lathe; boxes of fuel pumps, alternators, distributors, igni on components, bearings, seals, etc; refrigerant and HVAC parts; gas water pump; distributor tester; numerous box lots; Homestead heater & one other wood burning stove; Furniture: misc. older furniture, appliances, office equip, etc; Log Spli er, Boat Motor, Arc c Cat: lg. log spli er to be assembled; 9.9 HP Johnson boat motor; Arc c Cat 4 wheeler; fishing rods; etc; An que Engines, etc: 1 ¾ HP hit and miss engine; other an que engine; lg. paper cu er; small engines; Truck: approx. 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport pickup, runs, needs exhaust & brake repairs; One Item With Reserve: Canablast Commercial sand blaster.

Terms cash, debit, Visa, MC, Personalized Cheque Day of sale.

(3% premium for Visa, MC) Lunch available.

For Info call James Braun, 313-590-3127 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com

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HELP WANTED

SERVICES _____________________ INCOME TAX PREPARATION: Good rates on personal, rental, and business returns.

E-file or paper file. Call Jeannette Grass (519) 776-7090.

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_____________________ CASH PAID for antiques, costume jewellery, furniture, gold, sterling, coins, tools, complete estates. We take it all!

Free appraisals. Call 519-727-8894. 1-tfn

_____________________ HELP WANTED: Short order cook needed.

Will train. Apply at Deluxe Restaurant from8 am-2pm,M ondayt hroughF riday.

11- 2t* _____________________ 2 FULLTIME POSITIONS: JOB 1  LABOUR POSITION: Must be able to work as a team player or solo if required.

Work Monday-Friday possibly some Saturdays may be required. Must be physically capable of doing some heavy lifting. Must have a G Licence and able to work in all weather conditions.

JOB 2  DRIVER/SERVICE DRIVER: Port A John Delivery/Service Person required.

Must be able to work Monday - Friday, possibly some weekends. Must be physically capable of some heavy lifting.

Must know the County roads. Must be a team player. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. You can drop your resume off : 96 Road 6 West, Cottam, On. N0R1B0 or call: 519-839-5448 for directions. Email your resume to: knight@gosfieldtel.com, but drop off is preferred.

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SERVICES _____________________ INCOME TAX  Confidential preparation of Personal, Farm, and Senior Returns.

Pick up and delivery available. E-file or regular filing. Over 35 years experience.

Call Tim Mousseau 519-975-2414 or toll free 1-855-975-2414.

5-11t* _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-982-0362.

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_____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-1361 or 519-791-5046.

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Rent It! Buy It! in The Classifieds

519-776-4268 _______________________________________________

AUCTION SALE

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LARGE ESTATE Saturday, March 25th at 9:00 A.M. At the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village 6155 Arner Townline, Kingsville.

Unique collectibles; large quantity of original Art; Glassware; China; Antique oak & walnut furniture; Drexel Heritage furniture; Estate & Vintage Jewellery; quantity of tools & much more!

Viewing day of sale from 7:00 A.M.

Lacasse Auctions Inc.

1-877-811-5297

Photos, Listing & Terms: www.lacasseauctions.com

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To place a personal notice, email your photo and content to essexfreepress@on.aibn.com or drop by our office at 16 Centre St., Essex. Personal notices must be received by Monday at 12:00 noon to appear in the Thursday edition.

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In Loving Memory Of

STITT: Mary Olivia (nee Greaves)- A life long resident of Essex, Mary Stitt passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the at the age of 93. She was born in Sandwich South Township, Ontario and was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Grace Greaves (nee Shuttleworth). Loving wife of the late James Stitt (2002). Dear mother of late Jane Haas (1988), Linda & Marcel Breault, Melissa & Brent Hughes. Proud grandmother to Derek Haas, David Haas (Bree), Lindsay Angier (Blake), Ryan Breault, Kaitlyn Hughes, and Cole Hughes.

Special GG to Walker and Lilah Angier. Dear sister of Samuel Greaves and the late John (1983) and Laura (1993) Greaves. Mary will also be dearly missed by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Family and friends were received at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex (519 776-4233) on Tuesday. A Funeral Service to celebrate Mary’s life was held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at BethelMaidstone United Church, 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone. Linda Blair officiated. Interment to follow at Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Oldcastle. Memorial donations to In Honour of the Ones We Love would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca Good-bye my family, my life has passed. I loved you all to the very last. Weep not for me, but courage take. Love each other, for my sake. For those you love don’t go away. They walk beside you everyday.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Marion Dalgleish

With Love from Above

July 10, 1932 - March 20, 1997 In my heart your memory lingers, Always tender, fond and true There’s not a day, dear mother, I do not think of you.

Happy 90th Birthday

~ Always loved and remembered by Kim and Bob and their famies

LLove & HHugs MA PET

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In Loving Memory of

Donald Pehleman

Happy 90th Birthday DONALD HEARN

1931-2004

Gone are the days we used to share but in our hearts you are always there.

Never more than a thought away, loved, remembered every day.

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Loved Always - Madeline, Paul and Adelene, Vanessa and Tom, Randy and Dorie, and families.

~ March 22, 1927 ~

To the Best Dad & Papa Ever!

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Memorial verses available

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MCDONALD

Lisa and Matt McDonald are thrilled to announce the arrival of their precious little boy “Tanner Gordon McDonald” on March 11, 2017 weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs.

Proud grandparents are John and Cathy Campbell, Diane Small, Jim Lisk and Mike and Kelly McDonald. Lots of excited aunts, uncles, and cousins are ready to spoil him. “Daddy’s little golfer”.

Voice Of Inspiration “It is good people who make good places.” ~ Anna Sewell

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COWAN-EEDE, May (nee Crawford) - Passed away peacefully in her 97th year on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Franklin Gardens Long Term Care. May was the beloved wife of the late Andrew Frederick Cowan (1940-1986) and the late William Eede (1990-2000). May is survived by her four sons and only daughter, Tom Cowan (Joanne), Larry Cowan (Marjorie), all of Mt. Brydges; Robert Cowan (Ruby), Kingsville; Dale Cowan (Karon), Embro; Nancy Kettle (Larry), Leamington. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, Chad & Julie (Samantha & Sydney), Cori & Paul (Molly & Katie), Chris & Heather (McKenna & Easton), Kyle & Martha (Audrey), Ryan & Melissa (Ethan & Reese), Renata & Ryan (Cooper & Dawson), Julia & Eric (Isabella), Lisa & Adam, Jeremy, Matt & Holly (Brinley & Harper). May was predeceased by her sister Jean Balkwill (2012). May’s family would like to thank the staff at Franklin Gardens for their exceptional care over the past 10 years. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will follow. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). If you wish to donate in May’s memory, the family has asked that donations be made to the Franklin Gardens Long Term Care Residence or to a charity of your choice. Family & Friends may share their memories or make an online donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ___________________________________________________

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ROBINSON, Elwyn - Passed away peacefully at 95 years of age on Sunday, March 19, 2015 at Chatham Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Stoltz) (2010).

Loving father of Betty Lou Newman.

Cherished grandpa of Chrysty (Jamie), Tammy (Mike), Nadine (John) and great grandpa of Zander, Emerson, Ava, Syerra, Sydney, Jordan, McKenna, Jayda, and Michael.

Dearest brother of the late Clarence (late June) and will also be remembered by his in-laws Hazel Campbell and husband Royce and Norma Gee and husband Larry.

Elwyn was a long standing member of Brooker Baptist Church, Veteran of WW II and a member of the Essex County Steam Engine Club.Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex on Tuesday. Funeral Service to celebrate Elwyn’s life was held from the funeral home on Wednesday, March 22, 2015 at 11 am. Reverend Stephen Jones officiated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Leamington. Memorial Donations made to Brooker Baptist or the charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

What’s Going On...

MARCH 25 -INDOOR CHARITY YARD SALE at the Harrow K of C (62 King St., E.) 9am - 3pm. For details call Cheryl 519-738-2790 or Wanda 519-738-4974.

MARCH 27 - ROMANIA MISSION FUNDRAISER at A1 Chinese Food, Essex. Open at 11am, Buffet at 4:30 pm.

MARCH 29 - ESSEX COUNTY FARM SAFETY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING at Colasanti’s 6 pm. For Info: Call Mary at 519 776-7476.

MARCH 30 - FREE RESUME OPEN HOUSE  at Essex Employment Assessment Centre, 20 Talbot St. S. 9am-11am & 1pm-3pm. Call 519-776-8711 to pre-register.

MARCH 31 & APRIL 1- ANNUAL SPRING YARD SALE at Essex United Church, 8a.m.- 4p.m, with bake sale and lunch. On April 1, 9a.m. - 12noon.

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 1  ANNUAL YARD & BAKE SALE at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street, Essex. 9am - 1pm. Call: 519-776-7711 for more details.

APRIL 1- SPRING BAZAAR  At the Essex Retirees’ Social Club, 32 Russell St, from 9am-2pm. For information: 519-776-6689.

APRIL 1- SOUTH WESTERN ONTARIO GLEANERS SPRING FUNDRAISER At Colasanti’s. Doors at 6pm, Dinner 6:30-7pm. For info & tickets: 519-326-7687.

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 18  ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  At Essex Centre Sports Complex, 1:00pm – 7:00pm. New Donors & Walk Ins Welcome! 1-888-2-DONATE. 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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519-776-4255 Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Tom spoke on, ‘Hope,’ and how faith grows in a seed bed of hope. Hope is the confident expectation that good is coming.

320 people attended our Youth Conference! Thank you to everyone who made Awaken 2017 such a great success.

Kingdom Living Classes are on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m.

Winning at Home-a marriage encounter weekend. Friday, April 7th, 7 p.m. - April 8th, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Please register online.

If you would like to be water baptized, please call the church office.

Restoration House Healing Rooms, open 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 join us for Fourth Sunday in Lent. Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am.

Rev. Ann will lead the service. Mavis Wharf will read the Holy Scripture.

Linda and Lou Lalonde will greet you at the door. This being the last Sunday of the month, the lunch will be Pot Luck.

Please bring your favourite dish to share.

Essex and District Ministerial

Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam

TAKING ORDERS FOR 10” PIES Apple Pies, Cherry Piess Only Pick up April 1st, 2017

Please call 519-776-7711 or 519-839-5184

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Association 2017 Lenten Series, Pictures of Jesus, part 2 on Wednesday, March 29 at Holy Name of Jesus R.C. Church.

The Righteous Branch: Leader Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle. All services begin at 12noon and conclude with a light lunch.

A free-will offering will be appreciated.

Big Bow Soup Challenge 2017: Saturday, March 25. Who is going to take home the “Golden Ladle?” To enter in the competition, please contact Elaine Mailloux at 519-890-6312. The fun begins at 5pm. Please bring your entry to the church by 4 pm. Voting will be done by the participating in the tasting.

A free-will offering to become part of the tasting group.

Tartan Dinner on April 8 at 5pm.

Dinner includes Scotch pie, soup, salad, and scotch shortbread for desert. Come see the dancers and bag pipes. For tickets, contact Dorothy Knight. Wear your Tartan or be Scottish for the night.

Palm/Passion is Sunday, April 9 with Holy Communion and regular service times.

Good Friday: Friday, April 14 at 10 am. Joint Service at Woodslee with guest flutist Averil Spence-Clarke.

Resurrection Easter Sunday: April 16 Joint Service at Woodslee. Early Sun Rise Service at 8 am, followed by breakfast.

Regular worship service at 10 am.

Please bring in your donations collected while following the Lenten calendar.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church

our Annual Meeting.

The 2017 Lenten Series, Pictures of Jesus, part 2. The series continues on Wednesday, March 22 at the Salvation Army Church. “The Cities of Refuge” – Rev. Jim Hatt leading.

The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them at the gym. For the month of March, our food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank.

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.

The Pig and Poke Bar as Country & Western stars Dixie Diver and the Downhome Dealers make their triumphant return. Tickets & information available in the church office, (519)7765121.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Monday night Pepper winners were Wally Laframboise and Floyd Cascadden.

Lawrence Dobson got the booby prize.

Dorothy Fields had high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. Judy Lane had the most peppers and Larry Lane was the low.

Louise Perrault had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Mary Lou Chibi had the most peppers and Wayne R. was the low.

Trinity Church Please keep in your prayers Erin, Jane, Bill, Wendy, Maureen and Donald.

The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of George Conrick, given by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec and family.

Thank you to all who have donated items to the ladies “Fidget Blanket” project. We will continue accepting all donations as there are lots of blankets to be made for area rest homes and nursing homes.

The Toy Drive continues for the entire year. Remember to pick up a new toy and drop it in the box for Christmas 2017, for kids in our own area.

The Thank You Bank contributions for the month of March will be given to the Hospice of Windsor in gratitude for all they do.

Get your pie orders in for April 1st pick up. The “Holy Rollers” are taking orders for cherry and apple pies and also a limited amount of meat pies.

Place orders by leaving a message with Sharon at 519 839 4579 or Brenda at 519-839-5184 or at the Church office 519-776-7711. All pies are frozen with easy instructions.

Plan to join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. We would love to have you and all are welcome!

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

There is a Healing Mass at St. Mary’s Church on Thursday, March 30th at 7 p.m.

Mark your calendars for a fundraiser at A-1 Chinese restaurant on Monday, April 3rd in support of our Refugee family.

Day of Confession takes place on April 5th from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

First Communion takes place on April 30th. If your child attends public school, please complete a registration form, found at the back of the church and contact our parish office.

COR for high school ages 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.

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.

Our next Lenten card party is on Sunday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Winners from the past two Lenten card parties are as follows: Ladies – first place: Mary Ann Benoit and Jean Caron, second place: Diana Dennis and Patty Sylvester, third place: Joann McMurren and Diana Dennis/Joanne Diesbourg, and lowest tally: Jeanne Mouck, Rose Girard, and

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Messy Church meets Thurs. Feb. 23rd from 5:45 -7:30 p.m. It’s a free community program for families with kids of all ages and includes dinner, crafts, activities. Bible stories and singing.

Looking for something to do on Tuesdays? Come out to SA Connections where you can relax, enjoy yourself and meet new friends. Enjoy fellowship, food and fun. We meet from 10 -1 and Bible Study follows at 1 p.m. if you wish to stay.

Our free movie on Sunday, March 26th is “God’s Compass.” Bring a friend and join us at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, March 29th Rev. Chris Brouillard- Coyle will lead the Lenten Service at Holy Name of Jesus Church at 12noon.

Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Stay for fellowship and refreshments after the service.

Please continue to support our sick and shut- ins with your prayers, phone calls, cards, and visits.

Essex United Church Join us on Sunday March 26 at 10:30.

Rev. Hatt will be joined in the pulpit by Ron Dunn from the Downtown Mission.

The Worship Service will be followed by

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS Re: Council and Ward Structure Review The Town of Essex is undertaking a Council and Ward Structure Review that will consider the process by which the Deputy Mayor is elected, the composition of Town Council, and the number and size of wards.

BACKGROUND The composition of Essex Town Council and the process by which the Deputy Mayor is elected were established through a Minister’s Order that took effect at amalgamation on January 1, 1999.

Council is currently comprised of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and five (5) councillors.

The Mayor is the only position to be elected at large. The Deputy Mayor is elected from among council members at the inaugural meeting. Both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor represent the Town of Essex on Essex County Council.

The municipality is currently divided into four wards. Ward 1 (Essex Centre) and Ward 3 (former Colchester South) are each represented by two (2) councillors. Wards 2 (former Colchester North) and 4 (Harrow Centre) are each represented by one (1) councillor.

WHY CONDUCT A REVIEW? Almost 20 years after amalgamation, Council is conducting this review to ensure that the ward and council structure continue to provide a system of effective and equitable representation for all residents.

Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. have been retained to conduct the Council and Ward Structure Review based on the Terms of Reference approved by Council.

Public and stakeholder consultation is an important component of the review.

Watson and Associates will be on hand at the following Public Information Sessions to present draft options and gather public feedback: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Essex Centre Sports Complex – Shaheen Room 60 Fairview Avenue West, Essex Centre THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Camoes Portuguese Club 290 Sinasac Avenue West, Harrow Centre Following the public consultation process, Watson and Associates will present their findings and a set of options for Council’s consideration. Any changes to the ward or Council structure must be confirmed in a municipal by-law that is passed prior to December 31, 2017.

Members of the community are encouraged to attend one of the Public Information Sessions to learn more about the review and to provide input.

Robert W. Auger Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Email: rauger@essex.ca Phone: 519-776-7336 ext. 1132

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If you are cleaning out your closets, remember to drop off your donated items to the St. Vincent de Paul bin in the church parking lot.

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Judy Dufour. For the gentlemen, first place: Howard Martin and S. Stiers, second place: Dave McMurren and Louie Tuma, third place: J. Hayes and Tyler Gemus, and lowest tally: Ryan Flood and E. Chevalier.

Our Cemetery Board asks that you remove all winter decorations from your loved one’s grave before April.

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 Grade 1 – 8 to attend our GEMS and Cadet (Girls and Boys Club) on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Join us for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through bible studies and games.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend our Free Movie Night event, scheduled for

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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, March 13th, the Euchre winners were Edna Chevalier, Joanne McMurren, Joanne Diesbourg, George Diesbourg, Charles Chevalier, George Sutherland, and Dave McMurren.

On Wednesday, March 15th the pepper winners Charles Chevalier, Joan Broeders, Janette Chevalier, Mary Demars, Wayne Rawson, and Edna Chevalier. On Friday night, the Euchre winners were George Sutherland, Adrian Diesbourg, Mary Demars, and Irene Gignac.

We celebrated St.Patrick’s Day with Fr. Moe playing his guitar and members joining him in singing some Irish songs. We were treated to a delicious Irish Stew luncheon. Everyone had a good time.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Essex & District Ministerial Association Lenten Service Series continues on Wednesday, March 29 at Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle leading. All services begin at 12noon and conclude with a light lunch.

Bible study continues: Come and explore Sunday’s Gospel through the lens of the National Church Program: “Becoming the Story we Tell” on March 29th at Trinity Church Cottam and April 5th at St. Paul’s, starting at 7pm. All are welcome!

Our annual yard sale is Saturday, April 1st from 9am -1pm 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.

Our next pasta dinner is on Friday, April 7th from 5 – 6:30pm. Take-out and great fellowship both available.

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Continued from Page 20 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 & Sunday School.). 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. For more information about us, 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.

Wednesday, March 29, with Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle. Light lunch follows. The April 5th Service is at Bethel-Maidstone with Major Sam Roberts.

All are welcome to enjoy a Buffet-Syle Roast Beef Dinner at Bethel-Maidstone United Church. See Charles Tofflemire, Paul Thomas, or Jerry Farough for tickets. If you are able to help or donate pies, please use the sign up sheet.

The next Iler Lodge Service is a 2 pm on April 4. We always appreciate volunteers who are able to attend.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

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.

All-Day Confessions are on Wednesday, April 5 from 10am-Noon and 1pm - 7pm.

Turkey Bingo is on Sunday, April 2 at 7pm at the K of C in McGregor. Proceeds to St. Clement’s Church Restoration Fund.

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.

Quest night for Grades 3-5 is March 29 from 6:30-7:45pm.

Healing Mass is on Thursday, March 30 ay 7pm, at St. Mary’s Church in Maidstone.

There is an A-1 Chinese Fundraiser on Monday, April 3, from 11:30 am to 9 pm.

Buffet is at 4:30pm. Cash only. Proceeds to St. John’s & St. Mary’s Rufugee Fund.

K of C Fish Fry is Friday, March 24.

Easter Basket Raffle for the missions Palm Sunday weekend. God Bless you all and have a great week!

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

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All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service, at 10am. Sunday School is available at 10:15 am.

For our Sunday, March 26 service the Elder on Duty is Glen Rogers, the Door Greeters are Diane Battersby and Joanne Pierre, and Church Lock-up is Bill Manning.

The next noon Lenten Service is at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church on

Voice Of Inspiration “Pay no attention to toxic words. What people say is often a reflection of themselves, not you.” ~ Christian Baloga

HICKS, MACPHERSON, IATONNA & DRIEDGER LLP. Chartered Professional Accountants R. Tyler Hicks Heather L. MacPherson Lindsay L. Iatonna Tim C. Driedger P.O. Box 189, 49 Erie St. N., Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W2 Phone 519-326-2681 • Fax 519-326-8044 • www.hmid.ca

361 Talbot Street North Essex, Ontario N8M 2W3 Phone 519-776-6686 Fax 519-776-6808

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Windsor Office 2510 Ouellette Ave., Ste. 203 Windsor, Ontario N8X 1L4 Phone (519) 966-4626 Fax (519) 966-9206

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1954 Mercury convertible remembered

The puck goes over Storm goaltender Chase Cosgrove’s glove in Sunday’s game.

Essex players with Storm are OMHA finalists

Stan Vastokas with his 1954 Mercury convertible.

Stan Vasotkos of Mississauga, Ontario, writes: “Hi Bill. In the early ‘60s, I was a student at Ryerson Polytech (now Ryerson University), paying my way through college with two part-time jobs: selling encyclopedias by night and used cars on Saturday.

“The used car lot I worked at was in downtown Toronto near Bay and Davenport.

The owner flooded the Saturday pages of the Toronto Star and Toronto Telegram with ads of exotic used cars which he never had. We were instructed to tell customers who came looking for these exceptional automobiles that they were either out on the road being tested, having their oil changed, or have been sold, BUT let me show you this exciting little model instead…

“I lived through many interesting experiences there, with customers putting their feet right through the floor panels when applying the brakes, or doors coming off their hinges when slammed shut too hard. Many of the cars were selling between $250 and $300.

“I remember one of my customers fell in love with this older Pontiac sedan, put $200 down and said he would be back next Saturday to pay the balance. He said he was going up to Honey Harbour with a friend to catch rattlesnakes and collect a $5 bounty from the Ontario Government for each rattlesnake tail which they were then paying to curb the over-abundance of these poisonous snakes. Sure enough, he came back next Saturday with the balance and picked up his baby.

“One Saturday morning, I caught my first glimpse of this sleek, long, older beauty, a 1954 Mercury convertible which had just arrived on our lot that very same morning.

I immediately drove it behind the building, put a red SOLD sign in the window and put the keys in my pocket because this goddess will now be all mine!

“I had it repainted like new in a glowing refrigerator white and capped it off with a new snow white convertible top. I also installed two shiny new chrome spotlights and custom fender skirts to cover the rear wheels. Along with its rich cherry red interior, this beauty turned into a real gem.

“In the summer I used to drive it up to Wasaga Beach and had no problem attracting many young ladies who were more than eager to go cruising along the soft sandy beach some eight miles long and you could then drive and park along the whole stretch.

“With the top down, a beautiful girl in the passenger seat beside me, her long shiny hair covered with a bright scarf blowing in the wind and sweet sounds of rock ‘n’ roll with the likes of Elvis, Peggie Lee, Pat Boone, and the Platters coming from the old CHUM-AM radio station revive many wonderful memories from long ago.”

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.”

by Fred Groves The Erie North Shore Storm are Ontario Minor Hockey Association finalists.

On Sunday afternoon in Kingsville, the Storm, which includes five players and two coaches from Essex, fell 4-2 to Whitby in the midget minor championship series.

Rhett Bellaire had a goal and an assist, while Kage Prieur had a pair of assists.

Everett VanLare had a strong game on the blueline and Nolan Miller put forth a great effort.

Goalie Chase Cosgrove was stellar in Saturday’s 2-1 overtime win, which forced the final game on Sunday.

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• Essex Minor Hockey Association will host its annual Day of Champions this Saturday at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Beginning at 8 a.m., games will take part in all divisions from TimBits to midget. Peewee semi-final games will be played Friday night.

• Former Essex Raven Luke Willson has signed a reportedly 1-year, $3 million contract with the team he helped win a Super Bowl with, the Seattle Seahawks.

• Alex Friesen of Essex had a pair of goals Friday night to help the Carleton Place Canadiens to a 6-4 win over Nepean in Junior ‘A’ hockey playoff action.

• From the horse harness racing track, Gord McDonnell’s Gangman Style was second in the third race at Western Raceway on Friday, while Boris Laus of South Woodslee saw Release the Magic bring home a second-place finish in the fourth.

• The Tony Piroski-coached Leamington Flyers blasted LaSalle 7-2 on Sunday to even their Junior ‘B’ playoff series at two games each. Last Wednesday, defenceman Kade McKibbin had an assist in a 5-2 win for the Flyers.

The next night, he had another helper in a 4-2 loss.

If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail.com.

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73’s victory over Canadiens sweeter for some

by Garrett Fodor When Essex defeated the Lakeshore Canadiens 7-3 to earn the Provincial Junior Hockey League Stobbs Championship on home ice, its sixth straight title was even sweeter for some of the 73’s players on the ice.

There were three players wearing the black and orange and donning champions hats who had previous worn the blue, white, and red jerseys of Lakeshore. The three players all played an integral part in the championship run.

Michael Ruttinger, spent 13 games with Lakeshore last year after being sent down from LaSalle, before coming to Essex, from the Vipers, at the trade deadline.

Tyler Ryan backstopped the 73’s to the championship between the pipes after he spent part of last season

with the Canadiens. An injury cost him his season and a spot on the roster.

Tyler Scott began his junior hockey career making a pair of appearances for the Canadiens as an ‘AP’ before he was released and signed with the 73’s for the 2013-2014 season.

73’s Head coach Cam Crowder said these ties (to the Lakeshore Canadiens) were definitely a factor in the series and was a chip on their shoulders.

“It’s huge, I think it plays into the series,” Crowder said. “They were unwanted there, we took them and they are key parts to our team.”

Since Ruttinger joined the 73’s, he has contributed at a point per game pace, scoring four goals and adding eight assists. Crowder described Ruttinger as an offensive driven winger, who has a knack for

setting up plays.

Ruttinger said after the victory he was feeling all over the place.

“Its very emotional, just because I played with a lot of those guys in Lakeshore,” Ruttinger said. “This is something special here, we have a great group of guys and we have really come together and that is why we won this championship.”

Making the most noticeable impact was Scott. To date, Scott has suited up for 244 games for the 73’s and tallied 269 points throughout his career. The 5”5’ 140 lbs winger was described as “too small” as he was coming up, which is why he was given the opportunity in Essex. One in which he hasn’t looked back. Playing for four seasons, he has earned a Schmalz Cup title and is one of the leaders on and of the ice for the 73’s.

Scott is among the top scorers in 73’s history with his 269 points.

Tyler Ryan was the

- Photo by Laurie Beaten - Essex 73’s goalie Tyler Ryan celebrates with Frank “Mr. 73’s” Matthys after earning a 7-3 win and sweep of Ryan’s former team.

starting goalie for the 73’s throughout the season and has made 33 starts for

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the team so far, earning a 26-4 record. Ryan said the success he’s had this year has been to his teammates in front of him.

“The boys came together and really played for each other and that’s really what it takes in these big games so we’re just going to keep looking forward to the next building block,”

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Ryan said. “I got injured last year for Lakeshore and I found a home here in Essex, I love it here and it was definitely a little extra motivation for this series. We’re going to keep building for the next team we face and hopefully three more rounds.”

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