Essex Free Press - May 12, 2016

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A LOOK INSIDE Harrow chamber offers Partners in Progress Series II PAGE 2 ________________ Gosfield’s Mind Force team does well at competition PAGE 3 _______________ Mental Health Response Unit to receive Amethyst Award PAGE 10 ________________ Electric vehicle charging stations coming to Essex PAGE 18 ________________ St. Mary’s Church Youth Choir gets gold PAGE 23 ________________

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Issue No. 19

Horticultural Society shares its green thumb

Looking For A Good Home Members of the Essex and District Horticultural Society show off some of the plants they were selling at their annual plant sale. The event was hosted at the Essex Railway Station on Saturday.

“RANDY” See Page 5 for adoption info.

by Jennifer Cranston Last Saturday, the Essex and District Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale, where members sold plants they have grown themselves.

“It’s a good chance to get our members out

in the community, and a good chance for people to get plants at bargain prices,” Society Vice President Sandy Ellenor said.

The Horticultural Society is a more than a gardening club. Its members share their

skills with the community by helping to maintain gardens around town, such as some at the Essex Railway Station and at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club.

They also have guest speakers at their regular monthly meetings.

Along with the annual plant sale each spring, the Society also holds an annual plant show in July during the Essex Fun Fest.

The club currently boasts around 65 members, but more members are always welcome. Gardeners of all ages are welcome. For more information, Ellenor suggests coming out to a

meeting, which are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club.

The Society members were not the only ones selling their wares at the Railway Station on Saturday. Other vendors showed off tea products and a multitude of crafts as well.

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Harrow chamber offers Partners in Progress Series II

by Sylene Argent The Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce offered its associated business members a chance to learn, explore opportunities, and network through its “Partners in Progress Series II.”

The event was hosted at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards last Thursday evening.

One of the event organizers, Bill Baker, explained that through this series the Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce is bringing together its

members to show them how they can work off of each other and celebrate how the region is growing.

Businesses in the area, including light industrial facilities, are working together because the supply chain and skill trades are here, Baker said.

The event featured guest speaker Julian Bowron, President of Vector Praxis.

Baker explained that Vector Praxis, a multimaterial architectural fabricating firm, is showing the area a new, innovative concept.

Literature issued on

the event noted Bowron is an inventor and founder of VectorBloc Corporation. VectorBloc Corporation recently joined a partnership with Harrow’s JMC Steel Group Inc. (Atlas Tube) Chairman Barry Zekelman and Amico Affiliates

of Windsor, Owner/ President Dominic Amicone, to form a new company, Connexio Building Systems Inc. for the use of patented VectorBloc precision, hollow structural steel (HSS) connection systems to construct off-site construction buildings.

Bowron is the developer of the VectorBloc modular construction system, a tall capable, self-bracing, stackable precision volumetric solution, the literature added.

Chamber President Murdo McLean said the event was a way to introduce Bowron to the community.

The event is also a good way to “Bring the movers and shakers of the community together, and the people who are going to be movers and shakers, too,” McLean added.

Bowron “Is the latest innovator in the area,” McLean said. He hoped in having Bowron speak at the event that others would learn from him.

Bowron said he hadn’t met any area businesses until around a year ago. He has been in the architectural fabricating business for over 30 years, working on projects all over the world, including Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

He also has a background in tool and die.

He said he had built up his former company and later sold it, and started a new company devoted to modular construction. “ C u r r e n t l y , construction is done like the Egyptians did it,” he said, explaining that a bunch of materials are brought to the job site and put together.

Manufactured building is when those components come from a factory and are stacked at the site.

“And that is what we do.

It’s a complete revolution of the way buildings are build. Manufacturing the building dramatically improves efficiency, he said.

Coming up with this new idea was the brainchild of having thirty years of working in

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Gosfield’s Mind Force team does well at competition

Members and coaches of Gosfield North Public School’s Mind Force team had a great outcome at a recent GECDSB-wide competition. Pictured back row: Chelynne D., Hannah W., Carolyn A., Jacob C., and Coaches Susie Woodruff and Mr. Thomas. Front Row: Coach ms. Coates, Hudson C., Olivia S., and Ally C. The students proudly display their recently earned hardware.

by Sylene Argent Gosfield North Public School has a strong Mind Force team. It’s strength is a direct result of the dedication of it’s members.

For several months, these students and the team’s coaches have met consistently to prepare for the Greater Essex County District School Board’s Mind Force meet that is designed to challenged the involved youth from area schools to solve problems.

On April 30, the team competed in the Greater Essex County District School Board’s Mind Force competition at Tecumseh Vista, amongst several other teams from within the region. For several months leading up to the event, the

members of the Gosfield North Mind Force team worked at building and strengthening its team.

The members met after school and during school breaks to prepare for the competition.

The GECDSB website notes Mind Force provides an opportunity for elementary school students to problem solve, to foster original and divergent thinking, to develop team building skills, and to help the students develop respect for themselves and others.

All that hard work paid off as the Gosfield North Mind Force team earned top recogntion in two separate categories.

The team members explained that at the competition they had to

solve a social injustice problem with an object that would lead to social justice. The team members collaborated to create a bottle that would produce clean water.

The “Port-a-bottle,” the students explained, would purify water to combat algal blooms and

other toxins to ensure everyone could have access to good quality water.

The students made their invention for the competition of plastic water bottles and old computer parts.

The students commented that everyone has a right to clean water.

The team placed first in this portion of the competition for this invention.

The other component of the day included a session where the team members were asked a series of difficult questions. The Gosfield North students earned the highest score amongst the competition’s participants in this component of the event.

The students were very pleased with the event outcome, and noted they also received many compliments at the competition for being well behaved and polite. In February, the team members began getting together every day to prepare for the competition, and over the past six weeks, they also met twice a week after school.

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From the C orners of My Mind ••• Comment by Jennifer Cranston ••• Leash your dog

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Almost weekly there are media reports about small dogs being attacked and often killed by larger dogs.

Just in the last few weeks, we have read about dog attacks in Leamington, Lakeshore, and at least two in Windsor.

These are only the extreme cases we read about in the news, but almost everyone has a story about unleashed dogs being a problem.

The simple truth is, dogs are not people: they are animals. They are ruled by instinct no matter how well trained they are.

It is never safe to have your dog unleashed when they are in public places, or when they have access to the public.

It is sometimes difficult for dog owners to understand, but not everyone likes dogs. Some people are actually very afraid of dogs.

These people should be able

to go to the park or walk down the street without having to deal with other people’s dogs approaching them.

I live and work in town, and often I walk to various events and interviews. Over the years there have been two occasions when I was made late because of dogs leaving their owner’s property and demanding my attention. One insisted I play with it, and another just stood in the street, barking at me, not letting me pass.

Don’t misunderstand. I don’t hate dogs. I have a dog of my own, she is a member of the family and we love her. No matter how much she is loved or how well trained she is, we respect the fact that she is a dog.

When she leaves our home or fenced back yard for any reason, she is on a leash, even if she is only going from the front door to the car.

We do this for the safety of the dog, and out of respect for our neighbours.

Even after all of the media attention over recent dog attacks, people still walk past my house everyday with unleashed dogs.

This isn’t just inconsiderate; it is dangerous for the dog in question, dangerous for other dogs, and dangerous for people.

Essex has leash bylaws. Like many others, they are not enforced.

The question that I have is should we really need a law to enforce basic respect for your neighbours and your dog?

Please people do what is right by your dog and your community and put a leash on your dog.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Do we need the Transportation Museum?

Yes, we do need the Canadian Transportation Museum that is along the Arner Townline. It is one of the County’s main attractions, and I am sure that it has a beneficial aspect for Essex Centre.

Think about all the men who gave so much volunteer time to establish that car and village museum, and in maintaining it over the years. They have made a significant contribution to all of the area. The homes that are there, including the log cabin in which Hon. Eugene Whalen was born, represent all of Essex County.

Now the men who keep it operating have to beg for financing. It must be very discouraging to all involved. Yes, the province should be supportive, but what about the County?

According to the recent report, the Museum has lost an annual private donation as well as its provincial grant.

We are losing benefits everywhere. It is like going backwards instead of making progress.

About all we as residents can do is go to the restaurant for some meals, or just breakfast, and take friends to see those old buildings that are there.

Have you ever been in the schoolhouse? A visit there tells much about county life in the early years of this area.

So we need it for heritage purposes for the generations to come, as well as for the financial and interest it benefits for our area. Surely, a greater contribution than $5,000 a year would not raise our taxes individually very much. I suppose the request was made after the budget had been set.

We must do everything possible to keep that museum open.

Cartoon Commentary... by Ingrid Rice

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Letter to the Editor...

A Conservative Conundrum David Akin, Parliamentary Bureau chief for Sun Media, recently suggested that the

Conservative Party should not change the rules to allow its current interim leader Rona Ambrose to run for the permanent leadership of the CPC.

Letter to the Editor...

I read an article stating the Mayor would like to expand the Hwy. # 3 lanes. I agree, but your biggest problem is Arner Townline heading south to Hwy. #3.

The speed limit is 50 km as you leave town heading toward Hwy. # 3. Then for 1.3 km, it turns to 80km for another 1.3 km and then there is a light where vehicles are traveling up to 100 km an hour in a different direction.

Where is the reduction in speed as you approach the intersection? There is none. Arner Townline should be 50 km going in and out of town. That will save a life. I watch people jogging, mothers pushing strollers, and kids riding bikes on Arner Townline with transport trucks rolling by them at 90 km an hour for less than 2 km.

Do you not know that Arner Townline, going past the library and police station and Foodland, is not a truck route, neither is downtown. Council should learn the classification of the roads because any truck heading on Arner Townline into our town limit would have to make a “u turn” back to the highway where they are supposed to be.

Devon Leblanc, Essex

Ms. Ambrose has been a significant surprise in her interim leadership role at the head of the Conservative party, and should she chose to reverse her current status indicating she will not seek the leadership, it would be in the best interest of the party to allow her to contest for the position. If she wins the contest, job well earned; if she loses, then those Conservatives who currently favour her as a candidate will have no argument not to support the eventual winner that is selected.

Mr. Akin suggested [in his opinion column] allowing Ms. Ambrose to run would fracture the party, at least amongst the party insiders - I am assuming this was his concern. I would suggest not letting Ms. Ambrose seek the position, should she decide to rethink

her view on running as a leadership candidate, would fracture the party externally; that is amongst grassroots Conservative voters (an ever-growing number of whom think she would be an excellent party leader). I believe this potential loss of grassroots support would only lead to dire consequences in the next election for the Conservatives ... yet again.

The Conservative party has become quite adept at shooting itself in the foot and then blowing election results while it hops around seeking to bandage the self-inflicted wound.

It’s time for Conservatives to stop the nonsense and select a leader that can be victorious without being despised by a portion of Canadians.

Rona Ambrose has proven

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herself to be articulate; intelligent; committed to the betterment of the nation; down-to-earth in her personality; very wellrespected; and certainly capable of handling the political opposition.

I for one hope both she and the Conservative party will rethink their

current position and revise the rules regarding the leadership contest, irrelevant of Mr. Akin’s point of view.

Robert W. Sinclair LaSalle, Ontario

Pet Of The Week: Randy

Randy is looking for his new forever home. He is very affectionate and loves it when you are offering up the affection. He likes his dog pals here at the shelter but is just as comfortable entertaining himself with his toys. If you are looking for a laid back kind of guy to add to your family, then look no further than Randy.

Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.

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Harrow chamber offers Partners in Progress Series II... conventional construction, Bowron said.

Bowron and his company’s research and development department is based in Toronto, and his manufacturing facilities are located in Harrow and Windsor.

The chief reason he was really drawn here was because of Atlas Tube, who invested in his company a year ago, The Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce offered its “Partners in Progress Series II” at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards last Thursday evening. Special guest speaker was Julian Bowron, President of Vector Praxis (pictured second from the left).

he said. That company provided him with a facility in Harrow.

It was a simple Google search and LinkedIn that brought Bowron to Atlas Tube, which would eventually lead to having manufacturing done in the Harrow area.

Overall, Bowron has had a great impression of the area.

“Windsor is a working

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city, and Harrow is an extension of that and it has been heavily rereinforced.

I really get the work ethic here, the skill level here, it is extraordinary,” he said, adding it is easy to get something done quickly and well within this region.

During the event Baker explained plans for

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EPS follows the ‘yellow brick road’ to success it.”

Student actors at Essex Public School last Thursday.

by Jennifer Cranston The months of hard work staff and students at Essex Public School dedicated to its on-stage production of the “Wizard of Oz” paid off with two excellent performances last Thursday.

Director Mrs. Armstrong explained that staff began working on

the school play near the beginning of the school year. The project meant hours of meetings and working after school and on weekends.

The students were brought on board with auditions before Christmas break and practices then began first thing in January.

The teachers weren’t the only ones who worked extra hard on this production.

Gracelynn Wood, who played Dorothy, said that she and the other cast and crew members also put a lot of effort into the play.

“We all worked our butts off every single day,” she said. “It was so worth

Armstrong also said that all the long hours were well worth the effort.

She said that when she saw the dress rehearsal, the students so “were amazing,” that she got goose bumps and was emotionally overwhelmed.

“I am very, very proud of them,” she said.

Two very successful showings of the play entertained close to 800 audience members.

Wood said that being in the play was a great experience, and she enjoyed the people she worked with.

“It was great. I had a lot of fun,” she said. “The people were amazing. We were like a big family.”

Playing Dorothy was a special moment for Wood.

She had been a big fan of the movie and the play from the time she was little.

She talked her parents into buying the DVD of the 1939 film after seeing the ruby slippers on the case in a store when she

was three-years old.

“I fell in love with the shoes,” she said.

She fell in love with the story as well. When she was five she dressed up like Dorothy to see a showing of the play at Migration Hall in Kingsville. That night she was invited up on stage to meet Dorothy.

Playing her favourite character was extra exciting for Wood.

Armstrong explained the play is not a fundraiser.

They are happy if they break even. She said that in the event the ticket sales exceed the cost of putting on the play, that money would go into next year’s production.

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Hillman Marsh welcomes birders and nature lovers to Shorebird Celebration

Bob Hall-Brooks of the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory answers visitors’ questions as he walks them through his process for aging, measuring, and banding this yellow warbler.

by Jennifer Cranston Joe Genna was at Hillman Marsh on Sunday, enjoying a second day of birding fun during the Hillman Marsh Shorebird Celebration.

His birding hobby grew from an interest in photography. He was wondering what to take pictures of when he realized that “birds are everywhere.”

“It’s exciting when you see things you’ve never seen before,” he said.

Once he saw five or six snowy owls at Mitchell’s Bay, and while vacationing in Arizona he took pictures of his first road runner.

He said he came to

the Shorebird celebration to enjoy another rare opportunity; to get up close and personal with birds of prey.

Under the supervision of Nicole Morrison of Kingsport Environmental Falconry Services, Genna was able to hold a Great Horned Owl. He said it was a unique experience to be able to get that close.

Alex Denonville is a Community Events Planner for the Essex Region Conservation Authority. He said the weekend activities at Hillman Marsh were a great way to spend Mother’s Day weekend.

“It’s Mother’s Day, so it’s a good day to get out and enjoy some nature,”

Maidstone Birder Joe Genna enjoys getting up close and personal with this Great Horned Owl at the Hillman Marsh Shore Bird Celebration last Sunday.

he said.

He explained that it is important to get families and children involved in nature.

“We try to make every event family friendly,” he said as he helped some children with bird themed crafts. “We want young people to develop an interest in nature and hopefully grow up to protect it in the future.”

Along with Kingsport Environmental Falconry Services, representatives

from Holiday Beach Migration Observatory were onsite sharing a bird banding demonstration, and John R. Park Homestead had its pop-up gift shop onsite as well.

Visitors also had the opportunity to enjoy bird hikes for families and beginners, and a workshop on identifying birds by their song.

There was a lesson in the basics of nature and bird photography as well.

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Fashion show highlights summer fads

These models show off some of the new fashion trends.

by Sylene Argent Four retail businesses of the Kingsville BIA joined forces to help area residents discover what trends for ladies’ summer threads were going to be hot this coming season at

the annual Spring Fashion Show. The popular event was held at Kingsville Golf & Country Club on Saturday afternoon.

Laura Jacobs, a Kingsville-based retail store owner, said this much

anticipated event continues to be popular, having sold all of its 184 available tickets. Being hosted on the day before Mother’s Day, many daughters treated their moms to the event to enjoy the entertaining fashion runway as well as brunch.

“The tickets sell out quickly,” she said, “People look forward to the Spring Fashion Show. They have a good time.”

The event offers the attendees an opportunity to get a sense of what fashions will be in style this summer, as well as an afternoon to socialize and have some fun.

Leading up to the Spring Fashion Show, organizers of the event asked some of their customers to don some of their available apparel to model along the runway.

The event will support the Kingsville BIA’s newest project, which is sure to enhance the physical environment of its downtown core. Currently, Kingsville BIA members are fundraising to install a four-sided Victorian Clock and garden area at the Southwest corner of the Division/Main Street intersection.

Jacobs said the Kingsville BIA has been fundraising for this project for some time, and it is hoped to have the clock, and its garden area, completed this summer.

For more information about the clock/garden project, or to learn how to make a donation, log onto www.kingsvillebia.com.

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Mental Health Response Unit to receive Amethyst Award

by Jennifer Cranston It was announced early in May that the OPP Mental Health Response Unit (MHRU) would receive the prestigious Amethyst Award on June 22 in Toronto.

The Government of Ontario presents the Amethyst Award to members of the Ontario

Public Service for outstanding achievement.

The MHRU was developed in 2012. It is a partnership between the Essex County OPP and Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare.

OPP Const. Byron Hornick and Mental Health Crisis Worker Sherry Metivier have

been with the unit since its inception and work out of the Essex County OPP Detachment.

Last year, the program expanded to include a team that works out of the Leamington Detachment.

The MHRU is designed to help individuals who could not be adequately served by police or health care alone.

“I can tell you that not only has our MHRU been able to effectively bring a positive change to those suffering from mental health care issues, but perhaps most important, save lives.

Since inception, this unit has remained strategically focused and proactive in its approach to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens,” Detachment Commander Inspector Glenn Miller said.

Constable Hornick and Metivier took time to explain the unique nature of their job.

While they can be accessed 24 hours to advise police officers who are dealing with emergencies involving people with mental health issues, this is not the bulk of what they do.

“Our goal is to engage people before they are in crisis,” Constable Hornick said.

They take many of their referrals from community members.

Family members, neighbours, landlords have all called the MHRU. Anyone with concerns about another person’s mental health or psychosocial situation can contact the unit.

“People can leave messages 24 hours if they have a concern or want to give a referral,” explained Metivier, “Anyone can access us.”

She also explained that there are no bad referrals.

If they aren’t the right people, they can find the right people for them.

All referrals are anonymous.

Constable Hornick explained that when a referral comes in the next step is to go and see the person to determine if there is an issue, and if so, what help is needed.

“We will coordinate a response and figure out what the best organizations and services are to help them,” he said.

“The most important thing is be proactive.”

In most cases, people are glad to see them when they arrive, but there are also situations when people are less than receptive.

Sometimes, part of the challenge is convincing people to accept the help being offered.

In the end, participation with the MHRU is voluntary.

Once the MHRU is working with an individual, they stay connected and are able to respond to changes in the situation over time.

This program has been successful on many levels. It has reduced unproductive emergency room visits, and inappropriate 911 calls. It also helps police to respond appropriately to many situations.

Perhaps police are in a situation where someone is verbally threatening and seems very volatile.

If the MHRU has worked with this individual, they might be able to advise the responding officers that this person is not as dangerous as they seem.

On the other side of the coin, if a woman reports a strange man hanging

around outside her place of business, and maybe paying her more attention than she would like, this is not a situation that would normally be treated like an emergency. Perhaps the MHRU knows that this particular man is extremely violent and that the woman is in more danger than it appears.

The program has been so successful that Constable Hornick and Metivier currently travel to other communities to teach others how to form similar partnerships and task forces.

Both the partners are very grateful to their superiors for supporting them through the development of the program.

“There has been tremendous support from both organizations,” Constable Hornick said.

“Our bosses put their necks on the line to back this program. They put a lot of faith in us.”

To contact the MHRU, individuals can call 519 723-4600, 519 324-0123 or email oppmhru@hdgh. org.

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The Voice Of Experience

by Evelyn Couch

Seeing the life of little ones It was very interesting to me to learn that Cam Crowder is taking responsibility in Essex hockey as coach of the 73’s. I believe he is the son of Keith Crowder and his mother is a Richardson. So he is of one of Essex’s long time families.

The news makes me realize how old I am because I went to visit Fran and Wayne Crowder when their son, Keith, was a new baby. It was Wayne’s first wife who was one of my first visitors when I moved to Essex. We maintained a friendship with that family until sometime after Frances died. She would be very proud of the fact her grandson, Cam, is coach of the town’s hockey team.

She was very proud of her young sons as hockey players and attended all their games. She had spent the day before her sudden death making goodies for a hockey benefit bake sale.

Our family and the Crowder family visited back and forth as our children grew to teenagers.

The Richardson side of Cam’s lineage is well known in this town. His grandfather had Richardson shoe store and was active in town council.

I recall that when I was a reporter, I took pictures of young Keith skating around the arena ice with the 73’s trophy held high and his father, Wayne, taking pictures also.

I think everyone knows that Keith and Bruce played their final active skating days in the National Hockey League.

Music to raise the roof at EUC

Averil Spence-Clarke and Anna Zaidman entertained during the first installment of Essex United Church’s “Fiddler on the Gym Roof” concert series.

by Jennifer Cranston Essex United Church has to pay for a new roof on its gym, and the members of the church

are hoping to raise part of the funding needed through music.

The Avanti Duo performed last Friday

evening, opening the “Fiddler on the Gym Roof” concert series. The Avanti Duo showcases Averil Spence-Clarke on flute and Anna Zaidman on piano.

The series is being presented in June, October, November, December, and January.

Each will have different

performers and different styles of music.

Genres will include everything from folk to gospel, classical to rock and roll, country to Celtic, and more.

Bruce Sweet is the coordinator of the series.

He explained that these concerts are more than just fundraising events to pay for the new roof. They are part of the community outreach efforts at the church as well.

“The whole community is welcome to all of these events,” he said.

He was not just talking about the concert series.

The Church has other community events planned as well, many of which are free to attend.

On Canada Day, EUC will host a Canada Party that will include live music, and in September it will host an outdoor campfire party and a youth dance with live

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Music to raise the roof at EUC... Continued from Page 11 music. There will be two events in October: the concert will feature tributes to country music legends like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, and later in the month there will be a Halloween party featuring scary themed organ music, costume contests, and treats.

Sweet calls himself a “music kind of guy,” and when discussing possible outreach and fundraising ideas, the concept of a series of musical events just came to him.

He said that organizing the concert series has

been very rewarding and a lot of fun.

Community events aren’t the only way the church is reaching out to raise money for its new roof. Outreach Committee Member Wilma Fawdry has also designed a line of shirts that read “Help keep us dry,” which will be sold to raise money for the cause.

Sweet said the church is working hard to engage the community at every age level. Members of the congregation are currently developing a new youth program.

Many groups already use the facility, and Sweet would like to see more of the community making the most of what EUC has to offer.

There are meeting rooms, a full kitchen, and the gym that are currently used by all sorts of groups, including children’s groups, athletic groups, and special interest groups.

For more information on the “Fiddler on the Gym Roof” concert series, contact Bruce Sweet at 519 776-4880.

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a hotel complex which could be used for conferences, to be named The Old Mill Hotel and Conference Centre. He explained this is planned to be placed where the old mill is located in Harrow Centre. He said Bowron’s company Connexio is planned to be involved in the build.

Baker said a group of individuals is working on this concept and hopes to get approval for this hotel complex.

Implementation is hoped for within the next year. The design build and architecture have been selected to develop this concept. The project is currently moving into the site-plan review stage, he said.

McLean said he is seeing a real evolution of the local economy. At 66-years old, he said he has seen the local economy grow from a strictly agricultural economy to move on to include the wineries, tourism, and light industry.

McLean said a committee through the chambers put this event together, and the members of the committee did a great job in doing so.

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McHappy Day supports Windsor’s new Ronald McDonald House

Employees of the Essex Centre McDonalds celebrated McHappy Day last Wednesday.

by Sylene Argent This was an especially exciting year to support

the annual McHappy Day as a portion of the proceeds of some of its

items will support the Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario.

The facility is housed on the third floor of Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus.

The Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario is the only facility of its kind in Canada to be placed inside a hospital.

Representatives and the region celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the facility last Friday.

The Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario will assist in keeping families close to their child who may be enduring a hospital stay.

It will support hospital referred caregivers who have children who require longer a term stay at the hospital.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwestern Ontario Director of Development Jenne Wason said there was a need to implement the Windsor-based facility. Over 400 babies are born at Windsor Regional Hospital every year who need to stay in the NICU for an average of nearly two weeks.

“Parents [and caregivers] had nowhere to stay,” she said.

For more information, log onto www.rmhc-swo. ca.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

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In Loving Memory of

Marla Ellis April 9, 1976 - May 10, 2000 God has you in His keeping.

We have you in our hearts!

But still wish everyday, that we were not apart!

Loving you and missing you STILL so very much! ~ Mom, Dad, Mark, Kristi, Summer, Jake, and Kadyn. ____________________________________________________

In Loving Memory of

Stacey Harris June 5, 1984 - May 11, 2015

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TRUDELLE, DONNA JEAN We would like to thank our family, friends and neighbours for the many acts of kindess they showed our family through support, donations and flowers. A special thank you to Fr. Moe, Fr Dave and Fr. Ryan for the lovely mass and to the CWL for the luncheon we enjoyed. To the staff of Reid Funeral Home for assisting us through our time of sadness.

Thank you.

Richard Trudelle and Family

A million times we needed you. A million times we cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly.

In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one else can ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone. Part of us went with you, the day God took you home. ~ Our hearts are broken. Love you and miss you. ~ Mom & Dad, Husband Brandon, Your Girls Lilah and Harper, and Brother Shawn. _________________________________________________________

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WHITSON, Elaine (Lappin) - Passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2016 at Uxbridge Hospital in her 84th year. Loving wife of the late Jim Whitson for over 60 years.

Elaine was a proud, caring nurse who loved her time working at the Essex Clinic and Scarborough General Hospital. A funny, loyal friend, sister, aunt, grandmother and mother who will be greatly missed by her daughter Kathy Selleck (Robert), sons Tim (Amy) and Tom (Richelle), and her six adoring grandchildren Tyler, Mitchell, Carson, Bryce, Alison, and Flynn. Lovingly remembered by her sisters, Eleanor Henry (Sean) of Ottawa and Lynn Allen of Windsor. No funeral. To be interred at a later date. Donations would be appreciated at the CKD Clinic at Scarborough General Hospital.

What’s Going On...

MAY 13 - COUNTRY FUN NIGHT at Bethel-Maidstone United. At 7pm. Supporting Essex Food Bank and Gess†wood Camp.

MAY 13 & 20 - NOONTIME MEDITATION at Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St. S., Essex, from 12-12:30. Take some time for yourself.

MAY 13 - 23 - ANNUAL YARD SALE FUNDRAISER at Kingsville Historical Park Museum, 164 Lansdowne Ave. Visit khpi.mnsi.net or call (519)733-2803 for info.

MAY 14 - LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL PLANT SALE - at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. From 9-Noon. For info: 519-326-4841.

MAY 15 - “PAWS IN THE PARK” DOG WALKATHON. From 1-3 pm at Sadler’s Pond, Essex. For more information visit www.greyhoundpetscanada.com.

MAY 15 - ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING - at 1:30pm at St. Stephen’s Church, 5280 Howard Ave. “Dendrobium Orchids” expert growers Doug & Terry Kennedy.

MAY 21 - ART SPACE ESSEX’S SATURDAY CRAFTERS  From 10am-3pm – Essex Retirees’ Building – info www.artspaceessex.blogspot.ca.

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MAY 21 & 22 - 9TH ANNUAL WAR OF 1812 ENCAMPMENT - At Maidstone Museum, 1093 Puce Rd. RR#3 Essex. From 10am-5pm. For info: 519-727-8811.

Thank You

MAY 25 -ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING  At Essex Retirees’ Centre. At 7:30pm. Speaker Terri Dent from Chatham on Gardening topics.

The family of Myrtle Lambier wish to thank the Essex Legion and send a special thanks to Etta Rider, Cheryl Allan, and Linda Higgins, for all of their hard work in the kitchen. Also, to all the family and friend who contributed and came to make her 100th birthday a day she will remember always.

So again, thanks to all who helped make this day so special for her. ~ Wanda, Cecil, and Betty

MAY 28 - LAND & SEA FUNDRAISER  A McGregor Squirettes of Mary fundraiser.

At the K of C McGregor, 9560 Walker Rd. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY: 519-726-6494.

MAY 28 -ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING  At 2643 County Rd. 20, Harrow. At 9am - Bring lawn chair. Call Paul: 519-738-3476. All welcome!

May 28 - BAKE SALE & LUNCH BBQ - Olinda Unitarian Universalist Church, 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven, From 9 to 2.

JUNE 15 - CWL LUNCHEON & COUNTRY STORE, at St. Anthony Church Hall, Munger & Victoria St. in Harrow, from 11am-1:30pm.

JUNE 21 - CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES CLINIC  At Essex Legion Hall, 103 Talbot St. N. From 1-7pm. For more info: www.blood.ca.

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WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501.

1-tfn _____________________ WANTED: Looking for farmland to rent or share crop in the Essex County area.

Any size parcel, long or short term. We practice regular crop rotation. Till or notill and soil sampling is done. Contact 3-tfn Daryn at 519-818-4995. _____________________

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REAL ESTATE _____________________ LAND FOR SALE: 1.9 acres, 90ft. frontage, water, gas, on paved road. Call 519-7768089.

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_____________________ PERENNIALS FOR SALE  Over 75 varieties, including variegated soloman’s seal, ferns, sedum, foxgloves, minature butterfly bushes, trilliums, and hostas.

108 Langtry St. Near arena. 519-7768005.

19-1t* _____________________ FOR SALE  ATV - 4 wheel drive, 25 miles, new condition. Asking $5,300.

For more information call Ray: 519-9661666.

19-1t* _____________________ FOR SALE: 14” Electric Lawnmower 2 in 1 mulch or bag. $80.00. Call 519-77619-1t* 6269. _____________________

REAL ESTATE _____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real 1-tfn Choice Realty. 519-817-8891.

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

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TREE CUTTING, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER  Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates. Phone calls only at 519-996-9704 or 519-7379703 before 8pm.

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EMPTY LOTS - GRASS MOWING SERVICE: Tractor with finishing mower or mower for rough cutting high grass empty lots also. Contact M-R MOWING SERVICE. Free estimates. 519-723-2248.

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FOR SALE: 8450 Case Baler, New Holland haybind (488). John Deere corn planter.

Hay rake & 50 bales of hay (4x8). Wicker furniture. 519-996-7509.

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FOR RENT _____________________ FOR RENT: 1 large bedroom Apt. Downtown Essex. $520/month + utilities. Fridge & stove. Reference required. Call 519-326-5119. Cell 519987-4866.

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_____________________ FOR SALE: McFarlane Collectible Figurines - Spawn Series, Dragons, NHL Figures, & MUCH MORE! All unopened and still in original packaging.

Reasonable pricing. For more info, please contact: 519-819-8262. Leave a msg.

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HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0.

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_____________________ BUSY LOCAL LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLY COMPANY Is looking for G & DZ drivers. This is fulltime postion with benefits. Duties to include customer service, building orders, and making deliveries throughout Windsor and Essex County. Please email resume and drivers abstract to info@kimballlumber.ca or drop of a resume @ Kimball Lumber on 18-1t* the ArnerTownline.

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_____________________ LABOURER REQUIRED: Will train. $15/ hour start. Must be able to work all shifts, plus weekends as required. Drivers abstract, complete physical, police clearance, good work boots, and own transportation required. Email resume to: ontopasphaltmaintenance@gmail.

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_____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-9237 or 519-791-5046.

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PERSONAL _____________________ PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. O star of the sea, help me in and show me that you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help in my necessity (Make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.�

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Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With grateful thanks.

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519-776-4255 Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Linda spoke on how God wants us to live in expectation. Whatever season we’re in, we need to live content but ready. We might not always feel ready but God is!

Titian Ministries Yard Sale/Barbecue/ Car Wash fundraiser, Saturday, June 4th.

Prophetic Arts Workshop, Sunday, June 5th, 1-3 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and a lunch.

Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

For more information go to, www. acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed!

Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Please note that there will be no Messy Church on May 12th. Thursday, May 26th is our year end party for Messy Church so be sure not to miss the fun! Call the office for information regarding this event.

Our regular programs will be winding down for the summer at the end of May. SA Connections meets Tuesdays from 10 -1, followed by Bible Study at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome and these community programs are free.

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Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 11. We invite you to attend and stay for fellowship and coffee time afterwards.

Our next movie night is Sunday, May 29th at 6 p.m. at the church. Bring family and friends and enjoy the evening.

Trinity Church We remember in our prayers Paul, Debbie, James, David, Bill, Liz, and Grace.

The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Aimy Van Belle, given by Archie & Vicky Van Belle and Howard & Marg Brackell, and in loving memory of Bill Conrick, given by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec, and family.

Happy Birthday this week to Amie DiCocco, Debra Miller, Greg Layson, and Brian Wall.

On May 22, the congregation will be contributing stories about our past members and about our Church. If you have any stories you would like to share, please contact Bill Jackson by May 15.

On May 29, Trinity will remember past members and friends with a Memorial Tree Planting.

If you would like to make a donation toward the purchase of the trees and have your name on a memorial plaque,

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please contact Bill Jackson by May 15.

We are taking orders for rhubarb pies, pick up date June 11 between 12 to 2. You can place your order by calling Sharon at 519-839-4579, or Brenda at 519-839-5184 or leaving a message at the Church office at 519-776-7711.

Thank you for support.

The ‘Thank You Bank’ contributions for the month of May will be given to the Primates World Relief and Development Fund.

Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. Everyone welcome!

Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

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

Join us for “Country Fun Night” on Friday, May 13, at 7:00 pm. An evening of song, fun, fellowship, and refreshments to support Guess†wood Camp and the Essex Food Bank. All are welcome.

On Sunday, May 15 we will celebrate Holy Communion. A BBQ lunch and planning meeting follows.

We are playing BINGO on May 27, at 7pm. Bring a Foodbank donation for admission. Baked goods and door prizes are always appreciated.

We are still collecting Canadian Tire money for our refugee family. Thank you in advance for any support you can give.

Have a great week!

Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson

We invite you to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our weekly Worship Service and Sunday School.

Last Sunday, our choir sang a beautiful anthem entitled “We Are Not Alone.”

Rev. Staples’ inspiring message was entitled: “See My Glory.”

The recent Love Bucket donations for the month of May have been forwarded to Gess†wood Camp. As always, we thank everyone for their support.

Saturday, May 14th (2:30 pm) – “It’s a Hat Extravaganza” – Ladies Tea! This is open to ladies of all ages and you are encouraged to wear a hat. For more information, please contact the church office at 519-738-4223.

Pie making sessions are about to begin. If you have rhubarb that you are willing to donate to the church, please

contact Doug Brookbanks at: 519-7364411.

To learn more about our caring faith community, hear one of Rev. Staples’ dynamic messages or listen to our weekly Ministry of Music, please find us at: www.harrowunited.org.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Pentecost Sunday at 10 am.

This Sunday will be a Joint Service at Woodslee. Please note that the Service will begin at 10 am. The Service will feature drama, and a guest harpist, Christopher Clarke. There will be a lot of music and both Belle River Choir and Woodslee Choir will join together. The Belle River Band will also perform. Rev.

Ann will give the message.

The Holy Scriptures will be read by Elaine Ireland. Dorothy Knight and Judi Stowe will greet you at the door.

The lunch after the service will be hosted by Elaine Ireland, Lenore Palmer and Beth Taylor.

Please pray for the people on our Prayer List. You can help the good people of Fort McMurray, Alberta by making a donation to the Canadian Red Cross. We uphold our Albertan friends in prayer and pray especially for our brothers and sisters in Christ at Fort McMurray First United Church.

If you are in need of a ride to church or a special event, please contact us at the church office by 2 pm the Thursday before.

Ribs for the Roof Dinner is Saturday June 11 from 4-7 pm. Tickets are now available. Get your tickets by contacting Liz Plat at 519-791-4439 or Elaine Mailloux at 519-890-6312. We need volunteers to help with preparation on the Friday before the dinner as well as on the day of the dinner. We also need help with providing cakes and bake beans. Please sign up on the volunteer sheets in the church hall. This event is a fundraiser to help support the cost of the Hall Roof.

Choir Practice: Mondays at 7:30 pm.

Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.

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Electric vehicle charging stations coming to Essex submitted to EFP Four electric vehicle charging stations will be installed in the Town of Essex thanks to a $252,820 grant awarded through the Electric Vehicle Chargers Ontario (EVCO) Program.

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation announced Thursday that

Essex is one of 27 public and private sector partners that have been selected to help create an expanded network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations across Ontario.

“We are very excited to be a part of this program,” Doug Sweet, Director of Community

Voice Of Inspiration “When you say no to the wrong people, it opens up the space for the right people to come in.”

~ Joe Calloway

Services said. “A key objective in Council’s new strategic plan is to promote a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscious community.

Offering public charging stations in two strategic locations supports this objective and helps us build a clean and sustainable community.”

A total of four charging stations will be installed – two at the Essex Centre Sports Complex and two at Colchester Harbour.

“As part of an expanded network of

public charging stations, these are strategic points in Essex County,” Sweet said. “One is at the ‘hub’ or centre of the county and the other is along the north shore of Lake Erie in the heart of wine country.”

The Level 3 charging stations (also known as Direct Current Fast Chargers or DCFC) can charge an electric vehicle

to 80 percent in about 30 minutes.

On this project, the Town of Essex has partnered with Essex Energy Corporation, which prepared the application and will assist with the installation.

Essex Energy Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Essex Power Corporation located in

Oldcastle.

The 14 Level 2 charging stations in Essex County can take four to six hours to fully charge an electric vehicle. The only Level 3 charging station is in Comber.

The four Essex charging stations are expected to be installed this summer.

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Families get a chance to explore Camp Cedarwin

Jack points out a bug.

Pictured above: Natalie and her son Niko enjoy a day of exploring nature at Camp Cedarwin.

Pictured left: Carlos enjoys being out in nature on Saturday.

by Sylene Argent On Saturday afternoon, Mighty Oak Education invited families from all over the Windsor-Essex area to enjoy its Spring Celebration at Camp Cedarwin.

Families were able

to enjoy a variety of actives during the Spring Celebration, including putting their artistic talents to the test in creating water colour paintings.

Families were also able to make homemade bread and create an assortment of nature-themed crafts.

Taking advantage of the abundance of nature at Camp Cedarwin, participating families were able to explore the forest area that abuts Cedar Creek, taking note of all the little creatures that scurried across the

Paven enjoys a piece of homemade bread as he plays with his sister, Rory.

forest grounds, appeared on the banks of the creek, or flew past overhead.

On Sunday, May 15, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, The Friends of Cedar, Mill, and Wigle Creeks and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will host the annual spring Garlic Mustard Pull at Camp Cedarwin Scout Camp.

Community members are urged to participate.

This opportunity will

allow the volunteers to help remove Garlic mustard, an invasive plant species.

High school students can earn community service hours with participating in this event.

Refreshments will be available for all volunteers, and it is encouraged that boots, long sleeves, and long pants are worn. This event will take place rain or shine.

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Continued from Page 17 Essex Community Services TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – Door-To-Door accessible transportation is provided

by Essex Community Services, serving the greater Municipality of Essex. Our fleet of vehicles consists of two wheelchair accessible buses and an “Aging at Home” minivan.

The service, also known as Care-A-Van, is available to residents living in the Essex and surrounding area and residents in the Harrow / Colchester South area. Our goal is to create an age-friendly community by helping people maintain their independence and remain in their own home. The program offers timely access to area hospitals, doctors, personal errands, shopping, visiting, and more. Gift certificates are also available. For detailed information, registration, schedules, and fares, call us at: 519-776-4231.

Essex Baptist Church submitted by Stephanie Winger

Join us for 11:00 am Sunday Service, Sunday School is at 9:45 am. Sunday morning message recordings are available at our website: EssexBaptist.com.

Kid’s Club is offered for children ages SK-Gr. 3 and Youth Night for Grades 4+ on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Join us for a Bible study and prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7 pm.

Mark your calendars. Our Friday Meditation Series is back. Throughout the summer, Six Noontime Meditations will be presented in our sanctuary. Take some time for yourself. Come and pray. Come and meditate. Come and offer thanks. Come and be quiet. Come and be with God. Come and enjoy! Our first Mediation is Friday, May 13 at 12 noon featuring guitarist, Steve Morin.

An evening of Games/Snacks is on Friday, May 20 at 7 pm. Bring a friend.

Gess†wood Camp and Retreat Centre Annual Golf Tournament will be Sunday, May 29th. If you are interesting being part of this event, please contact the church office.

Our annual Broasted Chicken dinner and Strawberry Social is on Saturday, June 18.

Tickets availbale from the church office.

Golden Age Golf Report On May 5, 38 golfers delivered as respectable 67 aces on the day. Leading the pack with five was Julia Kos. An excellent score of 16, for 9 holes, was carded by Julia Kos and Laurie Hylton.

Carding 36, over 18 holes ,were Laurie Hylton, Julia Kos, Cathy Dewhurst and Tom Hyatt. A strong performance by Tom Hyatt for 36 holes, gave him a score of 73.

Taking first place was the team of Eileen McIntosh, Cathy Dewhurst, and Tom Hyatt. Capturing second was team Aces (Eunice Cascadden, Bob McWilliam, Murray Hartford, John Murphy). The third position went to Team 8 (Al Rutter, Eva Kah, Marie Lasi).

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Starting June 11th and continuing on Saturday mornings throughout the summer, we will have a Farmers/Crafters Market at the church grounds. We are still looking for vendors to sell produce and baked goods, please call 519-980-4942 for more information.

Essex Deanery Anglican Church Women Pot Luck Lunch will be held on May 14th at 12 noon, at Church of the Epiphany, Kingsville. Please bring your own dishes and cutlery.

Our monthly Communion Service at Iler Lodge will be Thursday, May 19th at 10:30 am.

Regular Sunday morning services are at 8:00 a.m. (BCP Eucharist) & 11:00 a.m.

(BAS Eucharist); Sunday School also takes place during the 11:00 a.m. service. Please check out our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org and our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee.

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

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Essex United Church Join us at 10:30 am for Sunday morning services. Pastor Jim is doing a series of messages this spring about how our beliefs have changed over the eons. Come and listen and discuss!

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Please keep those affected by the wildfires in Fort McMurray in your prayers, if you would like to contribute toward the relief effort, donations can be made through the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund www.pwrdf.org or the Red Cross: www.redcross.ca . Our thank you bank contributions for this month will go to PWRDF.

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WHAT WILL I READ NEXT? Come to the library to learn your “Book Fortune” Discover new & exciting authors, books, & interesting facts! Bring home some books that might change your future! Saturday, May 14 at 10:30 am. Ages: 7 years & up.

Register online or at the library.

Cottam Location Meet the Author: Book Reading with author Oriole Veldhuis. The Cottam Library is hosting Oriole Veldhuis, author of “For Elise” the story of Oriole’s great grandmother homesteading in Manitoba. The Clark family from Cottam settled in the area at the same time. Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. FREE - All ages.

Woodslee Friendship Club Monday euchre winners this week were Audrey Stanley, Elmer Quinlan, George Diesbourg, Joan Broeders, Pat Mullins, and Shirley Quinlan. Wednesday pepper winners were Audrey Stanley, Joanne McMurren, Debbie Monchamps, Mary Demars, Lawrence Dobson, and Dave McMurren. Friday night euchre winners were Mike Renaud, Joanne McMurren, Ray Brooker, Edna Chevalier, Cecile St. Denis, and Tom Allison. Please contact Irene at 519-975-2283 for more info.

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Our Jubilee Refugee Committee will be coordinating a new Parish Family Photo Directory. Each participating family will receive a free photo and a free photo directory. Photo sessions will take place from June 1-4 at St. Mary’s hall where you have your photo taken. Sign up sheets are at the back of the church.

Congratulations to Amy St. Louis and Jim Perry on their recent marriage. Happy Birthday to Krystle Quinlan and Ruth Quinlan.

Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers.

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The next K of C Fish Fry is on May 27th from 4:30-7:00 pm. Proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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The Velocity 18U Boys take gold at 2016 SWO Championships Windsor-built 1947 Monarch convertible with same owner since 1962!

Pictured left: 1947 Monarch convertible still like new!

Pictured below: Just slide behind the wheel and step on the gas!

Norm and Judy Cuthbert of Stoney Creek, Ontario, own a 1947 Monarch convertible purchased by Norm in 1962.

Norm writes: “The car originally belonged to one of my old hockey buddies who kept the car locked in a garage for seven years. Two years after I first saw it (in 1960), I offered him $250 but he refused. About a month or so later, and in a generous mood after a victorious football match, he accepted $100 cash!

“I used to ride around in it with him and a couple of other friends. I always liked the car and seeing he wasn’t driving it any more, I’d try to get him to sell it. The car was in really good shape. I believe it was owned by one of the two owners of Brown & Boggs Foundry in Hamilton, Ontario. Then my friend purchased it. It is still in its original colour of Taffy Tan. When I first bought the car, I had to take out the engine and while my girlfriend, wife now, drove my ’53 Ford from the garage where the Monarch was stored to my Mother’s house, I ran behind the car with the engine from the ’47 Monarch on a wagon!

“In 1972, I rented a small wooden garage with a dirt floor on Jackson Street, where I removed the fenders, hood, doors, rear end, tranny, and engine. I had the tranny rebuilt at Danny’s Transmission and I did the engine along with Hamilton Auto Supply. Flea marketing supplied a lot of parts. The frame and floor was and still is in excellent shape. It was painted by Mann Auto Parts – the original Taffy Tan colour. Goldstar did the white convertible top and Mr. Backsu did the upholstery. The stainless steel trim was buffed and waxed. The bumpers, wing tips, grille, headlight rings, parking light frames, and both spotlights were rechromed.

“The car has several options: radio, heater, two spotlights, wing tips, fender skirts, chrome kick shields, outside spare tire valve, chrome wheel covers, blue dot taillights, oil filter, electric clock, safety foot control for radio, adjust-o-matic radio receiver, automatic cigar lighter, and two outside rear view mirrors.

“We have been to numerous car shows, flea markets, parades, and tours in both Canada and the U.S. We have thoroughly enjoyed every mile. We did our own tour one year and drove to the East Coast. We put on 3000 miles, and changed two flat tires and a clutch in a campground! We call her ‘Betsy.’ That’s been her name ever since she became ours.

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Tyler Friesen #2 for Velocity fights at the net vs Minto during semi final action. Velocity won the semi final match 2 - 0 by scores of 25/14, 25/17.

submitted to EFP Sunday, May 1st was Championships day for the South Western Ontario (SWO) 18U Boys Volleyball League.

For the first time in the 25 year league history the Championships were hosted by Velocity Volleyball in Leamington at Cardinal Carter Secondary School and the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex.

Season long points saw the 10 teams split into 2 pools with only the top 4 making Gold Division

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Even with injuries to multiple players, Velocity successfully completed round robin play without dropping a set, placing them in 1st place in their pool. Minto was the cross over 2nd ranked team and with strong team play overall Velocity was able to take two straight

sets, guaranteeing them a medal as they headed to the Gold Medal Match.

In the Gold Final, Velocity met up with Chatham Kent for a very exciting finish for fans and family members.

Big hits and blocks were traded back and forth with Velocity comfortably taking the first set 25/19.

Not to be out done, Chatham stormed back in the second set with some explosive attacks taking the set 25/21.

The final set to 15 saw both teams gained the advantage over the other as momentum went back and forth, the side change at 8 points saw Chatham up 8/6 as fans, athletes, and coaches voiced their interest in winning. With multiple key stuff blocks and great defence, the Velocity team rallied to come back and win in front of the home crowd by a score of 15/12.

Club Director Jim Konrad commented on the win, “that was the best team effort I have seen all season, they fought hard on defence and truly

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submitted to EFP Congratulations goes out to St. Mary’s Church Youth Choir of Maidstone on receiving three gold awards.

Under the direction of Rose Jobin and Lia Marinelli, and accompanist Tim Hebert, this young group took home three first place awards at the Windsor Kiwanis

Music Festival that was held on April 28.

Members of this choir, ranging in age from five to twelve-years old, learned and memorized six two-part selections and entered three classes in the festival, singing two selections per class. They received marks of 86, 87, and 90 percent per class. The choir began

rehearsals on Fridays after school in late January. The challenging spiritual repertoire consisted of songs in different styles: Celtic, Ballade, Folk and Swing with selections in both Latin and English languages. The song titles were “Riversong” by Robert Emerson, “Exsultate Deo” by Kirby Shaw, “I Believe in Angels”

by David Lantz, “Who, What and Why?” by Lee Turner, “Let There Be Music” by Sally Albreht, and “Clap Your Hands and Sing Hallelujah” by Don Besig.

The choir has been recommended to the Provincials by the adjudicator Dr. Bruce Kotowich for the Margaret Wharton Memorial Plaque and Award. The group has also been invited to sing at the Kiwanis Awards night on May 18th at the Capital Theatre. Everyone is welcome to come and witness the talent of these fine young vocalists.

Many thanks go out to Principal Jeremy Schiller, and to the teachers and parents of St. Mary’s Elementary School, for their support, encouragement, and accommodations. Father Mo, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church, thank you for being our biggest fan and saying ‘yes... yes...yes...’ to all our needs and requests.

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The Velocity 18U Boys take gold at 2016 SWO Championships...

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Velocity Volleyball 18U Boys defeated Chatham Kent in the Finals to take Gold at the SWO 2016 Championships. Team Photo (Left to Right) front: Jordan Fehr, Andrew Botham, Josh Remigio, Calvin Wongsuna, Back Left to Right: Jim Konrad (club director), Tyler Friesen, Kevin Fehr, Allan Botham, Andrew Klein, Robert Botham, Daniel Warkentin, Ryan Botham (coach).

deserved the final points for gold.â&#x20AC;?

Velocity was led on the day by setter Jordan Fehr with 14 service aces, 7 blocks, and 47 assists.

Offensively, Allan Botham had 18 kills and 7 blocks. Calvin

Wongsuna had 19 kills, 2 blocks, and 5 aces.

Kevin Fehr had 15 kills, 7 blocks, and 9 service aces while Josh Remigio and Andrew Botham were top defensive contributors on the day.

This is the second

year in a row that Velocity has won the SWO Championships and concludes the Indoor Season. The Club is now preparing for the start of its Beach Volleyball Programs at the end of May.