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Thursday, May 19, 2016

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Essex’s Fire Chief VP of Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs

Community services department receives three grants PAGE 2 ________________ Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 _______________ Mock crash drives home the importance of driving sober PAGE 9 ________________ Golf tourney supports the Regimental Family PAGE 17 ________________ Huge turnout at playground equipment open house PAGE 23 ________________

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Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel was recently appointed Vice President of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs.

by Sylene Argent Essex’s Fire Chief Rick Arnel was pleased to recently return to town with the exciting news that he was elected as Executive Vice President of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs during the annual general meeting held in Toronto. Arnel, who has been the Fire Chief for Essex Fire & Rescue since early 2015, came to Essex

already involved with the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs. Over the last one-year term, he held the position of Second Vice President. This new position moves him up a rung on this executive ladder. Arnel attended the conference with the intentions of running for the position. He explained that 15 individuals ran to sit on

the Board of Directors for the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs. After a vote, twelve of those individuals were elected into the Board, and further, another election was held to select the executive members. The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, Arnel explained, focuses on public and firefighter safety. The Association can provide

one voice if going before the government about any issue that concerns fire safety as it represents the 454 municipal fire departments in Ontario. The Association, he added, works collaboratively with key stakeholders and other organizations and agencies to better fire services. For instance, the Association educates the public on things like

sprinkler systems for homes as an option for fire safety. Arnel got involved with the Association seven years ago with a recommendation from then LaSalle Fire Chief Ken Day. He had said if he and Arnel were to make a difference in the industry and for their communities, they couldn’t sit on their hands, they would have to get involved with this Association. Being involved with the Association, he added, also raises the profile of the Town and County. He said he is humbled to have the position. “I’m a small town person elected to a big town job. It’s a neat thing. I couldn’t do it without the support of the community.” The job will entail some travel, and attending meetings in other cities, such as Toronto. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said, adding he will see any changes proposed to the industry before they happen, which is good for the local fire department.

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Community services department receives three grants by Sylene Argent The department of Community Services for the Town of Essex is pleased to announce it was the recent recipient of three grants that will help beautify the Town or enhance its programing and services. Director of Community Services Doug Sweet

explained that Cynthia Cakebread, Essex’s Manager of Recreation and Culture, recently received word that she would receive a $17,340 grant that will help the department offset the cost of wages for its summer students, and support a few other programs as well. The grant was made

available through Service Canada. Recently, Essex learned it would be the recipient of a grant of $252,820 to implement vehicle charging stations within the Municipality. Two stations will be installed at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, and another two stations will be setup at the

Colchester Harbour. These locations will help quell “range anxiety,” in electric vehicle operators as they travel, Sweet said. The Town of Essex will receive this funding through the Ministry of Transportation. The funding will support four Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. These

stations can charge an electric vehicle to 80 percent in around a half an hour. During the May 16 Essex Council meeting, Sweet updated Council on this grant. The report to Council notes that nearing the end of April, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation announced Es-

sex as one of 27 public and private sector partners that were selected to help create an expanded network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations across the province. It is typically recommended, Sweet said, that the cost to charge a vehicle be between $5 and $10, but that figure will be up to the Municipality. Sweet noted the Town worked with Essex Energy Corporation on this grant application. He believes Essex was selected to be able to tap into the funding available through this grant because Essex Centre is located in the middle of the County. The stations to be installed at the Colchester Harbour will be a great asset for the wineries and growing tourism industry developing there. Through the Ontario Tire Stewardship’s 2015 Community Renewal Fund, Essex will also receive a $36,451 grant for a rubber surface for the playground located at the McAfee Street Park in Harrow. Sweet noted the Town applied for this grant prior to the completion of this project. The rubber surface provides an access surface and encourages recycling, he said. Claudia Hawkins, Director of Programming and Education through the Ontario Tire Stewardship, explained this grant program provides an opportunity to help communities renew space, and recycle rubber. The McAfee Street Park project was one of many projects the Ontario Tire Stewardship selected as funding recipients. The selected submissions were chosen as it was deemed the funding would benefit the community because of the projects being organized. The McAfee Street Park, she said, recycled 2167 tires for the rubber surfacing. “It’s a significant amount of rubber,” she said. The bigger the projects the Ontario Tire Stewardship can support through its funding program, the more rubber is able to be recycled to benefit communities. In

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 16 by Essex Free Press Staff Tourism update Gordon Orr, CEO, and Lynnette Bain, Vice President Tourism Programs and Development, for Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) approached Council regarding 2015 highlights and plans for the future. Orr explained the visit to Council was in compliance with the agency’s promise to visit associated city, county, and municipal governments to ensure elected officials are informed about tourism and provide an opportunity for elected officials to ask questions. Tourism, he noted, is a significant economic generator for the region. He said the latest data notes around 4.8 million visitors come into the region every year. These tourists generate close to half of a billion dollars in economic activity, and help support around 16,000 jobs. Bain said in 2015 TWEPI earned the Tourism Marketing Partnership Award through the Ontario Tourism Marketing

Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) and was the winner of the Regionalism and CrossBorder Collaboration Marketing Award through the Economic Developers Council of Ontario. They also presented the 2016/17 Visitors’ Guide. Councillor Randy Voakes commented the Visitors’ Guide is well balanced in terms of each municipality and what is taking place. Council received the report. Lease/letter for McGregor Healthcare Council approved three recommendations that were outlined in Community Service’s report regarding the Harrow Health CentreMcGregor Satellite Office lease. Council received the associated report, approved the renewal agreement with the Harrow Health Centre to lease and operate the medical office inside the McGregor Community Centre for one year, and gave first and second reading to the related bylaw that will execute a lease agreement for office space. The third reading

and adoption of the bylaw will take place at a future meeting. In the report to Council, it notes that the Ministry of Health has recognized the success of the pilot project in McGregor and has approved on-going funding in the Harrow Health Centre’s budget for a Nurse Practitioner in 2016, but there was no additional funding offered for a medical office assistant, premises costs, medical supplies, or any other operating costs. MPP Taras Natyshak is looking into the issue and working with the Ministry for additional funding, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said. Council also received a letter from the Mayor of Essex and Amherstburg to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care. The letter notes the McGregor Health Centre is a primary care satellite site of the Harrow Health Centre, and its doors were opened in late January 2015 after the Ministry approved funding for a Nurse Practitioner In the subsequent year, the McGregor Health Centre had 2,047 patient visits The letter continues that approval of the continued funding of a Nurse Practitioner

has been received from the Ministry, however funding for clerical support at the McGregor Health Centre has not yet been approved and is urgent and integral to the continued operation of the Health Centre. The Towns of Essex and Amherstburg are seeking this additional funding. Healthcare referendum Councillor Sherry Bondy shared information about the Ontario-wide referendum on Healthcare on May 28. She explained the Essex County Health Coalition (a chapter of the Ontario Health Coalition) is hosting a vote to stop the cuts in healthcare. A polling station is planned to be housed on May 28th at Essex Party & Discount. Anyone wanting more information about the referendum or the organization can contact Kim DeYong, Chairperson of the Essex County Health Coalition, at 519-817-6328. Essex seeks a land swap Councillor Sherry Bondy questioned whether a meeting with Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos and possible

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Kingsville Historical Park holds biggest annual fundraiser

Barb Siddall checks out knickknacks at the Kingsville Historical Park’s annual yard sale.

by Jennifer Cranston Bargain hunters have 11 days to indulge at Kingsville Historical Park’s annual yard sale. The event began on Friday, May 13 and continues until May 23. Curator Kevin Fox explained donations are accepted throughout the sale, and they have much more merchandise they have yet to put out. “There are new things every day,” he said.

This is the military museum’s largest annual fundraiser. All the money raised goes into operating costs. “This is what keeps the lights on,” he said. “This is how we provide our service without becoming too much of a burden on the community.” The museum will celebrate its 30th anniversary this September. It began as a travelling museum that

would bring its artifacts and stories to schools, groups, and festivals across Ontario. Eventually, the museum had collected too many artifacts to travel, so it was set up next to the Royal Canadian Legion on Division Rd. S. in what used to be a lumber yard. The current building was built in 1997 and has evolved since then. Currently the museum is hoping to expand again

June Pisani peruses the merchandise at Kingsville Historical Park’s 11-day yard sale.

in the near future to accommodate its growing collection of artifacts that highlight local military history. The museum’s secretary/treasurer Katherine Gunning said that the museum is working to further reduce its cost of operations with its continuing efforts to become exempt from

property taxes. She said that there is nothing to report at the moment, but they are working on it and

will hopefully have more information in the near future.

Voice Of Inspiration “Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.” ~ Ralph Ellison

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

Appreciating the good

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Without experiencing cold, damp weather, we would take for granted sunny days. Without having to experience loss, we would not learn to appreciate what we have while we have it. Without having to experience feeling under the weather, we would not appreciate the days we feel well. I think it is fairly human of us to always want the sun to shine, to always feel well, and to have all that our hearts desire, but having all of those things are not always obtainable. It is often when we are feeling ill, lose someone we love or something we cherish, or are experiencing those damp days of winter do we take the time to reflect and appreciate those better times or experiences. Isn’t it peculiar that it is often those not-so-perfect times or

situations that make us appreciate when things were going well and not the moment when we got to enjoy goodness? Experiencing happiness can be difficult for some to do sometimes. I think we are always asking ourselves “what’s the catch” when good things or people enter our lives. And sometimes excepting goodness means we are opening ourselves up to losing that good feeling. There can be a lot of strength in showing vulnerability. Sometimes being “ok” is more comfortable that being “great.” I have known people in the past who indicated they would only apply a minimal effort in school so if they didn’t do well on a test or project, they could be ok with knowing they could have always done better if they had tried. I’m sure that mentality

stretched into other avenues of their life as well. I can be guilty of allowing myself to be stuck in neutral. It can be a safe place to be. It is complacent. A place one can’t be either too unhappy or too happy with their life or a situation because letting in too much good can mean opening the flood gates to potential disappointment. It can be easy. Every once in a while I do need to remind myself it is ok if good things happen and that it is ok to enjoy the good in the moment. Sometimes you just have to embrace the good and learn to enjoy it while it lasts.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Is this a stupid world? Do we do stupid actions because in our world they are taken as normal? That friend of mine has sent some thoughtprovoking examples. For instance, why do so many drug stores make people with health problems walk to the back of the store for prescriptions, yet all kinds of harmful items are sold at the main entrance to healthy persons at the front of the store? Why do people order a double cheeseburger, fries, and diet coke? Sometimes banks leave the vault door open and chain pens to the desk? Cars that cost thousands are left exposed in the driveway while the garage is filled with junk? Why are hot dog buns sold in packages of eight, but ordinary buns are packaged in tens? Why does the sun lighten our hair while it darkens our skin? Did you ever wonder why abbreviated is such a long word to express shortness? And why are doctors known to practice medicine? Or why are people who invest your money known as brokers? The slowest traffic time coming out of Windsor happens in rush hour. Then again apartments are all close together. This is an American one: If con is versus pro, then is congress the opposite of progress? And we are assured that flying in airplanes is safe yet we take flight from a terminal? Lemon juice is certified to be pure, yet some dish soap contains lemon? And do you always go uptown or do you sometimes go downtown? If a right turn is opposite to a left turn and wrong is always the opposite of right, is a left turn always wrong? Do you have some more fun ideas?

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 16... Kingsville Town Council had been scheduled to discuss a possible land swap with the Greater Essex County District School Board. There have been rumours of a possible land swap between Kingsville and the School Board with regards to the site for the new JK to Grade 12 school to be built there. Bondy said if there is truth to the rumour she believes Essex should have a seat at the table. Essex should be a part of that decision as students from Harrow will fill the new school. Bondy suggested that Essex

should seek possession of the soon-to-be-closed Harrow District High School, and possibly it’s surrounding recreational facilities. Councillor Bill Caixeiro said that in a personal conversation with Santos, the Kingsville Mayor indicated that he would be open to a meeting between Councils. Essex Town Clerk Rob Auger said that a time for that meeting is yet to be determined. Later in the meeting Bondy reminded residents and Councillors that a public meeting is

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addition, the recycling programs create jobs, she added. The grant program is currently accepting applications for its 2016 installment. She urges any community groups that have a project in mind to submit an application before July 31. Applications can be submitted at rethinktires. ca. This program provides Ontario-based communities and non-profit organizations up to $50,000 towards the purchase and installation of Ontario-manufactured recycled rubber products. It is planned to host a grand opening for the McAfee Street Park project in the spring. Anytime the Town can tap into grant funding from other agencies or upper tiers of government, it helps reduce the overall cost for projects and services for residents, Sweet commented.

scheduled on May 25 at the Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow. The meeting is to be a discussion and brainstorming session to determine what the future might hold for the HDHS property. Better testing and treatment for Lyme disease wanted Instigated by a letter from the Niagara Region requesting that the Province increase funding for research aimed at improving the testing for Lyme disease, Deputy

Mayor Richard Meloche moved that Essex send a letter of its own. He suggested that Essex request better funding for research to enhance testing that would lead to better treatment. He pointed out that people in Ontario are often misdiagnosed because of inaccurate testing. The motion passed unanimously.

for Fort McMurray. The community was recently devastated by a wild fire that forced evacuation of the entire community, and left much of it destroyed. Councillor Steve Bjorkman moved that $500 be sent to help with recovery. That motion passed unanimously.

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Councillor Randy Voakes said that he would donate $100 on behalf of himself and his wife and challenged other councillors to make personal donations of their own.

Essex to support Fort McMurray AMO is calling on municipalities in Ontario to step up with support

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Ripping out invasive species

Paul Bourque shows oﬀ some of the Garlic Mustard he’s pulled at Camp Cedarwin last Sunday.

by Jennifer Cranston Last Sunday, the Friends of Cedar, Mill, and Wigle Creeks, in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), hosted a Garlic Mustard pull at Camp Cedarwin. Garlic Mustard is an invasive plant species that, despite its pleasant garlicky smell, is devastating to native forest under-story species. Garlic Mustard is the “purple loosestrife” of woodlands and fence rows, out-competing native wildflowers that also flower in the spring by stealing light, moisture, nutrients, soil and space. Wildlife and insects that depend on

these early plants for food soon disappear. What’s worse, Garlic Mustard has been found to excrete a toxin into the soil that negatively impacts mature trees of our forests. Sarah Keating is a Field Outreach Assistant for ERCA. She explained that it is important to pull the invasive species at the right time of year, before it goes to seed. Just pulling a plant that already has seeds on it can spread the seed. “The main issue is the suppression of other, native species,” she said. “It’s rampant in this region, and it is very hard to get rid of.”

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Tony de Ryk

Tony is an innovative and resourceful guy. He is always trying to change the face of funeral service while honouring old traditions. He makes beautiful modern keepsakes for families to

treasure and also sticks to tradition by putting emphasis on ensuring the family’s loved one looks at peace and beautiful. This is the memory that will stick with them forever.

We can’t give Tony all the credit! Behind every successful man is a great woman. This is so true. Tony’s wife Jenn has supported him from the very beginning when this was all a dream. Because of her support Tony is able to focus on helping his families in need and also to volunteering in the community of Essex. Together they have built a successful, thriving business they are proud of. To speak with Tony, or to find out more about the services offered, visit Kennedy Funeral Home, 128 Talbot Street North Essex. Telephone: (519) 776-7378. Email: info@ kennedyfh.com or visit the funeral home website at: www.kennedyfh.com

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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch

Finding someone I have lost track of someone. I thought I had her phone number, but when I call it I am told it is the wrong number. I am not certain of her name, but Bob says it is Veronica and I think her surname began with an “H.” You ask me why I want to find someone that I do not know. Here is why: On a winter day, when our van was parked in the Southland Plaza parking lot, I could not make it go into reverse. This woman did all she could to help me and I wanted to give her a piece of my stained glasswork as my thanks. I was to call her when it was ready, but I cannot make the contact. When the van would not back out of the parking spot, I had tramped the gas pedal and she was passing by at the time. She told me she learned car repair from her father, so she looked under the hood. Then Bob called for assistance. They said it would be 70 minutes before they could send someone. She tried to urge them not to make an elderly (notice I didn’t type old) couple wait so long in the cold. Finally, Bob suggested we call for a tow truck. After all the time she stood by the car talking with me and I leaned she had a home in Colchester South and that it had large windows. That was when I asked if birds fly into them and she said it had happened twice already this year. So I said I would make her a stained glass panel to hang in the window. Of course she maintained I owed her nothing, but she did agree to give me her phone number and name. She was so kind and helpful. She brought us home when our van would not work. So I made the panel and tried to tell her it was ready. I am dismayed that she may think I did not keep my promise and I want to help the birds avoid hitting that window. I hope she reads this and calls me.

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Mock crash drives home the importance of driving sober by Jennifer Cranston Last Friday, senior students at EDHS witnessed a demonstration of what happens in a serious accident caused by drinking and driving. The mock extrication was complete with one fatality, one arrest, and two serious injuries. The demonstration began with emergency services arriving and stabilizing the vehicle. It continued with the arrest

of the “impaired” driver, extrication of the injured, and removal of the body. Following the reenactment, OPP Constable Sean MacKinnon talked about being an officer on the scene of his cousin’s death. He had to identify his cousin’s body at the scene. Then he had to tell his family members the bad news. He said that he “will

remember every second and every expression” on the faces of his relatives. MacKinnon became emotional as he continued. “That’s mine now. I own that,” he said. He explained that this happened to his family because his cousin believed the five most dangerous words in the world: “It won’t happen

to me.” He spoke of the firefighters, EMTs, and Continued on Page 11

At the mock crash and extrication held at EDHS on Friday, the “body” of Carly Davidson was left in front of the audience, while Constable Sean MacKinnon explained the seriousness of driving sober.

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Learning the tricks and how to protect yourself

Erin Webb of Consumer Protection Ontario speaks at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club about consumer safety and protecting yourself from common scams.

by Jennifer Cranston Erin Webb of Consumer Protection Ontario was at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club last Tuesday, teaching people how to protect themselves from common scams and consumer fraud. “It’s very easy to give people your money,” she said. “It’s a lot harder to get it back.” She opened her presentation with tips on how to deal with door-todoor sales and scams. She explained that these people are not from the government, or the fire department, etc. She said that fake badges are very easy to make. “Rule number one: You don’t have to be nice to these people,” she said.

“You have the right to tell them to leave and if they don’t leave you have the right to call the police.” She explained that if you do sign a contract

in your home you have 10 days to cancel it. It is important that you not only call the company, but also send an email

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Learning how to protect yourself... Mock crash drives home the importance of driving sober... Continued from Page 9

removal services personnel at the school that morning. “Every weekend we deal with scenes like this,” he said. “Every one of us has a picture in our heads that we can’t un-see.” He told the students present that he never wanted to see them in a situation like the one they just witnessed, that he never wanted to have to knock on their parents’ door to tell them their child was never coming home. “Call a cab, call a friend, call Mom and Dad,” he said. “If you’re really desperate, call us. We’ll find a way to get you home.” Lesperance Removals and Services were among the services that volunteered to put on the demonstration. They were the last team in, as it is their job to remove bodies. Owner Mark Lesperance said that they see far too many situations like this one. They handle at least one un-natural death a day. “You can’t help but feel for the families,” he said. Assistant Deputy Fire Chief Jason Pillon explained that the wrecked car will sit in the parking lot of the school until the prom this weekend to serve as a reminder to students to drive sober. He explained that today when everyone has a cell phone, there is no excuse not to call for a ride. He explained that there are even services today that will bring you and your car home. “You could cost someone their life and ruin the rest of yours,” he said.

Voice Of Inspiration “Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, “What’s in it for me?” ~ Brian Tracy

or a fax or a registered letter to prove that you cancelled. She also advised taking any contract to a friend or lawyer before you sign it. “Never take someone’s word on what is in the contract,” she said. She talked about identity theft as well. She advised taking your Social Insurance Number or anything containing the number out of your wallet. “All someone needs is your name birth date and

SIN to steal your identity and open accounts in your name,” she said. She said you only have to give your SIN to Revenue Canada and your employer. You can do your own credit check and submit it to potential creditors. She also advised never giving it to a landlord. She suggested shredding anything with your personal information on it, and even to go so far as to get the shredded pieces wet and balling them up before tossing

them. She reminded people that no legitimate company will ask you to pay with a pre-paid credit card or a money order. These are like cash. There is no record of the transaction. Other advice included never following links in emails asking for your personal information, usernames, or passwords,

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and never calling the number given in an email or voice mail message. If it is someone claiming to be from your bank, for example, call your branch directly or call the number on the back of your card. For more information on your consumer rights and how to avoid common scams, visit www.ontario. ca/page/consumerprotection-ontario.

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Paws in The Park helps bring dogs home

Participants pose for a photo before beginning a walk to raise money for retired racing greyhounds.

by Jennifer Cranston Greyhound Pets of America-Canada hosted its annual Paws in the Park dog walk last Sunday to help more retired greyhounds find their forever homes. Dominie Watts is Vice President of the local organization. She said that in the nearly two years the organization has been working in the Windsor-Essex area, over 20 dogs have been placed in loving homes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are the only Windsor-Essex based organization that does this,â&#x20AC;? she said. It costs $400 to adopt a greyhound, and that is exactly what it costs to bring the dogs from the track to foster homes in

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Students think outside the box to win ‘Most Exciting Ride’

Cousins Katelyn Medeiros and Mackenzie Atanasio, who are also grade eight students at St. Anthony’s Catholic Elementary School in Harrow, won the “Most Exciting Ride” award in the elementary division of the WonderCoaster Contest.

by Sylene Argent When St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School grade eight

students Katelyn Medeiros and Mackenzie Atanasio decided to work together to

participate in Canada Wonderland’s 21st annual WonderCoaster Contest, they would think outside

Paws in The Park helps bring dogs home... this area, and then to permanent homes. The dogs are fully vetted, well trained, and come with a leash, collar, and coat. They often come with any leftover food from the foster home as well. New greyhound owners enjoy ongoing support from the organization as well. Watts said they are always looking for

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volunteers and foster homes. All foster homes need to provide is love. Pet Valu donates food for the greyhounds while they are being fostered, so there is little to no cost to foster a dog. To learn more, or to foster, adopt, or donate, visit greyhoundpetscanada.com.

the box to create their design. And, fortunately for this set of cousins, that type of thinking landed them first place in the “Most Exciting Ride” category in the elementary division. “We have done so much together, we knew we had to do this together,” Atanasio said. The cousins, unlike many of their school peers and fellow competitors, didn’t use a large cardboard box as reinforcement to build their coaster that stands 80 centimeters high. Instead the girls used a plywood base as a foundation. They also creatively used Shish kebab sticks to create the intricate column system and used cardboard tubes to create the track. The grade eight

students, wanting to make their roller coaster as efficient as possible, creatively used playdough to line the track for added smoothness. They were sure all of these implements in their design lead to obtaining the award. After beginning work on their original design, the girls recognized there was a more efficient way to tackle the project in basing their design on an actual roller coaster. So they started over. It was a grueling process to do that, but after winning that award, they noted it was worth the extra work. An engineer from Canada’s Wonderland was a member of the judging panel, they said, noting the feedback they received with their award included that their roller

coaster design would be the easiest to build and the most fun to ride. The girls noted that 38 schools competed in this competition, providing for over 100 submissions in a variety of divisions. Atanasio said she and her cousin were “super excited” to learn their roller coaster won this award. They were hoping to win the most creative award, but taking the “Most Exciting to Ride” award exceeded their hopes. Medeiros said the project “Didn’t even take hours to complete, it took days. It gave us more of an experience of building.” Their principal, Mr. Bull, is proud of Atanasio and Medeiros’s accomplishment. He

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Prescription Drugs Drop-off Day Boating Safety Week - May 21-27 submitted to EFP Prescription Drug Drop-off Day is an important public safety initiative to encourage Ontario residents to dispose of old and unused prescription medication in a secure, environmentallyfriendly manner. There will be collection locations for Prescription Drug Drop Off Day in several communities throughout Ontario on Saturday, May 21, 2016 - between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. People wishing to dispose of outdated, unused and unwanted

Jeff Willms*

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Willms Financial Services Inc.* Greenwood Centre 3200 Deziel Drive, Suite 508 Windsor, ON N8W 5K8

prescription drugs may do so anonymously at the location nearest them, usually without having to get out of their vehicles. The Essex County OPP will collect unwanted prescription medications the following two locations: • Leamington OPP Detachment~ 7 Clark Street West in Leamington. • Essex County OPP Detachment~ 1219 Hicks Road, Essex (Manning Road @ Highway 401). The Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) prohibits anyone from possessing

Tel: 519-974-3200 ext. 2223 Fax: 519-974-3282 willms.financial@sunlife.com www.sunlife.ca/wfs.inc.

*Mutual funds offered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc.

oxycodone or any other prescribed medication without a prescription. It is a criminal offence to offer or sell a prescribed medication to another person. Purchasing another person’s prescribed drugs is also illegal. Prescription drug misuse is the use of prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Common prescription drugs being misused are opioid pain relievers (such as oxycodone), anti-depressants, and stimulants. Recent studies indicate 24 per cent of teens reported misusing prescription medications at least once within the previous year. Most of the teens took the medication from their family home. Prescription Drug Drop-off Day is proudly supported by the Ontario Provincial Police, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Government of Ontario, and Public Safety Canada.

submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding Ontario residents and tourists that being wellinformed about provincial safe boating practices and laws can go a long way to ensure an enjoyable and tragedy-free boating season. OPP data continues to show that the overwhelming majority of victims who die in fatal boating incidents are not wearing a personal flotation device (PFD) or lifejacket. Drinking and boating is just as dangerous as drinking and driving and the very same laws in place for impaired driving also apply to impaired boating. Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is offering a few simple marine safety tips to help keep families safe, while enjoying activities on the

water. • Always wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD). • Ensure the PFD fits snug and securely. • Use common sense and operate any vessel responsibly • Operate your watercraft at safe speeds at all times, especially in crowded areas. • Be courteous of others using the water and obey all boating rules. • Be cautious of swimmers and other marine operators, and always have a spotter for water-skiers and tube

riders. • Stay alert. • Avoid alcoholAlcohol and Watercrafts don’t mix. If you suspect that someone is operating a boat while impaired, call 9-1-1. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. For additional information on boating safety check www. boatingsafety.gc.ca.

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explained this was the ďŹ rst year the Harrow-based school participated in the competition. The school entered several teams into the competition this year as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a fun thing for the kids to do,â&#x20AC;? he said. All the grade seven and eight students from the school built a coaster for the competition, and as a reward for their hard work the students were promised a trip to Wonderland. They used

the skills they learned from their math and science classes to create their designs. The school could only send a handful of submissions into the competition. He explained that there were tight technical speciďŹ cations that the students had to abide by to compete in the competition. He noted that the Harrow Knights of Columbus and Kaycettes paid the

full cost of the coach needed to transport the students to Wonderland, which the school was appreciative of. Without that commitment, the students would not have likely been able to go. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The school has been on a mission to take learning off of the chalkboard and into the hands of the students,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Bull said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This competition was a nice way to do that.â&#x20AC;?

Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons By Janet Tharpe

Uncle Wileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fantastic Chicken Salad Recipe â&#x20AC;&#x153;My uncle makes the best chicken salad!â&#x20AC;?

ebbie Burbankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Uncle Wileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chicken Salad recipe is so good your guests will be asking you for the recipe. This chicken salad is great for brunch, a light lunch or to serve at a cookout this summer. The sour cream adds a delicious tang that I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough of! See step-by-step photos of Debbieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/wileyschickensalad win! Enjoy and remember, use â&#x20AC;&#x153;just a pinchâ&#x20AC;?... Debbie Burbank Gardendale, AL

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â&#x20AC;˘ Serve with crackers or it makes a great sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes.

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Golf tourney supports the Regimental Family John Celestino is an organizer of the event and explained that the funds raised help the Association support the entire “Regimental Family.” That family includes soldiers, cadets, veterans and their families. Along with financial assistance to those in need, the Association also gives scholarships. The Association is more than just a service group; it also works to preserve the history of the Participants gather for the National Anthem before they tee-oﬀ for The Windsor Regiment Golf Classic at Sutton Creek Golf and Country Club.

by Jennifer Cranston On Monday, close to 150 people gathered at

Sutton Creek Golf and Country Club for the second annual Windsor

Regiment Golf Classic hosted by the Windsor Regiment Association.

Pte. Becca Momney, Pte. Matthew Conte, and Pte. Nathan Fowler man the raﬄe table at Sutton Creek Golf and Country Club during the Windsor Regiment Golf Classic on Monday.

Regiment. The Windsor Regiment is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Celestino said this is an important event for two reasons. “It is our only fundraiser of the year,” he said. “And it brings our whole family together.” The tournament brought out active soldiers, cadets, veterans and their families.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

OBITUARIES

HOLLINWORTH, Mary (nee Laframboise) Passed peacefully at Leamington Hospital on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 84 years of age. Beloved wife of Fred Hollinworth for almost 65 years. Loving mother of Fred (Sherryl), Cecile Douglas (Richard), the late Cathy Hollinworth (2013), Michael, Betty Jane Novelletto, Paul (Kathy) and Shirley Ann O`Neil (Kelly). Cherished grandma of 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dearest sister of Francis, Rose Bennett and Amos, and predeceased by her siblings, Norman “Bud”, John, Bertha McCann and Louis. Mary will also be remembered by her lifelong friend Bernice Price. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of St. Elizabeth’s, including Denise and Alita. Also thanks to Ann and Roseanne for the wonderful care given to Mary. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Sunday and on Monday, May 16, 2016 until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Mary’s life. Clifford Campbell officiated. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ________________________________________________

O‘Neil, Wil ed September 17, 1920 - May 18, 2006 _________________________________________________________

IN LOVING MEMORY

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Remembrance is a gold chain, Death tries to break but all in vain; To have, to love, and then to part, Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart. Time may wipe out never - The memory of those happy days, When we were all together. ~ Love always, Evelyn _________________________________

O‘Neil, Wil ed September 17, 1920 - May 18, 2006 ____________________________________________________

In Loving Memory of

Marilyn Catherine (Hayes) Craig

Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear, Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach, Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear.

Oct. 12, 1946 - May 21, 2015

~ Love your children; Gail, Wayne, Linda, Walter, Wes, Janice, Jackie, Jeff, Joyce, Warren, Jason, and Families.

I have lost my Soul Companion. A life linked with my own. And day by day I miss her more. As I walk through life alone.

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~ Always loved and remembered - Husband Ted, Son Lennie, Daughter-In-Law Julie, Grandsons Brendan and Joshua. ____________________________________________________

In Loving Memory of

Jack Harrison In loving memory of “Jack” who passed away on May 19, 2009. If we could turn back the hands of time, that is just what we would do. And we would live again those happy years that we once shared with you. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives until we meets again. ~Always in our hearts. Love your family

PARKINSON, Norma (Place) died on May 17, 2016, at Iler Lodge in Essex at the age of 85. Devoted husband of Norman “Ken” (May 15, 2015) for over 55 years. Mother of John “Joe” Parkinson (Kamille) and Richard Parkinson (Shelley). Grandmother of Christian and Paige. Born in Alston, England, Norma and her family moved to Canada in the mid sixties. She was a long time, and active, resident of the Town of Essex, Ontario. As per Norma’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca _________________________________________________________

CARD OF THANKS

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Tp Paramedics and Fireman all over. I just want to let you

know that the jobs you both do is very much appreciated. The eﬀectiveness and dedication in which you all do your job is amazing. Letting you all know what a diﬀerence you make in our daily lives in keeping everyone safe. Thank you so much. ~ Essex Resident

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VANHOORNE, Janet (nee Bailey) - Passed away suddenly with her family by her side at Leamington Hospital on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 73 years of age. Beloved wife of Raymond with whom she just celebrated 51 years of marriage on May 8. Loving mother of Sherry Vanhoorne (Bill Leith), Michelle Vanhoorne, and Susan Kruis (Eric). Adored grandma of Kathleen, Madison, Carson, and Lucas. Dear daughter of the late Charles and Jean Bailey. Dearest sister of William Bailey (Patsy) and sister-in-law of Margaret Chittle (Joe) and Gerald Vanhoorne (Liz). Janet will also be remembered and missed by her childhood friend Jean Hodolich, many nieces and nephews, neighbours, and lifelong friends. Visiting took place at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex on Friday, May 13 and on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex, until Mass of Resurrection. Fr. Dave Boutette oﬃciated. Parish prayers were Friday evening. Interment Country Meadows Cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to MS Foundation or the McGregor St. Vincent de Paul. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ____________________________________________________

NEWMAN, Marshall - Entered peacefully into eternal rest with his family by his side on May 13, 2016 at 86 years of age. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Ferguson) with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage. Loving father of Garry, Brad (Jayne) and Darlene Carnegie (Douglas). Treasured Papa of Chrysty, Tammy, Nadine, Jennifer, Melony, Doug and Bonnie. Great-Papa of 14 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Marshall farmed all his life in Gosﬁeld North Township. He was also the road Superintendent for Gosﬁeld North Township for 41 years. With respecting Marshall’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation (2220 Kildare Rd., Windsor, N8W 2X3). Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex entrusted with arrangements. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

What’s Going On... MAY 13 - 23 - ANNUAL YARD SALE FUNDRAISER at Kingsville Historical Park Museum, 145 Division Street S. Visit khpi.mnsi.net or call (519)733-2803 for info. MAY 21 - ART SPACE ESSEX’S SATURDAY CRAFTERS  From 10am-3pm – Essex Retirees’ Building – Info at: www.artspaceessex.blogspot.ca. 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. MAY 25 -ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING  At Essex Retirees’ Centre. At 7:30pm. Speaker Terri Dent from Chatham on Gardening topics. 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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EVENTS _____________________ BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT 1-tf* _____________________

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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. 11-tfn _____________________

DAN’S FIRST AID TRAINING: Anyone needing first aid training for school, work, summer jobs, or just because you would like to have it. Employers needing to have employee’s trained. I teach different levels of first aid and CPR. I can also travel to you, to make it easier. For info & pricing, please contact Dan Rose at : danrose1963@yahoo.ca or call or text me at 519-982-5639. 20-4t* _____________________

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 12/15 N0P 2G0.

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 the ArnerTownline. 18-1t* _____________________

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 Daryn at 519-818-4995. 3-tfn

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SALE BY TENDER House and Lot 204 County Rd. 27, East, Cottam, Ont. 2.99 acres.

Owner: Fernand Roy, by Power of Attorney, Diane Jahraus and/or Vivian Cormack. Packages are available for pickup at the address below. OpenHouse June 5, 2016 from 1-4pm. Sealed Tenders will be accepted by the undersigned until June 10, 2016.

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FOR SALE: FRESH ASPARAGUS WRIGHTLAND FARM. 1000 Ridge Road, Harrow. Open 9am-5pm, Closed Sundays. 519-738-6120 20-2t* _____________________ FOR SALE  ATV - 4 wheel drive, 25 miles, new condition. Asking $5,300. For more information call Ray: 519-96619-1t* 1666. _____________________ FOR SALE: Antique dressing table, dbl. bed with mattress, mattress is like new $250. Antique dining room suite, china cabinet, buﬀet, table and 6 chairs $500 obo, Old school desk solid wood $85, antique wicker chair $85, solid wood coﬀee table with real marble top $85. 20-2t* please call 519-776-9576. _____________________

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. 15- tfn

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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING NOXIOUS WEEDS The main purpose of the Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990, is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds on the industries of agriculture and horticulture. Primarily this act applies to agricultural and horticultural lands that generate income or other benefits to agriculture; this excludes lawns, gardens and private areas for personal enjoyment and leisure. Under the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5, Sections 3, 13, 16 and 23, you are requested to destroy all noxious weeds on your property. IN URBAN AREAS: Sections 3, 13, 16, and 18 do not apply to noxious weeds or weed seeds that are far enough away from any land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, as they do not interfere with that use. All properties within the Municipality of the Town of Essex are hereby requested to be in compliance with the Weed Control Act by the 8th day of June, 2016 and throughout the season. Dan Boudreau, Weed Inspector Town of Essex 519-776-7336 ext. 1450

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REAL ESTATE _____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. 1-tfn _____________________ LAND FOR SALE: 1.9 acres, 90ft. frontage, water, gas, on paved road. Call 519-7768089. 16-tfn

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_____________________ CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-9237 or 519-791-5046. 46-tf _____________________ WANTED: WWI and WWII military items. Collector buying various types of Military 20-1t* items. Contact: 519-990-0223.

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_____________________ HUGE FAMILY GARAGE SALE - Rain or Shine. May 20/21, 8 am - 5pm. 257 Rd. 10, Cottam. Lots of Household Items; Furniture, TV Cabinets, Kitchen Table/Chairs, Nick Knacks, Cranberry Collection, 216 JD Riding lawn mower, Self-Propelled 34â&#x20AC;? lawn roller, Power Hacksaw. Follow Signs from Belle River Rd and Graham Side Rd. 20-1t*

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Pastor Rod spoke on the “ABC’s” of the prophetic: Always Build-up, Cheerup and Draw near, functioning from reconciliation and not judgment. A prophetic word should draw you closer to God. Titian Ministries Yard Sale/BBQ/ Fundraiser, Saturday, June 4th. Yard sale donations can be brought in starting May 24th during oﬃce hours. Prophetic Arts Workshop, Sunday, June 5th, 1-3 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and lunch. Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Camp Impact coming soon! For further information, go to www. acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed! 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 Sr. Choir and Percussion Ensemble presented a beautiful, uplifting anthem entitled “Wade in the Water.” Rev. Staples’ message of hope was entitled: “Come, Holy Spirit, Come!” On Friday, May 13th, family, friends and colleagues of The Reverend Donald S. Mannell celebrated and gave thanks for his life and the positive contributions he made while serving many congregations, including Harrow United Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Conﬁrmation Classes are being planned for this Fall. If you know of anyone who will be in Grade Nine

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or older and interested in attending, contact our oﬃce at 519-738-4223. To learn more about our caring faith community, to hear one of Rev. Staples’ dynamic messages, or listen to our weekly Ministry of Music, please ﬁnd us at: www.harrowunited.org.

Matthew. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Keith & Denis Wall, given by Brian, Ruth & Zachery Wall, and in loving memory of Appolina (Appie) Quirk, given by Ian & Pam Quirk & family. Birthday wishes this week go out to Peter Kistulinec, Bill Wuerch, and Marvin Beattie. The Thank You bank contributions will be given to the Primates World Relief and Development Fund for the month of May. Join us Sunday, May 22 for service as the congregation will be contributing stories about our past members and about our church. If you have stories and would like to share, please contact Bill Jackson. We are still taking orders for rhubarb pies for June 11 pick up. To order contact Sharon at 519 839 4579 or Brenda at 519 839 5184 or leave a message at the oﬃce at 519-776-7711. Keep in mind our 2016 Toy Drive for the Cottam/Kingsville Fire Stations. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. Everyone welcome!

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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 baked 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.

Please mark Sun. May 29th on your calendar to attend our free Movie Night starting at 6 p.m. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the presentation. There are only two more SA Connections programs until the summer break. Join us on Tues. from 10 -1 p.m. Our program on the 24th is an interesting History of the Salvation Army. Bible Study follows at 1 p.m. Major Shirley Roberts will lead us in an interesting and entertaining experience as we explore the Bible. Join us for Family Worship every Sunday at 11 p.m. as Major Sam Roberts leads the service. Stay for coffee and fellowship afterwards. The Salvation Army is actively involved with people on the ground to assist those affected by the devastating fire in Fort McMurray. At this writing, there are 6 Community Response Units deployed to assist in such tasks as feeding 800 first responders. If you wish to give a monetary donation to support those affected by the fire , call 1-800SAL- ARMY or check SalvationArmy.ca homepage. Trinity Church We pray for the following people Grace, Debbie, James, Bill, Greg, and

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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. On Saturday, May 21, from 9am12noon there is a meeting in the courtyard to ﬁnish cleaning up the garden. All help is appreciated. We are playing BINGO on May 27, at 7pm. Bring a Foodbank donation for admission. Baked goods and door prizes are always appreciated. Monday, May 30 is the Ladies Dinner

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Re: Future Options for Harrow High School Property & Facility Wednesday, May 25, 2016 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow 390 Sinasac Avenue West, Harrow, Ontario Essex Town Council will hold a Public Open House on Wednesday, May 25 to discuss ideas and obtain public input on future options for the Harrow High School property and facility. The Town, in conjunction with the Harrow District High School Working Group, is assessing options to repurpose this public asset—a key focal point of community activity and socio-economic development for 112 years— as a “community hub” offering co-located or integrated services. All residents and interested parties are invited to attend and provide feedback and suggestions. For more information, please contact the undersigned. Robert Auger, LL.B. Manager of Legislative Services and Clerk Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336, ext. 1132

at Kingsville Golf Club at 6pm. Sign-up sheet is posted in the hall. Car-pooling from the church at 5:30pm. All ladies from the congregation are welcome. Tuesday, June 7 is the Iler Lodge service at 2pm. All are welcome and volunteers are appreciated. Sunday, June 12 or 19 are the Sunday School awards and the Church Family Picnic following the service. Thank you to all who participated in in our Country Fun Night, and those who came and supported us. Have a great week! Essex Community Services Did you know? ESSEX FOODLAND RECEIPTS continue to be accepted as part of our ongoing fundraising efforts. Please bring in all Essex Foodland receipts (tapes) to Essex Community Services at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. As well, income tax receipts are provided for cash donations over $10.00. These donations are very important and enable us to continue offering our many programs and services to the community. Our programs include Transportation, Foot Care, Security Checks, Income Tax Clinics, Snow Patrol, Coats for Kids, Counselling, and more. We appreciate your efforts in helping Essex Community Services. Please contact us at 519-776-4231 for more information.

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. Golden Age Golf Report 45 golfers delivered 69 aces on this day. Leading the pack with 4 aces each were Barb Murphy, Andy Orsini, and Bill Ward. An excellent 9 hole score of 16 was delivered by Bill Ward and Andy Orsini. Close behind with 17 were Bill Ward, Moe Scratch, Tony Hudvagner, and Julia Kos. Carding a strong 35 over 18 holes were Bill Ward (2), Andy Orsini, Moe Scratch and Julia Kos. Marie Lasi

delivered a 36 while Norbert Gisi, Gerrit Vriesen, Eileen McIntosh(2), and Laurie Hylton each notched a 37. 38 went to John Murphy, Bill Mayville, Colleen Pearse and Lloyd Honey. Leading the ﬁeld for 36 holes with an excellent 70 was Bill Ward, followed closely by Andy Orsini and Eileen McIntosh with 74. First place bragging rights with 233 went to team Queens [Colleen Pearse, Marie Lasi, Eva Kah]. Second place with 235 was secured by team Aces [Jim Allen, Mike Binder, Bill Ward]. Third and ﬁnal spot went to team 5 with 238 [Mary Anne Vickery, Moe Scratch, Gerrit Vriesen]. Members enjoyed a banquet to celebrate another successful year. Again

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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.

Notice of Public Meeting to Consider an Amendment to By-law 1350, the Town of Essex Sign By-law Subsection 11(4) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001 authorizes Council to regulate the erection, posting and placing of signs and other advertising devices. By-law 1350, adopted by Council on July 13, 2015, regulates the erection, posting and placing of signage in the Town of Essex. Take Notice that the Council for the Town of Essex will consider changes to Bylaw 1350 related to the placing of special event signage in public rights of way in the Town. Under By-law 1350, no sign can be placed within a public right of way without the express permission of Council. The proposed revisions to the by-law would permit non-profit and charitable organizations, tourist related businesses and seasonal business operators to place limited duration signage, advertising the special event, in public rights of way prior to the event taking place. It would also permit the placement of a temporary sign announcing a real estate open house. A report to Council from the Planning Department will be submitted to Council on its regular agenda on Monday, June 6, 2016. Council will meet commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the County Council Chambers of the Civic Centre located at 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex. Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendments. Additional information relating to the proposed amendment will be available for review, prior to the Council meeting, at the Town Hall at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, during regular office hours. Please contact Isabel Chouinard, Planning Assistant, at 519-776-7336, extension 1128, to receive more information or to schedule an appointment. Written submissions must be directed to Jeff Watson, Policy Planner, Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. Personal Information: The personal information contained in any correspondence or oral presentation that you provide will become part of the public record and will be available on the Town website. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Additional Information relating to this matter Sign By-law Amendment is available for review at the Essex Municipal Office during regular office hours. Dated at the Town of Essex on May 16, 2016. Jeff Watson, Policy Planner Planning Department Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Tel: 519-776-7336 Extension 1116 Fax: 519-776-8811 Email: jwatson@essex.ca

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Huge turnout at playground equipment open house

Alex and Andrew carefully study the 13 conceptual designs submitted to the Town of Essex for a future playground system at Bridlewod Optimist Park in Essex Centre. During an open house last Wednesday evening, residents were able to vote on their favourite five designs to help the Town select the best playground equipment that area youth will be able to enjoy.

by Sylene Argent Essex’s Director of Community Service Doug Sweet was pleased with the number of residents who showed up to look over a number of design proposals for new playground

equipment to be installed at Bridlewood Optimist to Park (or Big Hill Park) on Milne Street. On that night, Essex hosted a communitywide workshop that offered area residents an opportunity to vote

on their top five picks of potential playground systems for the park. “We had a fantastic turnout,” Sweet said. “We had around 250 residents come and vote on their top five playground designs, and that includes

kids. We allowed children to vote because they are the ones who are going to be using the playground. It’s all about community engagement. We want the public to be involved. It is important to get their feedback.” Residents were able to look over the 13 concepts that were submitted to the Town prior to the event. An RFP was issued, soliciting for proposals for the future playground with a budget of $175,000. The conceptual drawings of the playground equipment were displayed during the open house to help make the rating process easier. The conceptual drawings for the new playground equipment were designed to suit youth between the ages of

two and 14, Sweet said. The concepts were also designed to be accessible with a rubber surface. Council has approved the funding for the new playground equipment. The top choices residents forwarded to the Town during the workshop will be tabulated. The results will be used as one of the criteria the Town will look at when considering which playground equipment design will be installed. Other criteria included ensuring the

playground would meet codes, and is accessible, etc. Sweet is hoping the new equipment will be installed sometime this summer. When the department of Essex Community Services was completing its Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan, the implementation of upgraded playground equipment for Bridlewood Optimist Park was one of the 100 recommendations outlined.

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Continued from Page 21 we proved, ‘You’re never too old’ League play resumes Thursday, Sept. 08, 2016 at 9:30 at Colasanti’s. 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

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listen and discuss! Congratulations to everyone who made our Spring Yard Sale a great success! We will see you all in the fall. 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 next Mediation is Friday, May 20 at 12 noon, featuring Diana Dennis, organ and Karen Arnold, piano. An evening of games/snacks will take place on Friday, May 20 at 7pm. Bring a friend. The 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. Fiddler on the Gym Roof! The next concert will be Friday night, June 3rd. It will be a variety show. Tickets will be available this week. Call the church office. Our annual Broasted Chicken dinner and Strawberry Social on Saturday, June 18. Tickets are available from the church office. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Please continue to 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 1-866-308-7973) or the Red Cross (www.redcross.ca or 1-800-418-1111). Our thank you bank contributions for this month will go to PWRDF. Starting June 11 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.

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Our monthly Communion Service at Iler Lodge will be Thursday, May 19 at 10:30 am & the monthly Communion Service at Country Village is Tuesday, May 24th at 10:30 am. On Sunday, May 29, the Essex Seniors Choir will join us at our 11am Service The Essex Deanery Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, June 22. Contact the oﬃce for more details. Regular Sunday morning services are at 8 a.m. (BCP Eucharist) & 11 a.m. (BAS Eucharist); Sunday School also takes place during the 11 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. Please attend our monthly Free Family Movie Night on Friday, May 27 at 6pm. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

Woodslee Friendship Club Monday Euchre winners were Dave McMurren, Irene Gignac, Mary Demars, Edna Chevalier, Chap Fuerth, and Mary Margaret Chevalier. Wednesday Pepper winners were Audrey Stanley, Dave McMurren, Judy Fuerth, Joanne McMurren, Theresa Rivait, Edna Chevalier, Aggie Rivait, and Charlie Chevalier. The Friday Euchre winners were George Diesbourg, Wayne Rawson, Ray Brooker, Tom Allison, Cecile St. Denis, and

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Continued from Page 24 Joan Broeders. Please call Irene at 519-975-2283 for more information on joining us for a fun game of cards. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Parish Mission Club meets on Wednesday, May 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. Please continue to bring in your milk bags and drop them oﬀ at the back of the church. These bags are made into mats for the people in the third world to sleep on. The Annual Parish Golf Tournament takes place on Sunday, June 26th at Willow Creek golf course. Registration forms are at the back of the church. Proceeds to St. Mary’s Altar Society. The Parish Yard Sale is on June 4th in Cottam at Greg & Lisa Cavers. Proceeds to our refugee family. 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. For more information please contact Wendy at 519-890-9120. Happy Birthday to Allie Bachtold and Gerry Allen. Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers. Happy Victoria Day!

Our next Senior’s Luncheon will be held at Church of the Redeemer on Wednesday, June 29th at 11am. Our guest speaker will be Susan LeClair from Shoreline Tours. Call Dawn at 978-1252 by June 22nd to reserve your seat. Redeemer’s annual Strawberry Social on Saturday June 18. The day’s events include a giant parking lot sale, huge bake table, fresh local strawberries & homemade cake, BBQ, and more. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808. Essex Retirees’ Social Club TDiana Dennis had top score at Saturday Afternoon Euchre. Audrey Ostrander and Suzanne tied for second. Georgette was low. Donna Eyruad had high score at Monday Night Pepper. Doug Fields had the most

Peppers and Audrey Stanley was low. Donna Eyruad had high score at Tuesday Afternoon Pepper. Floyd Cascadden and Audrey Ostrander tied for most Peppers and Anna Dobson was low. Our winner for Thursday night Bridge was Floyd Cascadden, and Joan Braeders followed in second place. If you are interested in joining our club and do not have a ride NO PROBLEM Community Services are offering a ride to and from our door for a small fee. Call our office at 519-776-6689 to schedule or community service at 519-776-4231. Our Yard Sale BBQ is all set for Sat., June 11, 2016. Call office for details. Our special Monday Night Pepper is May 30, at 7pm Our exercise group meets Tuesday and Thursdays at 9.15 a.m.

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1937 McLaughlin-Buick limo was a railway car Pictured left: 1937 McLaughlin-Buick limousine ready to start touring around the Leamington area last September. Note red-andwhite 1937 Ontario plates, fully legal now under YOM (Year of Manufacture) legislation. Pictured below: This view shows you just how long this car is, and includes a built-in trunk.

Bob and Doreen Ward of Peterborough, Ontario, are the proud owners of a 1937 McLaughlin-Buick Series 90 limousine that began life as a Canadian Pacific railway inspection car stationed at first in Saskatoon. It was equipped with steel railway wheels and rode the rails all the way to New Brunswick. It was decommissioned many years later and sat neglected beside a barn in Quebec until Buick enthusiast Bob James heard about it and passed the word along to Bob Ward, who bought it in 1980 and completed a body-off-the-frame restoration by 1999. The actual purchase was interesting because Bob Ward did not speak French and the man selling it did not speak English. Fortunately, Bob James (who grew up in Quebec and is bilingual) was there to act as a translator and the deal was done. The Oshawa factory list price when new was $2600 and Toronto delivered for $3162. Last September, I was given the chance of a lifetime to ride all day as a passenger in Bob and Doreen’s limo. Doreen graciously consented to ride in regal splendour in the back seat while I rode with Bob in the front. The occasion for the ride was the Fall Tour of the McLaughlin-Buick Club of Canada, which led to 18 historic Buicks coming to Leamington, the Tomato Capital of Canada. All McLaughlin-Buicks were built in Oshawa and the hyphenated name continued until 1942. When I took my place in the front seat, the long narrow hood is the first thing that strikes you when you look through the windshield. That hood has to be long to accommodate the big 320 cubic inch straight eight overhead-valve engine that cranks out a very impressive 130 horsepower. The other thing that strikes you when you sit inside is the very long 3-speed floor shift lever, several times longer than on most cars today. Bob and Doreen have now driven this car over 40,000 miles since completing the restoration, including a trip to Alabama. No rattles or squeaks! This car glides along the highway on its 138-inch wheelbase as if it was brand new. And now fully restored, it’s brand new all over again. 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.”

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Tiger-Cats draft Revenberg third overall by Fred Groves Essex’s Brandon Revenberg was selected third overall in the recent Canadian Football League draft. The 6’4” 295-lb offensive lineman was picked in the first round by the Hamilton TigerCats. Revenberg was a standout at Grand Valley State, where he played in 48 games over his four year collegiate career. He played at every position on the offensive line. A graduate of Essex District High School, on the Tiger-Cats website he said, “I was overwhelmed. I’m ecstatic. I couldn’t be happier with the choice.” • The EDHS Red Raiders will send several athletes to this week’s SWOSSAA track and field meet. At last week’s WECSSAA event,

Lucia McElwain won both the senior girls’ 400m (1:05.84) and her specialty, the triple jump (11.13). • Also headed to SWOSSAA are Kim Orton (midget girls’ 300m hurdles), Kayne Hearns (senior boys’ 400m hurdles), Alvia Acampara (juniors girls’ 1,500 and 1,500 steeplechase), and Jessica MacPherson (senior girls’ javelin and discus). • From another track, Essex’s Gord Mcdonnell had a big day on the horse harness racing oval at Western Raceway last Tuesday. His Rightinthekisser was first in the 10th race, and Sportsonthebeach, which is owned by E Thomas Knight, won the seventh. • James Morgan had a goal in the Windsor Clippers 9-8 win over Six

Nations on Saturday night in Junior ‘B’ lacrosse action. The day before, he had an assist as the Clippers hammered Point Edward, 13-4. • Vanessa Gualdieri had the lone goal and Kaya Hearns recorded the shutout in net as the EDHS senior girls’ soccer team beat General Amherst 1-0 in WECSSAA playoff action last Tuesday. On Thursday, Essex came up short 2-1 to Brennan. Megan Schaafsma had the Essex goal. • In boys’ baseball action, the Red Raiders beat St. Joseph’s 12-2 and lost 7-2 to St. Anne’s. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves by Fred Groves

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Essex Juniors move up to ECSBL

Essex Juniors’ Danny Miller dives back to the bag during Thursday night’s game.

by Fred Groves Thursday’s much anticipated baseball game between the Essex Juniors and the Essex Seniors might have been cut short due to a thunderstorm, but for the players on the Juniors it was a chance to show they can play with the big boys. The Essex Juniors is

comprised of players which, for the most part, have been together for several years. The team has opted to move into the Essex County Senior Baseball League where it will go up against a menagerie of teams ranging from junior aged players up to 35-plus. “I think you will see

us go up against smarter guys who know the game better,” Essex Junior YellowJackets coach Wayne Nevin said. On Wednesday night in Amherstburg, the players on the Juniors looked like they didn’t belong as they went hitless and were thumped 10-0. “They threw one of the best guys in the league at us,” Nevin said. “If you lose 1-0 or 10-0 it’s a loss,” he added. However, against the Seniors on Thursday night, at the Gaye ‘Sid’ Queen Memorial Diamond, the Juniors got off to a quick start. Pitcher Cory Lemire, who suited up for the Seniors last season, started the game by striking out his former teammate, Jay Clapp.

The Essex Juniors went up 2-0 quickly in its half of the opening inning when Lemiere reached base on a fielders’ choice and eventually came around to score on first baseman Julian Fields’ rbi single. Troy Jubenville connected to bring Fields home. Nevin expects speed on the base paths to be the biggest strength of the Juniors. That was evident when right-fielder Joel Wismer stole second in the second inning, and in the fourth when pinch runner Ben Clark stole second, and taking advantage of a couple of Essex Seniors miscues, scored. A threatening sky resulted in the game being halted and the rest of it will be made up at a later date. “I think we got fourand-a-half innings in. It will be interesting playing in this league,” Nevin noted. The Juniors added catcher Tyson Way, who played for the Windsor Selects last season. For the Essex Seniors, catcher Brian Moore, who made a rare appearance behind the plate, had a great game and managed to gun down a couple of Junior runners. The Seniors, coached by James Taylor, opened its schedule with a convincing 7-0 win over the Tecumseh Green Giants 35-plus side.

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Optimists support robotics team submitted to EFP After learning of the success the allgirls robotics team of Holy Name Catholic Elementary School has earned, the Essex

Optimist Club wanted show this team some support. The Essex Optimist Club’s motto is “bringing out the best in kids,” so this local service club

recently donated $1000 the team to support its intent to compete on the international stage at a robotics competition in Australia. The Optimist Club also presented

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the team with a plaque with the Optimist Creed as these girls truly are optimistic and aren’t letting anything stop them. How exciting is it that we have a group of youth representing Essex in the Robotics finals? The Optimist Club could not be happier for the team’s accomplishments already, but to be able to go to Australia is outstanding. Without a doubt, the Optimist Club

members are there to support the Holy Name Robotics girls’ team and

we can’t wait to see what the future holds for these local youth.