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Murchadha House breaks ground in Cottam - This will be the first home built for those with exceptional needs -
Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, Murchadha House’s President of the Board of Directors, Sandy Murphy, Essex MP Tracey Ramsey, Windsor-West MPP Lisa Gretzky, and Essex County Warden Gary McNamara dug in on Saturday to officially break ground in Cottam where the first Murchadha House will be built.
by Sylene Argent The building permits are in, the design is ready to go, and now, thanks to an official ceremony held on Saturday, the ground has been broken to signify the start of construction for the first Murchadha House. This special home is being built on Fox Street in Cottam to provide non-profit residential accommodation for individuals with exceptional needs, so that the four youth who will
live there, once it is built, may be able to live as independently as possible. Volunteers with Murchadha House have been fundraising and forming partnerships for quite some time to get the first housing project launched. It is hoped construction will officially begin within the next several weeks on the home that will be fully handicapped accessible for youth with exceptional
needs who require support in their daily living. During the ceremony, Murchadha House’s Board of Director President, Sandy Murphy, noted there is an up to 25-year waiting list for adults living with exceptional needs to move into a home, which is why she and a group of dedicated volunteers got involved with Murchadha House. “That is unacceptable. We want to decrease that
long waiting list,” she said. “At Murchadha House, we believe that the exceptional people of Essex County deserve to live as independently as possible within their community. They deserve to move out of their parents’ home. But they can’t live on their own. They need to have someone there to help them with their daily tasks,” Murphy said of those who will benefit from this house. Though Murchadha
House will try to continue to build homes for those with exceptional needs, one at a time to help alleviate the housing shortage, donations are needed. To help fundraise, a buy-abrick campaign has been launched. Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, MP Tracey Ramsey, WindsorWest MPP Lisa Gretzky, and County Warden Gary McNamara all brought greetings to the event and commented on the significance of the project. In addition, McNamara announced he would donate $1000 from his charitable golf tournament proceeds to the initiative. The plan is to have youth occupants to remain in the house as they mature into adults. As a mother of a child with exceptional needs, Murphy saw the need to get involved with such an organization. Those who would like to donate or want to learn more about the project, can do so by logging onto murchadhahouse.ca. Murchadha House also has a Facebook page.
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EPS students learn math can be fun
by Sylene Argent Math is typically regarded as a difficult and hard-to-understand school subject. Essex Public School students and their families, however, learned just how fun math can be through the school-wide “Love of Math Family Fun Day” event, which was held last Wednesday. All of the school’s 620 students, from kindergarteners to grade eight, participated in the
event, which offered nine math-orientated stations to visit. The stations included activities such as: playing board games related to math, multiplication, Battleship, movement and numbers, math music, math movement, dice games, and various math-related puzzles. The math stations allowed the students and their parents to participate in exciting games,
activities, and work towards solving problems. In addition, the math stations allowed for entry points into mathematics that were welcoming. “Today is all about math,” Bruno Pallotto, EPS’s Principal, said. “The whole idea, the concept, is to promote the love of math with students, parents, and staff.” The students can typically have a negative connotation connected with this school subject, and the event was meant to change that view. Pallotto was pleased around 100 of the students’ parents attended the event and participated
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in the stations with their children. Through participating in the event, the students’ parents were able to learn about the math curriculum and what types of activities they can do at home that can help their kids improve their math skills, in a fun way. The students were separated into teams to move through the math stations. Each team consisted of grade one through eight students,
Essex Public School hosted its “Love of Math Family Day” last Wednesday for all the students, staff, and parents to enjoy. Pictured are some of the kindergarteners who participated in fun math activities.
which Pallotto said allowed the students to collaborate, and the older students to demonstrate leadership. “They are having
conversations about math. They are having discussions about math. And, they are loving it,” he said.
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New layout for the 8th Concession/ North Talbot in Oldcastle proposed
An open house was held on Monday evening at the Ciociaro Club to discuss the new plan proposed for the around 50-acre property at the corner of the 8th Concession and North Talbot Road in Oldcastle. Pictured with one of the informational billboards on display during the meeting are Town of Tecumseh Planner Brian Hillman and Vincenzo Del Duca, one of three brothers who own the land.
by Sylene Argent In January of 2008, after a three-day hearing, the Ontario Municipal Board found the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for the proposed industrial plan for Oldcastle, at an around50-acre agricultural property located at the 8th Concession and North Talbot Road, were not consistent
with the Provincial Policy Statement that development sustain healthy, liveable, and resilient communities. The order, at the time, was withheld for one year, allowing for appeal. On Monday evening, a new layout for the land was presented for the community during an open house hosted at the Ciociaro Club. Vincenzo Del Duca,
one of three brothers who owns the parcel of land, noted a lot of work has been put into the property layout since the OMB hearing. The landowners sat down with the residents of Oldcastle, the appellants of the previous plan, and hired a planner they used, to work out what their vision was and why. Residents of Oldcastle appealed the
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passing of the OPA and ZBA to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Town of Tecumseh passed the OPA and ZBA, and the County, the approval authority for the Town, approved the OPA. After the OMB hearing, Del Duca said they worked with that planner for around three months. Through the replanning process, he said he got around 95 percent of the planning complete but applied for, and was granted, a six-month extension to work on the remaining five percent. Del Duca explained the new plan for the land includes a commercial block that is estimated to hold four to six stores or services at the southwester corner of the property, a limited area for estate-style housing, a subdivision that could include standard lot sizes and townhomes, and a storm retention pond that he said will be able to handle two backto-back 100-year storms. The design also includes a 2.5-km multiuse trail that extends around the perimeter of the property that would
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Editorial &Opinion Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Serving Essex and the surrounding communities since 1896.
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I love it when people take a stance on issues. It truly inspires me to stay as current as I can on important issues and discuss them with others, like minded or not. I love information, so talking with others about what they know is great in expanding knowledge; whether you agree with them or not. There are two great examples in this week’s paper that signified how individuals took a stance on a particular matter and encouraged change; the residents who were opposed to the land at North Talbot Road and the 8th Concession being converted to industrial only properties and the Board of Directors of Murchadha House who worked hard to start a housing build in Cottam for those with exceptional needs. In the first instance, the residents were then able to work with the developer to design a layout for that 50-acre property that took ideas
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from both parties (the design will now move on for Tecumseh Council to consider). In the second case, the Murchadha House supporters were able to put the shovel in the ground to build that first house to help combat the up to 25-year waiting list for adults living with special needs, who need help with their day-to-day tasks and a home retrofitted to assist them in being as independent as possible. It is amazing what can happen when someone sees a need and goes beyond just speaking up, but gets involved with the process with an aim for betterment. Finding a way to work together to accomplish something is a big deal, and the outcome can be great. We all have a vision, and when we work with others, we learn. And part of that learning process may be the acceptance of better ideas or endorsement from others, after review, that the original idea was
great and doable. Sometimes compromise is hard, especially when we are married to our visions and ideas. But, with a little teamwork and trust in others, who have a similar passion and the same goal, the original idea can truly end up going beyond expectations. A few weeks ago, the Essex Optimist Club recognized nearly 50 area youth for their demonstrations of altruism and ability to take the lead in a situation and work as a member of a team. I hope youth can be inspired when they see great things accomplish in and around our community to continue to do the great things they are already doing. And, I hope they can see that getting involved with good intentions can lead to greatness.
Fair farm tax ratios are a tough sell in many municipalities by Pat Jilesen, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Explaining Ontario’s property tax system and how farmland taxes are calculated is a complicated issue. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has been meeting with municipalities across the province to talk about the property tax system and asking municipal councils to reduce the farmland tax ratio. We’re making some head way, but it’s been a frustrating process. Here’s the problem. Farmland values have been rising at a faster rate than rural residential property values. As assessment values increase, so do taxes, unless municipalities act. This means that, unless action is taken, farmers are now carrying far too much of the tax burden – without needing more of the municipal services their taxes are paying for. But municipalities have the power to lessen this burden if they choose. Farm property tax rates are legislated by the provincial government to be up to 25% of the residential rate to reflect the fact that farmland uses fewer municipal services than residences. OFA has been meeting with municipalities to encourage them to reduce the farm property tax ratio to less than 25% to help lessen the tax burden on farmers. It’s a small but significant request that would help correct the disproportionate amount of property taxes that farmers are paying for, compared to the services they use.
OFA recognizes that, although there are municipal councils that do understand the farmland property tax ratios and the impact rising farmland values are having on farm tax bills, there remain many that have not acted. In some areas, farm property taxes are rising by more than 15% each year as a result of recent property assessments. These steep tax bill spikes are disproportionate to residential taxes in the same area. In southwestern Ontario alone, five municipalities have recently voted against lowering their tax ratios, pushing those farmers to take an unfair tax hit. Because those municipalities chose not to act, they have transferred a tax burden away from other property owners and onto farmers. However, sixteen municipalities across the province have acted in favour of Ontario farmers by lowering their farmland tax ratios, these include: Brant, Caledon, Chatham-Kent, Dufferin, Elgin, Halton Region, Hamilton, Kingston, Lambton, Lennox and Addington, London, North Bay, Ottawa, Oxford, Prince Edward, and Region of Durham. OFA will continue to advocate for fair farm tax ratios that reflect the municipal services used for farmland, and ultimately helping reduce the unfair property tax burden on many Ontario farmers.
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New layout for the 8th Concession/North Talbot in Oldcastle proposed... lead to Weston Park. A space in the design is also reserved for retirement living. The buffer strip is planned to be 30-meters wide and extends from the commercial block, creating a barrier between the industrial area to the west and the proposed residential area to the east. There was a bit of an issue planning the buffer in the proposed plan for the land, Del Duca said. The buffer includes a 14-meter berm and a 13-meter drainage corridor. The Town of Tecumseh, Del Duca said, had the foresight to include sanitary services right to the lot, so the future homes will be able to tie into that. He is hopeful that by the fall, the zoning will be in place and the next steps can be taken. Residents opposed to the previous industrialonly plan formed the group Friends of Oldcastle Development (FOOD), which had to prove Oldcastle was a community through the OMB hearing. FOOD member, Judy Wellwood-Robson, was at the open house and said she was happy the
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OMB noted Oldcastle was a community and that the Provincial Policy Statement applied to this property. She was also pleased with the new design and the process to develop it. For the majority of her life, WellwoodRobson has lived on a farm that has been in her family for nearly 190 years. FOOD, at the time of the OMB hearing, wanted to see the property be used for residential, rather than for industrial purposes. There were concerns of health and safety, that an industrial development could destroy the connectivity between the residential areas located on either side of the discussed property, and with potential future traffic. Since the OMB hearing, she said she and other residents met directly with the landowners at least five times and the meetings were professional with no blaming. She said everyone worked well together and were respectful as each took the time to speak to the issue. “This was such a
wonderful experience,” she said, adding she believes the process of putting together a planning committee for big projects should be used instead of residents only getting a few minutes to express concerns at a public council meeting. “We’re feeling very happy,” WellwoodRobson said of the new proposal for the land. “It means our next generation has a place to live and the community can sustain itself because of balance…If I want to downsize, I do not have to leave Oldcastle.” Adding the residential area to the proposed design of the property, she believes, will put pressure on the Town of Tecumseh to push for residential zoning for other nearby areas currently undesignated. Brian Hillman, Town Planner for the Town of
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Order of the Eastern Star hosts first trivia night fundraiser
During their first trivia night fundraiser on Friday, members of the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and Rainbow Girls club showed off the handmade quilt being raffled off as a fundraiser.
by Sylene Argent Members of the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted its
first trivia night fundraiser at the Essex Masonic Lodge on Friday evening. Friends, family
members, and area residents were all welcome to put together teams of four and join
in an evening of fun and socializing, which included dinner and a series of thoughtprovoking trivia questions. This was the first trivia event the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star organized, and its members were hoping for a great turnout. Maureen Borland, Past Matron of the organization, helped organize Friday’s event. She said a trivia night theme was decided upon as it had come to their
attention churches and other organizations had hosted similar events that went over quite well. It was also something different for this local club to host. The evening also included raffle prizes, which members worked to get. Members of the club were also appreciative to the youth who are involved with the Rainbow Girls, a youth group of the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, who volunteered to help run the festivities and cleanup after the event. The event proceeds will help the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, as a non-profit organization designed to help others, continue on with its work of supporting causes in need, such as area hospitals. The club also supports young persons who want to become a minister through a non-denominational
leadership scholarship. During the event, raffle tickets were sold for a handmade quilt members Karen Lumley and Debra Anger, a motherdaughter duo, created as a fundraiser. The duo spent several months stitching the quilt, and were pleased to offer it as another club fundraising endeavour. The themes included in the quilt are all related to the Order of the Eastern Star. Tickets for the quilt will be sold at various outreach events to be held in and around the community in the near future. Adrice Grenon, Worthy Matron of the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, noted the majority of the funds raised through the trivia night would go towards supporting autism, along with other agencies in need as well.
Voice Of Inspiration “Strong people have a strong sense of self-worth and self-awareness; they don’t need the approval of others.” ~ Roy T. Bennett
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Horsing around at Lazee G Ranch’s open house
by Garrett Fodor The warm weather and spring air attracted hundreds of area individuals out to Lazee G Ranch to participate in the third annual “Horse Day” showcase and fundraiser on Sunday. During the event, the Lazee G grounds were open to public so visitors were able to experience life on the farm for a day.
Attendees were treated to pony rides, and also had the opportunity to participate at educational stations where they could learn about horses, saddles, hoof care, and other farm animals, from ducklings to goats. The local ranch’s Silver Stars Drill Team, Rising Stars Drill Team, and Vaulting Performance Team took turns
entertaining the crowd throughout the afternoon. The performances allowed for an up close and personal look at the over 20 horses on the grounds. Hanna Colenutt, an instructor at Lazee G, runs the Silver Stars Precision Drill Team. Colenutt said Lazee G enjoys giving back to the community after all the support they’ve received throughout the years. The open house was a fundraiser. The $1 and canned good collected from each visitor as admission will be donated
to the Windsor Food Bank. “It is what we’ve done in the past and whatever we collect, we send to the Windsor Food Bank. We like to give back to the community and that is the charity we chose, being from Windsor,” Colenutt said. While the event was held rain or shine, Colenutt believed the warm and sunny weather helped attract a large, fun, and energetic crowd. Colenutt said Lazee G hosts the event in April as the riders are itching to perform and show off their abilities and horses before their busy show season starts in the summer. The event was the first performance of the season for the Silver Stars Drill Team, who will head to Service School later this year. This educational experience will allow them to work with the RCMP in learning more drill training and drill competition. They will also be able to work with some of the police horses as well.
Silver Ambassadors concert welcomes warmer weather by Sylene Argent The Silver Ambassadors Concert Band brought some sunshine and warmth into the community through the array of springthemed songs its members performed during the “Here Comes the Sun (and other tunes to warm
the soul) performance held on Sunday afternoon. The concert was hosted at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201). Karen Barnes, the Conductor of Windsor and Essex County’s Silver Ambassadors Concert Band, said the ensemble was pleased to perform its roster of spring-themed music for the Essex community. This is an annual event enjoyed locally, which is also hosted in various other parts of the region as well. “We wanted to welcome spring,” Barnes said of the music selected for the performance, which included the songs, “On a Spring Morning,” “Dance of the Hours,” Continued on Page 11
Morgan Godard rides a pony during the horse day festivities at Lazee G Ranch.
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Kingsville Essex Associated Band hosts annual Spring Gift Show
Cassie peruses a vendor’s table at the Kingsville Essex Associated Band’s Spring Gift Show on Sunday.
by Sylene Argent Just in time to get some shopping done for the upcoming
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its 3rd Annual Spring Gift Show inside the gymnasium at Essex District High School on Sunday. Around 30 vendors lined the gym walls as many visitors perused the unique items, homemade décor, and jewelry available for sale. Jamie Bombardier, the Kingsville Essex Associated Band’s President, said the event was a great way to not only raise some
funds to purchase more music equipment or replace uniforms, it also provided a wonderful opportunity for the band’s members to connect with the community. “We always have a table setup with information about the band and past photos,” he said, noting it is hoped that information helps to inspire those who have been thinking about joining Canada’s longest continuously running community marching band to do so. Those interested in joining the Kingsville Essex Associated Band do not need prior music experience to get involved. The Band will teach new musicians, and one day they will be able to perform in parades and at other area community events. The Band also has a colour guard and majorette ensemble those interested can join. Currently the band has around 40 members and it provides leadership opportunities for its membership, like stepping up to conduct the band. “We are teaching the skills to lead the next generation,” Bombardier said. Bombardier explained the local marching band has a new Music Director, Lorraine Capel-Cure, who brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge. He said Capel-Cure was
a past member of the Kingsville Essex Associated Band, and has been a part of many local music-related endeavours. Having a new Music Director brings a new perspective to the music the band plays, he noted. The Kingsville Essex Associated Band’s summer performance schedule is filling up quickly, and its members are looking forward to performing at a variety of local parades and as part of the Town of Essex’s Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee’s
Tune up the Parks summer music series. The local marching band will perform in Essex Centre, inside the Heritage Gardens Park, on June 12. Typically, the Kingsville Essex Associated Band meets on Thursday nights at Kingsville District High School during the school year and at the Essex Community Centre during the summer months. For more information, visit its Facebook page or log onto www.keab. ca.
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Crystal Gage and Ryan St. Denis headline at CTMHV’s annual dinner and dance fundraiser so much more than a museum. We’re a diner, we do [private event] rentals, we’ve got the educational program that has 12,000 students a year come through here.” For more than half a century, the Museum’s volunteers and staff have strived to preserve automotive and local history. That effort is still evident today as continuous and ongoing projects are undertaken to preserve and maintain the more than 200-yearold structures within the Heritage Village, a local “hidden gem,” which is located at the rear of the Museum’s property. “We’re not just a car museum. We look beyond that,” Moulder
said. “It’s our culture, and it’s here in so many ways.” Citing their continued efforts to maintain that cultural history, Moulder
explained that the restoration of an 1885 non-denominational church located in the heritage village would
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Crystal Gage and Ryan St. Denis headlined the annual dinner and dance fundraiser at the CTMHV on Saturday evening.
by Adam Gault More than 100 guests attended the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village’s (CTMHV) annual Dinner and Dance Fundraiser on the evening of Saturday April, 28. The event offered an evening of entertainment and revelry in support of the Museum’s Children’s
CTMHV Vice-Chairperson Mickey Moulder sells raffle prize tickets during the annual dinner and dance fundraising event.
Education Program. Headlined by husband and wife country and folk singing duo, Crystal Gage and Ryan St. Denis, the funds raised by the annual event help to provide thousands of students who attend the Museum annually with a hands-on educational experience. The youth, while on
tour of the Museum, enjoy learning about the numerous restored classic cars and vehicles onsite, in addition to the refurbished 19th century village. “We’re the largest museum from London down,” CTMHV Vice Chairman Mickey Moulder said of the nonprofit facility. “We’re
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be a big part of the 2019 maintenance efforts. “We’ve reached our [fundraising] goal and had the roof paid for,” CTMHV Chairman Harry Bergman said of those efforts. “Now, we’ve extended [the fundraising effort] because we want to paint the outside. That’s our next challenge, to raise funds so we can paint the exterior of the church.” The personal connection that many in attendance have to the Museum extended to the evening’s musicians, who both grew up in and around Essex County, and even had their wedding at the CTMHV. “We’ve been good friends of the folks here, and we just love anytime they ask us to do an event here, we’re always more than happy to drop whatever we’re doing and make it work,” musician Ryan St. Denis said. “They’re just good people here. To me,
it’s a shame that [the museum is] not well known enough. It should be better known, and better highlighted in our community. It’s a great venue, just to come out and explore the village itself, and the classic cars.” Gage and St. Denis perform throughout Ontario and the Southern United States throughout the year, and have opened for acts such as Big & Rich, Emerson Drive, and Gretchen Wilson, but put a special emphasis on performing in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and charitable fundraisers, seeing it as a way to give back to some of the biggest fans of their classic country and folk style. For more information on upcoming events at the CTMHV, visit their website at ctmhv.com, and for upcoming Crystal Gage and Ryan St. Denis tour dates, visit: crystalgage. com.
submitted to the EFP On Wednesday,, April 24, members off the 3rd Essex Scouting Group participated in the Canada-wide Pitch In week, which Tim Hortons sponsored. The group members contacted the Town of Essex as well as some local businesses to learn where their help would be most needed locally. They then rolled up their sleeved to pick up the garbage and recycling items.
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and “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” in addition to a tribute to George Harrison. The band, she noted, plays an arrange of genres, including children’s, spiritual, pop, rock, and classical. “We play it all,”
Barnes said of the band that features brass, reed, and percussion instruments. “It is a family-friendly concert.” The Silver Ambassadors Concert Band members, Barnes said, love to perform, especially at local
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schools. At these performances, the group gets to meet and inspire young musicians. “It is a big thrill,” she said. The Silver Ambassadors Concert Band has been around for 43-years, Barnes noted, and is currently comprised of musicians in the 52-92 age range. Admission into the concert was via a donation.
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by Garrett Fodor Area residents were able to celebrate the spring season on Sunday afternoon as the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) provided several peaceful and light tunes at a special concert held at Essex United Church. The WSO concert was put on through its Neighbourhood Concert Series. The series partners up with various
community organizations to raise funds and awareness for various causes. Daniel Wiley conducted the 18 members of the string section and soprano singer, Lesley Andrew, who performed renditions of nine different songs during the Essex-based concert. Essex United Church Pastor, Jim Hatt, said the idea for the concert came up last year from
Soprano, Lesley Andrew, sings as a part of the WSO Neighborhood concert series on Sunday.
special with it for the community. Last year, [proceeds went toward] the music programs in the high school and public school. And this year, we haven’t quite decided [where the proceeds will go, but it will be something special and
the Church’s Outreach Committee. A similar event was hosted last year, and after the high level of support and turnout they received, they welcomed the idea to host the event again this year. “It is a fundraiser, and, with it tonight, we’re going to do something
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RUPERT, Gerald “Jerry”Passed away peacefully at the Iler Lodge Nursing Home at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Roberts). Loving father of Robert (Gail) and Deb (late Roger) Salter. Treasured grandpa of Dawn Rupert (Colin), Carly Miller (Craig), and Andrea Meloche (Craig). Loving Great-grandpa of Addilyn, Finley, and Kennedy. Husband of late Elsie Ball. Sadly, missed by the entire Ball family. Brother of the late Pearl Farough (late Jim), late Kenneth Rupert (late Ruth), and the late Jim Rupert (Dorothy Wass). Brother-in-law of the late Mary Jamieson (late Gene) and the late Doris Arkinstall (late Stan Field). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jerry served in the Royal Canadian Airforce during WWII. He was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201 – Essex. Jerry was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Essex. He retired from the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Corporation after many years of service. Jerry and Frances enjoyed many years in Florida; was an avid boater and loved being on the water. Special thanks to the staff of Kingsville Court and Iler Lodge for the care and compassion they gave to our Dad. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 10 a.m. until time of the Legion service and life celebration at 12 noon. Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch – 201, the Essex United Church or to the charity of your choice. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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In loving memory of a wonderful Mother & Grandmother
Shirley Allen August 3, 1925 - May 1, 2010
Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just, to the end of her days. Sincere and true in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories she left behind.
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Barbara Trimble September 5, 1938 - May 2, 2012 After the clouds, the sunshine, After the winter, the spring, After the shower, the rainbow, For life is a changeable thing... After the night, the morning, Bidding all darkness cease... After life’s cares and sorrows, The comfort and sweetness of peace peace..
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PHILPOTT, Grant - 1948 - 2019 Passed away at WRH Met Campus on April 26, 2019. Loving son of the late George (2003) and Eva (2010) Philpott. Dear brother of Linda Dogan (John), Greg Philpott (Ursula), Glenn Philpott (Diane), Geoffrey Philpott, and the late George “Cookie” Philpott Jr. Grant will be missed by many nieces, nephews, his cousin Francis and Sue Ducharme, friend Rick Gurbin, his dog Abby, and many friends. His passion was HAM radio. A special thank you to the staff at Iler Lodge for their care of Grant over the last 5 years and the staff of Met ICU for their care. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-7764233) on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A private burial will take place at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington. If desired, memorial donations made to Iler Lodge Resident’s Fund would be appreciated. Share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. _____________________________________________________
TURTON, Leonard “Lenny” - passed away April 28, 2019 at 79 years of age. Loving husband of Mary (nee Thomas) for 57 years. Father of Diane (Andrew), Laurie (Bruce), Dan (Renata), Peter and friend Karen. Grandfather to Jamie (Cameron) and Christopher (Kayla). Brother of Mary Anne (Paul), Mike, Pat (Sue), Penny (Jeff ), Ellen, late Nancy (Doug), late Terry (late Pauline) and brother-in-law of Jack (Shirley), Kay (Felice), and Bruce (Vicki). Lenny will also be missed by his best canine companion, Midgee. Lenny was a long time employee of Bell Canada. Thanks to Royal Oak Kingsville and special thanks to Blue Spruce Staff and residents for all the care, compassion and friendship. In following Leonard’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519776-4233) on Thursday from 5-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Leonard’s life will take place on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 11 am with visiting one hour prior. Rev. Darrow Woods officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy or Hospice of Windsor Essex County would be appreciated. Family and friends are able to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith.”
QUICK, Marjorie, Ida (nee Mailloux) - Born February 23, 1925 in Ford City (Windsor), Ontario and on April 25, 2019, Marjorie of Essex, Ontario at the age of 94 years, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father with her daughter, Ann Marie, by her side. Daughter of Alcide and Denise Mailloux (Ranger). She is predeceased by 7 sisters, two brothers, and her beloved son, Arthur (Stafford) in 2017. She celebrated 50 years of marriage with her late husband, Marvin, before his passing in 1995. In addition to her loving daughter, Ann Marie Quick, she is survived by treasured grandsons, Matthew (Kristine) Quick and Ryan (Hollie) Quick of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She will be dearly missed by several nieces and nephews, cousins and many dear friends and neighbours. Marjorie was thrilled to welcome four great-granddaughters into her family within the past 11 years. Myla and Maeve (Ryan) and Tabitha and Daphne (Matthew) all residing in Nova Scotia, but they will always have treasured memories of many visits with their Meme Quick. She was a long-time member of The Catholic Women’s League of which she was very proud. Visitation will be held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 2-5 and 7-9 pm and on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex from 9:30 am until Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 am. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Windsor. Donations to Hospice of Windsor or Erie Shores or a charity of choice would be appreciated. Family and friends may share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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BAKER, Evelyn - Entered peacefully into eternal rest on April 27, 2019 at the Erie Shores Hospice at 84 years of age. Loving wife of the late John Baker (2005). Dear mother of Glen Baker (Sherry) and Donna Hanson (Ron). Treasured grandma of Brianne Baker (Kevin). Great-grandma of Cody, Mason, Mackenzie, Sierra, and Ezra. Dear sister of Jean Warnke (Dean), Oliver Smith (Anne), and the late Marion Miller (Carman). Sister-inlaw of Fern Vincent (Gerald); late Bill Baker (Shirley) and the late Doris Trimble (late Harley). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Evelyn received a Medal of Good Citizenship for all her acts of volunteering. She spent 12 years serving as President with the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum. Evelyn was very active with the McGregor Music Festival for Cancer. The visitation and life celebration was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Interment followed at Country Meadows Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Erie Shores Hospice (cheques made to the Erie Shores Health Foundation), the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum or to the Windsor Regional Hospital Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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Don’t forget that your mason jars are due Sunday, May 12th, Mother’s Day. We have almost reached our target for our Partners in Mission Fundraising Project, which this year highlights Malawi and Mozambique. Join us on Sundays at 10:30a.m. when Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship. We welcome you and invite you to stay after the service for refreshments and fellowship. At SA Connections on Tuesday, May 7th, Dave and Sue Sylvester will bring some of their exotic birds to show us. Join us between 10 and 1 and enjoy this most interesting program, which is followed by lunch. At 1p.m. Major Shirley Roberts continues the fascinating Bible Study of the Book of Revelation. Please note that Messy Church on Thursday, May 24th will be the last session until fall. Families with kids of all ages are invited to join us for dinner at 5:45, followed by a Bible Story, singing and crafts, finishing at 7:30p.m.
Essex United Church Join us for Sunday morning service at 10:30am. All are welcome. Our Spring newsletter, ‘News from the Pews’ is coming out soon. Stay tuned for all our exciting events. For the month of May, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
First Communion takes place on May 5th at 9 a.m. Mass. Please keep the young children in your prayers. The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is open every Saturday from 9a.m. until noon, or by appointment by calling Judy Jobin at: 519-737-6628. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out! Our sympathies and prayers go to Chittle and Turton families on the passing of their loved ones. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.
Trinity Church submitted by B. Layson
We keep in our prayers Brittney, Christina, Dan, William, Adrianna, Delys, Bill, Roman, Liz, Sheila, Dorothy, and Sharon. The Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Isabelle Sanford, given by the congregation. This is the Saturday we have all been waiting for. On May 4, join us for our annual Spring Smorgasbord from 4:30 to 6:30. Great food, desserts, refreshments, and lots of community fellowship. Plan on attending Church with us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!
Golden Year’s Golf Report
On April 24, 47 golfers delivered, a strong, 95 aces. Leading the ace parade, with four each, were Mary Anne Vickery, Laurie Hylton, Andy Orsini, Bob Springthorpe, Bill Ward, and Bryon Walker. The top score of 16, for 9 holes, was carded for Pete Daudlin, Bill Ward, John Vlodarchyk, and Julia Kos. Daudlin also carded the best score over 18 holes, with a 33. Over 36 holes, it was Bill Ward with the best score of 72. In team play, it was a score of 225, to take first place for Team 9 (Bill Ward, Tom Hyatt, John Murphy). Second went to Team 4 (Randy Nash, Pete Daudlin, Lloyd Honey), and third to Team 14 (Julia Kos, Vicky Harris, Marie Lasi). Play resumes May 1, 9:30 am, at Colasanti’s.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
We invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00am with Mr. Doug Rowley. 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.
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Our Sunday Service starts at 10am. Come, join us! Intercession is every Tuesday and Friday morning at 9am. Sunday early morning prayer starts at 8:30am. The Prophetic Activation Weekend is from May 3 - 4. For more information, visit our website at: antiochcanada.ca The Evangelism Outreach is on Saturday, May 4th at noon. Our next Thrive Week is from May 6th-10th. New Church Directories are coming soon. Please check your mail boxes for the church directory form. The Women’s Conference, June 7th-8th, will feature Wendy Bachlund from Bethel. Be Blessed!
Woodslee Friendship Club Euchre card player winners for Friday, April 19th were: Joanne McMurren, Edna Chevalier, LeRoy Davison, Ray Brooker, and Mary Demars. Monday Euchre winners were: Bernice Price, Veronica Granger, Colleen Chevalier, LeRoy Davison, and Joan Broeders. Wednesday Pepper winners were: Joanne McMurren, Roger Monchamp, Charlie Chevalier, Theresa Rivait, Joan Broeders, Edna Chevalier, Dave Sylvester, and Audrey Stanley. Friday night Euchre winners were:Charlie Chevalier, George Diesbourg, Mike Renaud, Bernadette Renaud, Ray Brooker, and Jean Matalik. For club information, call Claire at: 519-723-4694.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
In honor of Earth Day this month, Thank You Bank donations will go to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. Our next Pasta Dinner is on Friday, May 3rd from 5 - 6:30 in the parish hall. The second Marketplace of the year will take place on Saturday, May 11th from 10am - 2pm. For table rentals, call or text 519-980-4942. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org. We’re located at 92 St Paul Street in Essex (corner of St Paul and Brien, behind Essex Appliance).
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church this Sunday, May 5th, at 10:30am. As part of our worship time, we offer an exciting Sunday School Program and a well supervised Nursery for our little ones. The HUC Outreach Committee has planned a “Spring Clothing Drive” for the Downtown Mission. We are looking for Spring and Summer clothes, jackets, hats, and footwear. All sizes are appreciated. Cleaned and bagged clothing may be dropped off on the church stage or you may phone: 519-738-4223 (church office) to make arrangements. The County Classic Chorale is coming to Harrow United Church on Sunday, May 5th at 3 pm. The concert is called “Quintessential Canadian, Eh?” and features Canadian music celebrating our identity and diversity. For tickets and info, contact Laurene:(519-738-4223). On Saturday, May 25th, there will be a Harrow Daycare – Trivia Night Fundraiser beginning at 5:30pm at the Harrow K of C. For more information, please call 519-7386457. Advance tickets only. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.
Bethel-Maidstone United
Please join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair accessible. Preschool Playtime: every Thursday, caregivers and kids ages 0-4 are invited to drop-in anytime between 9:30 - 12 noon. Our Mother and Daughter Potluck Dinner will take place on Friday, May 3, beginning at 6:30pm. Entertainment will be provided by Matthew Romain, musican and puppeteer. Please sign the list in the hall if you plan on attending. The UCW will host a baby shower for Rev. Catherine on Sunday, May 5 at 12:30 pm. In lieu of gifts, Catherine requests donations be made to the Welcome Centre, a shelter for women & families. Sign up sheet is in the hall with a list of items needed by the shelter. Our next Iler Lodge Service will take place Tuesday, May 7 at 2 pm. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated.
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and other fun spring activities, on Thursday, May 9, at 3:45 pm. Ages: 3-12. Register online or at the library.
Continued from Page 15 Mother’s Day is on May 12, and will be Rev. Catherine’s last service before she begins her maternity leave. Our next Bingo will be Friday, May 24, beginning at 7pm. Please remember your donation for Essex Food Bank. All are welcome! Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter’s list on the table in the foyer. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add it to the list in the foyer or contact the office. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 am till 1 pm. Like us on Facebook! Essex County Library ESSEX: Grief Guidance with Becky Ewen on May 1 from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm. Pet Loss Workshop on May 8 from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm. Helping Your Child With Loss and Grief, May 22, from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm. Register online or at the library. MAKE A MOTHER’S DAY BOUQUET @ ESSEX LIBRARY Join us for some floral fun! Create beautiful tissue paper flowers for Mother’s Day, on Saturday, May 11, at 10:30 am. Ages 7 & up. Register online or at the library. McGREGOR: FAMILY STORYTIME - a program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes, and activities. Tuesdays (April 2 - May 21) at 1:30 pm. Ages: children under 5 years old and caregiver. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS: Celebrate Spring and fresh blooms. We will read books, make flower crafts,
Essex Community Services Essex Community Services wishes to extend a card of thanks to all of our participating partners who once again assisted with our Annual Income Tax Clinic: BDO Essex, Banwell & Douglas, Grant Thornton, Jeannette Grass, and Collins-Barrow Essex. Their time and dedication are greatly appreciated.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Colin Swan will lead the service. John and Liz Plat will greet you at the door. This is Rev. Colin’s last service with us. We are excited for our new Minister Rev. Carl Emke and his family to arrive. Rev. Carl’s first Sunday preaching is on Christian Family Sunday/ Mother’s Day, May 12. Please pray a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. In an effort to keep our prayer list up to date, please contact the office. The office phone number is 519-9752252 or by email at woodsleepc@gosfieldtel.com. Visit our website at www.woodsleeunitedchurch.com. The Mother’s Day Broasted Chicken Dinner is on Saturday May 11, at 6pm. Advance tickets or for more information, call Elaine Mailloux at: 519-890-6312. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am Everyone is Welcome.
Lou-Anne Mailloux had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. A three-way tie for the most Ppppers was earned by Shirley Stiers, Betty Fields, and George Diesbourg. Cecile St. Denis had low score. Floyd Cascadden had the high score at Thursday night Bridge and Joan Broeders placed in second.
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“The Bees Of Summer” are back
Proud to own a Packard
Tobey, Denver, Braeden, Braylin, Sean, Zack, Jimmy, Jacob, Caleb, and Cole.
Ray Laliberte with his beautiful 2-tone 1954 Packard Patrician.
In 1898, James Ward Packard of Warren, Ohio, purchased a new Winton automobile from Alexander Winton in Cleveland, Ohio. When Mr. Packard began driving it home, he discovered several things wrong with it. He took it back to the factory and told Mr. Winton what he thought of the car, to which Mr. Winton reportedly replied: “If you’re so smart, Mr. Packard, why don’t you build your own car?” And that’s exactly what Mr. Packard did, finishing his first car in November of 1899. It was a one cylinder car with automatic ignition advance. He soon began building high quality cars for other people and moved the factory in 1903 to Detroit, which was quickly becoming a motor city. The Packard name was proudly displayed on cars for 58 years, outlasting the Winton by several decades. During many years in the ‘20s and ‘30s, Packard outsold Cadillac. Ray Laliberte of Kingsville, Ontario, is the proud owner of a 1954 Packard Patrician 4-door sedan acquired three years ago in a trade for his 1948 Chevrolet pickup. Ray tells us “the car originally came from Ottawa and has a Canadian Flag on the passenger side. I am the fourth owner of this wonderful car. It has a 359 cubic inch straight eight cylinder engine with power brakes and power steering. “It has been a dream of mine to own one of the greatest cars ever built. Only 2700 cars of this type were ever built and I was told only 60 are still driven today. It is completely original and drives so smooth on Kingsville roads.” Three straight eight engines were available with Packard in 1954: the 288, the 327, and the 359 based on cubic inches. Ray’s Packard has the largest engine of the three and rides on a wheelbase of 127 inches, a full five inches longer than the wheelbase on less expensive Packards, and contributing to a very smooth ride. Ray is planning to bring his Packard Patrician to the first car show of the new season at the Kingsville high school on Friday, May 17. If you see Ray there with his Packard, be sure to say hello. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca.
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submitted to EFP The Yellow Jacket Mosquito Major baseball team players have been selected, and are eagerly preparing to represent Essex locally, and at the provincial level. Many amazing athletes born in 2008/2009 attended tryouts. Congratulations
to returning veterans Grant Cole, the Cavanagh brothers, Caleb and Braeden, Sean Wilson, Ethan O’Neil, Tobey Trepanier, Jacob Clemens, Jimmy Hayes, Zack Grein, and Ryan Smith. A special welcome to Braylin Travis and Denver Boismier, and their families, who joined the team this season.
The Jackets are ramping up activities under manager Corey Wilson, and are excited to begin the season at home (beside the arena), Thursday May 9th, at 6pm, against the Windsor Stars minor team. Get ready to “Root, root, root for the home team.”
Voice Of Inspiration “We all grow tired eventually; it happens to everyone. Even the sun, at the close of the year, is no longer a morning person.” ~ Joyce Rachelle
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Local students learn by doing through Legacy Tree Planting program
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, the grade eight and kindergarten students at six area schools took a break from their regular studies to help plant a tree on their school grounds through the Town of Essex’s annual Legacy Tree Planting program. Essex’s Communities in Bloom committee mascots, Bloomer and Petunia, helped the grade eight and kindergarten students at Colchester North Public School, St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School, École Élémentaire Catholique Sainte-Ursule, Harrow Public School, Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, and Essex Public School to carefully plant a tulip tree on the schoolgrounds as part of the program. Through the Legacy Tree Planting Program, the grade eight students, who will soon graduate from their elementary school
Program is possible in part due to a $2500 TD Friend of the Environment Grant. Tracy Sanson, who is on this committee’s Board, was pleased to present the donation during the celebration at Holy Name. Sanson said TD Friends of the Environment has been a sponsor of the Legacy Tree Planting program since its inception in 2014. She noted the TD Friends of the Environment committee was established in 1990, The grade eight and kindergarten students at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School were pleased to plant a tulip tree as part of the Town of Essex’s Legacy Tree Planting program last Wednesday afternoon.
studies, plant a tree in honour of Earth Day. They then present it as a gift to the kindergarten class. The kindergarteners are then expected to take care of the tree for the remainder of their elementary school careers. On behalf of the Town of Essex, Councillor Kim Verbeek welcomed the youths at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School to their planting event. She told the students in many ways they are like the tree they were helping to plant. The kindergarteners may be smaller, just like a young tree may have few branches and leaves, but they will grow. “Take care of the tree just like you take care of yourselves, and soon you will be as big and strong as the grade eights,” Verbeek said, adding that with the proper care, the tree will grow to be big and strong, too.
It is hoped this program will instil a sense of environmental awareness and stewardship in the students. The Town of Essex’s Legacy Tree Planting
and over those years has contributed $2,067,896 to 581 projects. The Board continues to support Essex’s Legacy Tree Planting program because its members want to support causes that include youth and enhances their environmental education. Essex’s Legacy Tree Planting program is unique, Sanson said, as it gets the youth to learn by getting involved in the care of the tree.
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Kingsville Minor Baseball celebrates 10 years of fundraising trivia by Adam Gault Trivia enthusiasts and baseball teams, from as far away as Sarnia and Tilbury, filled Kingsville’s Lakeside Park Pavilion on Saturday night for an evening of dinner, trivia, and prizes; all in support of Kingsville Minor Baseball, and its commitment to providing a top-notch baseball program in Essex County. Kingsville Minor Baseball has hosted an annual trivia night for the past ten years. It has evolved from just a few diehard supporters in the early years, to an event that now takes over the Lakeside Pavilion where contestants vie for numerous prizes, such as flat screen TVs. “We make a few thousand dollars to go towards equipment,” Kingsville Minor Baseball President, Steve Hatt, explained of the annual event’s proceeds. “It’s fun to get the kids and parents out, and we use some of our ballplayers to help out.” The evening’s trivia went well beyond the world of baseball history, proving challenging for even the most seasoned of trivia connoisseurs. Many different questions, from several different subjects, were asked, including trivia about the Osmonds, the sleeping habits of dolphins, and the name Elvis gave to his private jet (Lisa Marie). “We do everything, I’ve got questions from the 1930s all the way to today; geography, history, sports, TV, movies, everything,” Hatt said. “This way, everybody knows something.”
Kingsville Minor Baseball offers programs from recreational T-ball at five years old, all the way to a travel system, up to high school seniors. The variety provides an opportunity for young players of all skills and ages to play. “We’ve been growing,” Hatt said of the rise in popularity of the Kingsville Baseball of which he’s been involved since 2001. “In the beginning, we used to be around 300 registered, now we top 400, 440. Our teams have grown, and we’ve developed a girl’s program that started out with five teams in the county, and now it’s 35 teams.” Beyond athletics and exercise, youth baseball also provides kids with a great way for good old-fashioned socialization in an ever-dependent technological world, allowing for the development of friendships that can last a lifetime. “[There are] 12 on a team, and they have to work together to play. We keep players together sometimes, and if we don’t, you get on a different team and you get to meet a whole bunch of different people” Although registration for Kingsville Minor Baseball
begins in the fall, limited space is still available for kids looking to join a team this coming season. For more information, visit kingsvilleminorbaseball. com.
WSO for spring-themed concert... community based,” Hatt said. “It is so good to see people packed in the parish to hear the symphony play and here in town at our beautiful venue,” Hatt added. “Each year we have had a large turnout and I think this year, having changed the time, has gone over quite well.” With hundreds in attendance, Hatt and the WSO were delighted at the support they received. Assistant Conductor Daniel Wiley is in his first year with the organization and he led the show and served as
conductor. He said he was delighted by the turnout and hoped to get residents in the spirit of the spring season. Overall, the theme for the show was spring time, with a lot of popular classical music that people know, Wiley said. “It is a series we enjoy. And being out in the community, seeing the support, while also helping, is great.” The Canadian premier of the song Zayande-Rud, a piece composed by Iranian Farhad Poupel, who was with his family
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in attendance, was performed. The song was inspired by the Iranian river whose name means the river that gives birth. Starting in 2000, it began to experience dry periods, and was dry from April 2017 to February 2019. The WSO concluded their Neighbourhood concert series on Sunday night at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor. The next performance will the be the Windsor Youth Symphony Orchestra on May 11 at the Capitol Theatre.
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