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Two EDHS students on all-female, rookie robotics team
-the “Build a Dream Amazon Warriors” won the provincials and attended the worldsby Sylene Argent When Essex District High School students Valerie Alexander and Jenna Reaume were approached to join an allfemale robotics team, “Build a Dream Amazon Warriors,” they jumped on board not knowing what to expect. With an open mind, and a yearn to learn, the two girls did not expect their rookie, six-person team would end up provincial champions, in their district, and place top 14 in their division at the recent worlds championship through the FIRST® Robotics Competition. Build a Dream is the organization that organized the team in which the two grade nine students took part. It is an organization that supports women in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. They created the team name in part to honour the organization. Reaume explained she was on a FIRST® Lego League robotics team in grade school but had little to do with building the robot then. When she was recently approached to join the robot-building club, she asked Alexander, a friend, to join with her. “I had no experience. I was clueless, but it sounded fun,” Alexander said of her thoughts when she joined the club. The girls met their teammates in early October, which consisted
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EDHS grade nine students Jenna Reaume and Valerie Alexander were a part of the six-person, all female robotics team, “Build a Dream Amazon Warriors.” As part of alliances, the team won the FIRST® Robotics Competition provincials as district champion a few weeks back and, last week, placed 14th in its division at the worlds.
of the two grade nine EDHS students, three grade ten students, and one grade 11 student. They also had a “half-member” who was in grade 12 and doubled as a mentor. She was also a part of another team. The other team members study at other regional high schools. One member from Chatham travelled to participate in the club, which they noted was a really big commitment on her part as the team typically practiced twice per week in LaSalle.
In January, the FIRST® Robotics Competition held its kick off. Reaume explained all participating teams watched the same video at the same time, which explained what would be expected of them this round of competition. After the announcement, the girls met nearly every day for the six weeks to prepare for the upcoming competitions. “The level of commitment was amazing. Everyone stepped up and was supportive,” Reaume
said. From the kick off, the teams had six weeks to design, build, program, and practice with their robot that would complete the expected tasks. As there are variations teams could select to build, the biggest piece of advice the Build a Dream Amazon Warriors got was “to think simple. Do one thing and do it really well.” That advice proved to be
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Two EDHS students on all-female, rookie robotics team... advantageous for the team. “We couldn’t do everything we wanted to because we were a rookie team,” Reaume explained. So, the team mates sat down and focused their project on the advice they received and created a small robot that was able to drop blocks or place
them through a small opening. “At the end, we put it in a giant plastic bag,” Alexander recalled. They were not allowed to have access to the robot until competition days, where they were given six hours to practice or perform any maintenance. The Build A Dream
Amazon Warriors then competed in Windsor and in Waterloo. They won the Windsor competition as part of an alliance, which consisted of two other teams. Through the qualifying matches, certain high-ranking teams get to select who would be in their alliance. The local all-female
team was pleased to get selected. They won the event, and as a result, was selected to compete in Mississauga in the provincial competition, which took place April 11-14. As part of another alliance, selected by highranking teams, the Build a Dream Amazon Warriors
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won the provincials as well. “It was a big deal,” they noted. “Rookies don’t usually win, and usually don’t go to provincials,” Reaume said, noting when they were a part of the winning alliance, the team mates were thinking, “Did we just really do that?” “We were running on pure adrenaline for the past six weeks,” Alexander added, noting that though their team was at a disadvantage as they were all rookie members, their advantage was their ability to keep calm when problems arose. She added the experience was super rewarding as the team members made great contacts and learned a lot. Last week, the girls headed to Detroit to compete in the Worlds. Reaume said they placed 14th out of around 70 teams in their division. They finished as a highest rookie seed. “To be there for our rookie year was a pretty big deal,” she said.
They did not get selected as part of an alliance this round because of mechanical issues that came up during the course of the competition. “We are all just very thankful to have been there and have the experience,” she said, adding they all enjoyed watching the rest of the competition. Alexander said she had never really given much thought to STEM fields before joining the team, but now that is something that is always on her mind. “We learned to do so much over the past four months,” she said. Both EDHS girls have plans on being a part of this team again next year and hope that the exposure of their success this year will attract new members. They would like to get 20 members on the team next year. Some of the teams at the competitions have as many as 60 people, they said.
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Municipal Advisor, Tim Ryall, discusses an eligibility during a candidate information session hosted last Thursday evening.
by Adam Gault With around six months to go before voters across Ontario head to the polls to cast their ballots in October’s municipal elections, a candidate information session was hosted at the Essex Civic Centre last Thursday to provide information to potential candidates seeking office later this year. The County of Essex, in conjunction with the local municipalities, hosted the free session, to provided those in attendance with information on eligibility to run for election, changes to campaign rules, financing outlines, as well as a breakdown on the role and duties of a municipal council. “Probably one of the largest things that candidates are going to have to adjust to is the change in the nomination period,” guest speaker, Municipal Advisor from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Tim Ryall, explained. “Under the previous piece of legislation, the campaign period started the first business day after the new year. [Now,] campaign periods start May first. Former councillors and people who have been
involved in the municipal business for a long time have had to adjust to the shortened campaign period.” This election will also introduce changes to the composition of the Town of Essex’s municipal council, with the introduction of voters electing a Deputy Mayor at large. Previously, the Deputy Mayor was determined by secret ballot of elected councillors and the mayor. The Town’s ward boundaries will remain unchanged, as will the number of councillors elected to each respective ward. The seat of the Deputy Mayor was added to the decision-making table to accommodate the change as this role will no longer be shared by an elected councillor. Ryall has travelled to different municipalities across the province to host similar talks ahead of the October election date. He explained interest in the shortened campaign period has been of common interest during his information sessions, as well as the new requirement of garnering 25 signatures to endorse campaigns. Those interested in running as a school
board trustee also had an opportunity to learn about the function and responsibilities that the role plays in the education system. Ryall highlighted that general role of a school board trustee is to establish policy direction, participate in the decision-making process that will benefit the school board while representing the interests of the constituents, as well as their accountability to the Ministry of Education,
and their communities at large. The 2018 Municipal Election takes place on Monday, October 22. The general nomination and campaign period will begin on May 1, with nominations to be filed or withdrawn by July 27. For full details and candidate registration information, visit essex. ca.
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Caring about the community
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Essex residents truly care. Well, most do, it would seem. I am always pleased to write a story about someone showing support to one cause or another, and that list in town is quite long and continuously growing. We have ambassadors for organ donation, EDHS’s Rotary Interact Club supporting the sister school in Maforeka, multiple supporters of our local food banks, support for local historical efforts (in its many forms), and on and on and on. Some of my favourite articles to write are those human-interest stories that tell the story of someone who has accomplished great things with a message to others to follow suit so the cause does not go by the wayside. More often than not, I am told the community is generous in supporting any one of those causes, and that is something of which we should all be proud.
Life is busy; we all feel it, some days more than others. There are times I wonder if the moon is full on those particularly nutty days. It could be so easy to close ourselves off from the word, retreat into our own needs, and cut off others who could use a hand. But, we tend to not do that here. That’s what makes a town a community. Support. It’s that simple, but it is not always easy to do. Yet, we tend to understand and give, whether that would be of our time or in contributions of some sort. Perhaps, in some way, helping to ease another’s struggle a bit helps us ease our own. When we gravitate towards a cause, we begin to learn a little more about ourselves. We may even begin to break down some of the bricks we figuratively have used to build a wall around ourselves in an effort to keep others away, making way for an opening so we may speak from
the heart as to why a cause is so important. We also show our support when we get excited for others when they achieve great things. For example, in this week’s paper, we can read how two EDHS students are a part of an all-female robotics team that kicked some serious butt this year, despite being rookies. The girls were floored with the respect and support they have been shown on this unexpected journey of accomplishment, and just wanted to use the platform they were given to encourage others to give robotics a try with this pay-it-forward attitude that seems so commonplace within our municipality. Positivity can be contagious. You just have to pass it along.
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Opinion... Ontario Federation of Agriculture OFA applauds new provincial soil health strategy by Steve Brackenridge, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture After an inclusive and extensive consultation process, the Ontario government released its final Soil Health and Conservation Strategy document on April 23rd. The strategy sets out a detailed framework for sustainability that will guide the long-term health of agricultural soils through to 2030. This document is an important one for the agriculture community for a number of reasons. Healthy soils are a priority for farmers and critical to the sustainability of Ontario agriculture. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), along with other industry partners and Ontario farmers were actively involved in the consultations and discussions on this complex topic. And the level of collaboration across the industry was unprecedented – helping the soil health working group pull the strategy together in its final form. There are four main themes in the new soil health strategy – soil management, soil data and mapping, soil evaluation and monitoring, and soil knowledge and innovation. Each of these themes contain a set of key objectives and a list of proposed actions to achieve the objectives. The strategy will serve as a key resource to revitalize interest in and the importance of provincial soil health, and provide a roadmap for provincial efforts and investments to conserve our soils for future generations. OFA understands that for some, farming practices may need to change to ensure long-term soil health. Some changes will be easy and may come from a simple
technological fix or minor adjustment to current practices. Other changes will need a longer-term solution and a more thoughtful approach to soil management. It is very important to note that the proposed action areas in the soil strategy will be voluntary and that implementation is in all of our best interests, from improving current and future yields to better carbon sequestration. Many of the proposed actions provide more detailed information to farmers to help manage soil health, provide incentives for health and conservation efforts, or promote the adoption of beneficial management practices that boost soil health and the bottom line. OFA was pleased to be part of the working group that developed the strategy, and to help ensure the voices of farmers and stakeholders were heard through consultations on the draft strategy. Improving soil health across the province will be a complex process, and OFA looks forward to working with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and other agricultural stakeholders, to successful implement this new soil health strategy.
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National Summer Safety Week – The Importance of PFDs on the Water submitted to EFP Water-related deaths aren’t preceded by a lot of warning. Drowning can happen in seconds. And fortunately, Canadians seem more aware of this fact in recent years and the statistics continue to trend in the right direction. In 2014, 428 people were reported as having drowned. This figure, according to the Chief Coroner and Medical Examiner’s office of Canada, is the lowest reported amount of waterrelated fatalities in 25 years. Despite the statistics demonstrating a gradual reduction, drowning continues to be a serious issue, being the third leading cause of unintentional fatalities worldwide. The Canada Safety Council is marking this year’s National Summer Safety Week – May 1 to 7 – by reminding Canadians to
exercise caution around water. Water safety, in general, can be a wide-reaching topic. Many factors play into each and every incident, including the use of personal floatation devices, the type of body of water, the victim’s age, gender and more. The activity on the water can also play a part, as well as whether the person ever had any intention of even being in the water. With all these elements at play, there’s a lot to unpack. The best place to start the discussion, then, is to focus on where the majority of drownings occur – during recreational activities. These account for 61 per cent of all drownings, with the most common activities being swimming, walking/ running/playing near water and boating, including kayaks, powerboats and fishing
boats. Personal floatation devices (PFDs) are essential any time you board a boat. And while Canadian law requires that you have a lifejacket on board for each person on board, the Canada Safety Council highly recommends not only that you have the PFD, but that you wear it at all times. A PFD won’t help you if it’s sitting on the seat while you’ve fallen in the water. When purchasing your PFD, make sure it’s approved either by Transport Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard or Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Regularly check that the fastening devices work properly and are unencumbered. You should also invest in swimming lessons. Aside from being an important life skill, knowing even the basics of swimming can
make the difference in an emergency situation. Your children, too, should be taught to swim from a young age. As proud members of the Canadian Drowning Prevention Coalition, the Canada Safety Council knows that drowning remains one of the most avoidable types of fatalities. It’s through awareness, education and pre-emptive safety measures that you can do your part to help keep drowning at bay.
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Shine a Light on Community Living Essex County submitted to EFP As part of Community Living Month activities, Community Living Essex County is excited to participate in the 2018 Shine a Light on Community Living initiative through Community Living Ontario. Over the past two years, a number of Community Living organizations across the province have participated in the campaign by having the outside lighting of their administrative offices lit blue and green; staff, people supported, area businesses, and municipalities also took part. When homes, businesses, and municipal buildings brightly display the Community Living colours beginning May 4th, and continue throughout the month of May, a powerful message of inclusion will shine throughout the province. The provincial campaign
is one of the many events and activities taking place throughout the month that will create awareness around inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. The CN Tower in Toronto, Bridge 13 in Welland, the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, Caesars Windsor, along with offices and homes in Chatham, Wallaceburg, and Essex County, have participated in the past. Community Living Essex County is approaching businesses and municipalities to participate in promoting the message of inclusion locally.
“At this time, we are very pleased that both Ken Knapp Ford in Essex and Joe Meloche Ford in Amherstburg as well as Libro Credit Union locations across Essex County have agreed to participate” Tony DeSantis stated, who is the Manager of Community Relations for Community Living Essex County. Everyone is encourage to participate in the campaign by posting photos to Twitter, Instagram, and other social media channels using the hashtag #shinealightonCL.
Long-Term Funding Agreement – Harness Horse Racing in Ontario
Negotiations with Ontario Lottery & Gaming Commission On Friday, April 13th, the Ontario Government and its Gaming Agency, the Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) announced it had negotiated with Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) a longterm funding Agreement, spanning 19 years
funded by the Ontario Government totalling $2 Billion to protect and preserve a viable horse racing industry in Ontario that generates some $2 billion in economic activity annually, that supports between 40-60 thousand horsepeople, directly and indirectly
by sustaining jobs predominantly in rural Ontario. Horse people and their associations were not at the table to negotiate this agreements – “Major Racetrack” operators were, Lakeshore Raceway was not! Executives of Lakeshore and our Association of Horsepeople have met with WEG and OLG and Ministry of Finance for the last two weeks. The fine print in this agreement has been closely examined by our Association, Ontario Harness Horse Association and the Three Breed Horse Alliance, and our legal Counsel have all recommended that we not enter into this Agreement “essentially as it offers no incentives to expand Horse Racing at our track in Leamington; is uncertain beyond a mere 3 years to Horsepeople in Southwestern Ontario and a ‘sweetner’ of $400.00 PER race could represent the death knell to Lakeshore Raceway within 3 years.
The current funding agreement is completely unsustainable for the thousands of horsepeople in Essex County who race at Leamington. With a self-imposed deadline of May 2nd, 2018, to sign up, we, with the full support by our membership, seek to return to the negotiation table with OLG before the Ontario Legislature is dissolved on May 7, 2018 to ready Ontario for the June election. On behalf of Lakeshore and Horsepeople in Southwestern Ontario we continue to work towards a viable horse racing industry in 2017 wagered some 850,000,000 dollars: an industry worthy of its survival. Mark Wiliams, President – Lakeshore Horse Racing Association Tom Bain, Director Lakeshore Horse Racing Association Brian Tropea, General Manager – Ontario Harness Horse Association
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MPP hears concerns during town hall discussion on seniors Essex MPP Taras Natyshak and MP Tracey Ramsey listen to the concerns of residents during a senior town hall hosted last Friday afternoon.
by Adam Gault With many seniors in the community expressing concerns over healthcare, pensions, and housing issues, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak held a Senior Town Hall meeting at the Essex Centre Sports Complex last Friday afternoon to open a dialogue with community seniors and address their concerns. “Seniors’ issues are essentially everyone’s issues,” Natyshak
explained of the inspiration for the town hall meeting. “It’s often said that a society can be judged by the way it treats its most vulnerable, and if you look at the way some of our seniors are living, then we’re not doing that great of a job.” Highlighting long wait lists and the quality of long-term care, the issue of overcrowded medical facilities, and affordable housing, Natyshak explained the importance
of hearing those concerns first-hand when it comes to finding solutions. “To learn about what this means to our seniors, you’ve got to talk to them, and you’ve got to give them an opportunity to voice their concerns,” Natyshak said. “Seniors have seen it all, they know what it takes to build a liveable and collaborative community.” From calls to his office, to a recurring theme throughout the
discussion, Natyshak explained that concerns with the healthcare system are usually at the top of the list when it comes to issued highlighted from Essex County seniors. “When our residents have to use our hospital system, many times they are met with exorbitant wait times, they recognize that there’s a system that is overworked. They’re in these hospitals in beds, watching nurses scramble to deliver some of the primary care,” Natyshak said. “That’s directly related to the cuts we’ve seen at the provincial level over the last five years.” Citing stagnant hospital budgets, and funding that has not increased above the rate of inflation, Natyshak said without additional funding, the healthcare system will continue to experience tremendous strain. “We’ve got to talk about a massive infusion to get us up to par where we can start to support the demographic that we know is entering into our primary care system more and more,” Natyshak said. “Baby Boomers are only getting older, and with that comes more complicated levels of care that are required in our communities.” Tying into the issue of pensions and living expenses, several seniors in attendance raised concerns over the continually increasing cost of housing while living on a fixed income. In response to these concerns, Natyshak
brought up the concept of “inclusionary zoning,” a land-use planning tool which can be implemented by municipal planning, which would require that a percentage of newly constructed housing to be made affordable to those with moderate to low incomes. “Through residential development [under inclusionary zoning] those builders would be given access to [build] if they also implement
affordable living units in multi-unit residential or single-family dwellings,” Natyshak explained. “They would make the commitment to build an affordable stock of houses. Other components around supportive living for people with disabilities, public transportation, that all adds to the mix of affordable living for seniors, and low-income individuals. It’s an everincreasing need.”
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Kingsville Essex Associated Band hosts annual Spring Gift Show by Sylene Argent Plenty of treasures could be discovered on Saturday as the Kingsville Essex Associated Band hosted its Second Annual Spring Gift Show inside the gymnasium at Essex District High School. Around 50 vendors filled the gym with tables of items for shoppers to peruse. The array of items, ranged from homemade crafts to home business generated gear, offered visitors a chance to find something for themselves or items that would make great Mother’s Day gifts. The event is hosted annually as a fundraiser and promotional gig for the local marching band. Funds raised will help the band members to purchase new Colour Guard uniforms and cover band operations and activities, long-time band member Karen Youngson explained. Later that evening, the Kingsville Essex Associated Band performed a concert for music lovers to enjoy. The tunes selected varied but fit into the “pop-culture from across the decades” theme. The concert helped to
Ruby explores vendor tables for unique treasures during the Kingsville Essex Associated Band’s Second Annual Spring Gift Show on Saturday.
showcase the varied types of music the band learns and performs. Admission into the Spring Gift Show and concert was free, but the band warmly welcomed donations. Members of the Kingsville Essex Associated Band have been busy preparing for the upcoming parade season. The band will perform at an array of parades this summer, including at the LaSalle Strawberry Fest and the Essex Fun Fest. In mid-July, the band members will travel to perform at Canada’s Wonderland.
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The Kingsville-Essex Associated Band typically has up to 50 members on its roster, who usually gather to practice in Kingsville during the school year and in Essex in the summer. “We always welcome new members,” Youngson said. Not only do members get to enjoy learning how to play their preferred instrument and perform at numerous events each season, they also experience the comradery that comes with being a part of a group of like-minded individuals.
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Essex Home Hardware Building Centre’s 5th anniversary celebrated
Home Hardware cashier Jessica McFarlane shows off the cake she made to celebrate the 5th year anniversary.
by Sylene Argent On Saturday, the community was welcomed to the Essex Home Hardware for a celebration of the Seguin family’s fifth year of ownership. While enjoying a celebratory piece of cake, Home Hardware visitors were also invited to
watch the award-winning Essex Energizers jump rope team perform a number of individual and team routines that were choreographed to energetic tunes. The demonstration of skill gave the Energizers a chance to perform in front of a crowd before heading to the national
competition, which will be held at St. Clair College between May 18 and 21. The team just returned from provincials with loads of medals in various divisions of competition. Representatives of Home Hardware also invited the Fight Like Mason Foundation to
Members of the Essex Energizers jump rope team performed during Essex Home Hardware’s 5th annual celebration on Saturday afternoon.
be onsite during the event. Volunteers sold Fight Like Masonthemed items to support its charity, which raises funds to improve treatment, care, quality of life, and awareness of patients diagnosed with childhood cancers. It also provides IV poles, which are decorated with varied themes to take the hospital-feel away for youth battling the disease. Iain Macri and
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Organ Donation ambassador turns 16, consents to joining the registry
by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, Essex resident Kaidyn Blair turned 16-years old. He took time away from his celebration to stop by the Service Ontario office and consent to becoming an organ donor, while he applied for his health card. What is significant about this gesture is that Blair was born with Biliary Atresia. He was fortunate to receive a lifesaving liver transplant shortly after his first birthday. Blair shares his story in and around the community to encourage people to register to be a donor. Over the past few
years, his advocacy work has help to increase the number of Essex area individuals on the Organ Donation Registry from 18 percent to 45 percent. April 27 is designated as Kaidyn Blair Organ Donation Awareness Day in Essex in recognition of Blair’s effort. This is the anniversary date of his lifesaving transplant. Currently, Essex is ranked 55 out of 170 Ontario community in regards to percentage of eligible individuals who have registered to be a donor. In Essex, there are 9,310 health card holders, while there are 4,203 registered donors. Ontario’s average is 32 percent.
According to beadonor.ca, an organ donor can save up to eight lives. The website adds that currently, in Ontario, there are over 1,500 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. Every three days, someone will die because they did not get their transplant in time. Anyone over the age of 16 can register to be a donor, if they so choose. The Trillium Gift of Life Network’s 2018 campaign Donor Nation encourages Ontarians to register to be a donor, Paula Schmidt said, who is the Regional Coordinator of the not-for-profit agency that manages organ donations in Ontario. Canadians, she said, are known to be nice citizens and great people, so at the end of life, why not donate the gift of life to someone in need. Log onto beadonor.ca for more information or to sign up to become an organ donor. In addition to spreading word about his story to encourage others to register to be a donor, Blair has also earned many medals at the Canadian and World Transplant Games over the past several years.
Last week, Kaidyn Blair, who received a lifesaving liver transplant shortly after his first birthday, gave consent to becoming an organ donor on his 16th birthday, while applying for his health card. A few close friends joined him in line to show support.
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Gosfield North students shine in “The Shoemaker and the Shhhhh…Elves”
by Sylene Argent If the shoe fits, wear it, or, more appropriately for the students at Gosfield North Public School, don’t just wear it, dance in it.
Last week, a large group of Gosfield North Public School students wowed teachers, staff members, fellow students, and family members as they hosted the annual
spring play. This year, the school proudly presented, “The Shoemaker and the Shhhhh…Elves.” Laurel Robinet, who will retire this year, wrote and directed this fractured fairy tale that participating students spent four months preparing. Librarian Susie Woodruff lent a hand in directing as well. The play included plenty of jokes, lots of toe-tapping music, and choreography that event attendees will remember for years to come. As this was Robinet’s
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last production at Gosfield, she wanted to ensure it was going to be a top-notch production. She was pleased to watch the students grow more comfortable on the stage, as the production dates passed, and add their own little one-liners. The students involved in acting in the play took to the spotlight three times last week to show off what they all accomplished. One of the performances was during the day to allow fellow students to enjoy the production. The other two performances took place last Thursday and Friday evening to allow for family members to attend and show support to everyone involved.
In addition to the many students who spent months learning their lines, songs, and dances for the production, many students and staff members dedicated their efforts behind the scenes to prepare scenery, costumes, and props, in addition to prepping the lighting and sound to enhance the play. All proceeds raised
through this year’s production will be donated to the Kidney Foundation in memory of former teacher Frank Mazzara, who always jumped at the opportunity to be a part of the play. The play’s success was due to the teamwork everyone involved implemented into the production, Robinet said.
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Congregations host dinner event to help area families ‘Thrive’
On Sunday, “Thrive” participants prepare their dinners as part of the evening’s activities.
by Adam Gault After several months of planning and organization, members of Essex United Church and St. Paul’s Anglican Church came together on Sunday evening to host the first, of what will hopefully be many, “Thrive: A Living Manual” dinners. The “Thrive” program was designed to create a space where parents,
teens, and young adults can freely discuss the challenges and joys of navigating the modern world. What began as a conversation between the two churches on what they could do to support each other, grew into the idea to offer support to area youth and young families through an ongoing dinner series,
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where all manner of topics could be discussed. Some of those topics include the continued proliferation of social media, and the effect it can have on modern-day relationships. “We were talking about doing some work with youth at Essex United and thought, ‘what would it look like if we partnered and did some work together,’” Reverend Chris Brouillard-Coyle of St. Paul’s Anglican explained of the partnership between the two parishes. “We decided to go intergenerationally, since we were going interdenominationally. So, why not encompass as many as we could.” Families and youth who attended the dinner had the opportunity to prepare and enjoy their own homemade pizza, prior to
the evening’s discussions getting underway. “If we can provide a safe place for people to come together to talk and work together, that’s what we are commanded to do,” Pastor Jim Hatt of Essex United Church added.
Described as “a living manual for families,” the “Thrive” program brings people together to share their experiences as parents and family members, and to engage with one another in a personal, conversational setting. “You don’t have a manual as a parent, if we’re really honest with ourselves, we make it up as we go along,” BrouillardCoyle explained. “Because so much as changed, and information is coming at us so fast, it’s something that we need to rethink. It’s a “living manual,” because it’s a way for us to come together and share the wisdom and experiences of parents who come out as a way to build that manual and engage based on life experience.” With the internet and social media playing a greater role in day-today lives more than ever before, parents can feel overwhelmed as their children grow up in a world that was largely
unimaginable just 20 years ago. “Thrive” hopes to provide parents with the opportunity to discuss the challenges of social media navigation in an open and frank environment. “It’s about how do you help your kids navigate the way information is coming at you,” Brouillard-Coyle said, citing how today’s children can have social media access to footage from violent incidents such as the Parkland shooting, or the recent Toronto van attack. “There are many vulnerabilities that arise as a result of social media.” The United Church of Canada and the Anglican Church generously sponsored the event, which was free of charge to all who attended. Everyone was welcomed to the event. Future “Thrive” dinners are being planned for a later date, with full details being posted at facebook.com/ ThriveFamiliesManual.
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Academie Ste. Cecile International School’s Dean of the Boarding House, Iain Palmer, and grade12 student, Jason Leung, presented the school’s community outreach project that is recording and publishing a digital map of cemeteries, with a focus on black cemeteries, to the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee last Thursday.
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approached Essex Council with a proposal for partnership to launch a community outreach project that would record and publish a digital map of cemeteries, with a focus on black cemeteries. Council received and supported the request. Student representative Jason Leung presented the program to the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee last Thursday. This project was started at the school with the grade 12 history class and the grade 11 geography class. Students also created a website for the program, which Council agreed would be placed on the Town’s website when it is launched. Leung said with Windsor-Essex County being located so close to the US boarder, many escaped slaves settled within the region. Unfortunately, there are many black cemeteries within Essex County that have been overlooked. The students surveyed three black cemeteries within the Municipality of Essex. There were plans to do a fourth, but they were unable to get it surveyed due to unforeseen circumstances. There could be opportunity to do so in the future, Leung said. Through the outreach project, the students are looking to garner records and documents to tell the stories of African Canadians who lived and are buried in Essex County. The history class is looking to recover names, dates, and stories
of those buried, while the geography students are processing data for the website. “We like to be respectful,” Leung said of the students as they conduct their work in cemeteries. Leung said one of the surprises the students came across in doing this work was that at two of the cemeteries, there were, to their best guess, significantly more gravesites than markers. For instance, at the BME, they suspected there are between 200 and 300 individuals buried there, but only around 20 gravestones. “That’s all that’s left,” he said. “It brings about a sense of urgency. If the gravestones disappear or deteriorate, these [individuals] will be gone to history.” The project is in its first phase. It is not known how the next phase will look. Leung believes there are around 11 black cemeteries within Essex County, and there is desire to survey them all or perhaps document pioneer cemeteries as well. It is hoped the second phase of surveying can take place in May. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, who is the Chairperson of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee, was impressed with the students’ efforts and noted nothing this extensive has been done to document cemetery history in Essex. Rita Jabbour, who is Essex’s Assistant Planner, said the Town is there to help the students with the project. She commented there are some abandoned cemeteries in the Municipality that the Town may not have assumed. The Committee is in the process of determining who is responsible for them currently, and possibly assuming responsibility for them to start the designation process.
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300 Trees Planted by District 6400 Rotarians
submitted to EFP Rotarians from both sides of the border gathered on Tuesday, May 1, along the Rotary (1918) Centennial Hub to plant 300 trees. This event was hosted by Rotary District 6400 in partnership with Essex Region Conservation. Rotary District 6400 consists of approximately 1600 volunteers from Southwestern Ontario and Southeast Michigan. Rotary is the world’s largest service organization, and this year’s International President, Ian Riseley, has encouraged every Rotarian to plant a tree to make a difference in this world.
“I am so delighted with the partnerships Rotarians and Rotary clubs have made throughout the District to be sure that our tree planting events will have a significant environmental impact,” said Rick Caron, District Governor. “Our partnership in Windsor-Essex with ERCA has led to this planting along the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Hub, also built in partnership with ERCA. And, this partnership has sparked new plans for future joint tree planting, hopefully leading to the creation of a Rotary Forest.” The Rotary Club of Windsor (1918)
Unifor donates to Essex Area Food Bank
by Sylene Argent Unifor Local 444 President James Stewart, SecretaryTreasure Dave Cassidy, and Vice-Presidents Manny Cardoso, Mike D’Agnolo, and Doug Boughner, made a $5000 donation on behalf of the membership to the Essex Area Food Bank on Thursday morning. Cassidy, who is an Essex Centre resident, was pleased to make the donation to support area families and individuals facing economic stress. The donation was a gesture of social conscience for the union. “We know there is a big need in the community. We support Windsor and Essex County. We have a social responsibility to all our community,” Cassidy said, adding Unifor has made donations to the Essex Area Food Bank for years, recognizing the work of late founders Eileen and Edwin Clifford, and current volunteers. “Everybody always steps up around Christmas [to make donations to the Food Bank],” Cassidy said. He added Unifor made the donation later in the year as the shelves at the Essex Area Food Bank need to be restocked headed into the warmer months so support to individuals and families in need can continue. “We are thrilled to be able to do it,” Cassidy continued.
Centennial Hub is a 3 kilometre trail which connects the Herb Gray Parkway trails, the Town of Tecumseh, the Town of LaSalle, and the Chrysler Canada Greenway. The club made the lead donation to create this trail connection in celebration of their century of service to our community. Legacy projects chairperson Janet Kelly said, “In searching for legacy projects that would reflect our Club’s 100 year commitment of service to this community, we selected this as one of our projects and are proud to be a part of this initiative, actively participating in the creation and endorsement of a healthy and vibrant
Windsor/Essex County.” Following the tree planting, guests gathered at the Rotary (1918) Centennial Hub for its dedication. “On behalf of the entire Windsor-Essex community that can now walk, run or cycle from Windsor to Amherstburg to Leamington, we are so incredibly grateful that the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) has chosen this project as one of their legacy gifts,” said Claire Wales, Vice President of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. “Trails connect us with nature and with each other, and are key to making our region the Place for Life.”
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Town of Essex 2018 Municipal Election The Nomination Period is now Open Interested in running in the upcoming Town of Essex Municipal Election? The Candidate Nomination period officially opened on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Nomination forms may be filed at the Town of Essex Clerk’s department, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex commencing May 1, 2018 during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm).
The last day for accepting nominations will be on July 27, 2018 from 9:00 am to 2:00pm. Information regarding Nominations for School Board Trustee positions can be found at the 2018 Municipal Elections information page at www.essex.ca/elections or please contact the Clerk’s department at 519-776-7336. Candidates may not campaign, incur campaign expenses or accept contributions until Nominations have been filed.
Candidates may run for the following positions: • • • • • •
Mayor (elected at large) Deputy Mayor (elected at large) Ward 1: Two (2) Councillors Ward 2: One (1) Councillor Ward 3: Two (2) Councillors Ward 4: One (1) Councillor
Voting day is October 22nd 2018 In person voting using paper ballots with optical scan vote tabulator machines will be used. The Term of Office will be from December 1, 2018 to November 14, 2022.
Candidates must be: • a resident of the Town of Essex, or an owner or tenant of land in the Town of Essex, or the spouse of such an owner or tenant • a Canadian citizen • at least 18 years old on Voting Day (October 22, 2018) • are not prohibited from voting by law
The following must be provided at the time of filing: • a completed nomination form (Form 1) • a declaration of qualification by the candidate • Completed Endorsement signature Forms (Form 2) with 25 endorsement signatures contained therein (does not apply to School Board Trustee positions). • the prescribed filing fee in cash, certified cheque, or money order payable to the Town of Essex, in the amount of $100 (for Ward candidates) or $200 (for Mayoral candidates) • candidate identification (i.e. driver’s licence) For more information on candidate requirements, please visit the 2018 Municipal Elections information page at www.essex.ca/elections or contact the Clerk’s department at 519-776-7336. Robert W. Auger Clerk/Returning Officer Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 rauger@essex.ca
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MCGUIRE, Madeline Marie (Jobin) - Passed away peacefully at home and with family by her side on April 25, 2018 at 88 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Everett (2006). Dear mother of Clarence (late Sue-2017) McGuire, Joyce (David) Lanoue, Rick (Linda) McGuire, Brian (Lisa) McGuire, John (Jan) Deehan, Karen Lambier (John Spagnuolo), Joan (Larry) Tisdelle, Kim (Kent) Warner and Donna (Blaise) Renaud. Treasured Grandmother of 25 grandchildren and the late Austin Warner (1993) and Nicole Tisdelle (2005); 26 great-grandchildren and two on the way; 1 great-great-grandchild. Sister of the late Dorothy Lachance. Madeline is survived by Stan (Lucille) McGuire and sister Helen (Charles) Trepanier. Sister-in-law of the late Mary (Gilbert) Matie, Emmett (Rita) McGuire, Sylvester (Margie) McGuire, Clifford (Helen) McGuire and Rita (Orville) Bellaire. Madeline was a world-wide traveler and enjoyed sharing these experiences with her children. She was loved by her four-legged friend Freckles. Mom loved to host parties at her home for friends and family where she recently celebrated her 88th birthday. The visitation for Madeline was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Parish (County Rd. 34 in Maidstone). Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery Maidstone. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Erie Shores Healthcare Foundation (Erie Shores Hospice) or to the charity of your choice. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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With love from your children grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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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..
RON CALHOON Another Decade In The Books!
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Doug, Jeff & Family, John & Family, Bev and Beth
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Come celebrate with us at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201, 103 Talbot St. N., Essex, Saturday, May 5th, 6:00 p.m. - ? ~ Best Wishes Only! ~
What’s Going On... MAY 4 DINNER & FASHION SHOW hosted by Woodslee CWL, at St. John’s Church Hall, 6pm. Info or tickets: Janice 519-975-0723 or Angelle 519-728-2521. MAY 4 PASTA DINNER at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (92 St. Paul Street, Essex), from 5-6:30pm - takeout available - Call: 519-776-7711 for more details. MAY 5 TOWN OF ESSEX SPRING CLEAN UP Meet at 9:30am at 4 locations. Essex: 87 Station St., Harrow: 243 McAffee St., Colchester: 100 Jackson St., McGregor: 9571 Walker Rd. Community clean-up with a free lunch. Rain or Shine. MAY 12 FIRST CRAFTERS MARKET OF 2018 St. Paul’s Anglican Church (92 St Paul Street, Essex) from 10am to 2pm. Call: 519-980-4942 for more details. MAY 12 ESSEX & DISTRIC HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANT & BAKE SALE at Essex Train Station, from 9am - 12pm.
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MAY 12 KINGSVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANT SALE - 9:00 - 11:30am Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen St. South, Kingsville. For info: 519-733-4435.
“Falling in love is easy. Falling in love with the same person repeatedly is extraordinary.”
MAY 12 BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC MAY AGM 1:00 pm at the Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W. Kingsville. Guest: Doug Robinson as Seamus Gunn. MAY 19 & 20 - 4H Barn Quilt Club YARD SALE & BBQ at 517 Talbot Rd. N., Essex. Collecting clothes for our FunDrive.
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MAY 26 ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION meeting at 9 a.m. at 3450 North Malden Road, Essex. Bring lawnchair. Call Paul: 519-738-3476 for more info. JUNE 9 5TH ANNUAL WINE TOUR presented by Essex Community Services. To register & for more info, email: ecs@essexcs.on.ca or drop by 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7.
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Shirley Allen August 3, 1925 - May 1, 2010 Though your smile has gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, We shall never lose sweet memories, Of the one we loved so much.
~ Love & Miss You Everyday! - Your Family
SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.
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ORIET, Theophile Elzior “Ted” - It breaks our hearts to announce that on April 19, 2018 our beloved “Teddy Bear” who was born on March 29, 1929 in Tilbury North passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by family. Loving husband of 63 years to Virginia (O’Neil). Cherished father of the late Gilbert (1956), Suzanne Moon (Jim) Daniel Oriet (Susan), John Oriet (Patricia), Genevieve Bombardier (the late Michael,1986) (the late Philip 2017). Dearest grandfather of Becky (Jim), Bonnie (Darryl), Brandy (Jason), Angela, Bobby, Ammie (Theo), Melanie (Dan), Brian (Ashley), Greg, Ben, Brad, Matt, Mark (Alexa) and great-grandfather of Anissa, Alex, Lily, Alena, Devin, Bradley, Aiden, Brayden, Mya, Nora, Charlie and Ava. Dear son of the late Louis and Mélida Oriet and son-in-law of the late Gilbert and Florence O’Neil. Loved brother of Yvonne (the late Eddie) and pre-deceased by Donat (Madeline), Bernadette (Dave), Art (Louise), Arlie (Margaret), Hilda (Fred), Orella, Gabriel, Stella. Dearest brother-in-law of Ed (the late Marcy), Len (Audrey), Al (Carol), Peggy (the late Karl) pre-deceased by Annie (Clayton), Cecilia (Ralph), Paul, Maggie (Bob), Jerome. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ted worked for General Motors for 35 years and was a proud retiree for 25 years. He loved vacationing in the North with his family, fishing, carving, playing the guitar, banjo and listening to country & western music. He loved making trips to Kitchener Market. His Faith, His Family and his Home in the country was very precious to him. If you so desire donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, or Masses would be appreciated by the family. Visitation was held at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor. On April 24, family and friends gathered at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot St. E. Essex for a Mass. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery.
PHILLIPS, Doris Elizabeth (nee Frith) - Passed away peacefully at the Royal Oak LTC in Kingsville with her family by her side on April 25, 2018 at 93 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Jack (2005). Daughter of the late Percy and Fleda Frith. Dear mother of Ruth (Ed) Tunks, Susan (Jim) Boose, Robin (Gord) Rounding and John Phillips. Treasured grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Sister of Percy (Pam) Frith, Ruth (late Ray) Nicholson and Marilyn (Bill) Boycott. Sisterin-law of Charlotte (late Joe) Phillips and Barb (late Tom) Phillips; the late Leonard (late Doreen) Phillips and the late Bob (late Gloria) Phillips. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. Doris was a long-time member of BethelMaidstone Church. Our mom was a very pleasant and caring person who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Special thanks to Lisa, Brenda, Char, Josh and Ann at Royal Oak for your wonderful care of our Mom. The visitation and celebration of life was held from the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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children in Uganda. Everyone in the congregation is invited to attend. Dinner and a Movie with the Moderator will take place Wednesday, May 16th at 5:30pm at Tecumseh United Church (333 Lacasse Blvd, Tecumseh). Following dinner, a documentary “Colonization Road” will be shown. A small charge for the dinner and no cost for the movie only. 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. Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship!
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Join us for Family Worship led by Major Sam Roberts every Sunday at 10:30a.m. May 6th is our monthly Potluck luncheon after the service. Bring a favorite dish and enjoy fellowship. Messy Church will take place Thursday, May 28th from 5:45 - 7:30p.m. and this will be the last gathering until fall. SA Connections is a great place to be on Tuesdays from 10 -1 p.m. Men and women are welcome to come and meet new friends, enjoy a variety of activities and a have free lunch as well! Major Shirley Roberts leads an exciting Bible Study on the book of Revelation at1p.m. following Connections. Women’s Retreat dates at Jackson Point are fast filling up. Get your application now, so you won’t miss out !
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Fr. Bill Kornacker’s 50th Anniversary of his Ordination takes place on May 27th with Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s. The Essex Food Bank is looking for volunteers who would be able to help in their vegetable garden plot. If you are interested, please call 519-800-2340. First Communion Mass takes place on Sunday, May 6th at the 9 a.m. Mass. Annual Catholic Women’s Conference takes place on Saturday, May 5th at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Cemetery Sunday takes place on June 10th. Our sympathies and prayers go to the McGuire family on the passing of their mother, Madeline. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shutin, and in Hospice. Golden Years Golf Report Last Thursday, 40 golfers recorded a respectable 79 aces, with Bill Ward leading the parade, sinking seven. Posting a remarkable score of 15, over 9 holes, was Cathy Dewhurst and Bill Ward. Cathy Dewhurst continued her strong play, carding a record setting 32 over 18 holes, followed closely by Bill Ward with 33. Continuing his strong play, Bill Ward carded 69 over 36 holes, followed by Cathy Dewhurst with 73. First place, with a score of 235, went to team Queens (Al Rutter, Andy Orsini, Cathy Dewhurst). Team Kings (Faith Reidy, Bill Ward, Gerrit Vriesen) claimed the second position. There was a tie for third between Team Aces (Julia Kos, Betty McManus, Barb Murphy, Gerry H) and Team 5 (Mary Binder, Pete Daudlin, Loraine Fox). Play resumes on May 3, 9:30 am at Colasanti’s. The final date for golf this season is on May 17, followed by the annual banquet luncheon. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United Rise and Shine Bible Study is taking a break. Stay tuned for our next edition! In case of a pastoral emergency from April 27 - May 28, please contact Rev. Kim Gilliland at Cottam United Church. Sue Anderson will be our Guest Speaker on May 6th and 13th. There is a Mother & Daughter Potluck Dinner held in Simpkins Hall on Friday, May 4th at 6pm. All ladies of the congregation are welcome to attend. Please come out to enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship, and good food. Musical entertainment is Steve Morin. Our next UCW Meeting is Monday, May 14th at 1pm in Simpkins Hall. Gerri Sutts is our Guest Speaker and will talk to us about her work with
A big thank you to everyone who helped with or attended our annual yard and bake sale last weekend, we couldn’t have done without you! Thanks to all who attended our first ‘Thrive’ event on Sunday, stay tuned for the next event for our new family and youth program Our next pasta dinner is this Friday, May 4th from 5 – 6:30pm, take-out is available. Our Crafters Market is back for 2018! The first one of the year will take place on Saturday, May 12th from 10am til 2pm, call 519-980-4942 for more details Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. 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.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service, beginning at 10:00am. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coffee or tea. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday at 6:30 – 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 – 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through bible studies and games. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Jay spoke on how just as the Ark of the Covenant caused things to happen wherever it went in the Old Testament, so too, did Jesus, wherever He went. Evangelism Outreach is on Saturday, May 5th. Meet at ACM at 12pm. Water Baptismal Service is on May 6th. Adventure Camp, “Dream Camp,” is on Wednesdays, from April 23rd - May 16th. Kingdom Living Class, “The Secret Place,”with Pastor Gerrie Armaly is on Wednesdays at 7pm. Healing Rooms at ACM, (office side of building) open Saturdays, 9am-noon. House of Hope, Healing and Prophetic rooms, May 5th, 6:30 pm. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed!
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We remember those who have asked for prayers: Christina, Jim, Erin, Sal, Sandy, Craig, Greg, Maureen, Robert, and Gene. Keep close to our hearts, Kay, as she mourns the loss of her husband, Tom. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Aimy Van Belle, given by Archie & Vicky Van Belle and Howard & Mar Brackell. Remember that pies are coming soon. You can place your orders early by leaving a message at the office: 519-776-7711, or with Brenda at 519-839-5184. Choice of pies Rhubarb or Strawberry Rhubarb. Come out and join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
The second publication of Banns of Marriage has been made between Eric Freeze and Amy Fleming. Quest, for grades 3-5, is on May 9, from 6:30 to 7:45PM. Life Teen, for youth Grades 9-12, is on May 6 with Mass at 7pm, followed by LifeNight until 9:45. Grade 8s welcome! The CWL General Meeting is on Tuesday, May 8, at 7 p.m., in St. Joseph’s room. The Annual CWL Banquet is on June 12th at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Steubenville Youth Conference is June 29-July 1,2018. Open to any teen in Grade 8-12. Registration forms are found at each entrance. Sign up now! The K of C Euchre Night is on Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. The next K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, May 25 at 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. With take out available.
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tickets only. For tickets or more information, contact Elaine Mailloux at 519- 890-6312. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Harrow United Church Continued from Page 19 The Alex Chevrier Circle 3064 Columbian Squires are grateful for all who helped make their Annual Yard Sale a great success. Proceeds will support St. Vincent de Paul Society and Squires activities. May God bless you all. Have a great week! Essex United Church Join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 am. Bruce Sweet presiding. It is time for our annual Murder Mystery “DEAD IN DEADWOOD” ~ Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12. Advance ticket sales only. Call 519-776-5121. Our 3rd Essex Scouts are holding Rib Dinner is on Saturday, June 2 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Call the church office for tickets and information. Sunset Produce, in conjunction with Gess†wood Camp, is running a FREE camp for 30 children between the ages of 10-15. During July 2018. See poster in the narthex for more information.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. Beth and Gerry Taylor will greet you at the door. A light lunch will be served after the service. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. If you need a special visit from Rev. Ann, please contact her. Our website is www.woodsleeunitedchurch.com. Reviving Your Spirit is Wednesdays from 7- 8:30 pm, with Libby Skidmore. Mother’s Day Broasted Chicken Dinner is on Saturday, May 12 at 5:30 pm. Advance
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We welcome everyone to join us this Sunday, May 6th at 10:30 am. We are pleased to have Linda Blair as our guest speaker. The Love Bucket is collected the first Sunday of each month. We pass buckets to collect loose change that may not seem like a lot in our pockets, but combined, adds up to help our various outreach programs throughout the year. The Love Bucket this week will go to support the Kit Richardson Bursary. If you are interested in becoming a part of our Harrow United Church family, please contact our church office. For more information about Harrow United Church, please visit our updated website at: www.harrowunited.org.
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Car with 1914 Ontario license plate
Out for a drive 104 years ago.
An email arrived from Toronto historian Mike Filey: “I received this image from a reader who found it in a scrapbook with no ID. Have you any idea the make of the car and/or location? An enlargement of the photo reveals a 1914 Ontario license plate.” Ontario began issuing license plates in 1903 as a new source of revenue but did not issue annual plates with year displayed until 1911. Glenn Baechler, co-author of “Cars of Canada,” has suggested the car might be a Locomobile. Based on further research, it could be a 1911 Locomobile Model 48 with an eight litre six cylinder engine. That model was advertised as “the Exclusive Car for Exclusive People” and that description seems to fit the people in the picture. These cars were built in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As early as 1904, the Locomobile was advertised as “Easily the best car built in America.” The company started in 1899 with steam-powered cars but switched to gasoline in 1902 and became very successful. The last Locomobile was built in 1929. The name is a combination of locomotive and automobile. All tires on the car are white, the natural colour of rubber. Flats were frequent because the roads were littered with horseshoe nails. The car has a front bumper. Many cars back then had none, or if they did, they usually cost extra. The steering wheel on the right was typical of most early cars because the ditch was a hazard for people learning how to drive. When the Model T arrived in October 1908, it was left-hand-drive because Henry Ford wanted to build millions of cars and figured the oncoming traffic would be a bigger hazard than the ditch. The driver in the photo might be a chauffeur for the three ladies seated in back. He would also have to be a mechanic because if the car broke down, he would be the one getting out to fix it. The rear wheels have more spokes than the front wheels. When stuck in mud with rear wheel drive, the extra spokes helped to hold the rear wheels together as the driver tried to drive out of the mud. The location might be Highway 3 near Leamington. That’s my guess. 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.
• Mitch Hudvagner and the Madonna Crusaders have wrapped up regular season play. The Crusaders took 2 out of 3 games against Lawrence Tech University, giving them a record of 22 and 6 in conference play. The Crusaders now head into a first round playoff match with Lourdes University on Thursday. In Hudvagner’s senior year, he has a batting average of 316 and an on base percentage of 448, and hopes to have a good run at the Wolverine Hosier Athletic Championship. • The Senior Girls’ Red Raider Soccer team took a 5-0 victory over the team from LamotheCadillac on April 24. On April 26, the girls earned a 2-0 victory over Catholic Central. • The Senior Boys’ Red Raider Soccer team beat General Amherst, by a score of 1-0, with a goal scored by Tyler Zsebok Shu, on April 25. Jacob Chippett earned the shutout. The boys face the Brennan Cardinals
on Monday, April 30. Jackson Moore (2), Tyler Zsebok, and Andrew Mastroianni scored in the 4-0 win. The shutout was earned by Essex goalkeeper, Jacob Chippett. • In high school Varsity Boys’ Baseball, the Red Raiders suffered a one run loss on April 26 when they fell to the Leamington Lions with a final score of 6-5. • The Essex Red Raider Varsity Girls’ SloPitch faced Sandwich at Co-An Park on Monday, April 30. Essex took the win, by a score of 18-15. The girls then faced the team from Kingsville High School, losing by a score of 17-5. • On this day, in sports history, May 3: In 1900, at the 26th Kentucky Derby, Jimmy Boland won, aboard Lieut Gibson, in 2:06.25.
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In 1936 New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio made his major-league debut, with 3 hits in the game. In the 1970 NBA Championship, the New York Knicks beat the LA Lakers, 4 games to 3. In the 1977, NFL Draft, Ricky Bell from USC was first pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 1980, Giants 1st baseman Willie McCovey hit his 521st and final homerun. In 1992, Sandra Palmer won the LPGA Centel Senior Golf Challenge. In 2015, the English Football Premier League championship was won by Chelsea. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email: contact@ essexfreepress.com.
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4-H Cloverbuds Club visit dairy farm
submitted to EFP The 4-H Cloverbuds held its second meeting with a visit to Jobin’s Dairy Farm in Tecumseh. Everyone watched as the dairy cows came into the barn and lined up in the parlour to be milked. The milking system is all automated and Mr. Jobin
knows how much milk each animal is producing by watching the figures on the screen as it is being milked. It takes approximately five minutes to milk each cow before the bar is raised and the animal leaves the parlour to make room for the next cow in
4-H Ice Fishing Club submitted by Erika Parks Since there is no more ice in Essex County to fish on we went fishing with regular fishing rods! On Sunday, April 8, we gathered at the Belle River Marina. Our president Ethan called the meeting to order, we then said the 4-H pledge. We all took our rods and found a spot on the side of the break wall in hopes to catch some fish. Some friends tried putting minnows on the hooks while others got some help. Nadia, Shannon and Brayden each caught a Pickerel. Leader Lisa asked the members for their ideas of what they wanted to learn from the club or for the achievement day. Some of the ideas were how to clean a fish, how to fish, and asked if you need to be quiet while fishing and the answer was “yes� so the fish will come to your line. Some other meeting ideas may include going to a fish processing plant or a hatchery. Thanks to Nadia and Max for bringing snacks of gummy worms and goldfish crackers and juice, they were yummy. Our next fishing outing will be in the evening and we will try gummy worms as bait! Stay tuned. Brayden made a motion to end the meeting.
turn. There are about 75 dairy cows to milk, twice a day, and each milking takes just over one hour. Twenty cows can be milked at one time. The milk tank is in a separate room and the milk truck comes every other day to empty it. Most of the milk goes to make cheese. The barn is huge and members watched the robot at work, making sure
the silage for the cows is within easy reach. It goes down one side of the barn and moves the silage closer to the cows and then comes up the other side. When it is done, it parks itself. The robot does its job once every hour. On the farm, there are several cows waiting to have calves. These cows are kept in the barn, in a separate area. Club member saw many calves that are bottle fed. Everyone had fun petting the calves to see what their coat feels like and the calves liked to lick our hands. At the end of meeting, members enjoyed vanilla and chocolate ice cream. Erasers, book marks, balloons and stickers from the milk producers were handed out. Ember and Jessy thanked Mr. Jobin for allowing us to visit his dairy farm and gave him a 4-H mug that he can use to drink some delicious milk. Thank you to Paul
Jobin for welcoming the 4-H Cloverbuds Club to his dairy operation and allowing members to see
how a modern dairy farm operates. And thank you to all the dairy cows for providing delicious milk!
24 I Sports Essex Free Press
I Thursday, May 3, 2018
Hockey tournament fundraises for Humboldt Broncos
Organizers and volunteers took part in the Hat Tricks for Humboldt Fundraiser Hockey Tournament over the weekend.
by Adam Gault In the wake of last month’s tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed the lives of 16 players and support staff of the Saskatchewan-based hockey team, Canadians from coast-to-coast came together with an outpouring of support, expressing unity for all those affected by this terrible incident. Looking to do their part to add to that incredible display of generosity and support, a hockey playing teenager, with the help of her friend and father, decided to organize a charity hockey tournament fundraiser in support of the Humboldt
Broncos. “I’m a hockey player, and that weekend [of the accident] was provincials, so lots of girls came up on busses, so it really hit home,” Paige Stomp, tournament organizer, said of the impact the tragedy left on her. “I put myself in their shoes, and if my team ever went through that, or anyone around here, it would be awful.” Her friend and fellow organizer, Nelly Dyck, echoed that sentiment, explaining it was hard not to empathize with the situation that has devastated the small Saskatchewan town. “How would we feel if our
community’s hockey team went through that,” Dyck asked. “Even the fans out there in Saskatchewan, how are they feeling?” Held over two days, this past weekend at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, the “Hat Tricks for Humboldt Fundraiser Hockey Tournament” featured boys and girls teams for players aged 16-21, the same age as members of the Broncos, for a fun tournament that enlisted the support of a number of volunteers, all more than willing to lend a hand. “We had a lot of response, a lot of teams saying ‘we want to be part of this,’” Troy Stomp said, who is the father of Paige and was co-organizer of the event. “Getting to 20 teams was tough, we ran
out of time, unfortunately, and we ended up with 10, but a lot of people want to be a part of it. Our referees are all volunteers.” The event also featured raffles and baked goods as part of the fundraiser, with Stomp expecting that the event would be well on its was to reaching their $5000 goal. “It’s just overwhelming to be part of this, what we’ve done in two weeks is phenomenal,” Stomp said of the outpouring of support the tournament has received at all levels. “Hockey is just a big part of the world to me, it’s a big part. When I heard about the accident, I just couldn’t’ believe it. It really affected Canada.”