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Area youth joined forces to discuss youth engagement in Essex with Council on May 21. Pictured are Caleb Workman, Adam Poirier, Josh Grondin, and Mackenzie Hunter.
by Sylene Argent On Tuesday, May 21 Essex Council and staff met with a newly formed youth focus group, consisting of four area students, to begin discussions on what youth would like to see in Essex to engage their age group. The group of students came prepared with not only a list of what they believe the town lacks, but a vision on how to achieve certain goals as well as a want to get involved and take
part in the work. Essex CAO Russ Phillips said that he looked forward to the meeting for a number of weeks as it was geared to give students from the area an opportunity to express to Council their needs and wants. Caleb Workman, a grade 12 student at EDHS and a Cottam resident, was credited with getting the ball rolling after having written an article on the subject in the Essex Free Press. Grade 11 EDHS student
Josh Grondin was the first youth to speak. He has been involved with various groups and activities in town, including Essex Minor Baseball. Essex, he said, is a great place to live. But he does think Essex lacks a “community feel.” In looking at the Essex streetscape, Grondin said he believes the silos should be removed to make room for a community park. He would also like to put more focus on the train station and make it a place resi-
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dents want to be around. He believes that the trail can be continued from Sadlers’ Park into the silo area. He would also like to see a splash pad and public washrooms added to that area. In adding features to the silo district, Grondin thinks it will create interest in the Train Station. He admitted he didn’t even know the historic Essex Railway Station existed until a few years ago. Adding a public washroom, he said, could encourage shoppers to stay uptown for longer periods of time. A nice feature, Grondin added, would be to add a drive-in movie theatre and stage area to Essex Centre. He suggested it should be placed in the municipal parking lot vicinity off of Wilson Avenue. Grondin would also like to see more recycling bins around town. “A lot of youth feel passionate about environmental awareness,” he commented. A small change, like adding more recycling receptacles, could be beneficial to the town. He would also like to see more bike paths for safety and health purposes. Grade nine EDHS student Mackenzie Hunter grew up in Windsor. She said in the city there was always something to do. She made a few comments on ways Council could raise funds to support some of the initiatives. Her suggestions included 50/50 draws and charging to watch or participate in community events like sporting events or cook-offs. The proceeds could partially be put into
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Part 3: Filling The Gaps
This is the third week of The Essex Free Press series on business and the downtown corridor in Essex Centre. The economy is slowly recovering from the recession of 2008. Like many other small communities, Essex is at a crossroads. Now is the time to determine whether we survive, thrive or fail. We have looked at what the municipality and local businesses are doing to grow our local economy. We have explored some of the challenges faced by business owners and job creators. The last article in this series will run next week and will explore the com-
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ments and thoughts of readers and residents. Feel free to write letters and emails sharing your thoughts. Submit them to efpreporter@yahoo.ca This week we examine empty storefronts and vacant land: will they be wasted space or fulfilled opportunities? Filling in the Gaps Essex Centre is not alone in having several empty storefronts in town, but it is unique in having dozens of acres of empty land in and near town. There are about 14 acres near the old silos referred to as the “silo district,” an empty lot on Fairview and Talbot Rd. S, and several dozen acres
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of unused land at the corner of Highway #3 and Maidstone Ave. We have two vacant lots in town where one building was demolished recently and one store burned down a few years ago. Silo District - The silo district is owned by the municipality and is farthest along on the road to development. With the help of Stempski Kelly Associates Inc, a streetscape consultant, the Town will soon present some options for the development of that land as community space. Town Planner Jeff Watson says that with biking and walking trails that will soon converge in that area, it is an opportunity to make Essex a “destination” especially for bicycle tourists and residents. The plans include better parking, a naturalized park area, an outdoor performance area and an events space. The Train Station will be incorporated into a heritage area. A possible playground and public restroom are also in the plans. Whether the
If all goes according to plan this space near the silos in Essex Centre will soon be a gathering place for residents and visitors.
space includes the silos is still up for debate. Some would like to see the silos restored and painted with the largest outdoor mural in Canada. Others are hesitant to proceed with that plan because simply restoring and stabilizing the silos to withstand the project could cost as over $750,000. Whichever plan is finally accepted for the space, Watson sees only opportunity there. “It’s not every town that has 14 acres of undeveloped land right in the down town core,” said Watson.
It was reported earlier that a public open house would be held to examine the plans for the silo district and the streetscape. The date of that open house has been moved to Thursday, June 27. It will be at the Essex Centre Sports Complex in the Shaheen Room from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Condo site at Fairview Ave - The vacant lot near the Essex Centre Sports Complex would be ideal for a hotel says Councilor Randy Voakes. He explained that about a year or two ago he was consulting with a hospitality chain that was considering putting a hotel in that location. The idea was that it would accommodate and encourage more athletic tournaments in Essex Centre. He said that what the chain was looking for were long and short term master plans for recreation facilities that would house the tournaments in sports other than just hockey. “It was something we as a town was in the middle of putting together when it was put on hold,” he said. Voakes explained that the Master Plan has been put on hold because of a staffing change in the position of Community Services Director. The former director left the position around August of last year and the town is just now advertising for a replacement. Nothing can be done on that front until a new Director is hired and they are brought up to speed on the project. Another requirement
of the investor Voakes was having a dialogue with was an insurance requirement for emergency services. The company, who has asked to be unnamed, must show that the town they build in has a ladder truck capable of handling a fire in a six-story building. The municipality has a 95-foot ladder fire truck, but it is stationed in Harrow. According to Fire Chief Ed Pillon Essex Centre will have a 75-foot ladder by the end of the year. Voakes said that until these requirements are met, his efforts to bring a hotel to Essex Centre would also be on hold. “It still bothers me that people who come here for tournaments have nothing to keep them in town,” said Voakes. “We’re missing an opportunity.” For now the lot remains listed for sale with a price tag of $498,000. Vacant land at Hwy #3 - Where Maidstone Ave. meets Hwy#3 there are three large parcels of land. One parcel beside the existing Canadian Tire store is owned by the Lablaws Corporation. Beside that is a large portion of land zoned for residential use that is owned by The Hearn Group. Closest to the highway are about 30 acres of commercial property currently owned by the Mady Development Corporation. The commercial property is currently for sale. None of the current owners of those properties answered multiple emails and phone calls.
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Area youth focus on Essex... development of a recreation fund for the Town. “We all have a role to play,” she said. University of Windsor Student and EDHS grad Adam Poirier stated there was a lot to do when he was young. He has many great memories of his childhood, but he added events like the annual Fun Fest do not target the older youth demographic. He also suggested a drive-in theatre. Not only would a drive in theatre create nostalgia for the older citizens and a new experience for the younger, it could also attract tourism, he said. The drive-in theatre would not have to showcase as many movies as a modern facility. Poirier also suggested a recreation center to house an arcade, which could possibly be a place to host birthday parties and a venue for local bands to share their music. Workman added that arenas typically are only of use to those who play hockey or other on-ice sports. The skate park, he added, is available to local skaters but it could be improved and modernized. He suggested approaching a local organization or church to help fund that initiative as an outreach program. In the long term, Workman would like to see a venue in Essex where local bands could put on shows or where poetry reading could be hosted and enjoyed. Workman said he would personally be prepared to dedicate his time into helping with the suggested projects. He wants to see the Town grow for the youth so they can stay in town after graduation. He thanked his peers for helping him in presenting their ideas and opinions to Council.
Councillor Sherry Bondy, who spearheaded the effort to organize the youth focus group, said she viewed the meeting as an icebreaker. Councillor Randy Voakes said hopefully council would be able to extract ideas from their presentation. He encouraged the youth team to attend the Public Open House regarding the streetscape plan for Talbot and Centre Streets and the silo district to share their ideas. It will be held at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on June 27. The two hour open house begins at 6:30 p.m. Voakes thanked the students for coming to the meeting with “some excellent ideas.” Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche noted that resources to complete projects are not always there, but Council is trying to move towards a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Councillor John Scott added Essex has a lot of gems, things that sometimes need to be discovered. He urged the students to stay involved. CAO Phillips said the students were brave to take a position on how the streetscape should be developed. What he found interesting was the comment that Essex lacks a sense of community. As a new comer to the community, Phillips has been searching for Essex’s identity. “It’s interesting the youth of the community are also talking about that.” He asked the students what they think the sense of community should be. Mayor Ron McDermott agreed the train station is a gem. He added something has to be done to get the youth involved. He would also like to hear from the youth on ways vandalism could be eliminated.
Essex at a Crossroads... This property has been the subject of speculation for close to a decade but few people were willing to discuss the land on record. Voakes was on council about nine years ago when he says the commercial portion came close to development. “At that time the intersection was not safe for the higher level of traffic the development would produce,” he said. He blames the council of the day for being unwilling to build the required infrastructure, even though the roads in question are County and Provincially owned. A former Town staff member who would only speak on the condition of anonymity said that the problem with that development was that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs disallowed the develop-
ment because of fears of drawing too much business from the down town core. The current listing real estate agent Peter Valente said that the property is in three parcels zoned for big box store, automotive sales and commercial, respectively. He said that all of the required infrastructure and services are now in place and the land is ready to be developed. Empty storefronts There are currently over 20 empty storefronts in Essex Centre. There will soon be one more when Scott’s Discount closes. Larry Bebee is the owner of Scott’s and says he isn’t sure what will become of the space. There is no close parking. There is no space for a proper receiving area and the older building doesn’t fit the business model of any retail chains. He says it’s
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too small for a big chain and too big for most independent retailers. Voakes said he would like to see a position among town staff that included the responsibility of recruiting business to town. “I would like to see an economic development person to recruit invest-
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Naturalized Habitat - searching for giants by Jennifer Cranston Many trees are among the largest and longest living life forms on the planet. They are a link to our natural history. Dan Bissonnette of the Naturalized Habitat Network of Essex County and Windsor is on a mission to find measure and record giant, unique and unusual native trees. “Many of the trees we will be measuring will be 100 years old. Some as old as 200 years or more,” said Bissonnette. “In some cases these trees were alive before
confederation.” At one time many municipalities and government agencies documented large, old or otherwise significant trees, but changing priorities have channeled funding in other directions. Bissonnette would like to update our region’s existing information and add to it. “This is a re-boot,” he said. A giant tree is any tree that is big for its species. For example an Iron Wood tree is dense and small, not likely to get
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bigger than two feet in diameter but they can live 100 years or longer. What might constitute a unique tree would be a tree growing where it shouldn’t, or rare species at risk like Kentucky Coffee trees and Flowering Dogwoods. In the Maidstone Conservation Area there is an “Indian trail marker” tree. It is a Shag Bark Hickory tree that was deliberately forced to grow in a bent pattern by aboriginal people, these trees were usually used to point directions and mark trails. Bissonnette believes that these trees are a powerful link to our heritage and provide a wealth of information. The data he collects will be publicly available.
One of the goals of the program is to use many of these trees for seed
collection to further the region’s natural habitat. “Some of these trees
may be hiding in remnant forests or old groves, or they may be hiding in plain sight in parks, along roadsides or even in home landscaping,” he said. If you know of any large, or significant trees please contact the Naturalized Habitat Network at 519-259-2407 or email at nathabnet@ primus.ca.
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Summer art program to spark imagination former employee at the Art Gallery of Windsor and used to facilitate its art camps. One of the organizers is Biggley’s husband, Matt, who is a literacy education coach, which Biggley said will help create dynamic lessons. What’s neat about the new summer program, Biggley noted, is that there are a lot of groups out there for youth to join that focus on athletics. This type of program targets youth who are interested in creativity. Biggley said EDHS has an amazing art
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by Sylene Argent Area youth interested in the arts are urged to sign up to take part in the Art Spark Summer Day Camp to be held at Essex District High School this
program. Participating in the summer art camp art program is a great way for tomorrow’s Red Raiders to transition into high school careers and meet art department staff. It will also be a great way for the youth the exercise their imaginations, she said. For further information on the Art Spark Summer Day Camp, log onto www. bigartspeak.weebly.com, email artsparkcamp@ gmail.com, or contact the Essex Youth Center at 519-776-9000.
summer for the chance to explore their creative talents and expand their imaginations. Leslie Biggley, an art teacher at EDHS, said the summer art program will
focus on media and visual arts and will be available to youth aged seven to fourteen. Students have two sessions to choose from: July 8-12 or July 15-19. The sessions will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
The organizers are partnering with the Essex Youth Center to ensure the program is a go and is the best it can be. The students will be able to learn the fundamentals of art, Biggley said, which will include drawing techniques, how to sculpt, and paint. The program will also include some non-traditional art works, including creating a driftwood sculpture and sewing a fun monster creature. The weekly rate to participate in the program includes materials, morning breakfasts, a daily snack, and a fieldtrip to the Art Gallery of Windsor. Biggley is a
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A friend recently put it out there that he was sometimes guilty of screwing up his priorities. He added, “One of the greatest problems we have as a people is that our priorities become inverted.” He cited a few examples, such as putting things before relationships. In truth, there are more gadgets, gizmos, and distractions now than before. It’s got to the point that as a society we have collective Attention Deficit Disorder. Like my brave buddy, I too am guilty of screwing up my priorities. And there are days when I can’t even remember what the proper order of my priorities should be. The good thing about living a simple life is that you can focus. Even better, you focus on the things
that matter. I’ve said it before that we need to simplify our lives. That will require, however, a certain lowering of expectations – an understanding that one person cannot be all things at all times to those around him/her. I guess at the top of my priority list is family and friends. Family and friends aren’t separate because great friends are family (even if they aren’t related by blood or marriage). From family and friends come nearly all the good things in life. When I get busy with work or some personal project I can ignore family and friends. It’s easy to do when my head’s down and I’m drawn into something. Thankfully, life has a way of snapping my head up again, so I don’t get too lost in whatever unimportant
thing it is that I am doing. Even as a community, we can get our priorities screwed up. We get focused on the details and forget what living in a small town is all about – the community. While we are in the midst of spring-cleaning, prepping our yards for the summer so we can look at them and say, ‘Boy! Don’t they look good,’ we should maybe revisit our priority list and see how close we are to sticking to it. For me, a great looking yard is not really much if there aren’t people in it enjoying each other’s company and having a good time.
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Letter To The Editor The Essex Area Food Bank is very grateful to the Essex Chili Cook-off held at the Essex Legion Branch 201. It is so wonderful to accept a donation from a community event enjoyed by all. Thank you to Brian Pepper and friends for arranging this event and for keeping the Food Bank a part of it. Thanks also, to Marc Adams for donating his first place prize. We strive to make our clients feel comfortable by treating them with respect and dignity. Our goal is to provide a healthy and nutritious diet to those in need. The food bank is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Crossroads Have you enjoyed the information in Jennifer Cranston’s Crossroads? I found some interesting reports there that made me realize how much has changed in our town for the business world. We all knew the recession had a tremendous influence on the economy but I was not aware of all the ways. It is good too, to know how merchants feel about customers Most interesting was the plan for brighter and better financial situations ahead. As I read our editor’s opinion I hoped every reader would take his message seriously and write letters to the editor, especially if they carry constructive criticism or advice. The Editor is correct about it not always being comfortable to air one’s thoughts and often I have wished I could write a letter-to-the-editor without signing my name. But that is not acceptable and rightly so. We know one reason for wanting to do that is to say something nasty and not have it known who said it. But
there is another reason; one may wonder if people will understand the message correctly, or if other opinions are so adverse that the writer’s ideas might not seem very sensible. We know not everyone thinks alike, nor views situations the same way. However, when we read an idea that is opposite to our own, our understanding of other people can be broadened by thinking about the question from the angle written by another person. For a starter, here is one subject - the street light poles. Except in the main block they are eyesores. Why doesn’t some town official see that they are painted without someone having to go to council about it? Why does an issue have to be made about it? They need to be painted, so why don’t town crews do it as one of their jobs? I write this after someone alerted me to the light poles’ condition and I hope that person will write a letter to ask that it be done although I do think that should not be necessary.
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On “In the Spotlight” Have you heard about the latest craze among pregnant women? Apparently this year baby creation has led to job creation. Yup, a lot of women due to deliver are hiring professional photographers to capture the entire sequence of events during the birth of their children. Everything and I mean everything is captured on tape. From the rapid-fire breathing to the actual birth itself and each excruciating labour pain in between. If you have ever given birth or even witnessed it, you know that the sounds emitting from the delivery rooms are not pretty and often resemble the moaning of ancient oarsmen rowing slave ships. And, frankly, I hope the labour room audio is omitted for another reason. The language of even the most polite and demure women goes right out the window and often morphs into explicativefilled cussing that would make a sailor blush. Do you really want that to be included on your copy of
little Tommy being born? I don’t know about you but when I delivered my babies years ago I was pretty sure I didn’t even want my husband in the same room, let alone a camera. However, this is 2013 and hardly anything surprises me any more. I mean, if you are going to videotape your delivery, you want to look your best. So why not hire a hairdresser and schedule a professional makeup artist to do their thing? Why not get your nails manicured at the same time (It might even keep your hands busy so you don’t rake your husband’s eyes out while you are in the midst of painful delivery). And, 20 years or so down the road, when you eventually show little Tommy’s delivery video to his future fiancé, even he should look his very best. I mean you always choose the cutest outfit for the baby to come home from the hospital in, right? Well, I am certain little Tommy sure looks cute in his birthday suit but how about hiring
a ‘dressing crew’ to immediately fit him into a mini tux for his big entry into the world? You could even hire somebody to hand him a microphone upon his ‘big exit’ to record his very first sounds. And, if you are really lucky, you might even get him to sing, dance or perform a stand-up comedy routine upon making his big debut. In such case you’ll need a choreographer, singing coach, etc. More jobs! I bet the government hasn’t even scratched the surface of all the spin-off jobs that could be created in association with childbirth. So, ladies, if you plan to become pregnant, please keep all this in mind. These are moments in your lives that will always be important to you, your husband and even little Tommy. Plus, we certainly will have helped stimulate the economy with so many new jobs. Now, if we could only hire a lighting crew, back-up singers and a set decorator, we’d be all set!
Having company What better reason for cleaning house than having company. That gives me real incentive. It is not that I don’t ordinarily like to have my house clean but it is so easy to put the job off for a day or two, or even longer than that. It’s a job I dislike intensely. So that is one reason I am always glad to get a message that someone is coming for a few days, or even just for a meal, yes, even an afternoon visit. I guess that suggests I am trying to make guests think I live in apple pie order all the time. (Sometimes apple pie is messy, especially if it has lots of juice, and that is when it is best). I like to think it is because guests would be more comfortable in an orderly place. Yes, I better confess, it has something to do with me thinking I don’t want someone to think I am sloppy or careless. I have Anyway company right now and it is nice to be in a tidy environment while enjoying a visit. What about keeping everything tidy in case someone comes to the
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door? I think that is a good idea too, but we don’t have company like that anymore. Well, my son drops in once in a while and he does find clutter quite often because he insists on coming to the back door. I find it hard to keep the utility room entrance in visitor condition. I always think the front door entrance is for company. Oh well, the fact remains I do like to have company so if they come and everything is out of
order, the important thing is someone came to see us and spend a little, or even a lot of time. We can have a great visit, whether the house is in or out of apple pie order.
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Lenny is a two year old Hound mix . He is shy, but warms up quickly. We would prefer a quieter home for Lenny. He likes to relax, and lie in the sun. But he also enjoys spending time doing outdoor activities. He also enjoys spending time with his canine friends. We also recommend that Lenny go to a home with older, and respectful children. This pet also comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www.ospcainsurance. ca or call 1-866-600-2445. Our organization offers 24PetWatch microchips, which include free registration into the 24PetWatch pet recovery service. For more information visit www.24petwatch.com or call 1-866-597-2424. Visit the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society, 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Phone: 519-966-5751. Adoption Hours: Saturday/Sunday/Mon./ Tues. 11am-6pm, Wed./Thurs./Fri. 11am – 8pm.
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by Jennifer Cranston Deputy Fire Chief recognized Deputy Fire Chief Dan Smith was awarded a certificate of Ontario Certified Municipal Management Level III. This came with Executive Officer Endorsement from Ontario Municipal Management Institute. It certifies him as a professional in the Fire Service at Chief Officer Level. There are only four other fire chiefs in our county with this certification.
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Town of Essex Council notes raised to fund the event and it is hoped $10,000 more will be raised before August. More information will be available as plans solidify.
Dan Smith receives Ontario Municipal Management Certification at the last regular council meeting.
Colchester Villagefest update Jim Oakley, Chair of Colchester Villagefest, addressed council with an update on the festival to date. The festival will be held near and at the Harbour on August 9-11. Oakley explained that so
far nine wineries have committed to the event and he hopes at least three more will sign on. Walkerville Brewery and six restaurants will also be at the festival. They are hoping for at least two more restaurants to come to the table, especially some from Essex Centre.
The Harbour is booked for that weekend and a waiting list has been created. Oakley and his team are now trying to arrange camping accommodations. He is also planning a car show for the Saturday and a motorcycle event for the Sunday. $15,000 has been
McGregor prepares for annual Music Festival by Sylene Argent The McGregor community is ready to turn up the volume and continue its fundraising tradition with the 24th annual Music Festival at Co-An Park. The event will take
place on June 9 from noon to 10 p.m. and will support the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation. This year’s festivities include live musical entertainment, a car show, raffles, the annual pig
raffle, and a food stand. Several local bands have all donate their time to the event. To date, the McGregor Music Festival has raised over $140,000 for the Cancer Centre Foundation. This year’s proceeds will support the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation’s Patient Assistance Fund and the Seeds4Hope initiative. Kerri Hill, Communications Coordinator for the Windsor & Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation, said the McGregor Music Festival is a great event and has
definitely proved to be a longstanding community event. Area residents are urged to take part in this year’s festivities.
Harrow welcomes Tim Horton’s By the end of the year, Harrow centre will be enjoying its very own Tim Horton’s Restaurant. Developer Phil Lavalee calls the building design coming to Harrow the “urban design.” “After seeing the sight plan, I think it’s an ideal Tim Horton’s for our community,” said Councilor Sherry Bondy. Councilor Baker was proud that Harrow would be one of the first Southwestern Ontario towns to have this design. “It’s good to know that large corporations are interested in investing in our town,” he said.
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Mock crash sends vivid message to high school seniors
A mock crash presentation was set up to bring awareness to the consequences of drunk driving.
by Jennifer Cranston Emergency services workers are well aware of the danger of drinking and driving especially among teens. As a result, they’re doing what they can to get kids to be responsible drivers. On Thursday morning, just in time for Prom, OPP, Essex-Windsor EMS, Essex Fire and Rescue
Service and Lesperance Body Removal Service were at EDHS to drive the point home with a mock crash presentation. The story begins when a tarp is removed from a wrecked car filled with screaming, injured teens played by grade 11 students. The only person quiet and still is a dead girl on the hood of the car.
The scene proceeds with fire fighters and paramedics extricating passengers in the back seat, police arresting the impaired driver, and closes with the solemn removal of the body of a life ended too soon. This scenario is very realistic. The actors Erica Schmidt, Morgan St. Louis, Josh Grondin and Jordan Hooker - were complete with blood and gore courtesy of make-up artists Jo-Ellen Size and Debbie Dufour. “Prom night is coming and we don’t want to do this for real,” said OPP Constable Joe Meloche. “Even if this only works on a few kids, it will save lives.” Meloche explained that they want kids to have fun, but they want them to do it responsibly. People who work in emergency services don’t do it for the money, he said, they do it because they care. In communities like Essex it becomes personal. “We live in this community and we know these kids. We care about these kids,” he said. “They get to see what we go through in these situations and they get
an understanding of what their parents go through.” Following the enactment, Meloche addressed the crowd. He told the students of a night when he was in grade eight. It was 3 a.m. when the officer came to his door to tell him and his family that his brother would never be coming home. “I’ll wear his name on my arm for the rest of my life. Don’t become just a name on someone’s arm” he said. emergency Other services professionals also spoke to the assembled students. “I hope this is as close as anyone here gets,” said Rick Mallot of Essex Fire and Rescue. “The reality of this is life changing.” Mark Lesperance of Lesperance Body Removal Service told the students that an incident like this goes on forever for the families. It will be remembered like a birthday over and over. In closing, Meloche took an opportunity to remind young drivers of some of the provinces new laws. Drivers under the age of 21 may not have any alcohol in their system. Anyone of any age with less than a full G lisence may not have any alcohol in their system. can lose “You everything over it,” he said.
CIB plants trees at local schools
Janelle Balsillie of CIB and Nathan Hamilton of the Town of Essex help Spencer King plant the tree he won.
by Jennifer Cranston Last year the Town’s Communities In Bloom program hosted contests at local schools and two local students won new trees for their school grounds. On Wednesday, Spencer King of Holy Name helped his class plant the tulip tree he won. King was in grade five when he wrote a story about Bloomer and Petunia. His characters are personified flowers who re-forested their land. King also won a gift basket for himself and said that he was happy and excited to be a winner. Mayor Ron McDermott and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche joined Communities In Bloom representative Anne Marontate and CIB student Janelle Balsillie to talk to the students and help plant the tree. Politicians and students took turns with the shovels to dig the hole and plant the tree. “We try to go to schools for an education program each year,” said Balsilie. “We teach the kids about environmental awareness, recycling and other aspects of Communities In Bloom.” This year’s education program will begin in June. The other winner from last year was Madison Hayes of St. Anthony’s in Harrow, who wrote a poem.
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WETRA hosts open house - receives federal grant
by Sylene Argent Staff and volunteers at the Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association opened the facility’s doors to the public on Sunday to host an annual open house and horse breed parade. Area youth were welcomed to participate in an array of interactive games and sign up for the summer day camp program. WETRA Program Director Sue Klotzer said the open house is held so the public can see the therapeutic riding facility and the programs and services it offers to its clientele. Youth could also learn about the activities available through the summer day camp program. Staff and volunteers were also happy to discuss the
grant the facility recently received from the federal government, and what that grant will do for the facility and therapeutic horseback riding across Canada. There were many activities available on Sunday for visitors to enjoy. The open house kicked off with a pancake breakfast. The Essex County Carriage Club offered displays for the event participants to enjoy, and many local horse enthusiasts exuded their talents with their equine companions during the parade of horse breeds’ demonstration. Some of the participants displayed the grace of jumping over fences, while others showed off their driving skill as their
pony pulled a carriage, and one participant showed off the talents of a mule. Local blacksmiths showed area youth how they create a horseshoe and fit it to a horse. They also explained the importance of proper hoof and leg care. Other equine enthusiasts were happy to share information about proper equine nutrition. Also on display during the open house was a display of what the WETRA riding students can do. After forty years of operation, the therapeutic riding program, now located near McGregor, has grown to stable around 20 therapeutic riding horses. It services around 200 local clients. Depending on the students’ needs, the lessons help the riders either socially, emotionally, mentally, or physically. Recently the WETRA program learned it would receive a federal grant. Last week, Essex MP Jeff Watson, on behalf of Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Diane Finley, announced WETRA would receive $596,000 in federal government funding.
Harold demonstrates the talents of his mule Flossie.
Klotzer noted the grant will help WETRA expand its programming. The facility will host a pilot project, which will be shared with communities across Canada. The programming is in the works. A focus group is looking at ways to fill in gaps in service regarding therapeutic riding.
The grant will also allow WETRA to hire on a mental health professional and an occupational therapist. The facility will also create a video, which will be distributed Canadawide, to promote and
explain the benefits of therapeutic riding. Klotzer was thrilled to receive the grant as WETRA built the new facility to try and meet the needs of those with special needs.
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Essex awarded for exceptional swimming program Town of Essex Recreation staff members Jason Jolicoeur, Cynthia Cakebread, and George Turnbull with Paula Stevens, Vice President Lifesaving Sport for the Lifesaving Society.
by Jennifer Cranston Essex was recognized by the Life Saving Society for its life saving and leadership programs within the aquatics program. The Scarborough Cup was earned for issuing the highest number of life saving certificates in a community with a population of 10,000 to 50,000. The R. Bredin Stapells Cup is awarded for issuing most leadership certificates in a community of the same size. Cynthia Cakebread, Essex Manager of Recreation and Culture, along with her staff proudly accepted both awards in March. They won against comparable municipalities across Ontario. “Over the past 14 years, we’ve seen our leadership training program continue to grow. We are extremely proud to have won the Scarborough Cup for the fifth year in a row, and the third time winning the R. Bredin Stapells Cup,” said Cakebread. She is exceptionally proud of how the program stacks up against the rest of
the province. “We have a bigger program than many cities bigger than us, like Waterloo and Brantford,” said Cakebread. “Our program is 76 per cent the size of Windsor’s program.” She attributes the win to a dedicated staff and support from the municipality. Constant learning, training and extra certifications are encouraged. “We support them with constant learning and give them the opportunity to use what they’ve learned,” she said. The program takes a “child first” approach with everything they do, she explained. That means that everything is centred around the participant. “We want people to have a positive experience each and every time they walk through that door,” said Cakebread. All staff from new hires to senior staff are reviewed, evaluated and given feedback regularly and these things combined make for an exceptional program. People will travel from all over the county to learn swimming and lifesaving in Essex.
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION URBAN SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT MAIN AND DIVISION STREET The Town of Kingsville will be accepting Request for Quotations for the Urban Sidewalk Replacement- Main and Division Street Tender, up until the hour of
12:00 Noon local time on Friday June 14, 2013 Tenders are available at the Municipal Office at 2021 Division Rd North between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please deliver completed Quotation in a sealed envelope to: Mr. Andy Coghill Public Works Manager Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 Clearly marked: Urban Sidewalk Replacement – Main and Division Street Tender For more information, please contact Mr. Andy Coghill, Public Works Manager, 519-733-2305 email: acoghill@kingsville.ca
Jumpstart helps kids jump into fitness by Jennifer Cranston The parking lot at Canadian Tire and Marks Work Warehouse was full of children’s activities on Saturday to help raise money and awareness of Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program. Jumpstart is a charity started by Canadian Tire to help children become involved in organized sports when their families can’t afford it, explained Stacy Gagnier, a manager at Canadian Tire. “Kids who can’t afford sports can apply online,” she said. “We have all kinds of sports listed there that are fundable.” Marks Work Warehouse manager Grace Bechard explained that her store, as a subsidiary of Canadian Tire, was also in on the action. They partnered with the outdoor activities and inside Marks there
Karter Stratichuk shows off the tatoo he received at the Jumpstart fundraiser at Canadian Tire on Saturday.
was a bake sale and raffle. “Local businesses donated all the food and door prizes so all the money raised today goes right to the cause,” she said. She added that before she began working at
Marks Work Warehouse she had never heard of Jumpstart but the charity has become one that she believes in. “It’s nice to help kids become more active for a better, healthy lifestyle,” she said. Jumpstart can subsidize up to 100 per cent of the cost depending on the financial situation of the family. This was the major annual local fundraiser, but money is raised throughout the year. All the money raised for Jumpstart stays in the community in which it was raised. That means that money raised at our local Canadian Tire helps children in our own community participate. Activities on Saturday included a barbeque, children’s games, and a bike raffle. The 73’s were there to help youngsters
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Zachary Sulik, 3, takes part in the Jumpstart fundraiser activities with a little coaching by an Essex 73s player.
run through an athletic obstacle course. Fire fighters from Essex and Lakeshore were also present with Lakeshore’s Fire Safety trailer. The Fire Safety Trail-
er provides children with plenty of opportunities to learn about fire safety. “It’s a great teaching tool for us and a great learning tool for the public,” said Captain Randy
Kaufmann of Essex Fire Station 1. Children learn about fire hazards in the home, they get to hear a real smoke alarm and escape out a window. They even have the opportunity to call 911 and talk to a real operator. Eight-year-old Tanner Westfall went through the trailer with his little sister. He said his favorite part was going into the kitchen and telling the fire fighters where the fire hazards were. Crawling on the floor under the smoke was not as much fun, he said. When he called 911, his experience was pretty realistic because he had to stay calm and remember things like his address while his little sister was screaming. The Fire Safety Trailer will be out in the community most weekends throughout the spring and summer. Acting Captain Reid McMurren of Lakeshore Fire and Rescue Service says people can call 519 728-0550 to find out where the trailer will be on a given weekend.
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UMEI School news - Making math fun
submitted to EFP Math students at UMEI Christian High School in Leamington hosted the fourth annual Math Fair on May 16 and 17. The students, from academic classes in Grade 10 and 12 taught by Mrs. Chani Wiens, created dynamic displays, interactive activities and engaging presentations for the rest of the school and the public to experience. “Math Fair is particularly successful because the students really have fun with it,” says Wiens. “It’s a unique experience to UMEI that the whole school can get involved and see that math really is useful in the real world.” Topics included calculus in baseball, geometry at Disney World, and math in crime scene investigation. The winning project by Noah Chacko and Andrea Linke-Driedger focused on how math is used in magic shows, and engaged the students by involving them in many card tricks. Congratulations to all the students for making math fun!
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Purina walk supports Dog Guides program
by Sylene Argent The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and the pets were proud to walk the trail at Sadlers’ Park on Sunday as the Essex & District Lions Club hosted the local leg of the annual Purina Dog Walk for Dog Guides walk-a-thon. The walk supports the Lions Foundation of Canada’s Dog Guides program based out of Oakville, Ontario. Event organizer, Jacqui TofflemireFlood, welcomed around twenty walkers to the annual event, who took to the track at Sadlers’ Park while listening to
Many local supporters were happy to leash up their pups to take part in the Essex portion of the Purina Dog Walk for Dog Guides at Sadlers’ Park on Sunday.
a few tunes from the Kingsville-Essex Associated Band. She was very happy with the gifts the community provided as prizes for the participants. Supporting the Dog Guides program is important, Tofflemire-Flood said. The dog guides that come out of the program improve the quality of life of those with special needs, giving them more independence. The Lions Foundation of Canada trains dog guides in five programs to assist those in need. The programs include Canine Vision, Hearing Ear, Autism Assistance, Special Skills, and Seizure Response. Another program will be added soon for Diabetic Alert dog guides. The walk-a-thon raises funds for the Dog Guides program and also raises awareness about the assistance service dogs provide to those in need. Funding is needed for the program to continue as it could cost over $20,000 to fully train a service dog and place it in the home of someone in need. Not only was the pet walk a great opportunity for local residents to support the program, it was also an opportunity to meet with area residents who have a working canine companion. Harrow resident Kim Harding, and her working yellow Labrador Retriever, was happy to support the Dog Guides program. “I really appreciate everything they do for people with special needs who need [service] dogs,” she said. “I’m so grateful for the Lions Foundation.” Having a service dog, she said, helps her be more independent. She intends to support the walk every year. Harding is a paraplegic. Her dog, Whisper, has many skills that assist her daily. Whisper can pick items up off the floor and hand it to her owner. She can
also put clothes in the washer and dryer, and open and close the doors in Harding’s home. “She’s very helpful. She’ll bark for help if I get stuck so someone can help me,” Harding said. Essex resident Colleen Chauvin has a hearing ear dog from the Lions Foundation of Canada. There is sometimes a misunderstanding when it comes to service dogs, Chauvin said. Often when going through town people want to pet her dog. When it comes to
working dogs, she reminded everyone, there is a no touch, no talk, and no eye contact rule so the working dog does not get distracted from its task. “She’s listening for the both of us,” Chauvin said. She added she has also had some difficulty with stores letting her into their facilities. Chauvin is very appreciative of the help her dog provides her.
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Local Drag Racing submitted by Mark Gubinski There were quite a few final round appearances by local racers at the Grand Bend Motorplex over the weekend. On Saturday, Windsor’s John Pizzo took out Lasalle’s Ed Smith in the finals of Extreme 32. The Armando’s Pizza dragster covered the quartermile in 7.29 seconds at 181 mph. It was another battle of the dragsters in Top ET as Tecumseh’s Ken Hebert and his 1995 Spitzer also beat Ed Smith. Carlie Duffy from Amherstburg was the runner-up both Saturday and Sunday in the Junior Dragster class. The only local winner on Sunday was Paul Wheeler who brought his 1968 AMC AMX up from Harrow. He used a 13.85 at 92 mph pass to defeat Don
Balandin from London. Kingsville’s Matt Bernath was runnerup in the Bike class with his Harley V-Rod. Brad Churchill took the winner trophy home to St. Thomas. Tecumseh’s Malcom Brown made it to the finals of Mod ET with his 1980 Camaro but was put down by the 1967 Nova of Dan Morgan from Goderich. In Top ET the Champion was Les Sherwood from Centralia in a Camaro. Lasalle’s Benny Smith settled for second place. The Pro Doorslammer class was won by Trevor Deeks from London over Dan Aitken Jr. from Belle River. Deeks blistered the track with a 6.65 second run at 211 miles per hour in his 1995 Pontiac Grand Am.
Raider Soccer Last week was a busy week for the boys’ senior soccer team as they continued their playoff run. Practicing hard and playing hard every game the boys are proving their season long stamina. On Wednesday, Essex faced L’Essor in the quarterfinal match. L’Essor, beating out Essex last year in the playoffs, felt they had the game in the bag from the beginning. Essex had wind disadvantage during the first half, and it made a big difference. The Red Raiders had to fight hard to get as much playing
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time in L’Essor’s zone as possible. Still Matt Montello was able to put an easy one in the net first half, putting Essex up 1-0. In the second, it was Essex with the wind advantage and L’Essor looked too tired to compete. Essex kept the ball in the opposing zone and when goalie, Georgy Koumoutsidis, was challenged he had no problems keeping the ball out of the back of the net. Essex managed to put one final goal in for some insurance. Essex had just one day for recovery before they played Cardinal Carter on Friday. A quick and easy Thursday practice left the team with enough energy to play hard the next day. Cardinal Carter proved difficult, fighting for every ball and controlling the game very well in the middle of the field. They tested Essex keeper Koumoutsidis to the maximum. Adam Zanier managed to put one in the back of the net for Essex during
the first half and then it was up to Essex’s defense to hold the game. Cardinal Carter did not make it easy and pushed almost every ball to the net forcing Koumoutsidis to play at the top of his game as he completely shut down CC’s attempts. He stopped point blank shots, long balls and passing plays. Nothing was getting by the grade 11. The score was held at 1-0 in Essex’s favour, advancing them to the WECSSAA finals. EDHS Trivia Night EDHS hosted its first annual trivia challenge and enjoyed a good turn out with many teams, both student and adult, showing their support. Each round in the trivia challenge consisted of ten questions asked by EDHS Guidance Department head, Ron Ricci. Most questions proved very difficult, especially for the students. Examples include, “Who was the leading Beatle in the
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album cover for Abbey Road,” or, “Who was the last non-Canadian captain to win the Stanley Cup?” Overall, it was a very fun night. A student team consisting of Travis Vanbelle, Jacob Godfrey, Curtis Kitely, and Megan Deslippe won the student division and an adult team consisting of Greg Levack, Jim Beland, Jeff Marontate and David Trudell won the adult division. Congratulations to all winners and thank you to all the participants.
EDHS Prom Night prep EDHS’s annual prom just passed this following weekend and as usual all the students were excited for both the celebration and the conclusion of their high school careers. The local police and fire station came to Essex for a mock Drunk Driving accident scenario, where students act in a car accident scene. Emergency responders acted as they would if it were a real accident properly removing the door, caring for the injured and removing the deceased. The strong reminder encouraged the students to stay safe on prom night.
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June 2 - “OPEN HOUSE” Double Anniversary Celebration at the Millen Community Centre,1925 South Middle Rd; South Woodslee, from 1 - 4 pm. JUNE 5 - Shooter’s Photography Club Meeting, from 7-10pm, at Colasanti’s TropiMemorial verses cal Gardens. Visit us on facebook.com for meeting and club information. available JUNE 6 - UMEI Christian High School Strawberry Social from 6:30 - 8 pm. Fresh strawberries & ice cream. Open to the public. Admission by donation. june 7 - GARAGE & Bake Sale Fundraiser, from 8am-2pm at St. Joseph’s Church, River Canard. Rain or shine. JUNE 7 - Pasta dinner at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street Essex. Call 519-776-7711 for more details. Memorial verses JUNE 8 - Purple Martin Societyavailable Meeting at Orchardview Golf Club, 1357 Rd. 34 (Old #3), at 9:00 am. For more information call 519-738-3476. All are welcome. JUNE 8 - Kingsville-Essex Assoc. Band TRIVIA NIGHT & PASTA DINNER at Lakeside Park Pavilion. For registration or information call Sharon 519-839-5269. JUNE 8 - Essex Lions Club WHITE CANE DAY charitable collection of funds, used Centre St., Essex eyeglasses, and hearing aids at local16 businesses to assist the visually impaired. JUNE 9 - Annual McGregor Music FestivaL, from 12-10pm at Co-An Park, McGregor. Visit: www.WindsorCancerFoundation.org Call 519-776-4268 www.essexfreepress.ca Call 519-776-4268 JUNE 11 - LEARN ABOUT DEMENTIA AND HELP AVAILABLE: Held from 6-7:30 pm at the Essex Community Services.Contact Janice at 519-974-2220, ext. 231. JUNE 14 - St. John The Evangelist Alumni & Friends DINNER & AUCTION at St. John’s Parish. Doors open 6pm. For more information, call at Paul 519-723-4810. JUNE 15 - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL DINNER at Comber St. Andrew United Church. Call Mark 519-687-3413, Betty Lou 519-687-2198, or Eleanor 519-687-6305. JUNE 15 - BBQ RIB DINNER at Woodslee United United Church, 4-7pm. Phone for tickets (Advance Only) and information. 519-975-2461. JUNE 18 - Essex BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Essex Legion, from 1-7p.m. Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for more info. Walk-ins welcome. CALL JUNE 27 - Harrow BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at the Harrow Arena, from 12:30-7 p.m. 519-776-4268 Call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for more info. Walk-ins welcome.
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BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT _____________________1-tf
WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-7961240 or (home) 519-776-9501 _____________________1-tf Wanted productive land to buy, rent or sharecrop. Top prices paid. Call Dennis today @ R.Rivest Farms Ltd. 519-7966691. 1-tf _____________________
FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment in Cottam. Ph. 519839-5130. 1-tf _____________________
FOR SALE: BUSH HOG Chopper. 6 foot with 5 foot wing, $2500. Also, suitcase tractor weights. Call 519-723-4421. 21-1t*
3BD Houses For Rent in Essex, On. Available now, $875/m +util. 1st/Last required. Contact Homes4rent@homestarts. org or call 519-984-2178 for viewing. 12-14t _____________________
FOR RENT: Quiet country living. Semi detached brick ranch with 3 bdrms., 2 baths, LR, DR, kitchen, sun room, full basement w/finished family room, wood fireplace, playroom, office, or sm. bdrm., storeroom. All electric, attached 2 car garage, extra lg yard, shared pool, shared utility rm. Fridge, dishwasher, washer & dryer, microwave supplied. Available June 1. References and renter’s insurance required. $1000/m + hydro. (5 min. from Essex. 20 mins. from Windsor). 519-737-6222.
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FOR RENT: 1 lg. bdrm. apt. Excellent condition. Located in downtown Essex. Fridge & stove incl. References required. No pets please. $520 / mo. + utilities. 519-326-5119 or 519987-4866. 49-tf _____________________
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WINDSOR POLICE AUCTION Saturday, June 15, 2013 AUCTION STARTS AT 9:30 a.m. VIEWING AT 8:00 a.m.
Pursuant to Section 132, Ontario Police Services Act, a public auction sale of all unclaimed and abandoned property will be held at the: Teutonia Club 55 Edinborough St., Windsor, Ontario Some of the items up for sale include: bicycles, tools, jewellery, weed trimmers, air conditioner, lawnmower, electric wheelchair, power washers, golf cart, laptop, several GPS, and many more miscellaneous items. Visit our website at www.police.windsor.on.ca to view the entire list of auction items. All items must be removed immediately upon conclusion of auction. All items sold “as is” with no guarantee or refund. Payment by Visa, MasterCard, Interac or cash only. Richard Lavin - Auctioneer
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Essex Lions Club WHITE CANE DAY: Saturday, June 8. Donations, used glasses, and hearing aids will be collected at local businesses to be used to assist the visually impaired.
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FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment in Essex. Available immediately. Phone: 519776-8788. 21-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: One bdrm. apt. Upper level. $675, utilities incl. Call 226-350-1943. 16-tf _____________________ STORE FOR RENT: On Main St., 69 Tabot, Essex. 226-350-1943. 16-tf _____________________
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STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT: Storage available, in Essex, for motor homes, trailers, boats, cars, and trucks. Monthly rentals available. Call for details and rates 519-776-4875. 13-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: Extra lg. 3 BDRM. APT. $975 / mo. utilities incl. No pets. 1st & last required. Both downtown Essex. 519-7766078. 18-tf _____________________
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Commercial Property for rent in Cottam. Ph. 519-839-5130. 1-tf
plants For Sale: Over 90 varieties of tomatoes, eggplants and peppers incl. many heirloom varieties. Over 100 varieties of perennials incl. red hot poker, sedums, painted daisy, peonies, pond plants, and more. 108 Langtry St. (near arena). 19-3t*
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
Director, Community Services (closing June 21, 2013) Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician (closing June 7, 2103) For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca. Qualified applicants are requested to submit a resume and cover letter by the closing date specified on each posting to: Manager of Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON, N8M 1A8 Email: hr@essex.ca FAX: (519) 776-8811
JNM Tool & Manufacture in Windsor Requires: STAMPING TOOL & DIE LEADERS & STAMPING TRYOUT LEADERS REQUIRED WITH PRESS EXPERIENCE ABILITY TO DIRECT 4-6 PEOPLE EXCELLENT PAY WITH BENEFITS AND GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE BONUS BASED ON TIMELY TOOL BUY OFF Email Resumes to: careers@jnm.ca
GENERAL LABOURER Property Management Company looking for a self employed handyman to: • Perform Maintenance on buildings & properties • Electrical work • Carpentry • Vehicle & Equipment Detailing • Minor Mechanical Services Part time / Full Time available
Apply with resume & references, to the attention of “B. Grossi” to: BOX G c/o P.O. BOX 115, ESSEX ON N8M 2Y1
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2011 25 foot puma 5th wheel for sale: Sleeps four. Has full bath. Asking $15,500. Phone 510-726-5666 for more information. 17-5t* _____________________
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HELP WANTED General Labourers wanted. Fax resume to 519-723-2336. 49-tfn _____________________
KAHL RECYCLING - We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-3268559. Cell: 519-322-8305. 1-tf _____________________
Drivers wanted - AZ or DZ Clean record, Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336. 17-tfn _____________________ ROOFER’S helper needed. Must have vehicle. No experience needed. Call Ken at 519-776-8340. 19-4t* _____________________
HELP WANTED: Essex Taxi has part time and full time available. Ideal for retiree or anyone looking to make a couple extra bucks. Preferably from town. Call Kirk or Terry at 519-776-4922. 19-5t*
“ON TIME MOVERS” - Are you moving? Need something picked up or delivered? Please call Larry or Dave today! 519736-7411 or 519-984-7412. 1-tf _____________________ MIKE’s painting & Drywall repairs - Interior, Exterior, Mudding, Taping, Trim. 13 years exp. Seniors 10% discount. Call Mike for free estimate at 519776-9445. 18-4t*
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LAWN CUTTING and additional services. Grass cutting, lawn rolling, aerating, dethatching, shrub trimming, granular fertilizer, and minor yard work. Call 519-839-4776 or 519-9814519, and ask for Steve. 13-tfn _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519982-0362 or 519-776-4881. 13-tfn _____________________
for Sale: QUILTING FRAME & TABLE. 10.5 feet wide. Quilter sewing machine sold separate or together. 519-776-5191. 21-1t* _____________________ FREE - PRINTERS: Kyocera, Cannon NP, Cannon AP-350. Please phone 519-723-2121. 21-1t* _____________________ for Sale: Serta pull out sofabed with 3 cushions. Asking $600. Please phone 519776-8159. 21-1t* _____________________ FREE BOOKS: 20 boxes of older business and other books. Please phone 519-723-2121.
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE: Saturday 8:30-4pm Sunday morning 9-12, 137 Langtry Essex (near arena) Baby items, toys, lots of kids clothing 0-3X, Ladies clothing all sizes, household items. 21-1t _____________________
ANNUAL YARD SALE: Fri., May 31 & Sat., June 1, 8am5pm, at 4125 Betts Ave., LaSalle (formerly Woodview Dr.) Ladies clothing incl. plus sizes, shoes, purses, art, home decor, bath towels/ mats, rugs, electronics, water cooler, luggage, & more. Excellent condition. 21-1t* _____________________ MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE: Fri., May 31 & Sat., June 1, AT 448 County Road 34W, R.R. 1 Essex. Something for everyone! 21-1t*
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ADVERTISE ACROSS ONTARIO OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! For more information contact your local newspaper.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPS. PART-TIME JOBS - Make your own schedule, sell chocolate bars to make $$$, decide where and when you sell, start and stop when you want. Tel: 1-800-383-3589. www.chocolatdeluxe.com
CAREER TRAINING OVER 90% EMPLOYMENT rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com.
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COMING EVENTS CAFA’s 10th Annual CURRENT & CONNECTED Conference Thursday, June 6/13, Quality Inn, Woodstock. Network with farm professionals and learn. Opportunities for AG in Canada. CAFA at info@cafanet.com 1-877474-2871 www.cafanet.com
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AUTOMOTIVE Vehicle buyers are ONLY protected by OMVIC and Ontario consumer protection laws when they buy from registered dealers. There’s no protection if you buy privately and you risk becoming victim of a curbsider. To verify dealer registration or seek help with a complaint: www.omvic.on.ca or 1-800943-6002.
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South Buxton Raceway report for May 25
Photo by James MacDonald Pictured above: Joel Dick climbs on his car inthe Winner’s Circle.
by Mike Bennett When he got to the Winner’s Circle, Joel Dick took a quick look but barely found a scratch on his winning car. The Leamington driver was about the only one of the 18 starters in Saturday’s Schinkels Gourmet Meats UMP Modified feature race at South Buxton Raceway who could make that claim. Dick, who led the final 13 laps, was running third when he inherited the lead on lap 12 after Chatham’s Darryl Hoekstra and Merlin’s Joe Brosseau crashed hard into the turn four wall battling for the
lead. “I saw them going door-to-door and making contact about two laps before, so I kind of sat there waiting it out,” said Dick, who started eighth and moved into third on lap eight. “Those guys were battling pretty hard and I got a break when they hit the wall,” he said. Dick said he was comfortable running patiently behind the leaders, almost sensing something was going to happen. “You don’t know if anything’s going to happen and you don’t wish anything to happen to anybody, but it was fortunate for us this time because we came out on top,” Dick said. Saturday was a 180-degree turn for the Leamington driver from his first three weeks of the season. Dick did not start the May 4 feature and had a DNF and a 12th-place finish last week. He was fifth in his heat on May 11 when the feature was rained out. “It’s a new car and we didn’t get a chance to go testing anywhere before the season,” said Dick. “We’ve had issues with the motor and chassis, so we’re trying a lot of new stuff but it’s getting closer every week,” he said. “The car wasn’t too good in the heat but we made the right changes for the feature. “It took awhile for the tires to come in, but the more green flags we ran, the better the car was,” Dick said. It was Dick’s first checkered flag of the season and his 14th feature win since moving up to the Modified class in 2010. recovered Brosseau from the mid-race accident to finish second, followed by Wallaceburg’s Drew Smith, Windsor’s Dan McIntyre and Chatham’s Brian Speelman. James Tilbury’s Beaulieu continued his impressive rookie season with a seventh-place finish, as he went into the night sixth in the division standings.
Gerald Martin of Essex was eighth, Belle River’s Mario Toniolo 15th and Wheatley’s Justin Mills 17th. Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano won his heat and crack-the-whip preliminary races but his feature win streak ended at three with a sixth-place finish after dropping a cylinder early in the Tirecraft Mini-Mods ‘A’ main. Merlin’s Jody Mason became the first driver other than DeSerrano to win a Mini-Mod feature. Kingsville’s Norm DeSerrano, Denis’ father, had his best feature finish of the season with a fourth. Larry Hart, also of Kingsville, finished eighth in his season debut while Tilbury’s Gerry Rivait Jr. was 16th. Tilbury’s Ryan Beaulieu scratched from the feature. He finished third in his heat. Merlin’s Eren Vanderiviere won the Windride Transportation Sport Stocks feature while Windsor’s West Bertozzi had a careerhigh second-place finish. “Slowly, we’re working on it to make it a little better every week,” Bertozzi said. “If Vanderiviere picked the outside (on the last restart), I think I would have had him on the inside … I just couldn’t get enough traction up top.” Wheatley’s Steve Clements finished third, Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse was fourth, Cottam’s Tiffany Ellis sixth, Kingsville’s Rob Young seventh and Harrow’s Patrick Lajeunesse eighth. Chris Ross took the lead halfway through and the Charing Cross driver led the final eight laps to win the five-car UMP Late Model feature. Fans donated close to $1,900 in a pass-thehelmet free-will offering to help offset the repair costs from a vandalism spree at the track last weekend. On Saturday, South Buxton hosts memorial feature races in all four classes.
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Essex Community Services The South Essex Community Council’s Employment Services is pleased and excited to announce that we are offering a Job Club that will take place every second Tuesday of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 at Essex Community Services. Through the Job Club, we hope to create a dynamic group to offer support and networking to job seekers of all kinds. The Job Club is an informal meeting where job seekers can talk to qualified Employment Consultants and Job Developers who can assist in searching for employment opportunities. Please feel free to join us. To register for the Job Club please call SECC Employment Services at: 519-326-1873 or 519-7335784
Party at our SA Connections group. Come out and join the fun from 10 a.m. -1 p.m.! All are welcome to enjoy the activities and a free lunch. Our Community Care Ministry services ends for the summer with our June service at Iler Lodge on June 5th at 10:30 a.m. and June 6th at Woodslee at 6:30 p.m. Check out our church and our Thrift Store on Facebook. (Search: “Salvation Army Essex” and “Salvation Army Thrift Store Essex”). Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman Join us for our 10 am. worship service every Sunday morning with pastor Steve Jones. Communion this Sunday. Junior Church is available for the children. Kid’s club is every Tuesday at 3:30 pm. led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth. This Saturday, June 1 is the Cottam Yard Sale, “Old - Time Religion” Country Singing Festival at Cottam United Church at 12:30 pm. Bring your lawn chair for music, food and fun in the sun. The Sunday School and Church Family Picnic will be held on Sunday, June 9 at Lakeside Park, Kingsville. Worship Service at 11 am. followed by a picnic lunch and games. Everyone is invited. Bring salads and deserts to share and meat to barbeque. Please keep those with health needs and those in nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen Join us Sunday June 2, at 10:00 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will be leading our morning worship service. Nursery supervision is provided. Salvation Army Essex Community Church Join us for Family Worship every Sunday at 11 a.m. Our next Movie Night is on Friday, June 21. Doors Lt. Kristen’s sermon series for the Summer is entitled open at 6:00 pm and the movie will begin at 6:30 pm. “Believe: Examining the Miracles of Jesus.”. We have Mark this date on your calendar and plan to come on out, a prayer meeting at 10–10:30 a.m. and Sunday, June 2nd enjoy a free movie and meet some new friends! Come and check us out online for service times and followed by our last potluck luncheon for the summer. On Tuesday June 4th we will be having a Birthday directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www. essexcrc.ca
Cottam Yard Sale! Saturday, June 1st 8:00 am
Harrow United Church submitted by Dennis Graham Last Sunday gave an opportunity for the Happy Hands Puppets to teach us why it’s not always a good idea to put something away for safe keeping. The puppet show and the message titled “Hidden Treasures” are available for viewing on our podcast at www.harrowunited.org. This Sunday, our guest speaker is Tina Quiring from the Southwestern Ontario Gleaners. This is an interdenominational organization that will soon provide free dehydrated soup mix and dehydrated fruit for distribution to local community partners and reputable relief agencies around the world. All are welcome to learn how this project can benefit our entire community, and the world. Our Sunday service begins at 10:30 and we always look forward to having visitors join us. On Sunday afternoon our youth group is off to the golf course.
Paquette News - submitted by Barb Mactier St. Stephen’s /Church of the Redeemer Deanery Youth Walk-a-thon, in partnership with the school boards, is on Saturday, June 8th. Registration is
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at 8 a.m. at St. Stephen’s and the walk begins at 9 a.m. followed by fundraiser BBQ for Clay 2014 Proceeds from walk go to ‘Free the Children – We walk 4 Water” Homecoming will be a joint service at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s on June 9th. Rev. Paul will officiate at his first service after ordination – luncheon to follow. A Strawberry Social / Yard & Bake Sale is at Redeemer on Sat. June 15. The Church of the Redeemer presents “Our Daily Bread Cookbook” - Filled with fun recipes from our parishioners and friends. Call Pam or Amy at 519-7376850 x28, to get your copy Planning ahead -Vacation Bible School is July 8-12. Please contact Cynthia 519-972-9603 youth.committee@ essexdeanery.com if you are able to assist in any way.
St. Mary’s Cemetery Board is hosting its annual Decoration Day Mass on Sunday, June 9th at 9 a.m. in the cemetery. Please bring your lawn chairs! Come and decorate the grave of your loved one. Everyone is welcome. Celebrating birthdays are Jessica McCarthy, Lori Dame, Kolleen Fuerth, Brendan Fuerth, Cassia and Rya Pulleyblank. Our prayers and sympathies to Len, Trudy and Carolyn Collins on the passing of their sister, Mary Ann Duncan from Ohio. Please keep in your prayers Bob McCarthy, Rose Renaud, Fr. Matt George and Matthew Lemon.
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Holy Name of Jesus Church News submitted by Therese Lecuyer It was great to see Fr. Pert last weekend. He’s been gone but not forgotten. It was wonderful to see my daughter Heather, her husband James and the two babies, Ben and Lily. The Parish breakfast is Sunday, June 2nd after each mass. Free will offering greatly appreciated. Proceeds to Youth Ministry. The St. Vincent De Paul Society is holding its Spring Bundle Drive on June 1 & 2. Our truck is accepting used clothing and furniture. God Bless You all and have a super week.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank It was a beautiful day last Saturday for the wedding of Melissa Gardonio (daughter of Tony and Sue) and Joe Cormier. Best wishes to you both!
Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather this past week was a mish mash - we had very cool weather and very hot all in the same week. As we leave the merry month of May behind maybe we will get some more settled weather. Celebrating birthdays are: Cindy Palmer, Christine Rawlins, Ashley Sauve, Ruth Ann Hislop, and Shirley Galos. Congratulations to Joe and Cecile Malenfont, who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The Pleasant Valley Community Club winners of pepper were Isobel McCleod, Josie Dresser, Elaine Taylor, Ben Wells, Doug Fields, and Charlie Chevalier. For
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The congregational meeting is June 9 at noon, with Rev. Colin Swan. WE will select members for the Search Committee for a minister, effective July 1 1914. Come to help choose the search committee. Our chicken dinner and strawberry social is Saturday, June 8, at 6 p.m.. There is a limit on the number of tickets sold. Available at the church office, 776-5121. If you have a pastoral emergency call the church at 519-776-5121 to speak to Susan or leave a message. Seats are still available for our UCW bus trip to the musical theatre at Port Stanley, July 23.
St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican WE appreciated the music provided by the Essex Retirees at our 11 0’clock morning service. Please pray for our delegates as they attend the Diocesan Synod meetings. We are encouraging young people to join us June 8 at St. Stephen’s church for a 5 km walk along the Laurier Trail for a walk-a-thon for the We Walk for Water campaign raising money for water projects. We need volunteers to assist. Trinity is having a bake sale along with the Cottam Yard Sale on Saturday, June 1. If you are able to bake for us bring your baking to Trinity Church, wrapped, ready to sell, either Friday afternoon or early Sat. morning. Our next pasta dinner is June 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Woodslee Friendship Club The Euchre winners last week were: George Diesbourg, George Sutherland, Joan Broeders, Marjorie Van Stone, Mildred Fuerth, Jean Matalik, Fran McKim, Charles Osborne, George Sutherland , and Donna Roubos. Pepper winners were: Joan Broeders and George Sutherland.
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A Double Celebration Open House will be at the Millen Community Centre in Woodslee on Sunday, June 2nd. Meet your school friends, reminisce, see all the history and memorabilia from days gone by. The Woodslee Canada Day celebration is on Monday, July 1st. The day begins with a parade. Parade entrants please contact Donna Roubos 519-975-2634. Seniors Fun and Fitness is every Monday and Wednesday, from 9-10 am . Contact Mariette Renaud for information about the classes at 519-727-0470. Join us at Millen Community Centre, 1925 South Middle Road in Woodslee. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman All are welcome to our Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 AM and lunch afterwards. Thank you to Brian Stocks who brought us the message last Sunday. We welcome our new Minster Rev. Catherine Elsdon. Her first service is on Sunday June 2. 25 Door CentreGreeters St, Essexwill N8Mbe1N8 The Linda Armstrong and Audrey Phone: 776-6522 Fax: 776-7265 Stanley. __________________________________________ at 8 pm The Joint service Official Board will meet at June 4 “Friendly, personal since 1975” the Church Hall. Tax4Planning Preparation J une 15 from PM to 7&PM BBQ Rib Dinner AdBookkeeping Services vance tickets only Contact Shannon at 519-975-2461 or any StewardManagerial member. Needs & Problems Cash Projections Visit our pieFlow booth&atBusiness Lakeshore Celebrations at the GST Consultants • Financial Planning Millen Centre on July .
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Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United GRAHAM SETTERINGTON McINTOSH submitted by Bev Holland DRIEDGER & HICKS LLP service at All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship 10:00 am. withChartered Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at Accountants 10:15 am. Al W. McIntosh, CA Fri., MayPaul 31st H. is our last B-I-N-G-O Driedger, B Sc. CAgame until the fall at 7 pm. R. in Tyler the hall with all Hicks, B Bproceeds A, CA going to Iler Lodge and the Essex Food Bank. Heather L. MacPherson, BAcc CA On Sat., June 1st, Cottam United Lindsay L. the Rounding, BAcc, Church CA is having a “Country Singin’ Festival” at 12:30 pm.
Sat., June 8th is John’s Haiti Walk-a-thon on the Chyrsler Greenway starting at the Arner and ending at the Kingsville Golf Course. Following is a Bar-B-Q at Linda and John’s. Please sponsor walkers. Next week, the Door Greeters are Derrick and Ryan Rogers, the Elder on duty is Virginia Langton. If someone you know is ill or in the hospital and would like a visit from Pastor Linda, please call her at 519-712-9512 or the office at 519-723-2284 so she can make arrangements to visit.
Essex Retirees Our special Friday night Bingo that gives all profit to the Essex Youth Centre is this Friday, May 31 at 7:15 p.m.This fun-raising Bingo for the Youth Centre is open to the public 18 and over. Larry Lane took high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. Cecelia Edwards and Virgery Cascadden tied with most Peppers and Marion Fuerth scored low.Betty Fields took high Wednesday night Pepper score; Don Ames had most and Lily Hundey was low. For the Thursday Bridge, top winners were Annette and Pauline.
Cottam/ Cottam United Church submitted by Helen McLeod If your driving through Cottam this Saturday then be prepared to drive very slowly. It is Cottam’s Annual Yard Sale day. This year, as part of Cottam United’s celebration of the 100 years of the Sanctuary, the choir will be presenting “Old Time Religion” outside on the side lawn, weather permitting at 12:30 pm on Saturday. Bring you lawnchair. This year Pam Squire’s Walk to Support the Troops is on Sunday June 9th, 2 pm. The Cottam United Church Sunday services start at 10:15 am.. On Sunday, June 2 there will be Communion. On Sunday June 9th is the Congregational Picnic. Please bring a salad/main dish and dessert to share.
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Ken Geauvreau’s 1939 Mercury coupe with classic California styling.
A young man named Nick Matranga purchased a 1940 Mercury coupe in southern California in 1949 and George Barris customized it with timeless appeal. The car was wrecked in an accident in 1952 but several “Matranga Mercs” have now been built to recapture the beauty of the original. One of the latest is a 1939 Mercury coupe beautifully crafted by Ken Geauvreau of Belle River, Ontario. About eight years ago, Ken purchased a very rusty 1939 Mercury coupe in Minnesota. When he got it home, he wondered if he should have bought it. The hood and half the roof were missing. His son, Ken Jr., saved the day (and the car) by researching the “Matranga Merc” and then applying his artistic skills to show his dad what their car could look like. Now inspired, the work began. Ken found a ‘39 Ford hood and discovered it did not fit. The ’39 and ’40 Mercurys have no body panels interchangeable with Ford. Fellow Mercury enthusiast Jim Lucier of Blenheim, Ontario, is restoring a 1939 Mercury convertible and purchased a 1940 Mercury 4-door sedan to put the floor in his car. The roof, hood, and left rear fender from that car are now on Ken’s car. The “Geauvreau Merc” took several years to build because Ken could only work on it in his spare time. He had the good fortune to meet Bill Hines, a wellknown California body man who was customizing cars like Ken’s before Ken was born. Bill supplied valuable guidance in assisting Ken with his project. The car was recently completed and is breath-taking. The top has been chopped five inches in the front and seven inches in the rear while retaining the original 2-piece rear window. The body has been channelled nine inches over the frame. The 1939 Mercury grille is made from four different grilles that Ken rounded up. At a swap meet in Kalamazoo, he purchased halogen headlights with turn signals inside, and these very closely resemble the original 1939 Mercury headlights. The interior features a 1949 Ford dash narrowed eleven inches. The front seat came from an ’86 Monte Carlo and the rear seat from an ’83 LeBaron convertible. The console was adapted from a 1964 Thunderbird. The finish is Red Merlot, a Lincoln Navigator colour (#XM). The engine is a 305 Chevy with automatic transmission and stock 10” Nova rear end. The battery is still under the hood and the gas filler neck is in the trunk. Ken loves driving the car. If you see him coming, honk and wave! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
submitted to the EFP Last Wednesday, May 22 the Essex Rookie baseball travel team made the trek to Woodslee to face the Woodslee Rookie Minor baseball travel team. The team’s second game of the season saw the return of Haden V. and Ajin V. from vacation. The boys got the bats going early and often as they built up an 18-2 lead by the top of the fifth inning. Woodslee stormed back in the bottom of the fifth inning with seven runs, cutting the score to 18-9. Luke W. provided strong defense in the final inning to shut down the Woodslee team. The final score was 25-9 for our Essex boys making their season even with one win and one loss. The boys returned to Essex on Sunday, May 26 for the home opener against the Tecumseh Rangers. Braydin M. started the bats strong for
Essex with a triple in the bottom of the first to get us on the scoreboard early. Jake T. backed that up with a run scoring double. Jake added another double in the later innings as did Tyler T. Brysen D.’s keen eye led him to a triple in the bottom of the seventh inning. Overall the Essex
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bats were solid, however the Tecumseh defense was especially sharp. Ajin V. provided some solid defense in the later innings but it was too little too late as Tecumseh defeated Essex 22-9, dropping the Yellow Jackets to 1-2 on the season.
submitted to EFP Last Sunday, in Tilbury, at the local go kart dirt track 5150 Speedway, racers were eager to get back to racing the high banked 1/8thmile oval. Local Essex kid Cale Cooper and cousin Katie Cooper make up the race team Cooper II K Racing. Katie, coming off her first feature win last week, looked strong all day. In her first heat starting near the rear of the field she worked her way up quickly making some slick moves through turns three and four to cross the finish line in second place. Second just wasn’t good enough in that racer’s mind and when the green flag dropped for heat #2 the K1 kart rocketed away from the pack to a first place finish. With the field inverted for the feature race, once again Katie would have to come from the back of the pack and in dramatic fashion that’s what she did. Making short work of the ten kart field finishing just short of the race leader and would have to settle for second. Cooper Racing wasn’t finished yet. Cale Cooper in the K2 kart running a limited schedule for the 2013 season started strong in heat one. Fast right off the trailer he wasted no time going to the front. He was able to put the kart wherever he wanted and eventually took the checkers. Heat #2 would not be as easy and turns three and four became slick and Cooper found himself up over the bank entering turn three on two occasions. Once the dust settled and the karts were lined back up for the restart, a hard charging Cooper came from the back to take second heading into the feature. With a gear change and a couple tweaks he was ready. It was all Cale and the #8 kart from the drop of the flag with Cooper trailing. Just after the halfway point the battle heated up. Cooper and the #8 touched coming out of turn four allowing Cale to drive off and take his first feature win of the season. It was a good day for the race team never finishing less than second in each of their respective classes. Great job kids!
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Essex’s Jess Dixon is up to bat during senior baseball action Sunday afternoon against Woodslee.
by Fred Groves The Essex Ravens started its Ontario Varsity Football League season off with wins in all three divisions against hosting Brampton on Saturday. Quarterback Brandon Reaume led the offence with nearly 500 total yards in a 50-0 win. Both the defence and offence came up big in this game, as did special teams. The junior varsity won 21-0. It was a sweep on the road as the bantams also beat Brampton. The score of that game was 29-0. • Congratulations this week to Essex referee Greg Campbell who won the Ontario Hockey Association’s Jack Clancy Award as the Most Dedicated Official. • The Essex District High School Red Raiders boys’ soccer team advanced to Tuesday’s WECSSAA 2A soccer championship game, beating Cardinal Carter 1-0 last week in the semi-finals. Georgy Koumoutsidis had the shutout for the winners with Adam Zanier providing the lone goal. In the quarterfinals, Matt Montello and Deen Oozer scored in a 2-0 victory over L’Essor. • It was a tough week for the EDHS boys’ baseball team in WECSSAA playoff action as they fell 2-1 to Massey and 6-5 to L’Essor. • The Red Raiders will be very well represented at this year’s OFSAA regional track and field meet held later this week in Cambridge. At last week’s SWOSSAA meet, senior Sierra Wolfe won the 100 m, 200 m, and was third in the 400 m hurdles. She will also join speedsters Taylor Ross, Tori Roovers and Madeline McCloskey on the relay team. McCloskey, competing in the junior division won the 100 m with a time of 12.98 and, like she did last year in the midget division, also won the 200 m and javelin throw. Also making the trip to Cambridge are Jacob Taveirne, McInnus Hendricks, Kayne Hearns and Joey Anderson who will run both the 110 m junior boys hurdles and throw the javelin. • At South Buxton Raceway, Cottam’s Dennis DeSerrano leads the Tire Craft Mini-Mods division with 290 points. Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse is third in the Windride Transportation Services Sport Selects group. • The Essex Seniors are still looking for their first win of the season as they fell 11-0 to the visiting Woodslee Orioles in Essex County Senior Baseball League action on Sunday afternoon. Essex traveled to Harrow on Wednesday night. It was the second win of the week for the Orioles who rode the strong pitching of Willy Froese in a 2-1 win over the Tecumseh midgets. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca
Essex 73’s wrap up season with awards dinner
Frank Matthys (centre) is flanked by Essex 73’ graduating players Blaise Baillargeon (left), captain Kevin Boggs, Adam Dunmore, and Jordan Brohman.
by Fred Groves The Essex 73’s 40th season came to an official conclusion Monday night as the local hockey club capped off the 2012-13 campaign with its annual awards dinner at the Essex Legion. In a season that saw them win their second consecutive Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Hockey League title and make it all the way to the OHA finals, selecting the recipients of some of the awards was no easy task. Veteran forward Corey Beaulieu the MVP and top scorer in the GLJCHL was named the 73’s top player while Chad Hedrick, playing both forward and defence and a grinder in the corners all season, took home the coveted Coaches’ Award. “It was a two-year
building program. We lost to a good hockey team (Picton) but everyone in the Town of Essex is proud of the 23 players and the coaching staff,” said GM Scott Miller. Director of Hockey Operations and longtime board member Kris Wojnarowski noted that the entire coaching staff would return for another season that began this week with the rookie camp. He noted that there were a total of 51 people supporting the hockey players that included coaches, volunteers, support staff and the executive. “We came up short but as an executive we are very pleased with the accomplishment,” said Wojnarowski. Although they did not win the Schmalz Cup,
all 73’s players were presented with their jerseys and Miller said that everyone gave 110 percent. “We have the nucleus coming back to finish that business we started. I am very pleased as a General Manager.” Pride and tradition has always been the motto of the 73’s and next year could well be a rebuilding year as Miller noted earlier in the week that there could be as many as nine new players lacing up for the black, white and orange. “We fell short of our goal but where we didn’t fall short, was the effort and desire to win,” said head coach Gil Langlois. Four players graduated this year - captain Kevin Boggs, defenceman Blaise Baillargeon and forwards
Corey Beaulieu (second from right) is presented with the trophy as the Essex 73’s MVP by the entire coaching staff
Adam Dunmore and Jordan Brohman. “Growing up as an Essex boy, playing for the 73’s was a dream. I have made friends and memories that will last a life time. This has been the best four years of my life,” said Boggs. “When you put that jersey on, it’s something special.” The following are award winners for the past season: Leading Scorer and MVP (Glen Ivancic Award) – Corey Beaulieu; Bursary (John Sadler Award) – Dylan Solecki and Matthew Hebert; Playoff MVP – Alex Garon; Most Improved (Bob LaBrash Award) – Colin Moore; Coaches Award – Chad Hedrick; Most Consistent (Ed Chevalier Award) – Jordan Brohman; Most Sportsmanlike (Wayne Crowder Award) – Hebert; Best Defenceman (Rick ‘Speedy’ Chapman) – Kevin Boggs; Rookie of the Year (Tom Heenan Award) – Trevor Wheaton; Most Dedicated (Frank Matthys Award) – Solecki; Blaise Baillargeon.
SLAPSHOTS… Congratulations to Essex trainer Adam Ripley who was recently named the OHA Trainer of the Year…Equipment Manager Frank Matthys will return for a 41st year…Ken Knapp Ford was the Sponsor of the Year...The annual golf tournament is June 8.
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Canadians look forward to the summer when they can emerge from their homes and enjoy time in their yards. Here are some simple ways to transform your own yard into an outdoor oasis: First, determine how you most like to use your
yard. Do you prefer relaxing outside with a book, playing with the kids, gardening, or entertaining? The answers to these questions will determine how to design your space. “I’m frequently asked how to make the best use of an outdoor space,” says
Mark Cullen, Home Hardware’s Gardening Expert. “As I tell people, just a few small changes can really transform the overall look and feel of your space.” To create an “outdoor room” and an area that offers shade from the sun, pergolas are a great choice, and
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For many of us, warmer weather puts “spring cleaning” plans into action. As you work your way into every corner of your home and around your yard, check electrical products to ensure they are in good condition—and to avoid hazards, re-familiarize yourself with them to make sure you use them properly. Provincial reports identify the primary cause of electric shock and fire incidents in the home are the improper uses of electrical products. Common electrical hazards can include the following issues: • Frayed or damaged cords or cord ends that expose wires present potential shock and fire hazards and should be replaced. Also check that cords are not being pinched to avoid damage to protective insulation. • Electrical outlets overloaded with plugs, power bars and extension cords can cause overheating and potential fire hazards. Contact a licensed and qualified electrician to assess your homes electrical system, or to add new outlets. • Test Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets to ensure these safety devices are working properly. To test your GFCI, plug in a small appliance and press in the test button. You should hear a snap sound and power should be cut-off to your appliance. This confirms that it is working. Simply press the reset button to turn the outlet back on. Contact the manufacturer or replace any GFCI that is does not shut off when tested. • Use outdoor-rated extension cords when working in your yard. Check extension cords and cords on electrical products to ensure they are in good condition. Electrical products with frayed or damaged cords should be replaced. Keep electrical cords and connections away from wet areas, and always plug into an outlet with Ground Fault Circuit Interruption (GFCI) protection to avoid potential shock hazards. Sharing these safety steps can protect family, friends and neighbours. More information about electrical safety can be found online at www. esfi.ca.
a growing trend. They allow you to create a shaded walkway or sitting area where you can enjoy your garden without worry of the sun. To outline your “outdoor room”, lay out your furniture and define the “walls” with end tables, planters and other decorative elements. A fountain or a pond act as a focal point and also add an element of relaxation and nature to the space. To minimize watering, invest in a self-watering system such as Mark’s Choice Self-Watering Patio Planter, to ensure your plants remain hydrated even when you’re away from home for a few days at a time. If you enjoy spending time with friends and family, a spacious deck will provide the perfect area for entertaining. There are many options available. Wood offers a natural look and is generally the most cost-efficient option. If
you are eco-minded, composite decking is made from up to 95 per cent recycled material and requires little maintenance. Patio stones can be a more natural looking option which can also give more height to your privacy fence as the stones are flush with the grass line. When it comes to privacy, there are many fence options including various woods, materials and designs, while iron decorative inserts, toppers or caps are also a great way to add appeal. If you have a small yard, a privacy fence with built-in benches and planters is a great space-saving solution. For natural privacy, consider a trellis, which is also a great sound barrier. Last but not least, your oasis will not be complete without lush green grass and plants. Soil and grass require nitrogen to grow strong and our
harsh winters can often leave grass deficient of this important nutrient. Applying a quality fertilizer, such as CIL Golfgreen Fertilizer, which features a slow release of nitrogen into the soil root zone, will improve the long-term health of your lawn. Fertilize in the spring, summer and fall: 90 per cent of the success of plant health is the result of soil nutrition. To maximize plant growth it is worthwhile to invest in a highquality soil mix that is specially formulated for the purpose. It’s worth noting that not all growing areas are alike. Containers require different soil than a garden or flower bed, so to ensure you have your plants at their greenest, make sure you are using the right products. More information is available online at www.homehardware. ca/gardening.
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The Spring Garden Guide
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Wish you could give your garden an instant makeover? It’s easy to make a dramatic difference with accessories. Fun fences! Faced with a concrete wall? Put up a trellis or two for an instantly dramatic and elegant look. Play up the look even more by adding some climbing plants to highlight the trellis. Blooms are in the Air! Hanging baskets add colour to an outdoor space. “Choose large baskets like the PC® Jumbo Hanging Basket,” suggests Peter Cantley, garden guru at Loblaw Companies Limited. “The flowers are beautifully colour coordinated, and the basket is big and roomy and that’s so important because a larger soil capacity helps keep plants from drying out. For real impact try brightly coloured baskets like apple green or plum, which coordinate beautifully with flowers“ Rocky road! Add some pretty pebbles or stones around plant bases or arrange large, smooth rocks along the edges of a pathway. This sophisticated look will draw attention to the shapes and curves in your yard. Light of the Party! Proper lighting is essential for entertaining on summer evenings and for creating the perfect ambience in your garden getaway. Light from candles, lamps or illuminated planters make a big difference with a splash of colour. Light up planters can add fun and flair to your garden. The PC® Solar Powered Multi-Colour Illuminated Planters light up in the evening and give your gatherings a lovely ambience. They also make perfect containers for ice and bevvies during those summer parties too! Source: www.newscanada.com
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Spring is the season of rebirth and regrowth. Which also means green-thumbs can’t wait to get back in those gardens! To get you started, here are some helpful tips from garden guru Peter Cantley, at Loblaw Companies Limited Make your garden beds. Rid planting areas of weeds and spread a 4-inch layer of compost or manure over soil. Using a pitchfork, mix soil and compost going about 10 inches deep until you’ve got moist crumbly soil. Primp and prune. Remove dead or damaged branches from woody shrubs or trees before new leaf growth begins. Prune spring-flowering shrubs and trees only after the first spring bloom. Take some tests. Different planting areas may have different needs. Check the pH balance of soil in each spot with a home soil test kit. Then as new growth appears you can treat each one with the fertilizer and amendments required. Peter’s Dos and Don’ts to get you ready for beautiful summer Blooms: • DO water the garden before 10 a.m. If you leave watering for the hotter hours almost half the amount of water you apply will evaporate in the summer heat. • DON’T cut back foliage of bulbs until it dries naturally. The bulb needs the green leaves to make food for next season’s
growth. Cutting foliage too early results in small, weak bulbs the following year. • DO fertilize roses every week, all summer long. Most hybrids are very heavy feeders and need a lot of fertilizer for beautiful and healthy blooms. Be sure to plant your bushes in a location with plenty of sunlight and leave at least 3 feet in between plants for good air circulation. • DON’T forget to experiment with new perennials every year. Each year, we showcase some of the latest introductions and it’s a wonderful treat to find new plants toenjoy in the garden. For instance, try the PC® Campanula – Purple Get Mee, with purple bell-shaped flowers. This perennial acts like an annual with rich blooms that come back summer to fall. Source: www.newscanada.com
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Before renovating your home, you probably have a number of questions and concerns about making smart investments. How much will a new furnace lower my energy bill? Should I replace my windows, or install more insulation? What options are most cost effective? Measuring the energy efficiency of your house before your renovations will help you make smart choices when choosing upgrades. The EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) is a national rating and recommendations tool designed to support homeowners and meet the needs of communities across Canada. An EnerGuide evaluation is the first step in smart home renovation and provides a roadmap to help homeowners make the most energy and cost efficient choices for their property. An evaluation expert will test your house as a complete system by looking at equipment and construction together to see how your home’s energy efficiency may affect your bottom line. Your home is scored and compared to similar properties in your region, giving you objective information to make informed choices. Since 1997, over one million homes have received ERS ratings. The benefits to your pocketbook, both short and long term, make obtaining an evaluation a wise first step in any home renovation. If you are thinking of renovations, contact a service organization in your region at oee.nrcan. gc.ca/homes and book an EnerGuide evaluation.
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Can pools and lawns cohabitate peacefully? The backyard has become a go-to destination for warm weather recreation. As the “staycation” has grown in popularity, more effort has been put forth in making the backyard a place where all members of the household can enjoy themselves. That means merging interests into one space. A pool may be competing for acreage along with a decorative patch of lawn. Some homeowners wonder if lawns and pools can be successful alongside each other. Many question if chlorinated pool water poses any ill effects on the grass in the backyard. In addition to splash-out of water during fun times in the pool, water also will be tracked across the lawn from children and adults exiting the pool or will flood the grass when it is necessary to clean and “backwash” the filter. Will you be left with a dried-out patch of chlorine-burnt lawn? Probably not. Healthy chlorine levels in a pool are kept so that the pool water is generally on par with the chlorine levels contained in regular tap water. You wouldn’t hesitate turning on the hose to water your lawn, so you shouldn’t be overly concerned about pool water splashing out of the pool, particularly if you are stringent about maintaining the proper pH levels and chlorine levels. Also, soil can withstand chlorine at high acid levels and is
pretty resilient about selfcorrecting. Furthermore, grass blades are selective about which nutrients they absorb, so excess chlorine likely will not penetrate the grass blades. Chlorine also dissipates in the sun. Therefore, while the levels may be elevated upon just hitting the grass, over a short while the chlorine will essentially be used up and pose no additional threat to the surrounding lawn. Some people have actually said that watering your lawn with pool water can be an eco-friendly way of curbing water usage. Therefore, it may be safely used on lawns and most flowering plants. It is unadvisable to water vegetable gardens with pool water because of any trace levels of other chemicals that may be found in the pool water. Homeowners still concerned about exposing their lawns to pool water can create a buffer zone around the pool. Inground pools are traditionally bordered by concrete or patio blocks. Place stone or mulch around the perimeter of an aboveground pool to catch any splashes and to create a barrier between the pool and the lawn. Also, direct backwashed water through a long tube and have it flow it to an area away from the lawn. Pool owners who want to have vibrant grass likely don’t need to worry about chlorine damaging their lawns. In fact, the lawns may flourish with the extra watering. Source: metrocreative
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Plant a self-sustaining garden
Gardening is a rewarding hobby with thousands of devotees. Backyard gardens provide beauty and aesthetic appeal to a landscape, and they can be a source of homegrown food and a natural habitat for outdoor wildlife. A self-sustaining garden can be an efficient addition to any home, but gardens require upkeep and a certain measure of dedication. A self-sufficient garden is a garden that sustains itself through proper planning and execution. Such gardens can almost take care of themselves so long as the soil is healthy soil, the seeds are reused and organic material is produced. Self-sustaining gardens also represent a lifestyle where individuals are responsible for
producing their own foods -- thus sustaining themselves without the need to shop for produce elsewhere. When planting your own selfsustaining garden, consider the following tips. * Start with soil. Healthy soil is essential to a thriving garden. The soil must have the right pH, correct texture and composition, and be full of nutrients. Very often the native soil in yards is not adequate to keep a garden thriving. In such instances, the soil needs to be improved. Adding compost -- which can be produced in the yard as well -- to the soil will enrich the soil with nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. * Maintain proper soil consistency. Soil that is the right consistency, meaning the optimum balance of sand, clay
and actual soil, is another necessity for a self-sustaining garden. The ideal ratio should be 40 percent sand, 40 percent silt and 20 percent clay. Having the right balance of soil can secure root formation and promote proper drainage. * Test the pH. Certain plants need a specific pH in order to grow. A neutral pH range is typically ideal for growing vegetables. A pH tester can be purchased from a gardening center. Amend the soil accordingly to get the soil back to its correct level. * Know the growing season. Vegetables should be planted during the season in which they will thrive. Peas, beets and cabbage, for example, are cold-temperature
vegetables, while cucumbers, squash and melons thrive in warm climates. Plant accordingly so that the vegetables will have the best chances for success. * Purchase quality seeds. Use fresh seeds, particularly ones that have been harvested from your own garden the year before, to have
the best chances for germination. Or buy seeds from a reputable source, like a garden center or an online retailer who specializes in vegetable seeds. * Start seedlings indoors. You may want to work with seedlings indoors so that you can monitor growth and
care for them more easily. Then transplant the seedlings outside when they are stable enough for the elements.
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How to create a paver walkway or patio
Creating a walkway or patio out of paving stones can add aesthetic appeal to a property. Pavers are less permanent than concrete and decking. As a result, it is easier to change the design later on if you want to give the space a new look. Homeowners who install their own pavers can save a considerable amount of money. Because installing paving stones can be laborintensive, landscape contractors may charge a premium for installation. However, this is a project that can be tackled by the do-ityourselfer. 1. Measure and plot out the area that will become the path or patio. The area of the space can be figured out by multiplying length times width. This will help you determine just how much material you will need. 2. Visit the home improvement store or a supplier of stone and
inch of paving sand to further level out the path or patio. This will be the material on which the paving stones are laid.
other masonry supplies to determine the style and color of the paving stones you will use in the project. Some homeowners prefer to have the materials delivered to their home to save the hassle of extra heavy lifting and moving. 3. Using a shovel or a tiller, dig down and remove the grass to a depth of four to six inches from the area that will become the path or patio. 4. Fill in the area you dug out with a paver base material, using a tamper (either manual or power-driven) to tamp down the paver base until it is level and smooth. 5. Apply about one
6. Begin laying the paving stones. Leave the appropriate distance between stones desired by your pattern. If the paving stones will not have any gap and serve as a continuous patio, leave only the smallest gap between them. 7. Spread more paving sand on top of the paving stones and, using a broom, sweep it over the stones and into the crevices between them to set the stones. 8. Create the rest of the garden design around the patio or pathway using gravel, plants and even edging material to finish the look. Over time you may need to sweep more paving sand over the stones to keep them secure. Source: metrocreative
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Time-saving cleaning tricks House cleaning is a chore few people relish. House cleaning can be monotonous and time-consuming. But ignoring cleaning tasks may leave you with a much larger mess to tackle. Cleaning does not have to be such a difficult job. There are a number of time-saving strategies to keep the mess to a minimum and keep your weekend afternoons free from all-day cleaning marathons. * Do the dishes after every meal. A sink full of dishes can make the kitchen look like a mess, and letting dishes pile up increases the risk of an insect infestation. Although it may seem like a chore, keeping on top of dishes actually reduces your workload. If you’re lucky enough to have an automatic dishwasher, then load dishes directly into the dishwasher instead of putting dirty items into the sink. Protect your * microwave. The inside of the microwave tends to get dirty rather quickly. Heating up snacks or quick meals may result in spill-overs or splatter. To cut down on cleaning time, stack several paper towels on the turntable. Should a spill occur, simply discard the top paper towel for an easy cleanup. * Switch your soap. Glycerin or liquid soaps do not have traditional binders that are in many bar soaps. Without the binders, which are the primary cause of soap scum, you will have to contend with
much less soap scum in showers and sinks. To further cut down on soap scum, use a small, flexible squeegee to wipe down tile walls and glass doors after each shower.
* Work from the top down. Dust and dirt settles at the lowest levels. Avoid messing up what you have just cleaned by beginning
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Time-saving cleaning tricks...
Saving vacuuming for last means you won’t be cleaning dust that settled while dusting or wiping down items twice.
any cleaning task high up and moving downward. Therefore, dust shelves and cobwebs from ceiling corners first, then tackle tables and other surfaces before ultimately cleaning the floors. * Concentrate on one room at a time. Some people suffer from cleaning attention deficit disorder. This means they’ll begin one task and then go into another room for something and start a new task, and so on. Focus on one room at a time to save time. You will do a more thorough job with less frustration. * Establish a drop zone. Foyers tend to accumulate a lot of clutter. Organize the space so you’re less tempted to drop items as soon as you come in. Keep the recycling bin (or shredder) handy for dealing with junk mail. Have a coat rack for hats, coats and umbrellas. Keep a basket available so you can transport items that belong in other rooms in the house. * Do laundry every day. Invest in a hamper that enables you to sort clothing into different compartments, including lights, darks and delicates. This way the sorting is already done when it comes time for washing. Then aim to do a load a day so that you’re not faced with 100 pounds of laundry come the weekend.
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* Rely on baking soda and vinegar as cleaning products. These kitchen staples are the workhorses of many cleaning projects. A mix of baking soda and vinegar can dislodge a clogged drain and be added to a wash to freshen towels and linens. A paste of baking soda can often scour tough stains, like marker, while vinegar has been known to neutralize pet odors from accidents. * Think outside the box. A can of
Coca-Cola can be effective at cleaning the ring in the toilet. An unsweetened package of Kool-Aid brand lemonade can be used to freshen and clean an empty dishwasher. The citric acid will scour the inside and get rid of any scaling or hard water stains. Cleaning is a task that may not be enjoyable, but it is a necessary evil of healthy living. Keeping on top of the mess can save time in the long run.
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Kitchen work triangle
The kitchen is arguably the most-used room in the house during waking hours. Having a kitchen that is laid out in an efficient manner can improve productivity and make for a more enjoyable experience. Designers often stress having an effective work triangle in the kitchen. The phrase “kitchen work triangle” started with the Building Research Council (formerly the Small Homes Council) at the University of Illinois. The idea came from studies of space usage and the search for efficient kitchen designs. What the triangle essentially means is positioning three key items of the kitchen for efficiency. The stove, sink and refrigerator represent the three main points of the triangle. Having these items spaced accordingly can make work easier. Having them too close together can create a cramped, ineffective room. The placement of the triangle points alone does not make a successful layout. According to the University of Missouri Extension, the triangle space should also be measuredaccordingly. Put 4 to 7 feet between the refrigerator and sink, 4 to 6 feet between the sink and stove and 4 to 9 feet between the stove and refrigerator, with the ideal size resulting in a work triangle where the three sides total between 15 and 22 feet. Source: metrocreative
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Grill accessories bring pure joy to the backyard chef
Whether you’re a burger flipper or a culinary explorer, having the right tools to do the job is well worth it. This will make your life easier and the right accessories will also create the best possible result for whatever grilled masterpiece you’re working on. Take a look at this season’s recommendations from Chef Tony Ferreira, a grilling expert from Broil King: Tongs: These are the ultimate go-to grilling tool. Find a set of tongs that is long enough to keep your hands away from the heat of the grill, but let you easily pick up and maneuver food on the grill surface. Chef Tony recommends having a few sets of tongs close by, and reminds you to never use the same tongs for raw and cooked food. Rib and Roast Rack: This tool will double
or triple the number of ribs you can get on your grill or smoker. Grill racks also make it easy to remove ribs and roasts from the grill. Look for one featuring durable construction to ensure it can handle large cuts of meat. Stone Grill Set: Bake restaurantquality pizza, bread and even pastries using a durable stone grill set. Barbecued pizza provides a more authentic pie since the hot, dry air in your grill yields a much better result than preparing it in a conventional oven. Wood Chips and
Chunks: For either gas or charcoal grills, wood chips can enhance the flavour of any slow cooked meats. Think of smoke as another means of adding seasoning. From the pungent flavours of hickory and mesquite to the sweeter, more delicate apple and cherry, several different types of chips are available and suited to specific cuts of meat. Barbecue Griddles: Just like flat-top griddles used in restaurants, a nonstick griddle on a gas or charcoal barbecue is a versatile and handy tool for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Many griddles are reversible, with a flat surface for cooking eggs and pancakes on one side, and ridges on the other side for sandwiches and panini’s. More accessories and grilling tips can be found online at www. broilkingbbq.com.
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