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A LOOK INSIDE Following devastating fire, Jobins look to the future PAGE 2 ________________ Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 _______________ Support still needed for Maforeka sister school PAGE 6 ________________ Kaidyn Blair Organ Donation Awareness Day PAGE 12 ________________ HDHS’s The Wedding Singer sells out PAGE 19 ________________

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Issue No. 18

Community helps spruce up Essex for spring

Essex 73’s celebrate end of season with awards banquet PAGE 24 ________________

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Pictured are some of the youth who helped spruce up Essex Centre during the Community Spring Cleanup hosted on Saturday morning.

by Sylene Argent On Saturday morning, the Town of Essex hosted a community-wide spring cleanup to help spruce up the municipality in celebration of the incoming warmer weather. Community-minded individuals were urged to head down to four areas setup throughout

the municipality before taking to the sidewalks in search of litter and debris that needed to be recycled or thrown into the trash. In Essex Centre, 28 individuals met at the historic Essex Railway Station, which was an increase from last year’s involvement. The participants, with a trash bag in tow, walked

throughout Essex Centre to cleanup parking lots, parks, and sidewalks. Upon return, the Essex Centre cleanup participants enjoyed lunch that the Essex Centre BIA was pleased to provide to show participants their efforts in helping to clean up the community were appreciated. Along with Essex

Centre, community members also met in Harrow at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre, in McGregor at its Community Centre, and in Colchester at the harbour side park. Some of those who volunteered to help pick up litter and debris throughout the

municipality through this annual event were youth. The Community Spring Cleanup helped the volunteering youth to get a sense of community involvement and earn some of the community service hours they are required to earn to graduate high school.

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Following devastating fire, Jobins look to the future “If everything works out the way we hope it does, it will be something to be proud of.” - Phil Jobin

Ben Willemse of Dortman Bros. Barn Equipment Inc. stands with Paul and Phil Jobin as they explore possible designs for a new barn following the fire that destroyed the barn that stood there only weeks ago.

by Jennifer Cranston On April 18, a barn fire at Jobin Farms killed 100 dairy cows and destroyed much of the operation, but the Jobins are looking to the future and hoping to rebuild. Phil Jobin and his brother Paul are the third

generation to work the family farm. Phil said that this isn’t the first time his family’s farm has faced hard times. He remembers when he was 13-years old, a silo holding their whole crop collapsed. His father

debated giving up the cows then. He told his sons that if they were going to carry on he would need all the help the two boys could give. “That’s when my brother and I became really involved with the farm,” Phil said. Phil and Paul worked the farm before and after school, and all summer. There was no time for the football team or any other extra-curricular activities. With a lot of hard work the family came through and the farm survived. “Here we are again being faced with the question; are we going to continue or are we going to pack it in?” he said. Phil is hopeful that they can come through this setback as well. The fire began at a straw shredding machine.

“I was with another guy working on the machine (when it caught fire). Only because we were there, we were able to save about half the herd. That’s enough to continue,” he said. Phil knows that in these cases it is rare to save any animals. He is so grateful to everyone who came to help them that night. Just about everyone in the County who had cattle pens just showed up. Even the members of the 4H club that was holding a meeting that night dropped what they were doing, ran home to get their trailers, and headed to the Jobin Farm to help. “So many people were there helping us,” he said. He talked about how

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, May 2 by Essex Free Press staff Mayor advocates for a safer Hwy #3 Mayor Ron McDermott has had a letter drafted, advocating for the completion of the widening of Hwy #3. The letter requests that the Province make the completion of Phase 3, the widening of the section of road between Essex and Leamington, a top priority. He mentioned the most recent fatal accident just outside of Essex. He also asked that the letter be signed by all Councillors, and that it be sent to AMO and all other municipalities requesting their support as well. Council agreed unanimously to the Mayor’s request. Council furious over handling of new school announcement A letter to Council from Minister of Education Liz Sandals, regarding the closure of HDHS, sparked outrage among Councillors. In the letter she reiterates that the Ministry cannot overturn the School Board’s decision, and that she simply doesn’t have time to meet with members of Council. Councillor Sherry Bondy talked about the recent $44 million funding announcement for a JK-grade 12 school in Kingsville. “None of us was invited. No one from HDHS or our school council was invited. This school is being built with money from the School Consolidation Fund,” she said. “If our communities are now consolidated, then why weren’t we invited?” She also pointed out that Director of Education at the GECDSB listed Harrow Public School as one of the schools that would feed into the new super school. She suggested that Council ask for confirmation in writing that the Board will not be closing Harrow Public school as well. “I’m mad!” she said “If you watch the video, it will make your blood boil.” It was also suggested that a land-swap may be taking place between The Town of Kingsville and the Greater Essex County District School Board. Councillor Bondy suggested approaching Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos to advocate for HDHS be given to the Town of Essex as part of that deal. Mayor Ron McDermott shared his anger over the issue as well. “You know we’ve been crapped on by the Ministry,” he said. “If I’d gone (to the announcement), I don’t know who I would have punched in the nose first.” He expressed disappointment over the division the issue has caused. “What a team we used to be in this County,” he said. “Until this school issue that has divided us.” CTMHV denied larger grant As per Council’s request, Harry Bergman and Mickey Moulder of the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village presented updated

financial information to Council. Bergman and Moulder were hoping that Council would re-consider giving the museum the financial help it needs to stay open. Representatives from the CTMHV asked Council previously for a grant of $25,000 annually for three years to help the Museum get back on its feet following the loss of other funding. Council, on advice from the Finance Committee, agreed to give them $5,000 a year for three years. The Museum was unexpectedly denied a provincial grant two years ago. This was a grant it had received for several consecutive years in the past, and had come to count on. A large regular annual donation from a private citizen was also lost. This created two years of deficit for the non-profit organization. These two blows to its revenue, combined with skyrocketing electricity bills, have put the organization in the position of possible closure. “We have no debt,” Bergman said. “We’re just trying to pay off the last two years of deficit.” Bergman stressed the severity of the situation. “We’re desperate. That’s why we’re here.” Councillor Sherry Bondy said that it had been her idea to bring the CTMHV back to Council with the latest financial information. She then said there was no money in the budget for the requested grant. “I want to see how we can support you long term,” she said. She suggested advocating to the province on their behalf and helping to promote their events. Councillors Caixeiro and Snively, and Deputy Mayor Meloche, all said they consider the Museum to be a huge asset to the community, but went on to explain why they couldn’t grant the money. The repeating reasons were that there wasn’t money in the budget for such a grant, and that even if it could be found, it wasn’t a precedent they wanted to set. Caixeiro said that Museums are a provincial responsibility. “I wish the Province would do their job,” he said. Councillor Voakes advocated strongly for the Museum. He listed the many contributions the CTMHV makes to tourism, education, and charity. He pointed to other areas of the budget the money could be pulled Continued on Page 8

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

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It has been very exciting to follow the Holy Name Catholic Elementary School’s all-female Robotics team “Element of Surprise” as its members have garnered success and look to the future for further competition at the international level. This group of grade eight girls is clearly a gifted and talented bunch, and I hope the community, and the upper tiers of government, will be able to help support the team so it can go to Australia to compete on the international stage. What an accomplishment for a group of students at such a young age! Yes, this is a group of females, but I hope that that fact doesn’t surprise people. Having the ability to be innovative exists in both males and females. I know there are girls, and boys

too, at Holy Name who are looking up to these young innovators as mentors as they demonstrate just how great a group of youth can be, regardless if that group is comprised of boys or girls. What is really neat about this robotics team is that these young members are learning to value themselves, and in turn, are learning to find value in others. They are learning that they can do anything to which they set their mind, and are inspiring their school peers to pursue their own dreams, wherever that yellow bricked path may lead them. It is when youth find their passions and their talents that they begin to find themselves and develop self-confidence, and further, a positive attitude.

I am so proud of the “Element of Surprise” robotics team. What an inspiration to all. I would be just as pleased for these girls had they come in last place in every competition so long as they worked their hardest, gave it their all, grew as individuals, and still had a passion for creating. I am routing for the team as it plans to head to Australia. You ladies have done a fine job not just in the competition, but at inspiring yourselves and others, and also at bringing the community together to celebrate a positive cause. Go get ‘em in Australia ladies!

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch False advertising Now that grocery prices are climbing faster than a summer sunrise, we need to pay close attention to advertising. There are two that hit me in stores. One instance is when frozen dessert is labelled as ice cream in the store sign. If we read the print on the container it will tell us whether it is ice cream or frozen dessert, but the store sign above the counter states ice cream. On my observation shoppers think they are actually getting the superior product. I have to admit the taste can fool me so I don’t care which I have and I know the cheaper one is less fattening. The other one that I think fools people is the margarine that claims to be made from sweet cream buttermilk. That can be claimed as true, but for the shopper who knows nothing about what buttermilk is, that gives a false impression. Buttermilk is the fluid left after butter is made from cream. Of course the cream was not sour, so to say it was sweet is acceptable. There are those who like that buttermilk. When we made butter at home my father fed it to the cattle. Today, people think it is something special. When a doctor learned that my cousin drank buttermilk he warned him that was the worst thing he could drink when he needed to lose weight. It is clear to me the doctor rated it on the word buttermilk. Our way of living has changed many meanings. There is a problem for some in determining the difference between seeded raisins and their seedless cousins. The other day, I asked a young grocery clerk where I could find ground flax. He asked me, “You want grounded flax?” I digress again. Too much said!

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Barn fire prevention workshop to be held On Friday, June 3, the Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) will host an interactive and informational evening at 6:30 p.m. One of the topics to be discussed will focus on barn fire prevention. Rick Laframboise will host this session. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, as reported by various media outlets, over 300 tonnes of livestock were killed in barn fires in just the first two months of 2016 in Ontario. That exceeds the 225 tonnes lost in all of 2015. And the count continues to grow as illustrated by the recent Tecumseh barn fire that killed around 100 dairy cows. According to the Ministry, the constant move towards larger farming operations has heightened the need to address farm fire safety. Barn fires cost farmers tens of millions of dollars each year in damage and loss.

Letter to the Editor... Politicians don’t get it. US politicians and many Canadians can’t understand the popularity of Donald Trump. I think it is simply that people are fed up with lying, cheating, pocket-stuffing politicians. People are looking for an alternative, and Trump is it. Canadian politicians should take note or we may have Don Cherry as our next Prime Minister.

Jobins look to the future... the firefighters, who would usually clear a scene of bystanders, deferred to the expertise of the farmers where it was appropriate, and worked collectively with them. Local farmers stepped up to house the survivors. A recently retired farmer had empty facilities, so he took the dry cows. Another farmer took the calves, and a third farmer has integrated the rest into his herd. The Jobins go every day to milk their cows. Phil is focusing on

the positive things in the situation. He is trying to see this as an opportunity to move forward with an even better facility. He said that he and his brother were constantly upgrading and improving their operation. This could be a chance to do more of that. “No one got hurt, and we still have half our herd,” he said. “Many things worked in our favour.” He said that insurance will be enough to give them a good start. But it is still

going to take considerable financial investment on their part, over and above any insurance pay out, to rebuild. “We have a direction now. We’re going forward,” he said. “If everything works out the way we hope it does, it

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will be something to be proud of.” The Jobins have already begun some building. “We are hoping to have the babies back in less than two weeks,” he said.

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Support still needed for Maforeka sister school by Sylene Argent The Leadership students at Essex District High School continue to care for the school that Essex built in Maforeka. And thanks to the continued support of the local high school, and the community, the students there continue to benefit from the education presented to them. That ongoing support cannot fade out. So, in keeping strong momentum behind supporting the school, the Leadership students continue to spread the word about the importance that school has to not only its students, buts its community in Maforeka. Leadership students Teri Fisher, Kyrn Page, and Mackenzie Hunter were proud to recently talk about some of the important highlights for EDHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maforeka sister school. Hunter said the school was a host for a literacy workshop for teachers from north and western area

schools recently. A program was also developed at the school that collected rainwater for handwashing stations. Shelves for the school library have also been installed. Page added that that there was also a library training workshop where participants learned how to set up a school library and how to loan books, and how to deliver more books and library materials to the school. This took place over the holiday break in December. Fisher said the school, and its students, are still catching up with their studies after it was closed for some time during the Ebola outbreak that took place in the recent past. Maforeka, she said, overall is a leader in that area as it pertains to literacy and sanitary programs. The girls commented it is important the community continues to support its sister school in Maforeka. Anyone interested in supporting the school can do so by supporting a fundraiser at A1 on May 9. Patrons must note they are there to support the school. This includes takeout and buffet. Without being able to

fundraise for this school, the students there would not be able to get an education and everyone deserves to have an education, the Leadership students said. They added that those students put in a great effort to attend school, and they would like to continue to show support for their efforts. For more information about the school or the upcoming fundraiser, search for Maforeka-The School That Essex Built on Facebook.

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Essex dignitaries show support to all-girl robotics team

by Sylene Argent Essex MP Tracey Ramsey and MPP Taras Natyshak showed their support to the Holy Name Catholic Elementary School’s all-female robotics team “Element of Surprise,” which is comprised of grade eight students. This team, after a local win and third place finish at a provincial competition held at the University of Waterloo,

was invited to compete at the First Lego League International Competition in Sydney, Australia in June. It is expected be the only Canadian team at this competition, but other Canadian teams are expected to compete in similar tournaments in different countries. Last Wednesday, Natyshak and Ramsey presented each of the team members with a certificate that recognized

their achievements in advancement to the international competition and wished them further success. The team’s coaches David Kostanjevec, Mike Nadalin, and Mike Lamoureux were also presented certificates for their efforts in guiding the team. Natyshak has reached out to Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Minister of Innovation, and Ramsey has reached out to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is also the Youth Minister, in hopes they will endorse, with a show of support and maybe some funding, for the “Element of Surprise” all-

female robotics team and its upcoming trip. “We are all very proud of the work you have done,” Ramsey told the girls, adding that when they compete in Australia they will “Have the full support of the community behind you.” She hopes that this team will further be able to meet the Prime Minister. Natyshak added the team’s accomplishments are impressive, adding what the girls have learned and accomplished through this program will lead them down many avenues in the future. “We are really excited to know that talent is in our backyard,” he said.

In order to bring their concepts to the Australianbased competition, the team needs to fundraise $55,000. A few weeks ago, Essex Council contributed $3,000 to this out of the Council Contingency Fund. The girls noted they have been able to fundraise a fair amount so far, but still have a way to go to ensure they are able to take the trip. Since learning about what this robotics team has accomplished, area resident Denis Ferkany contacted the team to help with the fundraising efforts. “I was blown away with the story,” he said. He also thanked the girls for

“inspiring us all.” Ferkany explained that community members who would like to contribute to the cause can forward cash donations through the Knights of Columbus: payable to Holy Name Council 3305 Charitable Welfare Trust, Box 61, Essex, On N8M3B8. Tax receipts are available, he said. Contributions can also be forwarded on a GoFundMe page at essexcanadarobotics.ca. Holy Name had two Robotics teams, one comprised of girls and another of boys. At a local competition, the boys earned the design award.

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Essex Council Notes... Councillor Bondy made a motion to receive the presentation and to advocate to the Province on behalf of the Museum. “I’m going to plead with Council to turn this motion down,” Voakes said. The motion passed. Treasurer recognized Donna Hunter, Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer for Essex, was presented with the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators-Long Service Recognition Award. Hunter was presented this award, and its wearable pin, for 15 years of municipal service. “We just want to take a couple moments to recognize her contributions,” Mayor

Ron McDermott said. McDermott said Hunter came to Essex in 2002. As the Treasurer she ensures financial stability and good business practices for the Town. “She brings a high standard of excellence to her position,” he said, adding congratulations on reaching this milestone. World Class Triathlete Councillor Sherry Bondy highlighted the athletic accomplishments of world class triathlete Lionel Sanders. She wanted to see if something could be done in Harrow, such as a sign or plaque, to recognize him and his accomplishments. Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services, said the naming bylaw could be amended to look

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at this, and for other cases were there needs to be recognition. He suggested that maybe Sanders could be recognized a few days in the month of June, which is recognized as Recreation and Parks month. Colchester Harbour ramp fees Councillor Larry Snively thinks revenue is being missed during the off season as it relates to Colchester Harbour daily ramp fees. He is down there over the weekends and sometimes there are 60 or more trailers and the Town is not collecting any ramp fees on the off season. He said those who have a berth or a seasonal pass should not have to pay the ramp fee. Director of

Essex Mayor Ron McDermott congratulates Donna Hunter, Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer, for having earned the Canadian Association of Municipal AdministratorsLong Service Recognition Award for 15 years of service.

Community Services Doug Sweet said there are Town employees there from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. to collect ramp fees and to help get boats in the water from May through October. Sweet said the department of Community Services could come back with a report on the issue and develop a procedure. Councillor Caixeiro talks tourism Councillor Bill Caixeiro made a presentation to Council summarizing what he learned recently at a Tourism Conference. He said that based on statistics and trends, it is important to promote your attractions within your own geographic

region as well as abroad. He said that social media is fast becoming the most effective form of advertising and that it is important to include video. It is also important to market to the United States, he explained, as the number of tourists from the U.S. is increasing. Revised procedural bylaw presented Essex Council hosted a special meeting to discuss and learn about the revised procedural bylaw, Number 1511. Essex’s Director of Corporate Services/ Treasurer Donna Hunter, who is currently also the acting CAO, presented the changes that have been made to the existing law. She plans to host a training session for Council in the near future. She noted the first section of the bylaw

highlights interpretations and the definitions used throughout the document. The revised edition now has 49 definitions, the former version had 29. Hunter highlighted the section that outlines the role of the Mayor. The Mayor will, with the CAO and Clerk, review meeting agenda items, likely on the Thursday prior to the meeting date. This group, she said, will look that the agenda items to ensure they conform to the Procedural Bylaw, that the information being presented is sufficient so Council can deliberate properly on the issue, or look to see if it can be resolved before heading to Council. Hunter said Administration will sit with the Mayor in a meeting to advise where an item may fall short

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Essex Council Notes... of the procedural bylaw, but ultimately decision of removal of an item from an agenda will be up to the Mayor. Hunter added that items could be removed based on inappropriate language or subject matter, or if there is not enough information provided for the upcoming meeting. Councillor Randy Voakes had concerns about this procedure in allowing one individual to decide if an item should be removed. He said he brought this up with no disrespect to the Mayor, but noted that many decisions of Council are a result of some kind of dialogue. Voakes questioned how many times Council procedural processes would have to be gone through. Mayor Ron McDermott commented that Council has not been following its Procedural Bylaw. “We are going to keep doing this until we get it right. The reason we are doing it again is we haven’t been following it…some of us do, some of us don’t. Until we get it right, we are going to start hammering away at it,” he said. The Bylaw also highlighted the role of Councillors, and noted part of its job is to be accountable and transparent, to act out duties of Council, attend meetings, and ensure policies and procedures are in place. The revised Procedural Bylaw also has a section for Youth Members, and since Harrow High School is pending to be closed, how youth reps are selected has been changed. Previously, a rep was selected from Harrow District High School and Essex District High School. Now, one will be selected from Wards 1 or 2 and another will be selected from Wards 3 and 4. They must be enrolled as a full time student from the Town of

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Essex. The revised Procedural Bylaw also references a Code of Conduct for Council members. It also discusses procedures for different types of meetings and formalities. Another issue presented during the metering also came from Voakes who asked why it was outlined that people attending Council meetings could not stand behind Council and Administration during a meeting. He didn’t think this was a safety issue as it is highlighted in the report. Mayor McDermott said the reason this was in the Procedural Bylaw is because in the past, for instance, there was meeting were there was a flooding issue “I might call a mob scene here almost,” he added “Who knows who is behind any one of us here that could have clubbed anyone of us.” He said that is a safety issue. The revised Bylaw will allow for a maximum of four delegations to be allowed per meeting to help keep agendas reasonable. As far as the New Business portion of the agenda is concerned, those items introduced at the meeting will be minor and urgent in nature Another change notes that bylaws will only receive the first two of three readings in the first meeting unless approved by the Clerk. The third reading and approval will take place at a following meeting. Council received the presentation, and later in the meeting passed the first and second reading of the Bylaw to provide Rules of Procedures for the Conduct of Meetings of the Municipal Council and its committees and boards for provisional adoption.

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Relay for Life holds media kick-off by Jennifer Cranston The Canadian Cancer Society, WindsorEssex County, held its media kick-off event at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on April 27 to let people know what is planned for this year’s Relay for Life event, and to share the importance of the annual fundraiser. One local cancer survivor made a special appearance at the kick-off event. Cottam’s Dylan Rudge is 10-and-a-half years old, and proudly plays goalie as an Essex Raven. Last year he was an Atom Major and is looking forward to taking his place in Pee Wee Minor next year. In a way, hockey played a part in saving his life when he was six years

old. He fell playing hockey on a Friday in December, and developed pain in his abdomen. By that Sunday the pain in his abdomen had not gone away and was getting worse. His mother, Sherry, took him to the clinic. He was rushed by ambulance from the clinic to the Hospital in Windsor where test “all kinds” were done. That same day, he was in another ambulance on his way to London. Rudge had a Wilms Tumour, which is a cancer of the kidney that primarily affects children. His fall had ruptured the tumour, which had caused the pain. Two days later, Rudge underwent surgery, which was

followed by seven days of radiation and six months of chemotherapy. “I remember not liking the hospital,” Rudge said. He was in hospital in London for two weeks. He explained how the doctors put a port in his chest, so the weekly doses of medicine could be injected into the port. He said that the Cancer Society did a lot for him and his family and he wants to give back. Rudge’s mother, Sherry, explained that The Cancer Society helped with expenses like hospital parking, expenses for travel to London once a month, food while in London, and more. “My family and friends got together and formed the Relay for Life Team ‘Dylan’s Defence.’ We love Relay for Life as it is an awesome event, and we wanted to give back to an organization that helped our family in many ways,” Rudge said during his speech. Judy Lund is the Manager at the Canadian Cancer Society, WindsorEssex County. She

Tim and Sherry Rudge pose with their sons Dylan and Trent. Dylan is a cancer survivor and is a Relay for Life Community Champion.

explained that the Society is holding two events in the region this year, one in Windsor and one in Ruthven. Lund said they are very excited that the County event will be an over-night event once again. Last year, a shorter event was held, but the 12-hour event will be brought back because of popular demand. “We’re bringing back the old fashioned Relay for Life Event,” she said. The County Relay will begin on June 10 at 7 p.m. and will wrap up on June 11 at 7 a.m. For the first year, Essex County’s Relay for Life will be held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Lund said the best part of having the two different formats is that people can choose the event that is right for them. Relay for Life is open to teams or individuals. Registration is $15 per

person and each person is asked to raise a minimum of $150 in pledges. Lund said the average individual in this community raises around $300. As always, there will be prizes awarded for best costumes and best decorated campsites, and more. The Relay for Life in Windsor will happen on June 4, at the Riverfront Festival Plaza from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The Relay for life is the Cancer Society’s largest fundraising event. Lund explained that it is important to support the Society as the number of people fighting cancer is going to rise. “More people are going to be facing cancer because the biggest risk factor is age,” she explained. “The good news is that the survival rate is also going up. We are making progress.”

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Essex Community Services appreciates its volunteers

Essex Community Services recognized its dedicated volunteers during a Volunteer Appreciation Night last Thursday evening.

by Sylene Argent Volunteers are the backbone of any organization or agency that is focused on bettering the community in some capacity. Essex Community Services is extremely pleased to have its roster of volunteers, some of whom have been dedicated to this local organization for many years.

As a gesture of gratitude, Essex Community Services hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Night dinner at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) last Thursday evening. Individuals dedicated to enhancing Essex Community Services and the programs it offers to the community contribute their time in a variety of

ways, Essex Community Services Executive Director Kelly Stack said. It is because of volunteer

help this community agency is able to keep its non-funded programs available within the community. Without the support of its dedicated volunteers, Essex Community Services may not be able to offer all of its programs to those who need them. Stack was pleased to announce Essex Community Services’ volunteers surpassed 3000 documented volunteer hours last year. Volunteers provided help to a variety of programs last year. Through the Snow Patrol program, 22 clients were served. This program was established two years ago to link volunteers to individuals needing

help cleaning snow from driveways. Through Coats for Kids, 305 items were distributed to those in need, and through the Community Closet 423 items were distributed to 52 families or individuals. 150 visits were conducted through the friendly visiting program and 2590 calls were made through the security reassurance program. Area individuals also dedicated themselves to the free income tax clinic, the grocery tape redemption program,

fundraisers, and special events. During the event, Stack also recognized Essex Community Services’ Board of Directors as she said these individuals are also volunteers who are dedicated to the organization. The members of the Board of Directors and the volunteers, in addition to being thanked for their dedication with a dinner, also received a certificate of appreciation and a few small gifts.

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Kaidyn Blair Organ Donation Awareness Day celebrated

Surrounded by friends and family, organ donation recipient and advocate, Kaidyn Blair, helps raise the “Be a Donor” flag outside the Essex Municipal Building last Wednesday morning.

by Sylene Argent April 27 is designated as Kaidyn Blair Organ Donation Awareness Day in Essex to help recognize the efforts of the 14-year old Essex resident, and liver transplant recipient, who has made it his mission to increase the number of area individuals on the Organ Donation Registry. A few years ago, Council voted that every April 27, Blair’s transplant anniversary, would be recognized as Kaidyn Blair Organ Donation Awareness Day. Council

members, town staff, and members of the community joined Blair, along with his family and friends, on the front lawn of the Essex Municipal Building on Wednesday afternoon to raise the “Be a Donor” flag in conjunction with the day’s designation. “We are here to recognize a truly inspirational person,” Councillor Steven Bjorkman said. “13 years ago today, [Blair] was given a second chance at life.” Blair was born with Biliary Atresia, and was able to receive a lifesaving liver transplant shortly after his first birthday. Blair shares his story at area schools and events to encourage people to register to be a donor. Over the past few years, his advocacy work has increased the number of

Essex area individuals on the list from 18 percent to 38 percent. Bjorkman said he would like to see that percentage up past the 50 percent mark by the end of the year. Blair commented that receiving the liver transplant was lifesaving. He wants to be a voice for others waiting for their own lifesaving organ transplant. Essex MPP Taras Natyshak said Blair is a shining star, and commended him for using his voice to speak about the cause and in encouraging others to sign up on the registry. Bjorkman said it only takes two minutes to register. An organ donor can save up to eight lives. Log onto beadonor.ca or more information or to sign up to become an organ donor.

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CTMHV’s ‘50s Diner celebrates 10th anniversary

Crystal Gage and Ryan St. Dennis entertain supporters of the CTMHV.

by Jennifer Cranston Last Saturday, 120 supporters piled in to the hall at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village

to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ‘50s Diner. The party had a 1950s theme, and some patrons even dressed up for the

Essex Councillor Randy Voakes speaks at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, thanking its volunteers for all they do for Essex and the region.

‘ 50s Diner Manager Marianne Damm and Assistant Manager Annie Csurgo take a minute to pose for a photo before serving dinner at the Diner’s 10th anniversary party.

occasion. “The Diner has done very well,” Co-Chair of CTMHV Mickey Moulder said. “The Diner has been very successful.” Moulder explained that the ‘50s Diner is modeled after advise from the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. “You can’t run a museum without food,” Moulder said. He explained that the restaurant has enhanced the Museum’s ability to hold weddings and other events, as well as the Thursday night cruise in events. He said that having a liquor licence helps a lot, too. Maribeth Damm has managed the Diner since its beginning. She credits its success to home cooking, decent prices, and the attraction of the Museum.

“It makes coming here an adventure,” she said. The Diner is open for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is served from the Diner during Thursday night cruise-ins, and catering can be done for special events. Essex Councillor Randy Voakes was at the celebration and took

to the podium to thank the Museum and all the volunteers. “Thank you for investing in our community, thank you for improving tourism in our community, and thank you for bringing education to our community,” he said. “Thank you for doing everything you do for us.”

Entertainers for the evening were Crystal Gage and Ryan St. Dennis. The couple talked about how the Museum is one of their favourite places, and that almost a year ago, they were married at the CTMHV. The dinner and dance was chiefly a fundraiser for the organization.

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CARD OF THANKS

McLellan, John (Ray)

I would like to take this time to thank my sisters Linda and Robin for taking such good care of our Dad in his last days. I would also like to thank my brothers Brad and Terry for trying to execute his last Will and Testament as best they can with the problem they are dealing with. ~ Gary McLellan

IN LOVING MEMORY

YOUNGSON, Eric Michael July 29, 1977 - May 7th, 2006 Time makes it easier to hide The heartache we feel inside. Our hearts stay broken, ‘till we meet again. Too well loved to ever be forgotten.

Mom & Dad Peter & Karen, Ian & Christel, Alexander, Erica, and James

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In Memory of

John Reder February 1929 - May 7, 2007

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IN LOVING MEMORY

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Never more than a thought away, Quietly remembered every day. Sadly missed by Etta and Family.

In Loving Memory of

Ron Robson October 27, 1946 - April 27, 2016 Many the thoughts I give to you as the long hours go by. Thinking of the thing we used to do and say, just you and I. Sometimes they make me smile, sometimes they make me cry. But, are precious to me alone, memories of you and I. You are always in my thoughts. Love you forever. ~ Love Diana

Voice Of Inspiration “Travel brings power and love back into your life.”

~ Rumi

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In Loving Memory of

Albert Slock August 22, 1934 - May 9, 2015

Though you’re no longer with me, Every day I ﬁnd, In one way or another, You’re back there in my mind. I might hear a piece of music, And once my mind is stirred, Back to a treasured moment, The two of us have shared. I never try to stop them, I let them just ﬂow through, It’s just my way of spending time, Once again with you. ~ Love Always, Gerry

What’s Going On... MAY 6, 7, & 8 - Little Tomato Children’s Theatre presents “PETER PAN JR.” - At UMEI Auditorium, 614 Mersea Rd 6, Leamington. For info & tickets: (519) 326-5649. MAY 6  MONTHLY PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican Church 5-630pm, take out available. Call: 519-776-7711 for more details. MAY 7  KINGSVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PLANT SALE  From 8:30 - 11:30 AM, at Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen St. S., Kingsville. INFO: 519-733-4845. MAY 9 - CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES CLINIC  At Kingsville Migration Hall, 170 Main Street East Kingsville, from 1-7pm. For more info: www.blood.ca. MAY 10  Presentation at Essex Retirees’ from Consumer Protection Ontario. Learn to avoid being victim to scams that target seniors, at 1pm after Potluck. 519-776-6689.

MAY 13 - COUNTRY FUN NIGHT at Bethel-Maidstone United, 7PM, supporting Essex Food Bank and Gess†wood Camp. MAY 14 - LEAMINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL PLANT SALE - at Leamington United Church, 9 John St. From 9-Noon. For info: 519-326-4841. MAY 15 - “PAWS IN THE PARK” DOG WALKATHON. From 1-3 pm at Sadler’s Pond, Essex. For more information visit www.greyhoundpetscanada.com. _________________________________________________________

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ROBSON, Ron - Passed away suddenly on April 26, 2016 at 69 years of age. Son of Tom (late Clara) Robson. Loving father of David (Melissa) and Carrie (Bill) Deehan. He will sadly be missed by Judy WellwoodRobson. Treasured Grandpa Ron of Jack, Ava, Colin, Lainey, and Emmett. Brother of Tim (Marj), Marlene Coote and the late David (1949). Also survived by many nieces, nephews as well as many extended family members. Ron was an avid hockey player, fan, coach and Past President of Essex Minor Hockey. Additionally, he served with the Old Sandwich South Fire Department for a number of years. Ron enjoyed a 35-year career in the Machine Tool Industry in both Windsor and Detroit. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201 where he appreciated time spent with family and friends. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Church (146 Talbot St. S, Essex). Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or to the Essex Area Foodbank. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

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

MAY 21 & 22 - 9TH ANNUAL WAR OF 1812 ENCAMPMENT - At Maidstone Museum, 1093 Puce Rd. RR#3 Essex. from 10am-5pm. For info: 519-727-8811. MAY 28 - LAND & SEA FUNDRAISER  A McGregor Squirettes of Mary fundraiser. At the K of C McGregor, 9560 Walker Rd. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY: 519-726-6494. JUNE 21 - CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES CLINIC  At Essex Legion Hall, 103 Talbot St. N., from 1-7pm. For more info: www.blood.ca.

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FOR SALE: McFarlane Collectible Figurines - Spawn Series, Dragons, NHL Figures, & MUCH MORE! All unopened and still in original packaging. Reasonable pricing. For more info, please contact: 519-819-8262. Leave a msg. _____________________ FOR SALE: 8450 Case Baler, New Holland haybind (488). John Deere corn planter. Hay rake & 50 bales of hay (4x8). Wicker furniture. 519-996-7509. 18-2t* _____________________

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SERVICES _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Spring Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Business and residential. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-982-0362. 11-tfn _____________________ EMPTY LOTS - GRASS MOWING SERVICE: Tractor with ďŹ nishing mower or mower for rough cutting high grass empty lots also. Contact M-R MOWING SERVICE. Free estimates. 519-723-2248. 17-3t* _____________________ DON NOBLE OVERHEAD DOORS SALES & SERVICE: Cell 226-346-4536. 16-4t _____________________

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_____________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 12/15 _____________________ DRIVERS WANTED: AZ or DZ Clean record. Will train qualiďŹ ed applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336. 1- tfn _____________________ GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED. Fax 1-tfn resume to 519-723-2336. _____________________ WILLOW CREEK GOLF CLUB is hiring a General Labourer. Must be 18 yrs + with reliable transportation, willing to work weekdays and weekends, starting immediately. Send resume to: 785 Puce Rd., Essex, Ont. N8M2X7. 18-1t*

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_____________________ BUSY LOCAL LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLY COMPANY Is looking for G & DZ drivers. This is fulltime postion with beneďŹ ts. Duties to include customer service, building orders, and making deliveries throughout Windsor and Essex County. Please email resume and drivers abstract to info@kimballlumber.ca or drop of a resume @ Kimball Lumber on 18-1t* the ArnerTownline. _____________________ LABOURER REQUIRED: Will train. $15/ hour start. Must be able to work all shift plus weekends as required. Drivers abstract, complete physical, police clearance, good work boots and own transportation required. Email resume to: ontopasphaltmaintenance@gmail. com. 17-2t _____________________

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

Pastor Gerrie gave us a re-cap of last week’s conference, “The Sound of Transformation.”We have the sound of hope and life and light inside of us. Put down your umbrella and let the rain of God’s presence wash over you! May 8th, Mother’s Day-Bake Sale to raise funds for Titan Ministries. Prophetic Arts Workshop is Sunday, May 15th, 1-3 p.m. at ACM. Bring your own art supplies and a lunch. Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For further information go to: www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed and Happy Mother’s Day! Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Please note that there will be no Messy Church on Thursday, May 12. Our “Year End Party” will be Thursday May 26th, so be sure not to miss the fun! SA Connections is a great way to spend your Tuesday from 10 -1. Men, women, and preschoolers are welcome to enjoy this free community program that includes lunch and many interesting activities. Bible Study follows at 1 p.m., led by Major Shirley Roberts and is open to all. There will be a Men’s Breakfast Saturday, May 15 at 8 a.m. at the Salvation Army Downtown Centre. Let Major Sam know if you wish to attend. Enjoy Family Worship with us every Sunday at 11 a.m., led by Major Sam Roberts. Coffee and fellowship follow the service. Those on our sick and shut in list sincerely appreciate your calls, cards, and visits , so be sure to take a few minutes and brighten the day for someone who is confined to their home. Trinity Church We keep in our prayers this week Bill, Debbie, Ashton, Greg, Beverly, Grace, Paul, and Kaitlyn. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Ada Heafield, given by Jack and Sue Beaule and family. Happy Birthdays this week to Randy DiCocco and Major Layson. Remember our library outside the church for all to use. Bring a book, take a book. They are there for our pleasure. Please remember our year long toy drive for kids in the Cottam and Kingsville area at Christmas. We are taking orders for rhubarb pies! Pick up on Saturday, June 11 from 12 to 2. Order early by leaving a message with Sharon at 519-839-4579 or Brenda at 519839-5184 or a message at the Church office 519-776-7711. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. Everyone welcome! Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship service at 10am. Sunday School is available at 10:15am. A Mother Pot Luck Dinner is on Friday, May 6, 6:30 pm in the Simpkin’s Hall. Join us for “Country Fun Night” on Friday, May 13, at 7:00 pm. An evening of song, fun, fellowship, and refreshments to support Guess†wood Camp and the Essex Food Bank. All are welcome. We thank last Sunday’s Service guest speaker Richard Dalton. We welcome Linda

back for Sunday, May 8. The Door Greeters will be Linda & Bill Manning. The Elder on Duty is Judy Muscedere and Church Lock-Up is Virginia Lauzon. Have a great week.

the Holy Name family Max Weber, son of Jen and Endre Weber, who was baptized last Sunday. Enjoy a Happy Mother’s Day on May 8th. God Bless and have a great week.

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We invite you to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30am for our Worship Service and Sunday School. Last Sunday, Larissa and Michaela Porteous sang a beautiful duet entitled “One Small Voice”. Rev. Staples’ message: “Lydia: Woman of Purple”. The Sunday School Classes are continuing to make Bird Houses as a project this Spring. All children are welcome to participate. This activity follows our morning services. Saturday, May 7th (9 am to 4:30 pm) – “Gess†wood Spring Face-Lift.” Please contact Dennis Graham if you are able to help out (519-776-7444). Lunch will be provided. Saturday, May 14th (2:30 pm) – “It’s a Hat Extravaganza” – Ladies Tea! This is open to ladies of all ages and you are encouraged to wear a hat. For more information, please contact the church oﬃce at 519-738-4223. Pie making sessions are about to begin. If you have rhubarb that you are willing to donate to the church, please contact Doug Brookbanks at: 519-736-4411. To learn more about our caring faith community, hear one of Rev. Staples’ dynamic messages or listen to our weekly Ministry of Music, please ﬁnd us at: www. harrowunited.org.

Come join us for Mother’s Day and Christian Family Sunday at 11:15 am. Holy Communion will be served this Sunday with Rev. Ann conducting the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Pat Wilson. We will serve a light lunch after the service. Please remember to say a special prayer for the people on are prayer list. Need a good book or DVD to watch? Check out the library in the round room. If you would like a special visit, or know of someone who would, contact Rev. Ann. Choir Practice: Mondays at 7:30pm. If you like to sing and praise the Lord come join us. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Ribs for the Roof Dinner: Sat., June 11. Tickets are now available please contact Liz

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There are still a few spots left for Steubenville Toronto 2016, July 22, 23, 24. For anyone interested, the Annual Women’s Conference is on May 7th, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Contact Lori Fawdry at 519-776-7377, for details. CWL Living Rosary is on Tuesday, May 10, at 7:00 pm. The CWL Mother’s Day Raﬄe is taking place on May 15th. A Right To Life Silent Vigil & Walk starts at 2:00pm from Immaculate Heart Church on Sunday, May 8th. A huge thank you from the Refugee Committee for the generous support received in the recent collection. Life Teen (Gr. 8-12) meet on May 8 with Mass at 7pm followed by LifeNight until 9:45pm. Quest (Gr. 3-5) meet on May 11 from 6:30-7:45pm. The next K of C Fish Fry is on May 27th from 4:30-7:00 pm. Proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Congratulations to Fr. Dave on his 40th Anniversary. We are blessed to have him at Holy Name. Our sympathy goes out to the family of Ron Robson. We welcome into

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Local chorus had a good showing Seasons Retirement Communities to donate money to local food banks in Michigan competition

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submitted to EFP Members of the Heart of Essex Chorus, the Windsor/ Essex chapter of the Sweet Adelines, were pleased to return to the region having performed well at the recent 2016 Region 2 Competition in Dearborn, Michigan. At the competition, the Heart of Essex Chorus placed second in the small chorus division, designed for choruses under 30 members, and further earned a third place amongst the other 16 choruses that competed in this event, some of which had 50 members. The Heart of Essex Chorus members practice weekly at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall in Maidstone. Visit its website www. heartofessex.com for more information. The local chorus has been in operation for over 30 years, and continues to grow.

Pictured in submitted photo: Seasons Amherstburg representatives present a $1000 cheque to representatives of the Amherstburg Food Bank.

submitted to EFP On Friday, Seasons Retirement Communities distributed $10,000 among ten food banks in the communities where it operates retirement homes. On March 30, 2016, Seasons launched a Facebook campaign, $10,000 for 10,000 Likes. The goal was to get 10,000 likes, shares, and views of its

three new commercials in three weeks. It exceeded that 10,000 goal. Each Seasons Retirement Community selected a local food bank as the donation beneficiary. Representatives from the chosen food banks were invited to accept a $1000 cheque at their local Seasons Retirement home on Friday.

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HDHS’s The Wedding Singer sells out

by Jennifer Cranston For their last play, the members of Harrow Players of Harrow District High School presented “The Wedding Singer,” and sold out all three nights. Last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, over 40 students brought their talent to the stage to entertain over 650 audience members. Co-director Paul

Gelinas was pleased with the turn out and very proud of his students. “We were shocked opening night, because we only had 60 people opening night last year,” he said. He said the kids were “having a blast.” “Their talent has totally impressed us,” he said. “What they’ve produced is amazing.” He said the high

quality of the production is especially impressive when you consider that the school has neither drama or music departments. Jarrod Deliva and Jasmine Kellman were both first time actors, and said they enjoyed being involved with the production. Deliva played a few characters in the play, including a waiter. He said he volunteered

when co-director Ms. Love said they were short on men for the play. “In spite of huge stage fright, I stepped up,” he said, explaining that he is not usually the volunteering type. On Saturday night he said he had enjoyed his experience even though he was still a little nervous. Kellman played a mother of the bride and a bridesmaid. “Usually I’m quiet and shy,” she said. “I did this to step out of my comfort zone.”

She said that the experience was a lot of fun and that she made

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Continued from Page 17 Plat at 519-791-4439. This event is a fundraiser to support the cost of the Hall Roof. Essex Community Services TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – Door-To-Door accessible transportation is provided by Essex Community Services serving the greater Municipality of Essex. Our fleet of vehicles consists of two wheelchair accessible buses and an “Aging at Home” minivan. The service, also known as Care-A-Van, is available to residents living in the Essex and surrounding area and residents in the Harrow / Colchester South area. Our goal is to create an age-friendly community by helping people maintain their independence and remain in their own home. The program offers timely access to area hospitals, doctors, personal errands, shopping, visiting, and more. Gift certificates are also available. For detailed information, registration, schedules, and fares, call us at: 519-776-4231.

We are having a concert series this year, called “Fiddler on the Roof.” Jesus is calling us to offer some wonderfully talented folks and to use the proceeds to assist with the roof repair. The first concert is Friday, May 6th at 7pm. It will feature the “Avanti Duo.” Please plan to attend and bring friends. An evening of Games/Snacks will take place on Friday, May 20 at 7:00 pm. Come and bring a friend. Stay tuned for our next event. Our annual Broasted chicken dinner and Strawberry Social is on Saturday, June 18. Tickets are available from the church office. Paquette News submitted by Pam Hartley

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“Pie Palooza” is May 7th & 8th held at the Bloomin’ Gardener at 6673 8th Concession, Oldcastle. We are getting a visit from Bishop Robert Bennett on Sunday, May 8th to help us kick oﬀ the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the congregation at St. Stephen’s. Come visit and join us for worship at 10am on Mother’s Day as we praise God for decades of ministry here in our community. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808.

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Join us for 11:00 am Sunday Service, Sunday School is at 9:45 am. Sunday morning message recordings are available at our website: EssexBaptist.com. Kid’s Club is oﬀered for children ages SK-Gr. 3 and Youth Night for Grades 4+ on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm. Join us for a Bible study and prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7 pm.

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Last Monday, we ﬁnished oﬀ the year with the Kub Kar Races. The GEMS have won the trophy for the past 4 years but we will state that the Cadets have broken that winning streak! Congratulations Boys! We also had a successful Bake Sale for the Esther School in Zambia which the GEMS supported this past year. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

Golden Age Golf Report On April 28, 44 golfers delivered 68 aces. Leading the pack, with ﬁve aces were Murray Hartford and Laurie Hylton. A Low Score, of 16 for 9 holes, was captured by Barry Sweet. A tidy 35 over 18 holes was delivered by Laurie Hylton and Barry Sweet. Boasting a score of 73 over 36 holes was Laurie Hylton. The First Place team was Team 3 (Laurie Hylton, Rose Taylor, Mike Binder). Second place went to team Kings (Julia Kos, John Murphy, Al Rutter). Team 5 (John Vlodarchyk, Pete Daudlin, Mavis Rutter) and Team 10 (Andy Orsini, Tony Hudvagner, Bill Taylor) shared the third position. Play resumes Thursday, May 5 at Colasanti’s. May 12 is our last day of golf and annual banquet.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church We’re looking for vendors for a Farmers/Crafters Market to be held at St. Paul’s on Saturdays, 8 am— noon through the summer, starting on June 11. Call 519-9804942. The Deanery of Essex is holding its 4th Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 22 at Seven Lakes Championship Course. For informtion, call the church oﬃce. Our monthly Communion Service at Iler Lodge is Thursday, May 19 at 10:30 am.

Essex United Church Join us at 10:30 am for Sunday morning services. Our new sanctuary television system is up and running. This will be a wonderful addition in our church life.

Happy Mother’s Day! We invite you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10 am with Pastor Fred Heslinga, retired Pastor from Blenheim. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coﬀee. Our GEMS and Cadets are ﬁnished for the year and will begin again in September. Many thanks for all the leaders, helpers, and those who supported these two ministries here in our church.

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Continued from Page 20 Our next pasta dinner is coming up on Friday, May 6 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Regular Sunday morning services are at 8 a.m. (BCP Eucharist) & 11 a.m. (BAS Eucharist); Sunday School also takes place during the 11 a.m. service. Please check out our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org and our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at oﬃce@ stpaulstrinity.org. Essex County Library Essex Location KNITTING BE TWEEN THE AGES - Make your own GRANNY SQUARES on Monday, May 16 at 6:30 pm. Ages: Children ages 8 & up, tweens, teens, adults. Register online or at the library. *Drop-ins also welcome. WHAT WILL I READ NEXT? Come to the library to learn your “Book Fortune” Discover new & exciting authors, books, & interesting facts! Bring home some books that might change your future! Saturday, May 14 at 10:30 am. Ages: 7 years & up. Register online or at the library. Cottam Location Meet the Author: Book Reading with author Oriole Veldhuis. The Cottam Library is hosting Oriole Veldhuis, author of “For Elise” the story of Oriole’s great grandmother homesteading in Manitoba. The Clark family from Cottam settled in the area at the same time. Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. FREE - All ages.

winners for Wednesday were Dave McMurren, Joanne McMurren, Veronica Granger, Elmer Quinlan, Janette Chevalier, Mike Renaud, and Audrey Stanley. The euchre winners on Friday night were Joanne McMurren, Mike Renaud, John Broeders, Mary Demars, and Margaret Chevalier. For more info about our friendship club contact Irene at 519-975-2283. Kingsville Ladies 18-Hole Golf League Members of the Kingsville Ladies 18-Hole Golf League convened for its annual breakfast meeting at the Kingsville Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The 2016 Executive members include: President: Marguerite Elliott, Past President: Rosalind Knight, Vice-President: Fran Wasyliniuk, Secretary: Becky Glidden, Captain: Carmen Colledge, Acting Co-Captain: Brenda Gagnier, Treasurer: Jackie Lively. The following convenors also play an important role: Handicaps: Marlene Sinclair, Social: Sandra Duncan, Rules: Mary Jo Laforet, Ringerboard: Jean Page, Benevolent: Pam Skillings, 50/50 Draw: Bev Miller, Publicity: Kathy Soulliere, Classic League Convenors: Mary Jo Laforet and Joyce Stewart. Head professional at the club, Kyle Booker, and assistant professional, Dave MacMickan, welcomed us to the new golf season. We look forward to another great golf season ﬁlled with fun and camaraderie.

Happy Birthday to Dick McCarthy, Joe Deehan, Isabelle Fuerth, Bettie Fraser, Matthew Rau, Christine Hayes, Maureen Schuurman, and Roseanne Lauzon. Our deepest sympathies & prayers go to the Robson family on the passing of Ron. Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes in your prayers.

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Happy Mother’s Day! Our Jubilee Refugee Committee will be coordinating a new Parish Family Photo Directory. Each participating family will receive a free photo and a free photo directory. Photo sessions will take place from June 1-4 at St. Mary’s hall where you have your photo taken, place your order and pay all at the same time. Sign up sheets are at the back of the church. Thank you to everyone who donated towards our bottle drive. It was a great success! The Knights of Columbus will hand out rose lapel appliques for Mother’s Day.

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Acampora wins 3000m race Leamington resident remembers his first car

1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer in sales brochure.

Ken Habing and his wife Moyra live in Leamington. In 1961, Ken was 19 and living in Winnipeg when he saw a car displayed on a ramp at Winnipeg Motors, a GM dealership on Main Street. His brother-in-law worked there. The car was a blue-andwhite 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-door hardtop with an all-white leather interior. It looked just like new. With his dad co-signing, Ken became the proud owner for $1400.00. The dealership gave Ken the name of the original owner and Ken talked to him on the phone. The car had never been driven in winter and had never been in an accident. Under the hood was the famous Dodge Ram V8 with 270 cubic inches belting out 183 horsepower. The PowerFlite automatic transmission was operated by a small lever mounted on the dash to the right of the steering column. Small chrome fins adorned the top of the rear fenders. The wraparound windshield and whitewall tires added to the allure. The sales brochure proudly claims: “Eyes widen, hearts quicken, at this dream come true!” Ken told me his eyes widened when he saw the car but his heart quickened when he met Moyra, his future wife! Soon after buying the car, Ken joined the Canadian Armed Forces. A friend in Saskatchewan with a young wife and child was about to return to Fredericton, N. B., where Ken was being posted at Gagetown. All four piled into the Dodge and with three licensed drivers, they drove non-stop and reached Fredericton 45 hours later. The Dodge with its big 120-inch wheelbase floated along as if on air. Later on, Ken was driving his Royal Lancer down a main street in Fredericton with his service uniform on. A police officer pulled up alongside and, thinking Ken was a chauffeur, called out: “Who do you drive for?” Ken replied: “I drive for myself. This is my car!” In September 1963, Ken was posted to Europe and sold his Royal Lancer to a fellow serviceman from Manitoba. If we ever find a blue-and-white ’55 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer in a barn somewhere, Ken says to check the left front fender. He slid on some ice and slammed into a post, denting the fender just ahead of the driver’s door. The dent was still there when he sold the car. If we find that dent on the car in the barn, we will have found Ken Habing’s first car! Stay tuned. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

EDHS girls’ soccer tied Riverside 1-1 on Friday.

by Fred Groves Alvia Acampora, of the Essex District High School track and field team, won the junior girls’ 3,000m last Wednesday at the WECSSAA All-Comers meet. Her time was 12:02.02. It was also a great day for Kimberly Orton who was second in the midget girls’ sprint hurdles and third in the triple jump. Brian Newfield was third in the midget boys’ hurdles and Kayne Hearns was second in the senior event. Lucia McElwain was third in the triple jump and Brent Davis was second in the midget boys’ triple jump. • Essex native Mike Lachance, coach of the AKO Fratmen, is set to kick off the football season. The defending championship team, which features running back and Cody McCann, also of Essex, will have an exhibition game on May 11 at Windsor Stadium against Division III School Geneva College.

• From the baseball diamond, the Woodslee Seniors open their Essex County Senior Baseball League schedule on Sunday, May 11 at 4 p.m. They will take on the host, Essex Juniors. • Tyler Zsebok netted three goals for the EDHS Red Raiders senior boys’ soccer team last Tuesday as they beat Catholic Central 5-3. Kale Ambrose had two goals for the winners. Essex continued its winning ways on Friday with a 2-0 shutout win at home against Brennan. Jackson Moore scored both goals. • In senior girls’ WECSSAA soccer play, raining conditions did not stop the host Red Raiders from managing a 1-1 tie with Riverside. Vanessa Gualdieri scored for Essex. • It was a pair of huge wins for the EDHS girls’ slo-pitch team on Friday at Co-An Park in McGregor. It opened with a 9-6 win over Sandwich, and later in the day the team beat Kingsville 24-3. • Gord Mcdonnell of Essex had a great day at the Western Raceway last week. His Warrior Call was first in the 10th race with a quick time of 1:57. Mcdonnell’s owned-and-trained Goldies Mach was second earlier in the sixth. Victory’s Peanut, owned by Maidstone’s William Leon, won the first race, and Mach Shark, trained by Vic McMurren, was third in the third race. • James Morgan had a goal for the Windsor Clippers on Saturday as they were beaten 8-7 in overtime by Niagara in Junior ‘B’ lacrosse action. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail.com

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The Essex 73’s celebrate end of season with awards banquet Pictured left: Frank Matthys presents the award for most dedicated player to Dallas Pereira.

by Jennifer Cranston The Essex 73’s and their supporters gathered at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) on April 26 to honour the best among them at the annual awards dinner. General Manager Scott Miller began the evening by introducing

and thanking the Board of Directors and the volunteers for all their hard work, especially for their fundraising efforts. “It’s expensive to operate a team the way the Essex 73’s like to do it, and that’s first class,” Miller said. “We thank you for everything you do for us.” Gil Langlois has wrapped up his fifth and final year with the 73s as its Head Coach. He

was recognized with a plaque that itemized his outstanding record with the team. Former Assistant Coach Cam Crowder has taken over as Head Coach and Cameron Sinclair has

been brought on as a new Assistant Coach. Corporate sponsors Ken Knapp Ford, Alpine Construction, and Crabby Joes were honoured with Gold, Silver, and Bronze

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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch Arbor Day When I attended the rural public school, we held an Arbor Day. I don’t remember now which day of the week, but I think it was Monday afternoon in the first week of May. We would be taken to the nearest woodlot to have fun. It was at least half of a mile away and I know we walked. There was a river nearby on one of those occasions, and one of the boys jumped in minus any covering. He was out of sight of the other 27 of us who were still playing games. I and my girlfriend went exploring with nothing special in mind. When we came across the bather’s clothes, I saw an opportunity to get even with him for some of the mean things he did on the school grounds. So, I hid his clothes. I have no idea how he found them, but he must have. I remember him yelling about someone taking his clothes. Obviously we did not have much education about the environment. I think the day was meant to plant some trees. I don’t remember finding any garbage. I do know our teacher was not very serious about creating learning experiences for us. There was some advice on the value of trees and on avoiding littering. I don’t think we were told not to litter, just not to throw any garbage around the schoolyard, or as we walked home. But we always enjoyed Arbor Day. I wonder if we went only on sunny days because I never remember one in the rain.

This year’s Player of the Year Award went to outgoing team Captain Matthew Hebert.

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The Essex 73’s celebrate with awards banquet... awards respectively. Some of the 73’s players were recognized with awards. Rookie of the Year went to Brett Vorshuk and the Player of the Year was awarded to Matthew Hebert. The

John Sadler Memorial Bursary Awards were given to William Stadder and Phil Janikowski. Before accepting his award, outgoing team Captain Matthew Hebert took a moment

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to reminisce about the five incredible years he spent with the team. He thanked everyone from the Board of Directors, to his teammates, and the fans.

New Head Coach Cam Crowder (right) looks on as 73’s Team Captain Matthew Hebert presents outgoing Head Coach Gil Langlois with a plaque to thank Langlois and his wife, Judy, for their five years of service to the team.