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Vol. 134

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Issue No. 14

Essex Youth Centre represented at national youth conference

Six Inducted Into Ag Hall of Fame Page 2 ________________ Warden’s Luncheon Page 3 ________________ Top Volunteer Honoured For Efforts Page 13 ________________ Dancing At The Lake Page 21 ________________ 73’s vs Peach Kings Page 27 ________________

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Grade 12 Red Raider Cam Arnold attended the Unite and Ignite 2013 youth conference held in Ottawa a few weeks ago to learn more about bullying.

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by Sylene Argent Two Essex District High School students and Essex Youth Center members were honoured and excited to represent the area at the recent Unite and Ignite 2013 youth conference held in Ottawa a few weeks ago.

The weekend-long youth conference had many lectures and workshops, which dealt

with problems or issues youth are faced with in rural and urban areas.

Grade 12 student, Cam Arnold ,signed up to participate in the portion of the conference that dealt with bullying. The group in which he participated was taught how to spread awareness of the issue. the conference During

Arnold and the other group members shared their stories or experiences with bullying.

What he learned through participating in the conference is that bullying is an issue that can occur anywhere. Before the conference, he thought it was easier to get bullied in a rural area because everyone knows each other, but he learned that

in urban areas, bullying occurs because someone can make a comment to another person easily because they do not know each other.

Getting involved with the bullying aspect of the conference Arnold said, was part of wanting to investigate bullying from multiple perspectives.

Regarding bullying, Arnold has been working on a Dare to Dream project. Through the program he has received a grant that will allow him to host an art exhibit with an anti-bullying theme in May at the Essex Youth Center. The art exhibit will feature many different art forms that encompass bullying from several area schools.

The purpose of the art exhibit, he said, is to show that bullying is still out there. Photos of the art at the exhibit will be featured in a booklet and distributed to the participating area schools.

So far, preparing for the exhibit has proven to be a lot of work, he said.

The Essex Youth Center appointed Arnold as a representative to attend the conference. He has attended the annual conference for the past four years and considers himself lucky to be able to be a part of it.

The conferences are outstanding, he said. Next year, Arnold plans to attend as a facilitator.

Arnold feels fortunate to have a voice. “It makes me happy to

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Six inducted into Ag Hall of Fame

by Sylene Argent The legacy and lives of six farming trailblazers and agricultural supporters were honoured during the 21st annual Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at the Harrow Agricultural building last Thursday evening.

Among the recipients was former Essex MPP Bruce Crozier, farmers Harold A. Douglas, Herb Enns, Gerald Herdman,

and Carl Huffman, and John Omstead who owned and operated the Family Traditions food packaging plant in Tecumseh.

Jerome Deslippe of the Hall of Fame Committee welcomed the inductees, guests, and area dignitaries to the event. He explained the first inductions of eight local growers into the Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame took place in 1992. Including last

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The community was happy to congratulate the 2013 Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees last Thursday evening. Pictured are: John Omstead, Carl Huffman, Herb Enns, Joan Crozier (receiving the award for Bruce Crozier), Harold A. Douglas, and Gerald Herdman.

Bruce Crozier. Crozier was born in 1938 and died in 2011. He began his professional career as a certified general accountant. He worked at Heinz for over a decade and eventually became the Vice President of Finance and Secretary/Treasurer of Bennie Lumber Ltd. In 1985, he was elected to Leamington Municipal Council, and served as Mayor from 19881993. At that point he was elected to represent Essex South and later the Essex riding, as MPP for the Liberal Party. He became Deputy Speaker

at Queen’s Park in 2003.

During his tenure as MPP, Crozier contributed to the agricultural sector in many ways, including the introduction and passing of a Private Member’s Bill, which established the Ontario Wine Week Act. He also hosted the FREE TE ESTIMA

first Premier’s summit on Agri-food.

Crozier’s wife Joan accepted the award on his behalf.

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week’s inductees, 98 individuals have been inducted into the local Hall of Fame and have their pictures hanging on the Hall of Fame wall at the Harrow Agricultural building.

This year’s event guest speaker was local lawyer and author Joe Byrne, who grew up on a farm.

Byrne explained many of his books are agricultural based. He commented he was amazed at the high quality of the inductees.

“This is a terrific group of inductees,” he said. “I’m so glad to see so many people here to celebrate their lives, their legacy, and agriculture.

“Agriculture, I’ve often thought, is the great incubator of enterprise,” he added.

“Never underestimate the importance of your contribution through agriculture to our community.”

Essex MP Jeff Watson, Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, Essex County Warden Tom Bain, and a representative of Chatham-Kent-Essex MPP Rick Nicholl were present to congratulate the inductees and award certificates of recognition.

The first inductee to be honoured on Thursday was former Essex MPP

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Warden’s Luncheon brings message of partnership and collaboration

by Jennifer Cranston The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the 6th Annual Warden’s Luncheon on Friday at the Ciacioro Club.

Business and municipal leaders from across Windsor and Essex County came out to hear Essex County Warden Tom Bain speak on the current state of the region, and he brought good news and a positive perspective to the group.

Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis and Bain both spoke of the close working relationship they share and credited their strong communication for much of the progress made in the region.

“Tom and I talk every day and it’s that relationship that has brought the City and County closer,” said Francis.

National employment statistics were released that day and showed that Windsor-Essex is no longer trailing the rest of the nation. Both leaders called this good news.

Bain also commented on the economic benefits to the area that have been created by good relationships with the Chamber.

“While we may not always agree with the Chamber, we can always rely on an open and honest discussion with them,” he said.

Bain pointed to an improved economic and employment situation in the county since the economic collapse that began in 2008, and said that he remains optimistic about the county’s future.

“We are treading in the right direction,” he said.

“But we have to accept that there is no quick fix.”

He talked about the assets of the region including location, climate, talent pool and cultural diversity. He said that organizations such as Workforce Windsor Essex and their development of a “talent pipeline” is key in addressing current and upcoming skills shortages.

Essex County Warden Tom Bain talked about the importance of good working relationships at the Warden’s Lunch on Friday.

The idea is to position the region for continuous employment success.

He encouraged the business leaders in the room to work collaboratively with support organizations and with each other.

“I urge everyone here today to work more closely with Tourism Windsor, Essex, Pelee Island, Workforce Windsor

Essex and the Windsor Essex Development Corporation,” he said.

“Seek partnerships within your own industry and look for unconventional partnerships.”

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The Warden painted a positive picture of the region and its future.

“Our communities are strong. Our communities are vibrant and we are poised for growth,” he said.

He called WindsorEssex a “premier location to live, learn, invest and visit.”

The region has been host to several international events recently and Bain pointed to those and to many upcoming events.

“We are world class,” he said. “Some may suggest we’re punching above our weight class and I say ‘guilty as charged.’

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It’s been several years since I’ve seen a County of Essex Municipal Directory, so I was pleasantly surprised when one showed up on my desk on Tuesday morning.

What is the County Municipal Directory? Well, it’s a handy little booklet, 32 pages in total, that is packed full of contact info. It also contains a few historical tidbits about Essex County.

Back when I was a reporter it was one of my go-to resources.

It’s nice to see the County still prints copies of the Directory. I don’t mind digital (online) resources, but I find things such as the hardcopy Directory very handy.

Think of the steps involved in accessing an electronic pdf document.

First you launch your browser, then google over to the site where the document is hosted, navigate the site to find the document, download it to your desktop and you’re done.

With a hardcopy, I just reach over and grab the book. A lot fewer steps are involved.

I think it would be kind of nice to return to the days of actual paperwork instead of electronic data. It would certainly mean more jobs. And it’d slow down the pace of business and maybe life in general.

I doubt my kids can fathom a world without mobile devices,

where communication isn’t instant and portable.

How did we function with fixed phones, land lines, and regular mail? How did we make it when we couldn’t get immediate answers to our questions all of the time? How did we carry out research without the mighty Internet?

Well, we did. And if you are asking these questions, I suggest you turn to your parents for the answers.

Life’s pretty good right now, but it was pretty good back then too.

Now, excuse me as I log off to enjoy my new copy of the County of Essex Municipal Directory.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Any fun in Essex?

Did you read the Weekly Raid in March 28 Free Press?

If you didn’t, I hope you still have your copy so you can read it now.

Two local youth are telling us that there is nothing for them to do in this town. I think we all need to think about that seriously, especially members of council who agreed to cut the funding to our youth centres. We need to care.

I wonder if the youth who are at a loss to find activity that interests them have ever been at the Essex Youth Centre. If it is not sport activity they want there are lots of interesting ideas at the Youth Centre. Or at least there were until council cut funding.

Perhaps they are not aware there are volley ball games on Sunday and Thursday evenings starting at 7 p.m. in the United Church gymnasium. Al Halliday conducts that program.

They state that the youth have lots of ideas so I suggest they arrange to attend a council meeting to present those ideas - or at least one main idea. That is how the skateboard park was established. A young person, Kyle Walker, approached council with a strong, well-worded appeal for the skateboard park to provide a safe and exciting place for youth. He also indicated he was willing to help raise funds.

Kyle went to council alone but it carries more influence if a group goes to council with an appeal.

I disagree with one statement; that Essex has not changed in the last 50 years. I expect that statement was made without really knowing because often all of us say

something like that. It is about 50 years since I came here and I can assure anyone that Essex has changed greatly.

However, I’ve said it before and I say it again, this town lacks people with vision and enthusiasm.

Fifty years ago the Scout and Guide movement was very active. Is there a reason not many young people take part in that great activity?

Whatever the reaction to the report in Weekly Raid, all of us should pay attention and be concerned. Personally, I think a group of adults should protest to council about those cuts to our Youth Centre programs. There is a need for a place for our youth to be with friends My solution to finding interesting things to do is to be involved in town activities. I have been told that it is difficult to get young people to volunteer with the Fun Festival committee in the work of preparing for that event each year. And many committees would like to have some young people as members Okay, so those are not things that they can do with their friends. I have an 18 year-old grandson who is very busy working in the youth section of the Masonic Order and he has many friends in that. I have two great grandchildren who are very happily involved with their youth bands. All three of those have opportunities for travel.

The main message in all of this to the young people is to take a suggestion to council as a group and be prepared to help fund the cost of getting it established. And if they have never attended the Youth Centre, I urge them to check it out.

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Members of the Windsor Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society were in the Essex council chambers on Tuesday, March 2.

by Jennifer Cranston Barbershop serenade The Windsor Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society filled council chambers with their smooth melodies before the regular meeting on Apr. 2, and opened the meeting with their version of O’ Canada.

The Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary and the serenade was their way of thanking council in advance for proclaim the week of Apr. 7 – 13 Barbershop Harmony Week. The City of Windsor and the Towns of Kingsville and Amherstburg have also designated that week for Barbershop Harmony.

The highlight of the week will be on Sat. Apr. 13 at Tecumseh mall at 1 p.m. when several choruses, quartets and school singing groups will entertain in a “Harmony Explosion.”

Road concerns Ron Ducharme of Essex addressed council with concerns about local roads. After attending an open house regarding the future overpass at Victoria Ave. and Hwy # 3, Ducharme is concerned that eliminating access to the highway from that intersection will cut off McGregor and residents in the west from Essex Centre.

He is also worried that the current plan will create traffic flow on Fairview that is too heavy for the road that is home to playgrounds and an elementary school.

He also mentioned that it would slow emergency services from Essex Centre to the western parts of the municipality.

Ducharme believes these potential problems can be

eliminated with on and off ramps at the future overpass that allow for continued access to the highway from Victoria Ave. and North Malden Rd. The province is still in planning stages when it comes to these changes. There is still time and room for input from residents and the municipality. Ducharme has contacted the consultants working on the project and the Ministry of Transportation and asked council to join him in asking for a better plan for the town.

Council commended Ducharme for “going about his concerns the right way.”

Mayor McDermott and Deputy Mayor Meloche admitted to having similar concerns about the possible loss of access at that intersection, and said they had spoken to several residents who agree with Ducharme’s assessment of the situation.

Ducharme also asked council to advocate to have North Talbot Rd. upgraded to County Rd. 10. His reason being that on many maps only county roads appear. For visitors to the area, most maps show no easy route to McGregor from Essex.

Spay and neuter program Executive Director of the Windsor – Essex Humane Society Melanie Coulter addressed council to ask for the Town’s participation in a Spay and Neuter Program.

The program has two parts that collectively have the Town providing 250 spay/neuter vouchers at a cost of $75 each. One part of the program provides 125 vouchers to low income families and can be used for cats and dogs.

The second part provides 125 vouchers for feral cats.

“We’ve seen in other communities that increased access to spay or neuter makes a difference,” said Coulter.

She used Windsor as an example. The City participated in the program last year and provided 1,000 vouchers for cats. Coulter said that there was a direct impact on the number of cat intakes at the Humane Society.

“This program is showing results even faster than we expected,” she said.

There was also evidence presented that indicated a catch-fix-release program for feral cats was extremely

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“It’s a win-win,” said Councilor Randy Voakes. “We can talk until midnight and it’s still a win-win.”

Councilor Sherry Bondy stressed the urgency of starting the program as soon as possible as spring is breeding season.

Town Treasurer Donna Hunter explained that money collected through the sale of dog tags is to be used toward animal control and money in that fund will easily cover the cost of the program.

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Seasons’ premieres lip dub video Rusty Blades celebrate 35 years

by Sylene Argent Residents with Seasons Retirement Communities have been anxiously waiting for the release of the lip dub movie they filmed last month, which was choreographed to Carly Rae Jepsen and Owl City’s popular tune “Good Time.”

Many of the residents showcased their acting or dancing talents in the music video.

As anticipation increased over the past several weeks, the wait is finally over. The video is ready for viewing and staff and residents of the Seasons facilities are urging surrounding area residents to check out and enjoy the new video that was just uploaded to Youtube.

The red carpet will be rolled out for the residents featured in the fun and entertaining video in the very near future at a special premiere event to take place at each of the Seasons Retirement facilities in Ontario this week.

An increase of social media users aged 50 and over encouraged Seasons Retirement Communities to film the choreography to the popular song. The Lifestyle Services Managers at each of the eight Ontario facilities worked with the residents to come up with their own choreography, giving them creative control of how they wanted the finished product to look. Each facility was given a portion of the song to choreograph.

Natalie Gash, Marketing Coordinator for Seasons Retirement Communities, was excited to announce the video was put up on Youtube on Sunday evening and had received nearly 400 views

by Monday evening. Links to the video have also been posted on the Seasons website and on its Facebook page. The lip dub video can be found on Youtube by searching Seasons Good Time Video.

“The residents are all excited,” she said.

Gash is looking forward to presenting the participating residents with a special surprise during the premiere. During the premiere event, the residents will be able to watch the finished video project, which has clips from all of the Seasons’ facilities, and an additional video featuring the residents from their own facility.

The feedback Gash has received so far has been very positive. The video, she said, has created a lot of buzz and excitement in the retirement facilities.

by Jennifer Cranston Kingsville’s Rusty Blades Hockey Tournament is in full swing with 12 teams facing off last weekend and 16 more set to take to the ice this coming weekend.

Rusty Blades is a 35 -year old tradition that began at Kingsville Arena with a league for players 35 and older. At the end of their first season the league hosted a tournament for older adults to celebrate the end of the season and raise funds for the coming year.

Over the years the tournament grew to include teams from places such as Michigan, Ohio, Sarnia, and Toronto who traveled to face off in Kingsville each year. The tournament hosted so many teams that it had to be spread over four weekends.

The Kingsville Rusty Blades had accepted that they didn’t have the manpower to run the tournament alone and called in the Town

of Kingsville to help organize. At one point there were as many as 40 teams in the tournament ranging in age from 19 to over 50, utilizing several local arenas to accommodate the players.

“I can remember in the 80’s my husband played for Heaton’s who, at the time, owned and operated a goalie pad manufacturing company,” said Kelly Wolters of Kingsville Parks and Recreation. “The Team and their wives looked forward to a weekend of hockey excitement and on Saturday nights, the upstairs auditorium turned into a sports bar with live entertainment. The place was packed.”

Today Wolters’ son plays in the 25 and over division. She says he’s one of many who followed their fathers into the tournament.

Wolters has been involved with the tournament for 14 years and works alongside Dan Wood the Parks and Recreation Manager, who

still plays goal Wednesday Nights in the original Rusty Blades League.

“In the past few years Brian’s Manufacturing stepped on board and sponsored the Rusty Blade Tournament with gloves and sticks to the winning goalie and player of the winning goal,” said Wolters Every team is guaranteed to play three games and they receive an MVP t-shirt each game to the most valuable player.

The teams seem to enjoy the tournament and want to come back every year. tournament The doesn’t see as many teams as it used to and is played over two weekends rather than four. Wolters says that some of the reasons for this are that many of the businesses that sponsored teams have closed and there are fewer adults who continue to play hockey.

Wolters says the tournament will be held again next year and there are hopes that more teams will come out.

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National youth conference... express it,” he said. Since attending the conferences for the past few years he has learned it is important to acknowledge people, like holding doors open for others. He also tries to watch what he says to avoid unintentionally offending someone.

Grade 11 EDHS student Tristin Gomiela also attended the Unite and Ignite 2013 youth conference.

This was his second time taking in the event. He enjoys

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going to the annual conference because he gets to meet students from all over Canada.

As a resident of Cottam, Gomiela chose to take part in the group focusing on rural youth engagement.

What he found interesting is that many smaller communities across the province face Grade 11 EDHS student Tristin similar issues.

Gomiela learned about rural youth Attending the engagement during the Unite and conference, he Ignite 2013 youth conference. said, opened his eyes as group members were able to share ideas on how they have made improvements to their own communities.

He also learned the importance of having access to resources for teen health and wellness.

Gomiela noted that being from a small rural area there is often not a lot to do. He found that getting a hobby, such as woodworking or skateboarding, is essential to keep busy.

Gomiela hopes to encourage more students to take advantage of the Essex Youth Center.

He has met many of his friends at the youth center, and he said he wouldn’t know what he would do if the EYC was no longer available to him and his peers.

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______________________________________________ OBITUARIES ______________________________________________

Talbot, Austin James Passed away peacefully and is now reunited with his wife Ruby (nee Hunter) on April 8, 2013 at 91 years of age. Loving father of Mary Ellen and husband Bob Bryden, Susan and husband Gerry Armstrong. Dear son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leon Talbot. Cherished Pip of Celina & Aaron, Ryan, and Carl. Loved brother of Leona, wife of the late Fred Paquette and the late Jack, Edward, Sam, Leo, August, Prosper, Alph & Delores Vallere, Russ & Dorothy Lajoie. Brother-in-law of Evelyn, wife of the late Edward Talbot, Madeline, wife of the late Sam Talbot, Barb, wife of the late Leo Talbot, and the late Carl and Evelyn Hunter, Ray and Beatrice Hunter, Mada and Blake Cowan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Austin was a devoted family man. He was an enthusiastic baseball, golf and bowling fan. Austin was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church and the Knights of Columbus # 3305 – Essex. Austin is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. On Wednesday, friends are invited to meet the family after 9 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Clements Cemetery in McGregor. Donations may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com _____________________________________________

Gaughan, Gertrude passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Windsor Regional Hospital at 89 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Gaughan. Loving mother of Frances Dekoster (late Martin), the late William (1979), Veronica “Roni” Pinkney, Wanda Lepera. Proud “Grammy” of Elizabeth Difrancesco (Chris), Sally Hamilton, April Dekoster (Chris), Kelly Hamilton, Connie Lepera, Courtney Dugal and “Great Grammy” of Joshua, Jadyn, Emerson and Connor. Special thanks to our friends and cousins, from the Gaughan and Fuerth families, for your visits, “treats,” hugs and overwhelming support, during the last few days. Our hearts will be forever grateful. And to the staff of Banwell Gardens - Gertie’s “EXTENDED FAMILY” - thank you for your kindness, devotion, dedication and all the love you shared with her, throughout the past two and a half years. There are no words to express our sincerest appreciation, for the beautiful ways you touched her life. To all her “SPECIAL ANGELS” (and you know who you are), who always went beyond the call of duty for her, everyday - God Bless each and everyone of you. It was such a comfort, in knowing, how genuinely loved she truly was! You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Gertrude’s life will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 11 am. Fr. Dave Boutette officiating.

Cremation to follow. If desired memorial donations made to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

What’s Going On April 14 - The Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda presents Dennis Dick speaking on ‘Let’s Not Waste Our Waste’.

April 14 & 15 - 51st ANNUAL GATHERING OF LONDON CONFERENCE UCW at Epworth United Church, Kingsville. Call Connie Reeb for info. 519-735-8411.

April 17-19 Antioch Christian Ministries Spring Conference “Grace and Power.” Website: www.acmrevivalcentre.com) 519-839-4500 . All are welcome.

April 18 - 7pm ECHRS General Meeting - Speaker Bob Swaddling on Spitfire Planes. General Public Welcome. For more Info. calll 519-796-3393 APRIL 20 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETING. 9am at Orchardview GolfCourse. Phone 519-738-3476 for further information.

APRIL 20 - 2002/03 St. Anne’s High School 10 Year Double Cohort Reunion. 6pm at Average Joe’s Sports Bar. Check out facebook.com/sahreunion.

APRIL 24 - essex & districit horticiultural society meeting at Essex Community Centre. 7:30pm with Terri Dent on gardening. Plant & seed exchange.

APRIL 25 - The Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) MEETING : 1:30 in the Harrow Arena community room with guest Herb Colling. All are weclome .

APRIL 27 - SILENT WALK & VIGIL, Meet at the South Point Community Church, 4 Queens Ave. at 3:15 pm. Leamington Area Right to Life 519-325-0929.

APRIL 26-27 - ESSEX UNITED CHURCH YARD & BAKE SALE, Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-noon MAY 26 - Squirettes of Mary STEAK & LOBSTER FUNDRAISER, at the K of C, McGregor. Dinner at 6pm, music at 7pm. For more information call 519-726-6494.

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t r a e H e h T m o r F To place a personal notice, email your photo and content to essexfreepress@on.aibn.com or drop by our office at 16 Centre St., Essex. Personal notices must be received by Monday at 12:00 noon to appear in the Thursday edition. Ads submitted after that time will appear in the following week’s edition. _____________________ In Loving Memory _____________________

Nicole Sauve

~April 11~ Love Grandma and Papa Benoit

L K Who’s on 13 the 13thth BLAIR COSGROVE Love Nana, Papa & Uncle Jim

In loving memory of a loving father and grandfather

Ronald R. Baker

who passed away on April 12, 1997.

We who loved you, sadly miss you.

As it dawns another year, in our lonely hours of thinking thoughts of you are ever near.

No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts, you’re always there.

Always remembered and missed by wife Irene and family. nnnnnnnnnn In loving memory of

Leslie Gaspar

August 26, 1926 - April 14, 2012

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Larry & Elaine McCarthy Wishing you many more “miracles” April 14th

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The Laliberte and Minnifield families are happy to announce the upcoming marriage of Sarah Elizabeth and Darnez Andre on September 7, 2013.

______________________________________________ IN LOVING MEMORY ______________________________________________ In loving memory of

Thomas Mailloux

Born February 3, 1953 - Died April 12, 2011

Dad, Another year has come and gone since you were taken from us. There is not a day that goes by where a thought or memory of you does not cross our minds. A memory that can bring us tears of happiness and joy, a sense of true disbelief, or even just cause us to shake our heads or laugh out loud. It is all these wonderful memories that keep you so close to our hearts and keeps us filled with your love. You were the best dad we could have ever hoped for and taken from us far too soon. You are greatly missed by many family and friends, and were truly, one of a kind. We love you ever day forever.

Marjie, T.J., Alex, and Viv

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Shirley Holland 1937-2011 We Remember Her

At the rising of the sun and at its going down, We remember her.

Memorial verses At the blowing of the wind and the chill of the available at winter, We remember her.

At the opening of the Buds and in the rebirth of spring, We remember her.

At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of Autumn, We remember her.

At the beginning of the year and when it ends, We remember her.

Memorial As long as we live, she too shall live, For verses she is now part of us as we remember her. available Children are born, traditions are passed and the love continues on…

Roy Holland, Brad & Wendy Holland, Brendon Holland & Kylee Mady, Brittany & Ben Gibbons

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We will always have our love and treasure all the special memories forever.

Margaret, Sandra & Dave, and family.

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We think of him in silence, His name we oft recall.

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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit: Holy Spirit, You who make me see everything and showed me the way to reach Tom McLean my ideals, You who gave me the divine gift to forgive In loving memory of a dear dad who passed and forget the wrong that away 30 years go on April 14th. is done to me and You who Memorial verses available are in all instances of my life A beautiful memory dearer than gold, of a dear Dad whose worth can never be told. with me, I want to thank You There’s a place in my heart no one can fill. for everything and confirm I miss you Dad, and I always will. once more that I never want to be separated from You Always loved and remembered - Daughter Geraldine, Son-In-Law Tex, no matter how great the Grandchildren Tammy, Sandy, Billy, and families material desire may be. 16I Centre St., Essex want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual In memory of glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive Call 519-776-4268 www.essexfreepress.ca Call 519-776-4268 days without asking for their April 9, 1976 - May 10, 2000 wish, after the third day their wish will be granted, no Happy BIrthday from the matter how difficult it may whole gang! be, and promise to publish We miss you now more than this dialogue as soon as your favour has been granted. ever! You are in our hearts and D.B.

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Stiers, Ken

November 19, 1934 - April 10, 2012

THE LOVE OF MY LIFE We took our vows together Said “Till death do us part” But when God came and took your hand My whole world fell apart.

No one knows the heartache I try so hard to hide.

Only God knows how many times I’ve sat alone and cried.

When I look back on our life together One thing makes me glad, You chose me to share with you Those precious years we had.

My darling husband, I miss you so. Forever in my heart until we are together again.

“I Love You Always” - Lorraine

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Stiers, Ken

November 19, 1934 - April 10, 2012

AS WE LOOK BACK As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering…

Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us?

For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us…

To celebrate our successes To understand our problems And accept our defeats?

Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgment, Courage and integrity?

We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made To let us have the very best?

And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?

If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did.

We’re thanking you now.

And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us.

“We Miss You Dad” Love Your Children and their families

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nnnnnnnnnn Marla Ellis

thoughts daily!

Love Mom, Dad, Mark, Kristi, Summer, Jake, and Kadyn.

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William Richard Anderson Sept. 3 1938 - April 11, 2011

As we loved you so we miss you.

In our memory you are near.

Loved, remembered, longed for always.

Bringing many a silent tear.

Loved always - Joan and family

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BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT _____________________1-tf

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.

FOR RENT _____________________ FOR RENT: Office building, in Cottam. 519-839-5130.

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FLEA MARKET - Sunday, April 14, from 10am-3pm at Lakeside Pavilion, Kingsville.

Free admission. Accepting canned goods for the food bank. 14-tf _____________________

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_____________________ 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 _____________________ FARM LAND FOR LEASE: Approx. 80 Acre Farm available.

2013 crop. Town of Lakeshore.

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FOR RENT _____________________ FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment, in Cottam. Ph. 519839-5130.

1-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: McGregor - 2 bdrm. apt. $800. Utilities included.

Coin laundry, appliances included. 519-990-7464. 46-tf*

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 _____________________ Commercial Property for rent in Cottam. Ph. 519-839-5130.

1-tf _____________________ 3BD Houses For Rent in Essex, On. Available now, $875/m +utils 1st/ Last required. Contact Homes4rent@homestar ts. org or call 519-984-2178 for viewing.

12-14t _____________________ SPACE FOR LEASE: 2200 sq. ft. in busy downtown mall. Ready to move into. Can be used for retail offices or professional services. Also have units that are from 900 sq. ft. to 5000 sq. ft. Individual offices also available. Call 519-816-6761.

Let’s talk about your needs.

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55 & SHEVCHENKO VER O SENIOR CITIZENS APARTMENT 1 bedroom apartment available.

Clean, quiet, picturesque surroundings.

Fridge, stove, utilities included.

515 Dalhousie, Amherstburg 519-736-7800 _______________________________________________

FOR RENT: Nice one bedroom apartment for rent in the Cottam area. Quiet neighbourhood. Plenty of parking. Available immediately. $575/month utilities included.

Please call 519-819-1039. 8-tfn _____________________ FOR RENT - 216 Irwin, Essex One bdrm. apt. Senior building.

No pets. Main floor courtyard. $590 + hydro. Call 519-9953152 for more information.

14-1t* _____________________ FOR RENT - Two bedroom apt. downtown Essex. 1st & last required. No pets. $675 + utilities incl. 519-776-6078.

14-1t* _____________________ HOUSE FOR RENT - Beautiful 3 bdrm. brick ranch home in Cottam. 1 1/2 baths, single car garage, lawn maintenance incl. $1100/month. 1st & last required. 519-839-5200. 14-1t* _____________________ FOR RENT - 2 bdrm. upper duplex available for mature, quiet individual. Available June 1. $650 + hydro (Ave. $37/mo).

No pets. No smoking. Phone 519-776-6226.

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_____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891.

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_____________________ ESTATE SALE - April 13 & 14, 9am-3pm at 12625 St. Thomas Street, in the Town of Tecumseh.

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POLE BUILDING FOR SALE - To be moved. 60 x 32 x 14. Call 519-723-4421 for details.

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“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 _____________________

FOR SALE - PIANO in excellent condition. Asking $1500. Please phone 519-726-6289 for more information.

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_____________________ HELP WANTED General Labourers Wanted. Fax resume to 519-723-2336.

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Part-Time: 13 hours per week average

Resumes and covering letters must be received by April 25, 2013, 4:00 pm by e-mail: careers1@essexcountylibrary.ca (Word or PDF document) by mail:

L. M. Lynn, Human Resources Essex County Library 360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 101 Essex, ON N8M 1Y3 Fax: (519) 776-6851

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IINCOME TAX - Confidential preparation of Personal, Farm, and Senior Returns. Pick up and delivery available. E-File or regular filing. Over 30 years experience. Call Tim Mousseau 519-975-2414.

5-12t* _____________________ BOOKKEEPER AVAILABLE - For your farm or small business.

25+ years. A/R, A/P. Payroll, Reconciliations, Government Remittance, Simply Accounting.

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RUTH ANN HICKEY SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Consistent Multi-Million Dollar Producer ~ 28 Years Experience ~

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Have Ruth Ann’s Experienced Negotiating Skills Work For You.

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 519-326-8559. Cell: 519-3228305.

1-tf _____________________ Income Tax Preparation: Good rates on personal, rental and business returns. E-file or paper file. Call Jeannette Grass (519) 776-7090.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Phone: (519) 733-2305 Fax: (519) 733-8108 www.kingsville.ca

REQUEST FOR TENDER GRASS CUTTING AND TRIMMING FOR VARIOUS CEMETERIES IN THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE

12:00 Noon local time on Friday April 19, 2013

Starting Wage: $24.74

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Lawn Care Services: Will roll, fertilize, cut, and/or aerate.

Book before April 4th to receive special pricing. Call Issac @ 519322-7882.

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Essex County Library Part-Time Branch Assistant Position Essex Branch - Start Date June 19, 2013

www.essexcountylibrary.ca - Careers at Essex County Library

TLC HOME CLEANING - Now serving Essex. Move in and move out. Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthy. Residential or office cleaning. Owner operated. Call Marianne 519-726-4967.

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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 _____________________

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The Town of Kingsville will accept completed contract tender documents for Grass Cutting and Trimming for various Cemeteries in the Town of Kingsville up until the hour of

The successful candidate must be able to work a regular schedule averaging thirteen (13) hours per week, comprised of some morning, afternoon, evening, and Saturday hours, plus additional hours for programming and supply. All qualified, energetic and dedicated candidates should refer to our website for further details at:

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A Public Opening will follow at 12:05 p.m.

Tenders are available at the Municipal Office at 2021 Division Rd North between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Please deliver completed Contract Tender in a sealed envelope to: Mr. Andrew Plancke Director of Municipal Services Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 Clearly marked: Grass Cutting and Trimming for Various Cemeteries in the Town of Kingsville For more information, please contact: Mr. Andy Coghill Manager of Public Works Town of Kingsville 519-733-2305 acoghill@kingsville.ca

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The BIA Co-Ordinator will be responsible for executing marketing plans, advertising, promotional events, organizing social events and will be providing the administrative support to the Board of Management.

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FAMOUS CANADIAN PSYCHIC Norah of the North - Available to you for readings in person and by phone. 519-776-1266. www.norahofthenorth.ca 1-16t* _____________________

BUMP’S LAWN CARE Grass cutting, lawn rolling, aeration, dethatching, tree/ shrub trimming and shaping, landscaping. Free25 words estimates. or less 11-tf Call Jack 519-999-7958. for $6 +HST _____________________

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.

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume including the completed Career Profile, marked “Private & Confidential” by regular mail, personal delivery, courier or email to: E-mail: ddigiovanni@kingsville.ca Human Resources Department Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 The above package must be submitted by no later than Friday, April 26, 2013 at the hour of 4:30 PM.

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The late Norm Wilder whom over the last 25 + years had collected approx. 25 of the M/M Tractors and personaly refurbished most of them, will be auctioned on Saturday, April 27th @ 10:00 A.M. @ 227 East Pike Creek Rd. in Lakeshore. Included in this sale are many Box lots of M/M parts plus other miscellaneous. Many of you folks may remember Norm @ different tractor pulls and over the years had collected many plaques & trophies. His pride & passion was his collection and this is your opportunity to acquire one of his “Toys”. Plan to Attend. Listing will be available in Next Edition or visit wwwrichardlavinauctions.com

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Top volunteer honoured for efforts

Shad Grieve (center) received a certificate of appreciation and a few gifts from representatives of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex and staff from the United Communities Credit Union last week. Grieve was the top fundraiser for the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake event.

by Sylene Argent Shad Grieve is well known around the Essex and Cottam communities as a consistent and dedicated volunteer who is also happy to lend a hand. Last Tuesday, representatives from Big Brothers Big Sisters

of Windsor Essex recognized the local community-minded citizen for his fundraising efforts.

At this year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising event, Grieve’s hard work and drive to help better the community

earned him the title of top fundraiser during the event.

Grinning ear to ear, Grieve said it was important for him to get involved because it feels good to give back to the community. “I like to help people out,” he said.

He added that participating in the bowling event is a lot of fun. He also claimed to have some pretty good bowling skills.

Grieve has participated in the Bowl for Kids’ Sake event for the past four years as a member of

the United Communities Credit Union team and has always been a top fundraiser for that team.

This year, he collected $1152.

For his dedication to the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, Grieve was awarded a

$500 gift card to Windsor Crossing and a $100 gift card to Tim Hortons. The proud members of the Credit Union bowling team also presented Grieve with a gift bag.

ForemanShantelle Meadows, Chairperson of the Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising event, said Grieve is an inspiration and that it is fantastic he goes into the community to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

She added that it is fantastic for someone like Grieve, who has an intellectual disability, to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.

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Ag Hall of Fame... born in 1943 and is a fourth generation Essex County Farmer. With his family he reared swine, poultry, and beef and also grew corn, soybeans, and tomatoes. His family farm has grown from 50 acres to 700, working 1800 acres. He used no-till, new seed treatments, herbicide, and GPS tracking in his farming operations.

In 1964, Douglas obtained a diploma from Ridgetown College in Agri-business and cash crop. In the 1960s, Douglas became an Ontario Food Inspector and in 1970 began work at the federal level, inspecting fresh fruit and vegetables coming in and out of the country.

Douglas was a member of Junior Farmers and a 4H Field Crop Club leader. He served on many boards, including Essex County Federation of

Agriculture, and Essex County Plowman’s Association. He earned the Essex County Plowman Association’s Director of the year award in 1997.

After receiving his award, Douglas said it was humbling to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and an honour. He thanked the Hall of Fame committee for the induction and his family for support over the years.

The third inductee was Herb Enns, who was born in 1940. He grew up on a farm in Mersea Township.

After his secondary school education, Enns became a full time cash crop farmer, where he grew different varieties of grain.

From 1965-75 Enns was a board member for the Essex group of the United Cooperatives of Ontario. He was also president of the Essex

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County Federation of Agriculture from 197576. From 1985-1991, Enns served Mersea Township as a Councillor. He then served as Deputy Mayor from 1994-98. At that time, he also joined the Environmental Farm PlanPeer Review Committee and the Essex County Farm Safety Committee.

In 1989 and in 1993 Enns was awarded the OFA certificate. Also in 1993, he received the National No-Tillage Conference Certificate from Louisville, Kentucky and the Conservation Authority Award in 2002.

Enns said his father would tell him if he wanted to make farming a career, he would need to get involved. Members of Leamington Council in attendance during the Hall of Fame event were happy to forward a Mersea Township flag to Enns.

He said it was an honour to be inducted. Being involved in agriculture, he added, has been a learning experience.

Gerald J. Herdman, the fourth inductee of the evening, began helping out on the family farm when he was nine-years old. He took on a lot of responsibility on the family farm at the age of 13 after his father sustained an injury. His family grew corn, soybeans, and wheat.

His family also raised cows, and later pigs.

Herdman served on the Oldcastle Co-op, the Harrow Co-op, and the Stoney Point Co-op. He had also been a member and director of the Essex County Soil and Crop Improvement Association and a member of the Essex County Corn Producers.

Around 20years ago, Herdman became the owner of one of the first no-till drills in the region.

Herdman thanked everyone for his induction into the Hall of Fame. He said it was a great honour to be nominated and he shares the achievement with his peers.

The fourth inductee was Carl Huffman. He was born in 1929 as the sixth generation on the family farm in the Harrow area.

He cared for and milked cows and sold produce.

He attended Harrow High School and the University of Guelph. Upon returning to farming, he focused on improving the cow’s feed quality to increase milk production. Huffman also produced peaches. He grew an array of vegetables on his farm. Later, his family sold the dairy herd and expanded its growing to produce potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables.

Huffman was a member of many organizations, including taking on the role of Director of the Essex County Associated Growers, and member of

The Essex County Milk Producers the Dairy Herd Improvement Program, and the Essex County Soil and Crop Improvement Association. He also served as president of the Potato Growers Coop Potato Pool. He also served as chairperson of the Advisory Board for the Harrow Research Station in the ‘90s. He received an ERCA conservation award in 1987.

Huffman said he was especially proud to be recognized because his picture would be hung in the Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame just as his father’s is.

“I stood beside that gentleman for many years, now I get to be beside him again,” he said.

John Omstead was the final inductee honoured that evening. He was born in 1958 and was introduced to farming in his teens. He picked crops by hand and drove farm equipment. He studied Mechanical Engineering and later joined the aerospace industry. In

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1986, Omstead became the General Manager of the vegetable division of Omstead Foods. Three years later, he began Family Tradition Foods Inc. He later purchased the former Tecumseh Green Giant to expand his operation, which saved many local jobs.

Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara recalled the time of uncertainty before Omstead took on the Tecumseh food processing plant and how he later grew the operation after obtaining it.

Omstead has served as president of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation, the Ontario Food Processors Association, and the Food Processors of Canada.

He has been awarded Entrepreneur of the year in 1995 and 2003, and Corporate Citizen of the Year in 2000. ERCF honoured him last year for his sponsorship of the Education in Nature Program.

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Pictured above is EDHS Principal Tony Omar (left) with regional MADD representative Neil Cowan.

MADD Assembly Essex District High School hosted a Mother’s Against Drunk Driving assembly on Thursday, March 28. The presentation included a guest speaker (MADD representative Neil Cowan), a MADD produced fictional video expressing the dangers of driving drunk or while under the influence of drugs, and three shorter videos depicting victims of real drunk driving accidents.

The fictional video used a teenage perspective to appeal to high school students.

The video involved a weekend camping trip with four teenagers who got high and drank heavily the whole time. Two of the four teenagers planned to drive into town, though neither of them was sober. They didn’t make it to town; the effects of the alcohol impaired the driver. He ran a stop sign, they were hit by another car, and the driver died while the female passenger was terminally injured.

The main message of this video was ‘Don’t drive while under the influence’.

When most people hear about DUI’s, they

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think it means driving with alcohol in their system. However, driving while under the influence also pertains to drug use, which was also depicted in the video.

Alcohol and drugs affect one’s reaction time, vision, basic motor

functions, and common sense. This is why it is extremely important not to drive while under the influence.

There are many alternative options; call a cab or take other public transportation, call a parent or someone sober and reliable to pick you up, spend the night if you are at a house party, walk if your destination is not far, assign a designated driver before you even go to the place where you are going to drink, or simply don’t get drunk or high.

People will make excuses as to why they are okay to drive, even when they are clearly not.

Some common excuses to watch out for, and ones used in the fictional video, include: the driver insisting that they feel sober, the driver saying they haven’t had a drink in a while, “it’s not far; nothing’s going to happen”, and the promise to only take back roads. No matter how persistent the driver is, it is extremely important to not let them drive under

the influence. If necessary, take the keys off anyone who is in risk of driving drunk or high and force them to stay the night or find other transportation.

If this cannot be done, call the police. The friend will not be happy about this, but it’s better to have an angry friend than a dead one.

The presentation also relayed drinking and driving statistics.

Four people are killed in Canada in an accident involving a DUI every day, and nearly 100 percent of these accidents are preventable.

One key point that was stressed throughout the assembly was the simple option of making better decisions.

Don’t get behind the wheel if you’re impaired.

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Don’t let any intoxicated person drive anywhere.

Use one of the many other options. These are not hard decisions to make.

The three shorter film segments of the presentation were much more emotional than the fictional video. It showed real family members of victims of DUI accidents discussing the cause and the damage of the accident.

It also showed pictures of the vehicles after being hit by another vehicle.

The cars in the pictures were flipped upside down, and crushed to the point where they could hardly be recognized as actual vehicles. The family members were devastated, in tears, and clearly never going to get over the loss of their loved ones.

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the influence affects people everywhere, every day. Sadly, it is common and easily preventable.

Hopefully the assembly had a positive impact on the students of Essex District High School, making them realize what can happen, and how effortlessly it can be stopped before it happens to them.

The Coffee House The Coffee House at EDHS provided an opportunity for students to express themselves through music and poetry in an enclosed, positive setting.

Many students come out to participate and show support and every year there are new faces.

The positive and constructive atmosphere

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helps introduce students to performing in front of an audience.

Teacher, Mrs. Carruthers runs the Coffee House at Essex District High School and the school has hosted four Coffee House events this year.

It has been a great time and all students are encouraged to come out and enjoy themselves, by listening and performing.

Interview with an EDHS artist - Chad Chevalier (Drummer) At what age did you start playing drums?

I started playing drums in August of 2008 when I was thirteen years old.

You play a lot of genres of music, what’s your favourite?

I always enjoy playing any style of music, but I’d say that metal is my favourite genre, particularly thrash and

progressive. I love thrash metal because of the sheer energy and speed that goes along with it.

There’s no better feeling than being drenched in sweat after a thrash metal show. When it comes to progressive metal, I really enjoy the odd time signatures and weird rhythms. Not only is it challenging physically, its also mentally challenging, and I’m one who likes a challenge.

How much do you practice?

I try to practice at least an hour a day.

There have been times where I’ve practiced for far longer. It gets hard sometimes though however, with work and other commitments, but I always find time to indulge in my passion play other You instruments. Are there any that you enjoy more than the drums?

Well, I can’t really

say that I play other instruments well (laughs).

But I have started learning other instruments.

I recently took up violin and cello for the sake of learning something new and challenging. I feel it’s important to educate yourself by picking up more instruments and learning them. Although I’m not very good at violin or cello yet, I’m determined to get better because it will help me with other aspects of music in the end.

What made you want to pick up the drum sticks?

I’ve always had an interest in rock and roll music since I was a kid.

There was a time when I felt that something was missing from my life, and I really needed a hobby.

I remember sitting in on one of my cousin’s drum lessons back when I was around nine years. Fast forward four years later and I still had that lesson

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Triumph performs at the recent EDHS Coffee House event. embedded in my brain.

I rented an old kit from Long & Mcquade and just started playing all that I remembered from that lesson. I was a natural at it, and I knew that this hobby would turn into something bigger. A passion.

What are your favourite brands?

Right now I use Tama Superstar Hyperdrive drums mixed with both Pearl and Tama hardware.

For cymbals I use Zildjian, particularly the A Custom series. I also have a Dream gong and various brands of cowbells, chimes, etc.

Who are your idols?

My main two idols for drumming I would say are Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Mike Mangini, who is the current drummer of the band Dream Theater. I enjoy Charlie’s speed and double bass techniques, and I feel that my drumming is modeled mostly after him. On the flip side, I enjoy Mike Mangini’s technique and understanding of percussion as a whole. He has a lot of knowledge on rhythm and I find myself in awe of everything he does, and everything he has to say. are some What tips you’d give other drummers to improve?

I would tell new and current drummers to always focus on improving their rudiments. It may be a bore to practice, but they are the key components when it comes to developing proper technique. Knowing your rudiments will open many doors when you venture out and learn more

complicated music. Also, I would tell drummers to never give up. Every time you feel discouraged, just remember that even the greatest drummers were beginners at one point.

Take a deep breath, and play on.

What are your plans for the near future and long term musically?

I plan to continue playing drums until the day I die. I plan to eventually release an EP and maybe even a fulllength record with my band one day. I intend to always incorporate music in my life and do whatever I can to better myself as a drummer and as an aspiring musician.

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Messy Church meets again on April 25th, so please note that on your calendar.

Holy Name of Jesus Church News submitted by Therese Lecuyer The K of C Fish Fry- Friday, April 12th a Brother Knight and Family. Executive meeting- April 18th after the 7 p.m. Mass.

There is a Parish Breakfast on Sunday, April 14th following both morning masses. Free will offering for the Youth Ministry in the parish!

“Inside The Vatican During The Momentous Transition” with Fr. Tom Rosica CBS, who served as the English language media coordinator for the Holy See during February and March. Come and listen as he shares his incredible, first-hand experiences during the papal conclave and election of Pope Francis. Thursday, April, 25th at 7 p.m. in the church. Everyone is welcome!

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See Claire for more information.

Edge - Grades 6, 7 & 8 Due to a conflict with the Optimist Dance, the Retreat has been rescheduled for Friday, April 19th. Registration forms on youth board.

Prime Time - Grades 1 to 5 Wednesday, April 17th “Faithful Hands.”

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There will be a special outing on Tuesday, April 16th for the SA Connections program. For more information call the church office at 776- 4628.

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Our young people are taking orders for summer seeds and other items, check out the catalogs on youth ministry board.

CWL News: There is no meeting in April. Due to amendments to our CWL bylaws we are in urgent need of a new Executive by Sept. 30, 2013. No experience necessary. Call Jan for further details 776-5506.

We welcome through the waters of Baptism: Russel Colenutt, Emmett Deneau, Hudson Fuerth, Lilah Mathies, Aubrey Phillips, Mariah Skeates.

Family Dinner and Bingo Night is Saturday April, 20th. Dinner at 6 p.m., bingo follows. Advanced tickets available from Claire.

Paquette News - submitted by Barb Mactier St. Stephen’s /Church of the Redeemer Smash (Students Ministering and Serving Him) meets on Sunday, April 14 from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Stephen’s.

Seniors’ Luncheon - You are invited to a Birthday Party! Wednesday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at Church of the Redeemer. We are celebrating everyone’s birthday

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today! Call Dawn at 978-1252 before April 10 to reserve your spot or for more information.

Dessert Card Party at St. Stephen’s on April 18th at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Pasta Dinner at Redeemer on April 27th from 4-7 p.m.

Birthday wishes to Nicole Durocher. Get well wishes to Dave Durocher following surgery last week.

Essex Retirees We hope you had a good Easter holiday. There was no Pepper Easter Monday.

A reminder for all cribbage players, our cribbage tournament is on Tuesday, April 16. Registration begins at 11am. Lunch is at 11:30 and the games begin at 1 p.m.

All are welcome. Call the office for more information.

We are going to the dinner theatre in Chatham on Friday, May16. The yard & bake sale / bbq is on May 25.

Regina Garrod had the high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. Estelle Spoors had most Peppers.

Mary Lou Chibi took high spot at Wednesday night Pepper. Kevin Edwards came in as low score both times.

Floyd Cascadden had the high Bridge score last week and Pauline Olafson was the winner this week. Phyllis Armstrong was in second place both weeks.

Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker The weather has finally decided to warm up a bit and the sun is shining as I write this on Sunday. The early flowers are making their way out to shine for us and the early birds are here.

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Michelle Sauve, Larrie Baker, Richard Holt and Jeff Dunn and on Saturday to Blair Cosgrove and Monday to Francis Roelens and Tuesday to my oldest great grand daughter Mackenzie, and Brenna Heil on Wednesday.

Lots and lots of April birthdays so have fun and celebrate.

The Pleasant Valley Community Club held a regular party on March 30th with winners being Josie Dresser, Elsie Smith, Evelyn Young, Grant Beacom, George Diesbourg and Don Kettle.

Door prizes to Bob Ford and Robert Mogarodi and for pepper the winners were Josie Dresser, Ethel Ford, Lilian Wells, George Diesbourg, Thomas Allison and Bob Ford.

Get well wishes from the club to Don Ames who underwent surgery this past week. Lots of folks enjoyed the home and garden show in La Salle over the weekend.

Sure makes you think spring.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen Join us on Sunday, April 14 at 10 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will lead us in worship. It is Cadet Sunday and our Cadets will be participating during the service.

Nursery supervision is provided. On Sunday evening Simon du Toit will continue his workshop of reading scripture during worship services beginning at 7 pm.

25 Centre St, Essex N8M 1N8 GEMS and Cadets meet on Monday evenings from Phone: 776-6522 Fax: 776-7265 __________________________________________ 7-8:30 pm. Make plans to come out on Monday, April 22 to the “Friendly, GEMS and Cadets Annual personal service since Cub 1975”Car Races starting at 7 pm. Which group can race the fastest car?

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11th at 7:30 p.m. at the Oldcastle Fire Hall. Marsha Sadler will speak on Colonel Talbot who named our hamlets and roads along Hwy #3.

There will be a parish brunch on Sunday, April 21st after the 9 a.m. Mass. Everyone is invited and free will donations are greatly appreciated. Hosted by our 2013 Confirmation candidates and the Altar Society.

Happy Birthday to Fr. Paul Rocheleau, Brielle Hayes, Shaun Fuerth and Dave Fraser.

Please keep in your prayers Ryan Fuerth, Fr. Matt George and Matthew Lemon.

Essex United Church News We were reminded of our importance to God as individuals by Bill Wakely, who led our morning service. Bill Gay will officiate at the service next Sunday and we will have guest speakers during our minister’s recuperation time. We pray to God to give her strength as she recovers. If you have a pastoral emergency call Cherie Farquharson, 519-776 5382 of the church office at 776-5121.

Thanks to the choir and our organist, Diana Dennis, for the inspiring music they provided for our Easter service.

We need help in the kitchen for our murder mystery dinner on April 19 and 20. There is a signing sheet in the narthex. Tickets are available at the church office.

Our yard and bake sale is April 26 with bake sale and luncheon from 8 to 4 and the yard sale continues Sat, from 8 until noon. If you need help to bring treasures to our church call Al Halliday at 519-776-7551 Items may be brought to the church monday to Thursday, 9 to noon.

youth, we will explore why we do and what we do in worship. Following the service we will have fellowship and Megan Kerr will share her experiences of her trip to the Czech Republic. There will be a service of Holy Communion at 5 a.m. at St. Paul’s but no 11 a.m. service.

On Friday, April 12, at Trinity, there is a pasta dinner and movie to raise funds to assist Amy Hayes going to Take Action/ Free the Children summer camp. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. Call 519-839-5510 for tickets Canned food items will be accepted for the Food Bank.

For the yard and bake sale please donate one bottle of anything for the Bottle Table at our yard/bake sale on April 20 (9am-2pm). Please leave them at the back of the church. Whatever the contents, each will be sold at the same price.

Golden Years Mini Golf League On April 4, 37 golfers managed 66 aces over 36 holes. Leading the ace parade was Gerald Wilkinson with six, followed closely by Julia Kos with four.

Dropping three each were Iggy Arner, Ethel Ferguson, Tom Hyatt, Floyd Johnson, Marie Lasi, Bill Mayville, Andy Orsini, Art Sweet, and Bill Taylor. A low score of 16, for 9 holes, was registered by Gerald Wilkinson followed closely by Doug Vickery, Barry Sweet, Gerald Wilkinson, Liz Scratch (2), Gerrit Vriesen, Andy Orsini, and Julia Kos with 17. An excellent score of 33, for 18 holes, was recorded by Gerald Wilkinson. Managing 36 were Gerald Wilkinson and Julia Kos while Julia also had a 37. A 36 hole total of 69 was carded by Gerald Wilkinson followed closely by Julia Kos with 73, Marie Lasi and Gerrit Vriesen with 75, Tom Hyatt, Rose Taylor,

and Liz Scratch with 77. First place was nailed down by team 6 with a 228 (Gerald Wilkinson, Bill Taylor, Bill Ward). Second place went to team 9 with 231 (Liz Scratch, Andy Orsini, Gerrit Vriesen), and third place went to team 5 with 236 (Barry Sweet, Lloyd Honey, Marie Lasi).

Essex & District Horticultural Society The Essex and District Horticultural Society meets at The Essex Community Centre, 25 Gosfield Townline West, Essex (next to the Essex OPP Satellite Office and the Essex County Library) in the Superior Room at 7:30pm. On April 24 we are featuring Gardening with Terri (Dent), writer for the cktimes.ca (Chatham-Kent).

Find us on the Ontario Horticultural Association website by going directly to http://gardenontario.org/ site.php/essex or phone a member: Lynn Imeson 519 839 4751.

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman You are invited to join us for our 10am worship service every Sunday morning with Pastor Steve Jones.

Sunday school is available for the children.

Kid’s Club every Tuesday at 3:30 led by Rev Linda Hollingsworth.

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begins Wednesday at the Jones’ home in Essex at 7 pm.

Bible Club Banquet this Saturday at 6 pm at Meadowbrook Fellowship.

Special speaker is Pastor Dan Smith. Music by “Mercy” Ladies Trio.

A very important Business Meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 pm.

Please keep those with health needs and those in nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers this week.

Woodslee Friendship Club Euchre winners for Friday, April 5th – Marjorie Van Stone and

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Joanne McMurren , Roger Bellemore, Mary Sauve and Hazel Osborne, Cecile St Denis , Jean Matalik and George Davidson.

Pepper winners this week - Gail Koziana and Audrey Stanley and is played every Wednesday at 1 pm .

Hand and Foot is played April 9th at 7 pm .

If you have any Dr. S.F. Millen School news please contact Joanne McMurren 519-975-2409. The history is very important to our club as we are having an open house celebration in June. Also, if anyone has information about the time capsule that was buried on the site please let us know. This would be very exciting if someone out

there remembers where it is. We hope to solve this timely tradition!

Pot luck is Friday, Apr. 12th at 6 pm with cards, for fun, following.

Senior Fun and Fitness has started up again every Monday and Wednesday 9-10 am. Get fit the fun way at 1925 South Middle Road ( Millen Community Centre ) South Woodslee on the map.

We save Foodland tapes and also Foodland stamps for kitchen knives.

Please send them our way.

For more information on the events contact Donna Roubos 519-9752634.

Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair.

Sunday school is at 10:15

a.m. A nursery is available during the service.

Last Sunday, April 7, 2nd Sunday of Easter the service was about “Do You Believe” 3rd Sunday of Easter message is “Do You Love Me?” John 21:1-19.

On Friday, April 12th we are playing B-I-NG-O in the hall at 7 pm.

Donations or dried/canned goods with proceeds going to Iler Lodge and Essex Food Bank. Donations of prizes and / or baked goods are greatly appreciated.

Join us for a fun evening.

Sat., April 13th Olinda Ruthven are having a Broasted Chicken Dinner.

Tickets at the door.

The Rum Runners Bus Tour of Windsor is fullnames are being taken in case of cancellations. Call Paul at 519-839-5475 or Joanne at 519-735-2764 if interested.

The flowers on the Communication Table were placed in memory of Irene Crowder by her family.

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- 3rd Sunday of Easter the door greaters are Joanne & Stephanie Pierre, Elder of duty is Georgeann Welsh and Lock- Up is Bill Manning.

If you or someone you know is ill or in hospital and would like a visit from Pastor Linda, Please call her at 519-712-9512 or at the office at 519723-2284 so she can make arrangements to visit.

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Dancing at the lake

by Jenifer Cranston The Senior Spring Swing at Lakeside Pavilion in Kingsville on

Saturday night had nearly 200 seniors tapping their toes and cutting a rug.

Kingsville Councilor

Bob Peterson is Chair of the Older Adults Advisory Committee in the town. He says the town is working hard to provide programs and services for seniors in the community. This is the second dance put on by the Committee. The last one was in the fall and they hope to have a least two a year from this point on. trying to “We’re expand on programs for seniors,” he said. “ We’ve done a lot of work for youth and now we’re concentrating on seniors.”

Currently the group is looking for location and putting money away for bocce ball courts and shuffleboard and possibly billiards facilities.

“Hopefully we’ll be able to host some Elder Games,” said Peterson.

The evening started with a full dinner and followed with music and entertainment by the Dale Butler Band.

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Working smoke alarms provide early fire detection To prevent a tragic fire in the Town of Essex, Fire Chief Ed Pillon is urging

residents to ensure that they have working smoke alarms on every storey

and outside all sleeping areas of their home.

“Every home is required by law to have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. These can be hard-wired or batteryoperated depending on when your home was built. Both types meet the same standard for smoke alarms, and both are equally effective and acceptable under the Ontario Fire Code. If you do not have a smoke alarm on every storey of your home, it is vital that you install them as soon as possible,” says Pillon.

Residents are urged to test their smoke alarms every month by pressing the test button. If the alarm fails to sound and it is a hard-wired smoke alarm, have it looked at right away. If it is a battery-operated smoke alarm, make sure that the battery is installed correctly or install a new battery. If the alarm still fails to sound, replace the smoke alarm with a new one. Smoke alarms should be tested once a month and batteries should be replaced every year. Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Replace smoke alarms with new ones if they are more than 10 years old.

“Just as important as having working smoke alarms is making sure everyone knows exactly what to do to escape before a fire occurs,” says Pillon. “Develop a home fire escape plan and practice it with the entire household.”

Simple steps for home fire escape planning include: • Determining who will be responsible for helping young children, older adults or anyone else that may require additional assistance to escape due to cognitive or physical limitations.

Making sure • everyone knows two ways out of your residence.

• Checking that all exits are unobstructed and easy to access.

• Designating a meeting place outside the home, such as a

tree or a lamp post, where everyone can be accounted for.

• Calling the fire department from outside the home, from a cell phone or neighbour’s home.

• Once out, stay out.

Never re-enter a burning building.

• Practicing your home fire escape plan

with everyone in your household.

For people who live in apartment buildings and need assistance to escape: • Make sure you tell the superintendent or landlord if you need assistance.

• Make sure your name is added to the persons who require assistance list in the fire safety plan,

so the fire department knows which apartment you are in.

• Know the emergency procedures outlined in the building’s fire safety plan.

Only working smoke alarms can give you the early warning you need to safely escape a fire. There is no time to spare in a fire situation.

Holy Name Hawk’s Nest by student reporters Jarenes Basilio and Liam Bergeron

We hope that everyone had a great Easter holiday and we’d like to welcome back all staff and students. Now is the time to focus and work hard until the end of the school year.

Our grade 2 students are preparing for the Sacrament of First Communion that will be happening on the upcoming four weekends at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. We wish the grade 2’s the best as they prepare for this Blessed Sacrament.

The badminton team has started its season and is looking forward to a good year. Coached by Mr. Lamoureux and Mrs. Burns, the team is excited for the upcoming games. They played St. Peter’s on April 3 and continue to

hone their skills for the University of Windsor Tournament on April 23.

We will have our school Easter Mass on April 11 at Holy Name Church. The Mass will take place at 9:45 a.m. All families and parishioners are welcome to join us that morning.

April is Autism Awareness Month.

Please show your support for those who are affected by Autism.

The grade 8’s raced their dragsters on Friday and the top 3 cars advanced to the Cardinal Carter race on May 13. The top 3 cars were created by Trenton R., Christopher S., Noah L., Joshua K., Matt S., and Mitchell O. Congratulations!

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Deteriorating building damages neighbouring business

by Jennifer Cranston The building at 49 Talbot St. N., in Essex, is literally falling apart and it’s become a problem for 2 Waves Day Spa next door.

On Thursday afternoon the spa was evacuated when a large portion of stucco fell off the second story of the mostly empty town-owned building next door and onto the roof of the spa’s building, causing considerable damage. The building has been condemned until further notice.

Essex CAO Russ Philips said that no one was hurt and damages are still being assessed.

“We’re going to wait for the findings of the engineers and then we’ll know better what the next Large portions of stucco falling from the building at 49 Talbot St. N., caused considerable damage.

steps are,” he said.

Philips was with other town officials and the Essex Fire and Rescue Service that afternoon to inspect the extent of the damage. He knows that some roof trusses are broken.

“At the time it wouldn’t have been safe to do any further inspection,” he said. “The damage was isolated to the rear of the building.”

The upper level of 49 Talbot St. N. is occupied by 1st Defense Martial Arts.

“We will certainly work with all the business owners to get the area safe and secure, and

businesses open again,” said Philips.

Philips thinks that insurance will help alleviate some of the losses and expenses incurred by the businesses affected, but said that he is not in a position to speculate.

“It would be too early at this juncture to say how the insurance companies will deal with the situation,” he said.

The town acquired the building in the fall of 2011 due to tax arrears of the previous owner. The building has been put on the market for sale twice; a buyer has yet to be found.

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Essex Thunder White Atom Girls E.K.G.I.H.L. Finalists submitted by Diane Doyle The Essex Thunder White Atom Girls (pictured right) were the sole representatives from Essex at the Essex-Kent Interlock House League Championship.

The showdown occurred this Sunday in Amherstburg.

The Essex squad lost in a close and exciting contest to Lakeshore and came home as Finalists.

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Lakeshore cemetery fence on the mend

by Sylene Argent Members of the Lakeshore Black Heritage Committee have maintained the historical BME Cemetery site, also referred to as the Jackson Cemetery, on County Road 42 for many years. The past months have proved trickier as there were a few unusual events.

Last fall, a portion of the fence located at the rear of the cemetery was taken down when a tree fell on it during a storm.

A few months ago a motor vehicle took down several sections of the fence nearest to the road during a white out.

Lakeshore Black Heritage Committee member, Glen Cook, has heard concerns from area residents about the cemetery’s fence conditions. He assures that maintenance and repairs are underway.

It took some time to get things in order, but a construction crew was onsite at the historically designated cemetery last Wednesday afternoon mending portions of the fence. The back corner was fixed and new poles were freshly cemented at the front of the cemetery.

Cook noted that once the poles were settled, the construction crew would then replace the fencing.

The members of the Lakeshore Black Heritage Committee are looking forward to its usual spring and summer cleanup, which includes raking leaves, planting grass seed, and trimming trees.

The routine maintenance and cleanups help preserve local history and get the grounds ready for the annual homecoming

and picnic event, which the entire community is invited to attend. This year’s homecoming event will take place in August at the cemetery.

African Canadian Heritage Consultant Elise Harding-Davis commented that it is important to maintain and look after historical areas around the community.

A neat aspect of the historical cemetery is the Jackson family headstone, which is possibly the only memorial monument in Ontario, and possibly Canada, that displays the epitaph “Born a Slave in Kentucky.”

She gives credit to the historical group for looking after the cemetery.

The people buried at the cemetery, HardingDavis added, helped form the country.

The tree that fell on the fence last fall just missed the Jackson family headstone. Lewis Jackson and his wife Mary both died in the 1890’s and were born slaves in Kentucky.

Cook noted it is hard to determine the number of graves at the site, but remembers counting at least 20 headstones when he was in his youth.

Pictured L-R: Elise Harding-Davis, Murray Kennedy, Ken Baylis, and Glen Cook.

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by Fred Groves Milestone for 1959 Impala brings retired couple into classic car hobby O’Halloran Congratulations are extended this week to Essex native Dan O’Halloran who officiated his 1,000th NHL game Sunday afternoon.

O’Halloran’s first game as a referee was Oct. 1, 1995. He has officiated in the Stanley Cup finals in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and did the gold medal game of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

On Sunday, in a Front view of Stan and Helen’s 1959 Chevrolet Impala contest that saw the St. Louis Blues edge the Stan and Helen Earl live in Perth, Ontario, and have both retired from teaching Wings 1-0, his wife elementary school. They recently purchased a good original 1959 Chevrolet Im- Michelle, son Devin and pala 4-door hardtop, known as a Sport Sedan. It has a 283 cubic inch V8 engine, parents Fred and Judy 2-speed Power Glide transmission, pushbutton radio (AM only), outside rear view joined him at centre ice mirror (driver’s side), 2-speed wipers (no washer), a padded dash, and Roman Red prior to the start of the and Snowcrest White finish (some still original, but the more you look, the more you game.

O’Halloran received wonder about it).

Chevrolet styling for 1959 was delightfully flamboyant, and Stan smiles every a plaque from NHL time he looks at their car. He saw his first one at age ten, a green 1959 Biscayne director of officiating, 4-door sedan owned by Miss Mills, the Grade One teacher at Kemptville Public Terry Gregson.

• The Essex Ravens School. “She probably had to save up a year’s salary to buy that car in those days.”

Stan and Helen first saw their 1959 Impala with a for sale sign on the Father’s Day football team has decided weekend in 2011 but drove on by. “A year later,” recalls Stan, “we again drove Mud not to move away from Lake Road, and there it was, still for sale. This time we stopped and we bought it. Red Raider field. Coach When I was 16, I learned to drive on a grey 1960 Chev Biscayne 4-door sedan with Glen Mills reports that standard transmission (“three on the tree”) and this Impala reminded me so much of the Ravens will be staying in Essex. The OVFL that time.”

Stan tells me the UVIP document lists all previous owners going back to 1973. organization had said But who owned it before that? Stan phoned the GM Vintage Vehicle Services and that it would be moving learned the car was built in Oshawa on June 26, 1959 and shipped to Manitoba. GM to the UCC facility in Amherstburg. did not know the name of the dealer who sold it.

However, after the A sticker on the windshield dated May 18, 1960 indicates the car had parking privileges at RCEME, Electrical Company, at the Kingston (Ontario) Garrison. Stan training camp breaks wonders how the car got from Manitoba to Ontario. “Given the connection to the April 13 and 14 in military at Kingston,” Stan theorizes, “someone in the forces may have bought it and Amherstburg, the Ravens then was transferred east. Most likely it was an officer taking a position as an instruc- will once again be using the Sun Parlour School tor at the RCEME School.”

Except for its brief time in Manitoba, this car stayed in and around the Kingston as its headquarters and area until Stan and Helen brought it to their home in Perth in 2012. The previous own- playing their home games in Essex. er gave them a 1959 OnFirst home game is tario plate (A.87686), one June 8. of the two original plates • Maidstone’s Noah for this car. By publishing Bushnell was drafted this story, we hope to learn the identity of the original owner. 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, 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.”

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File Photo Former EDHS Wrestling Coach Bill Hogarth.

33rd overall by the Sarnia Sting in Saturday’s OHL priority selection draft.

The 6’2” 200-pound right-winger skated with the Sun County Panthers minor midgets this past season where he had 25 points in 26 games and 115 PIM. Fellow Panthers Kyle Carter, Brett Primeau, Brett Markham, Kody Gagnon, Hayden Verbeek, and Austin Hall were also drafted.

Essex’s Alex Friesen who played for the Windsor Jr. Spitfires, went in the 15th round to Kitchener.

• Still with hockey, Essex’s Matt Puempel scored the lone goal for Kitchener Rangers in a 4-1 loss in the opening game of the OHL’s West Conference semi-finals.

Puempel, an Ottawa Senators prospect, led the Rangers during the regular season with 35 goals.

• High school sports are back in full swing and that includes track and field. The EDHS Red Raiders will head up to Windsor for a pair of all-

comers meet, April 17 and 23 to kick start the season.

• Former EDHS wrestling coach Bill Hogarth was the team leader for the Canadian wrestling team at the PanAmerican championships held in Panama City.

• The Red Raiders senior boys soccer team will hit the pitch this week and started the WECSSAA season off with a pair of games on the road before hosting Forester on Monday at 4 p.m. The senior girls played a pair of games this week to kick off their season.

• Congratulations to the Essex novice major Ravens for winning the Bluewater championship on Sunday at home with a 4-2 win over Belle River.

On Friday, the Ravens beat Tecumseh 5-1 in the semis.

If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@ hotmail.ca

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73’s need another win to advance looking to make their first trip to the Schmalz Cup finals since 2009.

“We are taking a team approach to this. One game at a time, one win at a time,” said Essex coach Gil Langlois following Friday night’s 3-1 win at home.

Besides not eliminating the Peach Kings, and having their playoff win streak halted, Essex lost league MVP Corey Beaulieu and speedy centre Daniel McIntyre to injuries, both during the first game of the series.

Despite the loss of the two high scoring forwards, Essex won Game 2 in Grimsby on Thursday, 3-2 and followed that up the next night in Essex with a 3-1 victory. “(Assistant coach) Steve Caldwell did a great job of putting the line matches out there we needed,” said Langlois.

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