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by Jennifer Cranston February is a time to think about hearts. Not just the paper ones kids bring home from school or the silk ones that come with the flowers from your Valentine. This is a

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time to think about our heart health and the work being done by the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Rochelle Stachurski is the Heart and Stoke FoundationÕ s Area Manager for Windsor and

Essex County and she is excited about the events coming up for Heart Month.

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Canvassers will be collecting donations and giving out valuable information. The weather can be challenging in February but Stachurski says itÕ s a good time of year to catch people at home. People can donate in person or on-line. Ò The idea is to get the conversation started,Ó said Stachurski. Ò If thatÕ s the least we can do then weÕ re making a difference.Ó Something else to look for this month are donation cans at banks, grocery stores and other businesses.

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How Essex Town Council operates

by Jennifer Cranston This is our fourth installment in our series on the work of Essex Town Councilors and this week we are talking to Councilor Sherry Bondy of Harrow, She has the distinctions of being the only woman on council and the youngest member of council.

Bondy is in her first term as Councilor for Ward 4.

“It can be very challenging because I often see things from a different perspective than the other councilors,” she said.

Bondy explained that she is very family and

youth oriented. Animal welfare is also one of her passions.

“If a society is taking care of its animals, it is taking care of itself,” she said.

The environment is another pet project of Bondy’s and it shows in her work.

She sits on the Board of Directors of ERCA and she is a member of the Landfill Liaison Committee. She also sits on the Finance, Heritage and Accessibility Committees.

She says that each year she grows stronger and learns more.

“I’ve learned where my weaknesses are,” she

explained. For example she has learned the importance of economic development and knows that she has to put more effort into that area.

“We need to do more strategic planning as a council,” she said. “We need to decide what we want for our town and go out and get it. It takes hard work.”

Another area she is deveoping a greater focus is on regional sustainability.

She explained that often what is best for Ward 4 and the Town of Essex is also what is best for the region as a whole.

She explained that often making good decisions for the town is a juggling act. For example, the town is often asked to grant money to non-profit organizations. While on the surface this seems like a worthy endeavor, sometimes there is a catch. If that organization is offering a service that is duplicated, or even

threatens the survival of a business or other organization, things can get tricky.

Bondy hears from residents in every ward and considers no issue too small for her attention. She prides herself on being honest as well, which often means not being able to please everyone.

“Sometimes I have to give people the answer they don’t want to hear,” she said.

She believes that each councilor has their own strengths, weaknesses and passions and they can work very well together.

“We have the best officials who all shine in their own way,” she said.

She hopes that in the future Council continues to foster an environment that allows each councilor to be the best they can be in their own strengths.

It is a way to ensure that all areas of municipal governance are being served equally.

Councilor Sherry Bondy

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LDMH hosts grand opening of Women’s Centre

Rose Costa, LDMH Senior Director of Corporate Services, shows off the new mammography unit during the open house for the new Women’s Centre.

by Sylene Argent On Thursday, Leamington District Memorial Hospital and its Foundation were happy to host a grand opening ceremony to officially introduce the community to the newly constructed $1.1million dollar WomenÕ s Centre.

Located in the basement of LDMH, the new WomenÕ s Centre is now ready to serve. It is equipped with change rooms for privacy, four ultrasound rooms and three ultrasound machines, and a new mammography unit.

This unit will soon be installed with digital tomosynthesis software that slices images and then reconstructs them to give clearer results, especially when examining denser tissue.

Other technologies in the center will also include Ontario Breast Screening, bone densitometry and sentinel node biopsy.

These services are available to men and woman.

It took around a year to fundraise and construct the new center for area individuals to utilize.

After the announcement of the plan to start the project, the Hospital Foundation established the Capital Campaign Committee to begin the

fundraising initiatives.

To date, the fundraising is around 90percent complete.

Rose Costa, LDMH Senior Director of Corporate Services, commented that ultrasound technology continues to be in demand. The former layout of the department, she added, didnÕ t provide private rooms and other features to help provide patient comfort. Patient comfort and privacy is important while getting an ultrasound, she said.

Costa was not surprised to see the WomenÕ s Centre come together as quickly as it did. She said there were good contractors involved. The fundraising done on the project helped support the new mammography technology and renovations. To everyone who was displaced during the renovations, Costa extended her gratitude.

LDMH, Costa added, on average has 3000 mammography clients and sees 15,000 for ultrasounds per year. She expects the numbers to increase with the publicity of the new WomenÕ s Centre.

Through the new facility, LDMH is expanding also its Ontario Breast Screening program, she

said.

Another aspect Costa is very pleased with is the addition of the accessible washroom in the department.

Hospital CEO Terry Shields noted the completion of the WomenÕ s Centre is an integral aspect for digital mammography and diagnostic services in the area. Over 700 people at the hospital, including members on the Hospital Board of Directors,

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This WomenÕ s Centre is right here in the community to provide state-of-theart diagnostics within a bright new facility, Shields commented. On behalf of the HospitalÕ s Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers Shields said he could not stress enough gratitude for the FoundationÕ s dedication, the tireless hard work of the Capital Campaign Committee, and the numerous individuals who donated to the facility.

To help brighten the spirits of those visiting the WomenÕ s Centre a partnership was formed with the Leamington Arts Centre/South Essex Arts Association.

The hallway walls are adorned with local art work. This partnership will act as a satellite art gallery entitled Ò Wellness through Arts.Ó Currently, this exhibit is featuring Eric Naylor and Vicki McKayÕ s art work. The displays will be changed every few months.

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February is Heart Month... businesses.

One of the most exciting events this month will be CaesarÕ s Heart Day on Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Windsor casino will be hosting a public health fair with booths and stations that include interactive opportunities like blood pressure checks, CPR awareness and AED (automated external defibrillator) demonstrations.

Admission to the event is free. Ò The idea is that everyone should be able

to use the AEDs in public places,Ó said Stachurski.

Each station will be informative. Ò We encourage visitors to visit every station,Ó she said. People who do visit each station will qualify for door prizes.

Visitors will also get the opportunity to hear guest speaker Susan Homes, a local stroke survivor.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation will also have booths set up in Devonshire Mall on Feb. 17 for Family Day

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Stachurski also believes it is important for donors to know where their money is going. She says it is often the number one question people ask.

For each dollar raised about a nickel goes to administration. 57 cents goes directly to the mission and 38 cents goes back into fundraising.

The organization only has about 600 full time employees nationally.

The Foundation boasts about 140,000 volunteers and two million donors.

Over the last 60 years the Heart and Stroke Foundation has helped to make dramatic changes and improvements in medical care for heart patients. In 1954 a technique developed by a Foundation research grant allowed for the first successful open heart surgery in Canada.

In 1976 The Foundation introduced CPR and in 2009 Foundation funded research enabled the first ever in-utero surgery to correct a congenital heart defect.

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The Schaafsma family of Cottam enjoys the fundraiser held for them on Saturday evening at Holy Name of Jesus Church hall. The family lost their home due to a fire last month. Pictured are Zach, Hannah, Noah, Patsy (Mom), Anita, and Mike (Dad).

by Sylene Argent Members of Essex Fire & Rescue and The Kingsville-Essex Associated Band worked together on Saturday evening to host a fundraising dinner for the Schaafsma family of Cottam inside the hall at Holy Name of Jesus Church.

In January the local family lost their home due to a devastating fire.

Daughter Hannah was the only member of the family at home at the time of the fire, and mother

Patsy said her daughter handled the situation well.

Once Hannah realized the house was on fire, Patsy said, her daughter contacted a neighbour and called emergency responders for help. The family dog was rescued, but the family lost its pet fish and bird in the fire.

Patsy and her family had been living in their dream home for the past 19-years. The home was an ongoing project, she said. 25 firefighters helped put out the blaze,

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PatsyÕ s husband Mike was a firefighter in Essex 19-years ago, and Patsy

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••• Comment Jennifer Cranston •••

What I like about my job What I like about my job is that it is Ò communityÓ news. We donÕ t chase ambulances or fire trucks, and we donÕ t seek out bad news for shock value. We cover our community.

This means that we give attention to service groups and volunteer organizations. We get to share the good news when a local student achieves great things and we get to invite our readers to participate in making our community stronger.

Doing my job has taught me that very little gets done in our town without the hard work of volunteers.

They teach our kids to play hockey, baseball and soccer. They feed our hungry and they work to beautify our town. They raise money to fight illness and disease and they send kids to camp.

Whatever a personÕ s interest or skill, there is a way to use that gift to better your community.

This is a time of year when things

slow down. People often become bored and a little stir crazy.

It is a great time to think about what your passions are and what you can do to make a difference.

Many people have expressed to me that they havenÕ t the skills or time to make the commitment many organizations require.

If you can put a can in a box, you can be of use to a food bank. If you can sew, young skaters need costumes.

If you can drive, you can deliver a meal. Sell tickets to an event, shovel a driveway or cut a lawn. Whatever your ability, there is a need.

Some volunteer positions do demand a lot of time. Coaching childrenÕ s sports is a good example.

Many organizations, however will take whatever time you can give gratefully, even if it’s only a few hours a month.

Knit a hat for a newborn. If

you don’t know how to knit, the organization will teach you and give you the yarn for free.

Most people think about helping their neighbours at some point, there is no reason not to follow through.

The gift of time is one that often benefits the giver as much as the recipient. It is a way to meet people with similar interests and develop social connections. It is a way to broaden your own experience and enrich your own life.

The next time you find yourself a little bored or stuck in a rut, consider what you can do to make a difference in your community.

Letter to the Editor...

So ... here comes the provincial election ... probably in late May ... as the Wynne Liberal government indicates it will have an Ontario-made pension plan ready; will increase the minimum wage; and do all kinds of other things to draw votes to a political party that is in deep trouble with voters and knows it.

On the surface isn’t the candy attractive, which of course it is designed to be ... but if implemented, more money will be taken from your paycheck to pay for the new pension program; and small businesses [and bigger ones too] will be cutting jobs ... or perhaps even closing when they canÕ t survive due to the increased costs they will face.

We of course need to see the details of the suggested upcoming Liberal programs to truly evaluate the repercussions ... but one thing is sure ... weÕ re being setup for a spring election .... and one in which every voter better ‘read the fine print’ ... which will be kept as close to invisible as possible by the current Ontario Premier.

Robert W. Sinclair LaSalle, Ontario

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - The Power of the Pen We all have heard about the power of the pen. Today it would need to be named the power of the computer keys.

It is the same thing really, because what the power of the pen meant was that people can be influenced by what is written and subsequently published. Actually word of mouth refers to the same influence.

Actually the pen has lost its power. I am told that many people cannot read the written word; printing yes, but writing apparently not.

I was told the art of writing is not taught in school.

How many of you had a booklet with wide spaces between the lines in which you were taught where to place the letters of the alphabet? Do you remember being taught the small letters and their capital forms? Today we refer to them as upper and lower case. I presume that came from the use of the typewriter.

I guess it all started when it was not acceptable to submit an article for publication or for an application as handwritten. It had to be typed.

Yes, despite all those lessons on the proper place to put a “y” or a “t” and to cross the “t” and dot the “i,” everybody wrote differently. Each personÕ s different writing style is the explanation about how difficult it is

to read some handwriting. Yet often we can know who wrote the message because we recognize the style. It was not until my later days in school that I realized I always made an Ò 8Ó and an Ò sÓ backwards. Not that it mattered.

The printed word does not reign supreme yet. Did you know that a handwritten will is a legal document?

And it does not need to be witnessed. After all, there is no doubt that it is the will of the person who wrote it whereas a typed will could be the work of anyone so witnesses are needed to prove its authenticity.

Why donÕ t people write their own will? Mainly because they do not feel certain they have the correct wording and there is a possibility something may be misinterpreted, unintentionally, or otherwise.

I started to write this with the thought that students are no longer taught the art of writing.

That old ink bottle on the school desk or the inset inkwell are no longer there to be the cause of spilled ink or to allow the boy in the desk behind a girl to dip the ends of her braids in his inkwell So goodbye pen. Well not entirely. We still do use ballpoints, and I read somewhere that a good pen is a beautiful gift, almost like a jewel.

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It was important for the two organizations to support the Schaafsma family as Ò we support our own,Ó Youngson said. Bonneau added that those involved with Essex Fire & Rescue, past and present, are family.

Bonneau and Youngson hoped the fundraising dinner, which was designed to help the family obtain necessities, would attract around 300 patrons. The interest from the community in supporting the event, Bonneau said, was high.

He noted 200 event tickets had already been sold prior to the event.

He said he wouldnÕ t be surprised if the event attracted more than what he expected, even with the cold, rainy weather on Saturday evening.

Organizers were not planning to host a

silent auction, but area businesses and local residents forwarded items, such as a quilt, print, and area rug, for the event goers to bid on.

Bonneau added that many people who were not able to attend the event forwarded monetary donations to help with meal expenses.

All these contributions, he said, would help the event raise as much funds for the Schaafsma family as possible.

To all those who helped out or contributed in some way, Youngson and Bonneau noted they appreciated the support.

Patsy, her husband, and four of her five teen and young-adult children lived in the home. They are currently staying with relatives, but the plan is to rebuild their home.

The Schaafsma family is grateful for the community support from

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friends, neighbours, and churches, Patsy said.

The kindness has been overwhelming. She was surprised with the help offered to her family, but being from a small community; everyone knows everyone and wants to lend a hand where they can. Her childrenÕ s school had also been supportive and forwarded yearbooks to the teens to replace the ones they lost in the fire.

Patsy was surprised at the turnout at the fundraiser, and was very appreciative. She noted her family came out of the ordeal with the clothes on their back, so she was thankful for all the support in helping her family.

Since the fire, Patsy noted her family has kindly been offered food, blankets, and clothes. She also thanked everyone who has contributed or shown support since the fire for the support, donations, gifts, thoughts, and prayers.

Mike added he has been overwhelmed at how the community came together for his family in their time of need.

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submitted to EFP In preparation for The SCAR Ð South Coast Adventure Race which will be held this June 21, Team Kinetic Konnection, veterans of more than 50 Adventure Races across Ontario, will be hosting several clinics for those who are interest in learning more about this exhilarating sport.

“Some of the topics we’ll cover during the first seminar include an introduction to adventure racing and the disciplines involved,Ó said Rob Pula, Team Captain and President of Kinetic Konnection in Windsor. Ò WeÕ ll also talk about the logistics of race day, gear and food, team dynamics and training, and basic map and navigation skills.Ó Pula and his team are certainly well qualified to teach these seminars. The races in which they have previously competed have ranged from 8 Ð 36 hours, and have been hosted in all seasons, including winter. They have won many events, and placed in the top five in others. They have participated in week-long adventure racing camps and the World Champion Adventure Race.

The first seminar, Introduction to Adventure Racing, is being offered in Essex and Windsor, on February 20 and 27, respectively. There is no fee to participate, but preregistration is required as spaces are limited. To sign up for the Essex seminar, visitwww.AdventureRacingEssex.eventbrite.ca , or for the Windsor seminar go to www.AdventureRacingWindsor.eventbrite.ca. Additional seminars covering more advanced topics are planned for March.

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Rotary is the worldÕ s largest service organization with 1.2 million members.

The Rotary Club of Windsor St. Clair is comprised of about 40 members from around the Essex Region dedicated to improving our local and worldwide communities by undertaking projects to address hunger, health, literacy, promote physical Bree is a happy go lucky three year old girl who needs an active activity, and provide home. She loves playing with toys and support to the financially enjoys a good treat every once in a while. disadvantaged in our Bree jumps up a little but is fairly gentle. community.

She is a smart girl and enjoys working for Since 1973, the Essex food. She already knows how to sit and Region Conservation drops toys most of the time if you ask Authority has served nice. Come meet Bree and see what she’s all about! as a community-based This pet also comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health organization dedicated insurance. For more information please visit www.ospcainsurance. to protecting, restoring ca or call 1-866-600-2445. and managing the natural Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter resources of the Essex to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The Region. adoption center is open everyday at 11am.

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Lions club continues to serve St. Mary’s at the K of C Annual Free Throw submitted to the EFP Essex & District Lions was chartered in 1977.

At that time it was an all menÕ s club. Then in 1987 ladies were invited to join.

Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems in the communities get smaller. We help where help is needed not only in our own communities but around the world Ð with unmatched integrity and energy.

The Lions Club International is the worldÕ s Largest Service Club Organization with 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs worldwide.

Our motto is Ò We Serve.Ó Our mission is to eradicate preventable blindness worldwide. For example, River Blindness,

which is very prevalent in the tropical areas of the world, has been and is being treated through the efforts of Lions Clubs International, resulting in preventing more than a million people losing their eyesight.

We would like to thank the people in Essex for their generous donations that have been used for many causes, including local youth initiatives such as Essex area Scouts, Essex County Library Youth Summer Reading program, Essex OPP VIP Program, Kingsville & Essex Marching Band, and Bursaries to Essex District High School & Western High School, Lions Camp Kirk for Disabled Youth, Camp Huronda for Children with diabetes, Exchange

Ladies’ Take-A-Break

Every Wednesday Morning 9:30 - 11:30 am Essex Retirees Social Club Building, 32 Russell St., Essex

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! WINTER/SPRING 2014 Feb. 5 Crime Stoppers

Feb. 12

Chocolate Making

Feb. 19

Essex Youth Centre

Feb. 26

To Be Announced

March 5

To Be Announced

March 12

Exercising - Good Health

March 19

Foot Care - Nail Care

March 26

To Be Announced

ALL LADIES’ WELCOME!

FEES $25.00 FOR 12 WEEKS OR $4.00 A WEEK

Committee: Holly Boyle, Ileen Stanton, Donna Merritt, Mary Lou Chapman, Ruth Fick, Sylvia Pearce.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT HOLLY: 519-726-6304

Students, and Lake Joseph - a camp for the blind adults & children.

In the Community we support Both Essex food banks, Community Living Essex County, Seniors Transportation Caravan, and the new Essex Arena received $10,000. We have also provided eye glasses for people who could not afford their prescriptions.

In Ontario we continue to training service dogs, and support ChildrenÕ s Hospital in Toronto, Victoria Hospital Healing Gardens, and Windsor Hiatus House, A Life Worth Living, which assists people that are dealing with adapting to loss of their vision, and Service Dogs and Leader Dogs.

As members we have: the opportunity to serve our community. We also have access to training in leadership and public speaking and there are many more opportunities for personal growth, the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, and being a member of a service club always has a positive appeal on a rŽ sumŽ .

Anyone interested in serving the community are welcome to join us.

Please contact Jacqui Flood 519-776-8880, or Teresa Benson 519-8395378.

Essex & District Lions Club hosted a complimentary breakfast January 18th as a thank you for the communitiesÕ support.

Submitted to EFP On February 3, 2014, the Knights of Columbus council, 9226 representing St. MaryÕ s Parish, Maidstone held its annual Council Free Throw. The event was held at St. MaryÕ s school gym and was made up of boys and girls ages 9 to 14 years of age. Each contestant would have 15 tries at the hoop from their perspective foul line. The shooter with the most baskets made would be chosen to move on and represent our council in the next level competition, District.

Many thanks again to St. MaryÕ s teacher, Mr. DePape, who helped organize the children for the event. I would also like to thank all the participants, their parents and the many volunteer students and K of C members who helped to again make this event a success.

Child must be 4 years of age

on or before Dec. 31, 2014 to attend

Kindergarten PLEASE BRING PROOF OF AGE AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD

February 10-21, 2014 the Life” “A Day in grams

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Essex Town Council Notes - Feb 3, 2014

by Jennifer Cranston Harrow Community Improvement Plan A CIP or community Improvement Plan is a program where businesses receive incentives to improve the look of their establishments.

Essex has been in the process of improving the CIP for Harrow. A new report on the project suggests expanded boundaries and a few minor changes suggested by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

Three delegates at Council were pleased to discover that their businesses are included in the suggested new boundaries.

Representatives from Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow, John Munger Plumbing and Electric and CarrÕ s Auto Service and Sales were all at the meeting to request inclusion.

There will be a public meeting held on Feb. 25 at the Harrow Community Centre at 6:30 p.m. and a final report is expected at Council by March 3.

Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche and Councilor Randy Voakes both expressed opinions that the CIP should be extended to the entire municipality.

It was explained by administration that the Ministry was unlikely to approve a proposal of that nature because of the mix of rural and commercial areas. The current plan is to develop the CIP in Harrow Centre, then Essex Centre followed by urban centres in McGregor and Colchester Centres respectively. The plans will focus on business districts, or Ò downtownÓ areas.

CAO Russ Phillips explained that there is already basic approval for the current plan in Harrow.

Town Planner Heather Jablonski said that the best way to navigate the ministry procedures is to work on one centre at a time and focus on the areaÕ s unique needs.

A public meeting for the Essex Centre CIP will be held on Feb. 26.

Animal Control Officers get a raise Council approved a $5,000 raise in the Contract with Essex County K9 Services for animal control in

the municipality. The companyÕ s original proposal was based on the activity level of the previous animal control officer. The argument put forth by administration is that this company is responding to at least twice as many calls and in some cases they are

dealing with a increase of 300 per cent.

New bi-laws implemented by the Town regarding tethering dogs and keeping dogs out of the back of open trucks are expected to increase the volume of calls.

Meloche and Councilor Bondy said that they have

both had very positive feedback on the improved service.

It was agreed that the town would not get into the habit of re-opening contracts, but this was considered a special circumstance where an exception should be made.

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It’s all about fun on Family Day

submitted to EFP The Town of Essex invites you to participate in a wide selection of physical activities this

Family Day Ð Monday, February 17 Ð the provincial holiday set aside for family time.

In conjunction

with Windsor-Essex Communities in motion, the Town of Essex has adopted the theme Ò Grab Your Touques and Play, Eh!Ó As part of this health promotion strategy that encourages physical activity, the Town has scheduled a day of affordable or free activities, including a free swim at the Essex Recreation Complex sponsored by the Play, Live, Be Tobacco Free initiative.

Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

By Janet Tharpe

Impress Your Loved Ones with this Layers of Love Torte “This torte is easy, yet elegant!”

Essex Recreation Complex - Clubhouse Day Camp 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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- FREE Swim Ð 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

- Family Swims Ð 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Essex Centre Sports Complex and Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre - Parents, Tots and Seniors Skate Ð 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

- Shinny Ð Junior 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Ð Senior 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

- Public Skating Ð 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

For more information about activities offered at the Essex Recreation Complex, call 519-7768992.

Lorie Roach Buckatunna, MS (Pop. 3,689)

how someone how much you care by whipping up something special this Valentine’s Day. And, Lorie Roach’s Layers of Love Torte is the perfect treat!

Each layer has a distinct flavor, but they combine to create an overall richness that is simply to-die-for. Easy to prepare and pretty to serve, this one is a must-try.

See step-by-step photos of Lorie’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/torte You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”...

-Janet

Layers of Love Torte

What You Need crumbs and the melted spread evenly in the bottom 1 pkg chocolate sandwich butter until just moistened. of the crust. cookies, finely crumbled or Press the crumbs evenly • Rinse out bowl and beaters ground in a food processor over the bottom and up and beat another 4 oz cream 6 tbsp butter, melted and the sides of the pan. cheese, 1/3 c powdered cooled • Bake for 10 min, then sugar, 1/2 cup hazelnut 2 c heavy cream cool completely on wire spread, and 1 c heavy 1 1/4 c powdered sugar, rack. cream until smooth. Fold in divided • Beat 2 c of the heavy another 1/3 of the whipped 12 oz cream cheese, softened cream with a wire whisk cream. Spread evenly on to room temp, divided until foamy. Slowly add cookie butter layer.

1/2 c cookie butter 1/4 c powdered sugar and • Rinse bowl and beat the 3 tbsp heavy cream, divided beat until stiff peaks form. remaining cream cheese, 1/2 c hazelnut spread Refrigerate until needed.

1/3 c powdered sugar, 1/2 c peanut butter • In another bowl, beat 4 1/2 c peanut butter, and 1 oz cream cheese, 1/3 c tbsp heavy cream. Fold in Directions powdered sugar, 1/2 c remaining whipped cream.

• Preheat oven to 350. Place cookie butter, and 1 tbsp Spread over hazelnut a 9-in springform pan on a heavy cream until very spread layer. baking sheet. smooth. Fold in 1/3 of • Chill torte in the fridge for • Stir together the cookie the whipped cream to the 8 hours or overnight. cookie butter mixture and Submitted by: Lorie Roach, Buckatunna, MS (Pop. 3,689)

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“Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Banar donates $500 to CLEC

by Sylene Argent Last Wednesday, Community Living Essex County representatives were humbly pleased to receive a generous $500 cheque donation from Andrew Banar of Group Hug Apparel.

For the past several years Banar and his mother, Karen Pickle, have set up shop at many local events to sell BanarÕ s creative t-shirts that depict the drawing of a drummer and the Ò Rock OnÓ slogan.

Last year the duo sold shirts at vendor events

at ColasantiÕ s Tropical Gardens, Tecumseh Mall, and at Community Living Essex CountyÕ s major fundraising event the Ruthven Apple Festival to raise funds for this donation.

Pickle said her son forwarded the donation as he wanted to give back to Community Living Essex County and wanted to support other youth.

Banar, who born in 1991 and has Down syndrome, began selling the Ò Rock OnÓ t-shirts several years ago. He thought a good way to

raise money for college would be to sell t-shirts that feature his art work.

Banar is also a long-time drummer.

During the cheque presentation, Banar was happy to show off the newest addition to his clothing line, Ò Rock on in a Winnebagel.Ó Banar always forwards a portion of t-shirt sales to organizations that have helped him along the way and to other agencies in need. Ò Andrew is extremely generous with a whole list of organizations,Ó Community Living Essex County Executive Director Nancy WallaceGero said of Banar. Ò Community Living is proud to be on that list.Ó In the past, Banar has supported many other agencies and organizations, including WE Care for Kids, ChildrenÕ s Hospital in London, area foods banks, local shelters, and Transition to Betterness.

Banar wanted to donate a portion of his proceeds to Community Living because he said the organization has helped him enjoy life.

Community Living Essex County is a local organization that supports around 600 area individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The organization also supports its clientsÕ families.

Banar noted during the cheque presentation that in the past Community Living Essex County has helped provide him with the opportunity to go to summer camp. He commented he really enjoyed the summer camp experience.

Wallace-Gero said the cheque presentation was especially special as it came from Banar.

She knows how hard he has worked through his business to achieve his successes. The funds will be helpful, she added, and will likely go to support the summer camp program Banar enjoyed so much. Banar was happy to hear this idea.

Summer camp, Wallace-Gero noted, is an extremely valuable activity, and Community Living does its best to ensure those who want to go experience this opportunity can. There are a large number of individuals who apply, and that number is often greater than the funds available.

In 2012, Banar was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his entrepreneurial efforts and for giving back to the community through his monetary donations.

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Harrow Public’s smile campaign helps brighten winter days

by Sylene Argent During times of gloomy weather, sometimes a smile is the only thing that will help brighten someoneÕ s day.

For the past three weeks, the students at Harrow Public School have been challenged to smile often and to do nice things for others through the unique smile campaign.

Principal Shawn Dufour explained he tries to introduce a schoolwide project at the beginning of the school year in September, and after the students return to school to resume their studies after the holiday season. Getting the school involved with a project after returning from an

extended break helps the students get back into the swing of continuing their learning.

Through the smile campaign students and teachers received a smile card at the beginning of the project, and since have been awarded with special stickers for doing nice things for their peers.

Last Friday, Mr. Dufour awarded the top five to 10 sticker-earning students from each class with a small prize for their positive efforts over the past three weeks.

Staff members were also recognized, he said.

The fun campaign put a positive spin on the New Year, especially while enduring the winter blues,

Dufour explained.

The smile campaign helped students think of creative ways they could help others, and got them thinking about how they could help make someone elseÕ s day better.

Harrow Public School is excited to open its doors to potential future kindergarten students. On February 12 from 5:307:30 p.m. the school will host its annual early years open house. The school offers all day, every day JK/SK kindergarten.

Parents are welcome to register their little ones from February 10-21.

This yearÕ s theme will be Ò Roads to Learning at Harrow Public School.Ó Dufour noted the school always introduces a theme for the kindergarten registration.

On February 13, Harrow Public School will host the Ò Day in the LifeÓ event where youngsters can experience school life with their parents from 10 a.m. until 2p.m. This unique program, Dufour said, allows the students to experience the schoolÕ s programs in action and discover what it would feel like to be a part of the Harrow Public School family.

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Skate Essex Showcases young stars

by Jennifer Cranston About 45 young skaters took to the the ice on Sunday to show off their hard work and new skills when Skate Essex presented Ò Dance the

Night Away.Ó The annual ice carnival is an opportunity for skaters aged 3 to 17 to strut their stuff for parents, friends and family. From beginners

to soloists, these young skaters did themselves proud.

Skate Essex President Christine Dunmore says she is very proud of all the young skaters.

Ò It was all really nice,Ó she said. Ò They work hard for it.Ó The skating season starts in September and goes through to early March, and the month of January is spent practicing for the carnival.

Skate Essex skating club is popular in the region with parents and skaters for a few reasons.

Being a smaller club they are able to offer more personalized attention than larger clubs. This is why Essex students can come from as far away as Windsor and Leamington. Ò WeÕ ve had a lot of compliments from parents who have come from other clubs,Ó explained Dunmore. Ò Our ratio of

coaches to students is very good. The kids all get a lot of attention and the coaches make it a lot of fun.Ó While volunteers are essential to the

club operation, the coaches are well trained professionals. Coaches are trained through Skate Canada and undergo

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From The Heart Personal notices must be received by Monday at 12:00 noon to appear in the Thursday edition.

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.

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Aiden Fick February 6, 2014 Love, Grandma & Grandpa Trepanier XO

Come join us to celebrate 95 years young

GLADYS GREAVES

~ February 16th ~ From 3:00-4:30p.m. at Iler Lodge in Essex.

Birth Announcement FOURNIER

From God’s loving arms to ours, Nick, Mary and Elijah thank God for the arrival of Delilah Cecilia Laurie Fournier, b born January 25th, w weighing 8 lbs. Big b brother Elijah is overjoyed!

Proud grandparents are Pipi and Mimi, Chris and Laurie Lapain and Nonno and Nonna, Michael and Jenny Fournier.

Also Great Grandparents, Aurelio and Ellen Pupulin, Joseph and Margaret Lapain and Vincent and Irene Bondy. Waiting with open arms are Aunts and Uncles Lauren and Brandon, Mike and Julie, Michlyn, Martha, Louise, Therese and John Paul. A special thank you to Dr. Jacey & Met nursing staff for their wonderful care.

In memory of a great friend, Dupe, who we lost 5 years ago on February 6, 2009.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measures.

Forever in our hearts, Cindy and Cole.

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Ò The true measure of a man is how he treats you when others are not looking.Ó - Alessandra Torre

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HOWSON, Herbert John, July 19, 1921 – December 18, 2013 - I Thessalonians 4:13, 14 – “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.” And yet his wife and family mourn the loss of this lovely man Herbert Howson.

He passed away quietly, and with dignity on Wednesday morning on December 18.

Having lived a good life, at 92 years, he was ready to go Home. Dad’s health failed dramatically this last year. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife Lucretia (Pat), his eldest daughter Betty Davidge and husband Ellwood, his son Philip and wife Doreen, youngest daughter Cheryl Tenaglia and husband Fausto. Dad loved his grandchildren Craig Howson, Corine Howson, Steven Tenaglia and Sabrina Tenaglia and great grandchildren Reila, Elias, Liam, and Brayden. Two surviving sisters, Grace Fehr and Mary Ikert, and one brother Wes Howson will also miss him. His funeral service was officiated by Reverend Keith Morrison who along with Gary Olsen faithfully visited Herb and Pat in their home, several times in the hospital, and most recently at Bradford Valley. An honorary guard of pallbearers will be in attendance at the funeral. His grandson Steven Tenaglia will serve along with members of Herb’s siblings’ families: Brent Howson, Don Howson, Dave Parker, Charles Howson and Nathan Ikert. Over many years Herb supported the various ministries of the gospel, through service in the church, Sunday School teaching, and serving on several church boards and committees.

A funeral service was held at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home in Newmrket. Burial took place at Cottam United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to two of his favourite organizations, The Billy Graham Association, or Bridges for Peace.

FINDLAY, Joyce (nee Haslett) - Passed away peacefully in Sudbury, Ontario on January 29, 2014 at 89 years of age. Loving wife of the late Morrey Findlay (2008).

Dear mother of James & Sue. Special grandma to Kurtiss (Katerina), Korrie (Melanie) & Kerrie (Mike).

Step-grandmother of Kelly (Norm), Colleen (Craig), & Cameron (Laura). Great-grandma to Tyler, Branden & Michaela St. Jean, Anthony, Lucas, Thomas, Emma & Leah Findlay, Kendall and Jax Ackland, and Josh McRobb.

Predeceased by her sisters Dorothy and Eunice. Sister-inlaw of James Whittem & Weldon Findlay. Also survived by several nieces & nephews.

Joyce was a long time member of Essex United Church and the UCW. Visiting was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N. Essex. Private Interment in Windsor Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

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Loving and kind in all their ways.

Upright and just to the end of their days.

Sincere and true, in their hearts and minds.

Beautiful memories, they left behind. ~ Always remembered and sadly missed by Doug (Robin), Janice (Bill), Ron (Wendy), Lois (Tim), Chris (Jennifer), and their families.

HOWSON, Lucretia (Pat), March 19, 1921-January 22, 2014 - Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head; they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away. Isaiah 51:11. Lucretia Howson, known to family and friends as Pat, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22nd at 1:20 in the afternoon, while her daughter Cheryl held her hand. Her children had been keeping vigil the last several days and nights at Southlake Regional Hospital in Newmarket, and now mourn the loss of their dear mother. At 92, having five weeks earlier lost her husband and best friend of 69 years, Mom was ready to go to her eternal home. We miss her presence with us already. She maintained her wonderful sense of humour until the last. It had been our great privilege to care for both Mom and Dad in their home until they recently moved to Bradford Valley nursing home in November of 2013. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her eldest daughter Betty Davidge and husband Ellwood, her son Philip and wife Doreen, youngest daughter Cheryl Tenaglia and husband Fausto. Mom always loved children, and especially her own grandchildren Craig Howson, Corine Howson, Steven Tenaglia and Sabrina Tenaglia and great grandchildren Reila, Elias, Liam, and Brayden. Her surviving sisters, Ellamae Homme, Roxy Springer and Jo-Ann Brown, and brothers Garnet Cavanaugh and Gerry Neils will also miss her. Mom always loved to get together with her family members, some of whom live in the States, and others now deceased. She was our family’s social butterfly, and her friendliness and sincere interest in her many friends will ensure they miss her as well. A funeral service was held at Essex Gospel Tabernacle followed by burial at Cottam United Church Cemetery. Over many years Pat loved to support and encourage minister’s wives and families. Her special ministry was to befriend some newly-arrived person, or listen to someone in need. In lieu of flowers, we feel it would be fitting that you choose some act of kindness in Mom’s name, or just make someone else smile. That would please and delight her. _________________________________________________________

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Chevalier - Lucier

The family of Chantelle Lucier would like to thank all the people who took time to come to the wake at such a busy time of the year. Also, thanks for all the phone calls, cards of sympathy, as well as get well cards, plus all the donations for Jalen’s education fund. ~ Edna Chevalier _________________________________________________________

JamesÊ Marchand The family of Jim Marchand would like to express heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for all their support and kindness. Thanks to Fr. Dave of St. Mary’s Church of Maidstone, Shawn for the beautiful eulogy, and the ladies at the Legion for the beautiful luncheon. Thank you for all the flowers, donations and condolences. Many thanks to Tony and staff at Kennedy’s Funeral Home. We will always remember your kindness & thoughtfulness. ~ Sincerely Rose Marchand & Family

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CALHOUN Frances Jan

June 7, 1930 - February 8, 2009

Ray Anson

August 25, 1927 - February 9, 2005

What’s Going On FEB. 3-9 - EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK - BANA - Visit kiosks around Windsor.

For more information contact BANA at 519-969-2112.

FEB. 7 -PASTA DINNER AT ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 92 St. Paul Street, Essex 5pm – 6:30pm. Call 519-776-7711 for more details.

FEB. 8 - THE EKBOFMA PRESENT THE CROWE BROTHERS IN CONCERT AT BELLE RIVER K OF C at 7pm. For info: 519-776-8716. www.canadasouthbluegrass.bravehost.com FEB. 15 - ECHRS PRESENTS Elise Harding Davis speaking on The Black Presence in the War of 1812 & Essex Historic African-Canadian Cemetaries - 1pm at 18 Gordon, Essex.

FEB.16 - THE ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY meeting at 1:30pm, St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave. More info - www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com FEB. 18 - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Essex Legion, from 1 - 7pm. Walk Ins Welcome!

FEB. 18 - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Essex Legion, from 1 - 7pm. Walk Ins Welcome!

FEB. 20 - PEPPER PARTY - at at Essex Retirees’ Social Club. Call 519-776-6689 for more information. All are welcome.

FEB. 21 - Pasta Fundraiser for Essex Community Services in the Community Room at the Essex Arena. 4:30 - 7pm. For tickets & info please call 519-776-4231.

FEB. 26 - THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at Essex Community Centre at 7:30pm. Speaker is Maria Pap on Herbs & new flowers on the market.

ESSEX COMMUNITY SERVICES - Walk-In Counselling Clinic: Access to professional counseling services is available on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave. For info: 519-776-4231.

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Phone 519.776.4268

Fax: 519.776.4014

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

FOR RENT :1 bdrm apt on Main St. , downtown Essex, preferably no pets.

First & last month required. 519-7766078.

3-2t* _____________________ FOR RENT: Modern one bedroom apartment on edge of Essex. Fridge, stove, utilities included. Mature person.

No pets. $650/month. 519-776-5735

HELP WANTED _____________________ ESSEX TAXI NEEDS PART TIME SECRETARY - DRIVER, 10-20 hrs. per week. Must live close to Essex or in town. Ideal for retiree or stay at home parent. 519-776-4922.

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KITTENAIDE HAVEverses A HEART ADOPTION DAY - Saturday,available February 8, 11am-3pm at Petzown (1715 Manning Rd.) Cats & Kittens. Donations of food & supplies appreciated. Call 519-324-2729 for information.

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TIME DRIVERS. Must live close to Essex or in town. Ideal for retiree or stay at 3-tfn* home parent. Can work from home. _____________________ 519-776-4922.

1-4t* SEMI-DETACHED HOME FOR RENT: 3 _____________________ Memorial bdrms, lg. kitchen, family, and living verses room, 2 full baths & more. 31 Stanley St. HELP WANTED: Part-time bartenders, available Essex (Private Street) Walking distance to short order cooks and janitorial staff. For schools& s hopping.C all5 19-979-3830. more information please Phone Dale @ 519-776-8907. Bartenders must have 48-tfn _____________________ SmartServe.

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Houses & lots, Cottam www.ridgeviewpark.ca _____________________

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DRIVERS WANTED - AZ or DZ. Clean record. Will train qualified applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336.

FOR RENT: McGregor - 1 bdrm. apt.

17-tfn $675. Utilities incl. Fridge & stove incl. _____________________ Coin laundry in building. Please Ph: 519black and white 990-7464. What’s38-tf* _____________________ and read all over?

STORE/OFFICE FOR RENT in Downtown Essex. Just renovated and cleaned, open concept, 1450 square feet. $750+. Call Joy at 519-890-7794.

48-tfn _____________________ 2 Bay Garage for rent in downtown Essex. Approx. 650 sq. ft. plus extra storage outside. $300/month + hydro.

1st & last required. Call Joy 519-8907794.

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Sell It! Find it!

Rent It! Buy It!

16 Centre Street, Essex www.essexfreepress.ca

519.776.4268 in The Classifieds

519-776-4268

What’s black and white TOWN OF ESSEX and read SUMMER STUDENT 2014 PROGRAM The Town ofall Essex isover? currently accepting applications for our Summer Student 2014 Program. Eligibility rules

for the program, positions available, job descriptions and application forms may be found on our website at www.essex.ca.

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by Fred Groves A wall is built one brick at a time and an idea blossoms and grows one small step at a time.

I am proud to announce the initial stages of a sports recognition program in Essex.

In order to honour the accomplishments of athletes, coaches, builders, and administrators a group of us sports-minded individuals in town have decided to forge ahead with a kind of Sports Hall of Fame.

The reason I say Ô sort of’ is because we haven’t really come up with a name for it yet. We do have a place and that, and

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Essex Ravens hockey news

Sports recognition program in the works

Essex Ravens Bantam Minors submitted to EFP On Friday, Jan.31st, Essex welcomed the St. Thomas Stars into town for the first of the 6 point series play downs. The fans were ready to see some great hockey in our barn. Austin Szarek was in net for us. St. Thomas got on the scoreboard in the first period with one goal. Jumping into the second period, it just seemed the flow of the game was totally gone for our side. Maybe it might have been the 16 minutes in penalties. Ouch!

Somehow Essex was able to score on a short powerplay when Daniel Mastroianni fed the point man Jack Hicks and he ripped it in the top corner to tie it up 1-1. Once again, we were back in the box and St. Thomas was able to convert on a 5-on-3 power play and go up 2-1 at the end of the second.

Into the third period, Essex came alive but the St. Thomas goalie kept them in the game. Some of our highlights included Braydon Davis’s big defensive hits and Matt Brown’s 1 on 1 shutting the attacker down. But Essex just couldn’t pull out the win and would settle for a loss of 2-1 at home.

the fact we are in the midst of forming a selection committee are the two biggest steps we have taken thus far.

With the assistance of Essex’s Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, who by the way brings a wealth of knowledge to this project, we are now in recruitment mode.

We need you.

More hands to help row the boat forward is how the old saying goes.

In this case, we need volunteers to be part of this project, which I believe is something everyone in Essex can be proud of.

One of the biggest decisions our selection committee is faced with is criteria for induction and the geographical boundaries. Essex consists of Harrow, McGregor, Colchester and points in between. In our case, we have decided to include Maidstone, Cottam and Woodslee as well.

I am fully aware of the

great work the WindsorEssex Sports Hall of Fame does and that institute already includes a few greats from our area, Keith Crowder and Brad Selwood. Our idea is not to take away from that but to acknowledge athletes, coaches and builders who might not be included in the bigger scope of things.

On Wednesday, February 12 at 7 p.m. we will hold another meeting at the Barnett Room, which is off the walking track at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Anyone who feels they can make a commitment to our project is welcome to attend. Or if you can’t make it and want more info, give me a call.

You don’t have to be a sports person to help out. If you have a flare for fundraising, publicity, organizing a banquet or helping design the site itself, we would love for you to participate.

Perhaps the number one reason we are doing this is because we want future generations to remember those who have made such valuable contributions to sports in this area.

Hope to see you on the 12th.

Back in action, early Sunday morning in St. Thomas, the boys were hoping to steal a win on the road. Austin Szarek was between the pipes.

Essex went on the power play half way through the first and with time to spare, Brady Fuerth picked up a rebound in front of the net to poke one over the line. Assisting on the play was Jack Hicks and Daniel Mastroianni.

Essex up 1-0. The boys kept grinding and the line of Adam Bisson, Jordan Pope and Zach Dulong generated so many scoring chances but were denied by their lucky goalie.

Going into the second period, only up by one clearly wasn’t enough when St. Thomas quickly replied to tie it up 1-1.

The boys would have to work hard for the rest of the period to win this game. Daine Grona was explosive with his grinding hits slowing the momentum down of the opposing team every time they went into the corners. Brandon Shaw and Jarrett Phibbs had

heads up passing to keep the pressure off our goalie Austin in net. This game was getting faster with each shift, but the boys maintained their composure and waited for the go ahead goal.

It wasn’t until the third period, about three minutes in, Blair Cosgrove fed his fellow defenseman Jack Hicks who fired it hard in the corner again and found the back of the twine. The goalie had some traffic in front of the net and couldn’t see it coming at all. Essex up 2-1. Maybe it was the lucky gloves that Jack used from the lost and found box, but it worked some magic to give the boys the well deserved win. Essex tied up the series 2 points each.

Essex’s next game is home Friday night at 8:30pm on the Shaheen Rink. Come out and support our boys!

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continuous learning.

Dunmore explained that while the programs are fun and each student progresses at their own pace, the club does follow a curriculum.

Ò We donÕ t just make it all up,Ó she said. Ò We use Skate Canada guidelines.Ó Dunmore has been a volunteer with the club for about 18 years.

She became involved to support her kids and stayed on. She says the club always needs new volunteers.

“We only have five volunteers on the board

and we need more help,Ó she said.

Dunmore believes itÕ s good for parents to get involved. Ò ItÕ s good for a kid to see a parent volunteer,Ó she said.

Volunteers donÕ t need to be skaters. In fact they donÕ t go on the ice at all. They run the administrative side of the club and handle fundraising. Sewers are also needed for costume making.

Fundraising is an important part of the clubÕ s operations.

Dunmore says she is very grateful to the canteen operators, M&M Canteen, in Essex Centre Sports Complex.

They have allowed Skate Essex to hold bake sales during 73s games, selling canteen coffee that they give to the club at cost. Ò ThatÕ s how we pay for the ice,Ó said Dunmore. Ò It helped us to break even.Ó She is also very grateful to all the businesses and organizations that sponsored the carnival this year.

For more information on Skate Essex or to learn how to become involved, contact Dunmore at 519 776-8777.

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Essex Public School Celebrates with a Spitfire

St. John the Evangelist School News submitted to EFP Things were really jumping in January here at St. John the Evangelist School with newsworthy accomplishments and celebrity visits!!

Our grade 3/4 class entered a Together WeÕ re Better contest sponsored

by Community Living Ontario. The video they created was watched by over 2100 people on YouTube, one of them being Taras Natyshak, our Essex MPP. Mr. Natyshak was so impressed by what he saw that he visited our

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school and brought the class a pizza lunch. The grade 3/4Õ s also made a presentation at the Windsor Essex Catholic District School BoardÕ s last meeting, and will soon be Class of the Week having been nominated

by Arms Bumanlag from AM 800 radio.

Our school also enjoyed a visit from

the Windsor Express basketball team who put on a great presentation in the gym for our junior and senior grades. What a way to kick off our own basketball teamÕ s season than to hear some tips from the pros.

Way to go Wolverines!

Until next time....

submitted by Rosa Cipparrone submitted to EFP On Wednesday, January 22nd, Essex Public School was treated to an assembly headed by Windsor Spitfire’s Captain Slater Koekkoek. Radio station AM800 has Ò adoptedÓ EPS and provides several free tickets to Spitfire games throughout the season. Koekkoek was greeted with posters and cheering students as he spoke to our students about his experiences as a hockey player and answered many questions from the audience.

After the assembly, several students had the opportunity to share a pizza lunch with one of their favourite hockey players! EPS thanks both AM800 and the Spitfire organization for this great program.

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By: Kaylee Drouillard and Reese Dendiuk Welcome Back to another great week at the HawkÕ s Nest.

Due to the extreme cold weather, the students have been staying inside. We finally had a chance to go out and enjoy the snow and warmer temperatures last Friday. It felt good!

We held our student of the month assembly on January 31st. The theme for January was leadership and we would like to extend our congratulations to all the winners.

The hot sport right now here at Holy Name is Basketball. Both the boys and girls basketball teams are doing a great job learning the techniques and skills of the game. Both the boys and girls teams will be attending the feeder school tournament at Cardinal Carter. The girls tournament will be on Friday, February 7 at 3pm and the boys will be playing on Friday, February 14 at 3pm. Both teams are working hard, trying their best and most importantly having fun!

Report cards were sent home on February 3 and parent teacher interviews are scheduled for Thursday, February 6 from 4:30-7:30pm. We kindly ask parents to remember to sign and return the bottom portion of the report card.

Remember to save the date for our Holy Name Olympics day on Tuesday, February 11. Lots of fun events and activities are being planned. Our rain date is Wednesday, February 19. More information and details will be provided.

Our monthly Literacy hour for February is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18 at 9:15am. As always parents, we appreciate your time and presence in helping to promote Literacy.

Stay warm and remember to dress for the weather!

GO HAWKS!!

S.J.E. students listen attentively to the coaching advice of #32, R.J. Wells, of the Windsor Express Basketball Team.

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519-776-4255 St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican The theme for the joint Sunday service at St. Paul’s was Presentation of our Lord in the Temple. led by Bishop, Rt. Rev. Terry Dance.

Petition sheets to sign are available to support the appeal by the parish priest of Twillingate, newfoundland, for government attention to the problem of oil leaking from a sunken ship.

Because of the extremely cold weather Thankyou Bank donations will support the work througout the deanery as they provide food through the Out of the Cold program at the Donwtown Mission.

The council meeting for St. Paul’s is Tuesday, Feb 18 at 7 p.m. and at Trinity Thurs.. Feb 20 at 7:30 p.m.

You are invited to explore projects needed in our five-year Renew Plan for our church. Talk to council members or place your ideas on the list at the back of the church.

Members of both parishes are invited to a ref lection day on March 1. The day will begin at Trinity at 10 a.m. with worship. Following lunch we will go to St. Paul’s to explore our history and our future. It will end with worship by 3 p.m.

Our Lay Leader day is May 10 at St. Andrew, LaSalle. To register email allsaints. sarnia@gmail.com

leading us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided.

Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea.

GEMS & Cadets will be meeting on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. All girls and boys ages 8 – 13 are invited to attend.

You are invited to attend a Men’s Morning with Bob Dutko on Saturday, February 8, beginning at 8:00 am. For more information visit www.resounded.ca.

Come and check us out online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We welcome you to join us this Sunday at 10:30 am with Reverend Frank Staples.

A well supervised Nursery and Sunday School Program also takes place during our worship hour. Confirmation sessions will begin following the morning worship service on Sunday, February 9th.

Thank you to everyone who attended and gave presentations at our Annual Meeting on February 2nd. As a congregation we continue to be blessed and we look forward to a year of“New Beginnings”in 2014!

For information on our upcoming Bible Study based on the book“The Last Week”by Marcus J. Borg and John Crossan, please contact Rev. Staples by calling the church office at 519-738-4223. Everyone is welcome to join this study.

The AOTS Valentine’s Dinner will be held on Friday, February 14th at Harrow United Church. All are welcome and tickets are available for purchase by calling the church office.

To view and listen to Rev. Staples’weekly messages, listen to our Choir and to learn more about Harrow United Church, please visit us at: www.harrowunited.org Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett Our Winter/Spring 2014 Bible Study started Feb. 4th and will take place every second Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend this study.

It explores our world from Jesus’ perspective using a series of short films created by pastor, teacher and author Rob Bell. Our next session will be Feb. 18th.

SA Connections meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Feb. 10th will be an Activity Day focusing on“Flowers.”Come out and enjoy the fun as well as a free lunch.

Messy Church meets Thursday Feb. 13th from 6-8 p.m. The evening starts with a free family style dinner, followed by music, a Bible story , crafts and activities. Families with kids of all ages are invited to experience church in a new way.

Join us every Sunday at 10 – 10:30 for a Prayer Meeting, followed by Family Worship, led by Lt. Kristen Gray at 11 a.m.

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Deanery Council Meeting for wardens and lay Synod delegates on the evening of Mon. Feb 10th at St. Mary’s Walkerville.

Sprouts meets on February 13th from 10-11 a.m. at St. Stephen’s.

Redeemer Parish Council meets on February 13th at 7 p.m.

Our Parish Event is Back by Popular Demand - Soup Day with a twist! Join us for “Sunday Soup for the Soul”. Mark your calendars: Sunday February 16th & Sunday March 16th at Church of the Redeemer, County Rd. 8, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Dessert Card Party at St. Stephen’s on February 20th at 1 p.m. All welcome.

Cake meets on February 21st at 6:30 p.m. at Redeemer (Grades 3-5).

Essex Retirees’ Social Club We have computer class every Wednesday morning at 9:30am. All are welcome from beginner, to the more skilled, no matter what your age. If you have a piece of portable equipment please bring it with you. The lessons are about 1.5 hours lon.

For further info call 519-776-6689 during the day or 776-5329 in the evenings. Our instructor comes from the Essex Teen Centre.

We will welcome Bingo players Fri., Feb. 7, at 7:15 p.m. Must be 18 or older to play.

Come to our “Pot Luck luncheon” Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 12 noon. Bring your favourite dish (main course or dessert) or you can pay at the door. Banjo Club entertainment.

Our public bingos on the first and third Fridays are open to all that are 18 and older.

Come and share the fun.

We are hosting a Pepper party Tues Feb.18 starts with sign in at 11am with a meal to follow at 11:30 and card play start at 12:30.

If you enjoy singing come and practice with the choir at 1pm any Friday afternoon.

No appointment necessary.

Activities at the Centre were interrupted because of weather conditions. The Wednesday night Pepper players braved the cold. Regina Garrod was the winner. Betty Fields and Mary Lou Chibi tied with most Peppers. Lawrence Dobson was low.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will be

Paquette News – St. Stephen’s/Church of the Redeemer submitted by Barb Mactier Meat Pie Production continues. For orders, please contact Barb at 519-737-6619 or barbmactier@hotmail.com .

Smash meets on February 9th at 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer As you may know by now that Fr. Francis will be transferred to St. Philip Parish in Petrolia. His last Mass here will be on March 1st & 2nd. Fr. Dave Boutette from St. Mary’s in Maidstone will be our new Preist along with Fr. Mike Ryan a retired Priest from Woodslee. Fr. Moe Charbonneau will be the new Priest at St. Mary’s and St. John’s. Fr. Rob will be here until February 23rd. Then he begins at the Church of Atonement in Windsor. We welcome Fr. Dave on March 4th!

Communion For Shut Ins - If you know someone from our parish who is shut-in and would like to receive Communion please contact our office.

K of C News Corner - Fish Fry- Friday, February 14th from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

General Meeting - Thursday, February 6th after 7 p.m. Mass.

Mission Committee- Sunday’s Mission collection will allow us to continue supporting people in Africa, Churchill-Hudson Bay. El Salvador, Essex, Haiti, India, NWT and Peru. As well as Development and Peace. Thank you for your generosity.

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Please keep all the shut ins, nursing home residents and the lonely in your prayers.

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Woodslee Friendship Club OurCentre winners the week N8M were Bernie 25 St,past Essex 1N8Belleau, Marg Chevalier, Adrian Diesbourg, Elmer Quinlan, Jean Matalik, Bob Mullins, Joanne Mc Murren, Charlie Chevalier, George Phone: 776-6522 Fax: 776-7265 __________________________________________ Sutherland, Fran Mc Kim, Annette Belmore, George Diesbourg, Ernie Lariviere, And Cecile. St Denis. “Friendly, personal service since 1975” Join us for pickleball on Wednesdays from 9:30 -- 11:30 AM , bring a sandwich and Planning & Preparation stay to play pepper atTax 1:00 PM. Pickleball is also playedBookkeeping on Thursday eveningServices from 7:15--9:15 following the zumba class held from 6--7Managerial PM. Challenge yourself new. We welcome new Needsto try & something Problems friends anytime .Cash For infoFlow call Joanne Mc Murren at 519-975-2409. & Business Projections GST Consultants • Financial Planning Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank According to the ground hog we will be having 6 more weeks of winter weather!

Maidstone Knights of Columbus will be holding a Mass inMcINTOSH honour of our deceased GRAHAM SETTERINGTON members on February 16th at 9 a.m. followed by breakfast in the hall. Free will offering DRIEDGER & HICKS LLP accepted.

Chartered St. Mary’s Parish will be celebratingAccountants special wedding anniversaries on Saturday, February 8th at 7 p.m. Please your wedding photo in the morning. The Mission Al bring W. McIntosh, CA Club is collecting new or gently used sweaters in all sizes migrant workers. Please Paul H. Driedger, B Sc.forCA drop off at the back of the church. Baseball registration can be done on-line at www.

R. Tylerto Jennifer Hicks, BB CAengagement to Erik. stmaryspark.ca. Congratulations Halford on A, her recent Heather L. MacPherson, BAcc CA Please keep in Happy Birthday to Tim Hebert, Laura Fuerth, and Fr. Chris Quinaln.

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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join our Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Phil Hernandez will be giving the message.Thank you to Neil Fotheringham for last Sunday message. Door Greeters will be Kevin Stanley and Jean Matalik. For Pastoral concerns please contact Rev. Olav T Kitchen of The Ruthven Pastoral Charge.

World Day of Prayer is at Woodslee United Church on March 7 at 11 am.

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. A nursery is available during the service.

Office hours are Tues. and Thurs. mornings from 9 am to 1 pm. Telephone: 519-7232284, email: bmuc@xplornet.ca Last Sunday, Feb. 2 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, a special thanks to Phil Hernandez for being our guest speaker, speaking on“Discovering God’s Direction.”

This Sunday, Feb. 9th, our guest speaker will be Jean Bennet from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a Christian response to Hunger. Soup & sandwiches will be served after the service in the hall.

Our guest speaker for Sunday, Feb. 16th will be Rob Cornies.

Mon., Feb. 10th is the U.C.W. Meeting in the Hall at 1pm. All women of the congregation are welcome to attend.

On Saturday, Mar. 1st, Bethel- Maidstone is having a Roast Beef Dinner at 6pm.

Please call Rob Reeb at 519-735-8411 for tickets and more information.

Sun., March 2 the “Annual Reports are Due”to be typed for the Annual Meeting on March 30th. Please get them in as soon as possible. Thanks for your cooperation.

Next week Feb. 9th - the Door Greeters are Judy & Carson Krol, Elder on Duty is Lonnie Jones and Lock-Up is Jack Thomas.

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Golden Years Golf Club 43 players dropped 89 aces on this day. Leading the ace parade was Cam Keith with 5 followed closely with 4 each by Fran Clifford, Tony Hudwagner, Tom Hyatt, Laurie Hylton, Andy Orsini, Art Sweet, Doug Vickery and Ken Womack. Dropping 3 each were Dorothy Cascadden, Gary Honey, Barry Sweet and Rose Taylor. Notching 2 were Jim Allan, Herb Ascott, Caroline Ascott, Madeline Butler, Cathy Dewhurst, Tom Dewhurst, Lloyd Honey, Gail Johnson, Eva Kah, Al Stockwell, Bill Taylor, John Vlodarchyk, Bill Ward, Eleanor Wilkinson and Gerry Wilkinson. Rounding out the parade with 1 each were Barb Arner, Murray Cascadden, Murray Hartford, Bill Mayville, Barb Murphy, Colleen Pearse, Shirley Thiessen, Mary Anne Vickery and Pat Womack. Team 8 managed 3 consecutive aces on the 10th hole. Low score for 9 holes with 16 was delivered by Tom Hyatt, Cathy Dewhurst and Ken Womack. Shooting 17 were Fran Clifford, Gerry Wilkinson, Bill Ward, Doug Vickery and Laurie Hylton. Delivering 18 were Gary Honey(2), Herb Ascott, Barry Sweet, Gerry Wilkinson, Doug Vickery, Andy Orsini(2), Art Sweet, Lloyd Honey, Laurie Hylton, Cam Keith, Ken Womack and Eva Kah. Low score for 18 holes went to Ken Womack with 34 followed closely by Art Sweet with 35, Bill Ward and Laurie Hylton with 36 and Doug Vickery and Laurie Hylton with 37. 73 was enough to take low score on 36 holes by Laurie Hylton and Ken Womack. Gerry Wilkinson, Doug Vickery and Art Sweet each sported a 75 while Bill Ward had a 77. Gary Honey, Tom Hyatt, Barry Sweet, Andy Orsini and Murray Cascadden each had 78. 1st place bragging rights with 234 went to team 6 [Doug Vickery, Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Ward]. A 2nd place tie with 242 went to team 3 [Herb Ascott, Fran Clifford, John Murphy] and team Queens [Mary Anne Vickery, Cam Keith, Al Stockwell]. Third place was nailed down with a 243 by team 8 [Art Sweet, Madeline Butler, Lloyd Honey] Next tee off time is 9:30 am, Feb 6th at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden.

Essex United Church There is opportunity for baptisms and for receiving new members on Sunday, Feb. 6th.

The annual congreqational meeting is Sun. Feb. 23rd, after the worship service.

The Essex Presbyterial UCW is on Tues. Feb. 11 at Glenwood United Church, Windsor.

Registration is at 9 a.m. Speaker is Rev. Chris Brouilllard-Coyle of St, Paul’s Anglican, Essex.

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

Sunday school is available for the children. Kid’s Club is every Tuesday at 3:30 pm led by Rev Linda Hollingsworth. All elementary school age children are invited.

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1951 Mercury Coupe a show-stopper!

Bernie MacKinnon’s 1951 Mercury Coupe at Bothwell Car Show, August 10, 2013

Sometimes it’s the colour of a car that makes it stand out at a car show, and this is certainly true of the 1951 Mercury coupe owned for the past 20 years by Bernie MacKinnon of Kitchener, Ontario.

On Saturday, August 10, Catherine and I were walking around at the big Bothwell Car Show hosted by Old Autos newspaper when she spotted Bernie’s Mercury from three rows away and said: “Look at that cream and green car way over there. We have to go and take a look!” It turned out to be a 1951 Mercury coupe. Bernie freshened up the finish about 20 years ago, and these are the same colours that adorned the car when it rolled off the assembly line 62 years ago.

Bernie was born in 1942 and grew up in the Maritimes and Mississauga before moving to Kitchener. Now retired from driving a transport truck, he has time to spend on his hobbies, including vintage cars and playing hockey three times a week. He calls himself a “Renaissance” man because he is interested in everything, including old cars. He has bought and sold some collector cars over the years but his 1951 Mercury is a “keeper.” His 12-year-old grandson Adam is glad Grandpa is keeping it because he looks forward to having it some day.

The car was stored for some 29 years in North Dakota before coming to Ontario and had been liberally treated to a ‘50s-style asphalt undercoating which kept the body factory fresh. The interior had suffered some deterioration over the years and has now been completely redone by Bernie’s friend of fifty years, Harold “Butch” Smith of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. The result is immaculate.

The car has some popular accessories, including an outside sun visor, spotlights, locking gas cap cover, fender skirts, windshield washers, and a radio with a rear seat speaker. The only modification the car has received is a new set of radial wide whitewall tires. Otherwise, the car is completely original, right down to the 255 cubic inch flathead V8 under the hood, which has no trouble keeping up with modern traffic.

The odometer showed about 40,000 miles when Bernie bought the car, and it is now up to around 50,000. He has driven the car twice across Canada for A&W and loves driving it to car shows and cruise nights. In July 2013, he participated in the annual “Cruising on King Street” in Kitchener to the absolute delight of 60,000 spectators. After he parked his car, he was interviewed by Rogers TV. His car is becoming a celebrity!

IÕ 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: Ò Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.Ó

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Former Raven Willson wins Super Bowl

by Fred Groves • Coach Glen Mills of Essex and the Essex Ravens football team have their stamp on the Super Bowl. On Sunday, Luke Willson, a former Raven, caught two passes for a total of 17 yards as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos, 43-8.

• A pair of Essex District High School grads played prominent roles in wins for their volleyball teams on Saturday.

• Emily McCloskey had nine kills for the University of Windsor Lancers against the Nipissing Lakers on Saturday.

The freshman middle/outside hitter also had three aces and 13 digs. The next day against York she had seven kills and seven points.

• Cameron Branch led the Nipissing men’s team to a big win over the Lancers.

• Backed by lots of support from friends and family, Branch had 16 kills and seven digs plus 17.5 points against Windsor. The next day versus York he had eight kills and nine points.

• It was a great weekend on the ice for Candice Chevalier as she had a goal Saturday night, her 10th, as the University of Windsor women’s hockey team blanked Ryerson, 5-0. The night before, she had the Lancer’s lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Toronto.

• Matt Puempel had an assist, his 26th point as a rookie, as the Binghampton Senators beat Portland 7-1 in AHL action Saturday.

• Alex Friesen scored what would be the winning goal, shorthanded, as the Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers beat London 3-0 Thursday night. Friday in St. Thomas, the Tony Piroski coached Flyers won its ninth in a row, a 2-1 shootout win over St. Thomas.

• The Flyers will be without the services of rookie netminder Trevor Wheaton as he was called up to the OHL team that drafted him, the London Knights. Wheaton has a 2.46 GAA with the Flyers so far.

• Recent statistics on Cottam’s Kyle Kudroch shows him leading the

Emily McCloskey of the University of Windsor Lancers.

Mississippi Surge of the SPHL in scoring with 14 goals and 25 points.

• Great weekend for the Essex Ravens in minor hockey playoffs. The atom majors topped Riverside 5-1 on Saturday and then at home on Sunday, won 4-2.

The pewee majors beat St. Thomas on Sunday, 2-1 and the bantams topped St. Thomas 2-1.

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

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Beaulieu hits milestone, leads 73’s into playoff hockey

Essex captain Corey Beaulieu attempts to score on Wheatley goalie Conner MacKinnon.

by Fred Groves The best player in the Great Lakes Junior Ò CÓ Hockey League will lead the Essex 73Õ s into the post-season.

Captain Corey Beaulieu netted a hat trick, his first as a junior, to pace the hosts to an emotional, drama filled 3-2 win over the Wheatley Sharks on Tuesday, January 28. Ò It was great, second to none. I had a monkey on my back all my junior career,Ó said Beaulieu after the game.

The celebration on the ice was huge after he scored and it capped off a night where he tallied his 99th, 100th, and 101st, goals during the regular and post-season games

for the white-orange-andblack.

First to greet the twotime league scoring champ on this third goal of the night were line-mates Alex Garon and Daniel Slipchuk. Ò I canÕ t do it without them,Ó said a modest Beaulieu.

Slipchuk assisted on all three of the milestone goals, two of them on the power-play, and Garon also had a helper.

After the game, Beaulieu was the recipient of the 73Õ s hard hat award for his work ethic. He was both emotionally and physically exhausted after the game. Ò ItÕ s awesome in there (dressing room). We are

all brothers. We just had a trip and it brought us closer together.Ó Not to be overshadowed

by BeaulieuÕ s night was the fact that he, Garon, and fellow over-agers Dylan Solecki and Chad Hedrick were honored before the game. Also, the Sharks was the team that fell in the GLJCHL finale to the 73Õ s last year. Ò We knew this was going to be a grind.

Wheatley is a good team, they can skate. Everyone sacrificed their bodies a little more tonight,Ó said Beaulieu.

Add to that the parade to the penalty box which included a third-period line brawl and featured goalies Darien Ekblad and SharksÕ Conner MacKinnon squaring off and this was quite the night. Both teams played the last dozen minutes with just 12 skaters. Ò ItÕ s not what our team is about and itÕ s not smart going into the playoffs,Ó said Essex coach Gil Langlois.

Ekblad was slapped with a four-game suspension but Langlois is confident rookie goalie Jacob Kment, who blanked the Wallaceburg Lakers 6-0 on Saturday night, can get the job done.

“Do I want to have two good goalies available, absolutely. All year we have been able to pick up

The Essex scouts, cubs and beavers showed their singing talent last week as they sang the National Anthem at the Essex 73’s hockey game.

with guys out.Ó The biggest hole to fill is on the blue line where Brett Clark is still out with an injured foot. Langlois said the experienced defenceman brings an offensive element that he hopes others can pick up.

Saturday night in the makeup game against the Lakers, it was Garon leading the way with his best night of the year, three goals and an assist. Defenceman Aaron Thibert showed his offensive prowess with a couple of nifty goals while Tyler Scott and Matthew Hebert also connected.

Beaulieu had four assists and topped off his league scoring title with 31 goals and 35 assists.

Essex hosted the Kings Tuesday night, traveled to Dresden on Wednesday,

and Friday and will play the fourth game of the best-of seven-series Sunday in Essex at 2 p.m.

As far as being ready for the post-season, Langlois says his team is ready. Ò We went through a spell where we werenÕ t as sharp but just before

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