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A LOOK INSIDE

Family fun offered at Aquatics Centre on Family Day

“Greetings of the past” exhibit at Maidstone Museum PAGE 3 _______________ Kingsville offers Family Day fun PAGE 5 _______________ Kids Curing Cancer hosts annual pasta dinner PAGE 9 _______________ Essex MP calls on Ottawa to protect auto jobs PAGE 13 _______________ 73’s sweep Flyers, set for Admirals PAGE 19 _______________

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by Sylene Argent Local families were able to bring along a towel, a pool noodle, and perhaps a set of goggles to the Essex Aquatics Centre on Monday afternoon to enjoy the free Family Day swim that was offered to the community.

Windsor-Essex Communities in Motion sponsored the free swim in Essex Centre as a way to provide families with an opportunity to create memories and get in some exercise, all for free.

The free swim event proved to be popular in Essex Centre as it capped out, with 225 individuals taking advantage of the opportunity.

Youth, aged five through 13, were also able to enjoy the Nerf Ninja Battles for

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free as well on Family Day, which Pathway to Potential sponsored. This new program offered 30-minute slots for youth to enjoy games, battles, drills, and free-play, in an area where barriers are setup. Team and individual challenges are offered during the sessions, depending on the age group involved in each session, which challenged the participating youths.

Over 100 youths signed up to experience Nerf Ninja Battles on Family Day. Cynthia Cakebread, Manager of Recreation and Culture for the Town of Essex, was pleased with the turnout at the Family Day activities.

“People really embrace the Family Day idea. It is

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A free swim was hosted at the Essex Aquatics Centre, in celebration of Family Day.

nice to have community partnerships [to support the free programming],” she said.

Draws also took place in Essex, which included a chance to win a regional prize through the event

sponsors or a program prize in Essex.

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Ontario Purple Martin Association learns about Walpole Island roost - Video of thousands of Purple Martins shown by Sylene Argent During the Ontario Purple Martin Association meeting, held on Saturday morning, special guest speakers Susan and Richard Carr talked about the large Purple Martin roost on Walpole Island.

The duo also showed a video local filmmaker, Jeremy Wolting, made late last summer that

showed likely thousands of Purple Martins flying together at twilight on a summer evening.

Susan noted elders of Walpole had always spoke of having Purple Martins in that area, but she didn’t recall seeing any. In 2009, a Purple Martin house was installed on the island, and a pair began living there right away. The

Island now has 14 houses spread out over a 10-mile area that helped hatched over 500 fledglings last year, she noted.

“I thought it was great,” Susan said of getting that first Purple Martin pair. She would learn of the difficulty other birders have had in attracting Canada’s largest swallow to their Continued on Page 6

Pictured are Richard and Susan Carr, the special guest speakers at Saturday’s Ontario Purple Martin Association meeting.

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“Greetings of the past” exhibit at Maidstone Museum displays cards from 1907-1980s she noticed that the cards didn’t just provide a glimpse at what, for many, has become a long-lost form of communication in the days of email and messaging, but, because they were dated, they created a timeline that highlighted social changes.

“You could actually see history through a timeline,” she said.

Other cards were added to the collection, including a set dedicated to the Coronation of King George VI, which belonged to Beaulieu’s grandfather.

The oldest card in the collection dates back to Maidstone Bicentennial Museum Curator Victoria Beaulieu displays some of the several 1907, Beaulieu said. They hundred greeting and post cards currently on display as party of the “Greetings of the Past” covered a variety of themes, including greetings for exhibit.

Christmas, Thanksgiving,

by Sylene Argent Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, and Valentine’s Day. Volunteers and supporters of the Maidstone Bicentennial A 1950s Christmas card that stood out to Beaulieu Museum are enjoying the attention its newest display, titled included a picture of snowmen in military uniforms.

“Greetings from the Past” is receiving.

In many instances, Beaulieu noted a pattern in many Starting on Sunday, February 17, Museum representatives of the cards, where a little boy and a little girl were both welcomed community members, who wanted a chance to depicted, the female was typically placed lower on the look over, and learn from, the several hundred post cards card. The older cards have a definite “Victorian theme,” and greeting cards in the exhibit. This unique display, she noted. While the eras progressed, it was interesting featured what Museum Curator Victoria Beaulieu said was to notice the change in designs, colour, and the clothing a “more personal means of communication.” drawn on the characters.

For Beaulieu, it is neat to think that people actually The majority of the cards had Canadian postmarks, took the time to send the cards, which was a way to keep while a few had American postmarks. connected with friends and loved ones.

The post and greeting cards will be on display until “It has really been interesting to see,” Beaulieu said of Saturday, February 23. The Museum will be open from 10-4 the cards in the exhibit. “It is kind of fun to go through p.m. during the display days. Admission is by donation. them.”

Coming up, the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum will The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum received a host its annual fundraising pasta dinner on Saturday, March donation of hundreds of post cards and greeting cards from 9, which will take place at the Essex Branch of the Royal Museum supporter, Wayne Bristow. Many of the cards, Canadian Legion (Branch 201). Doors will open at 5 Beaulieu said, belonged to his mother, who marked the p.m. The Hospice Wellness Band will perform. For more year on every card. information, log onto www.maidstonemuseum.com.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Stepping out of the comfort zone

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Life will present us with plenty of opportunities to step out of our comfort zones, if we happen to notice those chance.

It doesn’t mean we have to do it, though. Sometimes, stepping out of our comfort zones will makes us feel like we accomplished something we never thought we would have the gall to tackle. Other times, the outcome may leave us swallowed up in regret, if we were careless or didn’t keep our own personal limits or safety in mind.

I was recently thinking about one occasion I stepped out of my comfort zone, and how it perhaps provided me with a positive experience in the long run.

When I was in high school, I started in the “advanced” music class because I had started taking the clarinet the year prior through my grade school. I didn’t particularly care to play the woodwind instrument, but it was ok. I liked the people in the class, and subsequently, in the school band.

The following year, I was able to take guitar in class. Finally, I was

able to learn the instrument of my choosing after idolizing the rock greats for years. I was never a fan of having anyone paying attention to me, so, even though I had performed in concert with the school band the year prior, I remember the first few weeks of the guitar class and being nervous to even tune my strings in front of my peers.

And then, I would soon discover, the tests were played in front of the rest of the class, too. Oh, the horror.

But, man, did that ever make me practice so I wouldn’t look too bad.

Fast forward a few years, to my OAC year, and there was no longer a guitar class for me to take, so I took instrumental music again, but was able to still play my guitar.

Then, there was all this buzz about the school play that year. They were always good. Well, that year, I had found the courage within myself to not only play during my tests, but to sing along as well. But, it was still surprising to me when several friends insisted that I tryout for the play, which happened to be, “Bye Bye

Birdie.”

At first, I was against it. But, then I learned a bit about the play, and my friends were insistent that it would be fun. All of a sudden, I found myself auditioning. I enjoyed being a part of the chorus that year, and couldn’t believe how sad I was when the final curtain fell for the last time during the last performance. It turned out to be a great experience, and, in no doubt, prepared me for getting on the radio when I went on to Fanshawe a few years later to study broadcasting, post-secondary.

Everything we do can prepare us for something else in the future, and, can even provide us with some fun in the moment. As I was someone who really didn’t do much as it related to extracurricular activities in high school, getting involved with the school play is something I have always looked back on with a sense of accomplishment, laced in positivity.

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During the bad winds we had a few weeks ago, we woke up to find cable lines strewed across our front lawn as well as down the street. Trying to be cautious, I notified the E.L.K. At the time I called, I did suggest to the receptionist that perhaps I should call Bell or Cogeco cable in case it was their lines that had fallen. I was told to wait until they sent someone out first before calling anyone else. Now, with that said, I did not expect E.L.K. Energy to repair another company’s lines. I was just trying to be cautious in case it was the hydro lines.

They did come, but instead of letting me know it was not their lines, I watched as they cut the lines at the source and then left them hanging on another set of existing wires, leaving us without telephone or Internet service. It was like they had no regards for those who were left without services. All it would have taken was a few minutes to put the cable back up since there were already existing hooks. There would have been no repairs to be done, with the exception of just rehanging them. I’m sure it took them more time to cut and collect the fallen lines and then leave them rolled up and hanging on another set of cables.

When Bell came out, they also confirmed they had been cut and the lines discarded. Because they had been

cut, Bell could not reuse the cable they left behind. I just want to thank the young man from Bell who came out to do the repairs, which took well over an hour after having to put all new cable up in the extreme cold weather that could have been prevented had E.L.K. just notified them or had hung them back up. If they didn’t want to call Bell, they could have notified me that it was the Bell lines and I would have been more then happy to call them.

When I called the service dept at E.L.K., all he kept saying was “we do not do other company’s repairs.”

Repairs? There were no repairs to be done. Just fallen cable that needed to be rehung. Very disappointed when they had no regard for people in our area who had to go without services from Bell.

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Kingsville offers Family Day fun

The Town of Kingsville offered a free lunch in celebration of Family Day on Monday. A free CPR lesson was also offered, in addition to a free skate that the Kingsville Community Policing Committee and The Local Home Team sponsored.

All these activities took place at the Kingsville Arena.

by Sylene Argent The Town of Kingsville offered community members a few different ways they could spend Family Day, for free.

On Monday, at the Kingsville Arena, those interested

in improving their lifesaving skills were able to take a CPR Level A course, which the Town of Kingsville sponsored.

Later in the afternoon, families were able to enjoy a free soup and sandwich lunch. The theme for the luncheon was “Stone Soup,” which offered not only a free meal, but a story of how important team work can be.

Maggie Durocher, Kingsville’s Manager of Parks and Recreation for Programs and Events, explained, to her knowledge, there are a few versions of the “Stone Soup” story, but the one she is familiar with includes a few soldiers who had nothing to eat. The villagers in the town they were passing through said they did not have any food to spare. So, they began making stone soup.

Soon after, villagers began to contribute to the pot.

Before long, there was a big pot of soup for everyone to enjoy.

The moral of the story passes along that, “when working together, we can make things happen,” Durocher said. The theme seemed suitable on Family Day, when there is a focus on spending time with loved ones.

Following the free luncheon, families were invited to lace up to enjoy a free skate that the Kingsville Community Policing Committee and The Local Home Team sponsored.

In addition to celebrating Family Day, the events held on Monday also provided great opportunities for the Town of Kingsville to promote the “Turn off the Screen” campaign, which encourages people to spend time together instead of focusing on their phones or other personal devices.

This is not the first time Kingsville offered an afternoon filled with fun activities families could enjoy.

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Purple Martin numbers are dwindling, locally. Purple Martins need a house to nest, and may of the Association’s members look after those nests to help the birds thrive.

With an increase in population on Walpole Island, there was an

increase in sightings, Susan said.

This phenomenon was used as a teaching tool for colleges, universities, and schools. The idea for the public outreach was to get youth interested in birds, so the next generation will care for the feathered friends in the future.

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The Purple Martins typically arrive at Walpole Island in the beginning of April, and stick around for around six months before they head south for the winter.

While they are on the Island, she said, she, and others, are checking the nests, banding and document the fledglings, and making sure they are all healthy.

The Carrs knew videographer Jeremy Wolting’s parents. Soon, Wolting was asked to film the Purple Martins, and a handful of other song birds, when they took flight, likely by the thousands, at twilight

nearing the end of August in 2018. This time of year is a peak for this type of activity. It lasts for around 20-30 minutes, Susan estimated.

In the video, it claims this roost could be the largest for Purple Martins in North America.

Wolting used a drone to capture the birds flying.

“It is such a phenomenon, you get goosebumps watching it,” Susan said.

Susan believes this natural flying

phenomenon is likely the birds socializing and getting the younger members of the crew ready for migration.

“Walpole Island is almost other worldly.

It is a beautiful area,” Wolting said of the experience, also noting the drone didn’t seem to bother the birds.

Paul Hamel, President of the Ontario Purple Martin Association, thanked everyone involved in filming the Purple Martins on

Walpole Island. “It was quite spectacular,” he said.

The video is available for viewing on Youtube on Wolting’s page.

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Tecumseh holds off on fluoride decision

by Kyle Reid During the Tuesday, February 12 regular Tecumseh Council meeting, the decision to potentially reintroduce fluoride into the Town’s water supply was deferred. This decision was made after Town administration asked for legal opinions about neighbouring municipalities before Council made a final decision on the matter.

After Windsor City Council voted in favour of re-introducing fluoride to the water supply last month, the neighbouring municipalities of Tecumseh, LaSalle, and, possibly, Lakeshore are still looking to have their voices heard on the matter. Currently, some 100 residences and businesses in Lakeshore are supplied water by Tecumseh. The question, Tecumseh Mayor McNamara said, is whether Tecumseh Town Council can legally make the decision for other municipalities.

“Does that derail 80,000 households, for that matter, 100,000 households?”

McNamara asked. “We don’t know. So here we are, waiting to get those responses back from legal, and once that’s done, we can move forward.”

McNamara, it appears, is leaning towards a vote of approval on the matter. Ultimately, however, the decision will made by the entirety of Tecumseh Council.

McNamara called peer

reviewed scientific evidence presented to Council “compelling.”

“At the end of the day, you’ve got to look at the science and base your decision on facts and not on fear-mongering and science that’s not peer reviewed,” McNamara said.

McNamara said the Town of Tecumseh is expecting to receive a report from lawyers early next month. In the meantime, The Town of Lakeshore is wondering whether its will have a voice in the debate.

Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain said the Town

staff are also looking for a legal opinion to determine just how much of a say they can have.

“We’re just waiting to hear back from Windsor’s lawyer whether we do have a say, or [whether] the decision will be made

totally by Windsor, LaSalle, Tecumseh,” Bain said.

Bain added that the area in Lakeshore serviced by Tecumseh is small, and he recognizes that the Town of Lakeshore may be limited in how much say it ultimately may have.

“It may be a done deal if we’re told, ‘sorry you’re a very, very small component of it,’ which we realize we are,” Bain said. “That’s where the lawyers come in, in checking the contracts.”

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ECFA celebrate farming during Canadian Agriculture Day

by Sylene Argent “It just doesn’t show up on the shelf,” Lyle Hall, President of the Essex County Federation of Agriculture (ECFA) said on the morning of

Tuesday, February 5 as he handed out a free loaf of bread to shoppers at Essex Foodland.

The give-a-way was held in celebration of Canadian Agriculture

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Day, which promoted that “Canadian agriculture is here; that we as farmers are part of the community, live in the community, and support the community,” Hall said.

Hall noted there are plenty of reasons to celebrate agriculture in Canada. This industry, he said, is a close second to the auto sector in terms of the GDP. It also provides food to fill the shelves at the grocery store.

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Lyle Hall, President of the Essex County Federation of Agriculture, handed out 160 free loaves of bread to shoppers at Essex Foodland on the morning of Tuesday, February 5 in recognition of Canadian Agriculture Day.

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ECFA also promotes buying locally, and part of that initiative is providing the Buy Local Map. Currently, this association’s representatives are working on establishing the sixth edition, which is planned to be out in June. The map highlights where local products can be purchased, such as at area roadside stands.

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Kids Curing Cancer hosts annual pasta dinner

Four-year-old Lawson White (front) and five-year-old Eadon D’Almonte (back) were thrilled to meet a couple of superheroes during the sixth annual Kids Curing Cancer Pasta Dinner, which was hosted at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery on Saturday evening.

Lauren Baillargeon (back, left), her brother Ty (front, left), and sister Kierstyn (front, right), organizers of Kids Curing Cancer, were all presented with jerseys sporting the logo of the Fight Like Mason Foundation by Chantelle Bacon (back, middle) and Iain Macri (back, right), who are the parents of Mason Macri.

by Kyle Reid Organizers of Kids Curing Cancer (KCC) hosted a fun-filled evening, featuring food, music, and superheroes, on Saturday evening at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery. The event was held in an effort to raise funds to help in the

fight against childhood cancer.

The annual pasta dinner event has become KCC’s biggest fundraiser, and Saturday was the biggest to date. Some 250 people attended for an enjoyable evening of live music, entertainment, and, of course, pasta.

For the children, notable superheroes were on hand to take photos, with a number of smiling faces, who were eager to meet the two comic book characters.

Of course, the main goal of the evening was not lost on anyone - finding a cure for childhood cancer. For

this year’s pasta dinner, KCC chose to support the Fight Like Mason Foundation, a charitable organization set up by Chantelle Bacon and Iain Macri, the parents of Mason Macri, who passed away from cancer in 2016 when he was just fouryears-old.

Through various events this year, KCC has raised a record amount in

support of the Fight Like Mason Foundation. The grand total is expected to be announced early next month during a cheque presentation.

“It was shocking when we found out how much we were going into the [pasta dinner] fundraiser with,” KCC founder Lauren Baillargeon said.

Lauren, an Amherstburg High School student,

founded KCC nearly five years ago in memory of her grandfather, Dan Gerard, who passed away from cancer in 2014. This year’s event was the sixth pasta dinner hosted by Lauren, her brother, Ty, her sister, Kierstyn, her parents, and a small group of volunteers.

Both Ty and Kierstyn

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Caroline’s Gift, Kyra’s Kupboard host fundraising dinner to support cancer patients

Sharon Parish (pictured right), founder of Caroline’s Gift, and the Roberts family, who founded Kyra’s Kupboard, hosted a fundraising chicken dinner at St. Mary’s Hall on Friday evening. The funds will support local cancer patients in a variety of ways.

by Sylene Argent On Friday evening, local families had the opportunity to support a fundraising chicken dinner, hosted at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone, which two local groups, Caroline’s Gift and Kyra’s Kupboard, hosted. Both groups set out to raise funds to try to make the lives of local individuals living with cancer a little bit better.

Parish noted this is the fourth fundraiser she has hosted through Caroline’s Gift, and the second one she has hosted with the Roberts family of Windsor, who created Kyra’s Kupboard.

Parish founded Caroline’s Gift four years ago, after her sister, after whom the group is named, passed away from breast cancer in 2015. Caroline was

a Christmas fanatic, so Parish, in wanting to make the holiday season easier on her family after the loss of her sister and wanting to aid an area family experiencing cancer to have a great Christmas, formed Caroline’s Gift. The group has since evolved from focusing on the holiday season. The funds are now set aside to support a family in need in different ways.

Kyra Roberts, the inspiration behind Kyra’s Kupboard, was the first individual Caroline’s Gift supported. Kyra passed away in 2017 from ovarian cancer at the age of 25, the same age as Caroline.

Since sponsoring Kyra, Parish and the Roberts became good friends.

Members of the community can reach out to either group if

they know someone who could benefit from their mandates.

Around 100 community members supported the fundraiser, and had the opportunity to get a picture taken holding a picture of a loved one, from Stephen Fillion Photography, who donated his time to do so. Parish said this was a way to show those who have lost a loved one that their family member is still with them.

Terence Roberts, Kyra’s dad, said what his family discovered when his daughter was ill, was that the 1825 age group can fall through the cracks as they are less likely to have benefits. The added costs of meals, gas, parking, amongst others, add up and creates another layer of

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Before Kyra passed, Terence said, his daughter left a list of wishes for her loved ones to accomplish for her in return for all of the kindness she received during her battle.

“She wanted us to pass it [that kindness] forward. She wanted to make it better for the person coming behind her [needing treatment],” Terence said.

One of Kyra’s wishes

was that no one else would have to travel for treatment.

She used intraperitoneal chemotherapy, which was not available in Windsor. She did befriend an individual who worked at bringing that treatment locally.

Railings were also added to the front area of her treatment ward at her request.

Her family now also hands out Kyra’s Compassionate Care Awards, annually, which

honours a suit nurse, a hospital nurse, and a homecare provider for going above and beyond.

This was started as Kyra wanted to show gratitude to those who work in the medical field for their care.

She also wanted to help others with the costs of gas, parking, lodging, and meals. So, that is where the funds Kyra’s Kupboard raised on Friday will go toward.

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submitted to EFP Recently, Mrs. Fox’s 1/2 class at Colchester North Public School celebrated the 100th day of school.

As part of the fun, the fictional character, Deviant Agent 99, kidnapped Zero the Hero to prevent Hundredths day from coming. The students were tasked with a very important mission, to complete a series of centres to receive clues in order to save Zero the Hero.

Part of the day’s fun included lasers, black lights, and disguises.

are eight-years-old, nearly the same age as Lauren when she began KCC with the help of her mother, Jodi Baillargeon.

Now, the two are going to follow in their sister’s footsteps and take on a larger role with the group. All of the Baillargeon’s took to the stage on Saturday to showcase their musical ability, and Ty and Kierstyn both took to the microphone to thank everyone for contributing to the evening’s success. Ty even helped to organize a raffle to see who would win the honour of shaving his head on stage.

It’s going to start being more of the norm to see the two younger siblings in a bigger role, Lauren said.

“I’m still going to be involved in everything, playing the music and getting everything organized,” Lauren said. “But they’re going to start talking more, like they did up on the stage, probably singing some more, and they’re going to start getting some of the credit some more.”

And both Ty and Kierstyn are eager to jump on board.

“It feels a lot better than, usually, like, just sitting there,” Ty said. “It feels really good just going up and doing the songs with them.”

The Baillargeon’s thanked Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, which hosted the event free of charge as well as donating the evening’s meals. Some 120 door prizes and live auction items were also donated, including a jersey signed by former Windsor Spitfires goaltender, Michael DiPietro, and a stick signed by Edmonton Oilers winger, Zack Kassian, who is also a Spitfire alumnus.

The many donation items contributed to this year’s biggest fundraiser to date, the Baillargeon’s said, and the hope is that they will have many more.

“It just keeps going, bigger and bigger,” Jodi Baillargeon said.

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NOVENA: O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need; to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg, to whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance; help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say (3) Our fathers (3) Hail Mary’s (3) Glory Be’s. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Must be said for 9 consecutive days. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication must be promised.

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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you & my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted.

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“Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands.” (Three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted to you. With grateful thanks. P.L.

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Some 30 auto workers, union members, and retirees attended a rally in support of the Oshawa auto workers, held at the Unifor Local 200/444 Hall in Windsor on Monday.

by Kyle Reid While General Motors is holding firm in the decision to close the Oshawa General Motors (GM) manufacturing plant, Essex MP Tracey Ramsey is looking to keep swinging in the fight, while also calling on Ottawa to do more to protect auto workers in Windsor-Essex and throughout Canada.

Joined by WindsorTecumseh MP Cheryl Hardcastle, WindsorWest MP Brian Masse, and Tony Sisti, who is the CAW Local 1973 Retirees Chapter Chair, Ramsey called for the federal government to legislate an auto procurement policy during a rally held at the Unifor Locals 200 and 444 Hall in Windsor on Monday.

The policy would require the federal government to only

2019 Interim Property Tax Notice If you own property in the Town of Essex you should receive your Interim Tax Notice for 2019 in the coming weeks. The first property tax installment is due February 28, 2019.

Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed on the first day of every month at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address.

If you did not receive an Interim Tax Notice please call 519-776-7336 ext. 3050, email taxation@essex.ca, or visit Town Hall at 33 Talbot Street South in Essex Centre during regular business hours (8:30am to 4:30pm).

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purchase Canadian-made vehicles.

“Today the NDP are calling on Justin Trudeau and his government to stop buying GM cars that are not made by Canadian workers,” Ramsey announced at the rally.

The crowd of some 30 auto workers, union members, and retirees at the hall met Ramsey’s cry with overwhelming applause and cheers.

During the rally, Ramsey accused GM of prioritizing corporate greed ahead of loyalty to Canadian workers, and also decried the federal and provincial government for not doing more in the fight to save the Oshawa plant.

Ramsey said lost jobs in Oshawa will be moved to Mexico, where workers will be paid about two dollars an hour.

“This is corporate greed at its finest,” Ramsey said GM announced the closing of the plant in November in a decision

expected to leave some 2,600 employees without jobs. Despite pushback from government officials and union leaders, GM has maintained its decision.

But, despite the closure looking like a done-deal, Ramsey said she still isn’t willing to back down in the fight, yet.

“We know that giving up on these jobs doesn’t just affect the 2,600 families in Oshawa, it hurts us all, and this is a

fight for us all,” Ramsey said.

During Monday’s rally, Ramsey said GM turned a profit of $6 billion during the first nine months of 2018, after receiving an $11 billion bailout from the government in 2009.

Ramsey noted that the federal government has purchased $320 million worth of GM vehicles since that time, and called for the government to look elsewhere if the vehicles are not Canadian. “[The government] better stop that practice right now,” Ramsey said.

“You better start buying GM cars that are made by Canadian workers.”

Last Thursday, Ramsey, who is also a former auto worker, attended a special presentation of world-renowned rock star Sting’s play “The Last Ship” in Oshawa. The play, held in solidarity with the local workers, was inspired by Sting’s experience growing up in his hometown, which was dealing with a dying local manufacturing industry.

ESSEX MINOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION

2019 Late Registration Date

18th Annual Bill Jones Sr. Memorial 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament APRIL 5TH, 6TH AND 7TH AT THE ESSEX CENTRE SPORTS COMPLEX Divisions for boys, girls and adult teams / $350 per team (3 games guaranteed)

Registration forms are available at Essex Legion and the Arena Skate Shop

All proceeds donated to local youth sports and charities (approx. $160,000 since inception) For more information and sponsorship enquiries, please contact after 6:00pm: Riley Jones 519-984-9647 Joe Grondin 248-895-8359 Dave Kigar 519-990-4404 Marcello Mastroianni 519-566-4379

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Mergl - Santo They lay side-by-side in Eternal Rest.

Santo: Steve & Maria and their beloved son, Steve Jr. Mergl: Henry & his precious daughter, Monique.

Their memory is a Blessing.

~ Eleanor Mergl and Family

OBITUARIES

VANHOORNE, Gerald (Jake/Jerry) - Entered peacefully into eternal rest at the Erie Shores Hospice with family by his side on February 12, 2019 at 88 years of age. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Garant) with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage. Loving father of Jackie, Laura (Mark) and Mary Beth (Jeff ) Salter. Treasured grandpa of Alexandra, Kaylyn and Rayna. Brother of Margaret (Joe) Chittle and the late Ray (late Janet). Brotherin-law of Michael (Marie) Garant, late Paul (Elaine Bechard), Angie (Jim) Regnier, late Rick, late Roland (Cindy) Garant, Peter (Jeannette) Garant, Christine (Gary) Close. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jerry was a member of Essex County Plowmens; Essex County Gas and Steam Museum; Inductee into the Essex County Agriculture Hall of Fame; former 4H Leader; Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus 9226 Maidstone; St. Mary’s Church in Maidstone. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North in Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the St. Mary’s Parish (12048 County Rd. 34, Maidstone).

Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Erie Shores Health Foundation (Erie Shores Hospice) or to the Essex Area Food Bank.

You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

Voice Of Inspiration “To say that one waits a lifetime for his soulmate to come around is a paradox. People eventually get sick of waiting, take a chance on someone, and by the art of commitment become soulmates, which takes a lifetime to perfect.” ~ Criss Jami

What’s Going On... .

FEB. 22  MOVIE NIGHT on Friday at 7:00pm at Bethel Maidstone - The Case For Christ - All are welcome!

FEB. 23 & 24  THE ESSEX TRAIN SHOW - At Essex Public School, 72 Brien Ave. From 9:30am - 3:30pm. For more information, contact: 519-776-9800.

FEB. 27  ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - At Essex Retirees’ Club at 7:30pm. Nancy Pancheshan update on OJIBWAY. All welcome.

MARCH 5  PANCAKE SUPPER - Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam, from 4:30 6:30pm. Free-will offering.

MARCH 9 - MAIDSTONE MUSEUM’S PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER  at the Essex Legion, 103 Talbot St. N. Doors at 5pm. Live entertainment. For info: 519-819-5318.

MARCH 9 - WINPEX 2019 STAMP SHOW - at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent, Windsor. 10AM to 4PM. Free admission and free door prizes. Everyone is welcome.

APRIL 13 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING - at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven at 9 am. For info, call: 519-738-3476.

SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. If you are looking for info or connection, come join the discussion, learn, and share. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month (with exception of July & August) @ 6:30p.m. in the Cactus Room at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Look us up on Facebook for updates.

2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER!

QUEEN’S AUTO SUPPLY

37 Main St East, Kingsville • 519-733-6554 ORDER ONLINE AT… queensauto.ca

377 Talbot St North, Essex • 519-776-9885 ORDER ONLINE AT… autobarn.ca

HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. The primary goal of the program is for the client to take responsibility for her physical & psychological safety. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.

COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.

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Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is invited.

Trinity Church sponsorship by:

Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex

519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Messy Church meets on Thursday, Feb. 21st from 5:45 -7:30p.m. Families with kids of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy the fun!

We are holding a Pasta Dinner on Friday, February 22nd from 5 - 6:30p.m.

This is a fundraiser for our annual Partners in Mission appeal. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door.

Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30a.m.

We extend a warm welcome to you as we worship, and we invite you to enjoy fellowship and refreshments after the service.

SA Connections is a free community program that happens every Tuesday from 10am-1pm. Drop in and see what’s

going on, meet new friends, and stay for lunch. Everyone of all ages are welcome.

On Tuesdays at 1p.m, Major Shirley Roberts continues a most interesting Bible Study on the Book of Revelation.All are welcome to attend.

We have several people in nursing homes, in the hospital, or shut in at home, so please keep them in your prayers and take a few moments to call or visit.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Our Pastoral Charge Supervisor is Rev. Colin Swan. Contact him: 519-687-2167 or the church office: 519-975-2252, if you need Pastoral care.

WORLD DAY of PRAYER SERVICE: Friday, March 1 at 11am at Visitation Catholic Church in Comber. An invitation is extended to all women of our community to attend. A lunch to follow.

We continue to pray for Steven, Adrianna, Dan, Christina, Cam, Joanne, Robert, Jane, Sandy Berry, Lisa & Johnny, and Matthew. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Ken & Lois Simpson, given by the Kistulinec Family.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 5 as this will be our Pancake Supper from 4:30 to 6:30pm.

Thank you bank donations this month will be given to Street Help, in remembering those who are struggling and cold.

Thank you for the generous donations of baby items for the NICU at Met Campus. These items were delivered on Family Day. Please join us Sundays at 9:15 AM, in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!

Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coffee hour

Session are planning to visit members of our congregation who are not able, for a variety of reasons, to come out for worship on a regular basis. If you know of someone who would appreciate a visit and a prayer with one of our elders, please let Rev. Catherine know.

On Saturday, March 16 we will hold a Prayer Workshop, 10am - 2pm.

Never pray? Don’t know how or why?

Have a prayer life but looking for some encouragement and tools? Come out for this fun, informative, and interactive workshop on the what, why, and how of prayer. Sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the hall.

Ministry of Visitation: In the month of

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00am as we welcome Pastor Jim Poelman. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coffee or tea.

GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday at 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grades 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord

Operators are hereby warned to observe 5 Tonne Per Axle Load Restriction Signs on County Roads during the Load Restriction period including but not restricted to the period of March 1, 2019 to April 30, 2019 as authorized by the Highway Traffi c Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter H.8, Section 122, Subsections 1, 2, 3 and 4 and Schedule K of County of Essex By-law #08-2018, as amended. A copy of Schedule K is available on the County of Essex website County of Essex Load Limits: www.countyofessex.on.ca/en/residents/Applications-Permits-and-Fees.asp Phone: Phone: Fax:

Bethel-Maidstone United

to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair accessible.

The Annual Meeting is on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Pulpit Exchange - On Sunday, March 3 we will welcome to our pulpit Charmain Bailey-Foutner, the minister of Bedford United Church. Come hear her inspired preaching and singing! That same day, Rev. Catherine will be preaching in the pulpits of Bedford and Central United Churches.

Everyone is invited to our Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Supper on Tuesday, March 5th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Free-will donation. Bring your friends and neighbours.

In the month of March, the Elders of

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through Bible studies and games.

Plan to attend our Community Movie Night event on Friday, February 22. Doors open at 6:00pm with the movie starting at 6:30pm. All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). A canned good donation is welcomed! Snacks are provided! For more information, see our website.

Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

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FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regula on 181/03 Municipal Tax Sales Rules

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TECUMSEH Take No ce that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received un l 3:00 p.m. local me on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the Municipal Office, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible a er 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh.

Descrip on of Lands: ROLL NO. 37 44 570 000 29505 0000, 12085 NORTH PACIFIC AVE, PIN 75241-0127 LT, PT LT 35 PL 1147 SANDWICH EAST; PT NORTH PACIFIC AV PL 1147 SANDWICH EAST CLOSED BY R1361838, PT 3, 11 12R12800; S/T R1296657E; TECUMSEH, FILE EXTH15-005-TT Minimum Tender Amount: $44,833.60 Tenders must be submi ed in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a cer fied cheque/bank dra /money order payable to the municipality (or board).

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representa on regarding the tle to, exis ng interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other ma ers rela ng to the land(s) to be sold. Any exis ng Federal or Provincial Crown liens or execu ons will remain on tle and may become the responsibility of the poten al purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these ma ers rests with the poten al purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obliga on to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further informa on regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit:

www.Tri-Target.com | Ontario’s Tax Sale Community Info@Tri-Target.com or if no internet access available, contact: Mr. Tom Kitsos, CPA, CMA, Deputy Treasurer The Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh 917 Lesperance Road Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9 (519) 735-2184 Ext. 125 www.tecumseh.ca Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).

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Continued from Page 15 March, the elders of Session are planning to visit members of our congregation who are not able, for a variety of reasons, to come out for worship on a regular basis. If you know of someone who would appreciate a visit and a prayer with one of our elders, please let Rev. Catherine know.

Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please see Rev. Catherine, add a name to the list in the foyer, or contact the office.

You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank You Bank donations this month are going to support the Welcome Centre and the work they do to help women.

The Communion Service at Country Village is on Tuesday, February 26 at 10:30 am.

The Communion Service at Iler Lodge is on Thursday, February 28 at 10:30 am.

Our annual spring yard sale will take place on Saturday, March 30th!

For questions or more information about any of our events/programs, please contact us via one of the methods - www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.

Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, February 24 at 10:30 am. Our service will celebrate Lord Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting. The 3rd Essex Scout Troop will take part in the service.

For the month of February, food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank.

Line Dancing continues on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!

The Essex Ministerial Lenten Worship Series (You are Loved) starts on Ash Wednesday, March 6th at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Oldcastle. Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle presiding. All services begin at noon followed by a light lunch. Freewill offering gratefully received.

There will be a Lenten Study in April. Speak with Pastor Jim if you would like to take part. It is a study of a book by Sister Joan Chittister, Two Dogs, and a Parrot.

Golden Years Golf Report On February 14th, 51 golfers delivered a strong 93 aces on this day hilghlighted by Laurie Hylton shooting a record 32 over 18 holes. Leading the ace parade with 6 was Laurie Hylton, followed closely by Steve Vigh with 5.

Low score over 9 holes with 16 went to Mavis Rutter, John Murphy, and Laurie Hylton with 2. Carding 17 were Bill Taylor, Bryon Walker, Steve Vigh[2], and Laurie Hylton. Bill Ward continued his strong play as he and Andy Orsini notched 34 over 18

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First place bragging rights with 230 went to team 10: [Al Rutter, Bill Ward, & Pete Daudlin]. Second place with 235 was captured by team 4: [Laurie Hylton, Rose Taylor, & Dorothy Cascadden]. Third went to team 8 with 237: [Walter Balsam, John Murphy, & Barb Murphy].

Play resumes at 9:30 on February 21 at 9:30am at Colasanti’s Tropical Garden.

Essex Community Services Paddle Party - Come on out for an exciting evening hosted by Essex Community Services! This will be a fun and inexpensive way to bid on great products from local vendors. The event will be held at the Essex Legion on Tuesday, April 30th. Doors open at 5:30pm, with a start time of 6:30pm. Please call: 519-776-4231 for tickets or general information. See you there!

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K of C Fish Fry is on February 22 from 4:30 - 7pm. Proceeds to Guatemal Hope.

Roll up the Rim for the Homeless - donate your Tim Hortons’ winning tabs or gift cards at the info table. These will be given to the homeless.

Our annual Banquet is on Saturday, March 2 at St. Mary’s Hall. Get your tickets from GK Tom or the parish hall. See our newsletter for more information.

God Bless and have a great week!

Our Mission Group is collecting sweaters for the migrant workers. Please drop off at the back of the church.

Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper takes place on Wednesday, March 6th at 5 p.m.

Free-will offering. Proceeds to the Development & Peace.

Lenten Card parties begin Sunday, March 10th at 7 p.m.

Our prayers and sympathies to Liz Vanhoorn on the passing of her husband Gerry.

Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.

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Pastor Jay spoke on, “What is our part in the kingdom?” Our daily life is filled with choices.

The ASOKA classes is held on Sundays at 8:30am.

The Awaken Youth Conference, “Transformed,” is from March 14th-16th.

The House of Hope, Healing, and Prophetic Rooms is on March 1st, 7-8:30pm.

Prayer and Intercession is held on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9am.

For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!

St. Mary’s Parish Council is looking for more members. If you are interested, please see Fr. Vince.

Please drop off your winning tabs or gift cards from Tim Horton’s in the box at the back of the church. This is sponsored by the Mission Group and will be given to the homeless shelters.

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Shirley Doey had high score at Sunday afternoon Pepper. George Diesbourg, Diana Dennis, and Tom Dewhurst came all very close with second, third, and fourth place.

Shirley Doey had high score at Monday night Pepper. Roger Monchamp had the most peppers and Judie Teschkey had low score.

Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Virgery Cascadden with high score, Cathy Dewhurst with the low score, and Floyd Cascadden with the most peppers.

Linda had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Judy Kelly had the most peppers and Anna Dobson had low score.

Thursday night Bridge winners were Edna Chevalier and Margret Crawley.

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Atom AEs enjoy a successful weekend

His first car was a 1933 Ford coupe

Jim Reaume’s 1934 Ford coupe, almost identical to a ’33.

Don Clarke of London, Ontario, grew up in Leamington with his first job at Ray Young’s Pontiac-Buick dealership on Mill Street East in 1951 for 28 cents an hour.

He washed cars, did lube and oil changes, fixed flats, and other odd jobs needed doing. By 1953, he was earning 33 cents an hour, then left for higher pay elsewhere.

Don contacted me and told me about his first car: “A ’33 Ford 5-window coupe was available from a Wheatley garage. It was purchased new by a lady who had a game leg. The garage installed a device on the brake pedal that when engaged also depressed the clutch so the car wouldn’t stall and she could shift gears.

“The next owner was curious about how fast it would go (it was a ’33 Ford 4-cylinder Model B) and he blew a piston. I bought the car for $150 in 1953.

“Johnny Freund called his dad, Johnny Freund Sr., who had a towing service and repair garage, and was also a very proficient mechanic. He could repair the damaged 4-cylinder engine for $150 or he could replace it with a flathead V8 engine he had in his shop for $150.

“That was a no-brainer for a 19-year-old male. Mr. Freund also painted the fenders and wheels, no extra charge. What a guy! I drove that little coupe for a couple of years, then sold it to Jim Ross for $300, my total investment returned. Jim and his brother Larry wanted a hot rod similar to Johnny Freund’s ’34 Candy Apple Red coupe.”

Jim and Larry repainted it 1957 Mercury Nocturne Blue at Lloyd Thomas’s body shop on Oak Street East (“best paint man in Canada”), installed hydraulic brakes and new steering column with 3-on-the tree, and new blue and white vinyl interior by Claude Kennedy in Cottam. They also installed a ’56 Meteor V8 from Lachance Ford dealer in Essex. Larry installed a power trunk lid using an electric motor from a power window.

The car was later owned

by Wayne Campbell, who enjoyed making the trunk lid go up and down, waving at other cars as he drove along the highway.

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submitted to EFP The Essex Atom AEs traveled to New Hamburg to continue the quest for the Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s top prize. The team came home with a pair of victories and four of the six points needed to advance to the semi finals in the big show. If the team is successful, the winner of the Guelph Gryphons or the Milton Winterhawks will be the next opponents. Guelph currently leads that series four points to zero.

In game one on the weekend, the locals skated away with a fine 6-3 victory. The game was much closer than the score indicated, but the squad earned the first two points and took home rink advantage away from the Huskies of New Hamburg. Scoring for Essex was Ryan Reid (3), Caiden St. John, Ty Patterson, and Nicholas Brophey.

Game two on Sunday was similar to game one. It was a closely played match with the Ravens earning a 5-2 victory.

Alexandrea Huntley was outstanding in goal, keeping New Hamburg at bay while the boys in front of her managed to find ways of scoring, to obtain the victory.

Scoring was handled by Reid with the hat trick and Mason Dault with a pair.

Line mate Nicholas Brophey chipped in with a pair of assists, as did Dault.

The series moves to Essex on Friday, February 22nd and it will not be an easy task to obtain the victory needed. The squad must continue to play as a team and not let individual successes be a detriment to the total team’s success.

Everyone is a part of this journey.

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73’s sweep Flyers, set for Admirals

Photo by Laurie Beaten: Quinn Fazekas evades pressure from a Petrolia defender during the 73’s 8-2 win last Tuesday.

by Garrett Fodor Last week, fans and players were waiting to see which teams would progress into the next round of the Stobbs Division playoffs.

Last Tuesday night, Essex hosted Game 3 of the series against the Petrolia Flyers. Entering the game, Essex was up, 2-0. From the puck drop,

Essex was quick to take the air out of the Flyers.

Just 30 seconds in, Josh Pope-Ferguson opened the scoring, putting the 73’s on the scoreboard.

From there, he would get help from line-mate Michael Vieira, and then Quinn Fazekas, to extend Essex’s lead, 3-1.

In period two, Essex continued its offensive

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barrage. This time, it was Pope-Ferguson’s linemates who added tallies.

Michael Vieira opened the period with back-toback goals to complete his hat trick. And, closing out the period, William Stadder added a powerplay marker, making it 6-1 headed into the third.

Essex began the third period with two more goals from Matt MacLeod and Adam Gaiarin.

Petrolia scored with two minutes remaining, but it would be as close as the Flyers would come in catching up to the hometown team. Essex prevailed, 8-2.

On Thursday night, Essex traveled to Petrolia for Game 4, of the bestof-seven series, with the Flyers. The 73’s were looking to end Petrolia’s season.

The Flyers’ players

came out strong and were noticeably fighting for their season. After several early Essex penalties, the Flyers had several great chances on Essex goalie, Connor Meyerink. But, Essex closed out the game with pressure and manadvantages of their own.

Entering the intermission, the game was tied 0-0, with shots also tied at 0-0.

In period two, the teams played a more disciplined style-of-play, and it was nearly scoreless after two periods. Curtis Helps opened the scoring for the Flyers with 4:38 left to play in the second. After two periods of play, shots were 29-23 for Essex.

Coming out for the third period, Essex appeared to hit the ice with new life.

Just over one minute in, Riley Meyerink tipped in Tyler Beneteau’s shot to tie the game at one. Just

40 seconds later, Eric Charlebois beat Chaska Thiel to give Essex a 2-1 lead. Closing out the frame, Essex capitalize on Petrolia’s discipline and added two more insurance tallies for a 4-1 victory.

“Not our best first two periods, but we really bared down and showed who we are and what we are made of. It was a battle to say the least - the whole series was,” Sanko said. “But we stuck to our game, played our systems, and we did what needed to be done.”

Looking ahead, Essex will advance to take on the Amherstburg Admirals in the second round of Stobbs Division playoffs.

“I’m Looking forward to Tuesday. Nothing changes. We [will] go in with the same game plan, stick to our systems, and play 73’s hockey,” Sanko added.

Game one of this series is set for Tuesday, February 19 in Essex.

Play will then shift back to Amherstburg on Thursday.

For complete schedule details, visit essex73s.ca.

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Essex Rotary Club sponsors free Family Day skate - welcomes exchange student -

Rotarians were pleased to pass out sweet treats and hot beverages at the free Family Day skate they sponsored at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Monday afternoon.

by Sylene Argent For the third year in a row, members of the Rotary Club of Essex hosted a free skate on Family Day at the Essex Centre Sports Complex to provide community members an opportunity to lace up and take to the ice with their loved ones.

Essex Rotarian, Stephanie Winger, said the free skate welcomed around 100 participants, who were treated to hot chocolate and sweet treats as well, also compliments of the local Rotary Club.

The event offered an opportunity for community members to get in some

exercise over the long weekend, even while the temperature outdoors continued to be cool.

Rotarians were also able to use the event to meet visitors to the arena to promote Rotary programs and perhaps attract a few new residents into joining the local service club.

One international program the Essex Rotary Club supports is the Rotary’s student exchange program.

Tea Pernar, a high school student from Croatia, is currently in Essex, attending the local high school, as part of the program. She has been in Canada since October and has enjoyed her experience to date.

“It has been amazing” Pernar said of her student exchange experience in Canada. “It has been really good. There hasn’t been much culture shock.”

So far, Pernar has been able to These siblings enjoyed the free Family Day skate visit Toronto, Niagara Falls, Cedar the Rotary Club of Essex hosted at the Essex Centre Point, and enjoyed the Detroit Sports Complex on Monday afternoon.

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Though Pernar is from a large something she will look back on as a great city of around 1million people in Croatia, experience, one she will not regret doing. she vacationed in a small town like Essex.

The District the Cottam Rotary Club She noticed in a small town, everyone is a part of had a total of seven exchange knows each other. students. Pernar has met them and plans to High school has been different, Pernar keep in contact with them when they return said. In Croatia, she takes the required home. Some of the other exchange students courses, while in Canada, students can are from other European countries, that are pick some of their subjects. Another major not too far from her home country. difference is that in Croatia, one week her Pernar said she would highly recommend classes go from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and then other high school students consider getting the following week, they take place from 2 involved with Rotary’s student exchange p.m. to 8 p.m. as it creates a lot of opportunities and Coming to Canada, Pernar said, is experiences.