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Wednesday, February 14, 2007 · Page 23 SARAH GALOS Happy Valentine's Day & Birthday (February 14) BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Jeff and Ashley are happy to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, Thomas Hadyn Epplett, on February 10th, 2007, weighing 6 lbs, 7.5 ozs. at Leamington District Hospital. Proud grandparents are Rob and June Epplett, and Norm and Sharon Tober. NINA MORRISON 95 years Young. Formerly of Albuna now residing at Country Terrace Komoka. Much Love, Joy, Don & Family PUZZLE NO. 72 Still Cooking at Love Always, Uncle Chuck "80" HAPPY BIRTHDAY y H ap ph t th GRANNY PEARL Love your family ~ FEB. 19, 2007 ~ Birt hd ASHLEY 2 12 ay! d Love Dad, Mom & Bianca Happy y Birthda BENNETT Love , Tammy , Mike , Chelly, Kris, Mom, Al, Lisa , Ed, & Baby . TARA 30 th ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 72 HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box. · Feb. 14: Valentine's Day paghetti Dinner Fundraiser, ssex Retirees Social Club, 2 Russell St., Essex, 5:30 .m. Proceeds to Raising the oof fund. Tickets 776689. · Feb. 14: Essex County Field Naturalists' Club meeting, Essex Civic Centre, 7:30 p.m. Join author and naturalist Henrietta O'Neil for a presentation on birding at Point Pelee National Park. · Feb. 15-18: The Essex Area Food Bank needs new or gently used blankets, sheets and towels Drop donations off at the Essex Legion, 103 Talbot St. N., Essex, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. · Feb. 17: A grief workshop for those who are feeling stuck, Rizzo's Crossing, Essex, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Facilitated by John Postons (M.Div., M.S.W.)Family and Marriage Therapist, Essex. To register 519-776-7914. · Feb. 17: Essex-Kent Bluegrass Committee presents Michelle Nixon & Drive...From Virginia, St. John's Hall Woodslee, 7:30 p.m., no reserve seating. Proceeds to Child Abuse Prevention Council of Windsor/Essex County. · Feb. 17: Hitching a Ride on the Underground Railroad, Essex Library, 2 p.m., ages 7 and up. Register at the library. · Feb. 19: Monday Night Book Club, Essex Library, 8 p.m. · Feb. 20: Pancake Supper, Trinity Anglican Church in Cottam, 4:30-7 p.m. Everyone welcome · Feb. 20: Fat Tuesday. Please come to our pancake supper at Holy Name Church, Essex from 4:30-7 p.m. in the parish hall. Proceeds to the Missions. · Feb. 21: Belle River and Dist. Hort. Society meeting welcoming Susan Ross from Leamington Hort. Society, 7:30 p.m., K of C Hall inEmeryville, Cty. Rd. 22. · Feb. 21: Curling Club of Kingsville Pasta Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free curling to follow. Info 519-7335731. · Feb. 22: Women Alive Event: Coffee & Everything Chocolate. Music, Fashion & Decadent Desserts. Speaker Connie Cavanaugh, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Ciociaro Club. Register 1-800-3874753. · Feb. 24: Chicken BBQ, Tecumseh United Church, 333 Lacasse Blvd., Tecumseh, 4:30-7 p.m. Advance tickets 519-7353323. · Feb. 25: Lenten Card Party, St. Mary's Maidstone, 7 p.m. sharp, must be 16 years old. · Feb. 27: Friends of Belle River meet at Belle River Lions Club, 1706 12-13 Sideroad, just west of Belle River Road (Cty. Rd. 27), 7 p.m. Info 776-5209 ext. 245. · Mar. 2: Irish Dance and Music by the Emerald Isle Dance Society, Serbian Centre, 6770 Tecumseh Rd. E., 6:45 p.m. followed by dinner. Info 519-988-1390. · Mar. 2: World Day of Prayer, Belle River United Church, 300 South St., Belle River, 1 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship. · Mar. 2, 3: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Essex United Church in Essex, 6 p.m. Info 519-776-5121. · Mar. 3: Winpex 2007 Stamp Show and Exhibition, Forest Glade Arena, 3205 Forest Glade Dr., Windsor. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Public welcome. Info 519-966-2276, 519-977-5967. · Mar. 3: Women's Conncetion-Finding the Balance in Life & Finances, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Kingsville Community Church. Keynote speakers Wendy Pauls, Life Coach & Lisa Milec, Investment Advisor. Info 733-5691. · Mar. 3, 4: The Brampton Citadel Youth Band at The Salvation Army, 26 Talbot St. S., Essex, 7 p.m. Public invited. · Mar. 4: The Silver Ambassadors present "Movie Music and More", Essex Legion, 2:30 p.m. Special guests are "Some Guys Who Like to Sing" local Barbershoppers. Tickets at Legion or at the door. Info 519-726-6733. · Mar. 12-16: Lakeshore's March Break Adventure Camp, "Kids Factory Workshop" for kids 4-10 yrs., Lakeshore Arena Complex and the Comber Community Centre. Register www.lakeshore.ca · Mar. 18-April 29: "What On Earth Am I Here For? Do you have an answer?" Calvary Baptist Church, 475 Bevel Line Rd., Leamington. Info 519-3260876. by Phil Bombardier on display at Essex Library the month of February. · Storytime at Essex Library Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m., ages 3-5. Register at the library. · Storytime at Cottam Library Tuesdays, 1 p.m., ages 3-5. Register at the library. · The Diabetes Programme of Sandwich Community Health Centre offers free series of 4 diabetes selfmanagement classes to adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Register 519-254-3402 ext. 110. · To all the women of Essex County who enjoy singing? The Heart of Essex Women's Chorus sings every Wed. night at Maplewood Public School in Essex at 7:30 p.m. Info www.heartofessex.com or 519-727-3853. Just Moved? Newly Engaged? New Baby? For FREE Information And Gifts Call... Florence: 776-7062 A Neighbourhood Tradition Since 1930 Listen for MINUTE · Carved wooden creations on CHYR. This calendar of events is compiled as a free public service for non-profit groups and appears on a spaceavailable basis. While we endeavour to fill requests for publication, we cannot guarantee publication of all events submitted and cannot accommodate requests for multiple insertions or lengthy descriptions. Coming events should be dropped off at our office, faxed to 776-4014 or emailed to essexfreepress@on.aibn.com. This calendar is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all community events. Please check the classified pages, display advertising and articles appearing elsewhere in the Free Press for more information on events in Essex and surrounding communities.