WOODSLEE Christian Reformed Join us on Sunday at 10 a.m. for our worship service with Pastor Fred Heslinga. Sunday school and nursery is provided. There will be o evening service in ugust. For more information all 776-5071. Essex Retirees Social Club Monday Pepper winners were first Ruby Robertson, second Julia Drouillard, most Peppers Tina Towle, door prize Cecilia Edwards. Tuesday Pepper winners were first Cecilia Edwards, second Norma Scarlett, most Peppers Ethel Ford, oor prize Phyllis rmstrong. Wednesday Pepper winers were first Floyd ascadden, second Bob ord, most Peppers Bob atthew, door prize Eileen mes. Thursday Bridge winners were first Richard Lecours and second Ethel Queen. Our membership meeting takes place on Tues. Sept. 13 following a potluck dinner. This is an important meeting as we will be electing a new slate of officers or the year. For more information call 519-776-6689. COTTAM Jacob Mactier would like to congratulate his dad, Shawn, on receiving his Master of Business Degree. There will be one service on Sept. 3 at St. Stephen's at 10 a.m. Beginning Sept. 10 services will be back to regular times. Items for the newsletter must be in to Barb by Sept. 12. Seedlings will be held at Redeemer on Sat. Sept. 16 from 10-11 a.m. St. Stephen's Parish Council will be held on Tues. Sept. 19. Please note change of date. · Wednesday, August 23, 2006 · Page 23 ESSEX BROOKER MAIDSTONE CROSS COZY CORNERS BAKERVILLE RUTHVEN GESTO OLINDA WOODSLEE PAQUETTE ESSEX COZY BROOKER CORNERS RUTHVEN OLINDA 9662 or 519-995-8820. Gesto U.C. will be celebrating their Anniversary Service on Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. at Gesto. COTTAM WOODSLEE PAQUETTE BROOKER The Essex County Plowing Match was held on Saturday under a threatening sky but no one got wet. A smaller crowd than usual attended probably from the threat of rain that hung over most of Saturday. That didn't stop the enthusiasm as several from our community won awards at the supper held that night in Comber. Al Robinson got third and Reg Dewhirst got fourth in the antique tractor division. Jack Trimble, Adam and Michael Trimble all received awards. Congratulations fellows, we are proud of you. Peter and Kathy Baker were home visiting with Norma Gemmell over the weekend. Peter reported that he has 21 new students in his class for the coming year who are preparing for the mission field. He requested prayer for himself and the students. Pastor Steve's mother was able to come home from the hospital. Please pray for the help they need to look after her at home. Fran Orton, her daughter Ruth and grandson Alex, have returned home from a great trip to Alaska. They flew from Detroit to Anchorage then took the southbound cruise stopping at several ports. The scenery was beautiful and the ice fields were breath taking. Amplify Christ Concert featuring Starfield and Manic Drive at 6 p.m. Fri. Sept. 8 at Essex Arena fairgrounds. Advance tickets available at Souled-Out Christian Books. Proceeds will benefit Teen Challenge Farm. Promotion Sun. Sept. 10 "As For Me and My House" will lead the service. who celebrated on Aug. 20. Best wishes for many more. Belated birthday greetings to Joe Chope Aug. 14, Dan Hebert Aug. 15 and Bob Croft Aug. 20. Birthday wishes to Gerry Hebert on the 22nd, Phil Eyraud on the 24th, Len Collins on the 25th, Pat Polewski on the 26th and to Fr. Bob Charbonneau and Kathleen Fraser on the 27th. Monica VanderAa is now residing at Woodslee's Country Village. She would appreciate cards or visits from her old friends in Maidstone. COTTAM PAQUETTE MAIDSTONE CROSS BAKERVILLE ESSEX WOODSLEE Woodslee United Thank you to Mr. Bill Wakely for a wonderful service on Sunday. We welcome Monique Simone who is sharing her musical talents with us while Marguerite is off the next couple of weeks. Woodslee Pig Roast on Sat. Sept. 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. Iona College is requesting assistance to help restock their cupboards for their Student Food Bank for the University of Windsor students. Golden Links card game winners on Fri. Aug. 18 were Patty Sylvester, Thomas Allison, Mary Demars, Bob Mattheu, Carol Kerr and George Diesbourg. Door prize winners were Cecile St. Denis and Vera McMurren. The next card games will be on Fri. Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m. COTTAM COZY CORNERS BROOKER PAQUETTE RUTHVEN OLINDA Holy Name Flowers leave their fragrance on the hand that bestows them. There's an old Chinese proverb that, if practised each day, would change the whole world in a wonderful way. It's truth is so simple, it's so easy to do, and it works everytime and successfully too. For you can't do a kindness without a reward, Not in silver nor gold but in joy from the Lord. You can't light a candle to show others the way, Without feeling the warmth of that bright little ray. And you can't pluck a rose all fragrant with dew, Without part of its fragrance remaining with you. Thanks to all who attended Vacation Bible School. Thanks to all who helped in any way to make it a success. God bless and have a great week. MAIDSTONE CROSS BAKERVILLE ESSEX WOODSLEE BROOKER COZY CORNERS Bethel-Maidstone U.C. service is at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Lilian Patey. Communion will be held on Sept. 3. The Iler Lodge Nursing Home service will be on Tues. Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. There is a Marriage Policy Workshop at Essex U.C. on Sat. Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A small fee will be charged which includes lunch. Pre-register by calling 519-776-5121. Sunday school resumes on Sept. 10 with a "Welcome Back Sunday Celebration". The U.C.W. will meet on Mon. Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the hall. The Official Board meeting for both churches will be held at B-M on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Bible Study will begin on Sept. 20 from 7-8:15 p.m. at B-M. If anyone is in the hospital, rest or nursing homes and would like a visit from Rev. Lilian, please call her at 519-723-2284, 519-250- GESTO RUTHVEN OLINDA Weather the week of our Steam and Gas Show was ordered up special as it was great. A good crowd attended and the media did a good job following the show on our event. The week before our show we attended the Ridgetown Tractor Show and this past weekend we attended the Paisley Show which both were great shows. Several from the area went to Forest for the South Western Threshers Antique Show this past weekend It was held at Brigden for years but moved to Forest this year. Happy birthday wishes on Wednesday to Michealia Diemling as she celebrates #12. She is the oldest daughter of Denise and Mike and granddaughter of Red and Rita Cosgrove. On Friday Don Srigley celebrates another one; on Sunday to Helen Noble and Derek Watts celebrates #24; on Tuesday to Adam Trimble as he celebrates another year while on vacation in northern Michigan. The Pleasant Valley Community Hall has been very busy with card parties lately and I am way behind on the results, so here we go. The Pepper winners on GESTO Aug. 8 were Bob Matthews, Mailloux, Ethel Bea Allison, John Simpson, Helen Slavik, John Neufeld and Pally Mikolash. The Sat. Aug. 12 winners were JoAnn Diesbourg, John Simpson, Cecile St. Denis, Joan Dresser, Ken Salter, Peggy Kettle, Madeline Diesbourg and Chauncey Malott. Door prizes went to Elaine Taylor and Kathleen Noble. The Pepper winners this past week were Ruth Ferguson, Bob Matthew, Bud Elwood, Thomas Allison, Mary Demars and Elizabeth Neufeld. Saturday winners were Mary Demars, John Simpson, Thomas Allison, Reba Knight, Garnet Galloway and Peggy Kettle. Door prizes went to Helen Slavik and Jean Altenhof. Everyone is welcome out for Pepper on Tuesday and euchre on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Barnewall Reunion 2006 ESSEX COZY CORNERS MAIDSTONE CROSS RUTHVEN OLINDA BAKERVILLE GESTO COTTAM PAQUETTE Gesto Elders meet on Mon. Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. Communion on Sun. Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. The service at Iler Lodge is on Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. There is a Marriage Policy Workshop at Essex U.C. on Sat. Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost includes lunch. Please pre-register by calling 519-776-5121. Church board meeting at 7 p.m. on Sun. Sept. 17 at Bethel-Maidstone. Bible Study begins Sept. 19 from 7-8:15 p.m. at Gesto. Gesto U.C.W. will hold a work meeting on Thurs. Sept. 21. The Turkey Supper is on Thurs. Sept. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Gesto U.C. will be celebrating their 120th Anniversary Service on Sept. 24. The Romanian Baptist Church Band will be participating in the service. On Sunday, August 6, 2006 the family of the late Harold and Bessie Barnewall gathered at Lakeside Park in Kingsville for their annual picnic. came from Families Windsor, Chatham, Blenheim, Leamington, Kingsville and Essex to enjoy the day. After the potluck lunch various games were played. The popular water balloon toss was won by David Barnewall and Bev Earl with runners-up Barb Cunningham and Luanne Copat. Victoria Boucher won the wet t-shirt contest! The ring toss was won by Mark Hosack and David Barnewall, second place were Jason Shaw and Dave Earl. Doug Cunningham was a hoot. He won the dress up game hands down with a honourable mention to Jason Shaw. Others in the awesome category were Chase and Ceara Copat, Harmony Shaw, Cody Cunningham, Cody Virag, Abbey and Matthew Lee, Jill Quick and Hannah Renaud. We also had in attendance a new addition to our family this year, Allija Barnewall, daughter of Jamey and Danielle, much to the delight of all the baby hogs, especially Gr. Grandma Marion Hosack and Grandma Terry. We all had a wonderful day and look forward to next year when we will gather together again on the Civic Holiday Sunday. WOODSLEE BROOKER ESSEX COZY CORNERS RUTHVEN OLINDA Did you know? is a proud sponsor of local Sports Teams MAIDSTONE CROSS The McLean family is looking forward to its second grape harvest at Maidstone Vines in the village. Like last year, friends and family members are gathering to help with the picking and other duties associated with the work. If you are planning to help, please contact Gerry, Iris or Mike to get all the details of dates and times. Our sympathy to Rose and Norm Jobin and their family on the death of Rose's brother, Raymond Renaud on Aug. 18. The funeral was held on Mon. Aug. 21 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Essex. Happy anniversary to Terry and Heather Collins Bethel Christian Church ESSEX DISTRICT CHURCHES ESSEX & WOODSLEE COTTAM "Come and Worship With Us!" St. John's R. C. Church 1688 County Rd. 46, Woodslee 723-4458 · Sat.: 5:00 pm; Sun.: 11:00 am 335 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-4667 Sunday: 10:30 am & 6:30 pm 119 Talbot St. E., Cottam · 839-4632 Sunday: 10:30 am Bethel-Maidstone United Church Talbot Rd., Maidstone · 723-2284 Sunday: 10:30 am BAKERVILLE GESTO 269 Belle River Rd., R.R. #1, Cottam 839-4953 Sunday: 10:00 am 1697 South Middle Rd., Woodslee 723-2535 · Sunday: 10:30 am COZY CORNERS Brooker Baptist Church BROOKER Essex Gospel Tabernacle Essex United Church Gesto United Church St. Mary's R. C. Church Cty. Rd. 34, Maidstone · 737-6869 Sat.: 7:00 pm; Sun.: 9:00 am PAQUETTE The Salvation Army Essex Citadel St. Paul's Anglican Church 92 St. Paul St., Essex · 776-7711 Sunday: 8:00 am & 11:10 am RUTHVEN OLINDA 53 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-5121 Sunday: 10:30 am Gesto Rd., Cty. Rd. 12 · 776-8870 or 723-2284 · Sunday: 9:00 am Church of The Living Word Church of The Redeemer 15545 County Road 8 (formerly Colchester North) Sunday: 9:30 am St. Stephen's Anglican Church 5280 Howard Ave., Oldcastle Sunday: 8:15 am & 11:00 am 26 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-4628 Sunday: 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Grace Baptist Church of Essex 120 Talbot Street North · 776-6222 Sunday: 11:00 am Essex United Sun. Aug. 27 regular worship service at ;9:30 .m. in the lower hall with ev. Doreen. Sun. Sept. 3 worship ervice at 9:30 a.m. featuring Old Time Hymns. Mark your calendars for Sept. 16 for the Craft Fair and Luncheon featuring a variety of crafters. Cottam Baptist Church 161 Talbot St., Cottam · 839-4789 Sunday: 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Holy Name of Jesus R. C. Church 146 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-8483 Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 am Trinity Anglican Church 247 Talbot St. W., Cottam 776-7711 · Sunday: 9:30 am Cottam United Church 137 Talbot St. W., Cty. Rd. 34, Cottam · 839-4266 Sunday: 10:15 am Rock of Help Christian Centre 43 Fox Street, Essex · 776-4158 Sunday: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Olinda 2953 Olinda Sideroad, Ruthven 326-4352 Sunday: 10:30 am Essex Baptist Church 71 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex 776-8563 - Sunday School 9:45 Sunday: 11:00 am & 6:00 pm 11th. Conc. & Baseline, Maidstone Community Church 735-4717 · Sunday:10-11am. & 6pm; 2548 Cty. Rd. 27, Woodslee Tuesday: 6p.m. 975-1082 · Sunday: 8:00 am & 11:00 am St. Clair Baptist Church Woodslee Prayer Essex Christian Reformed Church 276 Talbot St. S., Essex · 776-5071 Sunday: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm St. Clement Church 9567 County Road 11, McGregor 726-5127 · Sat.:5:00 pm & Sun.:10:00 am Woodslee United Church 2616 Belle River Rd., Woodslee 975-2252