Wednesday, September 6, 2006 · Page 2 Harrow man killed in house fire BY FREE PRESS STAFF HARROW A 60-yearold man is dead from asphyxia due to smoke inhalation after a fire destroyed a Harrow farmhouse Aug. 30. Members of the Essex Fire and Rescue Service, assisted by the Essex Police Service, arrived at the scene of the blaze at 1204 Gore Road around 10 p.m. Essex Police Const. Gary Gamberta said firefighters found George McLean, 60, inside the home approximately half an hour later. Gamberta said paramedics administered CPR and used a defibrillator on McLean before taking him to District Leamington Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. A post mortem was done at Hotel DieuGrace Hospital in Windsor on Aug. 31. "There's no indication at this time that foul play was involved in causing the fire," Gamberta said. Essex Fire Chief Ed Pillon estimated the blaze caused around $250,000 in damage to the home. "The entire west portion of the main floor was totally engulfed when we got there," Pillon said. At this time, an investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshal's office is still ongoing. CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYER Impaired... assaults... threats... traffic tickets Criminal Pardons at a reasonable cost. Why miss work or school for court? CHRISTINA SWEET Weekend and evening appointments in Essex Barrister-at-Law 253ADVERTISING8PROOF -0140 Res. 776-89 3 Publication Date: 06/04/03 Client: Maidstone Tree Farm THREE-CAR COLLISION Members of the Essex Fire and Rescue Service tend to the scene of a three-car collision at Highway 3 and Victoria Avenue in Essex around 2 p.m. on Aug. 31. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Lee Batte said the crash was caused by a driver failing to stop at a red light and rearending another vehicle, which smashed into the car in front of it. Police closed the intersection for half an hour and traffic was routed through downtown Essex. One person was sent to Leamington District Memorial Hospital, treated for minor injuries and later released. Careless driving charges are pending for one of the drivers, Batte said. Poll workers to be hired for election CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Marion said. Anyone not on the voter's Rep Approval: The DRO counts the list available at the polling votes for the polling station stations should bring with and reports them to Marion them proof of residency in on the date of the advance Essex, such as a driver's polls and on election day license, as well as proof of Nov. 14. Polls close at 8 citizenship, such as a birth p.m. certificate or passport. "By mid October each Anyone interested in individual should receive a working for the Town durvoter registration card and, ing the election should call if they don't receive it, they the municipal office. should contact our office," Marion said a training ses- Account Rep: Rusty Typesetter: Kim "From the Usual to the Unusual" 1000's of Trees, Shrubs & Perennials in Stock! E 7010 Hwy #3,CMaidstone EDARS MERA AD HOURS: M-F 8:30-5:30,ITH THIS /03 8:30-4:00 W SatJune 14 Expires 20-50 15 % OFF EndMAIDSTONE TREE FARM of Summer Sale FF % OELECTED S ITEMS Stop in to see our large selection! LD Quality Homes Renovations & Additions - ESSEX (519) 776-7200 sion will be scheduled a week before the election. Marion does not expect any problems on the day of the advance polls or on election day. "I was out the door at 10:30 p.m. last time," Marion said. "I don't anticipate any difficulties. Polls close at 8 p.m. on election day and tallies are done immediately thereafter." Pre Need Cemetery Purchases What are the Benefits of Pre-Arrangement? Conserves Insurance Life Insurance is for the living, not the deceased. Most life insurance is purchased to allow a family member time to adjust to the loss of income that a death causes. If PreArrangements are not made, a large amount of insurance proceeds can be spent on cemetery and funeral items adding financial burdens to loved ones left behind. Payments Funeral and memorial costs are expenses every individual must plan to pay. Payment at the time of death is traditionally made on a cash basis. Peace of Mind When a death occurs in any family or among friends, the grief is tremendous and the healing time very long. Pre-Arrangement will have a positive impact on your family and friends simply because you have made your own decision. This peace of mind provides benefits far beyond the dollars spent. What are the things I need in a cemetery arrangement? You need space, plot or niche or crypt; opening/closing services; a grave liner (if you choose a casket arrangement) and should consider a marker of some sort. Town of/Ville de Lakeshore Town of/Ville de Lakeshore SHAPE THE FUTURE OF YOUR TOWN SHAPE THE FUTURE OF YOUR TOWN of Lakeshore invites the draft studies and master plans prepared by theOpen Housevarious consultants. Official Plan, and review public to attend its' next informal Public Municipality's relating to the new n, and review draft studies and master plans prepared by the Municipality's various consultants. The Town of Lakeshore invites the public to attend its' next informal Public Open House relating to the new Official PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 from NOON to 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: KNIGHTS OF NOON to 8:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 from COLUMBUS 1303 COUNTY ROAD #22, EMERYVILLE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Studies/ Master Plans to be discussed Draft Official Plan Growth Concepts · A draft study detailing updated municipal information on population Draft Official Planemployment growth, including and Growth Concepts identifying growth areas · A draft study detailing updated and strategies 1303 COUNTY ROAD #22, EMERYVILLE Studies/ Master Plans to be discussed · Draft Transportation Master Plan A draft study detailing transportation services and improvements for the Draftmunicipality Transportation Master Plan · municipal information on population and employment growth, including Draft Water & Sewer Master Plan identifying growthstudy detailing water and · A draft areas and strategies wastewater to service both existing and future development for the municipality Draft Water & Sewer Master Plan · A draft study detailing water and wastewater to service both existing · Series of studies to include Recreation & and future development for the Leisure Services, Multi-Use Facility Community Strategic Plan municipality Requirements/Development, Heritage, · A draft summary of the Arts, & Culture, and Tourism responses from the public and Development focus groups on the future vision and strategic direction for the Town. Community Services Master Plan Study Commencement · Series of studies to include Recreation & Leisure Services, Multi-Use Facility Requirements/Development, Plan Community Services MasterHeritage, Arts, & Culture, and Tourism Study Commencement Development A draft study detailing transportation services and improvements for the municipality Plan Together Not Alone Did you know that 67% of Cemetery purchases made at the time of death are made by the Widow? Is it fair? Why should so many Widows be compelled to make that choice alone? Husbands and wives can plan out their decisions together, therefore saving their loved ones heartache, expense and inconvenience at the time of death. Satisfaction On a Pre-Arrangement Basis, a Family Burial Estate can be selected by all family members, thus guaranteeing everyone's satisfaction. Price Freezing Based on the last five decades, we know that cemetery and funeral arrangements will continued to increase. Pre-Arrangement allows your choices to be frozen at today's prices. For Your FREE Information Package, call: The purpose of the Public Open House is to receive your input into the study(s), provide background on the draft studies, answer any questions you may have, and help further define and develop creative solutions to address the issues impacting your community. Consultation with the public is a key component in this ongoing process. Information will be available and on display regarding each study. Those unable to attend either of the public open house and/or to get on to our mailing list Open House e of the Public please contact: is to receive your input into the study(s), provide background on tudies, answer any questions you may have, and help further define and develop creative Sue Mailloux (519) 728-2700 ext. 251 address the issues impacting your community. smailloux@lakeshore.ca 14997 Concession 14 R.R.2, Essex, Ontario Phone: 519-776-9216 Fax: 519-776-5269 www.countrymeadowscemetery.com