Wilson Pouget (left) of LaSalle met up with Essex MP Chris Lewis at the annual levee. About two dozen Essex County residents braved the wintery weather and stopped by Member of Parliament Chris Lewis’ office in Essex Jan. 25 for an informal meet and greet. The annual New Year’s levee is a tradition and it gives constituents, of all ages, a chance to ask questions. Among those was 14-year-old Wilson Pouget, son of Lewis’ chief of staff Marnie Pouget, who wanted to know what th

Musicland held the latest in their series of Open Stage events last Saturday night. Nearly ten acts were featured on stage of the Richmond St. business with the show lasting roughly two hours. Musicians both aspiring and established were able to sign up and perform two songs each. The next Open Stage night is Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and it will be held at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 in Amherstburg. Open Stage night

Jesse Heaton assists Casey Wilton at air rifle during the Jan. 21 turkey shoot at the AMA Sportsmen’s Association. The annual “turkey shoot” at the AMA Sportsmen’s Association was once again a hit with children, youth and adults. The event was held recently at the club with people of all ages picking up an air rifle, being given guidance from an instructor and trying to score points on a grid superimposed on a drawing of a turkey on a paper target. Ken Tytgat, who is the club