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Colchester Christmas Hayride keeps holiday tradition rolling
to give to each of his little friends who were celebrating the Christmas season with him. Participants sang Christmas classics while enjoying the hayride around the Colchester area, and later enjoyed a special demonstration from Zoo 2 You. There are several organizers who come together to host this event, which is spearheaded by Lou-Anne Mailloux. The Colchester Family Christmas Hayride has
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by Sylene Argent Around 120 people showed up and loaded up onto the two holidaythemed hay wagons to participate in ColchesterÕ s annual Family Christmas Hayride, which left Colchester North Public
School on Saturday morning. The families involved in the holiday tradition were treated to the hayride, a hotdog lunch, and the youngsters got to meet Santa Claus, who came with a special gift
Santa took time out of his busy schedule to enjoy the Colchester Family Christmas Hayride on Saturday morning.
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been a tradition since 1971. Mailloux was pleased to see so many youth out, having a good time, and was happy to welcome Santa. She thanked the Town of Essex and community donators for forwarding funding to the event, which helps pay for the gifts for the children. She also thanked the volunteers who pulled the wagons, organized
the indoor activities, and local OPP and Firefighters from Essex Fire & Rescue who help keep everyone safe on the hayride. She said the event
organizers and volunteers continue to band together to produce this familyfriendly event because the youth look forward to it and enjoy it each year.
Tickets still available for “JUST BELIEVE HOLIDAY EVENT” - benefiting local charities and the EMHA ThereÕ s still time to get your tickets for the Essex Minor Hockey Association (EMHA) hosted Ò Just Believe Holiday Event,Ó which will be held this Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The event is a benefit for the Essex Area Food Bank, the SantaÕ s Cause for Kids Toy Drive and EMHA. Visitors will pick up their Golden Tickets at the Ò Just Believe Holiday EventÓ box office and then begin their magical experience. Upon arrival at the entrance, a train conductor (played by Essex Mayor Ron McDermott) will greet them and then send them on their way to a day of activities. Pre-show activities include cookies and hot chocolate, face painting, cookie decorating, making a tree ornament, a visit with Santa and more! Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas, housecoats and slippers
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Members of the 2014-2018 term of Essex Council held its inauguration meeting inside the Shaheen Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Monday evening. Pictured left to right are: Councillors Stephen Bjorkman, Bill Caixeiro, and Sherry Bondy, Mayor Ron McDermott, Councillors Randy Voakes, Richard Meloche, and Larry Snively.
by Sylene Argent The newly elected members of Essex Council for the 2014-2018 term were sworn in on Monday evening during the official inauguration meeting held inside the Shaheen Room at Essex Centre Sports Complex. Friends, family, past Council members, and constituents looked on as the seven representatives made the promise to truly, faithfully, and impartially exercise the Office of Council to the best of their knowledge and ability. While delivering the eveningÕ s invocation, Reverend Jim Hatt said that Monday eveningÕ s celebration was a special occasion. Thirty years
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ago Hatt sat on Essex Council, so he knows from experience that these seven representatives, most of who have served on municipal council in the past, have many challenges ahead. He shared that these representatives should be patient with those they serve, and he also asked that they be civil in their attitudes as they work together. “I hope you find joy in this,Ó Hatt commented on the next four years of public service. Mayor Ron McDermott welcomed everyone to the ceremony, and congratulated his six colleagues on their recent election to Council. Ò IÕ m optimistic weÕ ll
accomplish a lot,Ó McDermott said to his fellow Council members. He also listed many things the past term of Council was able to accomplish through dedication and hard work, which included installing the new fire hall in Essex Centre, refurbishing Harrow Arena with a new floor and roof, and adding to the trails systems. The past Council also developed Community Improvement Plans for Harrow and Essex Centers as a way to entice area business owners and
tenants to rejuvenate their storefronts by utilizing this municipal grant program. Whenever it could, the 2010-2014 term of Council solicited input from area residents to ensure the publicÕ s opinions and concerns were addressed when creating plans, streetscapes, or implanting new bylaws. To help with transparency and to communicate better with residents, the Town also had its website Continued on Page 7
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Edge shops for Christmas goodies HEIRS learns about the Boblo blockhouse to support local Families
by Sylene Argent As the Christmas season nears, area residents are out in the community to conduct acts of kindness to help those in need, and the Edge youth group from Holy Name of Jesus Parish is no exception. Recently, this group of around 40 kids helped the churchÕ s Catholic
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WomenÕ s League host its annual fundraising turkey dinner and have been out and about in the community, raising funds by doing good deeds. The youth were happy to forward the money they raised to buy Christmas gifts for youth from a CAS and a church supported family. On Wednesday, the
youth group loaded onto a bus and headed to the mall with the $630 they raised to purchase gifts for the two families they are supporting on Christmas morning, and to support them in other ways. Edge Youth Leader Kim Verbeek was thrilled the group was able to raise so much money for the
families. She was proud they were so involved in the project, and that they took the opportunity to take action to help others in need. The youth involved with Edge had a wonderful time on Wednesday evening, knowing they were spreading some Christmas cheer.
by Sylene Argent On Thursday, The Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) welcomed local historian and retired teacher Bill Brundage to its November meeting held inside the community room at the Harrow Arena. The special guest speaker talked about the input he had in saving and restoring the old blockhouse on Boblo Island. He shared many before and after restoration photos of the blockhouse, which the British originally built in November 1838. The British occupied the building until 1851. The facility, Brundage said, never saw battle. It was built to keep an eye on further invasion. Around four years ago, Brundage visited the island and had a strong feeling that the crumbling building should be restored. He began contacting friends, the Town of Amherstburg, and others who he felt could help get this historic building restored, and those who could help contribute to fundraise for this effort. He learned through research that the blockhouse was privately owned, and not a part of Parks Canada. While reaching out to people, many were receptive to the idea of restoring the structure, but Brundage said he did run into many dead ends along the way. Conversations with those who work at the ferry dock led to talks with the owner of the island, who gave permission to Brundage to begin clearing brush and debris from the site. He also measured the dimensions of the building. He had also committed to donating the
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New council, the work begins On Monday, the new Essex Council was sworn in. The brand new edition to the team is Steve Bjorkman, as both Bill Caixeiro and Larry Snively have served on previous terms of council. One of the first orders of business for the new councillors is selecting one of their number as Deputy Mayor. They will do that this upcoming Monday, Dec. 8 at 5:00 p.m. at the Essex Municipal building. If you can go, be there. I think the Deputy Mayor should be elected at large. I also lean towards thinking that our councillors should be elected at large, but I understand the argument that the ward system ensures that all areas of the municipality enjoy direct representation. That argument though doesnÕ t apply to the Deputy MayorÕ s position, and I have trouble with the fact that seven people will decide who holds that spot. It also has the possibility to create a politics-within-politics scenario, where those councillors who want to be Deputy Mayor have to get the votes of their fellow councillors. ItÕ s easy to see how this could create
rifts within council very early in the term. If the constituents at-large voted in the Deputy Mayor, this wouldnÕ t be the case. Once council selects the secondin-command, the real work begins. There are many projects in the works that must be completed and new projects to consider. One of the biggest challenges of this current term of council (as with previous terms of council) is trying to meet the needs of people across the municipality. We might not be the biggest municipality in Essex County in terms of our size (we are third, behind Lakeshore and Leamington), but we are very diverse. We have four urban areas and lots of rural land in between. We have beachfront, we have wineries, and we have golf courses, recreation complexes, parks, trails, a living history museum, conservation areas and heavy industry and the list goes on. We also have the smallest population of the municipalities in Essex County (around 19,600 according the last census), but we
have some of the most passionate people around who arenÕ t afraid to make some noise when we think we are being short-changed. YouÕ d think that with all of the things we have and the amount of passion we have, weÕ d have the potential to make something thatÕ s pretty great. If you think that, youÕ d be right. The roadblock though is the Ô usÕ versus Ô themÕ mentality that still rises up every now and then. Take heed. United we stand, divided we fall. This is the truth. Before you start making noise and waving flags, educate yourself. Situations arenÕ t often what youÕ ve been led to believe. ItÕ s too easy to get caught up in what you donÕ t have and to forget what you do have. One of the things IÕ d like to see the new council do is to make a public inventory that lists all of our assets and all of the positives, all of the things we have going for us. Those are real assets on which we can build.
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Gaping Hole In my eyes that empty lot where the store was recently demolished is a gaping hole Several ideas have been used to make it appear slightly better but nothing has made it attractive. I see a barricade has been put across the front and that is no improvement. With so many empty stores the main street is a sorry sight. I wonder what a visitor thinks. I wonder too, how many drive by that Spitfire without noticing it. If they come into town on Victoria they would see it. Here is hoping the officials will be ready to start the
work on the grounds around the plane as soon as weather is suitable. I see a lot of the plants in the gardens along the edge of the area from main street to the station have been removed. Was that a way of controlling the weeds that grew there? I need to ask some questions and find out where the stones from along the pathway have been put. They were in the way of the Spitfire base. And I am still waiting to hear or see what is going to be done with that stand that has been damaged so badly it no longer serves its intended use. I hope it will soon be repaired or else removed.
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New Council sworn in... updated and created accounts on Facebook and Twitter. It also began recording Council meetings and placing them online. In the coming months, McDermott continued, the new Council will meet with senior members of EssexÕ s administration and will start to form goals for the future. The last Council had many accomplishments, and this new term of Council will continue with that, he said. Two projects he looks forward to working on are implementing improvements to Fairview Ave., and turning the silo district into a park area. This Council will also focus on the Colchester Harbour and Jackson Park. Ò ItÕ s critical Council works together,Ó McDermott said, adding members of Council have to work together and get
input from everyone to move projects ahead. Going into her second term, Ward 4Õ s representative on Essex Council, Sherry Bondy, said the past four years have been great. She is appreciative of the support she received in the first election, and in being able to reclaim her Council seat for a second term unopposed. The last term of Council paved the way to create bylaws for animal welfare, and she would like the new council to continue that in addition to looking to do the same for environmental matters. She would also like to see a playground installed in Harrow. Council is always looking for feedback from residents, she said. Essex Council is comprised of individuals who are approachable and accessible, she added.
Municipal representatives are defenders of their constituents on big issues, Bondy continued. Larry Snively is one of two new Councillors for Essex representing Ward 3. He has served on Essex Council in the past as Councillor and Mayor. He noted when he was involved in Council in the past he was very involved. He sees the big issue is supporting local businesses, and looking at how to generate more business for them. He said there has to be more residential and light industrial growth in the municipality. Councillor Randy Voakes, representing Ward 1, was first elected to Essex Council 11 years ago. He thanked everyone who has supported him over that time. Developing the silo district is something Voakes wants to tackle in the near future. He noted the Town submitted an expression of interest to get a grant for this
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project, and learned the municipality has been given the green light to complete the second phase of this process and can now submit an application through the Small Communities Fund. If successful, all three tiers of government could split the cost of the $2 million project. The downtown core in Essex Centre, Voakes added, needs a lot of work. He hopes to work on bettering the downtown area for residents and businesses alike. Voakes also wants Council and administration, which has already been working diligently on this, to continue to lobby in hopes of getting the Mega Hospital build in Essex. The constituents need to be cheerleaders behind this concept, he said. Voakes recognized outgoing Essex Councillor Morley Bowman and former Harrow Councillor Peter Timmins, who were both in the audience. He
said he is the Councillor he is today because of Bowman’s influence. He took the moment to thank his daughter, Priscilla, who recently passed away, for her support over the years. He recalled when he was first elected, Priscilla and Councillor Richard MelocheÕ s son toasted both of their fathers getting elected. Bill Caixeiro is newly
elected to represent Ward 3. He has been on Council in the past. He thanked those who voted for him to give him a chance to return to Council, which he said he had found to be satisfying work, adding it is a great honour and pleasure to serve. Caixeiro wore a bowtie in public for the first time
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New Council sworn in... during the inauguration to honour late Essex MPP Bruce Crozier, who Caixeiro said always did a good job. CaixeiroÕ s dad passed away in July, and he hopes to make him proud over the next term of Council. Ward 1 representative Stephen Bjorkman is the new face on Essex Council, but did serve as the Chairperson of the Essex Centre BIA for the past few years. He was also appreciative of the support he was shown in the election and that voters placed their trust in him. He also thanked his wife Mary-Anne for
her support and former Councillor Bowman for his service as a municipal Councillor for the past 27 years. Bjorkman looks forward to continuing to build relationships between the four wards, and looks forward to work towards creating safe trails, sidewalks, and crosswalks, and in continuing to work towards creating the flooding task force. He also wants some attention paid to improving downtown Essex Centre, and said he would do his best to represent Essex at the Council table.
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Councillor Richard Meloche, representing Ward 2, has served as Deputy Mayor for Essex. He thanked his family for its support. He said it is difficult for an individual councillor to get anything completed, which is why it is important for the council members to work together. He appreciated those who showed up to be a part of swearing in, especially the Town staff. Many members of Council recognized the hard work Essex administration puts in to keep the Town operating. Council will select its Deputy Mayor on Monday, December 8 during a Special Council Meeting at 5p.m. in the Town of Essex Council Chambers inside the Essex Municipal building.
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Retirees’ continue Christmas Bazaar tradition
Members of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club man the baked good table, which featured many homemade treats during the annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday.
by Sylene Argent The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here, and part of that is shopping for the perfect
gift for friends and loved ones. The Essex RetireesÕ Social Club provided an opportunity for the
community to search for unique gifts and rare finds on Saturday morning during its annual Christmas Bazaar. At the Christmas Bazaar, community members were welcomed to the organizationÕ s clubhouse, located at 32 Russell Street in Essex Centre, on Saturday morning to enjoy socializing with others, a homemade prepared lunch, holiday-themed treats and baked goods, and a chance to peruse the many vendor tables that displayed a variety of items from homemade unique finds to popular trending items. Not only does this annual event act as a way for the community to celebrate the upcoming holiday season, it also provides an opportunity for Essex RetireesÕ Social Club members to connect with the community and explain the many social programs the Club offers its members. The event is also a fundraiser for the club. One program the Essex RetireesÕ Social Club hosts that the public, aged 18-years and older, is welcome to enjoy are the Essex RetireesÕ bingo sessions, which take place at 7:15 p.m. on the first and the third Friday evenings of every month. Contact the office at (519) 776-6689 for more information about its events and programs.
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Local author launches book about Catharine Malott
by Sylene Argent Local author Jane Buttery just released a new book that she is hoping her readers and history buffs will enjoy. This book, entitled Ò Two at the Crossroads,Ó centres on local historical figure, Catharine Malott. Malott was captured by the Delaware with her mother, brother and little sister
novel, but was laced with facts about Malott and Tecumapese, who was Chief TecumsehÕ s sister. The two may have known each other, she said. She was pleased local artist Marilyn McLean created the illustrations for the over 140 page novel. Ò Marilyn did some very nice sketches for the book,Ó she said. Buttery wrote this new book in three parts. The first part is set when Malott was captured, the second section is set during the period when she married Girty, and the third part is set between 1812 and
1852, and depicts the War of 1812 and MalottÕ s later years. Buttery said Malott died in Colchester South and may have been buried in a Munger plot. Copies of Ò Two at the CrossroadsÓ are available for purchase at the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Office (HEIRS) at the Harrow Arena. Buttery was able to conduct much of her research on this topic from this local research station. It is also planned for the book to be available through the Essex County Library system.
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HEIRS learns about the Boblo blockhouse reconstruction...
HEIRS member Ted Steele presents Bill Brundage with a wooden musket as a gift from the organization. Brundage spoke to the historical research group on Thursday about the reconstruction of the blockhouse on Boblo Island.
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land and equipment for the restoration if he could get an engineer on board. While at dinner, Brundage began talking with an individual who turned out to be a former policing official for Amherstburg. He made a call to AmherstburgÕ s engineer so Brundage could connect with him. This engineer then connected Brundage with another engineer, who would oversee the project, and fund a large portion of the restoration. Brundage enlisted the help of volunteers to help with the logging of the old blockhouse. Brundage had also taken a trip to Fort George to see how a similar blockhouse was set up so he could have an idea of how the one on Boblo should look when it was restored. He noted round 20 to 25 percent of the original red oak was saved and used to rebuild the blockhouse in the restoration. The rest of the wood used in
the restoration was white pine. The building was re-erected on the same location as it once stood. The facility was taken down three years ago and the pieces were put into storage until they were needed for the restoration. During the restoration project, Brundage put his archeological background to use as he and volunteers sifted for artifacts. The summer the restoration began, two years ago, it was hot, he noted. He was fortunate for not only for the contributions of others to this project, but also to the residents of the island who were supportive. Last winter, a 13-year old young man cleared driveways and donated $1000 of his proceeds to the project. Ò It was amazing how people jumped on board,Ó Brundage commented. Ò It will be preserved for 100 years. ItÕ s like a rock. Ò My goal was to
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rebuild the blockhouse so there is something for my grandkids,Ó he said, adding if it hadnÕ t been for those who stepped up to contribute to this restoration, the building would have eventually been demolished and the region would have lost a part of history. He has taken groups of high school students through the restored blockhouse. He hopes in the spring many other schools will be interested in viewing the site to pass along the local history to area students. HEIRS will help promote the project and assist in other ways it can. At the meeting, HEIRS member Ted Steele presented Brundage with a wooden musket on behalf of the club. This will be put on display in the blockhouse. Brundage is hoping those interested in learning more about the
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Community asked to Stuff a Stocking for Seniors members behind the initiative. Kathy DiBartolomeo, the Executive Director for Amherstburg Community Services, explained the organization is hoping to get enough supplies for this program to benefit 150 area seniors. The gift bags will be distributed to seniors that Amherstburg Community Services knows accesses the Meals on Wheels program, those who enjoy the congregate dining program, and other services the organization provides. The seniors that are selected to receive one of the gift bags will be those who Amherstburg Community Services know will appreciate it. Those wanting to support this campaign are asked to bring in
homemade cards with a holiday-themed greeting; personal hygiene items, such as soaps, lotions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and brushes; warming items such as socks and gloves; tasty treats, such as small boxes of chocolates, candies, and cookies; and bags or boxes that the donated items can be placed in. ItÕ s important to continue offering a program such as the Ô Stuff a StockingÕ campaign to the community, DiBartolomeo said, because the organization knows seniors can be a vulnerable sector of society, and some are alone. This program will help provide some seniors
in the area with a little bit of holiday happiness. Last year, the organization had local youth deliver the stockings stuffed with goodies. This was a great way to connect the youth to seniors. During last yearÕ s inaugural program, there was a great community response, and DiBartolomeo is hoping that will continue this year to expand the program. It is hoped that with enough community support the program will reach more seniors, and branch out from Amherstburg into McGregor, Harrow, and LaSalle. Supplies for the bags can be dropped off at Amherstburg Community
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Ò Everyday gratitude sweetens what appears flavorless and brightens all that appears dim.”
site will come to a celebration of the restoration that is planned for June 13, 2015. This event will be open to the public. Those who are interested in attending should keep their eyes open for more information as plans are developed in the near future. He also tries to open the facility to the public on Sunday afternoons between May and November. Words canÕ t describe how Brundage feels now that the restoration project is nearly completed. He is very thankful to those who stepped forward to help out with the project. He has a few things to finish up, including the finishing of a main door, and the installation of a split rail fence.
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by Sylene Argent With the holiday season approaching, many area residents are looking for causes to get behind. Amherstburg Community Services is presenting a program that will brighten Christmas for area seniors. Not only will gift bags that are stuffed with goodies be forwarded to seniors in need, it will show those who will benefit from this program that they are being thought of and are cared for during a time of year that is meant to show compassion. Amherstburg Community Services is presenting the Ô Stuff a Stocking for a SeniorÕ program, now in its second year, and is hoping to get many community
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Gridiron glory - Villanova coach to lead
Canadian squad at International Bowl series
submitted to EFP HeÕ s won a championship at the highest level on home
Ò ItÕ s exciting,Ó Mills said of the game, which will be played against the U.S. national team on Jan. 29 in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium , home of the NFLÕ s Dallas Cowboys. Ò ItÕ s a great opportunity. WeÕ re going to be playing against some very high
turf in Canada, and early next year, the football coach at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High
School will head to Texas looking to claim his first ever international crown. An educational
assistant at Villanova and head coach of the senior football team there, Glen Mills will make his first appearance as head coach of the Canadian national under-18 all-star team at the 2015 International Bowl series.
caliber kids. Almost every player on the U.S. roster has already been recruited by an NCAA division one school. ItÕ s going to be a lot of fun.Ó Mills coached the Ontario team to the Football Canada national
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Gridiron glory... championship back in July, beating the home team in Saskatchewan, which means he automatically becomes head coach of the national team. Although the game in Texas will mark his first attempt at an international title as a head coach, Mills is far from new to coaching at the national level. He was an assistant on the national team between 2002 and 2004, and was also an assistant coach of the Ontario team from 2000 to 2009.
He rejoined the Ontario team as head coach in 2013, leading his squad to a bronze medal. This year marked the first time he won a national championship as a head coach. “It was the first time in 10 years that Ontario won the national championship,Ó said Mills, who is also president and head coach of the Essex County Ravens football club, which he has led to six championship appearances, winning in
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1998, 2002, and 2010. Mills will take his team to Texas from Jan. 23 to Feb.1. The 41-man roster is made up of 26 players who were named
offensive and defensive MVPs during games leading up to the national championship games, while the remaining 15 were selected by the
coaching staff. Nine of his players are from Ontario, but no one from WindsorEssex made the team. Although he admitted that in past years many of the Canadian teams have lost to the U.S. in rather lop-sided contests, he noted that Canada won the game last year and he
has plenty of reasons to feel hopeful about this yearÕ s contest. Ò I really believe our kids can compete with anyone,Ó he said. Ò I think we have a fantastic team. We’re very confident.”
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The Christmas Concert It was a delight of our lives; that Christmas concert that we presented every year for our parents.
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and what was called creams, and of course, one small candy cane There was always more than one gift because some of the kids bought gifts for their friends. There was one gift I didnÕ t want to receive and acknowledge because I hated the boy who had the crush on me and insisted on buying
something for me, then telling all the other kids when we returned to classes in the new year what he had given me. Of course that meant a lot of teasing. I have no idea what became of that boy because my family moved away from the community when I was about 14. Great memories.
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study time. We did it all, drills, plays, songs, and all of it memorized. I am certain it was a great learning experience until one teacher decided to end it all. There was an entry charge and the proceeds went to the local church. The community consisted of a hall, a church, and a school. Most, if not all of us, attended the Sunday school so there was no objection to the money going to the church. I realize now it was a lot of work for the teacher at the time. There was one for the entire eight grades. That meant about 28 of us although that number could change from year to year. I enjoyed the drills but my favourite part of it was the plays. I have always thought it is a lot of fun to pretend to be somebody else. Like the year I had the part of the daughter of one of the older students and I thought it was funny to criticize everything he did as if he were a numb skull! The concert would be held the last Friday night before Christmas, in the community hall. I think more people than our
parents came because the hall was always filled. I recall hearing a racket at the rear of the building and someone announcing that Santa had just arrived. I have no idea who bought the gifts but there was always something for each one of us along with a bag of candy. That was mainly those cheap chocolates
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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett We are now in the busiest time of the year for the Salvation Army Essex Community Church. The Christmas Kettle Campaign is off and running and volunteers are needed. If you can spare 2 hours to do a shift, please call the church office at 519-776- 4628. We will be at the Essex Arena on Tues. Dec. 9 for the Essex 73’s game , holding a Toy Drive to provide Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in our community. Please bring a new unwrapped toy to donate and receive a ticket for a chance to win selected ‘73’s merchandise. The 2nd Advent service put on by the Essex Ministerial
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Association will be held on Wed. Dec. 10th at 12 noon at Essex United Church and will be led by Rev. Ann Corbet. Luncheon to follow. Join us on Sun. Dec. 7th at 10:15 for prayer meeting followed by Family Worship at 11 a.m. Lt. Kristen Gray continues “The Story” sermon series, speaking on “The Trials of a King. Don’t forget our shut ins and those on our prayer list, as they appreciate your cards, calls and visits. Our weekly programs are now finished until January. Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We invite everyone to join us this Sunday at 10:30 am as we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent.
CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR – Please join us at Harrow United Church for an afternoon of beautiful Christmas Music provided by David Palmer (organ) and Jonathan Bayley (flute) on Sunday, December 7th at 3 pm. This is a free concert (non-perishable food items are appreciated for our local food bank). On Friday, December 12th (6 pm), the Harrow United Church - AOTS Men’s Club will be hosting a dinner followed by entertainment with the Dale Butler Trio. For more info & tickets, please phone the church at 519-738-4223. On Tuesday, December 16th (7 pm), our church will hold a Blue Christmas Service. Everyone is invited to join us! Our “Giving Tree” is now set-up in Oxley Hall ready to decorate with a selection of gloves, mittens and hats that will be distributed to those in need. Thank you for your consideration of this HUC initiative. Please visit our regularly updated website at: www. harrowunited.org Essex United Church Pastor Jim Hatt introduced the First Advent Sunday by wishing everyone a happy new year, then explaining
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this was the beginning of the church year as we move toward the coming of Jesus. The first Wednesday Advent service is at Woodslee United with Rev. S Jones of Brooker Baptist leading. Arleen Hatt needs articles for the newsletter NOW. The weekend of Jan. 23-25 will be a pivotal time in the future of our church. A planning committee has been meeting to develop appropriate strategies that may help determine the future of Essex United church. The sessions planned for the weekend are designed to bring our church family together in discussing the recent survey and to experience a workshop aimed at exploring the best options for our church’s future. Your input is needed. Bring a brown bag lunch on Saturday and a catered supper will be served at the end of the day. Come for as much of the session as is possible. RSVP by contacting the church. The Sunday turkey dinner was such a wonderful experience, with so much volunteer help and desserts by Doug and Jan Rounding! Help is needed for the Essex District Craft show at Essex United church on Saturday, Dec 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7. when it starts at 11:30am. Hiatus House needs new pyjamas, socks and underwear, as well as toiletries. There will be two services Christmas Eve. one at 7 and one at 11pm with Pastor Jim bringing the message at each.
St Paul’s pasta dinner is Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. St. Paul’s presents a Holiday Dinner Show on Sat., Dec. 6 at Essex Legion at 6:30pm. Auction and show to follow at 8pm. Call 519-776-6524 for tickets. Bishops’ Friends Deanery Christmas Dinner is Wed., Dec. 3 at the Macedonia Club Auction and entertainment. Please speak to Rev. Chris or Lisa in the office for your tickets. The Bishop Friends provides funds for our Bishops in case of emergency needs. St. Paul is collecting new socks and underwear for our clothing cupboard as well as gift cards and toys for the food bank A Tree of Warmth and Nourishment is at Trinity for donations of mittens, scarves and hats. Also add food items for our local food banks. Regarding Christmas flowers for memory of loved ones at Trinity, please make your donation by Dec. 14 with information. At St. Paul’s add your name to the list on the Narthex bulletin board and you may bring your donation to the office or in a separate
envelope on the offering plate, marked for flowers, by Dec. 14. An inter-faith service, Blue Christmas, is Wed., Dec. 17 at 7pm at St. Paul or whatever darkness is enveloping our lives.
Maidstone Cross The Giving Tree is up at St. Mary’s. Please take a gift tag and return your wrapped gift along with the tag no later than December 13th. The Goodfellows would like to know if you or someone you know needs a Christmas food basket please contact Wendy at 890-9120 before December 13th. The next Pasta Night takes place on December 10th at 5 p.m. in the hall. Don’t forget Fr. Moe’s 50th birthday on December 19th. Keep in your prayers Ryan Fuerth and all who are shut in and their care givers.
Essex Community Services Care-A-Van Christmas Outing: Join us on Thursday, Dec. 18th as we head out to
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Essex Public School news Erie Shores Hospice donation received
Pictured above (L-R): Stephanie Pavao, John Pavao, Rina Pavao, Quinn Chevalier, Cheryl Deter (Erie Shores Hospice) , Vanessa Cervini, Jennifer Chevalier and Nelson Carvalho
Anti-Bullying T-Shirt winning designers were by Avery C. (primary) , Roman B. (junior) , and Alex M.(intermediate).
submitted to EFP As part of the annual Walk-a-thon and Reada-thon fundraising event, Essex Public School chooses two students to act as principal and viceprincipal for a day.
Austin A. (grade 3D) acted as principal on Friday, November 28th and Makenzie B. ( grade 1/2 S) was acting viceprincipal. The duo had a busy schedule that included
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leading our end of the month assembly and helping students in our Kindergarten classes. Austin and Makenzie did a fantastic job and looked like they had fun doing it! During the week of November 17th, Essex Public School celebrated Bullying Awareness Week. Hundreds of students participated in creating designs for antibullying t-shirts. A shirt design was selected from each division. The winning designers were by Avery C. (primary), Roman B. (junior), and Alex M.(intermediate). All the students at Essex Public School should be commended on their hard work and dedication to Ò erase Ò bullying at our school. The ecology team from Essex Public School attend the annual ECO conference. There was an opportunity for a photo with the guest speaker
FABULOUS HAIR STARTS WITH GOOD “HAIR SENSE”
Submitted to EFP Members of the Leamington Rodeo Committee gathered recently to present the Foundation with a $40,000 cheque for the new Erie Shores Hospice. Proceeds were from the renown Rodeo held at the Pavao farm in the summer. The family wants to acknowledge the sponsors and those who attended for supporting their effort.
George Kourounis. George is a storm chaser and host of the television series Ô Angry PlanetÕ . He shared his experiences and discussed how much we are very much a part of our ecosystem.
Essex Public School is ranked 4th out of 77 schools in saving energy and received a cheque for $391 for our energy challenge participation. The goal now is to focus on saving water at the
school. There is a great app that you can use called Drip Detective if you are interested in becoming involved at home.
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Chase, Maxine (nee Geauvreau) - Passed away peacefully on November 30, 2014 at Iler Lodge Nursing Home at 94 years of age. Beloved wife of the late John Chase (1983). Loved daughter of the late Alfred and Ida (nee Grainger) Geauvreau. Dear sister of the late Viva Smith (2001). Predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Loving aunt of Donna Smith, Betty Hall; the late Kenny Smith and Madeline Robinet. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Maxine was a long-time member of the Salvation Army-Essex Community Church. Visiting was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral service took place at the funeral home. Pastor Don Brehaut and Lt. Kristen Gray officiated. Interment followed at Victoria Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army – Essex Community Church. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. _______________________________________________ Whitson, James- Passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on November 25th, 2014 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Elaine(Lappin) for more than 60 years. Jim was a boisterous, enthusiastic, glass half-full character who will be greatly missed by his daughter Kathy Selleck(Robert) sons, Tim(Amy) and Tom(Richelle) and six grandchildren Tyler, Mitchell, Carson, Bryce, Alison and recent arrival Flynn James. James was the only son of the late James and Luella Whitson and was predeceased by his sisters Jane Scratch(Harold) and Margaret Leclair(Christopher). Dearly missed by his sister Barbara McPherson(Robert) of Florida. No funeral. To be interred at a later date near his birth place and hometown of Essex, Ontario.
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What’s Going On... DEC. 5 - MONTHLY ALL YOu CAN EAT PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Essex (92 St Paul Street), 5pm - 6:30pm. Call 519-776-7711 for more details, all welcome! DEC. 6 - ST PAuL’S ANGLICAN CHuRCH’ S “A HOLIDAY DINNER SHOW” Featuring Kristy Lauriault. At the Essex Legion,103 Talbot St., N, Essex at 6pm. For info: 519-776-6524. DEC. 6 - OPITIST CLuB OF ESSEx PRESENTS “SANTA’S WORKSHOP” - Free crafts & refreshments for kids ages 3 to 11. From 1-3pm at the Essex Sports Complex, Shaheen Room. DEC. 6 - ILER LODGE’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & BAKE SALE - At 111 Iler Ave., Essex. From 10am-2pm. DEC. 13 - SOuTH TRINITY PARISH’S CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE - At St. Andrews Anglican Church. 210 King St. Harrow. 9:30am-2:00pm. DEC. 13 - ESSEx SANTA CLAuS PARADE - At 6:30pm. DEC. 13 & 14 - MuSIC ExPRESS’ THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS - At L’Essor S.S. in Tecumseh. Benefitting the Windsor Downtown Mission. INFO: www.musicexpress.ca. DEC. 14 - TuRKEY BINGO - At Visitation Church Hall, Comber - 5407 County Rd. 35, Comber Side Rd. (1 mile north of Comber) at 7:30pm. All are welcome! DEC. 16 - ESSEx BLOOD DONOR CLNIC - At Essex Legion Hall Branch 201, 103 Talbot St. From 1 – 7pm. Call 1 888 2 DONATE for information and to book your appointment. DEC. 17 - ST PAuL’S ANGLICAN CHuRCH ESSEx’ AN INTERFAITH “BLuE CHRISTMAS”At 7pm. A service for those who find Christmas a difficult time of the year. All welcome. DEC. 18 - HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - At Harrow Arena. 243 McAffee, Harrow. From 1 – 7pm. Call 1 888 2 DONATE for information and to book your appointment. DEC. 21 - MCGREGOR’S CHRISTMAS TuRKEY DINNER - No charge, donations accepted. 3:00 - 6:30pm at K of C, 9560 Walker Rd., McGregor. For more info: 519-776-5710.
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KITTeNAIde AdOPTION dAy: Saturday, dec. 6, from 11am-3pm at Petzown (1715 Manning Rd.) Cats & Kittens. 519324-2729. 48-1t _____________________ KITTeNAIde ChRISTMAS IN The COuNTy - Sunday, dec. 7 from 10am3pm at 37 Beech St./Main Kingsville. Many vendors, baked goods, used books & draws. 519-324-2729. 48-t1 _____________________
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ALTERNATE CROSSING GUARDS The Town of Kingsville is seeking applications for Alternate Crossing Guard positions. Alternate Crossing Guards must be available to work daily shifts throughout the school year on an on-call basis. Crossing Guards are responsible to escort school children who walk to and from school safely across various intersections in Kingsville during the morning, lunch hour and dismissal times. Crossing Guards must be reliable, able to travel to assigned crossings and willing to work outdoors in sometimes adverse weather conditions. Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful applicant providing the Town with a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. All applicants must complete and submit an Application Form no later than Friday, December 19, 2014. Application Forms may be obtained at the municipal office at the address below or from our website at www.kingsville.ca. Completed Application Forms will be accepted by regular mail, personal delivery or email to: Human Resources Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9 E-mail: scoussens@kingsville.ca We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Personal Information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.
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Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our 10am Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15 am and Continued from Page 15 a nursery is available during service. Last Sunday we welcomed Randi the Chuckwagon in Kingsville for supper and then a light tour to Sara Lee Simpson into God’s family by the follow. Please call Essex Community Services at 519-776-4231 to Sacrament of Holy Baptism. reserve your seat! The Dec. 7 door greeters are Rob Reeb and Melvin Reeb; Elder Coats Distribution: We still have a selection of winter coats on Duty Georgeann Walsh; Lock up is Virgina Lauzon. available at our office, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. There are The Advent Series began Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Woodslee child, youth and adult, as well as snowpants, hats, mittens and United Church with Rev. Aaron Thompson. The series continues scarves for those in need. Dec. 10 at Essex United Church with Rev. Ann Corbet, at 12 noon. A light lunch follows in the hall. All are welcome. Essex Retirees’ Club News We will play BINGO in the hall on Dec. 12, at 7pm. This is the Call for details about our annual Christmas party. final bingo for the year. There is a small admission charge or a Diana Dennis had top score at Saturday afternoon Euchre. donation of canned/dried food items. There was one point between Judy Kelly for second and George Join us for a short afternoon of Christmas Carolling at Iler Davidson for third. Winners at our special Monday night monthly Lodge on Saturday, Dec. 13. We meet in the foyer. pepper game were Floyd Cascadden, Evelyn Vivier, Doug Fields, Monetary donations for the Windsor Youth Centre are being and Donna Clarkson. Evelyn Vivier held high score at Tuesday collected. Donation envelopes can be found in the back of the afternoon pepper and Audrey Ostrander held most peppers. pews. Judy Kelly was in low spot. Don Ames had the high score at Have a great week. Wednesday night pepper and Louise Perrault had most peppers. Mary Lou Chibi took low spot. Essex Christian Reformed Church Pauline Olafson and Floyd Cascadden had the high scores for submitted by Beverley Van Huizen Thursday night bridge. Join us on Sunday morning at 10:00 am as Pastor Aaron Thompson will be leading us in worship. We will continue our
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Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Second Sunday of Advent - “White Gift Sunday”. Come join us for our Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will be giving this special message. The Door Greeters will be Ed and Connie Reeb. The lunch servers are Linda Armstrong, Eva McFadden and Todd and Kelly Turner. The Scripture reader is Elaine Mailloux. White Gift Sunday please bring a donation for WYC (Windsor Youth Centre) : $10 Tim Hortons or McDonald Gift Cards or new socks and underwear both male and female sizes MedXL (boxers for the males). The Warming Tree is for Downtown Mission: please bring in the following: socks, hats , underwear, t-shirts, scarves, and gloves. Don’t forget your canned goods for Essex Area Food Banks. Essex & District Ministerial Association Advent Service: Continued on Page 22
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“Keep Christ in Christmas” lawn signs and cards are available for purchase after every Mass. MOMENTUM - Sunday, Dec. 7, 7:30 pm. EDGE, for children in grades 6, 7, Continued from Page 21 and 8 is on Dec. 10, 6-9 pm. The CWL Potluck Dinner is on Dec. Wednesday, December 10 at 12 noon at Essex United Church 9, at 6 pm in the parish hall. The CWL thank everyone who made with Rev. Ann Corbet leading. A light lunch (freewill offering) the Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar possible. Memorial Christmas follows the service. Everyone is invited. Tree Oranments are for sale after all masses. Advent Event: Thursday Dec. 11 at Belle River United Church; The Mission Club will collect loonies and toonies for migrant potluck dinner and discussion 6 pm-8pm. Thursday Dec. 18 at Woodslee; potluck dinner and discussion workers at Mass on December 6 &7. Please take a tag from the Giving Tree and return your gift by from 6 pm-8pm. after dinner we will go caroling in Woodslee. Dec. 6 to help make Christmas brighter for needy families. Coffee and Conversations is Thursdays at 10 am. A Communal Penance Service, with seven Priests available for confessions, is on Wed., Dec. 17, at 7pm. Holy Name of Jesus Church Check out our website at www.hnj.dol.ca for more information. submitted by Therese Lecuyer Rick and I just returned from Alberta where we celebrated his 65th birthday and an early Christmas with the kids and grandbabies. Our sympathy goes out to the families of Gord Renaud and Mary. The next K of C Fish Fry is on December 12, from 4:30-7pm in the Parish Hall. St. Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Food Basket - If you or someone you know is in need, contact Shelley Market at 519776-8665.
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1973 Mustang Mach I helping to find a cure for cancer
Doug Fernick’s 1973 Mustang Mach I featured for October in Ray Vella’s fund-raising 2015 Calendar for a Cure for Cancer Doug Fernick of Grimsby, Ontario, is very pleased to see his 1973 Mustang Mach I displayed in dazzling yellow in the 2015 Ò Detroit Muscle Cruises for a CureÓ calendar produced by Ray Vella of Mississauga, Ontario (info@rayvellaphoto.com). The calendar is $15.00 with all proceeds benefiting the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, one of the top five cancer research centres in the world. Ray photographed twelve muscle cars in colour for his 2015 calendar. DougÕ s 1973 Mustang Mach I is the feature car for October. It was built in Dearborn, Michigan, in May 1973 and the original delivery was to Kansas City, Missouri. Doug’s car features a 351 cubic inch Cleveland V8 with 4-speed floor shift manual transmission, 3:25 axle ratio, and 266 horsepower (the highest for Mustang of that year). It was the last of the full-size Mustangs. The roof is half vinyl, an option on the Õ 73 Mustang. Other features include power steering and power brakes, AM radio, tinted glass, two-tone hood paint, NASCAR hood, original yellow paint, and 70x14 raised white lettered bias ply tires. The first Mach 1 arrived as a 1969 model with high performance to compete with GMÕ s Camaro. Doug initially found his Mach 1 on eBay, but before he could buy it, someone in Grimsby, Ontario, had purchased it. Doug figured the car had been sold to Wayne Hampton from Classic Car by Hampton. Doug contacted Wayne and before he knew it, Doug was the new owner of the Mustang Mach 1. This was the start of a great friendship between Wayne and Doug and now they regularly attend cruise nights together. In the past six years, Ray Vella and his wife have raised over $45,000 for cancer research, with more than half coming from their Classic Car Calendars. Ò When we started our fund raising back in 2009,” says Ray, “I participated in my first Ride to Conquer Cancer. This epic cycling journey, which began in 2008, now attracts over 5000 cyclists making the 2-day trek from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Ò Inspired by this Ride, I began photographing classic cars and producing calendars. It has been a year round effort from arranging shoots, editing and selling the calendars at cruise nights, swap meets, and word of mouth. For the last two years, Global Appetite Inc. has been the corporate sponsor for the calendars, and 100% of all sales go to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.Ó Doug Fernick is often there to help promote sales by displaying cars from his collection of vintage Mustangs with matching numbers, a 1999 Corvette convertible, and a Jaguar XK convertible purchased by Doug for his wife on their 25th anniversary. Their first date was in DougÕ s 1985 300ZX. IÕ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: Ò OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.Ó
another level of competitive hockey Ð by Fred Groves Intermediate. I read with interest the They used to have Intermediate hockey recent media reports in Wheatley and Harrow and I think it of a Tier II Junior Ô AÕ team coming to might be time for the Ontario Hockey Kingsville. Association to take another look at it. While the idea is nice, I doubt very This is a high level of the sport for much that this will happen. those who have graduated from junior. How does anyone expect to make this I would love to see Brendan Robitaille level of hockey go when that town could put the pads back on again and see Alex not even support a Junior Ô CÕ hockey Garon speeding up the wing and big club? Jordan Brohman working his magic in I was the trainer for a brief period in front of the net. Kingsville with the Comets and to say The closest team as of recent that hockey is a tough sell in that town is an played this type was the Bothwell Bullets. For this level to exist we would need two understatement. Those that were committed to it such or three teams in Windsor-Essex and two as Kyle Scratch did an outstanding job or three in Chatham-Kent and a few in trying to keep the organization afloat, Lambton-Middlesex. When I worked in Exeter, they had the but in the end, it sank and moved to Exeter Senior Ô AÕ Mohawks that had a Amherstburg. That is after the town pumped a lot of few ex-AHL guys on it along with a lot cash into the recreation centre with a new of locals. I think it would be very entertaining look and with new a dressing room for the Comets that usually attracts young and I know I would fork over my money to see this level rather than a Tier II Junior prospects. The fans simply would not come out Ô A team. and watch a team that lost, game after game. Really, who can blame them? Take a look at what we have in Windsor-Essex now as far as high end hockey goes. There are two Ô AAAÕ programs in the Windsor Junior Spitfires and the Sun County Panthers. If you include Wheatley, there are four Junior Ô CÕ clubs, plus two Junior Ô BÕ , an OHL team and a great university program. While those teams are able to flush out enough talent locally to compliment the out-oftowners, there is only so much money that fans 317 Talbot St. N., Essex will pay for their hockey entertainment. Kingsville is the perfect 3 Locations to Serve You Better spot however to start
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by Garrett Fodor Last Tuesday, Essex took on the Wheatley Sharks, looking to rebound. Essex didnÕ t miss a step and was quick to demonstrate its previous outing was a fluke, as it only took two minutes for the 73Õ s to put up one of three goals in the first period when Tyler Turner found the back of the net on one of the 12 opportunities they had. Essex was relentless in their efforts in the last forty minutes, registering
seven more goals on 32 shots. Essex had plenty of chances to say the least. Tyler Turner picked up four points in the win, while grinder Dan Mainella got one of the 10 tallies. “It felt great to find the back of the net. My great line-mates spurred me on several breakaways. Overall I think we were just looking to have a solid home effort,Ó Mainella said of his performance. The next night, Essex hit the road and played Wallaceburg. They were
quick to start again, registering two goals in the first frame, one of which came off the stick of AP Josh Pope-Ferguson. After a one shot total second period, the game got interesting as Wallaceberg fired 25 shots in the final frame trying to beat its way back. They fell short in the end, 4-2, giving Essex its second Ô WÕ in 48 hours to close the week. Essex is being lead offensively by Tyler Turner who has nine points in his last four games.
by Fred Groves Morse helps QueenÕ s to two wins • Essex District High School graduate Nicole Morse had six points on Friday to help the QueenÕ s Gaels beat Algoma 7238 in Ontario university womenÕ s basketball action. She played 18 minutes and had six rebounds and two assists in the win. A couple of days earlier, Morse had five rebounds and six points over the 17 minutes she played in a 73-38 win over York. • The EDHS Red Raiders girls’ hockey team is still looking for its first win as they fell 3-2 to Tecumseh Vista Academy in WECSSAA action last week. Gabrielle Feurth and Reilly Byrne scored for Essex. • Meanwhile the boys’ team from EDHS will try and get their first win on Thursday (today) as they face-off against the visiting St. AnneÕ s Saints. Last week Amilio Arampara netted a pair of goals and Dylan Dent had one as they tied
Harrow 3-3. Scoring for the Hawks were Logan Robillard, Noah Lister and Brandon Gyori. • Trevor Wheaton made 27 saves in net for the Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers last Wednesday night as they beat the LaSalle Vipers 5-2. The penalty filled contest saw the Flyers win their seventh straight and improve to 21-5-0. • High school boys’ basketball is underway and on Thursday, the EDHS Red Raiders travel to Kingsville. • EDHS grad Sara Holland, now at Western University in London had a great season in her second year with that schoolÕ s womenÕ s golf team. She was third in both
the University of Waterloo and the University of Guelph tournaments and tied for ninth at the OUA tournament. For the second year in a row, she will be headed to the nationals in the spring. • Cottam’s Taylor Speed made 24 saves on the weekend to backstop the University of Windsor menÕ s hockey team to a 3-1 win over York. • Still with hockey, EssexÕ s Matt Puempel had a goal for the Binghampton Senators as they beat Rochester 4-3 in AHL action on Saturday. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.ca