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New term of Council inaugurated in Essex by Sylene Argent Newly elected Town of Essex Council members sent a message of unity and a promise of working together on Monday evening at the inauguration meeting, which officially swore in the recently elected representatives. Each newly elected Council member took an oath to exercise the office to the best of their knowledge and ability and promised to not receive, and will not receive, payment or reward for the exercise of the office in a bias, corrupt, or any other improper manner. They also swore to disclose any pecuniary interest. Each elected member of Council was then given the opportunity to make an address, where they all thanked their supporters for believing in them and their families for the understanding and assistance on the campaign trail. “We have a great Council here and I am really anxious to get started,” Mayor Larry Snively said. “I’m happy with the results. We have some new faces here, and I think as a Council, we are all going to work together to push this municipality forward. Snively said his first goal is to build a healthy tax reserve so money can be spent on infrastructure. He added he is excited to work will each member of Council and the administrative staff. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott, who retired at the completion of the last term of Council, sang the

The new term of Council was inaugurated during a special meeting on Monday evening. Pictured are: Front Row: Sherry Bondy (Ward 4), Joe Garon (Ward 1), and Kim Verbeek (Ward 2). Back Row: Morley Bowman (Ward 1), Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, Mayor Larry Snively, Steve Bjorkman (Ward 3), and Chris Vander Doelen (Ward 3).

National Anthem at the event with his barbershop group. Snively said he is not going to let McDermott retire, though. “His sixteen years of service to this Town was great, and I hope, Tout, that you will stand beside me if I need a hand with something. I know you will be there.” The remainder of the newly elected Council members also had a moment to address the gallery inside the Council Chambers at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre and comment about the excitement of what will be accomplished over the next

four years. Ward One Councillor Morley Bowman added he is glad to be back at the municipal decisionmaking table after a four-year hiatus. He said as long as Council has a vision and members can work together, there will be success. “I am optimistic that we can move forward, working together, bringing about tonnes of change for our entire community. I’ve truly enjoyed my time on Council,” Councillor Sherry Bondy said, noting saying goodbye to coworkers is hard but it is exciting to welcome some new faces and

fresh ideas. “One of my first goals is going to be restoring trust in our Council,” Bondy said. So, how can that be accomplished, “when we know there are some issues going on?” Bondy asked. One of the housekeeping issues she would like to look at is the Police Services Board and ensuring anyone under investigation is not on that Board until the investigation is complete. She would also like Council and administration to work on ensuring vulnerable citizens are protected so proxy votes are not taken advantage of.

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Retirees’ ring in the holiday season with Christmas Bazaar

Homemade soup and sandwiches were a big hit at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club’s Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday.

by Sylene Argent Members of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club hosted another successful Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale at its Russell Street Clubhouse on Saturday, thanks to a great turnout from members and the community. Judy Lane, the Fundraising Coordinator for the Essex Retirees’ Social Club, said the foot traffic in the clubhouse was steady on Saturday as area residents stopped in to do a bit of shopping for the holidays, pick up some homemade sweets and treats, and enjoy a soup and sandwich lunch specially prepared for the event. “Hopefully, we will do well,” Lane said, noting this is a major fundraiser for the club. Funds earned over the course

of the event will go towards the Essex Retirees’ Social Club’s general fund to cover the costs of upcoming maintenance and programming. In addition to offering a dining experience, those visiting the Essex Retirees’ Social Club were able to peruse several vendor and craft tables, mull over the items available in the white elephant room, and try their hand at winning the 50/50 or raffle prizes. Another ongoing fundraiser the Essex Retirees’ Social Club hosts continuously includes selling frozen beef and pork, and chicken pies. Cabbage rolls are also available.

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Members of the Essex Region Goodfellows presented $12,000 donations to representatives of the Essex Area Food Bank, the Essex Salvation Army, and the Harrow and McGregor chapters of the St. Vincent de Paul during its annual meeting on Tuesday, September 27.

by Sylene Argent Thanks to the generosity of the community during the 2018 Newspaper Campaign, and because of the dedication of the fundraising participants, the Essex Region Goodfellow was able to forward $12,000 to each the Essex Area Food Bank, the Essex Salvation Army, and the Harrow and McGregor chapters of the St. Vincent de Paul during its annual meeting on the evening of Tuesday, November 27. The event was hosted at Essex Fire Station #1. In addition to

community members rising to the challenge, the Essex Region Goodfellows was able to provide the generous donations to the four local food banks because of the dedication of its members, local firefighters, members of area Knights of Columbus Councils, and St. Clair College firefighting students. These volunteers raised $53,156.44 through the 2018 Goodfellows Newspaper campaign, which took place at various busy intersection throughout the Municipality of Essex on

November 16 and 17. Through the campaign, over $46,600 was collected through the newspaper drive. Corporate, mail, and memorial donations rounded out the total. “We really appreciate the effort, in some years [through] terrible weather,” Lonnie Jones, a volunteer of the Essex Area Food Bank said of the volunteers who ensure the large donation is available year-after-year. “Thank you to everyone.

You help us feed our people.” Major Sam Roberts of the Essex Salvation Army was also appreciative of the donation. The Salvation Army is currently looking to raise $80,000 through its letter and kettle campaigns to fund its programs and supports for area individuals in need throughout the year. “Thank you for this, it Continued on Page 4

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Goodfellows Newspaper Campaign Holy Name students created ornaments for the Tree Lighting event provided $12,000... is a major boost for our target,” he said. Roberts said individuals who seek help

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at the Essex Salvation Army each have a unique story. “Some are very personal. Sometime they

are so upset, they cannot talk…No one knows how good it feels [to help someone going through a difficult time] until you do it,” he said. Receiving this annual donation is something the Essex Salvation Army will never take for granted, he added. Ron McDermott, who was still serving as Mayor of Essex when the donation took place, gave credit to Bob Pulleyblank for staring this initiative around 15 years ago. In 2017, the four food banks each received around $11,000.

Photo submitted: Mr. Nadaline’s grade 4/5 class decorated the tree at the Essex Municipal Building ahead of the Tree Lighting event.

by Sylene Argent Leading up to the Essex Centre Tree Lighting and Kettle Campaign Kick Off event, which the Essex Centre BIA and the Essex Salvation Army presented to the community on the evening of Friday, November 23, a few classes at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School decorated the tree outside the Essex Municipal Building with ornaments they created. Mr. Nadalin’s 4/5 class brought their hanging holiday creations to the Essex Municipal Building to decorate the tree on the afternoon before the event took place. The 4/5 students also brought along the ornaments the school’s Junior and Senior Kindergarten classes created to display on the tree. The Essex Centre BIA was pleased to see the youth contribute their artistic abilities to help prepare the tree for the holiday event.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• The challenges of the season This is the most wonderful time of the year, just as the song suggests. The holiday season, however, can also be a challenging time. And, it is in those times of frustration when we truly learn of our character. In addition to being wonderful, the Christmas season is busy. The longer line-ups, busier parking lots, and congested roads can really challenge our levels of patience, especially when others are feeling just as frustrated. It is hard to spread Christmas cheer when we feel like we’re are choking on everything coloured red and white as we drowned in holiday madness. Mistakes happen, long line-ups are beyond our control, and even if those things make us run a little late, I try to remind myself that it is ok. It is better to arrive late with a smile then get home and take out that frustration out on others. It’s the season for joy, not to annoy.

There can also be financial challenges. Let’s face it, it is not getting any cheaper to live as the cost of living continues to rise, so there is less disposable income to buy all those things we want to get for our loved ones. Though, I am one of those people who typically enjoys holiday shopping, after a few hours, I have had it. I just need to go home because there’s only so much anyone person can take. I try to know my limit and exit shopping mode when I start to feel the blood pressure rising. I know people who feel the overall shopping experience is overwhelming, and avoid it as much they can. Yes, those are the gift card buyers. I also try to buy as much as I can, as early as I can, to avoid too much shopping in December. And, keeping my eyes out for great deals ahead of the shopping rush can be a great way to save some cash, too. Well, in my case, it just allows me to buy

more for the same amount I hoped to spend. I think it is important to remember the giving spirit of the season as we make our way through the holidays. Sometimes the best gift we can give are the simplest; like saying ‘thank you’ when someone holds the door open, being patient with those whom are frustrated, and keeping calm when our own nerves are trying to get the best of us. It is also a time when we can think of others and donate what we can to those in need, and there are plenty of charities willing to receive a donation that could be used to help another facing economic hardships. This truly can be a wonderful time of the year, if we make the best of it and don’t let it get the best of us.

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Farmers are dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of our land. It’s our business to maintain healthy soils that will ensure food production today and for future generations. Soil is one of our most valuable and irreplaceable resources. That’s why the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is committed to researching, implementing and promoting farming practices that protect our soil and environment. OFA recently renewed an important partnership with agricultural organizations that will see the continuation of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program. Together with Fertilizer Canada, Grain Farmers of Ontario, the Ontario Agri Business Association, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, OFA signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The

agreement, along with a combined total investment of nearly $400,000 will ensure the 4R program will continue providing solutions for Ontario farmers currently facing the pressures of reducing environmental impacts while maximizing yields and economic benefits. Ontario farmers share the responsibility and are part of the solution to preserving soil and improving water quality, this includes the 4R Nutrient Stewardship to use the right source at the right rate, the right time and in the right place. 4R Nutrient Stewardship is an internationallyrecognized Best Management Practice (BMP) system developed as a science-based approach to help growers understand how efficient fertilizer application improves profitability while reducing nutrient losses to the environment. Programs like the 4R Nutrient

Stewardship demonstrate agriculture’s progressive approach to adopting solutions to reduce our environmental footprint while balancing farm profitability and maintaining economic growth in Ontario. OFA also partners with other soil and water quality groups, like the Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Collaborative. This group promotes the use of BMP systems, tests new drainage techniques to reduce nutrient loss, while specifically working to reduce phosphorus loss into waterways. OFA’s mission – Farms and Food Forever – reinforces the need to work to preserve our soil and water today, to ensure food for tomorrow. Working collaboratively with groups to continue research and development of new practices and production technology also support our organization’s mission and directly benefit Ontario farmers.

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Photo by Sylene Argent. EPS student, Alia, purchased a special gift from Lisa Lepain, a local crafter who participated in the school’s Holiday Bazaar last Thursday morning.

Submitted to EFP Essex Public School once again hosted its annual Holiday Bazaar last Thursday morning. A number of local handcrafters provided

items for sale to the students at reasonable prices. The students were able to purchased gifts for family members. Students visited the Holiday Bazaar throughout

the day where they had an opportunity to purchase something special for their parents/guardians/ grandparents/siblings and have it wrapped and all set for hiding until that special day. It was terrific to observe so many older students assisting younger students purchase gifts, demonstrating kindness, and sharing a smile. Holiday cheer was abundant in the classrooms, gymnasium, and halls of EPS! Parent Council also organized a “re-gifting

table,” where donated items from the community were available for students at very low prices. Baked Goods and other treats were available all day long, thanks to all the parents who baked and sent in goodies! Thank you to our School Advisory Council for organizing this wonderful community event for our students and families! As well, a ‘thank you’ goes out to all the volunteers who contributed time to make this day possible. We are Phoenix Proud!

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KI kits distributed in Essex

by Sylene Argent The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit hosted a Potassium Iodide (KI) kit distribution event at Essex Fire Station # 1 on Friday afternoon. A similar event was hosted in Harrow last Monday. Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel said area residents were able to sign up

online to get a KI kit, which could serve from four to six people if there were ever to be a nuclear disaster. The kit includes the KI pills, which are to only be taken if an alert is issued, and information on how to take them. The pills (which are free), Arnel said, act as a

blocker for the thyroid in preventing the absorption of radioactive iodine, the WHO website notes. During the distribution event, the Windsor-Essex County Health United explained that the pills need to be stored where it is not too hot or too cold. They are good for seven years, at which point they can be returned for a new kit. Arnel suggests residents sign up for the Essex Alerts program to get information about emergency situations. For more information, log onto www.wechu. org/nuclear/potassiumiodide-ki-distribution

Arnel reappointed as Executive Vice President of Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs On November 22, Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel was re-elected as Executive Vice President of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs at the annual AGM. This is the second consecutive time he was appointed to this one-year term position. He has served on this Board for the past nine years. According to its website, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs’ mission is to lead innovation and excellence in public and life safety. Arnel added the Association also advocates on behalf of fire services to the provincial government of issues needing change.

Plains Midstream provides $2000 to enhance firefighter training facility

Ian Forster, Community Relations Advisor with Plains Midstream Canada (second from the right), presents a $2000 donation to Essex Fire & Rescue’s Assistant Deputy Chief Jason Pillon, Deputy Chief Rick Malott, and Fire Chief Rick Anel. The funds will be used to enhance the local firefighter training facility.

by Sylene Argent Ian Forster, Community Relations Advisor with Plains Midstream Canada, presented Essex Fire & Rescue with a $2000 donation on Tuesday morning to enhance the local firefighter training facility. “Plains Midstream Canada is a part of the community. We want to ensure we’re supporting emergency services in areas we operate,” Forster said. The funds, Deputy Fire Chief Rick Malott said, will go towards purchasing likely six new windows at the firefighting training facility, which is located adjacent to Essex’s Pollution Control Plant on North Malden Road and Highway # 3. Fire rescue services from around Essex County, along with the St. Clair College Firefighting program, utilize

the facility to train their personnel. If any funds are left over, new doors for the facility will be purchased as well. Essex Fire Chief Rick

Arnel was pleased to accept the donation on behalf of Essex Fire & Rescue, and noted it will assist in training many firefighters throughout the County.

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Super Socktober campaign organizers continue to show warmth

Ten-year old Kylie Costie of Gesto, with the help of her family and local businesses, wrapped up the fourth annual Super Socktober collection. Kylie is pictured with her dog, Mandy.

by Sylene Argent Four years ago, Gesto resident Kylie Costie, with the help of her family, began collecting socks through her “Super Socktober” campaign to

help warm area individuals in need through various distribution agencies. With the guidance of her parents, and through partnerships with various businesses throughout the

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region that allowed for the placement of a collection box, Costie collected around 13,300 pairs of socks in the first three years of the program. She is hoping this year’s collection will put her over the 16000 pairs mark. Every year, from around mid-October to mid-November, Costie solicits sock donations through placing collection boxes at participating businesses. Upon

collection, the socks are then delivered to the Salvation Army, Street Help, Essex Area Food Bank, Hiatus House, the Welcome Centre, Windsor Residence, the Downtown mission, and a public school in Windsor. After every collection, Costie’s parents brings her to each participating business, where the now 10-year-old personally thanks them for their participation. For her efforts over the past four years, Costie was recognized the Princess Ball Royal Payback Award in 2017 and the Windsor Essex Compassion Care Award earlier this year. She was also a finalist for the “From Poverty to Prosperity Award” in 2018. Costie said her mother got the idea for the collection when a peer at school began collecting hats for individuals in need. At that point, she and her mother learned the Salvation Army was in need of socks, and the genesis of the campaign

began. “It feels good,” Costie said of collecting the socks. “Everyone wants warm feet in the winter. When you actually think about it, some people don’t have much.”

Costie said warm, clean socks are important in avoiding frost bite. She is grateful to the long list of businesses that participate in the program by putting a collection box in their establishments.

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New toys and food donations being collected for the holidays by Sylene Argent With the Holiday season here, and the spirit of giving in the air, many community members may wonder how they can support those in need. Santa’s Cause for Kids Every youth deserves a bright Christmas morning, but sometimes, Santa needs a little help. To help ensure youths, of families facing economically stressful times, enjoy a wonderful holiday, local OPP personnel and firefighters of Essex Fire & Rescue have teamed up to collect

new, unwrapped toys through the annual Santa’s Cause for Kids program. The Santa’s Cause for Kids program has been in operation for over a decade. It started when OPP Contestable Joe Meloche, and fellow OPP officers and local Firefighters, saw a need within the community. Thanks to hundreds of generous shoppers, and to the many participating businesses located throughout the municipality, the program organizers were able to collect hundreds of toy

items, in addition to clothes, food items, and monetary donations last year. The monetary donations are typically used to help purchase items needed that were not donated, such as gift cards for older youths. It is suggested gift cards should be donated directly to Essex Fire Station #1. Toys donated through the program will be delivered to the Essex Salvation Army, the Essex Area Food Bank, the St. Vincent de Paul chapters in Harrow and McGregor, and the Zeta Kappa Sorority for its Santa’s Sack program.

Those in a position to give can leave new, unwrapped items where they see a “Santa’s Cause for Kids” sign around the municipality. Participating businesses include Essex Home Hardware, Dollar Tree, Red Apple, Canadian Tire, TSC, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), Countryside Dodge, Ken Knapp Ford, and Essex Fire Station #1. Firefighters will also accept toy donations during the Essex Centre Santa Claus Christmas Parade, which will take place on Saturday, December 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Firefighters on foot along the parade route will collect new, unwrapped toys from those safely standing along the parade route. Those wishing to support this cause can do so ahead of the December 14 pick up date. Any later donations can be dropped off at Essex Fire Station #1 for the following year. Essex MP collecting food donations Currently, MP Tracey Ramsey is hosting the 20 Days of Community Giving campaign. She is asking her constituents to put a non-perishable food item aside every day during the campaign. After 20 days, the donation can be forwarded to her office on December 13. Her team will then distribute the items to food banks in Essex County. Please Recycle this paper

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Essex MP says Liberal’s Fall Economic Statement is lacking

by Sylene Argent Essex MP Tracey Ramsey (NDP) said there were missed opportunities to help families living paycheck-topaycheck and local businesses after Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, delivered the 2018 Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons. The mini-type budget, Ramsey said, provides an update, and sometimes provides new introductions, on the Country’s economic state prior to the closing of the year. A booklet is provided to go along with the statement, and, of course, “We had a lot of questions about some of the things they announced; how they will roll out, how they will actually reach people?” she asked. Ramsey wondered what the amount would be after the Liberals announced funding allocated to the local news tax credit and tax deductions for news subscriptions, however, she fears these tax incentives will continue to give far more help to the web giants. Overwhelmingly, Ramsey said of the 2018 Fall Economic Update, are a lot of gifts to big business and nothing for people in regard to every day affordability. “We see really outrageous things, to be honest, talking about the ability to write of the cost of private jets and limousines, but we don’t see anything talking about the skyrocketing housing crisis, which we’re experiencing here in Essex. We are hearing it in our office,” Ramsey said. In addition, the Fall Economic Statement, she said, did not speak to Pharmacare. “They are studying it yet again. But, there are continuing to be, every day, reports of people coming out and essentially [saying] how much they are spending out of their own pocket to afford their medication. “There are some real things that need to be done to help Canadians, and we did not see that in this budget,” Ramsey said. “I would say, overall, the biggest piece of concern for me, is the lack of addressing the issue of how in debt Canadians are. We are in a record-level of debt where, in Canadian households right now, people are owing a $1.69 for every $1 of their disposable income.” These are things that need to be addressed, Ramsey said, adding the Fall Economic Statement, “is a very one-sided budget update, where we see corporations are receiving a whole lot of great things for tax breaks for themselves and then on the other side, we see nothing for actual Canadians and their every day lives. “When there isn’t a plan from the government to help people with these real issues that are affecting them every day, it is just such a missed opportunity. We continue down this path of unaffordability, wages that are really stagnant,” Ramsey said, adding that a minimum wage increase has been cancelled at the provincial level. “Overall,” she added, “I am thinking of my family farmers,” she said of those who work to supply poultry, eggs, and dairy. Ramsey said there is no money in this budget, that was promised to them, to offset the CETA, CPTPP, and the USMCA trade agreements. In addition, “The tariff issue continues to just be slamming us in Southwestern Ontario. We know the government has collected over $500 million dollars, but we don’t see anything in this budget to address the fact the money being collected is actually reaching people who are impacted and trying to protect jobs and our small shops,” Ramsey said.

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Members of the McGregor Colombian Club are pictured with the plaque the Ontario Trillium Foundation presented in recognition of a grant that allowed for the replacement of six HVAC units.

by Sylene Argent On Friday evening, MP Taras Natyshak, representatives of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and members of the McGregor Colombian Club celebrated

how a $150,000 grant benefited the community. Evan Belanger, President of the McGregor Columbian Club, said the Ontario Trillium Foundation provided the grant in February, which

went towards replacing six of the Colombian Club’s HVAC units. The replacement project was completed around one month ago. During the event, Natyshak presented

a certificate of acknowledgement and the Ontario Trillium Foundation presented a plaque, in recognition of the project’s completion. “It’s irreplaceable,” Belanger said of the funding, adding the club would never have been able to replace the units without the grant. Replacing the units not only benefited the hall, which is a gather point for wedding receptions, banquets, and parties, it also bettered the community. Belanger said there is not a lot to do in McGregor. At the hall, Bingo events are held on Tuesdays and a beanbag league is hosted on Thursdays. It is also the home to the annual free turkey dinner, which will take place on December 16.

The hall is also used to host monthly dances for Community Living Essex County and for meetings or events for various local agencies.

In celebration of the grant, the McGregor Colombian Club invited its many volunteers to an appreciation dinner that night.

Essex County 4-H Cloverbud report submitted to EFP Knitting and Sewing was the topic for the October meeting of the 4-H Cloverbuds. We started with some warm-up activities for our brain and body. Jessy did five sit-ups easily. Ember knew that two yellow fruits are bananas and pineapple. Hunter named ducks and chickens that we get meat from. Everyone had a turn answering mystery questions or doing a physical activity. Our two guests for this meeting are ladies that enjoy knitting. Mrs. Slater-Unholzer and Mrs. Parks joined us to teach us how to knit. Everyone received knitting needles and a ball of yarn to practice with and begin knitting. Each

person took home their knitting to continue it there. We also spent some time with Miss Lisa and Erika learning to “finger knit..” This is a fun activity where you do not need knitting needles, just your fingers to knit. Beautiful colours and stitches came out of this activity. We also learned how to thread a needle and do some sewing with Miss Bonnie. We took a paper plate, punched holes around the outside ring, and sewed yarn back and forth to different holes, making a spider web. We added a paper spider to our web, just in time for Hallowe’en. Our meeting ended with some delicious snacks served by Kolin and juice served by John.

Notice to Residents of the Town of Essex

2019 Council Meeting Dates Regular Meetings of the Council of the Town of Essex are held in the County of Essex Civic Centre Council Chambers (2nd Floor), 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, Ontario commencing at 6:00 p.m. The following are the dates of the regular meetings for 2019: Monday, January 14 Monday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 19 Monday, March 4 and 18 Monday, April 1 and 15 Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 21 Monday, June 3 and 17 Tuesday, July 2 and Monday, July 15 Tuesday, August 6 and Monday, August 19 Tuesday, September 3 and Monday, September 16 Monday, October 7 and 21 Monday, November 4 and 18 Monday, December 2 and 16 All regular meetings are open to the public who are invited to attend. If you wish to appear as a delegation before Council visit the Town’s website at www.essex.ca/Council to obtain the Delegation Request Form. Robert Auger Manager, Legislative Services / Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Email: rauger@essex.ca

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The Council of The Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh, will consider a Report, at its regular mee ng to be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Tecumseh Town Hall located at 917 Lesperance Road, or as soon therea er as Council shall determine, pertaining to a change in the fees and charges for: • the consump on of water; and • the treatment and disposal of wastewater. Informa on respec ng the proposed 2019 Water and Wastewater Rates can be obtained from the Public Works and Environmental Services Department or by visi ng the Town’s website at www.tecumseh.ca A By-law to establish the 2019 fees and charges for the consump on of water and treatment and disposal of wastewater will also be considered by Council at their regular mee ng to be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Persons wishing to make representa on to Tecumseh Council, with respect to this ma er at the December 11, 2018, Council mee ng are to contact the Director Corporate Services & Clerk at Ext 116. Ques ons regarding the Report and the proposed 2019 Water and Wastewater Rates can be directed to the Manager Water & Wastewater at Ext 141.

SNOW REMOVAL Winter has arrived and so has the snow and ice. To help keep sidewalks and roads safe for travel, residents are reminded that it is unlawful under the Highway Traffic Act to deposit snow or other debris onto streets. Snow from parking areas and driveways are to be kept on your property. The Town’s Snow Removal By-law requires all residents to clear away and remove snow and ice from all sidewalks abu ng their property. Residen al (single and mul ple family buildings) occupants or owners are required to do so within twelve (12) hours of snowfall, while occupants or owners of commercial property must do so within four (4) hours following the snow fall or forma on of ice upon the said sidewalks during daylight hours; or four (4) hours following sunrise in the case of snow falling or ice forming overnight. When a property owner fails to do so, the Town may remove the snow and ice and charge the cost of removal to the owner. Please refrain from parking on Town streets during snow events. The Town’s Public Works Staff encounter difficul es in snow removal where vehicles are le on the roadway. A heavy snowfall may be declared an emergency and vehicles parked on roadways may be towed at the owner’s expense. Thank you for helping to keep our roads and residents safe this winter season!

2019 BUSINESS PLAN & BUDGET Tecumseh Council approved the 2019 Business Plan and Budget Timetable at their regular mee ng on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. The Dra 2019 Budget will be received by Tecumseh Council at their regular mee ng to be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Delibera on and review of the Dra 2019 Budget will take place by Tecumseh Council on the following date: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 commencing at 5:00 pm The Dra 2019 Budget will be available on the Town’s website on December 12, 2018. Ques ons or inquiries on the Dra 2019 Budget can be directed to the following at 519-735-2184: Luc Gagnon, Director Financial Services & Treasurer, Ext 119 lgagnon@tecumseh.ca; or Tom Kitsos, Deputy Treasurer & Tax Collector, Ext 125 tkitsos@tecumseh.ca Approval of the 2019 Budget is scheduled to be considered by Tecumseh Council at their regular mee ng to be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. For more informa on about Council Mee ngs, or to be scheduled as a delega on, please contact: Laura Moy, Director Corporate Services & Clerk, Ext 116 lmoy@tecumseh.ca Jennifer Alexander, Deputy Clerk & Manager Legisla ve Services, Ext 139 jalexander@tecumseh.ca

HOLIDAY SEASON HOURS AND SERVICES COUNCIL MEETINGS Tecumseh Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Tecumseh Town Hall. Council will next meet on Tuesday, December 11th, for the last me in 2018. For further informa on rela ng to Council and Commi ee Mee ngs, or to view mee ng agendas, please visit the Town’s website.

TOWN HALL HOLIDAY HOURS The regular oﬃce hours of the Tecumseh Town Hall are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The oﬃce will be closed Monday, December 24, 2018, through to and including Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

TECUMSEH ARENA - HOLIDAY HOURS & PUBLIC SKATING The arena will be open for regular hours, and closed on the following dates except for scheduled rentals: Monday, December 24 Monday, December 31 Tuesday, December 25 Tuesday, January 1 Wednesday, December 26 A number of Sponsored Public Ska ng sessions will be oﬀered throughout the holidays. For a complete schedule, visit www.tecumseh.ca. The 23rd Annual Hockey for Hospice Tournament will be held at the Tecumseh Arena on December 27th to 29th for Boys & Girls Divisions: IP and Tyke Jamboree, Novice, Atom, PeeWee, and Bantam. Proceeds raised support The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County.

RECYCLING AND GARBAGE COLLECTION Garbage collec on on Thursday, December 27th has been moved to Friday, December 28th Recycling collec on on Friday, December 28th has been moved to Saturday, December 29th Garbage collec on on Thursday, January 3rd has been moved to Friday, January 4th. Curbside Christmas Tree collec on begins on Monday, January 14th.

TECUMSEH TRANSIT SERVICE The transit service will not be running on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For the balance of the holidays, it will operate on its normal 6:00 am to 6:00 pm schedule. Informa on on the transit bus schedule and route map is available on the Town’s website.

Wishing you a Safe Holiday and Healthy New Year! Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).

Pictured: Tom Tellier (BR Goodfellows), Dave Leclair (BR Goodfellows), Jim Crone (BR Muskies), Tracey Bailey (CSC CEO) , Julie Curtis (CSC Manager of Commnity Support)

submitted to EFP The Belle River Chapter of Muskies has had a long partnership with the Community Support Centre and its Food Pantry - donating over $10,000 to date. On November 30, Tim Crone was at it again, this time donating $500 to both the CSC and the Belle River Goodfellows. Tim looks at this as a way of paying it forward to the local community. “The Community Support Centre and the Goodfellows align with our core values, which is why we continue to sup-port them. We have raised money at our

tournaments, allowing us to donate to these two local charities who continue to give back to those in need in our community” says Tim. At this time of year, The Goodfellows are busy getting ready to distribute food baskets to families in need in our community, while the Community Food Pantry is open year round to support those who are in food crisis. If you are looking for a local charity to support this holiday season, please consider the CSC and the Goodfellows.

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Big crowd fills Essex United Church for annual craft fair

by Kyle Reid Hundreds of shoppers got a head start on their holiday shopping over the weekend as the Essex District Christmas Craft

Show was held at Essex United Church over the weekend. The annual craft show, now in its fifth year, featured a variety

of handmade, homemade, and crafty goods of every description. Thirtyfour vendors filled the church halls for another yearly bazaar, delighting

organizer Doug Rounding. “Every year it gets busier and busier,” Rounding said. Admission to the two-day craft show was rather inexpensive; a simple donation of a non-

perishable item in support of the Essex Area Food Bank. The craft show also

featured a raffle and some tasty food items for sale in

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Staff at the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic show off the several savoury dishes they created for the 4th Annual Soup and Chili Cook Off, along with their loudest Christmas sweaters.

by Sylene Argent Staff members at the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) opened the facility to clients and the community last Thursday evening to enjoy several sweet or spicy dishes prepared for the holiday-themed 4th Annual Soup and Chili Cook Off. The staff members prepared the dishes, with an aim to take home the top bragging right prize in the friendly competition. Attendees to the event had their work cut out for them as there were five soup and five chili dishes entered into the challenge.

Thanks to community support, and the event’s growing popularity, staff at the ECNPLC were pleased to see that this year’s event attracted the largest turnout yet. It was a wonderful opportunity for members of the community to enjoy the holiday-themed festivity and, for those who are not clients, to connect with primary healthcare providers to get an understanding of all the programs and services offered at the clinic. Going along with the holiday theme, participants were able to vote who wore the most festive and ugliest sweaters.

the church canteen to raise funds for Essex United Church. Rounding said the annual event is a great display of a close-knit community. The show has actually been running for quite some time, originally at Essex District High School, but has been operated in the church basement for the past few years. The fair gives local vendors a chance to hawk their fine handmade

volunteer-run and takes a tremendous amount of effort to organize. Rounding said it takes an effort of some 20 volunteers to pull off setup and running of the show, including operating the canteen. “We have a great group and a nice swing to it,” Rounding said. “We’ve had a great turnout and it gives people a great reason to come to town.”

wares, Rounding said. It’s turned the event into quite a popular affair with participation from local crafty artisans, and some even from as far as Burlington. “I always end up having to turn away a few vendors, unfortunately,” Rounding said, proudly noting that almost every item at the fair had been handmade. And while the craft show is small by some standards, it is entirely

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as a way to give back to the community. Members of the club also prepared and provided holiday gift bags to all the youth who attended the event, who were also treated to some hot chocolate and sweet treats. The Cottam meet and greet with Santa is always a popular event, which included the official turning on of the holiday lights at the park. This year, there were several more illuminated sculptures placed at Cottam Rotary Park, thanks to the Town of Kingsville, which helped brighten the event. The Cottam Rotary Club hosts several events

by Sylene Argent With the reindeer still in training for their busiest night of the year, with the firefighters Kingsville North Fire Station helped Santa arrive at the Cottam Tree Lighting event in style on Saturday night. Despite the rain, many families attended the event at Cottam Rotary

Park, which provided an opportunity for the young ones to tell the jolly man in red what they would like for Christmas this year, and perhaps do some explaining about any incident that may have shaken their status on the nice list. The Cottam Rotary Club hosts the tree lighting event every year

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Stanton Court residents enjoy second annual Light Night beverages, and sweet treats around a bonfire before taking a stroll down the sidewalk to take in the illuminating sites of strategically placed Christmas lights created for the holiday season.

Youth at the event also had the chance to enjoy some carolling, play games, and watch holiday classics on an outdoor projector.

Christmas Gift Show benefits Kingsville-Essex Associated Band by Sylene Argent Holiday flair was certainly in the air last Friday evening as the residents of the Stanton Court subdivision gathered to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy the second annual Light Night event. The festivities began with a gathering to enjoy neighbourly company, hot

by Kyle Reid Essex District High School’s gymnasium was packed with vendors and shoppers during the annual Christmas Gift Show over the weekend. Patrons took the opportunity to browse unique and homemade wares in search of the

perfect item for that one hard-to-shop-for friend or family member. The KingsvilleEssex Associated Band organized the annual Christmas Gift Show, which featured 55 vendors offering a variety of goods for sale.

Funds raised through booth rentals and raffles supported the KingsvilleEssex Associated Band — Canada’s longest continually running community marching band. “It also brings people awareness about the band,” organizer Cindy Kiessling said about the fair. “We’ve had a few of the vendors even come and ask about putting their kids in the band and finding out what we’re about.” In that tradition, the show featured several onstage musical performances from band members intermittently

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Kingsville-Essex Associated Band members performed live during the annual Christmas Gift Show held at Essex District High School

throughout the two-day event. Santa Claus was also on hand to pay a visit to some of the younger shoppers. The fair featured a wide-variety of goods, from direct sales vendors, to crafty handmade goods, including jewellery, knitwear, and other knickknacks. Shoppers perused the wares as they looked for that one unique and hard to find gift. Naturally, the band members also organized their own booth to pass

along information to anyone interested. This year, the Kingsville-Essex Associated Band celebrated its 81st birthday. Funds raised through the fair go to support the around 40 band members and the band’s project to recruit and train new members. “We teach everyone from the ground up,” Band President Jamie Bombardier said. “This will go towards new facility rentals, new uniforms, and new music.”

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Kiessling and Bombardier said people can visit www.keab.ca, whether their looking to join up or donate. “We are a charitable organization, non-profit,” Kiessling said. “We’re always looking for donations to help out with running the program.”

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The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 201 - Captain Brien - Essex We want to thank the Essex and Cottam communities for their donations to the 2018 Poppy Campaign. We raised $21,325.70 during our Campaign this year that will be used for our trust fund for veterans and their families. Last year’s donations were used for; Youth Ed. Poster & Literary Contest, Ontario Command Homeless Veterans Program, District “A” Hospital Trust Fund, Ted Foster Memorial Fund, E.D.H.S. Bursary, Ontario Command Care & Comfort Fund for Veterans & Branch accessibility doors. Expenses were: Poppy supplies, Media Ads, and Thank Yous.

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DEC. 15 - HOLIDAY MARKET  at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St. Paul St. (behind Essex Appliance) 10am - 2pm. Call: 519-980-4942 for more details.

DEC. 8 - ESSEX SANTA CLAUS PARADE  at 6:30pm along Talbot St. Bring canned goods for local area Food Banks.

DEC. 18 - ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W. from 1- 7pm. For more info: www.blood.ca. DEC. 20 - HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow, 390 Sinasac Street, West from 1- 7pm. For more info: www.blood.ca. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP oﬀers monthly support for Lyme disease patients,family,& friends. If you are looking for info or connection, come join the discussion, learn, and share. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month (with exception of July & August) @ 6:30p.m. in the Cactus Room at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Look us up on Facebook for updates.

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HIATUS HOUSE: oﬀers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. The primary goal of the Program is for the client to take responsibility for her physical & psychological safety. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.

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Thanks to all who helped at the Christmas Tree Lighting recently. It was a great evening! Special thanks to Tony deRyk for running the sound system. See you at the Essex Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Dec. 8th. We will serve hot chocolate along the parade route. Our weekly community programs have ﬁnished for the year and will resume Jan.8th. Pastor Jim Hatt will lead the last Advent Series service on Dec. 12 at Church of the Redeemer on County Road 8. The service begins at noon and is followed by a light lunch. If you have two hours to spare, why don’t you sign up for a Kettle Shift? It is a wonderful service to the community and your help is needed. Call the church at: 519-776-4628 to participate. The Essex 73’s Hockey Club will hold

a toy drive before the game in Essex on Tuesday, Dec. 11th. Bring a new unwrapped toy. Donations of canned goods for the Food Banks will also be accepted. Remember that “Jesus is the Reason for the Season!” Take time from this busy time of year to join us for Family Worship Sunday at 10:30a.m. Major Sam Roberts leads the service which is followed by fellowship and refreshments.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Singing through Advent: 2018 Ministerial Series - Dec. 12: “O How a Rose E’er blooming”, led by Pastor Jim Hatt at Church of the Redeemer. Services begin at noon and is followed by a light lunch. Free-will oﬀering. All are welcome! Friday, Dec. 7: Pasta Dinner at St. Paul’s, 5 - 6:30 pm. Entertainment by U of W Music Students, plus a wine raﬄe! St. Paul’s Holiday Market will be Saturday, Dec. 15th from 10am - 2pm, this will be the last market until Spring

Come join us for 2nd Sunday in Advent, Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15am. Rev. Colin Swan will lead the service and Communion. Connie and Ed Reeb will greet you at the door. The lunch will be served after the service by Jean Vetor, Connie Reeb and Sue Holmane. Session Outreach Program for Advent is: Food Donations will be collect for the Essex Food Bank. Items needed are canned soup, chili, ravioli, and other pastas, as well as baby diapers, baby food, and granola bars. The Warming Tree: you are invited to bring in donations of hats, mittens, socks, scarves, gloves, and shawls. These items will be delivered to the Downtown Mission for distribution to their clients. White Gift Sunday is on December 16. You are invited to bring in new, unwrapped toys. They will be given to the Essex Fire Department for their toy drive. The Christmas Eve Service is December 24 at 7pm. This will be a joint service with Belle River United in Belle River. Coﬀee and Conversations is on Thursdays at 10 am Everyone is welcome.

Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, coﬀee hour to follow! Our church and hall are both wheelchair accessible. Rev. Catherine will lead “The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem” Dinner Series on Monday, December 10th. We will have dinner at 6pm, with a discussion of Chapter 3 to follow. Preschool Play Time has started and will continue every Thursday from 9:30am - 12noon. Caregivers & kids 0-4 are invited to drop in. On Sunday, December 9, BethelMaidstone United Church is hosting “A Concert of Christmas Songs” beginning at 2pm featuring the Sun Parlour Chorus along with community members. Freewill oﬀering, with proceeds to support the Ghana Water Project. All welcome! The UCW Christmas Gathering will be held Monday, December 10th at 1pm

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in Simpkins Hall. We will support the Children’s Aid Society. No cash donations please. Cheques made payable to the Children’s Aid Society will be forwarded. All women of the congregation are invited. The 2018 Ministerial Series, Singing Through Advent, continues on Wednesday, December 12 at Church of the Redeemer, 15545 County Road 8, Essex. “O How a Rose e’er blooming” led by Pastor Jim Hatt. The service begins at noon and is followed by a light lunch. Free-will offering gratefully accepted. All are welcome. Please join us on Sunday, December 16th at 10 am for a Christmas Cantata. A worship service of music celebrating the Christmas story, with lunch to follow. If you would like to bring a dessert, that would be appreciated. Have you been nice? A special visitor will be bringing his list and checking it twice! Our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is Monday, December 24th at 7 pm. All welcome. You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Weekly Intercession is held on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9:00am. Our Sunday Pre-Service Prayer is at 8:30am. The Young Adults Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 15th. The Awaken Youth Christmas Party will be held on December 23rd at 6:30pm. The Christmas Celebration will be held on December 23rd at 6:30pm. Volunteer Appreciation Night will be held on January 18th.

For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

The Giving Tree at St. Mary’s church is up. The gifts will support the Windsor Refugee Ministries Oﬃce for children of refugee claim families. Please remember to wrap gifts and attach the original tag. Please drop oﬀ by Sunday, December 9th. For info, call Kolleen Fuerth at 519563-9217. St. Mary’s youth choir will sing at the 7p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Youth from Grade 3 - Grade 12 are invited to join. Please meet in the church right after school on Fridays. Please sign up at the back of the church. Communal Penance service takes place on Wednesday, December 12th at 7 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church with nine Priests available. Christmas schedule for St. Mary’s is as follows: Christmas Eve at 7p.m., Christmas Day at 9a.m., and New Year’s Day at 10a.m. Thank you to Shaun & Kolleen and family for putting up the Christmas lights outside the Church. They look beautiful! Church decorating for Christmas takes place on Monday, December 17th at 6p.m. The Sandwich South Cultural & Resource Centre is open every Saturday morning from 9a.m. - Noon. Come and see treasures from the past. It will also be opened on Friday, December 21st from 1 - 4p.m. to mark the 52nd Anniversary of the school bus accident. Everyone is welcome to drop in. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in and in Hospice.

Essex United Church For the month of December, food

donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Join us on Sunday, December 9 at our 10:30 am Worship Service, it is the second Sunday in Advent. Communion will be served. Santa Claus will hold a Meet and Greet at Essex United’s lower hall on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 5:00pm before the start of the Santa Claus Parade at 6:00pm. Essex United will host a Warming Station during the parade as well. “A Christmas Carol,” on Friday, December 14th at 6:30 pm. Presented by our youth! Admission by donation. Come and watch this wonderful musical. Our service on Sunday, December 16th is at Bethel-Maidstone United Church to hear the Cantata being performed by members of both congregations. The pianist is Diana Dennis from Essex United. The church starts at 10am. White Gift Sunday will be held on December 23rd .

Essex Christian Reformed Church

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Second Sunday in Advent, December 9th morning worship service, beginning at 10:00am with Pastor Bill Hoogland, from Wyoming ON. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coﬀee. Come and get your Christmas Baked goods & crafts and enjoy some homemade soup, bun and dessert at our Annual Bake Sale & Soup luncheon on Saturday, December 8 from 9:30am – 1:00pm Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or

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Trinity Church We continue to keep in our prayers Dan, Christina, Sandy, Michael, Cam, Cindy, Gene and Jane. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Helen & Milfred Mertz, given by Larry & Brenda Layson & family. Don’t forget! If you ordered pies, pick them up on Saturday, December 8th, from 10 - 11 AM. Volunteers are needed for readings, greeters, etc. for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. If you are able to help, please sign the list for the duty you wish to cover. If you wish to make a donation towards poinsettias to decorate the church for Christmas, please do so no later than Dec. 16th. Remember to mark your envelope with the name of whom your donation is in memory of. Pick a Song! Don’t forget to submit your suggestions throughout the month of December of your favourite hymn. The suggestion box is at the back of the church. Hymns can be from the hymnbook or any other song that can be sung in church. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. Essex County Library - McGregor BRANCH CHRISTMAS CRAFTS - Come to the library & celebrate the holidays with crafts! Tuesday, December 11 at 5:45 pm. Ages: 5 - 12. Register online or at the library. Essex County Library - Essex BRANCH CHRISTMAS COOKIES AND BOOKS - Children are invited to the Essex Library to decorate & take home Christmas cookies. *The Library will provide cookies & a variety of frostings & edible decorations. Saturday, December 15 at 10:30 am. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library.

Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of November 26th - 30th. Monday Euchre winners were: Gloria Seguin, Joanne McMurren, Claire Renaud, George Diesbourg, and Howard Armstong. Wednesday Pepper winners were: Flo Rivest, Bernice Price, Dave McMurren, Dave Sylvester, Theresa Rivait, and Charlie Chevalier. Friday night Euchre winners were: Ray Brooker, George Diesbourg, John Gombar, Mike Renaud, Adrian Diesbourg, and George Sutherland. The 2019 membership fees are now due. For more information, call Claire at 519-723-4694.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

Christmas Pot Luck dinner & Bingo is on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6pm in the parish hall. Bring your favourite dish to share. K of C Fish Fry is on Dec. 14, from 4:30 - 7pm. Tickets at the door and take out available. Proceeds to Squires. The Giving tree is up for Christmas in the Gather Space. The gifts support seniors at the nursing homes, Holy Name School, Children’s Aid Society, and our Parish families. Please take a tag and return the gift by the speciﬁed date. Members Christmas Pot Luck Dinner is on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6pm in the Parish Hall. Bring your favourite dish to share. St. Vincent de Paul Society canned food drive is at the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6:30pm. Volunteers will collect along the parade route. Thanks! If you know someone who needs a St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Basket, please contact Shelley at: 519-776-8665. Deadline to register is Dec. 11. Holy Name Christmas Mass Schedule: Communal Penance on Dec. 12: 7pm, Thursday, Dec. 20: 5 - 6:15pm, Saturday, Dec. 22: 3:30 - 4:30pm, Christmas Eve: 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm, Christmas Day: 9:30am, New Year’s Eve: 5pm, and New Year’s Day: 9:30am.

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Golden Years Golf Report 47 golfers sank 76 aces at the November 29 golf outing. Leading the charge, with six aces was Bill Ward. Continuing his strong performance over 18 holes was Bill Ward registering a 33 and 34. Ward had the best score over 36 holes, with 67. First place bragging rights was captured by team Aces, with a score of 227, (Bill Taylor, Bill Ward, Bob Martin). Second went to Team 6 (Julia Kos, Eileen McIntosh, Ron Fick). The third spot was nailed down by Team 15 (Barb Murphy, Tom Hyatt, Lloyd Honey). Members will celebrate the Christmas season this year with a buﬀet breakfast on December 20 at 9:00 am followed by the ﬁnal golf of 2018, at Colasanti’s. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Rob Cornies will bring the message at Brooker this Sunday morning at our 10am service. We invite our neighbours and friends to join us at our Christmas supper this Sunday night, December 9 at 6pm. Come and celebrate with us. The last Advent service will be held at the Church of the Redeemer on County Road 8, on Wednesday, December 12 at noon. Remember in prayer, the shut-ins and those with health needs in our community.

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Town of Essex hosts annual Volunteer Appreciation Night

The Town of Essex hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Night at the Essex Centre Sports Complex last Friday evening.

by Sylene Argent Volunteers help unite a community and their talents and efforts are

crucial in moving programs and services forward for the betterment of a cause or others. Though it is

difficult to pay volunteers back for all they do, the Town of Essex was able to thank the long list of

residents who serve on its committees and boards of Council during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Night, which was hosted last Friday evening at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. “Where would we be without you people,” Ron McDermott asked, who was still Mayor of Essex at the time of the event. “We couldn’t ask for a better crowd. I have seen the amazing ways volunteers like yourselves contribute to the community. We know you don’t dedicate volunteer hours just for you. You do this because you believe in causes near and dear to your heart. You do it to make our community a better place.” McDermott said he is grateful for all the contributions the volunteers dedicate to the community. Essex’s Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche then recognized each committee and board of the Town of Essex, highlighting recent achievements and contributions. The Accessibility Advisory Committee was recognized for helping make the town more accessible and easier to navigate, like through the implementation of the

Local musician Jon Brett provided live entertainment at the Volunteer Appreciation Night last Friday evening.

Mobi Mats at Colchester Harbour. The Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee was recognized for hosting its fourth consecutive Tune Up the Parks summer music series, its sip and paint events, installing murals, and for hosting its art awards. The Town also thanked those on the ELK Board, the Co-An Park Committee, the Police Services Board, and the Committee of Adjustments for their contributions. Those on the Colchester Harbour Steering Committee were recognized for working towards the divestiture of the harbour, those on the Essex Festival Committee were recognized for their commitment to the Fun Fest, the Flooding Advisory Committee was thanked for their guidance, and the Municipal Heritage Committee was

recognized for putting on educational events. The Essex Centre BIA, Meloche said, is a dedicated group of business owners who work toward beautifying the downtown area and hosting several events throughout the year. A major project this year was installing the pavilion in the Heritage Gardens Park, in partnership with the Town. During the Volunteer Appreciation night, the Essex Centre BIA announced a commitment to place a large Christmas tree in the Heritage Gardens Park to recognize McDermott’s service to the community as Mayor and for acting at the Town’s liaison for the BIA. The tree will not only beautify the downtown area all year round, but will be used for future Essex Centre Tree Lighting events.

Greet Santa & Mrs. Claus at Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St. S., Essex

Saturday, December 8th Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Fairview Ave. & Talbot

Join us at ch Chur d e it n U x e s s E late for hot choco s! and cookie www.essexbia.com