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by Sylene Argent The spirit and magic of the holiday season was
in the air on Saturday evening as area youth, and the young at heart, lined
Talbot Street to enjoy the Essex Centre Santa Claus Parade as it travelled through Town. The Essex Centre BIA sponsored and co-hosted his event with the Windsor Parade Corporation to give the community the opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season with the jolly man in red. Bundled up in their warmest winter wears, and bedazzled by the snow flurries fluttering about, the hundreds of spectators enjoyed the around onehour-long parade, which began just as the moon peaked out and night settled in. This year, the parade had a special theme, “A Canadian Red and White Coloured Christmas,”
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Members of Essex County Council discuss the proposed 2018 County budget.
by Adam Gault Essex County Council passed the 2018 budget with a 1.54% increase during the County Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 6. The 2018 budget’s gross expenditures came in at just under $160 million, and will focus on infrastructure expansion as well as increased emergency services. Essex County CAO Robert Masionville said the budget would ensure appropriate levels of service are being delivered to the community, backed by a reduction in debt by all local municipalities and a recent AA+ credit rating certification, the
highest of any county in the province. “Our budgets get torn down right to zero, then we build them back up,” Maisonville explained. Roadway expansion and maintenance is a core component of the budget, with around $20 million devoted to projects for 2018. This will be a part of the greater expansion requirements determined through the Essex Windsor Regional Transportation Study planned through to the year 2040. EMS enhancements and service delivery were other focal points for 2018, with the County looking to receive a total of around $12 million in
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funding. Citing increasing response times and a greater volume of calls, Essex-Windsor EMS will hire 23 additional full-time paramedics, amounting to more than 34,000 additional staffing hours. The costs of the additional staff will initially be shared between Windsor and the County. The County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) will be afforded around $7 million for 2018. These funds will be put towards new trails and bike lanes,
and continue to work towards the goal of a fully connected and active Essex County. The “mega hospital,” highlighted in the budget as the New WindsorEssex Hospital System, will be awarded $600,000 from the County Levy. This is part of a ten-year commitment to the project that will amount to around $5 million by 2027. For the bottom line, this budget will mean an additional $14.46 in taxes for homeowners in homes valued at $200,000.
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At last week’s Council meeting, Councillor Randy Voakes was outspoken about his want to get Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Eric Hoskins to a Council meeting to discuss emergency care in the region. At Voakes’s request, and with Council’s support on November 6, the Town sent the invitation to the Minster. At last week’s regular council meeting, Council was notified he was unable to make that arrangement in the “foreseeable future.” Councillor Sherry Bondy also wanted the meeting as she had questions about the mega hospital and the number of beds it will have. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche had said he supported a meeting with the Minister, but doubted that was likely due to his busy schedule, etc. At the November 6 meeting, Voakes said the Minister of Heath owes it to Council and the community to address the “deplorable” state of the emergency rooms here.
The letter sent on Hoskin’s behalf to Council noted, “the Minister’s schedule is extremely tight for the next few months and he won’t be able to commit to a time in the foreseeable future.” Voakes was disappointed, especially because the Minister was in Windsor recently, to announce the funding for the Mega Hospital. Council agreed to send another request for a meeting to discuss emergency healthcare issues. Voakes asked the letter also be sent to the Premier. All I wanted to do during this discussion was yell out, “Send a letter to other area municipalities and our MPP first, then send one on behalf of the region to the Minister.” Healthcare issues Essex residents face are the same as our neighbouring municipalities, and I’m sure fellow Councillors from within Essex County would love such a meeting, too. I just believe there is power in numbers. If there is a want to talk
healthcare from other parts of the region as well, we are more likely to have our collective voice heard, no matter how much desire there is behind a solitary request. I am always a fan of standing up for what you believe in, so I was excited Council didn’t accept the decline to the request. It would have been easy to say, ‘we tried’ and shelf the file. Sometimes, we shouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. And, by doing so, we are really showing how much passion we have for whatever cause it is we are standing behind. It also sheds light on the issue, which helps make more people aware. If we are easily swayed by a polite denial, it sends a message our cause mustn’t be so bad. At that point, one of the most important things anyone of us can do is fight a little harder to have our voices heard.
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Column change The Essex Free Press has decided to publish only one of my opinion pieces each week, so for those of you who tell me the first thing they read in the newspaper is what I have to say, look for my ‘Let’s Talk About’ column. One of my male readers gave me the suggestion to list all the stores that were here when I came to town. That is around 70 years ago. So, that will take a little research. So far, the list includes five independent grocery stores. My husband, who was a town policeman, asked me to shop at the Thomas store. There was a bakery.
There were three hardware stores, one by George Weller and one was Whittal’s, which catered mainly to farm needs. A small one was Richardsons. There was a wagon shop, a blacksmith, two milliners (hat shops), and a meat market. There were two shoe stores, one was Wilkinsons that was extended from Windsor. There were three tailors, and a furniture store that operated with the funeral home. Prince’s jewellery store and a watchmaker were also in town. There may have been more business in Essex Centre in 1946. If anyone knows of one I have missed, let me know.
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Connecting with your elders by Jessica Azar It’s been eleven years since my grandfather, Neil, suddenly passed away. Saturday, October 14, 2006 was my first experience with a real personal loss. It is a day I will never forget. I was in my early twenties when we lost him. That experience helped me grow into an adult. Losing my grandfather taught me life is fragile, and I began to figure out I was not invincible; none of us are. Time is so important in life. I began spending more time with my grandmother, started asking questions. I made a conscious effort to get to know all of my elders on a more human level, more of a friend level. By asking my Grandmother simple questions, I’ve
learned how her and my grandfather originally met, where they’ve lived, first jobs, what it was like to live through WWII, etc. This way, I can pass along my answers to other people who might be interested, and to future generations, too. If you don’t ask the questions you’re curious about now, you may never know the answers. Tomorrow is never certain for anyone. I know it sounds sort of morbid, but I believe it’s one of the things we can count on in life. We can choose to live everyday cheering on our loved ones to succeed, we can make sure friends/family know we love them, we can learn something new, and we can try to do things that make us happy. Eleven years later, I still try (the word ‘try’ is important, because I certainly don’t practice this nearly enough) to make sure people know that I am thinking about them. I try to stop in to see family and visit when I see their vehicles in the driveway, call if I haven’t spoken
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by Sylene Argent For many, Tom Robson was known as a dedicated community leader, who has shown exemplarity devotion to many local causes. He was also a “go-to” guy when advice or knowledge was sought. Robson passed away on December 7 at the age of 94, just six weeks after the being recognized as the 2017 Citizen of the Year. The local WWII veteran was recognized as the 2017 Essex Citizen of the
Year at a banquet hosted at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201). Robson was nominated, and further selected for the award by a panel of judges, for showing commitment to his community. At the Citizen of the Year banquet, many of Robson’s friends and those who had been honoured to volunteer with him took a moment to highlight some of the memories made over the years. Robson moved to Essex Centre from Woodslee with his family at around nine-years of age. When he met who would become his future wife, Clara, of Cape Breton, they moved to the Town he loved so much. In town, Robson has given back to his community in many ways. He was a longtime member of the Essex Knights of Columbus, even holding executive positions and coordinating fundraisers and events; was known to have driven cancer patients to and from appointments and treatments; and was always the guy community organizations sought out when help was needed. He was also active in helping raise funds for the Holy Name of Jesus Parish expansion. Robson was member of the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) for many years. During the Essex Citizen of the Year banquet, Robson was
called an “inspiration” and a “hero” for his involvement in the community and for serving his county as part of the Navy during WWII. Robson joined the Navy when he was 18-years old. He received training in Windsor and in Halifax. The first ship in which he served was the HMS Manxman. Last week, MP Tracey Ramsey paid tribute to Robson during a session of Parliment. “Today, I rise in this House deeply saddened by the loss of a dear friend and community hero, Tom Robson,” Ramsey said, adding the community leader will be deeply missed. She highlighted that Robson fought in the Battle of Madagascar. After the War, he was discharged and
returned to his family. He was discharged on December 11, 1945. His final assignment included serving in the Halifax depot as the Chief Petty Officer, who received returning soldiers of the War. He organized their paper work before they were able to go home. “He knew the importance of community, setting an example for all through his service in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201 and the Knights of Columbus,” Ramsey said, adding Robson also volunteered with the St. Vincent de Paul and the Essex Area Food Bank. “Tom, thank you for your kindness, selflessness, courage, strength, and friendship,” Ramsey said, “You will be missed by all.”
Tom Robson Served in the Canadian Navy as a Petty Officer in World War II Joined on May 6, 1941 and was Discharged on December 11, 1945 Ships served on: HMS Manxman HMS Abdiel HMCS Kootenay HMCS Grand Mere Medals received: 1939 to 1945 Star 1939 to 1945 Medal Atlantic Star African Star with bar Burma Star King George VI Medal Island of Malta Medal Queen’s Jubilee Medal
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by Garrett Fodor Essex residents were treated to a holiday spectacular on Sunday afternoon as the Essex Community Concert Band (ECCB) celebrated its fifth anniversary in style with its “Ringing in the Holidays 2” event. The second annual concert treated listeners to a mix of traditional and more modern Christmas songs, which offered something for everyone to enjoy. The holiday cheer coming out of
the Essex District High School gym could be felt around the town. The ECCB, comprised of 45 musicians of all
ages, is led by Conductor and Director, Dee Shaw. “This is an annual event for us, so every year we do our ‘Ringing in the Holidays’ and this is our second time doing it,” Britt Kascjak, a member of the band, said. “It is our way of bringing a little festive spirit here into the Town of Essex, which is a town that gives so much to us as a community band.” The band performed 11 tunes, including a narrated piece and another song that included a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” “We had a really good crowd last year,” Shaw said. “It’s a family event, and we wanted to play something for all ages.” Shaw and Kascjak said this event was put on by help of their sponsors, Reid Funeral Home and The Social Alternative. With nearly 100 people attending each of the lasts two ECCB hosted events, members hope to continue this tradition and keep it growing for years to come.
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telling cold and flu apart (NC) We’ve all heard someone mention that they have a touch of the flu. But was it the flu, or was it a really bad cold? It can be difficult to tell them apart as symptoms can be very similar. While the common cold can make you feel really sick, the flu can lead to serious health problems like pneumonia. Here’s some information on how symptoms may present differently in a cold versus the flu. Fever. Rare in a cold, but quite common with the flu. It usually starts suddenly and can last up to three or four days. General aches and pains. You can experience these with a cold, but they are typically mild. With the flu, aches and pains are very common and often severe — they have been described as feeling like you’ve been run over by a truck. Feeling tired and weak.
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Work continues to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie b y Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture It’s been a busy year for managing water quality in our Great Lakes and surrounding waterways. This year had above normal rain across many locations of the Great Lakes Basin, resulting in above average water levels throughout the summer months in all the lakes. Lake Ontario set new record high water levels in June and July, the highest since records began in 1918. Unfortunately, significant
spring and summer rainfall resulted in a larger than average algal bloom in the western basin of Lake Erie and several smaller lakes in the U.S. have also reported toxic algae issues. Because of this, the reduction of phosphorus levels in the Great Lakes is a top priority for the Grow Ontario Together (GOT) coalition. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and our GOT partners have been working collaboratively to address ways and means of
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Action Plan is being finalized in Canada and the U.S., Ontario farmers are already taking measures to reduce phosphorus entering the Great Lakes watershed. Canada and the U.S. have committed to a 40% reduction in the total phosphorus entering Lake Erie by 2025. This is an important goal and with the right measures put in place we can meet it, and Ontario farmers are committed to be part of the solution.
Farm Business Registration fee increasing in 2018 submitted to EFP A Farm Business Registration (FBR) fee increase has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, effective January 1, 2018. The annual fee will increase by $30 to $225 plus HST. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), together with the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario and the National Farmers Union - Ontario proposed the fee increase earlier this year. The annual fee for farmers to register their business is collected each year by Agricorp as part of the
FBR process and remitted to the three accredited farm organizations. “OFA thanks Minister Leal for championing this regulation change to support Ontario’s general farm organizations,” says Keith Currie, OFA president. “It’s been eight years since the last adjustment in FBR fees and the cost of doing business, working on behalf of farm members, continues to climb.” OFA is funded by membership support through FBR fees. The number of farm businesses in Ontario is decreasing, resulting in a slow decline
in membership over the years. “Fewer farms in the province doesn’t mean a lighter workload,” says Currie. “The volume of Environmental Bill of Rights submissions and responses, advocacy work on regulations like the recently proposed federal tax changes and the need for on-the-ground member support has been greater than ever. OFA is proud of the comprehensive member service our organization delivers.” Ontario farmers can expect FBR renewal notices from Agricorp by mail in January, 2018. The Ontario Federation
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recognizing Canada’s sesquicentennial celebration. Many of the floats entered into the event were decorated in the flavour of the selected theme. For the past six years, the Essex Centre Santa Claus Parade has been held in the evening, which has helped illuminate the magic of the season as all the floats travel down the parade route with hundreds of twinkling lights. Several marching bands offered the sounds of the season as they played Christmas favourites, giving spectators an opportunity to sing-along to their favourite holiday tunes. With the spirit of giving in mind, the Essex Rotary Club collected non-perishable donations for the Essex Area Food Bank along the parade route. Volunteers with
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Santa and Mrs. Claus in the church basement. There, the young participants were able to complete crafts, enjoys treats, warm up with some hot chocolate, and, most importantly, tell the jolly old elf what is on this year’s Christmas wish list.
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Pictured left to right: Metis representative Matthew Bombardier, St. Mary’s teacher Danielle Bonnevie, and students donate their healing blankets to Street Help administrator Christine Wilson.
by Adam Gault A grade five and six class at St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School in Maidstone made Christmas a little bit warmer for those in need this season. The students created and then donated the “Healing Blankets” they made with the help of the local Metis Nation. During a class presentation on Monday morning, the handmade fleece blankets were donated to the Windsorbased homeless outreach program “Street Help” and the Essex County
Ravens Football Club, which will in turn give them to a family in need they are sponsoring this Christmas. The project began about a month ago. Grade 5/6 teacher Danielle Bonnevie was contacted by the Metis Nation of Ontario about bringing a member of the community to the school to lead the class in an educational, cultural activity. “We have students here in our own school who are self-identified as Metis, so I though it would be really nice to be able to bring somebody who is currently living and experiencing the culture into the school,” Bonnevie explained. A member of the local Metis then visited the school and instructed the class in the creating of the healing blankets. As part of the creation ceremony, the students were told to think uplifting and healing thoughts as they tied each knot in order to imbue the blankets with a sense of positive energy. As the students had paired up to make the blankets, they were left with an odd number upon completion. That’s when they came up with the idea of having their creations live up to their namesake, and donated them, along with handmade Christmas cards, to people in need around our community. Christine Wilson, a representative from Street Help who was presented with ten of the blankets during Monday’s presentation, thanked the students for their efforts and understanding of homeless issues and challenges facing many throughout
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Santa stops for breakfast in Lakeshore
by Garrett Fodor The falling snow on Saturday was a sign that Christmas is just around the corner, and so was a special visit to Lakeshore from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. For the first time, the Town of Lakeshore
welcomed the Christmas duo for breakfast at the Atlas Tube Centre. While there, he and the families in attendance were treated to pancakes, arts and crafts, holiday photos, and movies. Mariette Renaud is the Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Lakeshore. She described the first year of the event as successful. “Our turnout was excellent, it is our first
“Breakfast with Santa” event,” Renaud said. “We’ve been planning this event since July.” The children were delighted to see Santa and have the opportunity to get their picture taken with him. They even got
a chance to whisper in his ear any wishes they had for Christmas morning. “The event is something nice for the families, it seemed appropriate and Continued on Page 13
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something that can get the kids into the holiday spirit,” Renaud said. The breakfast hosted over 250 people, and Renaud said she hopes this event will become a long-running tradition in the community. The Town of Lakeshore will welcome families back to the Atlas
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EDHS hosts inaugural Pathways Night
St. Clair Recruitment Officer Dianne Dunat answers questions from prospective students during EDHS’s Pathways Night, which was hosted last Wednesday evening.
by Adam Gault Looking to give students and parents a better understanding of post-secondary options and highlight decisions students will be faced with upon graduation, the first Pathways Night was hosted at Essex District High School on the evening of Wednesday, December 6. Designed and incorporated as a range of programs and supports to meet the needs of graduating students, Pathways looks to address the individual needs and strengths of each student as they move to the next step in their lives. With this program, each individual student will determine the best path going forward, whether that be entering the work force, apprenticeship programs, university, or college. During the event, parents and students had the opportunity to speak with representatives from the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, the Employment Assessment Centre, St. Clair College, and the University of Windsor,
to learn more about the employment potential behind each of the respective paths. “It’s about sharing information for the parents so that they have those meaningful conversations at home about ‘What’s next?,’” Melody Ouellette said, who is the Department Head of Student Services at EDHS. “Quite often, many things change, and parents aren’t always aware of what’s available.” The idea of the Pathways Night was created as a new way of addressing that very relatable problem of deciding what action to take post-graduation. The event gave students and parents an evening to discuss their concerns and fears with the representatives of the program, which should help them in making educated decisions on their futures. “Making informed decisions is so important, and we know that sometimes kids struggle with that,” Ouellette said. “It was something that we knew could complement
their journey that they’re going through right now.” Dianna Dunat, a Recruitment Officer for St. Clair College, took part in the evening, answering questions from parents and students on the pathways provided from a college program. “They’re always surprised to hear that there are pathways from college to university,” Dunat explained of a common question heard throughout the night. “There was a parent [who] asked me that after graduating from college, if they were going to transfer credits to a university, they thought that the university would look at their grade 11 and 12 marks. That’s not the case. They would actually look at their college diploma.” With the success and strong turnout of the first Pathways Night, EDHS’s staff members hope to host additional nights in the future. More information on Pathways can be found on the Greater Essex County District School Board’s website at publicboard.ca
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Grade 12 EDHS student Austin Siverns will host a turkey dinner for families and individuals who are facing economical stresses on Sunday, December 17. Donations to the program would be greatly appreciated.
by Sylene Argent Leading into the holiday season, Essex District High School’s motto “We Make a Difference” did not get lost on grade 12 student, Austin Siverns. Inspired with the local secondary school’s call to action, Siverns is
organizing a traditional turkey dinner for local residents who are facing economical stressful times and are supported through various financial aid programs. The dinner will take place in the school’s cafeteria on Sunday, December 17, from 4-6
p.m. “It will promote unity and eliminate economic social barriers between social class levels,” Siverns said, who admitted he has a passion for humanities. “I’m interested in giving back to the community that has given so much to me.” The dinner is being
organized through the school’s grade 12 Leadership Class. “Our Leadership Class is very progressive. They [the
students] very much enjoy giving back to the community,” he said, adding he has solicited support for the event from his classmates and some of the members of Student Council as well. He has handed out fliers to local organizations who may be able to reach individuals who may benefit from attending the dinner. Local elementary schools were also contacted to ensure the program is well promoted, and as a result, is well-attended. Those who would like to attend can RSVP by calling Business Leadership teacher Ange Lindsay at 519-7767344, extension 30209 by December 13. This will help Siverns and his volunteers know how many plan to attend. Those who would like to contribute to the success of the event, through offering to volunteer or through
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On Monday, December 18, 2017 the Council of the Town of Essex will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on a proposed amendment to By-Law Number 1344, being a By-Law for the Imposition of Development Charges for The Corporation of the Town of Essex. The proposed amendment will provide a 100% discount for Development Charges on residential development in Ward 4, the former Town of Harrow, until August 25, 2019. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed amendment to the by-law. The meeting is to be held: Monday, December 18, 2017 5:00 p.m. County of Essex, Council Chambers 360 Fairview Ave. W Essex, Ontario N8M 1Y6 In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed amending by-law and the background study that was conducted in 2014 will be available as of December 1, 2017 from the Town Clerk at (519) 776-7336 and online at the Town’s website (www.essex.ca) on our Publications, Plans and Reports webpage (under Development Charges). Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting or in writing, addressed to the Town Clerk, prior to Monday, December 18, 2017.
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Snow Removal Notice Snow and ice are potential hazards to everyone. Residents and property owners are reminded of their responsibility to remove snow and ice from sidewalks in front of, alongside, and at the rear of their property within the prescribed time periods set out in Bylaw #1108. In particular, please note the following provisions: Single Family Dwelling – The owner or occupant shall clear away and remove snow and ice from sidewalks within twelve (12) hours following the snow fall or formation of ice. Multiple Family Building – The owner shall clear away and remove snow and ice from sidewalks within twelve (12) hours following the snow fall or formation of ice. Commercial – Where snow falls or ice forms upon the sidewalk, the owner or occupant shall remove the snow or ice from the sidewalk within a) Four (4) hours following the snow fall or formation of ice upon sidewalks during daylight hours; or b) Four (4) hours following sunrise in the case of snow falling or ice forming overnight. Avoid Creating Obstructions – Shovel snow away from fire hydrants, drains and sewers. Do not shovel or deposit snow and/or ice onto highways, roadways, sidewalks, or any thoroughfare intended for the passage of vehicles and pedestrians. Penalty – The Town may clear away and remove snow and ice from the sidewalks, and may recover the expense incurred in like manner as municipal taxes. The Town, at its discretion, may also issue a ticket for the violation. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe this winter! The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario 519-776-7336
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Leah enjoys a gingerbread man at the Essex Railway Station’s Victorian Christmas event on Saturday afternoon.
by Sylene Argent To celebrate the holiday season, as it was done in the past, staff at the historic Essex Railway Station hosted the annual Victorian Christmas event on Saturday afternoon. Vendor tables lined the hall at the historic station as local crafters, artisans, and independent sales personnel offered unique or homemade items up for sale, just in time for the holiday season. Baked goods and sweet treats were also available for purchase. Staff at the Railway Station host this event annually as a fundraiser for Heritage Essex, which maintains the facility. It
was hoped the event would attract many potential shoppers before they lined Talbot Street to watch the Essex Centre Santa Claus Parade, in addition to those who were bringing their children around town to participate in various sporting or recreational activities. As a way to say ‘thank you’ for supporting the Victorian Christmas event, staff at the Essex Railway Station presented each visiting youth with a goodie bag that was sure to get them into the holiday spirit. The goodie bag included a couple pieces of candy, an ornament, a colouring page, and crayons.
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ROBSON, Tom - It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Tom Robson on December 7, 2017 at 94 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Clara (nee Fougere-2007). Loving father of Tim (Marj) Robson, Marlene (Terry) Coote, the late Ron Robson (2016) and the late Larry David Robson (1949). He will be sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Judy Robson and many thoughtful caring friends. Son of the late Angus and Charlotte Robson. Treasured grandpa of David (Melissa), Carrie (Bill) Deehan, Tom, Jim (Nicole), Jessica, Chris, Carla, and Carmen Coote. Great-grandpa of Jessica, Connor, Blake, Jack, Ava, Colin, Lainey and Emmett. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters; Clarence, Alvin, Eldred, Albert, Leslie, Beverly, Ida and Eleanor. Lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews. Tom enlisted in the Canadian Navy on May 6, 1941 and served as a Petty Officer in World War II. He was discharged on December 11, 1945. Tom was also a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201-Essex since 1942. He has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 67 years and a long-time member with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He retired from Chryslers with 30 years of dedicated service. Recently, Tom was honoured as the Citizen of the Year in Essex for his years of exemplary service to our community. Tom was a wonderful volunteer in every sense of the word. As well, he was a loving father, grandpa and friend to all who knew him. The visitation for Tom was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. S., Essex). Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. You may send your cherished memories or condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ________________________________________________
STOWE, Eileen - Passed peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at WRH Metropolitan Campus at 93 years of age. Beloved wife of the late William (1999). Loving mother of Bill and Marion Stowe and Deborah Leboeuf and the late James (2012). Adored Grandma of Melissa, Jennifer (Francisco), Tyler (Lisa), Matt (Melissa), Jamie (Haido), Jason (Stacie), Jacob (late Judith), and Justin. Great Grandma of Joshua, Taylor, Kendall, Nate, Eli, Ella, Waylan, Zoe, Sam, late Jordan, Andrew, Matthew, Braidon, Jace, Avery and one great great grandson, Lucas. Eileen was the last surviving child of her large family. She was a war bride and came to Woodslee in 1945. She was adored by her family and many friends. In following her wishes, cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Woodslee United Church by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends are invited to share their memories or leave a condolence online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.
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HOWSON, Arnold “Arnie” Sadly, we announce the peaceful passing of Arnie on December 11, 2017 at 90 years of age. Loving father of Ronald (Jacky), Barbara (Bill), Reg (Kim), Darl (Tracie), Bonnie (Jeff ) and the late Darlene (1986). Father-in-law of the late Sue (1998). Treasured grandpa of Scott (Shannon), Tatam, Tyler, Billie-Jo (Marty), Natasha, Marissa, Rachael, Dillon, Bradley, Evan, Patrick (Ashleigh), Lindsay, and Shane. Greatgrandpa of 10 great-grandchildren. Brother of Lillian Mills, Blanche Collard, Jack (Gerry) Howson. Predeceased by Bob, Margaret, Edna Lester, Joe and Jim. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arnie was a long-time and former employee of Essex Farmers and Larry Renaud Ford. He was an Avid fan of hockey but he especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren and the Essex 73’s. Special thanks to the 2nd floor staff at Leamington Hospital for all of your compassionate care. Visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral service was conducted from the funeral home on Thursday, December 14. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Leamington Hospital Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
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TESKEY, Gordon Earl - Passed away on December 4, 2017, at Windsor Regional Hospital, in his 94th year. Born on June 2, 1923, in Gosfield North Township. Beloved husband of Jo-Ann Ferguson for 33 years. Father of William (Rita), Ronald (Sharron), Glen (June), Janet Martin (Bob), Darrell, stepfather of Charlene Seabourne (Carie) Brother to Dan (Fern), Roger (Bonnie), and the late Walt (Isabelle), Violette Kobus (Vic), Maxine Minnis (Ted), Olive Gee (Edgar), and Mabel Johnson. Grandpa to 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great-greatgrandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his friends Sam Irwin, Joe Rodrigues, foster son “Koke” Joseph Hunter, and by his canine companion, his dog, Sam. Gord drove truck for many years and was the owner of Essex Engineering and Gord’s Diner, in Essex. At Gord’s request, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Celebration of his life will be held at the farm on June 2, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made online at www.simplechoicecremation.ca.
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519-776-4255 Essex United Church Essex United will present our Christmas Concert on Friday evening, December 15, in the lower hall. There will be a program of musical talent and laughter, preceded by pizza and dessert at 6p.m. Come and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship. For the month of December, our food donations are for the Essex Salvation Army Food Bank. Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Don’t forget the Messy Church outing to Toddy Jones Park on Friday, Dec. 15th. Call the church at 519-776-4628 to let us know if you are going or if you need a ride. Join us for Family Worship on Sundays at 10:30a.m. led by Major Sam Roberts. As we focus on the real meaning of Christmas this month, we also invite you to attend our Candlelight Service at 6p.m. on Christmas Eve. Bring your family and celebrate! The Essex Ministerial Association will hold the last Advent service at Essex United Church on Wednesday, Dec. 20th at 12 noon. A light lunch follows. We need volunteers for shifts at our Kettle locations at No Frills and Foodland. Please call the church office if you can spare a couple of hours to help. Thanks to the Essex 73’s for hosting a toy and canned goods drive recently, at two recent home games. We are grateful for the community support as we strive to bring Christmas joy to those in need. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Holly (nee Chevalier) Leonard will come home to speak about her Missionary work with Catholic Christian Outreach. An Open House will take place on Sunday,
December 17th from 1 to 3 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus parish hall. Thank you to Shaun & Kolleen Fuerth for decorating the outside of St. Mary’s Church. The Giving Tree is up and ready for you to take a tag from for a Christmas gift for the new refugee families in our area. Please return yours gift-wrapped, with the tag on, it by December 17th. Sponsored by the Mission Group. Christmas Church decorating will take place on Monday, December 18th at 6 p.m. Saturday night Masses at St. Mary’s are cancelled as of January 6, 2018. Everyone is welcome to attend the 5 p.m. Saturday Mass at St. John’s in Woodslee or at Holy Name of Jesus in Essex. Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors sign up sheets for Christmas and New Year’s are at the back of the church. At St. Mary’s church, Christmas Eve Mass takes place at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day at 9 a.m. Our prayers and sympathies go out to Madonna Gemus on the passing of her sister-in-law, Rita Fortin, and to the Robson family on the passing of Tom. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Third Sunday in Advent, December 17 morning worship service beginning at 10:00am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. Everyone is invited back in the evening at 6:00pm for a Candlelight service. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00pm. This is a great club for girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 where we participate in bible studies, crafts, and games. All are welcome to attend. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Our Youth Christmas Party is at Zion Church in Chatham, December 15th, 6:30 pm. The next Young Adult Night is on Saturday, December 16th at 7 pm at ACM. Restoration House Healing Rooms are open on Saturdays, 9 am-noon. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be Blessed this precious holy season! St. Paul’s Anglican Church Our Advent Lessons & Carols Study continues on Dec. 18th at 7pm, at St Paul’s: Each week we will explore the meaning of one lesson and a related carol taken from our traditional Advent Lessons and Carols service. The Essex & District Ministerial Advent services continue on Wednesday, Dec. 20th at Essex United with Rev Chris Brouillard-Coyle presiding. All services begin at 12noon and conclude with a light lunch. Free-will offering. Our next market is on Saturday, Dec. 16th and will be out last market until spring. If you would like to give flowers in memory of a loved one for Christmas, please sign the sheet at the back of the church by December 17th. The Communion Service at Country Village is on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 am &
the Communion Service at Iler Lodge on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 10:30 am. Keeping our hearts on young people, our thank you bank donations this month will go to the Windsor Youth Centre, in support of the work they do with vulnerable youth. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
In K of C news, the next Fish Fry is on Friday, Dec. 15, 4:30 - 7 pm. Skate with Santa at Essex Arena on Sunday, Dec. 17, from 2-3 pm. Euchre Night is on Monday, Dec. 18, 7 pm in the St. Joseph’s Room. God Bless you all and have a great weekend!
Golden Years Golf Report Last Thursday, at Colasanti’s, 45 golfers delivered 65 aces. Leading the ace parade, with five was Tom Hyatt The wow score for 9 holes, with 16, was captured by Bill Ward. Laurie Hylton had a strong performance over 18 holes, carding a score of 35. Building on his strong performance, Bill Ward had low score over 36 holes, with a 73. Capturing first place on the day was Team 10, with a score of 239 (Andy Orsini, Tom Hyatt, Gerrit Vriesen). Team 5 (Perpetua Hildrop, Jim Allan, Bill Ward) was second, and in third was Team 3 (Pete Daudlin, Laurie Hylton, Barb Murphy). After our Christmas Breakfast next week, we will golf our final week for 2017. Golfing resumes on January 11, 2018. Trinity Church We continue to keep in our prayers Craig, Christine, Jim, Erin, Sharon, Cindy, Roman, Sal, and Pat. Our Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Victor & Marie Van Belle, given by Archie & Vicky Van Belle and Howard & Marg Brackell.
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Continued from Page 19 It was nice to have Bishop Linda Nicholls lead us in a joint service of worship on Sunday. Thank you to everyone who helped with the luncheon. Remember, if you wish to make a contribution for Christmas flowers, please put your donation in an envelope marked FLOWERS and include in memory of, and given by. This should be done as soon as possible. Volunteers needed for readers, greeters, etc., for our Christmas services. If you can help, please sign the list available. Please join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! Remember, if you would like to make a contribution for Christmas flowers, please have your donation in by the deadline of Sunday, December 17. Brooker News By Ruth Newman
Service is every Sunday morning at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome. Sunday, December 17 is the White Gift Service & Christmas Pageant. Please bring in a canned item, wrapped in white, or a donation to support the Essex Food Bank. Our Elder on Duty is Nancy Steeves. Door Greeters for the service are Margaret and Charles Tofflemire, and church lock-up is Rob Reeb. On Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve communion is at 10:00 am. The Candlelight Service is at 7:00 pm. We are planning a New Year’s Eve Party for December 31, in Simpkins Hall.
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am for the Third Advent Sunday, Joy. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Connie Reeb, and Sue Holman & George Sutherland will greet you at the door. Lunch after the service will be Pot Luck. Bring in a dish to share with your friends. Please pray for our friends on our Prayer List. Need a visit from Rev. Ann? Please contact her. This is the last Sunday to bring in unwrapped toys for the Essex Fire Dept. Also needed are hats, scarves, and mitts for the Downtown Mission. Don’t forget the food for the Essex Foodbank. Entertainment Raffle will be drawn this Sunday, Dec. 17. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, contact a Church Member to purchase one. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays 10am. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Saturday Euchre winners were Diane Dennis and Barb Murphy tied for 1st, Joan Young 2nd, and Judy Cribley with low score. Debbie Monchamp was first at Monday Night Pepper, Floyd Cascadden had the most peppers, and Lawrence Dobson came in with low score. Tuesday Pepper had Wally Laframboise with high score, Floyd Cascadden with the most peppers, and Virgery Cascadden with low score. Don Ames had high score at Wednesday Night Pepper. Janece McLaughlin and JoAnne Diebourg tied for most peppers, and Lawrence Dobson was low score. Thursday Night Bridge winners were Floyd Cascadden and Edna Chevalier. Hope to see all our Bingo players out for the last Bingo before Christmas on Friday, Dec. 15.
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Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, December 4th the Euchre winners were Joan Broeders, Mike Renaud, Elmer Quinlan, Charlie Chevalier, and Edna Chevalier. Our Wednesday Pepper winners were Charlie Chevalier, Bernice Price, Edna Chevalier, Irene Gignac, Dave Sylvester, and Adrian Diesbourg. Our Friday night Euchre winners were Cecile St. Denis, Jerry Morris, Dave McMurren, Joanne Morris, George Diesbourg, and Lois Reaume. The last day to play cards will be December 22nd and we will return on Monday, January 8, 2018. Paquette News submitted by Amy Hartley
Last Sunday evening, the good people of St. Stephen’s and Church of the Redeemer gathered to celebrate the new ministry within their church. The Rev. Kimberly Metelka was inducted as their new Rector. It was an uplifting service to be the foundation of their ministry together. On December 17th at 4:00 pm we will hold a Community Blue Christmas service for those who are grieving this Christmas season. Come and spend some time with others who understand and share this feeling. Christmas Services: Dec. 24th, 4:30 & 11 pm, Dec. 25th 10 am at St. Stephen’s • Dec. 24th, 10am and 7 pm, Dec. 31st 10 am, at Church of the Redeemer. Regular Sunday services: Church of the Redeemer @ 9:00am • St. Stephen’s @ 10:30 am.
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1940 Ford a blast from the past!
Gord Huston with one foot on the running board of his 1940 Ford coach.
On August 25, I attended the weekly cruise night hosted by the Back Alley Bradford Cruisers in Bradford, Ontario. And that’s where I met Gord Houston, president of the club and proud owner of a 1940 Ford coach that looks exactly like the kind of car driven by a teenager way back in 1957. It’s painted in black primer (my favorite colour!) with flames around the headlights applied by Little Steve from Hot Rod Hell in Thornhill. It has wide whitewall tires. It has ’56 Olds spinner wheel covers. It has dual exhausts. And it has dual carbs on the original 221 cubic inch flathead V8 clearly visible because Gord left the hood at home. And to draw attention to the exposed engine compartment, the firewall is painted white. Gord’s dad, Al Houston, bought the car around 1971 from a mechanic who had acquired the car from a young man who found it on a farm off Hwy. 9. It was a cold day when he found it and ice was in the oil pan. When Gord’s dad bought the car, it was certified and he paid $600 for it. Young Gord was 15 at the time. His dad rebuilt the original 221 cubic inch flathead V8 engine in 1972 and it is still going strong today. Gord’s dad passed away in 1985 and his mother wanted Gord to have the car. He has performed regular maintenance on the car over the years since then, and says “it’s the best car I’ve ever owned!” It is driven almost daily and Gord has taken it to car shows all over Ontario including Crystal Beach, Cobourg, Paris, and many other places. The car has now gone well over 100,000 miles. If Gord’s Ford was built by Ford of Canada in Windsor, it had a factory list price of $910. In 1994, Gord was the founder of the Back Alley Bradford Cruisers, a club that now has eighty members in the Bradford area with several chapters across Ontario and even a chapter in Saskatchewan. The club will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2019. Long live old cars and the people who love them! I’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.
• The Essex 73’ hosted Petrolia on December 5. William Stadder scored a hat trick and Michael Vieira added a goal in the 4-1 victory over the Flyers. On Saturday, December 9, the Mooretown Flags handed Essex a 4-1 loss on its season. The single goal, scored for the 73’s, was a power play goal by Sylvano Valente, assisted by Adam Gaiarin and Riley Meyerink. • On Wednesday, December 6, the Essex Red Raiders girls’ hockey team faced the Lajeunesse Royals. Essex won 5-1 in a game with goals scored by Megan Prentice, Clare Crawford (2), Alexa Robinson, and Stephanie Bruce. The girls’ took on Cardinal Carter, in Essex, on December 7. Peyton Moore and Montana Wilkins each scored twice, and Megan Prentice added a goal in the 5-3 win over the Cougars. Assists in the game, for Essex, went to Megan Prentice (3), Caitlyn Anderson, Alexa Robinson, and Sara Busch. • On Thursday, December 7, the Essex
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by a close score of 3-2. It was the Leitrim Hawks, once again, beating the Ravens 5-1 that closed out the tournament play for Essex. • This Day in Sports History - December 14th: Lennox Lewis won the WBC title when Riddick Bowe refused to fight him in 1992. The Miami Heat, of the NBA, won its first game ever, after 17 losses, in 1988. Two time MVP with the New York Yankees, Roger Maris, died in 1985. It was on this day in 1961 that the NYY rejected a request from Maris for a $75,000 contract. After 15 years with Monday Night Football, Howard Cosell retired from the show in 1984. In 1947 race car engines roared as NASCAR was founded in Daytona Beach, Florida. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email essexfreepress@ on.aibn.com.
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Stobbs Division continues to shuffle to prevail 4-1. On Friday, Essex travelled to Lakeshore. The two teams showed why they were first and second in the standings. Lakeshore’s Stephane Crevier, a former Leamington Flyer, scored his first goal in Junior “C” hockey. His shot was deflected over Tyler Ryan. But, from there, Essex controlled the game. In the second period, Stadder and Vieira continued their scoring touch of late as they beat Eric Morneau. Early in the third period, Lakeshore beat Ryan for the second time. The teams were
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by Garrett Fodor The Stobbs Division standings continue to shuffle as the regular season comes to an end. The Essex 73’s entered this past week sitting at the top of the standings. In order to stay there, the local team had to obtain a minimum of four points. They faced-off against the Petrolia Flyers, in addition to the second place Lakeshore Canadiens, and the Mooretown Flags over the weekend. On Tuesday night, the 73’s hosted the Petrolia Flyers. The Flyers are able to give the top teams in the league fits and even steal points, despite their eighth-place sitting. And, in the early goings of the game, Petrolia was doing just that, giving Essex a fight. Kole Keating opened the scoring seven minutes into the first period. The overaged forward beat goalie Jax Dhondt with a beautiful setup. From the second period on, however, the 73’s got their legs under them and made Petrolia work. Setting the tone just 31 seconds into the second period, William Stadder beat Flyers’ goalie Jakob Knowles on a highlight reel play. He went around three Flyers’ skaters before roofing the puck. Just nine minutes later, Stadder added his
Essex 21-18 through two periods. To close out the game, Mooretown added two more goals, forcing Essex to show its displeasure and anger. Essex essentially put itself out of the game as the players had a sevenminute penalty to kill off. Sylvano Valente scored with the man advantage, with six minutes remaining. But, that would be the lone bright spot of the game, as Essex fell 4-1. With this loss, Essex has lost three of their last five games.
unable to find the back of the net in regulation, forcing overtime. In overtime, Essex took the first chance, but two forwards collided. Lakeshore was quick to turn the play around, creating a 3-on-1. Connor Rosaasen beat Tyler Ryan to secure the win for Lakeshore with a final score of 3-2. Twenty-four hours later, the 73’s were on the road to Mooretown. The Flags scored a goal in each of the first two periods and welcomed the visiting 73’s physically, with a parade of hits. Mooretown outshot
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by Sylene Argent For the second year in a row, members of Trinity Anglican Church collected new, unwrapped toys to help ensure youth of area families facing financial stress wake up to an exciting and memorable Christmas morning. On the evening of
Tuesday, December 5, members of the little white church in the cemetery in Cottam forwarded their donation to the Cottam/Kingsville Fire Department, which the Kingsville Goodfellows will distribute to those in need in that area through the Toys for Tots program.
Church members brought in new toys all year long to support this program, recognizing just how much the donations will mean to local youth. Because of this year-round commitment, they were able to double last year’s donation with two large boxes filled with toys.
Seasons donates turkeys to the Support Centre of Essex County
submitted to EFP On December 8, residents and staff of Seasons Lakeshore delivered 100 turkeys and nonperishable items to the Support Centre of Essex County to help conquer food insecurity in the community. Seasons Retirement Communities focuses its corporate-giving efforts on local food banks because the Food Banks Canada Pictured left to right: Residents Peggy Langan, “HungerCount 2016” report Jeannine Bernard and Bernice Chevalie shows that 16.1 per cent of seniors in Canada access food banks. Seasons want to aide in the fight for food insecurity for everyone, but especially for vulnerable seniors living in its communities. Seasons Retirement communities across Alberta and Ontario will donate a total 1,800 turkeys to food banks this December.