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Record amount raised for Community Living Representatives of Community Living Essex County are presented with a cheque for $75,000 from members of the Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee.
by Adam Gault Representatives of Community Living Essex County (CLEC) were presented with $75,000 during the annual cheque presentation ceremony held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens last Wednesday afternoon. CLEC provides a wide-variety of programs and services to hundreds of individual living with intellectual disabilities across Essex County. The record-setting donation was able to
be presented due to the success of the 38th annual Ruthven Apple Festival, which was held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Kingsville during the last weekend of September. The Ruthven Apple Festival has been an important fundraising event for the organization over the last four decades, and its incredible variety of family-friendly activities and farmers’ markets have allowed the event to grow bigger and
more prosperous with each passing year. “This is a time where we get to celebrate the fantastic results of the work of the Committee that puts together the Ruthven Apple Fest,” Nancy Wallace-Gero said, who is CLEC’s Executive Director and Secretary to its Board. “It’s really been a pleasure to watch the festival grow. I don’t think all those years ago anyone would have imagined that it would become what it is today.”
CLEC’s Manger of Community Relations, Tony DeSantis, paid tribute to the late Ron Hicks, a long-time contributor and a planner who helped bring together the idea of the original Apple Fest almost 40 years ago. “Because of an accident, he lost his arm at a young age,” DeSantis said, speaking to the memory of his friend. “That man did more with one arm than most people do with two. He had a heart of gold, and we will miss
him on this Committee.” The funds raised during the Ruthven Apple Fest will primarily go towards funding accessibility transportation for the organization, such as the repair and upkeep of handicap accessible vans and vehicles. “This will help us ensure that the quality of supports and services that we can deliver in our community will continue to be of the highest quality,” Wallace-Gero said. “We’re very, very proud that the funds raised at this festival all stay right here in Essex County. This is used to help people here in our community.” If anyone is looking to get involved with Community Living this holiday season, the organization is hosting its annual gift-wrapping booth at the Devonshire Mall. CLEC is looking for volunteers to help wrap presents at the booth from now until Christmas Eve, with all proceeds from the gift-wrapping going towards supporting the organization. Potential gift-wrapping volunteers can call Marg Patalas, Administrative Officer, at (519) 776-6483 ext. 266
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Essex Council Notes for December 18 by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Rural Business and Tourism Community Improvement Plan Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveira offered a presentation on a case for County Road 50 expansion into the Colchester Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This plan would seek to add the consideration of value-added incentives for agriculture and tourism development along County Road 50. During the presentation, Silveira noted that County Road 50 is by far the most travelled part of the municipality by tourists, and most of the town’s visitor dollars are spent at the many wineries and tourist destinations along this stretch of road. By providing businesses and entrepreneurs along 50 with financial incentives, such as waiving development charges or providing property tax incentives as seen with the success of Essex’s other CIP programs, the plan would look to expand economic and destination development throughout this part of the municipality. Councillor Larry Snively noted that there had currently been no applications to the Colchester CIP as it currently stands, and asked Silveira what could be done to encourage businesses in the area to take advantage of the plan if it were to be implemented. Silveira explained by correctly marketing the program, and expanding the boundaries of the Colchester CIP, more businesses would be able to take advantage of this unique program. Councillor Sherry Bondy expressed concerns that funding for the initiative might take away funding from other critical projects in Harrow at this time, and if the Town had the funding to take on the expansions of the Colchester CIP at this time. Council made a motion to go ahead with the bylaw amendment process to expanded the Colchester CIP along County Road 50. The Town will host a public meeting to garner feedback from stakeholders and citizens about the project early next year. Economic Development Report Council received an Economic Development Report prepared and submitted by Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveira for activity in the Town between the months of September and October 2017. The report highlighted several new businesses and real estate figures during this period. These included Colio Estate Winery adding an additional 1 million litres of tank capacity, and 44 homes being sold in Essex over the two months.
Downtown Walkabout Report Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveira also submitted a report on the walkabouts held in Essex and Harrow in the fall. With these walkabouts, members of council and administration had the opportunity to see first-hand the effect the Town’s Community Improvement Plans have had on ongoing beautification efforts and business improvements throughout the downtown cores. Successful projects for 2017 included the Tourist Information Kiosk in Harrow, Essex branded parking signs for municipally-owned parking lots, an Essex Centre BIA parkette, and Christmas Lights for Harrow. CIP Update Council received the report “Community Improvement Plan Update” for information purposes, and amended the Rehabilitation Grant to include the construction of ground signs with peripheral landscaping as an eligible project. Essex’s Assistant Planner Rita Jabbour, through the report she submitted to Council, provided an update on the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, which provides incentives to property owners within a defined geographical area to stimulate physical improvements to commercial buildings, spur new business activity, and encourage the development of affordable residential and tourist accommodations. The report states that over 40 business owners and operators have benefited from the CIP program since its launch a few years back. The program was initiated to strengthen the economic base of the downtowns of Harrow Centre and Essex Centre, and Colchester Centre as of this year. Council approved the expansion of the Essex Centre Community Improvement Plan (ECCIP) project
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Progress made on Essex Centre pavilion project by Sylene Argent The Essex Centre pavilion is one step closer to being built. On Monday evening, Essex Council moved to award the request for tender for the construction of the Essex Centre BIA Pavilion to Goodreau Sawmill Inc. in the amount of $319,564. In 2014, Mary-Anne Bjorkman, Chairperson
of the Essex Centre BIA approached Council about a partnership that would have the BIA and the Town work together to install a pavilion in the Heritage Gardens Park. At that time, the Essex Centre BIA pledged $150,000 towards the project and the Town agreed to put aside $100,000. The pavilion
was highlighted as needed through the 2014 Stempski, Kelly Associates’ Essex Centre Streetscape & Silo District Plan. To help gap the difference in funding needed for the project, Council moved to put an additional $12,800 into the project from the 2017 Heritage Park capital project as this project
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will be one of the focal points for the Heritage Park. It was also designed, through work of the BIA on the file, to include many characteristics featured on the historical Essex Railway Station. The remaining twentyfive thousand will come from the Essex Centre BIA. On November 6, Council approved site plan approval for the Essex Centre Pavilion. Nine contractors attended a recent site-meeting, following the official issuance of the RFT for supply and install. Proposals were accepted until November 15. A total of six tenders were received. “I can’t wait until it goes up. That’s a great project,” Essex Councillor Larry Snively said. Bjorkman said the Essex Centre BIA chose to partner with the Town on the project as the Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Plan outlined public-use developments that would enhance and increase the use of the
Heritage Gardens Park area. After the Essex Centre BIA made a commitment to the project, and started putting monies into a reserve account, the design process began. “We wanted to incorporate design features of the train station to help the pavilion look as though it belongs in the park,” Bjorkman said. “The BIA Board chose the design, stone work, timber styles, and all materials that will be
used for construction. We chose visible timber rafters as opposed to steel so that the pavilion would mimic a train platform. The engineering for this kind of a build added a lot of time and cost to the project, but I’m certain we will be pleased with the end result.” During the November 6 Council meeting, Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services, said he anticipates a spring build.
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Local representatives host annual holiday open house
by Adam Gault In keeping with a seasonal tradition since being elected to parliament, Essex MP Tracey Ramsey and Essex MPP Taras Natyshak hosted their third annual holiday open house at their Essex Centre constituency offices this past Friday evening. The festive tradition provided a casual platform to interact with the local representatives and community members over light refreshments. It also afforded for a chance for the parliamentarians to pass on their best wishes for a happy and healthy 2018. Looking ahead into 2018, “We want people
to feel a part of our communities, and that they have the essentials in life,” Ramsey said. “That people can afford to heat their home is a big concern around here, that people can get groceries, that our food banks are full for helping folks who really need it this time of year.” Looking back at 2017, Ramsey said that new federal leader Jagmeet Singh has brought forth a new energy and optimism in the party going forward. “It is nice to end the year off with our new leader. There’s excitement (in the party),” Ramsey explained. “He came and visited us here, we got him on farms which was
so important to me. He really understands well the dynamic of Essex, and it was great to bring him here and really show him what the County’s all about.” Natyshak said he was proud of the Private Member’s Bill he introduced this year, which would expand PTSD coverage through the WSIB to first responders, including nurses, probation and parole officers, and police services, such as forensics. It includes, “Those area people that are on the front lines of protecting us, and who are often exposed to traumatic events,” Natyshak explained. “The whole goal is to ensure
that by them protecting us, that we do our job by protecting them, and certainly their mental health.” Natyshak added although the Bill passed, the government has planned on introducing their own streamlined legislation in the coming year, ensuring the same protections for first responders. “I would count that as a win to have gotten that done,” Natyshak said. Ongoing flooding concerns due to heavy rainfall throughout the region were also an issue Natyshak was proud to have brought forth this
year. He explained that setting a marker about how insurance companies can treat residents in times of natural disaster and future general flood management would be ongoing issues he would bring to Queen’s Park.
“I was happy to (put these issues) on the map in the name of members of our community who have suffered losses over the last couple years. With the changing weather patterns and climate change, we have to be ready for it.”
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Love it, or hate it, we sure got pummelled with a lot of snow recently. As much as some of us may dislike the fluffy, white stuff, we are in mid-December and it is expected for this time of year. I have written in this column about how Christmas is my most favourite time of the year, so a fresh, bright white dusting of snow is exciting to this girl, but it can be a nuisance, too. As beautiful as a freshly, undisturbed blanket of snow can be, it does create some problems. Firstly, esthetically, it doesn’t stay bright white for long. In no time, we will be looking at that brown sludge on the side of roads and driveways. But, most importantly, it causes us to worry. We worry about loved ones as they travel to and from work, or what the weather will be like for us the following day when we will need to hop into our cars to get to where we need to be. It is also cold, causes us to get damp feet, and then there’s all the dreaded shoveling of driveways and the scrapping off of ice from our vehicles’ windows. Extended family members of
mine owned a cottage on Lake Huron when I was a kid. My most favourite childhood memories are of that place. I can remember the beauty of the lake, which was across the street, when it was frozen, and the beauty of the thick forest behind the cottage when the branches of each tree were burdened with the pure, white stuff. We would often walk the trails behind the forest as a family. Some of my prized childhood possessions included a porcupine quill and a stick upon which a beaver had gnawed. I get that “deja vu” feeling when I drive by a wooded area that’s covered in snow. It brings me back to the once-familiar place that meant so much to me and my family. Perhaps that is why I love the snow so much, because it makes me relive the excitement a child feels when he or she is having fun and is free from worry or care. There’s something about a fresh snowfall that makes me feel rejuvenated. Perhaps that triggers an excitement for a new start in the New Year. Maybe that blanket of snow allows us to cover up past foot prints and allows us to create new, fresh ones in a figurative way.
This is a time when we tend analyse ourselves and what we would like to accomplish in the next year. It is hard to believe we are wrapping up 2017, and that this paper is the last of the year. Time sure knows how to speed along. This is the time of year when many of us are spending time with families, and thinking about the ones who have passed. Today, I am thinking about family members who have passed this year, and a family-friend who passed away suddenly just recently. I am also thinking about how difficult it must be for their close-family members to go through the holidays, a time of family and friendship, with an empty seat at the table. There is no present like the present, and I try to keep that in mind every day. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to make improvements or enhancements with our lives or selves, but we sometimes just need to appreciate what we already have and what we have already accomplished.
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The kindness of people I don’t know whether you have to be old, or ancient like myself, to find out just how kind people can be. For instance, when I was third in line at the gas station with an empty gas tank, a man told me the car at the pump had broken down. He said, however, the hose would stretch far enough to let me get gas at the other side of the pump. Then, a woman saw I was having trouble making the pump work and filled my gas tank for me. After I got groceries, a woman carried my bag of
groceries to my car, then returned my cart. When I got home, I saw someone had cleaned the sidewalk and swept my veranda. The mail-carrier kindly put my mail in the box that is close to my back door so I did not have to go down the steps to the regular mailbox. After I went to church, I could not find my keys. There was someone willing to go to my car where he found them. So many people want to be helpful.
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Essex Council Notes... area to include the north side of Maidstone Avenue (13 to 87 Maidstone Avenue East), Heritage Park, a portion of the former Canadian National Railway corridor, and the properties at 87 Station and 91 Scratch Street in 2017. Earlier this year, Council approved a transfer of $61,000 to the ECCIP budget from the Contingency Reserve. In 2017, Planning received a total of 14 new CIP applications for Essex Centre and 10 new applications for Harrow Centre. It is highlighted in the report that there has recently been a spike in requests for funds for the installation of free-standing ground signs. “It has been a very good year for the CIP program,” Jabbour said, adding 2017 has been the best uptake year to date. Recreation Programming Council received the report “Subsidized Recreation Programming.” The report to Council notes The Town of Essex has been committed to providing all residents recreational opportunities and makes every effort to ensure they are affordable, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.” The Town of Essex has been a provider of multiple subsidy programs that assist in access to recreational opportunities, including the Pathway to Potential Recreation Discount Program. In 2017, to date, 343 participants received funding for a variety of programs such as hockey, gymnastics, dance, soccer, and swimming. “This funding allows us to reduce barriers and increase access to participation in recreation, ensuring support for affordable recreation,” it states in the report. A one-time Pathway to Potential funding enhancement will allow the provision at no cost for
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each of the remaining unsponsored recreational skates and swims at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, and the Essex Recreation Complex. Director of Community Services Doug Sweet said because of this, five free public skates and 13 additional swims will be offered. Chief Administrative Officer Report on Ward Open Houses A report submitted by Essex’s CAO Donna Hunter broke down general open house information and questions from residents heard during the restive Ward open houses held in November of this year. This report included a chart of most common questions asked during the open houses, and from what Ward the specific concerns came. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche thanked Council and administration for the work they did in organizing the events, noting they were fairly well attended. There are plans on having more in the future. Ward 3 By-election post report A report was received detailing the breakdown and results of the Ward 3 by-election. The election was called earlier this year with the resignation of Councillor Bill Caixeiro, and was won by current Ward 3 Councillor Ron Rogers. 22.1% of eligible voters participated in the byelection. Election procedures Council received the report “2018 Municipal Election Procedures, forms for voting, and the use of
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Essex Council Notes... be possible to expand the demolition grant in the CIP program to above $6000. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said he did not see the schools fitting into the CIP and thought there would be a better source to get somebody to utilize the empty
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buildings. Council passed a motion to have administration come up with different ideas on how those properties could be developed, with the CIP being one possibility to look at. NoM on Water run-off At the December 4 Essex Council meeting, Councillor Larry Snively put forward a Notice of Motion regarding residents taking in landfill and building up their properties so high that water run-off affects their neighbours. He hoped the current regulatory bylaw could be reviewed and that administration could provide some recommendations on how to improve the situation. He said he has received complaints about this from a handful of residents. When neighbours build large berms with landfill, and there is a heavy rainfall, the water can sometimes affect neighbours. “I can’t see how we can allow this to happen,” he said. Administration will review the bylaws. Administration to investigate the feasibility of fiber optics Councillor Sherry Bondy put forward a notice a motion to investigate the feasibility of fiber optics throughout the entire Town of Essex. Bondy explained other municipalities in our region have been investigating the feasibility of townwide fiber optic internet connection and that if all of Essex had fiber optics, it could really be marketed as a business destination. It would likely come at no cost to the Town as a service provider would decide if there is demand
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present to upgrade the internet infrastructure. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche added he has many calls about internet connection problems, and said it has been a common topic of discussion throughout the town. The motion carried. Upcoming Notice of Motion for January 15 Councillor Sherry Bondy will put forward two motions at the upcoming January 15 Council meeting. First, that the Town of Essex send a request to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all other municipalities in Ontario, requesting that when school boards make decisions to close schools that they have to offer the building to the respective local municipality at the cost of one dollar. Second, that administration receive and review the Ward 4 feedback items on the list provided and report back to Council with an update or obtain council’s endorsement for any further action items recommended by administration. 2018 Budget Estimates Essex Council gave three readings and passed bylaw 1668 to adopt the 2018 Operating and Capital Budget estimates. Bylaw amendments required to comply with Bill 68 A report entitled “Procedural Bylaw Amendments Required to Comply with Bill 68” was submitted to Council. This included the passing of Bylaw 1665 to amend Bylaw 1592, which would align the definition of meeting with the definition provided in Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, which will come into effect on January 1, and bring it in line with the new legislation. This includes the definition of meeting, four more exceptions to the ‘closed meeting’ rule, discussion to trade secrets, and ongoing negotiations.
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Council approves removing Development Charges in Harrow by Sylene Argent Before the regular meeting on Monday evening, members of Essex Council sat down to discuss, and obtain public input, regarding the Development Charges for single family dwellings built in Harrow. Council passed an amendment to the bylaw that enforces the imposition of Development Charges for the Town will provide a 100 percent discount for Development Charges on residential development in Harrow between January 1, 2018 and August 25, 2019. In June of 2015, Council moved to reduce residential Development Charges in Harrow by
50 percent. This was in place until December 28 of 2016. At this point, Council agreed to extend this program until December 31 of this year. In the report submitted to Council it notes two permits for single family residential dwellings in Harrow were taken out in 2016, and four were taken out in 2015. With the 50 percent reduction, the Town garnered $27,434. As the remaining 50 percent still has to be paid for, the Town had to fund $27,434 through a combination of wastewater revenue from Harrow and taxes levied on all wards within the municipality to make up the cost difference. Four more permits
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have been taken out for new, single family residential dwellings in Harrow to date in 2017, which means $18, 988 was garnered for the Town, with the same amount again being funded through a combination of wastewater revenue from Ward Four and taxes levied on residents in all wards. Jeffrey Morrison, Director of Finance and Business Services/ Treasurer noted from January 2017 to October 2017, there were 15 residential developments in Essex Centre. At a recent Council meeting, Councillor Larry Snively asked for a report on the program so Council could consider further reducing the Development Charge from 50 percent to 100 percent. The report notes this as an incentive to spur residential development in
the new reduction, it is estimated the cost to the Town would be around $77,000 that would have to be funded through the 2018 budget. Administration received three letters of support for the reduction,
Harrow, but also points out that the funds (recovered from developers) would come through wastewater revenue from Ward 4 and taxes levies on residents in all wards. With past uptake on the program, and with
one of which was from the Harrow and Colchester Chamber of Commerce. Two of the letters stated they know families are finding it difficult to find housing in Harrow.
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ECNPLC hosts annual Soup & Chili Contest by Sylene Argent As a way to warm the body up as the holiday season tends to warm the soul, staff members at the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic hosted the third annual Soup & Chili Cook-Off Contest last Thursday evening. Dressed in holiday gear, with Christmas tunes adding a special touch to the event’s festive ambiance, Staff welcomed attendees to taste-taste the many dishes they whipped up for the event.
Children were given a grab-bag loaded with fun items, and everyone was treated to a cup of hot chocolate while they socialized with representatives of the clinic to learn about the service and programs offered to clients.
Patrons were not only able to get their fill, but were also able to vote on the dish they liked the most, with the winner earning the bragging rights for the next year. For the second year in a row, Nurse Practitioner Tresa Hagell won for her submission.
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Council approves removing Development Charges... Local developer Remo Valente asked if there are all these buyers looking for homes in Harrow, why would the Town need to fund such a project. He said the Town is doing a good thing to promote residential development, and agreed with the third letter that stated it should be done for the entire municipality. By Council offering a reduction in Development Charges for one part of the Town and not the other, one customer who may want to buy a home in Essex Centre may be swayed to go to Harrow, he said. “You give it to everybody or nobody,” he added. Valente continued there was recently a moratorium in Essex Centre for several months due to flooding concerns, interest still needed to be paid on the mortgages. That’s part of business, but builders in town got hurt because they couldn’t build a house on the lots to sell them, he claimed. Snively said Essex is ten minutes away from Windsor, and Harrow is half an hour. The high school was lost there and there were no young families wanting to live there at that time. He doesn’t want to lose any more schools. If Ward One was hurting like Ward 4, Snively said he would support a reduction there, too. Councillor Sherry Bondy said the municipality has to be looked at as a whole, but every area has special needs. Harrow has had school closures and low build rates. This is a proactive action Council has taken to address that issue, she said.
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People may want to have the charges lifted across the municipality, but the funds have to come from somewhere, Bondy noted. “We are looking to kick-start development in Harrow,” she said. “Houses in Harrow are selling, we just don’t have enough of them.”
Councillor Randy Voakes said he liked the idea of the reduction in Development Charges in Harrow, but when he asked Council to consider waving the charges in Ward 1 recently, as the area near Maidstone Avenue and Highway # 3 has been vacant for around
14 years, he didn’t get the response from Council he hoped for. He estimates millions of dollars were lost in tax revenue there. Morrison said there will be a report coming forward on non-residential Development Charges for the whole municipality coming forward in the
first quarter of 2018. Council moved to receive the report. During the regular Council meeting, Council passed the first three readings of the bylaw and passed it. In addition, resident Dave Cassidy approached Council about differing
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waste water development charges for the new Fitness Fury facility he and his wife will build on town property. He would like Council to take a look at his situation after the report comes out in early 2018. During the regular meeting, Council approved this.
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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 Don (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 greatgrandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his friends Sam Irwin, Joe Rodrigues, foster son “Koke” Joseph Hanlan, 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: www.simplechoicecremation.ca.
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18 ideas for making holiday memories Counting down to Christmas Day means many different things to people across the globe. Although families likely have several different traditions they anticipate each year, it can be fun to incorporate some new merrymakers into the festivities. Here are some festive ideas to include in the days leading up to Christmas - a special family calendar of fun finds.
1. Annual memento: Have the kids or adults make one new handmade ornament each year. This way the tree is always evolving, and everyone can track milestones. 2. Cookie day: Devote one day to making Christmas cookies. Invite friends or family members over. Distribute some cookies to elderly neighbors. 3. Holiday classic: Spend a night in and watch
a classic Christmas flick you’ve never seen before. Streaming movie services often put classics and obscure titles into rotation during the holiday season. 4. Christmas concert: Host a gathering of children where they can sing or perform their favorite tunes for an audience. Take it on the road to a nearby nursing home. 5. Dine out: Take a break from cooking, shopping and hosting and stop into
a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try. Keep it local to support nearby businesses. 6. Adopt a child/family: Volunteer with a charitable organization that provides for less fortunate families. Answer the Christmas desires of a needy child or family by purchasing an item on their wish lists. 7. See the sights: Pack the children into the family car to tour nearby areas and look at Christmas lights displays. Bring along cookies and hot chocolate. 8. Trim a tree: Get together with adult friends at a tree-trimming party. Rotate the hosting house each year. 9. Play dress-up: A gentleman can dress up as the man in red and pop into a friend’s holiday gathering. 10. Wilderness walk: Enjoy the crisp air and snow and see a local park from a winter perspective. 11. Acts of kindness: Choose any act of kindness and make it happen this Christmas. It can include feeding the hungry or
helping a disabled person shop for the season. 12. Kids’ Secret Santa: Spread the joy of giving by having the kids choose a sibling or friend’s name from a hat and purchasing or making a gift for that person. 13. Hand out hot chocolate: Make a big thermos of hot chocolate and give it out to shoppers or workers who have been out in the cold. 14. Read religious stories: Understand the true meaning of the season by reading Biblical passages. 15. Camp-in: The first night the tree is decorated, allow the kids to sleep beside it under the glow of
Christmas lights. 16. Scavenger hunt: Plan holiday-themed trivia questions and hide small trinkets for children to find. 17. Surprise box: Put a gender and age nonspecific gift into a box. On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the person who finds a hidden gift tag under their chair at dinner gets to open the box. 18. Family portrait: Wear your holiday finery and pose for a portrait that actually will be printed and framed.
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by Sylene Argent To help bring smiles to the faces of many area youths of families facing economically stressful times come Christmas morning, local OPP personnel and firefighters of Essex Fire & Rescue completed a different kind of task last Friday, but an important one, nonetheless. Dressed in their official gear, and with the spirit of giving in the air, these local public servants collected
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to clothes and food. This year’s business partners included: Essex Party & Discount, Ken Knapp Ford, Countryside Dodge, Red Apple, all three Home Hardware locations in the municipality, Canadian Tire, Once Upon a Time Childcare Centre, Kimball Building Supplies, Centre, and The Dollar Tree. Members of the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion
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were not donated, such as gift cards for older youths. This type of donation will give them a chance to shop and pick out something they will especially like.
(Branch 201) collected items as well. Monetary donations were also forwarded to the program, which will help purchase items needed that
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“We had an amazing turnout,” Essex (M) OPP Community Policing Officer Sean MacKinnon said. He estimated over $4000 in donations were donated to the program, thanks to all the program supporters.
Those who would like to donate to the program, but did not have the chance to do so before the December 15 pick-up date, can always drop new, unwrapped gifts, or gift cards, off at the Harrow OPP Police Station or Essex Fire Station #1 in Essex Centre during regular business hours. “Stuff can be dropped
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off year-round,” MacKinnon said. “We always find a home for them.” The toys will be delivered to the Essex Salvation Army, the St. Vincent de Paul chapters in Harrow and McGregor, and the Zeta Kappa Sorority for its Santa’s Sack program.
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Essex Public School hosts No Frills’ Giving Tree items forwarded to Food Bank successful food drive items are written on a tag “We have done so well and placed on a tree in the store. Customers and staff members then take a tag, purchase the item, and return it, unwrapped, to the store.
Photo submitted. - Pictured are some Early Years students with items they donated. submitted to EFP Essex Public School’s annual Food Drive for the Essex Area Food Bank was a huge success! Student Council members helped to organize this event that brought in thousands of needed items. A special ‘thank you’ goes out to everyone who supported the program for all of the generous donations.
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by Sylene Argent For the past several years, Jeff’s No Frills has hosted a Giving Tree program that its clients and staff members look forward to supporting each year. On the morning of Tuesday, December 19, Donna MacPhee of Jeff’s No Frills dropped off the items, that were donated through this year’s program, to the Essex Area Food Bank. Volunteers there will ensure the items get to the youths of local families facing economically stressful times. MacPhee said No Frills hosts this program to support two local families in need. Every year, representatives of the local
grocery store supports two families, having three or four children each, through the Essex Area Food Bank. After learning about some of the items on those youths’ Christmas wish lists, the
doing this over the years. People are so, so nice. They start asking about the program every year in November,” MacPhee said.
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Essex offers Holiday Camp for Kids submitted to EFP The Town of Essex is offering a new Clubhouse Day Camp over the holidays to give kids the chance to stay active, and parents the chance to relax, after a hectic season. The program runs from Tuesday, January 2 until Friday, January 5, at the Essex Recreation Complex, located at 242 Talbot Street North, in Essex Centre. The theme for the week, “Holiday Cruise,” will feature an action-packed schedule of adventures as campers use their imaginations to cruise warmer climates around the world. Campers will try creative stations, active games and sports, arts and crafts, and swim every day in the afternoon. “We’ve had a lot of requests from our residents to offer child care during the second week of the
schools’ holiday break,” says Doug Sweet, Director of Community Services. “The Clubhouse Day Camp program is a great way for children to stay active during the holiday break, meet new friends, and have lots of fun.” Three camps will be hosted for the following age groups: Junior (ages 4 to 5), Intermediate (ages 6 to 8), and Senior (ages 9 to 12). Parents may also register siblings in the same camp if they are close in age. Discounts are available when registering multiple children. Financial assistance is also available for families that qualify. To register, please visit us online at www. essexconnect.ca, or call 519-776-8992. To inquire about financial assistance, contact 519-776-8992.
Christmas concert to be hosted for Collins family A free Christmas concert will be hosted tonight, Thursday December 21, inside the Verdi Hall at the Coboto Club in Windsor. The event will take
place between 7 and 9 p.m. Community members are urged to come out and enjoy the event, which will offer live music entertainment from The Diplomats Drum and
Bugle Corps. The Diplomats are hosting the event for a fellow bandmate, 14-year old trumpet player, Lucas Collins. The local grade nine student was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Since August, he has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments, which cause him to lose his appetite and depletes his energy level. Collins is currently finishing a treatment in
London. Lucas’s mom, Louanne, has taken a leave of absence from work so she can accompany her son while he undergoes treatments in London. His dad, Mike, works in Essex and organizes the annual Catch for a Cure Fishing Derby at Colchester Harbour. Eventgoers will have an opportunity to forward a donation at the event to support the Collins family of Essex.
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A quick and delicious holiday dessert
The holiday season is synonymous with many things, including delicious foods. While Thanksgiving turkeys or Christmas geese will be found on many a table this holiday season, baked goods and desserts are what many people look forward to this time of year. Holiday hosts with a lot on their plates might not have the time to prepare homemade baked goods for their guests. Thankfully, the following recipe for “Chocolate-Strawberry Pie” from Addie Gundry’s “No-Bake Desserts” (St. Martin’s Press) can be prepared in just 15
minutes, all without turning on the oven. Chocolate-Strawberry Pie Yields 1 pie Ingredients - 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and halved - 1 store-bought (or homemade) chocolate cookie pie crust - 2/3 cup sugar - 1/4 cup cornstarch - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder - 1/4 teaspoon minced crystallized ginger - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg - Pinch of kosher or sea salt - 6 large egg yolks - 2 1/2 cups half-and-half - 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped - 1/2 tablespoon rum extract - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Additional strawberries for garnish (optional) Directions 1. Place the strawberry halves in a single layer in the bottom of the pie crust. 2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, ginger, nutmeg, and salt over medium heat. 3. Whisk in the egg yolks to create a thick paste.
Gradually whisk in the half-and-half until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. 4. Add the chocolate and whisk until
combined. Add the rum and vanilla extracts. Cool the mixture for 4 minutes. 5. Pour the filling over the strawberries and up to the top of the crust. Chill the pie for 2 hours or until set. 6. Garnish with additional strawberries, if desired.
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Holiday stress-busting Many people find the holiday season can be stressful. Holiday hosts may bear the brunt of seasonal stress, but the season also may be challenging for those who have lost loved ones or do not have close families to celebrate with. When holiday hustle leads to frayed nerves, there are some things people can do to reduce their stress. • Hit the gym. The American Society for Exercise Physiologists says exercise has been shown to increase one’s sense of well-being, mood, self-esteem, and stress responsivity. Stress can rev up adrenaline, and exercise can help relieve any pent-up energy and frustration. • Eat the right foods. Stay hydrated and eat plenty of fiber, fruits, and vegetables. This can help stabilize blood sugar levels and decrease cravings for comfort foods. Do not turn to caffeine, sugary sweets, and alcohol to reduce stress, as such foods and beverages may only compound the problem.
• Get ample rest. Go to bed and rise at the same time each day. Many adults function best when they get between seven and eight hours of sleep per night, and a good night’s rest can help in the fight against stress. • Engage in activities you enjoy. Make time for activities you like to do, such as crafts, hobbies, and listening to music. Take time away from holiday tasks to give yourself a break. • Skip the need to be perfect. Christmas movies and holiday ideals portrayed in advertisements can put undue pressure on the average person. Ignore any perceived pressure to have a perfect holiday season, instead resolving to enjoy the time with family and friends. Stress can impact the ability to enjoy oneself during the holidays. But stress can be overcome, even during this busy time metrocreativeconnection.com of year.
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9 ways to maximize entertaining space
People who live in compact homes or apartments may find space is at a premium during regular times of the year. When the holidays arrive, decorations, trees ,and presents can make homes seem even more cluttered. This can make it especially challenging for holiday hosts who want to open up their homes for
festive gatherings. Even if space is at a premium, all it takes is a little ingenuity to entertain successfully. 1. Put nonessential furniture and other decor away. It’s impossible for would-be holiday hosts to move all of their belongings out of their homes to create entertaining space. But
hosts can certainly cut down on clutter. Check out the flow of a room and then move pieces around as needed to open up floor space. Push tables or large pieces of furniture up against walls. Swap out armchairs for folding chairs. Stow knickknacks in bedrooms or in closets. 2. Put benches and wide ledges to use. Narrow benches, such as those common to picnic tables, can seat three or four comfortably. Do not discount deep window ledges as potential seats, as these areas can be made more comfortable with pillows or cushions. 3. Collapse tables after meals. If a sit-down dinner
is the goal, set up tables accordingly. Then break down the tables afterward
to free up more space. Serve small desserts that can be easily transported from room to room. 4. Use islands and countertops. Tables can take up valuable space. When entertaining a lot of guests, set up an allpurpose counter island and add barstools. This can be an area for food prep, eating and entertaining. 5. Create conversation areas. Encourage guests to spread out by setting up intimate spots in various rooms. This way guests won’t feel the need to congregate in the same space. Bistro tables in a den, a few floor pillows in front of the fireplace and stools by a kitchen island will create conversation areas. 6. Expand outside, if possible. Rent a tent that can be warmed with a space heater. If your home has a closed-in porch or patio space, cover screens with insulating plastic to create a comfortable
added room. 7. Skip a sit-down meal. Large tables take up a lot of space, so serve a buffet, tapas or passed hors d’oeuvres so guests mix and mingle rather than sit down at one large table. 8. Use all available surfaces. Invest in some sturdy serving trays that can be placed on television stands, upright speakers, ottomans, or even wooden crates. This will increase the amount of room you have to serve and store items. 9. Spread out refreshments. Avoid bottlenecks in common areas by putting food, beverages, and other items in various locations. Fill up the kitchen sink with ice and make it an oversized beverage cooler. Holiday entertaining requires some creativity when hosting in compact spaces.
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The history of Christmas stockings
Just when the excitement of opening presents comes to an end after the last of the packages under the Christmas tree have been torn open, children and
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adults alike may discover that there are more treats to be had nestled inside of stockings hung on the mantle. The hanging of Christmas stockings is a tradition with an extensive history. Several legends attribute the hanging of stockings to different people or events. Here is a look at some of the stories that have made Christmas stockings so popular. St. Nicholas Day Rather than hanging stockings on Christmas, many countries celebrate Saint Nicholas Day on December 6, and this is when stockings are proudly left out for treats. The small, inexpensive
trinkets are later unwrapped and enjoyed on Christmas Day. Dutch heritage One tradition says that, in 16th century Holland,
children kept their clogs filled with straw in front of the hearth for Santa’s reindeer to find. They also left treats for Santa Claus. In return, Santa would leave gifts in the clogs. Over time, stockings were swapped out for clogs. Merchant’s family story A popular tale tells the story of a merchant, his wife and three daughters. After the wife falls ill and dies, the man becomes devastated and squanders all of his wealth on frivolous things to mask his sadness. When it comes time for the daughters to marry, the man does not have money for a dowry. St. Nicholas hears of the plight and knows the man would be too proud to accept charity. Therefore, St. Nicholas anonymously tosses three bags of gold coins down the chimney. The man’s daughters had done the laundry prior and left their stockings hanging by the fireplace to dry. The gold landed in the stockings, thus starting
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the Christmas stocking tradition. Italian good witch One stocking story does not attribute the tradition to Santa, but to a kind-hearted Italian witch named “La Befana.” La Befana arrives on a broomstick the night of January 5 and fills the stockings of good children with sweet treats and toys. Bad children are awarded lumps of coal. La Befana
is also credited with being the old woman who the wise men ask for directions to Christ’s manger in the Christ child’s story. After turning down an offer to accompany them, La Befana later carried gifts in search of Christ. Christmas stockings have become part of holiday traditions, and this beloved tradition has its own unique history.
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How to succeed with your New Year’s resolution While it’s difficult to gauge just how many people make New Year’s resolutions each year, various factors suggest millions of people resolve to improve their lives each January. Television segments devoted to healthy resolutions and discounted memberships are just two of many
indicators suggesting resolutions are popular and potentially big business. As popular as making resolutions may be, reports indicate that they’re more popular to make than commit to. For example, a 2015 report from U.S. News & World Report indicated that 80
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percent of resolutions fail. So how can men and women become part of the minority who see their resolutions through to fruition? The following strategies may help. • Plan on being patient. Men and women who expect immediate results may be in for some disappointment, and that can compromise their future efforts. Recognize that resolutions rarely produce overnight results, and that commitments to losing weight and saving more money take time. If necessary, set small goals that can serve as markers on your way to achieving the larger goal. • Be as specific as possible. In addition to being patient, being specific when deciding on a resolution can increase the likelihood that the successful pursuit of that resolution will have as positive an impact on your life as possible. For example, a nonspecific resolution to lose weight may be successful if you only shed a single pound. But men and
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women who resolve to lose weight typically want to lose more than one pound. By resolving to lose a predetermined and specific number of pounds, you might be more likely to commit to your goal, and more encouraged the closer you get to achieving that goal. • Don’t be shy. Sharing your resolution with others is a great way to generate support for your pursuit. And that support can motivate you if you hit a rough patch and keep you on track as you progress toward your goal. By sharing your resolution with others, you’re also indirectly inviting others who might have set similar goals in the past to offer incite and/or advice, which can prove invaluable. • Expect setbacks. Just like it’s important to be patient, it’s equally important to recognize there will be setbacks. Men and women who resolve to save more money and have set specific monthly savings goals should not allow one monthly shortfall to derail all of their efforts. An unforeseen expense such as an automotive or home
repair might compromise your ability to meet your monthly savings goal. Such setbacks are inevitable regardless of your resolution, so don’t be discouraged when they happen. Just commit to getting back on track in
time to meet your next goal. Successful New Year’s resolutions might be hard to come by. But there are ways to stay the course and see resolutions through to realization.
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Warm up with a classic hot toddy this holiday season
Soothe holiday visitors with a hot toddy. The combination of lemon, honey, and whiskey makes hot toddies a comforting libation.
Come the holiday season, hot toddies are ideal for entertaining, providing spirited fun and a means to chasing away the winter chill. Hot toddies have been
around for centuries. Usually a mix of a spirit - either whiskey, rum, or brandy - hot water, honey and spices, some believe the word “toddy” comes from an Indian drink of
the same name that is produced by fermenting the sap of palm trees. Other sources say the hot toddy was created by Dr. Robert Bentley Todd, an Irish physician
who prescribed a drink made of brandy, white cinnamon, sugar syrup, and water. The drink was dubbed the “hot toddy.” Hot drinks embellished with alcohol were long used for medicinal purposes. While alcoholic beverages are no longer used as medicine, hot toddies can still chase away a chill. “Grog” is another name given to hot alcoholic drinks, or any drink in which unmeasured amounts of spirits are mixed with other ingredients. Grog may also refer to a water-and-rum mixture that sea merchants once drank. The water kept the merchants hydrated, while the rum prevented the water from spoiling during voyages. The classic hot toddy can be a versatile drink
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used to keep guests comfortable and cheerful. This warm libation is soothing and savory, mixing citrus, honey, and spices, which each have their various health benefits. Although hot toddy recipes vary, the following is the recipe for a classic hot toddy, as culled by recipes from Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe and PBS Food. Classic Hot Toddy - 1 1/2 ounces bourbon, whiskey, or another brown liquor - 1 tablespoon honey
Combine liquor, lemon juice, honey, and boiling water together in a mug or Irish coffee glass. Push cloves or star anise into the lemon wedge. Add the cinnamon stick and lemon wedge to the mug. Allow lemon and cinnamon stick to steep in the beverage for a few minutes. Stir and enjoy.
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The latter part of the year is full of social engagements with family and friends. Pew Research Center says 92 percent of all Americans plan to celebrate Christmas as a holiday, with 69 percent using it as an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. While many social occasions surrounding Christmas are anticipated
for months in advance, unexpected pop-ins are also the norm this time of year. Rather than being caught off guard, individuals can take steps to prepare for unexpected guests. • Have food available. Even if guests pop in for a little while, it’s nice to be able to offer them something to eat. Keep cheese and crackers, fresh
fruit, pretzels, and other snacks on hand. Makeahead, crowd-friendly foods can be prepared and frozen. Casseroles, pasta dishes, and stews are hearty and can be served in a pinch when unexpected visitors arrive. Simply take out to defrost and heat up. Keep cookies in air-tight tins and purchase a premade frozen pie to serve, if necessary. In a pinch, you can always order out, but over time, the cost of having food delivered can add up. • Keep the bar stocked. Toasting to a happy holiday season is the norm during this time of year. Toasting requires hosts have some spirits on hand. Stock the bar with a few staples, such as red and white wine, vodka, rum, whiskey, and mixers. Also, you may just want to create a signature or seasonal cocktail that can be served when guests arrive, such as a spiced punch or a holiday eggnog. • Cue the playlist. Put together a playlist of favorite holiday music that will provide the ideal ambiance should
guests ring your doorbell. Thanks to services like Spotify, Amazon Music and Pandora, holiday music that fills a home with the sweet sounds of the season is now always accessible. • Keep things neat. Set aside a closet or space that can serve as a catchall where errant items can quickly be stored should guests arrive. Gather loose toys, books, or stray papers in a basket and then stash the basket in the closet until guests depart. Routinely empty the dishwasher so dirty dishes left in the sink can be quickly loaded before guests arrive. • Create an aromatic
Cheese and crackers are filling snacks to have on hand and are easy to serve to unexpected guests.
atmosphere. Scented candles that evoke the aromas of the season can refresh stale indoor air. Butter cookie, apple pie, and cinnamon-scented candles can make it seem like you just finished
some holiday baking. Guests tend to drop by on a moment’s notice come the holidays. Preparing for the unexpected can make such visits more enjoyable.
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Santa stops for breakfast at the CTMHV where he was able meet with all the local children who are sure to be on his nice list come December 25. The event has grown a lot over the years, with many eager children looking forward to a final chance to let the jolly old elf know just what they want for Christmas.
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to finish their meals in order to make their way over to one of the many craft stations also featured at the event.
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Brooklyn Wilkinson takes a moment to talk to Santa during a holiday breakfast hosted at the CTMHV on Sunday morning.
before he takes flight in just a few short days. In what has become a favourite yearly tradition, Santa made his way to the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) on Sunday morning for an annual breakfast event,
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519-776-4268 by Sylene Argent The Intermediate Boys’ Volleyball team at Gosfield North Public School wrapped up a successful season with winning the District Championship title. In a very exciting gold-medal matchup, the boys dropped the first set 25-21, but rebounded to win 27-25 and 26-24.
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In addition to winning the District Championship, which included county and city schools, the team also won the Pronger Championship, was the
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Photo by Laurie Beaten: Anthony Cristofaro attempts to block a shot on Saturday in Amherstburg.
by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s hockey team is struggling. The local Junior “C” hockey team is being plagued with inconsistency, along with a riddled lineup. Entering this past week, the 73’s sat in second place, after losing to the Lakeshore Canadiens and
Mooretown Flags in back-to-back games. This week would not prove to be forgiving either, as it would have three more tough games before the Christmas break. Last week’s play was a challenge as Essex played with numerous players sitting out due to exams, in addition to Jack Sanko serving his suspension. On Tuesday night, the 73’s hosted the Dresden Jr. Kings. Early in the game, the 73’s had to play catch up as Essex goalie Tyler Ryan was beaten twice in the opening frame. The 73’s trailed by one with 40 minutes remaining. In the middle frame, however, the teams were unable to make any real progress as each team would score a pair of goals. This set up an interesting start to the third period. 11 minutes into the final frame, Dresden iced it as Brantley Kuipers beat Ryan to double the Kings’ lead. Essex scored with just over a minute remaining, but it was too little too late. To finish the game, Dresden iced the puck with an empty netter to prevail 6-4. Next up on the 73’s schedule was a trip to Amherstburg for a rare Saturday night contest. The two teams showcased their abilities and offensive talents to play a two-way game. Both teams combined for just 51 shots on net in the game. After 20 minutes of play, the scoreboard read 1-1. Cory Burns beat Jax Dondt, while Riley Meyerink beat Admirals’ goalie, Ben Larder. Essex’s Dallas Anderson would give
his team the lead, thanks to his goal in the dying minutes of the middle frame. But, from there, the bounces fell towards Amherstburg. Dhondt was beaten 49 seconds into the final frame, and with 90 seconds remaining, Burns registered his second tally of the night. He was the beneficiary of an Essex defensive turnover and made no mistake. The 3-2 loss extended their season-long losing streak to four games. Closing out the week, Essex was back in action 24 hours later. The 73’s traveled to Blenheim to face the Blades for a Sunday contest. And, for fans, it was going to be a treat. As Essex was missing seven skaters and had to call-up two Aps, the game was going to be exciting. It did not disappoint. Through 60 minutes, despite 64 shots and numerous pucks to hit the crossbar, or sit unguarded in the crease behind the goalies, the scoreboard read 0-0. Tyler Ryan and Chris Dewulf preserved their shutouts, setting up for the ever-exciting 3-on-3 overtime. The overtime frame did not disappoint. Essex was quick to control the puck and set the pace. It was rookie speedster, Wyatt O’Neil, who had the lone tally of the game. He was the hero who was the beneficiary of a 3-on-1 with Matt Zelko and Anthony Cristofaro. The goal stopped Essex’s losing streak at four and draws them back even with Lakeshore atop the Stobbs standings.
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We would like to invite you and your family at attend our Christmas Day celebrations. We want to extend a special invitation to our New Year’s Day service on January 1, 2018 at 10am. It will be Pastor Aaron Thompson’s final service here in Essex CRC. Pastor Aaron and his family have been here for 5 years and we will miss them. We want to extend God’s blessings to them as they continue with their ministry. Do plan to stay afterward for a time of fellowship with coffee and goodies. Nursery supervision will be provided. During the holidays, there are no scheduled meetings. GEMS and Cadets and Youth will resume early 2018. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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Pastor Gerrie spoke about how we are the present that we’ll be giving away this season. God’s whole way of dealing with mankind was to give. Our next Baptismal Service is on January 7th. The Young Adult New Year’s Eve Party is on December 31st at 7pm. Volunteer Schedules can be viewed at planning centre online or on the bulletin board in the foyer. Our Restoration House Healing Rooms are open on Saturdays, from 9am-noon. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed and have yourself a very Merry Christmas in Jesus Christ our Lord!
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St. Paul’s Anglican Church
If you have a couple of hours to spare, we need volunteers to help at our Kettle locations at No Frills and Foodland. Call the church office at 776-4628, if you can assist. Join us for Family Worship every Sunday led by Major Sam Roberts at 10:30a.m. We invite you to attend our Candlelight Service Christmas Eve at p.m. Bring your family! We will resume SA Connections and Bible Study on Tuesday, Jan. 9th. Community Care Ministries at Iler lodge and Country Village Woodslee start on Wednesday, Jan. 3rd and Thursday, Jan. 4th. Thanks to all in our community who generously support the work of the Essex Salvation Army. We wish you all a Blessed and Happy 2018!
Thank you to everyone who came out last weekend to support or Christmas Crafters’ Market, we’ve had a very successful year of market! We are looking forward to next spring! The Communion Service at Iler Lodge on Thursday, Dec. 21 is at 10:30am. 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. Our office will be closed from Friday, December 22nd until January 10th, messages will be checked regularly if you need to be in touch. Christmas Eve Service on December 24th: 7 pm at Trinity Church, Cottam – Holy Communion with candlelight, prayer, and music. There is no service at St Paul’s. Christmas Day Service: one service at 10am at St. Paul’s Church. Come as you are! 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.
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Merry Christmas to you and your family! St. Mary’s church Christmas Eve Mass is at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day at 9 a.m. Welcome to Canada to our refugee family! They arrived this week and are being settled into a home in Windsor. Thank you to our Jubilee Refugee Committee who worked hard to get them here where they will be safe and free. Thank you to everyone who generously contributed to our Giving Tree. Many refugee families will have a brighter Christmas this year. Please pick up your 2018 box of envelopes found at the back of the church. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
May all of you experience Christ’s goodness in the New Year, as we begin a new time of service in Christ church and God’s world.
Ann Vickery, John Murphy). In second place, was Team Aces (Andy Orsini, Ron Fick, Bob McWilliam) and third went to Team 10 (Julia Kos, Doug Vickery, Tony Norman). Play will resume at Colasanti’s on January 11, 2018 at 9:30 am.
Trinity Church
We continue to pray for those on our prayer list Jim, Christina, Craig, Erin, Sharon, Pat, Bob, Dorothy and Sal. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Alta Rowena McLeod, given by Ron McLeod. Christmas Eve Service will be held at 7PM. We hope you will join us! Looking ahead, our annual Vestry meeting is on Sunday, January 28 after morning service. Please note that all reports are due into the office by January 16, and the report booklet will be available in church on Sunday, January 21. We are coming to the end of another year, and we at Trinity wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the year to come! Plan on joining us Christmas Eve and on Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church in the Cemetery” in Cottam. All are welcome!
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Golden Years Golf Report 42 golfers braved the cold temperatures last Thursday to enjoy our traditional Christmas Breakfast with our own Mike Binder, on the accordion, setting the mood. An excellent total of 71 aces was achieved on the day. Sharing the lead in the ace parade, with four each, were Gary Honey, Andy Orsini, and Bill Ward. The low score of 16, over 9 holes, was shared by Bill Ward, Loraine Fox, and Bob Martin. A strong scored of 36, over 18 holes, was delivered by Andy Orsini, Gerrit Vriesen, Bill Ward, Loraine Fox, and Bob McWilliam. Capping off the day with scores of 74, over 36 holes, were Bill Ward and Gary Honey. Capturing first place, with a combined score of 238, was Team 5 (Rose Taylor, Mary
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Joan Broeders, Charlie Chevalier, and Mike Renaud. Pepper winners for Wednesday were Charlie Chevalier, Mary Marg Chevalier, David Sylvester, Joan Broeders, Bernice Price, Theresa Rivait, Edna Chevalier, and Adrian Diesbourg. Friday night Euchre winners were George Sutherland, LeRoy Davison, Jean Matalik, Rosaire Girard, and Candace Rawson. The last day we will be playing cards is December 22 but will return on Janurary 8th.
By Ruth Newman
Essex County Library - Cottam Branch
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.
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Come join us for our Sunday Service at 11:15 am. Christmas Eve Service is at 7 pm. Fourth Advent Sunday (Grace and Love) Morning Service. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Doug Wilson. Art and Gayle Mitchell will greet you at the door. There will be no lunch afterwards. Christmas Eve and Holy Communion will be a joint service at 7pm with Belle River United Church. Liturgy for Lighting the Christ Candle at Christmas: Fulfillment, with special music. If you are in need of clergy, please contact Rev. Kim Gilliland from Cottam United Church at: 519- 839- 4266. Last Sunday, the tickets were drawn for our Entertainment Package Raffle: First prize was won by George Sutherland, Second prize was won by Sandra Bistany, Third prize was won by Barry Burstyn, Fourth prize was won by Rick Ireland, and the Fifth prize was won by Tim Pearce. Congratulations and a special Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. There is no Church Service on Christmas Day. We will celebrate Jesus’ Birthday. On Sunday, Dec. 31, First Sunday after Christmas, there is a Joint service at 10am at Belle River United, with Elaine Butler leading the service. On Sunday, Jan. 7, Epiphany Sunday, there is a regular worship service and Sunday School at 11:15am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. We at Woodslee United wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Next Sunday morning, we will gather at 10am at Church of the Redeemer for our 4th Sunday of Advent and the children will learn about Mary and the angels. Please join us for our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services and come and worship the new born King!
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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 at 9 am • St. Stephen’s at 10:30am.
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Essex Community Services HOLIDAY HOURS - Essex Community Services’ holiday hours are as follows: Friday, December 22nd we are closing at 3pm, and we are remaining closed until the New Year. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Have a very Merry Christmas!
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Ontario man restores 1930 Essex sedan
1930 Essex sedan restored.
Brian Stouck of Beamsville, Ontario, purchased a 1930 Essex 5-passenger touring sedan a few years ago. It had sat outside long enough for the roof to cave in and the car needed a total restoration. Except for paint, upholstery, and some machine shop work, Brian did most of the work himself. He built a cage with steel tubing and rollers to move the body around after separating it from the chassis and turned it on its side for sand blasting and body work. The frame was sand blasted with a pot blaster and painted black. In three months, Brian built a giant seven-foot-high sand blaster to do the fenders, doors and gas tank. Aluminum oxide was the blasting media. Mice had gotten into the engine. After they were evicted, Brian sent the engine out for babbiting and did all other engine work himself. It’s a flathead six with 160 cubic inches producing 58 horsepower and now painted light green. The body was painted in two original shades of green and re-united with the chassis using a hoist. Upholstery was next. The front seat got some extra back support and two flower vases adorn the back seat. Brian’s 1930 Essex originally had wooden spoke wheels, although steel spoke wheels were an option. He looked one day at the steel spoke wheels on his 1930 Model A Ford. They were 19-inch (same as the Essex) so Brian mounted Model A wheels on his Essex and they work “just fine.” Top speed when the Essex was new was around 35 mph. Brian made up an overdrive unit from a ’55 Chev and adapted it to his Essex with top speed now 50. The original shifter knob for the 3-speed floor shift transmission was missing when Brian bought the car. “I have a friend,” he says, “who went to Graceland and bought drawer knobs when Elvis had some custom furniture made. The EP on the stainless shift knob stands for Elvis Presley but I tell people it stands for Essex Passenger.” The Essex was built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit from 1919 to 1932 and was replaced by the Hudson Terraplane in 1933. Brian belongs to the HudsonEssex-Terraplane Club, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring these cars. 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.
• On Tuesday, December 12 the Essex 73’s suffered a 6-4 against the visiting team from Dresden. Power play goals were scored by Matt Zelko, Adam Gaiarin, and William Stadder and Wyatt O’Neil added a goal for Essex in the game. • The Essex Red Raider girls’ volleyball teams hosted teams from Riverside on Tuesday, December 12. Both of the Essex teams fell 2-1 to its opponents. • The Essex Red Raider boys’x hockey team had to settle on a 2-2 tie against the Belle River Nobles on Tuesday, December 12. Liam Hall and Tyler Zsebok scored for Essex. It was another tied game on December 13 for the boys’ team that faced the Amherst Bulldogs. Goals by Josh DiCarlo, Brandon Salvati, Nick Brozin, and Tuckor Laforet were scored in the 4-4 game, for Essex. • Goals by Alexa Robinson and Payton Moore for the Essex Red Raider girls’ hockey team clinched a 2-0 win over Massey on December 13. • In high school boys’ basketball action, junior boys’ Essex Red Raider Nick Kwiatkowki had 11 points in the 37-26 win over the Leamington Lions on December 12. The senior Red Raiders team steamrolled over the Leamington Lions by a score of 73-17. • It was a silver medal win for local athletes, Corbin Watson of Kingsville
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and Essex native Zach Lavin, who are members of the Canada’s National Sledge Team. At the 2017 World Sledge Hockey Challenge, held in Charlottetown, P.E.I. earlier this month, Canada suffered a 3-2 loss to the United States in the gold medal game. Team Canada has its sights set on PyeongChang and the 2018 Paralympics. Visit HockeyCanada.ca to learn more about the team and program. • The Essex 73’s fell to the Amherstburg Admirals 3-2 on December 16. Riley Meyerink and Dallas Anderson scored for Essex. It took an overtime goal by Wyatt O’Neil, on December 17, for the Essex 73’s to take the 1-0 win over the Blenheim Blades. • This day in sports history (Decmeber 21): In 1941 the Chicago Bears won the NFL championship when Ray McLean makes a drop kick for an extra point. In 1959 Tom Landry accepted a coaching job with the Dallas Cowboys (He remained with Dallas until 1988). It was on December 21, 1969, that Vince Lombardi (Washington Redskins) coached his last football game. In 2009 New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur broke the record for shutouts, with his 104th win. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email essexfreepress@on.aibn.com.
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The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2016 or 2017 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. VWhichever comes first. See dealer for details. 1 Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone and data plan rates apply. 2 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and their terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply. 3 Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and capabilities vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Terms and conditions apply. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Not all vehicles may transmit all crash data. After the trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. OnStar 4G LTE: Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. 4 U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 7 Requires available 3.6L V6 engine. 8 Based on WardsAuto.com 2016 Small Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of printing. Excludes other GM models. 9 Requires available 3.6L V6 or 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine. 10 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2016 or 2017 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. VWhichever comes first. See dealer for details.
36 I Community Essex Free Press
I Thursday, December 21, 2017
Santa enjoys the ice in Essex Centre Complex on Sunday afternoon. The Knights of Columbus Council #3305 hosted the event as a way of saying “thanks” for another successful year. The free event provided an excellent opportunity for some Sunday afternoon family time, and a chance to see Father Christmas channel his inner Elvis Stojko for everyone in the community. Hot drinks and
Monica Thachuk leads Santa around the ice during Sunday’s skate.
by Adam Gault Santa keeps a busy schedule this time of year, but reserved some time
to enjoy the ice and an opportunity to skate with his friends of all ages at the Essex Centre Sports
sweets were provided to everyone in attendance, with Santa taking one last opportunity to hear the Christmas wishes of his young friends before heading home to the North Pole for some lastminute preparations.
Pictured right: Claire and Sydney Buchner and Grandpa Jim enjoy the skate with Santa.