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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Santa’s Cause for Kids continues toy collection

Essex Council Notes PAGE 3 _______________ Library workers remain on strike into 2017

PAGE 6 _______________ 2016 Holiday Greetings PAGES 9-20 _______________ BIA Board supports area Food Banks, ECHRS PAGE 24 _______________ Eastern Star bids farwell in Essex PAGE 27 _______________ 73’s Winning streak ends, winning ways do not PAGE 31 _______________

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Members of Essex (M) OPP and Essex Fire & Rescue teamed up to collect toys donated to the Santa’s Cause for Kids program on Friday. Several local businesses and organizations collected new, unwrapped toys from patrons for the program to help ensure a bright Christmas morning for area youth of families facing economically stressful times.

by Sylene Argent Several area youths will wake up to an exciting and memorable Christmas

morning this year, thanks to local Essex (M) OPP officers and members of Essex Fire & Rescue who

joined forces to again host the annual Santa’s Cause for Kids toy collection program.

Many local businesses and organization also played a role in hosting the Santa’s Cause for Kids toy

ECHRS celebrates 10th anniversary “POM POM” See Page 5 for adoption info.

by Sylene Argent For a decade, members of the Essex & Community Historical Research Society (ECHRS) have work to promote and preserve the area’s rich past. On Thursday afternoon, current members of the club opened the doors to the old Carnegie Library, the Society’s facility, to host a celebratory open house. The event offered interested community members an opportunity to tour the facility and see all of the documents and artifacts on display. It was also a way members of the local historical society could thank the community

for its continued support over the past ten years, ECHRS President Laurie Kowtiuk said. “We owe a lot to the six founding members and volunteers,” Kowtiuk said, reflecting on how the club was first formed. A small group of people, all with common interests in preserving the past, followed through with the vision of forming a history-focused club. ECHRS took over the maintenance of the old Carnegie Library on Wilson Ave. around eight years ago. One of the main features attracting new members

collection program as they provided space for patrons to deliver new, unwrapped toys. The program’s success is also due to the countless contributors who donated gifts to the program. To collect items for the program, toy boxes were set up at Essex Party & Discount, Ken Knapp Ford, Countryside Dodge, Libro Credit Union, Red Apple, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, and The Dollar Tree. Members of the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) collected items as well. Once Upon A Time Childcare Centre also participated in the program. Representative there forwarded toys and nonperishable food donations for the program. The toys picked up on Friday 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. Representatives of Home Hardware noted they were excited to reach their goal of collecting over 100 items, thanks to patrons who contributed to the program.

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, December 19

Councillor Bill Caixeiro presents financial donations to representatives of Iler Lodge, Harrowood, and Kiwanis Camp during Monday’s Council meeting. The funds were donated through his Council Discretionary Fund.

by Sylene Argent Harrow Development charge reduction extended During a pre-meeting on Monday evening, Essex Council received the report that highlighted the program that reduced the residential development charges in Harrow by 50 percent. This program has been operational for the past 18 months. Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer, Donna Hunter, noted the amendment to Bylaw Number 1344, being a Bylaw for the Imposition of Development Charges for The Corporation of

the Town of Essex, was at its end and Council either had to pass continuing the program or allow it to end. During the regular Council meeting, Council motioned to approve the amendment that would again offer a 50 percent discount for charges on residential development in Harrow for a further period commencing December 29, ending on December 31, 2017. Hunter said in the last 18 months, since the program has been developed, nine residential permits had been issued. Before that, annually there was an average of four

permits issued in Harrow. Through the Development Charges Act, the Municipality has to make up for the reduction. Through property tax, the Town had to recover around $29,000, and over $8700 had to be recovered through waste waster charges. Councillor Bill Caixeiro said he believes a program like this should be done across the entire municipality. He said there was some frustration from those who had property just outside the Harrow boundary who could not access the program. Councillor Steve Bjorkman noted the program was created to

try and bring families to Harrow in an attempt to save the high school there. He said it has created some growth. He hopes the extension will bring more growth. Councillor Randy Voakes wanted to offer no development charges municipal wide for a period of six months to stimulate residential growth. He believes the funds would be recovered relatively quickly. He would like to see administration come forward with a report on this. Mayor Ron McDermott said he is not sold on the 50 percent reduction as that is a lot of money to recover from taxpayers. Essex takes steps to ban circuses-challenges 12h dog tethering limit Essex Council approved the first two readings of the Animal Care and Control Bylaw that regulates, licenses, and control animals within the municipality. The bylaw presented on Monday had been updated as the current Animal Care and Control Bylaw (Number 1435) was adopted in August 2015. Council will deal with

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• “I’m going to lose my mind!” Have you ever caught yourself repeating a phrase over and over again; so much so that you begin to annoy yourself with the repetition? Currently, this is my thing. My new most frequently said saying is, “I’m going to lose my mind!” It’s a great saying. It kind of over covers exactly how I feel most of the time, because, apparently, I can’t be happy unless I’m working on highoctane and on the verge, but not over the line, of being overwhelmed. With the New Year quickly approaching, and subsequently new opportunity for improvement, I suppose that is something on which I can work. Saving time to decompress and stabilize is important to help ensure anyone doesn’t get too overwhelmed, which easily leads to frustration and exhaustion. It can be difficult to find time to look after your own needs, when

there is so much to do. But, I have been doing better at slipping things into my schedule that will add a little pampering or enjoyment to my life, which I had always been uninterested in doing. I don’t enjoying being pampered, I just feel it is a gesture to myself to show I deserve to take time to do something nice for me. It’s like a mental sticky note that says, “Hey dummy, take a break. You earned it.” I am planning on having more time to do that in 2017, because if I don’t take the time to meet my own needs, no one else will. It’s ok to put a little bit of play into that schedule that can become cumbersome with must complete to-do items. I guess that can be my New Year’s resolution, even if it may seem a bit self-centered. For quite some time now, I have taken the time to think about what my New Year’s resolution will be far in

advance of the first day of the year. This way, I could get a head start on whatever improvement I felt like I needed to implement; all I’d have to do is pull an item from a hat full of life goals, there are plenty of things on which I can improve. But, the beauty of tackling those New Year’s resolutions early, little by little, is that by doing so, I think there is a better success rate of keeping the better habit in the New Year as it wasn’t jumped upon cold turkey, so to speak. Slow and steady, they say, always wins the race. I hope, despite what everyone’s New Year’s resolutions maybe, that everyone enjoys their Christmas holiday and is able to ring in the New Year amongst good company.

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From the Sidelines - Cameron Branch, the ‘Gentle Giant’ by Fred Groves One of the things I like best about the Christmas Holidays, besides eating my sister’s great cooking, is catching up with local athletes. Following their time at Essex District High School, many have gone on to bigger and better things. There aren’t too many bigger and better than the ‘Gentle Giant,’ Cameron Branch. I remember three years ago, taking a picture of Cam, Cody McCann, and Justin Orton. Cam, a star on the baseball diamond and basketball and volleyball courts, was weighing his options about post-secondary education. It is safe to say that Cam is the best male volleyball player, next to Kyle Williamson, ever to put on the redwhite-and-black of EDHS. He chose Nipissing University up in North Bay, which, prior to his enrolling, had won the national college men’s volleyball team and was in the process of moving up to play in the Ontario University Association. Cam became a starter, utilizing his 6’5” frame as a right side hitter. He is a big and powerful hitter who has dominated the league, and it’s safe to say he is one of the best players in this country. While big Cam is known for his talents on the court,

he is a humble individual who thanks those who got him there, including his coaches in Essex. Cam, now in his fourth year with the Lakers, was recently named as an All-Canadian Academic. “Sports has always been there for me and school hasn’t,” he said. That is before he dedicated himself to a disciplined regiment that he says is ‘eat, sleep, practice and study.’ His social life is with his teammates. In his first year at Nipissing, the Physical and Health Education student-athlete had a 78 average in the classroom. That improved to 81, and now it hovers near 90. “It takes a whole other level of organization and time management,” Cam said. He trained with Canada’s national ‘B’ team and is getting some interest from recruiters to play pro over in Greece. Right now, however, his focus is school. As we sat having a cup of coffee, which he insisted on buying, Cam was doing research for the next step in his life - applying for the Master’s program at Nipissing. When I asked him if he thought, leaving the halls of Essex High, that he would have accomplished what he has up in North Bay, he said ,“I am shocked. It exceeded all my expectations.” Stay tuned, more to come, Cam. Lots more.

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Christmas Stories ‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Did you have to memorize that poem about Santa Claus coming, which Clement Moore wrote? I was surprised to find it was in our third-year reader. Yes, I have all my elementary school readers. Now we have many Christmas songs and a favourite remains as Jingle Bells. Most of you know that one right to the end, or at least to, “The horse was lean and lank, he got into a drifted bank and we, we got upsot.” I expect all of you know the story of the young couple who were very poor. I forget what he did to get something

to adorn her hair and when he came home with it she had cut off her hair to have money to buy a present for him. No matter what we memorized, or what we enjoy of the worldly type, the real Christmas story brings most joy and a sense of reverence. I enjoyed a Christmas concert last night and the favourites among those were “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” and “Away in a Manger,” and of course, “Silent Night.” I have told you nothing. All of you knew that. You know, too, that Christmas is not a happy time for many people, so let us who are enjoying a family time give a deep prayer of thanks to Almighty God.

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Essex Council Notes... possibly reducing the dog tethering limit, currently set at 12 hours, in the future. It also received the correlating report. One of the components of the bylaw prohibits performances where wild, exotic, or prohibited animals are required to perform for the amusement or entertainment of an audience. Exceptions are provided to allow for performances involving horses, bovines and dogs, agricultural fairs, educational displays, horse and dog races, and rodeos. Set fines have been added to cover a contravention of the Bylaw as it relates to animals in public shows, exhibitions, performances or circuses. Melanie Coulter, Executive Director of the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society, approached Council in favour of the changes made to the bylaw, which included the banning

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that length, especially in inclement weather, to give Council the tools to explain to residents why they may reduce the limit. He said he respects animals, and believes they should be protected, but feared this would be difficult to enforce, however, Coulter explained the Humane Society investigates these types of complaints all the time. The Essex Animal Control Officer also investigates these types of complaints. Coulter added that ticketing is not the only thing that comes out of a bylaw that limits tethering. She explained the Humane Society has had dogs surrendered from the region after owners were educated on the limit, but could not comply. Councillor Larry Snively thought an 8 hour limit would suffice to accommodate working people. He said he loves dogs and is against tethering. Voakes argued that the responsibility of Council to protect animals should not be confused for convenience for some. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott said he does not believe dogs left tethered outdoors for lengthy times would be found often. “Unfortunately, you are very wrong,” Coulter said,

public input first before making the change, but many noted they did want to see the tethering limit reduced. Further, Councillor Voakes put a motion forward that administration look into a 1-800 number, perhaps county-wide, that residents could call anonymously to report instances of animal cruelty. Council supported this. Coulter said residents can contact the Humane

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adding her Animal Control Officer on duty spend that entire day investigating such complaints. Councillor Bondy tried to pass the changes to the Animal Control Bylaw with an eight hour limit, only herself and Councillors Voakes and Snively were in favour. Deputy-Mayor Richard Meloche was not present at the meeting. The motion would not carry. Opposing Councillors noted they wanted to get

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Library workers remain on strike into 2017 by Fred Groves The Essex County librarians have said “no” in a very big way. Last week, the striking librarians voted 48-7 against the acceptance of what the Essex County Library Board has said is its best and final offer. What that means is that the 14 branches that have remained closed since June 25 will stay that way into 2017. “I was not surprised. The members knew what the deal was. I knew it was

going to be turned down,” CUPE 2974 spokesperson Lori Wightman said. The vote recently, held at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, was supervised by the Ministry of Labour. The final results brought a lot of celebration from the librarians, who head back to the picket lines. “We will stay out as long as we have to. It’s an erosion for everyone. It’s a race to the bottom,” Wightman said of excepting the Library Board’s offer. That offer has, at one

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that is not true. “It’s crazy to say there are going to be any savings. That’s only if they get Sun Parlour Home and the paramedics involved.” Upon last week’s rejected offer, Meloche had said that the Library Board would open some branches a few hours per week and staff them with management. However, a recent meeting resulted in that decision being deferred until the next meeting of January 25. Wightman said that this is an intimidation tactic and it will be opposed not only by the librarians, but other unions as well. “Putting a body behind a desk is not restoring library services.” Library workers receive $300 a week strike pay in what is the longest strike in Windsor-Essex history.

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Society to report such instance via phone or through the website. She would be interested in working on this incentive as well. Caixeiro makes donations Through his Council Discretionary Fund, Councillor Bill Caixeiro presented $500 to a representative of Harrowood for a garden and patio furniture, $500 to a rep of Iler Lodge for a garden, and $450 to a rep of Kiwanis Camp to cover the cost of one youth attending camp next year. Revisions to Official Plan At the November 21 meeting, Council received the “Revisions to the Town of Essex Official Plan, Part 1” report for informational purposes. On Monday evening, members of Council provided first, second, and third reading of the bylaw with its revisions that updated background information and projections. Economic Development Council approved $50,000 from the Windsor-Essex Economic Development Corporation returned surplus be used to complete action items in the Town of Essex Economic Development Strategic Plan for 2017-18. New Fire truck Council approved additional funding of around $36,700 for the new custom pumper/rescue fire truck, and that it be absorbed in long term debt financing.

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MP and MPP hosted annual holiday open house by Sylene Argent Being accessible to the community has always been important to Essex MP Tracey Ramsey and MPP Taras

Natyshak. The duo of local dignitaries teamed up to host another event for the community to enjoy on Friday evening, the second annual holiday

Voice Of Inspiration “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” ~ Jane Austen

open house. The event allowed Natyshak and Ramsey to connect with community members in a social way to say ‘thanks’ and send best wishes for a great New Year to their local constituents. As local representatives, Natyshak said he may not be able to fix all the problems constituents have, but he can listen and learn about the issue. He and Ramsey heard a few issues from area residents while they celebrated on Friday evening. Ramsey added that being able to connect with community members is important. Even if the matter needs to be resolved at a different level of government, they can point that person into the right direction. There are also many programs available that staff at either office may be able to help residents with. The event was a great way to speak about some of those available programs with those who may be interested in

participating in them. The event was also a great way to converse with event attendees about current matters in politics. In addition to celebrating the upcoming holiday season, Natyshak is also celebrating appointments to new portfolios. He is returning to a former position of NDP critic for Community Safety and Correctional Services, and will take on the role of NDP critic for the

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Members of the Essex & Community Historical Research Society held an open house on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the club’s tenth anniversary. Pictured are club members Dave Lafromboise, Christine Rawlins, Laurie Kowtiuk, Joanne McMurren, and Brian Silverns.

to the club, or individuals wanting to visit the facility, is the family tree research

program. Kowtiuk said ECHRS members are always eager to help new

members conduct their genealogical research. Many visitors also access ECHRS for land deed records to do some fact finding on the history to a certain piece of property. A feature highlighted during the ECHRS Open House last week included a collection of photos and items of Woodslee’s former Doc Millen. One of Dr. Millen’s items ECHRS has on display currently includes an original receipt book. This display will be up for a while, Kowtiuk said. She urges those

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with a love of history to come check out the display during its business hours; Tuesdays from 1-7, Thursday from 1-5, and Saturdays from 10-4. Local children’s author Scott Kovack hosted a book signing during the ECHRS Open House. He penned the book “Patches the Penguin,” a book unfolding the story about a penguin who wants to fly and endures trials and tribulations. He originally wrote the story in 1999, and recently was contacted by a friend with a publishing company he knew through a writing guild in Branford, where he used to reside. This individual had remembered the story from years ago. With an opportunity to publish, Kovack partnered with an illustrator to enhance the story line. “It has been an amazing adventure,” Kovack said of getting his book published. He said he has had a lot of support, and that has been appreciated. Kovack is currently

working on a new children’s book. It is important to him that his stories convey a positive message about friendship. “Everyone can benefit from a positive message,” he said. Kovack is excited to host a book signing at

Chapters at Devonshire Mall on February 25. Check out the Facebook page DreamScape Ink for more information. During the open house, visitors were also able to purchase homemade baked goods, which were sold as a fundraiser for the club.

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WHAT’S INSIDE... Last-minute holiday shopping tips........ Pg. 10 Five ways to make holiday guests comfortable.......... Pg. 11 Celebrating Midnight Mass..................... Pg. 12 Christmas tree facts......................Pg. 16 Santa has breakfast at the CTMHV................Pg. 18 New Year’s Eve safety tips....................... Pg. 19 Spreading holiday cheer at EUC................. Pg. 20

and much more!

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Last-minute holiday shopping tips

Holiday shopping season typically begins the day after Thanksgiving and extends all the way to Christmas Eve. While that’s a considerable amount of time for shoppers to find gifts for everyone on their shopping list, many people will still find themselves putting holiday shopping off until the last minute. In certain ways, last-minute holiday shopping is easier than ever. Thanks to online retailers who can ship products overnight, men and women who delay their holiday shopping have more options at their disposal than they did before the arrival of the Internet. And unlike the days of yore when the best deals were largely exclusive to Black Friday, some shoppers find that competition between

online retailers and traditional brickand-mortar stores is so great that deals can be found regardless of when they begin shopping. But while waiting until the last minute to begin holiday shopping may not be as risky as it used to be, shoppers may still benefit by sticking to certain strategies so they can find the perfect gifts without breaking the bank. • Stay within your budget. Even last-minute shoppers have holiday shopping budgets. But it can be harder for last-minute shoppers to stick to their budgets because they have less time to comparison shop and hunt for deals. As the holiday shopping season winds down, resist the temptation to go over budget. If a gift you had in mind is available but more than you can spend, look for something else. Overspending on holiday shopping in December is a recipe for debt in January, and no shopper wants to begin the new year weighed down by consumer debt. • Shop local. National chains and big box retailers are renowned for rolling out great deals during the holiday season, but such stores may have very limited or unimpressive inventory left by the time last-minute shoppers begin shopping. Local retailers are often incapable of slashing prices as significantly as their larger competitors, and that may mean they have more extensive inventories available throughout the holiday shopping season. In addition, shoppers who stick with local retailers won’t have to pay shipping costs to ensure items arrive on time.

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Five ways to make holiday guests comfortable

The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day marks one of the busiest periods of the year for long-distance travel. The United States Department of Transportation says that come Thanksgiving, the number

Voice Of Inspiration “My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?”

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of long-distance trips (50+ miles away) increases by 54 percent, and around Christmas that number rises by 23 percent over the remainder of the year. Those travelers ultimately need a place to rest their heads, and many stay with family and friends. Entertaining during the holiday season involves accounting for guests’ comfort, and that often means hosts must put their visitors’ needs over their own. Although some sacrifices need to be made, there is a way to find a happy compromise that can help the holidays go smoothly and happily. Consider these ways to help guests feel welcome whether they stay for a few hours or a few days. 1. Cater to specific dietary needs. One of the ways to treat guests kindly is by being aware of any special dietary needs they may have when it comes to preparing holiday meals or other foods during their visits. Some guests may require low-sodium diets, while others may be monitoring their blood-sugar levels and must dine accordingly. Vegetarians and vegans limit the foods they eat, while others may avoid foods based on religious preferences. Offer a variety of foods and try to cater to guests’ needs as much as possible. When in doubt, consult with the guest so he or she feels welcome and does not go hungry. 2. Make sleeping spaces as private as possible. Not everyone has a separate guest room for overnight stays, but try to make sleeping areas as private as you can when visitors spend the night. Use privacy screens or set guests up in a family room that’s away from the center

of activity. Hosts may want to give up their own rooms for the comfort of guests. 3. Offer storage space. One way to make guests feel comfortable is to give them their own storage space. This can include space in a closet, a couple of drawers to stow their belongings, or hangers in the entryway for coats and other winter attire. Not only will this keep things more organized, it can provide guests with comfort. 4. Include guests when preparing for entertaining. Many guests like to feel involved, and by including them in meal preparation, decorating or shopping, you can help them feel included and appreciated. 5. Keep snacks and other creature comforts readily accessible. Guests may feel sheepish scavenging through cabinets or drawers looking for items. Make things easy to find by leaving items out on counters or indicating where items can be found. For example, if you know a guest enjoys an evening cup of tea and some cookies, leave out the cookies, tea bags and kettle so that he or she can indulge when the urge comes. Guests are a large part of the holiday season. Help them feel comfortable whenever they visit your home.

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Last-minute holiday shopping tips... • Shop during off-peak hours. Shopping during off-peak hours can help last-minute shoppers make efficient use of the

limited time they have to buy gifts for their loved ones. Visit stores early in the morning or late at night, or schedule

a midweek afternoon shopping trip so you aren’t spending what little time you have left waiting in lines or hunting for

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parking. • Give something less traditional. Holiday gifts need not come from stores. Rather than spending their time shopping for gifts for loved ones who seemingly have it all, last-minute shoppers can give the gift of a donation in their loved one’s name. Lastminute shoppers who want to give something more tangible can create a homemade gift that’s both unique and heartfelt. If your DIY skills are lacking, give a loved one the gift of a night out on the town at your expense. Shoppers who wait until the end of the holiday shopping season to begin their searches for holiday gifts can still find great gifts without going broke. metrocreativeconnection.com

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Celebrating Midnight Mass

Many families have their own unique holiday traditions, but one tradition that unites millions of Christians all over the world is the celebration of Midnight Mass. In many parishes, Midnight Mass is the first celebration of Christmas Mass. The origins of Midnight Mass are not exactly known. However, certain monks and nuns attended liturgical services at midnight every day in ancient times, and the Christmas Midnight Mass very well may have been adopted from these practices. Regardless of the basis behind the celebration, it can be a breathtaking and emotional service thanks to the memorable passages read and the inclusion of church choirs. Many Midnight Mass celebrants feel the Mass serves as an impressive reminder as to the true metrocreativeconnection.com meaning of Christmas.

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Exploring the origins of New Year’s resolutions

2017 RESOLUTIONS For millenia, people around the world have commemorated the arrival of a new calendar year by adhering to various traditions. Once such tradition is making resolutions for the year ahead. Resolutions are promises to oneself geared around personal fulfillment and betterment. Resolutions are widely practiced, but some people may not understand the origins of New Year’s resolutions and why they have become the norm. Some historians tie the practice of making resolutions to the ancient Babylonians. More than 4,000 years ago, the Babylonians celebrated the New Year in March rather than January. The spring harvest was in March, and a festival called Akitu, which lasted 12 days, was celebrated. An important part of the festival was the crowning of a new king. Special rituals also affirmed a connection to the gods. The Babylonians made promises to the gods, which included vows to return borrowed objects and pay outstanding debts. Resolutions can also be traced to ancient Rome. The Romans were instrumental in creating a more formal

calendar, and the start of the new year was moved from March to January (January and February were added to the Roman calendar under the rule of Numa Pompilius). Julius Caesar wanted to honor January’s namesake, Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. Janus’ two faces enabled him to look back into the past and forward into the future. Sacrifices to Janus were made, and worshipers exchanged gifts with one another. A custom of setting resolutions began during this period as well, with Romans promising to be good to one another. Eventually, these resolutions were funneled into prayers and fasting when Christianity was adopted by the Roman Empire. Other religious parallels include the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, which is a day of atonement and reflection as celebrants examine their wrongdoings and seek forgiveness and to behave better moving forward. Yom Kippur follows Rosh Hashanah, Judaism’s own new year. Resolutions also may be loosely tied to Medieval

times. During this time, knights took a “peacock vow” at the end of the Christmas season. Each year, these knights would reaffirm their commitment to chivalry. Today New Year’s resolutions are largely a secular tradition, but they’re still connected to a desire to be a good person and put one’s best self forward.

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HOLIDAY COLOURING FUN! December 25 - 31, 2016 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, someone is interested in what you have to say, especially with regard to a personal issue. You’re not quite sure if you’re ready to reveal all that much to others.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, navigate a sticky situation as carefully as possible. Many may come to you for advice, but try not to get too involved in a conflict that has nothing to do with you.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, plans go well for you this week and you will follow through with the tasks you need to tackle. You may need to tweak a few things in the days to come, however.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You will be full of energy this week and ready to handle just about anything that comes your way, Scorpio. You may gain some admirers after your evenkeeled handling of a situation.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may not see eyeto-eye with a few close friends this week, but you can push past this and your friendship will endure. Try to find some common ground.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Big plans this week does not mean you can pass up on your existing responsibilities, Sagittarius. Try to make time for everything, and delegate any tasks that you can.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A series of new ideas might make you everyone’s best friend this week, Cancer. Your brain is working overtime, and you may be shocked at what you can accomplish.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Keep listening when others around you are talking, Capricorn. You can learn valuable lessons just by sitting back and listening to what others have to say.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Try something new this week, Leo. Make it something as simple as taking a new route to work or school or trying a new recipe in the kitchen. New experiences may surprise you.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, others’ charitable spirits prove contagious this week. Explore the volunteer opportunities available to you and don’t be afraid to try something new.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you have a strong sense of pride and don’t like to give up on things prematurely. But this week you have to respect another’s perspective and concede a point.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You may crave change this week, Pisces. Even small changes can make a difference. Try to incorporate new experiences into your days.

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Healthy meals for the holiday hustle (NC) Favourite foods, seasonal soirées, and spending time with family and friends are just a few things that define the holidays. But these seasonal staples also mean busy schedules with little time to prepare nutritious meals. Fast food may be a quick solution to getting meals on the table, but chef Matt Basile of Toronto’s first street food experience company, Fidel Gastro has a better solution. He recommends creating healthy recipes with the Panasonic Steam

Convection Oven that can be made in less time than it takes for delivery, without compromising on flavour. Here’s one of his favourites. Spicy Buttered Lemon Chicken Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces • Half a bunch of rapini • 4 tbsp (60 mL) butter • 4 tbsp (60 mL) sambal • 1 lemon • 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil • Salt to taste

Directions: 1. Lightly salt chicken in a bowl. Melt butter, sambal, and lemon juice together in a small saucepan. Pour sauce over chicken in bowl, leaving some off to the side to brush over the chicken. 2. Place rapini on oven’s glass dish on the middle rack. Select Steam 1 and steam the rapini for 8 minutes. Remove and place in a bowl with tablespoon of oil and lightly salt. 3. Remove glass dish from the oven and replace with grill pan. Place chicken on grill pan on the

middle rack and cook on Combination 4 setting for 20 minutes. 4. Remove and paint chicken with more sauce, placing rapini around it. Set on Grill 1 for 7 minutes. Remove when done and lightly salt before serving. Find more great recipes online at panasonic. com/ca/steam and join the conversation online by following #GetHealthyFast. www.newscanada.com

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Christmas tree facts One of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season, Christmas trees can be seen in private homes, public spaces and many prominent locations beginning each December.

Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes, and families may prefer certain types of trees, including aromas, needle types and fullness. Christmas trees have a diverse history. The

following are some facts about Christmas trees that holiday celebrants may or may not be familiar with. • Many harvested Christmas trees do not grow in the wild, but are raised on farms. Christmas

trees are an agricultural product. • Roughly one million acres are dedicated to tree farming. • Approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States every year. • The top Christmas tree-producing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Washington. • It can take as many as 15 years for a tree to grow to the typical height required of a Christmas tree. • Every state in the United States grows Christmas trees. • Germans are credited with bringing the first Christmas trees into the home and decorating them in the spirit of Christmas.

The first recorded reference to the Christmas tree dates back to the 16th century. • Tree farms are beneficial to the environment because they reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air and help counter global

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warming. • The most common Christmas tree species are balsam fir, Douglas-fir, Fraser fir, noble fir, Scotch pine, Virginia pine and white pine. • Christmas trees can be recycled into mulch.

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Christmas songs provide the soundtrack

for holiday magic. Such songs evoke strong feelings in people, and various songs have become staples at holiday celebrations. Some interesting facts and history surround many popular Christmas songs. “White Christmas,” for example, is the best-selling Christmas song of all time. However, “Silent Night” is the most recorded Christmas song in history, says TIME. “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” is considered a jolly song, but songwriter James Gillespie was unemployed and had just lost his brother prior to writing the song. Still, he was able to look past his grief to pen the classic. Many are unaware that “Jingle Bells” originally was supposed to be a Thanksgiving song. While many beloved Christmas songs have been around for decades, one artist managed to tap into the success of classic Christmas music. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a popular modern-day Christmas song. metrocreativeconnection.com

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Santa has breakfast at the CTMHV

by Sylene Argent On Sunday morning, Santa made one last special trip to the area

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Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) with many of his local friends. The Breakfast with Santa event is an annual tradition at the CTMHV. Annually, Santa attends

the event to hear last minute Christmas wishes from the good little girls and boys within the area. A special addition to the event this year was a group of youth dancers, who performed ballet and jazz dances during a holiday

themed performance. These young dancers, dressed with holidaythemed costumes, performed several dances to upbeat Christmas music. Representatives with the CTMHV were pleased with the large number

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New Year’s Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. Many people spend the final moments of the year celebrating with family and friends. As joyous as such celebrations tend to be, it’s important that New Year’s revelers keep certain safety precautions in mind when celebrating the end of one year and the dawn of the next. • Arrange for

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New Year’s Eve safety tips transportation in advance. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 304 people die in drunkdriving crashes in the days surrounding Christmas and New Year’s Eve each year. Before heading out on New Year’s Eve, celebrants should ensure their safety by arranging for transportation to and from the festivities. Choose a designated

Keep the holiday season healthy, safe, and secure During the holiday season, many people do not want their thoughts to stray to anything unpleasant. Although celebrating may be the primary goal come the holiday season, individuals and families also should devote some attention to keeping the holidays safe. Just because it’s Chanukah, Christmas or New Year’s doesn’t mean safety and security should not remain a top priority. The following guidelines can help families enjoy a holiday season that is healthy, safe and secure. • Exercise caution when decorating. Decorations can be beautiful, but they also can be hazardous if not used properly. Overloading outlets is commonplace during the holiday season, but that can lead to home fires. Exercise caution around candles and other open flames. Pets may become tangled in wires or knock over glass ornaments. Keep delicate decorations away from harm. • Wash hands to prevent germs. As the cold weather arrives, people may spend greater periods of time indoors or in close proximity to other people. The holidays also are about greeting friends and relatives, and embracing or kissing. Do not ruin the festivities by spreading germs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the holiday season is also flu season. The CDC recommends celebrants wash their hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds to remove germs. • Keep track of curious children. Children are enamored with the sights and sounds of the holidays and may be more curious than ever during this time of year. Things adults take for granted can be hazards to youngsters. The needles of holiday trees can cause painful cuts in the mouth and throat of a child who swallows them. Snow sprays may be harmful if the aerosol propellants are used improperly. Peanuts and popcorn used for decorating can pose potential choking hazards to young children. • Be a smart host or hostess. Alcoholic beverages and holiday revelry sometimes go hand in hand. Responsible party hosts know when a guest has had too much and will arrange safe transportation home. Because kids imitate adults, many may drink the beverages they see adults drinking. Alcohol poisoning is a real risk for children, so pay attention to youngsters no matter how young they may be. • Protect the home. Deter home burglars when traveling for the holidays by having neighbors keep a watchful eye on your house. Use motion-sensor lights, keep up the appearance that someone is home by having mail collected, and do not advertise any travel plans on social media. Invest in a home security system if need be. metrocreativeconnection.com

driver to drive throughout the night, or agree to utilize a taxi or shuttle service if everyone plans to consume alcohol. Men and women who volunteer to be designated drivers should be especially alert on the roadways, preparing to drive in potentially inclement weather and being on the lookout for fellow motorists who might be driving erratically. If possible, take public transportation to and from the festivities so no one is tempted to drive after consuming alcohol. • Pick a meetup spot in case anyone gets separated from the group. New Year’s Eve celebrations in public places such as bars, clubs or town squares tend to become crowded as midnight draws near. It’s easy for groups of friends or family to be separated, so choose a meetup spot where everyone can gather after the ball drops. Choose a spot that’s well lit and easily accessible to all, and confirm the location of the meetup spot via a group text message before heading out for the night. • Stay sober. Many people feel pressured to overindulge with alcohol on New Year’s Eve, but men and women should be responsible with regard to their alcohol consumption. Overconsumption of alcohol makes it difficult for men and women to

stay alert, and that loss of alertness can be difficult to manage on nights as hectic as New Year’s Eve. While it’s acceptable for men and women of legal drinking age to raise a glass of champagne at midnight, it’s best to limit alcohol consumption throughout the festivities so the party is memorable for all the right reasons. • Be a responsible host. When hosting a New Year’s Eve party, hosts must prioritize the safety of their guests. Make sure guests don’t drink too much, which can leave hosts open to criminal or civil action should guests leave their home and cause an accident. Serve plenty of food and nonalcoholic beverages so guests who are drinking have something

in their systems other than alcohol. Schedule things to do throughout the night so guests have more to do than drink alcohol. In addition, make room for potential overnight guests should someone be incapable of driving home at the end of the night. Keep contact information for local taxis

or shuttle services readily available so guests know they don’t have to drive themselves home. New Year’s Eve is a festive night, but one where safety needs to be as big a priority as having a good time.

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Spreading holiday cheer at EUC

by Garrett Fodor Members of the Essex United Church rang in the holidays by welcoming the community to their parish for a dinner and winter concert on Friday evening.

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Church members were pleased to open the facility’s doors and offer a warm welcome to those who attended the first Christmas concert and dinner. It was free to attend, with a hat being passed around, which collected free will donations that will go towards paying for the gym roof they had put on in the summer of 2016. Holly Boyle acted as the Event Coordinator, and noted everything came to materialize quite quickly. “It was just an idea that came up and we decided we would try it,” Boyle said, adding the members of the church hope to bring community members together with the church family. The event was a way the church could reach out to the community. Events of the night included performances from the Girard and Baillargeon family, the Essex Community Concert Band, and the barbershop group, “Some

Guys Who Like to Sing.” Included in the line up of performances was a small play the church put together. Attendees were treated to a meal of pizza, snacks, and dessert. Essex United Church Pastor Jim Hatt said when the idea was placed he wanted to have his favourite foods for the night, pizza and ice cream. Hatt said he was pleased with the turnout and the important idea was to get people to experience the gift of music during the holiday season. Hatt said the event was about having everyone in once place for one night to enjoy the winter season and festivities. Members of Essex United Church hope that this event is the first of many to come, and hope to continue bringing residents of the community together for the holidays.

St. Mary’s Youth Choir spreads holiday cheer

On Monday, December 11, 2016, the St. Marys Youth Choir performed at Casino Windsor. The choir, with youth ages three-years-old to high school age, under the direction of Rose Jobin and Dorothy Vermueulen, were invited to perform for the children of the staff of the casino on the Colosseum stage. Philip Jobin, from “Rock Farm Band” and Windsor vocalist Cassie Moran were featured along with the Youth Choir singing a beautiful arrangement of “Christmas Day,” form the musical “Joy, Joy, Joy,” by Michael W. Smith. The choir will perform again at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, December 24, before Mass at 3:00pm. Congratulations to this dedicated group of youth for their commitment and love of music. Special thanks to the parents, St. Mary’s School Principal Mr. Jeremy Schiller, and Father Maurice Charbonneau, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church.

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Apple Fest Committee forwards fruits of labour to CLEC by Sylene Argent The generous support from volunteers, community patrons, and sponsors for the 37th annual Ruthven

Apple Festival allowed its Steering Committee to forwarded the largest amount of proceeds to Community Living Essex County (CLEC) in the

Goodfellows deliver Christmas cheer

submitted to EFP The Essex Region Goodfellows, Brian Cunningham and nephew Sam Bright delivered Christmas food baskets and gifts to needy families in Oldcastle and Maidstone this past weekend. With the generous support of the community, the Goodfellows had over 250 food baskets picked up and delivered over the weekend to make Christmas a lot brighter for many local families.

annual event’s history; $50,000. During a luncheon hosted at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on the afternoon of Thursday, December 15, which highlighted the importance of the annual event and was used as a way to thank volunteers and sponsors for their support, the Ruthven Apple Steering Committee presented Community Living Essex County with the donation. CLEC’s Manager of Community Relations and Resource Development Tony DeSantis and Executive Director Nancy Wallace-Gero received the donation on behalf of the local organization. “We could not do the Festival without volunteers,” DeSantis commented. “The Steering Committee gets together in the New Year to start planning. There are a lot of moving pieces.” Wallace-Gero noted the funds will go to directly helping those individuals CLEC

Members of the Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee presented representatives of Community Living Essex County with a cheque for $50,000, the 2016 event proceeds, at a luncheon hosted at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens last Thursday afternoon.

supports through ensuring the organization’s transportation vehicles are in tip-top shape. DeSantis added. “We rely on the support from the community to provide support (to our clientele).” The annual festival

is a major fundraiser for CLEC, an organization that provides supports and services to around 650 local clients, and their families, with an intellectual disability.

Voice Of Inspiration “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.”

~ William Shakespeare

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HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.40. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON 12/15 N0P 2G0. _____________________ GROSSI PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC SERVICES  ACCEPTING RESUMES IN ALL AREAS: (Plumbing, Sheet Metal, HVAC, Administration). Submit by - Drop in: 238 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON. Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca or Fax: 519-326-3632. 50- 2t

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Request for Expression of Interest Essex Fun Fest Bavarian Gardens and Main Stage Serving Area

Tues., January 10, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Tues., January 31, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Grant Fund Applications); -andWed., February 22, 2017, if necessary, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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The Town of Essex is looking for an organization that may be interested in operating the Essex Fun Fest Bavarian Gardens and Main Stage entertainment serving area in 2017. Interested parties are invited to obtain the Request for Expression of Interest document (RFEI-CS-16-022) on the Town of Essex website (http://bids.essex.esolutionsgroup.ca) or the Merx website (www.merx.com). Responses must be received no later than 3:00:00PM local time on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Jackson Tang, MBA, MA, MCIPS, CSCMP Assistant Manager, Business Services Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519.776.7336 x1123, Fax: 519.776.8811 Email: jtang@essex.ca

An Open Le er to Residents of Essex County The Essex County Library Board apologizes to the communi es and our patrons of Essex County, for the con nued disrup on of library services due to the ongoing labour dispute with CUPE 2974.0. The Board would like to provide our reasoning for reques ng a Ministry-supervised vote, and why we felt our final offer was fair and reasonable to the employees. The Board’s final offer included the following: • 2% wage increase for each year of a four-year term. This increase is reflected in the employee wage table below (hourly rate).

Courier

Current

2016

2017

2018

2019

$24.50

$24.99

$25.49

$26.00

$26.52

Acquisi on Clerk

$26.04

$26.56

$27.09

$27.63

$28.19

Branch Assistant

$29.85

$30.45

$31.06

$31.68

$32.31

Librarian

$33.63

$34.30

$34.99

$35.69

$36.40

Assistant to the Manager

$35.81

$36.53

$37.26

$38.00

$38.76

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A $2,000 one- me payment to each employee (full me and part me). A comprehensive sick plan, including the use of a 3rd party insurance provider, with employees s ll being able to retain their current sick me en tlements (already accrued sick banks).

Our offer included a fair and reasonable wage increase designed to ensure internal equity for staff wages when compared to the other union employees who work for the County of Essex and are sub-units of CUPE 2974. We also maintain our posi on on the use of a 3rd party insurance provider, as this will provide a substan al savings to the Corpora on, and in turn the taxpayer, while s ll protec ng employees in mes of illness or injury. The Board also wanted to share the following concerns publicly expressed by the Union, and how we’ve found reasonable solu ons to each as we worked through the nego a ons process: The Union expressed concern that part- me employees, with less than 15 hours of work per week, would not be covered under the new sick plan. The Board therefore, in the offer, provided protec on for these exis ng employees, with a self-funded sick program, adjudicated by the 3rd party insurance provider. The Union expressed a concern that they did not know the details of the plan. The Board has offered as much informa on as possible about the new plan to both the Union and the employees, such as: • Details of the new Short Term Disability Plan (sick plan) and how it works; • Sample language of the Short Term Disability Plan, as included in their employee documents;

• •

Frequently Asked Ques ons and Answers, as posed by other employee units; Addi onal Ques ons and Answers as asked by CUPE 2974.0 to Sun Life during nego a ons. The Union then stated the informa on provided was not enough and asked that they be provided with a “200-300 page document” before proceeding. The Board does not have knowledge of any 200+ page document. We have provided all of the informa on to support the details of the new sick plan. The Union con nues to ques on the use of a 3rd party insurance provider, claiming that members will not receive coverage for those with exis ng and chronic illnesses, for those that injure themselves due to self-harm and for those who are injured or disabled in an alterca on due to civil disorder. Sun Life has con nued to address these false claims, sta ng coverage will be provided to employees, as long as the medical diagnosis supports their claim and they are under the care of a physician. The Union asserts that the Board is a separate employer and does not have to follow the direc on of the County. However, the Library Board already par cipates in group benefit plans with the County for medical, accidental death & disability and life insurance, with the use of 3rd party providers. The Board con nues to support this direc on to use an insurance-based plan for short term disability. The Essex County Library Board has made its final offer, and one that we believe is fair and reasonable. Any further enhancements to the offer would be at the expense of the tax payer. As the Union did not accept our final offer, the Board will now turn its a en on to the service needs of our communi es. We will begin to inves gate alterna ve methods of providing residents access to library services. The Essex County Library Board and the Administra ve staff thank our communi es for their con nued support and pa ence. We wish you and your family best wishes for a Happy Holiday season. Sincerely, The Essex County Library Board • Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, Chair - rmeloche@essex.ca • Mayor Nelson Santos, Vice Chair - nsantos@kingsville.ca • Deputy Mayor Bart DiPasquale - bdipasquale@amherstburg.ca • Mayor Ken Antaya - kantaya@lasalle.ca • Andrew Dowie (lay appointee) - adowie@tecumseh.ca • Steve Nepszy (lay appointee) - nepszy@sympa co.ca • Bill Varga (lay appointee) - 519-734-7324 • Chief Librarian/CEO Robin Greenall, Secretary-Treasurer to the Board - rgreenall@essexcountylibrary.ca

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BIA Board supports area Food Banks, ECHRS by Sylene Argent Members of the Essex Centre BIA Board were pleased to spread around some holiday cheer during its meeting on Tuesday, December 13. As is tradition, members of the Essex Centre BIA Board presented financial donations to volunteer Gerry Belanger in support of the Essex Area Food Bank, and Major Sam Roberts of the Essex Salvation Army, in support of that churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food

bank as well. The funds forwarded to the two area food banks were presented to show support to community members in need leading up to the holiday season. A donation was also presented to Laurie Kowtiuk, President of the Essex & Community Historical Research Society, for allowing the Essex Centre BIA to use the basement of the Carnegie Building for its monthly meetings throughout the year.

Members of the Essex Centre BIA Board Pauline Gemmell, Ann Pittao, Mary-Anne Bjorkman, and Richard Banwell presented monetary donations to Gerry Belanger, a volunteer with the Essex Area Food Bank (far left), Laurie Kowtiuk (third from the right), President of the Essex & Community Historical Research Society, and Major Sam Roberts of the Essex Salvation Army (far right). The BIA Board used last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting to wrap up a busy year that included hosting the annual Essex Fun Fest Car Show, the Tiny Tot Trick-orTreat Parade, the Essex Centre Tree Lighting (with the Essex Salvation Army), and the Essex Centre Santa Claus Parade. New to 2016, the BIA hosted a social networking event at the historical

Essex Railway Station in October, which several representatives of area businesses attended. In 2016, the Essex Centre BIA also unveiled a new logo, that depicts a spitfire and the historic Essex Railway Station, and also introduced the E$$ex Centre Downtown Dollar$ voucher program, which was well received.

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News from the Hawks’ Nest submitted to EFP It’s been another busy month here at Holy Name School. Advent Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church was held on on December 2. This year’s annual holiday canned good drive has kept students and staff busy collecting donations to help those in need during the Christmas season. The Scholastic Book Fair was a great success. Students were able to preview and purchase books from displays set up in the library last month. Parent volunteers gave up their time to make this event available to our students. Bravo! A number of Spirit Days were scheduled throughout the month of December. These include Sports Jersey Day, Crazy Hat Day, Twin Day, Christmas Socks Day, and Crazy Hair Day. The

last week of school before the holidays included Santa Hat Day and Red and Green Day. Congratulations to the Robotics team, the “HawkBots,” who participated in a competition at St. Clair College on December 4. The Holy Name team competed against 24 other teams in three categories. At the end of the competition, the HawkBots won the Research Award for its “Eco-Warrior Adventure” board game design. Great job team! A big thank you goes out to their coaches, Mr. Nadalin and Mr. Lamoureux. The girls’ and boys’ volleyball teams had a fun-filled season of court action. After a number of home and away games, both teams participated in playoff tournaments. The girls’ team went on to the championship tournament

by Sylene Argent Santa traded in his sleigh for a pair of skates, at least for a short while on Sunday afternoon, as the Knights of Columbus Council #3305 at Holy Name of Jesus Church took over the rink at the Essex Centre Sports Complex to host a free skate with St. Nick for the community to enjoy. Everyone’s favourite jolly man in red was pleased to join area residents in the free holiday-themed skate

that was opened to community members to enjoy. Hot chocolate and goodies were offered to

the participants to help warm them during this cool event.

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Why is heart attack the number one killer in this country? Ninety-nine percent of doctors say it’s due to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) and that cholesterol lowering drugs are the primary way to treat it. But I suggest cardiologists have closed minds and are ignoring facts that could save thousands of North Americans from coronary attack. Vitamin C is required to manufacture healthy collagen, the glue that holds coronary cells together, just like mortar is needed for bricks. Lysine,

like steel rods in cement, makes collagen stronger. Medi-C Plus™ is available at health food stores and specialty pharmacies. The dosage for the Medi-C Plus combination is one flat scoop mixed with water or juice with breakfast and the evening meal. Those at greater risk should take one flat scoop three times a day. This column does not recommend that those taking CLDs should stop them. That is a decision that can only be made by patients and doctors. As for me – I bet my life on vitamin C and lysine.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Death leaves a heartache no one can see. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. In Loving Memory of

Fr. Mike Ryan

Irwin

(December 17th, 2002)

& Robert Perkins (November 30, 1973)

~ From the Family

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Happy 102 Birthday Lillian Beren! Born Dec. 25th, 1914 Love, Your Family

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The family of the late Helen Ruston (nee Roberts) wish to express our sincere thanks to family and friends for your many acts of kindness, cards, floral tributes, and charitable donations received during the loss of a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Thank you to those who participated in the celebration of Helen’s life. Rev. Ann Corbett and those who gave heartfelt eulogies. Thank you to the ladies of the church hall and all of those who brought sweets for luncheon. Thank you also to the staff of Country Village Health Care Centre, Woodslee, for the kindness and care provided to Helen. Lastly, thank you to the staff of Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, Especially Tom. ~ The Family

Voice Of Inspiration “It’s not about presents but it is about your presence. Therein lies the spirit of the holiday season.”

DAYNES, Donald Russell “Donnie” - 73 years, fought a courageous battle and passed peacefully at home in Essex, surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Beloved husband and partner of Joan (nee Ransome) for 48 years. Proud father of his three sons, Willie (Holly), Keith and Colin (Lolita Roxas). Cherished grandfather of Desiree (Joseph Ouellette), Blake Daynes, Jaxon Daynes, Alex Roxas and great grandfather of Deven Ouellette. Predeceased by his parents Russell and Vida Daynes. Dearest brother of Barbara Daynes Sadai. Donnie will also be remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank everyone who supported them during this diﬃcult time. Donnie retired from Chrysler in 2000 after more than 34 years of service. In retirement his biggest joys came from his family, his friends, and classic cars. Family and friends will be received for visiting at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Monday 7-9 pm, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Donnie’s life will be held from the funeral home on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Country Meadows Cemetery, Essex. If desired memorial donations may be made to Canadian Tire Jumpstart to help ﬁnancially disadvantaged kids participate in organized sport. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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Eastern Star bids farwell in Essex by Fred Groves After 90 years, almost to the date, the Essex Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star has held its last official meeting. On December 6, 1926, the Chapter held its first session at the corner of Centre and Talbot, above what is now the Flower Basket. This past Tuesday, December 13, at the Masonic Lodge-a block away from the original meeting location on Laird, the gavel banged for the last time. “We had to make what

One of those was the Grand Chapter, the governing body of the Eastern Star, which Brenda Hooper will lead next year as the Worthy Grand Matron. She offered some honest words for her friends in Essex upon receipt of the donation to the Grand Chapter. “I will tell them to use this very wisely. We wish you all the best. We love you,” Hooper said. And while it was a sad night for those of the Essex Chapter, there were a few

was a big, painful decision for us. We are having a hard time making it go,” Matron Marg Turville said. On Tuesday, members of the Eastern Star said that because of dwindling numbers, they have decided to consolidate their club with the Erie (Kingsville) Chapter. “There are strength in numbers,” Turville said. Several organizations were on hand and were recipients of generous contributions, which totaled $27,000.

encouraging moments. One of the groups they

Woodslee Millen Group receives $12k grant for cenotaph The grant for $12,291 will be used to support the Woodslee Cenotaph Project. The project includes creating a space at the Libro Centre in Woodslee with a monument to honour our Veterans. Total cost of the project is just over $47,000. This will

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help mark the 150th anniversary of Canada’s confederation. Donna Roubos, President of the Woodslee Millen Group, commented, “We are very thankful for this generous grant from Windsor Essex Community Foundation and to the Community

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submitted to the EFP Members of the Woodslee Millen Group, in partnership with the Community Support Centre (CSC) in Lakeshore, are the recipients of a Canada’s 150th grant through the Windsor Essex Community Foundation.

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Support Centre for the confidence and support towards our Woodslee Millen Group. CSC’s Tracey Bailey and Jim Tracey were a huge help to us, and all efforts to attain the grant makes our group appreciative, humbled, and excited.” Community Support Centre CEO Tracey Bailey added, “This is a very important initiative and I can’t wait to unveil this tribute to our local veterans.” A fundraiser is planned to help achieve this fundraising goal and donations for the monument can be made to the Woodslee Millen Group, care of the Community Support Centre, Box 885 Belle River, On N0R1A0.

financially supported is the young group called Assembly of Rainbow Girls. It is speculated that most of the girls, when they become adults, will join the Eastern Star. Also, the meetings of the consolidated Chapter will be held in Essex. “I am very pleased we are joining with Erie. We are glad they have welcomed us into the fold,” Turville said. Les Spence, Past

Master of the Masonic Lodge and Marshall of the Eastern Star, thanked the ladies for their support over the years. Among those receiving support from the Eastern Star last week were the Essex Food Bank, the Downtown Mission, the Salvation Army, Care-A-Van, Central Masonic Lodge, and the Fort Malden Eastern Star Chapter.

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January 9th our new hours will be 9 a.m.-noon. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Merry Christmas! Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

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We congratulate Evelyn Baker on winning an award for her 30 years of volunteer work with the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum. We also congratulate Fr. Ryan on this 90th birthday. We are truly blessed to have you at Holy Name! Christmas Eve Masses are at 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:00 pm. Christmas Day Mass is at 9:30 am. A reminder to members and anyone interested in becoming a member of the CWL that dues for 2017 must be in by December 31, 2016. There is a General Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, at 7 pm in the St. Joseph’s meeting room. Thank you to all who continue to save Foodland receipts for the missions. May you all have a Blessed Christmas and happy, healthy 2017. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Pastor Claude spoke on, ‘The Light of the World,’ and how, as Christians, it’s our privilege to bring light to the darkness, hope to the hopeless, joy to the sorrowful. So, be the answer to someone’s prayer and share the Good News! On Christmas Day we will have a one hour service, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Restoration House Healing Rooms will be closed December 24th and 31st. As of

Come join us for our Christmas Eve and Holy Communion service at 7pm. The joint service is at Belle River United. There is no service on Christmas Day, as we celebrate Jesus’ birthday with our families. There is a service on New Year’s Day at 11:15 am in Woodslee. This is a joint service. The Raﬄe tickets winners were: Lorraine Williams, Marsha Meloche, Edna Nickolas, and Sandy Papineau. We like to congratulate the winners and thank everyone who purchased tickets. We at Woodslee United would like to wish to all a very Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a joint service. Salvation Army Essex Community Church News

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Join us Christmas Eve at 6p.m. for our Candlelight Christmas Service. All are welcome to attend as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Please note that there will be no service Christmas Day. Thanks to all the volunteers who continue to take shifts at the Christmas Kettle, and also to those who generously donated toys which will make someone’s Christmas brighter! This season is very busy for the Salvation Army and we are grateful to all those who assist us in so many ways. SA Connections resumes on Tuesday, January 10 from 10 -1 followed by Bible Study. Messy Church meets again Thursday, Jan. 26th from 6-8 p.m. We wish our community a Blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Essex United Church Join us for the Christmas Season: The night of Tuesday, December 22, members of Essex will be “Caroling in the Community.” Come join the fun! Saturday, December 24, 7pm will be our traditional Family Christmas Eve Service. Later, at 11pm, be part of the Candlelight Christmas Eve Service and welcome Christmas Day. Essex United will not have morning worship service on December 25 or December 31. But, ring in the New Year on Saturday, December 31 with a New Year’s Eve Service at 3:00 pm. We will resume regular services on Sunday, January 8 at 10:30 am. For information on any of our Christmas services, please call the church oﬃce at 519-776-5960.

Essex Community Services Holiday Hours - Essex Community Services’ holiday hours are as follows: Friday, December 23rd we are closing at noon, and remaining closed until the new year. We will re-open on Tuesday, Januray 3, 2017. Have a very Merry Christmas! Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We want to extend to all the good news of Christ’s coming to be the Light of our lives. We would like to invite you and your family at attend our Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations beginning at 10:00am. 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 2017. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

Golden Age Golf Report Following our annual buﬀet Christmas breakfast, 39 golfers picked up their putters and headed for the greens, delivering a strong showing of 65 aces. Setting the pace with ﬁve each were Laurie Hylton and Art Sweet. The low score over 9 holes was captured by Lloyd Honey with 16. A score of 35 by Bill Ward led the pack for 18 holes. Marie Lasi stepped up with a low score of 74 over 36

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Continued from Page 28 holes. The first place bragging rights, with a total score of 233, was Team 10 (Laurie Hylton, Bill Mayville, Lloyd Honey). A second place tie was delivered by Team Aces (Bill Ward, Kathy Bradley, Bill Taylor) and Team Queens (Marie Lasi, Jim Allan, Art Sweet). Third place was taken by Team 4 (Andy Orsini, Gerrit Vriesen, Pete Daudlin). Our next scheduled golf date is January 12, at 9:30 a.m. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Evelyn Vivier had the top score at Monday night Pepper. Audrey Stanley had the most Peppers and Donna Eyraud was the low. Audrey Stanley had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Roger Monchamps had 11 Peppers and George Diesbourg was the low. Thursday night Bridge winners were Colleen Chevalier and Joan Broaders. Wishing all our friends a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2017! Trinity Church We hold in our prayers Bill, Debbie, Tyler, Fran, Stephen, Liz, and Erin. Our Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Tom & Hazel McLeod, given by their family. Well, our 150th Anniversary has come to an end. We want to thank Bill Jackson and all the folks who were on the committee for a wonderful job done this whole year of celebration. We are aiming to deliver fidget blankets to those in nursing homes who suffer from dementia. These blankets will help with their cognitive abilities. The ladies at Trinity are looking for donations of baby blankets, zippers, large buttons, ribbons

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and any other supplies that could be useful on these blankets. Anyone wishing to donate any of these items can call Brenda at 519-819-5184 to arrange to have them dropped oﬀ at the Church. Join us Christmas Eve at 9PM., in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Join us for Christmas Eve Mass at St. Mary’s at 3p.m. and at 7p.m. and on Christmas day at 9a.m. A special Baptism took place for Oliver Boschoff who travelled from Abu Dhabi (UAE) along with his parents Sarah & Riaan. Oliver is the grandson of Chris and Kathy McCarthy. Our Parish Family Photo Directories are in. If you had your photo taken, please pick up your free directory with your name on it at the back of the church. If you are interested in becoming a reader at Mass, please call the parish office. The Altar Society is collecting postage stamps for Sr. Barrette. Please drop off your stamps at the back of the church. Please keep in your prayers all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their caregivers in your prayers. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

Join us for Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service at 7 pm. Our Christmas Day Service is at 10 am on Sunday, December 25. We will host a New Year’s Eve Party at the church with a pot luck dinner at 6 pm (chicken provided). Please inquire with Lynn Poisson or Hazel about cost and sign up. Our New Year’s Day Christingle Service is on Sunday, January 1 at 10 am. We always appreciate any volunteers who can help us with our Iler Lodge Service.

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The next service is on January 3, at 2 pm. May you all have the gladness of Christmas which is HOPE, the Spirit of Christmas which is PEACE, the Blessing of Christmas which is LOVE, and the Meaning of Christmas which is JOY!

Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, December 12th, the Euchre winners were Leo Durocher, Dave Sylvester, Charlie Chevalier, Elmer Quinlan, Marg Chevalier, Dave McMurren, and Edna Chevalier. The Pepper winners on Wednesday were Dave McMurren, Mary Demars, Helene Manley, Audrey Stanley, Theresa Rivait, Aggie Rivait, and Joan Broeders. Friday night Euchre winners were Joanne McMurren, Ray Brooker, Charlie Chevalier, Cecile St. Denis, George Sutherland, and Jean Matalik. We will take a Christmas break from cards. Our last day is December 21st, and we will return on January 2, 2017. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Paquette News submitted by Pam Hartley

Mark your calendar for our Christmas Eve in the Country services on Saturday, December 24th. • 4:30pm at St. Stephen’s - family worship. • 7:30pm at Church of the Redeemer - Candlelight Worship. • 10:30pm at St. Stephen’s - Candlelight Worship. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808 or at ststephens.redeemer@gmail.com

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1952 Plymouth rescued from wrecking yard

Reg Kirby’s 1952 Plymouth Cambridge sedan, a fun car to drive!

In 1952, a new Plymouth Cambridge 4-door sedan with serial #95515927 rolled off the assembly line at the Chrysler plant in Windsor. Reg Kirby of Tilbury, Ontario, found that same car 48 years later in a wrecking yard in Sarnia. At first glance, it looked pretty good even though someone had started to disassemble it, and some parts were in the trunk. Only after Reg got it home did he realize that the car was in worse shape than he thought. The odometer showed 49,184 miles, perhaps the second time around. Undaunted, he forged ahead with a rebuild that took seven years before the car was put back on the road. The original flathead six cylinder engine was replaced with a rebuilt Dodge engine of the same size found on Kijiji. Rust had taken its toll on the fenders, floor, trunk, and rocker panels. Reg found two front fenders from Arizona like new for less than $500. He also found one good rear fender from Michigan and another good rear fender from somewhere else. He also found a pair of NOS rocker panels. He did all the floor work himself. All four doors were excellent. The interior had been home to generations of mice who wreaked their damage on the seats, now redone in cloth, not the original material but looks original. The car, originally black, now had two light grey front fenders, one dark green rear fender, and one dark blue rear fender. Twenty spray cans of flat black Tremclad returned the car to its original colour, this time flat instead of glossy. To give the bumpers on his Plymouth a look of their own, Reg painted them in semigloss black with stainless steel carriage bolts – a nice touch! Reg has installed radial blackwalls on his Plymouth along with chrome reverse rims to add some sparkle to the wheels. The windshield wipers are electric since Day One. Nearly everything on the car has now been rebuilt, including the rad and differential. Reg was lucky to find a new clutch and pressure plate for only $50 at the big Mopar Fest Car Show held every year in New Hamburg, Ontario. He is 6’ 2” with lots of headroom in the car. Back in the early ‘50s, the Chrysler president K. T. Keller insisted Plymouths and other Chrysler cars should have enough headroom for a man to wear a hat while driving. Reg and his wife Lisa enjoy driving to the Leamington Dock in the summer for ice cream and to the Retrofest Car Show in Chatham held in late May every year. As a finishing touch, the back window on their ’52 Plymouth has a bobble-head of Pepe Le Pew, a sidekick of Bugs Bunny. It bobs around while they drive! 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. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

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Junior hoopers win a pair by Fred Groves The Essex District High School junior boys’ basketball team is off to a good start. Last Tuesday at home, Brent Davison netted 16 points and guard Kage Prieur added 14 as the Red Raiders beat Villanova 46-36. Two days later, Prieur had 17 and Davison chipped in with 10 in a 50-35 victory over the Leamington Lions. • Essex’s senior boys’ basketball team struggled in its two games as it fell 63-33 to the Wildcats from Villanova, and in Leamington were beaten 62-45. • It was back-to-back WECSSAA games for the EDHS girls’ hockey team as the girls lost 1-0 to Kingsville last Tuesday, and the next game came up short, 2-0, to Cardinal Carter. • Liam Hall scored a pair of goals last Wednesday and Kale Ambrose had the other as the EDHS boys’ hockey team beat host Belle River 3-0. The next day, St. Joseph’s beat the Red Raiders, 4-1. TJ King scored for Essex. • Woodslee’s Kade McKibben had an assist and the lone goal, as Chatham beat the Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers 2-1 in overtime. • Former Essex Raven Luke Willson caught a touchdown pass to help the Seattle Seahawks to a 24-3 win over the Rams in NFL action

EDHS guard Kage Prieur (right) fights for a loose ball against Villanova last week.

last Thursday. The win clinched the division for the Seahawks and Willson, who has battled back from injury, said on the team’s website, “It’s a pretty good feeling.” • Tyler Bellaire

of Essex, now at the University of Indiana, recently finished ninth in the 60m dash with a time of 7.01 at an indoor track meet.

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73’s Winning streak ends, winning ways do not 37 seconds apart. Eric Shaw beat Mitch Topliffe, before Sylvano Valente beat Toplife for his first goal with Essex. In period two, Lakeshore plays once again came out of the dressing room strong, as they netted a pair of goals in the opening five minutes. Luke Mahon snuck a puck by Ryan four minutes in, before Kyle Carter doubled his team’s lead. To close out the period, Essex’s Tyler Scott put his team back within one, with a quick snapshot to fool Topliffe. However, that would be as close as Essex would come, as the teams skated to a scoreless third period and a 4-3 win in favour of Lakeshore. Shots were 3834 in favour of Lakeshore. On Thursday, the 73’s traveled to Petrolia to take on the Flyers. Essex

73’s forward Riley Meyerink attempts to dig out a rebound in Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to Lakeshore. Photo by Laurie Beaten

responded in its next two games. Last Tuesday, the 73’s faced the Lakeshore Canadiens, in Essex. The story of the night was teams scoring in twos. Lakeshore opened the scoring midway through the first period when

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played the Blades on Sunday. Essex began the evening strong in the offensive zone with 73’s goalie Jax Dhont, facing only three shots in the opening period, and a total of 21 on the night. Essex spent the majority of the opening period in the Blenheim’s zone, resulting in a 4-0 lead after one period of play, including a pair of goals coming from William Stadder. In the middle frame Blenheim’s Kier Cumming scored twice for the Blades and the line of Dallas Pereira, William Stadder, and Blake McConville scored their third goal of the night, to go with Eric Shaw’s second goal of the night. In the final frame, Stadder completed the hat trick as Essex prevailed 7-2. The final shots on goal were 28-21 for Essex.

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submitted by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s entered last week with an 11 game winning streak, their longest of the season. While the winning streak may have ended Tuesday against the Lakeshore Canadiens, Essex

opened the game with three goals in the final three minutes of the period. The scoring onslaught began when defenceman Matt Zelko beat Riley Collins with a slapshot from the point on the power play. From there, Adam Gaiarin beat Collins with another slapshot from the point. Tyler Scott added the third tally in the final minute In the final 40 minutes, Blake McConville skated towards the back of his own defensive zone to set up when there was some miscommunication. The puck snuck beside Tyler Ryan and the post. From there, Essex went on to score three more unanswered goals, including Scott’s second of the evening, as Essex prevailed 6-1. The visiting 73’s also outshot the Flyers 40-15. To close out its week, the Essex 73’s traveled to Blenheim where they

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Colchester North wraps up 2016 with concert

The grade seven students at Colchester North Public School performed some holiday tunes on their chosen instruments during the annual Holiday Concert hosted on Tuesday.

by Sylene Argent On Tuesday, December 20, the students at Colchester North Public School got into the holi-

day spirit to perform during the annual Holiday Concert. Miriam Radulj, Colchester North Public

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teacher, said the students were excited to take to the stage to show off their singing, instrumental, or dancing talents during the one hour concert performances. The students performed twice on Tuesday, once during the day for their school peers and again at night for family. “They are doing a great job,” Radulj said of her students’ commitment to the show. The students also made the props and scenery artwork for the event, as well as all the art pieces that decorated the

Sports Roundup Junior hoopers win a pair... Continued from Page 30 • The EDHS junior girls’ volleyball team split its game results last week, beating St. Anne’s 2-1 and then falling 2-1 to Sandwich. The seniors came up short 3-0 to St. Anne’s and 2-1 against Sandwich. • Leamington will host the Canadian junior national racquetball championships for players 18-and-under on April 26-29. • After suffering a concussion back on Dec. 6, Essex’s Matt Pumpel has returned to the New York Rangers’ lineup. He had 10:52 total ice time Saturday as the Rangers beat Nashville 2-1 in the shootout. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail. com.

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gym’s walls. Radulj said the students worked hard up to the performance day to perfect their segments. She said to keep the audience further engaged, comedy and

trivia questions were used in between performances. During the Holiday Concert, baked goods were also sold as a school fundraiser.

Senior Boys’ Volleyball has great season The Senior Boys’ Volleyball team at Colchester North Public School had a great 2016 season. It earned a season record of 73-4, was the LaSalle Invitational champion, and the David Suzuki Consolation champ. In addition, this was the fifth time in the past six years the team members ended the season as the District, Red Raider, Regional, and Pronger champions. Coach Oozeer said he was proud of the youth athletes as they worked hard all season. The boys had practice or played a game throughout the school week, and often gave up recess to work on serves or perfect other on-court skills. Oozeer thanked the athletes’ parents for their support this season. Looking to retire at the end of the school year, he added he was glad to end his career as a volleyball coach with such a great group.

Senior Girls’ end Volleyball season on high note The Senior Girls’ Volleyball team ended its 2016 season on a strong note. During the last three weeks of play, the girls really game together as a team and did a great job on the court. As a result of their hard work, the girls on the team were Pronger finalists and silver medalists at the District tournament.

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at the University of Windsor, but bowed out in the second round. Thanks to the coaches, Mrs. Hastings, Mrs. Doucette, Mrs. Hawkins, and Mr. McMillan, for volunteering to work with these athletes. Next up is basketball season. On December 6, the school hosted its annual Christmas Family Pasta Dinner at Holy Name of Jesus Church Hall. In addition to some tasty food, there was a silent art auction, a gift basket raffle, and a 50/50 draw. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Holy Name Legacy Project, the school’s nutrition program, and the Holy Name of Jesus Youth Ministry. As a reward for reaching our Read-A- Thon goal this year, the students of Holy Name will enjoy a Technology Day as well as a Movie and Popcorn Day. Way to go Hawks! The staff and students of Holy Name School wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!