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Essex Christmas House Tour raises funds for Gess†wood
by Jennifer Cranston This was the fifth year for Gess†wood Camp’s Christmas House Tour, which raised about $3,400 for the Camp. Over the last four years the tour has raised about $7,000. Organizer Mary Webb explained that the tour featured six homes and six stores. The self guided tour allowed participants to enjoy magazine quality Christmas decorations and shopping discounts. Included in the tour were a luncheon and various refreshments at Gess†wood Camp throughout the afternoon. Webb is a member of the board at the camp. Her children and grandchildren attended the camp and she has been involved for years. “My heart is with Gess†wood. It has been since 1963,” she said. The Hooker family opened their home to tourists on Nov. 30. When one entered the home they were greeted with Christmas carols and the twinkling lights of a giant Christmas tree that dominated the living room. “We’ve had people lined up at the door,” said Sydney Hooker. She explained that her mother, Liz, decorated about 60 per cent of the house and Michele Clark of Finders to Keepers donated her time and supplies to finish the project. “Michele spent two days here decorating,” said Liz. The Hooker family has also been involved with Gess†wood over the years and after a few years of being asked, they finally agreed to donate their home for the day. Liz said she Sydney and Liz Hooker look on as guests Liz Jackson and Ruth Slote admire their Christmas enjoyed the experience. Tree during the gesstwood Camp Christmas House Tour. “It’s nice to meet new people,” she said.
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Feed your soul, feed your family and feed your neighbour - A look at our area’s food banks by Jennifer Cranston The holiday season is upon us and for many of us this is a time of frenzied shopping. We shop for gifts for family, friends, acquaintances and co-workers. We also shop for food. We shop for lots of food. There are turkeys to stuff, cookies to bake and pies to prepare. Christmas is a time of feasting. Christmas is also a time for charity and consideration of those less fortunate. For many families in our community, putting food on the table throughout the year is
challenging. Special Christmas dinners are simply out of reach. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the Essex Free Press will profile the organizations in our community who work to keep our community fed. Food banks in this municipality work hard throughout the year to see that everyone has enough to eat. The Salvation Army In 1865, Methodist Minister, William Booth, founded the Salvation Army. It was his philosophy that you could not feed a man’s
soul if his belly was empty. This idea grew to include shelter to the homeless, disaster relief and humanitarian endeavors in developing countries. The Essex Salvation Army carries on this tradition almost 150 years later. They still provide the necessities of life to those in need. The Essex Salvation Army operates a food bank and extends the idea of feeding our neighbours to other programs. Their food bank operates out of the back of the Thrift Store located on Talbot St. in Essex Centre. Beginning in the New Year it will assist clients by appointment only. People can call the church office to set up their appointment on Wednesday or Friday. Shirley Bartholomew runs this food bank and says the new system is to improve client privacy.
Young Jazléné from Belle River did not know Doug Benson (left) or Brian Beaulieu before S.A. Connections, but now she can’t wait for Tuesday mornings when she gets to come have lunch and play games with her new friends.
“The way things are set up now, clients have no privacy,” she said. The space used by the food bank is small enough that people waiting to be served can hear each other’s personal information. Bartholomew says
that this will be a change for her regular clients and hopes they find the changes positive. People can set up standing appointments if they wish and they will be able to come in and be served quickly and privately. The first come-
first served system can cause long wait times. Another change coming in the New Year will be fresh produce days. People will be able to make appointments on the second Wednesday of
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Essex Town Council Notes by Jennifer Cranston The town’s youth get a stronger voice Seven young representatives of our town’s youth addressed council in a special meeting on Monday. Teens from Essex District High School and Harrow District High School attended the meeting as part of an ongoing initiative to build a better relationship between our town and its youth. They brought forth concerns and suggestions to make the town more teen friendly. Their suggestions included more recycling bins and ash-cans in town, a safer way to cross Talbot Rd. near EDHS to provide better access to restaurants located across the street and more youth oriented programming such as “open mic nights” and “Battles of the Bands.” Many of the students from EDHS asked council to be more supportive of the Essex Youth Centre and explained how important the resource is for many local teens. “Closing the Youth Centre gives the youth in this community the impression that we are undervalued,” said Olivia Bernath. Josh Grondin
spoke about better communication between the town and young people. He pointed out that even when there are great things going on in town, youth often don’t hear about them. He also mentioned that the youth who participated in the last meeting with council haven’t heard what, if anything, was done with their suggestions. The youth delegate claimed to have ideas for fundraising projects that would support more youth activities. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche sympathized with the youth. He said that having grown up in McGregor, he understands what it’s like to be a youth with little to do. He liked the ideas surrounding keeping the town cleaner and explained why putting up a crosswalk near EDHS is more complicated than it first appears. “There are insurance issues that make it very complicated,” he said. CAO Russ Phillips pointed out that municipalities like Lakeshore and Leamington have better activities for youth and that they also have “youth voices at the table.” Councilor Bill Baker TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE WWW.FORSYTHTRAVEL.COM
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suggested that the youth delegates do some “homework” in the New Year. He asked the group to learn more about Youth Advisory Committees in neighbouring municipalities. He said he would like them to start some “strategic planning,” in the months to come. That suggestion was adopted and steps will be taken early in the New Year to form an official Youth Advisory Committee in the town of Essex. Mayor Ron McDermott waited until the end of discussions to thank the group for coming out and shared some of his own thoughts. He explained that he didn’t understand how youth in our town have nothing to do. He explained that he played sports, was in a band and Boy Scouts until he was 20 years old. “We had all kinds of things to do and we didn’t have half of what you people do,” he said. McDermott suggested that young people consider joining organizations such as Girl Guides or Scouts. He thanked the teens for coming out to the meeting and sharing their input. “You are our future and we need your help,” he said. “Let’s get ‘er done.” Kingsville Historical Park Museum asked for financial support Katherine Gunning, Treasurer and Board Member for the Kingsville military museum addressed Council with a slide show presentation illustrating the work being done at the museum and explaining how the small volunteer run museum serves the entire region
including Essex. “Much of Essex’s military history is housed in our museum,” she said. Gunning asked council to consider contributing $10,000 over the next three years to the museum. The funds would help them expand hours and hire staff to facilitate those hours. The changes would allow them to apply for grants from higher levels of government. Council agreed to add it to budget discussions in the new year. Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island brings video update Gordon Orr (CEO) and Lynnette Bain (Vice President, Tourism Programs and Development) presented a video highlighting many of the past year’s tourist events and initiatives. They explained that the region enjoys about 3.9 million annual visitors. This tourism helps support about 18,000 jobs. “Very positive growth forecasts are giving us every reason to be optimistic,” said Bain.
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Families take part in cool holiday hayride
Area families were happy to take part in the annual Colchester North Christmas Hayride on Saturday.
by Sylene Argent Bundled up in their warm winter attire, local residents got into the holiday spirit on Saturday afternoon as they took part in the annual Gesto Family Christmas Hayride. At Colchester North Public School, area youth and their families climbed into two hay wagons to enjoy a one-hour ride around the Gesto area. Santa Claus was onsite to help brighten the holiday spirit as OPP officers and local firefighters helped
keep families safe during the fun excursion. When they return to the school, the participants enjoyed entertainment and learned about animals from Zoo to You while eating a hot dog lunch. Participating youth also received a special gift before returning home. One of the organizers, Lou Anne Mailloux, said the annual hayride event is a great way for area families to socialize while heading into the holiday season.
Many sponsor the event to ensure it is available for area families to enjoy, including the Town of Essex. Another event organizer, Tina McAgy, noted that many of the event sponsors are adults who enjoyed taking part in the event in their youth. If it wasn’t for the community coming together to put on the annual hayride, it would not be available for area families to enjoy, Mailloux added.
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On Monday, seven local youth sat before Essex Council and shared their thoughts and opinions on our community. They expressed what they would like to see in the town to improve it for them. It was a somewhat informal meeting, the beginning of what I hope will be a way to get youth actively engaged with council. It’s not often that youth get a voice because they tend to lack the stuff that makes people seem important in the eyes of adults – experience, money, and power. So, when they get a chance to speak, it’s really important to listen because in a decade or two, today’s youth will be the people with the three ingredients listed above. In short, today’s youth are tomorrow’s important people. There’s a pretty big gap between adults and youth. It’s a gap that’s measured in years. And usually the older we are, the more out of touch we will seem to young people and vice versa. As an adult, I view youth through the lens of time. I think back when I was a kid and it’s easy for me to forget that today’s world is very different from the world in which I
grew up. That’s a big problem when it comes to understanding today’s youth, their wants and needs. It’s also a big problem when trying to come up with a solution to meet those wants and needs. I guess the most important thing for us to do as adults is to stay quiet for a few moments and really listen to what they have to say, to set aside what we think is important and strive to understand what they think is important. There was some business-talk forwarded by council at the meeting on Monday night, so I will use business-talk to create an analogy. The Town of Essex is a corporation. Like most corporations, the most important asset and resource the Town of Essex has is its people. It’s the people who invariably form the leadership for the corporation (in the form of Council), it’s the people who help fund the Corporation through taxes, and it’s the people who do all sorts of work within the Corporation’s boundaries to make the community what it is. Put simply, without people, the corporation of the Town of Essex would be nothing but a name.
Most corporations understand the value of people – the best ones valuing people at all levels. It’s brilliant people that make successful corporations. Most corporations also want to retain tomorrow’s leaders, those upand-coming employees that show great promise. They offer them training and opportunities to grow. Our youth have come to the table. They are tomorrow’s leaders. By investing in them, we are investing in our future. By retaining them, we are making the Town of Essex stronger. I commend Councillor Sherry Bondy for the getting the process started and keeping the ball rolling and I am glad that council is moving forward to further engage our youth. I look forward to seeing what transpires from that in the upcoming months. Engaging the youth is a positive step in the right direction. It shows that Essex is a town that not only values today but also wants to invest in tomorrow.
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Someone Cares Isn’t it great news that someone cares about our Youth Centre? It is in danger of having to close its doors because of lack of funds. Council has been cut its financial support each year. And council represents the people. We pay the taxes that would provide the money but we have nothing to say about how much we are providing for youth to have a place for their activities. Yes, I am certain many of us care, and one person is doing something that demonstrates how much she cares. She must have been worrying about the fate of the youth centre when she got the idea to help keep it from having to close the doors. She will hold an auction and get the people of the community involved. The mother of Steven Lewsaw, whose life ended as a teen, is organizing a community auction with all proceeds going to the Essex Youth Centre. They are offering charity receipts for your donation. Yes, that is how she is gathering articles for the auction. She is asking the members of this community to donate items that are in good condition, for the sale. Isn’t that is a brilliant idea; organizing a community
auction? That provides the opportunity for everyone to be involved. And it is not enough to give some articles. Buyers are needed. The more people there are bidding on an item, the better price will be reached so more money will be the result. Of course, that means more money for the Youth Centre. This is the way this mother has chosen to provide a memorial for the son she lost, and help our youth at the same time. The auction will be held at the Masonic Temple on Alice Street in Essex Centre, Tuesday, December 10. You may leave your articles that you donate at the Masonic Hall on the Monday before the sale, or you can ask the helpers to pick up your items by calling 519776-9000. She needs help to make her memorial to her son a success. That means lots of contributions and lots of people at the auction. That will let Executive Director Sandy Larivee and the young people know the town really cares.
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A look at our area’s food banks
The Salvation Army... Continued from Page 2 each month to pick up fresh produce. Families can visit the Salvation Army Food Bank as often as once a month. The food given out is based on the size of a family. For example, a family of four would receive around $100 worth of food. Bartholomew explained that a fourteen year old eats more than a four year old, so families with teens will get a slightly larger amount of food. The food bank does what it can to include clients in the holiday feast. They distribute Christmas Hampers that are loaded with a traditional Christmas dinner and a week’s worth of food. Bartholomew says that donations from the Goodfellows allow her to fill the hampers will lots of kid friendly goodies such as pie and chips. The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign funds the food bank for the rest of the year. The Salvation Army takes food, fellowship and community very seriously and has other programs that promote those ideals. On Tuesday mornings in the church basement, the entire community is invited to take part in S.A. Connections. Business people, stay-at-home parents and their children, seniors and all members of the community can come for a meal and fellowship. Each week offers a different theme and a hot meal. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is served promptly at noon so people can come in on their lunch breaks and hurry back to work, while others can stay for the program. There are kids’ activities and lots of opportunities for people to get to know their neighbours. “We’re making connections with lots of people who would never come together otherwise,” said Bartholomew. She says the program is not about recruiting or about people in need. Rather it is about building community and getting to know your neighbour. There is a similar program offered on the second and fourth Thursday of each month called “Messy Chruch.” Messy Church is a supper program that runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meal is served at 6 p.m. “This program is geared more toward families and has a slightly more church based program,” she said. “For example there is usually a Bible story for the children.” The Salvation Army in Essex serves communities as far away as Comber and Amherstburg. For more information on any of the programs they offer call the church office at 519-776-4628.
The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch Christmas Days of Yore Do you enjoy going to events that tell the Christmas joys of long ago? If so, John R. Park Homestead is having its annual demonstration of Christmas traditions, December 8, 15 and 17. Naturally, that brings many memories of those I enjoyed with uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandparents. That family gathering was held at my home every other year. You guessed it; we lived in a big house. It was later than the time period you will see at the Homestead because that big feast was cooked on an electric stove, even in my home in the country. Compared to what you can see at the Homestead, our deorations were not elaborate, although I remember Dad on a stepladder (10 foot ceilings) fastening coiled paper garlands from the corners of the room to the
electric light in the middle of the ceiling. And there would be paper bells and poinsettias. Of course we always had a tree by the unused fireplace (it ran black dross from the chimney). That tree was always freshly cut. I think I have told you about the year we had to throw it out because after it was decorated, in a few days, we knew some animal had used it for its private elimination grounds. Next Sunday, December 8, the main house at the Homestead will be decorated with local material and you can enjoy roasted chestnuts. You can meet some historic Santa helpers, Ruprecht and Belsnickel, from noon to 4:00. Dec. 15 is Stir Up Sunday when you can help prepare the ingredients for holiday baking and learn about their origin. You won’t have to pick the
seeds out of the raisins as I did. If you would like to help bake between 2 and 3 you can register at: www. onlineregistrations.ca/rph Registration is required also on Dec.17 if you want to see the Homestead decorations by candlelight and join in a wassailing and more. The only thing I remember a b o u t entertainment was one of my cousins w o u l d play carols w i t h o u t written music. That fascinated me for a short time. W h a t e v e r
customs we learn or remember, let’s still think of it as Merry Christmas and not be expected to greet people with happy holidays.
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Essex youth prepares for Toronto pageant
by Sylene Argent Essex District High School student Hannah Costa has her eyes set on the prize, a sparkling tiara and a pageant title. In the New Year, the 17-year old will travel to Toronto as a contestant in the Provincial competition of the 2014 Miss Teen Canada World pageant. Watching a close friend contend for the crown last year, Costa wanted her own opportunity to vie for the title and enjoy
the high-level pageant experience. After sending in a headshot and full length photo of herself and filling out an application, the local teenager was one of the hopefuls selected to take part in an online interview with the pageant director via webcam. She was elated to find out she was one of the teens selected to participate in the pageant. She looks forward to representing the Essex area at the pageant and
making a lot of new friends. The 2014 Miss Teen Canada World pageant, she said, will focus on community involvement. And being a part of the community is something Costa said is very important. Each of the contestants has their own platform to plug during the pageant. She will take this opportunity to explain the importance of 4-H Ontario in rural communities,
how the organization brings people with similar interests together, and what being a part of this organization has done for her. Being a part of 4-H Ontario has taught Costa how to take on a leadership role, as well as how to listen and respect another club member’s direction. For around the past five years, Costa has been involved in the 4-H canning club. She has learned a lot about
Hannah Costa is excited to contend in the provincial 2014 Miss Teen Canada World pageant in January.
preserving foods in this club and is always eager to share her knowledge with the newer club members. She enjoys teaching the younger children the skill of canning and ensuring everyone stays safe while having fun. Many of the club’s canned products are sold at local fairs or donated to a women’s shelter. All of the pageant contestants are also raising money and awareness for Cardiac Division of the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. Costa was please to take the opportunity to host a fundraiser at A1 recently, and was glad this event was a big success. She was happy to see many familiar faces taking part in the fundraiser and supporting her in this effort. She is also currently selling gift cards and plans to sell poinsettias while heading into the holiday season. The proceeds for these efforts will also support the Cardiac Unit at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. Nearing the end of January, Costa will head
to Toronto to compete at the 2014 Miss Teen Canada World pageant. She is excited to meet other girls her age from across Ontario. Sharing in such an experience with a group of other girls with a similar interest creates friendships that will last a lifetime, she said. Costa is also looking forward to learning the pageant routines, and enjoying the entire experience. This will be Costa’s first large pageant, but she does have pageant experience. Two-years ago the 17-year old competed in the Miss Comber pageant. She received the title of second runner up. She said that competing in the local pageant “was a great experience. I loved it.” She hopes to do well at the provincial competition and move on to the nationals. She has been overwhelmed with the support she has received from friends and family members. “Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” she said.
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By Hook ‘n’ By Needle Club sells wares for Maidstone Museum
Roseanne Bonin demonstrates quilting techniques at the Maidstone Museum’s Christmas Craft Show.
by Jennifer Cranston The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum hosted its first annual Christmas Craft show and sale last Saturday. The By Hook ‘n’ By Needle Club is a program hosted by the museum. It is a group of artisans who work primarily with any sort of needlework. Their specialties include knitting, crocheting, beading, quilting, beading, finger weaving, sewing and more. “They create amazing works of art,” said Museum curator Victoria Beaulieu.
The group meets on Wednesdays to work on their craft and to teach any who would like help. Group member Elizabeth McInnis explained that the group is very casual. People can show up on a walk-in basis to join the group or to receive lessons or even just help with a particular project the group might be working on. “It’s great for beginners or people with experience who are looking for advice,” she said. The group meets regularly on Wednesday
mornings between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. The sale will continue until Dec. 14. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 to 2 p.m. and shoppers are welcome during the group’s regular meeting. The Maidstone Museum and its members were recently given bad news when Lakeshore Town Council decided to evict the Historical Society from the resource centre they’ve been using for much of their programming, including the By Hook ‘n’ By Needle club. “We’re just trying to get through the season,” said Beaulieu. The society has yet to make any decisions about how they will proceed without the building that has become so vital to their operation. They retain possession of the building until June 2014. Beaulieu said they are still planning to hold their annual War of 1812 reenactment encampment in May, but because of a leaking roof over the auditorium, they will have to look at other venues for spring events. “We’re looking at venues in Essex to hold some of our fundraisers,” she said. Beaulieu said that the Society is still examining all of its options when it comes to how the museum will carry-on in the future. “We were extremely hurt by the disrespect by Lakeshore Council, but we’re not going to let it stop us,” she said. “Whatever happens, we’re not going away.”
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General Public Series: December 2013 - Check your notes this holiday shopping season
submitted to EFP Our first time handling Canada’s latest polymer notes—the new $5 and $10—may bring a little holiday cheer despite the hustle and bustle of the busy shopping season. You may take a few seconds to look them over. As you should. But it’s important to keep looking at all those paper notes you’re already used to handling. Counterfeiters see frantic shoppers and busy retail line-ups as
opportunity knocking and an ideal time to pass fake notes. Don’t let them. It only takes a second, so check your notes— polymer and paper—and make sure they’re the real thing. Similarly, if a cash handler examines your money, don’t take offence. Routine note checking may just prevent a counterfeit from ending up in your change. It’s a good habit we should all take up. The new Polymer series
is our most secure issue yet. So if you have doubts about a paper note—from any series—refuse it and ask for a polymer note instead. Have a New $5 or $10 Note—Show it Off If in the coming weeks you get your hands on the new polymer $5 and $10 notes, show them off before you rush to spend them! Spread the word and let others know that the full series—from the $100 down to the $5 polymer note—is now in
circulation. The security features on the polymer notes are the same on all denominations, which makes them quick and easy to check. Feel, Look and Flip Feel, Look and Flip is a phrase that reminds you how to check key security features on the polymer notes. Feel Feel the smooth, unique texture of the note. It’s made from a single piece of polymer with some transparent areas.
Look Look for transparency through the large window and the outline of the frosted maple leaf window. Look at the details in the metallic portrait and building in the large window. Flip Flip the note to see the metallic portrait and building repeated in the same colours and detail on the other side of the large window. Polymer Note Handling Tips
ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF UNION GAS LIMITED Union Gas Limited has applied to change its natural gas rates effective January 1, 2014 Learn more. Have your say. Union Gas Limited has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to change its natural gas rates effective January 1, 2014. Under the proposal, residential customers of Union Gas in Southern Ontario (those from Windsor to Hamilton) would see an increase of $1.55 (0.2%) to their average annual bill. Residential customers in all the other areas served by Union Gas would see a decline ranging from $16.54 to $19.76 (1.9% to 2.1%) to their average annual bill. Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected. In addition, Union has proposed to gradually allow large volume direct purchase customers to shift their natural gas delivery obligation from Parkway to Dawn. THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a public hearing to consider Union Gas’ request. We will question the company on its case for a rate change. We will also hear arguments from individuals and from groups that represent Union Gas customers. At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide what, if any, rate changes will be allowed. Union Gas’ application is based on an Incentive Ratemaking Framework previously approved by the Board for the period 2014-18. The rates are based on an adjustment formula that incorporates inflation and a productivity factor. The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost. BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process. You can: • review Union Gas Limited’s application on the OEB’s website now. • sign up to observe the proceeding by receiving OEB documents related to the hearing. • file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing. • become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by December 16, 2013 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding. • at the end of the process, review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website. LEARN MORE The proposed charges relate to Union Gas Limited’s distribution, storage and transmission rates. Our file number for this case is EB-2013-0365. To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case please enter that file number at the OEB website: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/notice. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions. ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. The OEB will determine at a later date whether to proceed by way of a written or oral hearing. PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and email address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public. This rate hearing will be held under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, S.O. 1998 c.15 (Schedule B).
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Bank of Canada $5 and $10 Polymer Bank Notes
On November 7, 2013, The Bank of Canada announced the entry into circulation of the new $5 and $10 polymer bank notes.The final two notes in the new polymer Frontiers series. Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz launched the $5 note at the Canadian Space Agency in SaintHubert, Quebec. He was joined by Chris Hadfield, retired Canadian astronaut and former Commander of the International Space Station. The $10 note was launched at an event held simultaneously at Vancouver’s train station by Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem and VIA Rail Canada President and Chief Executive Officer Marc Laliberté. For the first time since the 1954 series, the Bank of Canada has issued two notes on the same day. This helps manufacturers, owners and operators of bank note equipment upgrade their machines at a lower cost. The Bank of Canada has been working closely with Canada’s financial sector and the cash-handling industry since 2009 and throughout the launch of this series to support a successful transition to polymer notes. Chris Hadfield spoke of the significance of featuring Canadian robotics innovations on the new $5 note. “The Canadarm2 and Dextre images on the $5 bank note remind me of the determination, ingenuity and dedication of so many people at the Canadian Space Agency, in the space industry and academia across the country. As Canadians use the new $5
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Maria Connel and her vocal students put on a Christmas concert for the community on Saturday.
by Sylene Argent Anyone who has seen Will Ferrell portray Buddy in the holiday comedy “Elf” knows, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear.” There were plenty of holiday songs to take in on Saturday afternoon at the Essex Library Branch as local singer Maria Connel and a group of her students
shared their vocal talents with the community, friends, and family members during a special and annual Christmas concert. Getting the up and coming singers to perform on Saturday was a perfect opportunity for the youth to show off their vocal abilities outside of the classroom and in a warm and welcoming
atmosphere, Connel said, adding the students look forward to getting into the holiday spirit and performing at the concert. Connel has had many successes in her musical career, including writing, recording, producing and financing her own CD through Indiepool Canada in 2000.
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(Portrait: William Lyon Mackenzie King) $20 The Canadian National Vimy Memorial - evokes the contributions and sacrifices of Canadians in conflicts throughout our history (Portrait: HM Queen Elizabeth II) $10 The Canadian train - represents Canada’s great engineering feat of linking its eastern and western frontiers by
what was, at the time, the longest railway ever built (Portrait: Sir John A. Macdonald) $5 Canadarm2 and Dextre - symbolizes Canada’s continuing contribution to the international space station program through robotics innovation (Portrait: Sir Wilfrid Laurier)
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Gabby’s bracelets for charity
Gabby Wilkinson (centre) poses with her mother Sarah and her brother Matthew at the recent craft show at the Essex Legion. Gabby makes and sells bracelets for various charities.
by Jennifer Cranston Gabby Wilkinson is a seven year old on a mission. What started as extra homework has become a crusade to reach and help as many people as possible. Back in March, Gabby, a second grade student at Amherstburg Public School, was having a hard time grasping patterning. To help her grasp the concept, her mother taught her to bead bracelets. Gabby figured it out and by April, she and her family were running out of room for all the bracelets she was making. Gabby’s mom, Sarah, explained that she and Gabby’s uncle were participating in a craft show for Alzheimer’s and invited Gabby to sell some of the bracelets to raise money for the charity. She raised over $63 and found a passion. “She had so much fun, she wanted to do it all the time,” said Sarah. Since then she has sold her bracelets at craft shows and other events across Windsor and Essex County, raising money for charities including Autism, The Terry Fox Foundation, ovarian cancer, thoracic cancer and more. She has sponsored two children
through World Vision and helped families in need this Christmas. Gabby says she enjoys all of the things she sees at these events and likes meeting new people. She recently met some pretty high profile people such as Premier Kathleen Wynn and other politicians and dignitaries. Gabby had been involved in the campaign to save Thoracic surgery in Windsor. On November 22 Wynn was in Windsor and Gabby wanted to go and thank the Premier for keeping cancer care local. Wynn bought one of her Thoracic cancer bracelets as did several other politicians and dignitaries. Sarah says that Gabby has craft shows and other events booked weekly until Dec. 7, when she expects things to slow down. The busy mom says she’d like to keep the schedule down to one event a month, but that’s been difficult during the Christmas season. “She’s out to change the world and she’s done a pretty good job so far,” said Sarah. “I’m not going to discourage her. It’s not often kids do things like this.”
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_____________________________________________ obItuarIes _____________________________________________ SpiDaliEri, Nick “150” Was born May 3, 1967 and passed away at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 46 years of age. He will be missed by his devoted daughter Alex. Beloved son of Amelio and Maria Spidalieri. Dearest brother of John & Marla and Mike and Kristi. Adored uncle of Myriah, Tianna, Jaydn, Zayn and Adrianna. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends will also remember and miss Nick. The family would like to thank the staff at Leamington Hospital, Windsor Regional Hospital, Hotel Dieu Grace and their I.C.U. Special thanks to Dr. Wasserman for his professionalism and kind words. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) and Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex with Christian Burial officiated by Fr. Mike Parent officiating. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial donations made to Critical Care–Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus would be appreciated. Friends and family are invited to share words of comfort or make a charitable donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca _____________________________________________
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George Tytgat From Heaven: To my wife Theresa, children Sandra & Joe, Dan & Shelley, Cathy & Ed, Brian & Sherra, and my beautiful grandchildren. I hear the songs and see your lights, feel your love on the winter nights. Share your hopes and your cares and December 10, 2012 remind you to say your prayers. Want to tell you I’m so proud. You stand above so brave and tall. I’ll always be there for you all. I’m here to set a place for you. I’m thankful today for my beautiful family. In my own special way you’re so close to my side. I love you all so very much. Please shed no tears for me. I just want to spend Christmas with Jesus this year. I love you all so very much.
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WOrTHiNGTON, Fredrick Ernest On Sunday, December 1, 2013, Fred, in his 96th year, joyfully went to be with his beloved wife, Ruth (nee Powell) (1997). Fred was admitted to SBG Health Centre, Walkerton on September 27 with pneumonia which lead to complications, all which took their toll. Throughout this experience Fred’s sense of humour only strengthened. He was very proud to tell anyone who came to his room that he had three daughters, Barb (deceased), Sandra Bohdal and her husband Ron (deceased) of Essex and Debbie Baer and her husband John of Lake Rosalind. He always added…two teachers and a nurse! Fred was delighted to be the grandfather of Debbie Lynn O’Neil of Maidstone, Joe and David Bohdal of Essex, and Jenni-Rebecca Roberge of Cambridge. He talked often of his grandchildren and their families adding that he had 15 greatgrandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was ‘Poppa’ to all of them! Fred was predeceased by his parents Hannah and Harry Worthington, and two brothers, Tom and Harry of whom he spoke often with love and pride. Fred made many friends during his lifetime. He enjoyed talking about his 37 years working for C.P.R. and was even happier to tell that he had been retired as long as he had been employed…his secret? Good friends, cold wine, and lots of conversation. Fred will be missed by his many, many friends but his hope was to be remembered for his quick wit, his one liners and numerous birthday celebrations!!! Fred lived happily at Maple Court Villa, Walkerton for the past two years. It was his ‘home’ and if his health had improved, he would have returned there with bells on! Fred requested cremation and a private family service. He also wanted everyone to raise a toast to him during ‘Happy Hour’. Out of 24 hours in a day, Fred made sure to observe the happiest!! Condolences for the family and donations to SickKids Hospital Foundation, Toronto may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S. Waterloo at www.erbgood. com or 519-745-8445.
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We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain. To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. So rest in peace dear Granny and thanks for all you’ve done. We pray that God has given you the crown you’ve truly won. Always loved and missed Geraldine, Tex, Sandy, Chris, Billy. P.S. Granny you will always be our angel. Love Brielle, Avalene, Ryan and Kassi. ______________________________________________
In Loving Memory of a Special Husband, Dad and Papa, who passed away on December 7, 2000.
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Nature is a tranquil morning sunrise giving us all a new day Nature is the sound of birds chirping as they nest and play Nature is a rolling green pasture home to the tiny butterfly Nature is a sparkling silver stream beneath the bright blue sky Nature is the sweet syrup flowing from the tall maple trees Nature is the old owl looking twice at everything that he sees Nature is a healthy spring garden full of the flowers of May Nature is a horse shoeing away flies as he eats his morning hay Nature is a quiet, gentle rainfall feeding the thirsty ground Nature is a world living in harmony oh what a beautiful sound Nature is able to restore the life to once toxic, polluted lakes Nature is a very forgiving entity correcting all of our mistakes Nature is a tranquil evening sunset bringing an end to the day Nature is a precious gift from God respect it, before it fades away
It seems just like yesterday, but thirteen years have gone by. If love could have saved you, you never would have died. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Loving you, missing forever and always. Please continue to watch over us. Ruthie, Kelly, Carlo, Melissa, Jenn, and Jess. ______________________________________________
card of thanks ______________________________________________ The family of the late Bill McEwen wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the family, friends and neighbors for their love, support, prayers and caring hugs during this very difficult time. To all the staff at both the Iler Retirement Home and Leamington Court Nursing Home thank-you for the wonderful care Dad received. Memorial verses We were blessed to have such wonderful people who helped us available at celebrate Dad’s life. Anyone who knew dad knew he was a gentle giant with a deep voice but a loving heart. Dad loved his family and was always there for anyone of us in a moments notice. He taught us all to enjoy the simple things is life and not to take anyone or anything for granted. Anyone who knew Bill knew he loved a good Memorial cigar while walking around the houseverses checking out the flowers or available picking up after his beloved dog Bennie. The beautiful twinkle in his eye and that fun loving smile will remain in our hearts always. For all the flowers, donations and food trays, we wish to say thankMemorial you. The many cards or stories that were shared we will forever verses cherish. Thank-you to Secord & Smith Funeral Home for your help available at and understanding you made this time less difficult for us. To Ada, Jack and Anthony the love you showed to dad we will never forget. Sunday mornings at Cozy’s became one of Dad’s favorite days. He couldn’t wait to see a Dr. just to stop by on the way home for a Memorial verses coffee, available hug or the chance to say hi. We are a truly blessed family with friends who came to comfort us and help out in any way they could. Dad was the oldest and last living member of his family, he often said “I wonder what I’m doing right”… We didn’t care but counted our blessings to have had 94 years with him. Thank-you dad for giving us the wonderful family we have, you and mom can now enjoy yourverses eternal life together knowing your children are Memorial available they people they are because of you both… Thank-you the family of the late Bill McEwen
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by Sylene Argent The Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) learned about Christmas traditions of the past during its December meeting last Thursday evening inside the community room at the Harrow Arena. John R. Park Homestead curator Janet Cobban dressed in period costume to share some
of the traditions local households in the pioneer era would have enjoyed over 150 years ago. Early regional families, Cobban said, were busy during the autumn season as they harvested their crops and carried out many tasks to ensure their families would survive the winter. By Christmas time, it was time for families to celebrate. Because the
majority of the workload was completed, this was also a popular time for weddings. An interesting tidbit Cobban shared was that the song “Jingle Bells” was originally not intended to be a Christmas song. Families used bells on their sleighs to indicate their presence to other travelers as they moved down roads or cut across a field. When it snowed, families with a sleigh could again be mobile after a rainy autumn season, which produced muddy roadways. Sleighs were also cheaper to obtain than wagons, as they did not require an axel. At the dinner table, as part of present Christmas routines, many families share in a holiday feast that presents a turkey as the main course. In the pioneer era, families would often feast on geese, as turkeys were not commonly raised on farms at that time. Continued on Page 15
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HEIRS learns about Christmas Past... Another traditional holiday food that pioneer families loved were roasted chestnuts. At one time, chestnuts were plentiful in the region. The wood of the chestnut tree was also strong and used in construction. Most of the chestnut trees in North America were wiped out by blight around the 1920s, Cobban noted. She said a lot of research has gone into studying surviving trees in trying to produce a blight-resistant chestnut tree. Christmas, Cobban said, was not recognized as a legal holiday in Canada until the mid1800s, so people were often expected to be at work or at school unless the holiday landed on the weekend.
Janet Cobban, Curator at the John R. Park Homestead, explained some traditions of Christmas past during the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society meeting last Thursday afternoon.
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Because of artificial light today, Cobban said, it is sometimes difficult to get an understanding of the darkness that the pioneers would have experienced in the winter. The John R. Park Homestead will host a Candlelight Christmas event on the evening of December 17 to help interested area residents experience what it would have been like to rely on the light from candles and fire alone. This experience really leaves an impact on the visitors, she said.
The local heritage site will also host the Eve of St. Nicholas event on December 8 starting at noon. With its many holiday orientated events, Cobban hopes families will make visiting the John R. Park Homestead a Christmas tradition so youth can learn about holiday customs of the past.
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Essex Community Services CARE-A-VAN CHRISTMAS OUTING - We are excited to announce that we will once again be offering our annual Care-A-Van Christmas outing this year. Join us for a Willistead Manor Christmas Tour and dinner on Wednesday December 11. Pick-ups will begin around 4:30 pm. Call 519-776-4231 to reserve your seat, or for more information. Looking forward to a great night.
St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican As we remember the coming of God into a hurting world we can be attuned to the hurt that continues. To support this idea of generosity the Mitten Tree is up at Trinity and there is a clothes line at St. Paul’s to receive packages of new socks and underwear. Following the joint Children and Youth led service at St. Paul’s on Dec. 22, the churches are offering an opportunity to bid on a variety of donated items as a fundraiser for the two communities during our potluck fellowship time. Yarn is needed for volunteers to knit hats for newborns. Thankyou Bank donations will be given this month to the LeeLee Hats organization. The special council meeting with Archdeacon Richard Salr is Wed. Dec. 11 at 7 pm. To have flowers placed in the church in memory of loved ones add your name to the posted list. You may put your donation for this in an envelope marked Christmas Flowers and put it on the collection plate by Dec. 15.
Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen Join us Sunday, December 8, at 10 am as Dr. Simon du Toit will lead our morning worship service. Nursery supervision is provided. We will continue our Advent Worship series “Longing for More”
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On Sunday evening at 6 pm we will complete our bible study on Elijah and Elisha. In January we will begin studying the book of Daniel. GEMS and Cadets will be meeting on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. All girls and boys ages 8 – 13 are welcome to attend. Thanks to our Deacons, our Seniors’ will enjoy a Christmas Dinner at the church on Saturday at noon. What a great time to fellowship with each other. Come and check us out online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett We are well into a busy December and must take time to remember that “Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” The Ministerial Association Advent services continue at Trinity Anglican at 12 noon on Wed. Dec. 11th with Rev. Kim Gilliland leading the service. Enjoy a light lunch with a free will offering afterwards. Our Corps Christmas dinner will be held on Dec. 15th at 5 p.m. Please sign up as soon as possible. Kettle Volunteers are needed at our five kettle locations. If you can take a shift, please call the office at 519- 776- 4628 and help us to meet our financial goals in order to maintain our family services programs in our community. Lt. Kristen Gray continues her Advent Sermon Series. Join us at 11 a.m. for Family Worship and at 10 – 10:30 a.m. for our Sunday prayer meeting. Several of our church family members are in need of your prayers, visits and calls. This can be a difficult time of year for many, so please take a few minutes to reach out to those in need. Note on your calendar that our Christmas Eve service is at 6 p.m. We invite everyone to share with us, in a time of music and inspiration. Also note that our regular weekly programs are finished until Jan. Essex United Church Our thoughts on the return of Jesus were led by Sue Anderson last Sunday. For next Sunday Bill Wakeley has asked us to wear something red. It is white gift Sunday to accept unwrapped canned goods. There will be a main course lunch following worship. Please bring a dessert to share. Remember the Mitten Tree for donations to the Salvation Army. The cradle made by Ken Salter was introduced during the service. Baby articles will be accepted for the Salvation Army. The coupon books that are good until March 2015 are available. Call 776-7551. Our Christmas Eve services are 7 p.m. for the family and there will be an Agape Meal at 11 p.m. A Winter Break Camp is being led by Katie McPherson, Dec. 30 and 31 and Jan 2 and 3. Four people are needed each day to assist. The Advent luncheon service on Dec. 11 will be at Trinity Anglican Church in Cottam led by Rev. Kim Gilliland. Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker The weather has really turned colder this past week and as I write this they are calling for freezing rain and fog for early morning travel. Happy birthday wishes to Katie Nantais, Shirley Baker, John Mulder, Eddie Sauve, Faye Thibodeau, and Fred Wright. The K of C Hall in McGregor was a cheery place to be on Saturday evening when the Essex County Steam & Engine Museum held their Christmas party there and the jolly old fat man arrived for the kids as usual. Good food and entertainment was great. Keep your prayers going for my niece Lynn Corbeil as she has had her major surgery and is recovering slowly in London. Many of you will remember Lynn as she worked the Royal Bank for years in Essex. The Pleasant Vally Community Club held their pepper party and
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the lucky folks were Isobel McLeod, Josie Dresser, Betty Fields, Mary Lou Chibi, Lillain Wells, Keith Dresser, Ben Wells, Thomas Allison & Al McLellan and for euchre on Saturday evening the lucky folks were Norma Beacom, Alice Crawford, Josie Dresser, Thomas Allison, Don Ames, Keith Dresser & Ben Puglia, Door prizes to Evelyn Young & Elsie Smith. Everyone is welcome to join in for a great evening of cards.
December 13th at 6 pm. Limited tickets are available. Our annual Carol Service will be held on Sunday, December 15th at 7 pm. In addition to our Senior Choir we will have number of soloist’s and instrumentalists. On December 24th, our Christmas Eve Service will begin at 7 pm and we invite everyone to join us. Please consider donating to our “Giving Tree”. You can bring in hats, scarves, mittens and socks to decorate the tree. The Downtown Mission Paquette News – St. Stephen’s/Church of the Redeemer and several other organizations are in need of these items. submitted by Barb Mactier Bishop’s Visit (9:30 & 11 a.m. services) and White Gift Sunday on To view and listen to Rev. Staples’ weekly messages and to learn more December 8 – ‘Baked Potato Bar’ following the 11 a.m. service at St. about Harrow United Church, please visit us at: www.harrowunited.org Stephen’s – sponsored by CLAY group. There will be NO 8:15 a.m. Woodslee Friendship Club service that day. This past week’s winners were LeRoy Davison, Joanne Mc Murren, St. Stephen’s Parish Council on December 10th at 7 p.m. Sprouts Jean Matalik, Dave Mc Murren, Millie Fuerth, Edna Chevalier, Elmer meet on Thursday, December 12th from 10-11 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Cake Quinlan, Bob Schiller, Bernie Belleau, George Diesbourg, and Cecile St for youth grade 3-5 and Smash for youth grades 6-10 meet together for Denis. their Christmas Party at St. Stephen’s on December 13th at 6:30 p.m. Pickleball is played on Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 am in St John’s Come join our Cookie Walk at St. Andrew’s, LaSalle on December gym. Meet us there for fun and fitness,. bring a sandwich and stay and 15th from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. with proceeds going join us across the hall at 1:00 pm for Pepper. Pickleball is also played on to CLAY 2014. Donations of baked good greatly appreciated. Decorate Thursday night 6:30 to 8:30 pm. your home and/or church by purchasing poinsettias in support of CLAY We extend our sympathy to the Fuerth family in the passing of dear 2014. Contact Cynthia at youth.committee@essexdeanery.com or 519- Barb, and to Collen Chevalier in the passing of her sister, Ruth Campbell. 972-9603 Call Joanne 519-975 - 2409 for Club information. Blue Christmas Joint Community Service with Colchester, Essex, Maidstone Cross LaSalle and our parish on December 18th at St. Stephen’s at 7 p .m. submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank “Harmony Plus” (Peg Leithead & Karen Barnes) will perform a Advent has begun! There will be a Communal Penance service on Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 20th, at 7:30 at Church of the Wednesday, December 18th at 7 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus church. Redeemer. A free will offering accepted, as well as items for the Essex St. Mary’s Mission Club will put up our Giving Tree. Please take a tag Food Bank. Refreshments to follow. Hope to see you there!” and purchase a new gift for a refugee family. All gifts need to be in by Joint Christmas Pageant at St. Stephen’s on December 22nd at 10 December 15th. a.m. There will also be an 8:15 a.m. service. If you or someone you know needs a Christmas food basket and Christmas Eve Services are 6:30 p.m. Family Eucharist at St. Stephen’s; lives in Oldcastle and Maidstone please contact Wendy at 890-9120 9 p.m. Eucharist at Redeemer; 11 p.m. Eucharist at St. Stephen’s and 10 before December 13th. a.m. Christmas morning Said Eucharist at St. Stephen’s. Happy Birthday wishes to Karen Fraser, Katie Mactier and Jeff Esping. Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson Please join us this Sunday as we continue our Advent services at 10:30 am. We extend our thoughts and prayers to all who are sick and/or shutin. If Harrow United Church can be of assistance to you or your family, please let Rev. Staples know by calling the church at 519-738-4223. On Tuesday, December 10th, our church will hold a Blue Christmas Service for those in our community who may have lost a loved one and are wishing a quiet time to reflect during this season. This begins at 7 pm and all are welcome to attend. The AOTS Christmas Dinner and Show will be held on Friday,
Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour is held in the hall after the service for refreshments, snacks and fellowship. Fri., Dec. 6th & Sat., Dec 7th is the Bethlehem Walk at Gess†wood Camp. They need two adults to play Mary and Joseph, if you are interested please call Mary Dagenais at 519-903-3351.
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R. Tyler Dreams” Hicks, a Bmusical B A, evening CA is at Olinda - Fri., Dec. 6th “Christmas Ruthven Church at 7 pm. Heather L. MacPherson, BAcc CA Door Greeters this Sunday are Deanna and Andrew Quaglia, Elder Lindsay L. Rounding, BAcc, CA on Duty is Ted Ure and Lock-Up is Virginia Lauzon. Box 189, 49 Erie St. N., Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W2 P.O. If you or someone you know is ill or in hospital and would like a visit Phone 519-326-2681 • Fax 519-326-8044 from Pastor Linda, please call her at 519-712-9512 or the office at 519723-2284 so she can make arrangements to visit. Please remember to make your donations to the Downtown Mission can on the table in the Narthex, bring food donations for the Margaret Essex Food Bank and continue to save your used postage stamps for the Da Silva Leprosy Mission. Thank you for your continued support. Manager
Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman You are invited to join us for our 10 am Worship service every Sunday morning with Pastor Steve Jones. A special offering will be received for Peter and Kathy Baker who work with the New Tribes Mission. The children will practice for the Christmas Concert. Kid’s Club every Tuesday at 3:30 pm led by Linda Hollingsworth. All elementary school age children are invited. The church is beautifully decorated for Christmas thanks to Bev Kerr and Mary Brennan. Advent Service on Wed., Dec. 11 at noon at Trinity Anglican Church in Cottam. Rev. Kim Gilliland leading the worship with the theme“The Woodslee United Church Difference The Baby Makes”. A light lunch will follow. Free will offering submitted by Sue Holman accepted. Come Join Us for 2nd Sunday of Advent. Come to Belle River United The Annual Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 6 Church for the Cantata and White Gift Sunday at 10:30 am. This is a pm. A potluck dessert fellowship Time will follow the concert. combined service for both Churches. Rev. Catherine Eldson will be Please keep those with health needs and those in nursing homes in giving the service. Joining both choirs the choir from Windsor Seven- your thoughts and prayers. 180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON day Adventist Church. Bring an unwrapped toy for the Good-fellows to Cottam United Church N8M 1B6 519-776-6488 put under the tree for White Gift. submitted by Helen McLeod Dec. 11 at Woodslee, Advent Dinner and Conversation Series from The Bethlehem Walk at Gess†wood Camp, takes place over two 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The Series continue at Belle River United on Dec. 18. evenings, Dec. 6 & 7. If you would like to be a part of this wonderful Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service at Woodslee United at 7:00 PM. event and important fundraiser, call Mary at 519-903-3351. Mike Cowan Partner Holy Name of Jesus Church The Cottam United Christmas Cantata is on Sunday , December 15, submitted by Therese Lecuyer at10:15 am and 7 pm. Please invite your family, friends, and neighbours The Parish Family Christmas Dinner is on Saturday, December 21st at to come hear this musical celebration of the Christmas story. 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Sign up lists for food are at each entrance. The Essex Foodbank is offering a Christmas Program for their clients Entertainment for whole family. Plus a special visitor! again this year. If you’re interested is sponsoring a child or family please If you would like to donate towards our Christmas flowers in contact them @ 519-819-1431 on Thursdays, or call Dawn @ 519-839memory of a loved one please place your donations and your loved 5258. Due to changes at the Foodbank they will be providing gift cards one’s name in an envelope and drop it off in the collection basket or at rather than presents this year. the office. 180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON Essex Retirees’ Social Club Essex Retirees member and volunteer, The K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, December 13 from 4:30 to 7 pm. N8M 1B6 519-776-6488 Thanks to everyone who Delia Loebach with Santa at the bazaar The CWL Christmas Social & Dinner is on Thursday, December 5th supported our bazaar. last weekend. with our General Meeting at 6:30 pm with dinner following. Our Christmas party is on Giving Tree - Please take a tag from the Giving Tree and purchase a Dec. 10. The turkey will be gift for a needy family. All gifts must be back by December 6th. Craig Miller cooked in the kitchen of the The Parish Breakfast is on Sunday, December 8th after masses. Free Staff Accountant Centre. Please bring a vegetable will offering with proceeds to Youth Ministry. dish or a dessert. Edge - Grades 6,7 & 8. Sign up for the Mall trip on Wednesday, Dec. Computer class continues on 11th. 6:15 to 9:00 pm by contacting Claire at 776-8483 or heliftsmeup@ Dec. 4 at 9:30 am. gmail.com Sadly we recieved news that Claire will be leaving us. We are Our New Year’s Eve party very thankful for all she has done for our parish family. starts at 7 p.m. Call 519-776 Please continue to save your Foodland receipts for the misisons. 6689 to reserve your ticket or for God Bless You all and have a great week! more information. Bingo is Friday, Dec. 6, 180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1B6
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Golden Years Mini Golf Last Thursday, 94 aces dropped, over 36 holes, by 51 golfers. Back in form and leading the ace parade with seven was Mary Anne Vickery followed closely by Madeline Butler and Fran Clifford with five each. A remarkably low score of 15 for 9 holes was recorded by Laurie Hylton followed closely with 16 by Jim Allen, Gerrit Vriesen and Mary Anne Vickery. Managing 17 were Fran Clifford(2), Lloyd Honey, Iggy Arner(2), Shirley Thiessen, Murray Cascadden, Cheryl Allen, Bill Mayville, Frank Lasi, Bill Ward, Barry Sweet, Kathy Bradley and Gerrit Vriesen. Carding a 35 for 18 was Bill Ward, Frank Lasi and Gerry Wilkinson followed by Fran Clifford, Laurie Hylton and Murray Cascadden with 36 and Lloyd Honey and Bill Mayville with 37. 74 for 36 holes was delivered by Bill Ward and Gerry Wilkinson. Close by was Fran Clifford with 75, Frank Lasi with 76 and John Murphy with 77. 1st place honors and bragging rights went to team 14 with 236 [Barry Sweet, Kathy Bradley, Gerry Wilkinson] followed closely in second place by team 5 with 241 [Eileen MacIntosh, Iggy Arner, Art Sweet]. 3rd place with 243 went to team Kings [Frank Lasi, Al Stockwell, Bill Ward]
Woodslee Millen Group News submitted by Donna Robous We are working on a Support our Troop Campaign. We are collecting new puzzle, Suduko or word puzzle books . Add a Christmas or New Year’s card or message and we will make sure they get to our troops. They do not need things, but the best way to show we care about them and think of them is to send a HEART PACKAGE. The drop off places are Donna’s Hairstyling in Woodslee and also the Miller’s Essex Source for Sport’s Store in Essex . Our group is honoured and pleased to work on this project . It ties in with our accepted proposal by Lakeshore to build a cenotaph at the Millen Community Centre property in South Woodslee. Contact Donna Roubos at 519-975-2634 for more information on this project.
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Candlelight vigil illuminates concern of Heinz closure
by Sylene Argent “What do we want? Jobs. Where do we want them? Ontario.” This was one of the chants delivered by a large group of concerned citizens in front of the Leamington Heinz facility on Saturday evening as hundreds of tea lights flickered during a candlelight vigil. The portion of Erie Street running past the factory was blocked off from traffic to accommodate residents and representatives from a variety of area agencies and unions to speak out about concerns
surrounding the 104-year old factory’s expected closure this spring. For the event’s organizer, Karen Andersen Miller- a part time teacher, holding the event was an opportunity to engage the community and exercise the right to assemble. “This vigil is a respectful statement made by Canadian citizens wanting the plant closures and job losses in Ontario and Canada to cease,” she said. “When we stay and light our candles tonight may our voices be heard and the glow of our candles
be seen in Toronto and Ottawa.” Andersen Miller paid the insurance for the event to take place. Some of the agencies and organizations with representatives that spoke at the event included the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, United Steelworkers Local 1005 of Hamilton, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, Pathway to Potential, Windsor and District Labour Council, Making Waves WindsorEssex, and the Windsor Workers’ Action Centre. Adam Vasey,
Director of Pathway to Potential, WindsorEssex County’s poverty reduction strategy, said the organization’s heart goes out to Leamington. “You are not alone. We will stand beside you in the fight to ensure the plant in one way or another stays open,” he said. He added that the
community needed to respond with conviction, “to pull back the curtain to see how this decision, at its root, is linked to so many other struggles and hardships our communities have faced. “As a society we are more productive and more profitable now than we have ever been. The issue is that the income gap keeps widening, and the middle class becomes more and more hollow. We’ve got one million workers in Ontario earning less than $14.25 an hour,” Vasey said. Ken Lewenza Jr. of Making Waves WindsorEssex said that in the United States 400 people have more money than the bottom 150 million people. “It’s not enough just to have a protest tonight. We have to form a community - a coalition that says these jobs have to stay here,” Lewenza Jr. said. “We don’t care in what form they stay here, but they have to stay
here.” If there is a chance to preserve jobs in the community, people need to stand together, he said. Chiodo Dino of the Windsor and District Labour Council added Heinz has his organization’s support and that its jobs should not be going anywhere. It’s about standing in unity to say, enough is enough, he said. Many area dignitaries also attended the silent vigil, including Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Percy Hatfield, Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy, Tecumseh Deputy Mayor Cheryl Hardcastle and Kingsville Deputy Mayor Tamara Stomp. Speaking on the Heinz closure, Natyshak said, “It feels like a funeral. It feels we’ve had a death in the family. 104 years of producing food in this community, 104 years of a community coming together, 104 years of
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Area craft shows kick off holiday shopping
These EDHS leadership students collected donations from patrons visiting the Arts and Crafts Show over the weekend as a fundraiser to help build Redemption School in Africa. Katelynn and Ashley made bracelets to sell during the EDHS Arts and Crafts Show over the weekend.
by Sylene Argent There were plenty of opportunities to search for rare and unique holiday gift items over the weekend in Essex Centre as Essex District High School and the Essex Retirees’ Social Club each hosted its own craft show. At Essex District
High School, around 80 vendors set up shop to participate in the annual EDHS Arts and Crafts Show. These vendors sold an array of different products, including crafts, homemade items, woodworks, jewelry, and artworks. This event is a longstanding
community event where Essex residents get an opportunity to do some serious Christmas shopping. Al Moore, an EDHS co-op teacher, organizes the event with student help to raise funds for the school’s general fund. The proceeds will
support student activities throughout the year, including school teams and tournaments and technological needs. The event proceeds are earned through the rental of vendor tables. EDHS high school students also get an opportunity to earn a few community service hours as they help set up the vendor tables and cleanup
at the end of the weekend. The EDHS Arts and Crafts Show offered students other opportunities as well. A group of students, Moore said, worked in the canteen over the weekend to earn funds to put towards an educational fieldtrip to Quebec, Boston, and Toronto. These students have taken on other fundraising initiatives
throughout the year. A few students from the leadership class were also on hand collecting donations to help build Redemption School in Makallay, Africa. EDHS is a partner in this rebuild project, which the leadership students said they are proud to be a part of. The leadership
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by Alivia Acampora Welcome back to another great week here in the Hawk’s Nest! After many months of practice and commitment, students involved in Danceology were finally able to showcase their wonderful talents. Students performed each evening this week at Cardinal Carter High School. We are very proud of all of our performers who did an outstanding job and represented our school well. A special thank you to our teachers Mrs. Coupe, Mrs. Burns and Mrs. Vanderhoeven who dedicated their time, talents and efforts to choreograph and lead the Danceology team. Sunday, December 1, marked the beginning of our Advent Season. A time of preparation, reflection, patience and fulfillment are all part of our Advent journey. On Tuesday December 3, we began our Advent journey by coming together as a school community to celebrate Advent Mass and to have our Advent Wreaths blessed by Father Francis. Thank you to Mrs. Pillon and the Gr. 3 students as well as Mr. Kennedy and the Gr. 6 students for their beautiful prayers and reflections. We also thank
Fr. Francis for celebrating the Eucharist with us and leading us in prayer. We begin our Can Food and Coin Drive this month in support of our community families in need as well as the Essex Food Bank and St. Vincent De Paul Society. We know that this time of year can be very difficult for many people and we appreciate your support and generosity as we extend our hand of faith, hope and goodwill to the people of this community. Our top read-a-thon winners in each division will enjoy a Limo ride to A&W for lunch on Friday, December 6. We would like to say thank you again to all our students and their families for a successful read-a-thon fundraiser. We appreciate your continued support. Please join us for our next Literacy hour if you can on Monday December 9 at 9:15am. As usual, December is looking to be as busy as ever with lots of activities and Christmas events occurring. Stay tuned for more information in the weeks to come. As always, thanks for another great week here at Holy Name School. Go Hawks!
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Essex Public School lights up the season with generosity and music
submitted to EFP A group of intermediate music students at EPS have formed a group to play music for the Christmas season. One of their first performances was at the tree lighting ceremony last week. These students braved the wind and chill to play a variety of holiday favourites and celebrate the start of the holiday season with our community. The Essex Public School community came through yet again to make sure that those in need The Essex Public School small Christmas Band stands in front of the town’s decorated will be able to visit our tree. local food bank and find well-stocked shelves. Our student council organized this year’s canned food drive. Each day had a different theme during the collection period. We are so proud of our staff, students and their families for their generosity for donating almost 4,000 non-perishable goods. Pictured right: Members of the EPS Student Council help the Essex Food Bank load almost 4 000 donated goods.
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Candlelight vigil illuminates concern of Heinz closure...
Many community members gathered at the Leamington Heinz Factory to share thoughts and feelings on its planned closure.
of producing food in this community, 104 years of a community coming together, 104 years of seeing the wagons roll down the county roads packed with tomatoes great quality healthy food domestically produced. And we are going through the stages of grief; we’re angry, we’re sad, we’re disillusioned. We are looking for answers. “This is deeper than the job losses here,” Natyshak continued. “We feel for those 740 (full time) workers, the seasonal workers, we feel for the migrant workers, we feel for the farmers, but this comes down to an issue of food security and national sovereignty. If you cannot produce your own food as a country, if you cannot take those raw materials and feed your own people you are at risk, your country is at
risk and we are not going to let it happen in this country.” Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy said that Leamington is not alone as the issue affects all local municipalities. “We all feel it. We are all here for you.” Many of the speakers at the vigil spoke of the need to stand together, to stay strong and look for new future opportunities. Natyshak shared that sentiment. “Tonight we stand together, tomorrow we stand united, and we will continue to fight for the workers in this region, in Leamington, and across the country who are going through the same thing; we know they are.” There are some things, Natyshak said, which political leadership needs to focus on. Number one is to ensure the plant stays
and that the opportunities that were built within the facility do not go abroad. “This is going to be the hardest time for this community that you’ve ever seen. So when you see somebody, your neighbour, your friend, in the grocery store who may have never asked for help before, be ready. Stand with them. Reach out. Connect with them because they need us all. We need to show them that we care, and tonight by being here you started that process.” Community members are urged to spread the word about the Facebook page Save the Heinz Factory in Leamington Ontario. Patsy Copus started the page to keep individuals informed about Heinz. Copus said she has never seen the volume of responses on other Facebook pages as she has gotten on her posts on this page. “I really wanted it to be one central spot that everyone could come to read everything about what’s going on in Leamington,” Copus said. “The people have
been so supportive.” Andersen Miller was pleased with the event turnout. “It was heartwarming to organize this and then to see people really appreciating it and really coming together in compassion and concern and solidarity. This is what we are about as Canadians; we care.” Andersen Miller wanted to organize the rally to “walk my talk.” She was thankful Leamington Council approved the Candlelight Vigil in principal. She would have liked more representatives from the agricultural community to attend the event. Before the candlelight vigil came to a close,
the participants joined in singing, “We Shall Overcome.” The event goers also joined hands to sing and participate in a round dance to Stompin’
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Craft shows kick off holiday shopping...
These youth were some of the visitors to the Essex Optimist Club’s annual Santa’s Elves Workshop on Saturday.
students have taken on a few fundraisers in the past month to raise funds for this project, including a dinner event at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (#201) and a bake sale during the Jingle Bell Run, Walk, and Wheel. Getting the youth involved in the event, Moore said, is a great way for the students to get a sense of community involvement. In the Essex Youth Center on Saturday afternoon, area youth were welcome to get into the holiday spirit to put together creative
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Jocelyn makes a holiday craft during the Santa’s Elves Workshop on Saturday.
fundraisers. These events help keep the social programs available to the club’s members and costs involved in maintaining
the facility. Frith noted the event’s volunteers are amazing in helping to organize the fundraiser.
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Bantam Minor Ravens at Nations Cup
submitted to EFP Last weekend the boys were in the Nations Cup which took place in Michigan. It was team USA vs team Canada all weekend. The Essex Ravens represented one of the teams for Canada. They looked awesome in their new jerseys and stepped up big time. Their record was 4-1 with scores 9-0, 2-0, 3-1, 6-3 and finally 5-3. Unfortunately they lost in their last game, but the boys played great together. They still managed to bring home a gold medal since the Canadian teams in their division earned the most wins on Sunday play. Any chance we can wear those jerseys in regular league play? Congrats boys!
St. John The Evangelist School news submitted to EFP It has been another noteworthy November here at St. John the Evangelist School with many fun and educational activities taking place. As part of our week long Bullying Awareness Campaign, The Lancers from the University of
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A Mustang, a Jaguar, and a Rolls-Royce
All three cars in this story are parked in Herm’s driveway with Herm’s 1967 Silver Shadow flanked by son Greg’s ’69 Mustang fastback and son Bob’s 1994 Jaguar V-12 convertible.
In 1969, tomato farmer Herm Dick purchased a new Mustang fastback with a 302 V8 and automatic transmission from Slater Motors in Leamington for $3900. Herm and his wife Elizabeth enjoyed driving the car. Eventually, Herm gave the car to their son Dennis, who courted his wife in the Mustang. Herm later bought it back from Dennis for $500 and passed it along to son Greg, who still owns it today. About ten years ago, the Mustang was fully restored by Dennis Pilon, who demonstrated the perfect fit between the hood and front fenders by rolling a marble from the windshield all the way to the front of the car. This Mustang has now been in the same family for 44 years. Son Bob purchased his white 1994 Jaguar V-12 convertible from a dealer in Windsor in 2006. This past summer, he was standing beside his car in Tecumseh accompanied by Herm’s daughter Joan Epp and grand-daughter Jessica, this year’s Leamington Tomato Queen. MPP Percy Hatfield approached Bob and wondered why he was standing beside his car! A quick look at the license plate ended the confusion. Percy has an identical car and for a moment thought Bob’s car was his car. Bob and Percy own cars with a distinguished history. Jaguar Cars Limited was founded in 1945 and produced many sleek-looking convertibles and sedans that raced at Le Mans. In recent years, the emphasis has been on luxury, and some owners claim a Jaguar built today is quieter than a Rolls-Royce! And that brings us to Herm’s 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, purchased earlier this year from a young man in Richmond Hill, Ontario, who had received it from his father. On a nice sunny day recently, Herm treated Catherine and me to a ride all around Leamington in regal splendour. Herm’s Rolls has serial #SRX2386 and I am now doing some detective work to uncover the earlier ownership history of this lefthand-drive car. The history of Rolls-Royce dates back to 1904 when Manchester electrical engineer Henry Royce teamed up with the Hon. C. S. Rolls to build high quality automobiles. The first few models had two, three, and four cylinder engines, followed by six cylinders. In 1959, Rolls brought out a 6231 cc V8 engine. The 1965 Silver Shadow introduced unit construction and allaround independent suspension. Herm’s ’67 Silver Shadow was built two years later and still looks like new! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
by Garrett Fodor Looking for a way to escape the cold, well keep on looking as this week’s sports were played in a nice cold arena. Last Wednesday, the Girls’ hockey team picked up where they left off when they faced Cardinal Carter. In their previous two games, the Raiders outscored their opponents 14-5 and this statistic grew. The Raiders had a strong opening period. They controlled the puck for a majority of the time, registering several shots and scoring two goals in the opening frame. They continued their dominance in the second period. They had several great opportunities to extend their lead, including great breakaways created by the speed of Tess Roberts and Danielle Dent. The Cougars’ goalie is what kept Cardinal Carter in the game, but her efforts
weren’t enough to stop a strong Raider team from winning 6-0. Tess Roberts had two goals, Danielle Dent added one, and Alex Mailloux backstopped the Raiders for their second straight shutout. They were also in action this Monday, hosting L’Essor. The Boy’s hockey team was also in action this week, with their first game last Wednesday when they
took on L’Essor. The game was filled with aggression and tension leading to several penalties with several players from each side being thrown out. The first period had strong goaltending at both ends of the ice and was a factor in 1-0 score after one. The second period was much the same, lots of hits and penalties. They were able to add another goal to make it 2-0 after two. In the third period, there were several players making trips to the penalty box, giving L’Essor a chance to get back into the action. But even with a six-minute power play, L’Essor was unable to come back and suffered a 2-0 loss. Goals for the Raiders came from Dylan Dent and Brandon Flood. Their second game of the week was this Monday when they faced Leamington.
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by Fred Groves After dropping a pair of Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Hockey League games, the Essex 73s bounced back in a big way last week with a pair of wins. On Tuesday night at home, they doubled up their rivals, the Belle River Canadiens 4-2 and then Friday night in Alvinston
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