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A LOOK INSIDE Pasta dinner benefits Essex Community Services during a time of need PAGE 2 _______________ Essex Council notes for Monday, February 4 PAGE 3 _______________ Town of Essex Council Appoints New CAO PAGE 6 _______________ Fluoride debate comes to Tecumseh PAGE 9 _______________ 73’s close out regular season on top PAGE 23 _______________
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Maidstone K of C Free Throw Championships submitted to EFP Knights of Columbus Council #9226 teamed up with St. Mary’s School Maidstone to hold the annual free throw competition on Tuesday, January 29. The Knights of Columbus began this popular event in 1972, resulting in a shared experience by many. This year, children aged 9 to 13 shared the opportunity to be a little brave, step up to the line, and enjoy the thrill of shoot-offs while vying for a spot in the Districts, then maybe the Regional Championships. Large medals were presented to the top three scorers in each divisions. The top score in each division also earned the ticket to participate at the District level, which will be held at Essex District High School, on February 23. The girls advancing are Lillia Raposo, Ve r o n i c a Zakrzewski, Julia Jobin, Callixa Raposo, and Samantha Cinelli. The boys advancing
are Daniel Cinelli, Noah Martin, Travis Rivest, Julian Zakrzewski, and Nolan Bergeron. Second and third place medal winners were: J. Desmarais, T. Gillan, L. Long, T. Gemus, E. Chouinard, W. Goudie, S. Naidoo, L. Coulter, N. Brady, A. Schultz, A.
Renault, P. Crawford, C. Laviolette, M. Blachette, K. Soanes, A. Beausoleil, C. DeRyk, C. Prior, E. Rogers and A. McFadden. Thanks goes out to the professional staff of St. Mary’s for all their wonderful work. The families of council
#9226 wish the shooters moving on “Good luck,” and sincerely thank all the spirited students who participated. Please encourage your children to participate next season, and please consider becoming a part of the Knights of Columbus family.
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Pasta dinner benefits Essex Community Services during a time of need
Around 20 vendor tables provided for a fun shopping experience at St. Mary’s Hall last Friday evening.
by Sylene Argent St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone was a popular destination last Friday evening as a pasta dinner and vendors’ market was held to support Essex Community Services. Over twenty vendor tables offered a unique shopping experience and an opportunity to support those with home or unique businesses. Sharon Parish, a new Director with Essex Community Services’ Board, was given the credit of having organized the fundraiser.
A few opportunities offered during the event were sure to raise some funds for the local organization that offers foot care clinics, friendly visits and reassurance, and a transportation program, Parish noted. Those fundraising opportunities included ticket sales to the pasta dinner, vendor booth rentals, and tickets for the event raffle. Parish said the event offered a variety of vendors who offered unique items up for sale. Each participating vendor donated a Continued on Page 8
Elliotte meets a fairy tale princess during the pasta dinner hosted at Mary’s Hall last Friday evening.
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Essex Council notes for Monday, February 4 by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Council to ask Provincial government to reconsider cuts to program supporting those with special needs Delegate Karen Balind asked Council to consider sending a letter to the Provincial government in support of the critical role the “Ontario Independent Facilitation Matters” plays in the lives of adults with development disabilities and to ask the Provincial Government to reconsider the decision to cut funding to the program. Karen introduced herself as Dan’s mom, who she said asked her to explain what individual facilitation means to him. Dan, and his Harrowbased family, has been receiving support from Windsor Essex Brokerage for Personal Supports for the last five years. Through the organization, Dan has been learning to cook, do laundry, and walk alone with the help of a circle of friends, people her son knows upon which he can rely. “Rick and I won’t be here forever,” Karen said. “We need a facilitator to be there for Dan.” That includes teaching Dan to reach out for help so he can do things on his own. “Our facilitator helps Dan become more confident.”
The next step for the Balind family is to find a place for their adult son to move out into, Karen noted. She asked Council to tell the provincial government that individual facilitators matter. It was noted during the meeting that the project money is done March 31. There are 46 people who utilize the program funding in Essex County, including Dan and his family, in addition to 62 in Windsor. Mayor Larry Snively is involved with the Harrow Legion, where Dan works part time, and noted he is a hard worker. He said he does not agree with the cuts the provincial government is planning. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said it is terrible what is happening to the program and others like it. He added most individuals know a family that has challenges like the ones heard during the presentation. “We can’t leave people behind,” he said. Essex Council moved to receive the presentation and send a letter to the Provincial government asking for the reconsideration of the decision to cut the program. The letter will also be sent to the appropriate minister and Essex MPP Taras
Natyshak. Further cycling infrastructure sought Representatives from local businesses and the Windsor-based cycling advocacy group, Bike Windsor Essex, made a public presentation to Council regarding the continuing importance of cycling infrastructure and the impact it has on local businesses from a tourism standpoint. The delegates asked Council for support in developing further bicycling infrastructure on County Road 50, with significant attention to development eastwards towards the Arner Townline. Megan Balsillie, the proprietor of Farm Dog Cycles, a bicycle rental company located on County Road 50, near Oxley, explained extending County Road 50’s paved bicycle lanes towards the Town of Kingsville will help to ensure the continued success of the many local wineries and tourismrelated businesses located along Essex’s northern shore of Lake Erie. “I, along with [other local business owners] would like to encourage you to move forward and fill that gap by connecting the Essex portion of the bike lanes on County Road 50 to meet Kingsville at the
Arner Townline as soon as possible,” Balsillie said. “Our customers frequently comment on how much more comfortable it is to ride on the bike lanes. To them, it feels safe, they’re able to relax, and it just provides an overall better experience to them.” Lori Newton, a representative from Bike Windsor Essex, said having a strong cycling infrastructure can improve the lives of everyone. That could go beyond a health and fitness standpoint to possibly supporting the many area businesses. “Like so many residents from across the region, I can think of no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon then taking the Chrysler Greenway and riding our bicycles from winery to winery, enjoying not only the wine, but also the scenery and beautiful views everywhere you look.” This presentation tied into a planning report pertaining to the County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) Project Funding Request 2019. Council was asked to pre-approve funding for the extension of the paved biking shoulders on County Road 50 from Evergreen Drive to County Road 23. This would include Continued on Page 5
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Getting to the top of Mount Struggle
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We all have our own struggles. And, many of us deal with those struggles in silence. I sometimes get the opportunity to talk to individuals who clearly have some struggles to deal with, but are so busy helping others, to my ear, they do not give themselves the time to focus on themselves, or perhaps may brush off what should be important to their own life. A solid case of the winter blues can add an additional layer of complexity to struggles we have as well. Even though some of us may suffer through whatever our struggles may be, one thing is for sure, we all have them, some worse than others, of course. But, it is not a competition. Though I always try to live by the mandate, “be nice, because you have no idea what someone else is going through,” being nice can be a challenge when my own patience has worn thin, especially with certain people who really know how to spark my irritation. I also know, however, that sometimes it is
ok for me to take time to deal with any issues I feel I may be having, which really does give me more patience to deal with those who can so easily challenge my demeanor. It took me a while, but I have come to the conclusion that I am just as susceptible to struggle and it is ok to deal with them. That is not selfish. It is ok to help others when they need it, if they are appreciative. Sometimes, those struggles others bring to us create struggles within ourselves. It can be hard to be available to help others and in finding a balance between helping and identifying what can be enabling less than desirable behaviour. One thing is for sure, hindsight is always 20/20. Not every decision we make is going to be the best one, or even a decent one. One thing I have learned on this earth is that making mistakes are inevitable. That is something that has always been difficult for me to accept. I hate making mistakes. But, I have, somewhat, adjusted my thinking to accept mistakes as learning experiences that can only make us
wiser, if we truly learn from them. Sometimes it may feel like those struggles we face are mountainous. But, I like to look at the challenge in phases. To get to the top of Mount Struggle, for instance, you have to take a first step, then a second. You will not climb that mountain in one leap. So instead of fearing this huge obstacle, I make a plan of conquer and load myself with the right climbing equipment (information, support, and a ‘can do’ attitude) to be successful in my quest. We also have to be prepared that every few steps forward, there may be a giant step back. But, there will be times when the portion of that obstacle we are tackling will be easier than anticipated. You just have to keep moving forward and upward. Though it can be easy to feel defeated, acknowledgement of the progress made can be empowering.
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Misunderstanding Ontario’s farm property tax system by Steve Brackenridge, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
submitted to EFP Farm property taxes are not a new topic for Ontario agriculture, but they can be a complicated one. Property taxes are intended to pay for municipal services. The residential rate is set to pay for services required by households, including recreation, health and protection services. Farm families pay the residential tax rate on their homes because our families need those municipal services like everyone else. Property taxes reflect the assessed value of a property so as property values rise, so do the property taxes. This is for simplicity as well as reflecting the notion that higher value homes consume more services. Because unserviced farmland does not demand nor consumes a lot of municipal services, it is taxed at up to 25% of residential tax rates. Lower taxes are paid because less service is required. The legislation recognizes this fact but also has flexibility built in so that farmland rates can be less than 25% of residential rates if the situation demands a new proportion. This built-in flexibility is key – and accommodates the situation that Ontario is currently facing where farmland values (and hence taxes) are escalating faster than for residences. Since 2016, farm property taxes have risen by an average of 64% across Ontario, while residential rates in rural areas have been relatively flat. And the shift continues, with farmers paying a disproportionate amount of property taxes compared to the municipal services they
use. In other words, the municipal tax burden has shifted to unserviced farmland and away from the residences and enterprises that actually need and use the municipal services. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) believes some municipalities need to adjust their farm property tax rate, and that’s why we’ve been regularly meeting with municipalities for the past two years to discuss the system. OFA will continue to work with individual municipalities and local federations to help municipal councillors adjust to a fair farm property tax system. Higher farm taxes to pay for services that farmers (and their land) are not using is simply unfair. The legislation provides the means to correct this unfair tax burden. We are working with municipalities to make the necessary changes to ensure competitive and sustainable farms across Ontario. For more information on the farm property tax system, visit ofa.on.ca/resources/farmland-tax-puzzle or for farm property assessment information visit ofa.on.ca/ resources/farm-property-assessment-notice-information.
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$868,000 under the 2019 Capital Budget to be funded over the course of the next two years in accordance with the CWATS Plan. This is Essex’s 60 percent share of the $1,446,000.00 project. The motion carried. Council amends delegations Bylaw Council received a report from Essex CAO, Donna Hunter, titled “Amendments to Procedural By-Law for Delegations,” which sought to have Bylaw 1784 amend By-Law 1681. This would change the Procedural Bylaw mandating the deadline for receipt of Delegation Request Forms from 2 PM on the Tuesday preceding a Regular Council Meeting, to 4:30 PM on the Friday immediately preceding a Regular Council Meeting. With this change, the administration has determined the later deadline will allow for more transparency and provide the administration with a greater opportunity to research potential delegates and ensure Council has all the relevant information pertaining to their presentations. In regards to delegation approval with the new amendment, delegates wishing to address Council on a matter contained within the Regular Meeting Agenda would have the Town Clerk solely determine if the delegation’s subject matter pertains to the agenda at hand. This would change the procedures currently in place, where potential delegates must rely on Council to acknowledge them, and obtain a two-thirds vote of council members present in order to speak. The motion carried. Simplifies Risk Assessment with Essex Fire & Rescue Essex Council received Fire Chief Rick Arnel’s report “Simplified Risk Assessment” for informational purposes.
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The report was meant to provide Council an update regarding the 2019 Simplified Risk Assessment for the Town of Essex. In the report, it notes, municipalities in Ontario have a provincial legislated responsibility under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 to provide public education and fire prevention code enforcement. Essex Fire Chief Rick Arnel said this Simplified Risk Assessment is completed every five years, as mandated through the Provincial government. The document highlights the risks of the community. Through its creation, building stock and Ontario building codes are looked into. Information is also pulled through MPAC so firefighters have an idea of the types of building in their community. In addition, with having that information, vulnerable occupancies are then looked at, and inspections are conducted where people gather, such as at schools and restaurants, to ensure safety, in addition to other inspections required. Since 2015, incidents have decreased, Arnel said. Conducting a simplified risk assessment for the community is the first step toward ensuring compliance with these requirements and providing the information necessary for municipal councils to make informed decisions about the programs and activities necessary to effectively manage the community’s fire risk. It also creates a community fire profile that the report notes will aid in identifying appropriate programs or activities that can be implemented to effectively address the community’s fire safety needs.
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Town of Essex Council Appoints New CAO
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submitted to EFP The Town of Essex is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Nepszy to the position of Chief Administrative Officer. Chris has served the Town as the Director, Infrastructure and Development Services since 2008. He was appointed to the Deputy CAO position by Council in 2018. “I’ve worked with Chris for more than four years as Councillor and Mayor, and during that time he demonstrated that he is a dedicated and passionate public servant,” Mayor Larry Snively said. “He brings a wealth of experience that will contribute
to the strength of our organization and help our community grow.” The CAO position reports directly to Council and is responsible for providing strategic vision and effective leadership to the entire organization. With the support of staff, the CAO plans and controls all municipal operations and services in accordance with municipal policies and relevant legislation. “During my time with the Town of Essex ,I have been fortunate to be involved with nearly every aspect of our organization,” said incoming CAO Nepszy. “The relationships I have built with residents, developers, other municipalities and organizations, along with County and Provincial officials, will ensure a seamless transition into the CAO position.” “Current CAO Donna Hunter has given the Town a solid foundation and provided me the tools needed to carry these accomplishments forward with both staff
and Council,” he added. “I feel truly honoured to be named to this leadership position with the Town of Essex, so that I can continue to grow and empower our talented staff. Their achievements will benefit all of our residents and businesses, and help make Council’s vision a reality.” Chris is a Registered Professional Engineer in both Ontario
and Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Windsor and a Master Certificate in Municipal Leadership from the Schulich School of Business. Chris’ appointment is effective March 15, 2019.
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NCC to create a 62-acre wetland on Pelee Island - This is its largest wetland restoration project in Ontario -
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking to undertake a large-scale, multi-year restoration project on Pelee Island in Lake Erie.
The announcement of the project was made last week. Over the next few years, the national land conservation organization will create a substantial 62-
acre (25-hectare) wetland, restore 20 acres (eight hectares) of native meadow, tackle invasive phragmites, and create new trails and signage to welcome island
Essex Council notes... Firm will design and plan Essex Fire Station 2 Essex Council received the report “Prime Consultant Services for New Fire Station 2” and awarded the “Request for Proposal Prime Consultant Services for a New Fire Station 2” to Architecttura Inc. Architects in the amount of $105,830.40. After reviewing each proposal, Architecttura Inc. Architects received the highest overall evaluation, as well as the lowest costs. In the report to Council, the existing Fire Station 2 does not meet the current needs. This was highlighted in the Master Fire Plan 2017-2021. The report notes major issues were reported with the size of the apparatus bays, lack of a proper exhaust system in the apparatus bay area, no place to store or decontaminate personal protective equipment, no change rooms, no showers, no functional kitchen, no file storage, and no proper training room. Last year, the Town of Essex purchased land at the corner of County Road 15 and North Malden Road as per the Fire Master Plan for a new Fire Station 2. Fire Chief Arnel noted this project will result in a design plan for the new facility. It is hoped to get started on forming a steering committee that will seek crew input. Town seeks to improve internal/external communications Council received a report from Communications Manager, Alex Denonville, regarding a summary of digital and print communications produced by the municipality over the course of 2018. Among changes made in 2018, 39 URL short links were added to the municipal website, Essex.ca, seeking
visitors and the local community. Drained in the late 1800s, this former marsh once sheltered migratory songbirds and waterfowl.
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to shorten the time it takes users to access information, such as town alerts. Gains were also made with the Town’s social media presence on popular platforms like Facebook and Twitter, with a 35 percent increase in its number of Twitter followers noticed. Employing this range of multimedia at its disposal, the Town used the success of cross platforming to hold successful Firefighter Recruitment Campaign, Heritage Week promotion, and Essex Alerts, which strives to keep residents informed in times of emergencies, such as inclement weather. Mayor Snively seeks updates from administration At ta previous Council meeting, Mayor Larry Snively put forward a Notice of Motion that would administration provide periodic verbal and/or written reports to update Council on the status of various ongoing development matters or projects in the Town of Essex. “What I’m asking council to authorize, [is] if we could have a quarterly verbal report from [the Director of Infrastructure] on what [projects) are moving ahead for sure,” Snively said. “We want to know what is exactly happening in our municipality, so we can tell the public.” The Mayor added he would be fine with a quarterly verbal report as that would ensure Council is informed of all current municipal developments and allow them to pass on any pertinent information to their constituents. The motion carried.
Jill Crosthwaite, Coordinator of Conservation Biology for Southwestern Ontario, said NCC has been involved with Pelee Island since the late 1990s. The island, she said, has great biodiversity, and, as a result, is a hot spot for birding. When complete, the wetland will also support migratory shorebirds, such as semipalmated plover and spotted sandpipers, turtles, salamanders, and a multitude of other species. The wetland will also provide critically important water retention, filtration, and flood mitigation. “Wetlands play an important role in the health of our country and our communities. They play a critical role in absorbing and storing carbon pollution,”
Julie Vasseur, said, who is the Acting Program Director for Southwestern Ontario, for the non-profit. They also remove sediments, excess nutrients, and even bacteria from our drinking water. Like a giant sponge, they absorb and hold water to buffer our cities and farms from floods and droughts – both of which are growing more common and extreme in recent years.” It’s estimated that 64 percent of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since 1900. In the last 50 years, our planet’s inland and coastal wetlands have declined by over one-third where data is available. From providing ecological services such as flood control and carbon storage to food production,
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Pasta dinner benefits Essex Community Services... $50 gift for the raffle table. As a former Essex Centre BIA Board member and formerly being associated with the Welcome Wagon, Parish said she has been referring individuals to Essex Community Services for 12 years. She decided recently, she wanted to get involved and help out the organization that provides so many programs and services to those in the community who need them. Parish loves planning events, so it makes sense her first major undertaking for Essex Community Services was to host a fundraiser that attracted many through the door. Kelly Stack, Executive Director of Essex Community Services, was grateful to Parish for her dedication to the event and to the many who came out to support it. To support the event with its own vendors’ booth,
Essex Community Services hosted a bake sale and a book sale, thanks to many partners who got involved to help. Essex Community Services is pleased to have the fundraiser support its cause. It recently had to take one of its transportation vehicles off the road due to high repair costs. “We are hoping we will be able to turn things around in the next fiscal year. It has been a rough six months,” she said, adding the rise in minimum wage, the rising cost of gas and goods and services, and no increase to its budget all contributed to creating challenges for the local organization. Stack is eager to hear from any group in the community that may be interested in hosting an event to help support for Essex Community Services, and she hopes for a great turnout at its upcoming fundraising events, which includes
Public Meeting to Consider Amendments to the Town of Essex Official Plan and Zoning By-Law 1037 Proposed changes to Highway Commercial designation and permitted uses in Essex and Harrow Centres Meeting Information The Council for the Town of Essex will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, March 4, 2019 starting at 5:00pm in the Chambers at the Essex Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue West in Essex Centre to consider an amendment to the Town of Essex Official Plan and to General Zoning By-law 1037 under the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. You are invited to attend this meeting and to express any interest you may have in the requested amendments. This matter is also scheduled for formal decision by at the Regular Council Meeting in Chambers at the Essex Civic Centre on Monday, March 18, 2019 commencing at 6:00pm. Proposal It is proposed by the Planning Department that, for lands designated “Highway Commercial” in the Official Plan, located in the Essex Centre and Harrow Settlement Areas, a “multiple dwelling and a residential care facility” be added as additional permitted uses. It is further proposed that for lands zoned C3.1 (Highway Commercial) in the Essex Centre and Harrow Settlement Areas, a multiple dwelling and a residential care facility be additional permitted uses, subject to the provisions of the R3.1 (multiple residential) zoning applicable to a multiple dwelling or a residential care facility). Lands designated Highway Commercial and zoned C3.1, situated in the Essex Centre and Harrow Settlement Areas are shown in the attached key maps. Public Comment and Rights to Appeal Any person may attend the public meeting and/ or make written or verbal comments in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendments. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council for the Town of Essex before the
Key Map 1: Lands designated Highway Commercial and zoned C3.1 in Harrow Centre.
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Essex to the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal (LPAT). If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council for the Town of Essex before the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) unless, in the opinion of the LPAT, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Publication of Personal Information Personal information contained in any correspondence or oral presentation that you provide will become part of the public record and will be available on the Town website. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Comment Submissions and More Information More information relating to the proposed amendments is available for review at Essex Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre, N8M 1A8) during regular office hours (8:30am to 4:30pm). It is recommended that an appointment be scheduled for this purpose. To schedule an appointment, please contact Sarah Aubin, Planning Assistant, at 519-776-7336. Written submissions must be directed to the Town of Essex Planning Department, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1A8. Public notice placed by: Jeff Watson, Policy Planner Tel: 519-776-7336 extension 1116 Fax: 519-776-8811 Email: jwatson@essex.ca February 4, 2019
Key Map 2: Lands designated Highway Commercial and zoned C3.1 in Essex Centre.
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the Indoor Golf Tournament on March 2 (door prizes are needed and only a couple spaces are still available for team participation), the paddle auction in April, and the 6th annual Wine Tour on June 8. During a special meeting hosted on January 21, Essex Community Services was one of the many local groups that made application to the Town’s Finance Committee for support funding through the 2019 Essex Community Partnership Fund Grant. Stack is hoping her organization will be able to garner $25,000, in addition to the waiver of fees to use the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex to host its annual Chili Cook Off, in the amount of an additional $160, through this grant program. Stack is hopeful the local decision-makers will approve the funding request and understand the need. Looking ahead, Stack said she would love to implement youth-orientated programming, designed for those 24-and-under who are at risk, living with a special need, require a safe spot to hang out, or needs access to programs or services. A partner for funding would likely be needed to move forward with this initiative. For more information about Essex Community Services, or to learn more about upcoming events, log onto essexcs.on.ca.
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Fluoride debate comes to Tecumseh
The Council chamber in the Tecumseh Town Hall was packed last Tuesday evening as residents and medical officials from Windsor and Tecumseh weighed in on the debate to reintroduce fluoride to its water supply.
by Kyle Reid While the Town of Essex decided not to reintroduce fluoride to its water supply during its last Term of Council, the fluoride debate reached Tecumseh Town Council on Tuesday, January 29. Members of Council held a special meeting to hear public opinions, both for and against the issue. A total of 27 delegates weighed in on the matter during this meeting. Last month, Windsor City Council voted in favour of reintroducing fluoride to the water supply, based largely on recommendations made in
a report from the WindsorEssex County Health Unit (WECHU). Fluoridation, however, will not go ahead unless either the Town of Tecumseh or the Town of LaSalle vote in favour as well. The study by the WECHU revealed a 51 percent increase in cavities among children over five since fluoride was removed from the water supply six years ago. A second study revealed that 56 percent of adults living in Windsor did not have access to regular dental care. Windsor resident Richard St. Denis, who
opposes fluoridation, said, however, those numbers may be alarmist. “For junior kindergarten, for example, 0.7 of a cavity when they started,” St. Denis said before the meeting. “Seven years go by, we’re up to 1.1 — that’s 0.4 of a cavity, that’s not a huge difference.” The purpose of Tuesday’s meeting was to listen to opinions from health professionals and residents on the pros and cons of fluoridation. Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara said there is an extensive amount of information for Council to
review before making the final decision. “I think there’s just under 1,400 pages of documentation, e-mails, documents, and reports; support for and support against,” McNamara said. “I think Council really needs the time to digest all of this information that’s come before them.” The majority of the medical opinion brought before Tecumseh Council was in favour of fluoridation. Dr. Charles Frank, a dentist, spoke in favour of fluoridation before Council. “Since fluoride was removed from our water supply in 2013, I have seen an increase in both the quantity and severity in dental decay in my patients,” Frank said.
“I also treat patients at Windsor Regional Hospital. Some of the patients I see are children who, at a young age, because of the amount and severity of decay that they have, require treatment at a hospital under general anaesthesia.” Dr. Johnny Johnson was another dentist who spoke in defence of fluoride. According to Johnson, adding fluoride in the water system has no adverse health effects and is effective at decreasing cavities. However, others who spoke at the meeting argued that fluoride can have adverse health effects. “In 2014 Health Canada admitted they have no studies demonstrating
that this acid is either safe for consumption or effective at reducing cavities,” Windsor resident Donna Mayne said, citing studies that claimed fluoride ingestion is linked to ADHD, autism, and Alzheimer’s. “When I was pregnant, my obstetrician told me to avoid fluoride because he believed it could be potentially detrimental to a developing fetus, just as caffeine and alcohol are.” “Why should a public health doctor, who has never assessed me or my family, be able to ask you to interfere with advice I have gotten from someone who has?” Mayne added. Tecumseh Town Council will vote on the issue during its regular meeting on February 12.
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wetlands play a vital role. Almost 10 years ago, NCC began to transform former agricultural fields into thriving native meadows and small wetlands. In many places, these marginal agricultural lands were already quite wet — a clear sign to conservation staff that they were once wetlands. Now restored, they are teeming with wildlife, including species at risk, such as monarchs and snapping turtles. “This project is a huge undertaking, but an important one,” Vasseur said. “Creating the wetland is on top of our annual management, native seed collections, and invasive species removal. We urgently need to raise $450,000 to be able to start this spring.” The most southerly inhabited part of Canada, Pelee Island supports a high density of rare and at-risk species, including monarch, gray fox, yellow-breasted chat, blue ash, Lake Erie watersnake, and blue racer snake. Some of these species are at the northern edge of their range, meaning
that in Canada, they are only found on Pelee Island. To date, NCC has conserved over 1,000 acres (390 hectares) of globally rare shoreline, alvar and forest habitat, representing more than 10 percent of the island. Crosthwaite is excited for the project to get underway to provide habitat for wildlife and provide a spot for individuals to view nature so it can be appreciated. “It really is a special place,” she said of Pelee Island. The NCC, Crosthwaite said, has put in for a couple of grants to support the program, and is hopeful to get some funding. In the meantime, it will be looking to work with other foundations and individuals to complete this massive project, and has approached those that may be interested. As an organization, Crosthwaite said, NCC acquires land for conservation, and sometimes helps other organizations do the same.
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DPM sweetens CLEC’s Giving Tuesday campaign - Over $10,000 was raised through the fundraiser -
Tony DeSantis, Manager of Community Relations and Resource Development (left), and Karen Bolger, Executive Director (right), received a $5000 cheque on behalf of Community Living Essex County from DPM Insurance Group co-owner, Cindy Barnett, as part of the annual GivingTuesday campaign.
by Sylene Argent Community Living Essex County (CLEC) is kicking of 2019 with a sizeable donation, thanks to DPM Insurance Group and community support for its 2018 GivingTuesday fundraiser.
Last Tuesday, Cindy Barnett, co-owner of DPM, provided a $5000 cheque to CLEC. The donation was in collaboration with GivingTuesday, a global movement for giving, volunteering, and showing support to
causes that are near-anddear to the heart. This charitable campaign annually follows Black Friday. Tony DeSantis, CLEC’s Manager of Community Relations and Resource Development, and Karen Bolger,
CLEC’s Executive Director, were please to receive the donation on behalf of the organization that provides supports and programs to over 600 local individuals who have an intellectual disability, in addition to supporting their families. As part of the GivingTuesday campaign, DeSantis said, if CLEC was able to raise $5000, it had the option to obtain a corporate sponsor to match those funds, which is where DPM stepped in. Thanks to the generosity of the community, through the 2018 GivingTuesday campaign, CLEC was able to raise $5302. The funds were primarily raised through online donations between November 27 and December 24. Donation boxes were also set up throughout the county. A new addition to the
campaign this year was that CLEC partnered with Vernon’s Tap & Grill in Kingsville, On the Docks in Harrow, and the McGregor Knights of Columbus. Each facility hosted a meal with proceeds going to CLEC through GivingTuesday. Through utilizing these partnerships with these three entities, around $1300 was raised for CLEC’s GivingTuesday fundraiser. When CLEC’s GivingTuesday proceeds are combined with the DPM donation, over $10,000 was raised, which will help ensure CLEC’s programs and services are available to their clients who need
them. Bolger noted CLEC’s supports and services are funded through the provincial government, but those dollars typically do not cover the cost to expand supports the way clients need. Receiving donations helps provide those extras. Barnett said DPM, as a long-time partner and sponsor of CLEC, was on board as soon as the word was out the donation would help CLEC clients achieve their own goals and dreams. CLEC, DeSantis added, really works at achieving community partnerships, in an effort to create win-win outcomes.
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Comical song writer Jon Brett enters CBC’s Searchlight
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B r e t t ’ s supporters can vote for his song, or perhaps hear it for the first time, at www. cbcmusicsearchlight. ca. The first round of voting will take place between Tuesday, February 5 and the 14. Voting for round two, which will include the top 100 entries, will run from Wednesday, February 20 and Tuesday, February 26, and the top 10 voting round will take place between Thursday, February 28 and Tuesday, March 5, 2019. A judging panel will also be included in the second and third rounds. The grand prize winner will be announced on Thursday, March 7. The Searchlight 2019 grand prize includes the Allan Slaight Juno Master Class and Juno Awards experience, a week in a recording studio at the National Music Centre in Calgary, and a chance to perform at the 2019 CBC Music Festival, the contest website notes. The local songwriter is hoping this tune will advance quite far into the competition, but he will need support, via online voting, to do so. The public can vote once per posted song per day, during the first round of voting. Last year, Brett entered his song, “Uni the Unicorn” into the competition. He began writing the fun parody around three years prior. It is about a unicorn who shows up in town one day, after arriving with a rainbow, but he humorously begins to attack people. To hear more of Brett’s music, check out youtube.com/jonbrett.
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by Sylene Argent For the second year in a row, local musician Jon Brett, who prides himself on writing songs that begin on a serious note then evolve into a parody, has entered CBC’s Searchlight competition. Brett’s recent entry into the competition is called, “Kill it With Fire,” which will send chills up the spins of those who do not enjoy the company of spiders. The idea for the song’s storyline, Brett said, came from peculiar news stories he came across on the internet that included individuals using an extreme measure that may have led to the burning down of their house to get rid of spiders. Brett said the genre in which he writes his own music may vary, but all of his song lyrics are comical. “I want [my listeners] to laugh, enjoy it, and I want it to be a surprise,” Brett said of his music. “Most songs start one way, then change with that element of surprise. My main goal is to get [my song] stuck in their heads. So far, I have been successful in that regard.”
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ERCA hosts Tree Planting and Care Workshop ahead of spring
Photo submitted: ERCA staff members planted trees last spring through its Land Owner Grant Program.
by Sylene Argent Staff of the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) shared tree planting and care tips to those interested in taking advantage of its Landowner Grant Program on the evening of Tuesday, January 29. During the free Tree Planting and Care Workshop, which was hosted at the Essex Civic Centre, interested event attendees learned this ERCA grant program could cover a significant amount of tree planting project costs, for those who qualify. Rob Davies, ERCA’s
Forester, was pleased to provide information about the local environmental organization’s tree planting program to the 25 landowners who attended. Through ERCA’s tree planting program, landowners can purchase seedlings to plant themselves, or larger trees they can purchase and plant or have assistance from the conservation authority, he said. Those interested in taking advantage of such a program must have at least one acre available for the project and plant 500 or more trees. This program is also open to agricultural
properties to establish a windbreak of at least 2000 linear feet, Davies noted. Agricultural properties can get up to 600 trees for free, to be added to a windbreak, with their inkind work. Windbreaks help protect soil from erosion, he noted. The grant programs may cover up to 75 to 100 percent of the cost, depending on the project. ERCA has been planting trees since the late ‘70s, Davies said. In that time, the Conservation Authority has planted around 6.5 million trees through various efforts. Those who many want to take advantage of this program can start the application process by contacting ERCA. The deadline for registration is March 1. Davies urged anyone who is interested to contact ERCA. The Conservation Authority offers a free site visit to those who qualify for the program and are interesting in participating. In addition to helping land owners plant and care
for trees, Davies noted this program helps ERCA by forming partnerships with area land owners. These partnerships continue to help ERCA strive at raising the region’s natural coverage area to 12 percent, seeing as much of the county is privately owned. Annually, ERCA, he said, plants 80-100 acres and at least 100,000 seedlings. “Any tree in the ground is a good thing,” Davies
said. During the workshop, Davies was able to share information about trees indigenous to the area. He also urged property owners to do their homework in selecting what trees are suited for the type of soil they have if they purchase a tree through a different avenue. That will help ensure success of the tree’s growth, he noted. In addition to basic tree planting techniques,
participants learned about proper pruning methods that contribute to improving the health of their trees. Pruning, he said, should take part in the late fall and winter months, before trees begin to bud. For more information about ERCA’s tree planting and restoration programs, please visit essexregionconservation. ca or contact Davies at 519-776-5209 ext. 310.
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4-H members receive Achievement Awards, sign-up for a new season of learning
Eager returning and new members signed-up for the many 4-H Essex clubs and programs during registration night, which was held at the Essex Legion on Monday evening. Acting 4-H President David Unholzer presents the Longstanding Graduating Member Award to Emma Anger during the 2019 4-H Achievement Awards.
by Adam Gault The Essex County 4-H organization held its annual Achievement Awards and registration
night at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) on Monday evening. The event was hosted to
recognize the hard work and efforts the numerous 4-H volunteers and members dedicate, as well as pave the way for the
future of the organization. David Unholzer, the acting President for Essex 4-H, explained these awards provide the young members with a sense of achievement and that their contributions to the
program have a positive impact on all of their 4-H peers. “You can just see it, that it makes them proud,” Unholzer said. “They get something out of it. All their hard work shows that they’ve completed and achieved something.” For more than a century, 4-H Essex has provided local youth with social and agrarian learning experiences, such as a variety of crafts, both practical and artistic, and the many facets of farming, from vegetable cultivation to dairy production and everything in between. “The 4-H policy is the 4 H’s, so it’s hands, heart, head, and health,” Unholzer explained. “It’s using your hands for bettering the community, and putting your heart and health into the community, making people feel better. And, other things you can do to help the community out.”
One new club offered for 2019 is The Potato Project, which will explore the history, science, cultivation, and marketing of one of the world’s favourite starchy staples. Every meeting will have members try a new potato recipe, and will include a trip to a potato farm. Also returning for 2019, is the Cloverbuds club, which is activitybased for six to eight-yearolds. Club members will meet once a month and take part in theme-based activities, such as making crafts and simple snacks, as well as visit various Essex County farms. Many programs still have spaces available, and are always seeking adult volunteers to help with their facilitation. For more information on Essex 4-H, and for full contact info, visit 4-hontario.ca/4h-inmy-area/essex.aspx
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Retirees serve-up spaghetti during cold spell create opportunities to be social or to get some exercise. Past spaghetti luncheons proved to be successful, so that is why it was selected for the most recent event. After lunch, those who wanted to stick around were invited to participate in a potluck dessert, and later in the afternoon, play games and enjoy an afternoon of fun, indoors and away from the cold. The membership tries to host a different event each month. Typically,
These members of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club show off some of the dessert trays that were available to snack upon during last Thursday’s spaghetti luncheon.
by Sylene Argent Last Thursday, the Essex Retirees’ Social Club offered its members and area residents a chance to fight those winter blues, in the middle of a cold spell, when it offered a spaghetti luncheon as a
fundraiser. Club members were impressed with the around 60 individuals who came out to enjoy a hot meal, while supporting the Club. They acknowledged club member Marion Bruce made the spaghetti
for the event. The funds raised through this endeavour, they noted, will put into the general fund to support maintaining the clubhouse and ensuring its members can continue to enjoy the many programs offered that
the events are a club fundraiser, in some way, and help attract new members by offering an opportunity for those interested in potentially joining, to learn about the benefits. For instance, on February 19, the Essex Retirees’ Social Club will host its annual soup tasting contest. Those interested in entering a crockpot-sized dish are urged to contact the club at (519) 776-6689. As this is a public event, everyone is invited to
attend to taste-test the submissions and cast a ballot as to which soup was their favourite. OPP personnel will also be onsite to determine the top tasting entrants, which could win a prize, in addition to bragging rights. A fairly new fundraiser the Essex Retirees’ is the selling of frozen pies. Apple, beef and pork, and chicken pot pies are available to order.
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Council learns about the discretionary fund and procurement policy by Sylene Argent During a special meeting on Monday evening, Essex Council learned about the Town’s Procurement Policy and the Council Discretionary Fund. Jackson Tang, Assistant Manager of Business Services, introduced Council to the Procurement Bylaw and Policy. The function of this Bylaw, he said, is to provide guidelines for buying goods and services efficiently and effectively, and in a fair,
non-discriminating, and transparent way. When dealing with this Bylaw, he noted, consideration of environmental, economic and financial, and social impacts are considered. When Council members make decisions on procurement issues, Tang said, it is important to note, they are spending taxpayers’ money. Therefore, it is important to be fair. The Fundamental Principals of procurement, he noted,
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tenders early in the year. Current trends include electronic tendering and group purchases with other municipalities or broader public sector organizations, he noted. Jeffrey Morrison, Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer, then provided information about the Council Discretionary Fund, which provides members of Council with a funding mechanism to assist community organizations whose mandate furthers Council’s priorities for the community.
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ENBRIDGE GAS WINDSOR PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT NOTICE OF DRAFT SITE PLAN Information Session You are invited to attend an Information Session for the proposed Windsor Pipeline Replacement Project. Enbridge Gas Inc. operating as Union Gas is proposing to replace the existing 8 to 10-inch diameter Windsor Line natural gas pipeline with a new 6-inch diameter pipeline. The replacement is being completed as part Enbridge’s continual pipeline monitoring and integrity program. The Windsor Line serves the communities of Tecumseh, Lakeshore, Chatham-Kent, Essex, Leamington, Kingsville, Windsor and surrounding areas. (Note: As of Jan. 1, 2019, Union Gas and Enbridge Gas Distribution have amalgamated into one utility with the legal name Enbridge Gas Inc.) The proposed project involves replacing approximately 60 km of the existing Windsor Line with a new pipeline that will be constructed in the vicinity of the existing pipeline. The proposed pipeline will begin in the vicinity of Enbridge Gas’ Sandwich Compressor Station between Del Duca Drive and County Road 46 in the Town of Tecumseh, and will follow County Road 46 to Lakeshore Road 309 in the Town of Lakeshore. The proposed pipeline will then follow Goodreau Line to the existing Enbridge Gas Port Alma Gate Station in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The project is subject to Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approval. If approved, construction of the pipeline could begin as early as spring 2020. An integral part of this project is the completion of an environmental study of the construction and operation of the proposed pipeline and related facilities by an independent environmental consultant, Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec). Stantec is hosting an Information Session to provide those interested in the project an opportunity to review the project and provide input to the planning process. The Information Session will be conducted as a drop-in centre, with representatives from both Enbridge Gas and Stantec available to receive comments and answer questions. The Information Session will be held at the following time and location: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 4-8 p.m. Ciociaro Club of Windsor 3745 North Talbot Road Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 4-8 p.m. Comber & District Community Centre 7100 Community Centre Street Comber, ON N0P 1J0
If you cannot attend the Information Session but would like learn more, please contact: Laura Hill M.Env.Sc. Stantec Consulting Ltd. Phone: 613-784-2256 Email: Laura.Hill@Stantec.com
Enbridge Gas Phone: 1-855-381-9138 Email: projects@uniongas.com Or visit our project webpage: www.uniongas.com/projects
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QUINLAN, Vera Jane - Born on June 9, 1940. Passed gently into the Lord’s hands with her loving family by her side on January 30, 2019 at 78 years of age. Dearest daughter of the late Edward and Anne Quinlan. Beloved sister of Marjorie Fuerth (late John), Pat Zimmer (late Donald), Jeanne Maitre (late Leonard), Grace Maitre (late Raymond), Ruth Quinlan, Larry (Carol) and Trudy Quinlan-Davidson. Predeceased by her siblings Rita McIntyre (late James), Charles (late Maxine), Father Chris, Helen Olech (late Ed) and Paul (Pat). Remembered fondly by many nieces and nephews. Vera was a registered nurse with Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital for over 40 years. She was the lead nurse in the Orthopedic Suite at Hotel-Dieu. Vera was also very active with the Missions Club and a Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary’s Church in Maidstone. She was an avid skier where she taught many of her family to love the sport. Vera also loved to play golf. Special thanks to St. Elizabeth’s PSWs, Lillian and Crystal. The visitation for Vera was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. 128 Talbot St. North in Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (12048 County Rd. 34 Maidstone) followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Essex Area Foodbank or the Mission Club at St. Mary’s Church. You may send your condolences and share stories in memory of Vera at www.kennedyfh.com.
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Council’s priorities, Morrison explained, includes promoting a healthy, safe, and environmentally conscious community, in addition to healthy and active living through recreational and cultural opportunities. The purpose of this fund is to ensure that a fair, equitable, and transparent framework exists to guide the allocation of funding from the Council Discretionary Fund for purposes that benefit the community of Essex, he stated. Typically, Councillors get $2500 each year. Minimum grant payable through the fund is $100, with the max being $1000. The fund is not available during an election year. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said no more than $2800 can be provided to a single group, despite several councillor contributing. This is determined during the annual budget process. Council members direct a group or organization they would like to support through this fund to prepare and submit a request for funding, in writing, to the Director of Corporate Services. Organizations eligible for this fund, Morrison said, include community-based not-for-profits and charitable organizations or volunteer groups, youth organizations, food banks, the Legion, etc. Council moved to receive both presentations.
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BENOIT, Velma Mae (nee Vivier) - Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on February 3, 2019 at 84 years of age. Velma is now reunited with her loving husband Ray (1968); her daughter Nancy (1968) whom she missed so much; parents Henry and Eva. Loving mother of Ray and wife Jackie. Treasured gramma of Brandon and Sarah. Dear sister of Clara Purvis, Shirley Swalwell and Linda Taylor. Sisterin-law of Jim Swalwell, Evelyn Vivier, and Diane Vivier. Predeceased by her siblings, Maude, Bud, Freda, Earl, Roy, Hank, and Stephen. She will be sadly missed by the entire Benoit family. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Velma truly loved attending to her garden as it was a very important part of her life. Her grandkids meant the world to her. Velma is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. The life celebration service will take place from the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodslee United Church Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Bethel-Maidstone United Church. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
What’s Going On... . FEB. 16 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING at COLASANTI’S TROPICAL GARDENS (Willow Room) in Ruthven.. All welcome! FEB. 19 - SOUP TASTING CONTEST at Essex Retirees’ Club from 12 - 1:30PM. FEB. 19 ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - At Essex Centre Sports Complex, Shaheen Room. 1 - 7pm. New donors & walk-ins welcome. www.blood.ca. FEB. 27 ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - At Essex Retirees’ Club at 7:30pm. Nancy Pancheshan update on OJIBWAY. All welcome. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients,family,& friends. If you are looking for info or connection, come join the discussion, learn, and share. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month (with exception of July & August) @ 6:30p.m. in the Cactus Room at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Look us up on Facebook for updates. HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. The primary goal of the program is for the client to take responsibility for her physical & psychological safety. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.
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We are holding a Pasta Dinner on Friday, February 22nd from 5 - 6:30p.m. This is a fundraiser for our annual Partners in Mission appeal.Tickets are available at the church office or at the door. If you are looking for a church home, you will be warmly welcomed to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30a.m. Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship and you will have a chance to enjoy fellowship as we enjoy a brief refreshment time after the service. SA Connections (a free community program open to men and women of all ages), happens every Tuesday from 10a.m. - 1p.m. Major Shirley will have a Valentine Craft on Feb. 12th. You can also enjoy board & wi-fi games, puzzles, and just visiting with new friends. A delicious lunch is always served. At 1p.m. Major Shirley continues our interesting Bible Study of the book of Revelation. All are welcome to attend. Messy Church takes place Thursday,
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Feb. 28th. We have several people in nursing homes, in the hospital, or shut in at home, so please keep them in your prayers and take a few moments to call or visit.
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Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Sue Anderson will lead the Service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Jean Vetor. Dorothy Knight will greet you at the door. Jean Vetor and Brenda Bain will be serving the lunch after the service. Please pray for our friends on our Pray List. In an effort to keep our prayer list up to date, please contact the office if you wish to have someone added or removed from the list. A winter/spring newsletter went out to everyone whose email is on file in the office. If you need a printed copy, you can pick one up at the church. Lasagna Dinner is on Saturday, February 9, starting at 6pm. Dinner includes lasagna, salad, roll, and dessert.
Cost is a freewill offering. Fellowship with card games for children and adults will follow. All are welcome. World Day of Prayer Service: Friday, March 1 at 11am. The service is at Visitation Catholic Church in Comber. An invitation is extended to all women of our community to attend. A lunch will follow. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Essex County Library MCGREGOR BRANCH CREATE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Do you love art? Creating? Music? Join us creating, decorating, and playing musical instruments on Thursday, February 21 at 3:45 pm. Ages 5-12. Register online or at the library. Essex County Library ESSEX BRANCH HOO LOVES YOU? Drop in and create some special Valentine’s Day crafts! Friday, February 8 at 3:00-6:00 pm. Ages: all ages.
Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair accessible. Preschool Play Time - join us again on Thursdays, from 9:30 am - 12 noon. Caregivers & kids 0-4 are invited to drop in. There are toys and crafts, circle time, and healthy snacks. Last Thursday of the month is gym day and lunch! The next UCW Meeting will be Monday, February 11th at 1 pm. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend. Our next Bingo evening is on Friday, February 15th at 7pm. Please remember your donation for the Essex Food Bank. All are welcome to join us for a fun and social evening.
Annual reports are due in the office now. Please submit them by email if possible. Thanks for your cooperation. The Annual Meeting will be Sunday, February 24, 2019. During the month of February, the nominating committee will present a brief synopsis of all the committees here at Bethel-Maidstone. We hope that you will give thanks for their ministries, hold them in prayer and consider joining one of these groups to help with the work of the church. If you are interested, please contact Hazel F., Lonnie J., Jack T., or Connie R. Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeters’ list on the table in the foyer. We have a new listing for 2019. In the month of March, the elders of Session are planning to visit members of our congregation who are not able, for a variety of reasons, to come out for worship on a regular basis. If you know of someone who would appreciate a visit and a prayer with one of our elders, please let Rev. Catherine know. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please see Rev. Catherine, add a name to the list in the foyer, or contact the office. You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca.
Trinity Church Please continue to pray for Cam,
to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday at 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through Bible studies and games. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
Adrianna, Lisa & Johnny, Dan, Christina, Sandy Berry, Steven, Cynthia, Robert, Maureen, Larry, and Mackenzie. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Fran Gammon, given by the congregation. We remember those who are struggling and cold. Donations to the Thank You Bank for the month of February will go to Street Help. We are collecting baby items for the NICU at Met Campus. These donations will be given to the unit on Family Day. There is still time to order your meat pies by leaving a message at the church office at 519-776-7711 or with Brenda Layson at 519-839-5184. We are offering two sizes, the individual size and the 10 inch size, frozen for your freezer with baking instructions attached. Please join us Sundays at 9:15 AM in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!
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Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our pasta dinner last Friday. We appreciate your support! Thank You Bank donations this month are going to support the Welcome Centre and the work they do to help women struggling with homelessness. The Deanery of Essex Youth and Family are offering a family swim in Essex on Sunday, February 17th with treats to follow at St. Paul’s. The Communion Service at Country Village will take place on Tuesday, February 26 at 10:30 am The Communion Service at Iler Lodge will take place on Thursday, February 28 at 10:30 am. Our annual spring yard sale will take place on Saturday, March 30th! Baby items will be collected through
Essex Christian Reformed Church We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service, beginning at 10:00am, as we welcome Pastor Dave VanBerkel from Sarnia who will lead us in worship. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper during our service. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan
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Holy Name of Jesus Church Continued from Page 19 Family Day weekend and donated to families through the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at our local hospital. For questions or more information about any of our events/programs, please contact us via one of the methods - www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org. Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of January 28th - February 1st: Monday Euchre - George Diesbourg, Jean Matalik, Dave McMurren, Irene Gignac, Edna Chevalier, and Wayne Rawson. Wednesday Pepper - Joanne McMurren, Barb Jacobs, George Diesbourg, Helene Manley, Charlie Chevalier, and Babe St. Jean. Friday night Euchre - Dave McMurren, LeRoy Davison, Adrian Diesbourg, Joanne McMurren, Pam Leblanc, and George Sutherland. For Club information, call Claire at: 519-723-4694.
Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, February 10 at 10:30 am. Rev. Hatt will lead worship. For the month of February, food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Line Dancing continues on Wednesdays at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome! Golden Years Golf Report On January 31, 43 golfers braved the frigid temperatures and were rewarded with a total of 86 hole-in-one aces. Leading with ace parade, with five each, were Marie Lasi and Bill Mayville. Marie Lasi led the pack, with a score of 15, over 9 holes, and continued her strong performance with top score of 34, over 18 holes. Over 36 holes Marie Lasi and Bill Ward both carded a top score of 72. First place bragging rights were won by Team Aces (Bill Mayville, Theresa Decaluwe, Walter Balsam, Al Christie), with a score of 231. Team 4 (Barry Sweet, Laurie Hylton, Jim Allan) placed in second and in third place, Team 5 (Al Rutter, Marie Lasi, Cathy Dewhurst). Play resumes at 9:30 am on Thursday, February 7, at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Our prayers and sympathies to the Amarcelli, Quinlan, and Hayes families on the passing of all of their loved ones. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice.
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The next K of C Friday Fish Fry is on February 8, from 4:30 to 7 pm. Take out available. Tickets at door. Proceeds to Scouts Canada. If you are celebrating your 1st, 5th, 10th, or every 5th year, including every year after 60 years, you are invited to a special Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 10. Mass at 11 a.m. and a reception to follow in the Hall with cake and refreshments. Please sign up at the Info Table. EDGE for grades 6-8 is on February 13 from 7pm - 8:30pm. Our annual Banquet is on Saturday, March 2 at St. Mary’s Hall. Get your tickets from GK Tom or the parish hall. See our newsletter for more information. God Bless and have a great week!
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Pastor Rod spoke on how the anointing is always within us and how we are to call on the presence of the Lord within us to do a work through us. Titian Ministries Flapjack Fundraiser is at Applebees on February 16th. Awaken 2019, “Transformed”-Youth and Young Adults Conference is on March 1st, at 7pm. House of Hope is on Friday, March 1st., 7pm. For more information, visit our website at antioch.ca. Be Blessed!
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Special Wedding Anniversary Mass honouring couples who are celebrating their milestone wedding takes place on Sunday, February 10th at 9 a.m. Mass. Please sign up at the back of the Church. St. Mary’s Parish Council is looking for more members. If you are interested, please sign up at the back of the church. The Sandwich South Cultural & Resource Centre is open on Saturday, February 9th from 9a.m. - 3p.m. Drop by and check out the terrific displays! New members are always welcome! The Mission Group will meet on Monday, February 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. Please drop off your winning tabs from Tim Hortons in the box at the back of the church. They will be given to the homeless shelters.
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Essex Atom AE Ravens open OMHA Playdowns with a pair of victories
Tilbury-built Hudson now a pickup truck
John Shaw’s 1951 Hudson pickup truck.
In February 1932, the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, opened a branch plant in Tilbury, Ontario, to assemble Hudson, Essex, and Terraplane cars for the Canadian and overseas Commonwealth market. The plant remained in production until 1954, when Hudson merged with Nash to form American Motors. In 1951, car #2682 at the Hudson plant in Tilbury was a 1951 Hudson Pacemaker 4-door sedan in mid-green colour. The Pacemaker had been introduced the previous year as a “no frills” Hudson for the upper level of the low-priced market. Car #2682 was shipped to a Hudson dealer in New Brunswick, where it was sold new. Many years later, it ended up in a barn on the farm of a Hudson enthusiast who had nearly 100 Hudsons stored in various places on his property. After he died, the township ordered the vehicles to be removed and they were auctioned off. The man who bought #2682 started to turn it into a pickup truck, perhaps inspired by a photo of the factory-built 1948 Hudson prototype pickup which was never put into production. Later on, John Shaw of Newcastle, Ontario, bought the 1951 Hudson pickup and continued the work begun by the previous owner. Now finished and nicknamed “OL HUDDY,” John and his wife Faye have driven their ’51 Hudson pickup at least six times to Florida and back, and have visited several car shows and car museums throughout the southeastern States. The original flathead six cylinder engine has been replaced by a Chrysler overhead-valve V8 with 318 cubic inches. Other modifications include power steering, 2-speed electric wipers, an AM/FM radio, GPS, and ready for the road. Their vehicle recently won a special trophy in the form of a replica moonshine still awarded at the 49th Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville, Georgia. This award does not necessarily go to the vehicle with the best paint job or chrome but to the vehicle that captured the most attention. The 1948 Hudson prototype is still around and John Shaw’s 1951 Hudson pickup might someday be photographed alongside the ’48. When that happens, you’ll read all about it right here, where we bring old cars and trucks back to life. Stay tuned! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
submitted to EFP The Essex Atom AE Ravens began play in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s playdowns this past weekend. Essex is embroiled in battle with Erie North Shore Storm and the St. Thomas Stars in round robin play to secure a berth in the provinces quarter finals. On Saturday, Essex traveled to Harrow to tackle the 2-0 team from Erie North Shore. The Ravens needed a win to stop the Storm from beginning the round robin with three wins. A loss would all but insure ENS of a trip to the quarters. The team, after not playing for three weeks, came out flying in the opening period, only to find themselves falling behind 2-0. Persistence and hard work paid off when Nicholas Brophey and Caiden St. John scored to tie the game at a pair. But once again, even though the Ravens carried the play, the Storm came back with two more
tallies early in the second to take a 4-2 lead but two quick goals by Ryan Reid made it 4-4 after two periods. The third period was certainly a wild affair. Essex took a 7-4 lead on goals by St. John, Ty Patterson, and Brophey. A pair of penalties at the five minute mark gave ENS new hope and they answered the call with two powerplay tallies to make it a one goal game. The gang from Essex, however, prevailed with a frantic attack, with several good saves from Alexandrea Huntley, and skated away with a hard fought 7-6 victory. Assists in this one went to Mason Dault with two, Cole Gossmann, Reid, James Sonoski, Patterson, and Hudson Diemer. Game two of the weekend was in the friendly confines of the Shaheen Rink, in Essex, against the Stars of St. Thomas. Essex took the lead in the first period on a goal by Nicholas
Brophey, assisted by Ryan Reid. St. Thomas evened the score early in the second period, but tallies by Brophey, with a helper from Ellis Fleming and Caiden St. John, gave Essex a two goal lead heading into the third period. Caiden St. John took a pass from Cole Gossmann and scored the final tally of the game, in the third period, giving the home team a well deserved win 4-1. After the weekend games, the Ravens are 2-0, the Storm 2-1 and St. Thomas 0-3. The games played this coming weekend will decide who moves forward in the Ontario playdowns. With a determined effort and hard work from the entire team, it is possible for the Ravens to succeed.
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73’s close out regular season on top by Garrett Fodor Entering this week, the Essex 73’s was looking to heat up and earn two more points ahead of the
playoff season. Coming off of two recent losses and a tie, Essex hosted the Blenheim Blades for the
40th game of the year last Tuesday. And, with first place clinched, it was a safe game to get its depth fine tuned.
Choose wisely when selecting Valentine gifts As the clock ticks down to Valentine’s Day, the pressure is on to find the ideal gift. While some sweethearts may provided some clues to help with Valentine’s Day shopping, many giftgivers are on their own. The National Retail Federation predicts that, in 2019, shoppers may match Valentine’s Day spending from a year ago, when lovebirds spent a total $18.2 billion on gifts for their sweethearts. With so much money invested, shoppers no doubt want to find the best gifts possible. When shopping for Valentine’s Day, try to avoid these common mistakes and choose gifts that are creative and heartfelt. • Skip the gas station flowers, candy or last-minute gifts. Valentine’s Day is a time to show you care. If you’ve left gifting to the last minute, you may make the situation worse by giving something impersonal you picked up on an errand. If you forgot or ran out of time, simply admit you goofed or time got away from you. Then ask your sweetheart what he or she wants and go shopping together. • Avoid attention-getter antics. Sure it may seem like a good idea to send 20 helium balloons and a boatload of flowers to a sweetheart’s office. But what if he
or she really doesn’t like being in the limelight? Are you gifting this way for the attention you’ll receive rather than doing so to make your sweetheart happy? • Eschew overly personal gifts. If your relationship is in its infancy and you haven’t both mutually expressed interest to take it to the next level, avoid gifts that suggest moving in together (appliances), personal fragrances, couples massages, or other intimate activities. Wait until the relationship has reached certain milestones before getting too personal with gifts. • Stop trying to be helpful. If your sweetheart has expressed a desire to make certain lifestyle changes, you may think a gym membership or a subscription to a new wardrobe mail service makes a great gift. But such gifts may send the wrong message, inadvertently, and even falsely, indicating that you don’t like your partner the way he or she is. • Pass up practical gifts. Valentine’s Day is a time to cater to fantasies and wishes more so than necessities. Even if your sweetheart needs that new electric shaver or a snow scraper for the car, go for something more special on Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s gifters should focus on presents that will be meaningful to the recipient and something he or she may see as an indulgence. metrocreativeconnection.com
Prior to puck-drop, Essex honoured its four graduating players: Adam Gaiarin, Matt Zelko, Michael Vieira, and Captain William Stadder. The four were the last members involved with the 2015 Schmalz Cup win. In the first period, Blenheim was quick to set the tone as it forechecked the 73’s hard and hemmed them in their zone at times. The Blades also forced several turnovers, and, had it not been for Jax D’hondt, the score could have been drastically different. Skating into the intermission, it was 1-0 Essex, as Josh Pope-
Ferguson had beaten Blades’ goalie, Chris Dewulf. Shots were 1110 for Blenheim. After a scoreless second period, Pope-Ferguson continued his scoring pace since returning from suspension. He too would beat Dewulf, just 39 seconds into the third stanza. Owen Meyerink would give the 73’s a 3-0 lead with 10 minutes remaining. In the final minute of play, with their goalie pulled, Blenheim scored to end D’hondt’s shutout. Luke Gecse would score his first of the season in the final seconds of the game. Essex prevailed,
4-1. Shots in the game were 35-28, in favour of Essex. With the win, Essex finished in first place in the Stobbs Division, setting up a first round matchup with the Petrolia Flyers. Game one took place in Essex on February 5. The hometown team will travel to Petrolia on February 7. On Tuesday, February 12, Essex will host the Blades. For full schedule details, visit www. essex73s.ca.
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EDHS hosted 30th annual Red Raider Rebound tournament for elementary schools
submitted to EFP Last week, Essex District High school hosted its 30th annual Red Raider Rebound tournament for
elementary school-aged athletes. This local tournament is often looked at as a competition schools want to win. It is also an
important opportunity for local youth to show off the on-court skills they developed this season. In addition, the tournament always attracts a big crowd.
Of those who come out for the event, many use the tournament as mini school reunion as former players came to watch their sons and daughters play. In the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; division. Amherst Public (Consolation Champions) defeated Essex Public, 22-19. Kingsville defeated Sandwich (finalist), 2925, to earn first place. In the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; division, Gosfield defeated Lasalle, 54-32, to become the Consolation champs. Belle River Public defeated Kingsville Public, 3224, to become the championship team.