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Vol. 138

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Issue No. 5

Essex County Historical Society learns about railroading

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Bob Mitchell, who has a keen interest in railroad history, was the guest speaker at the Essex County Historical Society luncheon, which was hosted at the historic Essex Railway Station on Saturday afternoon.

by Sylene Argent Railroad enthusiast, Bob Mitchell, shared his genuine interest in local locomotive history on Saturday afternoon at a luncheon hosted by The Essex County Historical Society, at the historic Essex Railway Station. Mitchell outlined the significant highlights of railroad history in North America, which contributed to the station and line being built in what would become Essex Centre in the 1870s. “I’ve always loved trains, all my life” Mitchell admitted to his

attentive audience of around 15 individuals who came out to learn about the history of railroading. Mitchell’s interest in railroading comes from his grandfather’s influence, who worked as a Station Agent in Indian Head, Saskatchewan for the Canadian Pacific in the 1940s. He and his mother would often take the train to visit his grandfather in the summertime. One of the reasons for the frequent trips was that Polio was quite prevalent in the area at the time, and Mitchell’s mother, wanting to protect her

only child from the disease, would go to Saskatchewan where it was not as prevalent, in addition to spending time with family. “I spent many days sitting in the bay window of grandad’s station, watching trains switching around the busy 14-elevator yards, and ‘flyers’ coming through on the fly. I have love Canadian Railroad history ever since,” Mitchell explained. Mitchell has fond memories of that station in Saskatchewan and learning about how is grandfather learned telegraphy, which he used

in his role in railroading, in a back room of a pharmacy in his younger days, when he worked for a pharmacist who knew the trade. His historical lecture began with explaining the start of train usage in Canada with the Champlain & St. Lawrence Railroad in 1836, which featured pine rails and strips of iron. This line was 15 miles long. It would take one hour to go end-to-end on the line. This created a shortcut from using ships, he said. Mitchell noted at that time, doctors would warn train passengers of the potential of getting a heart attack on what was then considered a fast-pace. 18-years later, he explained, the first long-distance railroad in Canada was the Great Western, which stretched from Niagara Falls to Windsor. Mitchell said the first two trains rolled into Windsor then, with 4-4-0 locomotives. This provided for the first connection of Windsor and Detroit to the eastern seaboard, connecting to the New York Central at Niagara Falls. Using a ferry to cross the Detroit River, it further connected with the Michigan Central Railroad depot. Investor Issac Buchannon and other business-developers wanted to build a Niagara to Chicago line. This would later be called Canada Southern. In 1870, they surveyed lands. The headquarters was established in St. Thomas. Two years later, John Milne built the station at

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Rotary Club of Essex returns from massive humanitarian mission in Ghana Submitted Photo

submitted to the EFP On the evening of Monday, January 29, members of the Essex Rotary Club hosted a wine and cheese event at Essex United Church. The event was hosted for two reasons, to allow the Rotarians who recently returned from a mission trip to Ghana to speak about their experiences, and offer a chance for potentially interested members to interact with longtime members. As a result of the recent mission trip, thousands of destitute villagers in Ghana

now have access to clean water, flush toilets, showers, new schools, textbooks, and school supplies, thanks to the supreme generosity of residents from the WindsorEssex region. A staggering $190,000 was raised for these initiatives, and other projects. An intrepid group of 21 local volunteers completed the trip in December, who travelled, at their own expense, to the central region of Ghana on a Rotary Club of Essex sponsored mission.

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Essex County Historical Society learns about railroading... Continued from Front Page in St. Thomas. Vanderbilt acquired shares in the Canada Southern after his son-in-law, Horace Clark, died in 1873. He died in 1877. The line was passed onto his son, William. By 1883, the Canada Southern name disappears, and is known as Michigan Central Railroad, under the control of the New York Central. William, Mitchell said, doubled the track-line and made it with 100pound rails, as opposed to 80-pound rails. This made the track capable of carrying heavier and faster trains. The Essex station was built in the

style it is known for today in 1887. In 1910, the Detroit River tunnel was built for trains using tube. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, other railroads were built, but due to over-expansion, ran into financial problems and bankruptcy, Mitchell said. The Canadian Government would absorb them. The Gran Trunk was the last to be acquired. For an opportunity to enjoy more about trains, join Heritage Essex at Essex Public School over the February 24 and 25 for the annual Essex Train Show, to be hosted at Essex Public School.

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, February 5

Fire Chief Rick Arnel (left) and Mayor Ron McDermott.

by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Council recognizes Fire Chief for earning Canada 150 Medal At the Monday, February 5 Essex Council meeting, Fire Chief Rick Arnel was recognized for having earned a Canada 150 Medal. Arnel joined Essex Fire & Rescue in January of 2015. He currently serves as the Executive Vice President of the Board of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs and President of the Ontario Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Arnel said the dedicated firefighters he has had the pleasure of managing over the past 25 years make the difference. “I give them the opportunity to ahead and do the great things they do and I want to thank them. They are the ones [who] make me look good,” a humble Arnel remarked. “It was a true honour to be there that night.”

Essex Council designates March as “Maple Month” Council received a presentation from Kristin Ives, ERCA Curator and Education Coordinator, asking for March to be declared as “Maple Month” within the Town of Essex. In support of

promoting the cultural and natural history of maple trees in the region, the motion was carried. Bondy expresses frustration with previous meeting Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy said she was a bit confused about how any Councillor is to get any work done. At the January 15 meeting, she presented a list she garnered from her ward, Harrow, to Council. She was hoping Council would direct administration to receive and review the Ward 4 Feedback items. If it was deemed necessary, she wanted to obtain Council’s endorsement for any further action as recommended by administration. Bondy noted then that many of the concerns from residents she received through the survey regarded speeding issues, truck traffic through residential streets, and a lack of a police presence to enforce these issues. Mayor Ron McDermott seemed to take issue with the number and type of complaints brought forward by the Ward 4 survey. At which point, that meeting broke down with Councillor Randy Voakes and Mayor Ron

McDermott going headto-head. Bondy and Voakes left the January 15 meeting, while the other Councillors returned after a recess period. The motion regarding further review of the Ward 4 items was then defeated. At Monday’s meeting, Bondy said the list was shot-down by the Mayor. She said she was looking for the Chairperson’s advice on how Councillors could bring their issues to Council. She claimed since that incident, Harrow residents have emailed the Mayor, and he has not gotten back to them. The Mayor denied that, saying he received one email regarding

the incident, which he believed was from Bondy. Bondy said the Mayor should apologize for calling businesses lazy at the last Council meeting, when discussing excess snow removal in the downtown core. She said he should also apologize to the residents of Harrow for shooting down their rep at the municipal decision-making table. “Ok, you opened this can of worms, young lady,” Mayor McDermott said to Bondy. McDermott said every time he starts talking in the Council Chambers, “All hell breaks loose as it did that night.” He claims he said “We have some lazy business people.’ He claimed he said around 75 percent of businesses help the Town and that the other 25 percent are lazy. He claimed he started to give his side of the story, and didn’t get a chance to finish. He claimed it is typical for him to get cut off in the Council Chambers. He said he had a problem with Bondy’s survey as he would prefer to see it completed municipal-wide, not just in one ward. Moving forward, McDermott said when he

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Coming together to protect our pets

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It was certainly wonderful to see how the community has come together over the past few weeks, since the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society urged residents to keep a watchful eye on their canine companions after an undisclosed number of dogs went missing and had not been found. Even though some people seemed to be a little too hyper on social media, with being quick to jump to speculations and accusations, it was encouraging to see so many people looking out for, not only their own animals, but their neighbours’, too. It reminded me of when I was a kid; when you knew your neighbours, and were probably friends with them. This circumstance almost made people connect with one another to not only be vigilant, but to share information. It seems we can get stuck inside our own bubble and spend more time interacting on someone’s online posts than actually stopping in the driveway to say ‘hey, how’s it going?’ I believe a community can be

judged on how it treats those who are vulnerable, this includes the elderly, those who have special needs, children, and animals. If we can’t protect and meet their needs, there is a huge issue. I hope the missing dogs are found safe and returned home very soon. I cannot imagine what it must be like to have a family member missing, especially amidst the winter weather. My heart breaks every time I see a “missing” poster. I am always moved by those who find and give temporary shelter to missing pets, and make an effort to find their homes, utilizing social media or the local animal control officer. I have seen pets reunited with their families as a result. A good tool to have at your disposal are your dog tags. This isn’t a plug for the municipal program. I have been able to return dogs out on a romp to their homes because of their tags. That’s their purpose. And, the funds support animal-related necessities within the municipality, such as the dog park’s maintenance,

having an animal control officer, utilizing the Lakeshore Dog Pound as needed, and the spay/neuter voucher program. All of these are great services for our furry family members. I hope, when things begin to settle, we can get our Council to again consider lowering the consecutive number of hours dogs can be tethered outside from its current ten-hour max. As the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society Executive Director Melanie Coulter said in last week’s EFP article on the missing dogs, canines left unattended are the most vulnerable to dangers, including unwelcomed interactions with strange humans or other animals, such as coyotes. It could also present an easier opportunity for them to get away and become lost.

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Dog Catcher Isn’t it interesting that I decided to write this column on the same week as the Free Press has an article about missing dogs? I recall, way back, when dogs ran freely everywhere. There came a point, however, when the council of that time decided a dog catcher should be hired. If your dog was missing, it was likely that the dog catcher had taken it to the Maidstone dog pound. The dog could be picked up there after a fine was paid. So, to avoid having our dog being hauled away by

mistake, I tied it to our utility room, which was nothing more than a shanty. Unfortunately, there was a boy who would stand at the foot of our walkway and tease the dog while on his way home from school. The dog would yank so hard on the chain I was afraid the building would be pulled over. The young man ignored my warning to stop teasing the dog, and eventually I had to bring the dog into the house. Years later, when he was a grown man, he did apologize for his behaviour.

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Essex Council Notes... does speak to something, he will give the gavel to Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche so he can get his “air time.” Splash pad coming for Essex Centre On Monday evening, Essex Council awarded the Request for Proposal for Design, Supply, and Install of the Essex Centre Splash Pad to Open Space Solution Inc. The project, that will cost just over $256, 800, did come in under budget. Director of Community Services Doug Sweet said the splash pad, which should be ready by June 1, will be located where the old Raven’s fieldhouse is, near the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Report on Heritage Listings Received Council received a report prepared by Assistant Planner, Rita Jabbour, regarding the addition of properties in the Town of Essex to be listed on the Essex Municipal Heritage Register under the Ontario Heritage Act. The OPP building in Harrow, designed by prominent architect,

James Pennington, served as the first municipal building for Harrow back in the 1930s, was among the properties listed. “What ‘listing’ is, is it gives protection to properties that might have cultural heritage value. We know all these properties have cultural heritage value, but we aren’t quite at the designation stage yet,” Jabbour explained of around one dozen properties added to the register listing. The properties designated will receive certain protections from demolition and alteration, with any property owner who wishes to take action having to provide Council a 60-day notice of their intention, which in turn will be passed to the Heritage Committee to determine an appropriate course of action. Harrow Development Potential Essex Council received Assistant Planner Rita Jabbour’s report, “Harrow Development Potential,” which provided an overview of residential development potential there. The report also

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identified development constraints and outlined options Council could undertake to spur development. In the report it notes that as of 2016, Harrow had a total of 1, 075 occupied private dwellings, with the majority being single detached houses. Harrow has a total population of 2,710. To help encourage development in Harrow, the Committee of Adjustment discussed, in November of last year, the option of eliminating the imposition of the water buy-in fee as a condition of consent applications for the creation of new residential lots. The water buy in fee would continue to be applicable at the time of construction. Committee members voted in support of removing the water buyin fee on all applications for new residential lot creations throughout the Town of Essex, the report notes. Council has also

provided a 100 percent discount on Development Charges for residential development in Harrow Centre. The Bylaw will be effective from January 1, 2018 until August 25, 2019. Councillor Larry Snively thought hosting an open house with developers may help spur some interest there. Councillor Sherry Bondy said if the Town keeps putting incentives out there, some uptake should be noticed. Councillor Randy Voakes discussed how he wanted to waive Development Charges for the corner of Highway # 3 and County Road 8 to spur development there. “I was told ‘no’ by Council,” he said. He believes millions of tax dollars were lost there as a result of it sitting vacant. He said to alter development charges in one ward and not another may come across as being divisive.

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Rotary Club returns from humanitarian mission in Ghana... Submitted Photo

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“We started off with a modest goal of building a school, drilling a water well, and distributing backpacks to kids and malaria-prevention

mosquito bed nets to pregnant and nursing mothers, but as word spread about our projects, donations began pouring in and we quickly expanded

the scope of our work to include the construction of three schools, a sanitation facility featuring flush toilets, sinks and showers, and the drilling of five water wells,” Kim Spirou said, who is the President of the Rotary Club of Essex and the team’s leader. This project was one of the biggest missions ever

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undertaken in the Essex Rotary Club’s district. Several medical professionals traveled with the team, who worked in rural health clinics, maternity wards, and a dental clinic. Many of the patients who sought their help were suffering from life-threatening illnesses, which they were able to treat with the medicines and medical equipment they brought on the mission. Team members also assisted with the delivery of babies and provided polio vaccines, helping to keep Rotary’s promise to the children of the world to eradicate polio from the planet. “A two-year old toddler was one of the first patients I treated who came in with severe seconddegree burns covering 80 percent of both her legs,”

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Dr. Chris Spirou said, who is a family doctor from Tecumseh. “She had been playing close to a pot of boiling banku stew and the contents spilled all over her lap. “Her mother heard a western doctor was at the clinic and brought her to see me for treatment. Fortunately, I had packed special bandages, ointment for burns, and lots of antibiotics, so I was able to treat this little one. I followed her progress each day, debriding her wounds, and by the time we departed for home, her burns were healing well. She was a brave little girl; a real trooper. I can’t imagine what would have happened to her if we weren’t there,” Dr. Spirou explained. “Sadly, I treated many children with malaria, an often-fatal disease, and I encountered several

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kids suffering from e-coli and cholera due to contaminated water and lack of sanitation. It was heartbreaking to see them suffering from something that could have been prevented if only they had access to clean water,” Dr. Spirou added. Dr. Noel Jackson, a dentist from Trenton, Michigan, also saved lives while working in the dental clinic located in the region’s only hospital. There was one child in particular encountered who had “Ludwig’s Angina,” caused by a tooth infection that had advanced to a point that the infection caused a large abscess to develop in his neck, which threatened to block his airways. Jackson said if left untreated, this child would have died in a few days. “In my 30 years of practice, I’ve never seen a case of Ludwig’s Angina in North America. Infections rarely progress that far because of our access to antibiotics and good dental care,” Jackson explained. Thankfully, Dr. Jackson was able to operate and drain the abscess and repair the tooth. Dr. Jackson also brought 1,000 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste to distribute to children in nearby schools in an effort to enhance oral hygiene. Hundreds of patients Continued on Page 7

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ERCA hosts tree planting and environmental conservation workshop

Event attendees received information pertaining to ERCA’s tree programs and reforestation grants during a workshop held last Tuesday evening.

by Adam Gault The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) hosted a tree planting and care workshop at the Essex County Civic Centre on the evening of Tuesday, January 30, to bring attention to tree planting methods, naturalization project grants, and the importance of overall reforestation efforts in Essex County. “This is something that

we do annually to inform landowners about general tree care, but it’s also to get the word out about the various programs we have available to them,” Rob Davies, an ERCA Forester, said. “We have seedlings and large stock available for purchase, but we also have grants available to do plantings throughout Essex County.” ERCA’s 2018 Seedling Program offers between 75-90% of the total cost

in potential grant funding for landowners looking for assistance in reforestation efforts on their property. The potential project must be at least one acre in size, and have 500 or more trees already located within ERCA’s watershed. The workshop also provided an opportunity to inform members of the public about an invasive fungal disease, known as Oak Wilt, that threatens to endanger numerous trees

within Windsor-Essex. “It’s been found in Michigan and most recently Belle Isle. It probably is just a matter of time before it is found in Ontario,” Davies explained of the oak disease that’s generally spread via insects, such as Picnic Beetles. “It’s a very big threat to Essex County because a lot of oak trees [are] in our region.” Davies explained there are several preventative measures property owners can take to combat the spread of the disease. “Don’t move firewood, don’t prune your trees from the middle of April until the end of July, and if you have to prune your trees during that period, we’re suggesting that you use spray paint, or pruning paint, to cover up those wounds really quickly after doing any cuts,” Davies said. “(Picnic Beetles) like the sweet scent of a fresh injury on a tree, they’re attracted to that.” Between Essex County’s lack of overall forest coverage and

Rotary Club returns from humanitarian mission in Ghana... were also fitted with orthopedic braces, crutches, canes, walkers, and wheel chairs that were shipped in containers ahead to the team’s arrival. The team also set up eyeglass clinics and distributed 1,100 pairs of eyeglasses to villagers in various outposts, including many children. “Giving the gift of sight is an emotional and very moving experience,” team member Pam MacDonald said, a retiree who celebrated her 73rd birthday during the mission. “We are abundantly blessed here in Canada and we take many of our blessings for granted. “The people we worked with in Ghana have none of the basics we take for granted, like running water, sanitation, access to medicines, and medical care. Most of them suffer unspeakable hardships and struggle daily just to survive. An experience like this mission trip makes you really appreciate living in a first-world country,” MacDonald added. The team also established a sewing cooperative program for teenage mothers who were forced to quit school and shunned by their families. “Many of these girls, as young as 13 and 14, are out on the street with no means to support themselves or their babies. Our team raised enough funds to purchase 100 sewing machines and we found seamstresses willing to instruct and mentor these young women as they learn to sew. Armed with a marketable skillset, these teenagers will now have a brighter and more secure future, thanks to Rotary,” Spirou said. “The most fun we had on this mission trip was the day we delivered over 400 backpacks to students attending one of the schools we renovated,” Andrea Bechard said, a 27-year old teacher who joined the mission team to garner some international experience to add to her growing list of accomplishments. “The kids were

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bursting with anticipation and when they saw our bus pull up and the team unloading hockey bags containing all of these backpacks; their cheers were deafening. Children in Ghana rarely receive anything new and they were so excited to receive these precious gifts,” Bechard added. The backpacks were part of a “Pack for Success” program the Rotary Clubs of Essex, Cottam, Leamington, and Harrow spearheaded. Each backpack contained ageappropriate school supplies, toiletries, new clothing, re-usable sani-pads for the older girls, and a toy for Christmas. The teachers also received backpacks filled with books, teaching resources, and classroom supplies. The team participated in the commissioning ceremonies for the five water wells they drilled in remote villages whose inhabitants’ only source of water was drawn from contaminated rivers and streams, poisoned by human waste and poisonous residue from nearby mining operations. “At each well commissioning, the villagers didn’t say ‘thank you for the water’ or ‘thank you for the well.’ Instead, they thanked us for the ‘gift of life.’ For them, water is life and it’s a gift that lasts for generations,” Spirou added. “We are one human family and participating in a mission like this one is definitely a transformational experience. We are so blessed here in Canada and it is enormously gratifying to be able to share some of those blessings with our brothers and sisters in Ghana.” The Rotary Club of Essex is already at work organizing the next mission to Ghana, which will take place in the Fall of 2018. Anyone interested in participating in the next mission can email: kspirou@hotmail.ca or call 519551-3747.

the looming threat of invasive species, Davies explained that it is more important than ever for Windsor-Essex to focus on reforestation efforts to ensure a greener ecosystem for generations to come. “We want to improve the diversity and improve the natural habitat we

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Essex Council Notes... The agreement was further approved and updated. Essex Fire and Rescue has operated under a Medical Tiered Response Agreement with the Essex-Windsor E.M.S. for a number of years. The recently updated tiered agreement is between the EssexWindsor E.M.S. and the eight fire departments and is administered by the Central Ambulance Communications Centre. Report on Incentives for Vacant School Properties in Harrow Council received a report from Economic Development Officer, Nelson Silveira, providing Council with recommended changes to

the Harrow Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to include vacant school properties in Harrow as eligible properties under the CIP. This would include a larger demolition grant, up to $25,000, and a potential conversion grant toward future projects, including residential. “(The grant) is $25,000 if the demolition costs more than $250,000,” Silveira explained. Councillor Sherry Bondy asked if additional funding had been made available for the CIP, noting that Council was considering expanding the CIP to include Colchester County Rd. 50, and if it would be possible to split the Colchester and Harrow CIP fund.

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Essex CAO, Donna Hunter, explained additional funding has been look at being set aside in the event the County Rd. 50 CIP takes off, and if a change occurs in the status of both schools. The expanded CIP boundary would include both junior schools. Harrow Storm and Sanitary Optimization Study Council received a report from Director of Infrastructure and Development Services, Chris Nepszy, regarding a study pertaining to Harrow storm and sanitary optimization, in addition to the appointment of Stantec Consulting to provide engineering

services to design, procure, and administer the subject optimization study for Harrow Centre. Councillor Sherry Bondy questioned if the items were budgeting through storm and sanitary funding, or an urban levy, and how it compared to the similar study which was implemented in Ward 1. “It’s funded through both sanitary and storm, and it’s already captured in the budgets in 2018 and moving forward,” Nepszy explained. Operating and Capital Forecasts Essex Council moved the bylaw to adopt the 2019-2022 Operating and Capital Forecasts. Councillor Sherry Bondy said good conversations were had during the special meetings held where Council discussed this document. She was in favour of adopting it, but thought a few things needed to be added, like a Harrow Streetscape Plan. Several Notice of Motion put forward Council guidelines for dealing with media: Councillor Randy Voakes brought forward his Notice of Motion from the previous meeting. He wanted to discuss the guidelines used when communicating with media. The Town was planning

a workshop for Council on March 5, which would outline policies and procedures. Voakes said that is not what he intended with the motion. He said he doesn’t want to tip-toe around issues and wants changes implemented to allow for more transparency. RFP process: Councillor Randy Voakes brought forward the Notice of Motion he made at the previous meeting regarding having administration come back with the procedure on how Requests for Proposals are accepted. He had concerns that the Town is sometimes gouged on projects because it is views as a municipality or a corporation. He thought perhaps a thirdparty consultant could help the Town determine if proposals are fair. He said he would bring this issue up again at the next meeting as he was told during the meeting his original Notice of Motion does not match what he brought up at the meeting. Municipal Services to Maidstone Avenue: At the February 20 meeting, Councillor Larry Snively will put a Notice of Motion forward that could have administration provide a report that sets out costs of bringing municipal services where they end on Maidstone Avenue, east of Highway 3, to the lands west of Highway #

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3, along County Road 8 to the future intersection of Pinkerton and County Road 8. Harrow Streetscape project: Councillor Sherry Bondy put a Notice of Motion forward for Council to consider at the February 20 meeting. She would like administration to provide a report on how the Harrow Streetscape project could be funded so it could be undertaken this year. Naming Colchester Park: Councillor Ron Rogers put a Notice of Motion forward to have Council consider naming the Colchester Lakefront Park McCoy Park, in recognition of Colchesterborn inventor, Elijah McCoy, at the February 20 meeting.

Wages and Benefits agreement for Firefighters Essex Council adopted Bylaw 1675 to enter into a wages and benefits agreement between the Town of Essex and its 60 firefighter employees, who are on-call. This is a four-year agreement, which lays out wages, benefits, uniform allowances, reimbursements for medical and DZ license renewals. It also describes the new probationary firefighter program. The agreement will be operational between December 1, 2017 to November 20, 2021.

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CLEC launches online resource hub by Adam Gault Community Living Essex County (CLEC) launched REAL XChange on Tuesday, January 30. REAL XChange is an online resource for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and learning, within the developmental services sector. This online hub will drive transformational change across the developmental services sector, as a multitude of organizations will have access to the online resource that will allow them to share each others’ ideas, and experiences, in a more streamlined, and efficient manner. “We’re creating a hub where products, tools, and services could

become available to other organizations to give them help and support in improving services,” Executive Director of CLEC, Nancy WallaceGero, said. “What we would like to do, is continue to build on our learning by linking with other organizations that are interested in similar projects, so that we can together work on improvements.” The service will be available to around 350 agencies similar to CLEC across Ontario, bridging a number of gaps that are felt across the developmental services industry. “These organizations are really wanting to modernize and use innovative and best practices,” Wallace-

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Gero said. “The online resource is going to be targeted specifically at other service providers, who might be interested in sharing information and learning together.” According to WallaceGero, the networking resource will herald big changes in the industry, and put CLEC at the forefront of revolutionary networking changes taking place across all sectors of business. “It will allow us to learn together, and we really think it will accelerate our learning because when you’re sitting around sharing a great idea, and everyone’s working on it together, we’re going to have a much richer, and better outcome than if we were to just struggle away and try something all by ourselves,” Wallace-Gero explained. Real XChange will also offer opportunities for CLEC to generate revenue to assist with operational costs, and further the organization’s mission of supporting individuals living with intellectual disabilities.

Heritage Week events announced submitted to EFP The Town of Essex, in collaboration with the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee, has officially announced its Heritage Week event line-up, scheduled from February 20 to 22. Each February, throughout the province, Heritage Week raises awareness of heritage sites within communities and recognizes organizations, residents, and volunteers that work to protect Ontario’s unique heritage resources. This year’s theme, “Heritage Stands the Test of Time,” aims to connect Town history with the modern era. “We have an exciting schedule of events which will give our residents the chance to learn from experts directly or explore our community’s history on their own,” says Richard Meloche, Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee. On Tuesday, February 20, two Town residents will receive Heritage Preservation Awards at the Regular Council Meeting starting at 6pm at the Essex Civic Centre. Both residents have demonstrated a dedication to protecting and

celebrating local heritage. On Wednesday, February 21, at 1:00pm at the Essex Train Station (87 Station Street, Essex Centre,) Bill Brundage will give a presentation on the restoration of the Boblo Island Blockhouse. The blockhouse was constructed to keep a lookout on Canadian rebels and American sympathizers looking to invade Canada during the rebellions of 1837-1838. Brundage and a team of volunteers have worked diligently since 2010 to restore the blockhouse. On Thursday, February 22, at 5:00pm at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee Street, Harrow Centre) members of the public are invited to bring in their historic documents, photos and projector slides for a scan-a-thon. This is a

chance to help further the preservation of local and family history. Following the scan-athon, at 6:30pm residents are invited to Seamus Gunn’s presentation on the first 30 years of Confederation. As the second part of his wildly popular presentation from 2017, Gunn brings an engaging first-person story-telling style to describe the birth of our country. New this year, the Town has created a free Heritage colouring book for kids. The colouring book aims to educate and engage all ages in the importance of heritage preservation. A full schedule of events and more information on the Town’s heritage assets can be found online at www. essex.ca/HeritageWeek

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Hackforge offers technology training to small businesses

by Adam Gault A Windsor based, non-profit technology initiative, Hackforge, launched a new IT training program on

Thursday February 1, aimed at offering a variety of tech workshops to small businesses in Windsor-Essex. Hackforge’s “TechBoost” program

will offer a series of 10 workshops throughout Windsor-Essex over the course of 2018. The workshops will give small business owners and their employees the opportunity to further their knowledge of current software and tech systems, but to also stay ahead of the curve when it comes to the newest business software, products, and technology. “We’re trying to boost technology in Windsor-Essex, by letting small businesses who don’t normally use technology, or are afraid of it, to get a little more familiar and incorporate it more into their everyday,” Katie Facecchia said, who is the Board President of Hackforge. The workshops will help educate small businesses on the wide-variety of online business technology software and applications available to assist in business management and commerce, including how to select tools and products for small businesses, creating and maintaining a Google Business listing, managing social media, online security, web design, and online accounting, among the many other facets of the online operations in 2018. “We want (small businesses) to be part of the tech community, not be afraid of technology, and hopefully it will make them more competitive, become more efficient, and make them more globally

competitive as well in a technology advancing world,” Facecchia said. A donation through the Libro Credit Union’s annual Prosperity Fund helped launch the “TechBoost” program. Receiving $30,850 to put toward growing the region’s tech capabilities, Hackforge designed the program they hope will spur economic development by creating connections and learning together. “(The workshops) are going to be customized depending on the clients. We’ve had quite a few people come to us to say, ‘we need to build a website’,” Facecchia said. “Sometimes they think they need to do it from scratch, so this will be a way to educate them, to say no, there’s things that you can do, or there are people here [who] can help.” Facecchia explained that although the schedule has not yet been finalized, the program would make a stop in Essex in order to expose their informative program to a wider audience. “We realize there’s a lot of businesses out there that maybe don’t have the services that they can get (in Windsor), so we’re going to bring it to them.” Facecchia said. “We’re coming to them to hopefully give them the skills to succeed.” Full registration, dates, and program details can be found at hackf.org

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Arthritis Society holds public forum on medical cannabis in Windsor

Arthritis Society’s Senior Manager of Communications and Health Promotion, Douglas Emerson, addresses the panel during a public forum at the Caboto Club.

by Adam Gault With the public perception about the use of medical cannabis seemingly becoming more receptive across the country, the Arthritis Society held an open forum on the subject on Wednesday, January

31 at Windsor’s Caboto Club. The event was held to discuss the impact medical cannabis can have on those suffering from arthritis and other chronic conditions. “Tonight’s event is to provide an information session to people in

the community about medical cannabis, what we know, and what more research is required,” Janet Yale, CEO of the Arthritis Society, said. “And to make people feel comfortable that this may be a treatment that’s appropriate for them, and if it is, how they can go about getting it.” For more than 15 years, medical cannabis has been a legal treatment option in Canada for those who qualify for its medical prescriptions. In any Canadians who use medical cannabis do so to manage the symptoms of arthritis, making the condition the most common chronic condition pain-managed with medical cannabis. “We found out that

over 50 percent of people who use medical cannabis did it for arthritis pain,” Yale said. “We want people to have their pain taken seriously, and it turns out that for a lot of people with chronic arthritis pain, medical cannabis is a really good source of pain alleviation. We want people to overcome the stigma associated with using it as medicine.” The forum also provided the opportunity to address several misconceptions surrounding medical cannabis usage, including the legitimacy of the substance as an effective medical treatment. “I think the misconception is that it’s not medicine, and

that people are just using it to get high to forget their pain,” Yale said. “Most people who use medical cannabis use one that’s very low in THC, and much higher in CBD, which is the pain alleviation side, not the high side, if you will. That’s one of the key myths we want to overcome. That it’s not about getting high, it’s about the medicine and the pain alleviation that goes with taking this as part of an overall treatment regime.” As advocates for medical cannabis, the Arthritis Society wants to make medical treatment an affordable option for all Canadians requiring medical cannabis usage. In leading that charge, they’re making some changes to their own

workplace benefits plan as of February 1. “We are going to be providing benefits coverage for our employees [who] use medical cannabis, as a way to say that we want to make it affordable, and we think other employers should do the same, so that people aren’t out of pocket for their medical cannabis compared to other drugs that might be covered under their benefits plan,” Yale said. “We’re going to lead by example, and show everyone how it can be done.” For further information, tools, and resources regarding the Arthritis Society’s medical cannabis initiative, visit: arthritis. ca

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Pastor Hatt back on the pulpit

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by Sylene Argent Essex United Church’s Pastor Jim Hatt was able to return to the pulpit last week after undergoing triple bypass surgery and experiencing a stroke. These health concerns marked the beginning of an experience that would challenge him to persevere to get back to

good health, and be able to continue his life’s calling, which he said is spreading God’s message of love. Back in the fall, Hatt went for a routine check up with his doctor. He mentioned he was experiencing loss of breath when doing physical labour

during his appointment. Immediately, his doctor had Hatt complete a stress test, which he did not pass. “I was surprised,” Hatt said at that result. He was then given an appointment for another stress test at Leamington Hospital. Soon after, he was scheduled for an angiogram. He and his wife, Arlene, then headed up to Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. From there, healthcare providers explained where Hatt’s blockage was. “It was quite severe,” he said, adding to his surprise, he was told there was a bed ready for him upstairs at the facility. He wasn’t expecting to have to stay. Soon after, Hatt was taken to London by ambulance, and within a few days underwent triple bypass surgery on November 1. While still in the hospital he experience a stroke after a piece of plaque got loose as a result of the surgery. “I looked at the monitor, not speaking

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from the community, having received many phone calls, cards, and thoughtful messages. There was a moment where Hatt experienced some anger about his situation, and questioned why he had to go through the ordeal, but he was quick to realize he should have been giving thanks for his second chance. Before this occurrence, Hatt had been relatively healthy throughout his life. “It gave me a new perspective, from the patient’s side,” he said. Hatt’s official first day

back on the job was last Thursday. “It was just wonderful,” he said of being back at work. He also took the opportunity to perform his first full concert with Guys Who Like to Sing during an event hosted at Colasanti’s on the same day. Hatt now takes advantage of the Cardiac Wellness program, which will teach him about how the heart functions and outline his own, personal “speed limit.” It will also provide nutritional tips and stress coping skills. “That’s my story. It is good to be back.”

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Jingle Bell Run gives CLEC $7500 boost

Community Living Essex County’s Manger of Community Relations, Tony DeSantis (far left), and Executive Director, Nancy Wallace-Gero (far right), received a $7500 cheque, the proceeds from the 2017 Jingle Bell Run, from James Knapp, General Manager of Ken Knapp Ford, and Bob Blair, member of the Steering Committee.

by Sylene Argent The success of the 2017 Jingle Bell Run, Walk, and Wheel is still ringing loud and clear. Last Friday afternoon, members of the Jingle Bell

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Community Relations, Tony DeSantis, said the funds will be put to good use in supporting some of CLEC’s services that are not necessarily funded with help from the provincial level. “We try to designated it where it is needed most,” he said. “This is fantastic,” CLEC’s Executive Director Nancy WallaceGero said. “I know I sound like a broken record every year, but we are so grateful to Ken Knapp Ford and Bob Blair.” Ken Knapp Ford, a neighbour to CLEC, sponsors the annual Jingle Bell Run, and Blair, a former salesman at that local car dealership, has been a dedicated volunteer on the Jingle Bell Run Steering Committee for over two decades. “We can’t thank Bob enough for those 23 years,” Wallace-Gero said. “This is a great example of how a business can work with an organization like ours for a great cause. People love the event. We love that we have such a generous neighbour. This does mean the world to us,”

Wallace Gero added while accepting the cheque on the organization’s behalf.” DeSantis added several volunteers contributed to the success of the event, many of who could not make the cheque presentation. When volunteers were needed leading up to the November-based event, James Knapp, General Manager at Ken Knapp, came up with a list of individuals who were ready to pitch-in. CLEC is now looking to garner new membership before its AGM, which will take place in June. Individuals or corporations who may be interested in joining can learn more at communitylivingessex. org. CLEC currently supports over 650 area individuals, and their families, who have an intellectual disability. It boasts of being a community that inspires possibilities and celebrates inclusion.

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Essex Thunder Atoms win Gold in London submitted to EFP Last weekend, the Essex Thunder House league girls’ hockey teams participated in the 28th Annual London Devilettes Hockey Tournament. The

tournament had over 180 teams participate from all over Ontario and the United States. The Essex Thunder teams did extremely well in the tournament

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third period to take the 4-3 win. Early on Sunday, the Ravens players and their families travelled down the 401 in a snowstorm to face off in game two. The sea was angry this day my friends, winds whipping vehicles on the highway and sending semi-trucks into the ditches – but the Ravens battled through it all and were ready to go in this one. St. Thomas opened the scoring in the first period to go up 1-0. The Ravens didn’t quit and potted two quick goals in the first two minutes of the second period to go up 2-1. After some back-and-forth action and some solid saves by Reed VanderVecht the second period finish 2-1 forEssex. Early in the third period, the Stars knocked a rebound in to tie the game at two. However, Andrew Baker went top cheese to put the Ravens up 3-2, with three minutes left to play. After a penalty call on the Ravens, the Stars

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pulled its goalie for a 6 on 4 advantage. With three seconds left, the Stars tied the game on a bounce goal off the Raven’s goalies’ mask. This one was heading to overtime. In overtime, the Ravens immediately applied the pressure on St. Thomas and it payed off with the winning goal scored off a point shot from Ben Fuerth. The final score was 4-3, Essex, to give the Ravens a 4-0 point lead in the 6 point series. This game would show the benefits of rolling three full lines as the Ravens constant pressure wore down the Stars. This Ravens team does not count on one single player to win games. They don’t double and triple shift players nor do they put any one player above anyone else - many teams out there can learn from this. It is all about THE TEAM, THE TEAM, THE TEAM.

weekend with the players displaying some of their best hockey of the year played. Unfortunately, both teams were knocked out in overtime games, to take home bronze. The Peewee Orange team, played hard, but ended up

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______________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$14.00. To apply please email danny@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 12/15 ______________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $14.00/hour. Full time hours Monday through Friday. Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie 9-tfn St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4. ______________________ HIRING! GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED  Please fax your resume to 519-723-2336. 1-tf ______________________

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8:00am – 9:30am. Freewill donations are accepted. Our Sunday morning worship service begins at 10:00am. We will welcome Pastor Norman Visser from Chatham Calvary CRC, who will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coﬀee and tea. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday at 6:30 - 8:00pm. All from Grades 1 - 8 are invited. Come for fun and fellowship through bible studies and games. Visit us online: www.essexcrc.ca.

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Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30a.m. We invite you to join us and stay after for fellowship and coﬀee. SA Connections meets Tuesdays from 10 -1p.m. Join us for fun, food, and fellowship. There is no Bible Study on Feb. 14th. It will resume the next Tuesday at 1p.m. The Essex and District Ministerial Association Lenten Services for 2018 start Wednesday, Feb. 14th at Cottam United Church at 12noon. A light lunch follows with a free-will oﬀering. We will host a Pasta Dinner fundraiser for Partners in Mission on Friday, Feb. 23rd from 5 -6:30p.m. All are welcome to attend. Our next movie night is on Sunday, Feb. 25th at 6p.m.

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Special Wedding Anniversary Mass is on February 11th at 9a.m. followed by a brunch for the anniversary couples in the hall. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is on Tuesday, February 13th from 5-7p.m. A

freewill oﬀering isappreciated. Proceeds go to Development and Peace. Ash Wednesday is February 14th with Mass at 7p.m. at St. Mary’s. Lenten Card party begins on Sunday, February 18th at 7p.m. at St. Mary’s hall. Please pick up your 2017 tax receipts at the back of the church. The Mission Club is asking everyone to “Roll up the Rim for Lent” and donate your winning Tim Horton tabs or gift cards for 2nd Chance Ministry. Drop tabs oﬀ in the box at the back of the church. There is a young adult group, Momentum, at Holy Name of Jesus church on Sunday, February 11th at 7:30p.m. Maidstone K of C is always looking for new members. If you are interested, please contact Pat Kettles. Please keep in your prayers all of the people who are sick, shut in, and in Hospice..

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Come early to church on February 11th for our Youth sponsored Pancake Breakfast in support of the 30 hour Famine they will be participating in, in March. Breakfast will be served from

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Rod spoke on ﬁnding a higher perspective amidst our trials by declaring the promises God has for us. On February 23rd at 7pm, everyone is welcome to a time of prayer for healing and the prophetic. Come and experience the presence of the Holy Spirit! The Awaken Conference 2018 is March 15th-17th. Please register online. Restoration House Healing Rooms are open Saturdays, 9am-noon. For more informatio,n visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed!

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Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our pasta dinner last Friday and to all those who helped behind the scenes! Please bring in your palms from last year (by Feb. 11), so they can be burned for our Ash Wednesday service (Feb 14th at 7pm at St Paul’s). Essex and District Ministerial Association Lenten Series services are

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C ALHOUN Frances Jean June 7, 1930 – Feb. 8, 2009

Ray Anson Aug. 25, 1927 – Feb. 9, 2005

Loving and kind in all their ways, Upright and just to the end of their days. Sincere and true in their hearts and minds, Beautiful memories they left behind. Always remembered and sadly missed by Doug (Robin), Janice (Bill), Ron (Wendy), Lois (Tim), Chris (Jennifer), and their families

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COSTIN, Donald Edward Oliver - Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on January 30, 2018 at 55 years of age. Loving son of Carolyn and her late husband Donald Richard Costin (2007). Dear father of Jessica Costin and Donald Costin. Loved brother of Michael Costin. Uncle of Brandon Costin-Penner. Nephew of Cliﬀord Costin. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Don was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201 – Essex. Cremation will take place. The visitation and Life Celebration service took place at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

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Thank You We would like to thank family and friends for the cards, gifts, food, donations to the Essex Food Bank, to the Essex Legion Br.201, Dean and staﬀ at Chochi’s. You all made the day truly special.

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I’m grateful for precious friends those of you who helped me see that I am worthy of a happiness and the world holds hope for me

you helped me let go of life’s hurts I now feel I’m worthy to accept love no longer a prisoner of my emotions I’m now as free as a morning dove I can see a much different world where hope overshadows my despair I now have the gift of forgiveness which makes my cross easier to bear and to you my teacher, my friend you’ve sown in me the wisdom I need it is now my turn to help my brother through love, I too will plant a seed

FEB. 11 - 19TH FRIENDS OF A LIFE WORTH LIVING FUNDRAISER at Rose Bowl Lanes. Learn more at: alifeworthliving.ca or Judy: 519 966-0564. FEB. 11  SPECIAL VALENTINE’S BINGO at 1:00pm at Essex Retirees’, 32 Russell. St. FEB. 13  PANCAKE SUPPER at Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam. 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Free-will oﬀering. FEB. 13  SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKES & SAUSAGES from 4:30- 6:30 at Bethel Maidstone United Church.

you, that showed me compassion a deep care I never knew before you taught me how to love myself and love my brother even more being a child of a tormented past I went and threw my sad life away when I saw no hope in the future you taught me to seek joy in today

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FEB. 17 - ONT. PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC. MEETING at Colasanti’s. 9 a.m. Public welcome. For info., call Paul at 519-738-3476.

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FEB. 19 - ROTARY CLUB OF ESSEX FREE FAMILY DAY SKATE - at Essex Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave., Essex. 2 - 3:30pm. Bring a book for our Little Libraries program.

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FEB. 20  SOUP TASTING AND CONTEST at Essex Retirees’. 12 - 1:30pm. Call 519776-6689 for more info and to register your entry.

ELFORD, Eileen Ann Marie (Rounding) - Late of Cottam. Passed away peacefully at the Metropolitan Hospital, on January 30, 2018 at 93 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Claire Wilfred Elford (May 31, 1991). Loving mother of Ronald (Rhonda) Elford, Susan Elford, Lu (Paul) Thomson and Timothy (Cyndie) Elford. Treasured Grandmother of Raegan, Michael Elford; Daniel (Karen) Robinson, Matthew (Becky), Melissa (Jeff ) Robinson; Rachel (Dan) Kotack; Bradley (Lisa), Heather (Elliot) Elford-Fitzpatrick, Christopher (Anu), Jennifer, Jeffrey Elford. Great-grandmother of Catryanna, Zeeka, Christina, Sonia Sembaliuk; Justin, Ashley Leeson, Brittany Robinson; Sarah Miskov, Ryan (Jenny) and Adam Robinson; Tyler Robinson, Isabellla Marentette; Laney Robertson; Max Elford; Summer Elford and Cruise Fitzpatrick. Great-great-Grandmother of Averee Rey Robinson, Cameron, Nathan, Nicholas and Aubrey. Eileen was a long time and devoted member of the Cottam Baptist Church. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519776-7378) 128 Talbot St N., Essex. The funeral service was held at the Cottam Baptist Church (161 Talbot St. Cottam). Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

FEB. 20 - ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave. 1-7pm. For more information, visit: www.blood.ca or call: 1-888-236-6283. FEB. 23  BINGO at 7:00 at Bethel Maidstone United Church. FEB. 23 - Windsor-Essex County Crime Stoppers ANNUAL GAME DINNER at Colasanti’s. Doors at 5pm. Tickets: www.catchcrooks.com or 519-255-6700 ext. 4497. FEB. 27 - QTIP PAINTING AT ESSEX RETIREES’ CLUB. From 13PM. All supplies included. All are welcome. Call: 519-776-6689 for more info. FEB. 28 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at 7:30pm at the Essex Retirees’. Kevin Roath to speak on gardening techniques. Silent Auction. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome. 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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Wednesdays throughout Lent at noon with lunch to follow - Wed. Feb. 14: The Parable of the Two Sons at Cottam United Church. This month’s Iler Lodge Communion Service will be on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 10:30am. The youth at St. James Roseland are asking parishes in the Deanery to join them in collecting donations for “birthday-in-a-bag” packages that will be delivered to local food banks. They are collecting donations of boxed cakes, icing, candles, balloons, etc. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at oﬃce@stpaulstrinity.org.

Trinity Church We remember in our prayers Sandy, Erin, Sal, Jim, Craig, Christina, Jane, and Sharon. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Fran Gammon, given by the congregation. Don’t forget to bring in your palms from last year, by February 11, so they can be burned for our Ash Wednesday service. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is on Tuesday, February 13 from 4:30 - 6:30. Join us for pancakes and fellowship with friends and neighbours! Lenten Services, this month, will be held on Wednesdays beginning at 12 noon with a light lunch following. February 14 at Cottam United Church, February 21 at Essex Salvation Army Church, and February 28 at Bethel Maidstone United Church. We have another couple of weeks to collect baby items to be donated to the NICU unit at Metropolitan Hospital. Our last day will be Sunday, February 18. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church”in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! Visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or join us on Facebook.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Sacrament of Holy Communion will be on Sunday. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Tom Bain. Jean Matalik and Madeline Pehleman will greet you at the door. Lunch will be served after the service. Special prayers are asked for our friends on our Prayer List. Please contact Rev. Ann if you would like a visit. Essex & District Ministerial Associated Lenten Series is on Wednesday, Feb. 14 The Parable of The Two Sons with Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle leading at Cottam United Church. Services begin at 12noon, concluding with a light lunch. Lasagne Dinner & Movie Night is on Saturday, February 17. Dinner will start at 5:30pm and the free movie is “We Bought a Zoo.” The movie starts at 7pm. Advance tickets only. For tickets or more information, contact Elaine at 519-890-6312. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Keep in mind on February 22 during the coﬀee and conversation there will be a visit from a Home Instead Rep, discussing Wellness.

Paquette News submitted by Amy Hartley

At Church of the Redeemer, we gathered in the hall to worship as we await the replacement of our furnace. Noticed, we have some great voices within the congregation. February 11th - Thank you to The Rev. Dr. Don Hull - local author of the books “Tangelville” will be conducting the services at both Church of the Redeemer and St. Stephen’s. UPCOMING EVENTS: Feb. 9 - 6:00 pm at St. Stephen’s - Potluck followed by Euchre or board games. All are welcome. Feb. 11 - 10:00 am at Church of the Redeemer - Waﬄe Bar to raise money for a youth event to Thunder Bay. Feb. 13 - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm at St. Stephen’s - Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Supper by donation. Feb. 19 - Mar. 26 - 6:00 pm at St. Stephen’s - Book Study - The 5 Marks of Love. Beginning with Soup at 6 pm. Feb. 21 - Mar. 28 - Noon at Church of the Redeemer - Book Study - The 5 Marks of Love. Beginning at noon with soup. Rector’s hair - purple is still leading! Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, January 29th, the Euchre Winners were Charlie Chevalier, Wayne Rawson, George Diesbourg, Joan Broeders, Edna Chevalier, and LeRoy Davison. On Wednesday, January 31st, the Pepper winners were Charlie Chevalier, Rosaire Girard, Elmer Quinlan, Theresa Rivait, Janet Chevalier, and Mary Demars. On Friday Night, the Euchre Winners were Rick Gagnier, Dave McMurren, Bob McGuire, Cecile St.Denis, and Pam Leblanc. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner takes place on Tuesday, February 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in our Parish Hall. The CWL asks you to “Roll Up the Rim for Lent” by donating your winning tabs to be given to Street Help and the Downtown Mission for the homeless. On Sunday, February 18 we will celebrate “Special Wedding Anniversary” for those celebrating their 1st, 5th, 10th every 5 years up to 60th and after 60 every year. Mass Continued on Page 20

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Continued from Page 19 at 11 am, followed by cake and refreshments in the Parish Hall. The next K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, February 16 from 4:30 - 7 pm. K of C Euchre is Monday, Febuary 12, at 7 pm. There is a Seniors over 65 and Widows of deceased K of C Luncheon on February 21, 11 am in the Hall. The K of C members banquet takes place at the Essex Legion on March 3, at 6 pm. God Bless you all and have a great week!

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Donna Eyruad had high score at Saturday afternoon Euchre. Jairmen Bagot was in second and Anna Dobson, Margaret Beneteau, and Elmer Young all tied for low score. Special Monday night Pepper winners were Charles Chevalier with high score, Judy Kelly in second, and Debbie Monchamp came in third. Virgery Cascadden had high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. Floyd Cascadden had the most peppers and Larry Lane was the low score. Louise Perrault had high score at Wednesday Night Pepper. George Diesbourg had the most peppers and Joanne Diesbourg was low score. Joan Broeders had the high score at Thursday night Bridge and Floyd Cascadden came in second. Interested parties are invited to come and hear about volunteering as hostesses at the local blood donor clinics here in Essex, following our Pot Luck on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

encounter problems getting in and out of their homes. ECS matches volunteers with eligible seniors and people with physical disabilities to clear the snow from sidewalks and driveways. We currently have clients that we have not been able to match up with a volunteer. If you would like to volunteer as a member of the Essex Snow Patrol, contact Essex Community Services at: 519-776-4231 for more information.

Neighbourhood Concert Series, Peter Wiebe, conductor, presented by Essex United Church. Featuring David Palmer on organ. Proceeds go to the Band Programs at Essex Public School and Essex District High School. For tickets, call the church oﬃce at 519776-5121. For the month of February, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank.

Essex County Library - Cottam Branch Drop in to the Cottam library and explore LEGOS. Use your imagination to create masterpieces with LEGO. Share your own ideas and get inspired for your next building experience on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 from 10am – 1pm. Ages 5 - 10. Register online or at the library.

Golden Years Golf Report On February 1, 42 golfers delivered a respectable 74 aces on the day. An impressive, three consecutive aces, on hole # 1, was earned by team 9 (Barb Fick, Vicky Harris, Gary Honey). It was Laurie Hylton who lead the pack on holes-in-one, with five. Over the first 9 holes, it was strong score of 16, carded by Bill Ward, Gary Honey, Mike Binder, John Murphy, and Laurie Hylton(2) that earned top honours. An excellent low score of 35, over 18 holes, was manufactured by Laurie Hylton. Continuing his strong play over 36 holes was Bill Ward with a score of 73. In team scores, first place went to Team 7 (Colleen Pearse, Andy Orsini, Bill Ward), with 236 . Team 8 (Mavis Rutter, Rose Taylor, Cathy Dewhurst) took second position and in third was Team 14 (John Murphy, Gail Turk, Laurie Hylton). Play continues at Colasanti’s on February 8, at 9:30 am.

Essex United Church Sunset Produce, in conjunction with GessTwood Camp, is running a FREE camp for 30 children between the ages of 10-15. They are running the entry as a contest in Windsor and Essex County. Call GessTwood Camp at 519.776.7119 for more information. The Essex Ministerial Association starts its Lenten Series on Wednesday, February 14 at Cottam United Church. Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle leading. All services begin at 12noon and conclude with a light lunch. A free-will donation is appreciated. Coming Friday, March 23, 2018, 7:00pm; Windsor Symphony Orchestra

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

2018 envelopes - Pick up your 2018 Oﬀering Envelopes from the foyer. Some people have new numbers. BINGO is on Friday, February 9, at 7pm in the hall. We are collecting for Hiatus House until February 11. Please bring in donations of house cleaning items, personal items, socks, and pajamas of all sizes (from babies to ladies). Anything we use at home is helpful. Please check our bulletin board for other upcoming events that are happening in our community. Please let Rev. Catherine know if someone is ill or is in need and she will be happy to call or make a visit. Church oﬃce: 519-723-2284.

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He still remembers his first three cars

Larry Harrison with his Road Runners Car Club jacket and 1957 Pontiac 4-door hardtop.

Larry Harrison of Leamington, Ontario, will never forget his first three cars. The first was a yellow and white 1955 Buick 2-door hardtop with portholes in the front fenders. Under the hood was a big 322 cubic inch Buick V8 with power going to a smooth Dynaflow transmission. Ray Young was the local Pontiac-Buick dealer who sold the car new and Larry bought it off his used car lot. He was a teenager at the time and customized it by shaving the hood and trunk lid. Now he had probably the only yellow and white ’55 Buick in town with no hood ornament and a keyless trunk lid. Larry worked in the body shop at Ray Young’s and repainted his Buick a dark metallic blue with black rims. And black rims are back in style today! His second car was a robin-egg-blue 1957 Pontiac Laurentian 4-door hardtop, again sold new by Ray Young. The first owner was Dominic Pannunzio on Seacliff Drive West. When Larry found this car at Ray Young’s as a trade-in, the odometer showed only around 4,000 miles. Under the hood was Chevy’s 283 cubic inch V8 engine, confirming that this car was built in Oshawa. Ray Young’s used car lot was on Talbot Street East but his dealership was in the centre of town at 11 Mill Street East and this is where Larry saw the car. After Larry bought the ’57 Pontiac, he repainted it dark metallic blue with black rims and later made it look even more cool with the installation of four Bonneville wheel discs in place of the original hubcaps. The Pontiac Bonneville came out in the U.S. in 1957 and created a sensation because of its awesome horsepower. Then it was time for Larry to get something newer: a 1962 Pontiac Laurentian 4-door hardtop, again from Ray Young. It also had a 283 V8 under the hood, confirming its Oshawa heritage. Hardtop styling began with Cadillac and Oldsmobile in 1949 and proved so popular, almost every car by the mid-50s had 2-door and 4-door hardtops. With all three of his first cars being hardtops, Larry enjoyed driving around town with all his windows down.

• Last week, the 29th Annual Red Raider Rebound basketball tournament was held for surrounding elementary school teams. The Lakeshore Discovery School Raptors captured the championship in the girls’ division. This year’s boys’ championship was won by the Gosfield North Cougars. • On January 30, Jack Sanko, Riley Meyrink, and Cody Leeming scored for the Essex 73’s in its 4-3 loss against the Mooretown Flaggs. This was the final regular season home game for Essex. To close out the regular season, the Essex 73’s faced the Wallaceburg Lakers on January 31. The win put the 73’s in third position in the Stobbs Division and will face the Petrolia Flyers in round one of the playoffs. Scoring for Essex on Wednesday evening was Michael Ruttinger, William Stadder (2), Michael Vieira, Tyler Boughner, and Dawson Winchester. Jax D’hondt earned the shut-out in goal. The playoff schedule begins with Essex hosting Petrolia on February 6. Essex heads to Petrolia on February 8 & 15. Home games are scheduled for February 10 (3:00

pm), and if necessary, February 13 (7:00 pm) and February 18 (2:20 pm). • Representing Kingsville Curing Club, Skip Debbie Willoughby, along with teammates vice Sheila Kerrigan, second Vicki TiltCruickshank, and lead Kristine Nohavicka, went 4-0 to win the Ladies Best Western Provincial championship held in mid Janauary. • On this day, in sports history: In the 1936 NFL Draft (first ever), Jay Berwanger from University of Chicago, was first pick by Philadelphia Eagles. In 1945, Paul Brown agreed to coach the new American football expansion team in Cleveland, which would later be named the Cleveland Browns after their coach. In 1960, Boston Celtic Bill Russell became the first

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NBAer with 50 rebounds (51). In 1967, the longest losing streak in Toronto Maple Leaf history (10 games) was recorded. In 1983, Wayne Gretzky set NHL all star record of 4 goals in 1 period. In 1986, 5’ 7” Spud Webb of Atlanta Hawks won the NBA Slam Dunk Competition. In 1992 Roger Clemens signed a record $5,380,250 per year Red Sox contract. In 1998, the first female ice hockey game in Olympic history was Finland over Sweden 6-0. In 2002, the 19th Winter Olympic games opened at Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. In 2014, Norwegian biathlete, Ole Einar Bjørndalen equals the Winter Olympics medal record with 12. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email essexfreepress@ on.aibn.com.

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Regular season concludes for the 73’s by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s wrapped up its regular season of play with two games on the schedule last week. Essex began the week playing host to the Mooretown Flags. Prior to puck drop, Essex honoured its graduating players: Anthony Cristofaro, Cody Leeming, and Tyler Boughner. In the first period, the home team came out flying and set the tempo. For its effort, Essex

was rewarded halfway through the period as Jack Sanko opened the scoring for the 73’s. Period two, however, was a different story. The Flags rose to the occasion and scored three goals, including a short-handed goal to beat Tyler Ryan. Heading into the intermission, Essex trailed 3-1, despite outshooting Mooretown, 3023. In the final frame, Essex fought back to within one goal. Mooretown,

Provincial Junior Hockey League Awards Names have been released by the PJHL for this year’s hockey season award winners and a few of the Essex 73’s players are among them. Here are some of the winners: Most Valuable Player was named to Kole Keating of the Petrolia Flyers. Cory Burns of the Amherstburg Admirals and William Stadder of the Essex 73’s were the MVP award runners-up. With 35 points in 40 games, Rookie of the Year was chosen as Wyatt O’Neil of the Essex 73’s with Lucas Fancy of the Blenheim Blades as runner up. Anthony Cristofaro of the 73’s won the Ronny “Tuukka” Betterley defenceman of the year award. Austin Jennings of the Admirals was the runner-up. Brandon Ireland, of the Lakeshore Canadiens, was named as Most Dedicated Player of the Year with Nolan Riley of the Mooretown Flags as a runner up in the category. Canadiens goalie Erik Morneau had the best goalsagainst average (minimum 1,200 minutes played) of 2.14. Jax D’Hondt and Tyler Ryan won the team award for helping the 73’s allow a division-best 82 goals. Mooretown Flags’ head coach Jordan Pennesi and assistants Dara Emslie and Jeff Paulley were chosen as the best coaching staff. The Dresden Kings’ head coach Rob Vanderydt, and assistants Burke Daugherty, Bill Nicholson, and Tom VanEerd, were the runners-up. Tim Oliphant of the Wheatley Sharks won the Don Brooker Volunteer of the Year Award. Winners will receive their awards at upcoming games for their respective teams.

however, answered the goal 30 seconds later. Cody Leeming added a late power-play goal for the 73’s, but it was too little too late as Essex fell 4-3 to Mooretown. To close out the regular season, the 73’s travelled to Wallaceburg 24 hours later. Michael Ruttinger continued his torrid pace of late, when he opened the scoring and beat Lakers’ goalie, Travis Moore. For Ruttinger, he had five points in his last three games. It would be the lone goal of the period. Period two, however, is where Essex was rewarded for its effort.

The 73’s pelted the Lakers with shots, out-shooting them 21-1. Essex opened the scoring with a pair of power-play goals from William Stadder and Michael Vieira. And, to close out the frame, Stadder potted his second of the game and captain Tyler Boughner scored a goal of his own. Essex looked to slow the game down a bit, to wrap up play. The home team’s style of play was very fluid and systematic. The 73’s players did not give the Lakers a chance to get back into the game. Dawson Winchester then put the game even more out of reach. He picked the pocket of a Lakers’

defender and snuck in the zone before sending a bullet by Moore. For Winchester, it was his first goal as a 73 and secured a 6-0 win. “It felt good to get the monkey off my back, but it felt better seeing the boys picked it up right before playoffs,” Winchester said. “Petrolia is a big, physical team,

and we just have to do our thing. Our offense is explosive, we just have to get shots on net and we will score.” The win secures Essex as being in third place in the Stobbs Division regular season, and a first round matchup against Petrolia.

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submitted to EFP Last week, the 29th annual, grand-daddy of county elementary tournaments, the Red Raider Rebound championship, was hosted at Essex District High School. There were crowds for the games, including parents in the stands, many who may have played in the tournament themselves in their youth.

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In the girls’ division, the Lakeshore Discovery School Raptors came out as the champs, defeating Tecumseh Vista Academy. Sandwich West Public School earned the consolation championship. In the boys’ division, the Gosfield North Cougars earned the championship, after defeating the LaSalle PS Storm in a toughfought match, 39-25. The consolation champ was the Queen Elizabeth Knights, which squeezed by Essex Public School, 39-31.

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