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A LOOK INSIDE Essex Council notes for Tuesday, February 19 PAGE 3 _______________ HEIRS learns about the artifacts a local farmer has uncovered PAGE 8 _______________ Council adopts 2019 Capital Budget in principal PAGE 9 _______________ Retirees’ warm up winter with hot soup contest PAGE 10 _______________ 73’s sink Admirals in four to advance to finals PAGE 19 _______________
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Vol. 139
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Issue No. 08
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24th annual Train Show rolls into Essex by Sylene Argent The Essex Train Show is still strong and running on full steam after 24 years. Over the weekend, hundred of area families, in addition to outof-town-visitors, enjoyed the 2019 Essex Train Show, which was hosted at Essex Public School. The annual show, boasted as being the largest in Southwestern Ontario, offers an opportunity for area model train enthusiasts to get together and celebrate the hobby of their choosing, and a way for grandparents to teach their grandchildren about railroad history. The Essex Heritage Committee hosts this annual event as a major fundraiser for the historic Essex Railway Station. Bill Gay of Heritage Essex was pleased with the number of individuals who attended the show on Saturday, and was sure Sunday’s edition of the event
Adrian enjoys watching the model train displays during the 24th annual Essex Train Show.
would be equally well attended. Thirty-four vendors lined the halls of Essex Public School,
selling an array of items, from storage containers, to books, and, of course, model train parts and pieces. Inside the school’s gymnasium, the bells and whistles of the several displays setup for the event were heard as model trains chugged along their miniature rail-lines, which were enhanced with little houses, trees, and farms. One of the exhibitors at the Essex Train Show was the Windsor Model Railroad Club. Member Jim Pluck said his group attends the show every year to support the Essex Railway Station. The Windsor Model Railroad Club has around 40 members, who meet every Tuesday, and
sometimes on Saturdays, too. The group’s members are currently building a permanent model railway display at its space, located in the Windsor Market Square, at Ottawa Street and Walker Road. The Windsor Model Railroad Club is hosting an open house on March 16. Those interested in learning more about the club, can log onto www. windsormodelrailroadclub.com Gay attributes the success of the annual Essex Train Show to the fact that it takes individuals back to the days of their youth, where they were able to watch trains roll into their town to pickup passengers or cargo.
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by Sylene Argent The students at Gosfield North Public School were pleased to tuck away text books and pencils last Friday as they celebrated the French language and culture through its annual Bonhomme de Neige Carnaval event. The Gosfield North Public School French Department hosts this annual event for the entire student body. The day is filled will fun activities and chances to learn more about French culture, while celebrating the season of winter. This festivity is hosted in a way that simulates Quebec’s popular Winter Carnival.
Throughout the day, the students, placed in groups, traveled from station-to-station, which were setup in various areas of the school. The students enjoyed playing floor hockey, curling, a make-shift power-skating
event, and also enjoyed sweet treats in the cafĂŠ. While the students have fun participating in these activities, they are connecting what they have learned in their French classes with French culture.
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by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Mayor Snively welcomes incoming CAO Mayor Larry Snively began the meeting by welcoming Chris Nepszy into his new position as Essex’s Chief Administrative Officer, effective March 15. Heritage Preservation Awards presented Town Planner Rita Jabbour, who is also the Town’s liaison on the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee, took a few minutes to recognize history-minded groups and individuals. Local high school students Erik Wolgen, Josh Birch, and Brian Neufeld had earned the Youth Community Heritage Week Awards. Jabbour explained the Town reached out to EDHS and asked students to submit creative works, which reflected our history. The creative works are available on Essex’s website. Jabbour also presented the Community Heritage Preservation Award to the Essex & Community Historical Research Society (ECHRS) and the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS). University of Windsor unveils cemetery research findings Council received a presentation from the University of Windsor’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Associate Professor, Maria Cioppa, regarding her department’s findings on several cemeteries within the Town of Essex. ERCA presents 2018 report, 2019 objectives Richard Wyma, Essex Region Conservation Authority’s (ERCA) Executive Director, approached Council to present the organization’s 2018 Annual Report and highlight objectives for this year, based on its 2016-2025 sustainability plan. ERCA’s budget is proposed to be $7.7 million, with a total levy contribution of 3.2 million. More than 60 percent of ERCAs budget comes from non-levy contributions, he said. Councillor Sherry Bondy asked Wyma about ERCA’s opinion of Fluoride in terms of how it could affect ecosystem and water quality with talk of Windsor recently voting to reintroduce it to drinking water. Wyma said its water quality programs do not actually monitor for things like that. That is the work of the Heath Unit, and ERCA would look to the Health Unit to provide the information and knowledge. Weston Apartments Murray Van Wieringen and Terry Jones requested Council consider eliminating development fees in Ward One for the proposed build of a multiple-dwelling on lands at 22 Victor Street, the site of the former Weston Bakery. The costing of developing a complex like this, is pretty
tight, Wieringen said. The rental prices are regulated and are also pretty tight, he said. So, they are competing with buildings that were built years ago. He said, their current budget is $13-14 million for this particular building. There are three sites they can build one, in Essex, Kingsville, and Amherstburg. Wieringen said they chose to come to Essex because of the vacancy rates, demographics, and what Essex offers appealed to them. It is a competitive business, he said. He is trying to get some help in the development of the complex. They would like relief from development fees on building the property. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he was delighted to hear about the project as there is a need for rental units. He wondered what the bottom line would be. Wieringen said there will be 57, two-bedroom apartments, which works out to be around $350,000 in development fees to his knowledge, but there could be other charges. He also noted it is planned the unites would be rented for $1250 to $1700 per month, but it could be tough to say for sure. This will be a six-storey building. Council then dealt with Planning Report 2019-06, which was in regards to the 22 Victor Street Site Plan Control Approval. Included was Bylaw 1787, which would enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement between Essex and the delegates for 22 Victor Street. Council received the report and gave three readings to the Site Plan Control Agreement. Council then discussed Corporate Service’s Report, “Waiving Multi-Residential Development Charges.” The report focused on multi-residential development charges in general, as a strategy, which could be applied to all similar strategies. Jeff Morrison, Director of Corporate Services, explained a model was created in 2018 regarding commercial charges where development charges were waived. A model put the funds back into the reserve because they have to be paid back. They are funded through the incremental tax increase associated with the properties. For this report, the tool is the same, using the incremental tax increase, so the taxes received after development of the building goes back to pay back the development charges that were waived. He recommended the waste-water potion would not be waived. The Finance Department offered a strategy for Council to consider through this report, and was looking for direction. Vander Doelen noted then there would be no tax advantage to the Town, using this model, for up to three-and-a-halfyears. After discussion on the file, Council decided to table Continued on Page 5
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Well, already we are in the month of March as of tomorrow (Friday). That means we are officially beginning the third month of 2019, and will soon have the first quarter of this year completed. All I can think about is warmer weather and being able to go outdoors without a jacket. I am just yearning to get out to walk again and stretch my legs instead of feeling like I am constantly being cooped up indoors. Typically, we can count on April to bring in the warmer weather, but, if I recall properly, last year, we were still getting snow in the third week of that month. It may seem further down the line, yet, but soon, we will be enjoying the summer festivities, such as the Essex Fun Fest. And, with it, we will likely be complaining about the heat. It truly is amazing how fast time flies. Every time I run into younger family members, I am stunned by how much they have grown. Some of them, still young, will soon be taller
than me, and they love to tease me about that. There are people I know who struggle to spend their time in a positive place, mentally. And, I can certainly sympathise with that. I often find some of my biggest combats of the day are my own thoughts, especially after a day that was jam-packed with things for me to do, and I feel at the end of the day that I accomplished nothing. Even though I know those days are stepping stones to getting those things on my list crossed off, I can certainly get frustrated when I feel a lack of progress. One of my biggest problems in this regard is that it is impossible to measure progress. What it progress anyway? It isn’t always linear. I have to remind myself of that, sometimes. What we can often forget about is that life is abut enjoying moments with friends and loved ones, and being able to recall and reminisce about those moments in the future. Over the weekend, Heritage Essex
provided area residents with an opportunity to create moments as it hosted the 24th Essex Train Show. I covered the event on Saturday morning and was impressed with the foot traffic there. And, those in attendance varied in age from the very young to the young at heart. One thing that always stands out to me about covering that event is the look of amazement on the faces of youths, as they watch the model trains buzz around their tracks. Thanks to parents, or grandparents, who bring them to the event, they will always remember that experience, and maybe event take model trains on as a hobby. Sometimes, we can wait for a moment to present itself for us to experience, but sometimes, we can take advantage of what is available to bring some enjoyment to our lives.
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OFA advocates for red tape reduction By Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is a strong advocate for eliminating unnecessary red tape and regulatory burden for Ontario’s agricultural community. As the provincial government looks to reduce red tape under its open-for-business bylaws, including the proposed Bill 66 Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018, OFA will always advocate to ensure the concerns of Ontario agriculture are heard and considered. Bill 66 is a far-reaching piece of legislation that includes proposed changes to several existing laws across several provincial ministries that impact the agrifood sector. It proposes amendments to the Planning Act, Agricultural Employees Protection Act, Toxics Reduction Act, and the Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act. OFA is encouraged by the government’s decision to remove Schedule 10 – a proposed amendment to the provincial Planning Act that would have given municipalities the ability to pass bylaw changes that could use primary farmland for any type of development. As every farmer knows, farmland is a finite resource. We can’t make more and must do everything we can to protect it for food production. There are tremendous opportunities for prosperity across Ontario that don’t need to be at the expense of the province’s farmland resource. OFA has outlined our official position on all proposed changes to legislation under Bill 66 that would impact Ontario farmers, and have sent a formal submission to Todd Smith, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. We support changes to the Agricultural Employees
Protection Act, 2002 that would extend the act to workers in the ornamental horticulture sector. We support the proposed changes to the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 that would make it easier to report violations on toxic substances. OFA also supports the intent to make it easier for people to report violations. We do encourage the government to ensure that compliance systems under this act be conducted with scientifically sound investigations to avoid false reporting. OFA generally supports proposed amendments to the Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act, 1993. But we caution the government that eliminating Section 2(2) could increase red tape and burden on farm businesses – running counter to the intent of Bill 66. These changes could also result in multiple registrations filed for the same farm business – a wasteful and unnecessary consequence of the proposed amendments. We will be following this extensive piece of legislation and continuing to advocate for decisions that benefit and don’t hinder the ability of Ontario farmers to operate sustainable and productive operations. To read OFA’s full submission to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, please visit ofa.on.ca/resources and click on “Submissions and Correspondence.”
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Union Gas hosts pipeline replacement open house by Kyle Reid Union Gas is proposing to replace approximately 61 kilometres of the Windsor Line natural gas pipeline, and held two information sessions on Wednesday and Thursday of last week to inform the public about the proposed project, in addition to gathering feedback. The natural gas pipeline, which currently serves a large area of WindsorEssex and part of ChathamKent, is proposed to ensure the continued integrity of the pipeline; some of which is nearly 50-years-old,
according to Sean Collier, who is the Union Gas District Manager for the area of Windsor-Chatham. “This line is just at the point in its life where it’s time to replace the existing pipe,” Collier said about the project during the information session held at the Ciociaro Club Wednesday evening. Currently, the line, which stretches from Windsor to the Port Alma Gate station in Chatham-Kent, services some 450 customers. The proposed project will involve replacing the current eight and ten-inch
diameter pipeline with new 6-inch diameter pipeline, which operates at a higher presser. Collier said the reasoning to replace the existing line with smaller pipe both for economic reasons — the smaller line is cheaper — and to set the stage for further growth of the entire Windsor Line system in the future. The proposed pipeline route runs from the Sandwich Compressor Station in Tecumseh, near the intersection of Essex County Road 46 and the 8th Concession. The line will
Essex Council notes... the issue to see what other municipalities offer in similar instances. The developer did note they want to build in Essex, but would go elsewhere if needed. It is not a threat, he noted, it is just business. Upon wrapping up the discussion on the file, Mayor Larry Snively said the Town did not want to lose the development either. Virtual City Hall Council received a verbal report from Director of Corporate Services, Jeff Morrison, regarding the launch of Essex’s online “virtual city hall.” Virtual City Hall can be accessed at essex.ca/VCH Results of Request for Tender for Clear Water and Wastewater Funding Council awarded the contract for the Clean Water and Wastewater Funding (CWWF) to BGL Contractors Corporations for $2,364,400 plus applicable taxes. Beachside Eats and Treats transfers ownership Council approved the transfer of ownership of Beachside Eats and Treats, located at Colchester Harbour, from Steve Forman to Michelle Vanhoorne and Carson Broadbent. Code of Conduct Policy Amendments Council received a report from Administration regarding amendments to the Code of Conduct Policy to bring it in compliance with new subsections of the Municipal Act. This would include the addition or requirement that
then follow County Road 46 to Rochester Townline in Lakeshore, and then run along Lakeshore Road 309, until it reaches Kent Road 1 in Chatham-Kent. The reason for the information session, Collier said, is to consult with the public and receive feedback from area residents about the proposed route. As it is currently planned, some portions of the current line run through private property, and Union Gas is hoping they can move those portions of the line away from private
properties and back onto County road allowances through consultations with residents and County officials. “For the most part, we’re just trying to confirm that we can do that, and the County supports it, and Lakeshore, and Tecumseh, and the homeowners,” Collier said. Collier said the project, as it is currently proposed, is estimated to cost around $88 million. He said that it will create openings for good-paying construction
jobs in Windsor-Essex. “Anytime you invest $88 million into the community, it’s a positive thing,” Collier said. “It creates jobs; that’s money coming back into the community, and that’s always supported.” The proposed project will need to undergo an environmental review, which will be conducted by an independent third party. The findings of the review will be published on the Union Gas website.
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all codes of conduct must now include members of local boards/committees as being subject to its provisions (not just members of Council). The Integrity Commissioner now has expanded jurisdiction under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (MCIA). This includes the ability to review the application of the MCIA to Members of Council and local boards and committees together with the ability to conduct an inquiry or investigate applications that allege violations of the MCIA. This expanded jurisdiction also includes the ability to provide advice to Councillors and or members of local boards or committees regarding their obligations under the MCIA and the ability to further apply to a judge under the MCIA for a judicial determination as to whether a member has contravened the MCIA. Amendments made to Procedural Bylaw Council passed Bylaw 1788, to amend Bylaw 1681, which would make changes to the Rules of Procedure for the Conduct of Meetings of the Municipal Council and its Committees and Boards, as part of the new requirements needed before March 1 to be in compliance with the Municipal Act. These changes will allow for greater accountability in record keeping during meetings, as well as the maintenance of a registry available for public inspection. Visit www.essexfreepress.com for a detailed Council Report.
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County Council purchases new ambulances, creates three new staff positions by Kyle Reid Essex County Council approved the purchase of seven new ambulances and created three new County staff positions during a roughly 30-minute regular meeting on Wednesday, February 20. The short, but productive, regular meeting featured a report from WindsorEssex EMS Chief Bruce Krauter, which sought approval for the purchase of seven new ambulances, including two hybrid ambulances. The cost of
one hybrid ambulance is around $30,000 more expensive than a nonhybrid vehicle. Krauter told Council, however, he expects the vehicles to be more cost-efficient. “We decrease the cost of the brake repair maintenance, we increase brake life, we decrease cost for fuel, [and] we increase fuel efficiency,” Krauter said. He also noted that there is no expected decrease in performance from the new hybrid ambulances. The total cost for the
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new vehicles came in at a total slightly over $1.3 million. Krauter said the cost is more than what was budgeted for the purchase of the new vehicles. However, he said some of the cost can be recouped through the sale of older ambulances, which will be decommissioned once the new vehicles come into service. When put to a vote, Council unanimously approved the motion to purchase the new vehicles. Krauter said he expects the new ambulances to be on the road by the spring. County Council also moved to create three new staff positions with the County, unanimously approving a recommendation to create the new positions for a Corporate
Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Corporate Communications Officer, and Staff Educator with the Sun Parlour Home. Robert Maisonville, who is Essex County’s Chief Administrative Officer, delivered the staffing request to Council. He said the new positions were badly needed, as services and staff employed by the County continues to expand. In particular, Maisonville called the creation of the Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Officer “long overdue.” Maisonville noted the County has an employee base of over 900, and he is hoping this new staff member can create and enforce consistent occupational health and safety policies. “We’re trying to bring
Notice of Public Open House: Cannabis Retail Stores On January 14, 2019, the Council for the Town of Essex passed a resolution to allow for the establishment of stores for the retail sale of recreational cannabis. Council is looking to hear from you on the development of a Municipal Cannabis Retail Policy Statement. When: Tuesday March 5, 2019, 6-8pm Where: Harrow Community Centre (243 McAffee Street, Harrow, ON) and When: March 12, 2019, 6-8pm Where: Essex Centre Sports Complex (Shaheen Room), 60 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, ON Looking for more information? Cannot attend but would like to provide your comments? Contact our Planning department at 519-776-7336 ext. 1128 or essexplanning@essex.ca
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our policies together under one roof and be consistent across the organization, which we believe is important,” Maisonville said. “We need that extra piece… we did some polling of other municipalities and this [position] is something pretty much every municipality has
for an organization of our size.” Maisonville’s recommendation also included the creation of a recruitment strategy to fill the new positions, which will be developed by the County’s Director of Human Resources.
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LaSalle waiting for legal clarification before fluoridation vote by Kyle Reid The decision from Windsor City Council to reintroduce fluoride to the City’s water supply has spilled over into the neighbouring municipalities, creating a confusing legal situation which has stalled any decisions on potential fluoridation from the LaSalle or Tecumseh Town Councils. That has left LaSalle Council without information on when, or if, they will get to vote on the issue. Last month, Windsor City Council voted in favour of reintroducing fluoride to the water supply, based largely on recommendations made in a Windsor-Essex County Health Unit report. At that time, it was thought that fluoridation would go ahead as long as the majority of municipalities that share a water supply with the City, either one of the Town of Tecumseh or the Town of LaSalle, vote in favour as well. However, there are currently some 50 residences and businesses in Lakeshore that share a water supply with Tecumseh. It’s raised a question about whether or not the Town of Lakeshore has any say in the debate. On February 12, Tecumseh Town Council had planned to proceed with their vote on potentially reintroducing fluoride during the regular Council meeting. Instead, Council voted to defer a decision while Town administrators wait for more information on the matter, including Lakeshore’s role in the debate. At that time, Tecumseh
Mayor Gary McNamara said that the Town was waiting for legal confirmation from the City of Windsor’s lawyers about whether they could make a decision on fluoridation which affected other municipalities. LaSalle Mayor Marc Bondy said the Town of LaSalle is also waiting for a legal opinion from
the City about their own position, including how much of a say, if any, they will have in the matter should Tecumseh vote in favour of fluoridation. “We’re just waiting on what exactly that opinion is, and then we’ll proceed to bring it to Council and vote on [fluoridation],” Bondy said. However, Bondy
said he wasn’t sure of when LaSalle can expect to receive the legal opinion from the City. He speculated it could be sometime near the end of March or early April, but had no definite information on the timeline as of Wednesday, February 20. In the meantime, LaSalle Council’s stance on fluoridation isn’t much
clearer. Bondy said that if the issue was put to LaSalle Council today, he would be unsure how the vote would play out. “Everybody talks, ‘I want it’ or ‘I don’t want it,’” Bondy said. “But if there was a vote today, I don’t know if [Council would] be for it or against it.” The public opinion,
Bondy said, has been split roughly down the middle with a slight lean towards opposing fluoridation. “I know the emails and phone calls I’ve received, it’s probably been [split 50 percent],” Bondy said. “But the last few I’ve received, it’s probably been leaning more to against not having fluoride.”
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HEIRS learns about the artifacts a local farmer has uncovered
Last Thursday afternoon, local farmer Ken Hunter was the special guest speaker at the February meeting of the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS). He spoke of the Native American artifacts he found as a farmer.
by Sylene Argent Last Thursday, Ken Hunter, a local farmer, was the special guest speaker at the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) meeting, which was held in conjunction with the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee in celebration of Heritage Week. Over his career as a farmer, Hunter has found many Native American
artifacts. His interest in finding the historical pieces started with spotting arrowheads at the age of eight, while plowing the fields with his dad. Hunter said, at that time, his dad would pick the artifacts up and share the significance of the find. At the age of ten, Hunter said he wanted to find his own artifacts. He took some advice from his
dad as to where he may be successful in finding one. At first, it seemed he would come up empty handed, but Hunter did not stay disappointed for long. When he glanced down, there ended up being one right between his feet. “It takes a trained eye to see them,” Hunter said. He eventually had a good collection of artifacts, of which some
he gave to an uncle. Years later, Hunter’s son took several arrowheads and two skinning stones to display at school. Hunter said his dad told him the skinning stones were used to remove fat from hides after a hunt. Dishearteningly, a few of those artifacts did not make it back to his son after they were passed around the classroom. Hunter would find out who had taken them, but never got the items back. The arrowheads he has found over the years vary in size, and Hunter has been told that is because they would have had different uses. For instance, Hunter once found a very tiny arrowhead, which was likely used to hunt birds. One day, when his daughter was 13, Hunter was building a horse stall in Colchester. Not wanting to miss out on an opportunity to look for artifacts, he sent his daughter out into a nearby field to look. She returned to say she was unable to find any. He later asked
her to look in a pile of stone he had seen nearby. She came back with what he believed was a Native American tool. Hunter said he has found a little bit of everything. He found out some of the tools he found were actually arrowheads, which were dipped in poison for war. Hunter once found a teeny, round stone in the sand one day. He eventually had the opportunity to asked a 104-year-old Native American what it was. After showing him the artifact, Hunter was told the stone could be heated up and could burn holes through leather. Other artifacts he sought information on turned out to be a Medicine Man knife and another was a Medicine Man’s stone, he said. Other stones, he said, can be flat with holes, which could have been worn. The best time to look for artifacts is early in the morning, when the sun is low, he said adding the
mostly likely area to find arrowheads is nearing water. The Canadian government, to his knowledge, passed a law in 1970s that stopped people from picking up artifacts and bringing them home. “There is no money in is, but it is fun, it is interesting,” Hunter said of looking for artifacts. The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, Hunter said, has some beautiful artifacts on display. He urged those interested in the subject to visit the local museum. These artifacts were brought to the meeting to enhance the special occasion. Rita Jabbour, Essex’s Town Planner, is also the Town staff liaison on the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee. She said the Committee was proud to sponsor this event and looks forward to sponsoring more special guest speakers in the future.
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Council adopts 2019 Capital Budget in principal by Sylene Argent On Monday evening, members of Essex’s administration and Council sat down to further discuss the Town’s 2019 budget. During the meeting, held at the McGregor Community Centre, Essex’s Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer, Jeff Morrison, said the Town collects just over $15 million in taxes. Other sources of funding includes the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fun (OMPF). The 2019 confirmed allocation from this source will be $4,231,200. There was an estimated reduction of 20 percent, which would have accounted for $846,240. The average home assessment in Essex, using the most recent Statistics Canada info, was $179,000, he noted. The proposed property tax increase for Essex’s 2019 budget is 2 percent (or a total municipal levy increase in Wards 1 and 2 of 1.58 percent or 2.3 percent in Wards 2 and 3), which would account for an additional $291,516. As part of the Operating Budget, which was discussed in more detail at a previous meeting, Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he was against the Climate Change contract for a new employee. As previously discussed, Essex has a grant that would cover 80 percent of the cost of this position for up to two years. During meeting discussions, it was noted the Town also has a Green Reserve that could fund the remainder of the wage. Concerning this position, Vander Doelen made a Notice of Motion at the last regular Council meeting, for discussion at the next regular meeting, that this position be for a 24-month period only. At the budget meeting, he said he would prefer to see the funds go towards roads as each municipality forwards funds to ERCA, for instance, to look after climate control. He said no other municipality in the region has applied for the grant for this position. He also had concerns about the position and potential impact that he perceived it could have on farming operations. The Climate Control position is really a next step in the asset management, Morrison said. Mayor Larry Snively said he believes care would have to be taken with the position, and did have similar concerns as Vander Doelen. He is afraid the Town could be opening the door for a long-term position. ERCA is in place, and that is their mandate, he noted. Snively said he would like to see more of a job description. He believes the Town’s Green Reserve could be applied to do other things, like tree planting instead of the position. CAO Donna Hunter said Essex is leading the way on the matter. She said a job description could be provided to Council for clarification on the Climate Control position. The position, with benefits, is $88,000 per year. It could be an 18-month position by the time a person is hired. Morrison went on to explain how taxes are utilized. Of the taxes Essex collects, 59.1 percent goes to the Town, while 30.2 percent goes to the County of Essex and 10.8 percent goes to the School Boards. The breakdown of taxes for Essex’s departments includes: 22.7 percent goes towards infrastructure services, 22.5 percent goes towards community services, 17.3 percent to fire, 14.3 percent to corporate services, 9.3 percent to police services, 5.4 to development services, 5.3 percent to the office of the CAO, 1.9 percent for Council, and 1.3 percent to other files. Council moved to adopted the new Operating Budget in principal, with the new OMPF funding information. Council then spoke about the Capital Budget, which is sitting at $10,334,454. Of that, it is estimated $3.6 million would be spent on roads and roadside, $1.9 million on fire services, $1.9 million on community services, $853,000 on sanitary sewers, $778,000 on stormwater management, $552,000 on public works equipment, $467,000 on water, $249,000 on corporate services, and $86,000 on other files. With new items added to the budget, Morrison noted Asset Management come into play, which determines
the lifecycle of the item and replacement costs, which is investigated through the budget process. The Capital Budget is broken up between tax supporter and user-rate supported. From the Office of the CAO, Capital Budget items included a roof ladder replacement for $12,000; replacement of cameras for the Essex Arena, Colchester Harbour, and at the McGregor Community Centre for around $10,000; a network security audit for $27,000; and $200,000 for the potential new town hall. It was noted at the meeting, the funds set in the Budget for the new town hall would likely be used for concept design. There will be a meeting in April to start talking about this file.
In the Fire’s Capital Budget, $1,500,000 was set aside for the replacement of Station 2, and $300,000 was set aside for the replacement of a vehicle at Station #3. Funds were also set aside for replacement of essential firefighter gear, such as helmets, hoses, pagers, boots, bunker gear, thermal imaging camera, protective hoods, defibrillators, and the replacement of spreaders for the Jaws of Life for station #3. Under Fire’s Capital Budget, $1,500,000 will be longterm debt for an estimated 10-year period, with a 3.3 percent interest rate. Councillor Sherry Bondy suggested, that after there was an incident in the recent past of a car landing in
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Retirees’ warm up winter with hot soup contest by Sylene Argent On the morning of Tuesday, February 19, members of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club opened the door to its Russell Street Clubhouse in Essex Centre to host the 2019 installment of the Club’s annual Soup Contest. Betty Lou Firth, Executive Director of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club, was pleased to welcome around 80 patrons to the event, who came out to enjoy a hearty lunch. Those who attended were welcomed to taste-test the 19 soups area individuals, club members, and local businesses entered into the contest. Patrons also had the opportunity to vote for their favourite recipe, which was awarded to Pat Rounding for her Russian Mushroom and Potato soup. The Essex Retirees’ invited a couple members of the Essex (M) OPP to the event to take on the tough job of judging the submissions. After tasting each dish, the judges decided Sylvia Pearce’s Beef
and Vegetable soup would take home top honour. Judy Lane was awarded with the second-place prize for her Cheddar, ham, and potato dish. Having the 19 submissions, Firth said, was the perfect amount of dishes for the event. The hall was so full during the luncheon, a few extra tables were setup to accommodate those who wanted to enjoy an afternoon of soup tasting. Many of the diners, Firth added, stuck around after to socialize. Members of the Essex Retirees’ Social Club brought in dessert trays to add to the event. Frith said the dessert table was lovely and offered a nice variety of goodies. The Essex Retirees’ Social Club hosts several events throughout the year to ensure the clubhouse is well maintained and that its programs can continue. Coming up, the Essex Retirees’ Social Club will host a ham and scalloped potato dinner in April and it looking at hosting a vendors’ market towards the end of March.
Patrons enjoyed taste-testing the many dishes that were entered into the Essex Retirees’ Social Club’s annual Soup Contest, which was held last Tuesday afternoon.
Essex awards grants to area organizations through Community Partnership Fund by Adam Gault The Town of Essex’s Finance Committee recently awarded a total of $100,000 through the Essex Community Partnership Fund Grant to various local organizations that had requested financial support through this program. The decisions on the grants were made after two special meetings on the matter were hosted on January 21 and February 4. With 16 different organizations having requested funding in the total amount of just over $200,000, it was up to the Essex Finance Committee to determine how to distribute the $102,500 allocated for potential recipients. The final decision was made at the February 4 meeting. During the January 21 meeting, representatives from four of the groups seeking funding made presentations to the Committee, stating why they should be awarded with
their respective funding. Seeking $13,000, Jamie Bombardier of the Kingsville Essex Associated Band came to ask for the funding for uniforms, instruments, and trailer repairs. Asking for $16,000 in funding, Becky Mills of the Windsor Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) put forward that this organization needed the funding to create accessible outdoor paths and space, including additional catch basins. Long time Kiwanis Club of Windsor Sunshine Point Camp benefactor and manager, Daniel Inverarity, requested $10,000 from the grant to help construct a storage structure to securely store outdoor maintenance products. Donna Hendrick of the Storybook Learning Centre requested $60,000 to assist in the acquisition of a rubber yard for their playground.
After a fire in 2016, The Storybook Learning Centre has had a temporary home at the former Sun Parlor Junior School. Plans are in place for later this year to build a new attached facility for the daycare at Essex Public School. After consideration, the 2019 Essex Community Partnership Fund Grant breaks down as follows: $20,160 awarded to Essex Community Services out of the requested $25,160; $8,858 to the Essex Retirees’ Social Club; $9,201 to Access County Community Support Services; $1,500 out of a requested $2,500 to the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS), $750 to the Harrow Electric Eels Aquatic Team of the requested $1,500; and $7,500 to the Kingsville Essex Associated Band of the requested $13,000. Regarding ad-hoc donations, Canadian Blood Services had $678 worth of room rental fees waived. The Harrow Hockey Moms received $515.56, its total request. The Kiwanis Club of Windsor Sunshine Point Camp received $7,000 of the requested $10,000; the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre received their requested amount of $1,600; The Colchester Guardian volunteer rescue boat received $1,613; The Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) received $1,500 of their requested $16,000; the Camoes Portuguese Club received none of their requested $25,000; The Royal Canadian Legion received none of their requested $570; and Storybook Early Learning Centre received none of their requested $60,000.
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HawkBots finish top four at Knights of Columbus District Ontario Innovation Celebration 88 Basketball Free Throw
Photo submitted. The Holy Name Catholic Elementary School robotics team, the HawkBots, celebrate a top four finish at the Ontario Innovation Celebration over the weekend. Pictured back row, from left to right: Lauren Schmidt (mentor), Luke Schmidt, Carina Thachuk, Sara Thorne, Amaya Ryckman, Sara Gualdieri, Hanna Mills, Brooke Latour, and Jason Mastroianni. Pictured front row, from left to right: Mike Lamoureux (coach), Mike Nadalin (coach). Missing: Sarah Brady and Bryana McCarthy (mentor)
submitted to EFP Holy Name Catholic Elementary School’s robotics team, the HawkBots, was selected as one of the top four winning teams after a great showing at the Ontario Innovation Celebration. The competition was held at Seneca College in Markhamon on Sunday, February 24. The competition had 18 of the best teams from across Ontario compete. This year’s theme was titled, “Into Orbit,” which centered the competition on having each of the participating teams come up with a solution to a problem they identified with travelling in space. During the competition, each team presented the product that solves that problem.
In keeping with the competition theme, the HawkBots designed a resistance suit to prevent loss of muscle mass and bone density while in space. In the end, four teams were declared champions, with the HawkBots included in the winners’ circle. As a champion team, the HawkBots have been invited to submit an application for the Global Innovation Celebration in San Jose, California. This competition will take place June 30th to July 2nd. The team would be competing for a grand prize of $20,000 US. Team coach and Holy Name teacher, Michael Lamoureux, said all of the students are super charged about winning and anxious to start the next leg of their race.
submitted to EFP On Saturday, February 23rd, the Essex Knights of Columbus Council #3305 hosted the District 88 Basketball Free Throw Championship at Essex High School. Council winners from Essex, McGregor, and Maidstone shot 25 consecutive free throw attempts to determine who would be crowed the champ and represent
District 88 at the regional championships. Boys and girls from 9-years-old to 14-yearsold showed off their basketball talents, as they competed against one another with numerous ages having to go to extra basket shootouts to determine the winner in each age class. Ava Harrison, Chelsey Benoit, Julia Jobin, Callixa Raposo, and
Madison Shanahan will go on to represent the girls’ side. Matthew Cunningham, Jimmy Hayes, Nolan Brady, Julian Zakrzewski, Alex Archer, and John Paul Lapain will go on to represent the boys’ side. The regional Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championships take place Sunday, March 3rd at Belle River High School.
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Council adopts 2019 Capital Budget in principal... Continued from Page 9 the Colchester Harbour, getting wet suits and water training for some of the Station # 3 firefighters. Fire Chief Rick Arnel said there have been discussions about this, and it is something that will be looked at. Highlights in the Public Works-Equipment and Administration portion of the Capital Budget includes upgrades and repairs to buildings and equipment. Capital expenditures includes the replacement of a fivetonne dump and plow truck for $250,000. The Town’s current dump/plow truck was purchased in 2008 and parts are difficult to find. Essex’s Director of Infrastructure/Deputy CAO, Chris Nepszy, said with repairs, this equipment is hurting more than helping the Town. Other budget items include renovations to the
Gesto office for $6500 and replacement of a variety of pieces of equipment. In the Public WorksRoad and Roadside portion of the budget, it notes the largest contributor for this section is funding from OCIF and gas tax grants in the amount of $1,538,382 or 43 percent. The amount of revenue from long-term debt is $680,000. This includes a variety of sidewalk and road upgrades or replacements, including rehabilitation for Gordon, Wilson, and Station in Essex Centre. In the Public WorksStorm Water Management portion of the Capital Budget, $40,000 is set aside for various bridges and culverts, $580,000 for the 3rd Concession and Suffolk Road Culvert, rain gauges in partnership with ERCA for $8000, and Harrow Junior Public School storm water
improvements. The Community Services portion for the for the 2019 Capital Budget includes upgrades and repairs to buildings, the acquisition of various pieces of machinery and equipment, the construction of an accessible ramp at Colchester Beach for $220,000, and the development of the Townsview Park for $275,000. It also has $15,000 set aside for each the annual Harrow and Essex Centre ball diamond and soccer fields. $100,000 is set aside to renovate the old pool house in Essex Centre for washrooms/change rooms and to remove a section, $215,000 is set aside for Colchester parking at Dunn and County Road 50 for a phase one of adding gravel, and nearly $400,000 for the third
phase for the parking lot at the Essex Arena. The Essex dog park trail is also in the budget for $29,707. Other items were added to this portion of the budget. An item not added to the budget include the upgrade of the “D” docks at Colchester Harbour. Director of Community Services, Doug Sweet, said the whole project would cost $53,000, however, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans will chip in $26,000. Council approved this. Council also approved $27,000 to make improvements of some kind to the Clerk’s counter as it is too small to serve more than one person at a time. Council moved the adoption of the Capital Budget in principal, with the addendums of the clerk’s desk and dock replacement.
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Farm Machinery Auc on Sale Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 am For Tom & Beth Olsen, Merlin, On. Sale will be held at 4864 Finn Line, Merlin, between Chatham & Tilbury. Watch for auc on signs on Bloomfield Rd south at Chatham or from Hwy 2 at exit 63 Tilbury. Note: check map on website. No Reserve. Farms are rented. Tractors: Agco Allis 9435 dsl, approx 5000 hrs, cab, 3 outlets, 2 speed PTO, sells w/axle duals, 480.R.42 rear res, paint badly faded, so the Olsen’s have had it repainted & it looks terrific; Ford TW 5 dsl, cab, front wheel assist, 18.4x38 rear res, 14.9x28 front, good rubber all around, 5550 hrs; Combine – field ready, recent overhaul: Gleaner R-52 dsl, sells w/20’ Agco flex header w/plas c fingers, combine had a $14,000 complete overhaul in 2016, 3215 hrs on motor, 2100 hrs on thresher; Corn Head & Cart: AC A-438 corn head sells w/header cart; Header Wagons: like new Horst header wagon w/30’ bar, sells separate; shopmade header wagon w/ large res; Plan ng: Sunflower 15’ model 9412 – 7 ½” spacing grain drill, new openers, sells w/Case IH model 5000 no ll drill cart, unit has liquid pop up fer lizer unit w/squeeze pump; J.D. model 7000 pull type 12 row, 17” & 23” wheel space planter w/pop up fert. units; Tillage: Case IH model 496 approx. 22 ½’ hydr. side fold wheel disc; Triple OK 6 furrow hydr. reset plow; Overum 6 furrow hydr. reset plow; Triple K approx. 18’ pull type cult; 3 sec on approx. 19’ packer unit sells as one unit; two approx. 20’ land levelers; Triple OK 4 furrow spring reset plow; Ford approx. 14’ wheel disc; Augers: Wes ield MK 80-51 hydr. li manual side swing auger; Farm King 841 PTO auger; Gravity Wagons: J&M model 350; Unverferth model 275; 3 approx. 240 bu wagons; smaller gravity wagons, one w/seed auger; Sprayer & Water Tanks: Precision 500 gal sprayer, 45’ boom w/extension to 60’; 2nd Precision 500 gal sprayer; small pull behind sprayer for ATV or lawnmower; good steel water tank on chassis; transfer pump; 2000 gal plas c water tank; 1500 gal. plas c water tank; Manure Spreader, Lime Spreader, Front End Loader: New Idea single wheel manure spreader w/rubber end gate; large lime spreader in good condi on; front end loader that was on an IH 186, sells separate w/two buckets; New Ditcher: new Man-U-Farm 3 ph disc ditcher; Cult, Rotary Hoes, etc, Oak Logs: 4 sec on JD rotary hoe w/Man-U-Farm hoe bits; 12 row Kongskilde 3 ph cult; 3 ph 20’ bar cult. will do 8 row narrow or 6 row wide; small pull type chopper; Farm King grain cleaner; approx. 24’ IH rotary hoe w/wheel pull bar; set of 15.5x38 duals; 24’ Pony Trail harrows; cement mixer; two large good oak logs; An ques, Farm Primi ves, Shop & Misc Items: two row cult w/cast iron seat; an que working forge; corn sheller; steel wheel Cockshu side delivery rake; 2 furrow steel wheel tractor plow; truck axles; harrows; Ford lawnmower; table saw; steel band saw; joiner; AC torch set & cart; wooden land roller made w/old threshing machine parts; steel wheel road grader; plus numerous other items. Note: all items listed above are in normal working condi on. These 3 items need repair: Int. model 186 Hydro dsl tractor, engine runs, transmission does not work; Gleaner R6 dsl combine w/header. Combine may be running on sale day, this is a parts machine; J.D. approx. 16’ PTO chopper needs repair or for parts; Uni harvester tractor for parts. Sale Order: star ng with small items for 1 hour. At 11:00 selling equipment, then selling tractors & combine at 12:00, followed by remaining equipment & tools, etc. Terms cash, debit, personalized cheque day of sale. Visa or MC with 3% premium. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. Proprietors: Tom & Beth Olsen, 519-682-2055 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com
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FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regula on 181/03 Municipal Tax Sales Rules
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TECUMSEH Take No ce that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received un l 3:00 p.m. local me on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the Municipal Office, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible a er 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh. Descrip on of Lands: ROLL NO. 37 44 570 000 29505 0000, 12085 NORTH PACIFIC AVE, PIN 75241-0127 LT, PT LT 35 PL 1147 SANDWICH EAST; PT NORTH PACIFIC AV PL 1147 SANDWICH EAST CLOSED BY R1361838, PT 3, 11 12R12800; S/T R1296657E; TECUMSEH, FILE EXTH15-005-TT Minimum Tender Amount: $44,833.60 Tenders must be submi ed in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a cer fied cheque/bank dra /money order payable to the municipality (or board). Except as follows, the municipality makes no representa on regarding the tle to, exis ng interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other ma ers rela ng to the land(s) to be sold. Any exis ng Federal or Provincial Crown liens or execu ons will remain on tle and may become the responsibility of the poten al purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these ma ers rests with the poten al purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obliga on to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further informa on regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit:
www.Tri-Target.com | Ontario’s Tax Sale Community Info@Tri-Target.com or if no internet access available, contact: Mr. Tom Kitsos, CPA, CMA, Deputy Treasurer The Corpora on of the Town of Tecumseh 917 Lesperance Road Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9 (519) 735-2184 Ext. 125 www.tecumseh.ca Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).
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McRAE, George Alexander “Alex” - 81 years, passed away at Extendicare Tecumseh peacefully with his wife by his side on Monday, February 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Mills) for almost 59 years. Loving father of Bob and wife Marilyn and Jillian Lajoie and husband Brett. Adored Grandpa of Larissa Gignac (Dennis), Emily Harding, Shannon deVries (Brandon) and Great Grandpa of Cameron, Ryan and David Gignac. Predeceased by his parents James Alexander (1938) and Gladys (1988). Alex retired from General Motors in 1996 after more than 35 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Lakeshore St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Gardening was his passion. He will be forever remembered for his kind and gentle heart. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends gathered for visitation at Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Alex’s life will be held at Lakeshore St. Andrews Church, 235 Amy Croft Drive, Tecumseh on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11:30 am with visiting one hour prior in the church. Pastor Brad Watson officiating. If desired, memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.
DAMM, Cheryl Ann (Lippert) - It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Cheryl after a short and courageous battle with Cancer on February 20, 2019 at 58 years of age. Treasured wife and best friend of Kirk with whom she celebrated 38 years of marriage. Loving and devoted mother of Brandon and Shane Damm. Daughter of June and the late William Lippert. Daughter-in-law of Florence Damm and the late Forrest Damm. Dear sister of Greg, Rob (Beth) and Janice (Paul). Sister-inlaw of Jeff (Kim) and Tim (Karen). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cheryl was a kind-hearted person, and many knew her from her 32 years working at Foodland. For as long as they can remember, Kirk and Cheryl would drive by their dream home and three years ago their dream became a reality when they successfully purchased it. She really enjoyed sports especially watching her nephews, Mitch and Tycen play hockey – she was their biggest fan! Cheryl loved to play bingo and stocking her fruit stand in front of her house. Most of all she was proud of her two boys and their accomplishments. She will be sadly missed by her wide range of friends and family, but she never ever be forgotten. Special thanks to Dr. Tamil and the entire staff at Erie Shores Healthcare for your love and support. The visitation and life celebration service was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Donations may be made to Erie Shores Health Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.
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Tom and Carly Mailloux are thrilled to announce the birth of their son Forrest James Thomas Mailloux. Forrest arrived at 4:01 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2019 weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. Proud grandparents are Jim and Diane O’Connor and Vivian and the late Tom Mailloux.
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BLAIR, Robert Emerson - Passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 23, 2019, at 83 years of age. Cherished husband of Dianne Athena (nee Dellios) for 47 years. Loving and devoted father of Diane Blair-Roberts (Mike), the late Brian Robert Blair (2001) and Jennifer Shepley (Stuart). Proud papa of Jeremy, Jordan, Mitchell and five great-grandchildren. Dear brother of John (Linda), Cheryl (Rick), Shelley and predeceased by Margaret and Bill. He will be sadly missed by step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and close friends. Robert retired from Ken Knapp Ford after 38 years of dedicated service. He was a member of WRACE for over 20 years and former president and completed 9 Detroit marathons. Robert organized the Essex Jingle Bell Run for Community Living and participated actively for over 24 years. If you so desire, donations to Community Living Essex County or Hospice of Windsor would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, March 1, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. at FAMILIES FIRST 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor. 519-969-5841. Share memories, photos or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca.
What’s Going On... . MARCH 5 PANCAKE SUPPER - Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam, from 4:30 6:30pm. Free-will offering. MARCH 9 - MAIDSTONE MUSEUM’S PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER at the Essex Legion, 103 Talbot St. N. Doors at 5pm. Live entertainment. For info: 519-819-5318. MARCH 9 - WINPEX 2019 STAMP SHOW - at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent, Windsor. 10AM to 4PM. Free admission and free door prizes. Everyone is welcome. MARCH 27 - ESSEX COUNTY FARM SAFETY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING - From 4:30-7:00pm Colasanti’s Cactus Room. Call Mary for info: 519 776-7476. APRIL 13 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING - at Orchard View Golf Course, 1357 County Rd. 34, Ruthven at 9 am. For info, call: 519-738-3476. 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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Messy Church meets on Thursday, February 21st from 5:45 -7:30p.m. Families with kids of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy the fun! 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. Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30a.m. We extend a warm welcome to you as we worship, and we invite you to enjoy fellowship and refreshments after the service. SA Connections is a free community program that happens every Tuesday from 10am-1pm. Drop in and see what’s going on, meet new friends, and stay for lunch. Everyone of all ages are welcome. On Tuesdays at 1p.m, Major Shirley Roberts continues a most interesting Bible Study on the Book of Revelation.All are welcome to attend. 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 with the Sacrament of Holy Communion and Rev. Colin Swan as our worship leader. Lunch will be served after the service, hosted by Jean Vetor, Sue Holman, and Dorothy Knight. “Perfect Love Casts Out Fear” Essex Ministerial Lenten Worship Series starts on March 6th; Ash Wednesday, at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Oldcastle. The Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle presiding with a focus on 1 Cor 13: 1-13 service to include the imposition of ashes. All services begin at noon, followed by a light lunch. Free-will offering gratefully received. All are welcome! World Day of Prayer Service is on Friday, March 1 at 11am at Visitation Catholic Church in Comber. An invitation is extended to all women of our community to attend with lunch to follow. Put your green on for our St. Paddy Day Dinner on Saturday, March 16 at 6pm. Menu is Irish stew, biscuits, vegetables, and dessert. Test you Irish knowledge with our Trivia game following dinner. Prizes to the winning team. The cost is a free-will offering. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
Trinity Church Prayers have been requested for Christina, Dan, Robert, Matthew, Pat B., Jim, Steven, Sandy Berry, Adrianna, and Brittney. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Ray Twiname Sr.,given by Jack & Sue Beaule and family. Please bring in your palms from last year by March 3rd., so they can be burned for our Ash Wednesday service. The Pancake Supper is on Tuesday, March 5 from 4:30 to 6:30, free-will offering. Pancakes, sausages, and more, we look forward to serving you! To see what we are up to, visit: www.stpaulstrinity.org. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!
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 Mr. Steve Baarda. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with a cup of coffee or tea. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday at 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grades 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.
Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair accessible. Pulpit Exchange - On Sunday, March 3 we will welcome to our pulpit Charmain Bailey-Foutner, the minister of Bedford United Church. Come hear her inspired preaching and singing! That same day, Rev. Catherine will be preaching in the pulpits of Bedford and Central United Churches. Everyone is invited to our Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Supper on Tuesday, March 5th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Free-will donation. Bring your friends and neighbours. 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. On Saturday, March 16 we will hold a Prayer Workshop, 10am - 2pm. Never pray?
Don’t know how or why? Have a prayer life but looking for some encouragement and tools? Come out for this fun, informative, and interactive workshop on the what, why, and how of prayer. Sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the hall. Ministry of Visitation: 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.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank You Bank donations this month are going to support Street Help and the work they do to help those struggling with homelessness. If you are cleaning out your closets, please keep our Clothing Cupboard in mind, as we are always accepting donations. The Communion Service at Iler Lodge will take place Thursday, February 28 at 10:30am. Our next pasta dinner takes place on Friday, March 1st at 5pm, takeout available! “Perfect Love Casts out Fear” Essex Ministerial Lenten Worship Series 2019- March 6th at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Oldcastle. The Rev’d Chris Brouillard-Coyle presiding, service includes imposition of ashes. The service starts at noon with a light lunch to follow. Mark your calendars! Our annual spring yard sale will take place on Saturday, March 30th from 9am - 1pm. 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.
Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, March 3rd at 10:30am. Communion will be served. Special musical guest will be Steven Morn. For the month of March, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank. Line Dancing continues on Wednesdays at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome! The Essex Ministerial Lenten Worship Series (You are Loved) starts on Ash Wednesday, March 6th at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Oldcastle. Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle presiding. All services begin at noon followed by a light lunch. Freewill offering gratefully received. There will be a Lenten Study in April. Talk to Pastor Jim if you would like to take part.
It will be a study of a book by Sister Joan Chittister, Two Dogs and a Parrot.
Golden Years Golf Report Last Thursday, 48 golfers dropped a respectable 82 aces. Leading the pack, with five hole-in-one scores, each on their cards, were Loraine Fox, Bill Mayville, and Randy Nash. The low score, of 15, over 9 holes, went to Laurie Hylton and Randy Nash. Continuing their strong play, with scores of 35 over 18 holes, were Laurie Hylton and Randy Nash together with Ernie Vandenberg, Tom Hyatt and Phil Humphries. A low score over 36 holes was recorded by Randy Nash, with a72, Laurie Hylton and Bill Ward each landed a score of 73 A team score of 231 was earned by Team 15 (Bill Ward, John Unrau, Phil Humphries), to take first place. Team 4 (Laurie Hylton, Walter Balsam, Mavis Rutter) and Team 3 (Eva Kah, Ron Fick, Bill Mayville) tied for second place and in third, was Team Aces (Jim Allan, Betty McManus, Cathy Dewhurst).
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Please remove winter decorations from your loved ones grave by the end of March. Please drop off your winning tabs or gift cards from Tim Horton’s in the box at the back of the church. This is sponsored by the Mission Group and will be given to the homeless shelters. Our Mission Group is also collecting sweaters during the month of March for the migrant workers. Please drop off at the back of the church. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box. Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper takes place on Wednesday, March 6th at 5 p.m. Free-will offering. Proceeds go to the Development & Peace. Ash Wednesday Masses are 10a.m. with the school children and 7p.m. at St. Mary’s. Lenten Card parties begin on Sunday, March 10th at 7p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.
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Income Tax Clinic: Every year we partner with local Accountants who prepare personal tax returns for individuals who need assistance. To be eligible, you must have a total income of less than $30,000 without dependents, or less than $40,000 with dependents. Tax returns will be accepted from Mar 4 – 22, 2019. Stop in to Essex Community Services at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex, or call 519-776-4231 for more information.
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Saturday afternoon Euchre winners were Shirley Stiers with high score, Diana Dennis in second, Joan Young and Cathy Dewhurst tied for third, and George Diesburg
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2019 CAT SPAY & NEUTER VOUCHER PROGRAM The Town of Tecumseh, in partnership with local veterinary hospitals/clinics, is pleased to once again provide its Cat Spay and Neuter Voucher Program (Program) beginning Friday, March 8, 2019. This Program is available to residents of the Town of Tecumseh, only. In an effort to reduce the number of feral cats in the Town, 95 Vouchers will be issued to sterilize cats. The Vouchers are valued at $50 each. Vouchers for owned cats are reserved for low-income families. A declaration of income will be required. A maximum of three (3) Vouchers will be issued where the cats are owned (3 available). For feral cat caregivers, a maximum of five (5) Vouchers will be issued (92 available), with no income restrictions. Applications for the 2019 Spay and Neuter Voucher Program will be available at the Town Hall during regular office hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or on the Town’s website. Please note that Vouchers are issued on a first come, first serve basis. Further Program details can be found on the Town’s website, or by contacting Ext. 143.
SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT AT THE “SOIRÉE COFFEE HOUSE” The Tecumseh Cultural & Arts Advisory Committee, in partnership with École secondaire catholique l’Essor, is looking for performers for the annual “Soirée Coffee House” on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at École secondaire catholique l’Essor in the Tecumseh-l’Essor Arts Centre. Applications are now open for the show and we are excited to be hosting this community event once again. Individuals or groups are invited to share their stage talents with area residents in a coffee house setting. If you are a performer looking to showcase your talent, we invite and encourage you to participate in this event! Performances may include: • Vocals • Instrumental • Dance • Readings; and • Theatrical groups. The Application form and additional information about the Soirée Coffee House is available on the Town’s website, or by contacting Ext. 143. Completed applications will be received at the Tecumseh Town Hall, until Friday, April 5, 2019, or by email to chebert@tecumseh.ca.
Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).
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Sweetie Pie pies are ready for you to pick up and take home and bake. Please call Amy at: 519-737-6850 x240 Everyone is welcome to join in our events and our services. Continued from Page 15 with low score. Monday night Pepper winners were Shirley Stiers, Mary Lou Chibi with most peppers, and Janece McLaughlin with low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Larry Lane with high score and Mary Lou Chibi with low score, and Roger Monchamp had the most peppers. Shirley Doey had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Roger Monchamp had the most peppers, and Wayne R. had low score. Pauline Olafson had high score at Thursday night Bridge and Floyd Cascadden came in second place. Our Soup Tasting Event was a great success; thanks to all who supported us by coming out and to those who donated soup and desserts for the occasion. Congratulations to Sylvia Pearce, first place winner with beef and vegetable Soup, Judy Lane, our second place winner with cheesy ham and potato soup, and Pat Rounding our People’s Choice winner with Russian mushroom and potato soup with dill. Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of February 18th - 22nd were: Monday Euchre - Joan Broeders, Dave Sylvester, Jean Matalik, Dave McMurren, and Flo Rivest. Wednesday Pepper - Charlie Chevalier, Aggie Rivest, Judy Morin, Edna Chevalier, Dave Sylvester, Gloria Seguin, and Veronica Granger. Friday night Euchre - Charlie Chevalier, Edna Chevalier, Rosaire Girard, Richard Dahl, and Claire Renaud. For club information, call Claire at: 519-723-4694.
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Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Roll up the Rim for the Homeless - donate your Tim Hortons’ winning tabs or gift cards at the info table. These will be given to the homeless. 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. LifeTeen night is on March 3, bowling at Empire Lanes in Ruthven from 7pm mass until 9:45pm. QUEST night is on March 6 for grades 3-5, from 6:30 - 7:45pm. Snow games! COR XXXII is from April 5-8 for grades 10-12. Forms are at all of the entrances. Shrove Tuesday Dinner on March 5th from 4:30 - 6:30pm. Pancakes and Sausages served. Free-will offering. Proceeds to our Mission Group Charities. Fish Fry on Ash Wednesday, March 6th at 4:30 to 6:30pm. Tickets at the door. Hosted by the K of C. Essex County Library - Essex BRANCH MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS - March Break at the library is March 11-16. Yarn painting at the Library. Would you like to paint without using any paint? On Monday, March 11 at 11am. Ages 6 & up. Register online or at the library. FAMILY STORYTIME - Rhythm & Dance - Includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes & activities. On Tuesday, March 12 at 11am. Ages under 5 years & caregiver. Register online or at the library. CONSTRUCT! COMPLETE! CRASH!!! Drop by the library to have fun tinkering around and creating! On Tuesday, March 12 from 2-7pm. All ages. Drop-In program. No registration. WACKY WEDNESDAY - Come be silly with us! Explore silly books, riddles and crafts.
On Wednesday, March 13 from 10:30am-7:30pm. All ages. Drop-In. No registration. THROWBACK THURSDAY CRAFTS & GAMES - Thursday, March 14 from 10:30am7:30pm. All ages. Drop-In program. No registration. FANTASTIC FRIDAY – PATTERNALIA - Explore optical illusions, create patterns/ designs with blocks. On Friday, March 15 at 11am. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library.
Essex County Library - McGregor BRANCH MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS - March Break at the library is March 11-16. Make and Take Monster craft! Design your own monster using our stuff! On Monday, March 11 from 5-7pm. All ages. Drop-In program. No registration. TINKER TUESDAY STRUCTURES SUPERSTARS - We’ve got TONS of fun planned! Today is Tinker Tuesday! Calling all structure superstars! On Tuesday, March 12 at 1pm. Ages 3 - 12. Register online or at the library. CONSTRUCT! COMPLETE! CRASH!!! Drop by the Library to have fun tinkering around and creating! On Wednesday, March 13 from 5-8pm. All ages. Drop-In program. No registration. THROWBACK THURSDAY - Throwback Thursday - Play Dough Drop-In. On Thursday, March 14 from 5-8pm. All ages. Drop-In program. No registration.
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Rod spoke on our walk with God and how we shouldn’t let fear hold us back. Intercession is on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9am. Awaken 2019, “Transformed,”Youth and Young Adults Conference is from March 1416th. Guest Speaker: Tom Crandall. House of Hope is on Friday, March 1st, 7-8:30pm. (Healing Rooms, Prophetic Room, Worship and Prophetic Art). For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!
submitted by Amy Hartley
It was a sad day on Monday, February 25th at Church of the Redeemer as we said goodbye to our long time friend and sister in Christ, Margaret Tiller. A woman of great faith and a loving, giving heart. We will hold her family in our thoughts and prayers. Sunday evening at St. Stephen’s the Jenner family provided the Parish and friends with a delicious roast beef supper with all the trimmings. Thank you to all who shared in the fellowship and laughter. On Sunday, March 17th we will hold a ‘Soup for the Soul Sunday’ at Church of the Redeemer between 10:30am - 2pm. On Wednesday, March 6th - Ash Wednesday - the Essex Ministerial will meet at St. Stephen’s at noon for a service with the imposition of ashes followed by lunch. In the evening, at Church of the Redeemer, at 7pm we will have the traditional Ash Wednesday service with the imposition of ashes and communion. On Friday, March 8th from 7pm - 9pm at St. Stephen’s will host a Euchre night. This is a time of fun and fellowship. If you have not played before please join us, we will teach you. Small admission.
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Three English cars remembered
Tony’s 1947-48 Hillman Minx.
Tony Nicholls of Leamington, Ontario, remembers three cars he owned in England: “I purchased my first car in 1968, after graduating from BSA motorbikes, from my brother-in-law’s brother, a typical used car dealer of the times. It was an Austin A40 “Somerset” and though I don’t recall how old it was, they were only manufactured from 1952 to 1954. “This car had semaphore style ‘trafficators,’ one on each side of the vehicle, and occasionally, when signaling a turn, both would fly out at the same time! “My next car was a 1947-48 Hillman Minx which I acquired from a work colleague for the princely sum of just 10 pounds. “This car had a character of its own and lived up to its license plate name ‘HEL 602.’ Third gear was always a problem because it would slip into neutral if I let go of the gear stick. As well, the clutch would slip while climbing steep hills. “The brakes were rod activated rather than hydraulic, difficult to adjust for even braking. On one occasion, I had to brake suddenly in a line of heavy traffic and somehow performed a perfect 180 degrees while staying in my own lane so that I was then facing the car behind me! “I also had to be careful not to go too fast around corners as the front passenger door would fly open, and of course there were no seat belts in those days to keep the passenger (usually my girlfriend) from being thrown out of the car! “How I never got stopped by the police for driving an unsafe vehicle is anyone’s guess! “Later that same year (1969) a friend who was going to Australia to work offered to sell me his Austin A35. I jumped at the offer. It was in far better shape than the Hillman ‘HEL’ car, which I resold back to my work colleague for five pounds. I think he felt guilty selling me a vehicle of questionable safety. “The A35 ran well and was sold back to its previous owner in August 1970, when I got married and emigrated with my wife to Canada. I left the A35 at my friend’s parents’ house, ready for him to carry on driving on return from Oz.” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
submitted to EFP The coaching staff termed it as a ‘remarkable run,’ but it all came to a sudden end with the New Hamburg Huskies taking three, closely fought contests, just a weekend after the Ravens had swept two on the road in New Hamburg. This group of players have did nothing but improve the whole season and should be proud of all their accomplishments. Great job Ravens! On Friday, February 22nd, the Ravens found themselves on the short end of a 5-4 overtime loss. It took a powerplay goal in the last minute of overtime to subdue the Ravens. Goal scorers for the Essex were Nicholas Brophey with a pair, and Ty Patterson and Mathieu Jakovcic adding singles. Zac Grein had two assists, with Caiden St. John and Ryan Reid adding one. On Saturday, in the friendly confines of the Shaheen Rink, the locals had another opportunity to oust the Huskies from further play. Once again, this was a tight match from beginning to end with New Hamburg winning the game 3-2 and sending Essex back to New Hamburg on Sunday for the fifth and deciding game. Scoring for Essex was Caiden St. John with both tallies and assisting was Austin Hamilton. The winning goal by the Huskies in this game came with a minute and forty seven seconds remaining on the clock. On Sunday, after battling gruelling winds on the drive to New Hamburg, the two teams were ready for battle to see who moved into the semi finals versus the Guelph Gryphons. Playing with a shortened bench, Essex was down by a goal after the first period. Two quick tallies by the Huskies in the second made it appear that they may run away with this one. The Ravens were having none of that, as Caiden St. John, on an assist from Captain Hudson Diemer beat the New Hamburg goalie to cut the lead to 3-1. Period three showed why this team enjoyed some year long successes, as it notched the next two goals by Mathieu Jakovcic and Ryan Reid to tie up the game at 3-3. Only seventeen seconds later, a quick counter from the Huskies put the Ravens down by one. The team fought tooth-and-nail trying for the equalizer and resurrect playoff hopes, but another goal late in the game, ended the dream with a 5-3 defeat. Once again, this team of players deserves heartfelt praises for all they accomplished. Hold your heads high and proud, you all deserve it!
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73’s sink Admirals in four to advance to finals
Photo by Laurie Beaten: William Stadder battles Ben Larder infront of the Admirals’ net during Game Three of the best-of-seven matchup. by Garrett Fodor After sweeping the Petrolia Flyers, the Essex 73’s advanced to take on the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals in the second round of the Stobbs Division playoffs. For Essex, taking this series would be no easy task as it would be without Captain William Stadder, who had received a two-game suspension for being the third man in, during Essex’s Game Four win over Petrolia. Without its number one centre and second-leading scorer, Essex’s offense
was slowed in Game One. While Michael Ruttinger opened the scoring for Essex, it would only hold for seven minutes, before Amherstburg beat former Admiral, Connor Meyerink. Ruttinger scored again in the second period for his second of the night, which looked like it would be the game winner, until Cory Burns scored for Amherstburg, with just over two minutes to play, forcing overtime. In the first overtime, the Amherstburg athletes had thought they had scored before the goal was called
back on a spear. Burns would also have a chance to win, but Meyerink saved a penalty shot. In the second overtime frame, it was Luke Gecse who scored on a breakaway, to give Essex a 3-2 win in Game One. Game Two was held on Thursday night in Amherstburg. Stadder’s line-mates of Michael Vieira and Josh PopFerguson opened the scoring eight-minutes into the game. Like Game One, it would stand for just five-minutes before Meyerink was beaten by Admirals player Andrew Clark, who tucked in a rebound. Closing out the frame, however, Meyerink received some help from his brother, Riley, who scored with six-minutes to play in the period. From there on, Essex continued to drive and control the offense. Quinn Fazekas scored twice in the period and ended Ben Larder’s night. Amherstburg scored closing out the second period, and, in the third, Gecse added two more goals to cushion Essex’s lead and give them a 6-2 win. Up 2-0 in the series,
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Essex hosted Game 3 on Saturday. Unlike the first two games, Amherstburg opened the scoring, just two-minutes in, beating Meyerink. With Stadder back in the lineup, however, the players in the top line were quick to show their chemistry and they responded with a goal, at the hands of Michael Vieira, with four minutes to play in the first period. After a scoreless second period, that line opened the scoring in the third period, this time it was Pope-Ferguson just five minutes in. Despite the Admirals’ push in
the final minutes of play, they were unable to beat Meyerink again and PopeFerguson’s goal would be the winner, lifting Essex over Amherstburg, 2-1. Twenty-four hours later, the series was on the line in Amherstburg. Using the home ice to its advantage, the Admirals opened the game strongly and quickly, dominating much of the opening period. The Admirals scored two goals in a 9-minute span to open the game with their biggest lead of the series. Closing out the period, however, Essex cut the lead in half with Vieira diving on a
rebound and slipping it behind Larder. In period two, Stadder scored his first goal of the series, with the manadvantage, to tie the game at two, where it remained until 7:24 of the third period. Tyler Beneteau went end-to-end and unloaded a cannon by Larder. Essex went on to add two goals in the final minutes, from Stadder and Veira, as Essex prevailed, 5-2. Essex now awaits the winner of the Lakeshore and Dresden series for the Stobbs Division finals.
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Windsor-Essex County Health Unit nurses hold picket in Essex
by Kyle Reid A small group of Windsor and Essex County’s nurse practitioners, registered practical nurses, and public health nurses staged an information picket in
the lobby of the Essex County Civic Centre just before the February 20 regular meeting of County Council. The group held the picket as a way of informing members of
County Council of the vital role they play in public health, and that contract negotiations have broken down between their union and employer. The County Health nurses are facing a potential strike as they have been working without a contract since March 31, 2018. The group will be in a strike position as of March 8, and they are hoping that they can avoid striking through
a successful second conciliation hearing, scheduled for February 28. “We don’t want to walk out on strike, we would settle for a fair agreement,” Barb Deter said, who is a public health nurse. “But [we want] to be recognized [for] the valuable programs and services that we offer to the residents of WindsorEssex County.” Public health nurses
who were picketing noted that they are responsible for school vaccination programs, and monitor for and control infectious disease outbreaks. They also work to operate maternal health and healthy families programs, healthy schools programs, smoking cessation, substance abuse, and mental health programs. The public health nurses spoke to members of County Council before Wednesday’s meeting. Deter claimed Council members were surprised to learn that their employer had walked away from the bargaining table. “They can’t believe what’s been going on,” Deter said. “They were very surprised when we told them that everything has broken down.” While County Council is unable to step in to mediate the situation, the
nurses are hoping that by holding the information pickets, they can inform the public of the potential strike and the role that public health nurses play in the community. “Right now, nobody knows that we’re having problems,” Deter said. “This is the beginning of our information pickets. We don’t want to strike, but if things don’t change and we don’t have the opportunity to sit and talk and try to negotiate, we won’t have a choice then.” However, the group is holding out hope that they can avoid a worstcase scenario, and that conciliation will lead to a productive collective bargaining session. “We’re staying optimistic that we will be able to have that conversation on the 28th,” Deter said.
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