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The following are some of last year’s community news highlights JANUARY • Rain did not damper the spirits of the dozens of young hockey players who turned up for the 3-on-3 Winter Classic held at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The road hockey style tournament was a little challenging for organizers, spectators, and players alike, but when it was all over, smiles and cheers captured the day. • Club President Glen Mills confirmed the
Essex County Ravens football program left town. The club was displaced from the Sun Parlour School, which served as home for the organization. Attempts to utilized the old Essex Memorial Arena did not materialize. • ECHRS celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Society’s home, the old Carnegie Library on Gordon Ave. The building was donated by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. Its grand opening was on December 18, 1914. It was one of over 2000 libraries the American philanthropist built.
• On January 12, the Essex County 4-H celebrated the beginning of a new year with an awards night. Locally, 4-H offers a variety of clubs, which range from agricultural endeavours to crafts and nutrition. • Richard Arnel became the Town’s new Fire Chief the first week of January. Chief Arnel serves as the 2nd Vice President of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs and was appointed to the Fire Marshal’s Fire Safety Council.
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by Jennifer Cranston December 18 was a busy day for members of Essex OPP and Essex Firefighters. This was not because of local emergencies, but because of the generosity of the Essex Community. Volunteers from these two organizations caravanned through Essex to collect donated toys for Santa’s Cause for Kids. Donation boxes were located in businesses throughout Essex, McGregor, and Harrow. From trucking companies, to retail stores, to car dealerships to service groups, businesses of every sort helped to collect new toys that would be placed under the Christmas trees of underprivileged children in our town. Organizer Joe Meloche is an OPP Constable and an Essex Firefighter. He started the co-sponsored toy drive 13 years ago to help local families who struggle at Christmas time. Santa’s Cause works in conjunction with other local charities such as The Salvation Army in Essex, St. Vincent de Paul branches in Harrow and McGregor, and Zeta Kappa Sorority’s Santa Sack program in Harrow. “It is because of the businesses [that] make room for our collection bins and the people who fill them that we are able to do this. Without them, a lot of kids would be left out at Christmas,” Meloche said. “The whole community deserves our thanks.” Thanks to the generosity of Essex residents, thousands of toys were collected and distributed this year.
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Essex Council Notes for Monday, December 21 by Sylene Argent
Engineer appointed for Szakacs Drain Essex Council moved the recommendation to appoint Rood Engineering Inc. to prepare the drainage report for the improvements to the Szakacs drain.
Amendments to Animal bylaw Essex Council moved the amending bylaw 1435 relating to the Animal Control Bylaw. The timeframe for serving a Notice to Muzzle has been amended to require it to be served within two business days of receiving a declaration.
Request to landscape municipal lands Thomas and Elisabeth Hangartner sent a letter to Council, requesting permission to encroach onto municipal lands to maintain it. This property abuts their own. Council received the letter and directed administration to come back with a report on the matter to ensure due diligence in ensuring there are no liabilities before agreeing.
Councillor wants future of dog pound discussed Councillor Sherry Bondy explained she is serving her second term as Essex’s liaison on the Dog Pound Committee. She said she wants to have high level discussions with Essex’s Admin to look at the future of the regional dog pound, which is located in Lakeshore, and serves Essex, Lakeshore, Tecumseh, and LaSalle. She said the current Dog Pound is not solution focused, accessible, or modern. She would love to see something located more centralized, where there can be intake of dogs, cats, and small animals. Council moved to have administration create a report on the matter.
Council will lobby for healthcare in McGregor Council received correspondence from the Harrow Health Centre’s Board of Directors, which asked for Council’s
support to send a message to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care highlighting there is a need to fully fund the McGregor Clinic. As this Clinic is located in the McGregor Community Centre, along the Essex/Amherstburg border, it is hoped Amherstburg will support this initiative also. Council asked Merrill Baker of the Harrow Health Centre to speak on the issue. When he previously approached Council on this issue in September, Baker said the Harrow Health Centre had been aggressively lobbying the Ministry of Health to open a clinic in that area. He said it was fortunate the Ministry would agree to a pilot project, for a trial period of one year, in which it would only fund a nurse practitioner. This will conclude in March, noting $50,000 would be needed to support the pilot project to term. He had said then that1400 patients have been served there as of the end of July. It opened in March. Because this is a pilot project, the Clinic will have to put a case to the Ministry fairly soon. Data is being collected to do this. He wants to put the case forward as soon as possible, and not wait for the nearing of the pilot project’s conclusion in hopes of pushing the Ministry for an early answer as to if this will be a permanent facility. Councillor Larry Snively said Essex has supported the McGregor Health Centre, along with its satellite office in McGregor, and wanted to make that noted. He said the province should be funding it. He doesn’t want to see the McGregor Health Centre close, however. Baker said he was only looking for support from Essex in the lobbying effort to the Ministry and Erie St. Clair LHIN, which is critical at this point as it is in the midst of submitting to the Ministry the case of why the McGregor Clinic should be permanent and funded in a manner that it
can be properly operated. He said the Clinic appreciates that the Ministry provided a nurse practitioner to be there for the pilot project, but were not able to come to the table with operational funds or support for administrative help. He said the clinic is needed in McGregor as it has been recognized as an underserviced area as far as healthcare is concerned. Baker said the Town’s contributions to this Clinic are certainly appreciated. Council motioned to receive and support the correspondence. Council will also send a letter to the MHLTC and to the local LHIN to ask for support for the nurse practitioner position there, but also for funding to support administrative costs and clerical position to help run the clinic. This letter will be copied to the Town of Amherstburg, MPP Taras Natyshak, and AMO, The local LHIN, and the Minister of Heath and Long Term Care. It will be asked that the letter is responded to in a timely matter as this issue is time sensitive. Transportation Museum asks for funding Council received the minutes of the Finance Committee, which met Monday, December 7.
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“We need to replace our tub,” my husband and I decided. Like many homeowners in Essex, we have no idea how old our house is. We were told it was built in the early 1930s, but new evidence indicates that it was built prior to 1922. Making changes to the house is always an adventure. Even changing a door can pose challenges, because absolutely nothing in this house is square. We figured that the crookedness of our house would be the biggest challenge when we decided to replace the chipped, harvest gold bathtub and put ceramic tile where the plastic tubsurround used to be. We were wrong. We should have been afraid when the plumber wouldn’t give us a quote because, “It’s Essex. I won’t say anything until I’ve seen it.” The first task was to shut off the main water supply. We had no idea where that valve might be. We were pretty sure that it was under the house in our 18 inch to two foot deep dirt crawlspace. The only things tighter than our crawlspace are the openings that access it. Being the only member of the couple who is not made extremely uncomfortable by the garter snakes that sometimes live down there, it was my job. I donned some grubby clothes and stuffed my hair into an old black touque, and belly crawled under my house with a flashlight in my fist. I did not find any snakes, and I did find the main water shut-off. I also found a deep, water-filled hole under the shut-off valve and water meter.
While wondering what genius located these things under the centre of my house, it never occurred to me to wonder why there was a watery hole. It’s Essex after all, and Essex is wet. It was the last Thursday in November when my husband and his brother began tearing out the tub in preparation for the plumber’s visit on Friday. We had foolishly given ourselves until Monday to complete the project. A few hours into the project, the tub-surround was down and the old tub was in a truck, when my husband called me into the bathroom. There was a look of panic on his face as I looked at the gaping hole in the floor where the tub used to be. There had been no floor under about half the tub and some floor joists could be seen over the muddy crawlspace. As awful as it looked, I didn’t see the reason for his concern. “Okay?” I waited. He explained that whoever had put in the old tub had not fastened the tub’s drain to the drain pipe. Being that Harvest Gold was a popular colour in the late 1960s and into the 1970s that was a lot of bath water draining into the dirt under my house. I said, “Well good thing we’re going to fix that then.” Then he reached down and grabbed the joist that ran beside the drain, and I watched it crumble like sand in his hand. I was silent for a second while I processed this new information and did some quick re-calculating.
“Gut it,” I said. “I’ll pack a bag for me and the kids and find somewhere to stay for a few days.” A few days turned into a week, while my husband and brother-inlaw worked around the clock to tear out no less than three sub-floors, an out-of-date plastic drop-ceiling, more florescent lighting than we knew we had and the vanity and toilet. They fixed and strengthened the joists, laid a new sub-floor over them and began to rebuild. After a week the paint was dry and the toilet was in; we could come home but there was still a long way to go. My husband discovered the danger of concussion as he tiled the ceiling over the tub, and the value of grout when tiling in crooked corners. I picked out a great new vanity. I didn’t realize it would come in several very small pieces, but it looks great. Our new toilet is insulated so condensation won’t drip all over the floor, and our fan now comes on with the light, rather than with a hot-tub timer buried in the closet, which is now open shelving. After just over two weeks in total, we could finally shower in our own home. The kids will miss the excitement of baths in the kitchen sink, but we all love our new bathroom.
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch No snow…Climate change This is not the first year that there has been no snow for the holidays, but we usually would have had some earlier in the season. Do you remember the year there was a heavy snow fall on the 15th of October? It resulted in a fatal accident on the Arner Townline when the driver was unable to handle the car in heavy drifts. Not unusual in mid-winter, but that was mid-October. Most of us can remember holidays with snow, or rain, or heavy fog that made it difficult to drive wherever we wanted to go. We wonder if this is part of climate change and then we wonder how much our footprint has caused it. What is there that we can do about it? We are told to rinse and recycle tin cans, but that uses
water that has been treated through the system. Whenever we drive our cars we are causing pollution. What can we do about that? I suppose we should only use our cars when necessary. Does that mean we should not go to visit family or friends, or to any kind of entertainment? I think about the clothes we buy and wear. Do we really wear them until they are worn out? A friend in Zimbabwe told me that when a shipment of clothes is sent to them they don’t like to wear the garments because they think they belonged to someone who died. They cannot imagine anyone discarding clothes that are in such good condition. We are told we are a throw-away, tear-down society. We can’t deny that.
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Letter to the Editor... Letter to Editor: Re: December 7, 2015 meeting of Town Council I was appalled to read and hear about the recent behaviour by certain members of Essex Town Council in the last several months. The most recent event on December 7 at a Town Council meeting included a picture in the Essex Free Press of Mr. Voakes pointing his finger at an off-duty officer and stating, “Get away from me, Jeff” after he, “used inappropriate language to the Mayor and attempted to continue speaking.” He was eventually escorted out by the officer. In the picture in the Essex Free Press there were two youth members of Council present. If these two young women were my children, I would be infuriated that they had to witness such a display of unprofessional behaviour. I wonder how these two young women felt when Mr. Voakes was yelling and swearing? Perhaps afraid? At the very least, I am sure they were concerned and uncomfortable. My 13-year old niece was in the Council Chambers earlier that night to receive an award for a story she completed about her summer in Essex. I am so thankful that she left before this event occurred. What if she had still been present to witness such aggressive behaviour? I am sure she would have felt incredibly uncomfortable and perhaps even scared.
To fellow residents, please do not make excuses or consider excuses for any Councillors when their behaviour is aggressive or discourteous. Our children are being taught in school about bullying (unwanted aggressive behaviour) and that we are all responsible for our own actions and words. Excuses simply enable bullies and ill-mannered individuals to continue their inappropriate behaviour. Fellow residents, I urge you to write letters to the Essex Free Press and to the Windsor Star, and to attend Essex Town Council meetings to stay informed and to address these concerns. This type of unprofessional behaviour will continue if we allow it to continue. The next time you vote, I urge you to consider the many members of Council who made our town look foolish and unprofessional, not only on December 7, 2015, but many times in the past months at several different meetings. Town Councillors have a right to raise concerns as they arise. However, there is proper procedure and protocol that needs to be followed to ensure “respect” for all involved, as per the Code of Conduct. I implore the members of Council, and the newly appointed Integrity Commissioner, to ensure that if Council members cannot control their actions and/or their comments that they be asked to resign. If they do not have the ability to understand the disrespectful nature of their
Letter to the Editor... Re: Evelyn’s reflective column Being an “age-advantaged” reader of the Essex Free Press, I just wanted to point out that I greatly enjoy Evelyn Couch’s articles on past events and lifestyle in the former years. Her article on chain letters was a reminder of simpler and friendlier times from when I was younger. A time when you didn’t fear getting a note from a stranger, who more often than not became an acquaintance or friend. It also reminded me of other letters I and buddies received from female friends in Michigan decades back that arrived smothered in perfume and adorned with lipstick kisses. I have to admit we felt being a letter-carrier in those days was both a highly essential and highly regarded profession. Ahhh ... the sweet smell of lavender perfume coupled with a stamp from the USA. Keep up those columns of personal reflection Evelyn, when we actually enjoyed everyday life.
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• On January 9th, local resident Gerald “Jerry” Billing passed away. A hero gone, but not forgotten, Jerry was a local World War II veteran. His spirit was also at the heart of the effort to erect the Spitfire Memorial in the Heritage Gardens in Essex Centre, so airmen in the region who fought on our country’s behalf will be remembered. • The Essex Mural
Committee unveiled a new mural depicting the 1907 Essex railway explosion. The mural, created by Charlie Johnston of C5 Artworks, is displayed on the back wall of the Dollar Tree store. • Committee and board appointments were announced at the meeting of Essex Town Council on January 19. Among the various issues on the table, a motion was passed to
get a Request for Proposal prepared to tear down the Memorial Arena in 2015. • For the second time in less than five years Harrow District High School is under review for closure by the Greater Essex County District School Board. Earlier in the month a request for applicants interested in serving on a PARC (Program and Accommodation Review Committee) was made. • Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee announced fundraising plans to install a wall around the Spitfire monument that will list the names of those local veterans who served the RCAF and RAF during WWII in any occupation. • The Essex Region Conservation Authority honoured conservation heroes at its annual meeting on January 22nd. Conservation Awards were presented to Gertrude Pare, Don Bissonnette, the Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club, Charles Desmarai, Nicole Palazzi, Caesars Windsor CodeGreen, Gino Piccioni, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, the Town of Lakeshore, and Kris Ives. • The Polar Bear Dip
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celebrated 15 years of cool fundraising at the annual Kingsville Polar Dip at Cedar Beach. The event is a fundraiser for Childcan and ACCESS County Community Support Services (formerly the Youth & Family Resource Network). FEBRUARY • 12-year old Kaidyn Blair of Essex was one of 12 youth named as an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year. With the help of his family, friends, and supporters Blair has hosted events to bring awareness to the organ donation registry. • The Harrow Health Centre opened a satellite office in the McGregor Community Centre. It is hoped this effort will change the statistic that has McGregor residents among the highest users of Emergency Room services in the region. • The first public meeting of the newly formed Program and Accommodation Review Committee (PARC) took place January 29 at General Amherst High School. Those in attendance
12-year old Kaidyn Blair named as an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year.
learned about the process that would decide the future of five area schools, and question Superintendent of Education Responsible for Accommodations Todd Awender. • Essex’s Glen Mills coached Team Canada to a 22-9 win over the USA at the International Bowl in Arlington, Texas. • Several area wineries banded together to host the annual EPIC (Essex Pelee Island Coast) Wine Country Festival of Ice event. • Essex’s Jessica MacPherson headed to
Cuba to participate in a development camp for Canada’s National Women’s Baseball team. • The Maidstone Historical Society announced it had ownership of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum. • The Maidstone Knights of Columbus celebrated its 30th anniversary with a Valentine’s Dinner. Special awards of recognition were handed out: Knight of the Year was Jim McGuire, and Family of the Year went to Phil and Judy
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Eyraud. • With concerns about the past and continued costs affected by the new billing model, the Town of Essex entered into 3-year OPP contract on February 9. • On Saturday, February 21, Habitat for Humanity presented Glen and Karen Belleau, along with their son Ben, the keys to their new Cottam-based home. • Heritage Essex celebrated its 20th Annual Model Train Show that was held at Essex Public School. • Skate Essex hosted its 54th Carnival on Sunday, February 22 that had a kaleidoscope theme. MARCH • February is Black History Month, and to mark the occasion HEIRS welcomed Curator of the Black Museum, Terran Fader. • The second public PARC meeting had standing room only in the gymnasium at Harrow District High School on March 2. People piled in to hear the latest information
regarding the accommodation review of four local high schools and one grade school. • The Town of Essex announced the appointment of Jason Pillon to the position of Assistant Deputy Fire Chief – Prevention and Education for Essex Fire & Rescue Services. • Essex was the recipient of a major provincial grant that would provide reconstruction work to Fairview Ave. through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, in addition to a grant that helped add greenery and native plant species to the Silo District. • Essex Council received a correspondence from the Town of Amherstburg regarding shared policing service. Council authorized Essex administration to participate in discussions. • 22-year-old Essex native, Matt Puempel scored his first National Hockey League goal during the Sens 3-1 loss to the visiting Boston Bruins on Tuesday, March 10. • The Essex 73’s punched the ticket into the semifinals as they swept Exeter to move on in the quest for the Schmalz Cup. • The Sir Winston Churchill Chapter of the IODE hosted the 50th and final Antique and Art Show and Sale held at the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex over the March 21-22 weekend. • On Saturday, March 28th, the Essex Centre Sports Complex was a busy place to be as the Essex Minor Hockey Association hosted its Day of Champions. Trophies and medals and special presentations to MVP’s were made in all age groups. • The music was booming as jump ropes clicked against the hardwood floors at Belle River District High School over the weekend of March 28-29 as the Essex Energizers Jump Rope team hosted the 2015 Provincial Jump Rope Competition. APRIL • Grade eight students McKayla Howell and Morgan Ashton of Harrow Intermediate School won
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the AIM Language Learning publishing contest. HDHS Senior Sandra Smeltzer was recognized for outstanding achievement in the form of an $80,000 Schulich Leadership Award for outstanding community involvement and exceptional academics. • Essex Rotary hosted guest speaker Bob Swaddling, a member of the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee, to hear the story behind the creation of the Spitfire replica recently erected in Essex. The Rotary presented a cheque to Swaddling for $500 to help support the project. • On April 2, the Essex County Hall of Fame celebrated four new inductees. Leonard Chauvin, Abram A. Driedger, Douglas McLellan McBeth, and Fred Pook were honoured at a ceremony at the Harrow Agricultural Exhibition Hall. • On April 4, the Essex Gospel Community Church hosted its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Essex Public School. The event has become an anticipated spring tradition in the community. • The Essex 73’s pushed aside the Ayr Centennials on the path to the Schmalz Cup Final. It took five games in the series to beat Ayr and advance to the third straight Schmalz Cup Final. • Harrow District High School students added some music and a lot of fun to the play “Cyrano de BurgerShack.” Performances were April 23, 24, and 25. • On March 20, Ontario Premiere Kathleen Wynn announced her intention to create more Community Hubs in existing provincial assets. Essex Town Council wasted no time to use the mandate in its continued fight to save Harrow District High School by asking the Greater Essex County District School Board to put a moratorium on the current Programs and Accommodations Review of HDHS until the concept of creating a Community Hub in the facility can be explored. • A ‘Let Kids Be Kids’ rally gathered outside MPP Taras Natyshak’s office to protest the new sex-ed Continued on Page 8
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curriculum to be implemented in September. • Essex MP Jeff Watson announced the federal government’s investment of $225,000 to boost competitiveness for food-grade soybeans at the Harrow Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Centre on the morning of April 10. • Harrow’s Jason Hernandez, leading the St. Clair College Saints men’s volleyball team to the OCAA silver medal and into the national tournament, was named the school’s Male Athlete of the Year and took home the Mason McDonald Award. • In an attempt to rebuild the wrestling team, coaches at Essex District High School have started up a grassroots program out of the Essex Community Centre.
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2015 - A Year In Review... • The Woodslee Millen Group hosted a tribute in honour of the late Diana Posthumus on April 13 presenting loomed baby hats to Windsor Regional Hospital and Lee Lee Hats to be used for newborns, children, and adolescents in the Paediatric Oncology and the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). • At the April 20th meeting, Essex Town Council recognized OMHA champions, Essex Ravens Atom Minor hockey team. • At the April 20th meeting Council learned that the Recreation and Culture division of the Community Service department fulfilled the requirements set out over a three year period to sustain and maintain High Five Accreditation. Cynthia Cakebread, Essex’s Manager of Recreation and Culture, and Jason Jolicoeur, Assistant Manager of Programs, accepted the award on the department’s behalf. • The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation celebrated 150 years on April 11-12 with visitors to the museum (housed in a former residence of Jack Miner and his family) in Kingsville. • The Town of Essex announced Paul Miner Jr. as the Essex community torchbearer for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay. The torch relay visited Essex Centre in June. • Local resident L.A. Shepley has been involved in slo-pitch baseball since the late 1980s as a player, coach, and organizer. Because of her dedication to the sport, she was inducted into the Windsor Essex County Slo-Pitch Hall of Fame. • Over the April 25-26 weekend the Essex Minor Baseball Association hosted the 14th annual Bill Jones Sr. 3-on-3 hockey tournament at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. • The artistic students at Colchester North Public School put on their yearly play the last weekend in April. This year’s production by Gesto Theatre was a modern twist on a timeless classic titled “Alice @ Wonderland.” • After 33 years of service to the residents and community of Essex, Essex OPP Sergeant Rick Maling officially serve his last shift on Thursday, April 30. • The Essex Thunder Bantam Girls’ hockey team won the EKGHL title in dramatic fashion. Shauna Tremblay scored the lone goal in the shootout. Goalie Laura Stockwell got the shutout for Essex in net. • The Town of Essex’s Communities in Bloom Committee hosted its second annual Legacy Tree Planting event at six area elementary schools on April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. CIB mascots Bloomer and Petunia assisted grade eight students from Essex Public School, Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, Colchester North Public School, Harrow Public School, École Élémentaire Catholique Sainte-Ursule, and St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School plant a Red Oak tree in their schoolyards. • The Essex Optimist Club hosted its annual Youth Appreciation Evening on April 21, honouring 40 outstanding local youth for the accomplishments and contributions they have made to the community. MAY • On May 4th, Essex Council moved the recommendation to receive Community Service’s report “Results of the Request for Proposal-Demolition Services for the Essex Memorial Arena and Essex Silos,” and awarded the demolition services to the Lions Group
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Inc. • The Essex 73’s captured the all-Ontario Championship in their third straight Schmalz Cup finals appearance. Essex played the Port Hope Panthers in a nail-biting seven game series to bring home the title. • On Saturday, May 2, the second annual Kaidyn’s Dream…A Walk for Life took place. This is one of the many events 13-year old Essex resident Kaidyn Blair has held to bring awareness to organ donation. • The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum held its grand re-opening. After some severe setbacks last year, the Museum is getting back on track and moving forward. Maidstone Historical Society members re-vamped their displays and were looking forward to some exciting additions to their facility in the near future. • The Essex United Church hosted its annual Murder Mystery fundraiser event. The event, held in the church’s basement on May 1 & 2, had volunteer parishioners taking on the roles of many characters to bring the production of “Next of Kin” alive. • On Saturday, May 9, the Essex 73’s paraded through Essex Centre, hoisting the The Schmalz Cup high for all to see. • On May 6, the Harrow Health Centre opened its satellite clinic at the McGregor Community Centre. The Centre believes that the demand for healthcare is evident in McGregor based on an early review of clinical utilization. Securing ongoing funding will be the next step to ensure longevity of this project. • At a VE Day Veteran’s Tribute and Reception held in Windsor on May 10, Tom Robson of Essex was one of around 29 area veterans to be honoured by the Russian Consulate. • On May 14, officers and civilian staff from the Essex County OPP participated in a run through Essex County during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. • Children from local daycare centres gathered on the lawn at the Essex Municipal Building on May 13 to see the new Essex flag raised for the first time. • The Essex District High School Red Raiders was able to send several track and field athletes to SWOSSAA. At the previous WECSSAA meet, held at the University of Windsor, junior Lucia McElwain was by far one of the best as she won the 300m hurdles with a time of 46.14, was first in the 400m at 1:0.99, and had the best leap in the triple jump at 11.26 m. Senior Madeline McCloskey was second in javelin, third in the 100m hurdles, and
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fourth in the 100m. Brian Neufeld won the midget boys’ 100m hurdles. • The Essex Energizers returned from a trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia for the 2015 Canadian National Rope Skipping Championships with several medals and ribbons. • At the May 19 meeting of Essex Town Council, grade 12 Harrow High School student Sandra Smeltzer was recognized for outstanding academic efforts. She received the Schulich Leader Scholarship (valued at $80,000) that promotes interest in science, technology, math, and Smeltzer’s area of interest, engineering. This scholarship will provide a full ride to an undergraduate degree at Queen’s University. • Council directed administration to look into developing an Essex Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program. It also received the related report from the department of Infrastructure and Development. • On May 24, more than 1,000 people came out to celebrate and remember area veterans who served in the RCAF and the RAF during WWII as the Essex Memorial Spitfire Honour Wall was unveiled. The Honour Wall displays over 1,400 names of veterans from Essex County and Windsor. • Members of Essex Town Council and administration joined members of CWATS (County Wide Active Transportation System) to officially open a new trail in Harrow. This was part of CWATS’s first annual celebration of Walk Ride County Wide. The celebration began last May 19 and made stops in every municipality in the County. • The annual War of 1812 Encampment took place at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum. The Maidstone & Area Historical Society hosted this eighth annual successful installment. • Around 3,700 students from across the Essex Region attended the 12th Annual Essex Region Children’s Water Festival the weekend of May 30 & 31.
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JUNE • The third annual Art at Sadler’s Pond has grown to include hundreds of young artists from several secondary and elementary schools in the region. It was hosted in early June. • On Tuesday, May 26 the Essex 73’s celebrated the best among them at their annual awards banquet. Over 250 fans, volunteers, sponsors, and players enjoyed a buffet dinner. And in the centre of it all stood the Schmalz Cup. • Essex had experienced heavy rainfall. As a result, some areas in Essex Centre and Colchester Centre experienced flooding. These areas were similar to the areas affected by the September of 2014 rain event. Members of the Flood Advisory Committee have met several times and continue to help the Town to consider initiatives to help control flooding. • In the June 4 issue there was an article about Brent Charron of St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School. The Grade seven student had earned a gold medal in the Junior Division from the Canada-Wide Science Fair, which was held mid-May in Fredericton, New Brunswick. His complex science project focused on taking the sun’s energy and using a passive solar heating apparatus to act as a regulator between the hot and cold zones in a home. • Over 200 people filled the Harrow Parkette on Saturday, June 6 to join the dedication ceremony for the newly erected cenotaph. • The streets throughout Cottam were jammed-pack with bargain hunters on Saturday, June 6 for the annual Community Yard Sale. • The Essex & District Lions Club was able to host its annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides fundraising event on Sunday, June 7 at Sadler’s Park. • Essex District High School’s Lucia McElwain struck gold at the OFSAA track and field championships, in Toronto, as she won the junior girls’ triple jump with a leap of 11.48 metres. • At the Ontario high school weightlifting championships, 18-year-old Essex resident, Luke Tremblay, who weighs in at around 210 pounds, dead lifted 562 pounds. It took a year of training for Tremblay to set the new Ontario record at the competition in Cambridge. • The community came together during the second weekend in June to enjoy the 26th Annual McGregor Music Festival in spite of cloudy skies and some wet weather. Money raised through the event goes to the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation. • On June 10 members of the Essex Legion recognized the top entries of the Remembrance Day Poster Contest as well as its annual Literary and Public Speaking Contests. • The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage
Village opened up its gates to the public to enjoy two festivities on Sunday, June 14. The annual Spring Festival of Cars Show was held in conjunction with the Museum’s Military and Hunting Show. • It was announced that the South Essex Community Council (SECC), in partnership with Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) and Essex Community Services (ECS), will include three more stops in the county for students wishing to travel back and forth to St. Clair College starting at the beginning of the school year. • The 2015 Southern Ontario Military Muster was in full swing at the Essex Centre Sports Complex grounds over the weekend of June 13 & 14. • 90 years ago (on June, 10 1925, at 10:30 a.m.) the United Church of Canada was formed, bringing together the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregationalist churches. On Wednesday, June 10, Essex United Church and congregations across the country celebrated with a service that included ringing their bells 90 times. Every service was held at 10:30 a.m. • Hundreds of anglers converged in Colchester on Saturday, June 13 for the 23rd Annual Colchester Walleye Derby hosted by the Lions Club. • Around 200 supporters gathered at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens on Friday, June 19 to congratulate Andrew Banar of Group Hug Apparel for being named one of Canada’s 2015 Down Syndrome Heroes. This recognition was through the Canadian Down Syndrome Society. • After five years of service to the Essex community, Captain Kristen Gray moved on to Brantford to continue her career in Ministry. • Inclusion and volunteerism were celebrated at Community Living Essex County’s (CLEC) 54th Annual General Meeting held at the Ciociaro Club on the evening of Tuesday, June 16. • Red Raider Evan Davis was selected as EDHS’s
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hosted over 300 grade six students from across the municipality during the third week of June for a day full of fun activities, including water play, sports challenges, and lunch to celebrate the end of V.I.P (Values, Influences, and Peers). • Local rock cover band Bear Patrol was the first musical guest to kick off the free summer concert series in Essex Centre on Wednesday, June 24. The Arts, Culture, and Tourism Committee (ACT) hosted weekly concerts during the summer break. • On Friday, June 26, Rev. Major Sam Roberts enjoyed a meet and greet at the Salvation Army Church. He was able to meet around half of his new congregation. • On June 26, the Essex Minor Hockey Association board members, coaches, and spouses gathered at Belleview Golf Club to celebrate the contributions hockey coaches made in Essex. It was a black and orange evening for dedicated volunteers who live and breathe the sport. JULY • For the first time in a long time, Canada Day was celebrated in Essex thanks to Rev. Jim Hatt and his congregation at Essex United Church. A free barbeque, bouncy castles, fellowship, and fireworks were enjoyed. • Essex hosted a Canada Day sandcastle building
contest at Colchester Harbour. Area families, with shovels and pails in tow, picked out a nice spot along the shoreline to begin creating sandcastles. • On July 12, St. Paul’s Anglican Church recognized the first responders and the Essex Town Council of 1980 who helped Essex recover from the 1980 Valentine’s Day explosion. • Each year local Lions host International Youth Exchange students, and this year three young people got a taste of Canada courtesy of hosts Jacqui Flood and Laura Switzer, and their families. • The Essex County Farm Safety Association held its annual Kids’ Farm Safety Day at the Comber Fair Grounds on July 7. • The Essex Fun Fest crowned a Prince and Princess on Friday, July 10. On Saturday, July 11, the newly crowned royalty join in the celebratory Essex Fun Fest Parade that kicked off a weekend of summer fun and entertainment in Essex Centre. • Continuing with tradition over the Essex Fun Fest weekend, the Essex Centre BIA Car Show boasted over 300 classic cars on display in Essex Centre on Saturday, July 11. • The Second Annual Essex Fun Fest 5K Family Fun Walk/Run took place at Sadler’s Park on Sunday, July 12. The event had perfect weather and a good turnout. • The Annual Fun Fest Pet Show showcased dogs and their owners showing off their skills on Sunday, July 12. • There was an abundance of onstage talent demonstrated at the Essex Fun Fest on Sunday, July 12 for the annual Rise 2 Fame Youth Talent Search. Continued on Page 11
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
As soon as you start to read this you will know it is not my experience but it will give us a laugh for the start of 2016. Yes, I read this idea and it has been changed to suit my need for an article. Actually it came from a clipping I found lately of an Ann Landers column, so you know it has been around here for years. It takes the idea there is a sneaky old lady living in my house so my older readers will enjoy it most, but I think all of you can put your imagination to work. This sneaky lady moved in gradually before I was fully aware of her presence. Whenever I look into a mirror I see her. Whenever I want to comb my hair she takes over the whole mirror and makes me realize her hair is almost white. She never helps pay for expenses around here although now and then I find some loose change in a coat or jacket pocket or even at the bottom of my purse. But with rising costs today that is almost useless. Maybe that old lady is actually taking some of my money because after I cash a cheque within a few days it is all gone, especially if I go to the grocery store. I can only guess she goes with me and sneaks some items into my order. It is not unusual for me to wonder why I bought some things because I already have enough of those at home. Maybe she takes money to buy cream that is advertised to remove wrinkles because she has a lot of them when I see her looking in the mirror. She must be taking some of my candy and cookies because I am getting awfully thin. Since I never see her full torso I can only presume she is putting on weight as fast as I have lost it. I think she fiddles with this computer because so often I lose what I have typed and I cannot recover it every time. I think she has mixed up the television controls as well. All I watch are a couple of programs like jeopardy and the news, but I can’t find them sometimes. And as I type it must be that old lady that hits the caps lock button and I find lines of my printing in caps. She hits extra keys as I type and I have to go back and remove all the confusing letters. I have more trouble opening jars and turning lids since she came on the scene and my hands are just the same size as they always were, although they appear to be awfully scrawny. Maybe that old lady puts glue on the lids. And she knocks an awful lot of stuff on the floor and I wonder how it is that much has fallen She wants me to think my hands are getting feeble, I guess. Yes, I have asked her to leave and I have asked my husband to order her to leave, but that makes no impression on that old lady. She must have gone with me the last time I got my driver’s licence renewed because by the appearance of the picture on it she must have jumped in front of me as the camera was snapped. Surely no one will recognize that as a picture of me!
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Demolition on the Essex Memorial Arena began July 21, 2015
• Frank Matthys, now 89-years old and affectionately known to many as “Mr. Essex 73,” was named the 2015 Essex Citizen of the Year. • Area youth cast their lines into Lake Erie as the annual Catch for a Cure was hosted in Colchester on Sunday, July 12. The Catch for a Cure event is a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, and provides surrounding area youth an opportunity to head out to Colchester Harbour to fish. • Organizers of the 26th Annual McGregor Music Fest presented a cheque for $26, 700 to representatives of the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation
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on July 14. • The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village’s (CTMHV) annual British Car Show was held on Sunday, July 19. • The students at Lazee G Ranch showed off their horse-back riding abilities at the stable’s annual Shodeo event held on July 18 & 19. • The Town of Essex and MPP Taras Natyshak recognized the volunteers of the Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee with awards and certificates during the July 13 Essex Council meeting. • It was bitter-sweet for many community members to watch the demolition of the Essex Memorial Arena begin on Tuesday, July 21. • The weather was warm and dry for thousands of tourists from near and far who traveled along the south shore on July 25 & 26 during the annual Explore the Shore event. 2015 Essex Citizen of the Year Frank Matthys • On Tuesday, July 21, at the McGregor Community Centre, over 100 people gathered to celebrate the best Essex had to offer in front yard and balcony gardens in pitches in Essex Centre. the local Communities in Bloom contest. AUGUST • On the weekend of July 25 & 26 National Communities • On the weekend of August 1 & 2, Fort Malden in Bloom judges enjoyed a one-day whirlwind tour of National Historic Park hosted its annual Military Heritage Essex. Days, inviting reenactors from different military time • Ron Ricci was named Rotarian of the Year. In addition eras to set up encampments onsite and share information to being a guidance counsellor to many of Essex District and history with park guests. High School’s students, Ricci has served the community • Prime Minister Stephen Harper called and early of Essex as a member of the local Rotary Club for many election over the August long weekend, signaling the years; even serving as beginning of an eleven week campaign. Candidates in the Essex Rotary Club Essex were ready. President in 2011/2012. • Recent Essex District High School graduate Zoie • The over 110 players Chadwick learned she had earned the Governor General involved with the Essex award for having the highest average of her grade 12 Recreational Adult Soccer class. League (ERASL) laced • This year’s Annual Essex County Plowing Match, up their cleats on Sunday, hosted at the Brown Farm in Woodslee, celebrated As is tradition, July 26, to take part in agricultural heritage and attracted farmers and spectators volunteers at the Museum its second annual Day of of all ages, from near and far. were thrilled to host its Champions event, which • Cowboys and cowgirls of the Rawhide Rodeo annual car draw in addition was held out on the soccer to the New Year’s Eve Continued on Page 17 party. The car raffle raises funds for its Children’s Education Fund, a program that provides a youthorientated hands-on opportunity to learn about the past. This year’s raffle car Date: le jeudi 21 janvier 2016 / January 21, 2016 prize was a 1930 Ford Heure: 18h00-19h00 / 6:00-7:00 p.m. Model A, which is a twodoor coach sedan. The Museum volunteers and Donnez à votre enfant Give your child the edge! staff were happy to present French Catholic education in a very l’avantage! the raffle winner the keys Une éducation catholique française established school. A proven record of to this unique ride. dans une école bien établie excellence in both official languages. To learn more about dans la communauté upcoming events to be Register for full-time hosted at the Canadian Junior Kindergarten L’inscription pour la maternelle Transportation Museum & (4 years old on or before Dec. 31st, 2016) à plein temps Heritage Village, log onto and full-time Senior Kindergarten (4 ans révolus au 31 décembre 2016) www.ctmhv.com. from January 11th to the 22nd. et pour le jardin d’enfants du 11 au 22 janvier. Please call us to
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Essex hosts NYE family Skate K of C helps Woodslee students remember the meaning of Christmas by Jennifer Cranston On New Year’s Eve, three-year-old Ella Seremack, sported bobskates for her first time on the ice. She was one of around 200 people who came out to the Essex Centre Sports Complex to enjoy a complementary family free skate hosted by the Town of Essex. Essex area families were also invited to enjoy a family-oriented free swim on New Year’s Day at the Essex Aquatic Centre.
by Jennifer Cranston Just before the Christmas break, Woodslee Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Ray Myers and Financial Secretary Wayne Chauvin presented Kaitlyn Gosse, Reagan Kobelsky, and Olivia Jennings monetary prizes for winning their age division for the K of C “Keep the Christ in Christmas” poster contest. Around 85 students from St. John the Evangelist School in Woodslee participated in the local contest. These winners will move on to compete in the district level, which includes Woodslee, Belle River, Comber, and Tilbury. Winners from that contest can move up as high as the provincial level.
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Gosfield North students Nevaeh, Chelynne, and Hailey hold some of the food from the school’s Giving Tree. Several boxes of donated food as well as some hats and scarves were collected under the tree as part of the school’s Mission Project that benefits the Downtown Mission.
Gosfield North Vice Principal Patty Brause says goodbye to students and staff at Gosfield North as she begins her retirement.
by Jennifer Cranston At Gosfield North Public School there were a few extra things to celebrate at the assembly hosted on December 16. The students opened the assembly by recognizing the school’s three volleyball teams. The sr. girls’ volleyball team had an excellent season, placing second over-all in its regular season, as well as regionally, and at the Red Raider Tournament. The sr. boys’ volleyball team had a very busy season, playing 70 games in just over a month. The boys also came in second at the Red Raider Tournament
and at Regionals, and came out champions from the Pronger tournament. They were finalists at the District Championships. The junior mixed volleyball team was a mostly “for fun” sport, but the players did win the Queen Elizabeth Mixed Volleyball Invitational Tournament. After 35 years in teaching, Vice Principal Patty Brause was set to begin her retirement as the school closed for the holidays. She was honoured with gifts and hugs, and a special song performed by her coworkers who sang of “Proud Patty, rollin’ down the hallway,” to the tune of “Proud Mary.” “You’ve touched many lives,” Mrs. Mcphee of the Parent Council said to Brause as she gave her hugs and a gift. Students at Gosfield North collected several large boxes stuffed with food for the Downtown Mission leading up to the Holidays, but their Mission Project didn’t stop there. Nevaeh, Chelynne, and Hailey are students at the school who took it upon themselves to sell handmade bracelets, chocolate bars, hot chocolate, candy canes, kettle corn, and ornaments, raising a total
of $414 to be donated to the Mission. On assembly day, the GNPS Band was preparing to perform for
the 12th year in a row at the Mission’s Annual Christmas Banquette. The band members donated more than just their
talent to the event. They showed up with 42 dozen individual baked goods, providing dessert for the dinner as well.
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CARD OF THANKS
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LAFRAMBOISE, Patricia (Pat) You may have known Pat personally, you are the fortunate. You may have only known her from listening to her husband, children, or grandchildren sharing about her. But one thing is clear, whether you knew her personally or through a family member or friend, you knew she was a very special lady. She will be missed each and every day. To everyone who sent condolences, thought of the family, prayed for the family, you may have brought food for us, or sent flowers, made a donation, sent a card. We would like to extend our overwhelming thank you. The many acts of kindness, condolences and sympathy we’ve received have been a great comfort to our family. Our heartfelt thanks, Wally Laframboise, Mike and Lynn Robinet & family Judy DiCredico & family, Neil and Rhonda Robinet & family Tina and Hank Edwards & family
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A Sleigh Ride with Rotary 2015 was a busy year for Rotary to say the least. From parades to pancake breakfasts, from fish fries to fundraisers, from community picnics to Christmas tree sales, we want to thank you all for your support. Cottam Rotary is only as strong as the community in which it resides. We are all very proud to have been a part of the community of Cottam-Kingsville for the last 75 years and hope to continue our support for many years to come. From our family to yours, to friends near and afar, we in Cottam Rotary would like to thank you for your support and hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you. __________________________________________________
Card of Thanks We would like to thank everyone who showed their love and support to our family during the passing of Vincent Breault. We wish to thank the EMS team, Kingsville OPP, and Windsor Regional Cancer Center for their assistance at this difficult time. Many thanks to everyone who sent flowers, cards, food, and made food donations. It was such a tribute to our father. ~ Sincerely Marie Breault and Family
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In Loving Memory of
TAYLOR, Francis “Frank” - Passed away surrounded by his family on December 31, 2015 at 76 years of age. He is now reunited with his mother Ella (1975), father Wilfred (1995) and brother Douglas (2009). Dear father of Barb Sweetman (Ron), Shelley Trepanier (Marc) and Frank Taylor (Ellie). Proud Grandpa of Angie Stockwell (Don), Greg Sweetman (Melissa), Jennifer Tellier (Brian), Dan Trepanier (Anna), Nicole Bridgen (Drew), Chris Trepanier, Jacob Taylor and Sara Taylor. Great-grandpa of Joshua, Lauryn, Tobey, Dane and Ella. He is survived by his sister-in-law Bonnie Taylor. Frank enjoyed hunting, gardening and he was truly an avid outdoorsman. Cremation has taken place. A visitation took place for family and friends at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www. kennedyfh.com.
Emmett McLean
who passed away on January 12, 1994. We lost a father with a heart of gold. How much we miss him can never be told. He shared our troubles and helped us along. If we follow his footsteps we will never go wrong. ~ Always in our prayers - Ralph, Naomi, Chris, and Meghan ~ __________________________________________________
In Loving Memory of
Clifford Dietrich who passed away January 5, 1990. We take this special moment, to turn our thoughts to Dad. Thank him for the home he gave, For all the things we had. Here’s hoping that this message, which carries so much love. Will somehow find its way to you, in Heaven up above. - Forever in our hearts, Your Family. _________________________________________________________
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LINTON, Dorothy (nee Ivanisko) - December 16, 1951 to December 9, 2015 - It is with great sadness that the family provides notice of the passing of Dorothy Elizabeth Linton, at 63 years of age, on Wednesday, December 9th at her home in Snug Harbour, City of Kawartha Lakes. She is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years and life friend, Bruce, her sons Jonathan (and Phoebe), Daniel (and Jill) and her caring daughter Alexandra, her grand pets Charlie, Hemingway and Millie. She is also survived by her sister Margaret (Terry Moynihan), brothers Steve (Cindy Prince), John (Michelle), sister-in-law Lori, and predeceased by her mother and father, Mary and John, and sister Vicki (Gary Maedel). She has many loving and caring nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A special thank you to Southlake Regional Cancer Centre, Dr. Zibdawi and Karen, as well as, Sunnybrook, Dr. Brenneman, for helping to extend Dorothy’s life experiences as long as her courageous fight could take her. Also, thank you to CCAC Central East, ParaMed and Shannon for providing the equipment and home care, to allow Dorothy to be with her family in the best possible location. A celebration of Dorothy’s life was held at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket, ON, on Wednesday, December 16th, (her birthday). It was followed by interactive time and reception for everyone. Any donations, please consider Southlake Regional Cancer Centre or Cancer Research. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at roadhouseandrose.com.
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Howson, Darlene
In Loving Memory of a Precious Daughter, Darlene ~ 1965-1986 You are my one shining star, Forever, wherever you are. God took you on before me, But know that you’ll always be, Just a heart beat away, Forever, wherever you are, Dar.
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LAMBIER, Peggy - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our treasured Peggy on December 23, 2015 at 68 years of age at Met Hospital. Daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Ellis. Daughter-in-law of the late Gordon and Eleanor Lambier. Beloved wife and soulmate of Larry with whom she celebrated 48 years of marriage. Dear mother of Karen Lambier (Chris Quinlan) and the late Jeffrey Lambier (1992). Loved Grandma of Mandy Lambier (Jon Gervais) and Christopher Quinlan. “GG” of Mia Rose Lambier. Dearest sister of Jim Ellis (Linda), Joan Anderson (late Dick), Tom Ellis (Pat), Betty Mulcaster (late Ray) and Eleanor Wagner (Don). Sister-in-law of Diane Howe (Harold), Rodney Lambier (Debbie), Randy Lambier , Cheryle Angiers (late Paul), Brian Lambier and the late Donna Greenaway (late Michael). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Peggy was the kindest, most loving person who cherished her family and friends. She was an expert Euchre and Pictionary player. Peggy was a long-time member of Bethel-Maidstone United Church. The visitation and funeral service was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or to the Hospice of Windsor & Essex County. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. __________________________________________________
TYTGAT, Rose Selvie (nee Metcalfe) - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Iler Lodge in Essex at 87 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Andy (2012). Loving mother of Nancy Vermeulen (Don), Judy Tann ( Mike), and Carol Myers (Greg). Proud grandmother of Melissa, Damon, Allison (Rob), Bryan (Jessica), Victoria and Joshua. Predeceased by her sister Marie (Vince) and brother Frank (Lou). Dearest sister-in-law of the late Margaret Verschueren (late Morris) the late Harry Tytgat, the late Rachel Delaurier (late Don), Morris Tytgat (Terry) (late Betty), Elsie Chevrier (late Lawrence), late George Tytgat (late Theresa) and late Roger Tytgat (Elaine). Rose will also be remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews. Rose was a member of the CWL at Holy Name in Essex for 63 years and was also a member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society. The family would like to thank the staff at Iler Lodge for the wonderful care given to their mom. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday and on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex until time of Mass of Resurrection. Officiated by Fr. Dave Boutette, Fr. Michael Parent and Fr. Larry Brunet. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society. Family and friends may share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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What’s Going On... JAN. 9 - “Freez’n” at St. Thomas of Villanova Festival Theatre, at 2pm. In support of Autism Ontario W-E. For more info: visit www.legendslivetribute.com. JAN. 11 KINGSVILLE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - At the Kingsville Migration Hall, 170 Main St. East, Kingsville, from 1-7pm. For info: www.blood.ca.
WANTED: We Farm It Like It’s Our Own! 3rd generation Lakeshore farmer looking to CASH rent / buy / share crop in Essex / Kent Counties. Available services incl. planting, crop protection, harvesting, trucking. Call Dennis Rivest at Infinity Farms Inc. (519) 796-6691. 1-tf
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_____________________ FOR RENT: Upper 2 bdrm apt downtown Essex. Prefer no pets. First & last required. $775. Utilities incl. 519-791-6312. 22-tf _____________________ FOR RENT: Modern 1 bdrm apt for rent on the edge of Essex. $700 util incl. Fridge & stove. Coin operated washer & dryer on premises! Mature person, no pets. Available Jan. 1, 2016. Call Dan 519-776-5735 and 519-982-5735.
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Christmas Tree Recycling Program Residents may drop off live Christmas trees at one of the designated municipal locations identified below, starting December 26 and ending January 30: • Co-An Park Parking Lot 11071 Concession 11, McGregor Centre • Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre 243 McAffee Street, Harrow Centre (south end of parking lot) • Kinsmen Field House Parking Lot 120 Fairview Avenue West, Essex Centre All trees will be mulched for future horticultural recycling programs throughout the town. For more information, call 519-776-7336.
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TOWN OF ESSEX SUMMER STUDENT 2016 PROGRAM The Town of Essex is currently accepting applications for our Summer Student 2016 Program. Eligibility rules for the program, positions available, job descriptions and application forms may be found on our website at www.essex.ca. Students must complete an application form and attach a resume for each position they are applying for. Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2016. Applications may be submitted: • by mail to Town of Essex Summer Student Program 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8 • in person at the Municipal Building • by email to hr@essex.ca
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_____________________ SNOW REMOVAL OPERATORS AND LABOURERS wanted. Fax resume to 519-723-2336. 13-tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED Part time Cook and Dietary Helper wanted for Harrowood Seniors Community. Apply in person to: 1 Pollard Drive, Harrow, On. N0R 1G0. Must have cooking experience, certification. 1-1t* _____________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 12/15 _____________________
HELP WANTED _____________________ HELP WANTED: Cook needed immediately, full time 8:30-4:00 daily. Willing to cook for young children in a child care setting in Essex. Basic cooking skills required, experience preferred. Please reply in writing/resume to storybookjaf@on.aibn.com. 1-1t _____________________ WANTED
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We are a vegetable greenhouse that focuses on high quality healthy greenhouse products. We are looking to fill various strategic full time positions. Do you have what it takes? Are you a career champion? If you have good work ethic, great attitude, excellent attendance and interested in growing with us, send us your resume to: hr@orangelinefarms.com
We are a vegetable greenhouse that focuses on high quality healthy greenhouse products and looking for Career Oriented Line Lead for one of our Specialty Packing Line. Responsibilities: • Progressively lead a packing line of 10 – 15 employees • Ensure customer specifications are being followed and adhered to • Working with scheduler to coordinate the personnel in order to meet production goals • Report all machine issues to Operations Manager and Maintenance • Report personnel issues to Human Resources • Train new employees as necessary • Maintain accurate records • Complete all relevant required documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including recording all packaging completed and the packaging used and/or destroyed • Maintain a neat and organized work area • Follow all policies, practices and procedures as it relates to Human Resources, Health and Safety and Food Safety
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Self- motivation and attention to detail Flexibility with working hours (Days Only including Saturdays) Independent transportation Excellent multi-tasking skills under pressure Ability to lift boxes up to 20 lbs. Work in cold and hot environments High School diploma or equivalent experience Basic math aptitude Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
If you possess these attributes, please send your resume to hr@orangelinefarms.com
CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-9237 or 519-791-5046. 46-tf
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Notice to Residents of the Town of Essex
2016 Council Meeting Dates Regular Meetings of the Council of the Town of Essex are held in the County of Essex Civic Centre Council Chambers (2nd Floor), 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, Ontario commencing at 6:00 PM. The following are the dates of the regular meetings for 2016: Monday, January 18 Monday, February 8 and 22 (changed to 2nd and 4th Mondays for this month only) Monday, March 7 and 21 Monday, April 4 and 18 Monday, May 2 and 16 Monday, June 6 and 20 Monday, July 4 and 18 Tuesday, August 2 and Monday, August 15 Tuesday, September 6 and Monday, September 19 Monday, October 3 and 17 Monday, November 7 and 21 Monday, December 5 and 19 All regular meetings are open to the public who are invited to attend. If you wish to appear as a delegation before Council visit the Town’s website at www.essex.ca to obtain the Delegation to Council Request Form. Cheryl A. Bondy, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Email: cbondy@essex.ca Fax: 519-776-8811
Snow Removal Notice Residents and property owners are reminded of the requirements pursuant to
By-Law #1108 A By-Law Respecting the Removal of Snow and Ice from Sidewalks in the Town of Essex Owners or occupants of all properties in the Town of Essex are responsible for the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks in front of, alongside and at the rear of such property. Penalty – The Town may clear away and remove snow and ice from the sidewalks, and the Town may recover the expense incurred in like manner as municipal taxes. The Town, at its discretion, may also issue a ticket for the violation. Commercial – Where snow falls or ice forms upon the sidewalk, the owner or occupant shall remove the snow or ice from the sidewalk within a) Four (4) hours following the snow fall or formation of ice upon sidewalks during daylight hours; or b) Four (4) hours following sunrise in the case of snow falling or ice forming overnight. Single Family Dwelling – The owner or occupant shall clear away and remove snow and ice from sidewalks within twelve (12) hours following the snow fall or formation of ice. Multiple Family Building – The owner shall clear away and remove snow and ice from sidewalks within twelve (12) hours following the snow fall or formation of ice. The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario • 519-776-7336
We are a vegetable greenhouse that focuses on high quality healthy greenhouse products and looking for Full Time Packing/grading staff Job Details: • • • •
Full-time permanent Monday to Saturday $11.25 to start with the ability to advance Healthcare Benefits
Responsibilities: • Packing and grading of produce as directed by Line Leads • Maintain product quality standards that meet product specifications • Maintain a sanitized and organized department that meets all food safety requirements • Respect all other employees and work in a professional manner at all times projecting a good company image • Other duties as assigned • Ability to work in the greenhouse as required • Flexibility to work extended hours, including Saturdays • Follow all policies and procedures as it relates to Human Resources, Health and Safety and Food Safety
It is vital that you have a positive attitude, great energy, excellent attendance and punctuality. Additional Important Key Attributes: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Self-motivation Attention to detail Committed to customer service Work in various positions at the required speed of service and with the desired sense of urgency Ability to communicate any issues or concerns Independent transportation Excellent multi-tasking skills under pressure and manual dexterity Ability to lift up 20 lb boxes Ability to work as a team or independently Must be able to work in cold and hot environment Requires standing, and walking on a regular basis for prolonged periods Visual and audio sensory are needed
If you possess these attributes, please forward your resume to hr@orangelinefarms.com Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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Company gathered at the 14th Annual Sun Parlour Rodeo site in Ruthven over the weekend of August 1 & 2 to demonstrate their bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and roping skills for a big gathering of spectators to enjoy. • Jordon Miner was greeted with boisterous applause and hearty congratulations when he appeared before Council on Monday, August 10. Miner left Essex on July 19 for Los Angeles, CA where he competed in bowling at the Special Olympics World Games. He returned August 2 with a Bronze and two Silver medals. • During the August 28-30 weekend, the Midget Major Yellow Jackets captured the 2015 Provincial Championship to close out an outstanding year of baseball. • On Friday, August 28 the U.S. Brig Niagara tall ship anchored at the Kingsville docks for the weekend, giving community members an opportunity to learn about sailing and a little bit about Canadian military history. • The McGuire family, of the McGregor/ Amherstburg area, hosted
the third annual Southern Ontario Vintage Bicycle Open House on Sunday, August 30. • 13-year old liver donation recipient Kaidyn Blair represented the community at the 2015 World Transplant Games that was held in Argentina. SEPTEMBER • The annual Fall Festival of Cars was held at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village over the Labour Day weekend, creating a fun activity that area families and local car enthusiasts could enjoy over the Labour Day weekend. • A 161 year-old tradition continued over the weekend of September 5 & 6 as thousands of visitors attended the Harrow Fair. • Visitors and birders from afar were welcomed to Holiday Beach Conservation Area on September 12 & 13 to participate in the annual Hawk Fest activities. • A special meeting of Essex Town Council on September 7 was held to consider re-zoning part of the Galos Subdivision on Morris Dr. Hundreds of angry residents flooded
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the council chambers over sewage back-up in their basement. They wanted all new housing construction in Essex Centre to be halted until the problem of record flooding in the town could be solved. • At the regular Essex Town Council meeting on Tuesday, September, 8, Councillor Randy Voakes, who is also the Council Liaison for the Essex Youth Centre, announced that the Essex Youth Centre had closed. • The Essex and Maidstone Knights of Columbus Councils joined forces for a dinner on Sunday, August 13 at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone to raise money for winter coats for kids. • Motorcycles old and new gathered at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum last Saturday, September 12 for the Museum’s second annual Vintage Motorcycle Show. • On the weekend of Friday, September 4, the Essex Yellow Jacket’s Pee Wee team earned the Ontario Baseball Association Pee Wee Championship title in the provincial tournament held in Leamington. • The businesses of Victoria Plaza hosted a Block Party on Saturday, September 12 to celebrated wellness and promote the health oriented services located in the plaza. • Many area crafters gathered at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club on Saturday, September 19 to work on crafts and art projects as part of the season’s first Art Space Essex open studio session. • There was plenty to see and do at Cottam Ridgeview Park on Sunday, September 20 as The Cottam Rotary Club hosted its 53rd annual Horse Show & Fall Festival. • On Saturday, September 19, Essex Firefighters came together to reminisce and reconnect at the second Essex Firefighter’s Alumni Reunion. • In conjunction with Farm and Food Care, local beef and veal farmer Bryan Hyland and his family opened their farm to over 2,000 visitors on September 20 as host facility for Breakfast on The Farm.
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• Legion Week was held over the last week of September. One of Essex’s few remaining WWII Veterans, Tom Robson, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in honour of all veterans during a ceremony at the cenotaph. As is tradition, Kinger’s Krazy Golf Klassic wrapped up The Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201)’s Legion Week festivities with many laughs. • Well over 200 people filled the auditorium and two additional rooms at the public school board offices on the evening of September 15 to show support for Harrow District High School and Western Secondary as Board Administration recommended closing both schools. • At the Monday, September 28 meeting of Town Council discussion continued on possible short-term and long-terms resolutions to the flooding problem. • Essex District High School’s grade 12 student Carly Davison, the newly elected EDHS student Council Prime Minister, had been appointed as one of the youth representatives on Essex Council. • Members of the local chapter of Greyhound Pets of America were in Sadler’s Park on Sunday, September 26, raising funds and awareness for their work with retiring greyhounds. • The Ruthven Apple Continued on Page 18
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Thank You to all of our 4-H Friends and Families who contributed to our 100th Anniversary celebration. You made our event a successful “Social”. Your dedication to our 4-H community is evident and very much appreciated. The Anniversary committee would like to Thank all of our Sponsors who donated to the events success!
Thank You and Happy New Year to all our 4-H Friends. Friends of 4H Quilting Confection Country Fresh Packers Jack Smith Fuels Randy & Donna Anger Colchester Farms Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens TSC Essex Marietta Flowers 4-D Sausage Forsyth Travel Betty & Gary Anger Bob Chevalier Drainage Schinkels’ Meats Kerry Stomp Harrow Fair Board
Garnet & Sue Morris and Family Janet Burnside Ed Gibbs Electric Reid Drainage Spoonz Naples Pizza (Harrow) The Butcher of Kingsville The Feed Store, Harrow Kent & Essex Mutual Taylor Beacom Talbot Trail Day Spa Berti’s Hometown Candles Tom & Shelly Knapp
Dr. Hager Harrow Lion’s Club Corinne Pillon Bradley Potatoes Delta (Essex) Rose Cottage Quilts Essex County Pork Producers Serenity Lavender Bank of Nova Scotia Jack & Marietta Morris Advance Windows Mastermind Toys Mucci Farms Richard Pillon Harrow K of C Council 5350
Dr: Richard Barnett DPM Insurance Essex Essex Auto Barn Richard Rivard Gyro’s and More Earthly Elements Dr. Hager Royal Canadian Legion Essex Branch 201 Essex & Kent County Dairy Producers Designer Countertop (Neil Bateman) Setterington’s Fertilizer (Blythwoods) North 42 Degree (Estate Wineries)
Pauline Laporte RA Construction 4-H Canning Club 4-H Beef Club 4-H Dairy Club 4-H Swine Club 4-H Baking Club Bev Brown Short Cuts Kevin Soulliere Bonnie Stefishen 3rd Generation
A Special Thank You to our Auctioneers Marty Unholzer and Dave McCormick. Your ability to sell a Mini Refrigerator to a College student helped raise funds beyond our expectations. Thank You for all the laughter and a job well done. Multiple generations of 4-H Friends shared stories and smiles. Our committee is confident 4-H will continue to GROW and thrive in Essex County over the next 100 Years.
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2015 - A Year In Review... Fest raised funds for Community Living and celebrate another successful event during the last weekend of September. • Franco Ontario Day was proclaimed on September 25, 2010, and the Franco Ontario Flag was introduced in 1975 on the same date. Staff and students at St. Mary School in Maidstone celebrated both anniversaries on Friday, September 25. • Hundreds of concerned individuals, holding signs that read “Our community needs auto jobs” and “TPP: The Ultimate Corporate Power Grab,” rallied next door to the campaign office of Essex Riding’s Federal Conservative candidate, Jeff Watson, on Wednesday, September 23. OCTOBER • Staff, students, School Board officials, and community members came out to celebrate the completion of the new Essex District High School building on Monday October 5. • On October 3, during the National Communities in Bloom Symposium and Awards Ceremony held in Kamloops, British Columbia, it was announced Essex was named the winner of this year’s National Communities in Bloom Competition for the 9,001 to 20,000 population category. • David Ainslie, a Comber area farmer, was chosen as the recipient of the 2015 Canadian Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award. • The Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) received two monetary donations, thanks to Wildwood Social Club’s Pasta Dinner and the Iron Horse Motorcycle Club’s 5th annual Hogs for Horses event. • Essex District High School welcomed the whole community to its annual Homecoming celebration on Friday, October 9. • Around 1,100 children and their families enjoyed fun activities at Essex’s three fire stations on Wednesday, October 7 in celebration Fire Prevention Week. • An open house was held inside the Shaheen Community Room at
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the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Wednesday, October 9 to unveil the draft plan for the future permanent dog park for Essex Centre. • The Riding of Essex voted for change on Monday, October 19. NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey defeated11-year Conservative incumbent Jeff Watson by nearly 3500 votes in the Federal Election. • On Tuesday, October 13 The Greater Essex County District School Board announced it would close Harrow District High School, effective at the end of this school year. • The Firefighters of the former Sandwich South Township in the
municipality of Tecumseh celebrated 50 years of firefighting at a public open house held on October 15th. • There were ghouls and goblins, and princesses and fairies, too as the WindsorEssex Therapeutic Riding Association hosted its annual Spooktacular event on October 16 & 17. • Residents filled the community room at Harrow Arena on Tuesday,
October 20, to discuss the next steps in the fight for Harrow High. • An upset Julia Burgess, the Greater Essex County District School Board Trustee for Kingsville and Essex, offered to resign over the Board’s decisions to closed area schools. • It was a big ‘thumbs up’ for Mr. Essex 73, Frank Matthys, as he was honoured on Saturday, Continued on Page 19
MP Ramsey wants to be accessible to her constituents
by Sylene Argent As a way to officially welcome her constituents to her newly established office, Essex’s new MP Tracey Ramsey hosted a Holiday Open House on the evening of Wednesday, December 16. “We are up and running, open and ready to go,” Ramsey said from her new constituency office, which is located directly next door to MPP Taras Natyshak’s office. “We keep getting more up to speed.” Already, the new facility is equipped to do case work to help individuals with concerns. There are still some tasks, however, that need to be completed. Ramsey wants to remain accessible to her constituents, and the purpose of the Holiday Open House was to invite area residents in to see the new office, and greet the new MP. “I want to be accessible,” Ramsey said, adding her office belongs to all her constituents. “This is their space. If there are issues, I want them to feel welcome.” That week, Ramsey delivered her
maiden speech in Ottawa, in addition to asking the government about its stance on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during a question period. As the NDP Critic for international trade, Ramsey said she would like to see the government provide greater detail on its plan to consult Canadians on the TPP. She said on the campaign trail the Liberals promised public consultation on this, but the Throne Speech was silent on this matter. “The Conservatives negotiated this deal behind closed doors in the dying days of their government. We all know this deal could result in the loss of tens of thousands of Canadian jobs. Nowhere would the effects of this be more deeply felt than in my own riding of Essex, where so many are employed by auto and agricultural sectors. “As an auto-worker, I saw firsthand how job losses had impacted families and entire communities,” she said. “On the TPP, I am confident we can get a better deal for Canadians.” She is looking forward to working with the Minister and other critics for International Trade. Ramsey also took the opportunity to celebrate local farmers in Parliament. “In Essex, family farms fill the landscape, and are vital to the successes of our local economies. Too many family farms have disappeared over the last decade in Essex, but despite their many challenges, farmers are embracing environmentally sustainable and progressive conservation practices.” She honoured the work of Don and Neal Huber of Harrow, who she said like many farmers in the community are spearheading innovative agricultural practices. They use no-till planting and helicopter seeding methods. Farmers “Don’t just feed your family and your neighbours, you are truly artists in your field,” Ramsey said.
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October 24 at the Essex Citizen of the Year banquet. • On Friday, October 23, the Essex Rotary Club encouraged the community to stop by participating restaurants to buy pizza as a fundraiser in support of helping to eliminating Polio on World Polio Day. • The annual Gesto Spook House supported the St. Vincent de Paul. Volunteers collected canned goods or nonperishable food items in exchange for a Halloween thrill. • Essex Community Services hosted its 7th annual chili cook off on October 29. Over 20 individuals brought in a dish of chili to support the cause. • Hundreds of youngsters took advantage of the Essex Centre BIA’s annual Halloween-themed Tiny Tot parade on Friday, October 30. NOVEMBER • The grade eight students at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, along with their younger school-peers from the grade five and six
classes, added 49 trees to the school playground area on Friday, November 6, through a legacy planting project. • On November 8 nearly 400 people laced up to participate in the 21st annual Ken Knapp Ford Jingle Bell Walk, Run, and Wheel. • In keeping to its motto of “Bringing out the best in kids,” the Essex Optimist Club introduced a new event, Chocolate Bar Bingo, on Sunday, November 8. The event was held at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. • The Essex Memorial Spitfire Committee was pleased to unveil the two new additions to the Honour Wall on Wednesday, November 11. • On Wednesday, November 11, a large group of military service personnel and residents gathered in Essex Centre to pay their respects to the men and women who have served their country as the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) hosted its annual Remembrance Day service.
• The Essex Regional Goodfellows held its annual newspaper campaign on November 14 & 15 to benefit local food banks. The annual fundraising event brought in over $50,000. • Small Canadian flags, each holding the photo of a Canadian soldier who fell in Afghanistan, were placed on the lawn at the Libro Community Centre in Woodslee on Saturday, November 14, as part of the annual Honour the Veterans event. • Horse-drawn carriage rides, hot food and beverages, and live music entertainment were just a few of the fun activities offered to the community on the evening of Friday, November 20 as the Essex Salvation Army and the Essex Centre BIA teamed up to host the annual Christmas Kettle Kickoff and Tree Lighting on the front lawn of the Essex Municipal Building. • Essex Town Council and community members made their case for Harrow District High School and argued the flaws in the PARC process that led to the decision to close the school at a special meeting with Karen Pitre, Chairperson Continued on Page 23
TD offers gift of warmth
Ruth-Ann Hostine, a Customer Service representative at TD Canada Trust, presents many warm items to LeeLee Hats volunteers Tracy Summerfield and Rose Glass.
by Sylene Argent As a volunteer with Leelee Hats, Ruth-Ann Hostine, a Customer Service representative at TD Canada Trust, wanted to discover a way she could link her work and her pastime to bring warmth to those in need this winter season. So, she began the local bank’s first annual mitten tree collection project this past holiday season. During the holiday season, TD clients, and visitors to the bank, were asked to decorate the onsite Christmas tree with warm winter wear, such as mittens, headbands, and scarves. The donations, in addition to adding colour to the festive decorating scheme, were donated to Leelee Hats, which will forward the items to those in need. The club is proud to be able to not only collect and create hats for newborns, but to also collect warm winter gear for children and adults alike for this distribution program. LeeLee Hats volunteers Tracy Summerfield and Rose Glass were excited to accept TD’s donation of winter gear just before the holiday break. Any additional donations will still be accepted at the TAKE OUT bank, Hostine said. AVAILABLE PICKEREL For information about where and when this group meets at area libraries, find LeeLee Hats on Facebook Holy Name Council #3305 at www.facebook.com/ lly Serving loca leelee.hats. Erie caught Lake
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You are invited to worship with us on Sundays at 11 a.m. Major Sam Roberts leads the services, which are followed by coffee time and a chance to meet new friends. There are several in our church family who are recovering from or waiting for surgery. Please keep them and our shut-ins in your prayers, and brighten their day with a card, phone call or visit. sponsorship by:
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Don’t forget Messy Church meets Thurs. Jan. 14th from 6-8 p.m. Bring your family out for dinner and a new way of experiencing church. SA Connections meets Tuesdays from 10 –1 p.m. “Rocks” will be the topic of discussion on the 12th. Come out for fellowship, lunch, and a chance to learn something new. Bible Study follows at 1:15. Our Community programs are free and are open to men, women, and children of all ages.
Pastor Jay spoke on how he is really excited about 2016 and especially excited about January. January is a blank canvas. Restore the Wonder. Prayer for Essex-at Amy Belle’s Fashion on Monday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. Restoration House Healing Rooms re-open Saturday, January 9 from 10am-1pm. Legacy Men’s Meeting-January 30th. Intercession-Tuesdays and Fridays at 9a.m. Have a blessed and prosperous 2016! Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
All are welcome for our Sunday Worship Service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School begins at 10:15 am. Monday, January 11 is the UCW Meeting at 1pm in Simpkins Hall. All the ladies in the congregation are invited. The Door Greeters schedule for 2016 is available in the Narthex. Please pick up a copy and find your name. We are still in need of volunteers. Thank you! Door greeters this week, January 10, are Linda & Bill Manning, Elder on Duty is Georgeann Welsh, and Church Lock-Up is Jerry Farough.
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Trinity Church We hope everyone had a great holiday season and look forward to a rewarding 2016! We keep in our prayers Maureen, Art, Doug, James, Joanne, Harry, and Greg. Happy Birthday wishes are sent to Ron Martin. Plan to attend our annual vestry meeting, being held after the service on Sunday, January 17. We need all member’s input to the growth of our little church! The 2016 Trinity Toy Drive has officially started! Lets provide some Christmas joy to children in our area again this year. It was a great feeling to donate all those toys to the Kingsville Fire Station to be given to area children. Orders are underway for “Apple Pies” to order for pick up on January 23. Call Sharon at 519-839-4579 or leave a message with Lisa at the Church office at 519776-7711, or Brenda at 519-839-5184. This is a fundraiser to help offset the cost of our new roof this spring. Plan to join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church in the Cemetery” in Cottam. Follow us on Facebook or visit our website. Paquette News submitted by Pam Hartley
A special thanks goes out to everyone who made our Christmas worship come together this past season. From our musicians and alter guilds, to the greeters and readers, thanks again for all you do! Our CAKE & SMASH youth groups are having their Epiphany party on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 6pm. St. Stephen’s parish council is on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 7pm & Redeemer’s parish council on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7pm. Our soup makers are geared up for January’s Soup for the Soul Sunday on January 17. It’s a great way to warm your soul with great soup, homemade breads & yummy
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Continued from Page 20 desserts. Our annual vestry season is coming up. St. Stephens will take place on Saturday, January 23, at 3pm and Church of the Redeemers’ will be held on Sunday, January 24, at 11:15 am. If you have a committee report for the Annual Vestry Package, please forward your report to Rev’d Paul by email, no later than January 10. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Elaine Mailloux. Bill Olson and Thomas Allison will greet you at the door. Lunch will be served by Doug and Pat Wilson. Please remember to say special prayers for the people on our prayer list. If you would like a special visit, or know of someone who would like one, contact Rev. Ann. Choir Practice on Mondays please note the new time at 7 pm. Coffee and Conversation on Thursday at 10 am. All are welcome. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and participated in our Christmas and New Year’s Masses at St. Mary’s. Your gift of time and effort is greatly appreciated. Thank you from Fr. Moe for all the cards, gifts, and food received for Christmas. New Ministry schedules are now available at the back of the church. The next Pasta Night is on February 2nd at St. Mary’s Hall. Please pick up your 2016 box of envelopes at the back of the church. If you wish to receive a box of envelopes please contact Mary at the parish office. There will be a Fish Fry on January 8th at Holy Name of Jesus parish hall from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Our sympathies to the Quinlan family on the passing of Gerald. Happy Birthday to Wes Fuerth, Carter Pulleyblank, and Ron McGuire. Please keep all who are shut in, hospitalized, or in nursing homes and their caregivers in your prayers.
Sr. Choir rehearsals have now resumed each Wednesday at 7:30 pm. New members are always welcomed! To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music, and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our website: www. harrowunited.org. Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker
The weather has cooled down and we got a skiff of snow, not even enough for a snowman. I want to extend my wishes to all for a Happy New Year and for good health. Celebrating Birthdays this time of year are my brother-in-law Dean Warnke, Jonathon Baker, Garry Hislop, Steve Stasko, my great grandson Mason, Mildred Gaspar, and Sue Nantais. Best of birthdays to all the celebrants. It is nice to see that Tammy Stasko was able to come home, after spending the entire holiday in the hospital. We are all praying for good health soon. Essex Baptist Church submitted by Stephaie Winger
Our current message series is “The Pursuit of Joy: A Journey Through Philippians.” Sunday morning message recordings are available at our website: EssexBaptist. com. Join us for 11:00 am Sunday Service, Sunday School is at 9:45 am. Kid’s Club is offered for children ages SK-Gr. 3 and Youth Night for Grades 4+ begins Monday from 6:30-7:30 pm. Join us for a Bible study and prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7 pm.
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A pair of Corvettes 25 years apart
Joe Sabelli with his 2005 Corvette on left, 1980 Corvette on right.
Last June, 47 classic cars came to the Sun Parlor Home Senior Citizens Car Show in Leamington, Ontario, for the viewing pleasure of the residents. The event was so successful, the Sun Parlor Home is planning to repeat the event this coming June. Other senior citizen homes, take note! Joe and Liese Sabelli displayed their two Corvettes, a 1980 coupe and 2005 convertible. Joe found the ’80 in 1984 at the Collex Body Shop in Windsor. It was in excellent condition but the 2-tone blue was not what Joe wanted. The shop repainted it Bronze, then later Riverside Gold and then Aztec Gold, which is on the car today. Aside from changing the bumpers for a smoother look, the car is basically original with about 80,000 miles. It was built in St. Louis, Missouri, with a 350 V8 delivering 190 horsepower plus automatic on the floor. In 2003, Joe and Liese drove their ’80 Corvette to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to celebrate 50 years of Corvette production. Joe was the caravan leader of the local Corvettes which numbered about 30. By the time they reached Monroe, Michigan, other caravans had joined in, pushing the numbers up over 200. By the time they reached the Kentucky Speedway, they were driving with 500 other Corvettes! An estimated 10,000 Corvettes showed up at Bowling Green. During that trip, Joe began dreaming about buying an ’05 (which hadn’t even been built yet) because it would be 25 years newer than their ’80. In the summer of 2007 he and Liese found a low mileage Machine Silver ’05 Corvette convertible at Cauley’s Performance in West Bloomfield, Michigan (regular sponsor of America’s Corvette Club, to which the Sabellis belong). They road-tested it, fell in love with it, and bought it. All the paperwork was in order and they went through Canada Customs without a glitch. The ’05 has 400 horsepower, and with 25 years of improved technology, the car handles like a dream. Compared to the ’80, it’s like night and day. Joe with friend Richard Neal visited Bowling Green in 2013 in the convertible to celebrate 60 years of Corvette production, and returned again in 2014 in Richard’s 1964 Corvette for the 20th anniversary of the Corvette Museum. And now another dream is taking hold as Joe says: “Wouldn’t it be nice to buy a C7 2015 Corvette – exactly ten years newer than the ’05!� And who knows? They might show up at next year’s Sun Parlor Home with three Corvettes! Stay tuned. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.�
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Puempel on a hot streak for Sens by Fred Groves Essex’s Matt Puempel led the AHL’s Binghampton Senators to four straight wins over the Christmas holidays. Beginning Dec. 26, the left winger had three assists in a 4-2 win over Hartford and was named the third star of the game. The next night he exploded for a pair of goals and was the first star in a 5-3 win over Hershey. He was the third star of the 2-1 shootout win over Leigh Valley on Dec. 29 where he scored the only Sens’ goal in regulation and netted the eventual winner in the shootout. Puempel had an assist on New Year’s Eve in a 3-2 victory over St. John’s and his five game point streak continued on Jan. 2 with a goal in a 6-5 overtime loss to Hershey. The former first-round NHL pick now has 20 points in just 22 games with Binghampton. • From the basketball court, EDHS grad Nicole Morse netted two points and had a pair of rebounds to help the Queen’s women’s basketball team beat Waterloo 84-69 in OUA play. The day before she had two points and four boards in a 64-61 win past Laurier. • Still with basketball, congrats to EDHS Red Raider Lucia McElwain, who was named to the WECSAA senior girls’ first all-star team. Grade 9 standout Kim Orton was named to the second allstar team. • Essex District High School wrestlers brought home three medals from the recent Christmas Tournament hosted by Tecumseh Vista Academy. In his first meet, Hunter Lapain won a bronze, and so did Jarrett Phibbs who battled through a lot of pain in his bouts. Senior Davis Dupuis brought home a silver, and Ali Cosgrove was fourth. • EDHS grad Emily McCloskey continued to be a force for the
University of Windsor women’s volleyball team. The outside hitter had seven kills but the Lancers came up short 3-1 to Western on Dec. 28. • Mach Shark, trained by Vic McMurren of Essex, finished third at Western Fair Raceway on
New Year’s Day in the fourth race. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.
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Orton brothers follow the same path by Fred Groves Jeremy Orton is very honest when asked what he learned from his older brother, Justin. “He’s been a role model for me. Growing up, in the backyard he’d do these really cool things. The number one thing he taught me was to finish out the game no matter what the score is,” Jeremy said. Taking time out from their busy schedules,18-year-old Jeremy and Justin, 20, were able to get together over the Christmas Holidays and talk about their very successful athletic careers. Other than the fact that Justin is 6’0, and his younger sibling is 6’3”, there is very little difference between these two. They both went to Gosfield North Public School, where Justin set the school record in the 100m, only to be broken by Jeremy. Justin went to Essex District High School where he starred on and captained the volleyball, basketball and baseball teams. Jeremy followed right behind, and excelled at the same three sports. In a very rare occurrence, both won the prestigious Royal Arcanum Award as the top male high school athlete in WindsorEssex. The older of the two is now in his third year at the University of British Columbia where he has been sidelined from the baseball team due to an injury. Justin is on crutches and will be for a little while longer while he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon in his right foot, which required surgery. “We had a flag football game and I caught a punt and I went to run and it felt like someone kicked me,” he recalled.
What that means is that the Thunderbirds, who start their season next month, will be without their starting second baseman, who, last year, batted .229 and was honoured with an NAIA gold glove award for his outstanding defensive abilities. Looking back, he said that choosing UBC was the right choice even though it is far away from home. “It’s one of the best schools in Canada,” he said. Majoring in sociology with a minor in education, Justin will red shirt this season, which means he will have two more years of eligibility. Jeremy, like his older brother, played for the Windsor Selects baseball club and is ready to start his first full collegiate season with Madonna University in Michigan where fellow EDHS graduate Mitch Hudvager is also playing. “The baseball IQ you have to have there is through the roof,” Jeremy said of the big leap to playing at the college level. Jeremy and Justin have hopes to return to Essex County and teach and coach baseball. They said Rob McElwain, who was their teacher at Gosfield North, had a big influence on them and taught them the team concept of sports. Jeremy, majoring in math, does not know if he will be the starting centre fielder at Madonna yet; only time will tell, but he does have an eye on the future. “From an academic standpoint I want to further my education and I want to come back and teach and coach.” That sounds like a good idea, just like it was a good idea to follow in his older brother’s footsteps.
Pee Wee Majors played well heading into the break submitted to EFP Prior to the holidays, the Pee Wee Major Essex Ravens had a busy hockey schedule. Over the third weekend of December the team played three games in three days. With a few injuries and the Christmas season approaching, the bench was short but the boys were ready for the task at hand. First up was a tough Amherstburg team playing on their home ice on Friday, December 18. Tyler Hurtubise got Essex an early lead and Brendan Smith tipped home a great shot from the point by Thomas Docherty. A blast from Caleb Brockman found the back of the net and Hurtubise added another on a great end to end rush. Jesse Harrison never let Amherstburg in the game with great goaltending. The Ravens walked away with a much deserved 4-3 win. On Saturday, December 19, the players
travelled to Lasalle and picked up where they left off. Tyler got the scoring going for Essex and Caleb blasted another one home off the faceoff. Cameron Dame scored on a great single effort and Docherty threaded the needle from the point. Unfortunately, the Sabres scrambled with seconds left in the third period to score, ending the game in a 4-4 tie. Finally on home ice Sunday, December 20, the Ravens needed to test its conditioning in a match against Erie North Shore. Hayden Westwood score the lone goal for Essex and the team found themselves trailing 2-1. Brendan Fuerth scored, and earned the team another tie, to end a three game weekend without a loss. The players and their families welcomed back coach Scott and send their condolences to the entire Moore family.
2015 - A Year In Review... Continued from Page 19 of Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Community Hub Framework Advisory Group. • Capturing its third straight OFC title, the AKO Fratmen named running back Cody McCann as the team’s Offensive Player of the Year. Dalton Wilkinson, a defensive lineman, was selected as the team’s codefensive champion. • Friday, November 20, the Town’s Essex Community Services department and Essex Fire & Rescue offered a Junior Firefighter Training program. • For over 40 years the Colchester North Christmas Hay Ride has been kicking of the Holidays in country style. This year’s event was held on Saturday, November 28. DECEMBER • Essex welcomed many new businesses, including St. Vincent de Paul’s sixth regional Society Shoppe. • The Essex Minor Hockey Association (EMHA) offered its second annual unique holiday-themed “Just Believe Holiday Event” on Saturday, December 5. • At its Annual General Meeting, the Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association, in conjunction with ERCA, announced Harrow’s Don and Neal Huber were the Conservation Farm Award winners for 2015. • With all the fog on the evening of Saturday, December 5, Santa sure could have used Rudolph to guide him to the annual Cottam Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cottam Rotary Park. • On Friday, December 4, the Ladies’ Auxiliary at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion
(Branch 201) made a special donation to the Santa’s Cause for Kids program. • Many local businesses and organizations embraced the spirit of giving leading into the holiday season. The Essex Area Food Bank received many donations thanks to the generosity of the community and efforts of several local businesses. • On Saturday, December 6, at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, the Essex Optimist Club offered its annual “Santa’s Elves” event that offered a festive workshop atmosphere for youth to get creative, and welcome in the holiday season. • The 100th anniversary of the 4-H Club in Ontario
was celebrated inside the Harrow Agricultural Building on the evening of Saturday, December 5. • On the evening of Tuesday, December 7, Fans forwarded new, unwrapped toy items to the Salvation Army in support of its Christmas Hamper program at the Essex Centre Sports Complex during the Essex 73’s home game. • The spirit of the holiday season has a sense of magic to it, and it was easy to embody that excitement on the evening of Saturday, December 12 as the Essex Centre BIA presented the annual Essex Centre Santa Claus Parade.
24 I Sports Essex Free Press
I Thursday, January 7, 2016
Essex 73’s steal two games from Admirals
Pictured above: Alixe Saliba battles to keep possession of the puck against an aggresive defence, during the January 3 match up against Amherstburg.
Matthew Hebert works to control a bouncing puck during the Essex 2-1 victory over Amherstburg on January 3.
by Garrett Fodor After a Christmas break the Essex 73’s were back in action with two games of a home and home series against the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals. When the 73’s hit the ice on December 29 for the first game, they did so with a newly acquired Harrow native, 19-yearold Cody Leeming, who was recently released by the Admirals. Leeming tallied 45 points in 84 games for the Admirals and his presence would pay dividends. In a following move the 73’s released defenseman Nick Latreille. The two games were what was expected from the rivals... hard hitting, physical, and no shortage of scoring opportunities at both ends of the ice. The games gave fans a glimpse of what playoff hockey is going to look like. After a scoreless first period in game one, the 73’s offense exploded, putting four goals up on the board in the second
period, within 10 minutes. Scoring for Essex was Tyler Scott, Max Viselli, Matthew Hebert, and Phil Janikowski. Had it not been for the posts and some quick saves at both ends of the ice, the game could have been completely different. The teams went on to play a scoreless third period despite the numerous power play opportunities both teams were given. Trevor Wheaton backstopped his Essex team with a 26 save performance, while his counterpart Connor Meyerink made 38 saves. Leeming tallied an assist on the first goal of the game in his debut for Essex. “The past couple of years the rivalry has been getting pretty heated so it feels good to be on this side of it,” said Leeming. “I think I have a good offensive side, I like to move the puck and generate offense but I also feel I can contribute in the back end defensively
too.” On January 3, the 73’s closed out their home and home series with the Admirals. The first frame looked much like the one Tuesday night, with teams exchanging chances. It wasn’t until the dying minutes of the first period, when the deadlock was broken. Eric Shaw scored with 62 seconds remaining to give Essex the lead. After a scoreless second period, Amherstburg’s Ryan Alexander beat Trevor Wheaton, with five to go, to tie the game up, setting up for an exciting final five minutes of regulation. Essex found a hero Eric Shaw was able to help his team capitalize, with a man advantage, as he netted his second of the night with 1:42 remaining. Essex took the victory in this nail biter 2-1 game with teams firing 32 shots at the net.