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A LOOK INSIDE Looking back at the highlights of 2019 January to June PAGE 2 _______________ Essex County approves housing and homeless plan PAGE 3 _______________ Harrow rings in the new year, and a new decade PAGE 10 _______________ Essex Salvation Army Thrift Store to close PAGE 11 _______________ Lakeshore rings in 2020 with Family New Year’s Eve Celebration PAGE 18 _______________

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Local youth brighten Christmas for others

ssubmitted to EFP E l e v e n - y e a ro old Essex resident, L Lauren Armstrong, aand her nine-year old friend, Molly Diemer, were busy trying to help make Christmas a little bit better for area seniors leading up n to the holiday season. The girls used their creative talents to make homemade greeting cards for 24 seniors, and then personally delivered them to Iler Lodge, just in time for the holidays. Tracy Armstrong, Lauren’s mom, said some of the seniors noted the card they received was their first Christmas card this year. “The smiles on their faces was a priceless experience for her and her friend,” Tracey said. Lauren then completed her Turkey Basket Drive project. Since last Christmas, she has wanted to provide a nice Christmas dinner for area families facing economic hardships. In perusing her goal, Lauren helped buy, pack, and distribute Christmas dinner to 10 families in Essex.

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Looking back at the highlights of 2019 - January to June The year 2019 was filled with many memorable moments, some good and some challenging. The Essex Free Press took the time to highlight some of those standout moments in this Year in Review article to allow our readers a chance to reflect. We will continue the Year in Review from July to December in our January 16th edition. JANUARY The Essex 73’s sat in first place in the Stobbs Divison, with a threepoint lead and six games remaining in the regular season. The hall at Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village was packed to near capacity during its 15th annual New Year’s Eve Party. The Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce hosted its 6th annual New Year’s Eve celebration at the Harrow Arena. The Town of Essex’s Community Services Department offered a holiday recreation schedule

that included more than 30 free skate and swim events over the Christmas break, thanks to the Town, local businesses, and organizations. It was announced that Miller’s Essex Source for Sports Essex’s would officially close on February 1. The Essex County Nurse PractitionerLed Clinic (ECNPLC) announced it would move to the Essex Medical Centre, 186 Talbot St. S., in February. Essex Council officially “broke ground” to symbolically welcome a new business to Essex Centre, SouthPoint Equipment. At the January 14 Essex Council meeting, Essex Council voted in favour of notifying the Government of Ontario it wished to ‘opt in’ to potentially host a cannabis retail store. This decision was made ahead of the January 22 deadline. Essex District High School hosted its annual Grade Eight Open House during the third week of January for students

who were interested in becoming future Red Raiders. The Essex Ravens PeeWee Minor hockey team captured its second International Silver Stick championship (20162017), and earlier in the month the 2018-2019 title. Rotarians and volunteers from Windsor Essex brought 53 hockey bags filled with supplies, a value of around $220,000 in donations, to Ghana during a humanitarian mission. In the final week of the month, the 73’s clinched first place in the Stobbs Division regular season and earned a first round playoff matchup against Petrolia. The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) held its annual Conservation Awards ceremony that recognized Maurice Chauvin as the recipient of the Farm Award. Other conservationists

were awarded with other available awards for their efforts. After 17-years of service to Council and citizens, Chief Administrative Officer, Donna Hunter, officially announced her retirement from the Town of Essex.

St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School hosted a “Mathtastic” event, meant to engage parents on how their children were learning the subject in school. The Essex County 4-H organization held its annual Achievement Awards and registration night. Knights of Columbus Council #9226 teamed with St. Mary’s School

in Maidstone to hold the annual free throw competition on January 29. A pasta dinner and vendors’ market was held to support Essex Community Services at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone FEBRUARY Cindy Barnett, coowner of DPM, present a $5000 cheque to Community Living Essex County. The donation was made in collaboration with GivingTuesday, a global movement for giving, volunteering, and showing support to causes that are nearand-dear to the heart. The Town of Essex announced the appointment

of Chris Nepszy to the position of Chief Administrative Officer. With support from local businesses and residents, the Cottam Rotary Club was able to install a bus shelter on Fox Street. The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum hosted a unique exhibit. “Greetings of the Past,” which featured several hundred greeting and post cards were put on display. The Essex 73’s swept the Petrolia Flyers to progress to the next round of the Stobbs Division playoffs. In the next round, against the Amherstburg Admirals, Essex took the series in four games to advance.

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by Adam Gault Essex County has approved the implementation of the Windsor Essex 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Master Plan, following a presentation from City of Windsor representatives and consultants at the December 18 Regular Essex County Council meeting. This follows the City of Windsor, which enacted the same plan earlier in December. The plan seeks a 30 percent increase in available housing and to ambitiously end regional homelessness by 2028. In preparation of the plan, extensive consultation was completed both in

Windsor and Essex County, including workshops, online surveys, and group discussions, which included members of the public, who had not and have had an experience of lived homelessness. “We’ve also seen a significant change in the housing market since the original plan was prepared in 2014,” Cassandra Vink, of Vink Consulting, explained. She was retained by the City of Windsor to assist with the plan’s preparation. “We’ve seen a decrease in the availability of affordable housing, an increase in rents, vacancy rates at now historical lows, an aging housing stock, and

an increase in the percent of household and affordable housing needs.” According to the report Vink presented, around 6,500 people in WindsorEssex are considered “at high risk of homelessness,” which includes renters in the lowest income quartile, spending at least 50 percent of their income on housing. With the mandate to ensure Windsor-Essex continues to be an inclusive community, where everyone has a safe, affordable, accessible, quality housing, the plan seeks to collaborate with all levels of government to develop cost-effective solutions that will include programs and

supports aimed at helping individuals acquire and retain housing. At the core of these measures, the program will seek to support the sustainability and expansion of the affordable housing supply, sustain housing that is linked with supports, and support programs to reduce and prevent homelessness. When it comes to municipal and county-level support, the plan would encourage local levels of government to make policy changes, including re-designating lands to permit greater range of housing types, higher densities, or more compact developments. This could be achieved through grants or loans selling or leasing surplus County land at reduced cost, integrate the need for affordable housing as a strategic priority within County plans, and more inclusionary zoning. A specific plan will now need to be put forward, which will most likely contain feedback from the provincial government sometime in 2020.

Town staff recognized by Lifesaving Society submitted to EFP Photos courtesy of the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada Two Town of Essex staff members were recently recognized for their contributions to the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada. The Society, which is dedicated to the prevention of drowning and reducing water-related injury, hosts an annual ceremony to recognize outstanding individuals with Commonwealth Honour Awards. Cynthia Cakebread, Manager of Recreation & Culture, and Sarah Newton, Assistant Manager of Aquatics, attended the ceremony on December 9 in Toronto. During the event, they were presented with medals by Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell. Cakebread was presented with the Bar to Service Cross, which honours society members who have served for over 20 years. Newton was presented the Bar to Service Medal, which honours society members who have served for over 10 years. “These honours indicate the high level of dedication both Cynthia and Sarah have to their field,” said Doug Sweet, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Community Services. “Not only are they recognized for their significant contributions to the Lifesaving Society, they also bring that important perspective to their work at the Town of Essex.” To learn more about the awards, visit: www. lifesavingsociety.com/individual-members/volunteerawards.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Holiday brain

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I am currently suffering from that annual ailment that I am calling “holiday brain.” This seasonal sickness must affect many as we all return back to work after the holiday season that is without routine or regimen. Holiday brain is that mental fog one endures after consuming copious amounts of sugar and enjoying a few days of rest and spending time with friends and family between Christmas and New Year’s. All of these things, while fun, are out of our regular routine. And it seems difficult to want to return to the lifestyle we are used to having the other 50 weeks of the year. It sure can be difficult to shake our holiday habits when we are expected to get back to work. Holiday brain, to me, feels like the equivalent of pulling one’s self out of quicksand, but where the bottom of this pit equates free time and luxury. It needs to be done, but it is a fight to

pull one’s self out. With this week being the first full week back after the holiday break, I am sure, at one point, the grip the holiday brain has on me will begin to loosen, but it sure does make enduring those first few days back to reality difficult. Once work resumes after the holidays, getting back into the grove seems nearly impossible as simple tasks take what seems like forever to complete as we try to detox our bodies of the junk food we fueled ourselves with over that two-week span and forget having a schedule all to our own. I hope everyone enjoyed their time with friends and family over the Christmas break. It is always interesting to hear of the unique traditions each family has. I also hope everyone has a positive mindframe to start 2020 off with. I hear too often, “New year, new you.” However, that is impossible.

We are the same person; the start of a new year does not press a restart button. It can give us time to reflect on positive changes we would like to implement in our lives, but that is not explicitly linked to a start of new earth rotation around the sun. We can implement positive changes into our lives any time. I try not to set too many goals for the year, myself. I just have this mantra of continual improvement and to always look for opportunity. I have learned that when I set out with a goal, they typically do not go through the way I thought and that really does bother me. Everyone has something that works for them. I know of people who list goals and accomplish them. Everyone has their own thing.

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Letter to the Editor Has anyone noticed, in the last few years, the slick talking Trudeau and other politicians telling us how lucky we are to be receiving all these various people rushing our borders? I am sure, behind the scenes and hidden from the average citizen, there might be some benefits. But, the most obvious thing to the observant citizen are the changes in some of our laws, time honoured customs, and beliefs, in order to make them feel at home. For example... those who wear turbans are not required to wear helmets on motorcyles, ATVs, or snowmobiles. Anyone else would be charged of that age old offense. Also, there have been changes made with Ag Canada Food Inspection Agency to allow certain people to handle, kill, and process their animals in ways that are illegal for the rest of Canada. The most obvious “change” to accommodate new people entering into Canada is most noticeable this time

of year...Christmas. All across North America, in most of the advertising campaigns, the word Christmas is left out. Why? In my opinion, it is to not offend an insignificant minority. I can imagine what would happen to those who would pressure certain countries to change for us, for the sake of our beliefs or customs, upon arrival to their country. The results just might be deadly. Ken Colenutt

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Caroline’s Gift and Kyra’s Kupboard hosted a fundraising dinner at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone to support cancer patients. For the third year in a row, the Rotary Club of Essex hosted a free skate on Family Day at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The Ontario Purple Martin Association meeting welcomed special guest speakers, Susan and Richard Carr, who talked about the large Purple Martin roost on Walpole Island. The 24th Annual Essex Train Show was held at Essex Public School, hosted by the Essex Heritage Committee. Essex County Council approved the purchase of seven new ambulances and created three new County staff positions during its February 20 meeting. Holy Name Catholic Elementary School’s robotics team, the HawkBots, was selected as one of the top four winning teams after a great showing at the Ontario Innovation Celebration, held at Seneca College, on February 24. The Essex Knights of Columbus Council #3305 hosted the District 88 Basketball Free Throw Championship at Essex District High School. The Essex Retirees’ Social Club opened the door to its Clubhouse to host its Annual Soup Contest. Sylvia Pearce’s Beef and Vegetable soup took top honour. On behalf of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee, Rita Jabbour, a Planner with the Town of Essex, congratulated local high school students Erik Wolgen, Josh Birch, and Brian Neufeld for having earned the Youth Community Heritage Week Awards. Essex Town Council held a special public meeting at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre to inform residents, and receive feedback, about a rezoning application made to construct 17 semi-detached dwellings, consisting of 34 total units, in the location of the former Harrow Junior School. MARCH Local musician Jon Brett successfully moved onto the second round of CBC Comedy’s Next Up. On behalf of the Council for the Town of Essex, Mayor Larry Snively recognized outgoing CAO Donna Hunter at her last Council meeting. Students from Kingsville District High School’s Tech Zone participated in the three-day Autorama show at the Detroit Cobo Center with their custom-build car that they named “Dragula.” The volunteers and staff members of the John R. Park

Homestead welcomed visitors to the annual Maple Syrup Festival.

Kids Curing Cancer ambassador, Lauren Baillargeon, along with her younger siblings, Ty and Kierstyn, forwarded their fundraising proceeds of $14,906 to the Fight Like Mason Foundation. Staff, Council, and committee reps for the Town of Essex gathered at the Shaheen Room inside the Essex Centre Sports Complex to host a retirement party for outgoing CAO, Donna Hunter. There, she was thanked her for 17-years of service to the Town of Essex. The Town of Essex hosted an open house to

gather information from anyone looking to have a say about future cannabis retail sales in the Town. The Windsor-Essex County public health nurses hit the picket line, after a second attempt at a conciliation hearing was unsuccessful in finding acceptable terms for the nurses and their employer. Members of the Woodslee Knights of Columbus Youth Squires hosted their 14th annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Dinner at St. John’s Parish Hall in Woodslee. The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) hosted its second annual March Break program. Members of Essex Council and administration took advantage of the nicer weather to get a “visitor’s eyeview” of the Essex Centre business district. Council appointed Cameron Soucie, an EDHS grade nine student, to the second Youth Council member position. Cameron joined Ehva Hoffmann, who has held the position since October, 2016. Area residents flocked to the Feed Store in Harrow to enjoy its 6th annual Maple Syrup Festival. The Essex Centre BIA and the Rotary Club of Essex partnered to host the second annual Essex Centre

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Looking back - A year in review... Business Excellence Awards to honour several local businesses within the Essex Centre BIA boundary. With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, the regional Ontario Provincial Police and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit made a stop at EDHS during a series of informational presentations to local high schools, regarding the risks and consequences of recreational cannabis usage.

The Holy Name of Jesus Church chapter of the Knights of Columbus (3305) presented a $1100 cheque to Mary Elliott Koopman and Lorna Walker of the charitable organization, Guatemala Hope. Chilly, early-spring temperatures didn’t keep a large turnout of people from wading into the frigid Lake Erie waters in support of the 19th annual Kingsville Polar Bear Dip at Cedar Island Beach. The event raised money

for Childcan and Access County Community Support Services (ACCESS). Sandwich South Heritage Centre hosted a St. Patrick’s Day celebration to acknowledge the Irish Roots of Oldcastle and Maidstone. The local competitive jump rope team, the Essex Energizers, competed in the Ontario Rope Skipping Organization’s Provincial Championships for the chance to win medals and for the opportunity to qualify for the National Championships in May. APRIL Essex Council passed Bylaw 1781, to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Essex and Canadian Tire Reinvestment Trust Incorporated, to permit the construction of an A&W drive-through restaurant on the Canadian Tire site. Council received correspondence from the Municipality of Leamington regarding an update on the status of the proposed LeamingtonKingsville-Essex-Windsor transit route. At the 12th annual Warden’s Luncheon, Essex County Warden, who is also the long-time Mayor of Tecumseh, Gary McNamara, spoke of the diversity and strength of the region. Essex Home Hardware Building Centre’s staff members were presented with the “Champion Beauti-Tone 2018 Award, which acknowledged their expertise on the product, the level of commitment they put into their training, and for the effort they put into promoting the brand. Students and staff at Gosfield North Public

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School rocked their socks on World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, March 21. The Essex Ravens Pee Wee Minor team shut out the LaSalle Sabres in the Bluewater Championship game, winning 4 to 0. Thanks to generous support from the community and former Red Raiders, the second annual Giant Flea Market, hosted by the Rotary Interact Club and held at Essex District High School, was a big success. Hundreds of students at Essex District High School walked out of their class rooms in opposition to changes to the education system that the Ford government announced last month. The Jones family hosted the 18th annual Bill

Jones Sr. 3-on-3 hockey tournament at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Essex District High School’s grade 12 athlete, Kim Orton, took part in a signing ceremony at St. Clair College’s SportsPlex, where she confirmed becoming a part of the women’s basketball team. The Town of Essex was the first municipality in Essex County to be named a Bike Friendly Community. The award was presented at the Share the Road Cycling Coalition’s annual Ontario Bike Summit in Toronto. The Kindergarten students at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School collected enough items to provide 75 care kits to the Downtown Mission of Windsor.

I Thursday, January 9, 2020 In what has become a much-anticipated annual tradition for the boys and girls of the Essex Christian Reformed Church’s Cadets and Gems programs, the annual Kub Kar Race was held for bragging rights. There was plenty of laughter and smiling faces at Ridgeview Park as the Rotary Club of Cottam hosted its first ever “Hop into Spring” event. Local history buffs, Kirk Walstedt, Tim McGuire, and Ed Byrne have spent time at the Essex & Community Historical Research Society (ECHRS) to organize and categorize the around 21,000 Maidstone Land Deed documents the local historical club has recently obtained. Local bargain hunters, antique collectors, and treasure hunters lined-

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up outside Essex United Church to get their hands on a great deal during the church’s two-day Spring Yard Sale. The flood warnings the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) issued were the result of record high lake levels, which aren’t receding back to historic norms, ERCA officials said during its Board of Directors meeting. Fluoride will now be added to the drinking water in Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, and a small part of Lakeshore after Tecumseh Town Council voted in favour of re-introducing

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made a special presentation during Heritage Essex’s Annual General Meeting. The Essex Retirees’ Social Club hosted a ham and scalloped potato luncheon in celebration of the Easter Holiday.

the chemical to their water supply last week. Members of the community stopped by the King Street Knights of Columbus Hall in Harrow to enjoy the annual fundraising pancake breakfast on Palm Sunday. It was a great season for the Essex Thunder Atom girls’ hockey team, which ended with a Tier 1 Division championship win over Amherstburg. Nearly 50 youths were recognized during the Essex Optimist Club’s annual Youth Appreciation Dinner. Local railroad enthusiast, Bob Mitchell,

Windsor and Essex County’s Public Health Nurses took to Essex County Council on Wednesday, April 17 to remind county politicians of their important role in the community as the ongoing nurses’ strike headed into its sixth week. Essex Gospel Community Church hosted its 18th Annual Essex Community Easter Egg Hunt, which was relocated to take place at the church grounds due to the rainy weather experienced. Members of the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted its first trivia night fundraiser at the Essex Masonic Lodge on April 26.

On Saturday, April 27, the ground was broken in Cottam to signify the start of construction for the first Murchadha House. During the last week of April, the grade eight and kindergarten students at six area schools helped plant trees on school grounds through the Town of Essex’s annual Legacy Tree Planting program. On April 28, Lazee G Ranch hosted its third annual “Horse Day” showcase and fundraiser. The Windsor Symphony Orchestra performed at Essex United Church as part of its Neighbourhood Concert Series. The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village hosted its annual Dinner and Dance Fundraiser in support of the Museum’s Children’s Education Program. Gesto Theatre opened the curtains to host its 2019 stage production of MTI’s, Madagascar Jr., in three performances, giving many of the students the opportunity to showcase their singing, acting, and artistic talents. MAY A Paddle Party event was held at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School. The school’s Parent Council hosted the event in hopes of raising funds for

a new water bottle refill station and fountain. After Council received the Community Services Report “Fire Station 3 Building Condition Assessment Report,” it decided to forward further discussion to future budget deliberations. In the report, it was recommended the Town should start allocating funds annually for a new Fire Station #3 facility starting in the 2020 budget. It also suggested exploring potential locations, so a new Fire Station 3 could be built within the next five years. In celebration of Nurses’ Week, Erie Shores HealthCare (Leamington hospital) recognized eight outstanding nurses and two individuals in leaderships roles at the hospital through a Leadership and Excellence Awards ceremony. On Saturday, residents and those interested in gardening gathered at the historic Essex Railway

Station in hopes of finding a good deal on interesting plants for their greenspaces at home. The Essex & District Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale fundraiser at the Railway Station. The Kingsville Horticultural Society hosted its annual fundraising plant sale at Kingsville Arena. Friends and family members of WWII veteran Bill Gould gathered beneath the wings of the Essex Memorial Spitfire to officially unveil and dedicate a new park bench in honour of the late veteran. K i n g s v i l l e District High School (KDHS) hosted its 11th annual car show to display the automotive talents of area high school students. The event doubled as a collection drive for the Kingsville Food Bank. A new mural, by Artist

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Irene Sekersky of Art Attack, titled “Supportive Roles,” depicting birds, flowers, and dragonflies, was officially unveiled. Orchestra Breva debuted its new concert series, “Eroica,” which was a sesquicentennial tribute to Laura Ingersoll Secord. The event took place at Assumption Hall in Windsor. It was announced that

local dancer, Jamieson MacNeil, will compete in the Commonwealth Cup Dance Championships that will take place in Sun City, South Africa in mid-July. Windsor resident Patricia Murphy was so moved after receiving a letter from students at Lakeshore’s St. Anne’s High School about a soldier who resided at her residence at the beginning of World War

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II, she installed a plaque honouring his memory at the front of her home. Members of Essex Town staff and Council joined representatives of the incoming A&W restaurant (located at the Canadian Tire parking lot) in breaking ground for the newest commercial addition to Essex Centre. Youth had the opportunity to learn the importance of bees at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum Bee Day. Essex District High School students and staff members hosted a Relay for Life fundraiser out on the track to show support to those battling the disease. An informational internet safety event was hosted for the parents and

Notice to Residents of the Town of Essex 2020 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 p.m. The following are the dates of the regular meetings for 2020: • Monday, January 20 • Monday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 18 • Monday, March 2 and 16 • Monday, April 6 and 20 • Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 19 • Monday, June 1 and 15 • Monday, July 6 and July 20 • Tuesday, August 4 and Monday, August 24 • Tuesday, September 8 and Monday, September 21 • Monday, October 5 and 19 • Monday, November 2 and 16 • Monday, December 7 and 21 All regular meetings are open to the public who are invited to attend. Agendas and minutes are available online at www.essex.ca/CouncilCalendar If you wish to appear as a delegation before Council visit the Town’s website at www.essex.ca/Council to obtain the Delegation Request Form. Robert Auger Manager, Legislative Services / Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Email: rauger@essex.ca

students of Essex Public School (EPS). The event featured guest speakers and presentations from the OPP, Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA), Telus Wise, and Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital. During a special ceremony at Cottam United Church, the community celebrated the 2nd Cottam Scouts’ graduates and the club’s second year of operation. Thousands of elementary school-aged students from throughout the Windsor-Essex County area participated in the Annual Essex Region Children’s Water Festival, hosted at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village. JUNE The annual Essex Rocks & Rolls Cruise In and Business Expo event took over the Heritage Gardens Park to provide a family-friendly fun day downtown, with a purpose of stimulating the local economy. The former Harrow Jr. School property entered into Development Agreement, after approval of the rezoning from institutional to residential, to allow the construction of single or semi-attached dwellings. Vehicular traffic was slowed down to a crawl in the small hamlet of Cottam for the annual communitywide yard sale. Around 40 classic, custom, and new model vehicles lined the grounds of the Essex Railway Station on June 3, as part of the 3rd Annual All Ford Car Show. Essex Public School’s students put on two performances of the play,

“Moe White.” On June 9, members of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), hosted an open house and presented years-of-service awards to longstanding members, as part of an event that celebrated the organization’s 75th anniversary. The 30th Annual McGregor Music Festival

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took over Co-An Park on Sunday, June 9 in support of the Windsor Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation (WECCCF). Essex District High School (EDHS) recognized the hard work and dedication of their school’s athletes at its annual Athletic Banquet. Windsor-Essex County residents gathered at

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the Leamington Fair Grounds for the 171st annual Leamington Fair. The Fair is hosted by the Leamington District Agricultural Society. Members of the Woodslee Branch of the Libro Credit Union learned that as of July 1, Libro was to scale-back traditional, full-service retail banking in Woodslee. At that point, this location will have a full ATM, and office space where members can meet with staff by appointment. It will no longer have a cash service. Nearly a year’s worth of construction on the new Schinkels’ Meat Market facility officially wrapped up on the evening of Tuesday, June 11 as the official grand opening was held at the newly renovated 24 Talbot Street North facility.

Thousands of regional residents flocked to Kingsville’s Lakeside Park to participate in a renewed event that paid homage to Scottish and Celtic tradition and culture, the Kingsville Highland Games. Essex’s Luke Tremblay was one of more than 950 athletes, who participated in the 2019 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Powerlifting Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden. He earned an overall bronze medal in the Junior Division. Community Living Essex County (CLEC) hosted its 58th Annual General Meeting at the Ciociaro Club. Surrounded by her parents and fellow teammates, Alexa Robinson, a ten-year hockey veteran,

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who played for the EDHS Red Raiders and the Windsor Wildcats travel team, signed a contract to play with the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Essex United Church Pastor, Jim Hatt, announced his plan to retire, as the United Church of Canada plans to sell the Essex United Church building. The grade 12 students at Essex District High School were eager to wear a gown and cap to receive their high school diplomas during the 134th annual convocation ceremony hosted in the school gymnasium. Essex Public School (EPS) celebrated the hard work, community involvement, and accomplishments of its graduating grade eight students on the evening of Tuesday, June 25. July - December will continue in next week’s edition.

EPS collects donations for Food Bank, enjoys turkey luncheon

Before the holiday break, the Essex Public School (EPS) Student Council encouraged their peers to hand in a variety of nonperishable food donations to help local families facing economic hardships during a time of year when ‘giving’ is a prevalent theme. As a result of the Student Council’s hard work, hundreds of food and hygiene items were donated to support the annual food drive. In addition, $468 in cash donations were received that will help the Essex Area Food Bank purchase needed items. On Wednesday, December 18, Essex Public School hosted a festive sweater day and turkey luncheon. School Parent Council hosted the luncheon, with a lot of community support, for all the EPS students and staff members to enjoy. The event allowed the students to enjoy a meal together before parting for the

holiday break. EPS was grateful to UNIFOR 444 President Dave Cassidy, a former Maplewood Public School graduate, for dropping off a large donation for the annual

student turkey luncheon. Cassidy said the local union was pleased support the event. UNIFOR 444, he added, tries to help out as many causes throughout the region as it can.

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Harrow rings in the new year, and a new decade

by Garrett Fodor As tens of thousands of people gathered in Time Square, New York, to watch the ball drop, hundreds of Area residents gathered in Harrow to participate a New Year’s Eve party of their

who donated the ball for tonight.” The event began at 6 p.m., and ran until 9 p.m., when the event was capped off with its very own ball drop and fireworks display. The ball was designed and fabricated by REFAC Industrial Contractors, who came up with the idea three years ago. The ball, draped in LED lights and streamers, is continuing to evolve and improve yearafter-year and took over 50 hours to fabricate originally. McLean said he is

own. On December 31, the Harrow & Colchester Chamber of Commerce hosted its 7th annual New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Harrow Arena. With ice skating, face-painting,

photo booths, clowns, free hot-dogs and hot chocolate, and ball hockey, there was something for everyone to enjoy. This year was the 4th time the event was held at the Harrow Arena. “The event is arranged by the Chamber of Commerce and it is designed to be family oriented,” Dennis McLean said, a convenor of the event who has volunteered with it for five years. “Everything is in one place. Families do not have to go anywhere or move the car when they get here. We arrange this event, but it is also local businesses that make it all possible and donate supplies and products, like REFAC,

grateful to have the event held at the Harrow Arena and being able to plan for it, rain or shine, with the activities all happening inside. He adds he is excited to see how it has grown and become an annual tradition and something families and youth look forward to. “When I took the signs around, putting them up to publicize [the event], like the daycare over here, they were just so happy to see it,” McLean said. “The kids, they’re going to be tired out from all the skating and

they’re ready to go home after the ball is dropped and they had a good day. So, it’s all a win-win for everybody.” McLean said this type of event is great for the community as it is part of the allure and overall community of Harrow. He adds that it could not have been possible without the help of various community sponsors and the Town of Essex, including Mayor Larry Snively who volunteered to serve hot dogs and popcorn.

ERCA urging emergency preparedness through winter months submitted to EFP The Essex Region Conservation Authority is urging municipalities and residents to remain prepared for hazards throughout the winter. The Essex Region and other areas across the Great Lakes System experienced record high lake levels. Communities across the region experienced persistent flooding and increased rates of erosion along the shorelines of Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, and Lake Erie. While lake levels have lowered as of result of normal seasonal water level decline, current levels are still elevated in comparison to 2018 and long-term averages. “The Essex Region has a history of significant freeze-thaw cycles that not only wreak havoc on our roads, but also elevate the potential risks of ice jamming within the inland rivers and creeks as ice becomes unstable and breaks apart,” says James Bryant, ERCA’s Water Resources Engineer. “These types of conditions are most likely to occur during the spring thaw and can cause blockages in smaller waterways leading to inland flooding.” There are also concerns regarding potential ice shoves along the Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie shorelines. These ice pileups are typically associated with the start of spring thaw and windy conditions. While

the conditions of our region do not usually make ice shoves a significant concern, the elevated lake levels have altered sandbar positioning, increasing the risk of these ice pile-ups. The movement of ice in this fashion has the force of thousands of tonnes of ice weight bearing against shoreline protection system docks and other coastal appurtenances, such outlet pipes, docks, etc. Historically, the most at-risk locations for ice shoves include the Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie shorelines - east of Peche Island to Stoney Point, Bar Point (Amherstburg area at the mouth of Lake Erie), immediately east and west of the extension of the Arner Townline Right-of-Way and the western reaches of Pigeon Bay. “Shoreline areas that have surface water outlets and or pumped outfalls also have increased risk as the difference in temperature between the lake and drainage waters can weaken lake ice near those outfalls,” Bryant explains. ERCA will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as required to municipalities and residents. Since 1973, ERCA has been enriching and sustaining the environment of the Windsor-EssexPelee Island Region to ensure it is the Place for Life

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CTMHV welcomes in 2020, presents keys to raffle car winner

Photo submitted from CTMHV. Chairperson Harry Bergman congratulates Belle River resident, Judy Newman, on winning the 2019 car raﬄe, a 1983 Mustang. Proceeds from the Museum’s annual car raﬄe support its Children’s Education Program.

by Garrett Fodor The calendar year has wrapped up, but not before the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) held its annual New Year’s Eve dinner, dance, and car raffle.

For the last 17-years, the CTMHV has sold tickets for a classic roast beef and chicken dinner for New Year’s Eve. The dinner is one of its largest fundraisers for their Children’s Education Program. The program has a full-time

teacher on staff and has over 12,000 students come to the grounds annually. The dinner and dance also features live entertainment from DJ Chuck Reynolds and a cash bar. According to Jessica Topham, Event and Media

Coordinator at the CTMHV, the event has grown and is a highlight for many each year. “It is a lot of fun. People like it. A lot of people come back,” Topham said of the event. “We have a lot of big tables of friends [who] come meet, and then we have large mixed tables and people that you know make your friends every year. Each year, we see a lot of familiar faces, but a lot of new ones come around, too.” Topham said nearly 200 people attend the dinner and dance annually. She said people enjoy the music and the meal, while also being able to attend and be home before midnight. The dinner also featured a 50/50 and other raffles the attendees could participate in for a chance to win prizes

Essex Salvation Army Thrift Store to close by Sylene Argent The New Year did not kick off as hoped for the employees and shoppers of the Essex Salvation Army Thrift Store as they learned on Friday that the resale shop will no longer be in operation as of next month. The Thrift Store would have celebrated 22-years of business in Essex this coming May. Susan Robson, the Manager at the Thrift Store, was devastated to hear the news, especially since the news was a surprise. She said, however, there were a few things leading up the announcement that made her question if something was about to change. “There were clues, so there was worry,” she said. Robson noted the Essex Salvation Army Thrift Store opened in 1998, and she has been with the local business since the beginning. Robson recalls the fire that burned the original facility down, which was located on Gordon Street, in April of 2002. The shop was reopened within a few months on Centre Street, where the former Centre Street Variety was located. In around 2007, the local business was relocated to main street, where it has remained until present. She said she believes the resale store is as busy today as when it first opened. Its clientele base, over the years, has, however, expanded from local shoppers to ones that come from other communities within the region, as well. Donations to the shop came from Essex residents and from those of neighbouring communities, too. The closure will affect three full time and two part time staff members at the Thrift Store. Robson does not believe there will be other employment opportunity through this chain for the workers affected by the closure. Robson noted the news was especially hard to take just after the holidays. It will also affect the regular customers, who

have supported the shop for many years, and those who participate in the Essex Salvation voucher program in a time of need. Robson noted there are many individuals and families in Essex living with low incomes, including seniors, and depend on being able to purchase affordable goods to stretch their dollars a little further. The Essex Salvation Army’s Food Bank, which is currently located at the back of the store, will be relocated to the Essex Salvation Army Church’s basement. A statement from Dan Millar, Area Director for Public Relations, noted The Salvation Army will close its Essex County thrift store because of ongoing financial concerns. “After a thorough review of operations and possible alternative solutions, The Salvation Army has made the difficult decision to close the Essex County Thrift Store. The Thrift Store will be officially closing to the public on February 15, 2020,” he noted. “This was not an easy decision and was made due to an ongoing history of financial instability, which could no longer be sustained,” he added. He noted the Essex Salvation Army is grateful for the support received from the community of Essex and surrounding area throughout the 20-plus years that the Salvation Army Thrift Store was in operation, “and we look forward to continuing to provide social services to those in need in our community.” The Salvation Army, Millar continued, remains fully committed to providing comprehensive services directly to anyone and everyone in and around Essex, who requires assistance through its Food Bank, Community and Family Services Programs, Christmas assistant programs, Youth Camping programs, and the SA Connections free Drop In lunch program.

A look at the 2020 CTMHV Annual Car Raﬄe prize, a 1962 Ford Thunderbird.

and gift baskets. The night concluded with one of the CTMHV’s largest fundraiser of the year for its Children’s Education Program; the annual car raffle. Every year, the CTMHV raffles off a different classic car, selling tickets throughout the year. The raffle nearly sells out or sells out annually. This year’s prize was a 1983 Ford Mustang Convertible. Judy Newman of Belle River was the lucky winner. Harry Bergman, Chairperson of the CTMHV, was thrilled to hand her the keys to her new ride during the New Year’s Eve event as Newman attended the party. This was the first time in

the annual raffle’s history where the car prize winner was onsite during the draw. Bergman was thrilled a local Museum supporter won the 2019 car raffle prize. Also announced that night was what car the CTMHV will be raffling off next year, a 1962 Ford Thunderbird. Tickets will go on sale for this classic car shortly, and the winner will be drawn on December 31, 2020. The CTMHV, Bergman added, attracts thousands upon thousands of visitors each year, making is a top local tourist and education destination.

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24th Annual Hockey for Hospice Tournament - Another record breaking year! submitted to EFP The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County is excited to announce the results of the hugely successful 24th Annual Hockey for Hospice tournament. This year, more than $372,322 was raised by nearly 2,000 young hockey players from across the region. Originally conceived as a skate-a-thon by tournament founder, Tim Beaulieu, Hockey For Hospice has grown each year from its humble beginnings. This year’s edition, played as always, from Dec. 27-29, included 265 games being played at five different arenas over the three days. Divisions included Tyke Jamboree, Novice Minor Jamboree, Novice Major Jamboree, Atom, PeeWee, and Bantam boys divisions, and Novice, Atom, and Bantam girls divisions. “Hockey For Hospice is an example of the very best of Windsor and Essex County,” said Colleen

Reaume, Executive Director of The Hospice. “It’s so gratifying to see how engaged these kids are in the tournament. Not only do they have fun, raise pledges, and learn about The Hospice, they have each become wonderful ambassadors for us, and we are so grateful for the support.” “Different families have different types of holiday traditions – for our family and friends, Hockey for Hospice has been a 24 year tradition,” remarks Tim Beaulieu, Tournament Founder and Co-Chair. “We are incredibly appreciative that our community has been so receptive to this event, and we look forward to planning for our 25th anniversary in 2020.” Over the past 24 years, Hockey For Hospice teams have raised $3,695,752.

WATER AND WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Background: The Town of Tecumseh has prepared an Update to its Water and Wastewater Master Plan to review, confirm and update the preferred water and wastewater servicing strategies to adequately support projected growth and development within the Town, and to continue to provide a high level of service in the existing service areas. This Master Plan update builds upon information contained within the previous 2002 Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan, the 2005 amendment to the Water Servicing Plan, and the 2008 Update to the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. The recommendations of the previous Master Plan Update have been reviewed and evaluated with consideration to updated planning projections and studies, changes to the original assumptions, updated status on infrastructure projects and upgrades to existing infrastructure, and changes in proposed timing of projects recommended within the Master Plan. The Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update has been completed in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) – Approach 2 Planning Process for Master Plans, which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, and will satisfy Phases 1 and 2 of the planning process. This process integrates planning for municipal infrastructure requirements with the principles of environmental assessment planning. In accordance with the master planning process, alternative water and wastewater servicing strategies have been evaluated based on an assessment of the natural environment, socio-cultural environment, economic and technical feasibility. Preferred water and wastewater servicing strategies have been updated to ensure the Town’s ability to meet the system requirements and projected growth needs to the year 2036 and beyond. Public Consultation: Public and review agency consultation is a key element of the Master Plan process. A Public Information Centre was held on June 19th, 2018 to introduce the study, provide background information and context, guiding policies and the preliminary preferred water and wastewater servicing strategies. A Master Plan Update Study Report has been prepared to document the preferred water and wastewater servicing strategies, associated costs and proposed implementation timelines for such projects. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, the Town of Tecumseh intends to proceed with implementation of the recommended Schedule A, A+ and B projects as outlined in the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Master Plan Update Study Report. Schedule B projects are listed at the end of this Notice. By this Notice, the Class EA Master Plan Update Study Report will be on the public record for 30 calendar days in accordance with the Municipal Class EA document. The public review period will begin on January 9, 2020 and end on February 8, 2020. The report is available for public review at the following location: Town of Tecumseh Office of the Director of Public Works & Environmental Services 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9 Phone: 519-735-2184 Website: https://www.tecumseh.ca/en/town-hall/water-and-wastewater-master-plan.aspx Written comments about the information contained in the Class EA Master Plan Update Study Report or recommended servicing strategies should be given to either of the following individuals within the prescribed review period: Phil Bartnik, P. Eng. Director Public Works & Environmental Services Town of Tecumseh 917 Lesperance Road,Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 1W9 Phone: (519) 735-2184 e-mail: pbartnik@tecumseh.cc

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If concerns arise during the prescribed review period that cannot be resolved through discussions with the Town of Tecumseh, a person or party may request that the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act. This request (commonly referred to as a Part II Order) must be received within the above review period by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch, at the addresses listed below and copied to Phil Bartnik at the Town of Tecumseh. Provided that no request is received on or before February 8, 2020, the Town may proceed with implementation of the servicing strategies as outlined in the Class EA Master Plan Update Study Report. The Honourable Jeff Yurek Director Minister of the Environment, Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch Conservation and Parks Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 77 Wellesley Street West, Floor 11, Toronto, ON, M7A 2T5 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON, M4V 1P55 Minister.mecp@ontario.ca enviropermissions@ontario.ca

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Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Jean LeClair (Formerly Hanley, nee Elgeti) for 20 years and the late Mary (nee Marinelli). Loving father of Thomas and Janet (Drew), Greg (Karen), Mark (Mary), Justin, Matthew (Penny) and John (Judith). Proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Prince Albert and Annie (nee Pittman) and his siblings Geraldine Telfer, James, Ross, and Joe LeClair. Marvin was a beloved teacher in the former Essex County Board of Education for 35 years. He served as Head of the Political Action Committee for OSSTF for many years. Marvin was also very civic minded, serving as a 2 term Mayor of Essex and Chairman of the local and provincial Municipal Electrical Association. Friends were received on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Highland Park Funeral Centre (2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough). Parish Prayers took place. A Memorial Mass took place at St. Alphonsus Liguori Roman Catholic Church (1066 Western Avenue) on Monday, January 6, 2020. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Online book of condolence may be signed at www. highlandparkfuneralcentre.com. _____________________________________________________

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OUELLETTE, Shirley - Shirley Marie Ouellette (nee Bondy) passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019. Shirley was born on July 20, 1922. Loving wife of the late Mike Ouellette (1985). Devoted mother to Gary (Diane) and Gail (Fred). Adored grandmother to many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Shirley was employed for many years at Sadler’s grocery in Essex. At Shirley’s request, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. _____________________________________________________

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by his side on December 25, 2019 at 79 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Angela Marie Shepley (nee Galipeau). Dear father of Kevin Shepley (Yarka) and Kirk Shepley (Leisa). Treasured papa of Tyler Shepley (Kayla). Great papa of Avery Angela Shepley. Brother of Bob Shepley (Kitty), Terril Mendler (late Frank), Brad Shepley (late Sharon) (Karen); the late Cecil Shepley, David Shepley, Dale Shepley and Lynn Shepley. Brother-in-law of Jack Galipeau (Mary); the late Ethel Pillon (late Tom) and the late Richard Galipeau (late Peggy). Godfather of Bobby Shepley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Larry was retired from Chryslers with over 35 years of service. He was a member of Unifor Local # 444. Larry and Angela loved to travel to Florida year after year and they both had a passion for NASCAR. In 2014, he was overjoyed with the arrival of the sparkle in his eye Miss Avery Shepley. As per his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A celebration of his life will take place later. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex entrusted with the arrangements. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

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GEIGER, Reverend Gordon R - In his 98th year after a

brief stay at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, Ontario, on Friday, December 20, 2019. Gordon, with Audrey, his wife and partner of 71 years, served as minister to United Church of Canada congregations in Readlyn (SK), Creighton Mine, Binbrook, Lucknow, Essex, St. Catharines, Windsor, Sarnia, and London. After retirement, he served as interim minister at Riverside United Church in London, Ontario, where he continued for many years as Minister Emeritus. Gordon was a dedicated community leader who found great fulfillment in his ministry. Not only did he serve and mentor his congregations attentively, he was a faithful visitor to the sick and the isolated and an advocate for the needy and the suffering. He cherished fond memories of the individuals he got to know so closely and all the communities in which he lived. Throughout his life, Gordon was an avid gardener, furniture refinisher, bridge and crokinole player, lawn bowler, curler, and hockey fan. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren explore their own paths in life. After retirement, he and Audrey travelled widely in North America, camping across the prairies many times, and taking trips and cruises to Europe. Together they enjoyed life and, in their nineties, gave thanks for every day granted to them. Gordon was predeceased by his wife Audrey and son Alan Geiger. He was lovingly attended by his children during his final short illness soon after Audrey’s passing. The whole family is very grateful for the caring attention of staff at Longworth Retirement Home and St. Joseph’s Hospice. Gordon is sorely missed and joyfully celebrated by his sisters Mary Beresford and Ruth Larmor, his children Roy Geiger and his wife Peggy Roffey, Anne Koemsted and her husband Ted, Joan Geiger-Dow and her husband Daniel Dow, Paul Geiger and his wife Marianna Boyd, Ross Geiger and his wife Geri, 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 12-1 pm at Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Drive, London, where the funeral service will be held at 1 pm. Donations in Gordon’s memory may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, 804-2 Lansing Square, Toronto, ON M2J 4P8. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.

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great sadness and heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Fred, surrounded by his family on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019 at 89 years of age. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Tofflemire) for 63 years. Loving Dad of Dorothy Howson and husband Rick and Janet Wright. Proud Grandpa of Crystal Cross (Greg), Dana Verbeem (Ricky), Scott Harball (Nicole), Ryan Harball (Emily) and his great grandchildren, Kody, Brady, Macy, Carter, Caeleb and Sophia. Dearest brother of Ola Frankfurth (late Kenneth), late Bob Wright (Dorothy), Fay Parsons (late Jim) and Barbara Dennis. Fred was a motorcycle enthusiast. He was one of the original members of the Erie Ramblers Motorcycle Club (ERMC), founded in 1954. Fred was a lifelong farmer, born and raised on the family farm. He also worked for many years with the Gosfield North Telephone System. The Wright family would like to thank the caring and friendly staff at Country Village Health Care Centre for taking great care of him during his short time there. Also to the wonderful supportive staff from C.C.A.C. for their in home care. Being a gentle man who lived a quiet farm life, it is his wish not to have a funeral. A private family graveside service will take place. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association by contacting the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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FUERTH: Gerald “Sam” - passed quietly

with his loving family by his side at WRH Metropolitan Campus, on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Beloved husband of Lorraine “Rain” (nee Zimmer) for 65 blessed years. Loving Dad of Ken (Maria), Ron (Joan), Judy MacKenzie (late Doug) (Steve Morin), Randy, Tim (Sue Enns), Janine Arsenault, Keith (Irene Marton), Tony (Kelly Wilson) and Jennifer LeClerc (Roger). Adored Grandpa of 25 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Sam is survived by his one brother Donald (Denise) and predeceased by his siblings, John (Marge), Robert (Marion), Patricia Gillier (late Stan), Jean Wickenheiser (late Ralph) and Frank (late Madeleine). Dear brother-in-law of late Donald Zimmer (Pat), Lorne Zimmer (Helen) and Dianne DeJonghe (Firmin). After 34 years of service, Sam retired from Chrylser. He was a lifelong farmer, outstanding in his field. He was a lifetime member of St. John’s K of C Council #4555. His favourite times were spent with family and friends. Sam will be forever remembered for his sense of humour and his avid card playing skills. The family would like to thank the staff on James Brien at Iler Lodge and the staff on 4 North at WRH Met Campus for their loving care. Visiting was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Monday, December 23 and on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 1690 County Road 46, Woodslee until Mass of the Resurrection. Fr. Gulikers officiated. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations made to the Alzheimer Society or the Essex Food Bank would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ___________________________________________________

CHEVRIER, Elsie Marie (nee Tytgat) - Entered peacefully into eternal rest with her family by her side on January 1, 2020 at Erie Shores Healthcare in Leamington at 87 years of age. Loving wife of the late Lawrence (1988). Dear mother of Connie Battersby (Lyle) and Chris Lambier. Treasured grandmother of Wes Lambier (Sara), Gregg Battersby (Sarah) and Derek Battersby (Brittney). Great-grandmother of Jozlyn Lambier. Sister of Harry (1937), late Margaret Verscheuren (2015) (late Morris), the late Rachel Delaurier (2007) (late Don), the late Andy (2012) (late Rose), late Morris (2016) (late Betty), late George (2012) (late Theresa) and the late Roger (2003) (Elaine). Sister-in-law of Rita Darcy (late Howard); the late Charles Chevrier (late Millie), late Lucille Malenfant (late Alfred) and late George Chevrier. She will be sadly missed by Jean Burr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Elsie was active member of the CWL for 62 years at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. She was a member of the Essex Delightful Dieters for 40 years. Elsie was a dedicated volunteer with the Heart and Stroke Foundation for many years. The visitation for Elsie was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. S., Essex). Interment followed at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to Mass oﬀerings, Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation or to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ___________________________________________________

SEARLES, Dorothy (nee Bulley) - Welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and her beloved husband Thomas (1982) on December 25, 2019 at 95 years of age. Cherished mother of Pam (Read) Collacott, Deb (Mark) Beaten, Karen (Paul) Miron, Cathy (Scott) Beaten, Mary Pat (Denise) Searles-Gretz. Dearest grandma of Amy (Jeﬀ ), Brian, Marka, John, Mary Beth, Marianne (Trevor), Tommy (Linda), Heather (Steve), Jenna (Jason) and the late Jeﬀrey (1980) and Jeremy (1981). Loved great-grandmother of Joseph, Ryan, James, Ava, Tyler, Adalyn, Abbey, Quinn, and Lucas. Daughter of the late Charles and Rose Bulley. Dorothy will always be remembered for her devotion to her family and her volunteer work. If you so desire, donations to Community Living Windsor or St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated by the family. A funeral service has taken place. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Share memories, photos, or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca

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and over 36 holes with a score of 73. In team play, Team Queens (Ron Fick, Gary Honey, Bill Taylor), with a combined score of 230, took ﬁrst place. Team 16 (Julia Kos, Bill Springthorpe, Tom Sasso) sat in second position. It was an unusual three way tie for third place between Team 02 (Barry Sweet, Armand Decaluwe, Bill Ward), Team 08 (Laurie Hylton Pete Daudlin, Brian Johnson), and Team 10 (Barb Fick, Gerrit Vriesen, Murray Cascadden).

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Thanks to everyone who participated in our Kettle Drive! We achieved our goal and are grateful for our community support. Your generosity enables our Family Services Program to continue to help those in need. Join us every Sunday at 10:30a.m.for Family Worship led by Major Jim Hann. Stay after for a brief time of fellowship and refreshments. SA Connections is a free community program held on Tuesdays from 10 -1p.m. On Jan. 14th, we will have a physiotherapist as our guest speaker. We invite men and women of all ages to attend and stay for lunch afterwards. Major Jim leads a very interesting Bible Study at 1p.m. Tuesdays, focusing on the book of Luke. All are welcome to attend. Messy Church resumes on Thursday, Jan. 23rd from 6-7:45p.m. Bring the family for dinner and a new way of experiencing church.

Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coﬀee hour to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair accessible. Don’t forget to pick up your 2020 church envelopes. There is a Planning Meeting for the events of 2020, on Sunday, January 12. Please bring your ideas for 2020! We

will also enjoy soup and sandwiches for lunch that day. There is a UCW Meeting on Monday, January 13 at 1pm in the hall, but NO February meeting. The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday.” Please bring your canned goods and or donations. Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeter’s list on the easel in the church hall. The 2020 list has now been posted. We appreciate everyone’s participation. There will be no nursing home services or Preschool Playtime until further notice. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please add it to the list in the foyer or contact the office. You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tues. & Thurs., 9am - 1pm.

Golden Year’s Golf Report 48 golfers managed a respectable 71 aces on the ﬁnal day of golf, before the holiday break, on December 19. Mary Binder, Tom Sasso and Bill Ward led the ﬁeld with four aces each. Over 9 holes of golf, the best score, of 17, was carded by Bill Ward, Barry Sweet, Randy Nash, Ron Fick, Gary Honey [2], Bill Taylor, and Tom Sasso. Bill Ward held the best score over 18 holes, with a 35

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HAINES, Kenneth “Jack” - Passed peacefully surrounded by family, on Thursday, January 2, 2020 one week short of his 90th birthday. Beloved husband of Shirley Haines. Loving father of Shannon Fick (George), John Haines (Deb), Rob Spring (Sherryl) and James Spring (Heidi). Cherished Grandpa of Aaron, Amber, Matthew, Rob, Steven, Jeremy, Alia and Wesley and Great Grandpa of Aiden, Andrew, Tyler, Dustin, Lucy, Grayson, Ava and Peyton. Dearest Son of the late Loretta and Roy Raymont and Kenneth Haines. Jack will also be missed by his special son Peter Fast. Doting father of Caesar and Sparky. Jack retired after 33 1/3 years from Chrysler Canada. Member of CAW Local 444. His true passion was farming and gardening and he was known as the “Onion King of Cottam.” Jack and Shirley also enjoyed many years of traveling. The family would like to thank Dr. Tom Elsdon, Dr. Martin McFarlane, Dr Kadri, Dr. Callaghan and the wonderful staff at Seacliff Manor and Erie Shores Health Care for their loving care during Jack’s final journey. Family and friends were received for visitation on Sunday, January 5th at Reid Funeral Home & Recpetion Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233). A Funeral Service to celebrate Jack’s life was held from the funeral home on Monday, January 6, 2020. Rev. Christine Brouillard-Coyle officiated. Interment followed at Kingsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations made to Humane Society, World Vision or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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Join us for a 10 week bible study on nutrition, led by Rev. Lynn Roberts. This free Biblical teaching “Nutrition and the Word of God” will begin at 7:00pm, each Tuesday evening, for ten weeks, starting January 21, 2020. The church is located at 1697 South Middle Road, Woodslee. For more information, please call 519723-2535.

Cottam United News submitted by Helen McLeod

Our Robbie Burns Dinner is on Saturday, January 25 - Scottish roast beef dinner, mashed potatoes, peas, turnip, and dessert. A band will play Scottish music and there will be some Highland dancing. Doors open at 5pm, dinner served at 6pm. Tickets limited to the ﬁrst 100 people. Call Pam at Church oﬃce. If your goal for this year is to have a deeper meaning to Life or join a Church Family, we would love it if you would give us a chance. Sunday service starts at 10:15am. We have a nursery area available in the balcony for babies and parents if you need it and we also have Sunday School Classes. There is Bible study on Mondays at 7pm. On Saturday, Jan 11, we will take down Christmas decor at 9am and we could use your help! On Sunday, Jan. 12, our speaker is

Brain Haggins. On Tuesday, Jan. 14 there is a Social Media & Tech. Team meeting at 7:30pm Our Church Board meeting is on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7pm. Our Joint Ministry Team meeting is on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 10:30am.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church

This month, instead of our pasta dinner, we are hosting our annual stew dinner on January 10 from 5 - 6:30pm, takeout available. Free will oﬀering. Our next Thrive is on Sunday, January 12th (a youth and family ministry) event. Join us for dinner at 5pm at St. Paul’s. Enjoy food & fellowship as we explore what Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban can teach us about life. All are welcome. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. Third Sunday of the month is BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. Visit us online at: www.stpaulstrinity. org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519776-7711. Email: oﬃce@stpaulstrinity. org. Located at 92 St Paul Street, in Essex.

Essex County Library ESSEX BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with children 19 months - 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes, and activities. Wednesdays (January 15 – March 4) at 11am. For children 19 months - 5 years of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library. BABY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with infants birth - 18 months of age, to encourage a lifelong love of reading. Wednesdays (January 15 – March 4) at 10:15 am. For children Birth -18 months of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library.

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Continued from Page 15 PAINT AND STAMPING - Friday, January 17 from 11am - 5pm. Ages: 5 & up. Drop in program. MCGREGOR BRANCH: SNOW MUCH FUN! - Saturday, January 11 at 3pm. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library.

Essex United Church On Sunday, January 12, Rev. Lexie Chamberlain will lead us in worship. For the month of January, food donations are for the Essex Area Food Bank. We wish you all a blessed new year! In January, look for exciting news and programs at Essex United Church! Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman

Our doors are open to all for family worship on Sunday, January 12 at 10am. Rob Cornies will be our speaker. Everyone welcome. Happy New Year to you all! Planning Committee meeting on January 13 at 7pm at Hazel Smith’s residence. The annual business meeting will be held on January 26 following the worship service. Please hand all reports in as soon as possible. We are still collecting hats, gloves, and socks to be distributed to those in need. Please remember in prayer, the shut-ins and those in nursing homes.

Holy Name of Jesus Church Happy New Year! K of C is hosting a Euchre Tournament on Saturday, January 18th at 10a.m. in the parish hall. Must be over 19 years of age. Cash bar. Prizes. Open to everyone. Contact

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Ray at: 519-995-6867. K of C Basketball Free Throw takes place on Wednesday, January 22nd at Essex High School for ages 9 to 17. Register that night. Envelope boxes for 2020 are ready to pick up from the Gather Space. The next Fish Fry is on Friday, January 10th from 4:30 - 7p.m. If you have moved or got rid of your landline, please let the parish office know in order to keep an up to date parishioner list. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eyeglasses at the designated file drawers at the info table. Please keep Therese Lecuyer in your prayers.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Rod spoke on becoming a mighty one, looking more like Jesus. In every single thing we say and do, we are representing Jesus. Our Sunday Service begins at 10am. Come and join us! Awaken 2020 is from March 19th-21st. More details coming soon. For more information, please visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Happy New Year!

Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church! Please join us this Sunday at 10:30am for our Worship Service, which also includes Sunday School for our youth along with a well supervised Nursery. We invite everyone to stay for coﬀee and conversation immediately following the service. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please ﬁnd information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Happy New Year! Parish Council will gather with our Family of Parish councils on January 29th at St. John’s Hall. There is a Euchre Tournament on Saturday, January 18th at 10 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus parish hall. It is open to everyone over 19 years old. Contact Ray at: 519-9956867. Our Pasta Night takes place on Tuesday, February 4th from 5 - 7p.m. Take out available. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.

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Lakeshore rings in 2020 with Family New Year’s Eve Celebration

A $200 car 60 years ago

Kent Weale behind the wheel of his $200 car, 60 years ago.

Welcome to 2020! Sixty years ago was 1960, when Kent Weale of Port Credit, Ontario, age 16, bought a car. For $200, he got a 1940 Ford Deluxe coupe with pink fenders and a pink roof, grey body, black trunk lid, four bald tires, a big dent in the driver’s door, and a block of wood behind the rear wheels because the emergency brake didn’t work. But the car ran. Kent drove it home with a ’53 Mercury flathead V8 under the hood. Inside were green and white slip covers from Canadian Tire. It had no radio but did have a radio aerial on the side of the cowl, so whenever Kent went for a drive, people would think he had a radio! Kent’s dad was not impressed. He ordered Kent to park it in the garage so the neighbours wouldn’t have to look at it. The next day, he called for a tow truck to take it away – but not to a scrap yard. It was taken to a car dealer in Streetsville for new brakes and new tires. Dad paid for this. But he wouldn’t pay extra for whitewall tires so Kent rushed to the nearest Canadian Tire store for a can of whitewall tire paint. He painted the rear tires wider than the front ones to make them look bigger and he used what was left over to paint the running boards white. Hungry for more horsepower, he and a friend removed the flathead V8 and replaced it with a nailhead Buick V8 from a scrap yard costing $100. But it wouldn’t fit because the distributor hit the firewall. Kent and friend attacked the firewall with hammer and chisel until a large chunk fell off, taking with it the accelerator linkage that connected the gas pedal to the carburetor. They finally got the engine in and put a coat hanger through the dashboard to take the place of the gas pedal. Every time Kent shifted gears, he had to steer with his left elbow and right knee. He finally sold the car two years later. We believe it is still around and we hope to find it. Stay tuned! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

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by Julianna Bonnett On New Year’s Eve, families were able to ring in the New Year at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore as fun-filled actives were hosted throughout the day. Through hosting the Family New Year’s Eve Celebration, the Town of Lakeshore was able to hold an array of activities all day for families to partake in, including free swimming, free skating, and free time in the gymnasium. The event allowed families to celebrate New Year’s early. Supervisor of Recreation Programs, Dave Orshinsky, explained that the Town of Lakeshore enjoys having families come by the Atlas Tube Centre to enjoy the New Year’s Eve celebration, because it keeps the community close together. “We have so many activities happening today, so people can have a decent family time and enjoy New Year’s all together,” Orshinsky explained. “We get big numbers with this event,” Orshinsky added. “Usually later in the day is when it gets packed, so many people come out to celebrate with us and we couldn’t be happier to offer

this.” The celebrations continued until 7:30 p.m., with families being able to enjoy the event’s wrap-up, a fireworks display. “I think the great thing about this event is that it’s

free, but also that it gives families something to do throughout the day that will keep their kids active,” Program Coordinator, Jessica Sabolick, commented.

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73’s drop first game of 2020 by Garrett Fodor After a two-week break, the 73’s were back in action last Thursday as they traveled to Petrolia for the first time this season to play the Flyers. The 73’s were shorthanded, following

suspensions from the December 19 contest against the Wheatley Sharks. Essex was without eight of its regular skaters. Petrolia forward, Curtis Helps, opened the scoring four minutes in. He pounded on a turnover at the 73’s blueline and quickly snapped a shot by 73’s goalie, Jax D’Hondt.

But three-minutes later, Josh Pope-Ferguson finished off some pretty passing from Karson Beuglet and Cameron Armstrong to beat Petrolia’s Jakob Knowles. The score was tied at one heading into the intermission. The Flyers outshot the 73’s 21-9. The teams skated to a nearly scoreless second period, but Petrolia regained the lead with 22

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Winning this tournament qualifies the Ravens to play in the International Silver Stick Tournament, in Port Huron, Michigan, January 17th - 19th. Essex will vie for the covetted title of Internatiinal Silver Stick Champions against the Orillia Terriers, the Cleveland Sharks, and the Wyoming Cutthroats.

seconds remaining in the stanza. After two periods, the Flyers were up 2-1, while outshooting the 73’s 31-15. In the final frame the 73’s showed signs of fight and grit. Cameron Armstrong scored his first as a 73 just five-minutes in, while on the penalty kill to tie the game. But, closing out the frame, the Flyers capitalized on a late power-play when Keegan Watson put a shot by a screened D’Hondt to restore the Flyers’ one goal lead. And that is where the score would remain as the 73’s fell, 3-2. Final shot total was 4323, in favour of Petrolia. The loss now puts Essex fourth place in the standings, with Lakeshore, Mooretown, and Amherstburg sitting on top. Essex is four-points behind Amherstburg for third, with two games in hand. The team has played 28 games with 12 remaining on the schedule. Over the holidays,

Photo by Laurie Beaten: Quinn Fazekas celebrates a goal against the Lakeshore Canadiens on December 17.

the 73’s defeated the Lakeshore Canadiens 4-1 on December 17th, before losing to the Wheatley Sharks 4-1, less than 24 hours later. The 73’s underwent a few roster changes over the holidays, including acquiring Keegan MacVoy, along with trading Sylvano Valente and Tyler Beneteau.

Forward Cameron Armstrong made his 73’s debut on January 2 against Petrolia after being acquired from the Leamington Flyers in early December. Armstrong finished his first game as a 73 with a goal and an assist.

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-With lots of support, the home was built for those with exceptional needs -

On December 20, supporters and volunteers with Murchadha House were proud to celebrate the completion of their first home built for those with exceptional needs with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Construction on the home, built on Fox Street in Cottam, began last spring. Sandy Murphy, President of Murchadha House, said this organization’s mandate is to build supported living, fully accessible houses for people with intellectual disabilities, so they can

live as independently as possible within the community. “I am so proud of this project and would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who helped make this vision become a reality. Thank you so much to all the suppliers, contractors, volunteers, organizations, and individuals [who] donated their products, labour, time, and money to make this project a success,” Murphy said. A permanent billboard has been installed in the

garage to pay tribute to the businesses and organizations that donated to the house. There is also a sign showing all the names of people who donated through the Buy-a-Brick Campaign. “The support that we have received from the community, the construction industry, and individuals has been amazing. Thank you so much,” she added, offering a special ‘thank you’ to Darrin Murphy, who volunteered as the General Contractor on this project. “We are very proud of the results,” Murphy added at the ribbon cutting. “I am very excited to open the doors and let everyone see the finished product. “This is just a small step to solving the shortage of supported living housing in Windsor/Essex County. At Murchadha House, we want to eliminate the long waiting lists that people

with exceptional needs face,” Murphy said. Starting January 1, 2020, Community Living Essex County will lease and manage this house for youth with exceptional needs, who require support

in their daily living. When the youth turn 18, the house will transition into an adult home, so they can stay there and continue to build ties in the community. Murchadha House is still collecting donations.

I Thursday, January 9, 2020 Those wanting to give can call 519-996-8761 or email murchadhahouse@gmail. com. Murphy noted Murchadha House’s next project is in the very early planning stages. More information about this service organization can be found at www. murchadhahouse.ca or on its Facebook page.

Residents enjoy free holiday swim and skate sessions

by Julianna Bonnett Over the holiday break, many free swimming and skating sessions were offered at area recreation complexes and community centers, which provided area families a chance to have some fun. From December 22 to January 4, free recreational activities were offered at the Essex Recreation Complex, the Essex Centre Sports Complex, and the Harrow & Colchester Community Centre to keep families and children active during the holiday season. Facility Clerk at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, Austin Aldridge, said fortunately, sponsors were obtained for the free skates. Tim Hortons, Essex Pharmacare, and the Town of Essex sponsored free skates in Essex Centre,

while the Essex OPP, Tim Hortons, and the Town of Essex hosted free skates in Harrow Centre. “During the holiday season, we find it a fun little activity for parents and children to enjoy,” Aldridge said of the free skate sessions. “We notice a lot of parents want to keep their kids active during the Christmas season to make sure they are ready to return

to school, so that’s what makes an event like this fun for all to enjoy.” The Town of Essex sponsored a free swim at the Essex Recreation Complex. Manager of Recreation and Culture for the Town of Essex, Cynthia Cakebread, said she loves seeing the joy and excitement parents and children get from this free event. “It’s just nice to see families coming together to enjoy the little free swim we put on,” Cakebread said. “It’s usually pretty busy for us during this time and it’s nice to see, come the new year, that we have a lot of returning people [who] actually want swimming lessons with us.” Coming up, the Essex Rotary Club will host a free skate at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Family Day.