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Brennan High School student working to help end child labour by Kyle Reid From an early age, 16-year-old Mira Gillis of F.J. Brennan High School was passionate about social justice and working to help others. “I think it was the way I was brought up,” Gillis said. “My parents always instilled in me the value that if you have a good position in life, you should use it to help other people.” Late last year, Gillis, a Grade 11 student, was selected as one of only 30 high school students from across Canada serving as a World Vision National Youth Advocate. In that role, Gillis is taking part in the youth advocacy program to help fight against companies that exploit child labour to provide cheap goods to Canadian consumers. It’s a cause near and dear to the young activist. “It [is] such an important project to me,” Gillis said. “You hear of child labour and it’s kind of a distant thought…it was the thought that kids my age and younger were being deprived of their childhood and education so that companies can have their products made at cheaper prices.” In order to combat child labour taking place in countries halfway around the world, the sociallyconscious group of teenagers are participating in an advocacy campaign to push

the federal government to pass supply chain legislation. That legislation would force companies to declare if any products they sell in Canada are made using child labour. “It would ensure that Canadians and Canada as a whole aren’t dismissing the issue,” Gillis said, noting consumers would be able to make more informed and ethical choices about the products they buy. “It’s hard to look up that information right now.” Gillis applied and was accepted to the youth ambassador program in September. Shortly after she was invited to Toronto, along with her group colleagues, where they met with World Vision officials who tasked the group with advocating the federal government to work towards passing supply chain legislation. As part of that effort a video production and photo shoot featuring 10 of the group, including Gillis, was done in Toronto’s Graffiti Alley. Shot over a twoweek period, the video titled ‘Canada’s Moment to End Child Labour,’ is now available on YouTube. That video, featuring Gillis and her peers, shows the group giving a striking call to action to the federal government to implement the legislation to give Canadians more information about the ethical impact of their shopping habits.

Sixteen-year-old Mira Gillis of Windsor is part of a national youth advocacy campaign to help in the fight against companies that exploit child labour.

According to numbers provided in the video, some $34 billion of goods are imported into Canada at a high risk of being connected to child labour. “We have a big impact in it because of the products we buy,” Gillis said. “A lot of major brands and companies do use and exploit children in order to have those cheaper products that we buy.” The video invites viewers to sign a Change.org

petition, which, as of Friday, was just short of their goal of 35,000 signatures. So far, Gillis said, the video seems to have been making an impact on viewers. “We wanted to make it so that it grabbed people’s attention,” Gillis said. “That’s why it’s only a minute long — we wanted to make sure it was quick and straight to the point.” As of Friday, Gillis said she was still waiting to hear

back from officials from the federal government. She is planning to reach out to her local representative, Windsor-Tecumseh MP Cheryl Hardcastle, with the hopes that Hardcastle will take the issue to Parliament Hill. So far, the video, which was posted on Jan. 1, seems to be creating quite a stir. It had nearly 3,000 views by

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Council participates in special meeting on communications and economic development by Adam Gault Essex Council held a special meeting on Monday, January 14, ahead of the regular council meeting, regarding the Town’s Communications Policy, the Tourism Marketing 2018 Year in Review, and the ongoing Economic Development Policy. In the first presentation, Alex Denonville, Communication Manager, highlighted the official communications tools and platforms the Town uses as part of its tourism and overall branding strategy, including the proper use of communications tools, best practices for effective communications, as well as highlighting his own role and responsibilities in his position with the Town. Denonville explained a main component of his role with the Town is to develop and implement corporate strategies to “address the communications requirements of Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, directors, committees and other stakeholders, to develop and implement

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staff to remember the importance of avoiding speculation, and the importance of clarifying information with administration when possible. Nelson Silveira, the Economic Development Officer, then held two presentations, providing a similar breakdown of his roles and responsibilities with details on Essex’s Tourism Marketing 2018 Year in Review, as well as a presentation on economic development, breaking down the objectives and processes in the creation of jobs and cultural development, when it comes to influencing growth and restructuring of an economy. During the presentation, Silveira explained over the course of 2018, Essex was able to strengthen its brand through traditional and digital marketing, highlighting both the economic and tourism appeal of the Town to a greater audience than ever before. This included the targeted promotion of Essex’s key tourism sectors of waterfront, culinary, wineries, and cycling. Silveria plans to work on an economic strategy to bring back to Council in several months, which would take into consideration several of the ideas and strategies he expanded during the presentation.

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communication strategies that promote and protect the reputation and image of the municipality, Council and administration.” “Part of my job is also to assess, analyze, measure how well our communications are doing. That comes in the form digitally, it comes in the form of analytics,” Denonville explained, who then cited the Town’s official Facebook page. “This is analytics from our Facebook page from 2018, where I’m basically tracking who are the visitors to our page, how are people getting information. Especially when it comes to the website, I’m able to see where people are coming from geographically, but also what other websites are they coming from to our website.” He then went into further detail on policies regarding his duties with regards to the communications and media relations policy, corporate social media procedure, and code of conduct for employees, with special attention to media relations policy. “Essentially in this role, I’m really here as a resource if you need tips and advice in dealing with the media,” Denonville said to Council. “You are seen as reliable sources of information, so consider that when and how you speak to the media and on social media.” Denonville added it was important for Councillors and

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, January 14 by Sylene Argent & Adam Gault Essex Council ‘opts in” for retail cannabis stores Ahead of the January 22 deadline, Essex Council ‘opted in’ to having a cannabis retail store at the Essex Council meeting on Monday evening. This message will be passed along to the AGCO, which will regulate such stores for future consideration. Part of the influence to Council making the decision was the online survey results. In the report to Council “Cannabis Retail Stores Survey Results,” which Council also received, the Town received 1104 survey submissions, with 80 percent preferring to “opt in.” More than 300 comments were also received as part of the survey. The survey, published online through the Town website and was available in paper format. Further, Council also adopted the proposed Communications Plan for Public Consultation to facilitate the development of a Municipal Cannabis Retail Policy Statement. As part of “opting in” or “opting out” of being willing to host such a site, Ontario municipalities have a one-time opportunity to make that decision. A municipality that “opts out” could, however, opt back in. According to the report submitted to Council, on December 13, 2018, the Government of Ontario announced it would take a phased approach to recreational cannabis retail licensing. This included beginning with the issuance of 25 retail licences province-wide. None of these initial licenses will be allocated to municipalities having a population of less than 50,000. On December 17, 2018, Council passed a resolution to postpone the decision on whether to “opt in” or “opt out” of hosting cannabis retail stores until their regular meeting on January 14, 2019. Council had also requested that the results from the Town’s cannabis retail store survey be provided at that time. Councillor Steve Bjorkman thanked every resident who took time to fill out the survey, which he said was one of the best survey responses the Town has experienced. He said he would vote to “opt in” because Essex needs to not wait and see what happens in other communities that want to accept a retail cannabis store, seeing as it is legal. “We need to blaze our own trail,” he said, adding this system is not the “silver bullet” to ending the black market, but will help give control. Councillor Chris Vander Doelen said he was ready to make the decision a month ago. He said it would be foolish for Essex to be a sort of “prohibition town” and ignore the majority of residents who want it. Mayor Larry Snively said is was a tough decision for him to make, but ultimately voted to “opt in.” He was fearful of people obtaining illegal cannabis as is sometimes done from the backdoor of cigarette stores. OPP contract renewed/Council questions Essex Centre office change Essex Council received the report, “Contract for Policing Services – Ontario Provincial Police” and voted for a three-year Agreement for Policing Services for purposes of bringing forward a bylaw. The report notes the estimated costs for policing services for 2019 is $3.3 million. In 2008, when the cost comparison between municipal and OPP policing was presented to Council, municipal policing costs were $4.7 million. The cost for 2019 is slightly higher than 2018’s costs of $3,320,876, primarily as a result of an increase in the rate per property for Calls for Service. While discussing the OPP contract, some Councillors took a moment to ask OPP West Operations Inspector Glenn Miller about the news that on January 31, the OPP Essex detachment members will no longer begin their shifts from the OPP Community Safety Office, which is located at 31 Gosfield Townline. In a news release, the OPP stated, “the change will have no impact on the level of policing services to the Town of Essex. The OPP will continue to conduct regular patrols and will maintain a significant local presence,” and that the “change is being made to maximize OPP resources and operational efficiency.” Miller said he was glad to address the issue. He said the office was designed for officers to keep notes, complete data entry, and meet with members of the public when working

in Essex. The office will still be used for these purposes. He said the change would have no impact on the residents or the community. Councillor Sherry Bondy said in reading the report and OPP Contract, the OPP is always accountable to the Police Services Board. She said it was a surprise when this change was announced on Facebook. When Council and members of the Police Services Board found out this way, it put them behind the ball, she said. “It doesn’t feel right,” she commented. She was worried about extra travel time, wear and tear on vehicles. Other Councillors expressed their concern of if there was going to be a gap in OPP presence or longer response times in Essex Centre. Bondy asked if capital dollars were needed to keep the Essex Centre Community Office operating as it is. Councillor Morley Bowman said he had been on the Police Services Board in the past. To his knowledge, the OPP decides how to police. Miller said the OPP would never do anything to impact the safety rate and that the OPP continues to be proactive. He said the OPP operates on flex schedules. Robert J. Swayze re-appointed Integrity Commissioner Council received the report, “Results of Request for Proposal – Integrity Commissioner Services,” which suggested the Request for Proposal for Integrity Commissioner Services be awarded to Robert J. Swayze Barrister & Solicitor, for a term to commence January 1, 2019 through to December 31, 2020. This position was appointed in accordance with the provincial Municipal Act, which states each municipal council is mandated to have an Integrity Commissioner. This position is responsible for performing in an independent manner with regards to the application of the Code of Conduct for members of Council, and any additional policies and procedures governing the ethics of members of council and local boards. Two proposals for the position were put forward, and were evaluated using a point system, taking into account the law firm’s experiences with similar projects, municipal knowledge, and approaches to education and public relations. After thorough review, Robert J. Swayze Barrister & Solicitor received the highest score in the system and was also the lowest bid. Essex County K9 Services renewed for Animal Control Services Council received the report, “Agreement with Animal Control Officers,” which requested the Agreement with Continued on Page 15

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So, the holidays are officially over, which means it is time to get back into good (or at least fairly good) eating habits for this girl. Yes, I have written the New Year milestone is not something I use as a marker for betterment, it is just that as much as I try to “eat well” over the holidays, it is hard to do some days. And, that rupture in consistency due to temptation and broken routines can sure make it hard to convert back to the lifestyle we all know is healthier for us, especially for those like me whose drugs of choice are carbs and sugar, which are all too available at Christmas. The first few days are the hardest in that conversion back from that “anything pretty much goes” holiday diet. But, getting back into routine gets easier with consistency. I have even been reminding myself to pack

a lunch at night, which is something I easily forget to go when getting back into the work routine after the Christmas break. So, I guess that means I am on my way. Generally, I am not even a food fan. Though, I could live off pizza. But the things I love are the things I have to avoid. So, it takes the joy out of it to a certain level. I sometimes wonder what a world would be like if we were to fuel ourselves in a different way. Could you imagine the possible time and money saved by not having to head to the local grocery stores or roadside stands to pick up items, or having to prepare meals? Then, those of us who struggle with the meat-eating issue would not have to worry at all. That makes me think of all the time people spend sleeping. I think it is like a third of our lives is spent

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Bringing ag and rural issues to next federal budget By Rejean Pommainville, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

When the federal government presents its next budget, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) wants to be sure that real investment in the agri-food sector and rural communities is part of the plan. The issues we are advocating for with both federal and provincial governments are based on the fact that the agrifood sector and our rural communities hold tremendous potential for continuing economic development and prosperity…with strategic infrastructure investments. This message is the cornerstone of OFA’s ongoing Producing Prosperity in Ontario campaign, and we’ll be highlighting these issues with federal policymakers in advance of their next budget. Our industry makes significant contributions to the bottom line of the entire country. To continue to grow and prosper, the agri-food sector and rural communities depend on real investments. We need the federal government to get money out the door and into Ontario to keep us competitive and able to efficiently and effectively continue to develop our sustainable food system. When it comes to energy, Ontario has the highest energy rates in the country. We will continue to advocate for expanded natural gas infrastructure, with federal investment, throughout rural Ontario. Access to affordable energy will provide a competitive edge, help our sector save on energy costs and drive further growth. It is an investment that pays net economic dividends after the first year. Reliable internet is a given in urban Canada. In rural and remote Ontario, access to consistent, reliable internet continues to challenge our businesses, schools and communities. It’s been more than two years since the CRTC

declared broadband an essential service. This federal budget needs to show a real plan for implementation of the promised broadband strategy. The goods and services produced by the agri-food sector depend on sound roads and bridges to transport to and from market. We need a continued commitment to improving rural infrastructure – at all levels of government – to keep our industry moving. Budgets are about investments and about taxes. OFA continues to advocate for fair and practical tax treatment for farming businesses. Right now, if shares of a farming corporation are transferred from Canadian farmers to their children, the transfer is taxed as a dividend. But if the farm was sold to a third party, it would be a capital gains and much more favourable from a tax standpoint. It makes no sense. The federal government has indicated a willingness to look at this issue, and we’ll continue to push for this and other tax changes that contribute to succession and sustainability of farm businesses. 2019 is shaping up to be another interesting year, politically, with a federal budget and federal election. OFA will continue our push for strategic infrastructure investments at all levels of government to support our sector, our communities and our competitiveness.

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A Year in Review - July - December 2018 JULY • On July 1, Essex United Church hosted its fourth annual Canada Day festivities. The free event welcomed all who wanted to enjoy the celebration. • During the Essex & District Horticultural Society’s June meeting, Naturalized Habitat Network’s Program Coordinator, Dan Bissonnette, presented the club with a $425 donation, the organization’s remaining funds. • Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau payed a visit to Highbury Canco. in Leamington on Canada Day, which resulted in a block party with live music that shut down a portion of Erie Street. • At the July 3 meeting, Essex Council decided to send a letter to the three treatment plants from which it gets its water to make it known that it does not want fluoride added to its drinking water. • The Annual Essex Fun Fest offered an array of activities, attractions, a midway, vendors, food areas, and nightly music entertainment. • The first annual Ontario Martinfest was a big success as it attracted a large crowd out to Colchester Harbour and Park on July 7. • On July 5, the Essex County Farm Safety Association hosted its annual Kid’s Safety Day event, at the Harrow Fairgrounds, with support from the Progressive Agriculture Foundation. • Christine Hayes, was named the 2018 Essex Citizen of the Year during the annual announcement at the Essex Fun Fest. • In honour of Blake Clifford, the Clifford family officially dedicate a memorial bench, which is located in front of the Shoppers Drug Mart in Harrow Centre. • EDHS graduate Claire Crawford earned the EDHS Governor General Bronze Medal for academic achievement. • Essex Mayor Ron McDermott presented the 2018 Senior of the Year award to Essex Centre resident Diana Dennis at the July 16 Council meeting. • In memory of daughter, Kari, who passed away due to melanoma cancer at the age of 30 in 2014, the Hedges family donated a sunscreen dispenser for each of the three splashpads located within the Municipality of Essex. • Due to her incredible on-track success, Essex District High School graduate, Kennedy Campeau, was preparing to start her post-secondary education at the University of Detroit Mercy with a scholarship that would cover her tuition, fees, and books, valued at $112,000 US. • WECSSAA announced its all-star selections for the Tier III girls’ soccer with three Essex Red Raider players on the list. Midfielder Vanessa Gualdieri, Striker Payton Moore, and Goalkeeper Kaya

Hearns, were all chosen by WECSSAA as players of all-star ability among the athletes from eight different schools. • On July 29, the Colchester Family Fun Day kicked off with the unveiling of a new heritage plaque that overlooks the recreational harbour and beach. • The annual two-day Explore the Shore event took place the last weekend of July, highlighting numerous businesses and community groups along County Road 50, between Amherstburg and Kingsville. • The Essex Centre BIA hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 25 to officially welcome its new pavilion into the community. • Essex resident Summer Stockwell made the top six round in an international makeup artist competition, NYX Face Awards. • On July 28, Murray Sellars and Robert Anderson were recognized as outstanding volunteers at part of the 40th anniversary of Co-An Park. AUGUST • On August 3, antique, classic, and vintage vehicles parked along Talbot Street, between Victoria Avenue and Brien Avenue, as part of the Essex Dream Cruise In event. • On August 4, the Essex Railways Station opened its doors to celebrate the King of Rock ‘N Roll, Elvis Presley. • On August 4, local and out-of-town farmers took to the competition field, located along County Road 34 in Cottam at the McLeod Farm, to display their talent during the annual Essex County Plowing Match. • The 17th Annual Sun Parlour Rodeo, hosted on the Pavao family farm in Ruthven, attracted an estimated 5000 spectators, over the first weekend of August. • Over the second weekend of August, the 159th Comber Fair did not disappoint fairgoers who enjoyed the annual celebration, which highlighted local agriculture, musical entertainment, and its one-ofa-kind carnival amusements and midway. • The historic Essex Railway Station hosted its annual Family Fun Day on August 11 with family friendly activities and a barbeque. • The 34th annual Steam and Gas Engine Show was hosted at the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum, located adjacent to Co-An Park in McGregor, over the second weekend of August. • Over the second weekend of August, the Essex Junior baseball Team was unable to defend their 2017 “AA” Provincial Championship, but finished with a silver medal at the 2018 “AA” Provincial Championships. This was an emotional end for the teammates who have had a great ride. The core of this group has participated in six provincial finals in six years. • On Friday, August 17, the Kingsville Historical Park Museum

unveiled “The Veterans Memorial Maple Tree Program” that was designed to raise funds for the museum, honour veterans, and add colour to the facility that houses around 12,000 historic artifacts, related to local servicemen and women who have served their Country. • Nearly 80 selected grade six Values, Influences and Peers (VIP) program graduates, from across Essex County, came together in Gesto during the third week of August, to enjoy five full days of leadership and teamwork building exercises at the 24th Annual OPP Cop Camp. • During the annual Victoria Wellness Plaza’s free community barbeque and block party on Friday, August 17, a little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of organizers or those who attended. • The Essex 2009’s soccer team wrapped up its season with 18 wins and one tie, to secure first place in the league standings and further earn the championship title. • On August 21, the Essex Soil & Crop Improvement Association (ESCIA) hosted its annual Twilight Tour at the Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Experimental Station, located in Woodslee. • Over the third week of August, the Town of Essex and Essex Fire & Rescue joined forces to offer area youth a chance to learn about fire safety and fire prevention during a firefighter-themed summer day camp program.

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Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, which was available for public viewing until November 18. • On September 22, the Gosfield North Sportsmen Association (GNSA) held its 18th annual fish fry at St. Johns Hall in Woodslee. • The Essex Communities in Bloom (CIB) Committee recognized many owners of residential and commercial properties for their beautification efforts during its annual Awards Reception, held at the McGregor Community Centre on September 26. • On September 30, the Knights of Columbus Councils of Essex and Maidstone joined forces to raise funds to support Coats for Kids through the 8th annual pasta dinner at St. Mary’s hall in Maidstone. • The Tecumseh Fire Station in Oldcastle was filled to the capacity on September 30, for the grand opening of the brand-new Sandwich South Cultural and Resource Centre. • The 39th Annual Ruthven Apple Festival was held over the last weekend of September to support Community Living Essex County. • On September 38, the Essex Centre BIA hosted the second annual Fall in Love with Our Local Street Party. This year’s Street Party had a superhero theme. • The Town of Essex and its Communities in Bloom committee were given the Outstanding Achievement Award for community involvement at the 2018 Communities in Bloom National/ International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Strathcona County, Alberta on September 29. OCTOBER • Zach Kireta, who works at the Essex Aquatics Centre as a Lifeguard and Instructor, received an In Motion All Star Award at the 11th annual Southwestern Ontario in Motion (SWARG) awards ceremonies. • On October 3, 2018, the community, and the Essex Free Press, lost a long-time historian, advocate, and writer, Evelyn CouchBurns. • October 4, the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet the candidates night, allowing constituents to learn more about those who were running in the Essex Municipal Election. The Essex Centre BIA hosted a meet the candidates event on October 11, at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. • The fifth annual LaSalle Craft Beer Festival took over the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex, over the second weekend of October. • On October 23, participants and volunteers showed support to the annual Essex Baby Steps-A Walk to Remember event, which began from the Essex Centre Sports Complex. It raised awareness about pregnancy and infant loss, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. • Essex Fire & Rescue hosted open houses at all three local fire stations during Fire Prevention Week, held the second week of October. • Constable Sarah Werstein, an OPP police officer stationed in the Municipality of Essex, took over the Community Policing Officer position. • On October 22, the Town of Essex Municipal Election results were announced at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201).

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filled, four-day event. • At the September meeting of Essex Town Council, Kelsey Santarossa, who founded the Youth Council Coalition of Canada (YCC), requested Essex Council support an application she wished to submit to the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation Community Impact Grant. If, and when, successful in achieving the grant, she said, the YCC would come back to work with supporting municipalities to create Youth Councils. Residents of the Townsview subdivision approached Council, at the same meeting, regarding possibly fundraising for a park. • On September 9, the Harrow Rotary Club held its first annual two-on-two beach volleyball tournament at Colchester Beach. • On September 5, Libro Credit Union forwarded around $80,000 to seven local, specially selected, recipients of the 2018 Libro Prosperity Fund. The Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce was awarded $15,000, which will be put towards its economic development project, “Win this Space Harrow.” • On September 5, the recently renovated oncology room at Erie Shores Healthcare was unveiled, thanks to Miss. Lizzy’s Tea Foundation, which raised the $32,000 needed for the renovation. • On Saturday, September 8, at Co-An Park, St. Mary’s Park celebrated the end of another successful baseball season with the annual closing tournament. • On September 11, the Essex 73’s began its season with a big 6-3 win at home against the feisty Integrity Amherstburg Admirals. • The Cottam Rotary Club took advantage of the remaining warm weather to host the Cottam Fall Fair and Horse Festival on September 16. • With a 6-0 record, while outscoring its opponents 31-5 in those six games, the Essex Ravens Atom Major took the championship title of the 41st Annual Early Bird hockey tournament. The Essex Ravens PeeWee Minor also took the championship title at the 41st annual Essex Early Bird Tournament, in a 3-1 final against the Tecumseh Eagles. • On September 11, the Essex Firemen’s Association donated an accessible swing to Sparky’s Park, located inside Tulley Meadows, and is working on getting the fire safety messages updated and remade. • On September16, Legion Week kicked off in Essex. This multiple-day event offered fun activities for everyone, over the age of 19, to enjoy, while learning about the many services and programs the local Legion offers. • On Friday, September 21, a ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened the Souterrain Impressions Exhibit at the

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Wayne and Scott Miller (on the right) are looking forward to retiring from Miller’s Source for Sports. They are pictured with Jamie and Cindy Renaud, who will open Accurate Creations.

by Sylene Argent The landscape of Essex Centre is continuously changing. Some of the changes made recently, follow: Miller’s Source for Sports closing after nearly five decades After nearly 49 years of business, Essex’s sports shop will officially close on February 1, 2019, but some of the services will remain in town under a new name. Wayne Miller, with his mother, Vivian, first bought Miller’s Essex Source for Sports, then located at 73 Talbot Street North, on April 27, 1972 from previous proprietors, Larry Allen and Robert Linton.

In 1973, the business moved to its current location, 25 Talbot Street North in 1973, before the 1980 Essex Explosion, Miller explained. In 1975, the Miller’s bought the current facility, and a back addition was added three years after that, which is right around the time Miller’s brother, Scott, got involved with the family business. As a way to help raise funds for the Town’s explosion fund, t-shirts with the slogans, “I survived the Essex Explosion” and “Essex is a Blast” were made and sold at the store. Miller recalls being able to raise around $4000 for the fund through the t-shirt

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fundraiser. In 1987, Miller began working for the Town of Essex as its CAO. When he retired in 2013, there was consensus amongst the owners to give the business five more years before moving on. A big challenge Miller said he noticed about operating out of Essex Centre is that it is close to city malls and major outlets. Now, online shopping can create heavy competition, but he said many customers prefer ordering specialty products in person. Something has to be said, also, about being

able to work in a small town and get to know patrons. “The customers have been wonderful,” Miller said. Jamie and Cindy Renaud of Amherstburg will open Accurate Creations at 41 Talbot Street North in early February to take over the portion of the Miller’s business that concentrates on team uniforms, trophies, and skate sharpening. Miller will work at the new location as it gets started. ECNPLC moving to Essex Medical Centre Since it opened in 2011, the Essex County Nurse

Practitioner-Led Clinic (ECNPLC) has been located in the Victoria Wellness Plaza. The clinic, however, will soon take over the entire second floor of the Essex Medical Centre, 186 Talbot Street South. Kate Bolohan, Clinical Lead, said staff members at the clinic are planning to make the move February 1. In preparation of that date, the staff members have arranged to have all the equipment moved. The new facility will be roughly the same size as the current location, but it will provide the clinic an opportunity to be engaged in a health-hub and provide easier access to care to its patients, Bolohan said. “We work as a

collaborative team, so having lots of health professionals in the facility is in the best interest of the community,” she said. Currently, the ECNPLC has around 2100 patients. A grand opening will take place as soon as the clinic is moved into its new location. Council welcomes SouthPoint Equipment On Monday afternoon, members of Essex Council officially “broke ground” to symbolically welcome a new business to Essex Centre, SouthPoint Equipment. This commercial development’s future 10,000 square foot facility - which will specialize in products for the turf, farm, residential, commercial turf and snow,

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Larry Snively will serve as Mayor. Richard Meloche will serve as Deputy Mayor, alongside Coucillors Morely Bowman, Joe Garon, Kim Veerbeek, Chris Vander Doelen, Steve Bjorkman, and Sherry Bondy. • On October 24, sweet and spicy aromas filled the air inside the Essex Centre Sports Complex as Essex Community Services hosted its 10th annual Chili Cook-off competition. • On October 24, the Rotary Club of Essex, along with the Essex District High School (EDHS) Rotary Interact Club and Student Council, hosted the annual Pizza for Polio event to celebrate World Polio Day. • On October 26, the Erie Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted a pasta dinner in support of the Wounded Warriors Canada organization, at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201). • On Saturday, October 27, the Town of Kingsville launched its Salute to Veterans Banner project with the first ceremonial banner featuring Veteran Lt.-Col. Murray Stewart, who was on hand for the celebration. • On October 27, Christine Hayes was recognized as Essex’s 2018 Citizen of the Year at a special banquet, held at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201). • On October 27, the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) transformed into the fictional Town of Chatsfield for the annual Murder Mystery event. • Controversy stirred following the Essex Municipal Election when Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy brought forward concerns she had heard from residents about the use of proxy votes. • St. Paul’s Church recognized senior support workers with the annual “Legacy of Heroes” ceremony. • Holy Name of Jesus Church’s Catholic Women’s League of Canada (CWL) held its annual Turkey Dinner and Bazaar fundraiser at the local parish on October 28. • Over the last weekend of October, Western Secondary School hosted its 30th annual Pumpkin Fest. • Local powerhouse, 22-year-old, Luke Tremblay, lifted his way back onto the provincial podium on October 28, after earning an overall gold medal at the Ontario Junior Provincial Powerlifting Championships, which was held at Seneca College. • The Town of Essex announced the appointment of Heather MacDonald to the position of Assistant Manager, Finance, and Chris Nepszy to the position of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. • On October 31, youngsters adorned in their best costumes were trick-or-treating in the downtown business core during the annual Essex Centre BIA Tiny Tot Parade. • At the end-of-the-month assembly, Students and staff members at Gosfield North Public School presented a cheque for $6900 to the Terry Fox Foundation, and the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams celebrated their pennant and district wins, respectively. NOVEMBER • On November 1, Tom Rindlisbacher and his mother, Eleanor, spoke at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum on how they created a painting of Chief Tecumseh in recognition of the 250th anniversary of his death. • The Ken Knapp Ford 24th annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk, and Wheel, fundraiser for Community

Living Essex County was held on Sunday, November 4. • At the November 5 meeting of Essex Town Council, long-time municipal employee, Al Diemer, was recognized for obtaining his Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) Certification. • Over the first full week of November, the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum highlighted a few special displays to recognize Remembrance Day and the centennial anniversary of WWI’s Armistice. • In an effort to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War Armistice, the Essex Municipal Heritage Society, in partnership with the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS), hosted a public meeting at the Harrow Community Centre on November 1. Retired Lt.Col. Hardy Wheeler provided a briefing of the history of the prestigious Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment. • Students took over the Gosfield North Public School gymnasium on November 8 to do their part in a worldwide Guinness Book of World Records attempt to break the record for “Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day.” • On November 9, the LSST Department at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School led a Remembrance Day mass inside the local school’s gymnasium as a way to pay tribute to veterans and fallen soldiers who fought for the rights and freedoms Canadians enjoy today. • Hundreds of Essex residents gathered at the local cenotaph on Sunday morning, November 11, to honour the fallen soldiers and veterans who have fought for the rights and freedoms Canadians enjoy today, as part of this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony. • In recognition of Remembrance Day and the centennial anniversary of WWI’s armistice, around 40 individuals volunteered to take on a shift to stand in silence at the Essex Centre cenotaph. The Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) organized the vigil, with the help of many volunteers on various shifts, that began around 48 hours before the 11th hour on November 11. • At Woodslee United Church, twenty-five congregation members gathered to ring the church bell 100 times in acknowledgement of a very special Remembrance Day that marked 100 years since the end of WWI. • Zenon Andrusyszyn, of the Souterrain Impressions Exhibit, delivered a presentation at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village on November 10, detailing the work done by the Canadian Historical Documentation and Imaging Group to document First World War soldier carvings found in a chalk cave in France. • The Essex Raven PeeWee Minor hockey team was in Owen Sound the first weekend of November for a Silver Stick Regional Qualifier tournament. The team played hard in a nail-biting final against the Oakville Rangers, and brought home a silver medal. • Through its bottle drive efforts, the Squires group at Holy Name of Jesus Church presented just over $500 to Essex Community Services. • Lifelong Essex resident Shaun Byrne will head the eSports Administration and Entrepreneurship program at St. Clair College, which will educate students in the business of competitive online

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gaming. • The Essex Ravens Atom Major hockey team took the championship at the Buffalo River Classic, in New York. The team faced competition that consisted of American “AA” teams, and played all the games on outdoor rinks. • It was a successful weekend for the annual Essex Region Goodfellow’s annual Newspaper Campaign, thanks to the generous donations of the community and dedication of its volunteers. • Thanks to the generosity of the community, the St. Mary’s Maidstone and Holy Name of Jesus Church’s Knights of Columbus Councils donate 11 boxes of youth-sized coats to the Essex Area Food Bank and six boxes to Lakeshore’s Community Support Centre on November 16. • Woodslee’s Libro Community Centre became a special place of remembrance on November 17 during the Woodslee Millen Group’s annual Honouring the Veterans event. • Monday, November 19 marked the last meeting of the 20142018 Term of Essex Council. Outgoing Council members took the time to say goodbye, while those continuing on spoke about what is to come in the future. • After receiving 640 submissions, and almost 1 million online votes in support of projects from across the country, the Aviva Community Fund announced its 2018 winners, which included a $100,000 grant that will help purchase a grandstand for the Essex District High School sports field. • The Rotary Interact Club held its annual pasta dinner fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) on November 19 to raise funds for Essex District High School’s (EDHS) sister school in Maforeka. • It was a championship win, at the Southpoint Capital Cup, for the Essex Ravens Atom AE hockey team, which was its first tournament of the year. • The Essex Ravens Novice Major hockey team took the Championship of the 34th Annual Doug Robinson Tournament, in

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The family of the late Audrey Kavanagh wishes to express our gratitude to so many who helped in any way during this difficult time in our lives. Thank you to the staff and volunteers of The Villages of St. Clair, who took such loving care of our Mom. Thank you to her grandchildren, who honoured their Grandma by serving as pallbearers, offering eulogies, reading or assisting at Mass: you have helped to hold us up, and she would be so proud of each of you. Thank you to our extended families, friends, neighbours, and coworkers for your thoughts and prayers, hugs, visitation and memories, Mass and charity donations, cards, flowers and food gifts: we are so grateful for every one. Thank you to the parish of St. Mary’s in Maidstone: Father Vince Gulikers, Father Dave Boutette, Mary, the choir, altar servers, honour guard, communion ministers, luncheon committee – you all helped to provide a beautiful funeral Mass, and the luncheon afterwards was lovely. Thank you to the staff of Windsor Chapel, Banwell site, for ensuring that everything went so smoothly as we honoured the life of our precious mother. Mom will be dearly missed, but we know she’s together again with Dad, and she will be in our hearts always. We thank you all for every kindness. ~ Kelly & Brian, Todd & Karen, Kevin & Lorraine, and Colleen & Vince

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RICHARDSON, Edward Arthur “Ted” - Born May 11, 1951 to parents Edward and Norma Richardson. Passed away on January 12, 2019 at 67 years of age. Loving husband of Sandra Kay (Matlock). Beloved father of Rachel Minney and Beth Des Rosiers. Dear papa of James and Jaxon. Predeceased by the best sister ever Judy (Jim) Krug. Loving uncle and friend to Troy Krug and countless others who all will miss him dearly. Edward was a hard working man, spending a good portion of his life behind the wheel of a truck or taking photographs professionally at weddings. In his retirement, he enjoyed farm life, sitting in his garage with friends or being around family -- especially “his boys,” James and Jaxon. Visitation was held at the Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home, 197 King Street W, Harrow on Wednesday January 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00a.m. Interment at Colchester Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. You may send your online condolences to www.geraldasmith.ca.

What’s Going On... . JAN. 16 - EDHS OPEN HOUSE & INFORMATION NIGHT  for Grade 8 students & parents/guardians. Registration at 6pm, presentation 6:30 - 9pm. Entrance though main lobby. For info: 519-776-7344. JAN. 23 - THE ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at at Essex Retirees’ Centre at 7:30pm. Joe will speak on gardening videos. All welcome. JAN. 26 - NATIONALLY TOURING STAGE SHOW “Solitary Refinement” at 7 pm, at Harrow Baptist Church, 2548 King. St. E. Visit www.vomcanada.com/touring. FEB. 16 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING  at COLASANTI’S TROPICAL GARDENS (Willow Room) in Ruthven.. All welcome! FEB. 19  ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - At Essex Centre Sports Complex, Shaheen Room. 1 - 7pm. New donors & walk-ins welcome. www.blood.ca SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients,family,& friends. If you are looking for info or connection, come join the discussion, learn, and share. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month (with exception of July & August) @ 6:30p.m. in the Cactus Room at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Look us up on Facebook for updates. HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. The primary goal of the program is for the client to take responsibility for her physical & psychological safety. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca.

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We invite you to worship with us every Sunday at 10:30a.m. when Major Sam Roberts leads an inspiring service with uplifting music! Stay after to meet our church family, as we enjoy a brief coﬀee time. SA Connections meet on Tuesdays from 10 -1p.m. On January 22nd, we will have a physiotherapist speaking to us. Men and women of all ages are invited to attend this free community program, which includes lunch. At 1p.m., Major Shirley Roberts will continue a fascinating study of the book of Revelation. All are welcome to join us! Messy Church meets again on Thursday, January 24th at 5:45 7:30p.m. Families with kids of all ages are invited to enjoy a new way of experiencing church that includes dinner, crafts, and activities, a Bible Story, and lots of singing!

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11: 15 am. Brian Stocks will lead the Service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Kelly Sauve. Mac and Cheryl Affleck will greet you at the door. Please pray for our friends on our Prayer List. In an effort to keep our prayer list up to date, please contact the office if you wish to have someone added or removed from the list. A Congregational Meeting will be held January 20 following the worship service. It is to vote on a new minister. A special thank you to our search team from both Woodslee and Belle River United. Annual Meeting: January 27 following the worship service. Our Worship Service will be at our regular time at 11:15am. Lunch will be provided. Please pick up your Annual report booklet on January 20. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00am, as we welcome Mr. Barry Wright, who will lead us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coﬀee or tea. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday at 6:30 - 8:00pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Come for fun and fellowship as we get to know each other and the Lord through bible studies and games. Mark your calendars for our upcoming Free Movie Night event on Friday, January 25 at 6:30 pm. There will be more details next week! Visit us online for service times and directions, or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Essex County Library McGregor BRANCH FAMILY STORYTIME is a program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities. TUESDAYS at 1:30 pm. (January 15 - March 5) Ages: under 5 years old & caregiver. Register online or at the library.

on Thursdays, from 9:30 am - 12 noon. Caregivers & kids 0-4 are invited to drop in. There are toys and crafts, circle time, and healthy snacks. Last Thursday of the month is gym day and lunch! Bingo fun night at Bethel-Maidstone is on January 18th at 7pm. Canned goods or monetary donation for the Essex Food Bank. All friends and neighbours welcomed. Iler Lodge - Please join us Tuesday, February 5th at 2 pm and share your gift of faith with the residents. There will be a Planning Meeting on Sunday, January 13th, and a Session Meeting on Sunday, January 20th, both following the service. On Sunday, January 20th at 3pm at Cottam United Church, to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the Essex Ministerial is hosting the KAIROS Blanket Exercise program. This event is a unique, participatory history lesson - developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders,

knowledge keepers and educators - that fosters truth, understanding, respect and reconciliation among Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples. Refreshments and fellowship will be offered following the program. All welcome. Annual reports are due in the office by Sunday, January 27th. Please submit them by email if possible. Thanks for your cooperation. The Annual Meeting will be Sunday, February 24, 2019. Please pick a Sunday and sign the Door Greeters’ list on the table in the foyer. We have a new listing for 2019. You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca. Essex Retirees’ Social Club For the week of January 8, 2019, the Saturday Euchre Results were: Ethel Ford with high score, Cathy Dewhurst with second, Diana Dennis with third and

Elmer Young with low score. Wayne Rawson had high score at Monday night Pepper. Judy Kelly and Charles tied for the most peppers and Linda B. had low score. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Cathy Dewhurst with high score, Tom Dewhurst with low score, and Dorothy Fields and Floyd Cascadden tied for the most peppers. Mary Lou Chibi won with high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Judy Kelly had the most peppers, and Margaret Beneteau had low score. Joan Broeders had high score at Thursday night Bridge and Edna Chevalier had second place. Hope to see everyone at our Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, January 31 at noon. Call for information and tickets.

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Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10am for worship, and coﬀee hour to follow. Our church and hall are wheelchair accessible. Preschool Play Time - join us again FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on February 13, 2019, at the Essex Town Hall, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex. Description of Land: Roll No. 37 54 670 000 20900 0000; 127 Nottingham Dr., Harrow; FIRSTLY: PIN 751900026 (LT); Block 45 Plan 12M300; Colchester South; SECONDLY: PIN 75190-0222 (LT) Lots 105 & 106 Plan 1310 Colchester; Essex; File No. 17-85 Minimum Tender Amount: $56,912.64

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The Annual Vestry meeting at St. Paul’s will take place on Sunday, January 27th, after the 9:30am service. Brunch will be served. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at oﬃce@stpaulstrinity.org.

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Trinity Church We continue to pray for Adrianna, Dan, Cam, Christina, Sandy Berry, Michael, Jane, Lisa & Johnny, Debby, Pat, Tyler, and Loretta. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Jean Martin, Barbara Finch, and Ralph Brannon given by Ron & Maggie Martin & family. The last day to vote for your favourite hymn is January 27. Mark your calendar and plan to attend Church on Sunday, January 20 for our annual vestry meeting. This meeting should be attended by as many members as possible to get involved and keep in touch with what is going on in your church! Thank You Bank donations for the month of January will go to support women who are struggling with homelessness during this cold month, contributions will be given to Welcome Centre. Remember to bring in baby clothes to be donated to the NICU at Met Hospital. These donations will be delivered as part of Family Day, as we did last year. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our annual stew dinner last Friday. We appreciate it very much! Thank You Bank donations this month are going to support the Welcome Centre and the work they do to help women struggling with homelessness. The monthly Communion Service at Iler Lodge will take place on Thursday, January 17th at 10:30am. Our next Thrive Dinner (Youth and Family Ministry), will take place on Sunday, January 20th, from 5-8pm at Essex United Church. This month’s topic is “de-stressing.”

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Pasta Night at St. Mary’s Hall is on Tuesday, February 5th at 5p.m. with tickets at the door. A Special Wedding Anniversary Mass, honouring couples who are celebrating their milestone wedding anniversaries, will take place on Sunday, February 10th at 9a.m. mass. Please sign up at the back of the Church. St. Mary’s Parish Council is looking for more members. If you are interested, please sign up at the back of the church. The Sandwich South Cultural & Resource Centre is open on Saturday, February 9th from 9a.m. - 3p.m. Drop by and check out the terriﬁc displays. New members are always welcome! Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Gerrie gave a slide-presentation update on Titian Ministries showing how excited the children were to receive the Christmas presents our donations provided. Pastor Jay spoke on how everyone who knows Jesus Christ has a story to tell and in 2019 we’re going to get really good at sharing our stories! The VA Awards are on Friday, January 18th. ASOKA Classes is on January 20th at 8:30 am. Awaken Night is on Friday, February 1st. For more information visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!

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Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of January 7th to the 11th were: Monday Euchre - Irene Gignac, George Diesbourg, Mary Demars, Dave McMurren, and Wayne Rawson. Wednesday Pepper - Cecile Malenfant, Helene Manley, Veronica Granger, Bernice Price, Flo Rivest, Edna Chevalier, Charlie Chevalier, Dave Sylvester, Mary Demars, Aggie Rivait, and Gloria Seguin. Friday night Euchre - Wayne Rawson, Fran McKim, Mike Renaud, George Sutherland, Robin Pickle, Terry Belleau, and Rosaire Girard.

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For the month of January, food donations are for the Essex Area Food Bank. Line dancing begins again on Wednesday, January 9th for 8 weeks. 1pm – 2:30 pm. Everyone is welcome!

Golden Years Golf Report On January 10, 54 golfers dropped 95 aces on January 10. Leading the pack, with ﬁve each, were Andy Orsini and Bill Ward. The low score of 16, over 9 holes, registered for Bill Ward [2] and Cathy Dewhurst. Bill Ward with 34 was also the low score, over 18 holes. Bill Ward and Laurie Hylton each carded 72 over 36 holes. Taking ﬁrst place, with a strong team score of 235, was Team 8 (Clinton Fox, John Vlodarchyk, Bill Ward). Tied for second place were Team 4 (Perpetua Hildrop, Pete Daudlin, Mavis Rutter) and Team Queens (Ron Fick, Murray Cascadden, Randy Nash). In third, on the day, was Team 9 (Andy Orsini, David Tonks, Gerrit Vriesen). The Golden Years Golf play resumes on January 17, at 9:30 am.

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1951 Buick looks and drives like new

Colleen and Rick with their pride and joy.

On the evening of Saturday, October 13, Catherine and I were visiting Uncle Frank in Gravenhurst when we attended Willie and Marie’s 60th wedding anniversary at the Community Centre at Walker’s Point. When we pulled into the parking lot, I could hardly believe my eyes! Parked in the middle of a row of cars was an original gleaming black 1951 Buick sedan! I was nine years old when these cars were new – and they still manage to work their magic on me. Indoors at the party, we met with Colleen and Rick, the proud owners of the car. We were soon outside for a photo shoot – and cars are even more interesting when people are with them. And even better if those people are the ones who actually own the car! Three features of their 1951 Buick set it apart from cars of today. The rotating radio aerial above the windshield can be turned down by turning a knob inside the car when entering a garage with low overhead clearance. The hood can be opened from either side, instead of at the front. This gives a mechanic easier access to the engine compartment and also adds a safety feature. Your hood will never pop open at the front on the highway. And the starter motor is connected to the gas pedal. After you turn the key, press down on the gas pedal. Halfway down, the engine will fire right up! That engine is a straight eight overhead-valve power plant first introduced on Buicks in 1931. It remained in production until the arrival of a V8 engine in 1953 for the topof-the-line Buicks and 1954 for all Buicks. In 1948 the Buick Dynaflow automatic transmission became available as a $244 option. By 1951, 85% of all Buick buyers opted for Dynaflow, making Colleen and Rick’s ’51 Buick relatively rare with its 3-speed “three-on-the-tree” standard shift. After we took pictures, Rick treated me to a drive down the road for three or four miles. Talk about smooth! When you ride in this car, you feel like you are floating on air. The big wide comfy seats make this car a living room on wheels. Happy Buick motoring! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.

Lincoln, Ontario. • The Essex Thunder Girls’ Atom hockey team took home its second championship at the 5th annual Lakeshore Lightning Hockey tourney. The Essex Thunder Peewee Orange Girls Hockey House League team also captured the championship in its division. • On the evening of November 20, top Essex District High School students were recognized for their outstanding achievements during the annual Academic Awards Night. In addition, the 2017 Proficiency Award winners were announced - Paige Miehls for grade nine, Priscilla Dyck for grade 10, and Melinda Kovacs for grade 11. • On November 22, Cottam United Church hosted its 72nd turkey dinner tradition, which celebrated the American Thanksgiving Holiday. • Some Essex County residents rang in the holiday season with a hands-on wreath making workshop on November 24, which the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) hosted, at the John R. Park Homestead. • Explore the Shore held its inaugural Christmas market inside the Colchester Community Room on November 24. • The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) hosted its annual Christmas Craft Show over the last weekend of November. • On Friday, November 23, the Essex Centre BIA and the Essex Salvation Army hosted the annual Tree Lighting and Kettle Campaign Kick Off event on the front lawn of the Essex Municipal Building. • With the help of his friends at the Harrow Kinsmen, Santa Claus made his annual visit to Harrow Centre on Friday, November 30, to participate in the Harrow parade. DECEMBER • The popular, live-action nativity performance returned to GessTwood Camp over the first weekend of December. Camp volunteers and performers took visitors back more than 2000 years, to the time of the birth of Christ, during the annual Bethlehem Walk production. • Over the first weekend of the month, the Essex District Christmas Craft Show was held at Essex United Church. • The Kingsville-Essex Associated Band organized the annual Christmas Gift Show fundraiser, held in the Essex District High School Gymnasium. • Firefighters with the Kingsville North Fire Station helped Santa arrive at the Cottam Tree Lighting event in style on the evening of Saturday, December 1. • Homemade soup and sandwiches were a big hit at the Essex Retirees’ Social Club’s Christmas Bazaar and Bake

Sale on November 1. • On Monday, December 3, the new term of Council was inaugurated during a special meeting. • Cottam’s Jamieson MacNeil returned home a champion, taking home a piece of hardware in all three colours, from the World Dance Championships, which took place in Poland between November 29-December 4. • Maurice Chauvin, of Pointeaux-Roches, was named winner of the 2018 Conservation Farm Award at the Essex Soil & Crop Improvement Association Annual Meeting on December 6. • On December 8, the annual Essex Centre BIA Santa Claus Parade wowed residents. • On December 8, Santa and Mrs. Claus, were the guests of honour for the Town of Essex’s first-ever Breakfast with Santa, held at the Essex Centre Sport Complex’s Shaheen Community Room. • On December 9, the historic Essex Railway Station hosted its annual Victorian Christmas Sale & More. • Essex Rotarians and volunteers from the Union Gas Helping Hands in Action program volunteered at the Essex Area Food Bank to pack up a huge contribution, which was to feed 125 families in need this holiday season. • At the December 17 meeting of Essex Town Council, Council discussed how to handle the “opt in” or “opt out” options for recreational cannabis retail, but ultimately decided to make that decision at the January 14 meeting, giving administration time to launch an online survey and collect some public input. • Tecumseh Mayor Gary McNamara took his official oath as the new County Council Warden on December 12, during the 2018-2022 term

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of Essex County Council’s inaugural meeting. • St. Mary’s French Immersion Catholic School’s grade six students guided their young kindergartenaged buddies safely to the neighbouring Maidstone Post Office on the morning of Wednesday, December 12 to hand-deliver their letters to Santa. • On December 12, the Town of Essex and Essex Fire & Rescue hosted a dinner to recognize local firefighters who have dedicated 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service to their community. • On December 15 and 16, Santa’s Helper Christmas Market took over the Cottam United Church hall. • On Friday, December 14, Essex United Church hosted children from the church, and across the county, to share a performance of the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol.” • On December 16, the Essex Community Concert Band treated listeners to a holiday performance at Holy Name of Jesus Church. The performance featured renditions of 11 different Christmas songs. • It is official...the World Speed Stacking Association’s “Stack Up!” event has set a new Guinness World Record Mark for “Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day,” with help from the students in the grades two to five classes at Gosfield North Public School. The stacking took place on November 8. Each participant will now be presented with a certificate of proof to commemorate the achievement. • Various business and organizations sponsored several free recreational skate and swim activities over the holiday break.

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2019 Final Registration Date: Saturday, January 12th, 19th, 26th, 2019 *FINAL REGISTRATION IS FEBRUARY 1, 2019. AFTER THIS DATE YOU ARE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST .

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*Two Children - $120.00

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*Three Children - $180.00

*Three Children - $210.00

*Four Children & over - $180.00

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Photo by Laurie Beaten by Garrett Fodor Improvements continue to the Essex 73’s roster, with the team sitting in first place, with just two weeks remaining in the Stobbs regular season. There were two games on the Essex 73’s schedule last week, with Thursday January 10 being the deadline to acquire new players for the roster. Essex began the week hosting the Wheatley Omstead Sharks on January 8. In its previous meeting on December 18,

Wheatley was shut out 5-0. Unlike the previous contest, Wheatley found the scoresheet and opened the scoring just over three minutes in, when Cole Butler beat 73’s goaltender Jax D’hondt high on the short-side. Three minutes later, however, Adam Gaiarin blasted a slap shot above Sharks’ goalie Catalin Morin’s shoulder. In the second period, Essex continued to frustrate Morin as the

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Essex County K9 Services for Animal Control Services be extend for a two-year term, from January 1, 2019, toDecember 31, 2020. There is an option to extend the agreement for up to two years. The annual retainer for the contract of services would be based on the current retainer of $27,000 per year, excluding HST, with an adjustment for the change in the Total Consumer Price Index for the second year of the agreement, and any extensions to the contract that may be agreed upon. Essex County K9 Services for Animal Control Services first entered an agreement with the Town in the fall of 2013, and Essex has retained the use of its animal control services through several agreement renewals since that time. Extension for Superintendent and Caretaker Services for certain cemeteries Council received a verbal report from administration regarding an Agreement Extension for Superintendent and Caretaker Services for certain Cemeteries in the Town of Essex. This report sought to extend the agreement between the Town of Essex and Mike Bezaire regarding the Superintendent and Caretaker Services until March 31, 2019, with all of the previous terms and conditions remaining unchanged. This will allow Administration time to conduct a Request for Proposal to determine the provision for Superintendent and Caretaker Services past the above date. The motion carried. Council notes for Monday, January 14 will continue in the January 24 edition of the Essex Free Press.

home team was not making his job easy by getting bodies in front of the net. Essex scored twice, within 54 seconds, in the frame to acquire a 3-1 lead heading into the third period. Midway through the third, Owen Meyerink cushioned the lead, beating Tristan Edmunson. Former 73 Alixe Saliba scored a short-handed tally for the Sharks with two seconds left to end the game for a final score of 4-2. On Thursday, the trade deadline day, Essex added two players to the lineup. Defenseman Brandon Kucera joined the 73’s after spending most of the year with the Leamington Flyers, and Eric Charlebois joined Essex after spending two seasons with the Lambeth Lancers. Closing out the week, Essex was on the road on January 12 to take on the Mooretown Flags. The two teams, despite being separated by 22 points, skated to an even 0-0 score after one period of play. Both teams, however, did not shy away from the physicality. In the second period, and onward, Essex made the Flags pay as their physicality crossed the line, resulting in frequent trips to the penalty box. On the night, Essex went 3-for-10 with the manadvantage, including two goals in the second period. After 40 minutes, the teams combined for three powerplay goals, with the score sitting at 3-1, after two. In the third period, Essex added another goal, with the man-advantage, from Curtis Jackson. Cameron Rannie scored for the Flags with 10 minutes remaining, to put the Flags back in the game. William Stadder iced the game with an empty netter. Essex prevailed, 5-2. The teams combined for 133 penalty minutes, while Essex outshot Mooretown 47-34. The wins increase Essex’s lead to five points above second place Dresden.

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Solitary Refinement to be performed at Harrow Baptist Church by Sylene Argent On Saturday, January 26, beginning at 7 p.m., Harrow Baptist Church will welcome the Voice of the Martyrs play production of “Solitary Refinement.” The Voice of the Martyrs is sponsoring the play, “Solitary Refinement,”

which is being seen across the nation. It includes true stories of author Richard Wurmbrand, and others, and addresses Christian persecution around the world. From within a prison cell, Toronto-based actor Dennis Hassell portrays Wurmbrand and eight

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other characters on stage in this one-man-show, as he shares stories of persecution. In the play, the audience is immersed into the prison environment, Hassell said. This is accomplished by using 360-degree sound and multiple projectors on stage. He wants the audience members to think about what they would do if they were imprisoned for their beliefs. Wurmbrand was imprisoned and tortured for 14 years in communist Romania for his beliefs. According to Wikipedia, in 1948 he publicly said Communism and Christianity were not compatible. Over two of those years were spent in a cell for the dying as he had tuberculosis, Hassell said. “How can someone come out smiling?” he asked. Even though the topic of persecution and imprisonment is heavy, Hassell said the play offers a joy that is redemptive.

Being involved with this play has made Hassell wake up to what is going on around the world, he said. Hassell said he got involved with this production early on. He remembers having lunch with an old friend a few years back and had been asked if the book, “Tortured for Christ” could become a play. Hassell thought that would be difficult as the timeline was not linear as it took place in a prison. He did believe, however, it was an incredible story of conflict. So, he got involved with the writing process, and noted it was exhausting just to read the background information. This developed into a pilot project, that was performed seven times in 2017. “The feedback was so strong, we decided to do it

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nation-wide,” he said. At the end of the play, Hassell shows current stories of persecution in general. Hassell noted because of the content of the play and its visual and audio support, it is not for children under the age of 12. Everyone is welcome to experience this play in Harrow, free of charge,

however, donations will be accepted to help cover the touring expenses. So far, the play has been performed all over Canada around 85 times, with more performances scheduled in the future, including in Newfoundland. For more information about the play, log onto vomcanada.com/touring. htm.

Essex Centre BIA Report... and construction sector - is being built at 330 South Talbot Road North in Essex Centre. This new business facility, boasted at being a $1.5M building site, will initially employ eight full-time employees, but will hold careers for up to a dozen workers. While this facility is being constructed, SouthPoint Equipment is operating out of a temporary facility, located at 370 Allen Avenue. Owners David Ross and Jerry Spriel were in Essex to celebrate this milestone. Spriel noted the opportunity came about with talks about expanding the business with Kubota, a major brand. Already, SouthPoint Equipment is operational in Wyoming, Ontario, and in Chatham. He noted when looking for a new location for the future facility, they were attracted to Essex because of its “centre of the County” location. Ross noted Council and Town staff were supportive and helpful throughout the planning process.

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Other Essex Centre business highlights • Decoy Haven is new to the neighbourhood. It is located at 316 Talbot Street North-Unit 4, and provides hunting, ice fishing, and walleye fishing gear for sale. • Crafty Candles has announced it is moving from its current unit inside the No Frills Plaza to 54 Talbot Street North. A regrand opening is planned. • Rustic Edge Décor and More, a business offering crafty lessons and items to buy, is now located at 48 Talbot Street North. • Lola’s Round Table Respite Services is now located at 102 Talbot Street South, Unit 2. This is a respite service for adults with disabilities. • Essex Shwarma is now located at 316 Talbot Street North. This is a Mediterranean grill, offering dine in, catering, and takeout. • The Grand Central is now open, where the former Grand Central Tavern used to be located, 64 Talbot Street North.