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Essex recognized at ERCA’s AGM

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PAGE 6 _______________ Grade 8 students told EDHS has a lot to offer PAGE 10 _______________ Essex Councillor speaks out about library strike PAGE 13 _______________ Local, retired farmer wins new house PAGE 19 _______________ 73’s welcome back a familiar face PAGE 20 _______________

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Essex CAO Tracey Pillon-Abbs and Mayor Ron McDermott accept the Robert Pulleyblank Award for Municipal Achievement last Thursday evening at ERCA’s AGM. Also pictured are ERCA Chairman Rick Fryer, Essex Councillors Steve Bjorkman and Larry Snively, and ERCA Vice-Chairperson Irek Kusmierczyk.

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by Fred Groves “A healthy economy, citizens, and environment are all linked together.” That is what the newly elected Chairman of the Essex Regional Conservation Authority, Rick Fryer, believes in as he leads the organization into the next two years. In 2016, ERCA launched a Strategic Plan, 2016-2025 – ‘Sustaining the Place for Life’,

and so far, the numbers being posted are impressive. At the annual general meeting held last Thursday night at the Essex Civic Centre, the 2016 Annual Report noted, among other accomplishments, that 101,000 trees were planted; 1,904 volunteers helped out; 103.5 acres of forest, tall grass prairie, and wetlands have been restored; and 15.5 kilometres of trails were developed.

“I believe that together, we have done a good job,” outgoing Chairman Ed Sleiman said. Several awards and acknowledgments were presented Thursday night. The Town of Essex was awarded the prestigious Robert Pulleyblank Award for Municipal Achievement. Essex made a contribution of $100,000, which was key in helping ERCA secure the $1

million in funding to construct the Cypher Systems Group Greenway that connects the trail between Essex and all the way to Amherstburg. J. Brush Farms Ltd. of Harrow won the Conservation Farm Award as this farm utilizes cover crops including cereal, rye, oats, and clover. The farm also added rock chutes and buffer strips along water courses to help reduce soil

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Extended tree program to help landowners participate in conservation submitted to EFP The Essex Region Conservation Authority is putting the call out to landowners interested in planting trees on their property this spring. These landowners can take part in a suite of programs designed to increase natural area coverage in the region.

“Planting trees on your property not only helps the environment, but can improve property value, reduce heating and cooling costs, and improve the aesthetics of your land,” Rob Davies, ERCA’s Forester said. ERCA acts as a one-stop shop for property owners, letting them browse a

The Planning Act Notice of Passing of a Zoning By-law Amendment By the Corporation of the Town of Essex Take notice that the Council of the Town of Essex has passed By-law Number 1577 on the 16th day of January, 2017, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. And take notice that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. An appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law may be completed by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Essex not later than February 6, 2017, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection accompanied by the required fee of $125 made payable to the Minister of Finance. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the By-law, describing the lands to which the By-law applies is attached. The complete By-law and any associated information are available for inspection in my office during regular office hours. Note: If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the requisite appeal forms are available from the Ontario Municipal Board on their website (http://elto.gov.on.ca) or you may obtain the appeal forms from the Clerk’s office. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal of the decision unless, before the by-law was passed, that person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council, or in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body. Dated at the Town of Essex on January 17, 2017. Robert Auger, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336, extension 1132 Email: rauger@essex.ca Explanation of Zoning Change This amending zoning by-law, Bylaw Number 1577, affects the lands comprising Part of Farm Lot 285, Concession South Talbot Road, also known as Parts 20 and 24 on Plan 12R-21183, situated in Essex Centre at the north end of South Talbot Road, south of Maidstone Avenue West. Bylaw Number 1577 adds a clause that permits the following uses: repair, sale, lease and rental of construction machinery; a contractor’s office; heavy and light repair shop; machinery, tool and equipment rental; storage facility; warehouse; and welding shop; along with uses ancillary to the foregoing uses, as additional permitted uses for the subject lands.

catalogue of tree and shrub species, with the knowledge of experts to help guide their decisions. Costs vary from the price for seedlings to large stock trees. “We want to make it as convenient as possible for individuals to help us restore natural coverage,” Davies said. To participate in the program, individuals must own at least one acre of land and purchase a minimum of 100 seedlings or 15 large stock trees. The deadline for ordering trees has been extended to February 28. “We also have grant programs available to landowners wishing to undertake more significant restoration projects such as reforestation, buffer strips, or prairie planting. We encourage qualified landowners to get in touch with us as soon as possible,” Davies said.

To qualify for grants, projects must be on one acre or more and include at least 500 trees. The grant programs may cover up to 90 per cent of the cost of the project. Individuals can learn all about the tree-planting program and grant opportunities at the upcoming Tree Planting and Care Workshop, happening on Tuesday, February 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Essex Civic Centre - 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required at essextreeworkshop2017.eventbrite.ca For more information about ERCA’s tree planting and restoration programs, please visit www.erca.org/trees or contact Rob Davies at 519-776-5209 ext. 310.

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erosion. Other winners included Irene Moore Davis, John R. Park Homestead Award; Henry Denotter, Education Award; Tom Henderson, Volunteer Award; Robert and Andrew Pula, Volunteer Award; Union Gas Limited, Volunteer Organization Award; Carrie Lee, Active in the Place for Life Award; Caldwell First Nation, Environmental Achievement Award; and Candice Kondratowicz, who won the ERCA Dennis Chase Staff Award. While Fryer of Amherstburg is the new Chairman, Irek Kusmierczyk is the ViceChairperson. His fellow Windsor Councillor, Hilary Payne, who was also nominated as ViceChairperson, said during his remarks, “When we leave this planet we want to leave it better, and one

way is with conservation.” General Manager/ Secretary-Treasurer Richard Wyman wrote in his annual message, “We have a responsibility to enrich and sustain our region with connected natural areas, where people are protected from

flooding and erosion.” In 2016, ERCA had a budget of around $9.3 million. Of that, $729,403.64 came from municipal special levy, $800,000 from the federal government, and $1.48 million from provincial grants.

Request for Proposal Sale of Land for Development The Town of Essex is looking for a party that is interested in purchasing and developing the “Shep’s Property” located at 71 King Street West, Harrow, Ontario. Interested parties are invited to obtain the Request for Proposal (RFP-CO-17-001) on the Town of Essex website (http://bids.essex.esolutionsgroup.ca) or the Merx website (www.merx.com). Proposals must be received no later than 3:00:00PM local time on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Jackson Tang, MBA, MA, MCIPS, CSCMP Assistant Manager, Business Services Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519.776.7336 x1123, Fax: 519.776.8811 Email: jtang@essex.ca

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Council, admin look forward to opportunities in 2017 by Sylene Argent Every new year brings with it a blank slate, as well as a chance to plan for a great year with plenty of opportunity. For Councillors and senior staff for the Municipality of Essex, that blank slate means jotting down what they would like to tackle over the next 12 months to continue helping the municipality grow and prosper. For Essex’s CAO, Tracey Pillon-Abbs, who has been at the helm of municipal affairs since July, this year will bring many opportunities to benefit residents as well as contribute to more efficiencies in ensuring the corporation of the Municipality runs as smoothly as possible. In 2017, PillonAbbs has her sights set on officially launching e-scribe, an electronic way to create minutes and agendas. Heading into budget deliberations, which are scheduled to begin on Monday, January 30 at the Essex Municipal Building, Pillon-Abbs is looking to 2017 to hopefully continue working on road improvements, tourism initiatives, implementation of the newly approved Economic Development Plan, additional community improvement plan funding in Harrow and Essex Centres, and at considering more investment in municipal infrastructure. Pillon-Abbs and Essex Councillor Bill Caixeiro are looking forward to

the Town’s completion of an organizational review, which will focus on the delivery of services and customer service. This report, Caixeiro explained, evaluates administration and positions and looks at possible adjustments. Caixeiro also wants to continue work on the potential Colchester Harbour divestiture from the federal government. Moving forward on this file this year, he said, will depend on whether or not an Environmental Assessment can be completed. This component, he added, is the last item on the to-do list before the Town can go to the government to express interest. Last year, University of Windsor students created a business plan for the Harbour and its infrastructure was assessed. He hopes by year’s end there will be some indication as to whether or not Council should move forward with the file. Parking needs at Colchester Harbour was discussed in 2016, and Caixeiro wants those discussions to continue this year to come up with a plan to improve the situation. The Harrow High School property is also on Caixeiro’s radar. The Town has put in a letter of interest with the GECDSB. Depending on market value and how the process pans out, Council may have to look at how this piece of property, or a portion of it, will fit

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looking forward to having the pavilion installed inside the Heritage Gardens Park. He also wants to continue making improvements to the downtown corridor of Essex Centre. He said though programs and improvements have been created and implemented, more needs to be done to spruce up the area. He has a vision for the downtown and wants to be able to continue working on what he believes are needed improvements. Voakes would also like to see something developed at the Maidstone Avenue and Hwy. #3 intersection. He believes the municipality has lost millions of dollars in tax revenue with having a lack of development there over the past several years. Along with a crew of volunteers, Voakes is also preparing to host the second annual Essex Rocks and Rolls Cruise In. He suspects this year’s event will be held in the spring. Last year’s event took place inside Essex Centre’s Heritage Gardens Park. Councillor Steve

in as being potentially municipally-owned. He would like the Town to look to see if there are funds available through the province’s community hub initiative to support the project if it were to come available to Essex and Council decided to pursue the idea. Caixeiro would also like to start looking at completing master plans for the downtown corridors for Colchester and McGregor. Currently, he said, the Town is undertaking a facility accommodation review. He is looking forward to the results and moving forward with a plan based on the report findings. He also wants to get working on a full asset management plan, which looks at the life-cycle, value, and replacement costing of municipal assets. Plans for pavilions are underway for Essex Centre and Harrow Centre, with partnership with the Essex Centre BIA and Harrow Kinsmen Club. Caixeiro is looking forward to taking a look at these projects. Essex Councillor Randy Voakes is also

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Colds, flus, and the winter blues After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, January can bring sickness and sadness. Interacting with loved ones and friends is great, especially around the holiday season, but sometimes they give a gift you just can’t return; a cold or a flu. The bright-side of getting sick is that it challenges our immunities, I always like to think. The not so great aspect is that we feel terrible, while having to still go to work and take care of the items on our every day to-do lists. Getting sick may even have us miss out on an opportunity to which we had been looking forward. Being sick can cause us to feel a little isolated as family members, friends, and coworkers avoid direct contact, making us feel as if we had the plague instead of a minor infection. The feeling of isolation can already be abundant this time of year as there is less daylight to give us the energy and pick-me-

up we need. Further, the cold and damp weather can keep us shut in, and some people avoid the extracirculars in an attempt to recuperate financially after all that holiday spending. All that excitement we experience over the holidays can build up our spirits, but come January 2, all of that excitement is gone. In addition, many of us vow to eat healthier, so we struggle as we allow our bodies to detox all of that excessive holiday-sugar we lived on just a short while ago. The winter blues can be experienced by anyone at any level, but that doesn’t mean it has to stop us from having some post-holiday fun. Being social is part of our genetic make-up. And fortunately, there are plenty of activities that take place around town that can help link those of us who are tired of texting and watching TV to other like-minded individuals. Often,

those events are held in support of a special cause, which makes us feel good for contributing. And, instead of just attending an event, there could also be opportunity to volunteer during the organizational process. There are also plenty of opportunities to learn about the region’s rich past through several area museums. We sometimes just have to find a way to fight ourselves to get out the door to participate, once we get over that cold or flu, of course. Though many individuals can dread having to go through the next few months, there could be a few fun things in which we can attach ourselves as we wait for spring to bring us out of partial hibernation.

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Letter to the Editor... Essex County Library Board cancels public meeting and cuts off workers’ benefits as strike enters eighth-month mark submitted by CUPE As the Essex County Library strike hits the eighthmonth mark this week, the Library Board has no real plan to end the strike but to continue to thwart democracy and starve striking workers into submission with their latest mean-spirited salvo of cancelling the workers’ benefits plan, charges CUPE 2974, representing the 57 library workers who have been on strike since June 25, 2016. “The library board’s intentions are clear – they want to dismantle democracy and bully workers to accept a pre-determined contract that was developed for other

county workers,” said Lori Wightman, spokesperson for CUPE 2974. “All through last year, this board and the county have not listened to residents nor have they conducted fair bargaining with the library workers. You would think that since this is the new year, our elected leaders would try a different tack to resolve this strike. But, no, they are now escalating their bullying tactics and continuing their wrong-headed attempts to thwart democracy in our community.” Wightman is referring to the library board’s decision to cancel a scheduled January 25 library board meeting and, in a fresh attack on the striking workers, cutting

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch Thirty-five years ago Here is something worth remembering that another friend gave me. Two young lads rescued a heart attack victim. They were Mike Spoors and Fred Groves. They turned onto Ouellette Ave from Wyandotte in a pickup truck when they saw the man fall near the bus stop around 11:15 A.M. Spoors said he hit the brakes and ran to the man and yelled to Fred to get blankets from the truck. A guy beside the man kept repeating that he was dead. Spoors put one blanket under the victim’s head and covered him with the other. Spoors began cardiopulmonary resuscitation even though the man’s heart beat and breathing had stopped. The victim revived and started breathing, but went down again. But they got him breathing again and soon the ambulance arrived. Spoors said that all through the ordeal Groves had to tell people to stand back. He said everyone was standing

there as if they thought the man was drunk. Spoors comment, as taken from the newspaper report, was that some people don’t want to get involved but he did not care for that. And Groves said if Mike hadn’t done something, the man would have been dead. Spoors had some instruction in resuscitation, but not in first aid. He said his actions were instinct and from what he had seen done on television.

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off benefits that the board has not even been paying for since the strike began. “Instead of having a public meeting to discuss ways to end the strike where they could have listened to concerned citizens, they are now conducting a ‘visioning session for a five-year road plan’ to accommodate the schedules of the facilitator and council,” continued Wightman. “What is more important here, ending a strike that’s shut our libraries for eight months or discussing a so-called five-year plan for county roads that leads to closed libraries?” In addition to cancelling the January library board meeting, the Town of Essex and Tecumseh have also prevented residents from speaking at January Council meetings about the library strike. “The municipalities are claiming that they have no ‘authority over library operations’; but surely the elected council has a duty to listen to residents and represent their interest to have the libraries opened again,” continued Wightman. “It is increasingly clear that some elected councillors in Essex County have no interest in allowing democracy to operate in our community and are more interested in pushing their own agenda – to force library workers into submission.” On top of abandoning democratic principles, the library board has now cut off benefits’ coverage for the striking library workers. “This is a mean-spirited move by the board as the cost of premiums during the strike have been covered by our union. This does not even cost the county a single dime,” concluded Wightman. “This board is continuing their divisive tactics instead of focussing on ending this strike. The only way to end this strike is to have both parties return to the bargaining table and negotiate freely to end this strike. We want to go back to serving our community. Will council do the same?”

13 year old female bitten by dog in Cottam submitted by Essex County OPP On Saturday, January 21, at approximately 2:10 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment were dispatched to a dog bite call that occurred at the corner of Francis and Clark Street in the Town of Kingsville (Cottam). The 13-year old female was walking with her friend when they passed by two individuals walking three dogs. The male party is described as being in his 30s and the female was described as being 10 to 11 years of age.

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Council, admin look forward... Continue from Page 3 Bjorkman wants to focus on the Heritage Gardens Park area. Bjorkman would even like to see some type of interactive water feature installed there if Council is unable to put in a splash pad at the Essex Centre Sports Complex grounds. Bjorkman is also looking forward to finishing the drainage works in connecting to the old lagoon to help mitigate flooding issues in the future. In addition, he would like to see either a sidewalk, paved shoulder, or walkway, installed leading from Talbot Street down Maidstone Avenue towards the businesses nearing Hwy. #3. He would at least like to start putting money away for this safety feature. Implementing wayfinding signage is also on Bjorkman’s radar. He said it is

important to direct people into town, and guide visitors around town more easily once they have entered the downtown corridor. As the Town purchased the acreage for the sports park, Bjorkman would like to start putting money away to fund infrastructure there once some features are ready to be implemented over the next few years. In addition, Bjorkman would like to continue with CWATS programs, especially continuing the paved shoulders on County Road 50 in partnership with Essex County. “For me, my number one goal,” Bjorkman said, “Amenities of our Town for the residents of our Town.”

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Continued Council Notes for January 16 by Sylene Argent Looking at CIP for Colchester Councillor Larry Snively said he would like there to be Community Improvement Plan opportunities for the village of Colchester. He put a motion forward, which Council supported, directing Administration to look into possibilities for this. He believes the five businesses there should be able to tap into CIP programs. At first Snively asked that Colchester be included in existing CIP programs. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he liked the idea, but wanted to see something come back from Administration first as CIP areas are generally designated. He noted that not every business in Essex and Harrow Centres are included in those CIP boundary areas. Essex has two CIP programs, a municipal

grant program for commercial businesses within pre-set boundaries; one for Essex Centre and the other for Harrow Centre. Policy Planner Jeff Watson said in following with procedure to do this, an open house has to be held to collect public

feedback and the issue needs to be filed with the County. He said such a plan would have to not only look at Colchester’s needs today, but for the future as well in what can be done to help stimulate development.

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Tethering update requested Councillor Sherry Bondy, who represents the Town on the Dog Pound Committee, asked Administration for an update in regards to the limit on tethering dogs portion of the Animal Care and Control Bylaw. Donna Hunter, Director of Corporate Service/Treasurer, said she suspects this issue will come back to the table in the near future, once correspondence with the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society has been further achieved. Currently, Essex has a 12-hour tethering limit. At the December 19, 2016 Essex Council meeting, Councillors discussed the potential of reducing the number of hours, but wanted to solicit public feedback before doing so. Humane Society Executive Director

Melanie Coulter explained at that meeting a 4-hour limit is easier to prove than a 12-hour limit after receiving a complaint. A 4-hour limit has been adopted by other local municipalities, and is better for the dogs, she had said. Thanks sent for staff casual Fridays Council received correspondence from Essex Community Services. Members of staff and the Board thanked municipal staff members for their recent donation. The proceeds came out of the funds staff contribute to participate in casual Fridays. Essex Community Services offers transportation services, foot care clinics, Coats for Kids, an income tax clinic, the Snow Patrol program, and Security Reassurance/Friendly

Visiting programs. Procedural suggestion In terms of reporting on County news relating to a labour dispute, Councillor Randy Voakes suggested that the Mayor should give reports instead of news being delivered by someone on Council who may be involved in the matter. Third reading of Animal Care and Control Bylaw Council moved the third reading of the Animal Care and Control Bylaw. The first two readings were passed during the December 19 meeting. The Bylaw now prohibits performances where wild, exotic, or prohibited animals are

required to perform for the amusement or entertainment of an audience. Exceptions are provided to allow for performances involving horses, bovines and dogs, agricultural fairs, educational displays, horse and dog races, and rodeos. Set fines have been added to cover a contravention of the Bylaw as it relates to animals in public shows, exhibitions, performances, or circuses. Donations to Story Book Early Learning Centre Councillor Randy Voakes said he will tentatively, as the 2017 budget has not yet been discussed

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or adopted, forward $500 out of his 2017 Council Discretionary Fund to Story Book Early Learning Centre to support its staff and families as they move forward following the recent fire that leveled its Arthur Avenue facility. He urged fellow Councillors to do the same. All Councillors noted they would also contribute, with the exception of Mayor Ron McDermott, who noted he has made his position on the Council Discretionary Fund known in the past. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can speak for myself only, you know it is not coming from me,â&#x20AC;? he said. In the past, McDermott said he disagrees with Council

having this fund. Each Councillor has $2500 to spend out of this fund each year to support community causes or organizations. Last year, McDermott did not spend any of his fund.

Blasts from Our Past On Sunday, February 12, Essex will host a Blasts from our Past event at the Essex Railway Station. A tea with photo displays of the 1907 and 1980 explosions will be held from 2-4 p.m. A Heritage Plaque will also be unveiled during the event, recognizing the historical significance of the Essex Railway Station.

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MP and MPP reflect on 2016-look forward to new year EFP 2016 Photo

by Sylene Argent For Essex MPP Taras Natyshak, there were several positives stemming out of 2016, one of which was that it was the first full year he got to work with Essex MP Tracey Ramsey on several different issues. Having both offices located side-by-side in Essex Centre allows the local dignitaries and their staff members to better aid individuals and families who are in need of tapping into a service. What is neat about the close proximity of their facilities is that staff can walk constituents over to the other office if a resident comes in with a need, but approached the wrong level of government. Having the offices located in the same plaza, “Makes serving the community easier,

and we have a better focus as a team to help constituents,” Natyshak said. In addition, for Ramsey, 2016 offered her a chance to really get to know many of the organizations and services within her riding. This has allowed her and her staff to direct families and individuals to help if there are no programs available to them. “I learned a lot about the Riding and the organizations having unsung heroes, who are making a difference in a lot of people’s lives,” she said. When a family or individual cannot be serviced through either office, “It reminds us there is still lots to do legislatively,” Natyshak added. Natyshak noted he and Ramsey had partnered

a few times last year to speak about important issues at public open houses, including one for Veterans’ Affairs and another focused on the rising cost of hydro. The cost of hydro is an issue in which Natyshak said he saw people rise up against. “Hydro rates have been on my radar for years,” Natyshak said. He is excited to see what will happen in looking for a fix. If it is a good idea, it will get support, if not, he said it is his job to be critical and offer an alternative. He is still fighting

against further privatization of Ontario’s hydro assets. Privatisation is a step in the wrong direction, he said. Another challenge of 2016 included the issue of widening the remaining portion of Hwy. #3. And that is still an ongoing fight. He said the community got the Government’s attention on the file and sent a message that there have been too many accidents. The Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca did visit the region in August and toured the road. Natyshak feels the Minister clearly understands the situation. It is up to the government to allocate the funding to complete the project, and prioritize the need. Healthcare is a priority for Natyshak and Ramsey. Natyshak wants to ensure the priority is on front line staff, homecare, and preventative care that help keep people out of the hospital. Natyshak said he supports the selected location for the mega hospital. In addition, it will be closer for many

county residents. The project needs to move to its second stage, he noted. In addition, Ramsey said it is important to ensure the federal government is forwarding enough money to provinces and territories for healthcare, and that those funds are fair to ensure the same standard of health is available across the country. Ramsey also will be involved in conversations in the near future about opioids addiction and how to best prepare to have a plan in place that will work to deal with those who have those types of addictions. Natyshak and Ramsey have their sights set on NAFTA, and ensuring if it is going to be renegotiated, it will be fair. “I will ensure our interests are represented,” Ramsey said. The province and country have to be prepared, Natyshak

added. Any traded agreement has to protect domestic manufacturing, he noted. Recently, Ramsey brought a local employer to the table to conduct a study on steal, through her position as NDP Critic of International Trade. The study is expected to commence this spring. Ramsey is also going to be focused on senior wellbeing this year as well as the issue of pensions. “I’m generally optimistic about our community,” Natyshak said. “I see so many good things happening.” He mentioned that unemployment numbers have been down and that there is a resurgence in manufacturing. “It is always an honour to represent our community and I hope folks feel as though they can reach out and connect with me or my office on any issue,” Natyshak commented.

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Grade 8 students told EDHS has a lot to offer by Sylene Argent Though preparing for high school can be exciting for potential elementary school graduates, it is also be a bit scary. Some of those fears were put to ease last Wednesday evening. Staff and many students at Essex District High School, lead by EDHS Guidance Counsellor Melody Ouellette, hosted the annual grade eight open house.

Hundreds of students from area feeder schools, along with their parents or guardians, filed into the EDHS gymnasium to learn what to expect as grade nine students within the Red Raider family. The event included an information session and a tour of the EDHS facility for a chance to meet with teachers and learn Continued on Page 11

Paige Wilson, a grade 10 volunteer, Dakota DeRoy, a grade 11 student on Student Council, and grade 11 peer mentor Chloe Chapman, welcomed grade eight students during the annual information evening hosted last Wednesday evening at EDHS.

Grade nine students Caroline Arner and Abby Morris and grade 12 student Katie Teichroeb were available to talk to future Red Raiders about the school’s swim teams during the grade eight open house hosted last Wednesday evening.

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Grade 8 students told EDHS has a lot to offer... about sports teams, clubs, and other opportunities available to Red Raiders from existing students. Essex District High School has many opportunities available to its students, including Specialist High Skill Major courses in certain subjects. Students, also have an opportunity to select their course streams, according to how they perform on an academic level. The Guidance Department staff members at EDHS try to ensure student time tables are balanced to try and avoid students experiencing too heavy of a workload. Starting in grade 10, Career Counselling is offered. This provides students an opportunity to select courses that will lead them to their desired career path, or maybe even sample different topics to see in what subjects they may have an interest or talent. Being a part of the EDHS community means being a part of the Essex

community. Students are required to earn 40 hours of community service to graduate. A new program through the school that can help students earn those community service hours include being a part of the Rotary Interact Club, which supports a local and global cause. Students can begin earning community service hours as soon as they graduate from grade eight. Essex District High School offers a variety of services beyond the classroom to help students as they move through their high school careers. A full-time child and youth worker, in addition to a once-a-week visiting social worker and psychologist, care for students needing those services. Student success and tutoring programs are also available to students. Many EDHS students sign up to be Peer Mentors. This program links older students with grade nine students to help guide them as they transition into

high school. The visiting grade eight students were able to learn more about the program from EDHS student volunteers who made themselves available for the open house to speak with potential future Red Raiders. Paige Wilson, a grade 10 volunteer, Dakota DeRoy, a grade 11 student on Student Council, and grade 11 peer mentor Chloe Chapman, attended the open house to send a simple message to the grade eight students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to show the younger kids how fun high school is,â&#x20AC;? they said, adding they also wanted to show school spirit. As many EDHS students note, one of their fondest high school memories include the grade nine retreat. This event, in addition to being a lot of fun, helps the students get to know each other. The girls noted there are many clubs and teams that students can get involved with at EDHS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little bit for

everyone,â&#x20AC;? they said. Grade nine students Caroline Arner and Abby Morris joined grade 12 student Katie Teichroeb in talking about the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swim team. These girls noted joining the swim team was a great way to make new friends. The students on the swim team, they said, are extremely close. They believe that is because it is an individual and team sport. There are no substitutes if one member is not performing well, so they have to give it their all. EDHS has two junior swim teams and a senior

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These grade eight open house information night volunteers from one of the EDHS basketball teams manned the beverage station last Wednesday evening.

medley relay team. The girls noted the teams will compete at the upcoming SWOSSAA event in February.

Ouellette said the grade eight evening is always well-attended and that feedback from the parents has been positive.

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Our Greenhouse Vegetable Packing Company and Produce Sales Company is looking to hire for the following position: QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMMODITY ALLOCATION SPECIALIST

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Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender 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(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at Town of Essex Council Chambers.

Essex Councillor speaks out about library strike

by Fred Groves As the rain pelted their umbrellas last Friday morning, striking Essex County librarians remained on the picket line. Not among those was part-time librarian and Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy. A library worker for nearly nine years, she not only does not picket with her co-workers, she was one of the seven who voted in favour of what the Library Board has said is its ‘best and final offer.’ “I think the strike has gone on long enough. I was one of the seven who voted in favour of excepting the deal,” she said. Prior to Christmas, the Library Board offered a $2,000 signing bonus and a two percent raise in each year of a four-year deal. CUPE 2974, which represents the workers, turned it down in an overwhelming 48-7 count. “I’m an outcast. I’m probably the most vocal out of the seven. I don’t know who the others are, but I have

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Voice Of Inspiration “I never knew anybody, anywhere I have been, who found life simple. I think a life or a time looks simple when you leave out the details, the way a planet looks smooth, from orbit.” ~ Ursula K. Le Guin

Description of Lands: 1. Plan 1242, Lot 11, Town of Essex – Cottage – 103 Craig Street Take notice that an Order to Remedy has been issued on this Property and it will be the responsibility of the purchaser to comply with the Order. The Order requires that the site be cleared of all buildings, structures, etc. Please contact the Building Department at (519)776-6476 for further information.

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Minimum Tender Amount: $11,253.15 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Donna E. Hunter, Director of Corporate Services The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8

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QUICK, Arthur “Art” Gerald - Age 66, of Porters Lake, passed away quietly on January 15, 2017 in Dartmouth General Hospital, surrounded by members of his immediate family. Arthur was born in Windsor, Ontario and spent his childhood in the town of Essex. He married his childhood sweetheart and had two sons. They moved their young family to Nova Scotia in 1979 when Arthur became Regional Manager for Ralston Purina. From boating and waterskiing to golﬁng and time spent with great friends and neighbours, Art enjoyed all the joys of living in Porters Lake. He was well known for the River Oaks Golf Tournaments he arranged for Mills Subdivision for a number of years. In addition to his wife, Staﬀord (Shepley), Art is survived by his two loving sons, Matthew (Kristine) and Ryan (Hollie) as well as his mother, Marjorie (Mailloux) and sister, Ann Quick, as well as many other relatives and friends. Granddaughters, Myla, Tabitha, Maeve and Daphne, will greatly miss their Grandpa and his noodle soup. Art was predeceased by his father, Marvin Quick, and his mother and father-in-law, Bertha and Edgar Shepley. Cremation, Visitation, and Reception have all taken place at Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. The family wishes to thank the wonderful VON nurses who helped Art to stay at home for as long as he could. Online condolences may be made by visiting the Dartmouth Chapel at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com. At a later date, to be determined, a memorial service will be held in Essex for Art’s family and friends. Details will be provided as to where and when.

about library strike... a pretty good idea. You’re not encouraged to have a different opinion.” Bondy said that she voted in favour because for her, personally, it was a good offer. She has 175 banked sick hours, which she gets to keep and trusts that if she did get ill, the third-party disability insurer would work for her. Since the strike began in late June, Bondy admits that she has completely reversed her sentiments. She said that at first, she

was against the Board and therefore, her fellow Councillors on County Council. “After everything the public has done and the librarians have done, there is no indication that the Board will change its mind.” With no scheduled talks between the Board and the librarians, it is unclear to when the two sides will even sit down and try and negotiate. “Do I think the librarians have been

treated poorly, absolutely. But, the longer this goes on, the more unfairly they will be treated.” She believes things won’t get better, and when a deal is reached that it could mean the closure of smaller branches like Cottam and Woodslee, which would

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mean layoffs. Bondy picketed for only a few weekends and admitted that it was challenging on her family, including her toddler. “When I joined the picket line I realized that what they (librarians) were doing was not

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William (Bill) FENNER - Peacefully, at Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved by his wife of 61 years, Helen (Wallace) and by daughters Marianne (John Davies), Dianne (George Hook), Victoria (Ed Moll), Lori Kujbida and Cynthia, and by his beloved grandchildren Elizabeth, Emily, and Anthony. Predeceased by his parents Ivan and Edith Fenner and sister Audrey Young. Bill was a farmer in Essex County for many years, and moved with Helen to the family cottage on Eagle Lake after his retirement from Chrysler Canada in 1993. Bill had a keen love of the natural world. He was a friend to all; for Bill there were no strangers, only friends he had not yet met. He will be profoundly missed. Visitation at the Chalmers United Church, South River, on Saturday, January 28th, 2017 from 1 p.m until the service at 2 p.m. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to Hospice Huntsville/Algonquin Grace will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Raney Funeral Chapel, South River. A memorial service will be held in Essex County in the spring, with details to follow. Online condolences may be made at www.raneyfuneralchapel.ca.

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FEB. 1 - SHOOTERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB “Photography 11”, from 7-10pm at Colasanti’s Hibiscus Room. Contact Mike @mtowne@sympatico.ca or on Facebook. FEB. 3 - PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Essex (92 St Paul Street) from 5 - 6:30pm. Take-out available. Call 519-776-7711 for more details. FEB. 21 - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Essex Centre Sports Complex in the Shaheen Room, from 1-7pm. www.blood.ca. 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283). FEB. 24 - WOODSLEE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION GOLF FUNDRAISER - At On the Green, at 7pm. For info: 226-275-2004 or woodsleecommunity@gmail.com FEB. 25 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING - At Colasanti’s Greenhouses, Ruthven. At 9 a.m. Call Paul: 519-738-3476 for more information.

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next two Wednesday nights. Wednesday night classes begin February 15th with three classes to choose from: Kingdom Finances, Grounded, and Telling Yourself the Truth. Restoration House Healing Rooms are open Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon.

Join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. Doug Wilson will read the Holy Scriptures. Ed and Connie Reeb will greet you at the door. This Sunday is our Annual Meeting. Breakfast will be serve at 8:30am. The meeting will follow the breakfast. This meeting is open to all church members. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. If you would like a special visit or know of someone who would like one contact Rev. Ann. Choir Practice: Mondays at 6pm. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10am. Everyone is welcome. Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

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Don’t forget Messy Church on Thursday, Jan. 26th from 6-8pm. Join us on Sundays at 10:30 as Major Sam Roberts leads us in Family Worship, followed by a time of refreshments, and fellowship. Our free movie night on Sunday, January 29th, at 6pm, will feature the ﬁlm “A Long Way Oﬀ.” All are welcome to bring family and friends. SA Connections on Tuesday, Jan. 31st will be a Game Day. Come out for a fun time, a free lunch, and a chance to meet new friends. Bible Study follows at 1pm, led by Major Shirley Roberts. Our monthly Community Care Ministry services will be at Iler Lodge at 10:30am on Wednesday, Feb. 1st and at Country Village in Woodslee on Thursday, Feb. 2nd at 6:30pm.

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affective.” She also noted that the tax free $300 she would have been making picketing was more than her salary at the Harrow library branch. A Councillor since 2010, Bondy says that it is unlikely the Library Board will change its position. If that is the case, she added, it might be 2018 or even longer, before a new Board is elected and considers a different approach. On Friday morning, as librarians and their supporters held up traffic entering the Essex Civic Centre under the watchful eye of private security, CUPE 2974 spokesperson Lori Wightman

confirmed that several of her fellow librarians have sought employment elsewhere. Some of them have been hired on a part-time basis at the Windsor Public Library. “Our members have to do what’s good for them. All of those people are still picketing,” Wightman said. “We are supportive of the members who have had to get work elsewhere,” she added. The Essex County Library Board was scheduled to meet this week, but that meeting was canceled. They will meet again next month.

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Continued from Page 15 10:30am. A great way to start your week. The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them at the gym. For the month of January, our food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. “Games with Snacks” night is on Friday, February 10th at 7p.m. Come join us and bring a friend. You’re sure to have a good time! We are gearing up for our Annual Murder Mystery Dinner this spring. Details will be out soon! Essex Retirees’ Social Club Debbie Monchamps had high score at Monday night Pepper. Kathy Smith had the most Peppers and Donna Eyraud tied with Cecile St. Denis for low score. Louise Perrault had high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. Donna Eyruad had the most peppers and Wally Laframboise was the low. Wednesday night Pepper winners were Don Ames and Mavis Law, tied for the most Peppers, Judy Kelly had high score, and Debbie Monchamp brought in the low score. Thursday night Bridge had Floyd Cascadden with high score and Annette Anderson second. Don’t forget to come on out to our new game WIZZARD. We play this game on Friday, January 27th. Our Bingo is on Friday, February 3rd and February 17th. We play Euchre on February 4th and 18th.

On February 14th we will have the Firefighters here to judge our soups in our contest. If you have a special soup recipe and would like to enter this contest, come in and register. We are cooking up a delicious meal on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to come out and partake, please call the office at 519-776-6689 to reserve your seat. While you’re here, have a look around and see what the club has to offer, you don’t have to be alone and you don’t have to eat alone. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Mark your calendars for our upcoming Free Movie Night Event on Friday, January 27. We are featuring the movie ‘The Secret Life of Pets’. Doors open at 6:00pm and the movie begins at 6:30pm. All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). A canned good donation is welcomed! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

Join us to celebrate your special Wedding Anniversary this year, on February 5th, at 11 a.m. Mass followed by cake and refreshments in the parish hall. Please sign up at the Info Table in the Gather Space. Padre Felipe Scott of Family of Jesus Healer Order from Tampa, Florida joins us from February 19 to 22 at 7 p.m. to discuss “Spiritual Life.” Everyone is welcome! We will have a Parish Breakfast on Sunday, January 29 after morning Masses. Free will oﬀering proceeds to our Youth Conference to Steubenville in Ohio this summer.

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EDGE (Grades 6-8), 7-8:30 PM is on February 1st. TIMELESS LifeTeen Retreat will be held Feb. 18 & 19 at Gess†wood Camp. COR XXIX (Ages of 16-21) is the weekend of March 31-April 2nd. The CWL General Meeting is on Tuesday, February 14th at 7 p.m. in St. Joseph’s meeting room. New members are always welcome! The parish is grateful to the CWL members who made a generous donation of $2,000 towards new replacement furnaces. The next K of C Fish Fry is on Jan. 27, from 4:30-7:30 pm. A Soup Contest is scheduled for Feb. 23, at 6 pm. To enter your soup, please contact BJ at 519-5513577. God Bless you all and have a great week! Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

If you are celebrating a special wedding anniversary this year please sign up at the back of the church. There will be a reception in the hall on Feb. 11th at the 7pm Mass. The Mission Club is collecting sweaters of all sizes for the migrant workers in Essex County. A pasta dinner night will take place on Tuesday, February 7th at St. Mary’s hall from 5-7pm. There will be a joint Parish Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8th in the St. John’s Church basement meeting room. A Parish Mission will take place from February 19th to 22nd at Holy Name of Jesus Church at 7pm each night, with Padre Felipe Scott with the Family of Jesus Healers order from Tampa, Florida. Lenten Card parties begin in March after Ash Wednesday. Please keep in your prayers all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes

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Continued from Page 16 and their care givers in your prayers. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Our Annual Vestry Meeting is on Sunday, February 5th. Instead of the usual 8am and 11am services this day, we will have a service at 9:30am and Vestry will follow along with brunch. There will be a Communion Service at Iler Lodge on Thursday, January 19th at 10:30am. Another service is at Country Village on Tuesday, January 24th at 10:30am. Our monthly pasta dinners resume on Friday, February 3rd at 5-6:30pm, with takeout available. Please remember our clothing cupboard when you are cleaning out your closets. Donations can be dropped off Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings at the church. Our Regular Sunday Services are at 8am (BCP Eucharist) and 11am (BAS Eucharist & Sunday School). For more information about us and what’s going on, please check out our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@ stpaulstrinity.org. Trinity Church We are asked to keep Wendy, Bill, Erin, Tyler, Stephen, Moneta, and Doug in our prayers. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Jean Cook, given by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec and family. We have donated our first fidget blanket. What a great feeling it is to help the

elderly folk. The ladies continue to complete these blankets to be donated to people in the nursing homes to keep their hands and minds busy. Please continue with your donations to help with this outreach program. Thank you to Canon Don Hull for leading us in worship for this month. Plan to attend our Annual Vestry Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 29th, following our service. This is the time we all need to attend and give our input for our Church and make plans for 2017. Join us every Sunday at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. Everyone is welcome! Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, January 16 the Euchre winners were--Joan Broeders, Helene Manley, Geo. Diesbourg, Mike Renaud, Adrian Diesbourg, and Gloria Seguin. On Wednesday, January 18, winners were Mike Renaud, Dave Mc Murren, Janet Chevalier, Chas. Chevalier, Mary Demars, Aggie Rivait, and Elmer Quinlan. On Friday, January 20, the Euchre winners were Ray Brooker, Cecile St Denis, David Sylvestre, Jean Metalic, Gloria Seguin, and Geo. Sutherland.

St. Vincent de Paul Society, Essex Salvation Army, and Essex & Area Food Bank) on top of the $13,000 they received in November. With contributions coming in after their Annual Newspaper Drive, they were able to make these extra donations. Thank you once again to all the volunteers, individuals, and corporations who generously donated their time and money to help the needy in our local community. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

Bingo is on Friday, January 27, at 7pm in Simpkins hall. All are welcome. Canned goods and/or small donations are appreciated for the Essex Area Food Bank. Sue Anderson is our Guest speaker on February 5. The next Iler Lodge service is at 2pm, on February 7. Volunteers welcomed. January 29 is the fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Door Greeters are Judy and Bill Libby, Elder on Duty is Hazel Farough. Church lock-up is Jerry Farough.

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Junior boys handed first loss Bill Stasso’s first car was a 1938 Chrysler

The Essex Bantam Minor Ravens took on the Amherstburg Stars in playoﬀ action last week.

by Fred Groves The Essex District High School junior boys’ basketball team suffered its first loss of the season last Tuesday in a slim 52-50 defeat against visiting L’Essor. Two days later, however, the Red Raiders bounced back and beat Tecumseh Vista Academy 56-31. Josh O’Neil had 12 points for the winners and Blake Harnadek added 11. • On the senior side, the boys’ team picked up its first WECSSAA win of the season last Tuesday in a 45-36 win over L’Essor. Ben Curtis had an outstanding game for Essex with 25 points. On Thursday, Jomar Camponia had 10 points in a losing cause against Tecumseh Vista. • Improving its record to 8-1, the EDHS junior girls’ volleyball team beat Riverside 25-18, 25-17, 25-11 last week, while the seniors took one game out of three against the Rebels. • In hockey action, the Red Raiders boys’ team fall 9-1 to visiting Brennan. The girls’ team tied Vista Academy, 0-0, and lost to General Amherst, 7-1. • Playoffs are in full swing for Essex Minor Hockey, and players with the Atom Minors are off to a great start. The Ravens swept the Erie North Shore

Storm in three straight, 5-0, 6-1, 2-0. • It was a big weekend for EDHS grad Cameron Branch and the Nipissing Lakers men’s volleyball team. The big outside hitter had six kills, nine digs, and nine points on Friday as the Lakers beat Toronto. The next day, the seniors had eight kills and 10.5 points as they beat Ryerson. • Essex’s Matt Puempel returned to the New York Rangers lineup on Monday night scoring his sixth goal of the season. He logged 14:18 in ice time and help the Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. “Feeling great every day,” Puempel said on the Rangers’ website. • Forward Karen Markovich had two points as the St. Clair Saints women’s basketball team beat Redeemer 86-62 in college basketball play. • Essex’s Alex Friesen notched his 16th goal of the season on Sunday to help the Carleton Place Canadians blank Smith Falls 4-0 in Junior ‘A’ hockey action. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail.com.

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An email arrived from Bill Stasso of Leamington, Ontario, on November 11, 2016, exactly one year after Bill’s father (also Bill Stasso) passed away. A photo of Bill’s father shows him standing beside his first car, and Bill (the son) contacted me to see if I could identify his father’s car. One piece of information shows up in the photo itself. The number “41” is visible in the upper right corner of the front plate, indicating Bill Stasso, age 21 in 1941, with his ﬁrst car: a 1938 Chrysler the year of the plate to 4-door sedan. be 1941. Ontario license plates that year were white with green numbers. To identify the car, I opened a book I acquired 59 years ago from the used car lot office of Ray Young, a Pontiac-Buick dealer on Mill Street in Leamington for many years. I was 15 at the time and my summer job was washing the used cars on Mr. Young’s lot on Talbot Street East for 50 cents an hour. One day when it was raining, I stayed inside the office and began looking through the drawers of the desk to see if I could find anything interesting. In the bottom drawer I found the “1942 Used Car Sales Handbook of Features” published by General Motors of Canada and listing all North American cars from 1935 to 1941 alphabetically with Canadian prices of all cars when new. Because there were no cars on the lot that old, I took the book home and I still have it. The page for the 1938 Chrysler includes a front end photo of that make and year, and it is exactly the same as the car that Mr. Stasso is standing in front of. There were two series of Chrysler in 1938: the six cylinder Royal model and the eight cylinder Imperial. The Royal was far more popular and it’s a safe bet that the car in the photo is a Chrysler Royal and very probably built in Windsor. Two factory list prices are shown for the 4-door sedan: $1230 for a 5-passenger sedan with slope back or $1245 for a 5-passenger sedan with built-in trunk. We can’t see the rear of the car in the photo and so it could be either one. The engine is a flathead six with 241 cubic inches cranking out 95 horsepower. The 1938 Chrysler featured hydraulic brakes and independent front suspension. The Handbook lists the manufacturer’s outstanding selling points: “1. Riding Comfort. 2. Operating economy. 3. Beauty. 4. Roominess. 5. Safety.” The car in the photo is long gone but the Stasso family is very thankful to still have the picture. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

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Local, retired farmer wins new house Pictured left: Harold Hall, winner of the 2016 Brentwood Lottery home. Photo submitted by Brentwood Recovery Home.

by Fred Groves Don’t expect Harold Hall’s life to change now that he has won a brandnew house. Hall, a retired farmer from Gesto, recently won the grand prize of the Brentwood Lottery, a $371,777.000 house in Kingsville. Hall said he has no intention of moving into

the new house and has plans to sell it. When the winning ticket was announced, he was at home. “I was sitting in a chair doing puzzles. When I got the call, he said ‘get off the chair, and how do you feel now?’” Hall bought three tickets on this year’s draw. “I missed buying last year, but quite often I buy them,” he said. On January 14, 160 prizes were announced as part of the 25th annual Brentwood Lottery

program that supports individuals and families with substance abuse in Windsor-Essex. There were over half of a million dollars in prizes. Besides the new house, which is located at 16 Peachwood Drive in Kingsville, three cars were amongst the top prizes. Just before he headed out for his daily walk on the Essex Centre Sports Complex walking track last week, Hall said he usually does not buy lottery tickets but supports Brentwood.

“We looked at the house, but haven’t seen the inside yet. I haven’t got the keys yet,” he said on Friday. With a genuine sense of humour, Hall said that after he found out he won, he received a call from a long-time friend congratulating him on winning a car. When Hall told his friend that it was indeed not a car he had won, his friend said, “Holy cow, you won the house.”

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73’s welcome back a familiar face by Garrett Fodor In the wake of the Essex 73’s losing their Captain Dallas Pereira to a season-ending leg injury, the team welcomed a familiar face. Max Viselli spent last season with the 73’s, tallying 42 points in 56 games. Coming back as an over-ager, Viselli said losing Pereira is tough and irreplaceable, but he hopes to recreate the physicality and bring some offense with him in his return to the team. Viselli, like Pereira, is in his over-age season as he is turning 21. Viselli and the 73’s began their week Tuesday as Essex hosted the Blenheim Blades. For Essex, the game began well. Heading into

intermission, however, the team members knew they could have performed better as the scoreboard read 1-1. Riley Meyerink opened the scoring at the eight-minute mark, before Brayden Hopkins beat goalie Jax Dhondt four minutes later. In period two, Matt Clark gave the visiting Blades the lead, capitalizing on a shorthanded breakaway. The lead was short lived. Five minutes later, Viselli netted his first goal back with the 73’s to tie things up at two. To close out the period, Anthony Cristofaro capitalized with the man advantage as he blasted a slap-shot by a screened Eric Stewardson. After two periods, Essex

outshot Blenheim 2715, including giving the visitors a mere two shots in period two. Essex continued to control the offense and frustrate the Blades. The 73’s increased their lead with a pair of goals, 10 seconds apart, at around the eight-minute mark, forcing the visitors to use a timeout. It worked for the Blades as they were able to beat Dhondt three minutes later. However, it would be as close as they would come as Michael Vieira would add an empty-netter. Essex prevailed 6-3 and outshot the Blades 3321. 24 hours later, the 73’s were in action again, closing out their week on

the road against the last place Wallaceburg Lakers. Earning the start in net for Essex was Tyler Ryan. Ryan is making a return after serving a sevengame suspension. After the first period, it did not look like Essex, a team tied for first place, was playing the last place Lakers. After one period of play, the 73’s were up 1-0. The lone goal came from Clay Kraynack, who scored his first goal as a 73. He came down from LaSalle a week before. In period two, the Essex athletes woke up and found their legs. Matthew Rosati, Luke Gecse, and Brett Smith all scored in the period in a span of eight minutes. Ryan had also stopped a

- Photo by Garrett Fodor Max Viselli celebrates a goal during the 2016 playoﬀs. Viselli returned to the team Tuesday after a 10 month absence.

penalty shot as the visiting 73’s were up 4-0 after two periods. Defenceman Adam Gaiarin added an insurance tally in the dying minutes of the third period, earning Essex a

5-0 decision. Shots were 34-17 in favour of the visiting 73’s. From here on in, the 73’s have two home games left in the regular season and no more road games.

The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch

Lost childhood words Words and expressions that we used years ago, are no longer heard. I have been reminded of them by my friend. We used to say “Heavens to Murgatroyd,” or “Heavens to Betsy.” I hope you will feel hunky-dory after you read this. You might sound like a broken record or be hung out to dry. In those days, people put on their best bib and tucker or they were told to straighten up and fly right. Other expressions were gee Willikers, jumping Jehoshaphat, Holy Moley, or perhaps someone was living the life of Riley or they might be accused of being a knuckle-head or a nincompoop. To deny something, we might say, “Not for all the tea in China.” Fashion wear was knickers, poodle skirts, pedal pushers. Sometimes we said ‘Kilroy was here’ or ‘we’d be a monkey’s uncle,’ or ‘that was a fine kettle of fish,’ and ‘see you later, alligator.’ All those sayings have vanished from tongues and key boards like the buggy whip. When a mother spoke of driving a jalopy, her son asked ‘What the heck is a jalopy?’ Now we have to become familiar with the new jargon, like “cool.”