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St. Mary’s hosts “Mathtastic Day” to show numbers can be fun by Sylene Argent For many individuals, math can be a tough school subject to conquer, but with enough initiative, and finding a preferred method from which to learn, students just may find some success in the block of their day dedicated to numbers, equations, and formulas. On Friday afternoon, St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School with French Immersion invited the parents of its grade three and six students to attend the first “Mathtastic” event, which was meant to engage parents on how their students were learning this school subject. Principal Jeremy Schiller said the parents of these two grades were selected as it is these students who are embarking on the province’s EQAO testing. The school, Schiller said, wanted to find ways to make math fun for its students, and further deliver the material in different ways, recognizing each student learns differently. This was done using the Renewed Mathematics Strategy (RMS). “We want students to not be afraid to make a mistake and learn from
These grade six students of St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School with French Immersion demonstrated how they can code a Sphero robot. When they have the little robot land on a math-related question on a work sheet, they then work to solve it.
them,” Schiller said. “There’s a trend that kids don’t like math. We are trying to buck that trend here.” Through this group learning, it is hoped the students feel more willing to participate, and Schiller said that has been noticed, even from the students who initially did not. And, this is creating confidence in the classroom. The event was hosted to demonstrate how the
students were learning in the classroom, and the process of sharing answers after each student is challenged with an equation. Further, the parents were engaged on these learning methods so that they may be able to participate in solving math problems at home. In hopes of homework involvement, each parent was able to take home a package to help with this, which included items like
a deck of cards and dice. Rob DePape, a teacher at St. Mary’s, explained some of what the students were learning during their math block. The grade six students, for instance, were learning how to code a Sphero robot. They worked to program it to stop. By using coding, the students place the little robot on a large work sheet. When it lands on a block, they have it stop, then work to solve the
math question, which is typically related to former EQAO testing material. This helps prepare the students for their own testing. They would then move on to the next question. Schiller was pleased with the turnout of the event, and hoped the students’ parents walked away with a great understanding of the school’s math programs.
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Essex Council unanimously supports animal spay/neuter voucher programs
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by Sylene Argent During a special meeting hosted in the large meeting room at the Essex Municipal Building last Wednesday evening, Essex Council unanimously voted to having the Town offer a spay and neuter voucher program for feral cats in 2019 and 2020, up to a maximum of 175 vouchers, valued each at $75, for each year. Council also moved to offer a spay and neuter voucher program for dogs and cats of low-
income families for 2019 and 2020. This program will include a maximum of 10 vouchers, valued at $75. Funding in the Town’s Trap, Neuter, and Release (TNR) Program for 2019 and 2020 will also be increased to $9,750. The total financial impact in 2019 and 2020 for spay and neuter voucher and TNR programs will be $23,625 per year, an increase of $4,875 over prior years’ programs, the report to
Council notes. Council also moved to have any unused funding from spay and neuter voucher programs and the TNR program from prior years be transferred to reserve to offset the cost of TNR programs in future years. In the report Essex’s Deputy Clerk, Shelley Brown, prepared for the meeting, titled “2019 and 2020 Spay and Neuter Voucher Program, it noted Essex Council first approved spay and neuter voucher
programs in 2013. The programs were designed to offer $75 vouchers to residents in need so free roaming cats, in addition to dogs and cats of lowincome families, could get spayed or neutered. At that time, 125 vouchers for each program were offered, for a total budget value of $18,750. The voucher programs were again approved for 2014 to 2016 and 2017 to 2018, with the number of vouchers offered varying per program, depending on need. In 2015, Council also approved the TNR program, which has been supported since. The report noted $4,875 was offered to support this program in the budget each year the TNR program has been offered. In 2018, the report continues, 147 spay and neuter voucher programs for feral cats were returned for reimbursement. This was an increase from 123 in 2017, 121 in 2016, and 119 in 2015. Continued on Page 5
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I am always delighted when Council votes to support animalrelated programs, such as the spay and neuter voucher programs. I also get moved to meet some of the men and women who give up their free time to trap free-roaming cats to get them fixed, and, in some cases, use their own money to ensure the animal has the extra care it needs. I have always believed a community can be j u d g e d
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based on how elders, children, those with special needs, and animals are treated. So, when Council approves a program, unanimously, that has a purpose to not only stop allowing feral cat colonies to continue to grow, but provides a better life for those free-roaming cats we have, a little piece of my faith in humanity gets restored. Animals cannot vote, so, I sometimes feel like programs and laws are not as strong as they could be. So, every little step forward is amazing. I hope Council realizes, too, that by recently passing the funding for the low-income cat and dog spay/neuter programs and the Trap, Neuter, and Release program for feral cats, they are not only improving the lives of those animals, by helping them to escape the continuous breeding
cycle, and everything that goes with it, they are showing others that all animals should be cared for and treated well. It is like when Essex was the first in the area to implement a tethering bylaw, limiting the amount of time a dog could be chained up outdoors in a 24-hour period to ten hours. Even if someone didn’t agree, because perhaps he or she grew up with outdoor dogs, it still makes us all think and challenge our own views, and determine why it is we think the way we do. And, it makes us think about how we can do better individually or as part of a community that looks after its vulnerable inhabitants, including the ones with feathers and fur; and even the ones with scales, too.
Government reversal protects Ontario farmland
submitted to EFP The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is encouraged by the provincial government’s decision to remove Schedule 10 from the proposed Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018. This movement signals the government’s willingness to listen to the concerns of Ontario agriculture. Schedule 10 proposed an amendment to the provincial Planning Act that would have given municipalities the ability to pass bylaw changes that could use primary farmland for any type of development. Schedule 10 was part of the government’s open-for-business bylaws. “This announcement by the government is great news for Ontarians and the 38,000 farm families the OFA represents,” says Keith Currie, OFA president. “Farmland is a finite resource and we must do everything to protect it for food production.” On January 21, OFA sent a formal letter to Economic Development Minister, Todd Smith, stating its serious concerns about Schedule 10 and the impact the proposed legislative changes would have on Ontario’s agri-food sector. On January 23 Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, announced the government would withdraw the Schedule 10 provisions
under Bill 66. “We will continue to work together with the Ontario government to advocate for the best interests of the agrifood sector and rural communities. Together, we can create greater prosperity across Ontario that isn’t at the expense of the province’s farmland resource,” Currie said. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, representing 38,000 farm families across the province. As a dynamic farmer-led organization based in Guelph, the OFA works to represent and champion the interests of Ontario farmers through government relations, farm policy recommendations, research, lobby efforts, community representation, media relations, and more. OFA is the leading advocate for Ontario’s farmers and is Ontario’s voice of the farmer.
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Council supports animal spay/neuter voucher programs...
A few Essex Councillors celebrate supporting the municipality’s animal spay/neuter voucher programs with volunteers who utilize some of that funding to trap, neuter, and release free roaming cats.
Since 2015, 13 vouchers for the lowincome program were issued. None of these vouchers, were however, redeemed. In 2015 the Town commenced its TNR Program, which the Town’s Animal Control Officers manage with help from volunteers, to help stop the breeding cycle in free roaming cat colonies. The report
noted, as part of this program, 99 feral cats were spayed or neutered in 2015, in addition to 91 in 2017. In 2018, 198 feral cats were spayed or neutered. During the meeting, individuals who volunteer their time to trap, neuter, and release free roaming cats noted a difference can be noticed when comparing a feral cat and one that has been
domesticated. Feral cats will often be seen at night, rather than during the day. They also tend to be unapproachable and personify “wild” behaviour. The volunteers also explained that when there is a free-roaming cat, unneutered, the feral cat population can quickly increase.
There were some questions as to why Council was looking at this file before budget deliberations begin, but Councillor Steve Bjorkman answered that, in the past few years, Council has been able to complete the budget before the New Year begins. With 2018 having an election, budget deliberations have been pushed back. Bjorkman added the voucher programs are a good resource. When he used to live downtown Essex Centre, he said he could notice a reduction in the feral cat population. Donna Hunter, Essex’s CAO, added that it is important to offer the voucher program as early as possible so those animals can be spayed before getting impregnated. Councillor Sherry Bondy noted some of this spay/neuter voucher funding is redeemed
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through residents purchasing their dog tags. “I don’t want to move backwards,” she said. “In the past, we haven’t used all the funding [available for the programs]. A complaint she often heard about a few years ago included feral cats. Melanie Coulter, Executive Director for the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society (WECHS), said Essex has been a leader in getting animal welfare programs initiated. She said there is a value to the programs to those who
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need them. “It really has made a difference,” Coulter said, adding that recognizing the WECHS is the only major and consistent cat shelter over the last 20 years, a decrease in drop offs have been noticed since voucher programs have been initiated. If programs are not kept up, that population can rebound quite quickly. Brown noted, to her research, Essex is the only municipality in the area to offer a TNR program.
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CLEC and Ken Knapp Ford celebrate 24 years of friendship through Jingle Bell Run Pictured left: James Knapp, Angel Kinde, and Faye Thibodeau of Ken Knapp Ford present Dan Martynse, supported by CLEC, and CLEC’s Executive Director, Karen Bolger, and Manager of Community Relations and Resource Development, Tony DeSantis, with the 2018 Jingle Bell Run proceeds.
by Sylene Argent Leading up to the holiday season, Ken Knapp Ford hosted the 24th annual Jingle Bell Walk, Run, and Wheel in Essex Centre, which raised support, awareness, and funds for Community Living Essex County (CLEC). Last Wednesday, representatives of the local car dealership presented the $10,450, raised through the 2018 event, to representatives of the event beneficiary. “We did good this year,” Tony DeSantis said, who is CLEC’s Manager of Community Relations and Resource Development. He noted the 2018 event was able to raise nearly $3500 more than the year prior. The success of the
Jingle Bell Run, DeSantis said, depends on many aspects, which includes having great participant and sponsor support. He was pleased to note around 400 individuals took part in the 2018 Jingle Bell Run, which had increased from the past. Great weather the day of the event helped ensure everyone who wanted to participate, could. Those who participated in the event either walked or wheeled 5km, or ran a 5km or 10km course. All the participants either paid to enter the event, which was hosted with WRACE (Walkers & Runners Around the County of Essex), or collected pledges. After crossing the finish line, participants were able to socialize and enjoy a prepared lunch. A neat aspect of the event, DeSantis said, is that those who enjoy participating in the event for the exercise or to be involved in a competition, get to finish the course with some of
the individuals CLEC supports. The event helps bring forward the need to support the local organization’s programs and supports to those who participate. Karen Bolger, CLEC’s Executive Director, commented it is important for CLEC to be a part of the community to develop partnerships, and the local organization is extremely proud of the long-standing relationship it has with Ken Knapp Ford. James Knapp, General Manager, and Faye Thibodeau, who works as part of the finance team at Ken Knapp, noted it is important to host the Jingle Bell Run every year as CLEC is a neighbour and many of its staff members and clients, over the years, have become friends. “There really is a bond, a neighbourly, local relationship,” Thibodeau said of Ken Knapp and Community Living. “Their cause is phenomenal.” Knapp said it is hoped
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Council’s Boards and Committees by Sylene Argent At the beginning of this term of Council, a striking committee was formed, comprised of some of the newly elected municipal decision-makers, to decide the composition of committees and boards for the Council of the Town of Essex.
Before the November election, the Town of Essex asked residents, interested in volunteering for their community, to submit a Letter of Interest, highlighting which committees they would like to join and their experience. Though the majority of these positions
CURRENT BOARDS & COMMITTEES Accessibility Advisory Committee: Claudette Gauthier, Earl Brownell, Geraldine Dozois, Jim Slikboer-Boose, Julie Welch, Lisa Wallace, Richard Kokovai, Ron McDermott, Councillor Steve Bjorkman. Arts, Culture and Tourism: Anthony (Tony) Paniccia, Diane Quinn-Ouellette, Gabriel Franklin Renaud, Glen Mills, Laurel Webber-Renaud, Patti Oshar, Tracy Armstrong, Councillor Steve Bjorkman. Co-An Park Committee: James Meloche, Councillor Kim Verbeek, with Councillor Joe Garon (Alternate). Communities in Bloom: Blaise Markovich, Diane Quinn-Ouellette, Councillor Steve Bjorkman. Committee of Adjustment (COA): Dan Boudreau, Percy Dufour, Phil Pocock, Bryan Gray (Provisional)*, Ray Beneteau (Provisional)*, Council Representative(s), Richard Meloche (Provisional)*, Chris Vander Doelen (Provisional)*. *subject to Council approval of recommendation in Clerks Report 2018-19 re: COA of 5 layperson members only.Appointee(s) E.L.K. Energy Board: Peter Timmins (Ward 4 customer) Ron McDermott (Ward 1 customer), Mayor Larry Snively, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, Councillors Joe Garon, Morley Bowman, and Sherry Bondy Essex Centre Business Improvement Area: Shelly Hodare - Chairperson, Terri GrondinSweet - Vice-Chair, Richard Banwell - Treasurer, Liz Semperger - Secretary, Pauline Gemmell, Mary-Ann Bjorkman, and Katie McGuire-Blais - Directors, Councillor Joe Garon. Essex Fun Fest: Jenny Drouillard, Katie McGuire-Blais, Kelly McIntyre, Kyle Flood, Michael Janisse, Pam McDermott, Richard Tapping, Ron McDermott, Tanya Fryer, Councillor Joe Garon, with Councillor Kim Verbeek (Alternate). Heritage Committee: Anthony (Tony) Paniccia, Claudette Gauthier, Laurel WebberRenaud, Laurie Brett, Laurie Kowtiuk, Meagan Meloche, Patti Oshar, Phil Pocock, Richard Kokovai, Richard Tapping, and Councillor Steve Bjorkman. Police Services Board: Katie McGuire-Blais, Mayor Larry Snively, and Councillor Kim Verbeek. Property Standards: Dan Boudreau, Percy Dufour, Phil Pocock. Essex Region Conservation Authority: Councillors Morley Bowman and Chris Vander Doelen. Dog Pound: Councillor Sherry Bondy Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority: Councillor Kim Verbeek, Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche. Union Water Supply: Councillor Chris Vander Doelen. Harrow Colchester South Chamber of Commerce: Councillor Sherry Bondy, with Councillor Chris Vander Doelen (Alternate). Personnel Committee: Councillors Joe Garon, Morley Bowman, and Sherry Bondy. Finance Committee: Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, Councillors Morley Bowman and Chris Vander Doelen.
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are volunteer, some positions receive remuneration. The Striking Committee was then tasked with having to decide which submissions were the best fit for each committee, and finally, before the holidays, Council approved the appointment recommendations. The Town of Essex has several committees of Council in which resident support is needed to help complete committee work and projects, and further provide council with input in their area of expertise. Each Committee looks after a different component of the community. Committees and Boards of the Town of Essex include the Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Co-An Park Advisory Committee, the ACT (Arts, Culture, and Tourism) Committee, the Committee of Adjustment, Communities in Bloom, the E.L.K Energy Board, the Essex Centre BIA Board of Management, the Fun Fest Committee, the Heritage Committee, the Police Services Board, and the Property Standards Committee. In most cases, these boards and committees are comprised of appointed residents and have either a Council or Town of Essex staff representative. In some cases, Essex needs representation from its Council on regional committees. As such, Councillor Sherry Bondy was appointed to the Dog Pound Committee, Councillors Morley Bowman and Chris Vander Doelen were appointed to the ERCA Board, and Councillor Kim Verbeek and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche were appointed to the Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority Landfill Liaison Committee. And, Councillor Vander Doelen will represent Essex on the Union Water Supply System Board.
In addition, Councillor Bowman, Councillor Vander Doelen, and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche were appointed to the Town’s Finance Committee. And, Councillors Joe Garon, Bondy, and Bowman were appointed to the Town’s Personnel Committee. Essex Council also adopted the creation of a new Drainage Board, to be comprised of five lay members. In the past, the Report to Council notes, three rotating Council reps would be assigned to sit as members of the Court of Revision, to hear appeals to drainage assessments regarding approved works. Preference was given to applicants who had relatedexperience. Those appointed to the Board will received $100 per meeting. It is hoped the recommendations of those to sit on this Board will be brought forward at the February 4 Council meeting. Council also voted to change the composition of the Committee of Adjustment, so that it will now have five lay members, instead of three lay members and two Council reps. The Appeal Committee, as per the Animal Control Bylaw, will now have three lay members. This Committee convenes when necessary to hear appeals filed during this term of council. Council also approved the formal dissolution of the Colchester Harbour Steering Committee and the Essex Flooding Advisory Committee as they no longer have an active mandate, the Report to Council notes. Council has also directed administration to revise and update the Town’s Local Board and Committee’s Procedures and Best Practices, which was adopted in 2015. This document, the Report to Council notes, provides for the structure and mandates guidelines.
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Identifying and protecting places in our communities that have cultural heritage value is an important part of planning for the future, and of helping to guide change, while keeping the buildings, structures, and landscapes that give our communities unique identities. Municipalities have a key role to play in conserving places having cultural heritage value. The designation of individual properties under the Ontario Heritage Act is one tool that municipalities have used to protect thousands heritage properties in hundreds of communities across Ontario. Heritage Designation: • Recognizes the importance of a property to the local community; • Protects the property’s cultural heritage value; • Encourages good stewardship and conservation; and • Promotes knowledge and understanding about the property.
Designating Heritage Properties: Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act applies to real property and helps to recognize and protect the heritage features on that property. Property designation is not limited to buildings or structures, but can include groups of buildings, cemeteries, natural features, cultural landscapes, or landscape features, ruins, archaeological and marine archaeological sites, or areas of archaeological potential. Designation not only publicly recognizes and promotes awareness of heritage properties, it also provides a process for ensuring changes to a heritage property are appropriately managed and that these changes respect the property’s heritage value. This includes protection from demolition. Designation Process: There are six key steps to designating an individual property under section 29
Tecumseh’s recent Municipal Register Listings: In an ongoing effort to preserve the Town’s heritage, the Heritage Committee recommended, and Council approved, in October 2018, the addition of the following properties to the Municipal Register Listing of non-designated properties: Lacasse Park: Located at 590 Lacasse Blvd., the Town acquired 23 acres of farm land from Percy Clapp in 1923. This park was later christened Memorial Park in 1947, with the grandstands built in 1949. In 1979, two years after Bert Lacasse’s passing, the park was renamed Lacasse Park in honour of his commitment to baseball and the Town. The park has served as the original home of Tecumseh Baseball, with in its day, a unique feature of a grass infield. St. Anne’s Cemetery: This is a Roman Catholic cemetery established by St. Anne’s Parish, Located at1521 Lesperance Road. The oldest gravestone is dated April 15, 1861. The official benediction took place on July 24, 1927. Tecumseh Area Historical Society (including Log Cabin and Sheds, as shown in the photos above): Located at 12350 Tecumseh Road, this is the site of the original railroad yard of the Great West Railway and current location of the Lesperance Log Cabin (circa 1799). The original railroad shed was relocated from the West side of Lesperance Road to its current location today. It currently serves as the site for the Tecumseh Area Historical Society, which houses historical records of Tecumseh, St. Clair Beach, Maidstone, and Sandwich South.
of the Ontario Heritage Act. These include: 1. Identifying the property as a candidate for designation;
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2019 INTERIM TAX NOTICES IN THE MAIL The Town of Tecumseh 2019 Interim Tax No ces have been mailed. If you have not received your tax no ce(s) by February 4, or have ques ons with respect to your no ce, please call 519-735-2184 ext. 112 or 124. Please note that failure to receive a tax no ce does not exempt property owners from paying their property taxes. Penal es and interest will be added for late payments. 2019 Interim Tax No ce due dates are: February 26 and April 26, 2019. Payments must be received by the Town on or before the due date to avoid late penalty charges.
‘SENIOR FITNESS AROUND TOWN’ PROGRAM POOL & FITNESS MEMBERSHIP The Town of Tecumseh Senior Advisory Commi ee received funding under the Ontario Sport and Recrea on Communi es Fund to host a ‘Senior Fitness Around Town’ Program. Don’t let winter stop you from physical ac vity, keep fit and have fun with a FREE three (3) month Pool & Fitness Membership to the WFCU Centre! Town of Tecumseh residents (55+) are eligible to receive a three (3) month Pool & Fitness Membership, which provides full access to Lengths, Shallow/Deep Aquafit, Advanced Aquafit, Water Walking, Open Swim and much more. A limited number of Pool & Fitness Memberships, valued at approximately $100.00, are available on a first come, first serve basis and must be ac vated by February 28, 2019. Further details can be found on the Town’s website, or by contac ng Ext. 143. Don’t miss out on this unique and exci ng opportunity to par cipate in indoor physical ac vity! Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).
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2. Researching and evaluating the property; 3. Serving Notice of Intention to Designate, with an opportunity for objection; 4. Passing and registering the designation bylaw; 5. Listing the property on the municipal register; and 6. Listing on the
provincial register. Once designated, the property is also eligible for listing on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. Please visit the Town of Tecumseh Heritage Committee News for the continuing installment of this series; the next article will cover details of the six steps noted above.
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ERCA hosts annual awards ceremony
The Essex Region Conservation Authority honoured volunteers and staff members of the organization last Thursday evening at the annual awards ceremony.
by Kyle Reid The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) held its annual conservation awards ceremony last Thursday evening as a way of thanking individuals, volunteers, staff, and business groups who aid the organization. Eight individuals were honoured on Thursday for their volunteer work with
ERCA, including Essex resident Ceara Copat, who received ERCA’s Youth Award. Copat was recognized for her volunteer work with the John R. Park Homestead, for helping with various tree planting projects, and for volunteering as the program assistant for the summer Teen Ranger program. She was most recently named an ERCA
outreach intern and a Youth Environment Ambassador. ERCA’s Volunteer Award went to the late Karen Batke, who passed away from cancer in August at the age of 74. She was posthumously recognized for her environmental volunteer work over the past 35 years, alongside her husband, Alan, who accepted the award on her
behalf. ERCA’s officials described her as a “beloved individual.” Batke took on a number of environmental stewardship projects, including tree planting, creek clean-ups, maintaining gardens, and her dedication to removing a number of invasive plants from ERCA sites. The Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment
Association won the John R. Park Homestead Award for their work in maintaining and promoting the historic and cultural significance of the Regiment. This past year, the association put a tremendous amount of effort into commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I in November. Maurice Chauvin was recognized with the Conservation Farm Award for adopting conservationminded farming practices to protect soil integrity on his farms. ERCA’s Education Award went to St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School for more than two decades of working to inspire students to become environmental stewards through clean-ups, invasive species removals, and monarch butterfly protection. The Volunteer Organization award went to Just Fishin’ Friends for educating the public through Learn to Fish programs, and for teaching
people about fish species native to the Great Lakes. Tepperman’s Furniture earned the Environmental Achievement Award for its achievements in waste reduction, energy consumption, and innovative recycling. Since 2015, through the ‘Live for Tomorrow’ sustainability plan, this business has reduced its annual energy consumption by more than 70 percent and reduced waste by 87 percent. ERCA staff members were also honoured on Thursday, with Laura Monforton winning the Dennis Chase Staff Award for her multiple roles with ERCA, including Outreach Assistant and Crew Leader for Tree Planting. ERCA staff members Kathryn Arthur, Tom Dufour, and Corinne Chiasson were recognized for serving 15 years with the organization. Robert Davies, Devin McCann, and William Tate were all recognized for 10 years of
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CLEC and Ken Knapp Ford celebrate 24 years of friendship through Jingle Bell Run... Continued from Page 6 the event can continue on as an important fundraiser for CLEC for many years to come. A unique aspect to the 2018 installment of the Jingle Bell Run this year was that the Essex Ravens Pewee Major hockey team participated, and was able to raise $2100 for CLEC. “They learned a lot,” Angel Kinde said of the group of 12-year-old athletes. Kinde works at Ken Knapp and is also a mother of a player on the team. The reason the local hockey team got involved was to raise support and
funds for a special cause in the community, to learn about giving back. They more than doubled their fundraising goal. DeSantis and Bolger noted many individuals dedicate a lot of time and effort into organizing the event. “Each year, the Jingle Bell Run gets better and better, Bolger said. “Fundraising is important for our agency. This is a huge benefit for Community Living Essex County,” Bolger said. Looking ahead, CLEC will host its annual Mayors’ Luncheon in May, which
is Community Living Month in Ontario. He noted CLEC is always looking for more members. To learn more about the organization, or to discover volunteer opportunities, log onto communitylivingessex. org. 2019 will be a big year for CLEC as it will celebrate two milestone anniversaries as the Jingle Bell Run will be hosted for the 25th consecutive year, and the Ruthven Apple Festival will be celebrated for being a major fundraiser for CLEC for 40 years in September.
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employment with ERCA. ERCA also named its next chairperson during Thursday night’s meeting. Windsor Ward 7 Councillor Irek Kusmierczyk was acclaimed to the role and will serve as the head of the organization for his second term on ERCA’s Board. Kusmierczyk said he is honoured to be appointed to the role, and replaces outgoing Chairperson, Rick Fryer. “ERCA is an incredibly important organization,” Kusmierczyk said. “The leadership ERCA demonstrates on things like flooding, climate change, urban forest restoration, urban management in terms of managing the growth in our cities as well — it’s absolutely critical to the health of our community.” For the ViceChairperson position, Tecumseh Councillor Tania Jobin was elected in a run-off against LaSalle Councillor Sue Desjarlais. ERCA also replaced 10 exiting members on its board on Thursday. ERCA’s board consists of representatives from municipal council’s throughout WindsorEssex.
The outgoing board reviewed accomplishments from last year, including the restoration of 143 acres of habitat and the release of the five-year watershed report card. Almost 10,000 children learned about
the environment through education programs and more than 75,000 people used ERCA areas and trails.
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Colchester North exceeds expectations for Hospice donation
On Friday morning, some of the students at Colchester North Public School helped to load-up the around 1500 items they were able to collect through a school-wide donation drive for Hospice.
by Sylene Argent The students at Colchester North Public School proved they understand just how important it is to give back to the community through its most recent collection drive. Before the Christmas Break let out, grade seven leadership students Alexa Soucie and Keaton Seal organized an item drive to support the Hospice of Windsor and Essex
County, and encouraged their peers and staff members of the local elementary school to support the important initiative. Soucie said through the donation drive, the students collected items the Hospice needed, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, juice, Jell-O, pudding, wipes, floss, non-slip socks, and meal replacements. Thanks to the school-
Voice Of Inspiration “Every job from the heart is, ultimately, of equal value. The nurse injects the syringe; the writer slides the pen; the farmer plows the dirt; the comedian draws the laughter. Monetary income is the perfect deceiver of a man’s true worth.”
wide dedication to the campaign, Colchester North was able to donate nearly 1500 items, which surpassed the fundraising goal of 1000 items set at the beginning of the project, Soucie and Seal said. Last Friday morning, despite the blistering cold, the two leadership students and the grade six class at the school dressed in their warmest winter gear to proudly load-up the many boxes of donated items for delivery. “We didn’t know a lot bout Hospice before [the donation drive],” Soucie said, noting she and fellow students conducted some research to find out about this important
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Caregivers of free-roaming cats and low-income families with dogs and cats may be eligible to receive assistance through the 2019 Spay and Neuter Voucher Program. Applications are now open for a limited number of vouchers and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vouchers, valued at $75, can be used at participating veterinary clinics in Windsor and Essex County. Voucher applications are available from 8:30am to 4:30pm at Essex Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South, Essex Centre) or by appointment at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre (243 McAffee Street, Harrow Centre). For Harrow vouchers, please call ahead to 519-776-7336 extension 1124.
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HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$14.00. To apply please email danny@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 12/15
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HELP WANTED  Looking for bodyman. sander/taper or apprentice. Contact County Collision, Harrow: 519-738-6342 or send resume to countycollision@ 3-4t* bellnet.ca. _____________________ HELP WANTED: Aphria Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $14.00/hour. Full time hours Monday through Friday. Please apply at careers@aphria.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie 9-tfn St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4. _____________________
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NOVENA: O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need; to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg, to whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance; help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say (3) Our fathers (3) Hail Mary’s (3) Glory Be’s. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Must be said for 9 consecutive days. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication must be promised. With Grateful thanks J.B.
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5 tips for keeping your dog active during the colder months
Colchester North exceeds expectations for Hospice donation... Continued from Page 11 service and what it needed to provide comfort to the individuals, and their families, being served. “I feel it is more special if you know about the organization you are holding the fundraiser for.” Soucie and Seal attended the GECDSB Leadership Camp in the fall, which spear-headed the momentum behind this collection for Hospice. Principal Yvonne Petta said the community is always very supportive of the students’ fundraisers, which is greatly appreciated. In addition to the students learning how to host a fundraiser, through creating posters and encouraging fellow peers to get involved, the leadership students were able to hone in on their leadership skills. They were also able to use the fundraiser as a way to improve their math skills by counting the donated items and creating graphs to highlight what was given, Petta said. What was extra special about this campaign is that in many fundraising efforts, the students collect money. Collecting and sorting through items created more work for the students, but, judging by the outcome of the project, the added effort paid off.
(NC) Enjoying the outdoors with your dog can be wonderful, except when the temperature dips down a little too low for comfort. Even if we would prefer to cuddle up on the couch, it’s imperative that our fourlegged friends still get enough exercise during the winter. To help ease the transition, here are five things to consider: 1. Bundle up. Although our furry friends have built-in coats, temperatures can sometimes drop to extremes, leaving you with one shivering pup. Help them keep warm and dry with their own winter
jacket for the especially cold days. Don’t forget to wear warm clothes, too. The warmer you are, the better experience the walk will be for both of you. 2. Protect their paws. While many pups love a snowy winter walk, sidewalks and roads are often treated with harsh chemicals and salts that can be harmful to their paws. Use booties to help protect them during walks and be sure to wash your pet’s paws when you come in from the outdoors. 3. Take shorter walks more often. It can be easy to take your dog out for long strolls when
the temperature hasn’t yet dipped below zero, but it becomes a bit more of a challenge in the winter months. Taking shorter walks more frequently can help ensure you’re giving your dog enough exercise, without being overexposed. 4. Get some extra help. Sometimes our schedules just don’t allow for all the walks our pups need. Hiring a dog walker through a service like
Rover.com can help your dog burn off some energy while you’re out of the house or at work. Be mindful of 5. weight changes. Just like us, our pets may be inclined to curl up on the couch and snuggle away a cold afternoon, but added weight to their small frames can be harmful. Keep an eye on your pet’s shape and weight to ensure they aren’t putting on too many extra pounds.
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FromThe Heart Must-have items for your car to keep you safe this winter Essex Free Press
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(NC) With the cold closing in, it’s important to understand the risks freezing weather can pose to your home, yard and vehicle. Beyond topping up on anti-freeze and switching your tires, there are several things you can do to prepare yourself for winter driving. “Being prepared with a well-stocked first aid kit, snow removal tools and a battery-powered phone charger can provide security for yourself or others should your vehicle break down in a remote area during cold weather,” says Lisa Purves, director of personal lines at Intact Insurance. You can’t always predict a turn in the weather and its consequences. Warm clothing and blankets are essential items to keep
handy for emergency situations. Standard items like scissors, bandages and a flashlight mean you are prepared for a potentially extended wait for help. Along with equipping yourself for winter, you can also outfit your
vehicle with jumper cables, and de-icing salt. Whether you’re heading out on a short journey or long winter
road trip, make sure you are prepared for the unexpected.
Voice Of Inspiration “Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.” ~ Steve Maraboli
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AMICARELLI, Carlo Giuseppe - was born on March 17, 1929 and passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2018. Beloved husband of Italia for 62 years. Wonderful father of Costantino and Antonio Amicarelli. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Madeline, Alexandra and Clare Amicarelli. He will also be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends in Canada, Australia, and Italy. Carlo retired from Chrysler with more than 25 years of service. He enjoyed many hours in his garden, but most of all his love was for his family and friends. Everyone is invited for visitation at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-7764233) on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm and on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 12048 County Road 34, Maidstone from 10:00 am until Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 am. Fr. Vince Gulikers officiating. Parish Prayers Wednesday evening 7 pm. Entombment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. If desired memorial donations made to Community Living Essex County or St. Mary’s Church would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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What’s Going On... . FEB. 1 - PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican Church (92 St. Paul St., Essex) from 5 - 6:30pm. Call: 519-776-7711 for more details. Takeout available. FEB. 16 - ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOCIATION MEETING at COLASANTI’S TROPICAL GARDENS (Willow Room) in Ruthven.. All welcome! FEB. 19 - SOUP TASTING CONTEST at Essex Retirees’ Club from 12 - 1:30PM. 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 men and women of all ages to come to SA Connections on Tuesdays from 10a.m. -1p.m. On February 5th Bernie Drouillard will present on Streetcars. Drop in and enjoy this free community program and stay for lunch at 1p.m. Major Shirley Roberts leads an exciting Bible Study on the book of Revelation. All are welcome to attend. Community Care Ministry church services take place at Iler Lodge on Wednesday, February 6th at 10:30a.m. and at Country Village, in Woodslee, on Thursday, February 7th at 6:30p.m. Join us on Sunday at 10:30a.m. when Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship. On February 3rd, we will enjoy our monthly Potluck Lunch, following the service.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Sue Anderson will lead the Service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Dorothy Knight. Mac and Cheryl Affleck will greet you at the door. Kelly Sauve is now our hall convenor. Contact her at: 519-975-0115. We would like to thank Jean Matalik for all the work she has done over the last few years. Please pray for our friends on our Pray List. Our Pastoral Supervisor is Rev. Colin Swan. If you need Pastoral service, you can reach him at 519-687-2167 or call the office at: 519-975-2252. Our Lasagna dinner is on Saturday, February 9 at 6 pm. Dinner includes lasagna, salad, roll, and dessert. Cost: a free-will offering. Fellowship with card games for children and adults will follow. All are welcome. Coffee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
Join us from 8:00 - 9:30 am on Sunday, February 3rd for a Pancake Breakfast hosted by our youth. Come and enjoy some warm pancakes with a hot cup of coffee or tea! 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 Pastor Gordon Brown, 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. 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 CREATE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Do you love art? Creating? Music? Join us creating, decorating and playing musical instruments on Thursday, February 21 at 3:45 pm. Ages 5-12. Register online or at the library. Essex County Library - ESSEX BRANCH HOO LOVES YOU? Drop in and create some special Valentine’s Day crafts! Friday, February 8 at 3:00-6:00 pm. Ages: all ages.
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 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! Iler Lodge - Please join us Tuesday, February 5th at 2 pm and share your gift of faith with the residents. Our next Bingo evening is on Friday, February 15th at 7pm. Please remember your donation for the Essex Food Bank. All are welcome to join us for a fun and social evening. Annual reports are due in the office now. 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. Please remember the sick and the shut-ins. If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, please see Rev. Catherine, add a name to the list in the foyer or contact the office. You can find us on the web at www.bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Monday Night Pepper had Cecile St.Denis with high score, Roger Monchamp with low score, and Mary Lou Chibi with the most peppers. Linda had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Judy Kelly had the most
peppers, and Wayne Rawson had low score. Joan Broeders and Floyd Cascadden were the winners at Thursday night Bridge.
Trinity Church
We continue in our prayers Cam, Adrianna, Lisa & Johnny, Dan, Christina, Sandy Berry, Gene, Dorothy, and Sharon.Our Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Jean Cook, given by Pat & Sharon Kistulinec and Family. Thank you to Rev. Bill Bradley for leading us in worship on Sunday. The winning song was - ‘What a Wonderful World.’ It will be sung at least 10 times throughout the year. The money that was collected will be put toward the Gazebo Fund. Well done folks! If you would like more meat pies, individual or the 10 inch size, please leave a message at the Church office: 519-776-7711 or with Brenda Layson at 519-839-5184. The pies will be ready for pick up mid-February. We would love to have you join us on Sundays at 9:15am in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Thank You Bank donations this month are going to support the Welcome Centre and the work they do to help women struggling with homelessness. Join us for our next pasta dinner on Friday, February 1st from 5 - 6:30pm in the parish hall. Takeout is available and all are welcome! Our annual spring yard sale will take place on Saturday, March 30th! For questions or more information about any of our events/programs, please contact us via one of the methods - www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.
Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of January 21st - 25th: Monday Euchre George Diesbourg, Dave McMurren, Mike Renaud, Joan Broeders, and Richard Dahl. Wednesday Pepper - Veronica Granger, Rosaire Girard, Wayne Rawson, Aggie Rivait, Cecile Malenfant, and Charlie Chevalier. Friday Night Euchre - Jean Matalik, George Diesbourg, Bob McGuire, Edna Chevalier, and Pat Leblanc. For club information, call Claire at: 519-723-4694.
Essex United Church
For the month of January, food donations are for the Essex Army Food Bank. Line dancing continues on Wednesday, January 23 for 7 weeks. 1 pm – 2:30 pm. Everyone is welcome! The 3rd Essex Scouting is hosting Fundraising Bottle & Can Drive and ask for
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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 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 any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. 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, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Michaele Woodiwiss Tax Collector The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex ON N8M 1A8 519-776-7336 Ext. 1118
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Continued from Page 15 donations to be brought to the meeting on Wednesday, January 30th. The fundraiser is collecting empty beer and wine/liquor bottles. Join us Sunday, February 3 at 10:30am. Rev. Hatt is leading worship.
If you are celebrating your 1st, 5th, 10th, or every 5th year, including every year after 60 years, you are invited to a special Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 10. Mass at 11 a.m. and a reception to follow in the Hall with cake and refreshments. Please sign up at the Info Table. God Bless and have a great week!
Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham
Golden Years Golf Report On January 24, 46 golfers dropped a total of 102 aces. Leading, with six each, were Cathy Dewhurst, Barb Fick, and Phil Humphries. A low score of 16, over 9 holes, was registered by Bill Taylor and Cathy Dewhurst. Over 18 holes, a score of 35 was carded for Bill Taylor, Phil Humphries, Cathy Dewhurst, and Laurie Hylton. The low score over 36 holes went to Bill Ward and Phil Humphries with scores of 73. Team 9 (Mike Binder, Barry Sweet, Phil Humphries) took first place with a combined score of 227. Second place went to Team Queens (Tom Hyatt, Mavis Rutter, Randy Nash). Team 10 (Gary Honey, Andy Orsini, Cathy Dewhurst) took the third spot. Golf resumes at 9:30 am next Thursday, at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
Pasta Night at St. Mary’s Hall is on Tuesday, February 5th at 5p.m. with tickets at the door. Our Special Wedding Anniversary Mass honouring couples who are celebrating their milestone, takes 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 will be 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.
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Pasta Supper - Come on out to join us for a Fun Pasta Supper. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening of fun. There are prizes, raffles, a vendor market, entertainment, bake sale, and more! All proceeds stay local, supporting programs and services at Essex Community Services. It will be held Friday, February 1st at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone at 5pm. For more information, please call us at 519-776-4231.
Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
Life Teen (Grades 9-12) meet February 3, with Mass at 7 p.m. and LifeNight ‘til 9:45. Quest (Grades 3-5) meet on February 6, from 6:30-7:45 pm The C.W.L. will provide a free bus from the church (numbers pending) on Sunday February 24 for “Mama Mia” at Villanova High School. See information at the Info Table. The next K of C Friday Fish Fry is on February 8, from 4:30 to 7 pm. Take out available. Tickets at door. Proceeds to Scouts Canada. Adorers are needed for Tuesdays, from 4-5 p.m. Please contact Diane at 519-7275035.
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Soup for the Soul Sunday is on February 3, from 10:30am - 2pm. You can find a delicious bowl of soup at Church of the Redeemer with many different kinds, with gluten free options available. Euchre Night is on Friday, February 8th at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, at 7pm. This is a fun time. If you have never played before, feel free to come out, we will teach you. - Small admission.
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Gerrie completed her teaching on the Book of Ruth, showing how God takes us from being destitute to fully restored with all rights and privileges. The Pancake Breakfast to help support the Ghana Children’s Home is on February 16th at Applebee’s on Huron Church. Tickets available this Sunday at ACM. Intercession is on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9am. Early Prayer and Worship is on Sundays at 8:30am.
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Town of Essex CAO to Retire
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Yellow and white 1952 Meteor hardtop like new again.
Born in 1941, Ed Eggengoor grew up in Downsview, Ontario (now part of Toronto). In high school, he owned a black 1952 Meteor Mainline 2-door sedan. He worked on the car all through the week so it would be fit to drive on weekends, when he dated his future wife, Evelyn. Being in the Mainline series, Ed’s ’52 Meteor had a Ford dashboard, a Ford V8 engine with 110 horsepower, and no fancy trim on the outside. He drove that Meteor for six years until his Dad made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. If Ed started saving money for a new car, Dad would match him dollar for dollar. It was amazing how the money piled up, and one day Ed was able to go to Cruikshank Motors on Weston Road in Toronto and buy a brand new turquoise and blue 1961 Meteor 2-door sedan. His ’52 Meteor was given to a family friend. Now fast forward to the spring of 2017 when a yellow and white 1952 Meteor 2-door hardtop came up for sale following a frame-off restoration completed two years earlier by Jack Cockerline of North Bay, Ontario. With memories of his first ’52 Meteor still fresh after all these years, Ed bought the car. And what a car! The Customline series for Meteor in 1952 featured a Mercury dashboard, a Mercury V8 engine with 120 horsepower, and fancy trim inside and out. And Ed’s ’52 Meteor hardtop also has bubble skirts, an outside sun visor, and continental kit. Both Ford and Meteor for 1952 had several outstanding new features, including a curved one-piece windshield and an enlarged rear window. It was also the first year for pendulum-style brake and clutch pedals mounted on the firewall, which moved the master brake cylinder to a much more convenient location when checking the level of brake fluid. And with the brake and clutch pedals no longer going through holes in the floor, the dust coming up off the highway and into the car was greatly reduced. The Meteor was the Canadian version of the Ford beginning in 1949. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.
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submitted to EFP After 17 years of service to Council and citizens, Chief Administrative Officer Donna Hunter has officially announced her retirement from the Town of Essex. “I will truly miss the challenges, the relationships, and most of all the Council members and staff who care deeply about making our community a better place to live and invest in,” Hunter said. “My role as CAO has not only allowed me to realize my personal ambition to serve in the most senior position within this municipality, but has also allowed me to serve Council, our employees, and our residents in a manner that I found profoundly rewarding.” “It’s an understatement to say that Donna has been a dedicated public servant who helped move our community forward,” said Mayor Larry Snively. “We appreciate her years of hard work and service to our municipality. Throughout her years, she has gone above and beyond to get the job done and we are lucky to have had her lead the organization as CAO. Time and time again, she demonstrated that she truly cares for the Town of Essex and its people. ” Hunter began her career with the Town in 2002 as Treasurer. She went on to serve as Director, Finance and Administration, and Director, Corporate Services, before assuming the role of CAO in 2017. She pointed to a number of significant accomplishments she has
been a part of, including: • Improving the financial records and financial health of the Town, including building reserves. • Playing a part in the process to upgrade sewage treatment facilities in Harrow and Essex Centres, which will allow for future development. • Leading the transition to the Ontario Provincial Policing model. • Establishing Corporate Policies and Procedures, Codes of Conduct for Council and Employees, as well as introducing a new comprehensive Animal Control By-law. • Making the financial case for a new twin pad arena in Essex Centre. • Transitioning the Town to be the sole shareholder of ELK Energy Inc. • Overseeing two organizational reviews, a number of retirements, as well as improving staff relations with regular internal events. Hunter’s final day as CAO will be March 15, 2019. Council will appoint a replacement CAO at a future meeting.
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73’s winless streak continues by Garrett Fodor After suffering an overtime loss in its previous game, Essex looked to bounce back while hosting the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals last Tuesday evening. The physicality was high throughout the match-up between these two competitive teams. Amherstburg’s Caleb Paquette opened the scoring just nine minutes in, beating 73’s goaltender, Connor Meyerink. Just a minute later, Meyerink was bumped making a save and remained down. As he was removed from the game, goaltender Jax D’hondt took over the position. The score remained 1-0 until two minutes into the second period, when Josh DiCarlo put
a bullet by D’hondt. The 73’s received life three minutes later when Matt MacLeod beat Ben Larder deep from the corner. Shots after the first 40 minutes were 2218. Just 4:20 into the third period, Quinn Fazekas tied the game at two as he and William Stadder used their speed to their advantage. The Admirals were not silenced and righted the ship just two minutes later, restoring its lead. Essex was unable to score again as Broden Meloche netted an empty netter to lift Amherstburg over Essex, 4-2. Closing out the week, the 73’s traveled to Lakeshore to face their rivals, the Canadiens. The two adversaries battled for puck possession and struggled
to get shots early, with the first shot not happening until the sixminute marker. After 20 minutes, the 73’s were up 1-0, thanks to two players who returned to the lineup. Michael Ruttinger deflected Josh Pope-Ferguson’s shot by Erik Morneau. After 20 minutes, the shots were 13-10, in favour of Essex. Period two was the offensive period as PopeFerguson used his speed to drive the net. He skated backdoor and tip a shot by Morneau. Closing out the period, the Atlas
Photo by Laurie Beaten: Michael Ruttinger celebrates his goal during his return to the lineup on Friday in a game against Lakeshore. Tube Centre came back to life as Tycen Chittle scored eight minutes into the second. Four minutes later, Matthew Smith beat D’hondt to tie the game at two. But unlike the Amherstburg game, the
73’s held down the fort defensively, and while D’hondt made several big saves, he would go unbeaten on the night after that point. The teams skated to a scoreless third period and a scoreless overtime, resulting in
a 2–2 tie. The tie gives each team a point, which means Essex will clinch first place in the Stobbs regular season and a first round playoff matchup against Petrolia.
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Kids Curing Cancer hosts hockey day fundraiser
Local minor hockey teams sported yellow armbands in support of the Fight Like Mason Foundation on Sunday in Amherstburg. The teams helped raise funds for the organization as a group, with the highest fundraising team winning tickets to see the Windsor Spitfires.
by Kyle Reid Kids Curing Cancer held its third annual hockey day fundraiser last Sunday at Amherstburg’s Libro Arena in support of the Fight Like Mason Foundation. The event, held in partnership with the Amherstburg Minor Hockey Association, has become an annual event, supporting local cancer charities. Lauren Baillargeon, an Amherstburg-based grade 9 student, founded Kids Curing Cancer nearly five years ago after the death of her grandfather, Dan Gerard. Since then, the group has raised nearly $40,000 for a number of charities and causes through a variety of events. “It’s just kind of snowballed and gotten bigger and bigger since then,”
Lauren’s mother Jodi Baillargeon said. The annual hockey day fundraiser has become one of Kids Curing Cancer’s most successful fundraisers for connecting with the local community. Twenty-nine minor hockey teams took part in this year’s fundraiser, all wearing yellow armbands in support of the Fight Like Mason Foundation. The minor hockey teams worked to raise donations for the Fight Like Mason Foundation, with the highest raising team winning tickets to see the Windsor Spitfires at an upcoming game. A Team Canada hockey jersey signed by former Spitfires’ goaltender Michael DiPietro was also raffled off at the event. The hockey day fundraiser has
Lauren Baillargeon smiles with sister, Kierstyn, and brother, Ty, alongside the parents of Mason Macri, Chantelle Bacon and Iain Macri, on Sunday. Lauren started Kids Curing Cancer nearly five years ago, with the group hosting an annual hockey day in Amherstburg for the past three years. Funds raised this year supported the Fight Like Mason Foundation.
supported the Fight Like Mason Foundation for the past three years. The charity was founded in memory of Mason Macri, who passed away from cancer at four-years-old. His parents created the foundation shortly after. Macri’s parents, Chantelle Bacon and Iain Macri, said they were humbled to see the support from the community.
“We have lots of goals to reach this year for childhood cancer, and we’re not going to stop until we beat that villain for good.” ~ Chantelle Bacon The money raised from Sunday’s hockey day will go a long way to supporting the
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