Essex Free Press - January 9, 2014

Back to Serve Theity Commun

Anna Quick

Financial Service Manager

Vol. 134

A LOOK INSIDE Rizzo’s Closing This Month PAGE 8 ________________ Gosfield North School Donates to Downtown Mission PAGE 10 ________________ Essex Is Ready For This Year’s Election PAGE 11 ________________ Historic Grand Central Tavern Closes PAGE 12 ________________ 73’s Alumni Beat Canadiens PAGE 17 ________________ Three-Of-Four Points For 73’s PAGE 23 ________________

Looking For A Good Home

“DUKE”

See Page 7 for adoption info.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Issue No. 1

Essex Branch 7 Talbot St. N., Essex

519-776-7223

2013 – A year in review

The following are highlights drawn from the pages of last yearÍ s Essex Free Press editions. This is by no means a complete list of all that occurred. It is just some of the things that stood out to us.

January • Essex native Kaidyn Blair continued his campaign to increase the number of registered people willing to donate their organs in Essex County. He spoke to over 100 Cardinal Carter students about the importance of organ donation.

Blair was the recipient of a donated liver when he was a year old. Today, he is active youth, competing and excelling in the Transplant Games. His goal was to get 3633 people signed up as new organ donors.

• At the start of the year there was a lot of property available for development in Essex Centre. There were 84 lots available in Townsview Estate, located off Maidstone Ave. Woodview Estates also had available lots. There were also 12 lots available in the Jakana subdivision off Hanlan.

The largest non-developed area remained the area near the Canadian Tire store off Highway 3. There are a possible 400 residential lots available there. individuals • Local

Continued on Page 2

2 I Special Feature

2013 - A year in review... interested and involved in the horse harness industry were at the Leamington Fairgrounds announcing plans to revitalize the industry locally. They announced intentions to have horse racing at the fairgrounds as well as to push the provincial government to release funds to build a non-profit standard bred racetrack in

Lakeshore.

• Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain was the recipient of the QueenÍ s Diamond Jubilee award. Bain served the community for 35 years as a politician and 30 years as an educator and principal with the Greater Essex County District School Board.

Other local recipients included WETRA

Essex Laser Studio

Programming Director Sue Klotzer, Evelyn Couch Burns, Judy Brown, Donna Rubos, Carl Davison and Tom Robson.

• Around 300 locals took the plunge in the 13th annual Polar Bear Dip at Cedar Beach in Kingsville.

The event raised around $100,000 for Childcan and the Youth & Family Resource Network.

• The Town of Essex appointed Russ Phillips as its new Chief Administrative Officer.

Phillips, who served as a senior administrator for the City of Winnipeg and was CAO of Altona, Manitoba, replaced Wayne Miller who retired after 25 years in EssexÍ s top administrative spot.

• An open workshop was hosted by the town of Essex and Stempski Kelly & Associates at the Essex Community Centre. At the workshop, public input was sought for the streetscape and silo district improvement plan that was being developed.

138 Kimball Drive, Essex

Permanent Hair Reduction and Skin Tightening www.essexlaserstudio.com

January✃Special

99

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Clair College Alumni Association presented her with an ñ Alumni of Distinctionî award.

Foster graduated from the Early Childhood Education Program at the College in 1978. She has been a key part of Story Book since in inception and opening in 1975.

• The Essex 73’s swept the Wheatley Sharks to win their 17th Great Lakes Junior ï CÍ hockey league title.

• One-time Essex area native Ralph Mellanby was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. Mellanby made his mark as a sports broadcaster. As a producer he was one of the driving forces behind Hockey Night in Canada. He also was the producer for two Winter Olympic Games.

He is an Essex District High School alumnus and led the Essex high school sr. boys basketball team to a championship in 1954.

• Cam Arnold and Tristin Gomiela represented the Essex Youth Centre at the Unite and Ignite 2013 Youth Conference in Ottawa.

They attended workshops and lectures that focused on youth issues at the weekend-long conference.

They also shared some of their own insight and experience. Arnold

created a Dare to Dream project through grand money. The project was an art exhibit with an antibullying theme.

Continued from Front Page

February • The Essex 73’s closed out the regular season at the top with a 32-6-0-2 record. They finished 11 points ahead of the second-place Belle River Canadiens.

The 73’s faced the Kingsville Comets in the opening round of the playoffs and swept them in four games.

• The 4th annual 3-on3 Road Hockey Challenge was held at the Essex Centre Sports Complex.

46 teams participated in the Challenge. Non-

$

I

Essex Free Press

3 Laser hair removal treatments Choose from lip chin, neck or sides.

Valid with coupon only.

✃

EndyMedPRO skin tightening!

Would you like to tighten your skin and prevent wrinkles, now you can!

Deep heat technology induces “collagen remodelling” that smooths and strengthens each layer of skin!

No surgery, no pain! Your skin, only better!

Approximately 6 treatments recommended, neck only $80 per session. Cheeks, jowls and neck only $140, eyes only $100

www.endymed.com CALL DEBBIE EYRAUD CERTIFIED AESTHETICIAN & LASER TECHNICIAN WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

519-776-8216

perishable food items and $300 were raised for the Essex Area Food Bank through the Challenge.

• Essex celebrated the official grand opening of the new fire hall in Essex Centre. The facility, located off Alice St. N., consists of Essex Fire Station #1 and EssexWindsor EMS Station #24.

It houses four fire trucks and two ambulances.

The old firehall, located off Victoria, was demolished a week after the grand opening.

• Essex Home Hardware changed ownership as the Fynbo family handed the reins over to the Seguin family.

The Fynbos ran the Essex store for 30 years.

They rebuilt the business after the Feb 14, 1980 explosion to the point that it became the largest Home Hardware store in Canada in 1997.

• Past Essex South MP and Senator Eugene Whelan passed away.

He served as local MP from 1962-1984 and was Canada’s Minister of Agriculture from 18721984. He sat in the Senate from 1996-1999. With his signature green Stetson hat, he took Essex County to the world stage.

March • Jill Foster, the Executive Director of Story Book Early Learning Centre in Essex, was honoured as the St.

April • Six people were inducted into the Essex County Agricultural Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony held in Harrow.

The new inductees were past Essex MPP Bruce Crozier, farmers Harold A. Douglas, Herb Enns, Gerald Herdman and Carl Huffman and food-packaging plant owner, John Omstead.

• The deterioration of a town-owned building, located at 49 Talbot St. N. in Essex Centre, forced the evacuation of 2 Waves Day Spa, which was located next door.

The town acquired the building in fall 2011 due to tax arrears. Council decided to demolish it rather than repair it.

• Over 1000 books were collected in the area for Maforeka School, Children In Crisis School and Redemption School, all in Sierra Leone, Africa.

The books were distributed evenly between the three schools.

The Mafoerka School was built and is funded

by Essex District High

Continued on Page 3

All good things must come to an end.

On Dece December ember 31, 2013, Th he Grand The Centtral Tavern Central closed its doors for the last time.

Since June 1947, five generations of Costins have served Essex and county residents.

It has never been like a job to us, but like having an extended family.

We have celebrated weddings, births, anniversaries and the life of loved ones, but the time to retire has come.

We will miss seeing you on a daily basis and wish to thank you for your friendship and patronage over the years.

The Costin Family PS - All gift certificates will be honoured. Please call (519) 776-7251.

I

Special Feature I 3

Essex Free Press

2013 - A year in review...

School and its family of feeder schools. When on a trip to see the school, retired EDHS educator John Garinger noted there were no books in the three African schools and launched a campaign to rectify that.

• 58 teams participated in the annual Bill Jones Sr. 3-on-3 Hockey tournament. The EMBA assisted in running the three-day tournament, with proceeds from the event going to the Essex Minor Baseball Association and other youth sports in the area.

group would help bring youth needs and concern to council. The group consisted of four EDHS students - Caleb Workman, Adam Poirier, Josh Grondin and Mackenzie Hunter.

A follow up group, consisting of youth from all over the municipality, met with council later in the year.

• The Life Saving Society recognized the Town of Essex for its life saving and leadership programs within its aquatic program. The Society presented the Scarborough Cup and May the R. Bredin Stappels • $32,000 were raised Cup to Essex Manager for the Windsor Essex of Recreation & Culture, Therapeutic Riding Cynthia Cakebread, and Association through her staff. the second annual ñ I Walk So Kids Can June Rideî walkathon. The • UCCU announced McGregor-based facility its merger with the Libro serves people from across Financial Group. The merger of the local credit the region.

The 5km walk took union with Londonplace on the Chrysler based Libro make it the Canada Greenway. second largest financial • The Essex 73’s cooperative in Ontario extended season finally and one of the largest in came to an end as they Canada. came up short in their • The Town of Essex bid to win their seventh launched its new website, Schmalz Cup. The 73’s which features advanced lost to the Picton Pirates in accessibility options to the final series. meet new standards. The • A youth focus group new website puts the town with Essex Council. It ahead of the curve and able was hoped the focus to meet the requirement

Continued from Page 2

levels set for 2021.

• The Town of Kingsville officially opened a new splash pad in Cottam. The splash pad is located in Ridgeview Park and is open 9 a.m.

S P IU RP 9 L FW RU L D Day weekend to midSeptember.

• Essex resident and WWII veteran Tom Robson (pictured below) was recognized and honoured by the Russian Consul General for his service in the North Atlantic during the war.

Robson was part of the naval escort that protected merchant ships bringing much needed food, war materials and medical supplies to Russia.

• At a meeting at the Essex Legion, the Legion membership recognized Brian Weaver for being elected 1st VP of the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command.

It was a bittersweet occasion as it was Weaver’s last meeting at the Essex branch. He and his wife were moving to Cobourg, ON. Weaver was a longstanding member of the Essex branch, joining in 1975.

• The Ministry of Transportation held an open house to discuss future changes to Highway #3 that would impact Essex.

With the expansion of the highway,

recommendations were made to close access to it DW9 L FW RU L D$ YH DQ G 1 RU W K Malden Rd. Traffic would be diverted to Gosfield Townline through an extension of Hanlan and there would be an overpass at Maidstone Avenue.

No date has been set for any of these changes.

• Staff at Leamington District Memorial Hospital celebrated being accredited with ñ exemplary standing.î The hospital underwent a peer review in Nov. 2012 through Accreditation Canada, an organization that rates hospitals.

Leamington hospital received the highest designation, meeting 99.5 percent of the 1745 applicable standards for an acute care hospital.

July • The frustration of McGregor residents living in the Parkside Drive area reached a high point in July. The area was subject to extensive flooding. While flooding has always been an issue in the area, some residents said it became worse after the new library and community centre was built.

• At the Essex Fun Fest stage it was announced that Wayne Miller was Essex’s 2013 Citizen of the Year.

Miller served the town first

With Our Gratitude for Your Valued Business Thank you for making this past year, a good one for us!

For All Your Financial & Insurance Needs...

See Us Today!

Happy New Year!

DPM INSURANCE GROUP 29 Talbot Street North, Essex, Ontario Phone: (519) 776-6457

Continued on Page 4

IT’S BETTER AT SCHINKELS’

OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8-6; Thursday & Friday 8-8; Saturday 8-6; Closed Sunday

68 Talbot St. N., Essex • 519-776-7541 • www.schinkels.com SALE STARTS FRIDAY! Prices in effect from Friday, Jan. 10 to Thursday, Jan. 16

Fresh Local Pork From Weston Abattoir, Maidstone Made Fresh In Store • Microwaveable

Schnitzel Pot Pie Country Chicken

Extra Lean Breaded Pork Cutlets

50 Frozen

%

/OFF

Sweet Potato

And Chicken Divan Simply pan fry in a little butter And Creamy Chicken Lasagna or oil and brown on each side.

2nd Pack Package NOW: of Equal or /LB. Reg. $499 /OFF Lesser Value Va /LB.

2 Frozen50 Boneless Skinless

$ 49

Fries 3

$ 49 /LB.

%

Salmon

Loins 8

$ 99 /LB.

wrapped to your size requirements Freezer Packages Custom

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Hamburger

Lovers Package $ 20 X 1 LB. Lean Ground Beef

6000 Gourmet $27500 Lovers Package

• 10 LBs. TBQ Style Ribs • 10 LBs. Boneless Chicken Breast • 10 LBs. T-Bone Steak • 5 LBs. Box Pure Beef Patties • 10 LBs. Pork Chops Centre Cut or Butterfly

Econo Package $10000

• 10 LBs. Ground Lean Beef • 5 LBs. Bacon • 5 LBs. Chicken Legs • 5 LBs. Sirloin Pork Chops • 10 LBs. Country Sausage

Petite Package $10000

• 10 LBs. Lean Ground Beef • 5 LBs. Chicken Breast • 3 LBs. Bacon Bone In • 6 x 6 oz. New York Medalions • 3 LBs. Pork Chops Centre Cut

4 I Special Feature

Essex Free Press

2013 - A year in review...

Keystone purchased the park, which has 380 mobile homes on site, in March - although the sale was not officially announced until August.

• The Essex Ravens Varsity football team beat the London Junior Mustangs in a 36-34 nail biter. The win put the Ravens into the Conference finals where they faced the Niagara Spears. The Spears edged out the Ravens, 20-14, ending the Essex teamÍ s season.

• Essex Centre was the site of the annual Southern August Ontario Military Muster.

• Keystone The muster took place Communities purchased on the grounds behind EssexÍ s Viscount Estates, the Essex Centre Sports which had been locally Complex and featured owned for decades. equipment and re-enactors The Toronto-based from various eras in as a Councillor and then as its CAO. In addition, he volunteered throughout the community and was involved in several key community projects, including the founding of the Essex 73Í s and the restoration of the Essex Railway Station.

• The Essex Ravens Varsity football team closed out its regular season with a 7-1 record.

Their only loss was to the Cambridge Lions.

Heading into the playoffs they would face the London Mustangs.

Ladies’ Take-A-Break Join Us For: “Microwave Cooking” Wednesday, January 15th at 9:30 am

at Essex Retirees Social Club Building, 32 Russell St., Essex ALL LADIES’ WELCOME! For more information contact Holly Boyle at 519-726-6304

I

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Continued from Page 3

history including WWI, WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Veterans also attended as well as current Canadian military personnel.

• Essex County became part of the 1400km waterfront trail system that leads from Lakeshore to the Quebec border.

Around 250 cyclists from all over North America began a 600 km, 7-day, trek from the shores of Lake St. Clair in Lighthouse Cove to Fort Erie, ON. Essex Councillor John Scott was Honourary Tour Director, leading the cycling tourists through the region.

• Lakeshore Council discussed a move to tear down the old Maidstone Town Hall to build a new salt storage shed. The move would threaten the operation of the Maidstone Bi-centennial Museum.

Several years ago the museum took over the old town hall to use as a resource centre.

Without that building, programming would be limited along with provincial and federal funding.

In October, Lakeshore Council supported the move in a 4-3 vote. The museum will continue to use the facility until June 2014 at which time it will be evicted.

• Essex’s Kaidyn Blair participated in the 19th World Transplant Games, held in Durban, South Africa. The 11-year old came home a champion, winning 3 gold medals in his age division as well as a silver medal and a bronze. In addition, he won the Outstanding Junior Athlete award for a male athlete, aged 6-17.

He was the only Canadian to win one of the special recognition awards at the 2013 games.

• Jessica MacPherson represented Ontario at the Canadian Baseball Championships held in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

The 14-year old played hardball with the Essex Yellowjackets.

• The Essex Rotary Club answered the call to assist people in Calgary, AB and the surrounding area that were affected by severe flooding.

The local club committed to raise $1000 as its commitment to the $250,000 Rotary International forwarded in relief.

Later in the year, Essex Rotary also participated in the relief effort for the Philippines, devastated by a typhoon in November.

• The rebuild of Essex District High School was evident as the old library was removed. It is expected that the construction on the backside of the school

will be completed in July 2014. The entire project is expected to be completed by 2015 and will cost around $18 million.

September • The Millen Community Centre in Woodslee was torn down (see pictured above). At one time the building was a two-room schoolhouse, the Dr. S. F. Millen School.

The demolition was bittersweet for those who witnessed it. While the old school was lost, it will be replaced by a new 7500 square foot community centre. The new building will house a community room, library, meeting room and kitchen.

• Two new vice principals started work at schools in Essex. Rosa Cipparrone started at Holy Name Catholic School and Michelle Lowes started at Essex Public School.

• The Essex Area Food Bank had to look for a new home, as the rebuild of Essex District High School would affect its location at the back of the high school.

The Greater Essex County District School Board responded by opening up space for

the food bank at the Sun Parlor Junior School.

• After months of preparation, incorporating public input, a downtown development plan for Essex Centre was revealed.

The Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Plan laid out a strategy to enhance the downtown area while creating a use for the silo district.

Council moved the recommendations in the report that was submitted by town Policy Planner Jeff Watson.

The streetscape plan for the Talbot St. area could cost $2.5 million with another $1.5 million required for developing the silo district. It would take 10 years to implement both plans.

• Staff at County Village near Woodslee celebrated the grand reopening of the 104 bed long-term care facility, marking the completion of a two-year renovation project.

October • The Heritage Committee and the town of Essex started the process to designate two

Continued on Page 5

Thursday, January 9, 2014

I

Special Feature I 5

Essex Free Press

2013 - A year in review...

The annual Ken Knapp Ford Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel was held in November.

local homes as heritage sites. It is the first time that privately owned properties have been considered for the designation in the municipality.

The Wirag family home, known as the Iler Settlement, is located in Ward 3. Solomon Iler and his wife, Eliza Arner, built the original home in 1880.

The home of Laurie Kowtiuk, located at 78 Fox St. in Essex Centre, was also considered. It was owned by Alexander Cameron and was used as a hotel in the 19th century by then owner Jeremiah B. Lindsay.

• The town appointed Doug Sweet the Director of Community Services.

The position was

somewhat familiar to Sweet because he had worked for the town before as Director of Parks & Recreation from 20042008. In 2008 he went to Windsor to manage the WFCU Centre.

He was pleased to return to his old stomping grounds and looked forward to the diversity of the job and the region.

November • The Essex Dog Park Committee raised over $3700 for the planned dog park in Essex Centre. The park will be located in the Hunter Park area, near Brock St. • The 19th annual Ken Knapp Ford Charity Jingle Bell Run, Walk and

Continued from Page 4

Wheel attracted nearly 600 people. The annual event supports Community Living Essex County and helps get people in the spirit of the Christmas season.

• The Remembrance Day service at the Memorial Park in downtown Essex Centre was well attended as area residents paid respect to veterans and service personnel. A number of Essex residents made the supreme sacrifice to ensure the freedom we enjoy today. Their names can be found on the monuments in the Memorial Park.

• The Essex Red Raiders Sr. Volleyball team won its third straight WECSSAA title. The EDHS team faced General Amherst in the final and swept the competition in 3 straight sets.

The Red Raiders followed up their WECSSAA win with an equally impressive performance in the SWOSSAA final match up. Essex swept Sarnia St. Clair three straight to advance to the all Ontario tournament. At OFSAA they pushed through to the quarterfinals where their season ended in a heart breaker as they lost in the fourth and deciding set, 25-21.

• Essex District High School celebrated academic excellence at a special banquet held at the Ciociaro Club. Among those recognized at the banquet were the winners of the Highest Proficiency Awards, those students

with the highest overall average in each grade.

They were Noel Devaere, Savannah Hayes and Tori Brown.

• The Essex Youth Centre made an appeal to the community as it was in danger of closing its doors after 30 years of service to the youth in the community.

A stakeholders/ outreach meeting was held at the Shaheen Community Room to raise awareness to the crisis and to find a solution for long-term funding.

• A candlelight vigil was held in Leamington in response to the closure announcement of the Heinz plant in that community. The factory, which has operated in Leamington for 104 years, is slated to close this spring. Around 740 full time workers will lose their jobs. Also affected are seasonal workers, migrant workers, and farmers who grew the produce that was processed at the plant.

December • A vote was held to

merge the travel programs of the Essex Minor Hockey Association with neighbouring centres, Southpoint and Erie North Shore. The majority voted against the merger.

• It was announced that the 34th annual Ruthven Apple Fest, held in Sept. 2013, had raised $45,000 for Community Living Essex County.

The Ruthven Apple Fest Steering Committee made the announcement at a special luncheon held at ColasantiÍ s Tropical Garden.

• A memorial auction was held to assist the Essex Youth Centre.

Bonnie Lewsaw organized

the auction in memory of her son, Steven. Steven died in a car accident on the Arner Townline in 1990. The money raised at the auction will help keep the centreÍ s doors open.

• Cynthia Cakebread, Manager of Recreation & Culture in Essex, and Jason Jolicoeur, Assistant Manager of Programs, were presented with Lifesaving Society Commonwealth Honour Awards. They were two among only nine other volunteers recognized by the Society at a special ceremony held at QueenÍ s Park.

TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE WWW.FORSYTHTRAVEL.COM

TRAVEL

LTD. ESSEX

519-776-6439

Established in 1948 • OT 0046911 76 TALBOT ST. N. Mar 19 Maple Magic & More, Chambers Maple Farm, Coyles shopping lunch & dinner included $129.00 Mar 22-29 Myrtle Beach, ocean front rooms, Charleston sightseeing, shopping, shows, & more $1299.00 Apr 1-4 Getttysburg & Pennyslvania Dutch Country, battlefield tour, Sight & Sound show “Moses”, Dutch apple dinner theatre, Strasburg Railway with lunch on board $759.00 Apr 30 Run for Your Wife, comedy at Dunfield theatre/Cambridge, evening meal at Elmhurst Inn $159.00 Apr 17-20 Nashville & Memphis visits to Graceland, Loretta Lynn home,city tour, General Jackson Showboat or Grand Ole Opry includes 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners $799.00 May 6-7 Holland Michigan, Tulip time, visit Veldheer gardens, eve meal & show, shopping & more $299.00 May 17-19 Chicago, River Cruise, Navy Pier, Willis (Sears) Tower, Tommy Gun’s, incl 2 dinners & 1 lunch $556.00 May 28 Country Jukebox Port Stanely, musical memories, songs by Country Duets, lunch incl $125.00 June 3 Walters Family Country Music Show, at the Walter’s estate, Picards shopping, lunch included $143.00 June 2-3 Shipshewana Amish Country Tour, tour Amish farmland, shops, dinner theatre show, flea market $299.00 June 2-3 Shipshewana shopping & Flea Market, outlet shopping, Wal-Mart, Shipshewana downtown shops $195.00 June 10-12 Mystery Tour, historic Waterfront Resort includes 2 buffet breakfasts, 2 dinners, & more $569.00 June 14 Grand River boat cruise, Caledonia, Blazing Fiddles show, roast beef lunch on board, $137.00 June 27 Man of La Mancha, Stratford Fest, main floor seats, lunch included $159.00 Aug 7-23 Newfoundland & Maritimes, Gros Morne,Cape Spear, the Citadel, Green Gables, & more $3069.00 All prices are based on twin and include taxes.

École Sainte-Ursule 573, rue Grondin McGREGOR Donnez à votre enfant l’avantage!

Une éducation catholique française dans une école bien établie dans la communauté L’inscription pour la maternelle à plein temps (4 ans révolus au 31 décembre 2014) et pour le jardin d’enfants du 13 au 17 janvier.

Téléphonez pour prendre un rendez-vous et visiter l’école avec votre enfant.

Une heure de votre temps est un investissement dans le futur de votre enfant.

Give your child the edge!

French Catholic education in a very established school. A proven record of excellence in both official languages.

Register for full-time Junior Kindergarten (4 years old on or before Dec. 31st, 2014) and full-time Senior Kindergarten from January 13th to the 17th.

Please call us to visit the school with your child at 519-726-6114.

An hour of your time is an investment in your child’s future.

Marc Pype - directeur / Principal, 519-726-6114 Nous avons des routes d’autobus directes pour nos élèves d’Essex et Cottam.

We have direct bus routes for Essex & Cottam students!

6 I Opinion

Editorial &Opinion Serving Essex and the surrounding communities since 1896.

Published Thursdays as an independent weekly newspaper, owned and operated by The Essex Voice Limited.

Richard Parkinson, Shelley Beaudoin Ray Stanton - London Publishing Corp.

OUR STAFF Sandy Kennedy / Andrew Beaudoin - Office Jessica Beaudoin - Graphic Design / Social Media Lana Garant - Graphic Design Greg Belchuk - Advertising Sales Manager April Harrison - Distribution Manager Sylene Argent - News Reporter Jennifer Cranston - News Reporter Shelley Beaudoin - Graphic/Production Richard Parkinson - Editor

CIRCULATION

The Essex Free Press is an audited publication with controlled circulation of 10,000.

DELIVERY

Delivery concerns can be addressed by contacting April Harrison, Distribution Manager, at our office during regular office hours.

ARCHIVES

The Essex Free Press has been digitized from 1895 to 1968 and is fully searchable at http://ink.ourontario.ca.

OPINION & COMMENT

The opinions expressed on these pages are those of their original authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Essex Free Press, its Editor or Publisher.

LETTER POLICY

The Essex Free Press welcomes letters to the editor on topics of interest to our readers. Letters should be typed or neatly handwritten and present the issues as clearly as possible in 300 words or less. We reserve the right to edit for length, grammar, and legal considerations. All letters must contain the name, address, and daytime phone number of the writer for verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. If you have a legitimate concern and cannot sign your name to a letter, please contact the editor to discuss alternative means of handling the issue.

ADVERTISING

Advertising is accepted on the condition that, in the event of an error, the portion of the ad occupied by the error, will not be charged for, but the balance will be paid at the usual rate. It is the responsibility of the advertiser to check an ad on first publication, and the publisher accepts no responsibility for errors in multiple insertions. The Essex Free Press reserves the right to reject or edit any advertisement likely to offend community standards.

Display Advertising Deadline: Friday at 4:00 pm

COPYRIGHT

The entire contents of The Essex Free Press and its website, including but not limited to layout composition, artwork, news copy, editorial copy and photographs, are protected by copyright. No portion there of is to be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the specific permission of the publisher.

The Essex Free Press

Office: 16 Centre St. Essex, Ontario Mail to: P.O. Box 115 Essex, Ontario N8M 2Y1

Phone: 519.776.4268 Fax: 519.776.4014

email: essexfreepress@on.aibn.com

www.sxfreepress.com

Essex Free Press

I

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Live & Uncensored ••• Comment Richard Parkinson •••

Does anyone remember ’77?

The snow falls, it gets cold, the roads get a little icy and itÍ s ï Snowmaggedon.î I am not a fan of winter. IÍ ve stated this many times. In fact, IÍ d be happy if the temperature never fell below 65 degrees Fahrenheit ever again. IÍ d love to step out my front door on Christmas day in my shorts and tee-shirt and admire the palm tree on my front lawn.

When people belly ache in the summer about the heat, I just think of any cold day in January and I keep any complaints to myself.

Heat? Bring it on.

Now having said that, I think we forget how spoilt we have been lately in Essex County. In the past 20 years weÍ ve enjoyed some mild winters. While thereÍ s been snow and the temperature has fallen to freezing and below, itÍ s not been too extreme.

The past week, weÍ ve had more than our share of the white stuff and

the cold has come on strong. All of sudden, everyone is talking about the harshness of winter.

Please.

Now, my kids arenÍ t really used to white Christmases. Their Christmases have been green, with maybe a sprinkling of white. But I remember when the snow fell hard and steady. I remember when wearing a snowmobile suit was a requirement most winter days. I remember digging snow forts in the pile of snow in front of my house.

And I remember the blizzard of 1977.

Maybe the myth of that blizzard has grown over time. IÍ ve heard the tales of people having to dig their way out of their front door, riding sleds off roof tops with no fear of falling anymore than a foot or so.

Of snow piled up past the tops of stop signs, right up to the telephone wires. And staring back through the lens of time it seems to me some of

that might have the barest shred of truth to it.

But what I do remember is people having to go out on their snowmobiles to gather up stranded motorists on the highways. I remember some of my dadÍ s colleagues sleeping at our house because they couldnÍ t make it home.

I remember the snow pile real high on the sides of the road. I remember it was a storm that makes this recent one we’ve had look like a fine day in May. So while IÍ ve thrown a few curses to the wind while IÍ ve shoveled another pile of snow off my walk and my driveway, IÍ ve also been a little nostalgic, recalling some fun times in my youth when I was happy to heft a shovel and dig into the snow.

Letter to the Editor...

Christmas Comes Early in Essex On Monday, Dec. 23, my wife Karen and I had stopped for lunch in the Deluxe Restaurant in Essex.

Most of the booths were full and one lone gentleman unknown to anyone there was seated at a stool by the bar.

We recognized a few people and of course wished them all a Merry Christmas.

As we were finishing our meal the waitress announced that all our meals had been paid for by this one anonymous stranger who had already left stating he

wished no thanks.

This act of kindness just seemed to buoy up everyoneÍ s spirits even higher. We overheard comments of ñ that made my day!î Our thanks go out to this gentleman who really showed us all the true Christmas Spirit.

Maybe it was Santa Claus!

Doug Scott

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Resolutions Why do we always think of resolutions as being made at the beginning of a new year? I suppose that is as good a time as any, and appropriate, too! Do we really mean to keep them? How hard do we work on the effort to keep them?

They seem to be about mending our naughty ways and start behaving in an improved manner.

There was advice in a recent magazine on making resolutions. It questioned who started the idea and suggested it may have been the Babylonians. That says they have been around for a long time and makes me think they have not done a lot to improve society. At any rate it is safe to blame the Babylonians since they are not here now to deny it and that emphasizes the idea resolutions have been made in the new year for ages.

The article suggested it was a good idea to make only one resolution and that it should be one that was important enough that you would really make the effort needed to follow through. One could always make an easy one that was a change necessary for health reason or for improved lifestyle.

It is always a good idea to tell family what you have resolved to change. Then you have an obligation for

your own self-pride to keep it, and the family wonÍ t think you are unreliable. That is, providing you care what they think.

Of course your resolution has to be sensible. No use resolving never to go to work again unless you are ready to retire. And maybe it is not a good idea then, because it is always good to have some purpose each day.

If it is to reduce or end some indulgence, such as eating too much chocolate, if you make your craving wait for some reason, there is a good chance you will forget you wanted anything.

It is many long years since I resolved to smile more.

In other words, wear a happy face. That idea came to me when my little girl asked me why I always wore a mad face. I didnÍ t manage to keep that one either. I still donÍ t manage to keep that resolution. IÍ ve never got over being too serious to go around smiling all the time. Besides, at this time in life, probably no one would know me if I appeared to be happy.

Did I make a resolution for 2014? Yes. I am going to eat an apple every day, At least that will help make me healthy and there is a chance I will look happy then.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

I

Opinion / News I 7

Essex Free Press

Cold Weather Alert for Windsor-Essex Over the last week Dr. G. Allen Heimann has issued Cold Weather Alerts for Windsor-Essex County. With freezing weather conditions upon us, area residents need to protect themselves.

Extreme cold is characterized by temperatures far below normal. Individuals who are stranded and those without shelter are in immediate danger, as are individuals whose homes are poorly insulated or without heat.

The most common

health problems associated with exposure to extreme cold are hypothermia and frostbite.

Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it is produced.

Warning signs of hypothermia in adults include: • shivering • exhaustion • confusion • memory loss • slurred speech and drowsiness.

In infants, bright red cold skin, and very low energy are the signs of

hypothermia.

Those most at risk of hypothermia are the elderly who donÍ t have enough food, clothing, or heating, babies sleeping in cold bedrooms, people who are outdoors for long periods (e.g., the homeless), or individuals using alcohol or illicit drugs.

When the skin and underlying tissue freezes, individuals can develop frostbite. It is characterized by a loss of feeling and colour in that part of the body, most often the nose,

ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes.

Warning signs of frostbite include: • white or grayishyellow areas on the skin • numbness, and skin that feels unusually firm or waxy It is important to seek a warm area and medical care as soon as possible if hypothermia or frostbite is suspected.

Make sure you prepare for cold weather to avoid the dangers of extreme cold. Homes should have a survival kit that contains several daysÍ worth of crucial supplies, such as food, water, and an alternative source of heat.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex County have been kept extremely Ensure that the alternative busy with the poor weather conditions in the County, especially south of Essex heat source can be used safely indoors.

Cars County Road 8.

Frigid temperatures and blowing snow caused traffic hazards and vehicles to should also have a survival kit with food and water, as leave the roadways.

Vehicles that have been left abandoned on roadways overnight will be removed well as a first aid kit and as roads become clear. The OPP is asking for the public’s patience as officer’s co- tools to help in the case of an automotive emergency. ordinate removal of these vehicles.

The OPP urges the public to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary under It is also important for these extreme weather conditions. If you have to drive, always check with your local cars to be in good working media outlet, Environment Canada or the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) 1-800- order before the winter 268-4686, before venturing out onto the roadways. Modify your driving times to season begins.

While it is best to reflect the best driving conditions. DO NOT call the OPP Communications Center for road conditions.

avoid trips outside during extreme cold, this is not always possible. When outdoors during extreme cold, a number of steps should be taken. The most important thing is to stay warm and dry. Try to cover as much exposed skin as possible. Adults and children should wear a hat, a scarf or mask that covers the face and mouth, sleeves that are snug at the wrists, mittens, a water-

resistant coat and boots, and several layers of loosefitting clothing. Check frequently for signs of hypothermia or frostbite.

Cold weather puts extra strain on the heart. People with heart disease or high blood pressure should avoid strenuous outdoor activities.

Dressing warmly and working slowly is best.

OPP urges public patience

See our website for more news, photos, and updates that did not make this weekÍ s print edition.

www.sxfreepress.com

Countryside Upholstery “For all your furniture needs” • Foam for cushions • Furniture Reupholstery • Repairs • Antique Restoration • Pick-Up & Delivery • Free Estimates

519-737-0041 Proprietor Tom Collins

“Serving the Community for Over 35 Years”

Reupholstery is the GREEN thing to do!

519-776-5287

www.countrysidechrysler.com

Pet Of The Week: Duke Duke is a year and a half old Shepherd mix. He is fairly well mannered once he becomes comfortable with the people he meets. Initially, he tends to bark just to let you know he is watching you.

But in no time he is asking you to play with him, and is very playful. We would recommend that Duke not go to a home with children under 12 years of age. Duke also knows sit, down, stay, leave it, and paw. We would say he is one smart boy!

Come and see Duke today! This pet also comes with 6 weeks of prepaid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www. ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-600-2445.

Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.

8 I Community

Essex Free Press

I

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Holy Name students start Holidays on giving note Rizzo’s closing this month

Holy Name grade eight students and staff celebrate the beginning of the Holidays with a donation to Essex St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank and Essex Area Food Bank.

by Jennifer Cranston Holy Name Catholic School students collected food for local food banks until the last day of classes in December.

Representatives from the Essex Area Food Bank and Holy Name of Jesus St. Vincent de Paul Society collected about 14 cases of food to help keep shelves stocked in the New Year.

Along with the food drive, students at the school held a coin drive that brought in around $600. That money was used to purchase food vouchers to be used by Holy Name Church for its charitable endeavors.

Mrs. FarrandÍ s and Mr. GregetzÍ grade eight classes worked hard to coordinate the projects.

St. Vincent de Paul

Society in Essex operates a little known food bank that serves about 15 families a month.

Brian Market is a member and volunteer of the organization. He explained that the food bank currently operates out of member homes, and like other St Vincent de Paul Societies, his group often addresses more than food needs.

He said the food drive conducted by the students at Thanksgiving got the food bank through Christmas. ñ This town is very generous,î he said.

For more information about this food bank please contact the office at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Essex at 519776-8483.

Rizzo’s Crossing in Essex will serve its final customer and close its doors on January 19.

Located on the corner of Victoria Ave. and Talbot St. the restaurant has become a landmark in Essex Centre, serving up a signature veal parmesan that is second to none along with other exceptional food.

Lui Rizzo and his parents, Rita and Gennaro, founded RizzoÍ s Crossing. Lui ran it with partner Tricia Kloppenburg. They grew the business from the small single building that now holds the ice cream bar to the large operation it is today.

They added a dining room to the original building and outdoor patio, which they eventually enclosed so it could be used year round. They also landscaping, transforming the drab corner asphalt lot into what it is today. Finally they acquired the building next door and transformed into in a banquet facility.

The restaurant and banquet facility is the chosen site for many businesses and organizations to host meetings and special events.

Many people worked at RizzoÍ s, including students.

Around 30 employees will be affected by the closure.

Lui Rizzo said it was a heart-wrenching decision to make to close the restaurant. ñ I have spent well over 35 years in the restaurant industry and have enjoyed all aspects of it, including my customers,î he said. ñ I have met many beautiful people. ñ I feel the need to step down and resign from the restaurant industry,î he added. ñ I will have more time to enjoy some of GodÍ s greatest gifts in life.î On behalf of himself and his late mother and father he thanked all the customers in Essex for many good years.

He assured that any gift certificates – for dine-in or take-out – could be redeemed up to January 19.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

I

Essex Free Press

Ad Feature I 9

10 I Community

Essex Free Press

I Thursday, January 9, 2014

Gosfield North School donates to Downtown Mission

This group of Gosfield North Public School Students created and sold items to raise money for the Downtown Mission.

school’s 12 Days of Christmas event, the students raised $365 for the Downtown Mission through popcorn sales during a movie day.

The students participated in an array of fun and exciting events throughout the 12 Days of

by Sylene Argent Just before heading into their holiday break, Gosfield North Public School students learned the very valuable life lesson that giving is better than receiving.

While ringing in the festive season with the

Christmas program, which the Gosfield North Public School Student Parliament organized. Activities included a door decorating contest, a Christmas stocking decorating day, a Christmas Craft Day, a Santa hat day, a Candy Cane Day (where the stu-

dents got to dress in red and white), a Christmas Joke Day, a band concert with a sing-a-long, and dress like an elf day.

During the “’Twas the Night before Christmas” event, the students were allowed also to wear their pajamas to school and read exciting stories with their reading buddy for a portion of the school day.

Leading up to the holidays, the students also helped warm those in need of winter wear as they brought in hats, mittens, socks, and undergarments for donation.

The School’s generous spirit was captured in the creation of the Gosfield North Public School Giving Tree, which was created out of all of the students’ handprints. The School’s Senior Band offered the gift of music through a special performance at the Downtown

LIMITED QUANTITIES: SORRY NO RAINCHECKS!

SALE $

24.93

9

131.93

$ .93

$

JobMate 80 pc. screwdriver set.

57.3534. Reg. $49.99.

Mastercraft Worklight.

52.5873. Reg. $49.99.

101.93

$

$

18v. Bosch Lith-Ion Drill with bit set. 54-1304.

Reg. $219.99.

20.93

47.93

$

$

Clt Finish Nailer.

58-8696.

Reg. $239.99.

39.93

$

Hamilton Beach 10 pc. 142.5153.

Reg. $199.99.

94.93

5 pc. Dinette Set. 99-6920. Reg. $189.99.

Essex BIA Sweepstakes winners

On December 24, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. on the grounds of the Municipal Offices, Essex Mayor Ron McDermott reached into a bag with over 2000 entries and pulled the name of Lee Anne Curtis as the first winner of the Essex BIA Sweepstake. Moments later he reached in again and pulled out Beth Thorne’s name.

Both winners are residents of Essex Centre. They were elated with their wins.

Stephen Bjorkman of the BIA was happy to be able to deliver the first prize in person to Lee Anne’s home. She was very thankful, saying that this prize had certainly made her Christmas.

Beth was reached by phone and within the hour had met with Mr. Bjorkman at Golden Girls Fashions uptown and exclaimed that she never wins contests.

When informed that the prize was valued at more than $1,000 worth of Gift Certificates and Service coupons, she was thrilled.

The Essex Centre BIA would like to thank all of the businesses that took part in this year’s sweepstakes draw. It takes a lot of committed partners to raise over $2,000 in prizes and the response from the customers was terrific.

The BIA wishes all its members and customers a happy, healthy and prosperous 2014.

39.93

Debbie Travis Étagère 68.4474.

Reg. $199.99.

35.93

149.93

$

Lagostina 10 pc.

142.5143.

Reg. $499.99.

$

of their items to fellow classmates.

The group of bracelet crafters was happy to lend their efforts and time to support the Downtown Mission, especially at the time of year when it its particularly important to think of those in need.

It was important to this group to put an effort forward to help others enjoys the festive season as much as they would with their own families.

$

Noma Thermostat.

52.2570.

Reg. $69.99

Stanley 20 pc.

3/4 drive socket.

58-9232. Reg. $254.99.

Mission.

In addition, a group of grade six students put their talents to good use as they crafted colourful headbands and bracelets.

The handcrafted items were sold to fellow students and teachers. The $200 raised through this initiative was also forwarded to the Downtown Mission. These girls were happy to advertise the items throughout their school as great Christmas presents, and sold many

Bissell HandVac. 43.6683. Reg. $59.99.

$

349.93

Miele Vacuum.

43-6719.

Reg. $499.99.

Advertised items are available at

134.93

$

Hoover Canister.

43-6075.

Reg. $299.99.

300 Maidstone Ave. W., Essex ON Store: 519-776-5224 Auto Service: 519-776-5942

Call today for more information

519-733-4870 Stop by and visit anytime

38 Park St., Kingsville

www.myretirementliving.ca

House Doctor Apartment Suites On-site Hair Salon Church Services Home Cooked Meals Private Studios Laundry Housekeeping Daily activities & events Respite Care Trial Stays One All-Inclusive Price

January Special UR RESERVE YO ..

Y. DA TO E M TI BOOKING UP FAST!

1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR

SAVE YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATES...

35 $ 45 $

REG. $ 55

MANICURE & PEDICURE

REG. $ 68

SHELLAC & PEDICURE

Gift Certificates cannot be used or bought to pay for this special.

Cannot be combined with any other discounts or coupons.

Ends Jan. 31st, 2014

45 TALBOT ST., ESSEX • 519-776-1213 26 MAIN ST. W., KINGSVILLE • 519-733-0011

HOURS: TUES.-FRI. 9-9 SATURDAY 9-4

GIC

1.90

2.10

2.30

2.55

2.76

RRSP

1.90

2.20

2.25

2.55

2.76

RRIF

1.90

2.20

2.25

2.50

2.75

T.F.S.A

1.55

1.81

2.10

2.46

2.76

Thursday, January 9, 2014

I

Community / Opinion I 11

Essex Free Press

The Voice Of Experience

by Evelyn Couch

- Snow on snow As I write this, the snow has been falling for hours on end and now it is wind-whipped and drifting. It is many years since we have had this much snow and never so early in January.

Winter is only 10 days old and I shudder to think what it will perform as it gets older!

I am thinking about the poem by James Russell Lowell, entitled June. I had to memorize it when in elementary school. It starts, “What is so rare as a day in June?î Does anyone remember learning, or even reading it?

With all that snow falling outside, it made me think of writing a little ode to this weather; something like Lowell wrote about June. Here goes.

What is so cold as a drear wintry day when over the land a white blanket lay?

Whether we look or need to earn pay, we know the roads are buried in deep slippery snow, making it hard for us creatures to go to wherever we think that we must be; whether to work, or to shop, or to play.

The little birds come to our yard in their search then jostle each other along the perch by the feeder we fill for their need, whatever we think is their favourite feed.

Then they find shelter when quickly they fly to the branches of a cedar that grows nearby. While I sit watching the fireplace burn while counting the weeks until spring will return.

Voice Of Inspiration

ñ A willing heart sees nothing as impossible.î ~ Unknown

Essex is ready for this year’s election

by Jennifer Cranston This is a municipal election year in Ontario.

In October municipalities across the province will elect their municipal officials and school board trustees for another term.

Municipal election campaigns can begin as early as the first business day of the election year.

Candidates can file their nomination papers any time from Jan. 2, 2014 until Sept. 12 and begin reaching out to voters as soon as the Town Clerk accepts the papers.

So far, John Scott has filed his nomination papers to run again for Councillor for Ward 3 and Ron Rogers of Colchester has filed to run for Mayor.

Scott is currently serving his first term as Town Councillor and Rogers was a former Councillor for Ward 3.

Each elected member of Town Council has only one vote, but their roles do differ in many ways.

The Mayor is the

ñ chairî of a council meeting.

In some municipalities Mayors chose to abstain from voting on most issues except to break a tie.

Traditionally, in Essex, the Mayor uses his right to vote and make motions like other Councilors.

The Mayor is also ñ exofficio” to all municipal committees. That means that our Mayor is by default, a voting member of all committees. Other Councilors can only vote on committees they have been appointed to.

The Mayor attends several municipal and regional functions throughout the year where he acts as representative of the Town.

Council elects the Deputy Mayor in Essex.

In some municipalities the Deputy Mayor is elected by the residents in the same way that a Mayor is.

The Deputy Mayor, along with the Mayor, is a voting member of County Council. The Deputy Mayor also has the job

of assuming the MayorÍ s duties and responsibilities if for any reason the Mayor cannot fill his/her roll.

Elected officials are compensated differently in different municipalities.

In Essex in 2013 members of council received a base pay, plus travel and conference expenses, plus honorariums. Annual base pay varied on position as follows; $33,470 for Mayor, $20,367 for Deputy Mayor and $17,402 for Councilor.

Anyone interested in running for municipal office can obtain

nomination forms from the TownÍ s website or from the Town Office.

Candidates can also obtain The Candidates Guide on the website or at the office, which contains all of the campaign rules and regulations.

Nominations papers must be filed at the Municipal Office in person. There are applicable filing fees ranging from $100 to $200 depending on the position one is running for. This fee is refundable following the election in many cases.

12 I Community

Essex Free Press

I Thursday, January 9, 2014

Historic Grand Central Tavern closes it anymore. Seven days a week is just too much,î said Costin.

Her youngest son Michael has been managing the bar side of the tavern. In all, there were eight full and parttime employees. ñ If someone wants to buy it, itÍ s just a turn key walkin,” said Carolyn.

Carolyn and Don Costin took over the business from DonÍ s father who bought it in 1947. According to historian and author Sharon Mulcaster, the original hotel was built in 1870 by Gordon Wigle as part of the stagecoach stop at the Taylor Farm near the present site of Amico’s Motel.

In 1873 it was moved

Don and Carolyn Costin of the Grand Central Tavern.

by Fred Groves An Essex landmark that can trace its roots back to the 1800Í s has closed its doors and turned off its lights for the

final time.

The Grand Central Tavern, known to locals simply as the ï GrandÍ , at 64 Talbot St. N, is officially for sale and its

long time owner, Carolyn Costin, has retired. ñ It was our decision to do this. It was in the works for three months. I am tired (and) I canÍ t take

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Has an Opening for an Office Support Employee The requirements of the position include:

Operating in a computerized office environment the applicant must have Microsoft Office Programs experience; knowledge of Stone Orchard Cemetery and/or Great Plains accounting, Cityworks Work Order computer programs would be an asset.

Keyboarding, data entry file management and telephone reception experience.

Ability to operate various pieces of office equipment including, photocopiers, scanners, debit machines, etc.

Assisting in the preparation of correspondence, reports, minutes, and statistical data.

Excellent customer service, organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications Minimum College Diploma in Office Administration and two years’ experience working in a professional office environment.

Normal workweek is 35 hours and rate of pay will be in accordance with Schedule “A” of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

If you are interested in this position, you may obtain an application package from the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office located at 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, Ontario or through the Town’s website at www.kingsville.ca.

Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2014 Human Resources Department The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 All applications are appreciated, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected in the application is collected for the purpose of selecting a candidate for employment. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to the Director of Corporate Services, The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville at 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 or (519) 733-2305.

to the present location on main street and renamed the Palmerston Villa. It was renamed the American House in 1887 and the Grand Central Hotel in 1900. ñ This business has been in the Costin family since 1947. There has been five generations working here,” said Carolyn.

For many years it was a three-story building and housed apartments in the upper levels.

However, the building was demolished, rebuilt and renamed the Grand Central Tavern following the 1980 explosion.

At 71, Carolyn Costin no longer has the day-today concerns of running a business that included a restaurant, 24 hours a day,

seven days a week. ñ It is going to be quite a change. I am going to be able to visit my family,î she said.

For many, the ï GrandÍ has been a welcoming watering hole that provided great food and entertainment such as the popular local band Big Wiggle. ñ I have loved every minute of it. It’s not a job, but all good things must come to an end,î said Costin.

She said she has met a lot of great people, some whose weddings she attended. ñ I grew up in this town. I am going to miss the people.”

Thursday, January 9, 2014

I

Community I 13

Essex Free Press

St. John the Evangelist School news submitted to EFP

TwasÍ the season to be very busy.......and very charitable at St. John the Evangelist School in December.

The grade 7/8 class sold bagels and cream cheese to students in order to raise money to support an African village through Christian Children. Through this sale and their own personal fundraising they raised $200.

This money will be used to support pre-natal care and to purchase livestock for this village. The Faith and Spirit Club made Christmas ornaments and presented them to members of the Woodslee Community to thank them for all of their support. This Club is also collecting milk bags for third world countries which use the plastic to weave sleeping mats. Our grade 4/5 class raised over $100 in their class coin drive to support the Giving Tree at St. John the Evangelist Church to buy Christmas gifts for a woman in need. After our Advent Mass, we celebrated the virtue of Gratitude as part of Our Journey to Holiness.

Students from all grade levels were honoured The grade 4/5 students presented the gift they purchased from with a special their coin drive to Father Dave Boutette, pastor at St. John the certificate.

Evangelist Church.

Colchester North Public School supports food bank submitted to EFP Prior to the holiday break, the Colchester Colts came together to support a worthy cause.

For two weeks, students brought in canned goods and other non-perishable food items to donate to the Essex Food Bank.

All donations support families in need that are from Essex and the surrounding area.

Our school goal was to bring in over 1000 items. Mr. Arundine also promised that the class that donated the most items would win a pizza party.

At the end of the collection period, the results were astounding.

The CNPS Colts exceeded the school goal and donated a total of 1140 items! Seven out of nine classrooms brought in 100 items or more!

Congratulations go to 4F, who had a classroom total of 294 items!

They will enjoy a pizza party for their efforts.

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE Employment Opportunity There is an immediate opening for a Seasonal/Part-Time Employee in the Parks & Recreation Department.

Mayor Deputy Mayor

Rate of Pay: In accordance with Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

All applicants must complete an application for employment prior to the closing date. Application forms can be obtained at the municipal office or found online at www.kingsville.ca Applications must be submitted to: Town of Kingsville Human Resources Department 2021 Division Rd. North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 No later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20th 2014 All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

TAKE OUT AVAILABLE

PICKEREL

Holy Name Council #3305

Friday, Jan. 10, 2014

Serving locally Erie caught Lake Pickerel for 35 years!

Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall 146 Talbot St. S., Essex Enter from Fairview Ave. Parking Lot 4:30 to 7:00 pm All meals served with: seasoned roast potatoes, hot and cold veggies, our amazing coleslaw, bun, tea or coffee, and dessert.

Proceeds support Local Charities

ONE to be elected at large ONE to be elected at large COUNCILLORS (6)

Duties:

Qualifications: • Minimum grade 12 education; post secondary education in landscape architecture or horticultural technician would be a preference.

• Applicants must have and maintain a G driver’s licence.

• General understanding and knowledge of maintenance and repairs to facilities and lawn equipment.

• Must have excellent people skills and enjoy working outdoors.

K of C

NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the TOWN OF LAKESHORE That Nominations will be accepted for the offices of:

Work Schedule:

Horticultural and grounds maintenance, supervision and custodial works for all municipal parks and facilities. This is a front-line position that involves interaction with the general public.

were very proud to support their community. Thanks to all students and families who were able to provide donations to such a great cause!

NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR OFFICE 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s.32)

Seasonal/Part-Time

40 Hours per week from April 1 through November 30th, days, afternoon and weekend shifts.

24 Hours per week commencing December 1 through March 31 days, afternoon and weekend shifts.

Congratulations also go out to 2S, who were in second place with 172 items, and 6G who were in third place with 143 items.

Throughout the Canned Food Drive, many students inquired about the school goal. Every time Mrs. Sweetman went around to count and collect cans, students were interested in knowing how close we were to bringing in 1000 items. There were many smiles and cheers when the final total was announced, and students

Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6

ONE to be elected ONE to be elected ONE to be elected ONE to be elected ONE to be elected ONE to be elected

Information related to nominations for school board trustees will be provided at a later date.

Every person who proposes to submit their name for the above noted offices shall file with the Clerk of the Town of Lakeshore, nominations on the prescribed form and accompanied by the prescribed nomination filing fee, $200.00 for the office of Mayor and $100.00 for all other offices.

Nomination forms are available on our website or at the office of the Clerk and must be signed by the candidate and filed in person during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., commencing January 2, 2014 until September 12, 2014 (Nomination Day), at 2:00 p.m.

The Town of Lakeshore will once again be utilizing the Vote by Mail system for the October 27, 2014 Municipal Election. Voting kits will be mailed out to qualified electors on or about the 1st of October, 2014. If you want to make sure your name is on the electors list contact the town hall office at 519 728 2700.

Mary Masse Clerk/Returning Officer (519) 728-2700 Ext: 231

14 I Personals

Essex Free Press

From The Heart

I Thursday, January 9, 2014

To place a personal notice, email your photo and content to essexfreepress@on.aibn.com or drop by our office at 16 Centre St., Essex. Personal notices must be received by Monday at 12:00 noon to appear in the Thursday edition.

______________________________________________

________________________________________________________

IN LOVING MEMORY

_________________________________________________________

______________________________________________ In loving memory of

LOOK WHO'S STARTING THE NEW YEAR'S OFF AT 40...

who passed away January 5, 1990.

YIKES!!!

Clifford Dietrich

Today again we walk with you, down through the years gone by.

And though unseen, we feel you near and ever by our side.

No length of time can dim the past. Too many memories hold it fast.

II’M ’M HOW OLD????

Happy TH

Forever in our hearts - Your Family ______________________________________________

40 Cindy Curtis

In loving memory of a special sister, aunt, and great aunt

Allison, Doris Mary

(McLean)

who passed away on January 6th, 2002.

~ December 16th ~

“In the book of life, a page is gently turned today.”

Fondly remembered by her family ______________________________________________

Open House and Information Night For Grade 8 Students and Their Parents/Guardians Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Registration between 6:00-6:30 P.M. Formal Program: 6:30-8:30 P.M. Please enter by the front door We Welcome....Anderdon, A.V. Graham, Colchester North, Gosfield North, Holy Name, Essex Public, Puce, St. John, St. Mary, St. Ursule For PARENTS & For GRADE 8 STUDENTS

• • •

MELOCHE, (Schofield) Ethel Irene “Polly” passed away peacefully at Royal Oak Long Term Care Centre, Kingsville, on December 18, 2013 at the age of 97. Predeceased by her husband, Herbert (1976). Loving Mom of the late Robert (2002) (Annett 2011), Ron (Norma), and Joanne Meloche (Christine). Polly adored her seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers Victor, Robert and Fred.

Survived by her two sister-in-laws Gloria and Marge. The family would like to thank all the staff at Royal Oak who made Mom’s last seven years a comfort to her and her family and for the exceptional care she received.

We can’t say enough about how grateful we are for their support. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233). A Funeral Service to celebrate Polly’s life was officiated by Fr. Dave Boutette. Interment St. Clements cemetery, McGregor. If you so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca _____________________________________________

MONK, Harold Glen passed away on December 21, 2013, at the age of 83 (formerly of Kingsville, Ontario), in Valley Regional Hospital, Nova Scotia.

Harold is survived by his wife Esther (McDow) of 61 years; daughters Shelley (David Foster), Bonnie (Allison) Spinney, son Glen (Jill) Monk, as well as brothers Carl and Edward. Cremation has taken place. _____________________________________________

SHEPLEY, Keith 79 years, passed away suddenly on Wednesday December 18, 2013. Loving husband of Glenda (Leslie). Dear father of Darlene LaBonte, Diane and Bob O’Connor, Raymond and Lori Shepley, Brenda and Bob Coombs and Randy and Ellen Shepley. Proud grandfather of Rodney and Leslie Tofflemire, Douglas Tofflemire, Stephanie and Krista Shepley, Kayla Tytgat, Keith and Derrick Shepley, Robbie and Serena O’Connor, Ashley and Pierre Quesnel. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Emma Jean and John Anderson, Bruce and Clara Shepley, Clayton and Shirley Shepley. Predeceased by brother Ron Shepley (2011). Keith will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Keith was a dedicated employee of Kelsey Hayes for over 27 years. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East Essex. A Funeral Service to celebrate Keith’s life was held from the funeral home with Rev. Staples officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca _____________________________________________

Essex District High School Your Community High School

• • •

OBITUARIES

OVERVIEW OF EXPECTATIONS of High School ACADEMIC INFORMATION LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS Tours of each Grade 9 classroom area with teacher overview/question period Display of clubs, teams, organizations Registration package available for those who do not receive it at their home school

STRONG, Annette (nee Roy) Passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 21, 2013 in her 90th year. Dear wife of the late husband Wilfred (Bill) Strong (1990). Treasured mother of Dolores (Leo) Shanahan, Karen (Greg) Phillips, Maureen Pageau, Tom (Linda) Strong, Mark Strong. Loving grandmother of Paul, Allan, Patrick, Brian Shanahan, Elizabeth Atkin, Jason Tracey. Great-grandmother of Chloe, Camryn, Thomas, Emily, Gregory, Emma, Sean Shanahan, Halle Atkin, Carson, Nolan and Emerson Tracey. Dearest sister of Jeannette (Pat) Coffey and the late Ernest, Alice, Wilfred, Evelyn and Norman. Annette was a past member of the St. John the Evangelist CWL and St. Gabriel’s CWL, and the Federation Des Femmes Canadienne Francaises. Annette loved to cook and was a better baker. She was an avid reader, loved playing euchre, pepper and bridge. She loved traveling and entertaining. Thank you to the staff of La Chaumiere for their care and compassion, especially Theresa. A special thank you to Tony of Kennedy Funeral Home for his understanding and guidance. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to the Make a wish foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

Please feel free to call the Student Services Office at the school if you require further information 519-776-7344

What’s Going On JAN. 13 - ESSEX COUNTY 4-H SIGN-UP AND AWARDS NIGHT at the Essex Legion at 6:30 pm.

JAN. 18 - UE Loyalists GENEALOGICAL WORKSHOP at ECHRS - 18 Gordon Ave., Essex, 10 AM - 2 PM. Contact: M. Stephen Botsford UE - msjb.ue@gmail.com JAN. 18 - BREAKFAST WITH THE ESSEX LIONS CLUB to learn more about the club. 9:30 - 12 noon at the Essex Legion. For info. contact Jacqui at 519-776-8880.

JAN. 22 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at Essex Community Centre. 7:3 0pm. Guest speaker: Kathy Hudak.

ESSEX LIBRARY: FAMILY STORYTIME Wed. (Jan. 15-March 5) and Thurs. (Jan. 16-March 6) at 11am for ages 9 months - 5 years old & caregiver. BABY STORYTIME Thurs. (Jan. 16-March 6) at 10:15 am for Ages 0-18 months & caregiver. BONKERS FOR BOARD GAMES Play board games with your family and friends on Sat., Jan. 25 at 11 am. Ages 5 & up. TEEN BOOK CLUB Wed., Jan. 29 at 6:30 pm. Ages 13 & up. COTTAM LIBRARY: STORYTIME Tues. (Jan.14 - March 4)at 10am. Ages 3-5 years & caregiver. COTTAM TEENS & BOOKS MEET on Tues., Jan. 14 at 6 pm. Ages 13 & up. SNOW, SNOW, SNOW Winter fun with books, games, craft, and books on Tues., Jan. 21 at 6 pm. Ages 7 & up.

LET GO MY LEGO on Tues., Jan. 28 at 6 pm. Ages 4 - 6. McGREGOR LIBRARY: FAMILY STORYTIME Tues. (Jan. 14 - March 4)at 10:30 am. Ages 0 - 5 years old & caregiver.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT on Tues., Jan. 14 at 5:45 pm. All ages welcome. ADULT BOOK CLUB: Mon., Jan. 27 at 8 pm. Register online or at the library branch for any of the Memorial verses above programs. available at

Memorial verses available

Memorial verses

Thursday, January 9, 2014

I

Classifieds I 15

Essex Free Press

Classifieds

PLACING A CLASSIFIED AD: Classified ads can be obtained in person, by phone or fax from Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There is a $1 surcharge on any classified billing under $15. We accept Visa | MasterCard | Debit | Cash | Cheque.

DEADLINE IS TUESDAY BY 10:00 AM

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

____________________

____________________

FARMING

FOR RENT _____________________

FOR RENT _____________________

FOR SALE _____________________

FOR SALE _____________________

STORE/OFFICE FOR RENT in Downtown Essex. Just renovated and cleaned, open concept, 1450 square feet. $750+. Call Joy at 519890-7794.

48-tfn _____________________

FOR RENT: Large 3 bedroom apartment for rent in the Cottam area. $690/month plus utilities.

Available Jan. 1st.Please call 519819-1039 and leave a me ssage.

FOR SALE - 2010 GMC SIERRA SLE TRUCK (2 door) V8. Fully loaded (Power seats, power windows, AM/FM stereo w/CD player, air conditioning), tinted windows, bedliner. Mileage: 68,400 kms. 519723-4468.

50-2t* _____________________

FIREWOOD: Seasoned and split hardwood firewood. $60 / cord. 9870 Conc. 9, Essex. Call 519-776-6299 or 519-890-6631.

43-6t* _____________________

EVENTS

_____________________ BINGO 1st & 3rd Fridays 7:15 P.M. 32 Russell St. - Retirees’ hall $ 500.00 JACKPOT 1-tf _____________________ FUNG LOY KOK TAOIST TAI CHI CLASSES: Fung Loy Kok Taoist Chi will hold classes Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 pm (January) and Thursdays (Starting Feb. 6, 6:30-8:00pm) at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, St. Paul’s Street, Essex. Improve your circulation and balance, increase your strength, and reduce stress while focusing on wellbeing of the body and mind through the practice of Taoist Tai Chi. For more information on classes available or to view a demo video online visit: www.taoist.org, or call 519-255-9744, or email: windsor @ taoist.org.

1-1t* Sell It! Find it!

Rent It! Buy It! in The Classifieds

519-776-4268

\

_____________________ WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501 1-tf _____________________ WANTED productive land to buy, rent or sharecrop. Top prices paid. Call Dennis today @ R. Rivest Farms Ltd. 519-796-6691.

1-tf _____________________

WANTED TO RENT _____________________ WANTED IMMEDIATELY: Mature adult looking to a room in private home or small apartment. Please phone 519776-9053.

1-1t* _____________________

FOR RENT _____________________

Phone 519.776.4268

Fax: 519.776.4014

FOR RENT: Bachelor apt. $650/m utilities included. OR 1 bdrm. apt $700/m utilities included.

519-776-8827.

48-tfn _____________________ SEMI-DETACHED HOME FOR RENT: 3 bdrms, lg. kitchen, family, and living room, 2 full baths & more. 31 Stanley St. Essex (Private Street) Walking distance to schools & shopping. Call 519-979-3830.

48-tfn _____________________

FOR RENT: McGregor OR Essex - 1 bdrm. apt. $650. Utilities incl. Fridge & stove incl. Coin laundry in building.

Ph: 519-990-7464.

38-tf*

46-tfn

_____________________

HELP WANTED _____________________

Email: essexfreepress@on.aibn.com

HELP WANTED: Snow Removal Operators and Labourers wanted. Fax resume to 519-723-2336.

FOR SALE: Craftsman SNOW BLOWER. 11.5 HP, 30” cut, and electric start. $650 firm. Will deliver.

Call any time 519-791-5657 or 519999-0100.

1-1t*

49-tfn

_____________________

DRIVERS WANTED - AZ or DZ. Clean record. Will train qualified applicants.

Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-7232336.

17-tfn

RUTH ANN HICKEY SALE REPRESENTATIVE

30 Years Experience

137 Kimball Dr. Essex (off of Fairview Ave. W.)

5199721000

24 Hour Pager

Have Ruth Ann’s Experienced Negotiating Skills Work For You.

$

254,000

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY OCT. 20 FROM 2-4PM

Beautiful end unit town home less than 3 years old, with 2 car garage. Open concept main floor with cathedral ceiling. Maple kitchen and fireplace. Two bedrooms up + two bedrooms down. Two full baths (one with jacuzzi tub).

Main floor laundry. Custom window treatments. Fully finished basement.

Call 519-792-9591 to view.

Network Network MORTGAGES

www.sxfreepress.com

HOUSE FOR SALE

NOTICE TO D. BEDAL

“KC Properties (GP) Limited hereby gives notice to D. Bedal that the house located 164 Neil Court, Essex, Ontario, N8M 2A6 will be sold 60 days after the publication of this notice.

Interested parties should contact KC Properties (GP) Limited in writing at 77 Bloor Street West, Suite 2000, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1M2”

CLASSIFIED RATES

Word Ads - 25 words or less ........................ $6.00 + HST Extra words .................................................... 20¢/word Display Classifieds ....................................... Call for rates

ADVERTISE ACROSS ONTARIO OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! ADVERTISE ACROSS ONTARIO For more information contact yourOR localACROSS newspaper. THE COUNTRY! For more information contact your local newspaper.

HEALTH

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FOR SALE

SERVICES

FARM MORTGAGE SPECIALIST - Bank Being Difficult? Equity Loans. Confidential Advice. Reg Barnes, Bax Mortgage Group (Lic. # 11036).

CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION: 519670-8542 or Email: reginaldrbarnes@yahoo.com. $$$ 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES - Debt Consolidation, Refinancing, Renovations, Tax Arrears, no CMHC fees. $50K you pay $208.33/month (OAC). No income, bad credit, power of sale stopped!! BETTER OPTION MORTGAGES, CALL TODAY Toll-Free 1-800282-1169, www.mortgageontario.com (LIC# 10969).

AS SEEN ON TV - Need a MORTGAGE, Home Equity Loan, Better Rate?

Bad Credit, Self-Employed, Bankrupt?

Been turned down? Facing Foreclosure, Power of Sale? CALL US NOW TOLL-FREE 1-877-733-4424 and speak to a licensed mortgage agent. MMAmortgages.com specializes in residential, commercial, rural, agriculture, farms, & land mortgages. Visit: www.MMAmortgages.com (Lic#12126).

STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190.

40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600 www.MentalHealthHelpline.ca Also find us at: Mental Health Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

PERSONALS ARE YOU SICK OF BEING ALONE? Being the third wheel at parties? Time to make a change...

CALL MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS (519)658-4204, www.mistyriverintros.com.

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships, free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Talk with single ladies. Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Talk now! 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+) TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile #4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca.

DRIVERS WANTED LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800-2638267

Want to talk to someone about gambling problems?

Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505 www.ProblemGamblingHelpline.ca Also find us at: Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

ADVERTISING

#1 HIGH SPEED INTERNET $32.95/Month Absolutely no ports are blocked Unlimited Downloading Up to 11Mbps Download & 800Kbps Upload ORDER TODAY AT: www.acanac.ca or

LOOKING FOR NEW BUSINESS and added revenue? Promote your company in Community Newspapers across Ontario right here in these Network Classified Ads or in business card-sized ads in hundreds of well-read newspapers. Let us show you how. Ask about our referral program. Ontario Community Newspapers Association. Contact Carol at 905639-5718 or Toll-Free 1-800-387-7982 ext. 229. www.networkclassified.org

SAWMILLS from only $4,897 - MAKE M O N E Y & S AV E M O N E Y w i t h y o u r own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension.

In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

WANTED

CAREER TRAINING

WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393 / 519-8532157.

LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Huge is a demand for Medical Tr a n s c r i p t i o n i s t s . S t a r t y o u r o n l i n e learning today with CanScribe Career College. www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.

CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-866-281-3538

Connect with Ontarians – extend your business reach! www.networkclassified.org

Have you become addicted to prescription medication?

Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603 www.DrugAndAlcoholHelpline.ca Also find us at: Drug and Alcohol Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

EMPLOYMENT OPPS. JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits.

Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca Fax 403854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

There is a CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada. Work from Home. CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs

16 I Classifieds

Essex Free Press

Classifieds...

Memorial

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OFverses KINGSVILLE

available

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Phone: (519) 733·2305 Fax: (519) 733-8108 www.kingsville.ca

Memorial PUBLIC NOTICE verses Memorial WATER RATES, SEWAGE verses SERVICE AREAS available available AND SEWAGE RATES BY-LAW The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville will consider By-law 2-2014, being a by-law to establish water rates, sewage service areas and sewage rates. Bylaw 2-2014 consolidates certain provisions of By-law 58-2007, as amended; increases the water rate to include any increase to the wholesale rate imposed by the Union Water Supply System; and establishes new sewage service areas and sewage rates for greenhouses and foreign worker housing.

Memorial verses available

Call us today!

By-law 2-2014 will be considered by Council at its Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Unico Community Centre, 37 Beech St., Kingsville.

Anyone wishing to appear before Council to speak to this matter may advise the Clerk in writing not later than 12:00 noon on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

Memorial verses available at

Comments which are made at the meeting or in writing will become part of the public record which is available for anyone to view on the Town of Kingsville website.

DATED at Kingsville, Ontario this 17th day of December, 2013.

I Thursday, January 9, 2014

_____________________

REAL ESTATE _____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519817-8891.

1-tf _____________________ Houses & lots, Cottam www.ridgeviewpark.ca _____________________ FOR SALE: 1 ACRE BUILDING LOT at North Talbot, near Manning. $159,000. Call Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519817-8891.

49-tf _____________________ FOR SALE: Semi-detached, 3 bdrm. on private street in Essex. 1 car garage, 3 bdrms. gas/air, 2 full baths, lg. living/family rooms. A must see. Phone: 519-979-3830.

48-tfn

_____________________

SERVICES

_____________________ FAMOUS CANADIAN PSYCHIC Norah of the North - Available to you for readings in person and by phone. 519-776-1266. www. norahofthenorth.ca 38-13t* _____________________ ERRANDS & HOUSEKEEPING for SENIORS. Licensed and Police Clearanced. Call Julie’s Errands & Deliveries at 519-818-6692 to discuss your needs. www.juliesend.com 49-6t* _____________________

Ruth Orton-Pert LL.B., Director of Corporate Services / Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Memorial verses available at Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

_____________________

SERVICES

_____________________

IND. NON-MEDICAL RESPITE SERVICES by Debbie. Call 519-7764976 between 8:00am and 4:00pm, Mon-Fri only. CPR/First Aid certified, insured and Police Clearance.

References available.

49-4t* _____________________

IN-HOME CHILD CARE - E.C.E. with 15 years experience. CPR & First Aid Certified. Full time, part time & before/after school spots available.

Located beside Colchester North School. Call Carrie at 519-776-9934.

48-3t*

_____________________

Memorial

“ON TIMEverses MOVERS” - Are you moving? Need something picked up available ator Dave or delivered?

Please call Larry today! 519-736-7411 or 519-9847412. 1-tf _____________________

WANTED

_____________________

Memorial v availab

CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-9237 or 519-791-5046.

1-tfn

_____________________

Sell It! Find it!

Rent It! Buy It!

in The Essex Free Memorial Press vers

Classifieds

Classified ads get results.

Call 519-776-4268

What’s black and white and read all over?

Town of Essex Residents Notice of Nominations for Office 2014 Municipal Election 16 Centre Street, Essex

Voice Of Inspiration

IT PAYS T

Please Recycle ñ It is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate.î this - Unknown paper

ADVERTIS

Call Call 519-776-4 519-776-4

LOCAL WRITER LOOKING FOR PERSONAL STORIES AND Please PHOTOS from the February14, 1980 Essex Explosion. Please Recycle contact Fred at 519-776-7501 or email: grover45@hotmail.ca this paper

www.essexfreepress.ca Notice is hereby given under Section 32 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, to the municipal electors of the Town of Essex that nominations for the 2014 Municipal Election will be held for the offices of:

519.776.4268

• • • • •

Mayor – to be elected at large Ward 1 Councillor – 2 to be elected Ward 2 Councillor – 1 to be elected Ward 3 Councillor – 2 to be elected Ward 4 Councillor – 1 to be elected

_______________________________________________

HELP WANTED What’s The nominations may be made by completing and filing in the office of the Clerk, black and the prescribed form accompanied by the prescribed nomination filing fee of $200 for the Head of Council (Mayor) and $100 for all other offices (Councillor). The filing fee is payable by cash, white certified cheque, money order, debit or credit card.

A nomination form must be signed by the candidate and may be filed in person or by and read an agent during regular business hours between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM from January TOWN OF ESSEX 2, 2014 to September 12, 2014, and between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM on September 12, Please SUMMER STUDENT 2014 PROGRAM over?

2014, whichall is Nomination Day. Recycle

_______________________________________________

Candidates wishing to withdraw their nomination must do so by 2:00 PM on Nomination Day, September 12, 2014.

The Town of Essex is currently accepting applications

for our Summer Student 2014 Program. Eligibility rules this paper

In the event there are an insufficient number of certified candidates to fill all positions available, nominations will be reopened for the vacant positions only on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM and such additional nominations, if required, may be filed in the office of the Clerk.

Electors are hereby given notice that if a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the said offices, Vote By Mail will be the alternative voting method used for the 2014 municipal election.

Voting Day is Monday, October 27, 2014, until 8:00 PM. Cheryl Bondy Clerk and Returning Officer Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336 ext 32 Email: cbondy@essex.ca

for the program, positions available, job descriptions and application forms may be found on our website at www.essex.ca.

Students must complete an application form and attach a resume for each position they are applying for.

Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2014.

Applications may be submitted: •

by mail to Town of Essex Summer Student Program Please 33 Talbot Street South RecycleEssex, ON N8M 1A8 this paper • in person at the Municipal Building •

by email to hr@essex.ca

Thursday, January 9, 2014

I

Sports I 17

Essex Free Press

Robitaille helps 73’s Alumni beat Canadiens

Ugliest sweater big winner

submitted to EFP Christian and Christie Paulton, of Cottam, approach the finish of the first Ugly Sweater 5 km Run held on December 29, 2013 along the Detroit River in Windsor. Around 80 runners wore their holiday themed sweaters in the run hosted by the Optimist Club of Windsor to raise money for the neonatal intensive care unit at Windsor Regional Hospital.

Not surprisingly (see pictured above), Christian was presented with the Ugliest Sweater trophy. Organizers hope to make this an annual event.

Essex 73’s Alumni defenceman Brian Diemer (right) does his job in front of the net.

by Fred Groves There have been a lot of great teams over the 41-year history of the Essex 73Í s Junior ï CÍ Hockey Club but itÍ s hard to forget the provincial winning team of 200809.

With outstanding goaltending from Brandon Robitaille and Chris Zelko the locals stacked up an amazing 39-0-1 regular season, went 8-1 in the postseason and in the Schmalz Cup playoffs were 12-1.

They swept Alliston 4-0 to win it all.

During the regular campaign, Robitaille posted a 26-0-1 record with eight shutouts, a 1.43 GAA and a .935 save percentage.

On Sunday, Dec. 29 he donned the pads again for the orange-blackand-white and helped the Alumni team beat their rivals from Belle River, 10-6.

Continued on Page 20

18 I Community Hub

thehub:

Essex Free Press

sponsorship by:

Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex

519-776-4255 St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican See Sandra Lypps if you have any yarn to donate for those who will knit baby hats.

Vestry meeting dates are January 19 at Trinity and the 26th at St. Paul’s.

Join us January 19 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s as we celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Our acknowledgement that our division is of our own creation while celebration of God’s call for greater unity.

Thank You Bank for January goes to the Downtown Mission.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley van Huizen Happy New Year! May this New Year find you and your family well and the Spirit of the Lord filling your lives with His peace! In this time of new beginnings, we would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday January 12, 2014 as Pastor Aaron Thompson will be leading us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided.

Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee and goodies.

GEMS & Cadets will be meeting on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

All girls and boys ages 8 – 13 are invited to attend.

Come and check us out online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca

Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We welcome you to join us this Sunday at 10:30 am. We have an exciting Sunday School program and a well supervised Nursery that is available during our worship time.

The Annual Report will be compiled for the end of January and all who will be submitting year end information are asked to have it into the office by January 10th.

We will be resuming our Fall/Winter Bible Study on January 14th at 10:30 am and January 16th at 6 pm.

To view and listen to Rev. Staples’weekly messages and to learn more about Harrow United Church, please visit us at: www.harrowunited.org Our congregation wishes everyone a very blessed and happy year in 2014!

Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett A sincere thank you to all those who volunteered their time to do kettle shifts for us in December. To everyone who made donations through the kettle or by mail, your generosity helped us exceed our target goal and your support helps us to continue with our Family Services Programs. We appreciate our ongoing community support.

SA Connections meets on Tuesdays from 10 -1 p.m. Jan. 14th is an Activity Day so come out and join us for fun, fellowship and a free lunch. Men and women of all ages and preschoolers are welcome.

Join us every Sunday morning at 10 – 10:30 for a Prayer Meeting, followed

by Family Worship at 11 led by Lt. Kristen Gray.

We have several on our sick and shut in list so please remember them in your prayers and take the time to call, visit or send a card.

I Thursday, January 9, 2014

Paquette News – St. Stephen’s/Church of the Redeemer submitted by Barb Mactier Meat Pie Production starts January 13-15, 2014. We need lots of help so please come out if you are able. For orders, please contact Barb at 519-7376619 or barbmactier@hotmail.com.

Vestry Meetings are fast approaching – please have all reports in to Barb (for St. Stephen’s) by January 10, 2014 OR BEFORE and for Redeemer January 17th OR BEFORE. Wishing friends and family a safe and Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.

Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday Worship service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15am. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour is held in the hall for refreshments, snacks and fellowship after the service. The Church and hall are both handicapped accessible. Office Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 9am-1pm. Telephone: 519-723-2284 or Email: bmuc@ xplornet.ca Our door greeters next Sunday are Sue and Dennis Russell. Elder on Duty is Judy Knol and Lock-Up is Rick Chauvin.

Monday, Jan. 13 the UCW are meeting at 1:00pm in the hall. All women of the congregation are welcome at attend.

Please remember to make donations to the Downtown Mission can on the table in the Narthex, bring food donations for the Essex Food Bank and continue to save your used postage stamps for the Leprosy Mission. Thank you for your continued support.

Please remember all the sick and shut-ins, those in the hospital, homebound, in rest or nursing homes, those who mourn, are lonely, depressed, or less fortunate and any others not well at this time in your thoughts and prayers, with a card, call or visit.

HANDY MAN

PROPERTY WORKS Handyman for your Home

• Light Construction • Painting/Decorating • Home Maintenance • Minor Repairs • Exterior Washing • Basic Plumbing/Electrical • Window Washing

226-344-9879

Scott Salmon propertyworks@contractor.net

SEWING LESSONS

AUDIOLOGY

RECYCLING • REMOVAL

MASSAGE

FUNERAL PLANNING

RENOVATION

AL’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AMBER MINNETT

AL POIRIER - Owner

Registered Massage Therapist

FREE ESTIMATES

106 Talbot Street, South Essex, ON

(519) 945-7842 2552 Rossini Blvd.

Windsor, Ont. N8W 4R3

Work#: 519-776-5151 or Cell#: 519-980-6089 Full Time Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 8am - 6pm Tuesdays, 8am - 7pm • Saturdays, 8am - 11am

HEATING & COOLING

CONCRETE REPAIR

• Roofing • Siding • Replacement Doors & Windows • Full Bathroom Renovations • Garages • Decks • New Additions • Privacy Fences

PLUMBING/HEATING Wayne Warkentin

54 Mill St. E. Kingsville, ON N9Y 1K7 www.warkentinplumbing.ca

Chris Warkentin

P. 519-733-5832 F. 519-733-6674

Thursday, January 9, 2014

I

Community Hub I 19

Essex Free Press

Essex United Church We think Katie McPherson did a marvellous job of conducting a Winter Day Camp. She commented that the children were very cooperative and as I saw them, all were enjoying the winter camp experience. There were about 27 in attendance.

G. L. Fraser & Associates, Inc.

25 Centre St, Essex N8M 1N8 Phone: 776-6522 Fax: 776-7265 __________________________________________

“Friendly, personal service since 1975”

Tax Planning & Preparation Bookkeeping Services Managerial Needs & Problems Cash Flow & Business Projections GST Consultants • Financial Planning

GRAHAM SETTERINGTON McINTOSH DRIEDGER & HICKS LLP Chartered Accountants

Al W. McIntosh, CA Paul H. Driedger, B Sc. CA R. Tyler Hicks, B B A, CA Heather L. MacPherson, BAcc CA Lindsay L. Rounding, BAcc, CA

PLUMBING

P.O. Box 189, 49 Erie St. N., Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W2

Phone 519-326-2681 • Fax 519-326-8044 Margaret Da Silva Manager

180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1B6 519-776-6488

ACCOUNTING Mike Cowan Partner

180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1B6 519-776-6488

FINANCIAL Craig Miller Staff Accountant

Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank Happy New everyone! Thank you to everyone who volunteered and participated in making Christmas services at St. Mary’s so special. There will be two informational meetings for parents of young children on January 21st and on February 18th at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectory. Sign up at the back of the church.

Happy birthday to Fr. Larry Mousseau, Fr. Mike Ryan, Ron McGuire, and Carter Pulleyblank.

Our sympathies and prayers to the Austin and Jessop families on the passing of Mary. As well as to Henry and Maureen Schuurman and family on the passing of their dad, Julius. May they rest in peace.

Please keep all the shut ins, nursing home residents and the lonely in your prayers.

Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer Edge - Grades 6, 7, and 8 resumes on Wednesday, Jan. 15. This is a movie night. We will begin at 6:45pm and finish at 8:30pm. Plans are underway for our bowling trip.

Prime Time - For Grades 1 to 5 is on Wednesday, January 22nd, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Confirmation Prep Meeting - Sunday, January 5th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in our parish hall. Families to join us for Mass at 7 p.m. Those preparing for Confirmation must attend these meetings. If you have any questions please contact our office.

The Mission Group meets on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7pm in the Board Room.

New members are welcome.

First Recociliation and First Communion - Parent meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 14th at 7 p.m. in our parish hall. Information must be picked up from the Information Table outside the office and returned at this meeting.

K of C News - Fish Fry - Friday, January 10th from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Parish Euchre Night - Mon., Jan. 20th at 6:30 p.m. in our parish hall.

K of C Basketball Free Throw - Thursday, January 16th at Essex District High School in Gym A. Boys and girls ages 9 to 14. Registration at 6:30 p.m. Any questions contact Chris at 776-5157.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Fr. Francis on January 11th. May God bless you. May you all have a Happy, Healthy, New Year!

ACCOUNTING

Essex Retirees’ Social Club Happy New Year. Here’s hoping no one sat alone when the new year dawned on the town. All of us who were at the Retirees New Year Eve Party had a happy time Bob Burns always prepares the party for us and we enjoy his efforts.

Come to our monthly pot luck dinner next Tuesday at noon. There is always an abundance of good food and fellowship.

We may have a regifting party that day, if not then probably the second Tuesday in February after that pot luck meal. The idea is to bring a gift you got but cannot use and it will be put on the exchange. It must be wrapped and each person gets a chance to choose a parcel from the table or take one from someone else, That makes it a fun game It is public Bingo might January 17.

Golden Years Mini Golf On December 19, 53 players enjoyed the annual Christmas Breakfast at Colasanti’s and then proceeded to deliver an impressive 98 aces on the day.

Leading the pack, with seven, was Gerry Wilkinson followed closely by Andy Orsini with six and Bill Mayville with five.

The Low score for 9 holes went to Gerry Wilkinson, with an impressive 14 followed closely by Iggy Arner, Andy Orsini, and Gerry Wilkinson with 16 each.

Taking the honors for low score on 18 was Gerry Wilkinson with a 33 who also scored 35 on the next 18 along with Andy Orsini. Managing 36 were Bill Mayville and Mary Anne Vickery with Fran Clifford, Frank Lasi and Bill Ward notching 37.

It took only 68 shots to take the honors on 36 holes by Gerry Wilkinson. Iggy Arner, Andy Orsini and Bill Ward delivered a 73, Bill Mayville 74, Tom Hyatt and Frank Lasi a 77 and Doug Vickery and Mary Anne Vickery shared a 78.

Bragging rights on this day went to Team 9 who recorded a 236 [Winnie Moore, Caroline Ascott, Gerry Wilkinson]. 2nd place with 240 was captured by team 6 [Andy Orsini, John Vlodarchyk, Madeline Butler] while 3rd spot was taken by team 5 with 243 [Ethel Ferguson, Al Stockwell, Iggy Arner].

Play resumes January 9th -- 9:30 am at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens

Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman You are invited to join us for our 10 am worship service with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday School is available for the children.

Kid’s Club every Tuesday at 3:30 pm led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth. All elementary school age children are invited.

Please keep those with health needs and those in nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers.

INSURANCE

GRAHAM SETTERINGTON McINTOSH DRIEDGER & HICKS LLP Chartered Professional Accountants R. Tyler Hicks Heather L. MacPherson Lindsay L. Rounding Tim C. Driedger P.O. Box 189, 49 Erie St. N., Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W2 Phone 519-326-2681 • Fax 519-326-8044

LAWYER

ACCOUNTING

FINANCIAL PLANNING

ACCOUNTING

180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1B6 519-776-6488

Ted Nantais

Manager PRINTING

On Time Quality Printing • Fax Service • Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Flyers • Invoices 180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON • Bulletins N8M 1B6 519-776-6488 • Binding • Colour Copies • Photocopying 361 TALBOT STREET NORTH • ESSEX, ONTARIO • N8M 2W3 PHONE (519) 776-6686 • FAX (519) 776-6808

Brad Miehls

Ed Fuerth

B.A., CA

B. Comm., CA

www.hyattlassaline.com Essex Office 14 Victoria Avenue Essex, Ontario N8M 1M3 Phone (519) 776-4869 Fax (519) 776-4913

Windsor Office 2510 Ouellette Ave., Ste. 203 Windsor, Ontario N8X 1L4 Phone (519) 966-4626 Fax (519) 966-9206

www.hyattlassaline.com Essex Office 14 Victoria Avenue Essex, Ontario N8M 1M3 Phone (519) 776-4869 Fax (519) 776-4913

Windsor Office 2510 Ouellette Ave., Ste. 203 Windsor, Ontario N8X 1L4 Phone (519) 966-4626 Fax (519) 966-9206

20 I Sports

Essex Free Press

73’s Alumni beat Canadiens...

Essex Alumni goalie Branden Robitaille makes a save on Canadiens’ Scott Chauvin.

ñ We had a lot of 1988Í s on that team. They were good hockey players.

My goaltending partner did not lose a game until April,î recalls Robitaille.

His 1.43 GAA is the best ever amongst all

Essex goaltenders and before the Alumni Game he down played his accomplishment. ñ ItÍ s a nice thing to have but itÍ s the result of the great teams they have come through here and

the great coaching.î Tony Piroski was the coach that year and when he and his staff left to go to Leamington to coach the Junior ï BÍ Flyers, they eventually brought Robitaille into the fold to be the goaltending coach.

Several members of that 2008-09 Schamalz Cup team in Essex were part of the Alumni contest against the Canadiens.

They included defenceman Anthony Iaquinta, now a 73Í s

I Thursday, January 9, 2014

Continued from Page 17

assistant coach, Mike Roach, Nick Mariani, Jordan Brohman, Sean Ducharme and three-time team MVP, R.J. Hotts.

“They definitely helped with the 10 goals we got today. They are a big part of the history of this hockey team,î said coach Jamie McDermott.

Against the CanadiensÍ alumni, Essex got a pair of goals from Andre Gervais, with singles, including those in the exciting shootout, from Mariani, Brohman, Joe Gagnon, Dan Croft, Cam Crowder, Brian Wuerch, Iaquinta and Ryan OÍ Hagan. ñ It was a lot of fun.

There were no lines or combinations. The guys just came in and out of the door,î said McDermott.

There was only one penalty called during the game. Referee David Cassidy handed Dennis Feurth a two-minute minor for what was officially called, ‘old time sakeÍ .

Feurth holds the 73Í s record for most penalty minutes in a single season, 299 back in 1989.

by Fred Groves Former pro ref Cassidy returns to the ice David Cassidy returned to the ice on Dec. 29 to referee his first hockey game in over a dozen years, officiating the Essex 73Í s-Belle River Canadiens Alumni Game.

Cassidy started as an official when he was a teenager and moved up all the way to the NHL where he did 10 exhibition games. ñ I played travel hockey until I was 14 and I David Cassidy laces them up one didnÍ t enjoy it. I more time. went to tryout as a linesman at 14. I did Junior ï CÍ and Junior ï BÍ and college,î he said.

The Essex resident was only 17 when he was doing games as a linesman in the OHL and the professional International Hockey League.

Continued on Page 22

Prescription Centre

Gregg Charlton - B.Sc. Phm

519-776-5131

169 Talbot St. S., Essex Monday - Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-12

Thursday, January 9, 2014

I

Sports I 21

Essex Free Press

Essex Minor Hockey - Novice Ravens 3 on 3 hockey

submitted to EFP On December 23, 2013 two seven player teams of EMHA Novice Major and Novice AE Ravens, dubbed themselves ñ The Legendsî and ñ The Toe Dragsî , and went in search of an early Christmas present.

This present was not found under the tree though; it would be found on the ice and awarded to the winner of the Novice Competitive Division of the 1st Annual PowerTech Hockey 3 on 3 Christmas Tournament.

The tournament boasted 48 teams and over 400 players grouped into six divisions and battling it out on the ice in a 3 on 3 format at the Tecumseh Arena and the WFCU Center.

It was a long day of hockey for the Essex boys. The first games were slated for 7 am and the Novice championship game would not be played until seven games later (well after 4 pm).

boys against a second Tecumseh Eagles Team that defeated a strong LaSalle team in order to advance to the finals.

The scoring opened up with Tecumseh taking a 2-0 lead. Essex bounced back to tie it up and eventually took the lead.

Both goalies made some great saves down the stretch as the two teams matched each other goal

After a four game round robin schedule both Essex teams finished with two wins and two losses. A 2-2 record was not the performance that either team was hoping for but it was enough to get both teams into the quarter finals.

Unfortunately for The Legends team, they were matched up against an undefeated Tecumseh Eagles team that had previously beaten The Toe Drags in the round robin. The Legends put up a good fight, but in the end Tecumseh proved to be too much.

The Toe Drags, on the other hand, won a favourable match up in the quarter finals against Southpoint. That win set up a semi-final grudge match against the undefeated Leamington Eagles team that had not only beaten the Toe Drags earlier in the round robin, but had just ousted their EMHA buddies from the tournament.

It was a fast paced and tough game that went back and forth for the entire 24 minutes. When the buzzer sounded, it was the Toe Drags on top.

The Championship game for the Novice division game was the last scheduled game of the tournament.

The championship match featured our Essex

for goal. With a minute left in the game Essex had a two goal lead.

Tecumseh pulled within one goal at the 30 second mark but Essex was able to hold on to win the championship by a score of 12-11.

Congratulations to all of the EMHA Novice Ravens that took part in this great day of hockey.

Congratulations to Charlie P, Kohen F, Luke W, Drew T, Cameron D, Cael M and Bryson D for taking home the tournament hardware.

Thank You to PowerTech Hockey for hosting an excellent Christmas 3 on 3 Tournament. IÍ m sure the boys look forward to defending their title next year.

22 I Opinion/Sports

1960 Rambler 4-door sedan remembered

John Thompson’s dark green 1960 Rambler four-door sedan.

John D. Thompson of Hamilton, Ontario, was living in Toronto in December 1967 when he purchased a 1960 Rambler four-door sedan. If you look closely at the front license plate, you will see the name ONTARIO across the top and the word CONFEDERATION across the bottom. These were the plates issued by the Ontario government to help celebrate CanadaÍ s 100th birthday in 1967. And although it may appear that the plate is attached to the front bumper, it is not. This year Rambler restyled itself slightly and brought out a 2-piece front bumper.

Another noteworthy feature visible in the photo is the slanted tail fin at the back of the car. Cadillac is credited with starting the tail fin craze back in 1948 and it reached its most extreme height on the 1959 Cadillac. Nearly every North American car sprouted them in those days and Rambler was no exception.

Note also the pair of single headlights. Beginning in 1958 on many cars, and even on some Rambler models in 1960, quad (four) headlights became the new fashion. And although not easily visible in the photo, the space between the two headlights is occupied by the name RAMBLER in chrome-plated capital letters. In 1960, four series of Ramblers were available: the American, the Six, the Rebel, and the Ambassador. Horsepower ranged from 90 in the American six cylinder up to 270 with the optional 327 cubic inch V8 in the Ambassador series.

John Thompson was living in an apartment building at 1571 Mount Pleasant Road in North Toronto when he snapped the photo you see here, just after washing the car with a garden hose. The absence of fancy side trim indicates this car to be a modestly priced version of Rambler in 1960. JohnÍ s uncle, Rod Thompson, operated Mount Pleasant Motors and it was only natural for John to be driving a Rambler.

The name goes back to 1950 when the Nash Company introduced one of America’s first compact cars, the Nash Rambler. It rode on a wheelbase of 100 inches and was available as a convertible coupe or station wagon. It sold well and the name survived the merger of Nash and Hudson in 1954 to form American Motors (AMC).

For the next fifteen years, AMC produced cars bearing the Rambler nameplate. The last year for Rambler was 1969. The name was replaced the following year by Hornet and Gremlin.

But an earlier car named Rambler flourished in the United States from 1900 to 1914.

Production in 1910 was limited to 2500 cars to ensure maximum quality.

In that year, one customer traded six cows for a new Rambler!

IÍ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: ñ Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.î

Essex Free Press

Continued from Page 20

At 20, he became an NHL referee-in-training and spent a total of 17 years on the ice in the AHL and old International Hockey League. ñ I miss the guys and traveling city-to-city,î he said before lacing them up at the Essex Sports Complex.

A union supporter, he said the NHL dismissed him during the 1993 labor dispute. His last game was the final between the Chicago Wolves and the Detroit Vipers for the Turner Cup title of the IHL. At 46, he still had plenty of jump in his legs in the Alumni Game. He was pleased he was asked to take part. ñ I found my jersey in the closet and my skates on a shelf in a garage. I was tickled pink when they asked me.î • Congratulations goes out to Tye Thornhill of the Essex Red Raiders football team as the defensive back was named to the WECSSAA first all-star team. Also selected were teammates Chris Drouillard and Matt VanDijk.

• Still with football, Essex resident Glen Mills, coach of the Essex Ravens of the Ontario Varsity Football League, will be heading to Arlington, Texas Feb. 1-8 to coach Team Ontario at the 2014 International Bowl.

Several Ravens, including talented running back Khaliel James will be playing.

• It may be winter but the Essex Recreational Adult Soccer League is thinking warmer weather.

The group, which is a co-ed adult soccer league (30 years and older) is for players beginner to intermediate level.

Registration will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 18, 25 at the Essex Sports Complex from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Local referee Dan OÍ Halloran did not have far to travel from home on New YearÍ s Day to go to work. The Essex native was one of the onice officials at this year’s outdoor Winter Classic between the Leafs and the Red Wings.

• High school action returns following the Christmas holidays and Thursday is a big day for

I Thursday, January 9, 2014

the Red Raiders teams.

The girlsÍ volleyball teams travel to Sandwich, the girlsÍ hockey team is in Tecumseh to play LÍ Essor, the boys hockey team hosts Leamington, and the boys basketball teams, including the 4-0 senior side hosts Vista Academy.

• The Essex Minor Hockey Association will not be merging its travel team program with neighburing Southpoint and Erie Northshore minor hockey groups.

Those able to vote in Essex turned down the attempt 97 to 67.

If you have anything for the sports roundup, contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca

Thursday, January 9, 2014

I

Sports I 23

Essex Free Press

Essex 73’s gets three-of-four points

call. Hopefully we will respond,î said Hedrick.

Essex traveled to Alvinston on Friday night to take on the Flyers and they are in Amherstburg on Sunday to faceoff against the Admirals.

SLAPSHOTSƒ Nice to see former Essex 73Í s standout Tyler Pope-Ferguson home for the holidays and enjoying some games...Including regular season games and post-season, Beaulieu now has 95 goals as a 73Í s and Garon has 60.

ñ You canÍ t look too far ahead. WeÍ ve got seven games left here and seven to ten practices to sharpen up. Hopefully by the end we will be ready. Right now we are on track.î - Essex 73Í s Assistant Coach Anthony Iaquinta

Essex defenceman Tyler Raymont (right) works against Belle River’s Sebastian Kanally in the 73’s 7-1 win over the Canadiens.

by Fred Groves With seven games remaining in the 40-game regular season schedule, it appears as though the Essex 73Í s have positioned themselves to finish first in the nineteam Great Lakes Junior ï CÍ Hockey League.

Picking up three-offour possible points against their toughest rivals, however, does not mean the defending league champs will coast into the post-season. ñ You canÍ t look too far ahead. WeÍ ve got seven games left here and seven

Voice Of Inspiration

ñ People donÍ t notice whether itÍ s winter or summer when theyÍ re happy.î - Anton Chekhov

to ten practices to sharpen up. Hopefully by the end we will be ready. Right now we are on track,î said Essex assistant coach Anthony Iaquinta prior to Sunday afternoonÍ s practice at the Essex Sports Complex.

On Sunday, Dec. 29, in a rare afternoon game, the host 73Í s easily beat the Belle River Canadiens 7-1. Corey Beaulieu led the way with his 24th and 25th league leading goals, with singles

ESSEX ESSEX MINOR MINOR BASEBALL BASEBALL ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION 2014 2014 Registration Registration Dates Dates House League: T-Ball* Rookie* Mosquito Pee Wee Bantam Midget Jr. Girls Int. Girls Sr. Girls

Saturday JANUARY 18th 8am – 1 pm Saturday JANUARY 25th 8am – 1 pm @ the ESSEX ARENA (2010-2008) (2008-2005) (2004-2003) (2002-2001) (2000-1999) (1998-1996) (2005-2003) (2002-2000) (1999-1996)

Travel**: Rookie Mosquito Pee Wee Bantam Midget Junior

(2007-2005) (2004-2003) (2002-2001) (2000-1999) (1998-1996) (1995-1994)

Fees for 2014: 1 player $90 2 players $170 3 or more $240

T-Ball

$50

*

Children born in 2008 can play either t-ball or rookie house league. ** Major/Minor teams may be available depending on registration numbers

Registration fee includes admission to EMBA Detroit Tiger day (subject to ticket availability and board approval)

Late registration will be subject to availability and late fees will apply Gym workouts will begin in February at some age levels.

Pre- registration will be required to attend the workouts.

For more information visit www.leaguelineup.com/emba

from Matthew Hebert who netted a beauty off a shorthanded effort, Phil Janikowski, Scott Bromley, Colin DeLaet and Daniel McIntyre.

Essex was 3-for-9 on the powerplay and goalie Darien Ekbald picked up his fourth win in as many starts.

Heading into Tuesday nightÍ s game against Wallaceburg, the 73Í s were in first place with a 26-3-1-2 record and if the playoffs began now, would face the Dresden Kings. ñ We are still on top but there is a long way to go. Once playoffs start it is a whole different season,î said Essex veteran defenceman Chad Hedrick.

After blasting the Canadiens, the next night Essex traveled to Wheatley where they fell short 3-2 in the shootout. ñ I think the Belle River game was a statement game. We had a chance to make a bigger statement against Wheatley but we came up short,î said Hedrick.

Against the Sharks, it was scoreless after the first period, tied 1-1 after 40 minutes and 2-2 after regulation time.

Nothing was settled in the overtime. ñ Come playoff time

you want to be consistent.

You donÍ t want to put a bad game out there,î said Iaquinta.

Rookie Tyler Scott and Alex Garon scored for Essex. Garon was awarded a penalty shot in the middle frame but could not convert. ñ The Wheatley game was a wakeup

ESSEX OPTIMIST RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE

2014 Registration Date: Saturday, January 11, 18 & 25

*FINAL REGISTRATION IS JANUARY 25, 2014, AFTER THIS DATE YOU ARE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST FOR AN OPENING IF AVAILABLE

Place: Essex Centre Sports Complex (Shaheen Community Room) Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

REGISTRATIONFEE

Under 7 & 10

Under 13 & 18

*One Child - $60.00

*One Child - $70.00

*Two Children - $120.00

*Two Children - $140.00

*Three Children - $180.00

*Three Children - $210.00

*Four Children & over - $180.00

*Four Children & over - $210.00

• You can mail registrations / payments by cheque. See website for more info. and address (www.eorsl.com) • Cheques for Registration should be made out to E.O.R.S.L. • NSF Cheques will be charged $25.00 • Bring Birth certificate to Show Proof of age if required

VOLUNTEERS ARE IMPERATIVE TO THE RUNNING OF THIS YEAR’S LEAGUE

• • • •

RTS SOCCER STAY, A D R U T A S 14 APRIL 19, 2ITT0ING) RM

(WEATHER PE

ALL COACHES FIELD SET-UP CANTEEN HELPERS REFEREES FOR ALL DIVISIONS & LINES PEOPLE

24 I Ad Feature

Essex Free Press

I Thursday, January 9, 2014