January, 15, 2015

Vol. 135

A LOOK INSIDE Ward One Councillors Looking Forward to 2015 PAgE 2 ________________

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Issue No. 2

Essex Fire & Rescue welcomes new Chief

Harrow Youth Represented at Town Council PAgE 3 _______________ New Mural Depicting Railway Explosion PAgE 7 ________________ Jerry Billing Ð A Hero Gone, But Not Forgotten PAgE 11 ________________ 4-H Begin A New Year PAgE 18 ________________ Red Raiders Sr. Spikers in Rebuilding Mode PAgE 23 ________________

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by Jennifer Cranston Richard Arnel became the TownÕ s new Fire Chief effective Jan. 5 and he says he is looking forward to being a part of the Essex Community.

Arnel grew up in Tilbury and began his career there as a volunteer fire fighter at the age of 17.

He worked his way up to Fire Chief in 1992, and is proud to have been a part of the team that brought 911 service to Essex County.

From Tilbury he went on to serve as Operations Chief at the Chatham Kent Fire Department.

In all he has 38 years

experience in fire fighting.

Chief Arnel currently serves as the 2nd Vice President of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs and was recently appointed to the Fire MarshalÕ s Fire Safety Council.

He likes that Essex is a smaller community and enjoyed being able to visit

all the Town’s fire stations last Wednesday.

He believes that Fire Services need to be a personalized part of their communities, and looks forward to making Essex Fire and Rescue an even bigger part of the Essex Community.

“Today the fire service

needs to be involved in their community and here they already are,” he said.

He hopes to be able to implement more social media to make the Fire Service more accessible to the residents.

Education and fire prevention are a large part

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Ward One Councillors looking forward to 2015

by Sylene Argent A New Year breeds new opportunity for goal setting and to bring projects to fruition.

Fresh into this current term of Council, Ward One representatives are eager to tackle projects currently on the books and to begin thinking about what could be in store for 2015.

Looking ahead into the New Year, Councillor Randy VoakesÕ s main concern is the downtown corridor.

The downtown area needs to be improved, Vo a k e s Õ s said,

but he is not sure how Council and administration will tackle that.

The past Council, along with administration, implemented the Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Master Plan.

They also developed a Community Improvement Plan that allows downtown Councillor Randy Voakes

businesses within the programÕ s boundaries an opportunity to apply for municipal grants for an array of business enhancements, including fa• ade improvements. Ò In terms of vision, itÕ s there,Ó Voakes said of possible improvements to the downtown area. Ò But to make it come to fruition is the next thing.Ó The town is seeking grant funding to help cover the costs for the planned improvements to the silo district as outlined in the Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Master Plan, which was completed by Stempski Kelly Associates Inc. The plan was developed by the previous term of Council and will cost around $2 million. The Small Communities Fund grant would split the cost between all three tiers of government - provincial, federal and municipal.

Voakes is trying to be optimistic about the potential development of the silo district, which is sometimes now referred to as the Spitfire Park.

Seeing development in that area would be nice to see, he said, along with looking at continuing improvements to the

harbour area.

ItÕ s early in the process to determine what the 2015 budget will look like, Voakes admits.

However, there are many different things that need to be completed. Council and administration typically strive for a low percent increase.

He said a low increase would only allow the municipality to maintain the status quo. ItÕ ll be important to get Council and administration to look at the direction in which to take the Town.

Continuing to push Essex as a possible site for the proposed Mega Hospital is another thing Voakes is going to do this year. He wants the new Council to start discussions on that and to begin lobbying for public support in trying to bring the Mega Hospital into Essex. If Essex is unsuccessful in its bid, at least the opportunity was pursued, he said.

Voakes also wants to get together the Flooding Task Force. This is something that fellow Ward One Councillor Stephen Bjorkman is also anxious to put together.

Bjorkman said this is top of mind for many residents, Councillors, and EssexÕ s administration. This Task

Force will not just benefit those homes that have been flooded recently.

Flooding affects housing values for everyone in the area, he stressed.

During the election, part of BjorkmanÕ s platform was to get the conversation rolling regarding pedestrian safety. The previous Council, he said, had already received some ideas or made suggestions about pedestrian safety late last fall. There was a request to have a sidewalk implemented in the Iler Lodge area and better crossing conditions at the Fairview Ave. and Hanlan Street intersection for student crossing.

Bjorkman would also like to discuss pedestrian and cyclist safety on Maidstone Ave. between Talbot Street and Hwy. #3. Perhaps a sidewalk is needed in that area to keep those traveling by foot or bicycle in that area safe.

As the former Chairperson of the Essex Centre BIA, Bjorkman is also big on wanting improvements to the downtown core of Essex Centre. He would also like the CIP to continue, with

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more businesses taking advantage of the municipal grant. He would like to see more to come on the streetscape project.

Improving the streetscape in Town, and getting the silo district park started, will help get people into the downtown area, he said.

The Festival Committee consists of individuals who are dedicated to organizing some area events, such as the Essex Fun Fest.

Bjorkman is excited to be a part of this committee.

He was happy with the Fun FestÕ s turnout last year, and hopes to make the 2015 event memorable for area families. He liked how, in the past, the Essex Centre BIA and the Fun Fest Committee have worked together to compliment one anotherÕ s events, such as the BIAÕ s Car Show during the Fun Fest weekend. He is also hoping the Colchester Village Fest will return this summer. He is excited to promote the Colchester area. Bjorkman is looking forward to getting busy as a new member of Council in 2015.

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Harrow youth represented at Town Council

Lauren Abbott of HDHS is excited about sitting on Essex Town Council as a Youth Representative.

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of what the fire service does and Chief Arnel wants Essex Fire and Rescue to get even more active in that role.

He says there is room for improvement in getting the message out to residents. He hopes to be able to improve on the education materials being used by designing them to address various demographics and age groups. He hopes that social media and an improved website will help to get people active in improving the safety of their own homes, farms and the entire community. Ò The ultimate goal is to have a safer community,Ó he said.

His roles in the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs and on the Fire MarshalÕ s Safety Council will allow him to keep Essex in the lead when it comes to improvements and changes being implemented across the province.

These roles also give him the opportunity to learn from other services, find creative solutions, and fun community activities.

His commitment to represent this region on the provincial stage is one he takes seriously.

He made a pact with the late Fire Chief Ken Day of LaSalle to see to it that Essex County has a greater voice at the provincial table. He says he will carry that promise as far as possible.

Chief Arnel is enjoying a good relationship with his new co-workers and looks forward to building on existing community partnerships and building new ones.

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Ò You can not only make change in your school but in your whole community.Ó - Lauren Abbott, Essex Town Council Youth Representative

by Jennifer Cranston The youth of this municipality now have an additional voice at the table as Lauren Abbot of Harrow District High School takes her seat at Town Council.

Abbott joins Olivia Bernath of EDHS as a Youth Representative for Essex Council.

Abbot is in grade 11 and serves on Student Council as the Minister of Athletics.

She sees the position as an opportunity to have an impact on her community. Ò You can not only make change in your school but in your whole community,Ó she said. Ò YouÕ re free to talk about things with people who can actually make a difference.Ó She had only attended one meeting at the time of this article and said it was full of surprises. Ò I liked it more than I thought I would,Ó she said. Ò The things they talk about are really interesting.Ó One of her goals in this term is be a liaison for the students at Harrow High School.

Following an accommodations report

released by the Greater Essex County District School Board, there are fears that Harrow High School is once again in danger of closing. That decision does not lie with the municipality, but the town is working hard to advocate for the future of HDHS. Ò I want to be able to better inform our students about whatÕ s happening.

Students are very worried about the possibility of the school closing,Ó she said.

Abbott said she was surprised to learn that residents and students can come and talk to council about their issues, problems and projects.

“I will definitely encourage other students to get involved and come in to present ideas,Ó she said.

She discovered that her fellow students are interested in what goes on at Council. Ò When they found out I was a Youth Rep., they were really interested in what I did and what I learned,Ó she said.

Abbot said students had several questions and she looks forward to being able to get answers for them.

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

Remembering Jerry, and other vets

Serving Essex and the surrounding communities since 1896.

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I was a lucky youngster. I have lots of pleasant childhood memories, many of them revolving around Essex.

There was a war on when I was young, but it wasnÕ t like the war of my parentÕ s generation. It was the Cold War, a war primarily of propaganda and conflicting ideologies. It fueled lots of speculation, lots of books and films, and lots of worry that proved unnecessary in the end.

My parentsÕ generation though, and their parents before them, experienced war in a very real sense.

My mother has many memories of World War II and my father does, too. He served in the Royal Navy.

One of the stories my father shared with my brother and I occurred prior to his entering the service. He reflected on an event that happened early in the war.

Pilots used to fly over the small town in which he lived, which was called March. There was a river near where grandparentsÕ house and a stone bridge. On a dare, the pilots would fly low under the bridge over the surface of the water. One day, one of those pilots didnÕ t make it.

That didnÕ t stop them though. They continued to push the envelope.

I saw that bridge, and I can tell you those pilots had a ton of guts.

There was little room to spare and little room for error.

It took more guts though to fly up

over Britain, Europe, Malta, North Africa, and the Pacific to face the enemy. The planes were small and fragile and there werenÕ t the safety features that modern day pilots have in place. If your plane was hit, chances were good that you were going down. In a dog fight there was no room for error.

ItÕ s amazing that Jerry Billing survived not one, but three crashes.

He fought over Malta and in Europe.

He participated in over 250 sorties.

He beat the odds and he came back to tell the tale. He continued to do what he loved to do after the war, to fly planes. And I’m really glad he was willing to share his experiences of the war. There are many vets who wonÕ t, and I respect their decision not to do so.

Jerry was a hometown hero. He was one of ours. He was born here in Essex. He served alongside other heroes, some who came home and some who didnÕ t.

It was great when a mural was painted in his honor, and heart wrenching when that mural came down with the building on which it was placed. When he became a motivating factor behind the new Spitfire Memorial I was very pleased. It was a great thing for Jerry and all the other airmen that it honors. I was glad he got to see it before he passed away this past weekend.

I have childhood memories of going out to the BillingÕ s home, of seeing the Spitfire he flew for so many years up close. It was impressive and it is something that IÕ ll never forget.

IÕ ve known lots of other World War II vets, including my father.

Every once and a while they would tell me a story or two. Sometimes pain accompanied the story, sometimes pride (especially of their comrades) and sometimes laughter.

The one thing that seemed to bind them together was the sense that these men Ð who were very young men at the time Ð favoured duty and sacrifice over self.

Jerry was 19 when he went off to war. My dad was 18 or 19 himself.

And so were so many of the other vets I was luckily enough to know.

Look at the photos and youÕ ll see it - young faces staring back at you. They are the faces of youth puton-hold, maybe youth lost forever, because they were doing something they felt they needed to do. Now look in the mirror and youÕ ll see the face of the person they did it for.

• My deepest condolences to the Billing family. We’ll always remember what he did for us.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Good King Wenceslas Yes, I know this is a late date to be talking or writing about Christmas songs. Still, I have chosen to do so and I hope you will forgive me. After all, we didnÕ t publish over the holidays.

Since I have been wondering why Good King Wenceslas is in some hymnbooks and is a popular Christmas song I decided to search for some information.

The song is not a carol because those are about the birth of Jesus I presume you will be interested in what I learned.

Wenceslas was not a king but he was the Duke of Bohemia. He was loved by the people of his time because he was known as an honest and highly principled man.

That was unfortunate in the end because his envious younger brother murdered him in 929.

The song states he looked out on a bitterly cold, snow-

covered terrain on the Feast of Stephen. That event was the day after Christmas.

In 1853 John Mason Neale of England wrote a song for children that praised generosity. For the melody Neale picked a song that had been published in 1582 for a collection of church and school songs for children.

The lyrics tell of Wenceslas seeing a poor man gathering fuel on a cruelly cold moonlit night and sending his page to bring the man for a dinner.

As they walked together the page claimed he could not stand the cold any longer and Wenceslas told him to walk in his footsteps and Ò heat was in the very sodÓ where the footsteps were so the page could continue. The song ends with the moral that, Ò Ye who will bless the poor shall yourselves find blessing.”

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

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Cold Weather Alerts issued this week for Windsor-Essex submitted to EFP On Tuesdsay morning, January 13, 2015, Dr. Wajid Ahmed extended the Cold Weather Alert for our area.

Based on the Environment Canada forecast, temperatures were predicted to dip to -17¡ C (1¡ F) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

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 • 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 donÕ t have enough food, clothing, or heating, babies sleeping in cold bedrooms, people who are outdoors for long

How to win the battle with cold and flu (NC) Despite our best efforts to stay healthy during the winter, we canÕ t always get through the cold and flu season without a nasty bout of runny nose, ceaseless coughing, fever, and a pounding headache.

If you suffer from some of these symptoms, itÕ s quite possible a nasty bug snuck past your best defenses.

The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has some simple suggestions to minimize all the aches and pains and get you back to feeling healthy sooner: Zinc: Taking a zinc supplement is a great way to speed up recovery from

a cold. This essential nutrient has been shown to prevent rhinovirus (the most common cause of a cold) from reproducing, stopping the affliction in its tracks. For best results, and even to help prevent catching a cold at all, try including a zinc supplement as part of your regular regime.

Vitamin C: This nutrient, readily available in many foods, helps to prevent immune deficiencies so getting enough throughout the year is an effective preventative measure.

Consuming plenty of vitamin C-rich foods like bell

peppers, dark leafy greens and citrus fruits is an important way to get your daily recommended dose.

Higher concentrations of vitamin C, found in natural supplements, can also help to minimize the duration of a cold that has already afflicted you.

Echinacea: This helpful herb comes in many forms, including teas, juices, tinctures, and a wide variety of solid tablets. Time is of the essence however. It is important to begin using echinacea as soon as cold or flu symptoms appear.

There are many natural ways to stay healthy and happy throughout the winter and all year long. Additional tips about natural health are available online at chfa.ca and speak to your health care provider about the products and dosages that are right for you.

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Warning signs of frostbite include: • White or grayish-yellow areas on the skin Numbness • 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 daysÕ worth of crucial supplies, such as food, water, and an alternative source of heat. Ensure that the alternative heat source can be used safely indoors.

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Committee hangs new mural depicting railway explosion

Chris Gelinas of the Essex Mural Committee, recently changed to the ACT Committee, shows off the new mural in Essex Centre. This art piece depicts the 1907 Essex railway explosion.

by Sylene Argent Essex Centre has many murals that depict the communityÕ s rich history, and those pieces of art have become landmarks within the hub of Essex County.

Area residents may have noticed that over the past few weeks that a new mural depicting the 1907 Essex railway explosion is now proudly displayed on the back wall of the Dollar Tree store, facing the municipal parking lot.

Chris Gelinas, Chairperson of the Essex Mural Committee, is pleased with the new mural, as it shares a piece of EssexÕ s exciting past.

The formal mural the new one replaced was also on the explosion but was done with a different artistic flare. Unfortunately, it was beginning to curl off of the buildingÕ s bricks.

Every year the Essex Mural Committee examines the townÕ s many murals and restores and maintains them as needed to ensure not only their longevity, but also to keep them vibrant and in top shape. These inspections are done before heading into budget deliberations so the committee has an idea of the scope of work that will need to be done in the upcoming year.

As the Railway Station mural on the Dollar Tree store was curling off the wall, and had already received restoration work in the past, the committee decided to have a new mural created for the site.

The committee funded

the project through its Maintenance and Restoration Reserve.

Gelinas said it would have cost around the same amount to restore the former mural as it did to have the new one created.

Winnipeg artist Charlie Johnston of C5 Artworks created the new mural.

He was in Essex during the Mural Symposium, which was held in 2012.

He painted the mural on aluminum panels in his own studio. The panels were then brought to Essex and assembled on the wall. The aluminum panels can be removed and placed elsewhere in the future if the mural ever has to be moved. In all, there are 27 aluminum composite panels, making up a total mural size of 12Õ x72.Õ Ò Every time you look at it you may see something you didnÕ t notice before,Ó Gelinas said of the new mural. The new mural displays a young boy placing pennies on the

track with a train heading in from the distance, horses, and the railway station. It also displays an engine on fire. He hopes the community will enjoy the new mural and that it will attract some attention to Essex Centre.

The muralÕ s location, just a stoneÕ s-throw away from the historic Essex Railway Station, is great, Gelinas said, adding the committee was grateful to the buildingÕ s owner Baker Investments for its partnership in allowing the mural to be placed on their building.

The Mural Committee recently changed its title and mandate. It is now called the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee. The new committee will have a broader perspective than the former Mural Committee, and will also include the entire municipality.

The committee has wanted to implement this change for some time, Gelinas said.

It was recently brought before Council and approved as Essex had a Director of Community Services in place to review the changes.

The ACT Committee will continue to inspect the existing Essex Centre murals to ensure top quality.

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ECS looking for support for indoor golf tourney

submitted to the EFP Essex Community Services is hosting its 8th Annual Indoor Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 7 at Ò On the Green Indoor Golf.Ó To participate, bring your own clubs and a ball and enjoy an afternoon of golf while raising money to enhance the programs and services the local agency provides.

ECS is looking to the community to support the event by entering foursomes, sponsoring a hole, and/or by donating door prizes for tournament contests and raffles.

Donations will be recognized in the program along with a further mention at the event.

Since 1975, Essex Community Services has been identifying, planning and coordinating services and programs to meet the needs of the community through the following programs: Transportation, Foot Care, Security Reassurance/Friendly Visiting, Emergency Community Closet, Income Tax Clinic, Coats for Kids, and onsite access to counseling services for children, adults and families.

To support the event contact Essex Community Services at (519) 776-4231 or visit 35 Victoria Ave., Unit 7 during regular business hours.

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Bernath is excited to have a youth partner at Town Council

by Jennifer Cranston In December Essex Town Council added a new member to its team.

Lauren Abbott from Harrow District High School is now a Youth

Member of Council.

She joins Olivia Bernath from Essex District High School to speak on behalf of our townÕ s youth in municipal affairs.

Bernath is happy to have

a partner going into the coming year, especially since the possible closure of Harrow High School is once again an issue. She says that she hopes to be able to help keep the high school open and is glad to have a student from Harrow to help her. Ò ItÕ s good to have LaurenÕ s voice at the table because she actually goes there,Ó she said.

Bernath also likes having another young person to share the experience with.

Bernath takes her role as youth advocate seriously and is hoping to be able to have a positive influence in the New Year.

She plans to continue to work towards getting a Ò School ZoneÓ sign erected in front of EDHS. Ò There was recently an accident in front of the school,Ó she said.

It won’t be the first time Council has been asked to improve traffic safety around the school.

Bernath says she wants to further advocate for a sign and any other traffic safety measures needed.

Another one of BernathÕ s goals in the coming year is to develop a strong partnership with Abbott, and develop the role of Youth Council Member so that it is valued in years to come, whoever may be in those chairs. Ò I want Council to know that Lauren and I are resources for them to use,Ó said Bernath.

At the time this article went to press, Abbott was unavailable for comment.

The Essex Free Press hopes to introduce its readers to her in a coming issue.

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Food Bank receives steer donation Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

By Janet Tharpe

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Keith Brockman and David Santo of Santo Farms Pioneer Agency forwarded a steer to Gerry Belanger of the Essex Area Food Bank on behalf of the local business to help feed area families in need of support.

by Sylene Argent To help feed families in need over the holidays, Santo Farms Pioneer Agency generously donated a steer to the Essex Area Food Bank.

Owner of Santo Farms Pioneer Agency, David Santo, said it is important for the company to help support local families and donating the steer was part

of an effort to give back to the community.

Santo said the steer was purchased from Dave and Maggie Trimble Farms, and was processed locally as well.

When the holiday season passes, the Food Bank often receives fewer donations from the community. Santo urges any other businesses or

individuals in the position to give to do so. He plans to continue to support the Food Bank with more donations in the future.

Food Bank volunteer Gerry Belanger said the Food Bank was extremely grateful for the donation.

The meat will go a long way in feeding area families in need.

ombining two types of meat adds lovely layers of flavor to Gail Springsteen’s Slow Cooker Pork and Beef Roast. I guarantee this will become a favorite Sunday dinner for your family. Be sure to use a larger slow cooker because this recipe makes a lot. And, customize the veggies based on your taste buds. The options are endless!

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Directions • Add olive oil and butter to a frying pan. Melt butter over medium to mediumhigh heat.

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Scantlebury refused to say what criteria the community group failed to meet.

Chevalier says he and his group are disappointed and confused.

The Community Centre had no reason to suspect that they would be denied the ability to bring fliers to the public schools, and printing deadlines led them to print the fliers before they were denied.

They weren’t notified until the last minute. That is wasted money the group cannot afford.

Chevalier said he was told in an email that the denial was because they operate out of a Catholic School building and it is considered a conflict. That

still leaves him confused because their location was never a problem in the past, and they are not affiliated with the Catholic Board.

Chevalier compares it to the Community Centre that operates out of The Essex District High School building. They advertise at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School. Ò I consider myself a community activist,Ó he said. Ò Obstacles are part of the business, but I never have a problem when people can explain why they are putting that obstacle there.Ó P r o g r a m m i n g information can be found on their website www. w o o d s l e e c o m m u n i t y. com. There are also advertisements in community newspapers.

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Jerry Billing – A hero gone, but not forgotten

By now, many in town have heard the news that Jerry Billing passed away over the weekend.

Jerry was one of our World War II veterans. His spirit was also at the heart of the effort to erect the Spitfire Memorial in the Heritage Gardens in Essex Centre.

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Jerry was outstanding in many ways. He was an exceptional pilot, flying around 250 sorties during the war. He lived through a gruesome time, was shot down three times, and beat the odds, escaping to tell the tale. He was also willing to share his story along with his love of the Spitfire.

He was born in Essex in 1921.

In 1940 he did what many young men did; he went off and joined in the war effort. He became a pilot in 1941, first flying the Hawker Hurricane before moving to the Spitfire.

In 1942, he became a member of the RAFÕ s #19 squadron and flew many sorties. From 1942-1943 he took part in the defense of Malta, fighting over the besieged Mediterranean island. In 1944, he was assigned to the RCAFÕ s 401 squadron and fought over France leading up to D-Day. On D-Day he took to the air over Gold Beach.

On July 1, 1944 his plane was hit by flak and he was forced to crash land in no-manÕ s land. He evaded capture with the help of a French family (the LeBourgois family) and after recovering from his wounds safely returned home to Canada after the war.

He continued to fly after World War II, becoming an instructor, and re-enlisting in the RCAF in 1948. He was part of the Blue Devils flying team and later the Golden Hawks.

In 1964, he left the RCAF and became a test pilot for DeHavilland.

He flew many planes in his long career, but the Spitfire remained close to his heart. In the early 1970Õ s he partnered with Cliff Robertson, flying Robertson’s Spitfire for 20 years, sharing the remarkable aircraft at air shows with audiences around North America.

Jerry once appropriately described that Spitfire as Ò living history.Ó ItÕ s now in a museum.

Many vets choose not to share their experience of war for personal and valid reasons Ð some sharing later in life when the pain of it all has abated somewhat over time. Jerry, however, did share his story, a great gift to those he shared it with.

His story is key to the history of our community.

And now the Spitfire Memorial is in place it is important to remember that story, so it will live on.

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Pauline Creedy and Arthur Hill enjoy looking over the photos submitted into the “Anything is Possible” Amateur Photo Contest hosted through the Leamington Arts Centre. .

by Sylene Argent Until the end of January, area art lovers will be able to enjoy a unique exhibit currently on display at the Leamington Arts Centre.

This exhibit entitled, Ò Anything is PossibleÓ features many creative and

thought-provoking photos taken by local amateur photographers who were looking for an outlet to display their passion for photography.

The Ò Anything is PossibleÓ amateur photo contest is an annual event held at the Leamington Arts Centre.

The 2015 contest offered three categories for the competitors to submit their entries into, including nature, wildlife, and cities.

The top three winners from each category have been selected, and the ribbons are proudly displayed on the wall next to the winning images.

The local art gallery was pleased to have 139 entries submitted into this yearÕ s contest, which is more than last year. On Friday, January 9, the gallery hosted a reception to recognize the photographers participating in this venture, and to present awards to the winners.

There is also a chance for these participating amateur photographers to win a peopleÕ s choice award for their submission.

The public is invited to come out and see the entries while they are on display. The last day for viewing will be January 31.

The Leamington Arts Centre is located at 72 Talbot Street West in Leamington, and is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 pm., and on Saturdays from noon until 4 p.m.

More information about the gallery, upcoming events, and this unique exhibit can be found at leamingtonartscentre. com.

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Happy 90th Birthday Evelyn (Battersby) O’Neil was born at home in Sandwich South Township on January 16, 1925.

In 1944 she married Wilfred O’Neil and enjoyed 61 years of wedded bliss, until his passing 2006. Her eldest son Wayne was destined to share her birth date in 1948.

Her production company consists of 11 children, 28 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She will celebrate her special day with family and friends.

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15 oz. Proud grandparents Karen and Chris Quinlan, Larry Gervais, Rochella Gervais. Great grandparents Paul and Rose Gervais and John LaCount, Larry Quinlan and Larry and Peggy Lambier.

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BILLING, Gerald “Jerry” passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Country Village Health Care Centre at 93 years of age. Beloved husband of Karen.

Survived by his sons, Errol Billing, Wayne Billing, Erik Billing (Pam) and their children Desmond and Morgan and Brick Billing (Tracey) and his children Kyle, Mitchell, Rowan and Charlotte. Dear brother of Earla Francottie, Shirley Arquette, Lorna Dietrich and predeceased by his siblings, Joseph, Geraldine, Florence, Donald and Ronald. Jerry served with the R.C.A.F. and the R.A.F. for 25 years. During WWII he served as a fighter pilot, helping the allies to win the war. Jerry flew over 250 sorties during his two tours of duty in World War II. During those tours he flew with many famous pilots. He was also a volunteer Reserve which he was very proud of. He was a test pilot for De Havilland in Toronto delivering planes to Vietnam for the C.I.A. In the early 70’s Jerry was contacted

by Bill Ross to fly Cliff Robertson’s Spitfire and he continued this for 22 years. In 1992 Jerry passed a unique milestone of 50 consecutive years flying Spitfires, he also received congratulations from her Majesty the Queen, retiring from his lifelong passion in 1996 from flying Spitfires amassing 52 and a half years on the type. Family and friends will be received at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519776-4233) on Tuesday 7-9 pm, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service under the Auspices of the W.V.M.S.C to be held from the funeral home on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11 am. Rev. Stan Fraser officiating. Cremation to follow. If desired memorial donations made to the Spitfire Memorial would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca WILLMS, Marjorie Jeanne Mary (nee Galipeau) October 7, 1932 - January 7, 2015 82 years. Late of Essex, Ontario. Marjorie died peacefully in the loving presence of daughter Shelley D’Aoust (Charles “Woody” Schreiber). Reunited with her husband of 57 years Frank J. Willms (January 2, 2010).

Mother to Shane (Mary Lou Jackson Willms) and Jeff (Emilia). Cherished grandmother of nine; Evan, Janel, and Anna Willms, Chelsea D’Aoust (Ross Ciavarella) of Australia, Justin (Emily), Michael, and Sydnie D’Aoust and Marisa and Mathew Willms; greatgrandchildren Lola, Mabel and Hazel. Survived by stepsister June Donovan. Predeceased by father Wilfred “Wilf” Galipeau and brother Lionel. Many fond memories with her sister-in-law Dorothy and Lionel and extended family. Marj’s passion for life was reflected in her many original oil paintings. Master of her domain with the infamous Essex Swim Program (1971 - 1981) on Irwin Ave where many young swimmers got their aquatic start. Marj and Frank built a legendary insurance practice (now Willms Financial Services Inc.) and enjoyed world travel, RVing and cottage life. Visitation will be held at VICTORIA GREENLAWN FUNERAL HOME 1525 Hwy # 3 Oldcastle on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 7 - 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.

DRESSER, Patricia Anne –Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at VON Sakura House, Woodstock on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in her 70th year.

Beloved wife of the late George Dresser (1986). She will be greatly missed by her children David Dresser (Tanya) of St. Thomas, Kim Dresser of Richmond Hill, Crystal Dresser of Alvinston, Anthony Dresser of Woodstock and Erin McCann (Matt) of London; her step-children Susan Dresser, Cindy Haynes, Terri Austin (Richard). Fondly remembered by her many grandchildren, siblings, cousins and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to the VON Sakura House or Arthritis society would be appreciated and can be arranged through SMITH-LeROY FUNERAL HOME, 69 Wellington St. North, Woodstock, ON, 519-537-3611. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com

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KUHUN, Elsie A. (nee Totten) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Malden Park Continuing Care Centre. Beloved wife of the late Fred (1984). Loving mom to her two sons, Jeff (Donna) and Greg (Jill). Predeceased by her grandson Adam (1989). Dear sister of Irene Mainprize (late Murn), late Orville Totten (late Alida) and late Dorothy Scratch (late Elmer). Elsie was a lifelong member of Essex United Church. She enjoyed giving back to her community through volunteering with Meals on Wheels and the over 80’s club. She enjoyed her role as Mrs. Claus during the Christmas Season. She shared her smile freely and it will be missed. The family would like to give thanks to family, friends and the caregivers at Malden Park and C.C.A.C. for the support given to them and Elsie. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex on Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Elsie`s life will be held from the funeral home on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 11:00 am. Rev. Doreen Canavan officiating. Interment Woodslee United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations made to Canadian Cancer Society, Essex United Church or the charity of choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca

COLENUTT, Marjorie (nee Baldwin) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, January 12, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Roger Colenutt (1996). Loving mother of Kim Meyer (David), Jill Patti (Matt), Ken (Kim), Jay (Lori), Lisa Capeling (Brian) and Tim (Amanda). Adored Grandma of Aaron (Christine), Ashley, Adam (Hanna), Alicia (Craig), Colt, Justyn, Reid, Abigail, Luke and Emma and her great grandchildren, Lexi, Travis and Samantha. Dearest sister of Linda Baldwin and the late Ernest Baldwin. Predeceased by her parents Velma and Ken Baldwin. Dear sister-in-law of Grace Buhler, Doris Holthof and Naomi Trudell. Throughout her illness, Marjorie was blessed with meeting and spending time with many caregivers and in return was so thankful to be able to touch them as much as they touched her. The family would like to give special thanks to all of them. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre on Tuesday, January 13 and on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Essex Gospel Community Church, 335 Talbot Street South, Essex from 10 am until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Marjorie’s life at 11 am. Rev. Brent Horner officiating. Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. If desired memorial donations may be made to Windsor ALS Society or Gideon’s. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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JAN. 18 - ESSEx COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY’S MEETING at 1:30 pm, St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 5280 Howard Ave; Windsor. Free admission. Visitors always welcome.

JAN. 19 - KINGSVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at 7pm, at the Unico Community Centre. 37 Beech Street E., Kingsville. Visitors always welcome.

JAN. 24 - 2015 POLAR BEAR DIP - At 10:00 am at Lakeside Pavilion & Cedar Beach. For more information and to register, visit www.polarbeardip2015.kintera.org.

JAN. 28 - SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - First general meeting at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Learn how Lyme Disease affects our area.

JAN. 28 -ESSEx & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at Essex Community Centre, 7:30 pm. Speaker Denise Summerfield on Ollas. Everyone welcome.

JAN. 29 - MAYOR’S BREAKFAST at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, Road 3, Kingsville, from 8 am – 9:30 am. For more information, call 519-326-2721.

JAN. 30 - K OF C COUNCIL #2844 HOSTING CHICKEN/SLIDERS NIGHT - At the K of C Hall in McGregor at 6pm.

FEB. 13 - K of C Council #2844 - Catholic Women League Chicken / Rib Dinner at 6:00 PM. K of C Hall McGregor. Tickets available at the bar or from Catholic Women Member.

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Join us for Family Worship on Sundays at 11 a.m. with Lt. Kristen Gray.

Our Sunday prayer meeting at 10:15 is open to anyone with prayer concerns.

Drop in to the Salvation Army on Tuesdays as there is a lot going on. At 9:30 we start with a low impact exercise program. From 10

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-1 p.m. SA Connections is a great community program where you can relax, make new friends, enjoy a free lunch and take part in many different activities. Our weekly Bible Study is at 1:15 p.m. Men and women of all ages and preschoolers are welcome.

Messy Church meets on Thurs., Jan. 22nd. Families with kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy a new way of experiencing church from 6 -8

p.m.. A free Family Style dinner is served at 6 p.m., followed by contemporary worship, a Bible story and lots of crafts and activities.

To check out our activities, go to www.facebook.com/ salvationarmyessex.

Essex United Church Karen Arnold led the worship service and Ron Dunn brought us messages from the Downtown Mission.

Keep Jan. 23 to 25 open for our Visioning Weekend to consider how we will live our call in the future.

Something new! Line Dancing every Tuesday in the gym from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Beginning March 3. Charge for the 8-week session will cover the cost of instructor.

Men, women, and children of all ages, come for the fun. No experience needed. To register or for information, call Nancy at 519- 726-5142.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church We will gather as congregational families to discuss the mission and ministry of our churches.

Trinity meets Jan. 18 and St. Paul, Jan. 25. The week of Prayer for Christian Unity is Sun., Jan.18 at 4 p.m. at Essex Christian Reformed Church, featuring the Teen Challenge Choir. Sponsored by Essex Ministerial Association.

Communion Service at Country Village, Tues.Jan 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Like the Magi we offer our gifts in praise to God this month to Street Heelp serving the needs of the most vulnerable.

Thanks to those who came to the beef stew dinner, to Bob Burns for providing the stew and to everyone that helped.

Maidstone Cross The St. Mary’s Mission Group is collecting men’s sweaters for the migrant workers. Please drop off new or gently used sweaters of all sizes at the back of the church.

Our next Pasta Night is on February 11th and all proceeds go towards the Essex Food

Notice of Public Meeting for Revisions to the Town of Essex Official Plan and to General By-Law 1037 regarding Medical Marijuana and Hemp Product Production Take Notice that the Council for the Town of Essex will hold a Statutory Public Meeting on Monday, February 2, 2015 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the County Council Chambers of the Civic Centre located at 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex. The Town of Essex will consider amendments to the Town’s Official Plan and general zoning bylaw, Bylaw 1037 under the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. You are invited to attend this meeting and to express any interest you may have concerning the proposed amendments. Take Notice that this matter is scheduled for formal decision by Council at its general meeting Monday, February 16, 2015 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the County Council Chambers of the Civic Centre located at 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex.

The purpose of this statutory public meeting is regarding facilities for the growing, storage and distribution of medical marijuana and products produced from hemp.

These draft regulations would expand upon the current regulatory controls already in effect under the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. A report to Council concerning this matter is available on our web site: www. essex.ca/ Town Hall/Publication, Plans and Reports/Planning.

Any person may attend the public meeting and/ or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendments.

Additional information relating to the proposed amendment is available for review at the Town Hall at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, during regular office hours. It is recommended that an appointment be scheduled for this purpose. Please contact Isabel Chouinard, Planning Assistant, at 519-776-7336, Extension 1128, to schedule an appointment.

Written submissions must be directed to Cheryl Bondy, Clerk, Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex On, N8M 1A8, Telephone: 776-7336 Extension 1132 Fax: 776-8811. We encourage people to register with the Clerk one week in advance of the meeting, if they wish to speak to this matter.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council for the Town of Essex before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Essex to the Ontario Municipal Board.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council for the Town of Essex before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

Personal Information: The personal information contained in any correspondence or oral presentation that you provide will become part of the public record and will be available on the Town website. Personal information is collected and disclosed pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Dated at the Town of Essex on January 15, 2015.

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Maidstone Knights of Columbus will host a Valentine’s Day and 30th Anniversary banquet at St. Mary’s Hall. All parishioners are welcome to attend. Tickets are available by contacting Pat Kettles at 737-1462 or Ken Gignac at 737-6821.

Baseball registration is coming soon in February.

Our sympathy and prayers to Byran and Karen Chevalier on the passing of his mother, Betty.

Keep in your prayers all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers.

Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We invite everyone to join us this Sunday at 10:30 am.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are sick and/ or shut-in. If you know of someone we could support, please let us know by calling the church at 519-738-4223.

Last week’s Love Bucket raised $114.33 and will help support the Kit Richardson Bursary Fund.

The Carol Service donations raised $822.80 for the Harrow Food Bank.

“Living the Questions” – Tuesday mornings at 10 am or Thursday evenings at 6 pm. These discussion groups are open to anyone in the community. For more information please call the church and speak to Rev. Staples.

The mittens, scarfs, and toques collected during the month of December were donated to the Essex Salvation Army. Thanks to everyone that supported this project.

To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our regularly updated website at: www.harrowunited.org

Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland Join us for 10 am Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15. A nursery is available.

Last Sunday we celebrated the Baptism of Jesus. Next Sunday we share in the Sacrament of Holy Communion followed by a luncheon in the hall and an Official Board Meeting.

The nursery home service is on Feb. 3, at 2pm. Volunteers are always appreciated.

All annual reports need to be submitted by Feb. 22, 2015.

Woodslee Friendship Club Welcome to 2015 and to all our card players. We were glad to see so many out for the first get togethers with friends. This past weeks’ winners were: Ray Brooker, Marg Chevalier, Mary Demars, Adrian Diesbourg, Leo Durocher, Irene Gignac, Ernie Lariviere, Fran McKim, Joanne McMurren, Dave McMurren, Bob Mullins, Pat Mullins and Shirley Quinlan. For the winter months, we will play Euchre from 1-4 pm (not at 12:30 pm as previously mentioned).

This means NO FRIDAY NIGHT GAME until the weather breaks. Monday’s Euchre and Wednesday’s Pepper remain at the usual times. Contact Fran McKim at 961-9532 for information.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight Happy Birthday blessings to Pastor Claude and Tim and Jack and congratulations to Pastor Rob and Karen on their 25th wedding anniversary.

Restoration House (Prayer and Healing Clinic) 2548 County Rd. 27, Woodslee.

Open Saturday’s 10 a.m.-1p.m.

Plan to Protect Meeting is on Jan.18th following the service.

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The Essex Area Food Bank would like to thank all of the churches, businesses, charity organizations, schools, unions, farmers and individuals who help us throughout the year and during our Christmas program.

Special thanks to the Greater Essex County District School Board in allowing us to run a Food Bank from their facility at Sun Parlor School.

Our new mailing address is: P.O. Box 3 Essex on N8M 2Y1 Our new phone number is: 519-800-2340 Our e-mail is: essexareafoodbank@gmail.com Our hours of operation: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am-1pm

Have A Happy 2015 Thank You! From the Board of Directors for the Essex Area Food Bank

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4-H celebrates the beginning of a new year

by Jennifer Cranston Around 100 kids participated in Essex County 4-H last year and Monday night they were awarded for their achievements.

The awards presentation and sign-up night took place at the Essex Legion.

There are 14 separate clubs in the County ranging from agricultural endeavours to crafts and nutrition. The newest club in Essex County 4-H is the Clover Buds. This is an introductory club for children ages six, seven and eight.

Clover Buds is one club that covers many topics. There are so many topics under the Clover Bud umbrella that a child starting at age six may never do the same activity twice, explained Jeff Stratichuck, Association Representative for Essex County.

This year the Clover Buds covered healthy food, home hobbies, home safety, grains, Christmas ornaments, farm machinery, they visited a dairy farm and a beef farm and Safety Day in Comber.

4-H is a hands-on learning environment where children learn by doing. Nadia Popov, 7, explained one of those experiences at the Dairy Farm

favourite activities.

Kendrick says she lives on a farm and enjoys being part of the farming community; she likes being able to introduce children to agriculture and farming as well.

Stratichuck says that 4-H is about so much more than farming. Clubs can cover all aspects of farming, but they can also include everything from mountain biking to history to sewing to snow-mobiling. All thatÕ s needed are volunteers to run the clubs.

4-H also offers leadership camp opportunities and scholarships.

For more information about programming or volunteering visit, www.4-HOntario.ca.

Clover Buds show off their awards for their first year of participation at the 4-H sign-up night at the Essex Legion on Monday evening. she visited. Ò We got to stick our hand in the baby cowsÕ mouths,Ó she said. Ò To check their teeth and see where they are.Ó She explained that calves only have molars in the back and no teeth on top.

Jamie Kendrick was one of two group leaders of the Clover Buds and says she enjoyed it so much she will do it again this year. She said the group had eight children who enjoyed a variety of activities. The dairy farm was also one of her

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Early Bird Registration available for SCAR 2015

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submitted to EFP After last yearÕ s sellout inaugural event, the South Coast Adventure Race is now accepting early bird registration for the 2015 Adventure Race. Ò When we launched this event last year, we hoped to attract around 150 racers,Ó says Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director of Community Outreach Services for the Essex Region Conservation Authority and one of the race organizers. Ò However, there was

such a tremendous interest we ended up having to cap registration at 250 racers, which is a very substantially sized adventure race.Ó In 2015, a maximum of 300 racers will be allowed. Ò WeÕ ve got some great new elements for 2015,Ó Breault Stuebing adds. Ò WeÕ ve added a solo division, upgraded our free merchandise to technical t-shirts and are allowing participants to bring their own canoe or tandem kayak.Ó This

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Solo racers or teams of two or three participants can complete in all male, all female or co-ed categories. A unique feature of this event is a youth category

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Discounts will be given to those teams who provide their own canoe or tandem kayak. These discounted rates are available only until February 28, 2015. Ò SCAR 2015 will again be an amazing and exciting event,Ó Breault Stuebing says. Ò We are so thrilled that adventure racing veterans Rob Pula and Andrew Pula have

again agreed to design the race course.

The feedback on last yearÕ s event from participants was incredible. In fact, last yearÕ s racers were offered the chance to preregister, and the event is now nearly 20% sold out.Ó Public registration is now open. Register early so you are not disappointed! https://raceroster.com/ events/2015/4041/ south-coast-adventurerace-2015 SCAR 2015 will again be co-hosted by the Essex Region Conservation Authority and the Rotary Club of Windsor-St. Clair, and

funds raised will be used to implement community service projects and to improve our local environment. Rotary is the worldÕ s largest service organization with 1.2 million members. The Rotary Club of Windsor St. Clair is comprised of about 35 members from around the Essex Region dedicated to improving our local and worldwide communities by undertaking projects to address hunger, health, literacy, promote physical activity, and provide support to the financially disadvantaged in our community.

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Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer I had the chance to attend “The Awakening” on Sunday. What a beautiful experience! The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the wonderful songs, praise, and prayer did my heart and soul good.

K of C Basketball Free throw is coming soon! Watch for information posters found at each entrance to the church.

Pro-Life MPP Monte McNaughton will discuss the new Liberal Grade School Sex-Education curriculum and the dangers it poses to the family on Friday, January 16, 7 pm at the hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Life Teen is on Sunday, Jan. 18 beginning with Mass at 7pm.

EDGE is on Jan. 21, from 7-9 pm with glow in the dark games.

Cardinal Carter Grade 8 Parent Night is January 15, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Contact Principal Patti Mouland at 519-322-2804 for further information.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family

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to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. We will be continuing with his series on the Lord’s Prayer. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea.

Join us on Sunday, January 18 at 4:00 pm as the Teen Challenge Choir will be here. All are welcome to come and worship and hear about the ministry of Teen Challenge. A free will offering for Teen Challenge will be collected.

GEMS and Cadets - Mondays at 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

Ladies are welcome to attend our Coffee Break Bible Study on Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. Come for a cup of coffee, fellowship and bible study.

Mark your calendar for January 30 for our next Movie Night.

Stay tuned for more information.

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

Happy Anniversary to Ken and Bernice Hillier.

There will not be any Card Party Results from the Pleasant Valley Communtiy Club as they have closed for the winter. The hall is still available for rent by phoning Ann Simpson.

As I write this column today it is with great sorrow of a famous member of our community Jerry Billing who passed on over the weekend. Our sympathy to Karen and their boys and their families on this great loss. What a blessed family in our community with all the memories Jer leaves behind for us all and that is one thing we can all be grateful for. Rest in Peace Jerry.

Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Happy New Year to all my faithful readers near and far and hope this is one of our best years ever.

Happy birthday wishes to my great grandson Mason who is 11. He shares the day with Mildred Gaspar who is celebrating #90 at Iler Retirement Home in Essex. Also celebrating birthdays this week are Sue Nantais, Noelly Oskaboose, Barb Bullock , Mike Cosgrove, Michael Fitch, and Katie Johnson in North Bay.

Essex Retirees’ Club News Our Soup Tasting Contest is on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at noon.

Soup makers are asked to have their hot soup at the centre by 10:30am. Fire department volunteers will be the judges.

Computer classes are running again on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:30 am Tile is being installed in the office area Jan. 21-23, and we are moving Jan. 19 and 29. A temporary office will be in the quilt room, so no quilting this week.

The noon meals are not limited to members. Come for a hot meal on Monday and/or Wednesday at noon or soup and sandwich on Friday. We need your reservation before 10 am. Call 519-776-6689.

The Canadian Hearing Society representative will be here Jan. 22 at 2:30. Call for an appointment.

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be creative with others in your community! For more info visit www.artspaceessex.blogspot.ca, email: artspaceessex@gmail. com or visit our Facebook page.

low impact moves. No floor work. Classes offered Monday and Friday from 9:30 a.m.

Judy Lane had the high Saturday night euchre score. Willy Laframboise took second place and Diana Dennis took third.

Floyd Cascadden earned high score Monday night at pepper, Anna Dobson and Mary Lou Chibi each scored with most peppers, and Roger Monchamp took low spot. Tuesday afternoon pepper game was won by Marion Fuerth with Virgery Cascaddeen in second place and and Judy had most peppers with Ruby Robertson taking the booby prize. At Wednesday night pepper Betty Field had high score this week and Debbie Monchamp earned most peppers and Lawrence Dobson took low spot.

The Club sends sincere sympathy to the family of Cecelia Edwards.

The next Friday night public bingo games are January 16.

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Golden Years Mini Golf League On January 8, 45 golfers managed 62 aces. Leading the ace parade, with four, was John Murphy. Following close with three each were Cam Keith, Art Sweet, Barry Sweet, Mary Anne Vickery, and Bryon Walker.

The Low Score for 9 holes, with 16, went to John Murphy.

An excellent score of 36 for 18 holes was also recorded by John Murphy. Art Sweet and Colleen Pearse, with each a score of 76, took the low score for 36 holes. First place, with a score of 238 was nailed down by Team 6 (Mary Ann Vickery, Bill Ward, Lloyd Honey). Taking second place, with a score of 242, was team Jacks (Barry Sweet, Bryon Walker, Bill Taylor). Third place, with 244, was secured by Team 9 (Colleen Pearse, Gary Honey, Tony Hudvagner) League play resumes at 9:30 am on January 15th at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.

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Congregational Meeting: Sunday Jan. 25 at 8:30 am. Breakfast served at 8:30 am then the meeting follows. Regular Church Service at 11:15 am.

Teen Challenge Choir is on Jan. 18 at 4 pm at Christian Reformed Church in Essex.

Coffee and Conversation Thursday at 10 am Lectionary Group in Belle River on Tuesday at 11am-12 noon.

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22 I Opinion/Sports

Essex Free Press

I Thursday, January 15, 2015

by Fred Groves Jeremy Orton. He was named to the Wheaton picks up 16th win for Flyers WECSSAA senior boysÕ volleyball allEssexÕ s Trevor Wheaton picked up star team. his 16th win of the season in net for • Former Essex Ravens Luke Willson Windsor-built 1955 Dodge truck on the road again the Leamington Junior Ô BÕ Flyers on caught a 25-yard touchdown pass on Thursday night as they beat visiting Saturday to help the defending Super Lambton Shores, 2-1. Wheaton made 17 Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks to a saves. The day before in LaSalle, Alex 31-17 NFC divisional playoff win over Friesen had a goal and an assist for the the Carolina Panthers.

• It was a great weekend for former Flyers in a 5-3 loss to the Vipers.

• It was a tough week for Essex EDHS Red Raiders Nicole Morse. A District High School hockey teams in forward with the QueenÕ s University WECSSAA league play. The girlsÕ team womenÕ s basketball team she played 24 was blanked 2-0 by LÕ Essor while the minutes, netting four points on Friday boysÕ team came up short in a similar in a 90-34 win over Nippissing. The following day she had six points and as score to St. JosephÕ s.

• No big surprise on the announcement many rebounds in an 89-62 victory past of the WECSSAA football all-stars. Laurentian.

EDHS running back and linebacker • Ryan Green of Essex scored a pair of James Morgan was named to the first goals to lead the University of Windsor Bob Lassaline’s 1955 Dodge 1 ton stake truck team along with offensive linebacker menÕ s hockey team to a 4-1 win over Bob Lassaline of Oldcastle, Ontario, is the proud owner of a 1955 Dodge 1 ton Colton Vriesacker and defensive back Laurentian on Saturday. Meanwhile, Candice Chevalier had a goal in a 5-4 stake truck Model C3D with a 251 C.I.D. 129 hp flathead six cylinder engine with Austin Stephens.

The Red Raiders, who made it all the win over Laurentian for the womenÕ s 4-speed transmission. Ò The original owner,Ó writes Bob, Ò was Steve Hornyk of Kingsville, Ontario. way to the Conference finals this past team.

Steve purchased the truck new from Bob Wright Motors in Harrow. The original fall, also saw Matt Hobson and Jordan • Matt Puempel scored his ninth goal of the season for the Binghampton selling price was $2203.16 Canadian. The truck was built July 18, 1955. It was the Perrott named to the second team.

Senators as they fell 5-4 in a shootout

• Mister Big Top, owned by Donald 149th of 720 of this model built at the Windsor truck plant. There were approximately loss to Worchester on Friday.

Leschied of South Woodslee was the 10,000 Dodge and Fargo trucks built in Windsor in 1955.

If you have anything for the sports “It was used for farming to deliver tomatoes to the vegetable marketing board. It winner in the sixth race at Flamboro roundup, please contact Fred Groves at Downs on Thursday. was taken off the road in March 1984, and then abandoned in an unheated building.

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• Congratulations to Essex Red Raider The truck had only gone 63,315 miles. It was afflicted with raccoon damage, rust decay, many newer style parts and plastic clearance lights.

“I was able to purchase the truck from the original owner’s family in November 2001. I paid $1,000 and two weeks later had to pay a bit over that for six new tires. After refurbishing the body and paint work, new interior work and a few other submitted by Scott Doherty It is safe to say that in Ontario and it looks as surprises, I had it on the road for another $3,000. A short time later, new brake pads, The Essex Ravens the competition in the though 2015 will provide master cylinder, and kingpins were installed. I also replaced it back to all original and Atom Minor team wraps Bluewater 2005 Atom some very exciting hockey up its regular season on Minor single A grouping for Ravens fans going age appropriate 1955 equipment. Total cost was around $5,000.

“I started working at Chrysler Canada in late 1954 on the assembly line. In May January11th against the is arguably the toughest forward.

1955 I was transferred to an office job. The assignments included the opportunity top ranked Riverside to be in all the Windsor plants during part of each day. As many young guys of that Rangers. Essex is winless age, I was fascinated with trucks. I like to believe that I may have seen my truck against the Rangers this season, but hope to make somewhere in the plant at that time.

“I purchased the truck because I have been an antique Oliver tractor collector a statement by taking them and was hauling tractors to shows with a small Dodge Dakota and it was too light to down in this regular season handle the trailer weight. It was not my intent to consider my ’55 Dodge as a show finale.

Essex has had a very truck. However, it finished up better than expected and I soon got quite attached to successful season under taking the truck to car shows.Ó Head Coach Andy And I’m glad Bob does that. I first met his truck at the Maidstone Knights of Paquette and his staff.

Columbus Car Show on Coach Paquette has given September 13 organized the boys the tools to be

by Pat and Roseanne successful and hopes that Kettels. I look forward the hard work and regular to seeing BobÕ s truck at season success carries the many more shows. boys deep into the OMHA IÕ m always looking Play Downs. for more stories. Email The Atom Minor Ravens billtsherk@sympatico. boast a 26-7-7 record in ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 league and tournament John St., P.O. Box 255, play this season. They won Leamington, Ont. N8H Championships at both the 3W2. Everyone whose Greater Fort Erie Classic and the Nations Cup. story is published in this Unofficially, the team column will receive a ranks 4th amongst 2005 free autographed copy single A teams in Ontario of my book: Ò OLD

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CAR DETECTIVE com. However, Essex will FAVOURITE STORIES, have to face very tough 1925 to 1965.Ó Riverside, Erie North Shore, and Amherstburg teams in order to move forward.

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Essex Free Press

From the sidelines -

Good Luck to the Ravens at their new home

by Fred Groves A huge weight has been lifted off the padded shoulders of the Essex County Ravens football club.

Finger-pointing and name-calling aside, the recent announcement by President Glen Mills that his program is packing up and leaving town is actually a blessing in disguise.

With the ongoing stress of fundraising and searching for volunteers, minor sports organizations donÕ t need the added pressure of not knowing where they are going to play.

For the past two years, the Ravens have been looking at fourth-and-long as far as where they were going to call home field. Raider Field at Essex District High School has been where theyÕ ve played since they were founded in 1997.

Now it appears as though they are packing up and moving over to LaSalle where they will play at Villanova High School.

Yes, it is a big relief to know that Mills and his multitude of supporters, including yours truly, can begin to build a new clubhouse and start the process of getting lights up at Villanova. I hope they add a big gas

barbecue so I can enjoy those mouthwatering burgers on Saturday nights.

Hopefully the Ravens will be able to team up with the Catholic school board and work as partners to create a facility that will benefit both. Clearly, that was not possible in Essex with the public board.

While the winners here in the long run are the Ravens themselves Ð there are many losers.

First off the parents who were able to drive their kids to a centrally located field, now have to add more miles on the car, especially if they are making the hike over from Belle River, Leamington, and Tecumseh.

Also, there is little doubt that the businesses in Essex who reaped the benefits of all those parents coming into town three or four days a week for practices and games will feel a pinch in the pocket books.

Coach Mills has always said that there are not enough facilities for youth sports in Essex Centre. We all know that minor baseball certainly wants more diamonds but when and if that will happen, is up to town council and staff. Essex Centre has a good soccer facility but it is pale in comparison to the one in Harrow.

A look at arenas has Essex Centre miles ahead of their neighbours in Harrow. The Ô we have it and you donÕ tÕ , attitude will probably never go away.

The concept of turning the old Memorial Arena over to the Ravens was a fantastic idea. However, that fell through and now the town has a $34,000 report by an engineering firm gathering dust on a shelf.

Goodbye Essex Ravens and good luck. Save me a seat in the press box. I will be the one who is Ô Brave Enough (and proud enough) to Wear Teal.

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Red Raiders senior spikers in rebuilding mode

by Fred Groves The Essex District High SchoolÕ s Red Raiders senior girlsÕ volleyball team may have a 1-5 record in the WECSSAA league but that is in no way indicative of the way they played Thursday afternoon.

Against the visiting Belle River Nobles, Essex won the first game 25-17, dropped the second one 19-25 before falling 2826 in the tie-breaker.

In the third game, Red RaidersÕ Kate Malenfant, Madison VanWijngaarden, Sunny Boyd and outside hitter Jessica Kimball all had strong games that saw the host build a 13-10 lead. Ò It was intense. It got my blood pressure going. A couple of times I thought we had it,Ó said EDHS coach Anthony Taouil.

After Essex was behind 22-19 Van Wijnaarden served up an ace to knot the score at 23.

The middle game saw the Red Raiders slip behind 4-0 but they came back and tied it 6-6. Boyd got Essex back into the game very quickly as she netted four straight points on her serves. However, the Nobles quickly took advantage of their opponents’ mistakes.

“We have to work on our communication, our passing and our defence,Ó admitted Taouil.

There were few miscues in the first game as the Red Raiders launched themselves into a commanding 13-4 lead, which they easily parlayed into a ten-point victory. A non-returnable perfect save by Boyd notched the win.

Taouil said that his team is without strong hitter Kayla Tremblay who has been out for a few weeks due to illness. Ò We had a few people in positions that they werenÕ t used to,Ó he said.

A year ago, the Red Raiders eased through the WECSSAA regular season 10-game schedule with a near perfect 9-1 record before winning SWOSSAA. However, this year, things are not quite the same.

The Red Raiders’ Sunny Boyd (left) and Madison VanWijngaarden go up for a block against the Belle River Nobles on Thursday.

Ò This is a rebuilding year. We are getting better,Ó said Taouil.

On the junior side of things, Essex beat the Nobles 25-16 in the first game, came up short 19-25 before winning the finale, 25-15 and improving their record to

2-4.

On Friday the juniors hosted their 10-team tournament while the seniors were in their event the following day.

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Essex Free Press

I Thursday, January 15, 2015

Essex 73’s lose last two out of three

by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73Õ s had two games on the schedule last week, coming off the heels of what could only be called an embarrassing 6-2 loss to Lakeshore on January 3.

In the first game, last Tuesday, they hosted the Wallaceburg Lakers (who are holding last place).

In the first period, Essex dominated most of the time.

The puck was rarely off the sticks of the 73Õ s and that helped them jump out to an early lead as Matthew Hebert finished off a 2-on-1 play. Lakers replied, however, and tied things up.

Essex closed out the frame on a high note, as rookie William Stadder broke in with a burst of a speed and beat the goalie right below the bar to make it 2-1.

Essex was strong on the puck in the second stanza and was quick to capitalize. Captain Scott Bromley found the back of the net 100 seconds after puck drop.

Despite EssexÕ s Dan Mainella taking a costly eight minutes in penalties, Wallaceburg was unable to close the gap. William Stadder used his speed to widen the gap for Essex, putting home his second goal of the night and

Tyler Scott loses the puck as he drives the net.

number nine of the year.

After a strong 40 minutes, Essex seemed content with their three-goal lead and focused more on defense. The score ended 4-1 for Essex, with William Stadder and Matthew Hebert each picking up multiple points in the night.

On Sunday, Essex traveled to Amherstburg to face the second

place Admirals, who were fresh off the heels of a 7-1 win over the third place Lakeshore Canadiens.

Essex drew blood first three minutes in, as William Stadder put home a rebound, on the power play, for his tenth on the year. The early lead quickly evaporated as the Admirals beat a screened Noah Hedrick on the

power play to even things out.

The Admirals added another a little over a minute later to make it 2-1 heading into the break.

Essex out shot their opponents, 18 to 8.

In the second, things went off the rails and the game got out of hand both on the scoreboard and gamesheet. There were 26 PIMs handed out in the

period, 16 of which went to AmherstburgÕ s Steven Spada who ended his night early with a game misconduct. Amherstburg increased its lead, with goals coming just 25 seconds apart at 18:45 and 19:10.

The third period was quieter, with Essex getting a 4-minute power and a two-minute 5-on3 power play opportunity. They racked up two goals, with the last coming with three seconds remaining, but it wasnÕ t enough.

Essex lost, 4-3. Ò We came out quick and got the lead early, but we didnÕ t play a full sixty,Ó Tyler Scott said of the teamÕ s performance on Sunday. Ò We werenÕ t disciplined and we didnÕ t put ourselves in a situation to win out there. Ò Our specials teams just werenÕ t there tonight,Ó he continued. Ò While we were on the PK we just let them cycle it around and for the PP we just couldnÕ t set ourselves up. Going into Tuesday, itÕ s back to square one, we are going to rely on the blackboard and need to play our systems, we are facing a Blenheim team with a couple of new players.Ó