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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Tiny tots trick-or-treat in traditional parade

Along with hosting the event, the Essex Centre BIA provided candy for the EDHS Business Leadership students to hand out along the route. For the last few years, students in the EDHS Business Leadership Class have dressed up to help area businesses hand out candy for the youngsters. To say thanks for their help, the BIA provided lunch from ArmandoÕ s to these 28 students. The organizers were extremely pleased with the new parade

Essex Town Council Notes PAgE 2 ________________ Town asks citizens to serve on committees PAgE 3 _______________ Eight children remembered PAgE 11 ________________ McGregor rallies to support young family PAgE 12 ________________ Arts Space Essex invites Essex to get creative PAgE 13 ________________ Morgan leads Red Raiders to big playoff win PAgE 23 ________________

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Hundreds of area youth were happy to dress up and participate in the Essex Centre BIA’s annual Tiny Tot Parade to do some trick-or-treating on Friday morning.

by Sylene Argent Every youngster looks forward to Halloween and all the excitement it brings. They anticipate hearing scary tales, wearing their carefully selected scary or cute costumes, hitting the streets with their sacks to collect as much candy and other treats as they can, and finally enjoying the spoils of their trick-or-treating efforts. On Friday morning, area tots had a chance to put on their costumes and trick-or-treat a little early through the annual Essex Centre BIA Tiny Tots Parade. Area businesses from Laird Ave. to Victoria opened their doors to hand out special treats to around 400 youth

who participated in this traditional event. Organizers of the Tiny Tot Parade, and BIA members, Mary-Anne Bjorkman and Ann Pittao were thrilled so many youth took to Talbot Street with their parents or guardians to enjoy some pre-game trickor-treating. This event is a great way to not only celebrate Halloween and give back to the community, but also a nice way to engage the community and get families in the downtown area to see the stores Essex has to offer. Bjorkman and Pittao were thankful to the OPP, who were on route to help keep the kids safe while having a little bit of Halloween flavoured fun.

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Essex Town Council Notes for Monday, November 3 by Sylene Argent

Renewal with Essex 73Õ s for sign advertisement Essex Council moved to approve the renewal agreement with the Essex 73Õ s to act as an agent for the Town of Essex in selling sign advertising at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. This is subject to general terms and conditions as outlined in the related report. This included the adoption of the related bylaw. In the report submitted to Council it notes the partnership has been very successful for the 73Õ s and the Town as it allows the hockey organization to generate revenue. No conditions from the previous agreement would

change. This agreement extended the lease period for another four years. Toronto Pan Am Games Torch Relay Essex Council moved to receive a Community ServiceÕ s Report regarding the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games. This document informed Council about the Town of EssexÕ s participation in hosting a portion of this eventÕ s Torch Relay in June 2015. In the report to Council it notes The Toronto 2015 Games will take place across sixteen municipalities around Toronto from July 10 to the 26. The Parapan Am Games will take place from August 7 through

August 15. The Toronto 2015 Torch relay for the Pan Am Games will require around 3,000 torchbearers to carry the flame across 130 communities on a 41-day journey. The Torch Relay will begin on May 30, 2015 and will make its final stop at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games opening ceremony. The Torch Relay is expected to arrive in Essex approximately the third week of June. Director of Community Services Doug Sweet explained individuals or municipalities can submit names into the torchbearer contest on the event website for a chance to have this honour.

Upgrades to Harrow OPP Detachment Essex Council moved that the recommendation to replace the heating ventilation and air conditioning unit at the Harrow OPP Police Detachment be approved in the amount of $12,000. The funding will be

allocated from the 2015 Police Capital Budget. Site Plan control amendment for Enerquest Essex Council moved the recommendation to approve the amended site plan for Enerquest Services Inc. for its manufacturing facility in Harrow, and that the new site plane agreement replace the former. In the report from the Planning Department to Council it states in September of 2013 Council approved a site plan application for the construction of a 7000 square meter manufacturing facility, which was to be developed in four phases, all in one structure. The first phase, comprising the main manufacturing segment, has been completed. The applicants have since revised the plan for the additional three phases and are seeking a site plan control modification. With the new site plan, the development will still take place over four phases, but a second building has been added. The larger main building has been reduced in size. Site Plan Control for CooperÕ s Hawk Essex Council moved the recommendation for a site plan control approval and the execution of a site plan control bylaw and agreement for the development of expanded facilities at CooperÕ s Hawk Winery. In the report it

notes the applicants wish to construct a building addition to the existing winery. COA Committee Essex Council moved to receive and adopt the August 12 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes. Mayor Ron McDermott said he wants to look at this committee, and the way it is put together in the future. Essex would like LDMH to keep OB center Kingsville Deputy Mayor Tamara Stomp approached Council about the recent announcement from the Board of Directors of the Leamington District Memorial Hospital, which is making the request to the Erie-St. Clair LHIN to close the Obstetrics unit. She noted it was announced it would close for all normal circumstance deliveries and that the sole reason was to save operating funds if this were to

proceed. As a result of this announcement, there has been response from many women who are concerned about this. Ò Most women are wondering how they are going to hold themselves steady making the 40 minute trip to Windsor, to a hospital,Ó Stomp said. Imagine the very rocky ride, for that distance as a woman in labour is driven to Windsor while dealing with stop signs, stop lights, county roads, etc, she added. This also brings a challenge in getting their families up to the hospital, including their children, to visit. There are apparently already around 2500 individuals who have signed a petition against this request, and 5000 are needed. She hopes to bring the issue to County Council also. She asked Council to consider that there is an economic reason for keeping the OB services

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Town asks citizens to serve on committees by Jennifer Cranston Essex voters recently elected seven people to share their time and experience, knowledge and hard work, to serve on Town Council. Now the Town is asking members of the community to do the same. There are 12 committees that serve the town, and residents are needed to fill seats at those tables. The Accessibility Committee advises council on the preparation, implementation and effectiveness of their accessibility plan. The people on this committee help to make Essex more accessible to all residents. Ò Our goal is that 50 per cent of this committee be persons with disabilities, but that doesnÕ t always happen,Ó explained Essex Clerk Cheryl Bondy. The Co-An Park Committee is responsible for the maintenance, operation and management of park and personnel for Co-An Park in McGregor Centre. The Committee of Adjustment is governed under the Planning Act. They hold hearings with respect to minor variances and severances. This means that if a resident wants to make changes to their property that are outside of existing bylaws they have to take their request to the Committee

of Adjustment. For example, there are bylaws governing the size and location of house additions and out buildings. If someone wants to put an addition on their home that is larger than the bylaw allows for, or they want to build a shed closer to the property line that the bylaw states is legal, their request would be reviewed by this committee and recommendations to allow or disallow would be given to Council. This committee also looks at cases where property owners want to sever off a portion of their property to be sold. The Communities In Bloom Committee works in conjunction with the Community Services Department to promote participation it the Communities in Bloom program. They help to educate the public about the beautification initiative and even judge the local contest. When provincial and national judges come to Essex, they help to highlight all of the townÕ s beautiful, cultural and historical gems. E.L.K. Energy Board of Directors consists of councillors, administration, members of E.L.K. Energy, and residents. Any resident can apply to be appointed to this board.

The Essex Festival Committee organizes, promotes and advertises the Essex Fun Fest. They provide security and manage the volunteers. The Essex Mural Committee maintains the murals in town, raises funds for new murals and makes recommendations regarding new murals. The Heritage Committee works in conjunction with the Ontario Heritage Act. They advise on properties with historical and cultural value that the town may want to protect by passing a designation bylaw. The Police Services Board is a requirement for any town with police service. They advise on the provision of adequate and effective police services in the town. The Property Standards Committee hears appeals when people are charged under the Property Standards bylaw. There are no specific qualifications or requirements to be a member of any of the aforementioned committees. Each committee has a limited number of seats to fill though, so applying for one of these committees does not guarantee you a spot. The Business Improvement Association is made of business owners and their representatives

in Essex Centre. This association elects a Board of Management that is then appointed by Council. The Essex County Library Board does have some specific requirements. You must me over 18 and a Canadian citizen. You must live or own property in Essex County and you must be legally allowed to vote in a municipal election. You cannot be an employee of the Essex County Public Library or of the Corporation of the County of Essex. Applications for this committee should be delivered to the Essex County Administration office or to any public library branch. Bondy says being on a committee is a great way for individuals to boost civic pride, especially when in many cases the results of your work would be highly visible in town. Ò You would be helping to make Essex a better place to live,Ó she said. People interested in serving on one or more committee can submit their name and a brief outline of their qualifications in writing no later than Nov. 7. These submissions should be addressed to Cheryl Bondy, Clerk for the Town of Essex, 33 Talbot St. S, or emailed to cbondy@essex.ca.

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Poppies are powerful symbols that honour and serve veterans by Jennifer Cranston Ò In Flanders Fields the poppies blow, between the crosses row on row.....Ó When John McCrae wrote those words and the world famous poem that followed, he had no idea how powerful it would become. In fact, rumour has it that he threw the page away thinking it wasnÕ t any good at all and friends salvaged it. It was published in England and became a call to arms for recruitment offices throughout the Common Wealth and in the United States. In later years, it helped to cement the poppy as an international symbol of Remembrance. According to the Royal Canadian LegionÕ s website, Ò This poem, written in MayÉ would serve as inspiration three years later for an American teacher, Moina Michael, who made a personal pledge after reading the poem to always wear a Poppy as a sign of Remembrance. In 1920, during a visit to the United States, a French woman, Madame Guerin, learned of the custom and decided to sell handmade Poppies to raise money for the children in war-torn areas of the country. Following her example, the Poppy was officially adopted by the Great War Veteran’s Association in Canada (our predecessor) as its Flower of Remembrance on July 5, 1921.” Every Nov. 11 about half of Canada’s population will wear a poppy to signify Remembrance of those who died in military service to Canada, and to show respect and gratitude to all who have served in war for Canada. Ò WeÕ re here to give thanks to those who have fallen, but also to (local veterans) Ed Caza and Tom Robson who are sitting here beside me,Ó said Craig Chartier, of Legion Br. 201 in Essex. From the last Friday in October to Nov. 11, the RCL observes a period of Remembrance. During this time they

distribute poppies and collect donations. Today funds raised by the Legion’s Poppy Campaign are used to serve the community and specifically veterans. The local Legion raises between $15,000 and $20,000 on average in recent years. Chartier explained that one of their constant beneficiaries is Parkwood Hospital in London that is home to about 120 veterans. The hospital provides these vets with everything from physical therapy to a pub. It even has a smoking room that can only be used by the vets who live there. Some money will go to The Veterans Wish List, said Chartier. These are things the vets at Parkwood would be unable to do otherwise. Ò It could be a simple as taking their wife on a date, or their grandson on a train ride,Ó he said. Some money will go to an educational bursary fund for the children and grandchildren of ex service men and women. The children of Legionnaires may also apply for this bursary. Money goes to help homeless veterans, and veterans of developing common wealth countries. Money also goes to the RCL Ontario Command Charitable Fund. This money goes to hospitals and fire services and hospice organizations.

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Letter to the Editor Lest We Forget I originally wanted to start by saying that the majority of voters have spoken and to congratulate the newly elected candidates in this weekÕ s election. We live in a country where we have the freedom to choose our representatives without fear of repercussion. However, the results and celebrations have taken a surreal back

seat as our nations resolve has been challenged. We watched with sadness the funeral of Corporal Nathan Cirillo, and faced the shocking news of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent killed in a deliberate car crash by a terrorist. Both men died while serving the country they loved, as have countless men and women in all the

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Silo Theme Is anybody wondering what the new council will say about a huge mural on the silos? You can bet I have been, but I canÕ t understand what difference they will make unless somehow they vote to overthrow the decision of former council that was made months ago. The mural committee was given approval to proceed with the project, providing it raised the money to pay for the job. That council told us also that the cost to destroy those silos would be given toward the mural and repair project. An engineer was hired to assess the structures so our first job would be to have that work done. I donÕ t think there is any reason to think the silos might fall down but it makes sense to have them in perfect condition, although other places tell us that a mural was painted on silos as they were. Those things endure a long

time and I know of one case of a silo being moved. For some reason the existing council recently said it wanted a meeting with the mural committee and that put a damper on our activity because we felt we should wait for council to set the date. Because that was not done and because there is a waiting time between the election and the appointment of the new council, we are experiencing another delay. As for the theme, some of us think there is one only that will raise the most donations and that is automotive. How about a picture of the first assembly line and pictures of the early pioneers in the industry like the Dodge brothers, Walter Chrysler, Henry Ford, etc.? That idea could attract money from tire and battery companies, repair shops etc. The list goes on.

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Letter to the Editor The recent events in this great nation of ours got me contemplating on when the National Flag should be flown at half-mast. I’ve recently seen the flags flown at half-mast for the two military personnel who were killed in Quebec and Ottawa. In this town although I notice all the municipal owned buildings, at least in Essex Centre, were at half-mast except for the flags in the middle of main street. Why is this? I believe that if one municipal building flies the flag at half-mast then all municipal owned buildings should be flown at half-mast. I also notice that from time to time the Essex Legion flies their flag at half-mast due to a member passing away, I also believe that in this municipality the town’s flags should be lowered for respect of the member. Let me quote some points from the Canadian Heritage website: “The half-masting of national flags is a wellestablished procedure whereby countries bestow an honour and express a collective sense of sorrow. Given that such flags are recognized as paramount symbols of

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their nations, the act of half-masting is a dramatic visual statement that speaks to the sense of loss that is shared by all their citizens.” The Flag will be Half-masted on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada, including the Peace Tower, from sunrise to sunset on the following days: • April 28, Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers’ Mourning Day); • June 23, National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism; • Last Sunday in September, Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day, unless Half-masting occurs near the place where a memorial is being observed, then Half-masting can occur according to the prescribed order of service, until sunset; • November 11, Remembrance Day, unless Halfmasting occurs at the National War Memorial or a place where remembrance is being observed, then Half-masting can occur at 11:00 or according to the prescribed order of service, until sunset; • December 6, National Day of Remembrance and

Action on Violence Against Women. I hope I did my research correctly. If any of my thoughts, or information is incorrect, I welcome the comments. By the way, I believe the lowering of the flags wouldn’t take up that much time for a municipal employee to do. M. Dickson

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previous wars. It seems strikingly daunting that these terrorist attacks come so close to Rememberance Day on November 11th. Their sacrifices give us freedom of speech such as this forum, and the freedom of democracy as we

all experienced this week in our municipal elections across the province. They allowed us the choice to choose our representatives, rather than have a dictator choose for us. This year the phrase “Lest We Forget” hits especially close to heart, as we never would have had an election in the first place, had not Corporal Cirillo, Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, and all the other brave men and women in the past not made the ultimate sacrifice. Kurt Schroeder Essex

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Tiny tots trick-or-treat in traditional parade...

start location from BMO. This event used to begin at the Essex Municipal Building, but that provided a good walk for the participating youngsters to get to the downtown business core. To participate in the Tiny Tots Parade, families were asked to supply

non-perishable food items. These goods will be forwarded to the Essex Area Food Bank and to the Essex Salvation Army Food Bank. The event organizers noted they received a good donation of canned goods and are happy to forward them to these two organizations.

Any leftover candy the BIA had will be forwarded to Essex Fire & Rescue to hand out at the upcoming Essex

Centre BIA Santa Claus Parade to take place Saturday, December 13.

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Healthy Living Program focuses on goal setting, fats, and fiber by Sylene Argent Over a six week period, the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic and Sabga Physiotherapy Centre are teaming up to host a Healthy Living Program on Thursday evenings as an outlet to teach interested community members the ins and outs of creating and sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Week three, held Thursday, October 23, focused on flexibility and smart goal setting. Week Four, held Thursday, October 30, focused on strength training, and fats and fiber. Sabga PhysiotherapyÕ s Theven Sabga and Registered Dietician Tania McNamara of the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic teamed up to host the third and fourth Healthy Living Program sessions.

McNamara encouraged those who arenÕ t getting food from all four foodgroups to be sure to make adjustments for a healthier balanced diet. Portion sizes are also important. Food records, like the ones the participants in this program are encouraged to keep, help people maintain a healthier lifestyle. People have a tendency to underestimate how much food is consumed in a day. Ò Eating Records can help show a pattern,Ó she said. Patterns can help identify reasons for eating rather than hunger, such as boredom or comfort. She encouraged those trying their best to eat healthily to look for hidden sources of fat in foods, like adding butter to breaded sandwiches. Things like eating out too often, drinking large

amounts of high calorie beverages, or eating many prepared or convenient foods can be detrimental to maintaining weight loss, McNamara added. While trying to do well in a weight loss program, one may turn to diet foods. McNamara noted these types of food might be unsatisfying and contribute to eating more. Eating healthy is all about what is done the majority (around 80 percent) of the time. When wanting to enjoy a not-so-healthy food, enjoy it, but keep portion sizes in mind, she said. When looking to make lifestyle changes, make them small to begin with, and introduce them slowly. This helps keep these changes for the long haul. Ò ItÕ s easy to lose sight of the bigger goal,Ó McNamara said. Shortterm goals are baby steps towards the big goal, and those small steps are still steps in the right direction to get to the desired destination. Sustainable weight loss is typically around 1-2 pounds per week. This means losing fat and keeping muscle mass. If someone desires to lose 50 pounds, for

example, that could take 7-8 months. And it may be hard to keep motivated for that period of time. Setting action goals, such as ensuring regular exercise and eating balanced meals at least 80 percent of the time, can contribute to that 1-2 pound a week weight loss goal, which can lead to the big goal of losing that 50 pounds. Weekly goals are great ways to take bay steps towards an end goal. Creating an action plan is a great way to meet a goal. SMART goals are Specific, Measureable, Actions-orientated, and Realistic in an appropriate Time-frame. SMART goals focus on specific behaviours towards something that one wants to change. Making goals realistic and achievable are keys to success. These goals can be built upon. Fiber and fats are needed in a diet. When picking food off of the food guide, it is important to choose items that contain the nutrients the body needs.

Ò We hear a lot of bad things about fat, but it has its purpose,Ó McNamara said. Fat is a source of energy, and some fats are essential for cell function. Fats also help maintain healthy skin and tissue. The body also needs some types of fats more than others. McNamara advised to avoid trans fats in the diet. This type of fat is partially hydrogenated, and could raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol. Limit foods high in saturated fat to 2-3 times per week. The source of saturated fats in the Canadian diet is found in animals and products made from an animal such as butter and high fat dairy, and in tropical oils such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil. This type of fat doesnÕ t really have an effect on good cholesterol, but can raise bad cholesterol. Omega 3 fats can have a positive impact on health. Because there is too much omega 6 and 9 fats and not enough omega 3 fats in

the Canadian food supply, it is important to choose foods high in omega 3 and use omega 6 and 9 fats in small amounts to ensure proper ratios of these fats. Monounsaturated fats have also been shown to have health benefits. Omega 3 and monounsaturated fats can be found in fish, shellfish, nuts, seeds, and in olive, canola, peanut and sesame oils. However, it is important consumption of these important fats is in moderation to ensure a balanced eating pattern. For added fats and oils, such as cooking oil, margarine, mayonnaise, and salad dressing, find products that use the recommended oils and limit them to 2-3 Tablespoons per day, McNamara advised. In addition, eating fiber can help create the sensation of being fuller longer. When trying to lose weight, this can be beneficial. Fiber can help lower blood cholesterol levels and helps control blood sugar levels. The

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Healthy Living Program focuses on goal setting, fats, and fiber... Continued from Page 8 more fiber in the food source, the longer it takes to digest. Dietary Fiber, McNamara said, is only found in plant-based foods, including the flesh and peel of fruits and vegetables, nuts and nut butters, seeds and seed butters, and legumes. A meal that is high in protein and fiber and rich in carbs and monounsaturated fat is more satisfying than a meal high in fat, McNamara said, adding, a

meal high in fat is likely high in calories and likely does not cover most of the food groups. Goal setting is also important in putting together an action plan for physical activity. If one form of exercise doesn’t work, look for alternative ways to keep active. Healthcare providers can be helpful in determining what an individual should be striving to do. When putting together these action plans, Sabga urges people to choose

Voice Of Inspiration Ò Whenever you feel like criticizing any one...just remember that all the people in this world havenÕ t had the advantages that youÕ ve had.Ó

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what they want to do, choose where they feel comfortable exercising, and to choose a time to exercise that fits into their schedule. Choosing two or three types of activities that do not put stress on the body helps with flexibility. A long-term goal should have many short-term goals to help along the way, Sabga said, adding it is important while planning for exercise to think about how achievable these goals are. Exercise has to be enjoyable for continuation. Adding music can help exercise become a little more exciting. An action plan has to be behaviour specific. For example, maybe plan and go for a walk after dinner instead of eating dessert. Keeping an exercise diary is a good way to keep track of the progress made while working toward a goal. Rewarding oneself is important in recognizing success. This can be a treat in the form of reading a favourite book or the paper. The basics of a successful action plan, Sabga explained, include something that is reasonable, behavior specific, and in having

confidence that the goals set are obtainable. Flexibility is important as a part of a regular exercise program. Flexibility training can help loosen tight muscles and joints, increases circulation, it can also lead to improved posture and balance, and helps alleviate stiffness. Contacting a professional is a great source to learn proper flexibility exercises and a body’s limitations. Reasons for strength training include increasing strength of muscles, usually done against resistance or through the use of a weight. Exercise bands can be used to help with this. Use a band, and its level of resistance, as prescribed by a physician or physiotherapist, Sabga noted. When using a band, or weights for strength training, be sure to avoid hyper-extending or overflexing. There are many guidelines those wishing to implement strength training should follow for safety purposes.

Professionals can help with proper instruction. Typically, strength training can increase strength, power, and can improve balance when done properly. Pain management can be a big barrier as it pertains to strength training. Pain can affect the mind, body, and spirit, Sabga said, and can be caused from a number of reasons, including damage

to tissue or nerves. At the end of the Fourth Healthy Living Program session, the participants were able to join in on a Yoga demonstration. Sabga commented that mediation is meant to provide a deep state of relaxation.

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I Thursday, November 6, 2014

The Voice Of Experience Essex Town Council Notes... Harvesting potatoes My Dad was an innovative farmer with his mixed farming practices. There were potatoes that were grown in Oxford County. I had to go help harvest them. I think I have written about this in earlier years but here I go again. Seeing those bags of tiny, or rather I should say baby potatoes in the grocery store at a much higher price than ordinary spuds makes me think of all those tiny ones among the regulars in the field. No store would buy them from Dad because the owner knew nobody would buy them, even at the usual price, let alone pay more for them. I guess that proves the power of the press that gave the idea of tender little potatoes being preferable for the

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buying public. People didnÕ t eat potato skins then, either. There would be a pail into which I could throw them but if there were a lot of them many were left in the field. After all they would add nutrients when they rotted. However most of them were fed to the cows and they liked them without being washed! Did I hear someone think that the dirt off them got into the cows milk? Dad would go down the row of plants, slightly to the side of them, with the plow, or plough as we spelled it then, to expose the wonderful tubers. All we had to do was yank out the plant, pick off the potatoes from its roots and hunt for some in the ground. In my memory it was always cold but just last week I wrote about always remembering Thanksgiving as being warm and both events were in October. Of course we did not pick up potatoes until there was a stretch of dry weather, not only because we didn’t

want to work in the mud but also because we did not want to harvest very dirty potatoes. There was no pay for the job. Neither did I have an allowance. Not because my parents were stingy but because it was taken for granted that the family worked together at jobs that the younger kids could do. Did I resent that? Definitely not! I enjoyed being part of the family activities and got some satisfaction from the fact my Dad grew different crops and had far more chickens than most for miles around. Yes it was my job to gather dozens of eggs after I came home from school I guess when he was young, Dad had to do harder work because I remember him telling me about running with two of his brothers past the open area in hope that their Dad would not see them behind a board fence and put them to work. If you buy those baby potatoes, I hope you enjoy them. I am certain the farmer is glad you like them.

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at LDMH. And economic benefits are something Councillors hear a lot. A community tries to provide services, and a piece of that service is also healthcare, including the delivery of babies. “What you are essentially sending is a message that you can afford all of these other services for when those children are born, but you can’t afford to cover them for the health of the child and the health of the mother in the most critical moment,” Stomp said. A number of alternate proposals are also being suggested, Stomp said. She prepared a motion for Council to consider, which stated that whereas the Board of Directors of LDMH have voted to request the Erie St. Clair LHIN to cease offering normal circumstance deliveries to save operating funds, and with the already 2500 signatures in opposition to this, that the importance of having birthing services is in the best interests of women who are or will bear children in its catch basin, and that residents should be able to access family health services in their own community, Stomp asked Essex to request that the BOD of LDMH to rescind their request to cease these services and/or that the Erie St. Clair LHIN maintain the services at LDMH. And further that LDMH and the LHIN seek alternative solutions to budget cuts without sacrificing OB services in

the area. Council passed this motion. Councillor Bill Baker abstained from voting as the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for LDMH, but he said he personally supports this. Councillor Randy Voakes said he would like to suggest that administration at the hospital surrender 10 percent of their yearly earnings to put toward the care of delivering babies, he wanted this question forwarded to the hospital. He also wanted to sign the petition. Councillor Morley Bowman added he thought that with the future mega hospital on its way, he figured LDMH would wait to see how that would affect this

area before they consider making a decision. Admin to discuss possible fireman committee Councillor Randy Voakes brought up that he would like to see administration discuss the potential of creating a Firemen’s Committee as there is no committee for the firefighters or the department. He wants administration to look into this matter to see if this would be a good committee to have. CAO Russ Phillips said this suggestion could certainly be taken under consideration and administration can have discussions on it.

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Eight children remembered School in Oldcastle was heading south on Walker Rd. at the intersection of highway #3. A truck carrying tons of sand rolled over onto the bus, tearing open the roof and filling the bus with suffocating sand.

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Emergency crews, passers-by and countless volunteers scrambled to dig the children out, many of them digging with their hands for fear of hitting a child with a shovel. Eight children died that day. The Town of Tecumseh opened Old Castle Heritage Park last Sunday honouring those children. The park sits just steps from the intersection where the accident occurred. The families of the children traveled from all over the province to attend the dedication and help plant trees in honour of their loved ones. Frith Public School housed grades one to four. Percy McKee Public School held classes from grade five to eight. Cheryl Skilton was at Percy McKee waiting for the bus carrying her sister to come pick her and her classmates up. A call came into her school saying that bus had been

in an accident and another would be sent for the older children. Skilton says she remembers just knowing that something was terribly wrong. She called her mother. Her brother-in-law picked up her mother and then Skilton and they followed the busÕ s regular route until they came upon the scene. Ò It was chaotic,Ó she said. Ò It was snowing with a little bit of rain. All you could hear were sirens.Ó There were police, fire fighters and ambulances. Men in their trucks were stopping and jumping to help shovels in hand. Ò Everyone was trying to get the kids out,Ó she said. She was told to stay in the car as the two adults left to see what they could learn. She remembers waiting and waiting. They, like all the families, were sent to Metropolitan Hospital to wait for news of their children. Ò It was hours before we knew,Ó she remembered. SkiltonÕ s six-year old sister Laurie Anne Leithead was the youngest Continued on Page 19

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McGregor rallies to support young family by Jennifer Cranston Someday little Emma RabyÕ s parents will be able to tell her how she saved her own life and those of her parents before she was two years old. Jamie Brockman and her partner Kyle Raby

were sleeping when the cries of their daughter roused Jamie. She went to the babyÕ s room to comfort the baby only to discover that a fire had started in the little girlÕ s room. She scooped up her daughter and ran for

safety, shouting for Kyle to follow. Everyone was out of the house before the smoke alarms went off. Ò WeÕ re very lucky,Ó said Brockman. The young family lost the entire contents of their home that night. About five weeks later, on Nov. 1, the Knights of Columbus Hall in McGregor was packed with community members eating pasta and buying raffle tickets. The community had come together to help them start over. Neil and Michelle Hotchkiss are friends of the family and were eager to help out. Neil conducts many fundraisers, mostly for Leukemia, through his union the U.F.C.W. This is something he knew how to do, so he got started. The Columbian Club had an opening in their hall and gave it to Hotchkiss. The K of C, the Squires and the Ladies Auxiliary all volunteered their services for the dinner. Neil and Michelle and

Kyle Raby, Emma Raby and Jamie Brockman are a young family starting over with the support of their community behind them.

JamieÕ s parents, Tammy and Ronnie Brockman, had tickets printed, collected door prizes and organized a raffle. Ò Within a month we had almost sold out,Ó said Neil. Ò In a small community, when someone has a tragedy, the community comes together.Ó Kyle and Jamie are very grateful to their

community. Ò Thank you to everyone,Ó said Kyle. Ò For the support, for all the donations and for putting this on.Ó There were many people at the dinner that didnÕ t even know the young couple. Ò I know about half of them,Ó Kyle said looking around the hall. After staying with

JamieÕ s parents for a few weeks, they recently moved into a new home in Amherstburg. Soon Emma will be celebrating her second birthday and the arrival of a new baby brother or sister. Ò We know whatÕ s important now; family and friends,Ó said Jamie.

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Arts Space Essex invites Essex to get creative

by Jennifer Cranston Art Space Essex is striving to create a place where crafty people can come together, socialize and learn from each other. Founder Jodie Matte says the idea for the organization was inspired by the concept of Art Hives. An Art Hive is a community space where people can drop in and

take time to be creative. Art Space holds an open Studio one Saturday a month, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Essex Retirees Social Club. Each of the last two sessions were enjoyed by about 15 artists aged 14 to 70, with mediums ranging from quilts to paint to drawing to home crafts. Participants bring their

own projects and supplies to work on. Matte is a creative person who enjoys quilting, sewing, crocheting and painting. Ò I always feel better working with other people,Ó she said. She ran an informal sewing group for eight years. She is a member of the Threads of Love

quilting group at Cottam United Church and has volunteered with the Mud Puppy Gallery in Amherstburg and the Erie Shores Quilters Guild. Ò WeÕ re also hoping to have a workshop and/or guest speaker one night a week in addition to the open studios,Ó said Matte. The plan is to eventually open a permanent studio with art supplies on hand so that people can just drop in and create for the sake of being creative. Ò Our hopes are, to one day, have a store front on main street where the public can just drop in and create art any day of the week, socialize and possibly sell their creations,Ó she said. Ò We are also working with Essex Community Services to help Art Space Essex grow in the community.Ó Matte says Art Space is more about the process of being creative rather than the end result. Ò ItÕ s about having fun,Ó she said. The next open studio

will be on November 15 beginning at 10 a.m. For more information visit artspaceessex.

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by Sylene Argent At the Essex and Community Historical Research SocietyÕ s October meeting, Gary Wells was welcomed to talk about his work, Ò An Event Fading from Memory: 1942-1943 War, Sugar Beets, and Japanese Farm Workers come to Essex County.Ó Wells does not claim to be a professional historian, but has a love of history that has led him to investigate

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this topic. He is a graduate of the University of Windsor in Economics and Political Science. It all began when he had the opportunity to read the Gosfield North Township Centennial book (1867-1967). While reading this record of local history, something caught his attention. The book stated that during WWII there was an internment camp for Japanese-Canadians at South Rear Road and Cameron Side Road in the North Ridge Area. The RCMP guarded this camp. He continued his research efforts through the Kingsville archives. There was little information about this subject, which he thought was strange. He did come across a publication called, Ò Kingsville 1970-2000: A Stroll Through Time” that stated during WWII a farm labour camp for Japanese-Canadian men was located in the same location. They lived on the Switzer Farm. The men in this camp were from British Columbia. In 1942, farming was still labour was intensive, Wells said, and the sugar beet was one of the most labour intensive crops to maintain. It takes a dozen average sized sugar beets to create a pound of refined sugar. However, during the War, it became necessary as sugar could not be imported but the need to preserve food was high. Chatham and Wallaceburg plants were prepared to refine sugar from the sugar beets. But the crop needed to be grown and harvested first. Many people at this time had left the fields to look for employment in the city where wages were higher. In December 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.

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Obituaries _________________________________________________________ Sarver, Madeleen F. (Boose, rounding), passed away at the age of 84, on October 28, 2014. A resident of Roseville, Michigan, she was born August 29, 1930 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to the late Forest S. Boose and Olive R. Durham Boose. She is survived by her loving family, including eight children, Janis (John) Blaskowski, Roger Rounding, Glenn Rounding, Darryl Rounding, Nancy (Mark) Koons, Cindy Rounding, Allan Rounding, and Gregg Rounding. She was the proud grandmother of nineteen grandchildren and proud great grandmother to many great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Margaret Siddall and her twin sister Kathleen (Harvey) Lafferty. She was preceded in death by husbands Albert Rounding and John D. Sarver, Sr., a daughter Debra Bradley, siblings, Leonard Boose, Loretta Robinson and Eleanore Droulliard. A Funeral Services was held at the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, Mount Clemens, Michigan with the Rev. William Lawrence officiating. Entombment at Cadillac Memorial Gardens Cemetery East, Clinton Township, Michigan. Contributions may be addressed to donor’s choice. Share memories with the family at www.vickfuneralhome. com.

What’s Going On... submitted to EFP Maplegrove Equestrian Centre held a food bank fundraiser on Sunday, November 2nd. The Halloween themed event raised $425 that will be donated to the Essex Food Bank. Young riders dressed up for costume class games and jumping. A family potluck dinner and bonfire was the final touch on the evening.

NOV. 7 - PASTA DiNNER AT ST. PAuL’S ANGLiCAN CHuRCH (92 St. Paul Street, Essex) 5pm – 630pm. Call 519-776-7711 for more details. NOV. 9 - ST. JOHN’S WOODSLEE ANNuAL BAzAAR- 11am to 3pm in the Parish Hall. NOV. 9 - 20TH ANNuAL JiNGLE BELL RuN/WALK AND WHEEL - to support Community Living. For more info: www.communitylivingessex.org/jingle-bell-run. NOV. 10 - WOODSLEE FAMiLy KNiT/LOOMiNG CLuB- At the Woodslee Public Library in South Woodslee, ON at new Millen Community Centre from 6-8pm. NOV. 14 & 15 - 10TH ANNuAL ESSEx REGiON GOODFELLOWS CAMPAiGN. Dontations to support local Food Banks. NOV. 15 & 16 - LEAMiNGTON ROTARy CLuB’S CHRiSTMAS GiFT SHOW. At the Leamington Sherk Rec. Complex, 10am-4pm. For info: www.clubrunner.ca/leamington. NOV. 15 - CHRiSTMAS BAzAAR, 10am-3pm at Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum, Co-An Park. NOV. 15 - HARROWOOD BAKE SALE & CHRiSTMAS BAzAAR, 10am-4pm at 1 Pollard Drive Harrow. 519-738-2286. NOV. 23 - HOLy NAME OF JESuS CATHOLiC WOMEN’S LEAGuE’S TuRKEy DiNNER & BAzAAR. Noon - 5pm in the Parish Hall. For info: 519-776-8483. NOV. 27 - COTTAM uNiTED CHuRCH’S TuRKEy DiNNER & BAzAAR. Serving from 1-6pm. Take-out available. NOV. 28 & 29 - “PuT THE NuNS iN CHARGE!” by Sacred Heart Church, LaSalle, at 7pm. At Villanova Festival Theatre. For tickets/info: www.shlasalle.dol.ca or 519-734-7512.

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TRee CuTTING, STuMp GRINDING, HeDGeS, SHRuBS, pROFeSSIONAl ClIMBeR - Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of essex County. Free estimates.phone calls only at 519-996-9704 or 519-7379703 before 8pm. 32- tfn _____________________ KeNNeTH yARD WORKS - Mulch, eavesthrough cleaning and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-9820362. 33-tfn _____________________ eRRANDS & HOuSeKeepING for SeNIORS. licensed and police Clearanced. Call Julie’s errands & Deliveries at 519-8186692 to discuss your needs. www. juliesend.com 31 - 1em

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LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED, LICENSED TECHNICIANS IN ALL FIELDS Immediate positions available. Benefits and pension. Must forward resume with references, school transcript and MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) to: Mail or Drop-off: 238 Talbot Street W. Leamington, ON N8H 1P1 Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca Fax: 519-326-3632

KAHl ReCyClING - We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-326-8559. Cell: 519-322-8305. 11-tfn _____________________

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SALE _____________________ SAle - 90% OFF DINNeRWARe - Royal Doulton, Royal Albert & paragon, $2. Collector plates, Other china and items on sale. Cash only sales. The former Regal Gift Shop, 138 Talbot St. N., essex, SAT., NOV. 8TH, 9 am - 4 pm only. 519776-8252. 44 -1t _____________________

Brass horse bell and Cow Bell - Taken from my garage. It has sentimental value. please return on my step or in my mailbox. - George 44 -1t _____________________

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NOVeNA: O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need; to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg, to whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance; help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say (3) Our fathers (3) Hail Mary’s (3) Glory Be’s. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Must be said for 9 consecutive days. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. publication must be promised. publication promised. J.B

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD JOHN PRIEUR late of the City of Windsor, in the County of essex, and province of Ontario, deceased Creditors and others having claims against the said deceased, who died on or about the 5th day of October, 2014, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of December, 2014, after which the date the assets of the said deceased will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have then been received. DATeD at essex, Ontario this 6th day of November, 2014. Edwin C. Hooker WOLF HOOKER PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 72 Talbot Street North, Suite 100, essex, Ontario N8M 1A2 Solicitor for the estate herein

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NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX FLOODING TASK FORCE Please be advised that the Council of the Town of Essex is seeking interested citizens to serve on a Task Force that will review land drainage issues related to the most recent flooding events. Persons interested in serving on this Task Force should submit their names in writing to the undersigned no later than Monday, November 10, 2014. Cheryl A Bondy, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Email: cbondy@essex.ca Fax: 519-776-8811

The Town of Lakeshore Council is seeking residents who are willing to serve on the following Boards / Committees for the term of December 2014 to December 2018: • Committee of Adjustment / Property Standards Committee • Police Service Board • Accessibility Advisory Committee • Drainage Board • Heritage Committee • Lakeshore Youth Council • Community Services Advisory Committee • Community Policing Committee • Essex County Library Board Further information regarding the above noted Committees / Boards can be found on the Town website at www.lakeshore.ca or by contacting the Clerk. Letters of interest which outline your experience must be submitted to Clerk at the address noted below on or before November 21, 2014. Town of Lakeshore Council c/o Mary Masse, Clerk 419 Notre Dame St. Belle River, ON NOR lAO (519) 728-2700 ext 231 Toll Free 1 -877-249-3367

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519-776-4255 Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett There are many prayer concerns in our church and community. We invite you to join us for Sunday Prayer Meeting at 10 a.m. Praying for others is a privilege and a responsibility. Lt. Kristen Gray leads Family Worship at 11 a.m. Sun. Nov 9th will focus on “ A Few Good Men & Women,” as she continues with “The Story “ sermon series. On Tues. Nov. 11th the SA Connections program will attend the Remembrance Day Service at 10 a.m. at Essex United Church. We will enjoy our usual luncheon back at our church afterwards. Bible Study will follow at 1:15 p.m. A Christmas Kettle Information and Sign – Up Night will be held at the church at 7 p.m. on Wed. Nov. 12. Please call the church at 519-776-4628 or e-mail to tsaessex @gmail.com to RSVP no later than Wed. Nov. 5th. Messy Church meets again Thurs. Nov. 13th from 6 -8 p.m. Enjoy a free Family Style Dinner, singing, a Bible story and crafts and activities. We welcome families with kids of all ages to join us. Divisional Commanders Majors Morris and Wanda Vincent will be visiting the program that night. Please note that Fri. Nov. 21st is the Kettle Kickoff and Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. More details will follow. Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We invite everyone to join us this Sunday at 10:30 am. Your presence is a blessing to us and we hope that our church family will be a blessing to you! A special thank you is extended to our Worship Committee and other volunteers for their assistance with last Sunday’s service entitled “Turkey Soup for the Soul”. 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 Two Discussion Groups facilitated by Rev. Staples, continue each Tuesday

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morning (10 am – noon) and Thursday (6 - 8 pm). We have had a good response for each group and anyone interested is most welcome to join in the conversation “Living the Questions”. For more information, please call our church office at 519-738-4223. We sincerely thank all who supported our 26th Annual Buffet-Style Turkey Supper held last Saturday. Approximately 900 people enjoyed this annual tradition and our church family is very appreciative of the support from the community! Harrow United Church is having a Chili Cook-off and Toonie Auction on Friday, November 14th with dinner being served from 5 – 6:30 pm and the auction beginning at 6:45 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend! Essex United Church On All Saints Day we remembered the eleven people who have left this life from our church family. Our yard, craft, and bake sale and our luncheon are on November 7 with the yard sale continuing next morning. Our turkey dinner will be after the Sunday worship service on November 16. The Essex Christmas Craft Show will be here in Essex United due to construction at its usual location in the Essex High School. Our food drive for the

remainder of November will go to the Salvation Army. In his blog Pastor Jim wrote about the activities of the church people in outreach as God’s work through us. To look to the future where God wants us to serve, Jim is planning a sharing of the search for our mission. That will be in January when we hear the results of the recent survey. We will host the Centre for Christian studies in late November. We are having a pot luck dinner Nov. 27. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you for the Bank donations for November will go to a national organization; Wounded Warriors, that provides programs and services to find solutions for veterans and families where gaps have left them in need. St. Paul’s pasta dinner is Friday the 5th from 5 to 6:30 p.m. A holiday dinner show is being planned for Dec. 8. Don’t forget Remembrance Day services at the United Church and the Cenotaph. Also at Trinty at 1p.m. Essex Community Services COATS FOR KIDS DISTRIBUTION: –- Our annual distribution dates are quickly approaching. Coats will be available at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7 in Essex on the following dates: Sat Nov 8 from 9am 2pm, Mon Nov 10, Wed Nov 12, Thur Nov 13 and Fri Nov 14 from 9am - 4pm. Please call 519-776-4231 for more information. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10:00 am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 am. A nursery is available during the service. Choir practice is held on Thursday evenings at 7pm. Men and women are invited to join us for music and fellowship. A Haiti Mission Project

Auction & Dessert fundraiser is on Fri., Nov. 7, at 7:00 pm. On Saturday, Nov. 8 we will be making sandwiches at 9:30 am for the Sunday, Nov. 9 Soup & Sandwich lunch after mass. BINGO will be played on Fri., Nov. 14, at 7pm in the hall. Food bank donations for admission accepted. Next Sunday, Remembrance Day Sunday, the Door Greeters are Shona and Lonnie Jones, Elder on Duty is Hazel Farough and Lock Up is Rich Chauvin. Please remember all the sick and shut - ins, those in

hospital, homebound and in rest and nursing homes, those who mourn, are lonely, depressed and less fortunate, and any others not well at this time in your thoughts and prayers, with a card, call or visit. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer There is a Parish Breakfast is Sunday, Nov. 9 after both masses. On Nov. 9 there is an All Souls Mass at St. Francis Mausoleum in Heavenly Rest Cemetery at 3pm with Bishop Fabro presiding. MOMENTUM - Sunday,

Nov. 9, 7:30 pm at the home of Nick and Mary Fournier. EDGE, for children in grades 6, 7, and 8 is on Nov. 12, 7-8:30pm. The next K of C Fish Fry is on November 7, from 4:307pm in the Parish Hall. The CWL present our WWII Hero Tom Robson, speaking on his life experience during World War II on November 10, at 7pm in the parish hall. COR XXIV takes place November 14, 15, 16 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Contact Nick for more information.

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ECHRS learns about the “Essex Camp”... At this time, Canada felt threatened and had a fear of invasion, he said. There was tremendous pressure on B.C. politicians. In the book it notes that at this point some powerful politicians began to agitate to have people of Japanese descent removed from the coastal areas of B.C. Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Ontario Premier Mitch Hepburn both recognized the importance of food production. The Ontario Farms Service Force in 1941 was soon established, which helped get workers to farms through different programs. Eventually, an agreement would be made between Ontario and the federal government to bring in JapaneseCanadian workers as farm labour. The order in court did not specifically mention JapaneseCanadian workers. In the book, Wells noted

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and worked as farmers again the following spring. In 1943, there was still a need for farm workers, but things were getting better, Wells said. Only a small number of people volunteered to be a part of this program again even though there was a 10cent an hour raise offered, he said. Of the camps, the “Essex Camp” North Ridge was the only one to reopen. 1943, Wells added, was a horrible year for rain. April was quite dry and May had rain

nearly every day late in the month. This devastated crops, and many were washed out. Wells would like to see this topic taught in local schools as an important part of history. There may be some copies of WellÕ s writing Ò An Event Fading from Memory: 1942-1943 War, Sugar Beets, and Japanese Farm Workers come to Essex CountyÓ available at the Carnegie Library. Contact ECHRS for more information.

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these workers were not criminals, they were to be paid for their work at 25 cents an hour, which was the going rate for farm labour at that time. Around 500 men were required. These workers were to be welcomed as a provision of the agreement. Another provincial measure to help with the need for farming was to setback the start of high schools. The Director for Ontario Farm Service at the time, Alex McLaren, met with Essex Council and the local agricultural representative, Angus McKinney, in May 1942. Wells explained that the Council did not want to support the program and would not approve of the fairgrounds as a site for a camp. McLaren stated the people would come with backing from a Reverend L.S. Albright, who was a United Church

Missionary and spent 15 years in Japan, and would not pose a problem. Wells noted Council had questions and concerns, so a public meeting followed soon after, which 300 people attended. Wells said that was a huge turnout considering the population. He noted the Essex Free Press stated at that time the majority of those who were in attendance were opposed to allow the JapaneseCanadians to stay at the Essex Fairgrounds. Soon after, Wells noted, Albright attended a Gosfield North Council meeting about finding a place for the workers. It was recorded at the meeting that the Council was not in favour of the arrangement. It was reported that the workers arrived in the area on June 12, 1942. It was further reported that 20 workers were being housed in North Ridge. An RCMP official and

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two veterans had served as armed guards. Wells said that what was called the Essex Camp was actually in North Ridge. It appears the workers were housed at the Switzer Farm and possibly in cabins at the Old Oaken Bucket. Wells has come across reports where these workers did not only work on sugar beet farms, but throughout the region as required. Many of the local farmers came to like the workers. In November, it is reported the camps, including the “Essex Camp” in North Ridge were closed. Wells noted a great number of workers stayed in the area and worked privately for farmers. Wells said that 14 of these workers also stayed to work in Cottam in the Stokely Van Camp Warehouse. In December 1942, this facility, however, burnt down. Five individuals stayed in the area through the winter

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by Sylene Argent At 7 p.m. on Friday, November 7, the community is encouraged to go to Bethel-Maidstone United Church to bid on a few items through its Haiti Mission Project Auction and Dessert event. This auction and dessert event will help the community celebrate the achievements made in Haiti through the ChurchÕ s efforts, and help raise more funds to continue supporting a small community located high up in the mountains. The Haiti Mission project began with the Church contributing to help an orphanage. With the help of other supporters, the church continued to contribute efforts to build a school for around 80 students, aged kindergarten to grade six. The Bethel-Maidstone Mission Project now hosts a sponsorship program for 40 of the students that has individuals contribute monthly. This school is located near Port-au-Prince, around 5,000 feet up in the mountains in a remote area. There have been graduates from the school since it was built. Though it is a small school, there have been some additions made since its original 2002 build date with the help of Bethel-Maidstone Church and other contributors. The Church was also involved in helping to build 16 homes in the area, by raising money for this effort. And it is hoped, with further fundraising for this project, more will be built in the future. The funds raised through Friday nightÕ s auction, which has free admission, will go towards supporting the school, getting supplies for the students, and to help ensure the teachers are paid their salaries. Auction items are still being accepted to help Bethel-Maidstone United Church raise funds for its Haiti Mission Project through the Auction and Dessert event. Any items donated, or monetary contributions, would be greatly appreciated. Call the Church in the morning at (519) 723-2284 to donate or learn more about the mission.

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Eight children remembered... of the children to die that day. On Sunday, LaurieÕ s other siblings Dana Giofu and Danny Leithead and their families joined Skilton and her children and grandchildren to plant a tree for Laurie at the special ceremony on Sunday. Ò This has been a long time coming for them,Ó she said. The community came together in grief that Christmas season, but each family, in the privacy of their homes, grieved in their own way. The Leithead family kept pictures of Laurie and talked about her often. Her siblings kept her memory alive by making sure that their children and grandchildren knew who she was. The family of Rhonda

May McDonald came from the Sault Ste. Marie area to be at SundayÕ s event honouring their sister. Sheila Rayner was only two and a half when her big sister died at the age of nine. Ò I used to ask my mom questions about my sister but it was too painful for her,Ó she said. The McDonald family put pictures of young Sheila away. Wendy Pulleyblank was also at the scene of the accident; she was five years old when it occurred. The weather was bad so she and her mother had gone to meet her big brother and sister at their bus stop on the south side of the highway. They saw the accident happen. It was some time before they learned that their

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family members had stayed after school to help a teacher and were not on the bus. It was her father, Bob, who started the campaign to have a memorial built for the children. When he passed four years ago, Pulleyblank picked up the torch and saw the project through. Ò This park pays tribute to these young children who lost their lives, to their families, to the emergency personnel and citizens who helped save lives that day and to our community,Ó said Pulleyblank. Pat Kettels was also at the tree planting. Ò My dad was one of the volunteer fire fighters who tried to save those children,Ó he said. Kettels said that his father was traumatized

by the event. He couldnÕ t talk about it for years and had to get emotional help to deal with the tragedy. Kettels came in place of his late father. Ò IÕ m here to represent him. He would have been here if he could have,Ó said Kettels. It was a bittersweet reunion for the long ago neighbours. People greeted each other with smiles of recognition, sometimes re-introducing themselves to refresh memories from childhood. It was difficult for some who fought tears throughout the day, for others it was a welcome tribute. For all it was a long over-due memorial to children lost too soon. • Old Castle Heritage Park is located on the northeast corner of Walker Rd. and Highway #3. The park honours eight children who lost their lives at that intersection in 1966. Each child is represented by a tree and a plaque with his/her name. Susan Irene Brown, Gary Ross Curtis, Anna Marie Dube, Laurie Anne Leithead, Rhonda May McDonald, David Scott McKee, Blaine Robert Mills and Thomas Jay O’Neil have a fitting memorial after nearly 48 years.

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Three students at EDHS benefit from $1,500 in bursaries, each year. The local Poster and Essay contest sponsored by the Legion is funded with poppy money. Ò We were able to use a small amount on our local Cenotaph,Ó said Chartier. Poppy money can even be used to help veterans with simple necessities, like wheel chairs and ramps to dentures. Ò We always keep a nest egg in the event that a veteran or veteranÕ s family needs help,Ó he said. For example, if a veteran has a need to replace his roof and cannot afford it, help is available through the Legion. Chartier explained that an application would first have to be made to Veterans Affairs Canada. V.A.C. may cover some or all of the need, thatÕ s when a local Legion Branch can step in and fill any gaps in that funding. The Legion’s Provincial Service Officer is available to walk applicants through the process. He is the only person locally who will know the veteranÕ s name. When the application comes back to the local level, the name is replaced with Ò a veteran.Ó Ò People are very generous when it comes to the Poppy Fund,Ó said Chartier. Chartier says it is important to understand that Poppies distributed by Legionnaires and volunteers are not for sale and do not cost anything. Ò We distribute Poppies,Ó he said. Ò Donations are voluntary. If you can donate, thatÕ s great because the money goes to great services. If you can’t, that’s fine too. Ò We donÕ t charge people for the ability to Remember or to honour our veterans and service people.Ó

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Continued from Page 17 The Parish Mission Group will meat on Nov. 19, at 7pm in the board room. The CWL will host a Turkey Dinner and Bazaar on November 23rd. Check out our website at www.hnj.dol.ca for more information on events, schedules, and bulletins. God Bless you and all have a great week. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman Everyone is welcome to attend our Sunday 10 am Worship Service with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday School is available. Kid’s Club is every Tuesday at 3:30 pm led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth. Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes are to be returned by Sunday, Nov. 16. Bottomless Bowls of Soup and desserts are offered on Sat., Nov. 8 at Harrow Baptist Church, at 5:30pm, in support of our Bible Club Missionaries. Continue to remember in prayer those in nursing and rest homes, as well as the shut-ins in our community.

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Maidstone Cross Remember to thank our Veterans and present day soldiers and reservists for protecting us and for giving us the freedom and peace in our great country of Canada. Thank you to everyone who attended the dedication of our new park, The Oldcastle Heritage Park. It was a great day to pay tribute to the family, survivors, emergency personnel and citizens by honouring the eight children who lost their lives in the school bus accident in December 1966. Essex Region Goodfellows will be selling newspapers on November 14 and 15. Any K of C member interested in helping to sell newspapers please contact Ken Gignac. Please support this worthy cause. Canned goods may still be donated at the back of the church. Please keep in your prayers Fr. Matt George and anyone who is in the hospital, nursing home or shut in and their care givers. Essex Retirees’ Club News Craft work - If you can glue, cut, string beads etc, we can use your help on extra craft days that JoAnn Hayes has organized as we prepare for the annual Bazaar. All are welcome to join our craft group on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. We need buttons; mainly quarter-size or larger, and pieces of cotton 10 inches or more. Everyone 18 and over is welcome to our licensed bingo games on the first and third Friday of every month at 7:15.p.m. A $500 jackpot is given along with our regular prizes Thanks to our dedicated workers and our players, we have had these bingo games for six years

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We received two Canadian flags from the office of Taras Natyshak. We trust you will attend the Remembrance Day services at the United Church and the Cenotaph, beginning at 10 am. Nov. 11. The centre will be closed that day. Our regular pot luck dinner will be postponed until Nov. 18 CORRECTION - Our Bazaar will be on Sat. Nov. 29. Join us for lunch at our Bazaar from 11 to 1. Please look at the billboard to see if there is something you can do for the Bazaar.. If you cannot help you might want to make a donation toward the cost of groceries for sandwiches which we will make in the centre’s kitchen. Activities on Friday, November 28 are all canceled as we will be preparing for the big day. Winners of the Halloween party costumes were Larry Lane as the scariest. He threatened every one with an axe (fake), Estelle Spoors as the mad hatter won the funniest costume. Loretta Rivard and Theresa Guitar as pirates were judged to be the most original. Margaret Beneteau took high score at the Saturday afternoon euchre games. Tom Kelly took second place and Mavis Law was third. Paul Wilson took high score at the special Monday night pepper. Cecile St. Denis was second and Carol Wilson ran a close third. Evelyn Vivier held high score for Tuesday afternoon pepper. Larry Lane earned most peppers and Marion Fuerth was in low spot. Mary Lou Chibi and Doug Fields tied for top spot in Wed. night pepper Don Ames had the most peppers and Lawrence Dobson was low.

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1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18 and Matthew 25: 1-13. The lunch will be served byCTom and Brenda Bain, Tom Allison and Chris and Kelly Sauve. Thank you to every one who came out to our Bazaar last Saturday. Thank you to all the vendors and to all the helpers, making this a great success. Coffee and Conversation on Thursday at 10 am. Lectionary Group on Tuesday at Belle River at 11 am to 12. Christmas Cantata on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 am at Belle River. 2015 Church Calendars are available. Contact Elaine Mailloux for information.

Alice Crawford, Audrey Stanley, George Diesbourg, Keith Dresser, Thomas Allison and for door prizes Elaine Taylor and Don Ames. This weeks results for Pepper, the lucky folks were Carol Campbell, Mary Demars, Eileen Ames, Don Ames, Thomas Allison & Jack Morris. For Regular Euchre the lucky ones were Mary Demars, Eileen Ames, Anna Dobson, Alice Crawford, Keith Dresser, John Smith & Lawrence Dobson, Door Prizes to Josie Dresser & Elsie Smith. Come and enjoy a good game of cards with friends and neighbours - All are welcome here. Rememberance Day is November 11th. Wear your Poppy proudly in honour of our Veterans. “ Lest We Forget”

Woodslee Friendship Club Snowflakes?!? Really?! It can’t be that time of year already. Let’s get together and enjoy warm times with our friends over a card table. The past weeks’ winners were: Edna Chevalier, George Diesbourg, Leo Durocher, Chap Fuerth, Irene Gignac, Jean Matalik, Dave McMurren and Ruby Robertson. For information, contact Fran McKim @ 961-9532.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for our special Remembrance Sunday Service where we honour the Men and Women who served proudly to protect our Country. The Royal Canadian Legion Essex branch Colour Guard will present the Colours (flags) at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will be conducting this special service. The door greeters will be Bill Olsen and Linda Armstrong. The Scripture will be read by Connie Reeb. The Scripture are Amos 5: 18-24, Psalm 70,

Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather has sure turned around and we had freezing temperatures but also we have had rain. A big share of the soybeans are harvested and with cooler temps and dryer conditions, the corn crop will soon be harvested for another year. Happy Anniversary wishes to Rob & Tammy Srigley, Don & Eileen Ames, to Gary & Noelly Oskaboose, to George & Diane Newman and to Richard & Angela Trimble. Congratulations to all of you! Happy Birthday Wishes to Mary Ann Campbell, Rick Dunn, Dave Fantinato, Doreen Miller, Lenore Palmer, Chase Cosgrove, Kevin Marion & Lauren Sauve. The Pleasant Valley Community Club Pepper Results last week were Howard Armstrong, Thomas Allison, George Diesbourg, Don Ames, Jack Morris, Eileen Ames, Elaine Taylor & Mary Demars. For regular Euchre the lucky folks were Eileen Ames, Mary Demars,

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Alex Horen had life-long love of vintage cars Pictured left: Alex Horen with his 1921 Gray Dort in 1994 on 40th anniversary of founding of Historic Vehicle Society of Ontario (HVSO). Pictured below: His 1937 Packard 4-door convertible in Waterdown in 1999 On Wednesday, October 8, the old car hobby lost one of its most enthusiastic members when Alex Horen, formerly of Windsor, passed away in his 90th year with his girls (wife and three daughters) singing Ò You are our sunshineÓ at his side. Alex was Ò bitten by the old car bugÓ in 1951 on Tecumseh Road in Windsor when he spotted a 1917 Chev 490 touring car for sale on a used car lot for $50. He bought the car and drove it home – and that’s when antique cars became his life-long passion. A year later in River Canard, he discovered a 1921 Gray Dort touring car with 326 original miles on it! Alex bought it for $135 and got it running and on the road by the summer of 1954. Later that summer, he invited seven other old car enthusiasts to meet in his living room in Windsor to plan the formation of an antique car club. Alex and his young family at that time were living at the Towne and Country Motel at 3215 Howard Avenue, which is still there. The club became known as the Historic Vehicle Society of Ontario (HVSO). Alex’s life-long dream of a car museum came a big step closer in October 1973 when he played a major role in having the HVSO acquire 54 acres of land on the Arner Town Line for what is now the Southwestern Ontario Heritage Village. Once the Village became established, it was not long before the Canadian Transportation Museum was built at that location. Alex Horen’s Gray-Dort is now on display at that museum near Kingsville, Ontario, and well worth a visit (519-776-6909). Gray-Dort cars were built in Chatham, Ontario, from 1915 to 1925, and the one at the museum might be the best original example today. Probably Alex’s favourite car was his 1937 Packard 4-door convertible, a very rare car that he found in a garage in Windsor in 1955. He bought it for $100. His Packard, once restored, became a delight for Alex and his wife and three young girls. He later sold it in 1970 for $3500 to a family in Tillsonburg, and often regretted in later years that he ever let it go. I saw it at a car show about ten years ago, still looking beautiful! I phoned Alex on April 3, 2014 to wish him a happy 89th birthday. He did not remember my name but when I mentioned the Packard, he began talking about that car he loved so much. IÕ m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: Ò OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.Ó

by Fred Groves

McCann leads Fratmen to OFC title

Former Essex Red Raider and Essex Ravens running back Cody McCann had one of his best games ever as a football player Saturday night. He ran for a 16-yard fourth quarter touchdown to help the AKO Fratmen beat the Hamilton Hurricanes 18-10 to win their second straight Ontario Football Conference title. Ò Cody was outstanding,Ó said Fratmen head coach Mike LaChance, also from Essex. Named the OFC final MVP, McCann carried the ball 18 times for 128 yards including a 43-yard romp. • The Essex 73’s widened the gap between themselves and second place Amherstburg Admirals last Tuesday night with a 7-0 blanking of the visiting Wallaceburg Lakers. Recording his first shutout of the Great Lakes Junior ‘C’ Hockey League season, goalie Colin Lauzon turned away 14 shots. Veteran Jordan Ryan powered the offence with four goals, with rookie defenceman Matt Zelko notching his first, and Tyler Scott and Phil Janikowski also connecting. • Congratulations this week goes out to Harrow’s Lionel Sanders who was recently named Mr. Triathlete and the Male Long Course Triathlete of the Year at the Ontario awards ceremony. • The Essex District Red Raiders junior football team closed out its WECSSAA season with a win last week as they beat St. Anne’s 22-12. Evan Vriesacker had a touchdown for the winners. • Both the EDHS junior and senior girls’ basketball teams will head into the WECSSAA playoffs on the heels of victories. Last week the senior hoopers beat Assumption 40-21, running their record to 5-5. The juniors made it 7-3

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after beating Assumption 33-27. • The senior and junior boys’ volleyball teams from EDHS will both head into the playoffs this week. The seniors ran their regular season record to 9-3 with wins over Brennan and St. Joseph’s last week while the juniors finished at 6-6 after beating both St. Joseph’s and Brennan. • Matt Puempel had a goal Saturday night as the Binghampton Senators lost 6-3 to Syracuse in AHL hockey action. The night before against Utica, the Essex native had an assist as the Sens edged Utica 4-3. • EDHS Red Raiders grad Nicole Morse and the Queen’s University women’s basketball team are ranked ninth in the nation. Queen’s wrapped up their pre-season play with a 69-60 win over Ottawa on Saturday. • Alex Friesen had a goal for the Leamington Flyers as they beat the LaSalle Vipers 4-1 in Junior ‘B’ hockey action on Thursday. Former Essex 73’s forward Eric Shaw had a pair of assists. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail.ca

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Morgan leads Red Raiders to big playoff win

by Fred Groves It is safe to say that James Morgan is the wheel that turns the Essex District High School Red Raiders senior football team. Thursday night, under the lights at Raider field, he rarely came off the field, playing and scoring touchdowns on

both offence and defence in a 36-20 WECSSAA quarter-final playoff win over Catholic Central Comets. Trailing 6-0 after the first quarter, the Red Raiders backed the Comets deep into their own end, and with 7:08 left in the half, Morgan intercepted a pass and

Morgan cut a tight corner, threw it into another gear and left four would-be Catholic Central tacklers looking up from the ground. Ò I thought I was going to get tackled in the backfield. I stayed on my feet and that pretty well iced the game for us,Ó said Morgan. The Red Raiders were up 17-6 at the half and built that into a 30-12 lead after three quarters. Defensively, Essex was able to get to the Comets’ starting quarterback and knock him out of the game. Kayne Hearns intercepted a pass with the help of a blitzing Matt O’Neil and big Colton Vriesacker was strong up the middle all night. “Like always, playoff football is defence. Our defence turned into rhythm for our offence. We had an interception for a touchdown. Whenever you can get a turnover on defence and you give the ball to your offence, you have a short field and don’t have to go

far,Ó said Qawwas. Amicarelli made several completions, including a perfect 40-yard bomb to his favourite target, Matt Hobson, for a major. The Essex quarterback also scampered in for a short yardage touchdown. Kicker Jake Maisonneauve was on

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Green back home with Lancers

Ryan Green, of Essex, controls the puck in Friday night’s game against RMC.

by Fred Groves Sometimes you just have to roll the dice and see what comes up. For EssexÕ s Ryan Green,

that meant moving away and testing some deeper hockey waters. While GreenÕ s initial attempt at playing professional

hockey did not work out as planned, he is happy to be back in familiar territory. Friday night at the South Windsor Arena, Green had

a goal and an assist to help the University of Windsor LancerÕ s menÕ s hockey team to a 3-1 win over the RMC Paladins. After a couple of previous years with the Lancers, Green went and played professional hockey, first with the Stockton Thunder of the East Coast Hockey League and then a brief stint with the Tulsa Oilers of the

Central Hockey League. Ò In the hockey world, when you turn things down, bad things happen. The opportunity arose,Ó said Green after the win. In 13 games with the Thunder, he had a pair of goals and nine points along with just six penalty minutes. He was held pointless in three games with the Oilers. Ò I thought it was a good experience. I missed out on a few good years with the Lancers but I learned a lot and became a better player,Ó said Green. A personable 24-yearold, Green said that the pro level was faster and there was more fighting, which is not his style. Ò I thought getting my education was the deciding factor,Ó he said to why he came back to the area. He was in Windsor last year, but due to eligibility restrictions could not play for the Lancers. Green however did get in a few practices and kept in good shape. It did not take long

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for him to fit back in with his old team, now ranked fourth in the nation. Ò He is a character guy and obviously a talent guy. He hasnÕ t played in a couple of years. We knew it would take him a while to get it going and once he got going, heÕ s a great addition,Ó said Lancers coach Kevin Hamlin. Down 1-0 in Friday nightÕ s game, Green and the Lancers were a bit frustrated against RMC, which have yet to win a game this season. Green took a penalty but immediately redeemed himself. Right out of the box he maneuvered his way to an open spot on the ice and blasted a one-timer past Evan Deviller. “My first year I scored everything on the off side. Now it seems IÕ m getting it from the right. IÕ ll take them anyway I can,Ó said Green. Shortly after, from the same spot, he let go with another hard shot that Deviller stopped but LancersÕ Matt Beaudoin got the rebound. Green almost had another goal on that same shift when he utilized his big 6Õ 3Õ 215 lb body to try and jam one into the net. Ò He is a smarter hockey player now and more dedicated both on the ice and in the classroom,Ó noted Hamlin. Saturday saw the Lancers win 7-2 over RMC, improving their undefeated leagueleading OUA record to 9-0. Former Essex 73Õ s goalie, Taylor Speed from Cottam, stopped 13 shots in net for the Lancers for the win.