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Thursday, November 5, 2015
Issue No. 44
Tiny tots take advantage of annual Halloween parade
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by Sylene Argent Hundreds of youngsters took advantage of the Essex Centre BIA’s annual Halloweenthemed Tiny Tot parade on Friday afternoon. Every year, the involvement in the
annual parade and the creativity put into the costumes seem to grow with the enthusiasm and anticipation for the fall festivity. Halloween allows youngsters, and the young at heart, to be creative and dress as
whoever they want to be in exchange for a few Halloween treats. The event allowed for some pre-Halloween trickor-treating in the Essex Centre business district. Many local businesses and high school students
partnered to hand out treats to the participating tots. Some of the eyecatching and creative costumes seen on the parade route included Marty McFly and Doc Brown with a specially
made DeLorean timemachine from Back to the Future, Captain Jack Sparrow in the Black Pearl, plenty of super heroes and popular characters from youth-
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Tiny Tots parade... orientated shows and movies, and a youngster who manned a large piece of construction equipment made for the occasion. This event is a great way for families with young children to celebrate Halloween and for the BIA to give back
to the community. It also provides an opportunity for area businesses to engage the community and get families in the downtown area and see the stores Essex has to offer. OPP officers were present along the parade route to help keep the kids safe while having a little bit of Halloween fun. The Essex Centre BIA also 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 to the
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youngsters. Tiny Tots Parade participants 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 to help stock their shelves leading up the upcoming holiday season. The Essex Centre BIA is looking forward to hosting its next large community event, the Town Hall Tree Lighting and Kettle Kickoff on November 20. This event is held in partnership with Essex Salvation Army. The Essex Centre BIA hosted Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, December 12.
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News From the Hawks Nest submitted to EFP The month of October began with our Read-AThon kick-off assembly. The Grade 8s helped outline the various incentives to challenge the students at Holy Name to raise money for this school-wide activity. This year’s goal was $10,000. By the end of the two week collection period, we raised a grand total of $10,750. The following incentives were realized for the students: a scooter challenge between Mrs. Farrand and Mr. Gregetz; a new hair colour for Mrs. Renaud and Mrs. Hastings; and our principal, Ms. Tuer, will receive some tasty cream pies (in the face?) compliments of our top three pledge earners. In addition, students will receive a day of extended recesses and no homework, a movie and popcorn day, a free loonie license day, and a day with electronics. Great job Hawks! The girls’ and boys’ soccer teams wrapped up their seasons on October 7 with playoff games at the Vollmer Complex. Even though both teams
did not advance to they championship round, they athletes played hard and made their school proud. The Cross Country team completed its running season with a meet at Malden Park in Windsor. Approximately 100 athletes ran with determination up and down the hills to the cheers of spectators on a beautiful fall day. The Grade 8 students from Mr. Gregetz’s class provided leadership and enthusiasm as they helped with this year’s House Leagues kick-off assembly. They explained the three goals of the program (participation, team work, and having fun), and also introduced our three House League teams - ZIP, ZAP, and ZOP. The students in the audience were willing participants in a variety of crowd-based cheers. House Leagues begin
later this month. A special guest visited Holy Name on October 29. Arms Bumanlag from AM800 arrived to celebrate “Class of the Week” with the kindergarten students from Mrs. Renaud and Mrs. Meloche’s class. Arms enjoyed listening to the “Five Little Pumpkins” song, which received good radio air play. Their picture also appeared on CTV news. Congratulations to our “Class of the Week” superheroes! The month finished off with a Read-A-Thon Day on October 30. Dressed in orange and black, students throughout the school were busy reading. Some classes enjoyed being read to by teachers, principals, or buddy class peers. Mrs. Cipparrone and Mrs. Chevalier, who were dressed up as Hershey kisses, provided special treats. Very cute!
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Essex Town Council Notes for November 2 by Essex Free Press Staff New terms of reference for Heritage Committee Essex Council supported the Planning Department’s recommendation to adopt the revised Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee (EMHC). The existing TOR was adopted in 2008. The report states the revised TOR emphasizes the role of Council in heritage conservation, as stipulated under the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA, 2005), to include the power to add individual properties to the Municipal Property Heritage Register; amend designating bylaws; and, initiating prosecutions for failure to comply with a designation bylaw and the OHA. Sidewalk from Lester to County Road 34 Council moved the recommendation to place the 2015 approved $25,000 for the construction of a sidewalk from Lester Street to County Road 34 into a reserve towards construction of paved shoulders on both sides of County Road 23 from Lester Street to County Road 34 in 2016. The cost for this
infrastructure item in the 2016 Capital Budget would be $50,000. Christmas lights for Harrow Councillor Sherry Bondy asked that the Christmas lights in Harrow Centre be put up any day after Remembrance Day. She hoped to provide direction to administration for this. She hoped they could be put up in November, so come December “we are ready to rock and roll,” she said. Last year, there were issues with the Harrow Centre Christmas lights. Director of Infrastructure and Development, Chris Nepszy, said step one is fixing many outlets. The funds for that will come out of the Harrow Beautification Fund. Town appoints Integrity Commissioner The Town has appointed Integrity Commissioner Robert Swayze for purposes of investigating complaints related to the Town’s Code of Conduct. In accordance with 14.00, “Integrity Commissioner” of the Code of Conduct for Council Members, Council is required to appoint an Integrity Commissioner for the
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council breached the municipality’s duty of neutrality and infringed on individuals’ freedom of conscience. The new prayer was used at an April 20, 2015 meeting of Council without any acknowledgment that a decision had been made to change it. Through an email exchange, Councillors decided to change the opening prayer of Council meetings to an “opening address.” The wording of the address was also changed. After investigating the complaint, Finlay sent Council a letter outlining her findings. “Council was trying to act quickly to respond to a matter it felt was urgent. Council and staff acted in good faith in order to ensure compliance with the law as clarified by the Supreme Court of Canada. In their haste however, they failed to turn their minds to the need for transparency and the open meeting requirements contained in the Municipal Act,” it reads. “Council for the Town of Essex held an illegal closed meeting when it exercised its authority and decided through a series of emails to modify the council
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Upcoming Remembrance Day events
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Essex has a few events planned for the near future to show respect for veterans through Remembrance Day celebrations. And I hope there is great attendance at each of these Remembrance Day events this year. I enjoy attending the local Remembrance Day festivities, and I am always glad to see a fairly large group of individuals head down to the local cenotaph to pay tribute to veterans and fallen soldiers. On November 11, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) will host its annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony. The parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. from the Essex Legion and will end at Essex United Church. For a service and a wreath laying ceremony will then commence at the Essex cenotaph. In Harrow, the ColchesterHarrow Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 338) will host its annual Remembrance Day parade, which will begin 1:30 p.m. from the Legion to the new Cenotaph at Harrow Veterans Memorial Park. A service will follow the parade.
It is hoped there is great community turnout at each of these events. Every year, I always seem to notice that there is a large crowd at the Essex Legion Remembrance Day ceremony. I especially love to see the local students there, learning the importance of paying tribute to those who have fought, and sometimes died, for the freedoms we have and enjoy today. It is important that youth understand how significant those sacrifices were, and carry that with them to pass along to the generations to come. In the past, I have talked to people who think Remembrance Day should be a holiday, and to others who feel it shouldn’t be as there is fear that if people get the day off of work, instead of taking a little bit of time to shut down business to attend the local Remembrance Day events, eventually the day could lose its significance. I have notice a lot of talk this year that urges families to refrain from decorating for Christmas and the holiday season until after Remembrance Day. I heard people argue that this
is out of respect for veterans, and others who say they don’t believe decorating before Remembrance Day is disrespectful to veterans. It’s crazy to me to think we are close enough to the holiday season already to even begin hearing these types of arguments. I haven’t yet accepted that we are well into fall, and the holiday season to me is still very far in the distant future. But I must say, hearing this argument of when it is appropriate to decorate for the holiday season is one that is intriguing. And I wonder if veterans feel disrespected to see the Holiday decorations go up before Canadians give their thanks to veterans and fallen soldiers for the service they committed to freedom. I am grateful to the services of those who have fought for our country’s freedom, which in my opinion is one of the most precious gifts one can enjoy.
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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Why pay for a dog park? Somehow I do not like the idea that funds for the dog park come out of the taxes I pay. It is not that I do not like dogs. As a child I had a collie that would come down the lane to meet me as I returned from school. I would offer my hand and he would take it in his mouth as we walked along together. I didn’t know it then but dogs and cats activate my allergies. That was why I had so much sinus trouble That is said to let you know I do like dogs and know they are great pets, but I do not feel I should have to contribute to a park for them. I expect I will have to contribute to the care of that park through my tax bill, also. Have I annoyed all my readers who own and love their dog? One of my grandsons thought I had no idea how much a dog could mean for its master and the family, but that has nothing to do with my feelings about having a dog park added to town expenses. My children had a beautiful boxer. It was allowed into the house but was trained to stay on the mat at the back door. Then one day when I arrived home I knew that he was sleeping on the front room furniture when we were away. So I tied a thin string to the door knob and his collar the next time I left home. I knew the string would break with the slightest tug and I could be sure he would not get hung up by it. That fooled him into thinking he was tied to the doorknob. At least I could feel I was smarter than a dog!
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The fight for Harrow Essex Council Notes... High continues by Jennifer Cranston The Harrow Committee is filing an appeal to the Greater Essex County District School Board’s decision to close Harrow District High School. The Town of Essex is working with the community group from Harrow, made up of the Harrow members of the Board’s most recent PARC Committee, to explore every option left to save HDHS. The Committee, with support from the Town and the assistance of lawyer James Cooke, is going through formal channels to seek an administrative review of the Student Accommodation Review process and the Board’s final decision. Essex Councillors are fully behind the fight. They retained the services of Cooke of Ducharme, Fox Law Firm, and will be pursuing other avenues to overturn the closure. Cooke has been following this situation from the beginning. He has previously served as a Trustee on the Board, and has a deep understanding of School Board policy and local education issues. “The intent is not to
embarrass the School Board,” Essex CAO Russ Phillips said. “The intent is to prove to the Board that there were other options available that the PARC Committee was not able to explore.” While the Committee works on the appeal, the Town is pursuing Government assistance. Recently Premier Kathleen Wynn was at Caesars Windsor. This is where Mayor Ron McDermott and Councillor Bill Caixeiro managed to get a brief meeting with the Premier. This meeting has led to a tentative meeting with the Town and Karen Pitre later this month. Pitre is Special Advisor to the Premier on Community Hubs. Community Hubs explore the concept of bringing various services under one roof, specifically to help preserve under-utilized schools. Phillips said the intent of that meeting is to share the situation with Pitre and seek her input and advice. “We’re exploring all of our options,” Phillips said. “We really don’t think they (the Trustees) had all of the information.” A petition with over
300 signatures and a formal request for review will be submitted to the Greater Essex County District School Board and the Minister of Education before the appeal period expires on November 12th. If the petition meets the ministry’s criteria, a facilitator will be appointed to determine whether the board’s accommodation review process was undertaken in a manner consistent with its locally developed policy. “We are committed to ensuring that kids in Harrow have access to a top-notch quality education in their community now and in the future,” Phillips said.
to modify the council prayer, in violation of the open meeting provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001.” In camera meeting to discuss identifiable person Essex Council stopped its regular meeting to go in camera to discuss an identifiable person who appeared in the audience at Monday’s meeting. The regular meeting was halted around four minutes in, and was delayed around 40 minutes while members of Council and administration discussed how to proceed with this issue in camera. Upon return, the regular meeting continued, without any discussion on what happened in the in camera meeting. Councillor Sherry Bondy said two Council meetings ago, Council supported asking Ms.
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McDermott to leave, and she was in the audience again. CAO Russ Phillips said that before Council discussds this matter, he
suggested Council go into closed session as it was an identifiable individual.
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Morris Brause is a veteran of distinction by Jennifer Cranston L. Col (Ret’d) Morris Brause credits the military for saving him from a troubled childhood and has used his role in the military to help other children. Brause was the product of alcoholic parents, each of them married five times respectively. His mother died at the age of 49 and Brause was raised by his grandmother. He admits to being a difficult child, until he joined the Army Cadets at 13. “I was a bad kid,” he said. “I joined Cadets and learned self-discipline and self-respect,” he said. “I liked this life.” He said Cadets changed his life. He went from a child who struggled and behaved badly to a young man who performed well academically. He became Class President and Valedictorian. Upon graduation he was offered several scholarships. He could have gone anywhere; he chose to go to Military College. His education was paid for in exchange for four years of service following graduation. In 1978 he joined the Princess Patricia Light Infantry. He was in the 2nd Battalion for three years where he served as Commander of the Rifle Platoon, the Reconnaissance Platoon, and the Pioneer Platoon. That was only the beginning. Brause’s career spanned over 40 years. He spent time in combat zones in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He said that all too often Canadian soldiers are called “Peace Keepers.”
“I am not a peace keeper,” he said. “I am a soldier.” He explained that the reason Canada is good at peace keeping is because “when we go in the world knows we are serious.” His first combat mission was in Bosnia at the age of 36. He commanded over 450 men. His main job was to maintain a buffer between the Croatians, Bosnians, and Serbians. He and his men were in the middle of 5,000 Croatian soldiers, 20,000 Bosnian soldiers, and 10,000 Serbians. These numbers do not take into account the thousands of civilians there as well. One of the biggest jobs for Brause was to protect civilians. “I was the only Commander that ever got onto Serbian land,” he said. “I was very well known for my diplomacy.” In war, atrocities are committed by all sides, explained Brause. The Bosnians and the Serbians had begun bombing schools and Brause made it his mission to put a stop to that. The only way UN Peace Keepers can engage is if they are fired upon. Brause convinced the Serbian commander to allow Brause to place troops near civilian targets like schools, etc. It was also part of his mission to get the Bosnians and Croatians working together. When he arrived in Bosnia shops were closed and people were starving because farmers could not work the land. By the time he left, there was food again and merchants were back in business. He spoke about some of the atrocities he saw there. Serbian gunmen were paid by the kill. The highest pay was for killing a pregnant Bosnian woman. In another case, a settlement of civilians was being brutalized by Serbians. Brause approached the same Serbian Commander and
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brought him out to see what his “renegade” commander was up to. That village was spared for the rest of Brause’s tour. Sadly, after Brause left, the village was again targeted. In 2000 he went to Iraq and Kuwait as the Chief of Operations for the UN Mission, under Gen John Vize of Ireland. It was the first UN Mission where all the permanent members of the Security Council were on the mission. There were 57 countries represented there. “It was quite an international group,” he said. “It was a great experience. “My job was to maintain peace between Iraq and Kuwait,” he said. He was also involved in the negotiations between those two countries. He was there for 18 months. During that time he was able to visit with his family three times for 10 days each visit. It was also the first mission he was on where he was able to call home a couple of times a week and could send regular emails. Brause’s experiences had him labelled an expert
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in counter-insurgency operations. In 2004 he became a Desk Officer in Hamilton, preparing soldiers to go to Afghanistan. In 2005, his wife Patti, who is a teacher, was offered a job in the Windsor Area. (She is currently the Vice Principal at Gosfield North Public School.) He joined the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment in 2005 and eventually became Garrison Commander. He spoke about training troops for Afghanistan and the importance of Reservists. “Our entire Army is only 20,000, and only about 10,000 of those are fighting troops,” he said. “This is why the Reserves are so important. The citizen soldier was our mainstay and why we were able to keep that pace in Afghanistan. “We had people from all walks of life, he explained, teachers, businessmen, university students, police officers, and more,” he said. “The commitment of the citizen soldier has been phenomenal.” Brause was in Afghanistan from June 2013 until Feb. 2014. He calls it the “highlight of my career.” He was the Senior Trainer at the National School for Afghan Police. Brause, along with international police resources, developed the training management system for the national police force in Afghanistan. He helped to facilitate the transition from UN Security in that country to Afghan Security. On December 16, 2013 and IED exploded in front of his vehicle. The armoured SUV that was
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directly hit was thrown 200 metres and killed the occupants instantly. He suffered a permanent back injury in that explosion, but stayed on to complete his tour. “I’m a lucky man,” he said. “Five seconds later and I would have come home in a pine box; what they could have found of me.” He is still in constant pain and undergoing treatment for his back. He said the mission in Afghanistan was to bring stability, not to make them “better democrats.” He believes that Canada made a real difference there, even though the country still has a long way to go. “It takes generations,” he said. One of the biggest challenges to that stability was corruption and lack of training in the police force. “We developed an education system in the police force to address all the levels of education in the force, from university graduates to illiterate officers,” he said. “It was a huge challenge and yet it was so worthwhile.” While Brause was overseas, he made a point of getting involved in making the lives
of civilians better. He established two daycare centres. One to serve widows training to be police officers and one in the market place to serve widowed business women. He also worked with a school there. The school served 6,000 students, over half of them girls. Through his interpreters he was able to stretch Canadian dollars, donated by Essex County service Groups and Gosfield North Public School. For $1,000 USD he was able to acquire all the supplies for that school. For the same amount of money he was able to provide winter wear to an orphanage of 400 boys. He involved his soldiers in these projects, bringing them out to play with the children and visit sick kids in hospital. He said it is something to see a soldier who never smiles get down to play trucks with a toddler. “It makes them melt and feel like human beings again,” he said. “You’re actually helping the soldier.” He said he certainly isn’t unique in this. All Canadians do things like this. When he was in Bosnia and food was so scarce, Canadian soldiers
went on half rations so they could give the other half to the civilians. He said you can’t change everything, but you can leave things better than how you found them. He points to a photo of female students holding some of the school supplies he and his troops brought to them. “Twelve years ago you wouldn’t have been able to take that picture.” On October 10, 2014, L. Col. Brause retired the day before his 60th birthday.
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forward to, including the Spring and Fall Car Shows, the British Car Show, the fall murder mystery, breakfast with Santa, and its New Year’s eve banquet and car raffle event. It also houses many flea markets and auctions throughout the year, and several military and hunting shows. These events are in addition to other military events and a rodeo that have been hosted on the facility grounds in the past. These events, along with the local history this facility helps to preserve, attracts many regional residents into the Museum annually, including the hundreds of youth who are able to take part in its children’s educational program. Many come into the area to visit this site because of the myriad of events and historical information it houses. For many months, the CTMHV had been in discussion with St. Clair College. The local postsecondary educational institution was thinking in taking over the Museum in its current operations for an education training facility. Staff and volunteers with the CTMHV were disappointed to recently learn St. Clair College would not further pursue an opportunity to take over the Museum as an educational training facility. Harry Bergman, Chairperson of the CTMHV, said this deal with St. Clair would have been a good thing for the Museum. This deal, he explained, would have had the college take over the Museum, which it could do as a non-profit, and operate it as it has been running. In a statement sent from St. Clair College, it reads “Even though many areas of the study were positive, the College and the CTMHV have concluded that the Museum operations represented a fit which did not align with the College’s strategic directions. Consequently, the College and Museum
have mutually agreed to suspend further discussions regarding a future role for the College in Museum operations. “St. Clair College values the tourism and educational resource in our region provided by the Museum, and encourages continued community support. However, going forward, the College and Museum together have agreed to explore selective experiential learning opportunities for College students.” John Fairley, Vice President of the College and Community Relations, explained the early discussions on this matter looked at how the college would be able to make the Museum an institution for hands-on training for students learning about landscaping, horticulture, marketing, tourism, etc. He said the volunteers at the CTMHV have done a good job running the Museum for many years, and the College wanted to see what role it could play. He said the College had to look at the dollars and cents, and there were concerns as to how faculty and students could get out to this facility, and that many of the Museum’s events are based in the summer when there are not many students. This year, with budget constraints, he said, the College had to take a pause in these discussions. He said, in the future, the College could have a role with the Museum, but he didn’t know about the College physically running the facility in the future.
He said “the Museum is a gem in the County,” and for the College to take it over, it would have had to do it right. He said, often students in marketing and public relations lend a hand to non-profits, and perhaps a few students in the future could lend some support to the Museum. Bergman said it has been a “real struggle” to keep manning the Museum. Hydro costs alone are around $60,000 per year, he said, adding he wants the Province to answer to this. He added in 2014 and 2015 the Museum lots its perpetual $29,000 maintenance grant, which is provided through a Provincial Tourism grant. And that, he said, “is hurting us.” He doesn’t think the Museum will get this grant back. He said the loss of
the grant was because it was called unethical for the Museum to raffle off cars as a fundraiser for its Children’s Educational Program. The CTMHV has hosted this annual raffle for 30years, Bergman said. “We are looking for all the help we can get,” he said. “We have overcome problems like this before, and will overcome this.” He noted the Museum provides tax receipts for donations, and would be grateful for any support the community, and its residents, could provide. “We are planning to be around,” Bergman said. The Museum welcomes community support in helping to continue to offer its services in keeping local history preserved for generations to come.
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
~ A guest a day ~ My two granddaughters have returned home to British Columbia and I do miss their company. One said she will be back next year, so I am hoping for that. Apart from the pleasure it brings to have people come to visit, there are other advantages. I think the main one is the cleaning my house undergoes. Not that it is dirty as in real dirt, but I was surprised by the amount of dust I found under the spare bedroom bed, for instance. I find it surprising, also, how I can have an untidy situation that becomes common place very quickly until I look at it with what I think is the way a guest would see it. Of course there is a difference when the person has promised ahead of time to come, but drop-in guests have the effect of making me keep the place tidy in case someone comes; a happy event to me. That can happen when we are away and a happy time has been missed by both us and the guests. Here is the real value of guests. How wonderful it is to share ideas and thoughts about many things, and in the process become better acquainted with that person. I did have someone come to see me about something he did not like in one of my columns. That was welcome, too, because that was better for him to be able to tell me and made it possible for me to explain away some of his dismay. Sometimes I have a little visitor that I catch and put outside. You guessed it…that is a spider. Usually they are very small and very hard to catch, but I am telling you again that spiders are our best friends because of all the harmful insects they catch and eat, including mosquitoes. Yes, when I have a fly or a mosquito or a harmful moth that sneaked in, they are in great danger of meeting their final fate.
Donations help Essex Area Food Bank gear up for the holidays by Jennifer Cranston Tim Doyle of Red Apple in Essex met Gerry Belanger, Director of the Essex Area Food Bank, on Monday to mark the end of the in-store food drive that brought in more than $1,500 of food for the Food Bank. The staff and customers really came through in Essex, Doyle said. “We all know people” who are need of help, and Doyle is proud of the collection at the Essex store. He credits the drive’s success to acting manager Stephanie Quick. He said it was her active promotion of the food drive that made it the success it was.
Belanger is grateful for the donation and said the Food Bank always needs all the help it can get. He said that even more people are coming into the Food Bank. The Essex Area Food Bank serves and average of 120 families every week and Belanger commented those numbers will rise as winter settles in. “When heating bills kick in is when people start coming out more,” he said. The Essex Area Food Bank will hold its Christmas Program again this year, and November is the month to get involved. Those wishing to sponsor a child or
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Voice Of Inspiration “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” ~ Shannon L. Alder
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Optimists host pumpkin carving and decorating annual event
submitted to EFP The Essex Optimist held its annual Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Event on October 24 in the Shaheen room at the Essex Arena. Over 100 children came out to put their imagination to work and decorate the most creative pumpkins ever seen.
Alongside the children, parents helped dig out the pumpkin seeds so the carving could begin. It was hard to determine who was having more fun! The children took home fantastic pumpkins, treat bags, and the best part, a big smile on their faces.
The Optimist strives to bring out the best in our youth and the annual pumpkin carving event proved that goal was achieved. The Essex Optimist Chocolate bar Bingo on November 8 is the next event planned at the Essex Arena in the Shaheen room.
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Trail-On reaches goal for major trail
ERCA General Manager Richard Wyma, Brian Schwab, President of Cypher Systems Group, and President of the Board of Directors of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation Susan Stockwell Andrews, celebrate the naming of the Essex -Amherstburg Greenway. Thanks to a $250,000 donation to the project, the trail will be called the “Cypher Systems Group Greenway.”
by Jennifer Cranston The Essex Region Conservation Foundation announced on October 28 that the new trail from Essex to Amherstburg will be named after corporate donor Cypher Systems
Group, which donated $250,000 to the project and put Trail-On over its $1 million goal. “This is about building a better community,” Brian Schwab, President of Cypher Systems Group, said. “Cypher Systems Group is proud to support the Trail On! Campaign, encouraging our communities to connect with the environment in a healthy, active lifestyle,” Schwab continued, “We look forward to our partnership with the Foundation as part of our goal is to engage and educate our employees on healthy active living.” President of the Board of Directors of ERCF Susan Stockwell Andrews explained that this
commitment from Cypher allowed them to apply for and receive a Canada 150 Federal Grant for $500,000. Other corporate and individual donations made up the remainder of the $1 million. The 26 km trail will run from Essex Centre to Amherstburg. The Foundation expects to break ground by spring of 2016 and complete the trail by mid-2017. The abandoned rail line was first donated to the Foundation for development in 2003. This property stretches
26 kilometres, from the urban centre of Essex to the Town of Amherstburg, and intersects with the existing Chrysler Canada Greenway in McGregor. A portion of the greenway was completed in 2010. The Foundation launched its Trail On! campaign in 2012 to raise the funds to complete the project. “It will connect the towns of Essex and Amherstburg to a greater community trail network, including the Chrysler Canada Greenway and municipal trails,” Richard Wyma, ERCA General Manager, said.
OPP Report - Reminding the public to utilize citizen self-reporting online submitted to EFP The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public to take advantage of Citizen Self Reporting at opp.ca. It is a quick and easy way to report your concerns to police. The OPP utilizes an online reporting system that will enable the public to report specific occurrences from a computer. Citizen Self Reporting offers the public another way to report select incidents which are not an emergency, by completing a report online
at their convenience. The site will guide you step-bystep with clear and simple instructions. The OPP is one of several Ontario police services who have adopted an Internet-based crime reporting system where people can report certain crimes such as: • Theft under $5000 • Mischief/Damage to Property Under $5000 • Mischief/Damage to Vehicle under $5000 • Theft from Vehicle • Lost/ Missing Property Under $5000
• Stolen Licence Plates or Validation stickers • Driving Complaints Do not use this system if this is an emergency! Call 911 for Emergencies. Only occurrences that do not involve an injury, a suspect, or evidence are applicable. If you prefer, you may still contact the OPP by phone to report a crime to have an officer attend. It is expected that Citizen Self Reporting will be beneficial to both the public and the police. It will provide a convenient
alternative to the citizens of Ontario, while allowing frontline officers to focus their efforts on other enforcement and crime prevention strategies within our communities. By providing people with another option for reporting crimes, the OPP is hopeful that more incidents will be reported, resulting in the collection of information to develop future crime prevention initiatives. To access the system, go to opp.ca. The OPP can be contacted toll free anytime at 1-888-310-1122.
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Essex Community Services hosts 7th annual chili cook off
Laurie Jackson and Melissa Groleau show off the dishes they submitted into Essex Community Service’s 7th annual Chili Cook Off on Thursday afternoon as Ben Groleau gives a thumbs up.
by Sylene Argent Essex Community Service’s annual Chili Cook-Off is always a great outlet to spread awareness about the programs this local organization provides to the area. It is also a great
way for locals with culinary skill to put their favourite dishes to the test in support of this organization. On Thursday afternoon, Essex Community Services continued its Chili Cook off tradition with hosting
its 7th annual event inside the Shaheen Community
Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Essex Community Services Executive Director Kelly Stack was pleased with the event turnout. This year’s fundraiser attracted 23 individuals to bring in a dish of chili to support the cause. Hundreds of visitors, who used their lunch hour to support the Chili Cook Off, were able to taste test however many chili dishes they wanted, and then vote on which dish was their favourite. The winner of the People’s Choice Award received a $25 gift certificate. A panel of judges tested each of the chili dishes, each with their own unique flavor. Collectively, the
judges choose the top three dishes. The first place winner received $75, while the second and third place entrants received $50 and $25 respectively. Stack was grateful for the community support, including Essex PharmaCare Pharmacy for sponsoring the event. She was also grateful to Essex Fire & Rescue for helping attract people to the event. Without individuals submitting dishes of chili into the event, Essex Community Services
could not carry on the Chili Cook Off tradition, she noted. There were plenty of flavors to try, too, including hot and spicy or sweet, and some dishes included unique types of meat, such as venison. Essex Community Services celebrated 40 years of operation this year. It provides a myriad of programs to the community, including foot care clinics, coats for kids, transportation, and friendly visits, and reassurance.
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Greenhouse horror just keeps growing
Jamie Treschak and Ashley Colasanti-Furtado show off the new permanent cabin in the greenhouse now solely dedicated to Halloween festivities at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens.
by Jennifer Cranston Colasanti’s has barely wrapped up this year’s Haunted Greenhouse and Horror Maze, but it is already getting ready for next year’s 20th anniversary. Almost 20 years ago Colasanti’s began
celebrating Halloween with a Horror Hayride that took people from one spooky skit to another. Back then the acting was done by University of Windsor Drama students. The event evolved and grew over the years, and soon it included a haunted
greenhouse to scaring the pants off of visitors each October. The Haunted Greenhouse has also grown from 4,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet. The event has become a more communityminded event in the last year. Leamington drama teacher Mellissa McLeod led volunteer students from Leamington District High School and Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School. “A portion of every ticket sold goes to the drama departments at
Leamington High and Cardinal Carter,” Ashley Colasanti-Furtado of Colasanti’s said. Students of those schools came out in droves to perform in the two scary adventures. They had over 230 volunteers show up in one weekend this year. Jamie Treschak of the Niagara Region came to help out with Halloween at Colasanti’s for the eighth year in a row. He began working the event when he was a University of Windsor student. Now he is a stage combat
instructor and stunt specialist; he brings his expertise back each year. “I keep coming back because it is so much fun,” he said. The horror events at Colasanti’s are extremely scary for many and the attractions are not recommended for children 12-years old or younger. The staff and volunteers take great pride in being as scary as possible, but it isn’t their intent to traumatize children.
greenhouse walk-through attraction. The hayride evolved to a frightening ride out to a horrifying maze. The Halloween attractions at Colasanti’s are so successful that the local business has dedicated an entire
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SCOTT, Isobel “Bella” (nee Greenaway) - Passed away peacefully at 78 years surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 31, 2015 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Beloved wife of the late Donald Scott (1990). Loving Mother of Dianna Grieve (Ed Fraser), late Jamie (2005), David (Tina) and Jeff (Tassia). Adored Granny of Jennifer Antonuzzo (David), Ian Grieve (Sandy), Sarah Janzen (Dustyn), Shawna, Ryan, Stephanie, Jamie (Justin Jarrold), Christopher and Tyler Scott, and Brittany Bevan. Cherished “Other Granny” of Zachary and Enza Antonuzzo and Londyn Janzen. Dearest daughter of the late Elsie and Don Greenaway. Dear sister of late Shirley Cox, Norma Johnson (Ron), late Bruce Stevenson and Grant Stevenson (Denise). Bella will also be missed by her nieces and nephews and special niece and friend Pat Taylor. Her furry friends Maggie, Lola, Pepper, Cooper and Max “Funny Face” will miss her affection and treats. The family would like to thank Dr. Hamm, Dr. Sheehan, and all staff for the exceptional care given. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) on Tuesday. A Funeral Service to celebrate Bella’s life was held from the funeral home on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 11 am. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations made to T2B would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.
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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Roger Heyrman Roger was born on November 10th, 1925 in Melsele, Belgium. He enjoys his family of 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. There will be a SURPRISE Open House at the Viscount Estates Community Centre on November 8th between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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BILDFELL, Brian “Bubba” Ret. Chief Essex-Windsor EMS- After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Brian has gone to be with his Ma in her kitchen, where she will no doubt be waiting for him. Brian was a proud Cape Bretoner, born in Sydney, Nova Scotia in 1951. Beloved and devoted husband of Gail (nee Evans) for 42 years. Proud dad of Kyle and wife Jill, and Brett. Adored Bubba of Kage, Carson, and Brock. Dearest son of Lawrence (Rose) and the late Marg (1999). Brian is survived by his brother Greg Beaton and his daughters Sheri (Pete) and Amanda (Carlos). He will also be remembered by his long time friends Don and Linda Beach, Russell and Vivian Wright, Gary and Sue Cooper, Ron “Stanley” and Dawna Barrett, and Rick Kennedy. Brian was a graduate of Humber College’s Funeral Service Education (1972), and the Province’s first Emergency Medical Care Assistant program (1973). He made it his life’s work to serve the community and the Province of Ontario through his dedication to Emergency Medical Services, and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. He was especially proud of his service on the Board of Directors with The Hospice of Windsor-Essex County, where he continued to put his caring and compassionate nature to work. Bubba enjoyed many a summer at the cottage on the shores of Balsam Lake, with family and friends, where a night time bon fire or game of euchre could turn into hours of stories, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to the Dr’s and nurses in ICU and especially to the staff on 8East Neurology WRH Ouellette Campus. His final care received at Hospice was also a special gift that will never be forgotten. Visitation was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Sunday and Monday. A Funeral Service to celebrate Brian’s life was held from the funeral home on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 11 am. Rev. Kim Gilliland officiated. Cremation followed. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to The Hospice of Windsor-Essex County. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ____________________________________________________
VERSCHUEREN, Margaret Mary (nee Tytgat) - Passed away peacefully at 99 years of age at the SunParlor Home in Leamington. She is now reunited with her loving husband Morris (2011). Loving mother of George and his wife Theresa. Adored Grandma of Linda Baldwin (Roger) and Anita Cirku and great grandmother of Andrea, Paul, late Alan Baldwin, Steven and Adam Cirku. Dearest sister of the late Harry , the late Rachel & Don Delaurier , the late Andy (Rose), Morris (Terry), Elsie Chevrier (late Lawrence), late George and Theresa and late Roger (Elaine). Margaret will also be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Margaret was a member of Holy Name Parish and was the longest member of the CWL with 78 years of service. She will always be remembered for the love she had for her family. The family would to give special thanks to the staff at SunParlor home for the exceptional care and compassion that they had for Margaret. She was blessed to be there. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm and on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex from 9:30 am until Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 am. Fr. Dave Boutette officiating. Parish Prayers and CWL Prayers Wednesday 7:30 pm. Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Memorial donations made to 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.
What’s Going On... NOV. 6 MONTHLY PASTA DINNER -St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St. Paul Street, Essex from 4-6:30pm. For tickets: 519-776-7711. NOV. 7 WOODSLEE UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL BAZAAR - 2616 Belle River Rd. from 9am1:30pm. Crafts, baked goods, and a luncheon. For info: 519-723-4601. NOV. 7 HARROW UNITED CHURCH TURKEY SUPPER- From 3-7pm. Tickets and more information: 519-738-4223. NOV. 8 - CWL BAZAAR & BAKE SALE at St. John’s Parish Hall, Woodslee 11-3. NOV. 8 - ANNUAL KEN KNAPP FORD JINGLE BELL RUN, Walk and Wheel, beginning at 10am. Visit: www.communitylivingessex.org. NOV. 12 KINGSVILLEESSEX ASSOCIATED BAND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and Elections, at KDHS, at 7:30 p.m. NOV. 12 SANDWICH SOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents Judy Robson on the History of the Wellwood Family at 7 p.m. at the Oldcastle Fire Hall. NOV. 13 & 14 -ESSEX UNITED CHURCH’S FALL YARD SALE - from 8-4 on Friday & 9am12noon on Saturday. NOV. 13 & 14 -ESSEX REGION GOODFELLOWS will be on the streets in Essex, Harrow, Maidstone & McGregor. NOV. 14 ESSEX M O.P.P COMMUNITY POLICING COMMITTEE 4TH ANNUAL LEGENDS GALA Essex High School Auditorium - Dinner & show. Info: www.legendslivetribute.com. NOV. 14 & 15 - ORCHID SHOW & SALE 10-4, at Colasanti’s. For details, visit www. essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com. NOV. 15 ESSEX COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING Join us at Colasanti’s, at 1:30 pm in the Cactus Room. Learn how to grow “ Paphiopedilums” with expert grower from BC . NOV. 28 - Little Tomato Children’s Theatre Auditions for “Peter pan Jr.” 9am to 3pm. Ages 5-19 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamingon. For info. contact Sharon at 519-326-5649. NOV. 29 – CWL ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER & BAZAAR from Noon to 6 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church.
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Infinite Spirits visits ECHRS to take about the paranormal by Sylene Argent To help celebrate the Halloween season, members of the Essex & Community Historical Research Society (ECHRS) invited the brave-at-heart with an interest in the supernatural to join in a special meeting where members of Infinite Spirits Investigations spoke about the paranormal. The meeting was held inside the Carnegie Building on Friday evening. ECHRS President Laurie Kowtuik explained the event was a way to invite members of the community to an ECHRS meeting, and get interest in the group. The group houses many deed and land records, which helps its
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membership in creating their own family trees. She was thrilled with the many community members who attended the event, and was able to even garner a new member for the ECHRS group. “You might have skeletons in your closet,” Kowtuik said, noting that discovering some of the skeletons that ancestors may have tried to hide “is the fun part.” There are long-time members of the local historical group who specialize in creating family trees and are willing to lend a hand to new members in getting started on creating their own. Kowtiuk explained that Friday’s meeting, which happened to take part on Devil’s Night, allowed the local historical group to celebrate the Halloween season with members of the Infinite Spirits Investigations group. This paranormal investigation group is busy putting on events throughout the region this time of year, with the special interest this season puts on the supernatural, but the members said they are asked for help throughout the year in assisting homeowners to investigate what could be paranormal activity. During the ECHRS meeting, the Infinite Spirits Investigations members shared a few of the unusual situations they had found themselves in while investigating possible paranormal activity, and showed some of the equipment they used. One piece of equipment has several different coloured lights on it and could light up if a spirit is around, sensing the electric energy. They noted they have a list of things to check around a home or building to ensure nothing of the usual will interfere with this piece of equipment. They also use a temperature gage, as they said, spirits can leave a hot or cold spot. They also use a camera and night vision to help capture pictures in the dark. They also use motion-censored lights. A laptop helps the team store and play back video and audio recordings they may have captured for further scrutiny. During the meeting, the group members shared some pictures and video of possible paranormal activity that they captured. The team receives a lot of pics from people, who may have captured something a little unusual in their everyday pictures. Often, they find those peculiarities are due to camera malfunction, like a slow shutter, or capturing light when it reflects of items like dust or hair. The Infinite Spirits Investigations group has visited Essex several times. The members partnered with ECHRS to host a ghost walk in 2011. The group members talked of this experience and explained some of the unusual behavior they experienced then, which included a walk nearing the railway lines and Sadlers’ Pond. “Just because we do it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t freak us out,” group member Brenda Davies said during the meeting of conducting paranormal investigations. During the meeting, the group members also spoke
Infinite Spirits Investigations members Kristine Deman, Brenda Davies, and Cody Deman show off rods that can be used to allegedly communicate with paranormal entities.
of spirit guides. Davies, on behalf of the Infinite Spirits Investigations group, thanked ECHRS for inviting them to speak at their meeting, and everyone who joined the meeting for participating in a great evening. The group hopes to return to Essex again.
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Red Raiders beat Cougars, improve to 5-1
Red Raiders’ Jordan Perrott heads up the field in Thursday’s win.
by Fred Groves It may not be the biggest team in the WECSSAA senior football league, but the Essex Red Raiders certainly play like it. At a wind-swept Raider Field last Thursday afternoon the hosts came from behind to beat the Cardinal Carter Cougars 29-23, running its record to 5-1. Essex will wrap up the regular season schedule when the team travels to Leamington on Friday to take on the host Lions. The game begins at 1 p.m. Outsized by the Cougars, the Red Raiders have a motto that has carried them through one of their most successful
seasons. “We break down after each huddle saying it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog,” head coach Badi Qawwas said after Thursday’s victory. Leading the way against Cardinal Carter were James Morgan, Matt Posthumus, and energetic special teams specialist Davis Dupuis. Posthumus had a rushing and a receiving touchdown, Morgan not only had the biggest play of the game but scored a pair of touchdowns, and Dupuis, despite pulling a muscle late in the cold condition contest, was relentless in his pursuit of
the ball. Knocked out in the conference final a year ago, the Red Raiders could be a contender again in a couple of weeks. “The reality is this group has more experience at all positions,” Qawwas said. Essex trailed 8-0 early against the visitors on Thursday, but it quickly got it back when quarterback Adam Amicarelli hit Posthumus with a long pass. The Red Raiders took possession of the ball after a great play by Dupuis who alertly recovered a Cougars’ miscue off of a kick. “We make plays when we have to and play solid defence,” Posthumus said. In the second half, right after Morgan’s second touchdown, Posthumus, the holder on point after, had a tough time hanging onto the ball so he ran it into the end zone for a two-point conversion. “The snap turned my shoulders to the outside and I didn’t think I was going to get the ball down so I just went with the flow and ran it to the outside.”
Pee Wee Majors hitting stride submitted to EFP Last weekend the team travelled to Kingsville to take on the Storm. Tyler Hurtubise had both Essex goals in a penalty filled 2-1 win. Next up was the very tough Windsor Jr Spitfires. Paced with two goals from Wes Oneil, and solid defensive play, the Ravens took a well deserved 4-1 decision. Singles were added from Hayden Westwood and Pee Wee Minor Nolan Mckibbon who was called up and played very well filling in for injured
defenseman Evan Pruyn. On Sunday Night Amherstburg rolled into town and Essex welcomed them with an early goal from Hurtubise to take a 1-0 lead. It was a close, hard fought game. However, Amherstburg has had our number all year and, once again, pulled away late in the game. Essex added one more goal from Brendad Smith to make it interesting but fell in the end 7-2. The coaches have their guys working very hard and its showing with 6 wins in their last 9 games.
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The turning point in this game came in the second quarter when defensive lineman Matt O’Neil forced the Cougars to turn the ball over on downs. And when the Red Raiders took over, Morgan showed his ability as an agile runner. Taking the handoff from Amicarelli, he reversed his field, slipped through several tackles and gained nearly 50 yards, which set the stage for a Posthumus one-yard touchdown. Jordan Perrott also had
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Legion gears up for Remembrance Day by Jennifer Cranston Canadians traditionally wear a poppy on their lapel to mark Remembrance Day every November 11, and the Legion distributes the poppies and collects free will donations leading up to the event. Essex Branch of
the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) is distributing over 22,000 poppies this year in the area. Branch President and Poppy Chairperson Dan Gray explained donations collected during the lead up to Remembrance
Day go into the Poppy Fund, which is used to provide care and comfort to veterans. Some of the money raised also goes towards bursaries, and education projects like the annual Remembrance Day poster and poem contest. Last year the local
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Legion raised over $20,000. All of this leads us to Remembrance Day when the Legion will lead Remembrance ceremonies in Essex and in Cottam. On Wednesday November 11, Legionnaires will be joined by 80-100 people of the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment as they parade from the Legion to Essex United Church at 9:45 a.m. A service will be held until about 10:50, when proceedings will be taken outside to the Essex Cenotaph for a traditional Remembrance Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Gray said that this year he also expects to be joined by students from Essex District High School, Essex Public School, and Holy Name Catholic Elementary School. The Ceremony in Cottam will be held at 1 p.m. The Legion is active
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201 President Dan Gray and Education Director Craig Chartier sort poppies for distribution in the Essex Area last Thursday. Poppies are available in several businesses and will be distributed on the streets by volunteers on November 5, 6, and 7.
in more ways than just remembering veterans and fallen military. It has several events and programs throughout the year that are open to the public. Friday night dinners and Wednesday burger lunches are open to all, as
are Saturday meat draws. The Legion also holds a seniors’ dance on the third Wednesday of every month. Gray said that the Legion is always looking for new and active members and anyone can join.
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Essex Midget Major baseball team nominated as Team of the Year
submitted to EFP The Essex Midget Major team has been nominated for Baseball Ontario’s Team of the
Year for 2015. The 2015 Midget Major team had an outstanding season with record: Games played 45, Wins
42, Losses 1, Ties 2, and two Championships. While this record reflects an exceptional team of skilled players, it doesn’t
reveal the heart and dedication of the entire organization that was evident in what will remain as a most memorable season of sportsmanship and friendship. Coming off a League and O.B.A. Midget “C” Championship in 2014 this Essex Midget Major Team lost half of their players to graduation. However, expectations were still high for the 2015 season with a strong contingent of Midget Minor players moving up to the Major Level. The team played in the S.P.B.A./W.C.B.A. Midget Division with 11 teams spread across two
affiliates. Essex went undefeated in League play (17-0-2) as well as in the League Championship Tournament (5-0) where they outscored their opponents 42-17. In Tournament play the team went 4-0 in the rain shortened London “AA” Tournament. Essex didn’t get the chance to play in the finals due to the cancellation. In the Chatham “A” Tournament Essex went 3-1 picking up their only loss in 2015 by a score of 2-0 to St. Thomas in the semi-finals. Essex had previously defeated St. Thomas in the London Tournament and would meet them
again in the O.B.A. “B” Championship, winning that Round 1 game to take the season series 2 games to 1. The year culminated with the O.B.A. “B” Championship where Essex ran the table with a 5-0 record and outscored their opponents 35-9. At the end of a long season the nomination for such an award is something to be proud of by itself. The Baseball Ontario Annual General Meeting will be held on November 21-22 where the team will find out if they will get one more award late in the 2015 season.
Local golfer finishes third at OUA Championship by Sylene Argent Essex native Sara Holland is still beaming about her recent individual third place finish at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) golf tournament, in the women’s division, which recently took place in Oshawa. She competed on the team from Western University in London, where she is currently embarking on her third year of mechanical engineering. This is her second year on the team. This win was special for the twenty-year old as she earned this accomplishment as team captain. The tournament had some of the best weather Holland was able to experience this golf season. She played on the same course last year, and course management was a big factor in heading into this year’s OUA tournament, she noted. “You have to be strategic where you place your golf balls,” she said of the challenging Oshawa-based golf
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All are welcome to our Sunday Worship Service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15am. A big thanks to everyone who helped out and supported the Roast Beef Dinner. The U.C.W. meet in the hall at 1 pm on November 9. All ladies of the Church are welcome. A Charity BINGO for our mission in Haiti takes place on Nov. 13, at 7pm. Prizes and
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from Grade 1 - 8 are invited to attend. Thanks to all who came out for our Movie Night last week! We had a great time! Make plans to attend our next Movie Night Friday, Nov. 27 beginning at 6:30 pm. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.
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Maidstone Cross Thank you for the donations and support given to Guatemala Hope. Parish Surveys were handed out in the bulletin and are available at the back of the church. Please return them before Nov. 15. Sandwich South Historical Society invites everyone to their next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Oldcastle Fire Hall. Judy Robson will present the history of the Wellwood Family. Essex Region Goodfellows Newspaper Drive takes place on Nov. 13 & 14. If you are getting married this coming year, the Marriage Prep course is offered at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Nov. 20-21. Please contact the parish office to register. Essex CWL Annual Turkey Dinner and Bazaar takes place on Sunday, Nov. 29 from Noon to 6 p.m. Get tickets at their parish office in Essex. If you are interested in helping out with this year’s Gess†wood Camp’s Christmas Bethlehem Walk on Dec. 4, please contact Georgeann Welsh at 519-965-8324. Our prayers go to the Bidfell family on the passing of Brian. Happy Birthday to Jean Maitre and Mark Cloutier. Please keep Bill Poisson and Rita Bellaire in your prayers and all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers.
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We invite you to worship with us every Sunday at 11 a.m. Our service is led by Major Sam Roberts and is followed by a coffee time when we can enjoy fellowship. Messy Church takes place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 6 -8p.m. This free community program is a fresh new way of experiencing church and is for families with kids of all ages. All are welcome to enjoy a family style dinner, a contemporary worship service with music and a Bible story, followed by crafts and activities. Why not give it a try on Nov 12th ! Every Tuesday from 10 -1 SA Connections is another free community program open to all ages, including preschoolers. Enjoy fun, fellowship, crafts, games and many other activities. Bible Study , which includes a video and discussion, at 1 p.m. Christmas is fast approaching and is a very busy time for the Salvation Army. Information regarding upcoming community activities will be posted soon. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. GEMS & Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All girls and boys
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Join us for our first Men’s Breakfast at the Deluxe Restaurant on Tuesday, November 3 at 8:00 am. All men are welcome. On Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 pm, we will host a Happy/Holy Hour. It will be a time to chat and sing and pray and discuss. Our Annual Essex United Fall Yard Sale is coming Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14. The Bake Sale and Luncheon will be on Friday, Nov. 13 only. This is a great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping. Coming December is the Christmas Craft Show & Sale. Stay tuned for all the details. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Jay spoke on Daniel and how our children need to be well-trained and encouraged. They are world-changers-in-training, influencing for good wherever they go. As shown in the movie ‘Woodlawn’ it only takes one to change the face of tomorrow. Even the smallest of persons can make a huge difference. Women’s Conference-’Qualified,’ November 20-21st. with guest speakers, Janet Kristensen and Nancy Clark. Register online at www.revivalcentre.com. Coats for kids is collecting at various locations. Check the bulletin board for details. Continued on Page 21
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Trinity Church Remember in our prayers this week Harry, James, Millie, Bill, Lorna, and Maureen. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Elmer and Fran Snively; given by Larry & Brenda Layson and family. Happy Birthday this week to Melissa Wuerch. Remembrance Day service Nov. 11 at 1:00, laying of wreaths in the Cemetery. Time is getting closer to send our toys off to the North and South fire stations of Kingsville/Cottam for area children for Christmas, please bring in your toys to fill that second box! We are taking orders for fresh apples pies. Ready to bake or put in your freezer. To order, call Sharon at 519 839 4579 or the office at 519-776 -7711. Pick up date is November 21 at Trinity in the afternoon. See you Sundays at 9:15 at Trinity “The Little White Church in the Cemetery,” everyone welcome. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Our Halloween party was enjoyed by more than 80 seniors. many of them wore wondrously terrific costumes. Best of those were worn by Sharon Normand as Charlie Chaplin, Beverly Dobrich as the scarecrow, Doug Fields as an accident victim, particularly to his head, and Beth Langis was the cowboy. Diana Dennis took top score at Saturday afternoon Euchre. Gail Bulay was second and Debbie Vivier was one point behind in third place. Mon. night special Pepper winners were Shirley Stiers, Rose Girard, Cecile St. Denis and Betty Fields. Larry Lane had high score Tues. afternoon and Evelyn Vivier had most Peppers and Judy Kelly was low. Evelyn Vivier had high score Wednesday night and Roger Monchamp had most Peppers. Doug Fields was low. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Everyone is invited to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10am with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday School is provided for the children. J.O.Y. Club meets every Tuesday at 3:30 pm. led by Rev. Linda Hollingsworth. All young people and youth are invited. On Sat., Nov. 7, at 5:30 pm Harrow Baptist Church will host bottomless bowls of soups in support of our Bible Club Missionaries. Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child are available at the church. The annual Church Supper and Christmas Concert will be on December 12.
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Come join us for Remembrance Sunday and Sunday School at 11:15 am. This Sunday, is our Remembrance Sunday in which we remember and honor the Men and Women who have served in our Canadian Armed Services. Rev Ann will be conducting this special service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Elaine Mailloux. Greeting you at the door will be Mac and Cheryl Affleck. Serving the lunch with be Mavis Wharf, Elaine Mailloux, George Sutherland and Jean Matalik. Please say a special prayer for members on our Prayer List. Don’t forget to order your Turkey Pot Pies. Rev Ann sermons can be found on the Churches Web site. Choir Practice: Mondays at 6pm to 8 pm. We are practicing for the Christmas Cantata which will be held in Woodslee on Dec 13. Coffee and Conversation: Thursday at 10 am. All are welcomed. Woodslee Bazaar is on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 am - 2 pm. Craft tables, Bake tables and White Elephant Room. Lunch will be served from 11 am to 1 pm. Harrow United Church
Remembrance day services are at Essex United Church at 10 a.m. Nov. 11. An ecumenical worship service by representatives from Essex Ministerial, followed by a service at the cenotaph with the Legion. At 1p.m. there will be service and laying of wreaths in the graveyard beside Trinity church. This year our December pasta dinner will be changed to a Christmas celebration with music by the Walkerville youth and a wine draw. You can purchase a playing card and receive whatever bottle is in a bag with the corresponding card. We encourage donations. November Thank You Bank donations will go to Wounded Warriors that cares for veterans and their families through services to help find solutions where gaps have left veterans and their families in need.
Essex Community Services Coats for Kids Distribution - The distribution of coats to families and individuals in need will be held starting: Saturday, Nov. 14 at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex from 9am-2pm and continues the next week from Nov 16 - 20. Both children and adult coats are available. Please call 519-776-4231 for more information.
Golden Age Golf Report 39 golfers delivered 70 aces on this day. Putting in a strong performance with 6 each were Bill Mayville and Bill Ward who also managed a score of 17 on 4 consecutive 9 holes. A strong round of 34 for 18 holes was carded by Bill Ward (2) and Art Sweet. Julia Kos chipped in with 35, Bill Mayville a 36, Murray Cascadden a 37 while Duane McIntosh, Barry Sweet, Bill Taylor, Bob McWilliam and Andy Orsini each had a 38. Continuing his strong performance was Bill Ward who managed 68 over 36 holes. Rounding out the scoring for 36 was Julia Kos with 74, Bill Mayville and Art Sweet 36, Murray Cascadden 37, Barry Sweet Bob McWilliam and Andy Orsini 78. 237 was good enough for 1st place by team Queens [Bob McWilliam, Moe Scratch, Andy Orsini]. Second place with 239 was secured by team 3 [Ernie Vandenberg, Mary Continued on Page 23
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This 1983 DeLorean looks like a movie star!
PHOTO #1: 1983 DeLorean at Canadian Automotive Museum PHOTO #2: The DeLorean’s gull-wing doors were a styling sensation!
At the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa is a 1983 DeLorean identical to the DeLorean that starred as a time machine in the 1985 movie Back to the Future. That movie is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. And who can forget “Doc� (Christopher Lloyd) who sent Marty McFly back to 1955 when the DeLorean he was driving hit 88 mph and slammed into a barn on the future site of a shopping mall. In Back to the Future II, Canadian actor Michael J. Fox travels forward in time to October 21, 2015 to find a future with flying cars. The DeLorean was a good choice with its sleek silvery profile looking like a car of the future capable of time travel. Features included a manual transmission, gull-wing doors, and fibreglass underbody with stainless steel panels. To pay tribute to the movie and its two sequels, the Canadian Automotive Museum at 7 pm on Thursday, October 22 hosted a fund-raising visit to its 1983 DeLorean with DeLorean expert Justin Sookraj, who joined with curator Alexander Gates as they opened the hood for a view of the features that made this car unique. The CAM’s DeLorean is one of only 88 produced for the Canadian market. These cars were given metric instrumentation at the factory in Northern Ireland in late 1982 and shipped to Canada as 1983 models. They were among the last DeLoreans manufactured. The one at the museum is in excellent original condition with only 1,941
km on the odometer. It was purchased new by Dr. David & June Sugden at Ontario Motor Sales in Oshawa. They were the only owners before donating it to the museum in 2011. John DeLorean left General Motors in 1973 to form the DeLorean Motor Company, which built only one model, a 2-door coupe. Museum records tell us that “approximately 9200 were built before the company went bankrupt in late 1982 following John DeLorean’s arrest for drug-trafficking. He was later acquitted but too late for his company or his name. The V-6-powered DeLorean took a conservative 10.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60.� Over 75 historic vehicles can be seen at the Canadian Automotive Museum at 99 Simcoe St. S. in Oshawa, open year round. For more information, visit their website at www.CanadianAutomotiveMuseum. com or phone 905-576-1222. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.�
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Puempel nets game winner against Red Wings by Fred Groves Essex’s Matt Puempel scored the winning goal on Friday night to help the Ottawa Senators to a 3-1 win over the host Detroit Red Wings. It was just the second game for the left winger after being recalled from Binghampton of the AHL. Puempel was slated on the second line with Bobby Ryan who dug the puck out of the net and gave it to the 22-year-old. “It was a pretty tight game against a good team so it definitely felt good to help the team out,â€? Puempel said on the Senators’ website. Last year, in 13 games with the team that drafted him, he had three points before suffering a high ankle sprain. • Justin Orton is on his way to recovery after having surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. The Essex native plays second base for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. • Lucia McElwain poured in 13 points last Tuesday as the EDHS Red Raiders senior girls’ basketball team beat Riverside 41-14 for their fifth straight WECSSAA league win. • Still with high school sports, the Red Raiders senior boys’ volleyball team beat Kingsville in three games 25-21, 25-20, and 25-19 after dropping three in a row earlier in the week to St. Anne’s. The junior boys’ side were beaten 3-0 by St. Anne’s and 2-1 by Kingsville. • Brent Davison had the lone touchdown for the EDHS junior boys’ football team in a 35-6 loss to L’Essor. The Red Raiders are now 4-2 in WECSSAA play. • Essex native Mike LaChance, head coach of the AKO Fratmen, led that team to its third straight OFC title on Sunday as they beat the visiting Ottawa Sooners
21-11. League all-star Cody McCann of Essex had a two-yard touchdown run to cap off the Fratmen’s undefeated season. • Congratulations this week goes out to Katrina Arnold and Carly Malenfant of Essex and the St. Clair College women’s outdoor soccer team. This past weekend, Arnold earned the shutout
and Malenfant score a goal as the Saints beat Cambrian 4-0 to win the OCAA bronze medal. It is the first medal in 16 years for the women’s side. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com
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Janikowski leads 73’s to bounce back
Nick Latreille shoots the puck from the point against Alvinston.
by Garrett Fodor On Tuesday, the Essex 73’s were in for their toughest hockey of the year as they played the Alvinston Flyers for the first time this season. The locals ended their week against the only team to beat them, the Integrity
Amherstburg Admirals. Of a possible four points, the 73’s were able to grab three. Beginning the week, the 73’s took on the Alvinston Flyers on October 27, who they had not seen before this season. This night was the 73’s
annual “Pink at the Rink” night, which helps raise money for local breast cancer support. Since the 2011 season, the 73’s have worn pink jerseys and sold them, along with donating their half of 50-50, to raise over $7,500 for the cause. Despite the scoreless opening period, it was evident the 73’s were underestimating their opponents and got burned by it. One minute into the second period, Alvinston struck, beating Matthew Badour off a turnover. The two teams would combine to score seven goals in the period, with Essex trailing 4-3 after two periods despite holding an advantage in shots 28-13. Badour’s night was over after Alvinston’s fourth goal,. The 73’s put in Trevor Wheaton.
However, Wheaton fared no better as he was beat, giving Alvinston a two goal lead with seven minutes to go. Essex was not going down without a fight. With the goalie pulled, Brett Vorshuk added his second of the night, with 81 seconds remaining to cut the deficit to one. The 73’s were able to score with the extra attacker again with nine seconds remaining as Riley Meyerink put it in five-hole to send the game to 3-on-3 overtime. Two minutes into overtime, after Essex had several opportunities to end it, Wheaton was beat as Alvinston caught Essex with an odd man rush to prevail 6-5. Vorshuk said the team “came on too late” in its game against Alvinston,
Local golfer finishes third at Championship... Continued from Page 19 course used for the OUA Tournament. Holland’s captain skills kicked in at this tournament as some of the girls on her team were nervous about playing this course. The first day of the tournament was extra challenging as there was a lot of wind. “I didn’t do the greatest,” she said of her score of 84. “We kept our heads up,” she said. On the second day of the tournament, things went a little better for Holland and her team, and the weather was much more cooperative. Holland shot for a 77 on day two of the tournament. Combined, the Essex District High School graduate was able to obtain a third place finish in the OUA Tournament, and her team placed fourth overall, of which she was extremely proud. Overall, the University of Western Women’s golf team did well, earning first or second place at every tournament, Holland said. Her play this season earned her a spot on the First All Star Team. With Holland’s finish at the OUA Championship, and with the team placing 4th overall, Holland, as an individual, and her team qualified, to compete in the Nationals, which will be held in British Columbia at the end of May. Holland has only been playing golf since she was in grade 10, as part of the team Mr. Moore coached at EDHS. She played basketball beforehand, so that made the transition from the court to the fairway easier.
A big hurdle she has had to face is her mental game while playing golf. And that includes not letting previous not-so-good shots get to her so her mind can be clear for the next shot. “You have to not get down on yourself, because if you do, you’ll compile error after error,” she said. “It matters how you recover from a bad shot.” She said she been able to do “leaps and bounds” as far as her mental game is concerned, and this is something she stresses to her teammates as well. Holland has a lot of respect for the team’s former captain, who she calls a friend and mentor. She watched how she had led the team previously, and tries her best to lead by the example of her predecessor. When the former captain suggested Holland take over as captain when she was to no longer be on the team, Holland heavily valued her opinion. “I try to be a leader on the team, not over-bearing. I took a lot of how I lead from [the former captain]. I still talk to her all the time.” The golf team also received a new coach this year, and Holland said she tried her best to help her and that the new coach did a great job this year. Holland said she finds that she strives in the captain position, and thought it was a good fit for her. With at least one more year of University to go, Holland plans to remain on golf team. She may take an internship or grad school after completing her degree.
and “can’t take stupid penalties” if the team wants to win. On Sunday night, that is what the 73’s did as they skated to a 9-1 win. The 73’s jumped to an early lead, scoring three minutes in off the stick of Matthew Hebert. Essex would score two goals in 11 seconds, and four goals in nine minutes in the opening frame before Wheaton would be beat with 0.1 seconds remaining.
Period two was no better for the Admirals as they were beat four more times, including twice by Phil Janikowski while Boughner added his second of the night. After 40 minutes, Essex was up 8-0 and held an advantage in shots, 23-11. Closing out the game, Essex added a lone tally in the third period as the 73’s went on to avenge their previous two losses to the Admirals, with a score of 9-1.
Continued from Page 21 Binder, Bill Ward]. 3rd place with 242 went to team 8 [Barry Sweet, Lois Hudvagner, Julia Kos] Play resumes on Thursday, Nov. 5th at 9:30 at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer
The Annual CWL Turkey Dinner and Bazaar is on Sunday, November 29, from noon-6pm. The CWL is collecting personal hygiene or small household items for the refugee home in Windsor. The CWL Meeting is on Nov. 10, at 7pm, in Meeting Room A, with a guest speaker on Elder Abuse. Quest - Grades 3-5: On Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 6:30-7:45pm. COR XXVI - Nov. 6-8 - for ages 16 and up or in Grade 11. At Holy Name of Jesus Church. Registration forms are on the info table. Join us for a night of Eucharistic Adoration, Praise and Worship next Sunday, Nov. 8 from 7-8:30pm. Book of Remembrance: On the altar for the month of November. Please sign your loved one’s name only if they passed away this year. If you have already entered their name in the past, it is good for all enternity. Thanks & have a blessed week.
Woodslee Friendship Club This year is flying by and we’re enjoying spending time together each week. Need some comic relief from your hectic week? A warm welcome is awaiting you at St. John’s School where we meet 3 times per week to play cards. For more information, call Fran @ 961-9532. This weeks’ Euchre winners were: Joan Broeders, Colleen Chevalier, Mary Demars, Leo Durocher, Irene Gignac, Fran McKim, Dave McMurren*, Joanne McMurren, Ruby Robertson and George Sutherland. The Pepper winners were: George Diesbourg, Rita Glowa, Helene Manley, Joanne McMurren and Audrey Stanley. Paquette News By Pam Hartley
Mark your calendars for Redeemers’ next ‘Soup for the Soul Sunday’ on Sunday, November 22 at 11am-1pm. Also the same day will be its Fall Bazaar. More info to come. Join your friends and fellow parishioners for an opportunity to create one-of-akind jewellery that’s unique to you! A portion of the sales (25%) will go directly back to St. Stephen’s & Church of the Redeemer CLAY Fundraising! Saturday, November 7th at 6pm - 8pm at St. Stephen’s & Sunday, November 8th 11am - 1pm at Church of the Redeemer. For more info: www.ststephens-redeemer.com. Church of the Redeemer`s Sweetie Pies has frozen, ready to bake fruit pies. It’s not too early to stock up for Christmas! Call Pam & Amy 519-737-6850 x28. A big thanks to all who participated in St. Stephen’s annual Turkey Supper held November 4th. It was a great day with a record attendance & a fantastic meal, as always. It was a job well done by Verna McLean & her team of hard workers. St. Stephen’s next card & dessert party is Thursday, November 19th at 1pm. Come on out for a little friendly competition.
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