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A LOOK INSIDE Veteran Ed Caza served in two wars PAGE 3 _______________ Essex Council Notes PAGE 7 _______________ Tree plantinssex Optimists PAGE 9 _______________ ORV open houses garnered public input PAGE 10 _______________

Maidstone Museum celebrates Remembrance Day with WWI and WWII displays

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Pictured above: Museum Curator Victoria Beaulieu shows oﬀ the Remembrance Day display at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum. In celebration of Remembrance Day, the Museum has extended hours this week, including Thursday, November 10 and Friday, November 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., to allow community members to see its WWI and WWII collection.

by Sylene Argent The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum has extended hours this week to allow local community members a chance to visit its WWI and WWII

displays. M a i d s t o n e Bicentennial Museum Curator Victoria Beaulieu said the collection may be on the smaller scale, but it is impressive.

“We have an amazing WWI Navel display,” she said. The display houses items and uniforms of Petty Officer Arthur Plant of Maidstone. “What is unique is that he served

on the HMS Victory, Lord Nelson’s Tall Ship, that was used as a training vessel during WWI,” she said. The HMS Victory was known for its original use during the Napoleonic

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Wars. She said the HMS Victory is still in commission. The display at the Museum showcases Plant’s trunk, blankets, summer and winter uniforms, and other items. Beaulieu said family members donated Plant’s items to the Museum. He had a family farm on County Road 46. When he returned from the war, he finished his education and later practiced law in Essex. The WWII display features the uniform that belonged to Plant’s son, Edwin. He served in the Air Force. Another WWII display at the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum features artifacts and personal pictures belonging to Essex’s own late Spitfire Pilot, Jerry Billing. The Museum houses a nice display featuring items of WWI Serviceman Albert Baillargeon and also shares the love story of WWII serviceman Oscar Lanoue of Belle River and what he and fiancé, Claire Bontront,

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Veteran Ed Caza served in two wars

Veteran Ed Caza stands at the cenotaph in Essex Centre.

by Fred Groves Between 1950 and 1953, Essex’s Ed Caza was one of 26,000 Canadians who fought in the Korean War. On Friday (tomorrow) he will join other veterans as they lay wreaths at the cenotaph to honour local veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Caza is one of the few men in this country who not only went to Korea, but the 89-year-old also served in WW II. “I was only 15 when I went in the war (WWII). The war was on and I had two brothers who were already in,” Caza said. Born in Windsor’s Ford City, Caza lied

about his age and kind of surprised his parents when he enlisted. “My parents looked for me and all of a sudden I just showed up in uniform,” he recalled. Sitting at the cenotaph in Essex last week, Caza said he was proud of the 12 years of service he provided; and it seemed to have rubbed off on his family as his two sons and grandson were also in the Canadian Forces. Caza and one of his sons proudly wear the Queen’s Coronation Medal, but it is not what’s on his chest that seems to

matter; it’s the fact that he was able to share his memories with one of his sons and his grandsons. He explained that seven years ago he and his son traveled to South Korea close to what was known as the 38th Parallel. He made the trip two years ago with his grandson. “He was very curious,” he said of questions from his grandson. “The trip was sponsored by the Korean government.” After being a cook in WWII, Caza returned home, but it was not long before he re-enlisted and found himself working as a stoker on naval ships. “I got out and couldn’t get a job. There [were] so many of us coming home. I joined again in early 1946.” After transferring to the army in which he became a mechanic, Caza finally said goodbye to the military on Christmas Day 1955. When the people of the nation bow their heads on Remembrance Day, veterans and those they have protected for nearly 150 years, will all have their own time to reflect. “It wasn’t pleasant. No war is pleasant, but we got by,” Caza said.

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent •••

Courage I love celebrating Remembrance Day. What an incredible opportunity to connect with our servicemen and women and rediscover from where our freedoms came. We owe our freedom to veterans and to those servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure a better life for the generations to come. The importance of Remembrance Day is to say “thank you” to our veterans and servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to share conversations with many of our local veterans, and I always listen intently to whatever it is they have to say. Their words are laced with wisdom and their stories are captivating history lessons that often paint a picture of intense courage. A few years back, I attended a local event that highlighted a few stories of WWII. One of the stories

that stuck with me was about Irena Sendler, a Polish nurse and social worker. She worked in the Warsaw Ghetto, and with the help of others, helped around 2500 Jewish children escape. Sendler’s actions would be discovered and she was arrested. She somehow managed to evade her death sentence. Courageously, she returned under an alias and continued to work at Warsaw. She lived to be in her late 90s. When I think of courage, I think of people like Sendler. I can’t image what was going through her mind when she put herself in danger in the attempt to rescue children because, obviously, she, and her counterparts, felt compelled to put the safety of those children safety above their own. I just can’t help but feel captivated by that level of courage. Remembrance Day, for me, not

only provides an opportunity to reflect on the cost of freedom, and the brave men and women who rated the value of freedom and doing the right thing above their own lives, but also to thank them for their sacrifices that have allowed us to enjoy our ways of life today. It also allows us to reflect on what human beings are capable of, and what many are willing to do to make the world a better place for their family, friends, neighbours, and individuals with whom they may never get an opportunity to know. Remembrance Day may be one of the most important days of the year as it not only allows us to remember our history, but allows us to sincerely be thankful for what others did to secure a good future for the rest of us.

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Opinion... by Fred Groves Last week, there was a lady at the Pharmasave drug store in Essex who took the time to write a very sincere message on the window. It was a “Thank You” to local air force veteran Jerry Billing and to all those who have bravely served and sacrificed for our country. I gave her a hug and thanked her. As I was leaving she asked me if I was ever in the service. I said ‘no.’ However, I quickly told her of my family. My younger brother David Groves retired from the Canadian Forces as a Warrant Officer with nearly 30 years serving the country he loves. Our father, Stan Groves, was a pilot in WWII and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201 for over 40 years. He wore the familiar red coat and marched as a proud member of the colour party for every

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Remembrance Day. My maternal grandfather was a soldier in the muddy and bloody trenches in Europe in WWI and his brother drove an ambulance. I have an uncle who was in a tank that helped liberate Holland in WWII. Am I bragging? Darn right I am. I am immensely proud of these men who stood up and said ‘I will do it.’ They decided to put their lives on the line every time they climb into a plane, were wedged into a tank, or watched as a buddy died in the mud. I am just as proud and honoured to stand with Corporal Joe McLeod, Ed Caza, and Tom Robson on November 11 as we take a moment to bow our heads and say ‘Thank You.’ My son Ryan lays a wreath at the cenotaph in Essex every year and we make it a point to go to the Legion. As a child, I never went to school on Remembrance Day. My Dad and veterans Cliff Iler and Jack Spence did not go to work that day as they led the veterans down the Main Street every November 11. The cenotaph and the Spitfire Memorial Wall in Essex are reminders that we will never forget the sacrifices of those who came before us, who are with us now, and yes who will come later and serve. War is not glamorous like we see in some movies. It is horrible and takes a remarkably courageous person to answer the call. As we all stand at the cenotaph on November 11, and we bow our heads, take a moment to really think what our world as we know it would be like without them.

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encouraging words at difficult times. It feels good to be kind, and in turn, you’re making someone else feel good, too. Lately, I’ve been making an effort to let others know they are doing a good job. I report my positive feedback to them or to their superiors. A popular delivery service was delivering a package to my door and I wasn’t home. I wrote them instructions on where to leave it, and they did. Further, they placed it in an area where the rainy weather couldn’t get to. So, I emailed the company to let them know how pleased I was with the carrier. I really believe this is important

Being Kind, just because. by Jessica Azar Over the last year I’ve worked on being more kind to others. If you think someone looks nice, tell them. If you are thinking of someone, let them know. You can make someone’s day with these simple gestures. I have donated to strangers’ fundraiser pages to help their cause. I have sent cards to loved ones when they may need

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to do when you’re happy with a service. Everyone is always quick to complain, but sometimes it is nice to do the opposite. Kindness can be contagious. Those to whom you are being kind almost always end up reciprocating. I’ve received deals on items, and free meals, just for being kind to those in service. Now, this doesn’t always happen and it isn’t why I choose to be polite, but I do believe that you can get further with a little bit of kindness and respect. And even if you’re the only individual being kind and respectful, at least you can sleep each night with a clean conscious, knowing you were as polite as possible. An example of genuine kindness was shown to me last week with a beautiful commissioned painting of my dog, gifted to me from my neighbours. They knew I was having a rough time with his passing and were just being extremely thoughtful. They didn’t have to do anything,

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by Sylene Argent On Sunday, November 13, the cheery sound of sleigh bells ringing will echo through Essex

Centre as Ken Knapp Ford will host the 22nd Annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk, and Wheel. The event, designed to

suit a wide-variety of participants, includes either a 5km walk, run, or wheel, or a 10km run. The annual Jingle Bell

Run is a major fundraiser for Community Living Essex County. Participants will dash off, hopefully without the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, from Ken Knapp Ford. Before the official horn signals, youth who are six-years old and younger will participate in the Little Elf Dash. This local event does more than just raise funds for CLEC, which provides services and support to its around 600 clients with intellectual disabilities, and their families, it also connects event participants

with some of those clients that CLEC supports and also helps usher in the holiday season. The Jingle Bell Run is typically a well-attended event, attracting hundreds of participants. Some of those participants are competitive runners, some are recreational joggers, and many walk the race route to enjoy fellowship and supporting the local organization. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event attracted over 400 participants and raised $14,000 for Community Living Essex County. Many of the Jingle

Bell Run participants take the opportunity to break out their holiday gear and complete the race route dressed in festive attire. The top participant in each category will receive a medal. Last minute registration can be made beginning at 8:15 the morning of the event. There is a $35 entry fee, or participants can submit $50 in pledges. For more info call 519-776-6483, ext 246 or visit: www. communitylivingessex. org.

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had to go through to get married. This display features love letters and letters from the government. There are a few trench art pieces on display as well. Beaulieu explained soldiers created trench art to keep their minds from dwelling on what was going on around them. One of the pieces on display is a hallowed bullet that a soldier converted into a lighter and had added

floral designs. Other artifacts, such as German helmets, a German temporary grave marker, and a Morse Code device can be found in the display cabinets. Beaulieu is hopeful that many community members will take advantage of the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended hours this week to see the displays and learn about a few of the local servicemen and women who fought during WWI and WWII.

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Essex Council Notes for Monday, November 7 by Sylene Argent Thomas St. lighting Paul King, a resident of Thomas St., approached Council about the lighting on this street. He requested that a streetlight be moved up a pole in that area because he said the way it is currently situated, there is a dark spot, which he believes is unsafe for youth walking by and creates an opportunity for a potential break-in for the home there. Councillor Randy Voakes said he has brought this matter to ELK. He was told there has to be concurrence from the Town to move forward. Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris Nepszy said there is a light pattern used for consistency for cyclists and motorists. Voakes put a motion forward that would direct administration to go down and look at the situation and put a light in as needed. He wanted this meeting to take place in the dark and hoped fellow Councillors would attend as well. His motion was defeated. Mayor Ron McDermott explained that he would not support the motion as he thought the meeting had been done already as Nepszy had visited the area. No parking signs wanted on Lester St. Joan Macfarlane said she was representing residents of Lester Street in their want for the removal of the ‘no parking signs’ on the east side of this street. She submitted a petition from residents of the area in support of this. She said that currently there are 12 townhouses and only two on-street parking spots. She said there is often nowhere for visitors to park their cars. Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris Nepszy said the existing bylaw does not allow for parking, other than those two spots. He said the concern is mainly at the angled entrance of the culde-sac. If two cars parked on either side, it can cause

a traffic flow problem and could be potentially dangerous. Council would vote in favour of having administration and personnel of the Emergency Services Department look at the situation and bring a report back for Council consideration.

Atlas Tube pavilion update Harrow Kinsmen members Dan Sauve, Tim Olsen, Kevin Churchill, and Scott Marentette presented Council an update on the Atlas Tube and Harrow Kinsmen Pavilion at Colchester Harbour. This issue came to Council around two

years ago and Council had supported it in principal, Director of Community Services Doug Sweet said. Council received a Community Service’s report entitled “Colchester Park Atlas Tube Pavilion Update,” and approved that Essex would cover the engineering costs to review and complete the

Colchester Park Atlas Tube Pavilion drawings by Haddad, Morgan and Associates up to a maximum $15,000 (the funds be allocated to the 2017 Community Services Capital Budget). The Harrow Kinsmen Club want to build a pavilion in Colchester Park that would be

approximately 30’ x 60’. It would have outside seating for around 100 people, an attached catering space, as well as dedicated storage space for the Harrow Kinsmen Club. In the report to Council it notes the Harrow Kinsmen have

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Beat the Silent Killer: Prevent CO in Your Home submitted to EFP Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week was last week. Essex Fire and Rescue reminds residents to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in the home by getting all fuelburning appliances inspected annually. “In Ontario, more than 80 percent of injuries and deaths from carbon monoxide occur in the home,” Fire Chief Rick Arnel said. “We want to make sure everyone is safe from CO. That’s why we’re recommending that residents get their fuel-burning appliances inspected by a registered contractor.” Visit COSafety.ca to find a registered contractor near you. Essex Fire and Rescue also reminds you to install CO alarms in your home if you have a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage. Fuel-burning appliances can include furnaces, hot water heaters, gas or wood fireplaces, portable fuel-burning heaters and generators, barbeques, stoves and vehicles. “You must have a working CO alarm adjacent to each sleeping area of the home if your home has a fuel-

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burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage,” said Chief Arnel. “For added protection, install a carbon monoxide alarm on every storey of the home according to manufacturer’s instructions.” If you live in a condo or apartment building with a service room, CO alarms must be installed in the service room and adjacent to each sleeping area of all homes above, below, and beside the service room. In condo or apartment buildings that have a garage, CO alarms must be installed adjacent to each sleeping area of all homes above, below, and beside the garage. What is CO? CO is known as the silent killer because it is an invisible, tasteless, and odourless gas that can be deadly. CO is produced when fuels such as propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil, or wood do not burn completely in fuel-burning appliances and devices such as furnaces, gas or wood fireplaces, hot water heaters, stoves, barbeques, portable fuel-burning heaters and generators and vehicles. How can you prevent CO in your home? • Ensure fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and vents are cleaned and inspected annually. • Check that all outside appliance vents are not blocked. • Gas and charcoal barbeques should only be used outside, away from all doors, windows, vents, and other building openings. Never use barbeques inside garages, even if the garage doors are open. • Portable fuel-burning generators should only be used outdoors in well-ventilated areas away from windows, doors, vents and other building openings. • Ensure all portable fuel-burning heaters are vented

properly, according to manufacturer’s instructions. • Never use the stove or oven to heat your home. • Open the flu before using a fireplace for adequate ventilation. • Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor inside a garage, even if the garage doors are open. Always remove a vehicle from the garage immediately after starting it. Know the symptoms of CO Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms, such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, as well as confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and death. If your CO alarm sounds, and you or other occupants suffer from symptoms of CO poisoning, get everyone out of the home immediately. Then call 9-1-1 or your local emergency services number from outside the building. If your CO alarm sounds and no one is suffering from symptoms of CO poisoning, check to see if the battery needs replacing, or the alarm has reached its “end-oflife” before calling 9-1-1. Know the sound of your CO alarm Your CO alarm sounds different than your smoke alarm. Test both alarms monthly and make sure everyone in your home knows the difference between the two alarm sounds. Don’t be confused by the sound of your CO alarm’s low-battery warning. Follow your CO alarm manufacturer’s instructions so you know the difference between the low-battery warning, the “end-of-life” warning, and the alarm alerting you to the presence of CO in your home. For more CO safety tips, visit ontario.ca/firemarshal and COsafety.ca.

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Essex Council Notes... made contact with Atlas Tube for project support and for a donation of tubing for the construction of the pavilion. The Harrow Kinsmen approached the University of Windsor Engineering to engage students to complete the design. Five fourth year students designed the project that looks like a boat over a picnic table area. The University of Windsor students working the project were awarded the Union Gas Competition of Capstone Projects top award for the look and design of the Colchester Park Atlas Tube Pavilion. The University of Windsor Engineering Department worked with Will Tape from Haddad, Morgan and Associates to have their pavilion design reviewed. In October, Town Administration contacted Mr. Tape to see if the drawings could be stamped so cost estimates could be obtained. Administration was advised that there was not enough information on the drawings and the entire system would need to be remodelled by professional engineers. Once the redesign is complete, Haddad, Morgan and Associates will be able to provide an overall budget for the project. During the meeting, members of the Harrow Kinsmen Club said they would also like a washroom and storage area added and dedicated for their use as a meeting space for their regular, weekly meetings. They plan to post several events there during the warmer months, and it would be available for other organizations to use for other events as well. The report on the issue had a few other recommendations attached to it that Council will consider in the future, including proving the Kinsmen Club with a loan to cover their contribution to the project, which will be repaid within one year, and approved entering into a usage agreement with the Harrow Kinsmen Club for their use of the Colchester Park Atlas Tube Pavilion once it has been built. Library strike costs Essex received correspondence from the County of Essex in regards to costs associated to the library labour disruption. Essex had requested this information. The letter to Essex notes Library operations were suspended on June 25, 2016 as a result of the labour disruption associated with the unresolved CUPE 2974.0

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Collective Agreement. Included in the September year-to-date expenditures are costs incurred directly related to, or in connection with, the labour disruption; $5,882.24 on computer systems support; $1,680.56 on locksmiths; $1413.78 on meetings/negotiation expenses; $47,037.23 on legal (includes estimate re: OLRB); $1,364.32 on staff mileage (delivery/pickups), $12,405.94 on security cameras/electrical; and $411,601.65 on security. Councillor Randy Voakes said he has no relationship with either the CUPE workers or the Library Board, but in terms of what it is costing, as an elected representative, it becomes his responsibility. He wanted to send a legal letter to urge the two sides to get back together to continue negotiations. He said he would pay for the cost to do so. Not in the list of costs, he said, are a couple library workers not in the union who are being paid to do what he imagines is little as there is a strike. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said though he agrees with sending that letter, he was against getting a lawyer to draft it, so was Councillor Larry Snively. Councillor Bill Caixeiro said the strike has gone in too long. He hoped there would be a resolution before the end of the year. Councillor Sherry Bondy pointed out that the County has spent money on legal costs. She didn’t see an issue in sending a legal letter. She added that sending

a legal letter builds a good and credible case history. She thought that perhaps Essex CAO Tracey Pillon-Abbs could meet with both parties to bring them together. With only Councillors Bondy and Voakes in support the motion to have administration send a legal letter from a law firm to both sides of the labour dispute, the motion was defeated. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, as the Library Board Chairperson, abstained from voting. Council moved to forward a letter from the Town of Essex to both parties urging them to get back to the negotiating table, and that Essex’s CAO and Director of Legislative Services/Clerk Rob Auger hand deliver the letters. Surrounding municipalities will be copied on the letter.

Administration training & development cost review Council received Human Resources Report “20152016 Administration Training and Development Cost Review (Conference and Convention costs). The report notes that in 2015, administration spent $53, 100. In 2016, up until the end of September, administration spent $25,751. These costs included conferences and conventions, training and tuition refunds, training and educational materials, meals, mileage, and costs related to computer hardware and software. As of August 20, 2016, members of Council have spent the following: Mayor Ron McDermott $1,833; Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche $824; Councillor Steve Bjorkman $2,165; Councillor Sherry Bondy $748;

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ORV open houses garnered public input Councillor Steve Bjorkman and Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveria discuss potential ORV usage during the open house hosted in McGregor last Wednesday evening.

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by Sylene Argent Last week, the Town of Essex hosted three public open houses to get public input on how community members feel about the possibly of the Town regulating and restricting Off Road Vehicle (ORV) use in urban or rural areas on municipal roadways. Options could include not allowing them, or allowing permitted ORVs on select roads, even during certain times of the year, to accommodate user needs and perhaps stimulate tourism opportunities. The open houses were hosted last Tuesday at the Essex Centre Sports Complex, last Wednesday at the McGregor Community Centre, and last Thursday at the Harrow & Colchester South Community Centre. Essex’s CAO Tracey Pillon-Abbs and Economic Development Officer Nelson Silveria were on hand at the open houses to hear what community members had

to say about the matter. They were pleased with the number of individuals who attended the event, and noted that many individuals were in favour of allowing permitted ORVs on municipal roadways. Some of the event attendees did have safety concerns, or concerns about private property damage, as well. Pillon-Abbs and Silveria added that they have researched what other municipalities have done with this and will note what worked well and what did not. They will bring a report about the open house findings back to Council for further direction on the matter. At the Monday, October 17 Council Meeting, Council and administration heard from Police Constable Gord Keen of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Traffic Operations on the topic of ORV regulation and restriction. Keen had discussed the challenge that came about when the MTO and the Provincial Government, “Threw a bit of a curve at the whole Province when they announced that the highways of Ontario are open to off road vehicles. And it really sent out the wrong message, because it really wasn’t the truth at all. The plan was to allow more access to roads by municipal bylaws,” he had said. Keen had pointed out that the fatal injuries involving ORVs were pretty low between 2011-2013. There were a significant number of non-fatal collision, he

added. In 2015, there was a big jump in non-fatal injuries, which he said related to that legislation change. He had said that with a municipal bylaw, restrictions can be placed on ORVs if a bylaw is enacted, dictating what time they are permitted, specific roads they are allowed on, and the times of year they are allowed. What municipalities cannot do, he had added, is allow additional types of ORVs other than the three the Province allows. Speed is the primary cause of collisions, he had noted, adding most ORVs are not designed to be used on highways as they are

not meant to travel at that speed. Alcohol and loss of control also contribute to collision causes. During the open houses, booklets containing information that is required to know to operate an ATV/ORV in Ontario were passed out. The information in the booklets included what types of ORVs could be allowed, and highlighted municipal bylaws and liability information. For those who would like to comment on the matter, but were unable to attend one of the open houses last week, surveys may be filled out at essex. ca until November 18.

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and Councillor Bill Caixeiro $5,050. Councillor Larry Snively and Randy Voakes have spent nothing. These costs include per diem, conventions and conferences, education and seminars, and mileage. Council further directed administration to provide this information annually.

Fitness Fury update Council received Community Services’ Report “Fitness Fury Update” and directed administration to work with Fitness Fury on developing an agreement to lease property next to the Essex Centre Sports Complex for a fitness facility where the local business would be responsible for all capital and operating costs. In the past, Fitness Fury has approached the Town about leasing more space. It is currently located in the former Kinsmen Fieldhouse. Fitness Fury, the report to Council notes, inquired if the Town would consider leasing space next to the Essex Centre Sports Complex where its reps could build a new facility to meet current needs. Essex Council notes for Monday, November 7 will be continued in the November 17 issue of the Essex Free Press.

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Park renamed in honour of county family by Shelbey Hernandez The descendants of the Irish-rooted Shanahan family have lived in Maidstone for more than 160 years. In recognition of their deep roots in the Maidstone area, a park, located off of County Road 46, was recently renamed “Shanahan Park” in the family’s honour. The official ceremony took place on Sunday afternoon. Their legacy began with John Shanahan, who immigrated to Maidstone in 1852. He met a woman named Mary Rose Smyth nine years after his arrival. Together, they raised 10 children in a farm house located on Concession #7 at North Middle Road. One of those 10 children, Thomas, is the great-grandfather of the Shanahan family members who are known throughout the community today. This great grandfather, Thomas Shanahan, had 15 children, all of whom would help with the family farm and who would grow up in the same home their father did. “He lived to be 102 and he was born in 1888 and died in 1988, so he’s seen everything come into play,” Tim Shanahan, one of the grandsons of Thomas Shanahan, said. “He’s seen airplanes, hydro, everything. He was a very nice person to talk to, he was educated and he was very down to earth. He was the type of guy where you know how old

Last Sunday, the Shanahan family, who’s ancestors settled in Maidstone in the mid-1800s, celebrated the naming of Shanahan Park.

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people will tell you stories all the time? He would tell you stories, but it would take him 10 years to tell it again.” Not only were the Shanahan’s known for their hard work and large family, they were known for their community involvement. Thomas’s wife, Alice, served as the President of the Liberal Women’s Association. She and Thomas both worked in the postal service. Today, there are around 100 Shanahan family members, making them one of the largest families in the Maidstone area. Many of the Shanahan’s were present for the official park recognition. The ceremony quickly turned into a family reunion where family members hugged and reconnected with one another. The park location, located behind the former Maidstone Central Public School, has special meaning for the Shanahan family. “It’s really heartfelt to see his name up there,” Tim said. “He’s pretty well known in the community and originally this ground that the park is on came off my dad’s farm, Ray Shanahan. So, there’s a lot of tradition here.” Tim is proud to see his grandfather’s name up on a sign for everyone to see. But he said one thing is for sure: his grandfather would be shocked if he were here now to see this moment.

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Automotive flea market a history lesson by Fred Groves One man’s treasure is another man’s history. There was more than what just met the eye on Saturday afternoon at the indoor automotive flea market held at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village. Amongst the boxes that Brian Woodley (pictured left), of St. George, brought were hundreds of license plates, many of them well over 100 years old. Woodley was eager to explain that one of the most interesting ones he has had in his collection was a 1911 plate that was made out of porcelain. “They only made them that one year. They had gravel road back then and they got chipped pretty easy from the stones,” he said. Another one that he treasured, but did not have at Saturday’s market, was a 1909 plate made out of leather. License plates in Ontario stopped being

mass produced in 1973 and everyone just put a sticker on the plate. Woodley said that in the United States, they did not make license plates in 1944 or 1952 due to metal shortage during WWII and the Korean War. “I go to quite a few of these shows around Ancaster,” Woodley said. So, where does he get all his interesting license plates? “I bought them off of older guys here and there,” he said. There were lots of treasures at the flea market, including steering wheels, hub caps, and some snazzy-looking hood ornaments. The local museum is an

appropriate location for such an event as there are dozens of old vehicles, including a 1929 Nash and a shined up 1913 40 h.p. four-cylinder Ford Model T delivery van. Everyone seems to have their favourite make and model. For Leamington’s Gary Austin, it is without a doubt the Ford Mustang. “I’ve always liked the Mustang since they came out. I’ve had a ‘65, ’69, and ‘70. They made so many of them and there are still a lot of them around,” Austin said. The museum will host a militaria, hunting, and sportsman show on Saturday from 9-3.

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A fall tradition: Holy Name CWL hosts bazaar and turkey dinner by Sylene Argent The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) of Holy Name of Jesus Church continued its, around 70-year, fall tradition on Sunday with its annual turkey dinner and bazaar. The annual fall dinner and bazaar continues to attract a lot of support from the community as Volunteers with Holy Name of Jesus Church serve dinner to patrons at the CWL’s annual Turkey Dinner and Bazaar on Sunday.

it was estimated around 500 turkey dinner tickets were sold for this year’s event. But, the event is more than just a turkey dinner. It is an event that allows old friends and acquaintances to reconnect. The event also provides an opportunity for a little bit of preholiday shopping as the dinner is coupled with craft sales, baked sales, a bazaar, and penny table. The event also offered three major raffle items and a 50/50 raffle. Local youth had fun trying to obtain a desired item off of the penny table, and also in fishing for a new prize in the ‘fish pond.’ Holy Name of Jesus Church’s CWL hosts the annual turkey dinner and bazaar as a major fundraiser. The funds raised are used to support

various missions and the Church’s youth groups. In exchange for the financial support it will receive through the CWL, the Edge Youth Group helped serve and cleanup during the event. Event proceeds will also help the CWL to buy gifts for those who have gone through their Confirmation or First Communion, or who were recently married or baptized. The CWL partners with the Holy Name Knights of Columbus to provide the Confirmation gifts. The Trepanier family is influential in helping the CWL host the annual event. Gary and his wife, Clarice, team up with their adult daughter, Laura, to ensure the event runs smoothly and is enjoyable for its many patrons.

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Horwath discusses hydro with local dairy farmers by Sylene Argent Local NDP representatives Taras Natyshak (MPP Essex), Lisa Gretzky (MPP Windsor-West), and Percy Hatfield (MPP W i n d s o r - Te c u m s e h ) welcomed Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath to the area on Tuesday morning. Horwath visited to discuss hydro rates with Kingsville-based dairy farmers Bernard Nelson and Mark Stannard at the Arner Stop. Horwath said she realizes rising hydro rates have been a burden not only for people trying to make a living in business or agriculture, but also on families as well. Stannard explained that one of the challenges

he faces includes the time of use rates during the winter months. There are two peaks, which makes it difficult to shift milking times to avoid those peak hours. During the summer, he said, he uses more hydro, but the peak is in the middle part of the day, which does not affect the milking times as badly. In agriculture, not just in dairy operations, he said, business owners have to use that hydro when they need to use it. The price of hydro going up is concerning to everyone, he said. Nelson said his hydro bill is around the same as it was three years ago, around $3000 per month, but he claimed his usage has gone down around

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath (centre) met with local dairy farmers Bernard Nelson (pictured to her left) and Mark Stannard (pictured to her right) at the Arner Stop on Tuesday morning to discuss how rising hydro rates are eďŹ&#x20AC;ecting their operations. Fellow NDP MPPs Taras Natyshak (Essex), Percy HatďŹ eld (MPP Windsor-Tecumseh), and Lisa Gretzky (MPP WindsorWest) joined in the discussion.

25 percent. He said his operation has invested around $25,000 to get that usage down through initiatives. Without undertaking those Continued on Page 18

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Give pause on Remembrance Day Throughout history, millions of soldiers have marched into wars to protect the freedoms of their countries. Remembrance Day is a solemn time to commemorate those soldiers’ achievements and sacrifices and to pay respects to soldiers who died in battle. In the United States, people honor their present and past military on Veterans’ Day. In British commonwealth countries and territories, including Canada, November 11 is known as Remembrance Day. Since the end of World War I, memorials to remember those of the armed forces who fought in battle and perished in the line of duty have been dedicated on this day. Armistice Day origins Remembrance Day was once known as Armistice Day because it marks the signing of the armistice that put an end to the hostilities of World War I. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, guns fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare between the Germans and Allied troops. The armistice agreement was signed in a French train carriage at 11 a.m. Later, the carriage where the historic event took place was placed in a specially constructed building to serve as a monument to the defeat of Germany. Although it was moved by German forces and later destroyed during World War II, after that war ended a replacement carriage, correct in every detail, was rededicated on Armistice Day in 1950. Remembrance Day evolution Armistice Day was renamed Remembrance Day after World War II to commemorate soldiers from both world wars. It is now used as a way to pay hommage to any fallen soldier. Each year a national ceremony takes place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, a monument erected as a memorial to soldiers buried elsewhere. The Queen will lay the first wreath at the Cenotaph, while others will leave wreaths and small wooden crosses. In Canada, Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in many provinces and territories. Official national ceremonies are held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Events begin with the tolling of the Carillon in the Peace Tower, during which members of the Canadian Forces participate and congregate at Confederation Square. Similar ceremonies take place in provincial capitals across the country. Very often moments of

silence are offered for lost lives. What about the poppies? One of the unifying symbols of Remembrance Day is the poppy that is worn to honor lost soldiers. The bold, red color of the flower has become an enduring symbol of those who died so that others may be free. The poppy became a symbol for a specific reason. Some of the most concentrated and bloody fighting of World War I took place in Flanders, a region in western Belgium. As a result of the fighting, most signs of natural life had been obliterated from the region, leaving behind mud and not much else. The only living thing to survive was the poppy flower, which bloomed with the coming of the warm weather the year after fighting in the region had ceased. Poppies grow in disturbed soil and can lie dormant in the ground without germinating. Without the war, they may have never come to the surface. John McCrae, a doctor serving with the Canadian Armed Forces, was moved by the vision

of poppies flowering in Flanders and wrote a poem titled “In Flanders Fields.” After the poem was published, it received international acclaim, and the poppy became a popular symbol of those lost in battle. Men traditionally wear the poppy on the left side of the chest, where a military medal would be placed. Women wear it on the right side because that is where a widow would wear her husband’s medals. Remembrance Day is celebrated every year, providing people humbled by the sacrifices of soldiers an opportunity to remember those soldiers’ efforts to secure freedom. metrocreativeconnection.com

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Horwath discusses hydro... reduction invectives, he believes his hydro bill would be around $4500. “It’s interesting because we hear this in many, many places that people are doing everything they can…to change their habits and run appliances and things like that during off peak times,” Horwath said. Business reps are also doing what they can to reduce consumption and find ways to curb use.

Even with implementing changes, people are not seeing the results that they want to see in terms of relief on their bills, she commented. Horwath said, to her understanding, access to electricity and power in Essex County can be an issue as well. She said continuing to privatize the system makes it more expensive. The dairy farmers explained they used

to have an agriculture designation on their hydro bills, they are now considered residential low or medium density. They believe that change occurred around six or seven years ago. Stannard said there was no change in rates at the time for them. “Our concern is that the government doesn’t seem to be all that worried about the impact their decisions are having on

Letter to the Editor: Pizza for Polio update

The Rotary Club of Essex had another successful year with the ‘Pizza for Polio’ campaign on October 28th. We were able to raise another $1500 this year, thanks

to participation from Armando’s, Domino’s, Capri, Little Caesars and Chochi’s in Essex. Also, a special thanks to the students of Essex High School and their Student

Council for their support and donation to the cause. With the promise of a $2 to $1 match by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, that brings the total funds raised to $4500. We are ‘this close’ to Ending Polio worldwide. Just $0.60 and 2 precious drops to a child under five -years old will protect them from forever contracting this terrible disease. For more info, go to www. endpolio.org.

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people like yourselves,” Horwath said to Stannard and Nelson. “That’s something we are quite concerned about. Instead of making things better, it seems like this Premier continues to make things worse, and folks are pretty disappointed. I mean, there is a real sense this Liberal government is headed in the wrong direction. “And, we firmly believe that we need to put people back in the driver’s seat when it comes to our hydro system. This was a system that was developed for the purpose of providing reliable hydro at cost for the people, and it was doing that right up until 1999,” Horwath said. She added that at that time the Conservative government started deregulating and privatizing the electricity system. The Liberal

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government, she added, continued to do that with the Green Energy File and other traditional sources of energy. The NDP, she said, wants to start getting control of the rates. She added the NDP is hoping to stop the privatization of the hydro system. Natyshak added there are examples of systems that work for the benefit of the people, such as in Quebec and Manitoba. Stannard said increasing hydro costs is one factor that could

deter people from remaining or getting into the agricultural industry in the future. Gretzky commented that it is important for people not only in Essex County, but also people in the city, to realize they could have less access to local farmers, and buying their products locally, if farmers get to a point where they can no longer continue to afford carrying on their businesses, due to high energy costs.

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Busy time for Essex-Kent Junior Farmers Pictured L-R: Kristoffer Rivard, Meaghan McLean, Graham Smyth, Brian Sterling, Anne-Marie Struhar, Hanna Willemsma, Nic Willemsma with their float at Harrow Fair Parade on September 3, 2016.

Members of Essex-Kent Junior Farmers and the International Exchange Delegates at a “Learn to Dance” night at the farm of Carl Sterling on June 22, 2016 Left to right- top rowLea Schupbach, Alistair Hughes, Alex Richardson, Johanna von Alven, Hannah Kirkpatrick, Sarah Ferguson, Graham Smyth, Danielle, Stephanie Campbell. Bottom row- Matt Clark, Brian Sterling, Kristoﬀer Rivard, Rob Sterling.

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submitted to EFP The Essex- Kent Junior Farmers have been busy in the community over the last few months from monthly meetings, to attending the Thamesville Threshing Festival parade and the Harrow Fair. The club hosted five international exchange delegates for a week in June. Members showed the delegates around Essex County and Chatham-Kent with tours at many locations in both counties to showcase the uniqueness of southern Ontario. A member of the club recently attended a Junior Farmers provincial event called Autumn Profile

held in Lindsay, Ontario. The event consisted of different stations which tests participants’ overall knowledge and skill in some activities that included: animal nutrition, machinery repair, obstacle courses, and livestock judging. The club plans on attending the next upcoming provincial event on November 18 in Ancaster, Ontario. This event called Sing Swing consists of several competitive activities such as euchre, baking, photography, dancing, singing, instrumental, public speaking, and much more. Members look forward to showcasing their skills in some of these categories. Essex-Kent Junior Famers will be at the

Leamington Farmers Market on Saturday, November 12. There will be a fun obstacle course set up for the children to participate in and learn a little about agriculture, farm safety and what Junior Farmers is all about. Junior Farmers is always looking to reconnect with past alumni. If you are a past alumni member, know someone who is, or interested in becoming a new member and are from the Essex or ChathamKent areas, please contact us at sirnic16@gmail. com or brian_farmboy@ hotmail.com. For more information on Junior Farmers, visit jfao. on.ca or our local club Facebook page “Essex/ Kent Junior Farmers.”

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BUYING GOLD + COINS  Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 9am-3pm -ALL COIN COLLECTIONS, GOLD & SILVER COINS, STERLING FLATWARE, GOLD JEWELRY (even broken) Essex Retirees Centre 32 Russell St Essex- 47 Years’ Experience. Coming to Essex SINCE 2004 Dan W. 45-1t Jones B.A.Ed. 519-819-1805.

KITTENAIDE ADOPTION DAY  Saturday, November 12, 12-3pm. At Petzown, 1715 Manning Rd. Kittens $25.00 or all other ﬁxed cats $50.00. 519-324-2729. 45-1t _____________________ BARGAIN BARN SALE  Saturday, Nov. 12 at Home Building Centre. From 10am-12pm only. 45-1

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WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeﬀ Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501. 1-tf

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FIREWOOD  Seasoned and split. Hardwood ﬁrewood. $70.00/Cord. Call 519-995-0601 or 519-776-6299. 44-1t*

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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Our client in the greenhouse industry has an immediate need for a financial controller who will report directly to the president and management team. Responsibilities will include the following: • • • •

Overseeing all accounting records Overseeing office staff Implementation of internal systems and controls Preparation of monthly financial reports for management on a timely basis • Preparation of weekly production reports for management on a timely basis • Liaison with external accountants for corporate reporting Applicants should be self-motivated, and possess a CPA designation with five years’ practical experience. Experience with Famous Accounting Software, Sage Accounting Software, Microsoft Excel, and the greenhouse industry would be an asset. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward resume by email or fax to: Jeff Kelly CPA, CA Collins Barrow Leamington LLP Email - jkelly@collinsbarrow.com Fax - 519-326-7008

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SERVICES _____________________ 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 519-73715- tfn 9703 before 8pm. _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Fall Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Business and residential. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-9820362. 11-tfn _____________________

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_____________________ SENIOR CARE INHOME CAREGIVER: Local Certiﬁed DSW Support Worker with 2 years experience available for supporting seniors for In-Home Care. Assisting with recreational activities, appointments, errands, and transportation. Based in Essex, but can travel throughout Essex County. Call Nick at 226-975-4109 or e-mail ndiems90@ hotmail.com. 42 - tfn

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_____________________ GENERAL LABOURERS WANTED. Fax resume to 519-723-2336. 1-tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.40. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 12/15 _____________________ HELP WANTED: Health Care Aid needed. For weekends and call-ins to care for elderly lady in her own home. Close to Essex. Daily nursing care (not heavy). Meal preparation and some housekeeping. Call Mary Ellen 519-7159335. 45- 1t*

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Employment Opportunity Temporary Part-time Community Services Operator The Town of Essex is currently accepting resumes for a Temporary Part-time Community Services Operator. Term of the position is currently unknown. This position is responsible for providing operational support to the Town’s recreational facilities including arenas, parks and playfields. For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essex.ca. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2016 to: Manager, Human Resources 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON, N8M 1A8 Email: hr@essex.ca FAX: (519) 776-8811

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PRAYER TO the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who show me the way to reach my ideals. You who gives me the Divine Gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and conﬁrm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you & my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how diﬃcult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted. With Grateful thanks V.O.

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th Anniversary Ron & Deanna Greaves

Ron and Deanna were married November 12, 1966 at Bethel Maidstone United Church. They have 2 children, and 5 grandchildren. They will celebrate with family and friends. Open House from 2-4 p.m. Best wishes only. Love, Ethyl and Albert

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IN LOVING MEMORY _________________________________________________________ In Loving Memory of

Patricia Lee Doan

A MOTHER’S LOVE will always be there, but heartaches start to grow when you see her empty chair. Mom, we look at your pictures and talk to you each day. But you took a piece of our heart when you left us that day. Eight years too long but our memories for you will always live on. We have so much to share with you but we know that you can see because we know you’re a beautiful Angel in Heaven always watching over us each and every day. Please take good care of Tassie. All of our precious love forever: Sandie, Mandy, Brooke, Christopher, Melanie, Claire, and Charlie XO XO XO XO XO XO XO

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Danny Vivier

Born December 1, 1956 - Killed on November 10, 1986 30 years have come and gone since you left us so suddenly. At times it feels like such a long time ago, because we miss you so much, at other times it feels like only yesterday, because it hurts so badly in our hearts. Your Dad and your brothers Earl Jr. & Wayne are now with you. I hope someday, somehow, we will all be together again, as one family.

~ You are loved and missed beyond measure. ~ ~ Love Forever; Mom & Family ____________________________________________________

Waldron “Keith” Gordon (Wally) Jan. 7, 1957 - Nov. 13, 2002

In loving memory of our Keith. Deep in our hearts lies a picture More precious than silver or gold, It’s a picture of you Keith, Whose memory will never grow old A little tear falls from our eyes, We swallow hard, try not to cry We think of you so far away Fourteen years ago you died today. Love, Lois, David, Cliff and families P.S. Take good care of Mom & Dad

Voice Of Inspiration “If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I do and in my art or music, then in that respect you can call me that... I believe in what I do, and I’ll say it.”

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WELDON, George Joseph - Passed away suddenly on Friday, November 4, 2016. 56 years of age. Beloved husband of Sheryl with whom he celebrated 28 years of marriage. Dear father of Paige, George and Don and his beloved dog, Chloe. Dearest grandfather of Yasmine, Ben, Mackenzie and great grandfather of Amelia. Son of George and the late Jean Weldon (2015) and son-inlaw of George and Jean Dzvirka. Dear brother of Kerrie Weldon, Beth Weldon Muscarella (Larry) and brother-in-law of Selena Nicholson and Stacey Dzvirka (late Barry Williams). George will be missed by many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. George was a proud pharmacist for 28 years in Essex County. He enjoyed working at IDA in Kingsville with his co-workers and lived to provide care to his customers. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate George’s life on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial donations made by cheque to the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society or Windsor Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. _____________________________________________

MAATHUIS, Michael “Mike”- After battling Cancer for so many years, Michael passed away into eternal rest on November 4, 2016 with family by his side at 78 years of age. Loving husband of Emilie with whom he celebrated 17 years. Son of the late John and Karen Maathuis. Father of Michael, Christina and Carolina. Step-father of Diane (Mike) Roberts and the late Brian Blair (2001). Treasured Grandpa of Jeremy (Tammy) Blair and Jordan Roberts. Great-Grandpa of Rylee, Kaidyn, Chance and Jayce. Brother of Anne Brandsma, John (Margo) Matthews, Karen (Rick) St. John and the late Charles Matthuis (1999). Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. He will absolutely be missed by his many dear friends and neighbours. Thank you all so much for your support. Mike was a devoted member of the Essex Christian Reformed Church. The visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral service was held at the Essex Christian Reformed Church (276 Talbot St. S., Essex). Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Donations may be made to Erie Shores Hospice. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

~ John Lennon

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What’s Going On... NOV. 10 -REMEMBRANCE DAY TOUR - At Essex Cenotaph, then the Spitﬁre Memorial, & Essex Legion. Sponsored by the Sandwich South Historical Society. NOV. 12 - CHRISTMAS CRAFTERS MARKET - At St Paul’s Anglican Church (92 St. Paul St., Essex). From 9am - 1pm. Call 519-980-4942 for info & table rentals. NOV. 12 & 13 - 7TH ORCHID SHOW & SALE - At Colasanti’s from 10am-4pm both days. Free admission. More info: www.essexcountyorchidsociety.webs.com. NOV. 13 - 22ND ANNUAL JINGLE BELL RUN, WALK, AND WHEEL - hosted by Ken Knapp Ford. Proceeds to Community Living Essex County. For info: 519-776-6483. NOV. 13 - ST. JOHN’S CWL BAZAAR & BAKESALE - From 11 am-3 pm, inside the Parish Hall, County Rd. 46, Woodslee. NOV. 14 - KINGSVILLE BLOOD CLINIC - At Migration Hall - 170 Main Street E., Kingsville. From 1-7pm. www.blood.ca. NOV. 19 - ART SPACE ESSEX will host a Crafters event from 10am-3pm at 32 Russell Street. More info can be found at www.artspaceessex.blogspot.ca. NOV. 19 & 20 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 10-4 at Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum, 11081 11th Conc., McGregor. NOV. 20 - 8TH ANNUAL POLAR SPLASH - To participate, please contact the Community Support Centre: 519-728-1435 or www.communitysupportcentre.ca NOV. 23 - FUNDRAISING PASTA DINNER  for Woodslee Community Association. At St. John’s Church Hall from 4:30-7:00 (take out avail.) For info: 519-723-9209. NOV. 26 - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR at Essex Retirees’ Social Club, 32 Russell St. in Essex. Everyone Welcome. DEC. 2 & 3 THE BETHLEHEM WALK AT GESS†WOOD CAMP & RETREAT. Fri. 7-8:30, Sat. 6:30-8:30. Visit www.gesstwoodcamp.com for more information. DEC. 13 - ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  at Essex Legion, from 1 - 7pm. Walk-ins Welcome! Book an appointment or for info: 1-888-2-DONATE or www.blood.ca.

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Freewill oﬀering. Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music! Coming soon, a Christmas favourite - Gess†wood Camp’s Bethlehem Walk is on December 2 & 3. Volunteers are needed.

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519-776-4255 Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Gerrie spoke on, ‘Grace.’ We have a Heavenly Father who loves us and wants to bless us. We have a good, good Father whose grace is amazing! Ladies Fellowship/Baking Night for the upcoming conference is on Thursday, November 10th, at 7 p.m. On November 18th-19th is the Women’s Conference, ‘Chosen,’ featuring Annie Byrne.

The Legacy Dinner is December 1st, 6:30p.m. at ACM. The 25th Anniversary Celebration for Pastor Gerrie Armaly and Antioch Christian Ministries is on December 4th, 6p.m. Tickets are available at the bookstore. Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed!

Voice Of Inspiration “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

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St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you to everyone who came out to our pasta dinner on November 4th and to everyone behind the scenes who helps to make it possible! Remembrance Day Services is on November 11th at 10 am at Essex United Church. It is followed by a service at the Cenotaph and also at 1 pm in the cemetery beside Trinity Church, Cottam. Our next crafters market will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 9 - 1 in the parish hall. Call Sandra at 519-9804942 for table rentals. The next Communion Service at Iler Lodge will be held on Thursday, November 17th at 10:30 am. The Bishops Friends Dinner will be held on Wednesday, December 7th, 6:30 pm at the Macedonian Centre. Tickets are available from the church oﬃce. Meet Bishop Linda Nicholls! Our Regular Sunday Services are at 8am (BCP Eucharist) and 11am (BAS Eucharist & Sunday School). For more information about us and what’s going on, please check out our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at oﬃce@ stpaulstrinity.org. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

Our CWL is collecting winter items. Scarves, mittens, hats, etc. for adults and children. If you’d like to donate, please drop off in baskets in the Gather Space. The next K of C Hall Fish Fry is Friday, November 11th from 4:30 to 7pm. Sunday, November 13th is the Parish Breakfast after morning masses. Come and enjoy a homemade breakfast. Free will offering. Served by our youth. Proceeds to Youth Ministries. Our St. Vincent de Paul is selling tickets for a quilt raffle after mass. Tickets available at the parish office as well. Draw is on December 4th. On November 16th ‘Variety is the spice of life’ for Grades 3-5, from 6:307:45pm. CWL Member Christmas Party is on Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm in the St. Joseph’s meeting room. Come and make a Christmas wreath, have some refreshments, and goodies. Skate with Santa is Sunday, December 18th, from 2-4pm at the Essex Sports Complex. Free! Thanks to all who attended our turkey Dinner and Bazaar. Thanks to all who helped out in any way. God Bless you all and have a great week.

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Sunday is Confirmation Sunday. Welcome to Blyne, Cheyenne, and Josh as they become new members of our church. Rev Ann will conduct this special service. Kelly Sauve will read the Holy Scriptures. Tom Ruston will greet you at the door. Sue and Bob Holman,Beth Taylor, Lenore Palmer, and Elaine Ireland will serve lunch following the service. Thank you to Essex Legion Colour Guard under the direction of Ron Weingarten who helped us with our Remembrance Day Service last Sunday. Thank you for everyone who came out last Saturday to our Bazaar making it a great success. Sunday School is available for children ages 4 and up. Children 3 and under will be supervised in the nursery. New friends are always welcome. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our prayer list. Wheelbarrow of Wine Raffle plus additional prizes. Proceeds to be used for Capital Repairs. Draw will take place on Dec. 11. For info & Tickets, contact Elaine Mailloux or Liz Plat. On Sunday, November 20, at 11:15am is The Reign of ChristSacrament of Holy Communion. Coffee and Conversation is Thursdays at 10am.

Essex Community Services SNOW PATROL PROGRAM: Essex Community Services is calling for applicants for our Snow Patrol Program. During the winter months. snow and ice are potential hazards to everyone, but they pose special problems for people with limited mobility. When snow accumulates, many people often encounter problems getting in and out of their homes. ECS matches volunteers with eligible seniors and people with physical disabilities to clear the snow from sidewalks and driveways. If you or someone you know of, is need of this service, please contact Essex Community Services at 519-776-4231 for an

application or for more information. COATS FOR KIDS: Essex Community Services is once again holding the Annual Coats for Kids Distribution Week. The location is 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. The dates & times are: Sat Nov 12 from 9am - 2pm, Mon., Nov 14 to Thurs., Nov 17 from 8:30am - 4pm, and Fri., Nov 18 from 8:30am - 3pm. There are adult coats available as well. For more information please call 519-776-4231. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

All are welcome to join us for Sunday Worship Service, at 10am. Sunday School is available at 10:15 am. On November 14th there is a UCW Meeting at 1pm in Simpkins Hall. We are accepting donations for the Hiatus House in the suitcase in the Hall

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Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday, November 25, 2016 at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at Town of Essex Council Chambers.

Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Major Sam Roberts will speak November 11th at the Remembrance Day service at Essex United Church at 10a.m. Come and join us for a Christmas Luncheon, Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 19th from 10 :30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. There will be a White Elephant table, too! Our SA Connections Group meets every Tuesday from 10 -1 p.m. On Nov. 15th we will craft and we will have a Potluck Luncheon. So, bring your favorite dish and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Bible Study, led by Major Shirley Roberts, follows at 1 p.m. Please note that Messy Church meets this month on the 24th. Bring your family and experience church in a new way, starting with a family style dinner at 6 p.m. Music, a Bible story, and crafts follow. Everyone is welcome to attend this free community program.

Description of Lands: 1. Plan 1242, Lot 11, Town of Essex - Cottage 103 Craig Street Minimum Tender Amount: $9,540.44 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

Essex United Church Friday, November 11 at 10 am is our annual Remembrance Day Service with Legion. The service starts at Essex United and will conclude at the Cenotaph at 11 am. Sunday, November 20, 2:30 pm ~ The Silver Ambassadors and The House Party Band will preform at the church.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Donna E. Hunter, Director of Corporate Services The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8

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Continued from Page 25 until November 13th. Thanks for sharing and caring. On Thursday, November 17 we are making meat and fruit pies, beginning at 9:15am. There is a sign up sheet in the hall if you are able to help. Bring cookie sheets! The Christmas Bazaar is on Saturday, November 19, from 10am-3pm. Bring friends! All are welcome! This week, November 13th, the door greeters are Linda and Gary MacKenzie, elder on duty is Virginia Lauzon, and church lock up is Bill Manning. Trinity Church Please keep in your prayers Brian, Debbie, Bill, James, Grace, and Harry. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Fran & Elmer Snively given by Larry & Brenda Layson & family. Thank you to Bill Jackson, for leading us in worship on Sunday, with a wonderful message and Remembrance service, and the choice in the music was fantastic. Our Thank You Bank donations for the month of November will be given to the Legion for their poppy drive this year. With December only a few weeks away, don’t forget to pick up a new toy for our Toy Drive to be given to the Cottam/Kingsville Fire Station for kids in our own area for Christmas. Lets make some kids smile on Christmas morning. The pie ladies of Trinity are taking orders for meat and cherry pies for pick up on Saturday, December 3. You can leave a message with Sharon at 519-839-4579, or Brenda at 519-839-5184, or the Church oﬃce 519-776-7711. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. Like us on Facebook or check out our web site at www.stpaulstrinity.org.

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Some like it HOT! Our next Seniors’ Luncheon is on Wednesday, November 16, at Church of the Redeemer at 11am. Our guest speaker will discuss fire safety. Call Dawn to reserve your spot: 519-978-1282. Starting Monday, November 14, you can join in our Bible Study as we dig into ‘yesterdays’ readings. 7:00 at St. Stephens. Remember Redeemers’ Annual Soup for the Soul Sunday & Fall Bazaar is fast approaching on November 20th at 10:30am following the 9:30 service. All proceeds for this year’s event will benefit “Ten Friends Diner” in support of mental health. Come support a great cause & see our guest speaker. The welcome and seating of our new Diocesan Bishop will take place Saturday, November 26 at 1:00 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. If you are interested in attending or carpooling, please email or call the office. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808 or at ststephens.redeemer@gmail.com.

Golden Age Golf Report On November 3, 41 golfers dropped a strong 72 aces on the day. Leading the pack with six was Mary Binder. Ken Brook notched a strong score of 16 for 9 holes. Brook continued his strong play producing a score of 35 over 18 holes, matched only by Bill Mayville and Marie Lasi. Setting the bar high over 36 holes with a score of 74 was Bill Mayville. A team score of 238 was good enough to award ﬁrst place boasting rights to Team Jacks (Art Sweet, Laurie Hylton, Eva Kah). Second place was a tie between Team 7 (Bill Mayville, Eileen McIntosh, Pete Daudlin) and Team 8 (Ken Brook, Moe Scratch, Mavis Rutter). The ﬁnal spot went to Team 9 (Murray Cascadden, Mary Binder, Tom Hyatt). Play resumes at Colasanti’s next Thursday at 9:30 am submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Remembrance Day ceremonies will take place on Friday, November 11th at 11a.m. at the Essex Cenotaph. Lest we forget on Remembrance Day. The Sandwich South Historical Society invites everyone to a Remembrance Tour starting at the Essex Cenotaph, then to the Spitﬁre Memorial and it will end at the Essex Legion with special guest speaker Joe McLeod on Thursday, November 10th at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Rain or shine.

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information call Barb Brookbanks at 519-736-4411. Everyone is welcome! For weekly messages from Reverend Staples, music from our choir and other activities involving our “Faith Community”, please visit our updated website at: www. harrowunited.org. Continued from Page 24 As a clustered parish with St. John the Evangelist, their CWL is welcoming new members from St. Mary’s. If you like to join and are age 16 years and older, please contact Janice Hebert at 519-975-0723. Our Mission Group is putting up the Giving Tree this coming weekend. Please take a tag and donate a Christmas gift. Thank you for your support! If you or someone you know needs a Christmas food basket please contact Wendy at 890-9120 before December 10th. The Annual Essex Region Goodfellow newspaper drive will take place on November 18 & 19. Please donate generously to this worthy cause. All proceeds collected go directly to our local food banks. Please keep in your prayers all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers in your prayers. Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson

We invite you to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our weekly Worship Service and Sunday School. Your presence is always a blessing to us and we hope our church family will be a blessing to you! We thank Mrs. Beth Marontate for sharing her wonderful gift of “Signing” last week during our Ministry of Music. Our 27th annual Turkey Supper was once again a huge success due to the amazing organization and hours of work by our many volunteers. Our lead team of Eleanor and Roy Walker, Beth, and Dennis Graham, as well as Janet and John Woodbridge, thank everyone for their support! Our 3rd annual Chili Cook-oﬀ and Toonie Auction is Friday, November 18th. For more

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Our doors are open to all at our Sunday morning Worship Service at 10 am. Shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child need to be returned by Sunday, Nov. 13. You are invited to a concert with the Klassens, a harpist and speaker at Harrow Baptist Church, on Friday, Nov. 18, at 7pm. Freewill offering towards medical conversion Sunparlour Pregnancy Resource Centre. Bottomless bowls of homemade soup and desserts on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5:30pm at Harrow Baptist Church in support of Essex County Afterschool Bible Club. Everyone is welcome. Remembrance Day is November 11. Join the Essex branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and the rest of the nation in remembering those who have fought and made the ultimate sacrifice. Essex Retirees’ Social Club The Monday night Pepper was cancelled so we could all stay home to treat the goblins and ghosts. On Tuesday afternoon Pepper, showed Judy Lane had the most peppers. Floyd Cascadden took first place, followed by Evelyn Vivier and Estelle Spoors. Lawrence Dobson had high score at Wednesday night Pepper, Audrey Stanley and Evelyn Vivier tied for most peppers and Judy Kelly was low. Edna Chevalier had high score at Thursday night Bridge. Pauline Olafson had second highest.

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Junior spikers head to playoffs 1931 Chrysler sedan with same owner 58 years!

In the summer of 1958, 21-year-old Bill Willms of Leamington, Ontario, was visiting a friend in Kitchener on a oneweek holiday from his employment with the H. J. Heinz Company. Behind the friend’s house was Waterloo Park, where Bill spotted a dark green 1931 Chrysler sedan handpainted with a brush. A young man had purchased the car six weeks earlier in running condition from Bill Willms handing the key for his 1931 Chrysler to his the original owner for daughter Natalie. She and her husband Gil are the new $125. owners. By the time Bill looked at it, the car was running on five cylinders with a broken piston in the trunk. Bill bought the car for $30. His friend helped Bill tow the car to Leamington, where he got the Chrysler running by replacing the defective piston with a new one from Hyatt Motors, the Chrysler-Plymouth dealer in Leamington. The Silver Dome six cylinder engine in Bill’s ’31 Chrysler has 217.8 cubic inches. Plymouth had that same size from 1942 to 1954. The man in the stock room handed Bill the piston he needed right off the shelf. Bill then removed the hand-painted green finish on the body with caustic soda and took the car to Bob Burdick’s shop for a gleaming black finish for $50. Bill also painted whitewalls on all six tires, thanks to the Canadian Tire “whitewalls in a can.” Bill’s 1931 Chrysler is the fancy version of the CM series with dual sidemounts and trunk. His car also has a stylish new grille and 4-wheel hydraulic brakes. Ford did not go hydraulic until 1939. On June 10, 1961, the Chrysler was used as Bill and Aggie’s wedding car. In 1990, the car was also used for their youngest daughter Melanie for her wedding. Bill and his wife Aggie and their three daughters loved the car and how special it made them feel whenever they went for a ride. In October 1995, Bill took his Chrysler to Carmen Pagilone at Classic Collision near Leamington for body work and paint. The original engine had already been rebuilt and the interior redone with original material. The following spring, the car had the original dark blue body, black fenders, and cream spoke wheels and pinstriping. Bill, now 79 and with Aggie having passed away eight years ago, is downsizing into a nearby apartment. His daughter Natalie and her husband Gil of Belle River, Ontario, are now the new owners of the 1931 Chrysler. They live only 25 miles from Leamington, and whenever Bill gets the urge to drive it again, or just be a passenger, all he has to do is pick up the phone. 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.”

by Fred Groves The Essex District High School junior boys’ volleyball team wrapped up its WECSSAA regular season on a high note last week, beating visiting Kingsville 25-13, 2511, 25-11 on Thursday. Two days earlier, the Red Raiders hosted Tecumseh Vista Academy 25-20, 2518, 23-25. Finishing in second place with an 11-1 record, the Red Raiders now head into the playoffs. • Lucia McElwain hit for 11 points and Vanessa Gualdieri added eight as the EDHS senior girls’ basketball team beat Sandwich 52-26. The win improved the Red Raiders to 10-0, which they now take into the post-season. Essex, who will host several games in the upcoming OFSAA tournament, beat Holy Names 48-41 earlier in the week. • Brandon Revenberg of Essex was recently awarded the Most Outstanding Rookie of the Year for the CFL’s Hamilton Ti-Cats. The offensive lineman, drafted third overall, played in all 17 regular season games and started in five of them. • Still with football,

the EDHS Red Raiders blasted Riverside 41-8 on Friday in the WECSSAA quarter-final game. This Friday, they will take on Sandwich at the University of Windsor in the semi-final matchup. • Everett VanLare caught a pair of touchdown passes from Max Henricks last week and Brent Davison ran for a pair of majors as the junior football team from EDHS beat L’Essor 28-6. • Luke Tremblay competed in the provincial junior powerlifting championships recently, and came home with the gold medal. He had a squat lift of 595 pounds, bench pressed 407, and deadlifted 672. Tremblay’s total set a new record. He will head to Montreal in March for the nationals. • EDHS grad Emily Kessler won the bronze medal in the 63kg women’s division of the University of Calgary Dinos Open Wrestling Meet. • Becca Fuerth scored

the lone goal for the University of Windsor’s soccer team as they fell 3-1 to eventual national champions UOIT in the OUA quarter-finals. Fuerth was named to the second all-star team. • It was a tough day for the EDHS senior girls’ cross country team at OFSAA, finishing 25 out of 40 teams. Alivia Acampora was the top local runner. Kennedy Campeau could not race due to an injury. • First baseman Julian Fields, who played for the Essex junior baseball team, helped the Fanshawe Falcons win the national championship. • Essex’s Cody McCann was named to the Ontario Football Conference allstar team. The graduating running back and the AKO Fratmen lost the league championship to Hamilton on Sunday. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.

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73’s pick up three points submitted by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s failed to gain any momentum and progress in the standings this past week. Essex remains in third place in the Stobbs division. Essex entered this past week coming off the heels of the best game of the year, as the team defeated the first place Blenheim Blades on the road. The story this week was Essex’s inconsistent goaltending and defensive lapses. Leading the 73’s to their 1-1-1 record was Tyler Scott who had eight points in the last three games, including four goals. Tuesday night, the Amherstburg Admirals traveled to Essex. Teams exchanged goals in the first period as Essex led 2-1. The teams exchanged goals midway through the third period to tie things up. Fans anticipated overtime before their hearts were broken. The Admirals scored four unanswered goals, and three goals in the final 90 seconds to prevail 7-5. In net for Essex was Tyler Ryan.

24 hours later, the 73’s travelled to Wallaceburg to face the last place Lakers. Essex opened the scoring, registering three goals in the opening frame, including a goal 17 seconds in. In the middle frame, Nolan Farr responded for the Lakers, cutting the lead to two before Tyler Scott and William Stadder each netted a pair of goals. Tyler Waller added a goal for the Lakers to close out the period. In the third period, Essex and Wallaceburg exchanged goals, with the Essex 73’s taking the 8-3 win, outshooting Wallaceburg 44-22. On Friday night, Essex traveled to Dresden, hoping to respond from an overtime loss one month prior. Early on, it looked like they would, with Essex taking the lead on the powerplay after one period. Throughout the game, Essex outshot the Jr. Kings, but it was Dresden who mustered up much of the offense in the middle frame, as they scored four goals on seven shots in period two.

In the third, Essex scored a pair of goals to send the game to overtime. However, in overtime, Matthew Badour (who took over for Ryan after the fourth goal) was beat with the man advantage. Badour was beat on Dillon Liberty’s snapshot high on his stick side, as Essex fell 5-4 in overtime in Dresden.

Pictured above, Essex 73’s Eric Shaw and fellow teammates celebrate his first of two goals on the night. photo by Laurie Beaten

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From the drop of the puck, the Ravens followed the game plan to a tee and were the better team in all aspects of the game. Realizing the puck moves faster than any skater, the players moved the puck nicely, creating numerous scoring chances. Essex converted those scoring chances into eight goals, while the Orange Crush defensive unit held Southpoint to just one tally. A total team effort,

with unselfish play, resulted in a solid 8-1 victory and reinforced the message from the coaches that positional play and passing will lead to victories! On Sunday, the Ravens travelled to the WFCU Centre to face Riverside for the third time in ten days. From the onset it was clear the team forgot the keys to the game that led them to victory the night before. In a completely

one-sided affair, the Rangers took it to the Ravens, outplaying, out hustling ,and outscoring them 7-1. The coaches will be sure to remind the team at practice this week that aggressive skating to the puck creates opportunity. The Ravens look forward to bringing a concerted effort to this upcoming weekend’s games.

OPP Traffic Management Unit Levies 35 Charges on Highway 3 submitted to EFP On November 5, 2016, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) conducted an Aggressive Driving Initiative on Highway 3 in Essex County. As a result, 35 charges were laid, including 2 drivers charged for driving in excess of 50 kilometers per hour

above the posted limit (Stunt Driving) and 3 Driving While Under Suspension charges in addition to a number of other violations of the Highway Traffic Act. Several vehicles were towed from the area due to the accompanying licence suspensions.