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A LOOK INSIDE EWEMS 10 Year Plan received at County Council PAGE 3 _______________ Len Fitch inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame PAGE 7 _______________ 25th annual Jingle Bell Run celebrated PAGE 10 _______________ Essex residents recalls finding the grave of a Canadian airman 30-years ago in France PAGE 12 _______________ 73’s falter, drop points to top opponents PAGE 23 _______________
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by Sylene Argent When in the trenches, soldiers had to endure all types of inclement and uncomfortable weather. And, despite the cold and the snow experienced on Monday, there was a great turnout of proud residents at the local cenotaph for the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) Remembrance Day
ceremony. A couple hundred residents paid homage to veterans and fallen soldiers by attending the ceremony, which offered a moment of silence to remember the sacrifices they made for Canadian freedoms. A portion of the event also provided local politicians, service clubs, veteran groups, and family members of those
who have served, to lay a memorial wreath at the base of the cenotaph as the Silver Ambassadors Concert Band played live music for the occasion. Continued on Pagee 2
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“In 1914, the population of Essex was approximately 1353. When WWI broke out, 198 of them signed a cheque, up to and including their lives,” Essex Legion Branch President Erroll Caza said during the ceremony. “Indeed, 32
of them had their checks cashed defending the freedoms for which they fought. Caza also spoke of the many lives lost throughout the history of wars, peacekeeping missions, and training activities in which Canada was
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involved. “Throughout all the wars, members of the Essex community were active participants and my of those who sacrificed their lives have their names etched on plaques and the wall which is displayed before you,”
Caza continued. Caza thanked Essex Council for putting trust and confidence in the Essex Legion to plan and organize the Remembrance Day ceremony. “The collaboration between the Legion and the community is a great bond that ensures the mainstay of the Legion’s existence of remembering sacrifices
of our hometown warriors, who paid the ultimate sacrifice, will always be remembered. “We also have to remember those who died, not in the field of battle, but directly as a result of the injuries and effects caused from the field of battle. These warriors returned home and are considered silent sufferers whose
demons experienced in conflict cause them to take their own lives. They were not weak; they are also heroes and we must remember them. As a veteran, Caza said a simple “thank you” for his service is greatly appreciated. He often tries to respond to those gestures of gratitude by saying “thank you for recognizing it.” While wrapping up his speech, Caza thanked those who attended the ceremony to pay homage to their hometown heroes. “Freedom is not free and the cost can never be measured accurately,” he said.
Voice Of Inspiration “There is no better insurance than the knowledge of how to do something the right way. There is no greater peace of mind than knowing you did it the right way.” ~ Jerry G. West
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EWEMS 10-Year Plan received at County Council
Essex County Council meets to discuss the Essex Windsor EMS Ten- Year Plan
by Adam Gault Essex County Council received and filed the Essex Windsor EMS Ten Year Master Plan at the meeting held on November 6. This is a document that provided findings and recommendations for the management and delivery of service for Essex Windsor EMS over the course of the next decade. Bruce Krauter, Chief
of Essex Windsor EMS (EWEMS), presented the plan, which was designed to project the needs of the community and region based on population, demographics, historical use of EMS services, staffing, infrastructure, call volume, and vehicle utilization. “This is a guiding document, it’s not set in stone,” Krauter explained of the adoption of the plan. “It’s designed
to be an approach that Essex Windsor EMS can follow.” In the fall of 2018, EWEMS hired the services of thirdparty organization, Operational Research in Health Limited (ORH), to begin the process of compiling and drafting a ten-year master plan. Although based in the United Kingdom, ORS has advised EMS providers around
the world, as well as providing reports to multiple Ontario land ambulance services, including York Region, Simcoe County, and Middlesex-London. As the population of Essex County continues to increase and age, an increase in the needs of EMS availability will be required throughout the region. Continues on Page 5
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Editorial &Opinion Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Serving Essex and the surrounding communities since 1896.
Life is too short
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I have come to terms a long while ago that life is not always fair, and as I get older, I realize life is also way too short. To think of an average human lifespan, we are barely a blink of an eye on the earth’s timeline. And, some of our kind have used their short time here to do some pretty incredible things. Finding success, now-a-days, does seem rather difficult. Education is costly, the employment market is competitive, and the cost of living has us working more to keep a roof over our heads and food in our bellies. There really is so little time left over, at the end of the day, to chase after those childhood dreams that still harbour within us. But, I as get older, I realize just how important it is to make sure those things we wish to do can be done. For instance, if there is a
place one would like to travel to, put a little bit of money away each week. If there is a certain hobby one would like to try, squeeze it into that busy schedule, even it is only for a few hours a month. The truth is, we need to try to achieve those dreams while we can. We will not always have our health, we will not always have the money, we will not always have the ability to do those things we are passionate about. In addition, making time to do those things rejuvenates us as we enjoy our time or get a sense of accomplishment as we move forward. Time tends to slip away from us quite quickly, without us even realizing it. And, before we know it, the time to do all of those things we want to do can be behind us. Where there is a will to do something, there is a way; even if it
means having to be creative. There are things on my own bucket list that I wish I could achieve, and know I need to stop putting those things off. The time is always now, even if that means planning something for the not-sodistant future. For me, one of those bucket list items would be going back up north, in the area where most of my favourite childhood moments occurred. I have not been back there in around 23-years, but it doesn’t seem like it has been that long because time has a way of getting away from us. Perhaps I should start thinking of a little trip, even if it is just for a weekend.
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Smart expansion the key to providing natural gas across Ontario By Pat Jilesen, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Greater access to natural gas has significant implications for Ontario farmers, and is an infrastructure priority for our province. We know it’s a more affordable option. It will dramatically boost business opportunities by significantly lowering energy costs for farms and rural communities. In fact, it’s estimated that the energy savings for Ontario’s farm sector alone would be up to $200 million every year. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has advocated for the need for natural gas across the province, including rural and northern regions, for many years. And there have been announcements by the provincial government that are promising for agriculture and our rural communities. Energy is one of the largest costs for rural homes, farms and small businesses. If natural gas was available across the province, it would free up $1.1 billion in annual energy savings for an estimated 500,000 residents, farms and business owners. Those energy savings would generate significant direct and indirect economic benefits to communities across Ontario. The Ontario government has prioritized natural gas access and has reinforced its support for a customer rate subsidy to help expand natural gas infrastructure. Specifically, for privately funded expansion to more small, rural and Indigenous communities using a customer rate subsidy to make natural gas infrastructure
expansion more feasible. The Natural Gas Expansion Support Program (NGESP), which was launched this past summer, will help extend natural gas and encourage communities to partner with gas distributors to help make that happen. Since July 1, NGESP began adding a $1 customer charge to residential gas bills in Ontario and will fund natural gas expansion projects. OFA will continue to work with government to ensure a long-term, phased approach to support natural gas expansion across rural and Indigenous communities. We need smart expansion – a concept that combines community expansion opportunities with economic development opportunities. This means that in addition to rural homes, expansion routes must include Ontario farms and local businesses. Today, 20% of rural Ontario is currently serviced with clean, abundant and affordable natural gas. OFA supports a customer subsidy and long-term smart expansion plan as a solid start to bring natural gas to every corner of the province. OFA looks forward to a continued commitment from the government to remove the barriers that are limiting the accessibility of natural gas to rural Ontario. Unlocking new economic opportunities across rural Ontario will bring millions of dollars in new investment freedom to families, businesses and farms across rural communities for generations to come.
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“The demand [for EMS services] increased 14.4 percent between the years 2013 and 2017, or 3.49 percent per year,” Krauter explained, adding that at any given time, 49 percent of the region’s ambulances are in service in some capacity. The ORH report recommended the “rerostering” or movement of staff from their current schedules to “new schedules” with start and end times that meet
historical and consistent demand. Analysis of response volumes indicates that increased daytime resources would reduce response times and increase available ambulances, and allow for greater efficiency across the Essex Windsor system. In comparison, night time resources have excess capacity and are currently underutilized. Re-rostering is expected to change approximately four to five total EMS shift rotations. Discussion between management and staff will begin in late fall with the intent to explain the rationale, the purpose and expected improvements. The process will begin early 2020 with an expected re-rostering to be completed in the spring. To help alleviate the projected increase in demand, it is also recommended that two additional Professional
Standards Captains are hired in the next few years, as well as three more District Chiefs between 2023 and 2027. In summary, it was determined a 21 percent increase in weekly EMS vehicle deployment hours will be required by 2028 to mitigate the impact of a projected nearly 40 percent increase in demand to maintain acceptable response times and standards. As for what this could mean for the Town of Essex itself, there is the potential for a new
centralized station hub at the Essex County Civic Centre. This centre would house logistics, fleet, training, professional standards and be the center for the county’s Emergency Management. Should it be constructed, it would provide improved access to county municipalities without impacting support to the City of Windsor. It is suggested that a costs and benefits appraisal be undertaken for the proposed hub.
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ElderCollege hosts history class at ECHRS
Program Director of Essex & Community Historical Research Society, Fred Groves starts off the presentation on November 5 at the ECHRS facility.
by Julianna Bonnett The Essex & Community Historical
Research Society (ECHRS) opened its Gordon Avenue facility
to the public last Tuesday afternoon so ElderCollege could host a class to educate local residents on the history of the town and on the origins of Essex District High School. Lori Kowtiuk, President of ECHRS, said she looks forward to being able to educate people on the history of her town. “It’s interesting to see how many people, [who] are 55-years-old and up, [wanted to be] involved in such an interesting class that shows what our community has accomplished over the years,” Kowtiuk commented. Kowtiuk said there is so much about Essex and Windsor that people don’t know about. “There is so much history in Essex alone that I believe a lot of locals don’t know anything about. It’s always important to educate yourself on history, no matter the age.” Fred Groves, Program Director for ECHRS, said he was most excited to talk about the history of Essex District High School for one particular
Students of Elder College prepare for class on November 5 at the Essex & Community Historical Research Society.
Students Rod Sham and Karen Seguin wait for class to start on November 5 at the Essex & Community Historical Research Society,
reason. “I was a graduate from Essex District High School, which is the oldest publicly funded high school in all of Ontario,” Groves said. “I love teaching people about the history of Essex and the high school because it brings
back good memories of my time in school.” ElderCollege is located at the University of Windsor was founded in 2011. Since then, it has grown to have over 100 courses available each semester in Windsor, Essex, and Kent Counties. The
program, which is part of Canterbury College, was designed to give seniors the opportunity to learn and as well teach. For more information on Elder College, visit its website at http://www1. uwindsor.ca/canterbury/ eldercollege.
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Len Fitch inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Photo submitted by Sylene Argent On Saturday, November 2, area resident Len Fitch was inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame as one of a handful of honourees. The special banquet took place at the
Sheraton Hotel in Toronto. Fitch has spent a large part of his life, 54-years to be exact, involved in motorcycle racing, which was why a group of his peers nominated him for the prestigious award.
“It is held to honour anyone who contributed or was a competitor to the road racing community,” Fitch said back at his home after receiving his award. He noted the recipients were from all over Canada, and the banquet is held in a new location every year. Fitch was first introduced to racing in his youth. His dad raced bikes back in the ‘40s as a half-mile rider. He recalls hearing stories of his dad racing on the ice at the Windsor Arena. In 1945, the year he was born, his dad was involved in an accident that broke his back, which ultimately ended his racing career. He spent three months in a body cast. “Although he took me to many [racing] events, my mom and he did not want me to race because of that accident,” Fitch said. He recalls going to Edenvale, near Wasaga Beach, to watch races with his dad when he was eightyears-old. It was a former WWII air force base, which was converted to a race arena. “I sat outside the fence and watched the races. The speed they went in the race, the sights, the smells, I decided I wanted to race,” he said. In 1966, Fitch married his wife, Nancy, and said the first purchase he made was a bike of his own at the age of 21. He rode in the streets for a few weeks, but was told to take the plate off and learn to ride to race at local raceways. He said he never rode a motorcycle on public highways for nine years. He said he had a late start to racing, but by
1970, he was an expert in Canada with the Canadian Motorcycle Association (CMA). He was urged to try racing in Michigan with the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). His first AMA race was in 1970 for the Daytona. He said, from that point, he proceeded through the ranks. He would end up racing the 200m race at Daytona six times. He raced in the AMA for eight years, of which six he was racing in the expert division. He raced across the US, from Indianapolis to Texas. While he raced, he still worked full time in construction. Fitch was self-sponsored, and said he raced with some of the best in the world, such as Yvon Duhamel of Montreal and Giacomo Agostini of Italy. “To finish in the top 20 was a real accomplishment, and I always finished in the top 20,” he said, noting speeds could get up to 190km/h. After eights-years of racing with the AMA, Fitch decided to spend more time with his family and started touring. In 1985, he retired as a contractor and took up farming. In 2005, he still owning a few of his bikes that he used to race, and wanting to give back to
the motorcycle racing community, so he got involved with the Vintage Road Racing Association (VRRA). He raced there for six-years. The club puts on four events per year. He then started sponsoring riders who rode his bikes in the race. He later got involved with sidecar racing, too, which he continues to sponsor. He knew in 2015 that in two-years it would be the 50th anniversary of the only Canadian Grand Prix Motorcycle Race, so he approached the VRRA about a celebration. He was able to get 24 of those original racers brought to Canada to take part in a
banquet and a parade lap, because of the sponsor support. Fitch quit racing in 2010 after he endured a bad accident. He was humbled to be inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame and that he had support from his family there, when he delivered an 11-minute speech. “We did this because it was a passion. I never thought about getting a return. I got called out of the blue. I had no idea they were doing this. To get that recognition from my friends was special” he said.
Notice of 2020 Budget Meeting for the Corporation of the County of Essex Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the County of Essex will undertake deliberations and consider adoption of the proposed 2020 Budget on Wednesday, December 04, 2019 at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue W., Essex. Additional Budget Deliberations (if required) will take place during the regular meeting of Essex County Council on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Essex County Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue W., Essex. Copies of the proposed Budget will be available beginning Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the County Administration Office, Essex County Civic Centre, Suite 202, 360 Fairview Avenue W., Essex between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM or can be downloaded from the County website at countyofessex.ca. Alternative formats are available upon request. Contact the undersigned if you have any accessibility or accommodation concerns regarding attendance at this meeting. Written Submissions relating to the proposed Budget will be accepted until 4:30 pm, Thursday, November 28, 2019 by the undersigned. Sandra Zwiers Director of Financial Services/Treasurer County of Essex Tel: (519) 776-6441 Ext. 1312 TTY: 1-877-624-4832 Fax: (519) 776-4455 szwiers@countyofessex.ca
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Third annual Dennis B. Chase Smile Walk takes place at Hillman Marsh
by Max de Liberato The weather was cold, but spectators would not have notice if the chill bothered the participants of the “Dennis B. Chase
Smile Walk for Optimism and Conservation” on Saturday, which took place at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. The third annual five-
kilometer walk raised money for the Essex Region Conservation Foundation with a goal set for $10,000. Along with the fundraiser, there was also a ceremony honoring Dennis Chase’s legacy. During the ceremony, Anderdon Public School teacher Jodi Nolin was honoured with this year’s Optimism Award for her work with the school’s eco-team. The team is currently involved in a one-year campaign to rid the area of single-use plastics, one municipality at a time. Conservation is an important part of sustainability, according to Karen Amlin, a representative of the Chase family. “Because trees are so important, and conservation does so much, I think so many people get so much enjoyment from the greenway trails, and how important the trees are for our existence and for animals, and to promote less use of plastic,” Amlin said. “I think it’s really good to do these events for conservation.” Dennis Chase was part of the Essex Region Conservation Authority
for a bulk of his working life. And, during his time working there, he had planted one million trees, according to the family’s spokesperson. “We’re grateful for the community support and honoring our father.” Amlin said.
According to the Anderdon Public School eco-team representatives in attendance at the event, a restaurant uses around 5000 plastic straws a week, this costs $15. For a dollar extra, a bundle of reusable straws can be purchased.
The event raised $1,100 towards its $10,000 goal, with donations from the attendees of the walk alone. This year, a program is available that will adopt out a meter of greenway if a $50 donation is made.
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EDHS student hosts 10th annual Food Bank Frenzy
Caleb Brockman (right) solicited the help of his mom, Julie Brockman, and grandpa, Dale Bedford, to host his annual Food Bank Frenzy in front of Jeff ’s No Frills on Saturday afternoon. Through the event, the local teen collected non-perishable food items for the Essex Area Food Bank ahead of the holiday season.
by Sylene Argent On Saturday, Essex District High School grade 11 student, Caleb Brockman, along with his mom, Julie Brockman, and
grandpa, Dale Bedford, stood outside of Jeff’s No Frills to collect nonperishable food donations for the Essex Area Food Bank through his annual
Food Bank Frenzy event. “We are off to a flying start,” he said shortly after Saturday’s food drive kicked off. Brockman has been hosting this annual collection for the past ten-years. He is always pleased at how generous community members are in making donations as he always fills up the Essex Area Food Bank’s van with needed donations. He is also grateful to Jeff’s No Frills for allowing him to host the food drive every year. This year, he was also excited to partner with REC Health & Fitness, which provided its members with an opportunity to skip their burpees if they donated a canned good. The support for the food drive, Brockman said, “Is awesome. At the end-of-the-day, this is a community event. Without everyone pitching in, this would not be possible.” Brockman began
volunteering at the Essex Area Food Bank several years ago, and it was that experience that urged him to host a food drive for local individuals and families in need of support. “If people are still in need, I will keep on collecting. There is no reason to stop,” 16-yearold Brockman said from inside his makeshift shelter. “I like the fact it helps people. It could happen to anyone. [The food bank] is for regular people, who need a boost. It is a temporary thing. They are in between jobs, or a single mom [in need of help]. It helps people get back on track. It is unique in that way.” Though Brockman does not get to volunteer with the Essex Area Food Bank as much as he likes now, with his school commitments and a part time job, he plans to do his co-op there next year to earn a Non-Profit Specialist High Skills Major.
EDHS participating in Purse Project The grade 11 leadership students at EDHS have been collecting donations for the Purse Project, which helps women and children in cases of abuse and human trafficking. The donations will be distributed to local charities, such as Hiatus House, the Downtown Mission, The Salvation Army, The Welcome Center, and The House of Sophrosyne. As part of this project, the students have been collecting gently used purses, hygiene products, and feminine hygiene products. They have also collected items for children, such as diapers. So far, the students have had over 500 items donated. Anyone who would like to donate an item is urged to contact the high school to learn more or arrange a drop off.
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25th annual Jingle Bell Run celebrated - Bob Blair remembered for his dedication to the event -
by Sylene Argent On Sunday morning, racers and supporters of Community Living Essex County (CLEC) joined
together to participate in this year’s Jingle Bell Run, Walk, and Wheel. At the signal, around 600 individuals - all
dressed up in Christmas gear - dashed off on Talbot Street, beginning at event partner- Ken Knapp Ford, to participate in the event.
The route extended into downtown Essex Centre. This year’s Jingle Bell Run, Walk, and Wheel was a special event for a couple of reasons. As is tradition, the event raised funds for Community Living Essex County, so it can continue to support the around 700 individuals from across Essex County, with an intellectual disability and their families. Special to the event this year, Ken Knapp Ford offered to donate an additional $10 to Community Living Essex Continued on Page 11
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County if they were able to complete the route faster than “Blitzen,� a racer decked-out in Christmas gear. In addition, Community Living Essex County celebrated its 25th annual Jingle Bell Run event, which has only been made possible because of the support of the community. Last year’s event raised $10,450 in support of Community Living Essex County. To help raise funds for Community Living Essex County, participants were encouraged to collect pledges. In exchange, they were eligible to win a variety of prizes.
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This year’s event was also the first since longtime organizer, Bob Blair, who was a well-known community-minded individual who worked at Ken Knapp Ford, has passed. Blair passed away on February 23, 2019. “This was a really big year,� James Knapp of Ken Knapp Ford said. “It was the 25th anniversary combined with the first year without our Jingle Bell Run founder and Chairperson, Bob Blair. Last year, Bob said to me, ‘I just want to make the 25th.’ Sadly, it didn’t happen, but our goal was to honour Bob in a way that
he would have appreciated most. Having said that, the entire community united for a common goal of making this one of the best Jingle Bell Runs ever. Bob’s absence was felt by all of us, especially by his family who were in attendance.� Blair was passionate about Community Living
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and was always at the Jingle Bell Run finish line to support the participants. What is unique about the Jingle Bell Run is that it brings together professional racers, who participate in the event along side may of the clients Community Living supports.
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Essex residents recalls finding the grave of a Canadian airman 30-years ago in France - the coincidental finding brought closure to the navigator’s family -
by Sylene Argent When Mark McGuire was growing up in
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Maidstone, he knew the story of navigator Edward J. McCloskey, also of
Maidstone, who went Missing in Action during WWII. Never did he
imagine, as a youngster, that a friendship he would form in France would bring closure to this serviceman’s family. In early September of 1989, McGuire was in his late 20s. He was a professional hockey player and coach, and his career brought him to Orléans, France. At the same time, his wife, Karen was studying for her masters in French Linguistics. They were living in France with their oldest son, Conner. McGuire described Orléans as a city about the size of Windsor, and
it is located around 100 kilometers south of Paris. While shopping at farmers’ markets, McGuire and his wife came to know a butcher named Jean Pierre and his wife, Francoise. McGuire recalled Jean Pierre and Francoise had a great love of Canada. “They treated our
young Canadian family well and usually provided some extra treats for our shopping basket. As the Saturday shopping visits continued, our friendship began to grow. I gave him some tickets to some home games and he continued to stuff our basket with market place Continued on Page 13
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goodies,” he noted. In late October of that year, the McGuire family was invited to dine at their house. Throughout the evening, the topic of WWII came up. Jean Pierre, McGuire said, had memories from when he was five-years old, growing up on a farm on the outskirts of Orléans, in a town named Saint-Cyr-en-Val McGuire learned his friend’s family, in the 1940s, lived near a rail road, which were represented strategic positions during the occupation. He also learned it was common for Allied bomber planes to fly over and attempt to take out the German controlled, French rail stations. One morning in early July, 1944, as Jean Pierre and his mother were gathering eggs, they heard an unusually loud bomber coming and knew it was either large or flying very low. They ran out of the barn to have a better look and quickly ran back into the barn because of the deafening noise. They had noticed the plan was an RCAF by a mark on the belly of the bomber, McGuire noted.
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Shortly afterward they heard the exchange of gunfire and a large explosion. Jean Pierre then offered to take the McGuire family to the Commonwealth Cemetery because the RCAF bomber crewmembers that crashed near his mother’s farm were among the Canadians buried there. “As we were approaching the cemetery in his Citroen, I recalled hearing many times from many people of a MIA airman from the village of Maidstone going down in France. I tried not to think about the coincidence, but my mind was racing and I couldn’t stop thinking about it,” McGuire stated. He recalled the entrance was extremely well maintained and unlike most cemeteries, this one had very few headstones. They were in a row and were identical in size. “As we approached the tombstones, I carefully read the names. I stopped and slowly read one a second time. [It read] E. J. McCloskey, Navigator.” Recently, Marilynn Scratch, the niece of the
navigator, spoke with McGuire at a wedding anniversary. She had asked if he was the one who had found Uncle Ed. At that time, McGuire, with the assistance of his wife, began trying to recall the story in detail. Scratch said McGuire provided her mother and her sister, Mary, with photos of the headstone. She said the pictures of the gave site, which held seven tombstones of the flight crew, and the recollection of the story of how he came to find the grave site, provided the Flood/ McCarthy, and extended families with valuable closure. Thirty-years later, McGuire is humbled to have been able to provide that closure to McCloskey’s family members. He noted the odds of coming across the grave site was the equivalent of finding a needle in a haystack.
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Sandwich South Historical Society hosts Remembrance Day Gathering submitted by The Sandwich South Historical Society On Saturday, local residents gathered at the Sandwich South Cultural & Resource Centre to honour local war veterans
and heroes. Gord Edwards spoke of his father, Murray’s, experience in the Military. Murray grew up in Oldcastle and enlisted in WWII. He was a
dispatcher and rode a motorcycle from camp to camp. The headlights on the motorcycles were kept low and he came across a bridge not knowing half of it was gone. He hit the embankment, but managed to climb up with his motorcycle. He cut down a tree to fix the handlebars and drove the rest of the
night through enemy territory. Ruth Ann (nee Croft) Fuerth spoke of her Uncle, Wesley Bethel Croft. Wesley grew up in Maidstone and enlisted in WWII. He was a RCAF pilot and was killed in action over England. Ruth Ann and her husband, Tom, went to England and found his grave and paid tribute to him by placing Canadian poppies. Their son, Wesley, was named after him. Judy Jobin and Sue Rau spoke of their Aunt,
Helen Sexton. She was a nursing student at HotelDieu Hospital where she was photographed. Helen became the face of the Red Cross for WWII. Judy also mentioned that the Lenten Card parties at St. Mary’s Church in Maidstone started during WWII to collect money to send care packages to the local
boys overseas. These card parties still continue to this day. The Sandwich South Cultural & Resource Centre is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon until December 21. It is located on Walker Road by Hwy #3, behind the Fire Station. Everyone is welcome!
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Plenty of treasures to discover at CTMHV’s Militaria, Hunting, and Sportsman show
Vice Chairman of The Canadian Transportation Museum, Mickey Moulder, poses in front of his antiques on November 10 at the Militaria, Hunting, and Sportsman show.
Vendor Barry Justin poses in front of his antiques.
by Julianna Bonnett The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) held another installment of its Militaria, Hunting and Sportsman shows on Sunday. Vice Chairman of the CTMHV, Mickey Moulder, said he enjoys being a part of the show because his love for history started many years ago. “I started collecting a lot of antique items about 30-years ago,” Moulder said. “I used to live in England and I would always visit their flea markets there and you wouldn’t imagine the kind of antiques they had, that’s what really started my passion for history.” Moulder said he thinks history is one of the most important things youth should be educated about. As a large Museum, Moulder said “We bring so many people in and it would be amazing to have more of our youth educated on this history.” Jessica Topham, Media and Event Coordinator of the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, said the turnout for the event is always great.
“This event attracts so many people in our community, which shows that history is still something people care for,” Topham noted. One of the largest transportation museums in Ontario, the CTMHV has been operating since the mid ‘70s and offers the community a look into the history of Windsor-Essex. As many artifacts, dating back from the 1820s to the 1930s are showcased at the local Museum, those who attended the Militaria, Hunting, and Sportsman has the opportunity to view some of those historic items
Vendor Tom Tweney poses in front of his antiques.
while looking through the military and hunting items for sale at the event. The CTMHV hosts many events throughout the year to raise funds for
its Children’s Education Program, which provides a hands-on learning history lesson for thousands of youth throughout the school year.
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4-H Potato Club Hosts Brunch
submitted by Nadia Rose Popov We had a wonderful end to our 4-H Potato Club season. As usual, our meeting was held at St John’s Hall in Woodslee. This was a special meeting because it was our Achievement Day. We first set up our displays from our past
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND Form 2 - Expropriations Act, R.R.O. 1990, Reg.363
In The Matter of an application by The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh for approval to expropriate land being part of Pt Lots. 155, 156, Concession 1, Tecumseh designated as Pts 1 to 7 inclusive PL 12R-20745, s/t Ease over Pt 4 PL 12R-20745 as in R1098643, s/t Ease over Pt 7 PL 12R-20745, as in R1286630, s/t Ease over Pts 2, 5, 6, 7, PL 12R-20745 as in R1286631, s/t Ease over Pt 6 PL 12RE-20745, as in R1098644 in the Town of Tecumseh in the County of Essex and Province of Ontario PIN 75244-0477 for the purpose of a storm water management facility. Notice Is Hereby Given that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows: Being Part of Lots 155 and 156, Concession 1, Tecumseh shown on the engineered plan attached in the Town of Tecumseh County of Essex and Province of Ontario, being Part of PIN 75244-0477 Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing,
meetings, then, set up our tables and chairs. Finally, we started to cook. Each club member made their favourite dish from days past. Our guests started to show up at 11:30am for our brunch delicacy. As we each presented our dishes, we got into the public speaking aspect of
the meeting by discussing the dish. Following the brunch, we cleaned up and finished our potato season for the year. Thank you to Edna for letting us use the hall for our meetings and thank you to Mrs. Popov and Mrs. Unholzer for leading this new club.
4-H Cloverbuds visit beef farm submitted to EFP The 4-H Cloverbuds held its seventh meeting at Shawn’s beef farm near Comber. Before venturing into the barn, Andrea went over some safety rules
about being around beef cattle. Beef cattle can become scared of loud noises and strangers running, so we have to be respectful of them when we visit. Shawn showed us a
calf that was bottle fed and each Cloverbud got a turn feeding the calf his breakfast. Then, he showed us the scales in the barn and explained how the animals enter into the barn. After, we went out to the pasture and watched the herd. There were many mothers with calves and two bulls in the pasture. We watched them from the fence gate. Shawn raises grain fed and grass fed beef animals. They are marketed locally. Our leader Lisa showed us how a cow’s stomach works by using a slice of bread and some coke. Ember then thanked Shawn and Andrea for allowing us to come and visit the beef farm and educating us about beef farming.
1. in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice; 2. in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh Address: 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 1W9 The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh Laura Moy, Clerk This notice first published on the 7th day of November, 2019.
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OLAH: Alexander - 91 years, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his daughter at his side on Monday, November 4, 2019. Loving husband of the late Mary Olah (2008). Dear father to Randy Olah and his wife Linda, Janice Limanek and her husband Terry, Rick Olah and his wife Nancy. Wise and proud grandfather to Stacey & Joe, Steven & Lisa, Jennifer & Colin, Richard, Katrine & Stephen; greatgrandfather Ashley, Jasmine, Laurenne, Layla, Landon; Gigi Granpa Ayden, Audrey and Naomi. He was brother-in-law to Florence Smijan, Marie Mogyorody and the late Bob Mogyorody, the late Bill and Helen Mogyordi. Alexander will also be missed by many close cousins. Family and friends were received at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519 776-4223) on Wednesday. A Funeral Service to celebrate Alexander’s life was held in the Funeral Home on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Cremation has followed. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send condolences or make a memorial donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. ______________________________________________________
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WOLTZ: Wilmon (Bill) Eugene - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Woltz on November 7, 2019, at the age of 88. He was attended by his family, and kept his sense of humour to the very end. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Woltz (Thomas) for 65 years. Loving father of Ric (Barb), Dana (Sandra), Becky McGorman (Joe) and Brad (Kris Mann). Proud Grandpa of Brandon (Kaitlynn) and Spencer. And of course, Fluffy. Son of the late Bill and Stella Woltz and brother to Erie Woltz and the late Robert Pritchard. Best friend to Mary. Bill was very involved in the community, was an avid sportsman, and was a founding member of both Essex Minor Baseball and Essex Minor Hockey. A special thank you to the Kennettes, Aaron, Sandra, Johnny and Sydney. You took the concept of “good neighbor” to new heights. Mr. Bill told us many times that the highlight of his day was his daily visit with the kids. A heartfelt thank you to nursing staff of the ICU, and the 2nd floor palliative care unit at Erie Shores Healthcare for their exceptional care. Special thanks to Dr. Guerra in ICU and Dr. Cox for your compassion and expertise. In following Willy’s wishes, there will be a private graveside service, as he is put to rest beside his parents. There will be no visitation. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519776-4233). If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society or a charity of your choice. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or condolences online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
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SHUTTLEWORTH, Caroline Pearl (nee Heath) - 92 years passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Iler Lodge in Essex. Loving wife of the late Robert Shuttleworth (2005). Dear mother to Gord & Joan Shuttleworth, Sharon & Mark Polk, Jean Oltrop, Cathy & Paul Gossen, Sue & Richard Loraas and the late Ralph Verbridge (2011), Dan & Lori Shuttleworth, Doug & Lori Shuttleworth, Judi & Kevin Hamm, Brian & Jody Shuttleworth. Proud and loving grandmother to 21 grandchildren and 28 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers George, Bill, Murray, Gerry and her parents Lee & Florence Heath. Caroline will also be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews. Caroline was a faithful member of Cottam Baptist Church for many years. A special thank-you is extended to the staff at Iler Lodge for the tremendous loving care shown to our mother. Family and friends were received at the Reid Funeral Home and Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E. Essex. A Funeral Service to celebrate Caroline’s life was held in the Funeral Home on Monday, November 11, 2019. Interment followed at Fairbairn Union Cemetery, Sandwich South Twp. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Cottam Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family. Friends may send condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
NOV. 16 BICENTENNIAL BRANCH UELAC NOVEMBER MEETING at the Church of the Epiphany, 96 Main St. W., Kingsville at 1:00pm. Guest Speaker – Glen Stott. NOV. 16 MONTHLY MARKETPLACE at St Paul’s Anglican Church - 92 St Paul St. from 10am - 2pm. For more information: 519-980-4942. NOV. 16 & 17 CTMHV CHRISTMAS & CRAFT SHOW from 9am - 3pm at 6155 Arner Twln., Essex. For more info: 519-776-6909 or www.ctmhv.com. NOV. 16 & 17 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR at the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum, 11081 Concession 11, McGregor. FREE admission. 10am - 3pm. NOV. 16 & 17 CHRISTMAS TOUR AND BAKE SALE at Trinity Church - Sat. 10am 4pm & Sun. 11am - 4pm. NOV. 16 JAN. 8 KINGSVILLE’S FANTASY OF LIGHTS at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen St. For all information & events: visit facebook or www.fantasyoflights.ca NOV. 16 FEB. 28 AMHERSTBURG RIVER LIGHTS WINTER FESTIVAL a variety of events. in downtown Amherstburg. For all information: visitamherstburg,ca. NOV. 17 - SOUP FOR THE SOUL SUNDAY AND FALL BAZAAR at Church of the Redeemer, 15545 County Rd. 8 from 10:30-2:00. Proceeds to Transition to Betterness. NOV. 22 - SALVATION ARMY KETTLEKICK OFF at 6pm at Essex Town Hall. Visit Santa from 6-7pm. Collecting new, unwrapped toys for toy drive. Food, drinks, carols & more. NOV. 22 - BINGO AT BETHEL MAIDSTONE at 7:00 Admission by canned goods or donation to Essex Area Food Bank. NOV. 23 - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR CRAFT AND BAKE SALE at Essex Retirees’ Social Club. From 9am - 2pm. 32 Russell St. Essex. NOV. 30 COLCHESTER NORTH FAMILY CHRISTMAS HAYRIDE at Colchester North Public, 2651 Cty Rd 12. 11am- 2pm . Meet Santa! Canned good donation appreciated. NOV. 30 BISHOP’S FRIENDS DINNER AMA Sportsmen Club - Amherstburg - This fund is for the Bishop to help those in the Diocese with emergency needs. DEC. 7 HARROW KINSMEN SANTA CLAUS PARADE at 7pm in Harrow. DEC. 10 ESSEX BLOOD DONATION CLINIC at Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave. W. from 1-7pm. For more info, visit: www.blood.ca. DEC. 13 HARMONY PLUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT at Church of the Redeemer, 15545 County Rd. 8 at 7pm. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Meetings held the last Wednesday of every month (no July & August) @ 6:30p.m. at Colasanti’s. Look us up on Facebook for updates. HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.
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Major Jim Hann leads Family Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. We invite you to join us for his message -”Whom Shall I Send?” as he focuses on the Lord speaking to his people in the Old Testament. Refreshments are served after the service as we enjoy a brief time of fellowship. SA Connections on Tuesday, Nov.19th will feature a program on Quizzes. Join us between 10a.m. - 1p.m. for fun, fellowship and lunch. The book of Luke is our theme for Bible Study at 1p.m. on Tuesdays. Major Hann leads this most interesting study, which is open to all. We extend our deepest sympathy
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to the family of Leila Robertson as they mourn her passing. Just a reminder-our Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child are due by Nov. 17th. Also, don’t forget to save your used postage stamps for the Stamps for Freedom project for the Canadian Bible Society. Congratulations to Major Jeanne Swan on her recent celebration of her 90th birthday!
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
We warmly welcome you to Harrow United Church! Please join us this Sunday morning at 10:30am for our Worship Service, which also includes Sunday School for our youth along with a well supervised nursery. We invite everyone
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BELLEAU, Richard - With sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Richard on November 5, 2019 at 76 years of age. Dear husband of the late Joan Belleau who sadly passed away in August. Loving father of Anne Marie Lafferty, Julie Belleau and Judy Belleau. Treasured grandpa of Laurissa, Josh, Alexandria, Cassidy, Georgie and Emerson. Great grandpa of Isla Grace. Brother of Earl and Noreen. Brother-in-law of Doug (Barb), Greg (Sue), Cathy (David), Mary and the late Betty (Janice). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Richard retired from Ford Motor Company after many years of service. He was a very devoted husband and father and he will be sadly missed. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place later. Donations may be made to the Essex Area Foodbank. Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North Essex entrusted with the arrangements. You may send your condolences online www.kennedyfh.com ___________________________________________________
BOOSE, Earl Jay - Passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice on November 11, 2019 at 89 years of age. Beloved husband of Grace for 68 years. Loving father of Brenda Miller (late Lee), David Boose, Barbara Imrie (Craig), Betty Wright (Jim) and Donald Boose (Trish). Proud Grandpa of 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Earl was the last surviving child of 8. He was a lifelong farmer living on the same farm for 86 years. He was involved in many organizations in the area. In following Earl’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will take place on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 10am until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Earl’s life at 11:30 am. Rev. Chris Brouillard-Coyle officiating. If desired, memorial donations made to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
to stay for coffee and conversation immediately following the service. On Friday, November 15th Harrow United Church will host a Chili Cook-Off and Toonie Auction. Chili will be served from 5 - 6:30pm. The Auction will begin at 6:45pm. Everyone is invited to come for an evening of fun! “A Blue Christmas” - This Roast Beef Dinner and Tribute Show will be held at Harrow United Church on Saturday, December 7th at 6pm. For more information, please contact the church office at 519-738-4223. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.
Bethel-Maidstone United Please join us Sunday mornings at 10 am for worship, and coffee hour to follow. The Giving Tree will be set-up for the month of November. Donations will stay in our community. Thank you! Our annual Haiti Mission Project Fundraiser is at A-1 Essex on Monday, November 18 from 4:30pm - 8pm. Cash only. All proceeds support our Haiti Mission Project. Our annual Christmas Bazaar will take place Saturday, November 16 from 10 am - 3 pm. Preschool Playtime has resumed! Caregivers and kids ages 0-4 are invited to drop in Thursdays, anytime between 9:30am and 12pm. Toys and crafts, circle time, healthy snack, and the last Thursday of the month is gym day and lunch! The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday.” Please bring your canned goods and or donations. There is a special appeal for boxed cereal, pudding, fruit cups, and granola bars for school lunches. Georgeann is doing a clothing drive with the goal of filling her hatchback! Please bring clothing items on November 24. Donations will be taken to St. Vincent De Paul (Windsor). If anyone is interested in joining a choir for Advent and Christmas, please see Rev. Paul or Bethany. BINGO is on Friday, November 22nd at 7pm the church hall. All are welcome. Bring donation to Essex Food Bank. You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tues. & Thurs., 9am - 1pm.
Golden Year’s Golf Report Last Thursday, 45 golfers carded 76 aces on the day. It was Vicky Harris and Gerrit Vriesen who both has strong performances, sinking five holes-in-one each. Regardless of those aces, it was Bill Ward who lead the day with best scores. He carded a 17, over 9 holes, a 34 over 18, and a 74, over 36. In team play, it was Team 4 (Andy Orsini, Vicky Harris Marie Lasi), with a combined score of 238, taking first place. Team 10 (Mike Binder, Dorothy Cascadden, Jim Allan) placed second and Team 7 (Laure Hylton, Pete Daudlin, Gary Honey) took the third place finish.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Our November Marketplace will take place on Saturday, November 16th from 10am - 2pm in the parish hall, call/text 519-980-4942 for more details or for table rentals. The Communion Service will be at Country Village at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 21. Come and experience food, fellowship, and programming for
families at our Thrive! Dinner on Sunday, November 24th at 5pm at St. Paul’s, Essex. (A shared ministry of St. Paul’s and Essex United.) Donations of gently used, clean clothing, hats, mitts, and scarves or new packages of socks and/ or underwear will be gratefully received for distribution through St. Paul’s Clothing Cupboard. Curious about the flags we are flying outside of the church? Check out our Fun with Flags videos on our Facebook page to learn more. Visit online at: www.stpaulstrinity. org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519776-7711. Email: office@stpaulstrinity. org. Located at 92 St Paul Street, in Essex
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 10:00am with guest speaker, Mr Steve Baarda from London, ON. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of coffee or tea. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8pm. This is a great club for girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 where we participate in bible studies, crafts, and games. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Essex County Library ESSEX BRANCH: MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK/JOURNAL - Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 am. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library. MCGREGOR BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - EXPLORE SPACE - Leave planet earth to explore space through books and crafts on Wednesday, November 20 at 3:45 pm. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library.
Trinity Church We keep those on our prayer list in our prayers. The Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Geraldine McClelland, given by the congregation and in loving memory of Alexander Olah. Plan to come out and see how the women have decorated the church as part of the Kingsville Christmas Tour this weekend. We give thanks to all those who came out to decorate and to all those who leant the decorations. The encore presentation of the Hymn Sing at the Lutheran Church in Kingsville was a great success. Remember that we need to fill the Toy Box for the Goodfellows to distribute to
kids in our own area for Christmas. Lets fill it so we can put smiles on faces at Christmas. Also remember to place your orders for meat or cherry pies for the holidays or just to help fill your freezer for the winter. To place your order, leave a message with Sharon at 519-839-4579, Brenda at 519839-5184, or the church 519-839-5303. Join us Sundays at 9:15 in ‘The Little White Church’ in the cemetery in Cottam. Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Our doors are open to all for family worship on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 10am. Linda Hollingsworth will bring the message. We are collecting warm, winter hats, gloves, and scarves to distribute to the needy this winter. The Klassens Concert is on Saturday Nov. 16 at 7pm at Woodslee United Church. They play a Paraguayan folk harp
& keyboard. Free-will offering. Our Christmas dinner is on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 5:30pm. Please remember in prayer those who are shut-in and in nursing home care.
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It is Children’s Sunday. on Sunday, November 17th at 10:30am For the month of November, food donations are for the Essex Food Bank. Coming on November 16th 9am 1pm is our Annual Book Sale! A mini Christmas Bazaar, too. Thrive! Sunday, November 24, 5:00pm – 8:00pm at St. Paul’s Anglican. Harry Potter’s “Chamber of Secrets” What it can teach us about life. All are welcome! Our Christmas Craft Show is on Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1.
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Holy Name of Jesus Church The next Fish Fry is on Friday, November 15 from 4:30-7p.m. with take out available. Euchre night is on Monday, November 18th at 7p.m. A parent meeting for Confirmation will be held on November 26th at 7p.m. in the parish hall. All parents of children who either attend Holy Name School or other Schools must attend. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting names for Christmas food baskets. If you or someone you know needs a food basket, please contact Shelley at 519-567-7004 by December 7th. Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eyeglasses at the designated file drawers at the Info table. Please keep Therese Lecuyer in your prayers.
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Rod spoke on impacting our communities - emphasizing that first we need to encounter God personally that we may then offer His presence to others. The House of Hope will be held on November 22nd. Awaken 2020 is from March 19-21st. More details coming soon. Prayer Night is on November 19th and is open to anyone who would like to learn how to pray or join us in covering our church and nation with worship and prayer. For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!
Our next Pasta dinner is on December 3rd, from 5-7p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. Youth Choir for Christmas Eve Mass at St. Mary’s is being formed. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 3:45p.m. at St. Mary’s. For more info, contact Rose Jobin. The Giving Tree will be going up soon. Please take a tag and purchase a new item for a refugee. This will make their Christmas a lot brighter. The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is opened every Saturday from 9a.m.- Noon or by appointment, by calling Judy Jobin at: 519-737-6628. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out! Please remember to drop off your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Carl will lead this special service. The Holy Scripture will be read by Doug Wilson. Elaine Ireland and Jean Vetor will greet you at the door. We would like to thank Essex Legion Colour Guard who took part in our Remembrance Day Service last Sunday. Operation Christmas Child Boxes are to be returned by Sunday, November 17. Our Sunday School will collect warm socks for the Socks for the Soul Street Help program. All donations will be gladly accepted by any of the children in the Sunday school. THE KLASSENS IN CONCERT: Saturday, November 16 at 7pm. They play a Paraguayan Folk Harp and Keyboard. Free-will offering. Everyone is Welcome. COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
Woodslee Friendship Club Card player winners for the week of November 4th - 8th: Monday Euchre Joanne McMurren, Roger Monchamp, George Sutherland, Wayne Rawson, Irene Gignac, Audrey Stanley, and Dave Sylvester. Wednesday Pepper - Helene Manley, Charlie Chevalier, Theresa Rivait, Joan Broeders, Audrey Stanley, Rosaire Girard, Cecile Malenfant, and Janece McLaughlin. Friday night Euchre - George Diesbourg, LeRoy
Essex Retirees’ Social Club Jim Pickel had high score at Monday night Pepper. Janece McLaughlin had the most Peppers and Shirley Stiers had low score. Wayne Rawson had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Janece McLaughlin had the most peppers and George Diesbourg had low score. Joan Broeders and Floyd Cascadden had high scores at Thursday night Bridge.
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Essex Pirates claim the treasure
1967 Volkswagen Deluxe for $1900
Rob Konrad of Leamington, Ontario, still remembers his first car: “I graduated from Western Ontario Institute of Technology (later St. Clair College) in Windsor in the spring of 1967 and took a job with Northern Electric in Bramalea, starting May 1967. I walked and hitchhiked for the first few months but soon got the urge to buy my own first new automobile. “Having little money, I had limited options. I walked up Hwy. 10 to Bramgate Volkswagen and eyed the car of my dreams, a 1967 Deluxe Volkswagen Rob’s son Jim washing the family Volkswagen. selling for around $1900. The Deluxe version was $200 extra at that time. Deluxe meant you got both a gas auxiliary heater and backup lights. “My wife Lois and I were married in 1968 and I moved to a new job at IBM in Windsor. This VW served us and my job well for the next six years or so. “The license plate #CSS077 went with the car when it was sold. I saw the car once sitting in front of the Chrysler Assembly plant before we moved to London with my job. The VW had been restored to its original beauty.” Rob bought his ’67 VW exactly fifteen years after the first Volkswagens arrived in Canada. Only twelve arrived in 1952 and at least one was on display that year at the CNE in Toronto, where it was greeted with a mixture of curiosity and enthusiasm. By the end of the ‘50s, they were seen everywhere! I can remember putting gas in Volkswagens in the early ‘60s when I worked parttime at Harold Lehman’s ESSO station in Toronto. The early ones had the filler neck under the front hood, and if it was raining, any luggage in there got wet. Later on, the filler neck was on the side of the cowl. When I checked the oil on a Volkswagen one day, I saw a wire attached to the dipstick. The driver said it was a Canadian Tire accessory to keep the oil warm overnight so the car would start next morning. Rob’s next car was a used 1964 Plymouth purchased from his grandfather, then followed by a new bright yellow Dodge Dart. The cars are gone but the memories live on. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
submitted to EFP The Canadian Tire Essex Pirates just won its fifth game in a row, and with it, the team became the 2019 Windsor Minor Football Atom Champions. Credit goes to coaches Brian Paquette, Steve Kotyk, Josh Mills, Mykal Travis, Bob Smith, Payton McCormick, Mike Anapolsky, and Ethan Travis for giving the 10 and 11-year old players all the right skills, putting them in all the right places, and motivating them to a 42 - 6 victory over a strong Bulldog team. Also, credit the parents and fans who showed up at the University of Windsor Sunday, and were loud, strong, and supportive all season. All 23 Pirates contributed in a large and valuable way. Veteran players Jasper Mills, Ryan Smith, and JR Kotyk scored two touchdowns each and led the offence, while veterans BJ Balaara, Keirin Wright, and Pryce Webb led a crushing defense. The game saw Essex return a kickoff (Smith) and a punt (Kotyk) for touchdowns. The
Pirates (L to R): JR 2nd passing, Jimmy 2nd punting, Dax 1st kicking(repeat).
Pirates forced fumbles, made sacks, and got an interception. Also, Blaise Krause and David Coates broke out in a dance to the delight of the Essex fans. In the end, it proved the best Atom team this season came from the county. The team celebrated with a meal at Cramdon’s after the game, and one would think it was the gathering of a large, loving family. Congrats champs : #1 Jasper Mills, #2 Ryan Smith, #5 Cooper Britenbaugh, #7 Braylon
Travis, #12 Conner Rossi, #14 Jimmy Hayes, #21 Nate Raymond, #23 Carson Mergl, #27 David Coates, #29 Cash McCarthy, #30 Koehn Burkhart, #31 Max Velanoff, #34 JR Kotyk, #41 Brendan Ledoux, #44 Joey Desmarais, #50 Keirin Wright, #55 BJ Balaara, #59 Blaise Krause, #81 Nate Nehmetallah, #83 Pryce Webb, #92 Ben Taylor, # 95 Dax Rounding, and #99 Tobey Trepanier.
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73’s falter, drop points to top opponents
Photo by Laurie Beaten: 73’s Captain Riley Meyerink and Jr. Kings Assistant Captain Brady Hogg join at centre ice for a ceremonial puck drop ahead of their game on Nov. 5th.
by Garrett Fodor After having a winning streak halted after six games, the Essex 73’s hockey team was looking to rebound during its three games last week. The local hockey team’s first chance was on November 5, as it hosted the Dresden Jr. Kings. The two teams were quick to show their anger and past history towards each other. That animosity continued throughout the game as teams combined for 109 penalty minutes. But when they played hockey, the offence came in bunches. Essex opened the scoring with three goals in seven minutes, to take a 3-0 lead into the intermission. But the Kings responded with three goals of its own coming out of the intermission to tie the game. The lead lasted just seven minutes as Essex scored three goals again before Dresden answered in the final five seconds. The scoreboard read 6-4 after 40 minutes.
Coming out for the final intermission, the Kings players quickly pull themselves within one. But, they were unable to beat 73’s goalie, Jax D’Hondt, again, as Essex scored three unanswered goals to lift them over the Kings, 9-5. Essex was back in action on November 9. The local hockey team traveled to Mooretown to face the second place Flags. From puck drop, the Flags players were quick to use their pace and home ice to their advantage. The Flags had 12 shots in the first period on 73’s goalie, Connor Meyerink. And one of those shots found the net behind Meyerink. Just 41 seconds into the second period, the 73’s found themselves down by two as Meyerink was beaten again. But the 73’s tested Flags’ goalie, Jake Wilkins, who made several impressive saves and kept the Flags up 2-0 heading into the third. Jack Sanko scored with five minutes remaining to
draw Essex within one. But despite 14 shots on goal, in the third period,
the 73’s were unable to mount the comeback as they fell 2-1 to Mooretown. Less than 24 hours later, the 73’s were back in action and closing out the week against the Amherstburg Admirals. From puck drop, the teams looked evenly matched, exchanging chances and quick bursts of offence. Amherstburg opened the scoring 13 minutes in. But the lead lasted just 50 seconds as Preston Corp beat Admirals’ goalie, Nick Bolton. The Admirals beat Meyerink two minutes later to make the score 2-1 after 20 minutes. The shots on goal were even 12-12.
In the second period, the teams exchanged goals, as Corp added his second of the night. The score was 3-2 going into the final period. And in the final period, the 73’s were unable to keep pace with the Admirals as they scored three goals on eight shots. The Admirals prevailed 6-3, while out-shooting the visiting 73’s, 39-
26. As a result, the 73’s suffered back-to-back losses for the first time this season. The losses put Essex into fourth place, three points behind the Admirals for third, seven points behind Mooretown, and eleven points behind the first-place Lakeshore.
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St. John’s CWL hosts annual bazaar and bake sale by Julianna Bonnett Members of St. John the Evangelist Church Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held their annual Bazaar and Bake Sale event in Woodslee on Sunday at the parish hall, which featured pies, cookies, home made items, antiques, and more for sale.
President of the St. John’s Catholic Women’s League, Angelle Bisson, said the event has brought a smile to her face each year she has been involved. “I love seeing the community come together as one to admire all the antiques and treats,” Bisson said. “Each year
gets bigger and bigger and we could not be more happy to see the amazing turn out every time.” According to Bisson, all the money they make from the ticket sales and raffle tickets goes towards a charity of their choice. “We like to select a charity each year to donate the money to, whether that be towards cancer research, hospice, or something to help our community. We always make sure to give them the best donation possible and keep it local,” Bisson said. More than 500 people from the community were present for the event that ran for only one day. Linda Bracken, Treasurer for the St.
John’s Catholic Women’s League, said the penny raffle they usually have at the event each year is sometimes also called Rosemary’s Raffle. “Everyone knows the one booth as the penny raffle table, but we like to call it Rosemary’s raffle,” Bracken said. “There was a lady named Rosemary who started the penny raffle about 30-years ago before anyone else was doing penny raffles and we always like to dedicate the table in her name to thank her for the idea.” This CWL will turn 100-years-old in 2020.
Bracken, who has been a part of the Catholic Women’s League for the past 50 years, said she can’t wait to celebrate the 100-year anniversary
soon. “I’m proud of how far our league has come, and seeing it develop the last 50-years has been a blessing.”