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Success of Goodfellows newspaper campaign will help many in need
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Essex Council Notes for November 20 by Sylene Argent and Adam Gault Youth rep welcome Council welcomed 15year old Ethan Robinson, a grade 10 student from Kingsville District High School and a resident of Harrow, as the second Youth Council Rep. Town Clerk Robert Auger welcomed Robinson to the position. He noted politics runs in Robinson’s blood as his great-granddad was a former Mayor of Harrow and District Chief for the Harrow and Colchester South Fire Department. “No doubt in my mind Ethan will be a good addition to this Council,” Auger said. Robinson said he wanted to get involved to experience something new. He is excited to join Ehva Hoffmann, the other Youth Council Rep. This is a volunteer, nonvoting position that gives Council an opportunity to solicit a youth-orientated perspective on issues. Youth recognized for animal protection Essex Council recognized 14-year old Colchester resident Valerie Alexander for her animal protection endeavours. In August of 2016, she approached Council, asking members to consider a ban on performance animals in circuses within the municipality. Four months later, Council approved a bylaw to do so. Recently, the City of Windsor banned the use of performance animals in circuses. Essex Clerk Robert Auger introduced Alexander as a “Champion for animals who do not have their own voice.” At 14-years old, she is a shining example of dedication and a role model, it was added. “I can’t express how happy I am this is all happening,” Alexander said, adding she is happy steps have been taken to become cruel-free. She added she has plans to come back to Council in the near future to talk about improving the Town’s tethering bylaws, which currently limits the tethering of animals to 10 consecutive hours. Councillor Sherry Bondy said she looks forward to working with Alexander. Committee vacancies
When former Colchester Councillor Bill Caixeiro resigned in July, vacancies on Committees of Council were created. In July, Councillor Larry Snively was appointed to the Essex Police Services Board. In September, Councillor Steve Bjorkman was appointed to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT) Committee. Councillor Sherry Bondy put a motion forward that newly elected Councillor Ron Rogers, who replaced Caixeiro resigned, be appointed to the Finance, Communities in Bloom, and Personnel Committees. She also suggested that the alternate on the ELK Energy Board be scrapped and discussed during the next term of Council as it has not been needed to date. Councillor Rogers accepted the appointments. Council moved the motion. Invite to ELK extended Councillor Sherry Bondy began discussions to invite representatives of ELK to the first meeting in December to address the power outages experienced locally lately. She said there have been many complaints regarding power outages. She said it would be better to hear from ELK as to the reasoning of the issue. Council approve sending a letter to ELK to ask for a rep to attend the next regular Council meeting. Clean Water and Wastewater Fund Councillor received correspondence from the Ministry of Infrastructure regarding the Town’s application for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund. There was approval for funding for this, and projects may begin immediately. The federal and provincial governments will each provide up to a maximum of 50% and 25% respectively toward the total eligible costs of the Project. These projects include upgrades to the Colchester South Lagoons and Pump Station, upgrades to the Harrow-Colchester South Water treatment plant, and the replacement of the Grit Blower at the Pollution Control Plant. Councillor Steve Bjorkman said this is
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upwards of $1million being allotted to the Town. Council received and supported the correspondence. Council later in the meeting gave three readings and passed a bylaw to authorize the execution of the agreement. Lakeshore Dog Pound update Councillor Sherry Bondy, on behalf of the Dog Pound Committee, reported that Amherstburg maybe interested in joining the Lakeshore Dog Pound. A capital commitment from the Town of Amherstburg and a possible name change
of the pound are topics of discussion. She wants Council to discuss, within the next six months, the level of service desired there. Essex is putting the most dogs in the pound. There were 48 this past year, she said. “We need to do a better job of keeping our dogs on our property,” she said. Mayor Ron McDermott said perhaps there wouldn’t be so many Essex dogs in the Lakeshore Dog Pound if Essex didn’t have the tethering bylaw, which limits dogs being tethered to 10 consecutive hours. Council further received
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Just a little patience
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The holiday season is getting closer with each passing day. For people like me, that is exciting. Christmas is my favourite time of the year. For others, it is a time of challenge or struggle. Those difficulties can stem from a variety of reasons, including having to motion through the holiday season with financial stress, or after the passing of a loved one or other family-related circumstances. It is important to keep in mind while we are shopping for items to make Christmas 2017 one for the record books, that it is not a great time for everyone. Even all that extra shopping and cleaning in preparation for guests can be overwhelming for those in charge of the Christmas spirit as work and every day life does not stop; all those holiday todos are additions to our already busy
schedules. No matter what may be weighing us down, we need to keep patient while we are shopping in stores, trying to park our vehicles in overfilled parking lots or maneuver our way down traffic-jammed roads, or in search for that hard-to-find gift. Every single person is feeling a little stressed, some more than others. We need to be patient and try not to let that stress ruin our day or the day of a loved-one or a complete stranger. It sounds easy, but when we start to feel the heat of pressure burning, it is can be easy to fall victim to the moment. As we push through the holidays, keep in mind those in need, too. Times can be difficult, or get difficult, for any one of us for a variety of reasons, often beyond our own control. I try to drop off a
few toys for youngsters to a local cause of some sort. We can see that the local Santa’s Cause for Kids campaign is again being offered at many local businesses. The Essex Salvation Army is also collecting new, unwrapped toys at the Tree Lighting to he held at the Essex Municipal Building on the evening of Friday, November 24. Though the holiday season can get expensive and stressful, we should make an effort to spread that Christmas cheer through kindness and patience, which can potentially be forwarded to someone who may be very much in need of a dose of positive uplifting.
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Letter to the Editor... Mr Schroeder, I approached Town Council also with same results. Pretty much a ‘who cares.’ I asked for a Street light to be moved up one pole or an LED bulb for safety. No Luck. We have the same problem. Poor pavement, no curbs, no side walks, and poor lighting, but, no problem raising taxes. My biggest concern on our street, is that it is very busy with a lot of kids, walking back and forth to school. Thank God no one has been killed. If it rains they have to walk in the middle of the street because of the flooding. We have
people with disabilities in our area who won’t walk down Thomas. Also, with the advance light at the corner of Talbot and County Rd. 8 (Tim Hortons), the traffic backs up almost behind the high school during rush hour. So, the Traffic speeds down our street to beat the light and get to the other side of town. I cannot wait for the election. Paul King Thomas St.
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch The weather One thing we can always talk about is the weather, and I expect you have heard it said that if you don’t like the weather around here, wait a few minutes and it will change. We know that is not always true. Certainly not around here. My granddaughter planned to visit me from Victoria, British Columbia, but she did not want to be here when there was snow. I expect you have heard they had snow last week in Victoria, on Vancouver Island. We had an excessive amount of rain, and I had been told we would be getting a heavy rainstorm over the weekend (last week). I remember telling a neighbour when I was a child that we could dress to be warm in the winter, but we could not dress to deal with the hot weather. I remember
that she laughed at me. I think I told you about my uncle arguing with my mother about wearing clothes to be cool. He maintained that you could dress to be cool by wearing clothes that would repel the heat so she challenged him to put on an overcoat and stand in the sun to see if it would keep him cool. Another case of persons wanting to argue.
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the correspondence from the Essex, Lakeshore, LaSalle, and Tecumseh Dog Pound Committee. Discussion on speed limit results in tiff, recess Councillor Randy Voakes brought a Notice of Motion forward at the November 6 meeting that the speed limit be reduced to 60km/h on Gosfield Townline West, between Highway #3 and Talbot Street. This was discussed on Monday evening. Voakes explained that the area has been somewhat ignored in terms of speed and there is no reason that the speed reduction should not happen. Mayor Ron McDermott called the motion, and it carried. Councillor Sherry Bondy then asked what exactly was passed. She said there is likely more to changing the bylaw as it is a County Road as well. The Mayor moved on to give the floor to Councillor Stee Bjorkman. Voakes called a Point of Order, which McDermott did not accept, without asking for a reason. Voakes continued to ask what the record would show in terms of the motion passed. “Just stop, please,” McDermott demanded. “No, I need to know,” Voakes answered. “You don’t need to know anything right now, you will know when it is your turn, sir,” McDermott said. He warned he would call for a recess or ask Voakes to leave if he continued. He then called a five-minute recess. Voakes later said he wanted clarity on what had passed. Upon return from the recess, Councillor Steve Bjorkman said a motion was made and passed, but there are no teeth behind it because it is a County Road. He added there will be a change once Hanlan Street is extended out to the Arner, which he suspects will change the traffic pattern. Councillor Larry Snively then suggested the previous motion be rescinded and that a motion be put forward to have the County look at it. The motion to rescind carried. Councillor Bjorkman said the time to make changes to the road is when the plans for Highway #3 are completed. Mayor McDermott agreed. He said he has talked to many residents who want to keep the speed limit the same. Voakes said that could be five years. He claimed there were problems with speeding there. Deputy Mayor Meloche said he would be willing to move the issue forward to the County. Councillor Bondy wanted OPP report on traffic accidents to see if there was an issue before sending the issue to the County. Voakes put a motion forward that concerns of the speed of this stretch of road be made to the County, and the town would appreciate a reduction in speed to 60km/h. Bjorkman said he does not think that is the right course of action. He said the road plan for the Highway
#3 should be completed first. In a recorded vote, Councillors Bjorkman, Bondy, and Snively and Mayor McDermott were opposed. Councillors Voakes and Rogers, and Deputy Mayor Meloche were in favour. The motion was defeated. Councillor Bondy then put a motion forward that would have administration get traffic accident incident numbers on that road up until the meeting. This carried. She said the issue can be taken from there, depending on the results. Voakes had asked to table the motion based on liability possibilities. He asked if there was a vehicle accident if the Town would be legally responsible as it has been discussed. Bondy provides update from OACA Conference Councillor Sherry Bondy presented an update from a conference she attended in Cobourg this past October as a member of the Ontario Associate of Committees of Adjustments and Consent Authorities. Bondy explained that as a new member of the Committee of Adjustment, the conference was helpful in demonstrating the processes involved and how other municipalities organize their own committees, noting that other towns organize their committees either from their respective councils or the community. “The Committee of Adjustment can sometimes be very political and contentious,” Bondy explained, adding that Council should discuss whether the committee is made up of public representatives or councillors going forward. Bondy added that she feels it’s important to have diverse members on a Committee of Adjustment, and that
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it should feature a variety of urban and rural members and viewpoints. “My big takeaway was that for the next term of Council, (we should decide) is it best practice to have members on the committee or pass it on to laypeople.” 2018 Contract for Policing Services-OPP report The Finance and Business Services Report 201710, prepared and submitted by Director of Finance and Business Services Jeffrey Morrison entitled, “2018 Contract for Policing Services - Ontario Provincial Police” was received by Council. This entailed a further breakdown of the police budget as was presented and adopted in principle in the 2018 budget. Morrison explained the policing budget was decreased by $3,000 based on adjustments from 2017. Procedural update on non-medical cannabis retail facility in Ward 4 CAO Donna Hunter presented a verbal report on the procedure to acquire a recreational cannabis retail facility for Ward 4. Hunter explained she had reached out to the provincial government regarding the proposal, but at this time the government is not accepting applications. “I don’t think it would hurt to put a letter in for consideration,” Hunter said of potential next steps in the
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Policing Committee hosts casino night fundraiser will go back into the community as the Essex Community Policing Committee supports local organizations or causes. The Committee’s focus is to support the community, especially local youthorientated initiatives. In February, Essex Community Policing Committee representatives went on a $350 shopping excursion to help Storybook Early Learning Centre replace needed items after its former facility was destroyed by Essex (M) Community Policing Officer, Constable Sean MacKinnon, and Hilda Ware, Essex Community Policing Committee President, deal out a hand of cards to a table-full of participants during the Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday evening.
by Sylene Argent Around 200 patrons felt like high-rollers on Saturday evening as the Essex Community Policing Committee hosted its annual fundraiser inside ‘Gym A’ at Essex District High School. The red carpet was rolled out to welcome all the guests to this year’s event, which had a casino
theme. Volunteers and members of the Committee manned a variety of casino-themed stations during the event, using pretend money. Essex Community Policing Committee President Hilda Ware and Essex (M) Community Policing Officer, Constable Sean MacKinnon, explained the idea of the event was
that the participants were favoured to win so they could bid, using the fake money they earned over the course of the night, on donated auction items. In addition to participating in a fun night of cards and other casinolike activities, participants were treated to a catered dinner and sweet treats. Proceeds raised on Saturday evening
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a devastating fire. In July, $10,000 was forwarded to the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association. Hosting annual
fundraisers allows the Essex Community Policing Association to be able to forward these donations to support the community.
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process. Councillor Ron Rogers said the letter would state the Town as a whole is looking for a licence, but believes Harrow Centre could benefit with a dispensary as it would be a way of bringing traffic through that area. Councillor Sherry Bondy said the Town needs to make sure there is money for policing or other unintended consequences that could result from the opening of such an outlet. “I want to have our eyes open on how we can tap into that tax revenue,” Bondy said. Councillor Rogers had put forth a Notice of Motion at the previous Council meeting that administration prepare a report outlining the steps needed to be taken to get the Harrow Urban Centre in the forefront of getting a recreational cannabis dispensary. Rogers withdrew the notice of motion as he felt it was sufficiently covered in the CAO’s verbal report from earlier in the meeting. NoM: Grader issues on Given Road (Snake Lane) Councillor Sherry Bondy had put forth a motion that administration be asked to prepare a report on grader issues on Given Road, but explained that perhaps a less formal conversation about the condition of the road would be more appropriate. “I don’t feel that we need a report, this warrants a public conversation about the road. Some comments on social media about the grading issues, this issue has reared its head a few times, maybe other Council members have some insight. I notice the northern part of the road is sloped,” Bondy commented. Director of Infrastructure and Development Chris Nepszy explained the biggest issue facing the road is drainage concerns. “What we’re looking at doing is getting drainage fixed to move forward,” Nepszy explained. “That fact that there’s no drainage means it doesn’t drain properly. It has relatively high traffic for a gravel road and ninety-degree corners complicate matters.” Councillor Larry Snively expressed his sympathies for people who live and drive on the road, and raised concerns about how the road was graded. Nepszy explained that the grader is on a scheduled rotation, and said he would discuss with the Manager of Operations what could be done about the issue. Bondy agreed that a full report wasn’t necessary, just a synopsis of the last time the road was graded and the schedule for repairs going forward.
Holy Name hosts electronic drive fundraiser by Sylene Argent Standing out in heavy rains on Saturday, staff and volunteers of Holy Name Catholic Elementary School collected old electronics from area residents. The collection helped prevent no-longer used electronics from heading to the local landfill and further supported Holy Name Catholic Elementary School as a fundraiser. As part of this campaign, the school was able to teach students about the power of recycling and was able to raise funds to buy new computers, too. Organizers were pleased to fill one large storage unit with donated electronics through the
collection, and that they received the amount of donations the did, despite the weather. The fundraiser was hosted through the Ontario
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by Sylene Argent Essex Community Services hosted a unique fundraiser on Saturday that not only gave area residents and supporters a fun outing, but also raised funds and awareness about the programs and services this organization provides its clients. Around 55 individuals registered in advance to participate in Essex Community Services “Stout and About Craft Beef Tour.” Participants visited three local breweries, learning about the bubbling, local industry. Even more participants
joined in the festivities after the tour to enjoy a dinner, the opportunity to win prizes in a raffle, and live music from local entertainers, Rob and Kelly Sef. Kelly Stack, Essex Community Service’s Executive Director, was pleased with the first annual event’s turn out. Funds raised will go to support Essex Community Service’s programs and services. Stack was thankful for the participants and supporters, and event organizer organizer Erin Percy for making the event successful.
by Adam Gault The Greater Essex County District School Board, in conjunction with Employment Ontario, held an Employer Roundtable on Wednesday, November 15 at the Essex Civic Centre. Job-seekers who attended the event had the opportunity to converse with several area employers and representatives of the Employment Assessment Centre with regards to resume writing, interview skills, and what employers are looking for in today’s competitive market. In addition to having the opportunity to speak with employers regarding job seeking faux pas and misconceptions, attendees also had the opportunity to apply for positions with many of the employers present at the event, including positions with
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the Essex County Library, the school board, Highline Mushrooms, and Aphria. The Employment Assessment Centre has four locations throughout Windsor-Essex, and offers year-round, nocost, employment services for area job-seekers and employers. For those seeking employment, the centre offers one-onone assistance from Employment Counsellors to aid in resume writing, improve upon interview skills, and to help match job-seekers with employers looking for individuals with their skill set. Job-seekers will also be able to find a number of skill training programs designed to boost their resumes at the centres, including computer classes in Microsoft Office
and the online application process. For employers looking for the best fit for a vacant position at their business, the centre offers no-cost job posting services, prescreenings, and financial incentives to offset hiring and training costs. E m p l o y m e n t Assessment Centre Supervisor Laura Lucier explained the Employment Assessment Centre assists individuals with a wide variety of educational and work experience backgrounds, and that the centre’s programs are designed to assist anyone facing challenges seeking employment. “The individuals that we serve have a widerange of skill sets, and [a] wide-range of barriers,” Lucier said, explaining
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Council discusses revisions to Zoning By-law by Adam Gault Essex Town Council held a special meeting on Monday evening with regards to proposed changes to the Town’s General Zoning Bylaw 1037 Plan. During the meeting, Council received a presentation from Policy Planner Jeff Watson, regarding the changes being considered as part of the plan. The main focus of the presentation and of the changes going forward include the potential rezoning of several parcels of land near Highway #3 in Essex Centre as new light industrial lands from their current designation as agricultural lands. These would include plots on the south side of Concession 8, west of Highway #3, and several others located parallel to Highway #3 on South Talbot Rd., south of Maidstone Avenue. The proposed changes are part of the Official Plan Amendment (OPA 6), which was passed earlier this year. The approval of this amendment added new policies and guidelines to the Town’s Official Plan (OP), which are to be undertaken in three phases over the course of three years. This will give the Town the opportunity to bring their OP into conformity with the County’s OP. Phase 1 and 2, which have been completed at this time, included the incorporation of more user-friendly provisions in terms of clearer mapping, land use projections in line with the County OP, policies related to public health and safety, storm water management, and land uses not related to the natural environment. The proposed rezoning of the land
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chosen in the report would permit a variety of light industrial and service uses appropriate for the location between the highway and a future residential development. Watson explained it’s important to maintain a high standard of development along
Highway #3, as any new businesses at that location would be highly visible and have the ability to influence the image that is presented of our community. Taking that into consideration, the location of any future loading areas, service doors, and
outdoor storage areas would be placed in a way that would minimize their impact on adjacent residential properties. Several Councillors expressed concerns that the properties west of Highway #3 are without services, including water. Watson said it would up
to the developers to reach out to the municipality regarding what services they require for their developments. Councillor Larry Snively expressed concerns that the Town would be “cuffed” in terms of development until the MTO determines
if that section of Highway 3 is to be expanded to four lanes. “We could be sitting here 10 or 15 years while the MTO decides what they want to see,” Snively said. The proposed changes
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Essex Centre BIA forwards holiday cheer Members of the Essex Centre BIA Board: Pauline Gemmell, Richard Banwell, Ann Pittao, Liz Semperger, and Mary-Anne Bjorkman, presented monetary donations to Gerry Belanger, a volunteer with the Essex Area Food Bank (third from the left), Laurie Kowtiuk, President of the Essex & Community Historical Research Society (fourth from the right), and Major Sam Roberts of the Essex Salvation Army (second from the right).
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to the Essex Area Food Bank and the Essex Salvation Army during its November meeting last Tuesday evening. This was a show of support, leading up to the holiday season, to two of the area’s organizations that lend a hand to area individuals and families in need throughout the year. In addition, a donation was also forwarded to the Essex & Community Historical Research Society for accommodating the Essex Centre BIA to use the basement of the Carnegie Building for its monthly
meetings for the majority of 2017. Essex Area Food Bank volunteer Gerry Belanger, Major Sam Roberts of the Essex Salvation Army, and Laurie Kowtiuk, President of the Essex & Community Historical Research Society, gratefully received the donations on behalf of their organizations. On Friday, November 24, the Essex Centre BIA and Essex Salvation Army will partner to host the annual Tree Lighting ceremony on the front lawn of the Essex Municipal Building. The festivities begin at 6pm.
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The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 201 We would like to thank all the service organizations and businesses for their donations in this year’s Remembrance Day Poppy Campaign and Program. If there is an omission in the following list, please accept our sincere apology for the oversight. Your contributions are of the utmost importance as we continue to support the many programs for our veterans and community related projects. Mills Woodworking Out Of The Klozet Bdo Canada Llp. Dr. Hagar & Dr. Ricci Guardian Drugs C & C Collision G.l. Fraser & Associates Ken Knapp Ford Forsyth Travel Ltd. St. Clair Wines R. J. Leyte State Farm Insurance Paul Davis Systems Siefker Automotive Hourglass Salon Essex Stained Glass
Service Ontario Libro Credit Union All Essex Service Clubs
Creation Worx Jacob Enns Roofing Lakeview Roofing Ruthven Roofing Cottam And Area Countywide Roofing Businesses... J.K. Roofing & Siding Stewart’s Roofing New View Improvements Tamar Building Products Once Upon A Time Child Care Home Shield Exteriors Southwest Diesel Service Inc. Dancor Construction Zuiderveen Carpentry Jem Home Improvements Tiechroeb’s Roofing Cottam Rotary Abraham’s Carpentry Midway Trucking C.E.R. Exteriors Kingsville Roofing Adam Stein Roofing & Chimney Summit Windows And Doors Pro Improvements Giesbrecht Roofing Dale Finn Carpentry Squares Seamless Inc.
there isn’t a one-size-fitsall approach to the jobseeking process. “Sometimes we have homeless youth coming in who are in need of stability before they can even job search; we’re helping them access services so they can have an address, have an income, and a roof over their head, all the way up to professionals who’ve come in. Maybe they’ve relocated, maybe they’re just between jobs, or it’s been a while since they’ve job searched and we’re going to help them find their next opportunity.” The Employment Assessment Centre
in Essex Centre can be found at 20 Talbot St. South, Unit 5. A full list of centre locations and services can be found at employmentassessmentcentre.org.
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Special Thank You’s To... Choci’s for their donation of pizza & chicken wings, Domino’s for the donation of pizza, Tim Hortons for their donation of donuts & coffee. Countryside Chrysler for the use of their vehicles for the veterans, Brian Neels for the sound system at the cenotaph, Silver Ambassor’s Band.
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Rotary Interact hosts pasta dinner for Maforeka by Sylene Argent The Essex District High School Rotary Interact Club continued its support for local causes as well as the local secondary school’s sister facility in Maforeka, Africa on Monday evening. Members of this youth-orientated service club worked hard to plan and hosted the 7th annual Pasta Dinner at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201). Proceeds of the event will be forwarded
to support EDHS’s sister school in Maforeka, Sierra Leone. Organizers were pleased with the great community support. The students estimated $2000 had been raised on advanced ticket sales alone. During the event, they were able to update patrons on recent news at the African school that Essex helped build. They also enjoyed a meal amongst friends. In 2010, Essex District High School and its feeder schools
collectively solicited community support to raise funds to build a school in Maforeka, Sierra Leone, Africa through the Schools for Salone organization. Thanks to generous support, EDHS’s sister school was operational in 2012. The support didn’t stop there. Each year, EDHS sends $4000 to $5000 to sponsor students, send needed school supplies, and cover the costs to educate teachers.
Council discusses Zoning By-law... also included altering the minimum lot size for dwellings with a septic system from 20,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. According to the report, if a lot is to have an area of less than 20,000 sq. ft., a tertiary septic system shall be required for any new dwelling where the replacement of an existing septic system is mandated by the Ontario Building Code. Provisions related to the use of shipping containers for permanent storage were also brought forward, including regulations that they not be allowed in a front yard, hidden from
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the view of a residential district, and be limited to a one unit maximum on a lot of less than half a hectare. Councillor Steve Bjorkman inquired as to whether a permanent trailer could be taxed as a structure, with Watson explaining that as an accessory structure, a permanent storage unit could be taxable feature if that was a direction the Council wished to explore. The report was received as presented, with Phase 3 of the plan to be implemented at a later date.
CHRISTMAS KETTLE
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Visit www.santaparade.org for parade registration with Windsor Parade Corp. (Deadline is Nov. 20, 2017)
in front of Essex Town Hall We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Christmas Toy Drive. Please bring your lawn chair and gather around the tree for carols and refreshments. Featuring The Essex Public School Band and The Salvation Army South Windsor Band.
Essex Santa Claus Parade is Saturday, Dec. 9th at 6:30 p.m.
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(CTMHV) had a hall full of vendors on Saturday as its staff and volunteers hosted the annual Christmas Craft Show. Funds raised through this event will benefit the Museum’s Children’s Education Program that gives hundreds of areayouths a hands-on history lesson every year. The CTMHV will host a “Fill a Truck” campaign (November 25 to December 18 during business hours), to
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encourage area residents to bring in new, unwrapped toys to the Museum lobby. The items will be loaded into the Museum’s 1930 Model A truck and further forwarded to the Kingsville and Gosfield South Goodfellows to brighten Christmas morning of youths of families in need of a little support over the holiday season. Visit ctmhv.com to learn about its hours of operation and about more upcoming events. St. Paul’s Anglican Church hosted its November edition of its monthly Crafters’ Market on Saturday. Organizer Sandra Lypps said the monthly event has been in operation for around a year-anda-half and continues to gain momentum. Area residents have one more chance to visit the market before this holiday season, on December 16. Lypps said the Markets have been a good fundraiser for the church, and features many different vendors each month.
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by Sylene Argent Sleigh bells could be heard ringing throughout Essex on Saturday as many local churches, organizations, or service providers hosted holidaythemes bazaars and craft shows. It was a perfect opportunity for shoppers to find a unique treasure for those hard-to-buyfor individuals on their Christmas lists. The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village
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Several bazaars kick off holiday spirit... Continued from Page 13 St. Paul’s Anglican Church has a combined parish with Trinity Church in Cottam. At Trinity, on December 2 from 2-4 pm, there will be a candy cane hunt for youths aged three to 12. Trinity parishioners have been collecting new toys for the Cottam/Kingsville Fire Department to hand out this Christmas season for Kingsville and Cottam youths of families in need of a little support. Parishioners are proud to announce its fidget blanket program has been hugely successful
with over 400 blankets forwarded to area individuals in need. Parishioners craft these homemade blankets, using donated materials. The idea is that they will entertain those with dementia at area nursing homes. Brenda Lawson can be contacted if anyone would like to put in an order or make a donation at 519-839-5184. Iler Lodge hosted its annual Fall Bazaar, on the retirement side of the facility, on Saturday afternoon. Community members, staff members,
and residents of the facility were all invited to visit the vendors’ tables set up for the event. The Fall Bazaar not only gave patrons a chance to shop in preparation of the upcoming holiday season, it also acted as a fundraiser for Iler Lodge’s Residents’ Council. The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday. Patrons to this event supported the local museum that preserves the area’s rich agricultural
history. They also had a chance to shop at several vendor tables, offering an array of items. Volunteers with the Museum manned one of the vendor tables, that offered an assortment of donated items, as an extra money earner. Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum President Gary Struhar said this was the fifth annual event. Coming up, he said the Museum will host an appreciation banquet to recognize all the volunteers who helped out
at the 2017 Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show, which takes place annually. Next year’s
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NOTICE OF 2018 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 2018 Budget on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 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 20, 2017 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 Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 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.on.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 30, 2017 by the undersigned. Robert Maisonville Chief Administrative Officer County of Essex Tel: (519) 776-6441 Ext. 1325 TTY: 1-877-624-4832 Fax: (519) 776-4455 rmaisonville@countyofessex.on.ca
submitted to EFP Last weekend, the Essex Thunder Girls Hockey House League teams participated in the annual Lakeshore Lightning Girls Hockey Tournament. Thirty-five teams, from all over Ontario, participated in the tournament. The four participating Essex teams did extremely well in the tournament, with all of them advancing to the semifinals. Two of the teams made it to the finals. The Essex Thunder Atom Orange team fought hard all weekend, advancing to the championship game. The Atom Orange Thunder set up scoring opportunities at every run and gave it their all in the final game and dug deep to take a 2 to 1 victory over its Harrow opponents. The Bantam Orange team won in a nail bitter,
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Born December 1, 1927, in Kingsville. He has been blessed with three children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Please join us to celebrate Hector’s 90th birthday at an Open House, Sunday, December 3rd, 2-4 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #188, Division Street S., Kingsville. Best wishes only.
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NOV. 23 - COTTAM UNITED TURKEY DINNER -3-7pm. For more info or to volunteer, call Pastor Kim: 519-839-4266. NOV. 24 - BETHEL MAIDSTONE BINGO - at 7:00pm NOV. 25 - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE at Essex Retirees’ Social Club, 32 Russell St., Essex.
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NOV. 25 & 26 - CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT SHOW - 3rd Annual. 10am-4pm. At Serbian Centre, 6770 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor. NOV. 26 - CRAFT SHOW & BAZAAR - 10am-5pm at Essex Legion, 103 Talbot St., Essex. Lunch and Dinner available for purchase. NOV. 26 - CHRISTMAS TURKEY BASKET BINGOS - At McGregor Columbian Club Hall. Starts at 7pm. Bring your dabbers.
JIM AND CHERYL BUTCHER ~ Married November 25, 1967 ~
Our lives have been filled with so much happiness because of you both. We are all so fortunate to have you for our Parents, Grandparents, and Gigi’s. With Love and Gratefulness, Tracey & Madelyn, Tim & Tricia, Carly & Mike, Caryn, Kevin & Koen The “Golden Couple” will celebrate the occasion surrounded by family.
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NOV. 27 & DEC. 4 - Sun Parlour Chorus COMMUNITY CHOIR REHEARSALS for “Acappella Christmas” event Dec. 10 at the Roseland-Trinity United Church, Windsor. Open to everyone. Call Doran (519) 948-0637 or visit www.sunparlourchorus.com. DEC. 1 - PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul St. Essex, 5pm 6:30pm. Entertainment, take-out avail., & wine raffle. 519-776-7711 for details. DEC. 2 - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW at Essex District High School, Gym A, from 10am-4pm. Meet Santa from 11am-1pm. For more info: cindy@keab.ca. DEC. 2 - COLCHESTER NORTH FAMILY HAYRIDE from C.N.P.S. 11am sharp.
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DEC. 7 - PRACTICAL ISSUES RELATING TO POWERS OF ATTORNEY- an education workshop at 10am at the Golden Age Club, 12420 Lanoue St., Tecumseh. 519-7352184, Ext. 143 for more info or to register.
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DEC. 8 - SGT. WILSON’S AIR FORCE DINNER SHOW - at Join Life After Fifty - 635 McEwan Ave. Dinner 6pm. For info: Town of Tecumseh at 519-735-2184, Ext. 143. DEC. 9 - ESSEX SANTA CLAUS PARADE - 6:30pm. More information to come.
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SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome.
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On Tuesday, Nov. 28th, SA Connections is planning a trip to John R. Park Homestead followed by lunch back at the church. Bible Study will follow at 1p.m. We invite you to attend Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. led by Major Sam Roberts. Join us for refreshments and fellowship after the service.
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Essex United Church For the month of November, our food donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Join us this Sunday morning for worship. Rev. Margaret Spencer will preside. Essex Christmas Craft Show takes place at Essex United Church on Saturday, December 2, 10am – 4pm and Sunday, December 3, 11:30am – 4pm. Lunch will be available both days. Salvation Army Essex Community Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Don’t forget the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off at the Municipal Building Friday, Nov. 24th at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by the Essex Public School Band and the Salvation Army South Windsor Band. Food will be served and a horse and carriage will be there again this year. This is a free community event. If you wish to bring a new, unwrapped toy to contribute to our Toy Drive, it would be appreciated. Christmas Kettles will be out in the community starting on Nov. 25th. If you can spare a couple of hours to volunteer at the kettle, please call the church at: 519-776-4628.
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ELFORD, Carol R. (nee Kettels) - Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 77 years of age. Beloved wife of Jim for 43 years. Loving mother of Christine Elford (Bill Massis). Dearest sister of Patricia Pike (late Richard) and Donna Kettels (late Bill Hesbon) and sister-in-law of Helen Stowe (late Steve), Carol Andres (Pete), Barry Elford and predeceased by 4 brother-in-laws. Carol will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews and missed by her feline companion, Charlie. In retirement, Carol enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, gardening and was completely devoted to her family. The family would like to extend their gratitude toward the staff at the Be Well Clinic in Windsor. In following Carol’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm and on Thursday, November 23, 2017 from 10 am until time of Memorial Service to celebrate Carol’s life at 11 am. If desired, memorial donations made to Humane Society of Windsor Essex County would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. _________________________________________________
PICKLE, Gerald - Formerly of Essex, at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Friday, November 3, 2017, with his family by his side, at age 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary Frances (nee McRae) Pickle. Born in Windsor, Ontario, on February 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (nee Slote) Pickle. Loving father to Alison (Kevin) O’Handley of Beaverbank, N.S., and Jason (Sarah) Pickle of Summerside. Cherished grandfather to Keegan, Alex, Brooklyn, Brycen and Geri. Dear brother to Murray (Betty), Jim (Marie), Richard, Doug, Ken (Sue), Robert (Robin) and Leona (Jack) Shanahan, all of Essex County. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Ivan McRae of Tignish, Gerald (Cecilia) McRae of New Glasgow, N.S., Elmer (Sandra) of Halifax, Earl McRae of Tignish, Ernest McRae of Tignish, Anne (David) MacIsaac of Springhill, Donna (Greg) Grant of Tyne Valley, Annette of Tyne Valley, and Nowell McRae of Judes Point. He was predeceased by a brother, Gordon, brother-in-law, Roy McRae, and mother and father-in- law, Edward and Stella (Bernard) McRae. Visitation took place at the Rooney Funeral Home & Chapel, Alberton. A funeral service was held from St. Simon and St. Jude Church, Tignish, with Rev. Brendon Gallant, celebrant. Interment in the church cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorials to St. Simon and St. Jude Cemetery Fund or to the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, would be gratefully appreciated. The Rev. M. J. Rooney Council # 7791, of the Knights of Columbus held prayers for its departed brother. www.rooneyfh.ca. _________________________________________________
LONDON, Frederick Burns (previously Shepley) April 13, 1953 - November 10, 2017. The family is saddened by the sudden death of Frederick, of Toronto. Predeceased by his parents Frederick Shepley, 1981 and Bertha Shepley, 2008. Brother of Debbie (Windsor), Frank (Judith) (Kingsville), Edith (Windsor), and Olenia (Peter) (Toronto). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has already taken place. Donations may be made to the Windsor Mental Health Association, Alcoholics Anonymous, or other charity of your choice.
The Giving Tree is up and ready for you to take a tag from for a Christmas gift for the new refugee families in our area. Please return your gift wrapped with the tag on it by December 17th. Sponsored by the Mission Group. Please keep in your prayers the refugee family that we have sponsored as they are waiting to come to Canada. Thank you to the Maidstone KofC members and local citizens who volunteered in the annual Essex Region Goodfellows newspaper drive. It was a great success! If you or someone you know lives in Oldcastle or Maidstone and needs a food basket for Christmas, please contact Wendy at 519-890-9120 before December 10th. Next Pasta Night takes place on Tuesday, December 5th at 5p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall. Tickets available at the door. Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr. Bill Kornacker takes place April 22-May 3, 2018. Contact Joan Bolt for more info at 1-800-530-4667. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut in and in Hospice. 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 November 26th morning worship service beginning at 10:00am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coffee. GEMS and Cadets will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. This is a great club for girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 where we participate in bible studies, crafts, and games. All are welcome to attend. Mark your calendar for our upcoming Movie Night on Friday, November 24. We will feature ‘Despicable Me 3.’Doors at 6:00pm and the movie begins at 6:30pm. All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). A canned-good donation is welcomed! Snacks are provided! Visit us online for service times, directions, or just to listen to a sermon or two: www. essexcrc.ca. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Guest speaker, Pastor Annie Byrne, spoke on how God’s people are longing to hear a word from God and what His plans for them are. Our next Baptismal Service is on December 3rd. Kingdom Living Classes is on Wednesdays at 7pm, from November 8th-29th. “Prophetic Basics” with Pastor Rod and “Freedom” with Joy Presland. The Legacy Group (60+) Dinner is on November 30th at ACM. Young Adults meet on Saturday, November 25th at 7pm, at ACM. The Young Adults Christmas Party is on December 2nd. Our Restoration House Healing Rooms are open Saturdays, 9am-noon. For more information visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be Blessed! St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Paint Night and Market. Your support is greatly appreciated! Our next market will be on Saturday, Dec. 16th and this will be out last market until spring. In support of veterans, as we remember their sacrifices, donations for the Thank You Bank for November will go to Wounded Warriors. The office will be closed on Friday, Nov. 24th. Our next pasta dinner is on Friday, December 1 at 5pm in the parish hall. We’ll also have a wine draw this month! Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. Please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page www. facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at office@stpaulstrinity.org.
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Trinity Church We keep in our prayers Wendy, Erin, Jim, Emma, Craig, David and Stephen. Our Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Bill and Grace Martin, given by Ron & Maggie Martin. Remember bring the kids out Saturday, December 2, for our first candy cane hunt from 2 - 4. The hunt will begin at 2pm with games, prizes, & more. This is a free community event for ages 3 to 12, but they must be accompanied by an adult. There is still time to order you meat or cherry pies for Christmas. Pick up is Saturday, December 2 from 10 - 11. You can place your order by leaving a message at the Church office: 519-776-7711. Sunday is the last day to drop off toys for the Toy Drive for kids in our own area for Christmas. We filled two boxes, but we can always squeeze in a few more! Come out and see what we are all about Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. Everyone is welcome! Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland
Join us at 10 am on Sunday, November 26th. Door greeters are Valerie & Wayne St. Denis, Elder on Duty is Ted Ure, and Church Lock up is Randy Poisson. Consider joining the choir. Practice is at 7pm on Thursdays. The Bethleham walk at Gess†wood is on Dec. 1 & 2 at 7pm on Friday and 6:30pm on Saturday. The 80 & over Luncheon is on Monday, November 27. If you are able to assist, please see the sign-up sheet. Please pick up your family’s Chirstmas Letter envelope in the Narthex. Thanks! Please visit our website: www.bethelmaidstone.com. Brooker News By Ruth Newman
Services at Brooker are every Sunday morning at 10am. Everyone is welcome. The fall business meeting will follow this week’s morning service. Joy Club for teens every Monday afternoon at 3:15pm. The Western Association Advent Service will be here at Brooker on Sunday, November 26 at 6pm. Rev. John Stevenett will be with us and various churches will bring ministries of music. Following the service, there is a pot-luck dessert social time. Also, there will be a silent auction, with proceeds going to Matthew House. Thanks to Bev, Mary, & Debbie for the beautiful Christmas decorations in the sanctuary. There is a Paint Night at Brooker on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6:30 -8:30pm. Space is limited to 10. Let Kim know if you plan to come. On Sunday, December 17th, we will host our Christmas Dinner and Entertainment.
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Fish Fry is on Friday, November 24 at 4:30pm. Big thank you to the youth of our parish - our squires did an awesome job at our appreciation Christmas Turkey Basket Bingos are Sunday, November 26, December 3, and December 10 at 7pm. Raffles, door prizes, and a chicken dinner at the McGregor KofC Hall. CWL paint party is on Tuesday, December 12, at 7pm in the St. Joseph’s room. Sign up before Dec. 8 and pay at the parish office. Limited space. EDGE - Grades 6-8 will meet at 6pm on Nov.29 for a mall trip. Return at 9pm. Lifeteen - Grades 9-12. Mass at 7pm, lifenight until 9:45pm on Sunday, Nov. 26. SVDP Christmas Food Baskets - Do you know someone who needs a food basket? Contact Shelley at 519-776-8665 no later than December 3. God Bless and have a great week. Golden Years Golf Report Last Thursday, 46 golfers delivered another strong showing of 82 aces, led by Bob Martin with six and Barbara Fick with five. Top score over 9 holes, with a score of 16, was Andy Orsini and Lloyd Honey. Carding a score of 35 over 18 holes were Bob Martin, Bill Ward, Gerrit Vriesen, and Lloyd Honey. An excellent low score of 72, over 36 holes, was produced by Bob Martin, Bill Ward, and Mavis Rutter. Setting the pace and capturing first place, with the lowest score so far this year of 228, was Team 6 (Laurie Hylton, Barb Fick, Bob Martin). Two weeks in a row Bob Martin was on the team with the lowest score for the year (229 last week and 228 this week) so the pressure is on, Bob! Second place on the day was Team 14 (Al Rutter, Mavis Rutter, Gail Johnston). In third place, helped along by the Phantom, was Team 16 (Bill Taylor,
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Surviving the Holidays The Holiday season will soon begin. This might be the first holiday, second, third, or beyond a er your loved one’s death, or a er your separa on and divorce. In the coming days, you are going to be facing some tough emo ons. You can lessen the emo onal impact by knowing what to expect and being prepared. Surviving the Holidays is a special evening held at Lakeshore St. Andrew’s Church (235 Amy Cro Drive, Tecumseh) that will enable you to not only survive the coming holidays, but also help you face them with a measure of peace and assurance. Call or email us to register for this evening seminar. 519-979-8082 ext. 213 chale@lsachurch.net
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Continued from Page 19 Please remember in prayer those who are in nursing homes, and those with health needs in our communities. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Reign of Christ Sunday service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev Ann will lead the service. Dorothy Knight will read The Holy Scriptures. Mavis Wharf and Madeline Pehleman will greet you at the door. The lunch after the service is a Pot Luck, so bring in your best dish to share. Thank you to Anita Leschied, our guest pianist last Sunday. This Sunday we welcome Ron Dossenbach who will play the organ. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our prayer list. If you would like a special visit or know of someone who would like one, please contact Rev. Ann at our office at 519-975-2252. Need a Pie? We have Frozen Fruit Pies not Baked. There is apple, cherry, raisin and blueberry. There are 10 inch and 5 inch. For more information, contact Judi Stowe at 519-975-2473. Entertainment Raffle: 1st prize is a Tail Gate Cooler of beer and Snack. (craft beer, regular beer, and loads of snacks) There are 3 other prizes to win. Draw will take place on Dec. 17. For more information, or to purchase a ticket, contact any church member. Gifts with Vision Christmas catalogues are available at the church. Your gift makes a difference.
On Sunday, Nov. 19th we gathered at Church of the Redeemer to warm ourselves with delicious homemade soups, buns, and desserts. We would like to thank everyone who shared in this event, the vendors, and all those who provided the soups and goodies. We raised $2200.00 for the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association. This Sunday, we will gather at St. Stephen’s for a potluck lunch followed by a family fun day. St. Stephen’s & Church of the Redeemer will hold a Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, Dec. 17th at 4:00pm at St. Stephen’s. All who are grieving are welcome to attend. Pick up some pies from the Sweetie Pies. Please call: 519-737-6850 x 210. Cottam United Church submitted by Helen McLeod
We will host a Turkey Dinner on Thursday, November 23; serving from 3:00 to 7:00pm. Many hands are needed to make this a success. If you can help, contact Rick Mayea 519-791-4326, Pastor Kim 519-839-4266, or Rosemary 519-839-4117. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Janece McLaughlin had the high score at Saturday’s round of Euchre. Lawrence Dobson came in second and Dorothy Fields was low score. Janece McLaughlin had the high score at Monday night Pepper. Mary Lou Chibi and Roger Monchamp tied with the most peppers and Mavis Law was low score. Janece McLaughlin had the high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper! Floyd Cascadden had the most peppers and Louise Perrault was low score. Linda had the high score at Wednesday night Pepper. George Diesbourg had the most peppers and LouAnn was low score.
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Essex County Library - Essex Branch Join us in celebrating ALL of Laura Numeroff ’s “If You Give...” books. Fun games, activities and stories all about Mouse, Moose & friends! Saturday, November 25 at 10:30am. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library.
Essex Community Services Essex Community Services is calling for volunteers to join the Essex Snow Patrol & help your community! During the winter months, snow and ice are potential hazards to everyone, but they pose special problems for people with limited mobility. ECS matches volunteers with eligible seniors and people with physical disabilities to clear the snow from sidewalks and driveways. Snow removal volunteers are needed in all parts of the of Essex. If you would like to volunteer as a member of the Essex Snow Patrol, contact Essex Community Services at 519-776-4231 for more information. Thank you.
Woodslee Friendship Club Euchre winners for Monday, Nov. 13th were LeRoy Davison, Adrian Diesbourg, Joanne McMurren, Mike Renaud, Joan Broeders, Mary Demars, Irene Gignac, and Margaret Chevalier. The Wednesday Pepper winners were Howard Armstrong, Gail Koziana, Adrian Diesbourg, Dave McMurren, Sandy McGuire, George Diesbourg, and Joanne McMurren. The Friday night Euchre winners were Joanne McMurren, Adrian Diesbourg, LeRoy Davison, George Sutherland, John Broeders,, Bob McGuire, Ernie Lariviere, and Margaret Chevalier. Come and join us for a friendly game of cards. Call Irene at 519-975-2283.
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Ted (sitting) and Jim Jennings with their 1947 Monarchs, Jim’s on left and Ted’s on right.
Ted and Jim Jennings are brothers in Victoria, B.C. Each owns a 1947 Monarch sedan built in Windsor, Ontario. Ted explains: “My love of Monarchs goes back when I bought a 1947 Monarch coupe at age 15 for $35. A friend and I had to tow it home where I parked it on my parents’ front lawn. I finally disassembled it and sold it for parts, making five dollars more than I paid for it. “Years later, my brother Jim heard about a 1947 Monarch 4-door sedan for sale. I bought it in November 1998, worked on it for over ten years with the help of many friends, and completed it in November 2009.” After trying three flathead V8s, Ted installed a 351 cubic inch Windsor V8 with automatic transmission, 9-inch Ford rear end, and Volvo power steering. The rain gutters on the roof had rotted away as well as many other parts. He rigged up a rotisserie and did much of the body work himself. “When I finished, the car was painted close to the original Royal Blue. My wife Gloria’s keen and tenacious support during this labour of love has been crucial to our success. The car is treasured in special outings and occasional visits to car shows.” Jim Jennings bought his 1947 Monarch after hearing about it from his brother, Ted. Jim writes: “My 1947 Monarch sedan was bought new from Canadian Motors Ltd. in Regina, Saskatchewan. In 1949, a Mrs. Smith bought the car, then stopped driving it in 1958 with 63,405 miles on the odometer. Her son Don put the car up on blocks in a garage in Surrey, B.C., where they lived. Fifty years later, Don decided to sell this time capsule.” After some pictures were sent to Jim, he agreed to buy the Monarch identical to his brother’s car. “I picked up the Monarch with a car trailer and brought it home. Brother Ted’s is totally rebuilt and mine is a survivor with just over 65,000 miles to date. Both vehicles are in Victoria, B.C.” Ford of Canada brought out the Monarch in 1946 as a uniquely Canadian version of the Mercury. Monarchs were built until 1961. 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.
• Hockey season has opened for the Windsor and Essex County Secondary Schools Athletics Association (WECSSA). On Thursday, November 16 in Tier Two Varsity Girls’ Hockey action, the Essex Red Raiders took on Massey in exhibition play. The girls’ team is scheduled to enter Regular Season play at the Libro Centre, in Amhertburg to face the General Amherst Bulldogs on Wednesday, November 22. The girls are back in Essex to face St. Joseph’s on Tuesday, November 28 for a 3:00 pm game. In Tier One Varsity Boys’ Hockey action, the Essex Red Raiders take on Sandwich at Essex on Wednesday, November 22. Game time is 3:00 pm. The Red Raiders then face L’Essor on Thursday, November 23 at Tecumseh Arena. • The Essex Ravens Peewee Minor travel hockey team competed in the Boston Pizza Cup last weekend. The tournament was held in St. Thomas. Results of the tournament were unavailable at the time of print.
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• On Tuesday, November 14, the Essex 73’s took a 3-0 win over the Lakeshore Canadiens. Wyatt O’Neil, Cody Leeming, and Riley Meyerink all scored goals, and Goaltender Tyler Ryan chalk up the shutout, in the victory. On Monday, November 20, Essex was in Wheatley to take on the Sharks. Wyatt O’Neil, Michael Ruttinger, and Anthony Cristofaro all scored in the 3-2 win for Essex. • In Walkers and Runners Around The County of Essex (W.R.A.C.E.) news, local resident Rich St. Louis placed second in the 5K
Run at the recent Jingle Bell event held in Essex, with a time of 20:42.1. Jordan McManus, of Essex, had an impressive time of 8:44.2 in the 2K division of the race, to take a second place finish. The Super Santa Run was held on November 18, in Amherstburg, under some rather cold, wet, and windy conditions. Harrow’s Drew Jenner faced Mother Nature and finished the 5K race with a time of 20:56.0 to capture 8th place from a field of over 200 runners. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email essexfreepress@ on.aibn.com.
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Thursday, November 23, 2017
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Essex 73’s battling for position
Photo by Laurie Beaten: Essex forward Justin Bondy battles Lakeshore defenseman Michael Long in Essex’s 3-0 win on Tuesday.
by Garrett Fodor The Essex 73’s continued to get bodies back into their lineup and at a crucial time as they battled two of the hottest teams in the league this past week. On Tuesday night, the 73’s hosted the first place Lakeshore Canadiens. Entering the game, the Canadiens had given Essex two of their six losses on the season.
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For the home team, it was a major boost to the lineup as captain Tyler Boughner returned after missing nearly a month due to an injury. He played a shutdown centre role throughout the game. The two rivals were quick to showcase their capability to play a 200-foot game, as they exchanged rushes and chances. Wyatt O’Neil opened the scoring five minutes into the game. The 16-year old beat Canadiens’ goalie Mitch Topliffe with a wrap-around. To close out the frame, the 73’s doubled its lead when Cody Leeming beat Topliffe for his fifth goal in his last four games. Despite the 2-0 score after one period of play, Essex was drastically outshot with Tyler Ryan turning aside 20 shots. In period two, fans were treated to a more even hockey game as both teams had nine shots. The lone goal in the period came from Riley Meyerink, who was playing in his 8th game of the season. Meyerink’s first goal of the season came when he used his speed and small stature to his advantage. He eluded the Canadiens’ defense to get up in the rush and made no mistake in finishing off a feed from Justin Bondy. In the final 20 minutes, Lakeshore continued to push, but was unable to get setup in the Essex zone. Up, by a score of 3-0, Essex played a more defensive and safe game. As a result, the shots were 4-3 for Essex in the third period, preserving Tyler Ryan’s shutout. Of note, both teams’ special teams were unsuccessful as they combined to go an abysmal 0 for 10. To close out the week, Essex was in Wheatley to face the Omstead Sharks on November 20. Similar to the outing with the Canadiens, Essex regained a player back from injury and his presence was felt early. Michael Ruttinger was playing in just his third game of the season. The line of Ruttinger, playing alongside William
Stadder and Wyatt O’Neil, victimized the Sharks early. They held the puck and pressed in the offensive zone throughout the period. It was that line that opened the scoring, with O’Neil beating Dylan Zelko. To close out the frame, seven minutes later, Zelko was beaten again by Ruttinger. Ruttinger was left unmarked at the hash marks and beat Zelko with a snapshot. Entering the middle frame, Essex added to its lead with Anthony Cristofaro blasting home a shot from the point, by Zelko, just 91 seconds after puck drop. But, for the Essex faithful who made the trip, they were about to be on the edge of their seats. Tyler Ryan was beaten twice in the final 10 minutes of the period as the Sharks drew to within 1 goal headed into the intermission. In the final frame, however, despite mustering 11 shots on Ryan, Wheatley was unable to find the back of the net. Essex prevailed 3-2, with Ruttinger getting two points in his return. With the win, Essex is atop the Stobbs division standings for the first time this season.
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Woodslee continues to honour veterans by Garrett Fodor On Saturday evening, local residents came to Woodslee’s Libro Community Centre, formerly the Millen Community Centre, to participate in their annual Honouring Veterans event. While the rain dampened the outdoor portion of the day, the ceremony and dinner was held indoors. Since 2005, the Woodslee Millen group has hosted the annual event to let local veterans know that their sacrifices
have not been forgotten. The event also pays tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. In part, the event was created by WWII Navy veteran Larry Costello. Costello and his friends were worried they were going to lose the Millen Community Centre as it was scheduled to close and be torn down. Since the first dinner, the Millen Community Centre has been newly built and renovated. The 2017 event was the first one without Costello, as he passed away earlier
this year. Costello and his family contributed so much to WWII and when he returned home, he dedicated much of his life to aiding veterans whenever possible. Woodslee Millen Group Club President Donna Roubos was extremely appreciative to those who volunteered and helped organize the dinner event so it went as smoothly as possible. She was also grateful so many individuals came out to show their appreciation to veterans for the sacrifices they made for freedom in Canada. Roubos said she enjoys honouring the veterans. It is a matter that also hits close to home with her now father-in-law, who had been taken for a year during World War II and was forced into labour in the Netherlands. The event is a way the Woodslee community can, “Show veterans how much we care,” she said. This year’s event featured a display of
158 Canadian flags on the grounds; one flag for every solider who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. Each flag featured a picture of the soldier as well. Area Girl Guides and Scouting groups were also present to take part in honouring veterans during the dinner event. The Woodslee Millen group is still working towards its goal of having a cenotaph built on the grounds, but Roubos said
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Pictured is Vietnam Navy Veteran Wayne Stanley.
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