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Kingsville kicks-off Christmas season with annual Fantasy of Lights festivities have a traditional event and parade was so very welcome,” Santos said, adding having the parade put on by the community for the community, the support could be felt from businesses, special events, and residents, and community groups. “They really lit up our streets, which was exciting to see.” Following the parade, the public was invited to Lakeside Park to enjoy the official flipping of the switch, which Santos oversaw with the help of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The trio, during a ceremony, turned on the switch that lit up the hundreds of lighted structures set up around Lakeside Park.
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Santos said there are a few new additions added to the display this year, including a Christmas lights greenhouse at the entrance – which offers a tunnel for attendees to walk through – and some retrofits to see. The original Colasanti’s bird, which was made for the inaugural
Continued on Page 2 Photo courtesy of Town of Kingsville: On Saturday evening, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos, Santa, and Mrs. Claus flipped the switch, officially lighting the many light structures at Lakeside Park as part of the holidaythemed Fantasy of Lights Festival.
by Sylene Argent The Town of Kingsville was abuzz on Saturday, as area residents gathered to enjoy the kick-off of the 29th annual Fantasy of Lights Festival. The annual festival offers something for everyone to enjoy, from a parade to a train ride around Lakeside Park that provides a unique view of the many lit structures set up around the park to celebrate the holiday season. On Saturday, the festival kicked-off with a parade that featured over 80 floats. Kingsville Mayor Nelson
Santos said this was a recordnumber of floats, and that the parade attracted an amazing number of attendees, partially due to the event’s reputation as a topnotch attraction and also to the great weather provided. “The crowd we saw lining the streets, from Jasperson all the way to the [Lakeside] Park, was just so impressive,” Santos said. Santos was thrilled to host the parade traditionally, as last year’s event was converted to a reverse, drive-through event, due to the pandemic. “Having the opportunity to
Photo courtesy of Town of Kingsville: Families enjoy a fireworks display during the Fantasy of Lights Festival, which kicked-off on Saturday evening.
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year of the festival, was re-strung for this year’s event. “The colours are just so amazing on it. It is a must see,” he said. These lighting structures will light up the night until January 5, and will be available for the public to enjoy
them via a brand-new electric Kingsville Express Train that tours around the park on select nights. “The Kingsville Express Train took its first voyage during the parade,” Santos noted, adding he stepped in as the train’s engineer for the event. The Town, he added, is grateful for the many sponsors who secured this new piece of equipment for residents to enjoy. “It is going to be a great treat for those coming to take a ride on the weekends at Lakeside Park.” Wrapping up the festivities on Saturday evening, those in attendance enjoyed a fireworks display. Other Fantasy of Lights activities planned include the Christmas Artisan Market, to take place December 4 and 5 at Lakeside Pavilion, Paws and Claus on December 7 also at Lakeside Pavilion, Pancake and Decorate breakfast from Santa that will offer a take-away package for families on December 11 from the Kingsville Arena and Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre, and the Fill a Fire Truck for Toys for Tots with Kingsville Fire at Red Apple on December 11. Kingsville residents and businesses with an address in
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Kingsville, Cottam, and Ruthven are able to participate in the “Light up the Town Competition.” According to the Town of Kingsville website, the resident category of the competition is presented by the Williams Light Show, in memory of Lois Williams. The winner will be selected by people’s choice. The winner will be presented on Friday, December 31. The business category is presented by Migration Community Hall and the Town of Kingsville. A judging panel will select the winner, and will vote on Saturday, December 18. The winner in each category will have their name/ business and year engraved on an ornament within a Christmas tree plaque, made by Kingsville District High School TechZone. The plaque will be displayed during the holiday season at Town Hall. The winner will also have an ornament for their decoration and imagine the bragging rights for the year. For more information about Fantasy of Lights activities, log onto: kingsville.ca/en/explore-and-play/ fantasy-of-lights.aspx
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Essex County Council notes Wednesday, November 17 by Sylene Argent Community Safety and Well-Being Plan approve at County-level Members of Essex County Council approved the final report for the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for submission to the Solicitor General, and voted in favour of Essex County Council championing the plan and recognizing the Plan’s implementation necessitates active engagement and meaningful participation of key sectors, residents, and communities across the Region. Leading up to the decision made on Wednesday evening, all regional municipalities passed a motion authorizing Essex County Council to approve the Plan and any subsequent reports on their behalf. Leonardo Gil, Project Manager for the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, summarized the final report for County Council, which was completed with StrategyCorp. As of January 1, 2019, the Safer Ontario Act, 2018 requires municipalities to prepare and adopt community safety and well-being plans in partnership with a multi-sectoral advisory committee. The local plan must be submitted and endorsed by City and County Councils by December 31, 2021. The goal behind the WindsorEssex Regional Community Safety and WellBeing Plan is to re-think traditional crime-centric safety interventions, Gil said, “by moving toward collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches that tend to emphasize up-stream or preventative activities.” The development of the local plan brought together all sorts of different community groups – ranging from the police to those in housing, mental health, addictions, and education – to try and take a holistic approach to the identification of risks. As part of the legislation, the objectives were to identify party risk factors, strategies to reduce risks, and set measurable outcomes for success. To do so, the local approach developed six primary inputs. “This mix-methods approach was really used to ensure the prioritization of risk and protective factors in our region was formed by a variety of stakeholders and data,” he said. The Plan, Gil added, narrows down top priorities for each municipality, the Region, and to cluster the information under the four areas of focus: good governance and data, engaged and safe communities, mental health and substance-use supports, and financial security and economic equity. Gil added through putting the Plan together, the importance was learned that access to affordable housing was key, as well as trying to keep people living and working in their communities. In addition, the need to improve system navigation and awareness for services available for mental health and substance supports was also identified. Gil noted the Monday prior, the finalized Plan was presented to Windsor City Council, and it was endorsed. From here, the Plan will be forwarded to the Ministry of the Solicitor General. He thanked each regional Council for its commitment to the project, in addition to those who worked on the plan, including residents who voiced their opinions and concerns. “Truly, I feel this was a community-driven effort, and I believe it is reflected in the approach we took, as well as the results of the Plan,” Gil said. Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche asked how the success of the plan can be measured. Gil responded the measurements will be assessed on two fronts; one being completion of the metrics and milestones detailed in the Report, the other is using
population data and indicators – across multiple sectors – to ensure there is an approach to tracking and knowing the results from the data experts. Mary Birch, Director of Council and Community Services/Clerk, said each the City of Windsor and County of Essex contributed $200,000 to the Plan. As of the end of September, $261,000 had been spent. As a result, there are sufficient funds to carry the implementation of the Plan to 2022, without asking for additional funds in next year’s County of Essex Budget. If something unexpected comes up, staff will approach County Council about additional funds, if needed. 2020 Windsor Essex Housing and Homelessness Master Plan Annual Report Kelly Goz, Coordinator of Social Housing Administration and Development, and Diane Wilson, Coordinator of Housing Administration and Development, made a presentation to County Council regarding the 2020 Windsor Essex Housing and Homelessness Master Plan Annual Report. Goz noted the presentation reflects the highlights achieved under the seven goals, corresponding strategies, and targets made last year. The pandemic, she added, required many adjustments to operations, supports and programs, however, funding programs made available from higher-levels of government presented unexpected opportunities to increase partnerships and advance strategies of the Plan. “Our community vision is that Windsor-Essex is an inclusive community, where everyone has a safe, affordable, accessible, and quality home; and everyone lives where they can actively participate,” Goz said. There are seven goals in the Housing and Homelessness Master Plan, as well as strategies and targets to achieve and measure goals, Goz explained. There are 50 strategies outlined in the Plan, of which 42 are either in progress or ongoing, as of the end of 2020. Goz detailed the achievements of 2020 for County Council. Wilson noted in 2020, the number of households experiencing chronic or long-term homelessness decreased four percent to 327, from 2019. Goz noted WindsorEssex vacancy rates have dropped from a high of 20 percent some years ago, to 3.6 percent in 2020, with average market rents increasing significantly over the past number of years. “As a community, we continue to advocate and leverage diverse funding sources and collaborative opportunities to support the needs of youths. As a result, our community added two housing first for youth staff throughout the Windsor-Essex Housing Connections Program. Through the program, an additional 18 youth were supported in 2020 to gain access to permanent Continued on Page 6
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Believe it or not, the holiday season is here; already
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It is hard to believe, but we have officially entered the holiday season, with Kingsville’s Fantasy of Lights celebration kickingoff last weekend with a big bang, and there are plenty more events planned for the near future. It feels so weird, because it feels as if the holiday season was just here, but many of our events got cancelled or were hosted in a different way last year, due to the pandemic. I am that person who likes Christmas, so much so, I typically do all my immediate family’s gift-giving shopping. I do the decorating, plan a little festive party for the dogs and their friends, and even do all the gift-wrapping, all while flipping on one of those classic flicks we all have to watch at least once every year. When I start that holiday
shopping in the fall, I am usually pretty excited about the deals I come across, but typically as the middle of December rolls closer, I find I am just about fed-up with all that so-called holiday cheer. This year, I am finding it pretty difficult to even get into the Christmas spirit at all, and I am sure there are many reasons for that. I am trying to find that little spark inside me that enjoys the holiday season, and I am sure I will find it by attending all of these events we have locally, which help provide the opportunity to celebrate as part of a community. Lately, I am just feeling “meh,” when it comes to the holidays, which is better than bah humbug; and that is just not really not like me. For instance, I know I have two Christmas-themed leggings in a tote that I can pull out to wear and
I just can’t be bothered to go dig them out, and keep telling myself I will get them another day. Already stores are busy with shoppers, parking lots are overflowing, and all of that is great for our businesses that have had quite the struggle this year. I just hope everyone remembers to be patient as they make their way down aisles, looking for that one item on their shopping list, and to be kind to the store employees, who are busy trying their best to accommodate the hoards of people seeking assistance. I hope I can get myself into some kind of holiday groove soon, because I think we can all do with something to smile about.
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OFA board of directors re-elect Peggy Brekveld and Executive to lead organization for another year submitted to EFP The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Board of Directors gave Peggy Brekveld and the entire Executive Committee a vote of confidence as the leadership group was re-elected for a second consecutive term. “I appreciate the support and confidence the board has instilled in our leadership group and I’m proud to represent this organization alongside our dedicated, passionate Executive for another year,” said Brekveld, OFA President. “I’m looking forward to continuing our work and collaborating with industry partners as we aim to better connect with Ontarians and advocate for issues and priorities that protect Farms and Food Forever.” This is the second year the President and Executive Committee has been elected by the Board of Directors following a bylaw ratification which was voted in by the delegates at the 2020 annual meeting. Brekveld, a dairy farmer with her family near Thunder Bay, enters her second one-year term as President of the organization. She also serves in the position of Directorat-Large. Along with her current role, Brekveld holds the position of President of President’s Council, Vice President of Canlead Solutions, and a Director with the Agricultural Adaptation Council. In 2020, Brekveld was recognized as one of six Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. She has proven to be a strong female role model for the organization and has passionately advocated for diversity, equity and
inclusion, farmland preservation, broadband expansion, mental health, and promoting a strong food value chain for Ontarians. OFA is also proud to announce Mark Reusser has been re-elected as Vice President. Reusser, a turkey farmer near New Dundee, fills the role for his sixth one-year term. Also elected as Vice President was Drew Spoelstra. Spoelstra, who farms with his family in Binbrook, will hold the position for a second one-year term. Rounding out the Executive Committee is Crispin Colvin, who will return for his second consecutive term as Executive Member. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, representing 38,000 farm families across the province. As a dynamic farmer-led organization based in Guelph, the OFA works to represent and champion the interests of Ontario farmers through government relations, farm policy recommendations, research, lobby efforts, community representation, media relations, and more. OFA is the leading advocate for Ontario’s farmers and is Ontario’s voice of the farmer. For more information, visit www.ofa. on.ca.
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Health Canada approves a vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 submitted to EFP Last Friday, November 19, 2021 Nicole Dupuis, Chief Executive Officer of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), made the following announcement: “This morning, Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11 years of age (birth year 2010 – 2016).” Following the federal announcement, the Government of Ontario issued a statement indicating that they are currently working with the federal government on vaccine distribution logistics and that Ontario will be ready to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 when supply arrives. On Monday, November 22, 2021, WECHU announced appointment slots at the Devonshire Mall mass vaccination clinic are now available with the first appointments taking place this Thursday morning. The importance of vaccinating this currently unprotected population cannot be overstated. We want to assure the public that we are expecting ample supply of vaccine and that the capacity of our vaccination system is sufficient to meet the needs of our community as soon as we receive our shipment. Between the mass vaccination clinic at Devonshire Mall, our healthcare providers, pharmacies, and mobile outreach opportunities, we expect that we will be able to see all newly eligible young people in a timely manner. We anticipate appointments will be available to book on our website early next week and more information will be shared at that time. Parents should note that children cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine within 14 days of any other vaccination and should book accordingly. According to Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, the region’s
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Essex County Council notes for Wednesday, November 17... housing,” she said. This represents a decrease of 31 percent, Goz said, primarily due to
COVID. When it comes to housing and homeless funding, the majority of
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its funding comes from the Province of Ontario through the Community Homeless and Prevention Initiative at over $10.7M. Funds also come from the Federal Reaching Home Funding in around $706,000. In addition to just over $1M from the City and $448,000 from the County of Essex, annually. In addition, housing operating funding comes from provincial and federal governments at around $20M, other revenues bring in around $315,000, the City costshare is over $18M, while the County’s is just over $10M. County Council received the report. Up to $1,160,039 for land acquisition, servicing costs for affordable housing development in Essex approved Warden Gary McNamara noted a closed meeting was held prior to the regular Essex County Council meeting last
Wednesday. During the closed session, he said County Council administration provided Council members with information about an opportunity to make an investment for land acquisition and servicing cost for an affordable housing development. During the regular meeting, Essex County Council moved to received the request from the City of Windsor and further approved an investment to an upper limit of $1,160,039 for land acquisition and servicing costs contributable to an affordable housing development in the Town of Essex, subject to the terms of the final agreement being acceptable to the County of Essex. The funding will come from the County’s Rate Stabilization
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St. Paul’s hosts flag raising, vigil service to recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance
Photo courtesy of Councillor Sherry Bondy: The Transgener Flag was hoisted at the Essex Municipal Building on Friday evening as part of the Transgenerder Day of Remembrance event that St. Paul’s Anglican Church hosted.
by Sylene Argent On Friday evening, members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church hosted a flag raising outside
the Essex Municipal Building, in addition to a vigil inside the Church, to recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance.
in Windsor with Trans Wellness Ontario. At the flag raising, Essex Councillor Sherry Bondy welcomed everyone and brought greetings on behalf of the Town of Essex. After the flag raising, attendees headed down to St. Paul’s Church. Reverend Chris Brouillard-Coyle, Rector for St. Paul’s/Trinity Anglican Churches Essex/Cottam, is also the Chaplain for Trans Wellness Ontario. She said the vigil was a means to honour the lives of the Trans community who have tragically been lost over the past year.
and to come together to sort of rekindle our fire of solidarity and support for each other,” Biso said, adding the day also recognizes transgender individuals who were victims of homicides, violence, and suicide. “We also want to restore dignity to those who suffered violence.” Sydney BrouillardCoyle acted as the guest preacher during the service, and spoke of the 462 individuals who passed over the last year. “Their names and stories matter. Each of the individuals had lives,
Derrick Carl Biso, Volunteer Coordinator for Trans Wellness Ontario, explained November 20 is recognized internationally as Transgender Day of Remembrance; with the first recognition taking place to commemorate the life of African-American transgender woman, Rita Hester, who was brutally murdered in Boston in 1998. “Today, we honour those who were victims of violence because of their gender identity and gender expression…this day is very important for us to internationally bear witness to the hardships of the trans community
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The flag raising and vigil was hosted as part of a schedule of Transgender Awareness Week activities that took place last week
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submitted to EFP ‘Artists In Season’ is the first formal art exhibition to be presented by the new organization, Lakeshore Art Community. This exhibition will showcase the art of locally based
artists that include Beth Kyle, Karen Clarke, Debbie Kay, Maryam Safarzadeh, Gisele Bick, Lawren Nause, Ron Dufault, Ally Moceri, Dick Wood, Upasana Jain, Luke Dunn, and Gunpreet Singh Dhillon. Curated
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Photo courtesy of St. Paul’s Anglican Church: On Friday, St. Paul’s Anglican Church was decorated with a variety of flags as part of the Transgenerder Day of Remembrance event.
stories, and dreams. They were beloved by people in their lives.” “Unfortunately,” Sydney continued, “many of these stories are not told. Instead, reports solely focus on the circumstances of their deaths, rather than honouring the lives that they lived. We are more than numbers. We are more than statistics. We are a diverse community of family, joined together by our mutual experiences of being trans
and gender diverse, and we deserve safety and protection.” When the local congregation first honoured the Trans Day of Remembrance in 2019, 372 names were honoured. Last year, there were 433 names. There were nearly 20 additional names this year. “How high will these numbers have to escalate before we stand up and do something?”
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Province releases details in second phase of Driving Prosperity plan - it includes attracting a new battery assembly plant, establishing an electric battery supply chain ecosystem, increasing exports of Ontario-made auto parts, and equipping autoworkers with skill training by Sylene Argent Last week, Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario government released the details for the second phase of its Auto Strategy: Driving Prosperity – The Future of Ontario’s Automotive Sector, with the intention to secure production mandates for hybrid and electric vehicles and create a domestic battery ecosystem. The objective of phase two of this plan is to maintain and grow Ontario’s auto sector by building at least 400,000 electric and hybrid vehicles by 2030, a number developed in consultation with the auto industry in Ontario. Information from the Premier’s Office on this initiative noted the second phase of this plan will, “Strengthen Ontario’s auto industry and make the Province more competitive for new investments.” Through the Driving Prosperity Phase 2 Plan, the Province notes it will partner with the auto sector to achieve four goals: reposition vehicle and parts production for the car of the future through new automaker mandates for hybrid and battery electric vehicles, attract a new battery assembly plant, and increase exports of Ontario-made auto parts and innovations; establish and support an electric battery supply chain ecosystem that connects Northern Ontario’s mineral wealth with the manufacturing strength of Southern Ontario; innovate in every stage of development from creation, to design, to adoption of new products and services; and invest in Ontario’s auto workers by equipping them with the skills they need to secure rewarding, high-paying jobs in the auto sector and across the broader supply
chain. “This is a very big deal for Ontario. It is all about our commitment to building the autoindustry of the future and securing good paying jobs – well paying jobs – for families right across all of Ontario, including Northern Ontario,” Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade, said. “Driving Prosperity Two is really all about making Ontario as the leader in developing the vehicle of the future. Everything starts with this premise. That means making the vehicles here in Ontario, making the electric vehicle batteries here in Ontario – which we are working very hard at attracting battery manufacturers here, then all the way through the supply chain, all the parts, all the tool, die, and mold makers. But it all starts in Northern Ontario, mining the nickel in Sudbury, cobalt in the town Cobalt, graphite in the town of Hearst, and Lithium in Northwestern Ontario,” Fedeli said. Where that battery facility goes is dependent upon the manufacturers. Fedeli said the Ontario government has been working with the “Auto Mayors” for quite some time, and they are all making positive and strong pitches on behalf of their communities. “We have been very impressed with the support received from all Mayors in auto-areas,” Fedeli said. “It is all about mining those minerals, but we don’t just want to mine them and ship them. In the north, they really want to do the value-added. So, they want to make the precursor, and also the potential of making the cathodes, which are required in these batteries.” Then, the plan is to ship these parts to Southern Ontario for batteries to be made near the vehicle manufacturers. “That’s the bigger vision of Driving Prosperity Two,” Fedeli
commented. More news will come in the future about battery recycling, he added. “Because these minerals need to be extracted, there is so much value in recycling those batteries and those vehicles.” With the second phase of the Driving Prosperity plan, Fedeli said there is huge opportunity for employment. “We are going to be investing in Ontario’s autoworkers through the Skills Development Fund, [which] is one of the ways. This will help equip them with the skills they need to
secure these high-paying jobs in the auto-sector and in the supply chain as well,” he said. New initiatives in phase two respond to the global demand for electric vehicles and will support domestic parts producers, workers, and innovators across the province. Under the USMCA, or the reconfigured NAFTA agreement, Fedeli said there is a Rules of Origin that jumped from 60 percent to 75 percent of vehicle parts to be made in North America. “That is an exciting opportunity for more and more companies
to begin to make parts that were coming in from overseas that won’t be able to be made overseas anymore without tariffs,” Fedeli said. “This is a huge opportunity.” In Canada, he added, there are 50 trade deals around the world Ontario can ship to. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for people who are currently in other countries to relocate here, manufacture here, and ship under our free trade deals to countries they can’t ship to,” he added. Information from the Premier’s Office
noted the first phase of the plan was detailed in 2019, and had three action pillars: competitive business climate, innovation, and talent. “Phase two builds on the successes of the government’s partnership with the industry and positions Ontario as a North American leader in developing and building the vehicle of the future through emerging technologies and advanced manufacturing processes,” the news release on the matter notes.
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Bill Gay posthumously selected as 2021 Essex Citizen of the Year EFP File Photo
William “Bill” Gay was passionate about researching history and
passing on what he knows to others, and his dedication to preserve the past was
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him a valuable resource for historical groups not only in Essex, but across Essex County and Windsor. Gay’s dedication to the Essex Railway Station – from fundraising for its restoration until his passing earlier this year – was a labour of love and his presence will always be felt at the Station. At the historic Railway Station, Gay was involved in organizing many fundraising events, such as the annual Essex Model Train Show, car shows, and family fun days, each providing a chance for area individuals an opportunity to enjoy the site and learn a little about Essex’s history. Heritage groups across the Region – from Windsor to Leamington – benefitted from Gay’s involvement and expertise. Gay’s involvement within the community includes time with CHYR radio,
as a columnist with the Essex Free Press, and a Councillor with Essex prior to amalgamation, and later at Media Marketing, which gave him an opportunity to make a living doing something he enjoyed and to be a part of his community. This background also allowed him to assist the many groups for which he was an active member. Gay was a unique person, and the Town of Essex is a better place because of the time he spent with us. The Citizen of the Year Committee is comprised of representatives from The Rotary Club of Essex, the Essex Knights of Columbus (Council #3305), the Essex Legion Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201), and Heritage Essex. Since 1978, the Citizen of the Year program has been hosted as a way to
honour outstanding Essex residents, who dedicate their time and efforts to bettering the community. Annually, a banquet is held in the recipient’s honour, which doubles as a fundraiser for Heritage Essex, which maintains the Essex Railway Station. For many years, as an employee of Heritage Essex, Gay was involved in organizing the Citizen of the Year banquet. This year, he will be honoured for his dedication. The Citizen of the Year Committee congratulates Bill’s wife, Marleen, and will host a family reception to honour his recognition. In addition to earning the 2021 Essex Citizen of the Year award, in February, Gay was one of four local historians honoured with a Community Heritage Preservation Award as part of the Town of Essex’s Heritage Week activities.
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Be Ready in an emergency - National Home Fire Safety Week
submitted to EFP Emergency can strike at any time. Having a plan in place can be a differencemaker in ensuring you and your family are able to get out safely. Are you prepared? November 24-30 is National Home Fire Safety Week and the Canada Safety Council reminds all Canadians to have a
fire escape plan in case of emergency. “Fire can start in the blink of an eye,” said Gareth Jones, President and CEO of the Canada Safety Council. “Preparation is essential. Everyone should know how to get out of their house at a moment’s notice - because in some cases, a moment’s notice is all you will get.”
Home fires, of course, can spread rapidly. They can occur for a wide variety of reasons, including faulty appliances and wiring, flammable materials that are left too close to a heat source, open flames left unguarded and carelessness when handling lit objects like cigarettes. A good home fire escape plan is crucial and everyone in the household should be involved in its creation. Walk through the home, taking note of all potential escape routes. If your household has younger children or includes people who are more visual learners, consider drawing a physical map of the house with at least two exits out of each room clearly identified. Here are a few other tips to help you along as you’re considering your fire escape plan: • Plan ahead of time with regards to any seniors, infants, and mobility-impaired individuals. Identify someone in the home whose responsibility it is to assist them in the event of an emergency. • Plan a meeting location once outside.
This is the spot by which everyone in the household should gather once the house has been evacuated. It should be a safe distance from the home and easily identifiable. • Practice your fire escape plan twice a year, making sure to be as realistic as possible with it. Practice for safe speed — time may be of the essence. • At the same time, keep in mind that practice doesn’t have to induce fear. It’s okay to warn the household ahead of time that there will be a fire drill. • Once you’re out, stay out. Even if someone is missing, firefighters are much better equipped to be able to rescue them safely than you will be in a moment of panic and high adrenaline. Be cautious, be proactive, be safe. A fire can be a devastating and traumatizing experience but, by putting your safety and the safety of your family first, you’ll be best positioned to escape with the most irreplaceable thing you have: your lives.
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$1 million donation transforms pancreatic cancer journey for patients suffering with deadly disease submitted to EFP On Monday, November 15, London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF)
announced a $1 million gift from the estate of the late Tom Allan and the Tom and Sue Allan Family Fund, a
fund within London Community Foundation. This transformational gift will create and sustain a new position
within the Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) for the next 8 - 10 years. The
position, a Patient Health Facilitator, will help patients navigate their cancer care journey from diagnosis, to treatment and survivorship, alleviating some of the burden during such an overwhelming time. “Through the generosity of donors like the Allan family, improved patient care and the hope for a better future is possible for patients with pancreatic cancer,” says John MacFarlane, President and CEO at LHSF. “The Patient Health Facilitator will have a positive and profound impact on the patients and families who visit the Baker Centre as they face the burden of a new diagnosis.” Pancreatic cancer is a fast-growing cancer with one of the lowest five-year survival rates. Unfortunately, diagnosis and treatment for pancreatic cancer is quite complex and is prone to delays. Furthermore, since it’s often not detected until later, advanced stages, treatment is more difficult. The Baker Centre aims to improve the lives of patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer through a multidisciplinary clinical practice, advanced diagnostic imaging, translational research and a streamlined patient care pathway. With the Patient Health Facilitator offering increased support, patients will go from diagnosis to treatment faster and easier than before. “The journey of
patients suffering from pancreatic cancer is overwhelming,” says Dr. Stephen Welch, director of the Baker Centre. “The Patient Health Facilitator will help transform the care journey for patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.” Inspired by Rick Baker’s vision for the Baker Centre, Sue Allan wanted to help make a difference for patients suffering with pancreatic cancer. Tom Allan passed away 17 years ago after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Having seen firsthand how difficult the post diagnosis period was for her husband, Sue was compelled to help newly diagnosed patients get the support they need. “Pancreatic cancer continues to be a stealthy, rapidly progressing cancer that will leave the newly diagnosed totally overwhelmed. As new treatments begin to emerge from the Baker Centre research initiatives, it will be critical for these patients and their families to have a disease centred patient facilitator to assist them in understanding the care and treatment options available to them,” says Sue. “Like the Baker Family, my family wishes we could have had longer with our beloved husband and father but pleased that the challenges can be made easier for others in London by our support of the Patient Health Facilitator position at the Baker Centre.”
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Rally for affordable housing hosted in Essex Centre by Sylene Argent An affordable housing rally was held in Essex Centre in an attempt bring attention to the need for more units and homelessness, and those in favour of creating more of these types of homes voiced their message loud and clear from the Talbot Street and Gosfield Townline intersection in Essex Centre on Sunday afternoon. This is the second rally held, with the first taking place in Harrow Centre earlier this month. Organizers noted the next rally will be held in Kingsville within the next few weeks and there is also a plan to host a rally in Windsor in the near future. The cold, rainy weather on Sunday did not deter organizer, Dave Mota, from attending. It only made him more determined. “Just to stand out in this cold weather makes me want to do it that much more, because I am thinking about who is out there right now, while we are going home,” he said. He hopes the rallies will raise awareness about those struggling to find housing. “Their voices are not being
heard. I am only one voice. The more people who come out, the more media, the more I am hoping people will understand why I am doing this and will also fight with me for grandma, who cannot afford groceries or medicine, because her rent has gone up, or that guy on the street who has been forgotten about, who has a mental illness and can’t be spoken for.” He said one of his favourite mottos is, “Team work makes the dream work,” and was encouraged with the turnout at the rally. Mota, a Colchester resident, got involved in helping the homeless in Windsor a few years back. It got started when he saw an individual, walking around Windsor in -30 degree Celsius weather in a pink onesie. He fortunately had clothes to give her, but wondered who was looking out for these individuals in need. The happenstance was an eye opener for him, and he hopes to raise awareness about the issue that more affordable housing units are needed in the City of Windsor and the County of Essex. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche and Councillor Sherry Bondy took part in this rally. Making note of the individuals who participated in the rally, Meloche said it goes to show there are some real supporters for this issue. He noted about the weather, “It didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. Continued on Page 14
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Rally for affordable housing hosted in Essex Centre... We are all out here and there is some wonderfully good support as far as the passersby. We are hearing horns going all the time,” he said. He added there is a sad state in terms of affordable housing currently, particularly with the price of housing going up. The rally is not going to be the solution to get more affordable housing, “But it is showing the politicians – the higher ups – I believe…it sends a message,” Meloche said, adding he suspects the County of Essex will, at some point, reach out to the City of Windsor to try and get a new arrangement, because “We just don’t
think it is working that well right now.” He said there has been more conversation over the past few years about affordable housing than there has been previously at the County Council table. He referenced the recent report South Essex Community Council put together through the Leamington Homeless Project. He said the group behind the project put together some really good statistics on what really is out there. In that report, it notes the survey team connected with 72 individuals. 57 percent of the respondents were housed; however, three-quarters of these individuals were worried about losing their housing.
Tecumseh Council approves tax increase for 2022 full-capacity operations after almost two-years of interruptions by the pandemic; • implementing the first phase of an organizational review of the Town’s operations; and • ongoing reviews of operating processes and implementing related recommendations. “This status quo budget allows us to refocus our energy and resources on enhancing our services to the residents and
submitted to EFP Tecumseh’s municipal levy will increase by 2.95 per cent, net of growth, to allow the Town to balance its 2022 budget. The increase in the tax levy approved by Council on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, as part of the 2022 budget, translates into $76 for the average residential property assessed at $250,000. The three main themes of the budget are: • a return to normal,
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Tecumseh’s assessment grew $250,000 due to new development last year, without which the Town would have had to increase its tax levy by another one per cent to cover expenditures budgeted for 2022. Town of Tecumseh taxes comprise 54 per cent of a typical residential tax bill, with the remainder made up of the education and County of Essex tax levies.
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Of the respondents, 43 percent were experiencing homelessness, of which 17 respondents were experiencing absolute homelessness and 14 respondents were experiencing hidden homelessness, meaning they had temporary access to accommodations with no guarantee of continued residence or prospects for securing it. This includes those who are couch surfing or sleeping in their cars. “I think we really have to push for it and try to get better results for the County,” he said. Bondy said the rally went well, especially since there were new participants at Sunday’s event. “That is always a success, when you see new faces,” she said, adding those in attendance were able to hear different stories and spread the word about the need for more affordable housing. Bondy hopes, through the rallies, to get enough ideas from the community to bring a discussion about the matter back to Council in the new year, then come up with solutions. That could be tiny home developments, or other ideas. Mota will also issue a challenge to all politicians in the area, to spend a night out on the streets with him in January, which he hopes will give them a better understanding of what being homeless is like and meet some of the individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Lakeshore supports local artists with community grants submitted to EFP Last week, six local artists, in the Municipality of Lakeshore, received a helping hand with $500 grants designed to support their continued creative endeavours.
At the regular meeting of council, on November 9, Council supported the awarding of six grants to the following local artists: Christine Dexter, Braute Petric, Stephanie Kria,
Leslie Harper Reid, Katrina Rawlings, and Dawn Kirchner. The grants, spearheaded by Lakeshore’s Arts Advisory Committee, mark the second year in a row the Municipality has supported working artists
during the COVID-19 pandemic. “These local artists are some of the unsung heroes, who have helped make our community a brighter and more vibrant place to live, work, and play during a particularly
difficult time,” said Mayor Tom Bain. “Congratulations to the recipients and thank you to all local artists for their continued contributions to our community.”
7 tips for readying your outdoor power equipment for winter storage - Prep equipment for season changes, save time and future headaches submitted to EFP After your lawn gets its last cut before winter, it will be time to put away spring and summer outdoor power equipment, like lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers. What’s next? Snow throwers, generators and other small engine equipment need to be readied for winter use. How and when you prepare your equipment for seasonal changes can save you time and money later, says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). With record-breaking sales of outdoor power equipment, homeowners are spending more time during the COVID-19 pandemic working or renovating their family yards. This means more people are using outdoor power equipment, and OPEI reminds everyone the importance of proper outdoor power equipment storage, maintenance, and safe handling. “During this very challenging pandemic, we’ve learned our outdoor spaces are more important than ever,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI and the TurfMutt Foundation, which encourages outdoor learning experiences, stewardship of our green spaces, and care for all living landscapes. “Our yards, parks, and schoolyards are our safe space for connecting with friends and family, acting as outdoor classrooms
and offices. Green space also contributes to the health and wellbeing of people, pets, and wildlife, and having the right outdoor power equipment to take care of it is key. But preparation is everything -understanding how to store equipment and get it serviced, how to operate it safely, and how to ready your space to use that equipment.” He adds, “Always follow your manufacturer’s guidelines, and remember to keep kids and dogs away from operating equipment at all times.” Here are a few tips from OPEI to ensure your lawn mower and other spring equipment will be available for use when warmer temperatures return, and snow throwers and other winter equipment will be ready for use when the snow falls. 1. Review owner’s manuals. Refamiliarize yourself with how to handle equipment safely. Lost manuals can be found online. Save a copy on your computer if possible, so it can be consulted when needed. Be familiar with your equipment, and all its features, including how to turn it off quickly and safely. 2. Service all equipment. Before storing spring and summer equipment, clean and service it or take it to a small engine repair shop. Drain and change engine oil and safely dispose the old
oil. Service the air filter, and do other maintenance as directed by the owner’s manual. Check winter equipment and see if any maintenance and repairs are required. 3. Handle fuel properly. Unused fuel left in gas tanks over the winter can go stale and even damage equipment. Before storing equipment, add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank, then run the equipment to distribute it. Turn the engine off, allow the machine to cool, then restart and run until the gas tank is empty. For winter equipment, buy the recommended type of fuel no more than 30 days before use. Use fuel with no more than 10% ethanol in outdoor power equipment. Use a fuel stabilizer if recommended by the manufacturer. Get more information on safe fueling for outdoor power equipment at LookBeforeYouPump.com. 4. Charge the battery. Remove and fully charge batteries before storing. Don’t store batteries on metal shelves or allow them to touch metal objects. Store them on a plastic or wood shelf in a climate-
controlled structure. 5. Shelter equipment from winter weather. Store spring and summer equipment in a clean and dry place, such as a garage, barn, or shed. Winter equipment should be kept away from the elements, but be easily available for use. 6. Prepare, prepare, prepare. Make space in the garage or basement before the weather changes, so there is room to store larger yard items. Clean up the yard of sticks, debris, dog and kid’s toys, and other items that can damage or destroy equipment. Clear the paths used regularly in your yard, especially during the winter when snow can “hide” things. 7. Have the right weather appropriate extension cord for your generator. Keep heavy duty weather proof extension cords on hand to use with it. Ensure the length of the cord is necessary to operate the generator a safe distance from the house or building. Never operate a generator indoors, in a garage, breezeway or under an open window.
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.
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Ravens’ Junior and Varsity teams are Ontario Champions
Photos courtesy of Football Ontario The Essex Ravens’ pose with their championship banners on Saturday, after defeating Nepean at Esthner Shiner Stadium in Toronto.
by Garrett Fodor After waiting more than two-years, the Essex Ravens football teams are the reigning All-Ontario Champions of Football Ontario, across two divisions. On Saturday, after months of preparation, games, and training, the Essex Ravens Football Club traveled to Toronto
where the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams had earned a spot in the finals. Both teams faced Nepean, looking to return home All Ontario Champions. For Essex Ravens’ President and Director of Football Operations, Glen Mills, returning to the field for everyone was great and rewarding in itself, no matter the result.
“There’s a lot of happy kids and coaches. It’s great to be able to get back on the field and just compete again. It’s been over two-years since there’s [been] an actual football game played,” Coach Mills described. “I think that it was very exciting for the kids to watch and play. And the fact that we’re able to play
at the level we played, after being off for twoyears, speaks volumes to the coaches and to the kids, and the work that we put in during that time and since we started going.” When it came to game time on Saturday, the schedule began with the Junior Varsity Ravens taking on the Nepean Eagles. The Varsity Ravens played in the evening, as they played the Nepean Broncos. According to Mills, both games for the Ravens went as planned; playing strong on the defensive side and limiting their opponent, and the offensive game would fall into place. And that it did. The Junior Varsity Ravens shutout the Eagles, 49-0, while the Varsity Ravens beat the Broncos 34-8. Mills credits the support of the players and their families for helping one another and making their presence
felt, as both teams would secure the All Ontario Championships at the Football Ontario “Fall Cup.” “Our fans have always traveled really well,” Mills said. “But for us, we saw a lot of our older guys show up earlier to watch the JV game, and our JV guys stayed after their game to watch the Varsity team. We like to think of our organization as a family and it really showed today.” Mills noted this is the first time the Junior Varsity team has earned All Ontario Champion honours, while the Varsity team has earned seven championships. Mills said he is extremely proud of the team and happy to continue to bring championships back to Essex, and put the centre on the map compared to other cities. “We’re not only working on the field, but we are developing
contributing members of society off the field,” Mills commented. “The game is a reward for taking care of business off the field, at home, at school, everywhere. While we pride ourselves on being the premier program, our players go on and succeed at the next level, but also at life.” Mills added he makes an effort to reach out to current and former players around this time of year, as the football club sponsors several families around the holidays, instilling that giving back to the community when they have given so much is critical to success. He said he is thankful to all of the players, support staff, volunteers, fans, and sponsors who made the season possible. Mills is happy everyone had a chance to return to the field and is looking forward to the spring and beginning to work towards a full season.
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25 years ago we lost my wife, friend, mother of Bill, Ken, Barb. The loss of “Joan” changed our lives forever. “Joan’s” life was to give her all for us. She did this while suffering with cancer, our lives were rewarded, just to have had “Joan” with us. She made our world worth living. “Joan” lived her life for us. In memory of “Joan” the best wife, friend, mother. With all our love, Cecil, Bill, Ken, Barb and family. _______________________________________________
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What’s Going On... NOV. 25 COTTAM UNITED CHURCH TURKEY DINNER - Take-out only from 2:30 7:00pm - Pre-order online at: www.cottamunitedchurch.ca OR 519-839-4266. NOV. 27 LEAMINGTON DRIVETHRU SANTA CLAUS PARADE - at Point Pelee National Park from 5-8pm. Foodbank & Toy donations accepted. DEC. 3 TAKEOUT ONLY PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street, Essex from 5 - 6:30pm - Please enter in the Church. 519-776-7711 for more details. DEC. 4 HOLIDAY MARKET & CRAFT SALE - At CTMHV, 5155 Arner Twln (County Rd. 23) 9am - 4pm. Proof of vaccination & masks required. For vendor info: 519-776-8321. DEC. 4 DRIVETHRU CLOTHING COLLECTION - At Trinity Church in Cottam, from 11am to 2pm. DEC. 11 ESSEX SANTA CLAUS PARADE - More info to come. DEC. 11 CHRISTMAS VENDORS MARKET at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street, Essex from 10am - 2pm. Call 519-776-7711 for more details. DEC. 18 HARROW KINSMEN SANTA CLAUS PARADE - 6pm starting at Harrow Country Depot. DEC. 19 - MCGREGOR SQUIRETTES CHRISTMAS TURKEY DINNER Take-out from 3:00-6:00pm - No charge, donations accepted. At McGregor Columbian Club, 9560 Walker Rd. For more info and to order: 519-776-5710 or 519-919-5318. 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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NEUERT, Dean Carson - September 28, 1946 ~ November 17, 2021 - Dean Carson Neuert of Seguin township passed away peacefully in his home on November 17, 2021 in his 76th year. Loving devoted husband to Katherine Neuert. Caring father to Paul (Jessie), Kirk (Jessica). Cherished grandfather of Jesse (Heather), Brooklynn, Carson, Maddie, Alison and Rebecca. Brother to Gayle and brother-in-law to Shirley (Duane 2018), Robert (Michelle). Predeceased by parents Stanley and Ruth Neuert. The family would like to give thanks to his friends and family who have been present throughout his life. He was happiest and most at peace when at the side of his beloved wife and best friend at their self-made home and paradise. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the Torrance Funeral Home (89 Bowes St. Parry Sound). If desired, as an expression of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. To send an online condolence please visit www.torrancefuneralhome.com
you will be the first to know when we go live. Our annual Christmas Bake Sale/Take-out Soup/Chili & Bun Event is on Saturday, December 4. 10am – 12pm. Come be part of the community, our ‘Take a Book Leave a Book’ Library is in front of Essex CRC church. Check the box often as the selection of books change up regularly.
Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, November 28 at 10:30am for our Worship service. It is the start of Advent ~ Hope. Rev. Lexie Chamberlain presiding. Keep up to date with our social media and our website www.essexunitedchurch.ca. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45am. The Food Bank also has a new phone number: 519-776-4070.
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Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee news St. John’s CWL is collecting socks, hats, scarves, and gloves for Street Help this Saturday at the church entrance. St. Clement’s CWL are also collecting the same items plus men’s toiletries, gift cards for Tim Hortons & McDonald’s on Nov. 28 for Street Help. THRIVE, for vaccinated teens, is on Sunday, November 28th at 7pm at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Sign your up your child for Confirmation online. There will be a parent meeting on Dec. 2nd at 7 pm. For up to date news, please visit our website at centralessexcatholic.dol.ca If you or someone you know needs assistance please call the St. Vincent de Paul for McGregor at 226-787-7493 or for Essex at 519-999-1667.
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Red Christmas Kettles are now at local grocery stores. The kettle drive supports our family services programs to help those in need in our community. You will also see counter kettles around. We need volunteers to man the kettles. Salvation Army Policy is that volunteers must be fully vacccinated. If you can help on the kettle for a couple of hours, please call the church office: 519-776- 4628. The Advent Season is upon us so we invite you you join us for our first Advent service Sunday, Nov. 28th, led by Major Jim Hann at 10:30a.m. Masks and social distancing restrictions are in place. Our Food Bank shelves are becoming sparse and we are especially in need of canned vegetables, fruit cups, and tuna. However any donations are much appreciated. Our Bible Study, focusing on the Book of Luke, is open to all on Tuesdays at 1pm. Please continue to uphold in prayer, those who are ill, or confined to their homes.
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Please note the time of our Sunday morning services is changing to 10am. We would love to welcome you to our Church Family. Christmas is the perfect time to start your journey, Sunday, Nov. 28th is the First Sunday of Advent. Masks are required and social distancing. This past week, we have been getting ready to host our 75th Turkey Dinner. Thank you for all the help we get from our Community, family, and friends. We couldn’t do it with out you. God, Bless you all! The Cottam Rotary is selling Christmas Trees at the Cottam Pond again. Also, they are selling Christmas fruit cakes.
We invite everyone to join our faith family this Sunday, November 28th as we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. Our worship service begins at 10:30 am. Plans are underway for our Christmas Eve. Service at 7pm. We will have our live Nativity and a short, outdoor service. On Sunday, December 12th at 2 pm there will be Caroling outside of the Harrowood Seniors Home. Everyone is invited to come make their season a little brighter! The Southwestern Ontario Gleaners is once again up and running. They are especially looking for volunteers each Monday and/or Friday. If you are interested in going to assist, please call Dennis Graham at 226-346-4505. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods who would be pleased to speak with you. The number of Harrow United Church is: 519-738-4223. Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.
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ADVENT: Our liturgical church year has come to an end and we are now entering into the new church year as we begin with the season of Advent. It is the time set aside to prepare ourselves for Christ’s second coming. It is a time of introspection and preparation along with a time of celebration of hope and anticipation. Please join us! You will see an advent wreath with 5 candles. Three blue (purple), one pink for Gaudete Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent which means Rejoice and one white - the Christ Candle. There will be a special reading and we light one candle for the 4 Sundays of Advent and then on Christmas
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Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online. Please join us each Sunday at 10am. All COVID-19 safety protocols are in place. Or, you may join us online, Sundays at 10am. Visit us at www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our social media page. Like our page make sure your notifications are on so
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Continued from Page 19 Eve we light the white Christ candle. Sweetie Pies can be purchased for your Christmas holidays please contact Amy at: ahartley@purewaterbrand.com Christmas Concert by Harmony Plus is at Church of the Redeemer on Friday, Dec. 10th at 7pm. Donations welcome.
Trinity Anglican Church Trinity Church celebrates its 155th year in Cottam. We are collecting items for purses for Street Help. These purses will be donated to the homeless drop-in center in mid January. We are gathering purses (or small cloth bags), sanitary products, lipbalm, lotion, body sprays, note pads, pens, tissues, etc. Call the church: 519-839-5303 to donate. New and/or gently used items will be collected for our greenhouse workers and for the clothing cupboard at St. Paul’s in Essex. A clothing drive-thru will be held at Trinity on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 11am - 2pm. This is the final week to order frozen meat or apple pies. Please contact Brenda or the church or leave a message. A sea glass art class had creative juices flowing and awesome pictures were created. Watch for our next stone craft workshop to be held in the spring. Registration is required for our 9pm Christmas Eve service. To register, please contact Pat at: 519-776-8005. Come join us with Rev’d. Hilton Gomes for Sunday services at 9:15am at 235 County Rd. 34 W.
Donations of hats, scarves, mittens, gloves and small toys accepted. All items collected stay in our community. Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals. The Children’s Drop-In Centre is paused at this time, until further notice. Reach us by phone (519) 723-2284, email bmuc@xplornet. ca or vist us online: www.bethelmaidstone.com. Located 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone.
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Services at St. Paul’s to take place on Sundays at 11am. All are welcome. Please wear a mask and sign in upon arrival. Our next take-out pasta dinner will take place on Friday, December 3rd from 5 - 6:30pm. Enter through the church. Our next Vendors Market will take place on Saturday, December 11th from 10am - 2pm in the Church Hall. If you are cleaning out closets, please keep our Clothing Cupboard in mind, we are always in need. For more information, about what is happening at St Paul’s, visit our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and social media page for updates. You can reach us at 519-776-7711.
November 1 - December 1. All donations will be accepted by any of the children or you can call Kelly or Liz and a pick up date or drop off date can be arranged. Help someone stay warm this winter.
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Worship service this Sunday, November 28 at 10am with Rob Cornies bringing the message. Masks and social distancing are required. Bible Centred Ministries will present and after-school program at Brooker every Tuesday, at 6:45 pm. Please remember in your prayers those inside and outside of our community, who are ill or suffering. Remember those in British Columbia who are suffering through this flood.
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The winners at Pepper this week were Lorraine Stiers with high score, Terry Durance with the most peppers, and LouAnne Mailloux with the low.
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Come join us for Sunday Service at 11: 15am. First Sunday of Advent - Hope. Rev Carl will lead the service and Communion. A video Sermon is available each week on our Pastoral Charge website. A copy of the bulletin is also available on the website. Please say a prayer for those on our Prayer List. A special thank you who purchase pies on our pie sale. Also, to all the hard workers who help prepare the pies. Our Sunday School children are collecting warm socks for Street Help. The goal is to collect 100 pairs. between
The Foot Care Clinic is available, in Essex, three days a week. Meals on Wheels delivery to Essex is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Community Food Pantry operates twice a week by appointment. Check our our virtual programming, that you can do from home. Join us for exercise classes, chair yoga, Wellness Wednesdays, and Bingo. Our Security Reassurance program connects a volunteer with a client to provide a little phone check-in. We are always looking for volunteers for this program. Contact Carolyn at 519-728-1435 ext 216. Call 519-7281435 for registration, or information on any of our programs, or visit online at: www.communitysupportcentre.ca
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Southpoint U10 hockey action recap submitted to EFP On Saturday, November 13, the Southpoint Capitals hosted the Riverside Rangers. Riverside found the back of net first. However, the dynamic duo of Conner Blain and Brody Church responded by turning up the heat with three goals and two assists between them. With seven seconds left on the clock, Southpoint wasn’t done yet. Carter Demant found Drake Pernal who buried a goal to end the period with a 4-2 Southpoint lead. The Capitals kept their foot on the gas in the second period with Jordyn Lefaive and Brady George digging for the puck and driving hard. Christian Rutgers and Asher Grossi executed a textbook, 2 on 1 for Asher’s goal, followed by Eddie Zieba who scored fresh off the bench off a feed from Zander Cook.
Pascoe family’s 1965 Envoy Epic
Dennis Pascoe with ’65 Envoy in New Brunswick.
In the third period goals were added by Rutgers, Pernal, and Blain. Southpoint shut the door on the Riverside offense, keeping the visitors scoreless in the second and third periods. Blain’s scorecard inked an impressive 5 goals and 7 total points. Southpoint finished with a commanding 11-2 win. On Saturday, November 20, Southpoint played host to the Sarnia Jr Sting for an exhibition game. Early saves in the game, by Keegan Pope, led to an offensive rush and a first goal by Conner Blain within the first 50 seconds of play. Within the next 15 seconds Asher Grossi found the blade of Ben
Macquarrie who netted the Caps second goal. Before the end of the first period, Ashton Drodz corralled the puck in his end and went the full length of ice to score his first goal of the season. The Caps went added 3 goals in the second period: one from Grossi, assisted by Cook, one by Church, unassisted, and another unassisted by Blain. The lone goal in the third period was scored by Christian Rutgers to allow the Caps to finish with a commanding 7-3 victory. Next week’s line-up includes a Friday game at Erie Northshore and on Saturday, a home game against Windsor.
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Dennis Pascoe taught Science at North Toronto Collegiate. His dad drove a company car but the family also had a 1965 Envoy Epic bought new at a Chev-Olds dealership in Toronto. Dennis sent us this story: “Four on the floor and four cylinders. An odd shade of red; I still had the tin of touch-up paint that came with it until recently. Since the car my dad drove was supplied through his work, this was the only car owned by our family. “It was essentially mine to drive to summer jobs at the Canadian Tire warehouse and around Toronto, especially on music gigs. During hot summer weather I would carry a thermos of water under the seat so I could have it on the long drive home from the warehouse. We installed a big old radio under the dash, which picked up all the noise from the ignition. “Since my dad’s work car had to be available for work even when he was on his two-week holiday, the Envoy was the family’s vacation vehicle. It took us from coast to coast trouble-free. To the east coast in 1965, when the photo you see here was taken in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and to the west coast in 1967 right through the Rockies. “It was sold to a fellow who moved with it out to Nova Scotia. He got an oil change one day, drove the car a few miles, and ground to a halt. The engine was dry. Someone had forgotten to fill up the engine with new oil, so the car was junked near the Canso Causeway in Nova Scotia. Too bad. A great little runabout, and I could afford the gas!” I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca.
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73’s soar over Flags before week off by Garrett Fodor Having so many games in hand, with the opposing teams, has earned the 73’s the luxury of playing only one game in two weeks. On Tuesday, the 73’s played that lone game on the schedule for the week,
welcoming the Mooretown Flags to town. Entering the game, the Mooretown Flags was coming off a loss to Lakeshore – which has yet to lose a game this season, but is remaining hot on the 73’s heels in the battled for a top three spot in
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submitted to EFP On Friday, November 19, officers with the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Ministry of Transportation (MTO), and the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement team (TIME), participated in the commercial motor vehicle blitz conducting mandatory alcohol screening of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators in Essex County. During the enforcement blitz, officers completed 347 mandatory alcohol screening tests. The OPP is encouraged by the 100% compliance by all operators and
not one operator had an alcohol test result above zero. The OPP acknowledges and commends the many safe CMV drivers who contribute to safe Ontario roads. The OPP will continue to work with CMV drivers to aim to reduce the number of CMV-related collisions and resulting deaths and injuries on OPP-patrolled roads. If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.
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the standings. Essex was looking to extend its win streak to five. Unlike a majority of Essex’s home games this season, the visiting Flags players came out flying. They set the tempo early and were rewarded with a goal to open the scoring. Just fiveminutes into the first period, Flags forward, Brody Genyn, beat Aidan Pitre for his first of the season. However, as the 73’s have done throughout the season and on home ice, they battled back and responded quickly. Just 30-seconds later, Josh Root snuck a shot behind Flags’ goalie, Nathan King, to tie the game. With the game even at one goal each, the 73’s continued to apply the pressure, forcing turnovers and finishing checks. It was their Captain who got the team going as Tycen Chittle blasted a shot by King to give the home-team a 2-1 lead halfway, through the first period. But the Flags’ players did not go away as they added a pair of tallies in the final five-minutes, including Genyn’s second of the night. The Flags skated into the intermission with a 10-8 lead in shots and a 3-2 lead on the scoreboard. In the second period, coming out of the room, the 73’s players were quick to draw even and bring the nearly 500 fans in attendance to their feet. Just 2:44 into the action, Carter Dembinski tied the game at three. From the ensuing faceoff,
his line remained on the ice and beat King once again, this time it was centre, Karson Beuglet, beating King nineseconds after Dembinski’s goal. The line stayed out once again and 24-seconds later, Beuglet scored his second of the period. Despite the offensive onslaught in the first three-minutes of the period, the final 17-minutes cooled down and the teams skated into the final intermission with the 73’s up 5-3, and the shots tied at 20. In the final frame, the Flags drew within one goal, as veteran Nolan Farr beat Pitre. But the 73’s goaltender would not be beat again on the night, as he secured the 73’s 5-4 win over Mooretown. The win puts the 73’s tied for first with Lakeshore. However, the Canadiens have played three fewer games, while the Kings are six-points behind, also playing three fewer games. The 73’s now will have a lull in their schedule, not returning to action until November 30, when they will host the Petrolia Flyers.
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