Essex Free Press - November 3, 2022

Tiny tots trick-or-treat in downtown Essex

by Sylene Argent

Great weather and a chance to celebrate Halloween a few days early brought hundreds of excited little ones to the downtown area to participate in the Essex Centre BIA’s annual Tiny Tot Trick or Treat event.

With the opportunity to collect candy in the Essex Centre business district, and the chance to show off their creative costumes, the event had a turnout for the record books.

The majority of businesses in the downtown

district participated in the event by handing out sweet treats to chaperoned children under the age of five. Many of the business owners and their staff enjoyed the opportunity to decorate their store windows, play music, and dress-up in costume themselves. In addition, members of the Essex Centre BIA Board of Directors and 30 students from Essex District High School’s Business Leadership Class also dressed up and assisted with the parade.

Visitors were asked to think of donating

non-perishable food items to participate, and, as a result, the Essex Centre BIA was able to collect an entire van full of canned goods, which was forwarded to help stock the shelves at the Essex Area Food Bank.

The annual Halloween-themed parade is all made possible by local businesses, and with the support of Town of Essex, OPP, and Essex Fire & Rescue, which helped to keep the small trick-or-treaters safe while enjoying the event.

Little River Enhancement Group celebrates

anniversary by planting 30 trees

bright blue background. There was also a moderate zephyr wafting from the south, and a high of 21-Celsius.

First off, we need to give a “Tip of the Cap” to Casey Colthurst, Parks Manager for the Town of Tecumseh, and Tania Jobin, Ward 5 Tecumseh Councillor, for their support in making this project move forward after such a long delay. As well, a big thank you to the Tecumseh Parks Crew for boring the holes, delivering the large stock trees to the holes, shovelling, and raking the soil/clay mix back into the hole and around the base of the 21 trees.

When added to the nine trees already planted by the Town, it equals 30 trees for 30 years! Mulch will be applied at a later date and a water scheduling program will be implemented. Watering is very important at this time, since the ground was dreadfully dry.

The clay soil was crumbly and powdery, which made for easier planting but presents a challenge for the tree roots to establish themselves.

to address factors threatening it – when the Endangered Species Act took effect in 2008.

Interesting quick facts about Kentucky Coffee Trees from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), includes that part of the Latin name for the Kentucky Coffee-tree (Gymnocladus dioica) means “naked branch,” because this tree spends up to nine months of the year without any leaves. The only other species in the genus of Kentucky Coffee-tree is a tree that grows only in China.

Weston Park has a special place in the hearts of the Lil’ Reg members. In the past, we participated in Little River Watershed Tours once a year. Our group would visit the sites where volunteers cleaned up the river or planted trees. We checked how much garbage accumulated over the past year at the cleanup sites and estimated the success rate of the trees we planted at other sites. We also looked for potential sites that could use our help.

submitted by Ian Naisbitt

After a 20-month COVID delay, the Little River Enhancement Group managed to celebrate its 30th Anniversary on Tuesday, 25 October, 2022 at Weston Park in the Town of Tecumseh.

The group works to improve the quality of the Little River watershed ecosystem.

Mother Nature served up the perfect day for planting trees. The weather included a mix of sun and clouds, with a

Our small group of volunteers planted a Kentucky Coffee Tree beside the Weston Park Fence, along North Talbot Road. That way, whenever we visit the park, we will know exactly which tree we planted.

Kentucky Coffee Trees are a Species at Risk in the Province of Ontario.

The Kentucky coffee-tree was already assessed as threatened - is likely to become endangered if steps are not taken

While at Weston Park, we hiked around the drain that flowed through the park and we were pleasantly swarmed by dragonflies. It was quite a timely and impressive moment for us. Later, when our members were brainstorming names for our group and logos, this special moment came to mind. This was our result.

Bill that could establish Ojibway as National Urban Park discussed at committee-level

Jeff Watson on the matter. “We have done our due diligence, and everybody says this is a fantastic thing to do.”

He spoke of farming and industry in the area, and how that has gobbled up a lot of land, “And I am proud of that, because we need our farm industry to feed Canadians, we need our industry to pay the bills.”

There are not, however, a lot of opportunities to get outdoors. For many, its many benefits include improving mental wellbeing.

He asked Masse to speak on what passing this Bill will do for the residents of LaSalle, West Windsor, and across the County.

by Sylene Argent

Recently, Essex MP Chris Lewis attended a meeting with the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development to speak with Brian Masse (NDP), MP for WindsorWest, about his Private Member’s Bill, C-248.

This proposed Bill is an Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act to establish Ojibway National Urban Park of Canada.

The Bill has passed two readings, of which Lewis supported, and is currently being considered at the committee-level, before it can return to the House of Common for consideration for its third reading.

“There are so many good reasons for this project to go ahead. A National Urban Park in our area will improve the natural space for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors, which in turn will improve both the health and the mental health of those living in the surrounding areas,” Lewis stated.

Such a designation will attract foot and bike traffic across the region

and from the USA, once the active transportation paths are completed on the Gordie-Howe Bridge, he added. It will also ensure the natural habitat of some 200 species will be preserved.

“This is a very unique opportunity for the folks in [the Riding of]

Essex,” Lewis said to the committee members. “We are somewhat landlocked in Essex-Windsor in that we are surrounded by three bodies of water.”

He said he has spoken extensively with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, LaSalle Mayor Marc Bondy, and former MP

The area has a highdegree of manufacturing, in fact, some of this area was originally forested. It now has 200 of Canada’s 500 endangered species, Masse said.

When looking at the amount of agriculture in the area, it is highindustry, same with

File photo submitted. Essex MP Chris Lewis and Windsor West MP Brian Masse are pictured in June when they supported each other’s Private Member’s Bills in the House of Commons.

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Hearing of the concern on Ambulance Code Blacks – when no ambulances are available to respond to a call – is certainly not a new topic, but it is a matter that is compounding and concerning.

The biggest cause discussed for this is the off-load delay at the hospitals.

Recently, Essex-Windsor EMS Chief Bruce Krauter said in the first few weeks of October, there were 491 occasions where all ambulances in the service were all tied-up at hospital emergency departments, waiting to be off-loaded. That is more than four-times of what was recorded in all of September.

Further, at one point during that Code Black, Lambton, Elgin, London-Middlesex, County of Essex, and Chatham-Kent had no ambulances.

It is scary to think about families in emergency situations, calling for help and having to wait. I can only imagine the stress it causes on the paramedics, knowing they are needed elsewhere, but are stuck at the hospital. In addition, the EMS administration and those answering those emergency calls must be overwhelmed in trying to figure out how to overcome that emergency.

The stress was definitely heard in Krauter’s voice as he emotionally addressed County Council recently, and my heart broke as I thought about the stresses he and his staff have been going through for the past nearly three-years.

Anyone who heard him speak could say – definitively – Krauter cares about his community, his staff,

and those in emergencies.

In April of 2021, I wrote in this column about how EMS was rockin’ it, and they still are. A year-and-ahalf ago, we learned about EssexWindsor EMS’s new Mental Health and Addictions Response Team (MHART), and how in February of that year, the Ministry of Long-Term Care announced funding for the local ambulance service to provide a Community Paramedic Long-Term Care (CPLTC) program and services.

A month ago, The Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones officially launch the multipurpose vehicle designed to help frontline healthcare workers provide mental health and addictions services to vulnerable communities through the MHART program, and the large Mobile Medical Unit the Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team will use to bring care to vulnerable neighborhoods throughout Windsor and Essex County.

Both of these vehicles were the result of some out-of-the-box thinking, and are meant to help divert individuals from needing to attend the Emergency Room.

Of course, more beds need to be available at the hospitals, more staff members need to be ready to care for patients, especially during flu season. We heard, every year even before COVID, how hospitals were over capacity during those outbreaks, so the need for additional beds was already there.

I have to wonder, though, if community members are getting the care they need through their family doctors like they were prior to COVID, or if there is still some

disconnect in some aspects. Could that also be contributing to there being more demand at the local Emergency Departments?

In June of 2021, County Council learned it was estimated 100,000 Windsor-Essex residents will lose their family physician over the next five-years. Of the local population at the time, 74,521 were not attached to a primary care provider. So, perhaps the additional pressure on Emergency Departments is partially due to individuals not having access to a family doctor.

During that recent County Council meeting, Kingsville Councillor Tony Gaffan had suggested, based on conversations he has had with paramedics, the suggestion of utilizing retired EMS as concierges for the patients brought to the hospital by ambulance.

This is a great idea, and one I had thought of myself before. The trouble is getting the funding to do so.

The local emergency Krauter recommended recently, and County Council declared, was certainly necessary to get the attention of the province, and by the sounds of it, it has, as he has said he has had the Minister’s ear.

My point this week is that I just wanted to express so much thanks to Krauter for his diligence and passion and to all EMS staff for everything they have done throughout the pandemic. The community is lucky to have you advocating on its behalf.

The rest of the story

The once great Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village is still great. In fact, we couldn’t be better. There are a few members of the past Board of Directors who are not happy with the changes, but they are necessary to survive in today’s economy.

Regarding the Sportsman shows, we are looking at new ideas to interest a wider demographic, stay posted for dates. It was a very difficult decision to cancel the Murder Mystery after last year’s great success, despite COVID restrictions. This year, unfortunately, there were not enough volunteers to run the Murder Mystery. Remember the events in the Village are 100% volunteer-run. Look for the return of our famous Murder Mystery next year, bigger and better than ever.

The new Board of Directors has been very busy this year with two successful car shows and auto motive swap meets, a sportsman show, and several large flea markets. We

participated in the Centerline Tool Co. 65-year anniversary and celebration of life for Don Beneteau, we were involved in the Hiram Walker’s Birthday celebration with the City of Windsor, and an opportunity where a 98-year-old WW2 veteran from London had a surprise visit to the Museum to see a vintage Harley in our motorcycle Museum, similar to the one he road in WW2 as a dispatch rider.

There were many other events held this year, and many new attractions to see. Yes, we also hold weddings and receptions at the Museum and on the Village grounds. What a beautiful place to celebrate your special occasion.

Heritage Village is now better than ever. Come and check us out. The diner is open as well as the museum and grounds.

Our calendar for 2023 is filling up fast. Visit our website ctmhv.com or at events@ctmhv.com

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Thank you Chief Krauter and all paramedics

Letter to the Editor Re: Letter to the Editor on concern with Heritage Village events

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On Friday, October 28, the County of Essex released the following update.

The number and duration of Code Blacks has declined from crisis levels since the County of Essex declared a local emergency in response to escalating ambulance offload delays. We are continuing to work with our regional hospital partners and the Province on long-term solutions to address the systemic

issues that contribute to these delays.

The County of Essex declared a local emergency on Oct. 17 in response to a sharp rise in Code Blacks, situations when there are no ambulances available. Code Blacks totalled 491 minutes through the first two weeks of October compared to 116 minutes in all of September, 77 minutes in August, and 31 minutes in July.

On October 12, Essex-Windsor EMS experienced 216 hours of

offload delays and went into a Code Black for about three hours as all 26 rostered ambulances were experiencing offload delays outside area hospitals. That compared to the previous five-day average of 100 hours of offload delays. There have been just two Code Blacks since the emergency was declared, each lasting for a few minutes.

While there have been no systemic changes that would warrant rescinding this local emergency, the situation has stabilized to the point we can move to the monitoring phase. The monitoring phase requires the County to report biweekly to the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, area hospitals, the Central Ambulance Communications Centre and other partners.

This does not mean the crisis is over. Nor

does it mean we can stop working toward longterm, sustainable solutions to minimize offload delays and maximize the time ambulances spend on the road responding to emergency calls. The Community Control Group remains in a position to act, should the situation again escalate to crisis levels.

It is important to note that offload delays are not the fault of our hospital partners. They have worked diligently and creatively to mitigate them and have worked with us to encourage residents to seek alternative forms of care for non-emergency issues.

The causes of offload delays are complex and connected to longstanding systemic issues related to hospital capacity, patient flow and a lack of local

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Offload

primary care providers, which causes increased usage of the 911 system.

We continue to work with the Ministry of Health and our regional partners on proposals to reduce offload

delays. These include:

to

• Provincial recognition of offload delays as a public health risk.

• Implementing Fit-to-Sit programs at area hospitals for low acuity patients.

• Having an Essex-Windsor EMS Navigator in the Central Ambulance Communications Centre.

• A pilot project utilizing the Mobile Medical Unit at ERs.

• Alternate destination and treat and refer protocols.

• Additional Dedicated Paramedic Offload funding

The stress on our local health care system is immense and there are real risks the situation could deteriorate as we enter flu season, which also brings with it the potential for escalating cases of COVID-19.

Windsor and Essex County residents can help relieve pressure on the local health-care system by taking steps to avoid catching and spreading the flu to others.

Residents should always phone 911 if they are experiencing an emergency. Examples of medical emergencies when you should call 911 include (but are not limited to):

• Chest pain or tightness

• Sudden severe pain

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Choking

• Possible broken bones

• Uncontrollable bleeding

• Sudden dizziness or vision problems

• Sudden weakness, numbness and/or tingling in the face, arm, or leg

• Sudden difficulty speaking

• Severe burns or allergic reactions

• A child with diarrhea and vomiting who won’t eat or drink

• A baby under six months with a fever over 38.5 C (101 F)

For non-emergency situations, residents are reminded they have multiple options available to them and that calling an ambulance does not get them to the front of the line at the emergency room, where patients are triaged based on the severity of their condition.

Those options include contacting their doctor or visiting a walk-in clinic. Residents can call 811 to talk to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not need to provide your OHIP number and all information is confidential. Telehealth Ontario can be be reached at 1-866-797-0000. To find out about healthcare services in Windsor and Essex County, call 211. If possible, use alternate transportation to go to a hospital emergency room.

Kingsville achieves highest possible rating from Communities in Bloom program

submitted by the Town of Kingsville

The Communities in Bloom results are in! The Town is excited to announce that Kingsville received a rating of 5 Blooms - Gold and a special mention for the “Farm to Fork Program” during the 2022 National/ International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Victoria, British Columbia.

Kingsville participated in the Class of Champions - Medium category along with Stettler AB; Stonewall MB, and Yarmouth NS.

Over the summer, trained volunteer judges travelled to participating communities to evaluate the overall contributions of municipal council and departments; industry; businesses and the private sector – including

volunteer efforts –regarding the following criteria:

• Community Appearance

• Environmental Action

• Heritage Conservation

• Tree Management

• Landscape, Plant & Floral Displays

Following their evaluation, Kingsville’s volunteer judge Martin Quinn wrote:

“The Town of Kingsville is a unique community with a thriving downtown surrounded by traditional agricultural

farming, a cottage industry, and an ever-expanding greenhouse industry.

Downtown Kingsville has a quaint shopping and restaurant district that include charming and unique shops and a vibrant restaurant scene

that includes an array of dining experiences from fine dining to farm-to-table style restaurants (outdoor dining in the fields, where the chef uses all local, inseason harvest vegetables

HEIRS celebrates 50-years of chronicling local history

by Dan Bissonnette

The Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) – a local organization that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the area’s rich history – took time to celebrate its own historical roots by hosting an open house to commemorate its 50th anniversary.

On Saturday, October 29, around 75 individuals gathered in the community room at the Harrow & Colchester South Arena to sit in on presentations about the group and its community contributions.

HEIRS was originally founded in 1971, but like many other events over the past two-years, this anniversary celebration was postponed out of concerns for COVID-19. With restrictions easing in 2022, the Society was able to organize a full event and invited the families

of past members and local dignitaries.

Several organizations involved with heritage were present with their displays, including the Ontario Genealogical Society, the Marsh Collection, Caldwell First Nations, the Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society, and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. Two groups from the Municipality of Essex were also on hand, the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV), and Heritage Colchester.

During the afternoon presentation, HEIRS President, Lorrie Stephenson, spoke about how the 50th anniversary was a time to look back and “honour those who came before us.” She spoke about the vision of the Society’s members in its early years, particularly its Founder, Gladys Golden,

who organized the first meeting in May, 1971.

Stephenson also acknowledged the organization’s challenges that were brought on during the pandemic, including three members who passed away in 2020 and 2021; Richard Herniman, Kathy Langlois, and Jeff Wood.

During the presentation, Mayor Richard Meloche spoke about how the event was a celebration of 50-years of helping people.

“HEIRS has helped many people with their family genealogy over the years, including me. They helped me with my research on the Deslippe side of my family,” he said Lawrence Smith, President of Essex Rotary, praised the members of HEIRS for their contributions to the community and presented them with a cheque for

CHARCUTERIE TRAY

Wine and cheese boards are all the rage. Make your own fused glass board to show off when you entertain.

Fee is $80+HST

SAT., NOV. 26, 2022  TIS THE SEASON

Create your own heirloom ornaments in this fun and festive workshop. You will use fusing glass, stringers , paint and frit to create your one of a kind fused ornaments. Fee is $80+HST

SAT. , DEC. 3, 2022

A TRIO OF TREES

Create your own trio of trees to decorate your home.

Fusing compatible glass, stringers, Frit and the heat of the kiln will be used to fabricate this beautiful collection.

SAT., DEC. 10, 2022  LET IT SNOW

Fee is $80+HST

Bring the beauty of winter into the warmth of your home! Using the portable glass shop and the copper foil technique, this stunning snowflake will teach you the basics of stained glass. .................................... Fee is $80+HST

SAT., DEC. 17, 2022  WINTER WAVE

This beautiful wave shaped fused glass piece of art will look beautiful in your home for the whole season. Using frit, stringers and compatible glass, we will create a unique one of a kind piece for your home.

Fee is $80+HST

Pictured is the HEIRS Board of Directors: Ted Steele, Bonnie Storey, Esther Meerchaut, Lorrie Stephenson, Jackie Baldwin, and Brian Leslie.

Kingsville achieves highest possible rating from Communities in Bloom program...

Bill that could establish Ojibway as National Urban Park discussed at committee-level...

greenhouses, which take up a lot of space and resources.

alongside proteins from the host farm and other local farms).

During our tour, we experienced the “Farm to Fork” concept by visiting Lee and Maria’s retail market on the outskirts of Kingsville and then we were given a very informative tour of the vegetable growing area. Loaded onto a wagon pulled by tractor into the field to learn firsthand where our foods and meals are being grown and picking corn, this was a very unique approach to look at the agriculture of your community. All in all, what a wonderful gourmet extravaganza in the backyard of a wonderful market garden. Congratulations - A fitting name,

“Farm to Fork”- a celebration of food and where it comes from! An evening of good food and farm education!”

Kingsville is proud to be a part of the Communities in Bloom program, which benefits all of society by providing real and meaningful ways to mitigate climate change. We want to thank Mr. Quinn, our Communities in Bloom Committee, Kingsville Horticultural Society, Town staff, and all the businesses and groups who helped us highlight our beautiful community!

For a complete list of the results, please visit www.communitiesinbloom. ca.

T hanks E ssex!

Morley Bowman

“This is one of our last few opportunities to bind these elements together. And, the reason why I think it is different than the other proposals that are out there, is because it is on the international border, because of diversity of species, and then, again, we have paid a lot of [the] price. We have a lot of environmental diseases, a high-rate of cancer, it has all been well-identified by Health Canada, and we get a lot of smog and other types of pollution from the United States. So, this is our way of pushing it back, and also for young people to see they can participate in their ecosystem development,” Masse said.

Lewis said he recently spoke to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and the tourism industry, and noted the Gordie Howe

International Bridge is going to get a bike path, which can be a big tourism possibility.

Masse agreed. He added Minister Champagne, previously the Minister of Infrastructure, agreed to have the bike/pedestrian lane free to combat some of the distances experienced over the years with regards to COVID, which he said is exciting.

One of the reasons he wants Ojibway to be a national urban park is because there is a desire to manage the park properly for the ecosystem, Masse said. Point Pelee, he added, has a management plan, because it gets a lot of birders and ecotourism, but it puts stress on the park.

“So, we want this done properly. It is exciting to have these ecotourism opportunities, but we also want to make sure they are planned properly.

Lewis also asked Masse about the Park’s corridors.

Masse noted other

national parks do have corridors through them, but they are managed responsibly. They are also very important for this region. He said it will take some good strategy and investment.

Masse thanked Lewis for his assistance on the Bill and noted it has been a collaborative effort in the region.

In June, the two local MPs supported each other’s Private Member’s Bills in the House of Commons, and both were sent to the committeelevel. Masse’s Bill is in regards to establishing Ojibway National Urban Park of Canada.

Lewis’s proposed Bill C241 is an Act to Amend the Income Tax Act Deduction of Travel Expenses for Tradespersons. It was first introduced in the House of Commons in February. It has been forwarded to the Standing Committee on Finance for further evaluation and consideration.

Maidstone Bicentennial Museum celebrates $34,000 OTF Grant for new barn

by Sylene Argent

Since 1984, past and present members of the Maidstone and Area Historical Society have striven to preserve and promote local history, and they do so throughout the year by hosting events, welcoming the community into the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum to learn from informative displays, and caring for countless significant items and artifacts.

Putting in the time and dedication to maintain a museum is just half the battle, the other is obtaining funding to carry out all of those significant tasks that benefit the community now and into the future.

On Saturday, members of the Maidstone and Area Historical Society celebrated having received a $34,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) earlier

this year.

The funding allowed the Museum to build a small barn and cement pad, in addition to providing electrical, lighting, insulation, and panelling. The new barn creates additional space

for the exhibit of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum’s agricultural artifacts.

This new space will also allow for better quality programming.

The grant that allowed for the addition of the

barn came just after the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum was successful in receiving a $120,100 Ontario Trillium Grant in 2019, which allowed for an addition and a new pavilion off the back of the Museum.

Combined, the Ontario Trillium Foundation has committed $154,000 to the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum over the past few years, and Curator Victoria Beaulieu could not be more appreciative for the

financial assistance.

The Barn, Beaulieu said, “was so needed. There were so many artifacts we could not put out. This makes us more sustainable. It is a blessing to be able to get it.”

MPP Anthony Leardi said he was pleased to attend the event and celebrate local history.

“You should be proud of what you’ve done,” Leardi said to the members of the Maidstone and Area Historical Society, adding he was proud to help support the Museum through the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain said he knows how hard volunteers at the Museum work to keep it going.

As a former educator, he said it is great to get students onsite at the Museum get a hands-on history lesson and see the students learning.

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“Beer, it’s the best damn drink in the world.” Cheers to Jack Nicholson

Essex Centre Business update: downtown is always changing

while getting an extra opportunity to wear their Halloween costumes.

For the event, Hedrick cleverly dressed as Cruella de Vil, and her staff members dressed as dalmatians.

Hedricks loves the new space and the opportunity it provides for the youths.

The staff support emotional development by encouraging caring and responsive relationships, providing opportunities for independence and autonomy and attention to individual needs, she said.

• Earthly Elements owner Charlene Pillon has retired from the business after 14-years and is now venturing into something new.

She made a statement on social media noting she has been blessed to have the support of amazing customers, family, and many friends she has made over the years.

• Essex Home Hardware - Movement is continues on the development of its new

by Sylene Argent

The Essex Centre business district is always changing, as businesses host a variety of community events, new shops open, and existing ones look for opportunities to expand.

Here are some of the recent changes and highlights:

• Story Book Early Learning Centre: Last Thursday, a Halloweenthemed open house was held at its new location

at Essex Public School for youths across the community to enjoy.

Donna Hedrick, Director of Story Book Early Learning Centre, noted the daycare has been located inside of its new facility for around a yearand-a-half. This was the first time the local daycare has hosted such an event and was able to show off its new facility, due to the pandemic.

In 2017, Story Book’s former location on Arthur

burned down. At the time, it was operating in two locations, including a site at Essex Public School. The daycare was then moved to the former Sun Parlour Junior Public school, while the new facility that accommodates all of its children at one location was being built.

“We had a lot of fun,” Hedrick said of the event. She explained youths were able to go from room-to-room in the facility to trick-or-treat,

LaSalle’s Truck or Treat attracts big turnout

by Sylene Argent

Area families had a chance to celebrate the spooky spirit of the Halloween season on Saturday as the Town of LaSalle hosted its 3rd annual Truck or Treat event in the parking lot of the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex.

Over 1200 youths, dressed in their creative costumes, passed through the gate around the

halfway mark of the fourhour long event, which was welcomingly beyond what organizers were expecting.

“It has been a tremendous turnout,” Kim Scherer, a Recreation Programmer for the Town of LaSalle, said. “We are thrilled.”

She added it was great to see the event in full swing. There were pandemic restrictions

last year, which required families to sign up online ahead of time and organizers had to space out visitors.

The net proceeds of the gate admission will be forwarded to the WindsorEssex County Humane Society to support animal welfare.

“We wanted to give back to the community

Red Raider Football report

Red Raiders winning continues

On a perfect fall evening, the stage was set for a showdown under the Friday night lights where the Essex Sr. Football team took on the team from St. Joseph’s, in hopes of continuing its winning streak.

After allowing the first points scored against them this season, starting the game down 0-6, the Red Raiders went on a 43 point, unanswered run!

The teams streak of four shutouts ended, but the winning big continued with exceptional special teams plays by Max

Mills, Lucas Bitzer, Brody Brittenbaugh, Cole Herdman, Bryson Doherty, and Dustin Winkler.

Once again, outstanding play from QB/S/P Ethan Travis (5 touchdowns (TD’s) & a rouge), Nate Smith (2 rec TD & a defensive TD), and Matt Bitzer (1 rec TD / 6 point(s) after touchdown (PAT) converts) was what fuelled the dominance and led to a fifth straight win.

Head Coach/Teacher Badi Qawwas was most impressed by the team’s willingness to battle through adversity and do all the little things right.

The often powerful Kennedy Clippers junior highschool team was not able to score against the Essex Jr. football team this past Wednesday as Essex moved up the standings, with an impressive 30-0 win.

Braylon Travis had two touchdown (TD) runs, while JR Kotyk threw TD passes to Jimmy Hayes and Ryan Smith, who also had four point(s) after touchdown (PAT’s). Tobey Trepanier and the defence added two points by safety.

So many other players had roles in this win over the Clippers. Braydon Chittle, Brendan Ledoux, Deegan Pratt, Ehren Gelinas, and Zach Gould all showed well, with Fletcher Posthumus, Ryan Brown and Owen Knapp also contributing. Key battles were won by Jack Bennett, Gage Iler, Gavin Merklinger, and Dominic Bordignon.

The regular season finishes off this Wednesday at 5:30 with a showdown against Villanova. Players like Logan Gough, Joshua Summerfield, and Jacob Gammon will be ready for play, and their teammates Rocco Colasanti and Braden Goetz will be anxious to put on a show as the team presses on towards the playoffs.

Regional

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The Essex-Southpoint “ESP HOCKEY” U10 REP team travelled to Woodstock over the October 21-23 weekend to compete in the Regional Silver Stick Tournament.

After finding themselves in fourth place going into Sunday’s semi-final, EssexSouthpoint faced the first place St. Thomas team who remained undefeated in the tournament.

A 3-2 victory for Essex-Southpoint sent the St. Thomas team home, and advanced

the local team to face-off against the home team of Woodstock in the finals.

After three scoreless periods, and one scoreless overtime period, the teams took their battle into a second overtime. With just 1 minute and 51 seconds left in the second overtime period, Essex-Southpoint scored to win the Regional Silver Stick Championship and secure advancement to the International Tournament in Newmarket, scheduled for January.

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Junior’s are playing large

Coaches (L to R): Jeff Reid, Joe McLeod, Mike Venables, Brett Oliphant, Jeff Bailey (absent - Kristian Pelling). Back Row (L to R): Oliver Ingratta, Rowan Wall, Dallas Bohdal, Jake Burling, Winston McLeod, Greyson Kiebert, Easton Flaming, Bryce Bailey. Front Row (L to R): Zakery Venables, Balokia Raffoul, Hunter St Louis, Coltan Friesen, Nolan Mongeau, Mason Reid, Jace Lalonde. Goalies (L to R): Logan Heide, Declan Bohdal.

through the event, and we thought the Humane Society was a perfect fit,” Scherer added.

As part of the event, around 50 different companies and services –such as EMS and LaSalle Fire Services – brought their vehicles and heavy machines to the Vollmer Complex. Some of the companies and services on display decorated their rigs with Halloween flair, which Scherer said were impressive.

“They have outdone themselves this year,” she said.

Though the event was meant as an opportunity for youths to trick-ortreat, those companies on display also showed off the vehicles they use, described the services they offer, and connected with the youths about the roles their employees provide.

She noted the Zehrs on Malden Road provided a nice donation of candy for the event. In addition, some of the companies onsite brought along candy to hand out to the youths as well.

She thanked all sponsors and contributors to the event, in addition to LaSalle Council for allowing staff to host the event.

“We are so happy with the turnout, community support, partnerships, and the perfect weather,” Scherer said. “We are over the moon.”

During the event, families were also able to donate a new, unwrapped toy for Sparky’s toy drive.

Salvation Army Essex Church submitted by Carolyn Barnett

If you are looking for a church family, we welcome you to worship with us Sundays at 10:30a.m.

Join us on Remembrance Day Sunday as Major Jim Hann’s sermon topic is “You Must Be Born Again.”

Bring your favourite dish and stay for our monthly Potluck Luncheon after the service.

Don’t forget to pick up a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child and have it returned no later than November 13th.

SA Connections is planning a trip to the Windsor Aviation Museum on Tues. November 8th. We will be back in time for lunch. For info about the outing, call the office at 519-776-4628. Bible Study led by Major Jim will follow at 1p.m.

Our Food Bank gratefully accepts your donations of non-perishable goods on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9a.m. - 2p.m. For information, call the church office at 519-776-4628. Help us to help those who need a helping hand.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church submitted by Sandra Lypps

All are welcome to join us for our weekly Sunday service, at 11am.

Our final vendor market of the year takes place on December 17.

Our social media, online auction runs until November 5, in support of our Legacy of Heroes Event.

Our annual Stew Dinner is on Friday, November 4, from 5 - 6:30pm.

For more information about what is happening at St Paul’s, please see our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) or social media page. The church office can be reached at 519-776-7711.

May the Peace of Christ be With You.

Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes Essex, Maidstone, McGregor, and Woodslee

The St. Clement’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is hosting a “Soup for Ukraine” on November 5, from 11am - 2pm at the McGregor Community Centre.

Handmade religious items will be for sale after Mass at Holy Name of Jesus church on November 5 & 6. There will also be a toonie/loonie collection next weekend for Missions.

The first parent meeting for First Communion takes place on November 9, at 7 pm, at Holy Name of Jesus Church.

The CWL and KofC Dues for 2023 are

due. Please drop them off in the collection basket.

For up to date news please visit online at: centralessexcatholic. dol and find a link to our social media.

Please continue to keep all the shut-ins and sick in your prayers.

Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Everyone is welcomed to Essex CRC either inperson or online on Sundays at 10:00 am. Visit us at online at www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our Social Media page

Take-a-book, Leave-a-book library can be found in front of Essex CRC church, located at 276 Talbot St. S., Essex.

Join us on Saturday mornings from 8:45-9:30 am for a time of prayer for one another, the church, community, and the lives of those living around us. We will spend time sharing what God has placed on our hearts and praying to our loving God.

GEMS and Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm. This is a great club, open to all girls and boys from Grades 1-8 to participate in bible studies, crafts and games.

Bethel-Maidstone United

Please join us to hear Rev. Paul’s message. All are welcome, the service begins at 10 am. Our building is wheelchair accessible. Join us for coffee hour after the service in the church hall.

We are collecting donations for the Ghana Well Project. We are very close to being able to sponsor our third well. Please remember to mark your envelope “Ghana Well Project”.

There will be a UCW Meeting on Monday, November 14 at 1 pm in Simpkins Hall. All ladies of the congregation are encouraged to attend.

Our Fall/Christmas Bazaar is on Saturday, November 19, 10am - 3pm. It will feature new Christmas crafts, decorations, bake sale and more! Save the date!

We will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion on Sunday, November 27th, the First Sunday of Advent.

We can not offer Sunday School or the Children’s Drop-In Centre at this time.

The secretary can be reached on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1pm at: (519) 723-2284 and our email is bethelmaidstone@gmail.com. We are located at 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone, near the corner of Manning Road and Talbot. www.bethelmaidstone.com

Trinity Anglican Church

Thank you to Carolyn Jackson for leading us in morning prayer on Sunday. Carolyn has heard the calling to be a reader at Trinity.

Call 519-839-5303, to order your frozen apple and/or meat pies.

“Take a book, leave a book”, the little library is next to the gazebo.

Sunday morning services are at 9:30 am with Rev.’d Hilton Gomes; all are

welcome to join us.

Antioch Christian Ministries

Submitted by Karen Chaulk

Antioch Church, located at 455 County Rd. 34 W. Essex, invites you to join them for their Sunday Services at 10amChildren’s Ministry Classes are available during service for ages 18 month - Grade 6, beginning at 10:30am.

Youth meet on Fridays at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Young Adults meet every other Saturday at 7:30pm.

For more information about other meetings and service times, please visit: antiochcanada.ca

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10:45am. Rev. Carl will lead the Service. You can also see the service and bulletin on our website: www. woodsleepastoralcharge.ca

Please pray for our friends on our Prayer List.

Our Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, November 5 from 9am - 1pm. At the event, Sunday School Children will host a Penny Raffle Table: Proceeds to be donated to Fight Like Mason Foundation. Socks For The Soul: Bring in warm socks they will be donated to ‘Street Help’ in Windsor. And more will be at the event.

Coffee Hour is every Thursdays at 10am.

Essex Retirees’ Club News

This week we enjoyed Pepper, Euchre, and Pokeno.

This winners of our Pepper this week were: Debra Vivier had Highest Score, Mavis Law had lowest score, and Tom

Dewhurst had the most peppers.

For our special Pepper this week Fred Whittake was first, second place was Tom D, third place to Janece, fourth place to Kevin, and the most peppers went to Marlene.

For Euchre this week we had Doug H. with the highest score and Jesse with the lowest score.

Reminder, that we have Pepper on Mondays at 1:00pm, Euchre on Tuesdays at 1pm, Pepper on Wednesday at 7pm, Euchre on Fridays at 1pm and Euchre every-other Saturday. Please call to see which Saturdays Euchre will be played.

Essex United Church

This coming Sunday, November 6, 2022, Ron Wijngarden will offer the message for our Remembrance Day service. Please join us for our 10:30am Service of Remembrance.

Each Sunday’s message will be on our website, essexunitedchurch.ca. Please take a listen!

The Essex Food Bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 11:45 am. Phone number is 519-776-4070.

Essex Baptist Church

Our congregation is open and welcomes you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30am. Recorded messages are on our website at: www.essexbaptist. com

We contiue to pray for God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Let us know how we can, more specifically, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com). 71 Maidstone Ave East.

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 30, 2022, at the Essex Town Hall, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex Ontario.

Description of Lands:

1. Roll No. 37 54 120 000 02810 0000; Arthur Ave.; PIN 75224-0088 (LT); File No. 21-03; Minimum Tender Amount: $5,386.57

2. Roll No. 37 54 440 000 00600 0000; 1474 County Rd. 15, Essex; PIN 75212-0055 (LT); File No. 21-09; Minimum Tender Amount: $14,642.24

3. Roll No. 37 54 660 000 13100 0000; Lakeview Ave.; PIN 75190-0485 (LT); File No. 21-17; Minimum Tender Amount: $19,869.06

This property is subject to numerous Rights of Ways for beach and park purposes.

4. Roll No. 37 54 670 000 14200 0000; Bellcreft Dr.; PIN 75190-0298 (LT); File No. 21-18; Minimum Tender Amount: $9,469.89

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Any interests of the Federal or Provincial Crown encumbering the land at the time of the tax sale will continue to encumber the land after the registration of the tax deed. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or you may contact:

Michaele Woodiwiss, Tax Collector, The Corporation of the Town of Essex, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex ON. N8M 1A8 Telephone 519-776-7336 Ext. 1118

Classifieds

FARMING

WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop

Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501. 1-t

SERVICES

MARTY’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS - Tune-ups, repairs, & service on snowblowers, riding lawn mowers, chainsaws, & more! 519-733-0986, (c) 519-965-5918. 1-tf

SERVICES

KENNETH YARDWORKS  Fall CleanUp. leaves, Trees, bushes, trimmed or removed. Sod, mulch, eavestrough cleaning and repairs, power washing. Loads to the dump. Fully licensed & insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth: 519-982-0362. 1-tfn

Online Clearing Auction

Of Tractors; Combine; Implements; ATV; Motorcycle; Tools; and Misc. held at 93 Road 6W Cottam, ON Auction Begins to Close: Friday November 11 at 6:00 PM

Tractors: Case 2290 2WD w/cab, 2 remotes; Case 1690 2WD w/cab, loader, 5ft bucket (3461hrs); White 2-105 2WD w/cab, snap-on duals, 2 remotes (4200hrs, 800hrs on new tach)

Combine: JD 4425 diesel combine (3390hrs) w/JD 213 flexhead and JD 443 4R corn head Tillage: Kongskilde SBC 26ft cultivator w/double rolling harrows, rear hitch and hydraulics; Kongskilde PGB 16ft cultivator w/rear hitch and rolling baskets; 20ft 6-bar s-tine cultivator w/rear hitch, double rolling baskets; AC 1200 16ft cultivator; 14ft cultivator w/3-bar tine harrows; Kongskilde 9ft 3pth cultivator; JD 210 15ft disc w/rear hitch and hydraulics; Overum 6000 6F plow w/land-on hitch; White 500 4F semi-mt plow; MF 8804F semi-mt plow; Overum D598L 5F semi-mt plow

Planting: Case IH 5100 16R seed drill w/double disc and press wheels; Case IH 5400 No-Till drill w/markers and rolling barrow; Case IH 10Rx19in bean planter

Implements: Killbros 350 gravity wagon; 350bu center dump wagon; J&M 250bu gravity wagon; Turnco approx. 225bu gravity wagon w/hyd auger; 10ft x 80in tandem hyd. dump trailer; 10ft x 6ft pto dump trailer; 13ft x 6ft flat rack wagon; Hardi Navigator 800 Sprayer; 3pth 60gal sprayer; Eversman 12ft x 40ft land plane; 10ft land leveller; v-blade; rotary mowers; woodsplitter; 8ft 3pth blade

Motorcycle and ATV: 2007 Yamaha Roadliner motorcycle (35,844 miles); 2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin 4WD ATV w/winch (5718 miles)

Misc: Aluminum fuel transfer tank; Troybilt Horse rear tine tiller; lumber; big-o tile; tractor weights; quick hitches; duals and implement tires; hardware; power and hand tools; farm primitives; duck blind; anvil; generators; Echo chain saw; and more

Note: Over 200 lots. For catalogue and bidding go to Jacobauctions.hibid.com Terms: Cash, Interac, Cheque. HST in effect, 10% buyer premium (capped at $1000 per item) Preview: Friday Nov. 4 from 10AM until 3PM and Saturday Nov. 5 from 8AM until 2PM. For information, call Jim at 519-791-5046

REAL ESTATE

Buying or selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Keller Williams Lifestyles Realty - Brokerage. 519-817-8891. 1-tt*

HELP WANTED

HIRING! LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE and LANDSCAPE LABOURERS, $18/hour. Experience necessary. Fax your resume to (519) 723-2336 or email to quinlaninc@ kelcom.igs.net 1-1tf

HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. No specific education required. Experience is an asset. Rate of pay- $15.50. To apply please email: Lindsay@policellafarms. com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 1-tfn

HELP WANTED: Tilray Inc. is looking for Greenhouse Production Associates to join their team. Duties include daily crop maintenance, harvesting, crop rotation, inventory counts, and cleaning of greenhouse. No public transportation available. Located in Leamington, ON. Compensation starts at $15.50/hour. Full time hours - Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Please apply at careers@tilray.com or mail resume to P.O. Box 20009 269 Erie St. S. Leamington, ON N8H 3C4.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED  Local truss assembly plant is hiring full-time truss builders. Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays during busy season. Benefits after 3 months along with a boot allowance. Experience an asset but not required. Call 519-839-4301 or email resume to cindyh@rivardtruss.com.

WANTED

CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. Free removal. Please phone: 519-776-1361 or 519-791-5046. 1-tfn

CASH PAID for antiques, costume jewellery, furniture, gold, sterling, coins, tools, complete estates. We take it all! Free appraisals. Call 519-727-8894. 1-tfn

WANTED

GOLD + SILVER Jewelry + Coins for Sale Please read!! I did not recently send a colored brochure to your home. Before you sell take the time to get a second opinion (My offer is often double) -

PAYING TOP DOLLAR GOLD, SILVER, Jewelry, COINS, ROLEX watches, FREE ESTIMATES, PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS

AVAILABLE – Essex railway Station 87 Station St., Essex - 3 Days Nov 18, 19, 20, 9am-4pm also Buying Paper Money, windup Wrist and Pocket watches, Stamp Collections. House Calls also available. Dan Jones B.A.B.Ed. 55 years Exp. 519-818-1805.

Prop: Allyson and the Estate of the Late Mark Ferriss Auctioneer: David Jacob 519-348-9896

HEIRS

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Yet for the Directors of HEIRS, their 50th anniversary was also an opportunity to look forward. Stephenson spoke about their primary goal to make their records available online. Fellow Director, Ted Steele, spoke about the prospect of resuming their monthly meetings in the near future.

Treasurer, Bonnie Storey, spoke about the current fundraiser to purchase a new reader-scanner. The ViewScan 4 Film 9mp scanner will allow volunteers to read microfilm, as well as scan records and preserve them as digital archives. This will allow them to fulfill their goal of making their records available online. This device costs about $7,000 and they are looking

Essex-Southpoint U15 Tournament Winners

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The Essex-Southpoint (ESP) U15 hockey squad came out on top at the St. Thomas Tournament over the weekend. With a 4-1-1 tournament standing, Essex-Southpoint went on to beat the host team, St. Thomas, in the final.

ESP started the tournament off by beating the Oshawa Generals 2-0, with goals by Gavin Pyne, assisted by Carson Koehler and Cade Smith, assisted by Caidon Fuller.

It was a 2-0 victory in game two against St.Thomas, with goals by Hudson Diemer Unassisted and Sean Wilson, assisted by Owen Deneau. Saturday’s game, against Clarington Toros ended in a 2-2 tie, with goals from Caleb Cavanagh, assisted by Hudson Diemer, and Brayden Cavanagh assisted by Carson Koehler. The Halton Hills match-up ended with a 2-1 loss, with the lone goal scored by Walker Oneil, assisted by Ben Fuerth.

ESP Advanced to the semi finals on Sunday where they battled for the 3-2 win against Center Wellington Fusion. Goals were scored by Owen Sadler assisted by Braeden Cavanagh, Braeden Cavanagh, assisted by Mason Ginter, and Walker Oneil scored, assisted by Ethan Barnewall.

The team went on to play a nail-biting CUP game against the host St. Thomas Stars. With goals by Sean Wilson assisted by Carson Koehler, Gavin Pyne, assisted by Caleb Cavanagh, and one unassisted goal by Gavin Pyne, ESP took the 3-2 win.

Nicolas Geronin got the shut out in the 2-0 game against St-Thomas and Marshall Rocheleau got the shut out in the 2-0 game, against Oshawa Generals.

for help from the community to purchase it.

Following the presentation, MayorElect Sherry Bondy discussed her appreciation for the group.

“It’s fantastic to have a solid group of volunteers like this in our community. They helped me with my family genealogy a few years ago. As someone who works in the county library system, I can refer people to HEIRS if they need information about local history,” she commented.

HEIRS presently has about 100 members. Its resource room at the Harrow & Colchester South Arena is generally open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The group also maintains a website and an active group page on social media. Members welcome volunteers and donations.

For more information about HEIRS, visit www.heirs.ca or call 519-738-3700.

(ESP) team, from left to right: Coach Chase Hickson, Coach CJ Church, Owen Deneau, Walker Oneil, Ben Feurth, Caidon Fuller, Carson Koehler, Sean Wilson, Owen Sadler, Hudson Diemer, Cade Smith, Coach Thomas Livingston, Coach Josh Jacobs. Bottom left to right Ethan Barnewall, Gavin Pyne, Mason Ginter, Caleb Cavanagh, Logan Lefaive, Brayden Cavanagh, Nicholas Geronin, Marshall Rocheleau

Essex Mayor Richard Meloche helps celebrate HEIRS’s 50th anniversary with Treasurer, Bonnie Storey (left), and President, Lorrie Stephenson, by serving some anniversary cake.

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OBITUARIES

LAFFERTY, Katheleen (nee Boose)92 years passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Sun Parlor Home, Leamington. Beloved wife of the late Harvey “Jr.” (July 21, 2022) of 74 years. Dear mother of Larry (Marg), Lynda Wigfield (late Jim), Luanne Weston (Jack), late Harvey (1999) and Ron. Loving grandmother, greatgrandgrandmother and great-greatgrandmother to many. Predeceased by 2 grandsons. Loving daughter of the late Forest and Olive Boose. Predeceased by her siblings, Loretta (Paul) Robinson, Leonard Boose, Eleanor (Ray) Drouillard, Margaret (Bill) Siddall, Madeleen (John) Sarver. Katheleen will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Katheleen farmed along side her late husband for all of her married life. She was a longtime member of the Holy Name of Jesus C.W.L. She also enjoyed bowling in a McGregor bowling league for many years. In her free time, she loved to be creative and decorate cakes. Visitation was held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 146 Talbot Street South, Essex from 10:00am, until Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00am. Entombment followed at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if desired memorial donations made to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

completed the foundation recently, and the Seguin family, the business’s owners, and staff are just waiting for the metal to arrive, so the framing can begin.

Essex Home Hardware purchased 12-acres on Maidstone Avenue, between Canadian Tire and the Tim Hortons/ McDonald’s plaza to build a new retail shop and lumber yard.

• Five Star Image Medical Aesthetics (FSIMA) is new to Essex. It will open in the coming weeks, beside Short Cuts

Street North.

• BDO Canada LLP Chartered Accountants and Advisors - As of December 1st, the office (180 Talbot Street South) will make the move to a new location in Essex at 69 Talbot St. North.

• Pure Nature Nutrition Centres franchise hosted a 25th anniversary celebration last week. The local store opened inside unit 4 at the 316 Talbot Street North plaza in October of 2019.

• Cottam Pharmacy hosted a two-year celebration with the

facility located at 25 County Rd 34W, Cottam, on Saturday.

• First Steps Childcare Centre hosted a 25th Anniversary in Essex Celebration with an open house on Saturday,

facility is located at 169 Irwin Avenue and officially opened in 1997. First Steps has a second location in Tecumseh, at 13291 Tecumseh Road East.

OBITUARIES

STEVENSON, Rheta (nee Tennant) Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Royal Oak LTC on October 29, 2022, at 97 years of age. Dear wife of the late Rex Allan Stevenson (2004). Loving mother of Janet Armstrong (Winston) and Nancy Ringrose (Troy). Treasured grandmother of Jennifer Armstrong (Wally), Donald Armstrong (Sandy), Crystal Ringrose, Stephanie Ringrose (Emily), and the late Neil Armstrong (1977). Greatgrandma of Cameron and Sierra Matwijiw. Predeceased by her siblings, Clair Tennant (Mae), Gerald Tennant (Helen) and Bessie Hostine (late Raymond). Sister-in-law of the late Joe Stevenson (Faye), Jean Voakes (Joe), Lloyd Stevenson (Dorothy), Eleanor Martin (Gil), and Kay Garant (Cliff ). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her longtime neighbour, Lydia Dietrich (late Murray). Special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff of Royal Oak Long Term Care, Kingsville. Rheta was a dedicated mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, & great-grandmother. She was the sweetest lady alive! Rheta’s visitation and service was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery Leamington. Donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com

Voice Of Inspiration

“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”

~ Roy T. Bennett

What’s Going On...

NOW - NOV. 6 - THE WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (WIFF). More information can be found at: windsorfilmfestival.com

NOV. 4 – FRAUD & SCAMS PRESENTATION  At 1:30pm at the Essex Retirees’ Club, 32 Russell St, Essex. All are welcome.

NOV. 5 – TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING EXPO  at the CTMHV, 6155 Arner Twnl., Kingsville. Space to Spoon exhibition, Mad Science, Historical demonstations & more. For info: www.ctmhv.com or 519-776-8321.

NOV. 5 – HARROW UNITED DRIVETHRU TURKEY DINNER  at 45 Munger, Harrow from 3-7pm. Order by November 3 at 3pm. For info & orders: 519-738-4223.

NOV. 5 – WOODSLEE UNITED FALL BAZAAR  at 2616 Belle River Rd., Woodslee. 9:00am - 1:00pm.

NOV. 11 – THE BEATLES & BEYOND  At the Chrysler Theatre. Music n’ Aid LiveCharity Concert! For info, visit PaulMurray.com.

NOV. 24 – COTTAM UNITED TAKEOUT TURKEY DINNER 2:30 - 7:00pm. Pre-order at: www.cottamunitedchurch.ca/product/turkey-dinner/

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.

Beaulieu thanked the province and the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the grant, which is helping the Museum in continuing to keep the stories of the area’s rich history well-known and alive.

“It is necessary to keep educating children, and all ages, about how rich of a history Essex County has,” she said, adding the

mission of the Maidstone and Area Historical Society is to safekeep artifacts, continue educating the community about local history, and be conservation-minded. That includes caring for and maintaining its Native Heritage Gardens, which is home to many native plants, trees, and shrubs, and also to the pollinators that depend on them.

As an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations, last year, the OTF invested nearly $209M into 2042 community projects and partnerships, which included funding for the Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund.

- the former Citizen of the Year made his mark within Essex and beyond -

by Garrett Fodor photo by Laurie Beaton

Through organizational to roster changes, through winning seven Schmalz Cups and countless league titles – for five generations, one man was there through it all, Frank “Mr. 73’s” Matthys.

On October 24, Matthys passed away at the age of 96.

Matthys was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked at Chrysler for 26-years, while spending many nights at the local arena, supporting the Essex 73’s, until his retirement from the club in 2017.

Throughout the 50-years of the 73’s history, Matthys was a mainstay and a pillar of hockey within the region. When the Town of Essex was granted its first team in 1972, Matthys was quick to become involved. Serving as the goal judge at home and on the road. He also served as the Equipment Manager, making sure the players had everything they needed to perform on the ice.

“Frank was always ready to donate his time and energy, so the kids of Essex could enjoy sports,” Marilyn Pluimers, described, who worked in the box office with the club. Pluimers’s son played for the team, while her son-in-law coached them later on. “He would give all of his energy to make sure everything was ready before, during, and after the 73’s games. He was always busy washing the sweaters, putting one load in the wash, another in the dryer, and snoozing until the timer went off.”

Through Matthys’s contributions and time with the 73’s, he was part of a record seven Schmalz Cup (all Ontario) championships, along with 21 league titles. Serving in the organization for 45-years, Matthys also collected mementos throughout the years, many of

which are on display now and help to document the 73’s history.

Pluimers noted Matthys was always there to make a memorable experience for the players as well as the fans. Matthys always had gum ready to give to the players and any fans who would hang around the hallways or the bench. Sometimes he even offered a puck.

“He was an unbelievable man and to me that’s the feeling I had talking to his family at the funeral, he was unbelievable,” Cam Crowder said, who spent more than seven-years with Matthys as a player and later a coach. He won three Schmalz Cups and countless league titles as part of the team. “When I was coaching there, to have a guy that’s close to 90 doing the laundry, showing up every day and just being a good teammate to everybody, [it] was really easy to set a certain culture when you have someone like Frank around. From a player’s perspective, he took care of everything, you never had to worry about anything because he took care of it.”

“The big takeaway in what he did…is he’s humble, hardworking. Like, these are all things that people can take with them, whether it’s sport or life,” Crowder continued. “I was just really lucky to spend so much time with him and miss him. And it was just great to spend so many years with him, whether it was my... years playing from 15 to 20 or coaching. It was great just to be around him and I really enjoyed my time with him. Even on the road, in places like Dresden, people would stop and talk to Frank.”

Matthys has been recognized for the time and dedication he poured into the local hockey team, earning several honours, including a Windsor Essex Sports Person of the Year Award (WESPY) and the “Citizen of the Year” award in 2015.

The Little House of Cupcakes & More! Handcrafted Confections for life’s special occasions

Life long Essex County resident Heather Richardson started a small business out of her home nearly 10 years ago. The mother of three now teenage daughters, has always had a dream of owning and operating a successful storefront.

Richardson, a self-taught baker, dedicated herself to creating cupcakes and other confections from fresh ingredients that were unique, and delicious.

Today Richardson’s hard work, dedication, and dream of owning that successful business is celebrated. The Little House of Cupcakes & More! will mark its 8th anniversary in downtown Essex, Ontario, this December.

Open Tuesday through Saturday the wonderful smell of fresh baked goods fill the air each morning in the area of 108 Talbot Street, in

Essex. Richardson and her dedicated staff fill the shelves, fill the special orders, and begin each day with the hope to put a smile on someone’s face. Whatever the occasion or size of event The Little House of Cupcakes will handle the delicious details offering dessert trays, cakes, tarts, cupcakes, and more.

Stop by the bakery to enjoy the handcrafted confections offered. Open Tuesday-Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-3. The business is closed Sunday and Monday. You can find The Little House of Cupcakes on most social media platforms.

There will be an Open House to celebrate the holidays and the 8th anniversary of the business on Wednesday, December 7, from 5-8 PM. Richardson and her crew are looking forward to seeing and serving you.and ser ving you

“We were asked by the Executive to go to Freeds with Kris Wojnarowski and deck him out for the [WESPY] ceremony,” Pluimers said. The club was so proud of him that they bought him a suit, orange shirt, tie, socks, and shoes for the event. The club was well represented that night to honour Frank. We were lucky enough to drive him and Mary to the award event. Every moment we spent with Frank was a treasure for us.”

Looking into the rafters, Matthys’s impact can be spotted and will continue to stand for years.

The hockey club retired number 73 in 2017, with

Louie Harris is sitting on the roof of his Windsor-built 1931 Dodge rumble seat During the 1990s, I visited Elliott’s Auto Parts and wrecking yard on Hwy. 2, east of Newtonville, Ontario. Many of their cars had gone to the crusher but a Windsorbuilt 1949 Monarch sedan was still there.

Ford of Canada introduced the Monarch in 1946 to reflect our close ties with the Mother Country.

I first saw this car in 1997 along with my friend, Vern Kipp. Right away, we noticed the grille with three original ’49 Monarch horizontal bars but with the original vertical bars removed to give the car that cool customized look. The hood ornament had also been removed.

We also noticed three portholes on the driver’s side front fender, similar to a 1949 Buick and available as accessories from Canadian Tire. Clearly, this car was owned by a young man when it was last on the road (1958 license plate still attached at rear).

In 2002, Vern purchased the remains of this Monarch and put it in storage on a farm as a parts car with trunk lid and taillights already gone. The dashboard has now gone to Collingwood and the rear splash pan has gone to St. Catharines. Thanks to Vern, this 1949 Monarch is having its parts transplanted into other Monarchs being restored and put back on the road.

I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca

73’s continue to pick up wins - pay tribute to Mr. 73’s

by Garrett Fodor

The Essex 73’s is continuing to pick up points as it rounds into midseason form.

This past week, the 73’s had a pair of games on the schedule, beginning Tuesday as the team hosted the Blenheim Blades. In their previous meeting at the beginning of October, Essex narrowly escaped with two points in the 4-2 victory.

From puck-drop, the game quickly appeared to follow the shades of their previous meeting. Both teams were evenly matched, exchanging puck possession and scoring chances. Both teams were quick to counterattack and forecheck to force turnovers.

The visiting Blades, however, opened the scoring as Ben Barnard beat Adrian McBride with three-minutes to play in the opening frame. Through 20-minutes of play, the Blades held a slim 1-0 lead, while shots were 16-15 in favor of Essex.

During the middle stanza, the Blades doubled its lead nearly five-minutes into the action, as Ian Campbell found the net behind McBride. The 73’s responded one-minute later, led by Captain Jake Fields, who blasted a shot in through Jake Vancoillie, cutting the lead in half.

Trailing by just one goal, the 73’s continued to ramp up the pressure and got chances in the offensive zone, testing Vancoillie. With seven-minutes to play in the period, the 73’s tied the game as Ethan Hamelin registered his third of the season. After 40-minutes of play, the 73’s outshot the Blades 29-22.

In the final frame, the offensive looks continued in the Blades’ defensive-end. The 73’s controlled much of the puck possession and registered countless shots towards Vancoillie. Their efforts eventually broke through, with Hamelin giving the 73’s its first lead of the game with seven-minutes to play in the third period.

The Blades pushed, but fell short, unable to find the net again. Essex skated

to a 3-2 comeback win, rattling off three unanswered goals.

Closing out the week, the 73’s traveled to Wallaceburg to faceoff against the last place Thunderhawks. The 73’s was short a pair of players, calling up AP’s Tyler Fleming and Kyle Jones.

The 73’s did not let the pair of missing players hold them back, as feisty forward Luke Sherk opened the scoring just 75-seconds into the period. From there, both teams continued to pepper the opposition’s goaltender, firing shots from everywhere towards the net.

The Thunderhawks struck back, tying the game seven-minutes later, which is where the game stood going into the intermission with the shots tied at 12 each.

Coming out of the intermission, the 73’s appeared to be on a mission.

Continuing to motor offensively, the quick 73’s zipped the puck around the offensive zone, testing Thunderbirds’ Goaltender, Jacob Trudgeon. Sherk eventually broke through again, scoring his second of the night midway through the frame. They added another in the frame, taking a 3-1 lead into the final intermission.

In the final frame, the 73’s continued to cruise, adding a pair of goals, including Isaac LeGood’s first of the season.

Essex toppled the Thunderhawks, 5-1. Final shot totals in the game were 50-18 in favor of the visiting 73’s.

They will now host the Wheatley Sharks on October 18, before hosting the Lakeshore Canadiens the following week.

Windsor-built 1949 Monarch in

a banner next to other organizational greats upon his retirement.

Often seen biking around Essex, the Town of Essex later named the bike lane along Fairview Avenue towards the Essex Centre Sports Complex “Frank Matthys Way” after him.

“His positive attitude and friend to all showed the way,” Dick Pluimers said, a long-time club Executive member and past parent of a 73’s player. “Let me say this, if you were part of the Essex 73’s hockey organization, whether as a player, staff member, Executive member, or most important maybe only a fan, and didn’t appreciate the impact Frank had on the Club, I’m not sure you’re alive and breathing.”

He said he honestly believes no one involved in sports can say one bad word about him, and that he set an example of how he treated everyone, no matter what age. “He made my wife, myself, and our kids aware of the positivity and possibilities that are available in life for each and everyone of us, if we treat people the way we want to be treated,” Dick continued.

The club paid honour to Matthys’s life and legacy on October 25, prior to its contest against the Lakeshore Canadiens. Both teams lined their respective bluelines for a moment of silence.

The 73’s helmets feature a “Mr. 73’s” sticker on them now, as a way to carry the life and spirit of Matthys with them throughout the season.

“We will remember him as a loved character of this town, just by always being your friend, ready to help out anyone without anything in return, except maybe a smile from you,” Pluimers continued. “Rest in Peace, Frank. [I] hope you’re not too busy doing the laundry up in heaven!”

Temporary Facility in Stoney Point/ Pointe-aux-Roches to open in early 2023

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The new temporary multi-use facility at Stoney Point Community Park is expected to open early in 2023.

The facility, a 24 by 40-foot mobile unit featuring two accessible entry/exit points and an AODA-compliant washroom, will temporarily serve the community of Stoney Point/Pointe-aux-Roches. The mobile unit is currently on-site at Stoney Point Community Park, with setup and furnishings to be installed throughout November and December.

“Citizens in the area have been clear about their desire for a community space and services, and we appreciate everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and ideas. This feedback will be provided to Council as they set their strategic priorities for the next four years,” said Truper McBride, Lakeshore’s Chief Administrative Officer.

In-person library services will also return to the facility.

“We’re excited to return in-person services to Stoney Point/Pointeaux-Roches. We are happy to work with our municipal partners to provide a level of service that meets the needs of residents and stakeholders,” said Adam Craig, Essex County Library’s Chief Executive

Officer

Once up and running, the library space in the facility will be home to free Wi-Fi and internet connections, a computer, as well as a selection of books, DVDs, and other resources. The space will also be used for library programs and events, as well as a pick-up and drop-off point for resources.

An announcement regarding plans for the next round of community visioning for the future of Stoney Point Community Park and a permanent community hub facility is expected by the end of 2022.

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Flyers hit skid, look to get back into winning ways

MacPherson, Gavin Grundner, and Nolan McKibbin. The Flyers opened the scoring just three-minutes into the game as Jack Cotter found the back of the net.

From there, the tides changed. The Lincolns went on to score four unanswered goals, and ended up taking the game, 4-1, giving the Flyers a rare home ice loss.

For the second game of the week, the Flyers traveled to Komoka to face the Kings on Saturday. Unlike their previous game, the high-flying Flyers’ offense was quick to open the score. Kale Couvillon broke the deadlock just two-minutes in, scoring his first of two goals on the evening.

by Garrett Fodor

After starting the season flying high and soaring to the top of the standings, the Flyers hit the skids recently, sliding down in the standings.

The Flyers kicked off their week on Thursday, hosting the St. Marys Lincolns, for the first of three games on the schedule. The Flyers were without Connor

Cody Brekke scored his fourth of the season, closing out the frame. In the final 40-minutes, the Flyers added three more goals, toppling the Kings 5-0. Kale Couvillon had two goals and an assist and Trevor LaRue had two assists.

Closing out the week, the Flyers returned home 24-hours later, hosting the Sarnia Legionnaires. Continuing their streak, the Flyers opened the scoring just four-minutes in as Griffin Grundner scored his second on the season. Closing out the frame, the

Legionnaires scored a pair of goals to take a 2-1 lead into the intermission. The teams both exploded offensively in the period, putting up three goals each in the frame, with Sarnia still holding a one goal lead in the period.

In the final frame, the Legionnaires added a pair of goals unanswered, and took it 7-4, giving the Flyers their second consecutive home loss.

They now have a brief layoff before traveling to London to face the first place Nationals, then returning home Thursday to host the Chatham Maroons.