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Nearly 85 people participated in this year’s Kinger’s Krazy Golf Tournament. Pictured is the first crew to take to the course.

by Sylene Argent As is tradition, Kinger’s Krazy Golf Klassic wrapped up The Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201)’s

Legion Week festivities with many laughs. This anticipated event also created memories that the participants will remember for years to come. “People come out to have

fun,” event organizer and Essex Legion employee Marc “Kinger” Adams said. This fun golf tourney was held at Royal Estate Golf Club, and offered

nine holes of golf, with a bit of a twist. On the first hole, Kinger explained, golfers were encouraged to aim for fellow participant Doug Pickle, who safely shielded himself from the

incoming golf balls. On other fairways, golfers had to tee off while they sat from a chair, with a pirate’s patch over one eye, or with a tennis racquet. After the on-course fun, participants were encouraged to head back to the Essex Legion to enjoy burgers and fries, and take in the live music entertainment of Dave Mason. Every year, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) participates in Legion Week to raise awareness about the programs it offers to the community and veterans. During this week, the Legion hosts many events, including a wreath laying ceremony, trivia night, a fish fry, and euchre, darts, and cribbage tournaments, along with Kinger’s Krazy Golf Klassic.

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by Sylene Argent Last Monday evening Essex Council and administration spent quite a bit of time discussing possible resolutions to the current flooding problem. Representatives from Stantec, an engineering firm and consultant to the town on this issue, provided both short and long-term solutions to the flooding issue. Short-term solutions included recommissioning the southwest lagoon to

temporarily store excess wet weather flow, and to construct a drain line with a control valve between the southwest lagoon and the well of the inlet pumping station at the Essex Pollution Control Plant; and upgrading the inlet pumping station at the Essex Pollution Control Plant to increase pumping capacity to 250 L/s and construct new flow distribution chamber adjacent to the inlet pumping station. Short-term solution recommendations continued with upgrading Pumping Station

#3, extending a new sanitary force-main to a new flow distribution chamber at the Essex Pollution Control Plant, provide emergency standby power, and increasing the size of the sanitary sewer. Long-term solutions include an ongoing inflow and infiltration reduction program, which has been started by the Town, and public awareness and education. It was explained

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Rally questions if Watson supports TPP by Sylene Argent Hundreds of concerned individuals, holding signs that read “Our community needs auto jobs” and “TPP: The Ultimate Corporate Power Grab,” rallied next door to the campaign office of Essex Riding’s Federal Conservative candidate, Jeff Watson, on Wednesday, September 23. The reason for the rally There was one main question this large group, which included event speaker, Unifor Local 200 President and Chairperson of the Unifor Auto Industry Council Chris Taylor, demanded Watson answer. As the longtime sitting Essex Riding federal representative, “He [Watson] needs to come out and tell people in the industry, and their families, and the kids that are here today, whether or not he is in favour of TPP and watering down the NAFTA rules. “Are you in favour of our jobs, or are you in favour of selling them out to another country to get the TPP,” Taylor questioned. “We implore, we beg, we ask Jeff Watson to come out in this community to stand up and say he is in favour of jobs, [that] he is in favour of maintaining the current rules under NAFTA at 60 percent per parts and 62.5 percent for vehicles and light trucks.” Taylor continued that 57,000 workers depend on the auto and the auto-parts industry in the area. Harper’s comments on TPP Concern was sparked regarding the TPP, it was noted during the rally, after hearing Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, who has been the Prime Minister of Canada for the past 9 years, make a comment about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a proposed trade agreement between several countries, during the recent Globe and Mail economic debate. During the debate, Harper commented, “We’re entering the final stages of a trade discussion in the Asia Pacific that I think frankly is going to conclude successfully, that is going to be the basis of the global trade network in the Asia Pacific for the generation to come. What I say to the auto sector in particular, I’m not suggesting they will necessarily like everything that is in that.” Rally response to Harper’s comment on TPP Referring to the aforementioned comment Harper made, Taylor said, “What’s that mean? He’s willing to bow down to Japan and the US, water down the content rules currently in NAFTA to below the current rates that we have, and sell out our jobs, because that is what it is going to do.” He said it’s an “absolute shame,” and that Harper is being a part of the negotiations “in secret during the election.” Taylor said it was good to see the large gathering as it means many are concerned about the current negotiations going on with Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper around the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “And we should be concerned because he is about to sell out our industries; and it is not just ours. He hasn’t come clean to the people of Canada to tell them how it is going to affect the poultry industry, the dairy industry, what it is going to mean to our intellectual rights,” he said. He questioned how it is going to raise the prices on pharmaceuticals. “Harper wants this agreement prior to October 19,” Taylor believes. “If he wants the agreement then come

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out clean to Canadians; tell them what it means to their jobs, tell them what it means to their communities, and let them make the decision at the poles. Doing it in secrecy without letting us know what this means to our jobs, without letting our seniors know what this means to their prescriptions drugs, without letting farmers and the dairy and the poultry industries know what it means, then we can’t make an educated decision on election day.” Watson’s response Led by a group of supporters, Watson made his way through the crowd to make a statement. Watson began, “First of all, I find it ironic that you are defending NAFTA after years of saying NAFTA was the worst thing...” This resulted in shouts of protest. “What we have are negotiations that are going on. There is no deal,” he said, adding there will be a counterproposal from Canada and Mexico, and he is not privy to what that is. Watson argued that Unifor was against CETA, saying 150,000 jobs would be lost. And Ford invested for 1500 jobs to export to the European Union. The Windsor Assembly Plant, he continued, has also invested and will also be sending vehicles to the European Union. “You guys said there would be 150,000 manufacturing job losses, and yet the industry is actually exploiting that deal for good,” Watson said. “Our position is let the negotiations take their course,” he said before exiting. His exit was followed by boos from the crowd, who also chanted “Export Jeff.” Taylor later explained Unifor does not support NAFTA. What it is trying to relay is if the government is going to go ahead with the TPP, then don’t give the auto sector anything less than what is outlined in NAFTA. “The bottom line is, we are simply asking is that if you are going to continue with negotiations and sign this thing, then don’t bow down to pressure of Japan and the US and water down the current content rules under NAFTA.” Watson’s thoughts after the rally From his campaign office after having exited the rally, Watson commented, “There’s politics going on out here, and let’s be clear, that’s the only thing that is going on. Unifor is a registered third party in this election, who are supporting the New Democrats. And their position with CPP increases, and business tax increases, on the very auto companies they are hoping to protect, will kill 250,000 Canadian jobs, including in the auto-sector,” Watson claimed. “So our government is looking out for the interest of all Canadians. So we ask them, and we encourage Unifor, to stop the politics and get on board with actually protecting our economy and having a government that will strengthen the economy, which is a Stephen Harper Government,” he said. Watson commented he is not at the TPP negotiating table. He said you never know what will come out of the agreement, and that patience is needed to see what the details are in the agreement in principal. That will be debated in parliament. Members of parliament will then have

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Letter to the Editor... “Explanation as requested by Evelyn” As requested by Evelyn Couch, here are the following financial statements for the Essex Youth Centre. An unaudited statement of income and surplus/ deficit indicated as of April 30 of 2015 the EYC total revenue was $136,028. This was compiled through nearly $37,000 in donations, and other revenue sources, such as a Service Canada Grant, Nevada Revenue, Jump Start, Bingo income, HST Recovered, CAP Ontario Library Association, other fundraising income, and the Town of Essex Grant of $10,240. The EYC’s 2015 revenue was around $16,000 higher than that recorded in April 2014, which was recorded as $120,092. The unaudited statement of income and surplus/deficit report noted that as of April 30 of 2014, wages was the biggest ticket item, costing $91,393. This included full-

time and part-time positions associated with the EYC. Other expenses listed included, office and miscellaneous ($2361), telephone and cable($4023), travel expenses ($2079), program costs ($254), kitchen supplies ($326), fundraising costs ($4714), CAP expenses ($75), Breakfast for Learning ($19,033), professional fees ($383), recreation supplies ($120), repairs and maintenance ($191), insurance expenses ($2082), ticket printing ($2077), Nevada licensing ($1426), website expenses ($126), Bingo cash short ($85), and bank charges & interest ($5). It noted the total expenses for the fiscal year that ended on April 30 of 2015 was $130,753, which accounted for an around $5200 surplus. Regards, Randy Voakes

Letter to the Editor... I just heard that the town of Essex has stopped any further building of new development in Essex for a whole year. I am disappointed in council for that action as it is not fair to the developers. The market is hot now, and one does not know what next year will bring. Also, an interruption will cost them money unnecessarily. The problem with the sewers is primarily storm water in the sanitary sewers, or also called separate sewers, meaning the two should not meet. Stopping those few homes from being built in the next year will not do anything to solve the problem. So what must be done? There are only two possibilities. One: a connection between the storm and the sanitary sewer (very unlikely). Before the sanitary sewers were installed, we had combined and sanitary sewers. The combined would flow through a separation chamber into the sanitary sewer, but during a storm it flowed to capacity into the sanitary (depending how far the valve was open). And the rest went into the storm drain that used to cause backup for those homes with sanitary sewers. Those separation chambers are not there anymore, or should not be. How do we find out? Flush a fire hydrant on Laird, Centre, and Victoria streets, near South Talbot. Open up a sanitary manhole if the flow increases, bingo,

Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Spitfire park area I see work has begun on turning the area around the Spitfire and over to the site of the former silos into a park. I wonder how far the park area will extend. The town has property beyond the station that grows a lot of weeds so I am wondering if that area is to be included as background area for the Spitfire model. As I have told you before the town had responsibility for the area from the station to the privately owned property that grew weeds for many years. I must go down and see what it is like now. That brings my thought to the boulevards on Laird in the first block from Talbot, particularly on the right hand side as you drive from the main street. Does the town have the right to order that its boulevards are kept weed free, the same as it has the right, as do all towns, to make homeowners clear sidewalks of snow? We pay for a street cleaner, but what is the point when the sides of the street are weed displays?

you know where the problem is. Do the same on Brien and Maidstone. The most likely cause is illegal connections from eavestroughs. Put smoke in the sanitary sewer, if it comes up out of an eavestrough, bingo, you have an illegal connection. Another solution, pass a bylaw that all down spouts must be above ground both new and existing (using a pop up will make that very acceptable). It will take the pressure off both sanitary and storm sewers. It may not seem fair that existing down spouts must be changed, but someone else’s sewer in your basement is not fair also. So to the Council of Essex, I say do not wait, get to doing something right now. Gerry Schinkel. Member of Council when the sanitary sewers were installed

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United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County CEO Lorraine Goddard prepares to speak to guests at the Essex County Fundraising Kick-Oﬀ at Cooper’s Hawk Winery on Thursday night.

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by Jennifer Cranston The Windsor Essex United Way held its annual County Kick-Off event at Coopers Hawk Winery last Thursday, where it set its regional fundraising goal at $7.5 million. Last year’s goal was $5.1 million and CEO Lorraine Goddard said they came close to reaching that goal. The extra money they are hoping for this year will go to help them fund programs that help to end generational poverty. In the last five years the United Way has sharpened its focus to concentrate on poverty, with programs that focus on food security, mental health, after school programs, and more. She said the organization took a good look at growing up poor in Windsor-Essex and

they know that unless work is done to remove certain barriers; that poverty travels from one generation to the next. She is very proud of one of the new programs that helps lower income teens succeed academically and go on to post-secondary. The program follows kids at risk; helping them transition to high school and supports them throughout high school. “On Track to Success” can help them to overcome the things that stand in their way. For example, if a teen is expected to babysit younger siblings after school, childcare for the family can be supplied so that teen can participate in after school tutoring programs. The program also tackles financial barriers that may exist. For each year they are

involved, students receive $1,000 to put towards post-secondary education. “College graduates earn on average $11,000 more per year than people with only high school,” Goddard said. “We need those extra dollars to help

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Rally questions Watson... Essex Council Notes for Monday, September 21 Continued from Page3 to examine all items in the trade agreement, he commented. He said if Canada doesn’t sign on with the agreement, and the US signs on with the content rules, it will adversely affect the auto industry in Canada anyway. He said he hasn’t heard anyone talking about the TPP at the door step while he campaigns. Online rally aftermath Following the rally, a post was put on Watson’s Facebook page, which called the rally a “UniforNDP election event in Essex.” It shared three pictures, displaying what the post claimed was “fine manners of Unifor-NDP members and supporters.” In the pictures that were allegedly taken at the event, shows people shooting the middle finger. The post claims vulgar language was used by rally-goers toward two female Conservative campaign workers, and claimed another person at the rally threatened violence to a Conservative volunteer. “We’ll see if Ms. Ramsey’s feminism includes denouncing her Unifor peers and decrying such abuse of Conservative women on my campaign,” the post said, directed at Essex Riding NDP Candidate Tracey Ramsey. In a statement, Ramsey responded the rally was not an NDP event. “I call on Mr. Watson to do the honourable thing, immediately remove comments and pictures which he has associated with the NDP and apologize to Essex voters for misleading them,” she

wrote in the statement. Taylor’s reaction after the Facebook post was that Unifor takes those allegations seriously, and it does not condone that type of behavior. Taylor said he had reached out to Watson to arrange a meet with him, if he does have evidence of who those people were. Watson has not contacted him at this point, Taylor said. “The issue around the TPP is a very, very igniting issue, Tylor said. “Our sector has lost thousands and thousands of jobs because of the inactions of Jeff and his government.” He added he expected the rally was going to be energetic around the issue. Taylor said “I did not witness anything. The only thing I can say is after the rally dissipated, if there was a concern there, I don’t know why Jeff would have allowed some of his campaigners back into the crowd, offering up donuts and still taking pictures. “The accusations are very serious to us. And if there is something there, then we definitely want to hold those accountable.” He said the rally had nothing to do with the campaign. In relation to the TPP, Essex Riding Liberal candidate Audrey Festeryga hosted an event on Tuesday in Kingsville to bring attention to potential impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on local supply-managed commodities. Essex County dairy farmers and milk producers joined in this event with Festeryga.

by Sylene Argent Financing sought for McGregor Clinic Merrill Baker of the Harrow Health Centre approached Essex Council regarding the McGregor Clinic satellite office, which it is trying to establish. Baker thanked Council and the Town for the incredible support and partnership to date in regards to the McGregor Clinic, which opened several months ago. It was established as the area was thought to be an under serviced area. “It’s a thriving success,” he said, adding more than 1400 patients have been served there as of the end of July. Baker said the Harrow Health Centre has been aggressively lobbying the Ministry of Health to open a clinic in that area. He said it was fortunate the Ministry would agree to a pilot project, for a trial period of one year, in which it would only fund a nurse practitioner. This will conclude in March. To date, the Harrow Health Centre has invested considerable finances to try and make this a success, he said. He said the Clinic was grateful for the funding for the nurse practitioner, but was also hoping to get funding for a physician and funding for operational costs. The clinic has approached the ministry to ask for further funding for those items, but was informed no more funding would be coming. Because this is a pilot project, the Clinic will have to put a case to the Ministry fairly soon. Data is being collected to do this. He wants to put the case forward as soon as possible, and not wait for the nearing of the pilot project’s conclusion in hopes of pushing the Ministry for an early answer as to if this will be a permanent facility. “We have to do our best to make this a compelling case to make this a permanent project,” Baker commented. With the success of the McGregor Clinic, a way needs to be found to fund administrative help and ongoing operational costs. Baker pointed out that while healthcare is a provincial responsibility, this is a unique scenario. The McGregor Clinic is doing

well, and if a compelling case is to be made to the Ministry for permanent funding for operational costs and other staffing, help will be needed from the Town. “We are going to need help to carry on the pilot project until the end of March, and we are going to need help lobbying the Ministry,” Baker said, adding hopefully a creative solution could be found. It is currently open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Baker estimated that around $50,000 would be needed from the Town to carry the pilot project until March. “At which point we’re all hopeful the Ministry will step up.” He can’t make the assurance that if the town contributes to tie the project over until the end of March, the McGregor Clinic would be permanent. Councillor Bill Caixeiro said one line item that seemed high was the internet/phone bill which was documented at being over $700 a month. Baker explained this was due to installation charges, and noted the Clinic is not particularly pleased with it either. It was noted it is hard to say where those who use the McGregor Clinic live as some Essex residents share a postal code with Amherstburg residents. Baker said people from all over Essex have used it. It’s clinics, like the one offered in McGregor, that helps stop emergency room visits, Councillor Sherry Bondy said. It’s something she thinks Council should support, but it is a provincial initiative. “It’s a slippery slope,” she said. Director of Corporate Services Donna Hunter

said around $13,300 is available in the Doctor Recruit Reserve. She said she really doesn’t have another source for funding right now. Councillor Randy Voakes said Essex has provided significant financial contributions to the McGregor Clinic already. He said he thinks discussions with Amherstburg should be held first to see if it will contribute to the clinic also before Essex commits. The onus should not go on Essex solely, he said. Essex CAO Russ Phillips said discussions on this with Amherstburg can be held. Administration will recommend that a special meeting of the Finance Committee be called in regards to this funding request. Council received the report and directed the Finance Committee and administration to communicate with Amherstburg. In addition, Councillor Bondy put a notice of mo-

tion forward for the October 5 meeting that Council lobby and approach the provincial government regarding cuts to healthcare. She hoped the Finance Committee would earmark the funds in the Doctor Recruit Reserve for the McGregor Health Clinic.

Book sharing agreement with Harrow Rotary Council moved a license agreement with the Harrow Rotary Club for book sharing stations at a number of town facilities in Harrow, including the Harrow Parkette and splash pad area.

Animal Control contract extended Council moved an agreement with Essex County K9 Services for the provision of animal control services for the Town of Essex be extended two years. The corresponding bylaw was also passed based on an annual retainer of $23,270.

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Discussion on flooding... that many homes have inner connections between sanitary and storm, people need to disconnect these systems. Another long-term solution recommendation included storm water management in existing and proposed developments. The Stantec reps estimated the recommendations could cost around $4.4 million, with the biggest ticket item being the pumping station upgrade. Stantec estimated it could take 8-10 months to get approval from the Ministry of Environment, if there is a push to get it done, it could help with approval. Essex CAO Russ Phillips said administration has had discussions with the Ministry of Environment’s office and MPP Taras Natyshak on the issue, hoping to get the Environmental Assessment application put on the top of the pile. Donna Hunter, Essex’s Director of Corporate Services, explained that currently the Ward 1 reserve for sanitary has sufficient general funds in reserve so that the project can get started with perhaps the Environmental Assessment. The projects can be financed through rate

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or a combination of rate through long term financing. Ward 1 residents will pay a portion of the project through long term financing. Councillor Randy Voakes put a motion forward, which Council supported, to pull money out of reserve to start the process with Stantec. Council also supported submitting an Expression of Interest into the Small Communities Fund under the wastewater category for this project. This would be one-third funding from higher tiers of government if successful. “We will lobby hard and we will talk hard on it, but there are no guarantees,” Phillips said, adding that there will have to be a further decision of Council as to how it will be funded in the interim. Director of Corporate Services Donna Hunter said if this application is successful, the Town’s portion to complete the project would be around $1.5 million, based on the Stantec project estimate. Council further moved to adopt a Basement Flooding Subsidy Program in Essex, which is to be retroactive from September of last year. Director of

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Infrastructure and Development Chris Nepszy said funding in 2015 for this program would be $50,000, to be allocated from the general wastewater reserve, on a first come, first served basis. Visit essex.ca for more information on the subsidy details. CAO Russ Philips said Administration is not recommending implementing an Interim Control Bylaw (ICB). An ICB, he explained, restricts land use depending adoption of new policies and standards to address problems. Phillips said under the Planning Act, it is a requirement that a study must be adopted before the ICB is put in place. Administration recommended that Stantec be engaged with this as the firm is familiar with the local flooding situation. The study will review current development policies and standards regarding sanitary sewer and storm water management. Phillips explained all lands in the residential area in Essex Centre are affected by the ICB, which will prohibit the development of these lands for any use, there are some exceptions. This means new homes are restricted in Essex Centre, he said, for the period of whatever is chosen. The way the bylaw is written this will remain until September of 2016, unless repealed by Council, if a report comes back or the situation is appeased before that date, he said. Phillips said in Essex Centre 12 building permits have been approved for new, single family residential homes.

There are eight applications on hold. He warned that if the Town puts a hold on all development across the community, it could face legal action. It’s the feeling of Administration that another seven or eight homes is not such a bad thing, depending on where they are put, he said, adding it was his job to note and ICB would be an aggressive measure. Councillor Sherry Bondy asked if Council doesn’t adopt the ICB, what mechanism does planning have to work with developers to hold them to different policies and procedures that are above what are in place now? She heard during the meeting there is nothing, and that is her worry. The system is already overburdened. She feels Essex can lead the way on this in the County. She doesn’t want to add to the flooding problem by adding more homes to the area right now. It’s nothing against developers, she added. “I don’t think it’s sending a red flag saying we don’t want your development, what I think it is doing is we are being responsible in our governance,” she said, adding she was comfortable passing the ICB until things get sorted out. Council voted to enact the ICB bylaw. Council also moved to deny the pending permits currently on hold as they were not approved yet. The permits can be legally denied, but there could be legal action, it was said during the meeting.

THANK YOU Damon, Alex, Shawn and Tony of St. Mary Catholic Elementary School hold a large Franco Ontario Flag on the knoll in front of the school while a smaller version in raised on the flag pole, in honour of Franco Ontario Day.

The Essex County 4-H Association would like to send A BIG THANK YOU to this year’s buyers at our Comber and Harrow fairs.

by Jennifer Cranston Franco Ontario Day was proclaimed on Sept. 25, 2010, and the Franco Ontario Flag was introduced in 1975 on the same date, and staff and students at St. Mary School in Maidstone celebrated both anniversaries last Friday. The main part of the celebration was a flag raising event held in front of the school with students and staff. Principal Mme. Genevieve Cano explained that the school would be engaging in activities to celebrate and

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demonstrate the diversity of the French community in Ontario and in Canada. “We are celebrating the francophone community,” she said. She said that in a French emersion school, students don’t just learn the language, but the culture as well. She explained that there has been a French presence in Ontario for 400 years, and that francophone culture is a big reason students in Maidstone are learning French to begin with.

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Questions to the candidates To help Essex Riding voters chose a candidate prior to heading to the polls in the 2015 Federal Election, the Essex Free Press asked the three main party candidates, Jeff Watson (Conservative), Audrey Festeryga (Liberal), and Tracey Ramsey (NDP), to answer a list of questions. The candidates were asked to provide a response for each question without exceeding 150 words. If any answers ran over, they were cut off. These answers were not edited for spelling or grammar. QUESTION 1: Bill C-51 is an anti-terrorism Act with a purpose to protect Canada and its citizens. In relation to the Act, where do you feel the line should be drawn as it pertains to an individual’s right to privacy and seeking out potential threats of terrorism? Tracey Ramsey Terrorism is a real threat – and everyone agrees that public safety is a top priority for any government. But Canadians shouldn’t have to choose between their security and their rights. That’s what the Conservatives’ C-51, supported by the Liberals, forces Canadians to do. C-51 gives CSIS broad new powers without adequate safeguards, a view shared by prominent organizations

like the Canadian Bar Association. An NDP government will repeal Bill C-51 and take an approach to terrorism based on these principles: strong oversight of security and intelligence agencies; appropriate resources for security and intelligence agencies to track and identify threats to public security, and working with at-risk communities on counterradicalization programs. Jeff Watson Our government has taken a balanced approach, confronting the very real risks to Canada from terrorists, especially the Islamic State (IS). The RCAF is degrading the IS’s ability to become an oil-financed terrorist state; at home we are working to prevent radicalization, to prevent those leaving Canada to fight for the IS and gain training in tactics of terror to use when returning to Canada; and are strengthening our security and intelligence agencies to identify and prevent terrorist acts from being activated in your community. We’ve also broadened terrorism charges to include the destruction of vital infrastructure

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like the Ambassador Bridge, key to our economy. While Facebook concerns itself with the granular details of your life, security agencies are concerned only with terrorists and terrorist networks in Canada. The NDP and Liberals have one approach: do nothing to confront terrorism abroad and little to keep Canadians safe at home. Audrey Festeryga Bill C-51 includes significant measures that will help keep Canadians safe, and as such, the Liberal Party supported this legislation. That is not to say that the Bill is not flawed. This Bill was going to be passed due to the majority Conservative government – and the Liberal Party felt it was in the best interest and safety of Canadians to pass the legislation with amendments that protected civil liberties. Instead of simply rejecting the Bill and leaving Canadians vulnerable to this legislation the Liberal Party added oversight and accountability. Future Liberal amendments will provide focus and clarify to the overly broad scope of the powers that are a source of concern for many Canadians; create a national security oversight body of parliamentarians, as is the case for all of our partners in the Five Eyes alliance; and require a mandatory review of Bill C-51, in its entirety, after three years. QUESTION 2: What do you believe is a good plan for Windsor-Essex County to ensure economic growth and security? Jeff Watson Tom Mulcair’s NDP will kill jobs and wreck our economy: a 13% business tax hike on, a massive carbon tax to make groceries and gas more expensive, new take home pay cuts for workers and payroll taxes for employers, and more windmills to drive electricity costs higher - the same disastrous policies Ontario Liberals put in place that killed manufacturing jobs. By contrast our approach of low taxes, more effective job training, historic strategic investments in manufacturing and infrastructure, and opening more export markets to create jobs is working. Today, 1.3 million more Canadians work than at the depths of the Great Recession; we saved, stabilized, and have grown the auto sector, Windsor’s unemployment is down from 15.2%, unemployment in the County is down to 6.5%, and farm incomes are up. Job postings show high wage openings in skilled trades and agrifood. Protecting the economy is priority #1 for Conservatives. Audrey Festeryga The Liberal plan for historic infrastructure investment is the best plan to strengthen the middle class, create jobs and grow our economy right here in Essex. We will immediately work collaboratively with municipal and provincial governments to address pressing local issues like flooding in LaSalle and Essex. Every dollar spent on public infrastructure grows our economy while creating jobs, strengthening our communities and improving our health, well-being and quality of life. We will double the current infrastructure spending to almost $125 billion over ten years. In such projects as: public transit, social infrastructure – including affordable housing, seniors facilities, early learning and daycare centers and cultural and recreational facilities; green infrastructure – including local and wastewater facilities, and clean energy. Improvements in roads, bridges, ports and borders are also necessary for Essex to thrive and part of our infrastructure planning. Doing these projects now will benefit future generations and encourage investment.

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Candidates answer... Tracey Ramsey Of special importance to this riding is our auto sector strategy, which includes improving financial incentives for automakers and parts suppliers with better use of the Automotive Innovation Fund and the Supplier Innovation Program; working with the province to make it easier for automakers to setup operations here; supporting post-secondary research and innovation through industry partnerships, including immediate funding renewal for the U of Windsor’s Auto21 Network of Centres of Excellence, and protecting Canadian auto jobs by defending existing regional content rules in trade negotiations. We also have a plan to kickstart manufacturing and small business job creation. And here’s an idea that people don’t often associate with economic growth: we’ll create or maintain a million quality childcare spaces in Canada, about 8,000 in this region —where parents pay no more than $15 a day. Studies show that for every dollar invested in childcare, our economy grows by $2. QUESTION 3: This region has been hit especially hard by unemployment. What will you do to create sustainable, fulltime jobs that offer a fair wage in this region? What do you believe is a livable/fair wage for this region? Audrey Festeryga For too long, our region has been the unemployment capital of Canada. As a small business owner who has created full time, fully benefitted positions for last ten years I know it is important to invest in the region. It is clear Essex has been forgotten by the Conservative government and has not been helped by neighbouring NDP MPs. The Liberal party will create good jobs NOW. We are prepared to invest in Essex, through infrastructure, building, manufacturing, support to agribusiness and ensuring all communities have the opportunity to have their needs met. Our program includes apprenticeship positions, and positions for returning Veterans. A fair wage is one that provides a measure of security to the residents of Essex. In my business, I ensure our staff are fairly compensated and receive flexible work hours and full benefits. Rest assured, I will fight for good jobs for Essex. Tracey Ramsey This region has lost more than 14,000 good jobs under Stephen Harper. The NDP has a plan for kickstarting manufacturing and small business job creation, which includes creating an innovation tax credit, cutting the small business tax rate from 11 to nine per cent, and extending the accelerated capital cost allowance for manufacturing and processing equipment and machinery. An NDP government will create apprenticeship spaces through federal infrastructure projects, in federally regulated airports or Port Authorities, and with crown corporations, while establishing firm apprenticeship ratios, and partner with municipalities and Indigenous

Dog Park Open House Wednesday, October 7, 2015 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Essex Centre Sports Complex – Shaheen Room Residents are invited to provide feedback and suggestions on location, amenities and size of a permanent location. The Town of Essex is proposing to create a permanent location using the green space in front of the old Memorial Arena. This location is adjacent to the temporary dog park. Doug Sweet, Director, Community Services Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519 776-7336, extension 1130

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governments to do the same. We’ll reinstate the federal minimum wage and raise it to $15/hour within our first term. This will help nearly a million workers in federal sectors like telecom, transport and banking and provide strong leadership to improve wages economy-wide. Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have been campaigning against increasing the federal minimum wage. Jeff Watson Unlike usual ups and downs in the business cycle, the Great Recession was a global, structural downturn. After historic Conservative investments to save Chrysler and the auto sector, to stimulate, and grow our economy, global economic turmoil has lingered. The EU has had three recessions and Greece is still in trouble. China, the world’s 2nd largest economy, has seen its economic growth halved and its stock market in tatters. Global economic growth has slowed as a result. We’ll keep taxes low for every business, invest in auto and manufacturing, in skilled trades and apprenticeships, and keep the family farm strong. Sustainable full-time jobs are available locally - for more than the NDP’s proposed minimum wage hike. And our job grant will help workers train for them. We won’t impose the NDP carbon tax, the NDP business tax, the NDP payroll tax, or build more windmills like the NDP want. QUESTION 4: How will your party protect and improve the environment, while remaining competitive globally? Tracey Ramsey Tom Mulcair and the NDP believe we can grow the Canadian economy while protecting the environment

through a transition to a clean economy. Based on the principle that “polluter pays,” the NDP is committed to implementing a cap-and-trade system that puts a price on carbon. It would include all major emitters in Canada, including the oil sands, and require them to reduce emissions. We will kick-start the clean energy sector to make Canada a global market leader and eliminate the Conservatives’ billion-dollar subsidies to the fossil fuel industry. An NDP government will also propose stricter rules for the transport of hazardous materials and fix the environmental assessment process that Harper has systematically dismantled. In the last ten years, the Conservatives have dismantled the laws protecting our air, land and water. They hid their attacks in budget bills that were supported by the Liberals. Jeff Watson Our Conservative government has reduced GHG emissions while growing the Canadian economy. We’ve done that by helping the oil and gas sector invest in new technology, through effective regulation, and by making habitat conservation a key priority–including creating the first in Canada Priority Natural Area right here in Essex County. We’ve also done it without imposing the massive carbon taxes NDP and Liberals clamour for and are campaigning on in this election - taxes that raise the price of your gas and groceries while doing little for the environment. While Liberals in Ontario build expensive windmills that make your electricity too expensive, Mulcair’s NDP think we should build more. We’ve proven you can strengthen the environment without killing your job and making your life more expensive. Since we formed government the average family of

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Candidates answer... four saves $6600 each and every year with our tax cuts and benefit increases. Audrey Festeryga The Liberal Party will take immediate action on climate change, by including provincial Premiers in discussions in Paris this year. We will create clean jobs to grow the economy, and provide incentives for investments in research, development and manufacturing in clean technology. Because the Government of Canada is the country’s largest employer we can dramatically increase our use of clean technology in energy, buildings, and thereby create domestic demand. Finally, we will provide support for our clean technology companies to export their products to the global market in a coordinated way. We will protect our environment, our great lakes and our oceans. In 2017, the 150th anniversary of Confederation, admission to National Parks will be free! This will

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provide all Canadians including the people of Essex, the opportunity to experience the best of Canada. QUESTION 5: Several Veterans Affairs offices were closed last year. How does your party plan to address the diverse needs and issues facing our Canadian Veterans? Jeff Watson Since Liberals, New Democrats, and Conservatives unanimously adopted the New Veterans Charter in 2005, our Conservative government has implemented the suite of benefits and programs while modernizing the post-WWII infrastructure to deliver to young and older veterans both. We’ve expanded the number of offices serving vets from a few dozen to over 600 nationally, and from 1 to 4 locally; we’ve doubled the number of mental health professionals aiding our veterans on PTSD to over 400, tops in NATO per capita; we’ve expanded the number of clinics helping with injuries from 4 under the Liberals to 21, with 8 more coming; and we’ve created retirement and caregiver benefits. Despite union opposition, we put vets first in line for public service jobs at the end of military service, and brought businesses together to employ vets returning home. Veterans’ Ombudsman Guy Parent calls NDP and Liberal criticism of our record “misleading.” Audrey Festeryga We owe a sacred obligation to honour our brave servicemen and women. I am proud that a Liberal government will reopen all 9 Veterans Affairs Offices that were closed by the Harper Conservatives. This will result in the hiring

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of 400 new staff. Additionally, the Liberals will re-establish lifelong pensions for our injured vets, invest $25 million to expand access to the Permanent Impairment Allowance, increase Earnings Loss Benefit to 90% and provide $80 Million to create a Veterans Education Benefit of up to 4 years fully paid education. We will also ensure job opportunities for returning Veterans in our new infrastructure projects. We will expand support for the families of Veterans and increase the Veterans survivors’ pension. We will open 2 centers of excellence specializing in mental health, PTSD for Veterans and First Responders. The people who serve our communities and country should not have to fight their Government. Tracey Ramsey Veterans shouldn’t have to fight their own government for the benefits they’ve earned. While the Conservatives clawed back disability benefits from veterans receiving pensions, leaving them in poverty, and spent $750,000 to fight the veterans in court, $1.13 billion of the Veterans Affairs budget went unspent. The last time they were in power, the Liberals cut defence spending, made it harder for families to qualify for the Last Post Fund and ensure impoverished veterans receive a dignified burial. Tom Mulcair and the NDP will re-open veterans offices closed by the Harper Conservatives and expand health services for all veterans and their families. An NDP government will review, update and improve the New Veterans Charter. We’ll fix the Veterans Review and Appeal Board to ensure all veterans are treated with equality and respect and have access to the healthcare and vital supports they need. QUESTION 6: Locally, what special interest initiatives would you champion if you were elected MP for Essex? Audrey Festeryga I am so proud to live in Essex, to have raised my family in Essex and continue to call Essex home. The Liberal Party has afford me the opportunity to shine a spotlight on this community that has been so left behind by the Harper government. I have worked with families, seniors and farmers my entire life and will continue to champion them with special interest initiatives. At the door I have countlessly heard appeals from these residents, whether it be CPP claw backs, defined-benefit pension issues, supply management or daycare. I will strongly advocate for the continuation of supply management–the cornerstone of

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Candidates answer... the dairy and poultry industry, auto content in any Free Trade and TPP negotiations. I will advocate for youth employment especially in our infrastructure projects and ensure apprenticeship positions, in order for youth to have opportunities to remain engaged and productive residents of Essex. Tracey Ramsey My first priority will be to make sure people in Essex have an MP who is accessible, someone they can talk to. Families here have felt left behind over the last 10 years. They’re looking for someone who will hear their concerns and be their voice in Ottawa. I’m a working woman, a mom, at Ford for 19 years. I want to be a champion for the auto sector. I’m excited about working to create and maintain thousands of childcare spaces for this area that will cost no more than $15 a day. And I care deeply about the way our veterans have been treated by the Conservatives. It’s not right that soldiers of different conflicts, and their spouses, are treated differently, even if they face the same disabilities. The disrespect shown to them by the minister when they took their complaints to Ottawa was simply unacceptable. Jeff Watson As four-time incumbent Essex MP I’ve championed –and won on–many issues. My Bill C-305 reversed the 35% Paul Martin tax hike on retired Canadian seniors collecting US Social Security when put into our 2010 Budget. I championed the creation of the first economic development agency for southern Ontario

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(FedDev) that saved local businesses during the Great Recession, is helping new businesses start up, and is helping businesses grow and expand. My National Adoption Action Plan is giving hope to 30,000 Canadian kids awaiting adoption. My plan led to budget measures allowing foster parents parental benefits prior to child placement to ease the adoption transition, an expansion of eligible costs for the Adoption Expenses Tax Credit to include the costs of home study and parent training courses, and a significant boost to the Adoption Expenses Tax Credit to help make adoption more affordable. I will continue on the adoption issue. QUESTION 7: Let’s have a little lighthearted fun. In the movie version of this election, which actor/actress would you choose to portray you, and why? Tracey Ramsey That’s a tough one! I really admire Geena Davis. Not only has Geena made some fantastic films, but she is also an activist for gender equality and has effectively used the platform her fame has brought to fight for many of the same goals I share. The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media does great work to dramatically improve gender balance, reduce stereotyping and create diverse female characters in entertainment targeting children 11 and under. Jeff Watson The actor is Jimmy Stewart, and the movie version of this election is a play on Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Stewart plays the common man turned legislator who tries to protect the auto factories and their workers in his district. As a former-autoworker he brings forward a measure to benefit the workers and the people of his district by securing the auto sector. But in this movie version he finds himself opposed by the region’s powerful union bosses-and their political allies -who spread lies about him to workers on the shop floor, in their quarterly newsletters, and to the media because he defies the bosses’ efforts to control him and instead yearns to serve the people. In the end the lies are exposed and he is vindicated. Audrey Festeryga In the movie version of this election, Audrey Hepburn would be the actress to play Audrey Festeryga. She was known to have many strengths, and played both serious and lighthearted roles. She stood out not only as an actress of tremendous talent (winning an Emmy, Academy Award, Golden Globe, etc) but also made a name for herself due to humanitarian efforts. She was a Goodwill ambassador for UNICEF raising awareness about children in need. Audrey Hepburn is also the reason my mother named me Audrey, after watching A Nun’s Story just before I was born.

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Ruthven Apple Fest celebrates another successful event

by Jennifer Cranston It was 36 years ago that the Odd Fellows organized the very first Ruthven Apple Festival to help Community Living raise money to repair two buses. The Festival has thrived and grown every year since, and continues to raise money for transportation needs at Community Living. The Odd Fellows have continued to be a part of the Apple Fest for over three decades, most notably with the annual Saturday morning breakfast. Stan Johnson joined the Odd Fellows in 1980, the same year as the first Apple Fest and has been involved with annual Community Living fundraiser from the beginning. He is very grateful to all the volunteers who come out to help the Odd Fellows with the meal.

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“We have volunteers besides ourselves, and thank God we do,” he said. “We wouldn’t be able to do it without them.” Even though the Apple Festival was created by the Odd Fellows, this is the first time they participated in the parade.

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Diane Zswpeczki appreciated the traditional breakfast Saturday morning. She is from Hamilton, ON and this was her first Apple Festival. “I’ve never been to an Apple Fest, and I just love the spirit of the whole place,” she said. The fall festival is known for its family style fun with plenty of vendors and tons of apple themed food. It’s a fundraiser for Community Living Essex County, and its clients, are not the type to leave all the work to others. People supported by CLEC are always all over the grounds at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens for the whole weekend, working hard to make the event a success. Scott Legault was manning the CLEC information booth, handing out information on everything from the annual raffle prizes to CLEC programs like A New Day and Ensemble. Legault said helping out is a big part of his life. “If I can’t be helpful, it ruins my whole day,” he said. When he isn’t volunteering he enjoys playing soccer. The festival has a little something for almost every interest from bouncy inflatables for youngsters, to food and craft vendors, and many others. Various emergency services were also onsite explaining what they do and showing off the tools they use. One of those groups was the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit West Region. Const. Mike Burling, originally from Cottam, is a member of that unit. He explained that his team works with situations where there is an escalated risk for violence. That includes everything from hostage situations and bomb disposal to providing security for VIPs and witness protection. Burling said that another part of what his team

does is visit community events so they can meet with the public and share information about what they do. Arguably one of the most family friendly festival is in the region, with no alcohol sales and strict rules about what vendors can sell; the Apple Festival is also one of the most successful festivals in the region.

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by Sylene Argent Every youth has a special talent or skill. And for Essex District High School’s grade 12 student Carly Davison, that special skill is looking out for others. Davison is excited to have started her school year, and is ready to tackle

all it will throw her way. As the newly elected EDHS student council prime minister and one of the recently appointed youth representatives on Essex Council, she is already busy collecting concerns from students and planning fun fundraising events for her school. With her eyes set on attending an out-ofarea university to study political science or business management post-secondary, the experience Davison will learn over the next year will surely prepare her for the future. Eventually, she hopes to go to law school. She said she gets her passion for public service from her grandparents. Her grandfather was a past Essex Town Council

representative, and her grandmother studied political science postsecondary. “I’m looking to be involved as much as I can,” she said, noting she realizes that being involved with these two initiatives will be time consuming. She enjoys planning events, and seeing the end result that her hard work helped to create. She is a self-proclaimed perfectionist, but knows not everything can always run according to plan. In the past, Davison has been a Peer Mentor, to help younger students transition to high school and with things like school work, and headed up the Best Buddies program with the students in the

Getting homes for greyhounds

by Jennifer Cranston Members of the local chapter of Greyhound Pets of America were in Sadler’s Park on Sunday, raising funds and awareness for their work with retiring greyhounds. When famously fast greyhounds are done racing they need forever homes to retire in, that’s where a local group of volunteers steps in. Dominie Watts is Vice President of Greyhound Pets of America Canada, and she said her group is always looking for foster homes for the greyhounds they rescue. “It’s a wonderful thing to foster a dog,” she said. “It’s great to teach them what retirement living is all about.” She explained that a working dog spends about 20 hours a day in a crate. Foster people/families get to teach these dogs what it means to live as companions and pets, so they can move into their forever home. “Foster homes show

special needs STEPS program that provides opportunities for the buddies in the program to hang out and have fun. “I like the feeling of helping others,” she commented. She said the peer mentoring program, which is only a few years old, has proven itself to be successful in helping the grade nine students academically. Currently, she is

that has hit many EDHS students hard is the closure of the full day services of the Essex Youth Centre. This will be the first year Davison doesn’t lace up to play girls’ travel hockey. Though she will miss playing, she will be volunteering to help coach an Essex Thunder team. “I’m looking forward to the year,” she said.

preparing to launch the Best Buddies program next month, and has also been busy in helping to organize the grade nine retreat and the up and coming homecoming event. As one of the youth representatives on Essex Town Council, she hopes to take the opportunity to raise more awareness in regards to youth matters. One youth-related matter

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them that being a pet is a wonderful thing now that they are done working,” Watts commented. Watts said that greyhounds are generally not destructive and are minimal barkers. “They are curious. It’s all discovery for them,” she said. Retired greyhounds are already well socialized and leash trained. “We provide almost everything, all you provide is a bed and lots of love,” she said. The local organization is very proud of the fact that every penny they raise goes to the dogs. Greyhounds are generally retired between the ages of two and five years, but their life expectancy is about 13 years. They are quiet and friendly with people and other animals. They are also spayed or neutered and fully vaccinated by the time they are ready for fostering or adoption. For more information visit www.greyhoundpets-

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McMurren, Jeﬀ October 1, 1984 - July 20, 1994 Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure. Love you forever and you are so deeply missed by Ma Reder and family. _______________________________________________

In Loving Memory of

Happy First Anniversary

JOEL & NAOMI

Joseph Bohnenschuh Nov. 16, 1942 - Oct. 8, 2014

One year has passed. No one knows how much I miss you. No one knows the bitter pain I have suﬀered since I lost you. Life has never been the same. In my heart your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear father, that I do not think of you. ~ Love Pete and Tracy Lesperance

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Love the Whaley family and the Gagne family.

CARD OF THANKS

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IN LOVING MEMORY In Loving Memory of

Thanks Again ~ Marcel Mailloux

“Wesley Garrod Sr.”

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on his 87th Birthday No matter how my life may change. No matter what I do, I’ll never forget those precious years I shared with you. I will always love and remember you. ~ ”Snooks” ~ _______________________________________________

Leonard Maitre September 26th, 1988 In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and pépé who passed away 27 years ago. Fall is arriving and it’s harvest time. As we look over your ﬁelds and watch the sunrise and sunsets, we are reminded of you, knowing that you are watching over us. Pépé, you are always with us and never forgotten. ~ Love Always ~ Your Family ~

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BAKALIC, Velimir - Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 75 years of age. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Ivankovic) for almost 42 years. Loving father of Vladimir Bakalic, Nina Carnegie and husband Dan and Maja Bakalic. Proud Dida of Louis and Lucy Carnegie. Dearest brother of Rajko (Marija), Davor (Katica), Divna Allendorf (Dieter), late Bore (Ljubica), late Krasna Spain (late Marin) and brother-in-law of Josef Ivankovic (Mila). Velimir will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Velimir trained in carpentry and travelled the world living in New Zealand for ﬁve years before moving to Canada. He successfully owned and operated North Ridge Turkey Farm for 23 years. He will also be sadly missed by many friends and neighbours. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex. (519-776-4233), on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Parish prayers were Thursday, followed by a time of shared memories. If desired, memorial donations made to Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or C.C.A.C. would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. _______________________________________________

TESSIER – Rosemary Ann - Peacefully at University Hospital Rosemary slept surrounded by family prior to passing away on Thursday, September 24. A self taught seamstress Rosemary had many talents and friends from all stage of life. Dearly missed mother of Kevin Tessier of Port Franks, and Michael (Chrissy Moore) Tessier of London. Tenderly missed by nephews Jerry (Tracy) and Robert, Alan, Garnet Jessop, grandchildren Jessica and Jasmin, and great grandmother of Jadyn Moore and Andrea Langford. Rosemary of Port Franks, was the beloved sister of Joanne Jessop of Port Franks, and Grant (Margaret) Jessop of Windsor. A tight bond was formed between the siblings growing up in Windsor after the passing of both parents early in their lives, a bond that stayed strong through out their lives. Services to be held at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Oldcastle at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 1st. Interment at St. Stephen’s Cemetery. Donations gratefully received to the Canadian Liver Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to www.gilpinfuneralchapel.com.

Special Thanks Thank you to my family and friends for all the wonderful gifts and especially my wife. Lou Anne for a special surprise birthday party. Sabrina and Mario say a special thanks.

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Card of Thanks Thanks to everyone who called, sent cards, and came to our 50th wedding anniversary. A special thanks goes out to our children Tim, Bob & Cynthia for the wonderful memorable party they gave us.

~ Love you all! ~ Ron & Lynda Fairhurst ____________________________________________________

Card of Thanks Mark Sweeney, we understand it was your idea to do this tribute. It was a beautiful act of kindness. A ﬁre bell was donated by Diane Desjardins and family. The following people were also involved with restoring the bell and making the pedestal: Ed Lepain, Andrew Westwood, Mark and Margaret Bosse, Michael and Ashley Bosse, Michell Bosse, Mark and Ireland Sweeney, Joe and Cecile Malenfant, and Kim Kabuki, and the Essex Fireman’s Association. Memories were shared as this pedestal was being made and now new memories are taking place. ~ Love Sharon, Tammy, and Gary Smith

What’s Going On... OCT. 2  PASTA DINNER - At St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Essex (92 St. Paul Street) 5 6:30pm. Phone 519-776-7711 for more details. OCT. 3  TOWN OF ESSEX FLY A KITE DAY - At the Harrow Soccer Complex, 2225 Roseborough Rd., Harrow. From 11am-1pm. For more info: 519-776-8992. OCT. 3  ESSEX RETIREES’ SOCIAL CLUB SPECIAL LICENSED THANKSGIVING BINGO - At 32 Russell St., Essex. At 1:30pm. Everyone Welcome! OCT. 5  NEW ESSEX DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATION - At 244 Talbot Rd. N., Essex. 6pm Doors open, 6:30-8 a reﬂection of 127 years of high school in Essex and a tour. OCT. 7  LINE DANCING AT ESSEX UNITED CHURCH - Every Wed. from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Call Nancy 519-726-5142 to register. OCT. 8  THE NATURALIZED HABITAT NETWORK presents author Lorraine Johnson at the Unico Community Centre, Kingsville, 7pm. Info. at www.naturalizedhabitat.org.

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CARR, Elizabeth- Passed peacefully surrounded by the love of family on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 just short of her 96th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Brian Carr (2005). Loving mother of Carol Taylor and Granny of Nathaniel Taylor. The family is grateful to the staﬀ at Iler Lodge, especially the P.S.W.’s for all of their care and love. Family and friends will be received for visitation at St. Mary’s Church, 12048 County Road 34, Maidstone on Saturday,October 3, 2015 from 10 am until time of the Mass of the Resurrection at 11:30 am. Fr. Mo Charbonneau oﬃciating. Memorial donations may be made to the Leprosy Mission of Canada by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519-776-4233) or at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.

OCT. 13  POT LUCK AT ESSEX RETIREES’  Presenation by Family Services to follow at 1:00 on How to avoid becoming a victim of Financial abuse and Fraud. OCT. 24 - SUN PARLOUR CHORUS presents “On with the Show” at 2 pm at the Heritage Park Alliance Church. Visit www.sunparlourchorus.com for details. OCT. 28  ROAST BEEF SUPPER - At Bethel-Maidstone United Church. From 4 - 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door. OCT. 29  ESSEX COMMUNITY SERVICES’ 7TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF - from 11:30am - 2pm at the Shaheen Room, in the Essex Arena. For more information call: 519-776-4231.

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FOR SALE: 3 pc. wicker table set w/2 end tables, one coffee table, all with glass tops $35; One single bed (no headboard) $30; an older style vanity $100; an old fashioned bureau dresser w/3 deep drawers and 2 smaller ones $100; a corner china cabinet $100; Duncan Phyfe dining room table (opens up large) and 6 chairs (off-white seats) $500 firm; an older, large wood table $30; 2 boy’s and man’s adult size Essex Hockey jackets - orange & black $5 each; tent for addition to SUV or van (new never used) $60; porta-potti $7. Call 39-1t 519-839-4229.

FOR RENT: Upper 3 bdrm apt downtown Essex. Prefer no pets. First & last required. $950, Utilities incl. 519-791-6312. 22-tf _____________________

KITTENAIDE’S FALL ADOPTION  Saturday, Oct. 3. From Noon - 3pm at Petzown, 1715 Manning Rd. Kittens $25.00 & Cats $50.00. 519-324-2729. 38-1t _____________________ ANNUAL WINDSOR COIN SHOW + SALE - Cosponsored by the Essex County Coin Club + Canadian Diabetes Association - Sun., Oct. 4 Riverside Sportsman Club, 10835 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON N8P 1A5. 9am-3pm. Admission - Freewill donation to Canadian Diabetes Association - Over 20 Tables selling + buying Canadian United States World Coins, Tokens, Paper Money, Mint Products, Coin Supplies, War Medals, Vintage watches, Bullion, Collector Coins Galore. For Info: Contact Dan Jones Club President: 519-81939-1t 1805. _____________________

WANTED: Looking for farmland to rent or share crop in the Essex County area. Any size parcel, long or short term. We practice regular crop rotation. Till or notill and soil sampling is done. Contact Daryn at 519-818-4995. 3-tfn _____________________

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FOR RENT: Furnished home in Cottam to share with mature female. (nonsmoker). All amenities included, $700.00. Phone 519-839-6425 or 51936-4t* 259-9658.

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_____________________ FOR RENT: Briarwood Apts, 26 Alice St N, Essex. 1 bdrm $827 & 2 bdrm $975 + hydro. To view call 519-776-4016. 38-3t* _____________________ FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Essex, on the second ﬂoor, $600 + hydro, water in included. Available November 1st. Call Joy to view, 519-890-7794. 38-tfn

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GENERAL LABOURER Looking for responsible Individual for maintenance of: Equipment, Buildings, Property and Vehicle Detailing. Drop off a resume with references in the mailbox at 12 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington, ON

WANTED GROWING BUSINESS

LOOKING TO HIRE IN ALL AREAS OF THE COMPANY – ADMINISTRATION, SALES, INVENTORY CONTROL, PLUMBING TECHNICIAN, SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN, HVAC TECHNICIAN, GENERAL LABOURER: If you are interested in a position for a company who is continuing to grow; a landmark within our community; established for over 40 years; please forward your resume, including references, motor vehicle report, police clearance, list of health & safety training - related to the construction field and a list of computer program knowledge to:

GROSSI PLUMBING, HEATING & HVAC SERVICES Drop off resume (preferred) to: 238 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON Email: grossi@grossiplumbing.ca Fax: 519-326-3632

FOR SALE: 1 ACRE BUILDING LOT at North Talbot, near Manning. $149,900. Water is in and paid for. 45ft culvert to be installed at seller’s expense. Call Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. 1-tfn _____________________

SERVICES _____________________ MIKE’S PAINTING & DRYWALL REPAIR Interior & Exterior. 14 years experience. Seniors 10% discount. Call Mike for an 30- 5t* estimate at 519-776-9445. _____________________ TREE CUTTING, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER  Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates. Phone calls only at 519-996-9704 or 519-73721- tfn 9703 before 8pm. _____________________ KAHL RECYCLING  We come to you and haul away your junk. Metals and appliances are free. Everything else has a fee. We also take electronics, ballist, computers. Kall Ken 519-326-8559. Cell: 32-tf* 519-322-8305. _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Fall Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-982-0362. 37-tfn _____________________ SEWING! - Alterations/hemming. Call 519-776-8579. 37-tfn

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PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS for ALL AGES - Enjoy the gift that lasts a lifetime- music. Individualized lessons that are both enjoyable and educational. RCM Exam/Theory preparation or for fun. With 25 years experience as a private musical instructor/ director/ accompanist/performer, I can oﬀer a wide perspective of music styles (Classical, Popular, Contemporary, Christian) with extensive expertise and musical insight. For rates and availability, please call Lou-Anne Mayville, at 519776-7990. 37-4t* _____________________

GOALIE WANTED: “Harrow Over Thirty” group at Harrow Arena. Sundays from 8-9:20am. Various ages from 30-70. Call Dale at: 519-738-2434. 38- 2t* _____________________

LOST _____________________ LOST: Small plastic envelope. Lost Sept. 17, between South Woodslee Post Oﬃce, east to Lakeshore Rd. 233. LARGE REWARD $. Please call Mr. Goegebeur 519-300-6528. 39-1* _____________________

KINGSVILLE MUSIC LESSONS - All instruments, All styles and ages. Rebel Cowboy Music School. New Location - 43 Pearl St. East Kingsville . 519-9977777, lessons@rebelcowboymusic.com. 39-4* _____________________

HELP WANTED _____________________ DRIVERS WANTED: AZ or DZ Clean record. Will train qualiﬁed applicants. Fax resume to Quinlan Inc. 519-723-2336. 1- tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: General Labourers Wanted. Fax resume to: 519-723-2336. 13-tfn _____________________ HELP WANTED: Lube Technician. Apply in person with resume. Valvoline Express Care, 269 Talbot St. N., (Next to Billy’s).

YARD SALES _____________________ INDOOR PATIO & GARAGE SALE: Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4. Furniture, tools, garden accessories, handicap accessories, Crocks, etc. 216 Rd. 10 concession, E. 1 mile east of Cty Rd._____________________ 27. 39-1* YARD SALE: Fri., Sat., & Sun., October 1, 2, & 3. From 10am-4pm. 101 Kimball Drive, Essex. Selling sofa, computer cabinet, household goods, clothes, and more. All priced to sell! 39-1* _____________________ YARD SALE: Emptying out the Mancave. Tools and more. Friday, Oct. 2 & Saturday, Oct. 3, 9am-6pm. Rain or shine. Next door to the K of C hall in McGregor. 39-1* _____________________ GARAGE SALE: Saint Petka Parish (former Maidstone Central Public School) at 1501 Lakeshore Rd 203 & Essex Rd 46, Sun., Oct. 4, 9am - 3pm Clothing, Shoes, Household items, Toys & Games, Pictures, Books, Baked Goods. 39-1*

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

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HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.00. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON N0P 2G0. 12/15

Steam engine, gas engines, RR items, sta onary engines, Maytag motors & many other an que & collec ble items

Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 am For Mrs. Joyce Hickson, (the estate of Joe Hickson) at 533 Kent Road 1, Wheatley, approx. 1 km south of stop light in Wheatley. Auc oneer’s Note: Mr. Hickson was a very well known & respected World War II veteran serving as a rear gunner. Steam Engine & Sta onary Engine: J.E. Byers Machine Company reversible steam engine w/boiler, very original; Wi e engines; Gas Engines: including Alamo, Fuller & Johnson, Mogul, Newway, Fairbanks Morse; Novo, Nelson, Fairmont jigger, 3 dishpan Fairbanks Morse, Gilson Johnny on the spot; Sun Power, two cylinder drone, Int. M, Sylvester hopper cooled jigger, Coldwell bear cub; plus numerous Briggs & Stra on, Iron Horse & others, some complete, others for parts; Railway Items: railroad jigger w/motor; railway carts; etc; Farm Primi ves: cider press; Middleton corn sheller; etc; Maytag Items: very rare 1910 Maytag motor, running; other Maytag motors w/ foot start; parts; Reel Mowers & Walk Behind Garden Cul vators: approx. 8 an que motorized walk behind reel mowers; 2 walk behind garden cul vators; J.D. motor: two cylinder J.D. combine LUC engine; Numerous Other Items: Iron Horse army surplus generator; 2 cycle Homelite upside down generator; belt driven hacksaw; pla orm scale; magnetos; copper horns; newer acetylene torch set; parts, etc; electric scooters; Farm Items: 3 ph PTO ditcher; scraper blade for A.C. WD 45 tractor; A.C. 3 furrow plow; 3 ph boom; White 598-5 furrow spring trip variable width plow; approx. 14’ wheel disc; drag harrows; 2 furrow 3 ph plow. Note: There are a lot of items. No Reserve. Terms: cash, debit or personalized cheque day of sale. Owner or auc oneer not responsible for accidents day of sale. For informa on call Art Hickson, 519-564-7261 Auc oneer: Jack Morris, 519-687-2530 or 1-800-462-3561 Details & photos at www.jackmorrisauc ons.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE Portable Sign By-law 91-2015 The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville has passed By-law 912015, being a By-law to regulate Portable Signs within the Town of Kingsville. A copy of the By-law can be picked up at the Municipal ofﬁces and is available on the Town’s website (www.kingsville.ca). Portable Sign Permit applications are available online or upon request to the Corporate Services Dept. DATED at Kingsville, Ontario this 23rd day of September, 2015. Sandra Kitchen, Deputy Clerk/Council Services The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville 2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

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Ramsey ramps up campaign in Essex who is an ardent defender of our healthcare system and willing to make it better, not diminish it and demolish it. I need someone who understands the ramifications of trade agreements, is ready to fight for fairness in trade agreements,’ Natyshak said. Ramsey, a resident of Puce and a mother or two, commented that as of the day of the campaign launch, there were 22 more days before Canadians headed to the polls. That’s 22 days, she said, to a better, stronger Medicare system, to an auto-manufacturing strategy, until there is a government recognizing the importance of $15 per day childcare,

The Corpora on of the Town of Lakeshore Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, including the notes and Auditors’ Report, can be found on the Town’s website www.lakeshore.ca or will be made available to any taxpayer or resident, free of cost, upon request. Cheryl L. Horrobin, CPA, CA Director of Finance

until the importance of a federal minimum wage is recognized that could improve the living standards for all Canadians. The area has the highest unemployment rate in Canada, and the youth unemployment rate is through the roof, she said. While canvassing, Ramsey said she met with seniors who cry when they explain their grown children have moved out of the area to seek work. “We deserve better,” she said. She spurred on her volunteers to continue working hard until Election Day. She wants her supporters “to be a part of this win, to be a part of this movement, to be a part of this change”. “We have been left behind by this government, and it is time for us to claim our spot back in Ottawa, and I will be so thrilled to go as your representative and fight.” As a special guest speaker, Veteran Bruce Moncur said over the years many people have thanked him for his service, and he is humbled by that. “But it would not have been possible without the vehicles and equipment manufactured by the

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union worker,” he said. “Deployed soldiers depend on the men and women back home to produce the tools of our trade so that we could do our job and it is my turn to thank you.” He added that soldiers also need farmers. “We cannot eat unless the farmer grows the wheat and raises livestock… that is why it troubles me that the Conservatives have put Canada’s supply management on the table in trade talks, and now we see some Liberals openly opposing our supply management sectors.” Moncur went on to say “I dare say I do not recognize the country I went to fight for. The ideals that I held to be true when I went to war are no longer a reality. Because a nation based on greed will not survive morally, economically, or politically.” Jerry Dias, National President of Unifor, said he was excited to attend the event “because I am in the hot bed of change. We are in a community that understands how to get things done. And we are in a community that knows how to lay the way for progressive change.” Speaking of Ramsey, Dias said “Tracey is one of these politicians that talks openly and is so proud of her roots in the labour movement.” Essex Riding candidate and incumbent Jeff Watson (C), Dias said, is supposed to be the Conservative who is head of the Auto Caucus. “His responsibility is to take care of our industry; is to take care of the jobs that are so important to the livelihood of Windsor and Essex County.” Dias went on to claim, “So, this is an area that has been devastated, and the

person who is responsible for the economic growth has failed miserably.” “We have had enough of a government that has given away our jobs, we’ve had enough of a government that doesn’t understand the importance of our social programsstarting of course with

Medicare, we’ve had enough of a government that doesn’t respect Bruce and our veterans, we have had enough of a government that’s closing ten coast guard stations around the country and saying…it’s good for the environment,” he said.

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Festeryga promises to fight for change by Jennifer Cranston Local Liberal supporters gathered in Audrey Festeryga’s Amherstburg campaign office last Wednesday to hear their candidate share her enthusiasm. In spite of local candidates holding their “campaign kick-off” events in September, they have all been working for months to garner voter support before the Oct. 19 election. Festeryga’s campaign manager, and daughter, Katherine Festeryga said that the Liberal team in the riding of Essex has contacted over 30,000

residents since they began knocking on doors earlier this year. Festeryga began by explaining how her experiences qualify her for the job of MP for Essex. Festeryga explained how her parents fled Germany in the 1950s. She talked about how her mother, along with her family, were forced out of their home in Germany, and emigrated to Canada with the help of the Mennonite Central Committee. Festeryga was raised on the family farm. “I know firsthand the struggles that our farmers,

and those who depend on the agri-food industry in our region, face each and every day,” she said. “I will be a strong and influential voice for agriculture and agribusiness in Essex and Canada.” She also talked about her experience as a small business owner. She and her husband run a local law office. “I know how critical it is that we grow and create more jobs, reduce business costs, cut taxes and cut red tape,” she said. “I will work hard to reduce unemployment in Essex,” she said. “I will fight tooth and nail to

ensure that Essex receives more than its fair share of infrastructure and green technologies investment.” She said she would champion a bigger, more productive, and more prosperous regional economy. She also talked about her work as a healthcare administrator. “I have worked oneon-one with seniors, their caregivers and families for the past 20 years and I most definitely understand the challenges that they face,” she said. “I am truly proud of the Liberal’s Seniors Plan which includes security of retirement incomes, more flexible and accessible Compassionate Care Benefits, new investment in affordable housing and seniors facilities, and more.” She claimed that Justin Trudeau’s Liberal’s have the right plan for Essex. “I am proud to be a member of Team Trudeau. The Liberal Party has real plans to invest in middle class families, jobs, seniors, veterans, infrastructure and Canadian Culture,” she said. Festeryga says that she believes the Liberal

Party will form the next government. “It’s time to put Essex back on the map, and only Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party can help us achieve this,” she said to her cheering supporters. “On Oct. 19 we are going to see a Red Tide! Are you in?” Volunteer Pat Palumbo then addressed the crowd to encourage them to get their friends and family on board. “It’s time to spread the word,” he said. “It’s not enough just to put your X on the box, you have to encourage others to do the same.” When talking to media following the formal speeches, Festeryga explained why the Liberal plan to immediately run a deficit is something she favours. She said that people understand that there is a time for “good debt.” “Interest rates are at their lowest,” she said.

“It’s better to invest in Canada now.” She also had the opportunity to explain how Liberal plans differ from NDP promises. Mulcair’s plans, she said, include pushing responsibilities onto the provinces, and that his plans will take too long. She used his universal childcare plan as an example. That plan involves heavy investment from the provinces and wouldn’t be fully effective for about eight to 10 years. “We don’t have time to wait,” said Festeryga. She also talked about the Liberal plan to improve benefits and pensions for veterans and offer them a four-year education following active duty. She said that the Liberal infrastructure plan includes provisions to help veterans get the jobs created by those investments.

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Harrow-Colchester Chamber begins Partners in Progress Series by Jennifer Cranston Last Thursday, around 100 business owners and community leaders gathered at Oxley Estate Winery to hear guest speaker Glen Wickert talk about customer service and employee

engagement. Wickert, Station Manager for WestJet Airlines in London and Windsor, is known for motivating his audience. He used the WestJet success story to demonstrate how focusing

on customer service and employee engagement are key to growing a dynamic business. Wickert has been Station Manager for WestJet in London since 2002, and is currently Vice President of the

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submitted to EFP The new 2015-2016 Essex Lions Club executive was installed at the club meeting on September 22nd “Our club gives members an opportunity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends, and become leaders in the community. This club means a lot to our Lions, but it means so much more to the people we serve. We want to share the great things we’re doing in the community, and let others know how they can help,” said Lion Jacqui Food, Club President. The Lions’ motto is “We Serve” and the Essex Lions Club has lived up to it. For 38 years, the club has been in the community and has held such activities and fund raisers as a Dog Guide Walk for Lions Foundation of Canada, Christmas cake sales, and participation in Remembrance Day. The club is presently working on a Essex Lions Club Community Fair for October 17 to be

held in the local arena. Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.4 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in 207 countries and geographical areas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions Clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects. “We are always looking for new members to help us with our projects,” said Lion Jacqui Flood, President. If you would like to become a member of this great service organization, please contact Club President Lion Jacqui Flood at (519) 776-8880.

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Board of Directors for Tourism London. Chamber President Murdo McLean said “bringing Glenn to Harrow is a great opportunity for our membership and businesses in the entire region to learn from one of Canada’s most successful companies. The focus on customer service and employee engagement are key in the growing tourism sector, which is spurring retail and development interest in the Harrow-Colchester region. Glenn’s message is clear; regardless of a company’s size, successful growth can be accomplished by focusing on vision and direction.” The event was hosted by the Harrow and Colchester business community, but businesses from across the county were invited. Wickert talked about how WestJet’s creation of the “casual” airline made them successful in an extremely difficult market. His presentation focused on how the company treats it’s “guests,” (they are not customers), and its employees. He called the philosophy a “culture of care.” He said the core values of the company that brought them from 2,000 employees to 10,000 employees in 20 years, are not rocket science. “It’s common sense

type of things,” he said. The secret is posting it and talking about it and making it a part of the company culture. One of the simplest and effective tools they use is to start every meeting off with a safety moment. It’s an opportunity to reenforce safe practices, but it also shows caring for the employees. Wickert started this meeting off by telling guests that it is a good idea to count the rows from their seat to the emergency exit as they sit down on a plane, because in an emergency, it can be dark and confusing. He explained that the company has a habit of recognizing when employees are doing a good job. He talked about the “kudos” section on the company website that gives credit to employees who have done an exceptional job. He said that’s important because it means that other employees went out of their way to talk about a colleague going above and beyond. He said that is a lot harder to do than it is to complain about each other. Employees enjoy profit sharing as well, being partowner in the company has a positive effect in how they treat their guests. He said that guests are always treated with a smile and a cheerful attitude, but it goes

beyond that. In smaller airports, like the two he runs, WestJet staff won’t stand behind the checkout counter and wave over the next person in line; they will come out from behind the counter and walk over to the next person and walk with them to the counter. It comes back to the philosophy that these people are guests rather than customers. He pointed out the importance of hiring the right people. “Make sure your values are aligned,” he said. “People are your greatest asset.” Much of the WestJet philosophy that has made them the second largest airline in Canada is apparent and perpetuated in their word choice. While other airlines have departments like accounting, human resources and front desk, and have passengers; WestJet has departments called beanland, people department, welcoming team and guests. McLean said that it was great to see people from all over Windsor and Essex at the event. “To prosper, we all have to prosper,” he said. Event organizer Tammy Affleck said this event and the series is about local businesses partnering together. “If we partner together, we’ll see success and progress,” she said.

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Tickets are available for the 7th Annual Men’s Conference. Contact Nick or Deacon Gary for more information. Homemade Thanksgiving pies will be sold by our CWL after mass on Oct. 3 & 4. Saying goodbye to my son, daughter-in-law and grandkids is diﬃcult... enjoy your family every day. God Bless you all.

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Nursing homes services are at Country Village in Woodslee on Thursday, Oct. 1st at 6:30 p.m. and at Iler Lodge on Wed. Oct. 8th at 10:30 a.m. Join us for Family Worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday, led by Major Sam Roberts. Oct. 4th is our potluck luncheon after the service. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy fellowship. We are looking for volunteers to help with Junior Church during the service. Please let Major Sam know if you are able to participate. Messy Church is on Oct. 8 & 22. SA Connections meet Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Programs are free and open to all ages. Essex Community Services The 2015 Coats for Kids campaign is now on. A network of community agencies across Windsor-Essex County are working together to distribute warm winter coats to children and families in need. We rely on donated gently used, current style coats to this program. Coats can be dropped oﬀ at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave. Unit 7, Essex until Oct. 30. To volunteer or for more info, call 519-776-4231. Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

All are welcome to our Sunday Worship Service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15am. Choir practice is on October 1st at 7:00 pm. New members are always welcome to join us. At last Sunday’s Service we paid dedication to our Sunday School teachers and had a lunch after the service. This Sunday is World Communion Sunday. Our Door Greeters will be Hazel & Jerry Farough. The Elder on Duty and Lock-up will be Virginia Lauzon. The UCW meet on Mon., Oct. 5 in the hall at 1 pm. Please remember that it is “Thank You Oﬀering Month”. The Iler Lodge Nursing Home Service is on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 2pm. St. Mary’s Maidstone are having a Pasta Night on Oct. 6, from 5-7pm in the church hall. Have a great week. Did you see the full moon and eclipse? Maidstone Cross With Pope Francis message on Climate Change there will be a Prayer Vigil for Climate Change on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Holy Name of Jesus Church at 2 p.m. All faiths are welcome. For the next month we collect non-perishable goods for the Essex Food Bank at

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the back of the Church. Life Chain takes place on Oct. 4 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Talbot & Arthur St. in Essex. The Annual Catholic Men’s Conference takes place on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Holy Name of Jesus Church. The Sandwich South Fire Dept. is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and all past and present Fire Fighters. A Public Open House & BBQ is on October 15th at 6 p.m. at the ﬁre hall in Oldcastle. Pasta Night at St. Mary’s hall is on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets sold at the door. Happy Birthday to Kathy Quinlan and to Dot Power of Oldcastle in Ireland. Please keep Fr. Matt George and Rita Bellaire in your prayers and all who are shut in, hospitalized or in nursing homes and their care givers. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen

Join us for our Sunday morning worship service at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. A nursery and Sunday school are provided. GEMS & Cadets meet Mondays from 6:30-8:00 pm. Youth in Grade 1-8 are invited to come and check us out! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

Trinity Church We are asked to keep in our prayers this week Lorna, Clarice, Cindy, Maureen, James, Matthew and Elaine. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Calvin Newman, given by George & Diane Newman and family. On Saturday we will have our ﬁrst joint parish retreat, from 10 am to 3 pm. Enjoy fellowship, activities, and opportunities for prayer and reﬂection led by the parishioners. On Sunday at St. Paul’s at 3 pm., we will have a Blessing of the Animals. Bring pets to the lawn at St. Paul’s. Donations to the Windsor-Essex Humane Society including pet food and toys are welcomed. Join us Sunday at 9:15 am., kids come on out our young leaders have great activities for each of you, at “The Little White Church in the Cemetery” in Cottam. See you there! Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Gerrie spoke on how the prophetic releases our destiny as sons and daughters of God. Man was God’s highest creation and He didn’t just say it was good, He said it’s very good! Join us Wednesday’s at 7 p.m. For the ‘Culture of Honour’ teaching by Danny Silk. Intercession, Tuesday’s and Friday’s at 7 p.m. Please keep our team in your prayers as they minister at Titian Orphanage in Africa. Restoration House Healing Rooms. Open Saturday’s 10a.m.-1p.m.

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Continued from Page 20 It’s good to be reminded of all God’s done! Be blessed! Woodslee Friendship Club If you have the time and the desire to have a good time, we have the cards and a friendly group waiting to welcome you. For more information, call Fran McKim at 961-9532. The Pepper winners for the past week were: Colleen Chevalier, George Diesbourg, Gail Koziana, Helene Manley, Joanne McMurren and Donna Poisson. The Euchre winners were: Marg Chevalier, Joanne Diesbourg, George Diesbourg, Irene Gignac, Gail Koziana, Ernie Lariviere, Dave McMurren, Joanne McMurren, Bob Mullins, Audrey Stanley and George Sutherland.

Redeemer. The Sweetie Pies are taking orders for pies for Thanksgiving. Call Pam & Amy 519737-6850 #28 to order. This weekend we celebrate St Francis of Assisi Day as we bless and oﬀer thanks to God for our ‘furry & feathered’ friends during our 4:45pm and 10:00am worship services. Bring along your pet for worship (yes, inside the church). A Blessing of the Animals live on the lawn of the churches follows. Don’t forget your diapers & baby food for the “Fill Rev. Paul’s Truck” challenge in support of the Essex Food Bank. Both alter guilds are looking for donations for our Thanksgiving decorating. All non-perishable items are to be at the church by Oct. 3rd & all perishables by Oct. 10. St Stephen’s card & dessert party is Thursday, October 15th @ 1pm. Come on out for a little friendly competition. For more information, check our website www.ststephens-redeemer.com or contact Reverend Paul Poolton 519.969.7808 Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson

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A wonderful time was had by all at our second annual Friday night campﬁre. There was dancing and hot dogs under the stars! Join us Friday, Oct. 2 at 12 noon – 12:30 pm for our Organ Meditation. Take some time for yourself. Diana Dennis will be featured organist. Line Dancing Starts Wed. Oct. 7, 1:00-2:30pm. For more information call Nancy at 519-727-5142. Our Anniversary Chicken dinner is on Saturday Oct. 17. For more information, call the church at 519-776-5121. On anniversary Sunday, Oct. 18 our guest speaker will be Rev. Sharon Willis-Whitwell. Everyone is welcome. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Worldwide Communion Sunday and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will be giving the message and conducting Communion. The Holy Scriptures and Psalm will be read by Audrey Stanley. Greeting at the door will be Shannon and Vicki Olson. The lunch will be served by Shannon and Vicki Olson. Remember in your prayers the people on our Prayer List. Rev. Ann sermons as well as our weekly bulletin is on the Church’s website. Choir Practice: Mondays at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Come out and enjoy a cup of coﬀee or tea and some bake goods. Turkey Dinner: Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3 pm to 7 pm. Contact Shannon Olson at 519975-2461 for tickets.

We invite everyone to join us this Sunday for our 10:30 am Worship Service. Your presence is always a blessing to us and we hope our church family will be a blessing to you! Last Sunday, Reverend Staples spoke on the signiﬁcance and importance of “Prayer” and our Senior Choir sang a beautiful contemporary arrangement of “Amazing Grace”. Our church family would like to keep in touch with students who are away at College or University. If you know of someone, please contact the church oﬃce (519738-4223) and let Laurene know their name, address/email address. A Fall Bible Study, “Living the Questions” (led by Rev. Staples) has started and will be held each Tuesday (10 am – noon) or Thursday (6 – 8 pm). Everyone is welcome to join us for this Faith Journey. To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church, listen to our music and to view Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our website at: www. harrowunited.org.

We have new service times at St. Stephen’s & Church of the Redeemer this fall: Saturday 4:45 at St. Stephen’s; Sunday 8:15 at St. Stephens; and Sunday at 10:00 at

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Blessing of animals is to be next Sun., Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. to celebrate the gifts of God’s creation of feathery, furry, scaly, etc. friends. Donations to the Humane Society are welcome. Those who volunteer at the clothing cupboard or food bank can tell you the need is great. It is great that we can respond but we need to do more. To encourage reﬂection on the need for a sustainable plan to address poverty, there is need to join with communities across the country to give lunch bags on Oct. 6. If you will help, we need apples, granola bars, etc to put in snack bags and people to help pack and distribute the bags. Contact Rev. Chris. Thanksgiving services are at 8 and 11 a.m. The Southwestern Gleaners report 1 million servings of soup have been donated and distributed. In gratitude for the community support received you are invited for Thanksgiving soup on Thursday, October 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please RSVP to

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Essex Retirees’ Social Club Come to our Thanksgiving Bingo on Saturday, Oct. 3. Lawrence Dobson had high score at Monday night Pepper. Floyd Cascadden had most Peppers and Doug Fields was low. Judy Lane took high score Tuesday afternoon. Larry Lane and Audrey Ostrander tied with most Peppers and Wally Lafrramboise was low. Doug Fields was top scorer Wednesday night when Betty Fields had most Peppers and Roger Monchamp was low. Diana Dennis was the winner at Thursday Bridge and Jaiirmen Bagot was second. There’s fun in store for our annual Hallowe’en party. Those who come in costume provide much of that fun. It starts with Bingo at 3 until 5 p.m. on Oct. 29. Costumes will be judged at 5:30 and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The Banjo club will entertain. More runners are needed for our Friday night bingos and asked to work once a month. The registration forms for Senior games are here and you can register here. Someone from the Senior Games will be here on Thursday, Oct. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. to take your registrations and answer questions. We need plastic grocery bags in our kitchen. Our choir resumes practice on Fridays at 1.p.m. Special Bingo on Saturday, Oct 3 at 1:30 for everyone. The little kitchen will sell hot dogs Prizes are cash, turkeys or hams. Please bring enough food to share with 6 for our monthly pot luck on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at noon. Family Services will give a special presentation to tell us how to avoid being a victim of scams and ﬁnancial abuse. Tom and Judy Kelly will take over Wednesday night Pepper and Floyd Cascadden takes the Monday night games. Essex Baptist Church submitted by Stephaie Winger

Our current message series is “The Pursuit of Joy: A Journey Through Philippians”. Sunday morning message recordings are available at our website: EssexBaptist. com Join us for 11:00 am Sunday Service, Sunday School is at 9:45 am. Kid’s Club is oﬀered for children ages SK-Gr. 3 and Youth Night for Grades 4+ begins Monday from 6:30-7:30 pm. Join us for a Bible study and prayer meeting on Wednesday’s at 7 pm.

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1949 Meteor coupe restored by father and son in Mississauga, Ontario

Peter Phillips of Mississauga, Ontario, writes: “Here’s a 1949 Meteor Custom coupe story. Unlike the Ford business coupe, this one has a full rear seat and pop-out side windows. It belongs to my son but is a true father & son rebuild. “We found it about 15 years ago in a barn near Owen Sound. We went to look at another car and found this one. It was an abandoned project. Someone had started a restoration and someone else had done a bit more. It came with a rebuilt flathead and all the bright work was restored and in boxes. There was a lot of work still to do. The roof had been danced on and the trunk was gone and the rear quarters were rotted badly but my son wanted a “shoe box” and it was a coupe so he bought it. “It took us ten years to bring it back. It’s period correct (for the most part) for a mid-50s very mild custom. Concessions were made for safety and reliability but for the most part these are unnoticeable. We did all the work ourselves except for the paint spraying and the upholstery stitching. We learned a lot of new skills. “The car was originally maroon and it has been kept maroon with a Lexus red done in base coat clear coat. The interior is the same colour combination of tan and maroon as new, only using modern colours. The dash is body colour (not grey as original) and the carpet has been added instead of the original rubber mats. “Under the hood is a flathead V8 with headers and glass pack mufflers. You gotta love the sound of a flattie! One concession was a switch to 12 volt and an alternator. The distributor is converted to electronic again for reliability, and the car has been rewired with a Painless harness. All the gauges work. “The car runs on bias-ply tires and all the suspension is new with a Fat Man Jack drop spindle kit in front and 2-inch lowering blocks in the rear. “The car has proven to be reliable. It made the trip to the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit two years ago. It was a big hit with the Americans because it was a Meteor.” The Meteor was introduced in 1949 as a Canadian version of the Ford with a Mercury-like grille and other unique details. It was sold through Mercury-Lincoln-Meteor dealerships across Canada and proved to be very popular. A total of 23,027 Meteors were built for the 1949 model year. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

Defensive lineman Dalton Wilkinson (left) helped the AKO Fratmen to a big win on Saturday.

by Fred Groves It’s a great start to the European hockey season for Essex’s Mark Voakes as he has five points in as many games for the Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams. Last year, the forward had 37 points. • Brent Davison had an outstanding game for the Essex District High School junior football team. He had four touchdowns to lead the Red Raiders to a 26-6 win over Tecumseh Vista Academy in their WECSSAA opener last Tuesday. • It was a tough way to start things off for the Red Raiders senior football squad as they came up short 21-12 to Holy Names. Matt Posthumus had a pair of majors for Essex. • Still with football,

Essex’s Cody McCann had a touchdown early in the game and defensive lineman Dalton Wilkinson had a strong game as the AKO Fratmen blasted visiting Hamilton 68-7 on Saturday afternoon. The Mike Lachance coached Fratmen lead the OFC with a 5-0 record. • The EDHS Red Raiders senior girls’ basketball team opened its WECSSAA season in Kingsville on Tuesday, and today

(Thursday) play host to Villanova at 4 p.m. • Nicole Morse recently had 10 points for Queen’s University as they beat St. Lawrence College in exhibition basketball action. • Matt Puempel of Essex had an assist and logged 15:04 in ice time for the Ottawa Senators as they beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 in NHL exhibition action. • Colin Lauzon made 39 saves in net for the Chatham Junior ‘B’ Maroons as they beat St. Thomas 5-4 in overtime. After four games, Lauzon sports a 3.68 GAA and a .904 save percentage. • From the Leamington Raceway on Sunday, Gord McDonnell’s Ryder Seelster won the first race and Ideal Space was first in the fourth. Driver Mark Williams of Essex took Bulldog Teancity to a second place in the seventh race. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com

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Around the track at South Buxton Raceway

Joel Dick hoists the Shootout trophy. (James McDonald Apex One Photo)

by Mike Bennett Two wins and a $2,700 payday helped ease the pain of a disappointing finish in the previous week’s season championship race for Joel Dick. But not much. The Leamington driver won the Canadian Fall Shootout Modified feature in Saturday night’s season-ending finale at South Buxton Raceway. Dick also took the checkered in Friday night’s prelude feature to the Shootout. “All in all, a great

weekend ... and it’s nice to have a Canadian win the Shootout,” Dick said, as he became only the second non-American to win the event in its seven years. One week earlier, Dick’s hopes for a second straight and fourth season championship race win in five years ended when he broke a bolt in the rear end while battling for the lead. “It doesn’t really, each week is it’s own deal,” answered Dick when asked if the Shootout twin wins took away the sting of the championship race.

“But it’s been an awesome year, we had some ups and downs but we really came together as a team,” said Dick, who finished with 10 feature wins and a second straight division points title. “The team worked well in the pits, the right judgment calls were made and that’s what it takes to put yourself in a winning position,” he said. Dick started third in Saturday’s 35-lap shootout and was locked in a tight four-car battle with Blenheim’s Brian Speelman, Port Lambton’s

Drew Smith, and Shrewsbury’s Jim Dale Jr. for the lead for the first 19 laps. Speelman and Smith traded the lead seven times before Dick took charge on lap 20. “It was good racing, I had a great seat for it,” Dick said. “Those guys were battling neck and neck, I decided to wait for a hole, I wasn’t going to move them out of the way.” Smith drifted just enough in turns one and two to allow Dick to take second on lap 19 and he continued his momentum on the backstretch to get a run on Speelman for the lead going through turns three and four. Once in front, Dick’s only challenge was working through the lapped traffic as the race went cautionfree the rest of the way. “I knew we had a car to win, we just had to wait for my opportunity to get by cleanly,” he said. “The track was dry, so I was able to run mid-track and the high side and kept my momentum.” Speelman exited while running in second with five laps to go with a broken drive shaft, allowing Smith to regain second, while Dale Jr. finished third and Brent Hole, from New Knoxville, Ohio, was fourth. Belle River’s Mario Toniolo finished fifth while Clayton Smith, formerly from Woodslee who lives in Taylor,

Mich., was sixth. Merlin drivers Joe Brosseau and Brad McLeod were ninth and 10th, followed by Windsor’s Dan McIntyre and Wheatley’s Justin Mills. Leamington’s Justin Coulter and Dick won heat races while Toniolo won the second ‘B’ main. In Friday’s prelude feature, Dick and Coulter ran door-to-door for 12 laps before the points champ pulled away in the late laps for his ninth feature win of the season. “That was great racing with Justin,” Dick said, “you know he’s going to run you clean.” Toniolo finished sixth, Cottam’s Denis DeSerrano seventh and Mills 10th. Woodslee’s Shawn Gillis and Dick won heat races. Blenheim’s Andrew Reaume won the Late Model Shootout for a fourth time, as he started in the 10th row but took the lead with 12 to go. His win was worth a $3,000 pay check. Ridgetown’s Dale

Glassford, who won the season points title, championship race and 15 of 17 features, finished third after leading the first 23 laps. Windsor’s Bob Visnjic finished ninth. Cottam’s Rob Quick won the Tirecraft MiniMod feature on Saturday, a support class for the Modifieds and Late Models. Leamington’s Brandon Windsor finished second, with Merlin’s Steve Shaw Jr. Fourth. Kingsville drivers Dylan Wolters fifth and Larry Hart seventh, Windsor’s Gerald Underwood was eighth and Essex’s Tom Reimer 10th. Quick, Windsor and Underwood won the heats. In Friday’s other support class, Chatham’s Jake Hooker held off Kingsville’s Rob Young to win the Tirecraft Sport Stocks feature. Ruthven’s Brad Bloomfield was third, Essex’s Doris Lajeunesse and Dillon Moody fourth and seventh.

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73’s bounce back with 3-1 win Essex 73’s Michael Vieira picks the puck up on the boards Tuesday night. Vieira has two points on the night in the 3-1 victory.

by Garrett Fodor After four games the previous week, the Essex 73’s had only one game on the schedule last week when they took on the Dresden Jr. Kings on Tuesday, September 22. The locals were looking to bounce back after their previous outing ended in a 2-0 loss to the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals, which spoiled their perfect record. Bounce back the 73’s did, barely,

as they held on to beat the Jr. Kings 3-1. Essex scored the lone goal with three minutes remaining in the opening period. They had a man advantage. William Stadder shot the puck from the half boards, and Kings’ goalie Joel Sowinski was unable to contain the shot, deflecting it off his glove and into the net. That would be the lone blemish for the period for Sowinski, who kept his team in the game, He faced 18 shots in the period,

while 73’s goalie Trevor Wheaton faced a mere nine. In the middle frame, both teams continued to come out swinging as they combined for 27 shots. But much like period one, the 554 fans in attendance had nothing to cheer about until the closing minutes of the period. Phil Janikowski scored with three minutes remaining when he beat Sowinski, high glove side, with a wraparound opportunity. The two goal lead was short lived as Derek Daly beat Wheaton on a controversial goal as the net appeared to be knocked off its moorings. It would stand, however, despite Wheaton’s pleading. Michael Vieira would add a tally with 12 minutes to go in the third to pad the lead. This gave him his second point

of the night. Despite Dresden’s efforts, Essex would hold on for the 3-1 win. “Having multiple point nights and contributing always feels great. But there’s always room for improvement, it’s just more important to get back in the wins column,” Michael Vieira said postgame Tuesday. “After what happened in Amherstburg, we just talked about what happened last year. That drove us to come out and perform tonight. After tonight we definitely need to work harder defensively. Everybody has a job to do and they need to do it.” Essex is in action Friday, October 2 in Dresden for a rematch with the puck dropping at 7:30.

Pee Wee Majors hockey team in full swing submitted to EFP The Essex Pee Wee Major hockey team got the season rolling with the annual Early Bird tournament posting a 1 and 3 record. There are several new faces in the lineup, but the boys are quickly getting to know each other both on and off the ice. Head coach Scott Moore, and his crew, were on the road Sunday where they took on Chatham. Essex fell behind quickly to the very tough Cobras 2-0 before Tyler Hurtubise got the Ravens on the board and back in the game with a goal. Unfortunately, the locals could not be slowed down. Essex worked very hard to keep them off the board while staying out of the penalty box, but gave up two more goals before Sammy Weston buried a rebound to make it 4-2. The coaching staff was working with a short bench and it began to show late in the game. Essex managed

one more tally in the final period by Hurtubise, but it was not enough in a 8-3 Chatham victory over Essex. The coaches, parents, and players are all very excited to see what is in store for this group this year with a lot of hockey yet to be played.

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