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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Issue No. 42

Tracey Ramsey defeats Conservative incumbent

Community gets update on flooding initiatives PAGE 3 _______________ WETRA kicks off Halloween PAGE 7 ________________ Essex Town Council Notes PAGE 8 ________________ Migration Fest celebrates 150 years of Jack Miner PAGE 12 ________________ Unifor Economist highlights concerns with TPP

PAGE 18 ________________ Tracey Ramsey (NDP) greets supporters at her election party after learning she won the Essex Riding seat in Ottawa.

Essex 73’s hit speed bump PAGE 27 ________________

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by Sylene Argent “What a night,” Tracey Ramsey, Essex’s freshly elected NDP MP, said on Monday evening as a crowd of supporters celebrated her victory. The Riding of Essex voted for change on Monday, October 19. According to Elections Canada, the preliminary election results stated Ramsey defeated 11-year Conservative incumbent Jeff Watson by nearly 3500 votes in the Federal Election. Ramsey celebrated her victory with supporters at an NDP election

party held at St. John’s Hall in Woodslee. “I’m ecstatic, I’m very excited,” Ramsey said of the win. “The people of Essex have sent a clear message tonight that they wanted change,” Ramsey said to her supporters, adding they voted for a “more inclusive and better Canada. And I will fight for those values each and every day.” She said she owes a debt of gratitude to her great campaign team, and to many for their support. Her campaign team, she said,

never once let her down. She also thanked her family for their support during the election “It’s our hard work that brought us here,” she said. “I’m so proud of the campaign that we ran. We engaged more voters than we have done in a very long time.” “I have to say that every volunteer in our campaign owns a piece of this…this is what we can do as a collective when we fight together and push together for change,” Ramsey said, adding she is inspired by the commitment shown to her “to build the Canada

of our dreams.” On the campaign trail, she said her team talked to the young and seniors about things that mattered to them, like healthcare, job creation, and about seniors having dignity. “All of these things matter,” she said. “To the people of Essex I am deeply humbled by your support today, and very thankful. I will work every day, every ounce of energy I have will be to make this riding better and the lives of all of us who live here better,” she commented. Ramsey noted the federal Essex Riding seat was the last one in the region that was not orange. “We have successfully completed the orange wave,” Ramsey said. In Ottawa, she said she will definitely be there to keep the Liberal’s feet to the fire to make sure its representatives are doing what they committed to do, and be a part of some progressive change in Ottawa. Essex MPP Taras Natyshak joined in the celebration at Ramsey’s election party. “I’m incredibly proud of the campaign that Tracey ran, and really happy to see her win tonight. She deserved it. She stuck to the issues. She focused on the priorities of the Riding,” he said, adding that she knows that work starts immediately. “I’m really excited to work with her starting tomorrow morning as a team, and have that joint-focus on those issues,” he said.

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supporters to be supportive of her. “I certainly wish her well,” he said. “I encourage my supporters to be encouraging of her along the way.” He said he doesn’t know yet what is next for him. The unofficial results show Ramsey won the riding with 25,073 votes or 41.4 percent, Watson placed second with 21,595 votes or 35.7 per cent, and Liberal Candidate Audrey Festeryga came in third place with 12,638 votes or 20.9 percent. Nationally, the Liberal Party took 184 seats and will form a majority government. The Conservatives took 99 seats, and the NDP will fill 44 seats in the House of Commons. It was a bitter-sweet evening for Festeryga. “I am really happy about the Liberal majority,” she said. “I’m disappointed that Essex won’t have a voice at that table.” Festeryga said that her team did an excellent job during this campaign and that it is the start of something bigger. “We’ve made a good start at re-building the Liberal brand in this region,” she said. “I’m really proud of my team. My volunteers did a really good job.” She said that she is very proud of the campaign she ran. “I have integrity and my credentials are my credentials,” she said. “I “Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t am going to keep working try to convince others. Because one is content hard for Essex, no matter with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. what comes next.” Because one accepts oneself, the whole world Festeryga said the accepts him or her.” campaign was a good experience for her. ~ Lao Tzu “I met so many wonderful people and I enjoyed every day,” she said.

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Jeﬀ Watson addresses supporters following the election Monday night, in his ﬁrst concession speech since 2000 when he ran for the Canadian Alliance Party, and lost, in the riding of Windsor West.

by Jennifer Cranston With relied upon sources like threehundredeight.com predicting a 71 per cent chance of Conservative candidate Jeff Watson winning the riding of Essex for the fifth consecutive time, it was a moment of quiet shock for his supporters when NDP Candidate Tracey Ramsey was declared the MP following Monday’s election. Disappointment was palpable at Pointe West Golf Club as supporters, volunteers, and media gathered to greet Watson as he ended 11 years of service to the riding of Essex as MP. “This has been an amazing time, to serve the community I love, and the country I love, and do it at the same time for 11 years,” he said. He thanked his wife and children, as well as his constituency staff and campaign workers for their hard work and many years of support. He offered his congratulations to Ramsey on her win. He talked about the challenges she will face as she learns the ropes of her new job, and asked his

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by Sylene Argent Area residents were welcomed to attend a information flooding open house held inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex last Wednesday evening that Essex Centre Councillors Steve Bjorkman and Randy Voakes hosted. This was not a formal meeting of Council. In front of a nearly full-house attendance, the Councillors highlighted the newly adopted Basement Flooding Subsidy Program and answered questions the residents had about Stantec’s, a consulting engineering firm, report that was delivered to Council at its regular meeting on September 28. The Basement Flooding Subsidy Program will be retroactive from September of last year. This program includes up to 50 percent of cost for backwater valve installation, sump pump/ pit installation, backwater valve and sump pump installation, investigative pipe camera work, and up to full cost recovery for downspout disconnection work. There are funding caps put on each of these works. Director of Infrastructure and Development Chris Nepszy, who also attended the meeting to answer questions, said funding in 2015 for this program would be $50,000, to be allocated from the general wastewater reserve. This would be on a first come, first served basis. This program is offered to the entire

municipality, so long as the residents are current on their taxes. Nepszy noted McGregor residents pay their water/ sewage to Amherstburg, but will still be able to apply for the subsidy program. He added that Amherstburg is currently doing its own study in McGregor, and hopes it will do its own program. Residents who want to utilize the program are to fill out the first page of the application. The Town will then contact those people and a pre-inspection will be arranged. If the work has been done already, a pre and final inspection will be completed at the same time. Any receipts/permits from past work needs to be produced to apply for the program. Residents need to get two quotes. If the homeowner is acting as the contractor, only materials can be covered through the program, Bjorkman said. They also have to have nonessential downspouts already properly disconnected, or agree to do so, prior to work. Bjorkman clarified two aspects in the literature in the program that residents are questioning. In the application it states that participation in the subsidy program is not a guarantee that future flooding will not occur, and that applicant who sign on release the corporation and its employees or agents from all claims associated from participating in the program, including losses from future sewer backups resulting in the failure from any of the

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to council on the current flooding issues faced by residents. The complete study is available online at the Town of Essex website, www.essex.ca. During the meeting, it was noted there is enough money in reserves to start the process. The Town of Essex has submitted an Expression of Interest into the Small Communities Fund under the wastewater category for this project. If successful, this would be a partnership with higher tiers of government for one-third funding. The Stantec reps explained that when the study was initiated the sanitary sewer was the biggest culprit, but there also storm-water components that are causing problems. Council has also enacted an Interim Control Bylaw (ICB). This means new home starts are restricted in Essex Centre 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.

work carried under this program. “All that is saying,” Bjorkman explained, “is we’re going to help you with the work…if it doesn’t work and you have issues that arise from that work, we are not going to be held liable for that work.” Nepszy said that is standard language for a subsidy program. He added the Flooding Advisory Committee review around 10 similar programs from across the province in creating one for Essex. The unfortunate part of people having illegal connections in their homes, Nepszy said, is that it is nearly impossible for the Town to find. There is nothing that will allow the Town to knock on residents’ doors to be able to look at sump pump connections. Every community is faced with that, he noted. Some of the residents requested the Town look into alerting residents when water levels get high. Bjorkman said the Town could look into this possibility. A representative from Stantec reiterated the recommended short-term and long-term solutions presented in it’s report

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From the C orners of My Mind ••• Comment by Jennifer Cranston ••• There are many who have said to me that Harrow District High School was not treated fairly in the recent accommodation review. There are many who have said to me that much of the process was only for show and meant nothing to the School Board. There are many who have said to me that the Board has been trying to close this school for decades, and they were determined to get it done this time, no matter what. I have been observing this process and reporting on it from the beginning. I have spoken to School Board Administration, Trustees, community leaders of every ilk. I have spoken to the families who have had to live with this threat over their community for years. I have sat through every meeting and observed not only what we all read in the media, but all of the things that go on when the cameras are pointed the other way. I can say that I firmly agree with all of those who feel Harrow has been shafted. I agree that a strange mix of apathy for Harrow and determination to rid the Board of the small community school are what motivated the five Trustees that voted to close the school. It is what motivated the administration to recommend the closure in the first place. There were procedural

irregularities from the beginning to the end of the process. The GECDSB broke its own policy not to subject schools to accommodations more often that every five years. Harrow had a three year reprieve following the broken promise of a new school that never came. Kingsville was only spared for a year before being subjected to another review. I was told by Superintendant Todd Awender in the beginning that there was hope for creative solutions. The PARC committee was told in the beginning that they could look outside the box and at other schools. When Bill Parr and his Harrow colleagues developed a good plan, the best plan for Harrow in my opinion, they were forced to take it out of the list of recommendations. The reasons they were given are because it spoke to schools that were not in the review and it upset parents from those other schools. That is absolute nonsense. Jack Miner’s Public School and Kingsville Public School were not in the review either, but now on the advice of Board Administration, they are slated to close. On the second reason, “it upset parents,”- I can’t even dignify that with a response. The irregularities continued to the very last meeting when acting chair Trustee Alan Halberstadt invoked

never-used procedural protocol to prevent Trustee Julia Burgess from finishing her argument in favour of Harrow. It was more the little things though that let me know just how much the decision makers didn’t care. Trustees speaking to the media before the final meeting had said their minds were made up before the meeting even began. Why allow 19 passionate people spend hours speaking on behalf of their school, if what they said made no difference. It was Trustee Tom Kilpatrick telling media, “I had no problem closing Harrow....” If that is true, he heard not one word that was said in any of those meetings. The final straw for me was a woman, sitting it the section reserved for Board staff and committee members, who slept through much of the final meeting. I took several photos of her before her colleague nudged her awake. Essex Town Council and several members of the community have not given up hope and continue to fight to save HDHS. I believe there is good reason to fight.

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Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Shutz Response I sent Karl Shutz of Chemainus, British Columbia news about the destruction of our silos. He is the man who started the mural program in Chemainus. He also came here to advise us. The minute he saw those huge silos he said we should put murals on them. When I talked to him personally two years ago I promised I would let him know what we were doing. So, I sent him the sad news. In his e-mail to me he referred to it as sad new and stated, “Too bad that your mayor and council do not understand the value of tourism and what a dynamic attraction can do for your economy. What a big loss.” Shutz has just returned from a mural project in China where they had 12 murals painted this past summer, by 12 different muralists from nine different countries. For two of the murals they had walls built. He sent pictures of them to me. The Essex mural committee no longer stands; council included it in the Arts, Culture, and Tourism committee (ACT).

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submitted to EFP The Fire Fighters of the former Sandwich South Township in the municipality of Tecumseh celebrated 50 years of fire fighting. A public open house, held on Thursday, October 15th allowed the community to come out and show it’s appreciation and support to these local heroes. Many original firefighters, who joined in 1965, were present along with the family of the late Fire Chief Frank Nostadt.

The Nostadt family brought their 1926 Bickel and the Town of Tecumseh’s brought a 1941 Fire truck for display. A storyboard on the history of the Fire Department was unveiled. As well, a Red Maple tree was planted as part of the ceremony. Captain Ray Simard introduced the dignitaries and Fire Chiefs from surrounding municipalities who were in attendance. Captain Ray Simard is the longest serving original firefighter left from Sandwich South before it was amalgamated with Tecumseh in 1999. Fire Chief Doug Pitre, Firefighter Chad Mactier, Councillor Tania Jobin, and community volunteer Wendy Pulleyblank-Cunningham coordinated this successful event.

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WETRA kicks off Halloween

Evelyn was oﬀ to the races on this bouncing horse during WETRA’s Spooktacular on Friday evening.

by Sylene Argent There were ghouls and goblins, and princesses and fairies, too as the WindsorEssex Therapeutic Riding Association hosted its annual Spooktacular event on Friday and Saturday evening. There was plenty to see and do during the event, which helped kick off Halloween fun. Area families watched on in awe as the Headless Horseman rode across the facility grounds again, and

as the dance squad from Nancy Pattison’s Dance World performed a scary skit for on-looking youth to enjoy. This annual event gives youth an opportunity to play and participate in Halloween-themed activities while dressed in their Halloween costumes. It also provides them an opportunity to take a short ride on one of the many therapeutic riding horses, who were all dressed in costume for the occasion.

New to the event this year, the youth trickor-treated at each of the stations set up inside the facility’s indoor riding arena. These stations allowed the youth to create Halloween-themed crafts or play fun games, such as one that had the youth race around a track aboard a bouncing ball that was dressed as a horse. This year, Firefighters from Essex Fire & Rescue

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Essex Town Council Notes for October 19 by Essex Free Press Staff Reviewing the Official Plan During the special meeting held before the regular meeting, Council and administration heard a presentation from Bob Hayes, Official Plan Reviewer, regarding the Town’s Official Plan. He pointed out that the current Town’s Official Plan was adopted in 2009. There have been five amendments made to the Town Official Plan since. He said the County of Essex adopted its own Official Plan in 2014, and it is giving local municipalities two years to conform their own Official Plans with the County’s. Hayes said there were only some minor changes that he seen should be looked at to have the Town’s Official Plan conform to the County’s. An area needing amending is Source Water Protection. Hayes said there is a committee looking into this and will bring back a recommendation to serve as a template for municipalities. The other item to look at will be the Endangered Species Act. He said at this time there are no specific details from the province

as to how to incorporate this at the local level. 2007 legislation requires Municipalities to review their Official Plans every five years. Hayes recommended Essex continue on with the standard format it has, with recommendations for amendments for Species at Risk, Source Water Protection, and conformity to the County’s Official Plan. Council received the report and the recommendations and to not move forward with major changes to the Town’s Official Plan. CIB Committee recognized Director of Community Services Doug Sweet introduced the dedicated and hard-working members of the Essex Communities in Bloom Committee, who were each recognized for their involvement in helping the Town obtain its recent success in the National Communities in Bloom competition. On October 3, during the National Communities in Bloom Symposium and Awards Ceremony held in Kamloops, British Columbia, it was announced Essex was named the winner

“Pizza for Polio” this Friday! Rotary Club of Essex is partnering again with the local pizzerias to have “Pizza for Polio” on Friday, Oct. 23rd. Essex District High School is also promoting the event and having a “Purple Pinkie Campaign”. Thanks to Armando’s, Capri, Chochi’s, Domino’s, Little Caesars, and Naples for their participation. A portion of sales on Friday, Oct. 23rd will be donated to the Rotary Club of Essex towards polio eradication (Polio Plus Program). We are ‘this close’ from eradicating polio from the world. Only two countries are left with endemic polio - Afghanistan and Pakistan (Nigeria is now considered polio-free). Only 48 new cases of polio to date this year compared to about 350 for 2014 --in the World!! This compares to about 350,000 cases in 1985. Rotary International is made up of 1.2 million leaders and professionals around the world who want to ‘do good’, locally and internationally. Be a part of history and join Rotary in this final push to eliminate this preventable disease from the world forever!! For just $0.60, a child under 5 yrs old will receive 2 life-changing drops and be protected from contracting polio forever. So buy pizza on Friday, Oct. 23rd and change a life! For more information go to www.endpolio.org or contact members of the Rotary Club of Essex.

of this year’s National Communities in Bloom Competition for the 9,001 to 20,000 population category. Essex also received the top rating of 5 Blooms, and in addition to this achievement, received a special mention for the Harrow Veterans’ Memorial Park. “We’re very excited about this top honour,” Sweet said. “I’d like to thank our residents and businesses for all their hard work, maintaining their properties, working together…to unify our community.” He also thanked the Committee members for their input. “We’re extremely proud of this achievement.” He added that the Committee has been successful in the past also at the provincial and national level. Essex’s recent achievement at the national level would not have been possible to obtain without the input of the hardworking CIB Committee, he commented. Essex’s CIB Committee Chairperson

The Essex Communities in Bloom Committee was recognized for its eﬀorts in helping the Town achieve its recent success at the National Communities in Bloom competition.

Paul Tonon took the time to recognized Councillor Bill Caixeiro, the Committee’s current Council rep, and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, who served as the Council liaison on this committee for many years. He also recognized former Chairperson Ron Roger for his dedication to the Committee in the past. 2016 Spay and Neuter Voucher Program Essex Council supported the recommendations made as it pertains to the 2016 version of the municipality’s spay and neuter voucher program. The recommendations that Council approved included that a spay and

neuter voucher program for feral cats be committed for 2016, up to a max of 175 vouches with a value of $75 each; a spay and neuter voucher program for dogs and cats of low income families be committed for 2016, up to a maximum of ten vouches with a value of $75 each; that a the total budget for the entire program remain

at $18,750 per year, with $4,875 available to continue the Trap, Neuter, and Release program in 2016. Any unused funding from the 2015 program will be transferred to reserve to offset the cost of voucher programs and the Trap, Neuter, Release programs in the future.

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Essex Town Council Notes... Councillor Sherry Bondy said this is an important program. She believes it is working. Council support is vital in ensuring the program is effective. “I’m glad we are using the program again,” she said, adding she was glad to see this brought to Council’s attention early. Essex also moved the bylaw to enter into an agreement with the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society for the intake of stray cats for the Town of Essex. Dog Park location approved Essex Council supported the recommendation to approve the permanent location for the Dog Park in Essex Centre at the Essex Sports Park. Council also received the associated report. In the report to Council, it notes the Essex Dog Park Fundraising Committee has organized several events to demonstrate its commitment to having a dog park in Essex Centre and has raised around $11,000 so far. Over $40,000 has been set aside in a reserve for the project. The report continues that the permanent

location would be around 43,000 sq. ft. The temporary dog park is 13, 000 sq. ft. The new facility would include perimeter fencing, a separate area for small dogs, water access, benches, perimeter trail, additional trees planted, and parking. Council will not provide funding for McGregor Clinic Essex Council moved to receive and support the Finance Committee’s recommendation to deny the Harrow Health Centre’s request for $50,000 for its satellite office in McGregor. A letter to the Harrow Health Centre will be prepared to advise of the decision, to note the Town is providing support to the McGregor Health Centre through rental arrangement space at the McGregor Community Centre, and does not have the finances to further support the McGregor Health Centre. The letter will also state that the Town has provided a Nurse Practitioner over the past ten years for use at the Harrow Health Centre, with the town subsidizing a portion of the costs not covered by the ministry; it is desirable to have the McGregor Clinic open five

days a week with clerical staff provided by the Harrow Health Centre; if the Harrow Health Centre should not be in a position to continue operating the site, the Town would request that it receives advance notice; and that with other medicalorientated facilities within the municipality, further subsidization of the McGregor Health Centre could be construed as bonusing, which is not permitted under the Municipal Act. Centre Street/Walker Road intersection Councillor Larry Snively discussed concerns he had with Harrow’s Centre Street/ Walker Road intersection. He said had had people tell him some motorists, who may not know the road very well, are blowing through the stop sign as they are looking at the traffic light ahead while travelling south. There are a lot of kids crossing there. He would like to see a flashing stop sign installed. He truly believes it will save a serious accident from occurring there. When Council did it Walk-About last month, Snively said there was discussion on how this was a problem intersection. Snively doesn’t want to see someone get hurt or killed there. CAO Russ Phillips said he and administration’s frustration is when items are added to the agenda that can be easily taken up with a call to a director or the CAO, and the matter doesn’t need to make its way to the agenda, unless there is a follow up. If admin had been given advance warning on the flashing sign, the costing could have been looked up beforehand, Phillips said. If admin had a heads up on issues

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like this, the directors can provide some information and investigate the background on the issue for Council to consider. Councillor Randy Voakes put a motion forward that administration purchases a solar panel powered flashing red light for the four-way stop at Queen Street and Centre Street. In a recorded vote, Councillor Bjorkman and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche were opposed, but the motion passed. Councillor Bjorkman said administration needs to go look at the corner because there are many things that can happen. Council doesn’t even

know the options that are available. As it is a safety issue, he wanted administration to look at itright away and come back with a recommendation first. Commercial vehicle Parking Regulated in Harrow Council voted to amend bylaw Number 224, to regulate parking by restricting commercial vehicle parking on the

west side of Queen Street in Harrow in front of 2-Way Automotive.

Police Services Board wants a Contract Manager OPP Inspector Glen Miller and Councillor Bill Caixeiro, as Board Chairperson, made a short presentation to Council explaining the importance

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Sierra and her dad Dr. Stefano Storey meet Bella the pony during WETRA’s Spooktacular event.

were onsite with a fire truck as were local police officers of the OPP to talk to the youth about safety. The youth visitors were also able to visit the many animals Zoo 2 You brought to the event. Becky Mills, WETRA’s Managing Director, was thrilled with the event attendance. She said the early entry on Friday evening alone doubled the amount of early visitors last year. A tremendous amount of time goes into planning the

Violet puts her creative skills to use during WETRA’s Spooktacular event.

Spooktacular, and Mills is thankful to all the volunteers who help put on this major fundraising event for WETRA.

ERCA Supports Great Lakes Protection Act

submitted to the EFP The Essex Region Conservation Authority extends its congratulations to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change on the passage of Great Lakes Protection Act. “Passing this Act in Ontario yesterday encourages every Ontarian to be a part of an integrated watershed approach to the protection and restoration [of the] Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin,” Richard Wyma, ERCA’s General Manager, said. “It enables the province to address significant environmental challenges to the Great Lakes, including climate change, harmful pollutants and algal blooms, which are of significant concern here in the Western basin of Lake Erie.” The Act allows the Ministry to set environmental science-based targets and enables communities to address local problems. It requires the establishment of monitoring programs on a number of water quality indices where needed, as well as regular public reporting. It also establishes a Great Lakes Guardians Council, a collaborative forum for provincial ministers to discuss priorities, financial measures, and share information. “Reduction targets will be critical to protecting Lake Erie from harmful algal blooms and other problems caused by excessive loadings of phosphorus,” Dr. Katie Stammler, ERCA’s Water Quality Scientist, added. “We all have a role to play when it comes to achieving these objectives, including reducing or eliminating residential use of phosphorus in lawn fertilizers and agricultural processes. As well, enhanced collaboration toward integrated monitoring and modeling will help to identify progress.” “Land-based activities impact the health and sustainability of the Great Lakes, which we depend on every day,” Wyma added. “As local managers of our watersheds, setting targets and taking action to protect our shared Great Lakes is of critical importance for now and the future.”

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Essex Town Council Notes... of the Contract Manager position within the police service in Essex. Caixeiro said that the position was eliminated without consultation with the Police Services Board. The Contract Manager is generally a senior Sergeant who knows the community and acts as the community “go-to” person. Insp. Miller explained that with the integrated policing model used in this region, where several municipalities are served by the OPP, the Contract Manager is the only officer permanently assigned to a given municipality. Caixeiro said this position is an “integral” part of the police service, and that it is a major part of how the OPP maintains the personal style service to the community. Miller said this person “knows the community and they know the issues.” He said that Essex ranked in the top percentile of safest communities in Canada and he attributes much of that success to the Contract Manager. CAO Russ Phillips believes the position is a valuable one and that they could be a resource that Council has under-utilized in the past. He supported the Board’s request. Councillor Steve Bjorkman had questions about the details of the role and the selection process. He moved that Council defer their decision until they could meet with administration to discuss the finer details of the position. That motion

carried. Councillor Larry Snively then moved that that meeting take place within a week, as the process to reinstate the position could take months. That motion also passed. The position would cost about $176,000 annually. Council has not given up the fight for Harrow High Councillor Caixeiro opened the discussion about the town’s next steps in the fight for Harrow District High School. He suggested that a business model for saving HDHS, created by Bill Parr and other Harrow representatives of the PARC, be sent, along with several letters and other supporting information, to several Ministries, including the Ministries of Education, Health, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Municipal Affairs and Housing. He also said that a conversation he and Mayor Ron McDermott had with Premier Kathleen Wynn assured him that a meeting with Special Advisor to the Premier on Community Hubs Karen Pitre was possible and wanted to pursue that option. After much discussion where some councillors expressed doubt that the meeting would happen, or that the Province would be of any assistance in this matter, it was decided that the meeting would be requested immediately. As well as asking for help from various branches of the Provincial

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government, Council also directed administration to acquire legal counsel to explore any and all possible legal avenues available to the Town to reverse the GECDSB decision to close HDHS. It was a general consensus that the School Board had been dismissive of the Town and the concerns expressed repeatedly regarding the damage closing the school would do to the community. Voakes talked about the dismissive way the Town was treated and said that what the Board is doing is “criminal.” Even though he admits the “door has been slammed in their face” when it came to discussions with the Board, he wanted one more chance to address them. It was decided that the Town would address the Trustees at one of the School Board meetings, but that meetings with Pitre and legal council would be pursued first. Councillor Bondy introduces one of our newer citizens One of Essex’s newest residents, Kara Jane Ewart, came to work with her mom, Councillor Sherry Bondy, on Monday night. She brought her Dad, Rick, and her sister, Katrina, along as well.

Lions Club hosts health fair

by Jennifer Cranston Lions Club member Bob Flood gets exercise advice from Pilates Instructor Ruth McGuire at the Lions Club Community Fair on Saturday. The fair featured several health related vendors and booths, including blood pressure and blood sugar checks, organ donation

information, and had local businesses attend. It was held in the Shaheen Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The Lions Club looks forward to its next endeavour; selling Christmas fruit cakes and colouring books at Essex Home Hardware leading up to the Holidays.

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Migration Fest celebrates 150 years of Jack Miner

Drew Jayden, 3, feeds geese at Jack Miner’s for the first time during Migration Fest.

Maggie, 9, was excited to feed geese at Jack Miner’s because it was the closest she had ever been to a goose.

by Jennifer Cranston This year’s Migration Festival celebrated the 150th birthday of Jack Miner. Jack Miner was one of the first conservationists, and made Kingsville famous with the Bird Sanctuary he built in Kingsville and the work he did to save the Canada Goose. The festival provided fun for people

of all ages and interests. The Saturday morning parade was followed by free pumpkin carving at the Kingsville OPP Detachment, and other family activities at Lakeside Park. The traditional woodcarving show and completion also took place at Lakeside. A vendors’ market place was set up at the Kingsville Arena. The Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary got in on the action this year. The Continued on Page 19

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Students and parents react to loss of HDHS by Jennifer Cranston In spite of the Greater Essex County District School Board’s decision last Tuesday to close Harrow District High School, effective at the end of this school year, many Harrow residents have not given up hope. There was boisterous support from nearly 20 speakers, many of whom put forth arguments extolling the value of HDHS, and some offering solutions that would solve the board’s financial issues while keeping education in Harrow. There were also several speakers there to fight for Western Secondary School, which was saved on the same night. The Sportsplex at St. Clair College was packed with supporters of both schools. When the motion to close the school passed with a five to four vote, the vocal and emotionally charged audience fell silent. Many cried in their seats, while many

more stood up and left the auditorium en masse. Students and alumni filled the hallway and the area outside the main doors, most in tears, comforting each other. CAO for Essex Russ Phillips said in his presentation earlier in the evening that “the closure of the high school would be a death knell,’ for growth in Harrow. Trustee Julia Burgess represents the Towns of Essex and Kingsville. She argued that closing the school was “ignoring the wellbeing of the students.” She said that the reason the school has had declining enrolment is because the GECDSB has been “sabotaging’” enrolment there. Burgess called the closure of the school, “death by 1,000 cuts.” The Board’s directive is to close HDHS and bus all those students to Kingsville District High School in the hopes that the Ministry of Education will give them the money

to build a JK to grade 12 “mega-school” in Kingsville. Many students in Harrow are reluctant to co-operate with the plan. At Tuesday’s meeting Parent Council Chairperson Sheri Dzudovich submitted the names of 80 students whose parents have said they will take their kids out of the Public Board and send their kids to schools in other boards, such as St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in LaSalle. Grade 11 student Michael Abbott is in grade 11. He is disappointed that his senior year will not be spent at HDHS. He said he is “seriously considering” going to Villanova in September. He said that many of his friends are also considering that option. Alex McKee is in grade 10. She doesn’t know where September will find her. Maddie Peters is Continued on Page 17

Greater Essex County District School Board Trustee Julia Burgess (left) fights in vain to save Harrow District High School.

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Proud parents Shawn and Cassandra Hall are very happy to announce the birth of their first child William Stanley, born September 29th, 2015 at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington. Weighing in at 7 lb. 4 oz. and was 21 inches long. He is welcomed by proud grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles and guardian angels in heaven.

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Thank You Thank you for making my 80th birthday celebration so special. Thanks to all my family, relations, and friends from near and far for making my day such a memorable one and for all the cards and gifts. Your thoughtfullness is greatly appreciated

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KATHY (HUDAK) WINTER 6th Anniversary October 24, 2015

From, Dave & kids

Since you left, life has never been the same!

Love your mom Leah Hudak, children Riley, Katana, Jonah Winter, your sisters, brother and Gignac, Hudak and Winter families. A mass will be held Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Holy Name Church, Essex

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MCCARTHY BIRTHDAY

Son of Walter and Wilma. Known as husband father and grandfather, entered into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus on Feb. 12, 2015.

Big brother’s Cash and Tanner want to tell you that their one-derful sister

Many memories, Ruth Ann, Tim, Melissa, Chad and Brandi.

Harper Grace

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is turning “one”. Proud parents Grant and Amy will be there to celebrate her big day, October 26th. Way da go Harper... Now get walking! Best wishes from Papa Larry, Grandma Lain, Nana Susie and John.

GARY VOLLANS On October 27th

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Ann Wright who passed away on October 22, 1988.

Remembrance is a golden chain, death tries to break, but all vain. To have, to love and then to part, is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart. Time many wipe out many things, but this they wipe out never, The memory of those happy days, when we were together. “Loved forever” Evelyn, Shirley & Clayton, Barb & Gord, and Families

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QUEEN Think of you often, Tim. Especially on this special day. (October 23rd) “Peace in Christ.” ~ Love Mom ~

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Ellis, Mary Anita July 31, 1905 - Oct. 25, 1997

We hold close within our hearts, And there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. ~ Remembered by her loving family ~ Celebrating with family. Love, Marlene, daughter Susan, grandchildren Phillip, Karlie & Jamie, great grandchildren Jalie and Parker.

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MCMURREN, Roy Thomas - Born October 24, 1938 and passed away on February 12, 2015 at 76 years of age. Friends and family are invited to the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. Roy’s Celebration service will commence at 4 p.m. with Pastor Rodger Jackson oﬃciating. Donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

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ROBINSON, Charles Erwell - was born on September 26, 1920 and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Petrolia. Erwell was formerly of Woodslee. Survived by loving wife and partner Eva Robbins, Corunna; and predeceased by his wife Kathleen Robinson (1992). Father of Harold Robinson, Linda (Lou) Lalonde and his daughter-in-law Cheryl Robinson. Grandfather of Andrea (Mark) Burke, Tracey Lalonde, Dwayne Lalonde, the late Scott Robinson, several great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Myrtle Robinson, his sisters Leafa Shrigley and Irene Noble and his infant brother Arnold Robinson. Erwell worked at Ford Motor Co., Windsor for 36 years and he also farmed on the 3rd concession of Maidstone. He was a member of the Woodslee United Church and served numerous terms as elder, steward and trustee for many years. His love and devotion was evident in all phases of the Church’s progress. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Sunday. A Funeral Service to celebrated Erwell’s life took place on Monday, October 19, 2015. Rev. Ann Corbett & Rev. Jill Rogers oﬃciated. Interment Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Leamington. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Woodslee United Church or the charity of choice. Family and friends are invited to share their words of remembrance or make a donation online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca.

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DEACON, Stacey (nee Gauvin) - May 9, 1975 October 17, 2015 - It is with heavy hearts that we celebrate Stacey`s life. Passed away suddenly with her loving family by her side. Too Soon. Cherished wife of Derek. Loving and nurturing mother to Connor, Ryan and Olivia. Dearest daughter of Lucy and Ron (1995). Inspiring and greatly loved big sister to Amy, and Ronnie (Eileen). Fun loving Aunt to Meegin, Madalynn, Emma and Ethan. Beautiful daughter-in-law to David and Rhonda, sister-in-law to Darren (Elleree) and Darcy. Courageous Niece to many Aunts and Uncles. Lovingly remembered by many cousins and friends. Dance in Heaven Stacey...`til we get there. Visitation was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233) on Tuesday. Funeral Service to Celebrate Stacey`s life, from the funeral home, was on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Pastor Jay Armaly oﬃciated. Interment Country Meadows Cemetery. If you wish to donate in Stacey`s memory, the family has asked that donations be made to Stacey`s children for their Education Fund, as their education was important to her. (cheques made payable to Derek Deacon). Family & friends may share their memories of Stacey at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Obituaries continued on Page 15

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LITTLE, Agnes Helen (nee MacKenzie) Entered into eternal rest on October 17, 2015 at 97 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Little (1962). Loving mother of Donna and husband Fred Earl, Connie and husband Rob Reeb, Jim and wife Margaret Little, Pat and husband Reg Blanchard. Treasured Grandmother of Stephen and Hugh Earl; Robert, Jennifer and Chris Reeb; Mark and Andrew Little; Kelli Schmidt and Kevin Gray; and 9 Great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Jean Vetor (late Otis); the late Evelyn Cowling (Louis), Don MacKenzie, Glen MacKenzie (Violet), Cliﬀord MacKenzie (Ethel), Bernice Rounding (Lloyd), Dorothy Harrow (Dave). Sister-in-law of Ruth MacKenzie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Agnes was a very active feisty woman who enjoyed gardening, bowling, line dancing and travelling. Agnes was a long-time member of Bethel-Maidstone United Church. Cremation has taken place. On Friday, Oct. 23, friends and family are invited to gather at Bethel-Maidstone United Church after 10 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 12 noon. Private family burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Bethel-Maidstone United Church or the Lung Association. Arrangements entrusted to the Caring Cremation Centre (519776-7565) 128 Talbot St. North Essex. You may send your condolences online at www. caringcremation.ca.

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Employment Opportunity Permanent Part-Time Position Essex Centre B.I.A. Coordinator The Essex Centre B.I.A. is currently accepting resumes for the part-time position of Essex Centre B.I.A. Coordinator. Reporting to the Essex Centre B.I.A. Board through the Chair or Vice-Chair, this position will be responsible for building and maintaining a directory of members, developing relationships with other agencies and organizations, welcoming new businesses to Essex Centre, attending monthly Board meetings, etc. For full details and further information, please see our website at www.essexbia.com or the Town of Essex website at www.essex.ca. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume no later than Friday, November 6, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. to:

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FOR RENT _____________________ FOR RENT: Small, quiet, one bdrm apartment available in the Cottam area. $575/month. First and last months rent required. All utilities included. Available to move in immediately. Please call 519819-1039 for details. 44-tfn _____________________

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING 5 YEAR OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW

PURSUANT TO SECTION 26(3) AND (4) OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990 (AS AMENDED) TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD BY THE TOWN OF LAKESHORE: DATE: November 10, 2015 TIME: 6:00 pm LOCATION: Council Chambers, Town of Lakeshore, 419 Notre Dame St. Belle River, Ontario, N0R 1A0 A location map is not provided with this notice, as the Official Plan Review applies to all lands within the corporation limits of the Town of Lakeshore. Purpose The Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies intended to guide future land use, physical development, and growth within the current boundaries of the Town of Lakeshore. The policies of the Plan are designed to promote the public interest in the future development of the Town, reduce uncertainty relating to future development, and to provide a basis for the Zoning By-law and other land use controls. Ontario’s Planning Act requires municipalities to conduct an Official Plan Review every five years. The Town’s current Official Plan was approved in November 2010, which consolidated and replaced the Official Plans of the former municipalities. Based on the requirements of the Planning Act, it is now time to update the Official Plan to ensure that the polices of the Plan are consistent with the latest Provincial policies, the new County of Essex

Official Plan, and to support new community objectives and priorities in managing growth and change over the next twenty years. Have Your Say The public is invited to attend this statutory public meeting to provide input into the Official Plan Review process and scope of work. We would like your input to identify areas of the plan which may be revised through the review process. Input received from the public will be considered in the review and update to the Official Plan. Written Submissions If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like your comments and/ or concerns received by members of Council, please submit your comments in writing to: c/o the Planning Coordinator, Maureen Lesperance, CPT, 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River, ON NOR 1A0, or email: mlesperance@lakeshore.ca, and indicate your name and mailing address. More Information For further information on the 5-Year Official Plan Review, please contact Kim Darroch, B.A.(Hons.), M.PL., MCIP, RPP, Manager of Planning, at 519-728-2700, ext. 245 or kdarroch@lakeshore.ca. To access the current Official Plan go to www.lakeshore.ca, click on Business Resources, Planning, Official Plan and Schedule. NOTICE DATED: October 14, 2015

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_____________________ Buying or Selling a farm? Do you know the right questions and answers? Farm Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. 1-tfn _____________________ 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 _____________________ 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 519-7379703 before 8pm. 21- tfn

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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 37-tfn 519-982-0362. _____________________ SEWING! - Alterations/hemming. Call 519-776-8579. 37-tfn _____________________

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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 12/15 N0P 2G0. _____________________

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Essex Ward 1 Community Sanitary Sewer System Class Environmental Assessment

Notice of Study Commencement The Study The Town of Essex, through their consultant Stantec Consulting Ltd., has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to provide short-term solutions to basement flooding caused by sanitary sewer backups in Essex Ward 1 area. The Process The study is being undertaken in accordance with the planning and design process for ‘Schedule B’ projects outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000, as amended in 2007 and 2011) under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Class EA process includes public and review agency consultation, an evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of the potential environmental effects of the proposed works, and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate any adverse impacts that may result. Comments Public participation will form an integral part of this Class EA study to ensure that the concerns of the public and affected groups within the study area are identified, documented and assessed. A Public Consultation Centre will be scheduled during the study to present the findings to date and to collect community feedback and input before finalizing the preferred solution.

Any parties that wish to provide suggestions or comments about this study at this time should do so, preferably in writing, by contacting the individual identified below. Mr. Chris Nepszy, P. Eng., PE Director of Infrastructure and Development (519)776-7336 x1114 cnepszy@essex.ca Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, with the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and will be released, if requested, to any person. Subjective to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Town of Essex intends to proceed with the planning, design and construction of this project, to be completed by late 2016. (This Notice first issued 25th September, 2015)

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Students and parents react to loss of HDHS... also in grade 10 and is considering Villanova. She said that she already knows some students in Kingsville, but if a large enough number of Harrow students go to

Villanova, she will know a lot of students there as well. Grade eight student Justin Darbison said he is hoping to go to Amherstburg. It makes

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more sense for him as his family lives in Colchester and his father works in Amherstburg. Darbison’s mother Deborah Birchard explained that she has already contacted General Amherst to explore the possibility. Birchard said that her son will have to meet one of a list of possible circumstances to be admitted to General Amherst because they are technically “out-ofdistrict.” “There is no guarantee that he will be able to go,” she said. Sybil Davis has two children at Harrow. One is set to graduate this year and one will be starting grade nine in September. “I don’t want her going to Kingsville,” she said of her daughter. Davis is considering several options that include moving to the Catholic Board, applying to attend General Amherst, and more. “We’re really talking about selling the house and moving,” she said. Davis said Kingsville is just too far. She believes winter travel is dangerous, not just for students on busses, but for the parents and students

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who will be driving back and forth to accommodate after school activities. “One of the reasons we have community schools is because it is still Canada,” she said. Some of the things considered are students who want to participate in a program or activity that is not offered at their in-district school, and “compassionate reasons” that may include medical concerns, etc. There has been much chatter on social media, around kitchen tables, and on the street about continuing the fight for Harrow. Advocates are exploring ways to fight the GECDSB decision. Abbott’s sister, Lauren Abbott, will graduate this year but she will continue the fight for her Alma mater. She said she has hope for her school yet. Abbott says he also has hope. “I will keep fighting for Harrow; whatever it takes,” he said. Neither McKee nor Peters has given up on saving their school either. Birchard said she isn’t overly hopeful about getting a reprieve for HDHS.

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“I hope I’m wrong, and if I thought joining the fight would make a difference, I would be more than happy to,” she said. Davis is willing to continue the fight, even though she doesn’t think

it will be an easy one. “I don’t think the Ministry (of Education) will play ball, but the school is worth saving,” she said. “That’s a fight that I would fight.”

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Unifor Economist highlights concerns with TPP “We’ve got to look very carefully at that agreement and what it’s going to mean before we sign on the dotted line,” he said. “A lot of people make the assumption that any free-trade agreement is going to be good for your country, and you’ll get more trade and more jobs as a result. We’ve always said ‘it depends on a caseby-case analysis.’ Some trade agreements can help you, some will hurt you,” he said. Stanford, who has three degrees in economics, including a PHD, said the

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TPP issue is important for the community with the local auto-industry, and the national economy. Only some of the details of the issue are known, he noted. He said the government participated in negotiations and finalized the agreement during an election campaign, which he said is very unusual. Governments, he said, do have caretaker powers so it can respond to emergencies. The full text of the TPP will remain secret until after the election, he said. Stanford is not convinced the TPP will be implemented. “It is certainly not a done deal. It has to be ratified in all 12 of the countries that signed it.” He said the government seemed to want to have the deal signed before Election Day. “If the mere thought of having a deal, no matter what the deal is, is so important to you, your bargaining partners... know they can extract a big concession from you,” he said.

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“A lot of people make the assumption that any free-trade agreement is going to be good for your country, and you’ll get more trade and more jobs as a result. We’ve always said ‘it depends on a case-by-case analysis.’ Some trade agreements can help you, some will hurt you.” - Unifor National Economist Jim Stanford

Stanford said of the 12 countries with the TPP, Canada is already trading with four. “Between us and those four [countries] that is three-quarters of the GDP of the whole TPP area,” Stanford said. In order to get tariff free status in North America 62.5 percent of the car and 60 percent of an auto part has to be made in North America under current NAFTA rules. That’s not perfect he said. He believes that under TPP, this will be reduced, and not within North America, but anywhere within the TPP, he said. Unifor, he said, is protrade. He said there needs to be more export of Canadian-made goods and services. What is needed, in his opinion, is a national auto strategy. The public was invited to attend the event, and Essex Riding Conservative candidate in the Federal Election, Jeff Watson, who served as MP for 11 years, was also invited to attend to listen

to the presentation and possibly debate the issue with Stanford, but did not show. In a statement sent to the Essex Free Press, Watson stated “The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a good deal for Canada and a good deal for the auto sector. The TPP is 12 countries, 800 million people, representing 40% of the global economy. Canada is

too small a market to tear up trade deals and isolate ourselves. Trade grows exports, investment, and Canadian jobs. The antitrade NDP would risk Canada’s isolation from our trading partners and risk reinvestment in our auto sector - leading to the loss of 110,000 auto sector jobs and devastating Windsor-Essex.”

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Kingsville Migration Festival...

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Sanctuary hosted the art and photography competition, and offered tours of the museum and Jack Miner’s house. On Saturday night the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation hosted “An evening with Jack Miner.” The original play was written by Eric Hansen and told the story of Miner’s life. Foundation volunteer Larry Slavik explained that the Foundation

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is working hard to become more involved in the community and provide more children’s educational activities. The week of April 10, the Foundation will celebrate Wild Life Week, which always happens the week of Jack Miner’s birthday. The celebration includes many free family activities at the Sanctuary, including a trout pond and goose calling contest.

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What’s Going On... 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. 24 CTMHV MURDER MYSTERY  Event from 5-10pm. For more information: www. ctmhv.com or 519-776-6909. OCT. 24 - WOODSLEE COMMUNITY CENTRE’S COMEDY NIGHT  and Dinner Fundraiser. At 1782 Oriole Park Dr., Woodslee. Doors at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. For info: 519-996-8161. OCT. 24 & 25 - WESTERN SECONDARY SCHOOL’S PUMPKINFEST - 5791 North Townline, Amherstburg. From 10-4pm. www.westernsecondarypumpkinfest.com OCT. 28  ROAST BEEF SUPPER - At Bethel-Maidstone United Church. From 4 - 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door. OCT. 28  ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - Essex Community Centre at 7:30pm with speaker Phil Roberts, the nature guy. 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. NOV. 7  WOODSLEE UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL BAZAAR - 2616 Belle River Rd. from 9am1:30pm. Crafts, baked goods and a luncheon. For info: 519-723-4601. NOV. 7 - CWL BAZAAR & BAKE SALE at St. John’s Parish Hall, Woodslee 11-3. NOV. 13 & 14 -ESSEX UNITED CHURCH’S FALL YARD SALE - from 8-4 on Friday & 9am12noon on Saturday.

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New Day receives donation from The Co-operators -CLEC prepares for Jingle Bell Run by Sylene Argent Members of Community Living Essex County’s self-advocacy group New Day were happy to receive a $300 donation from The Cooperators on Friday afternoon. The Co-operators, with the help of members of

New Day, hosted a hotdog barbeque luncheon from their office on Friday, October 9. The proceeds were forward to New Day to help pay for expenses associated in having a self-advocacy group, such as attending conferences. Representatives from The Co-operators said

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the businesses decided to support New Day with this fundraising event as it wants to support local causes and bring awareness in the community about the group. Beth Renaud, a member of New Day, noted the self-advocacy group speaks for people in the area with disabilities and educates the public through awareness. The group has the “R” Word Campaign, which urges people to stop using the “R” word. Community Living Essex County is currently preparing to host its 21st annual Ken Knapp Ford Jingle Bell Run, Walk, and Wheel on Sunday, November 8th. This event will kick off at Ken Knapp Ford,

New Day member Beth Renaud (second from the left) accepts a $300 donation from The Co-operators representatives Associate Insurance Advisors Bev Garrod and Juliette Boyle and Financial Advisor Christina Chittle-Bilton.

and will raise money for Community Living Essex County and the over 600 local people with an intellectual disability it supports. The annual event is designed to accommodate

competitive runners to those who would just like to support the cause. Until Friday, November 6th registrations can be made online. Registration forms are also available at Ken Knapp Ford, local

health and fitness clubs, arenas, and online at www. communitylivingessex. org. Participants can also register the morning of the event between 8:15am to 9:45am.

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Grade five students at EPS host mock vote

Essex Public School students Crysten, Chloe, and Bryten, stand before the political board in one of the grade five classrooms.

by Sylene Argent Leading up to the Federal Election, the

grade five students at Essex Public School were busy learning about

politics through civic lessons associated to their social science class.

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Grade 5 student Chloe said she and fellow students spent time learning about the candidates running to be MP for the Essex Riding, and about their platforms, for the past several weeks. The students also had a chance to interview Conservative candidate Jeff Watson, NDP candidate Tracey Ramsey, and Liberal candidate Audrey Festeryga. Popular questions the students asked these candidates were “What will you do for Canada?” and “What would you change about Canada?” After learning about the candidates, the students did some critical thinking and participated in a mock election day last Friday afternoon. “We are casting ballots just for fun, to see what it is like,” Chloe said. “I think voting is very important,” she commented, adding there is a big responsibility in

choosing a candidate to vote for. Learning about the election has had her and her fellow peers talking about politics over the past three weeks. She

thinks the mock vote will help encourage her classmates to exercise their right to vote when they come of age to vote.

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Donation forwarded to the Food Bank

by Jennifer Cranston Doug and Cindy Barnett of DPM Insurance present Lonnie Jones of the Essex Area Food Bank with cheques totaling $1,560 from a recent golf tournament. DPM splits the proceeds from its annual golf tournament among its ďŹ ve ofďŹ ces to be given to the ofďŹ ceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity of choice. This year each ofďŹ ce was able to give $810. Intact Financial added $250 to each pot and The Gore Mutual Foundation contributed $500. Jones was very grateful for the donation. For more information about the Essex Area Food Bank or to make a donation call 519 800-2340.

I Thursday, October 22, 2015

Pee Wee Majors bring home silver

by Sylene Argent The Essex Ravens rolled into Caledonia this past weekend to play for the challenge cup. Essex opened play on Friday with a huge 6-3 win that served as a much needed conďŹ dence builder for the squad. The second game, later in the day, had the Ravens facing a tough team from Ayr. The result was a 6-2 loss but left the team in the mix to advance on Saturday. The opponent on Saturday was the Dundas Blues who kept Ravens fans on the edge of their seats until the ďŹ nal minute of play when Essex scored to seal a 2-1 win. The Ravens had great goaltending in this match from ďŹ rst year keeper Eddy Rau. The Hamilton Huskies were the next team in the way of a determined group in Orange and Black from Essex. The boys didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint with their best game of the year, winning 4-1 sending them to the ďŹ nal on Sunday.

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Tournament MVP Tyler Hurtubise found the net ďŹ rst to put Essex up 1-0. Jessie Harrison was solid in net and gave his team what they needed to win but, in the end, the Essex boys fell 2-1 in an exciting back and forth game. It was a great weekend for this team in a lot of ways as they look to build on it heading back into league play.

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Lakeshore Lightning Midget B earn silver in Etobikoke submitted to EFP Over the weekend the Lakeshore Lightning Midget B girls’ travel hockey team took part in the Etobikoke “Pink the Rink” Tournament. During the Preliminary round the Lightning defeated Norfolk 1-0 and Durham 2-1. The girls settled for a 0-0 tie in their third game against the host Etobikoke Dolphins. After the preliminary round the 2-01 record was good enough to earn the girls a bye into Sunday’s semi-final. In the Sunday morning semi-final Lakeshore found themselves down 1-0 early on to Leaside but battled hard to tie it up with just 33 seconds left on the clock to send the game to overtime. The first overtime of 4 on 4 solved nothing and it took a second overtime, of 3 on 3 hockey, before the Lightning

Essex Ravens Atom Majors return to winning ways submitted to EFP The Essex ‘05 Atom Majors started the Thanksgiving weekend with a tough 3-2 loss to the Riverside Rangers on Friday night. However, they quickly returned to their winning ways by defeating the Southpoint Capitals 9-0 on Saturday and the Lasalle Sabres by a score of 3-2 on Sunday.

After enjoying Thanksgiving Monday with their families, the boys were back to practice on Thursday to prepare for a weekend home and home match up with the Tecumseh Eagles. Saturday’s game one started off slow but, in the end, the Ravens’ three line attack proved to be too much for Tecumseh. The

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All are welcome to our Sunday Worship Service at 10am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday School is at 10:15am. This Sunday’s service is on “Everything is Beautiful”. Our Door Greeters on Sunday are Joan & Wayne Little. The Elder on Duty is Shona Jones and Lock-up is Jack Thomas. Join us on Oct. 28 for a Roast Beef Dinner from 4-6:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door and take-out is available. The U.C.W. meet in the hall, at 1 pm, on November 2. All ladies of the Church are welcome. The Iler Lodge Nursing Home Service is on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 2pm. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated. The UCW meet on November 9, 1pm at Simpkins Hall. A Charity BINGO for our mission in Haiti, takes place on November 13, at 7pm. Prizes and baked goods always appreciated. Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett

Messy Church takes place the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Join us on Oct. 22nd for this exciting family experience that includes a free family style meal, music, Bible stories and crafts. It’s fun for families with kids of all ages. SA Connections meets every Tuesday from 10 -1 and is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy fellowship and a delicious lunch. Bible Study follows at 1 p.m. and is open to all. We invite you to join us for Family Worship led by Major Sam Roberts every Sunday at 11 a.m. Stay for coﬀee time after the service and get to know one another better! There are several in our congregation who are awaiting surgery, so please keep them in your prayers.

final score was 5-1 for Essex. The hard working line of Quinton R, Luke W, and Landon S, were excellent in keeping the Tecumseh Eagles pinned in its own end throughout the game and finished plus two on the night. Sunday’s game two in Tecumseh had a very different looking Ravens squad hit the ice. The

coaching staff completely shuffled the lines just prior to game time. After a short feeling out period the boys got comfortable with their new line mates and, once again, battled their way to a 6-3 victory. Alex A, Konner M, Charlie P, and Cameron D, all played very strong games on both Saturday and Sunday.

Maidstone Cross St. Mary’s Mission Club is having an Apple Crisp social after each Mass next weekend. Also you will be asked to sign postcards in support of Development and Peace. Mass attendance recordings begin for the next 3 weeks. Please join us for Mass to keep our Church vital in the Diocese. With Pope Francis message on Climate Change there will be a Prayer Vigil for Climate Change on Sunday, October 25th at Holy Name of Jesus Church at 2 p.m. All faiths are welcome. COR will take place on November 6 to 8 at Holy Name of Jesus Church for students in high school. Registrations at back of the church. If you are getting married this coming year the Marriage Prep course is oﬀered at Holy Name of Jesus Church on November 20-21. Please contact the parish oﬃce to register. If you are interested in helping out with this year’s Gess†wood Camp’s Christmas Bethlehem Walk on December 4th, please contact Georgeann Welsh at 519-9658324. Congratulations to Elmer and Shirley Quinlan on their 60th Anniversary. Happy Birthday to Jean Ukrainec and Jean Dumouchelle. Please keep Pat Mahon, Bill Poisson 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

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coﬀee. GEMS & Cadets meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. All girls and boys from Grade 1 – 8 are invited to attend. All are invited to our next Free Movie Event on Friday, October 30. We will be feature Disney’s & Pixar’s movie Up. Doors open at 6:00 pm, Movie begins at 6:30 pm sharp! All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. A canned good donation is welcomed! Our next movie night is scheduled for Friday, November Continued on Page 24

scored and punched its ticket to the Championship Final. The Championship final was against a strong Kapuskasing team that convincingly rolled through their side of the tournament bracket undefeated. The girls played very hard through three periods of hockey but, in the end, fell by a score of 2-0 and had to settle for the silver medal. Lakeshore goalie Olivia Sweet, of Essex, earned two shutouts during the tournament. Olivia and her goalie partner Anik Monforton, of Belle River, were solid all weekend, allowing only four goals in five games. Congratulations girls!

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School fair work I came across a report of my school fair experience when I was trying to win the T. Eaton trophy. I had a book from a previous fair as second prize. It was by Pauline Johnson or her Indian name Tekahoinwake. I attended S.S. No. 2, North Oxford and we were in competition at the fair with students from North and West Oxford. Those would be one-room schools with 25 to 30 pupils, similar to my school. First prize money on any exhibit was 25 cents, and that was an incentive to win. I wanted first prize on everything I took so I could win the Eaton trophy. So all summer I was making collections of grain, sewing, embroidering, and practicing baking. The great event was held in Beachville and the exhibits were in tents for that day. I waited anxiously for the judging to end then hurried in to count the prizes on my 24 exhibits. I was so excited I was ill. Even then I had to wait more than an hour for the winner to be announced and it was a close squeak. A boy from another school had more points, but because he had won at a previous fair I was declared the winner. I remember his prize was a silver butter dish and I thought my compote or fruit dish was much nicer!

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Beaule and family. Happy Birthday this week to Emma Srigley and Tom Schinkelshoek. Remember November 1st at 7 pm., Campfire Evensong, a time for fellowship, music, stories and prayer as we gather round the fire once again. Bring your lawn chair. Marshmallows will be provided. Donations of non-perishable items for the food bank are welcome. In honour of Thanksgiving and the wonder of the harvest, our Thank You Bank donations for October will be given to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Time is getting closer. Toys For Our Toy Drive, going to the North and South Fire Stations for kids for Christmas in the Cottam area, lets fill that second box! Come out and see what we are all about, Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church in the Cemetery” in Cottam, everyone welcome! Essex United Church Submitted by Susan G. Tuck-Sweetman

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On Sunday, October 18, we celebrated 141 years as a church congregation and family! From our humble beginnings at Delmore’s Wagon Shop (located next to the present Essex Flower Basket) in 1874 ; to our present church standing proud on Talbot Street, we are going strong. Plan to join us this fall at our various events. Adult Conﬁrmation classes have started. If you are interested in becoming a member of Essex United please let Pastor Jim know. Two important events are coming. On Thurs. Oct. 22, at 6 pm the Annual Fundraising Dinner for Refugees Make a Connection/Change a Life at Angela Merici Hall. Also, on Sun. Oct. 25, 2 pm Spiritualties of the World Is Compassion Possible in our Troubles World? A free symposium at the Children’s Aid Society Building sponsored by Assumption University Centre for Religious and Culture/Interfaith Group of Windsor and Essex County. Our annual Essex United Fall Yard Sale is coming Friday, November 13 & Saturday,

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We thank God that Pastor Gerrie, Mike and Johanna Johnson and Joy Presland all arrived home safe, sound and blessed from their time of ministry at the Titian Orphanage in Ghana. Pastor Gerrie gave a report on how the children at the orphanage were doing. Praise God-they were also able to purchase the playground equipment needed! Thursday, October 22nd, 7p.m. is our annual training/refresher for the Healing Rooms. Mike Charron shared on taking some of the youth to Kingsville on a ‘treasure hunt’ and the people they prayed for. Time was also spent praying for the elections and all of the candidates and their families. God bless Canada! Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 11:15 am. We are doing a Pulpit Exchange with Mersea United Church. We would like to welcome Rev. Derek Perry. Rev. Perry will be give us his special message. Rev. Ann will provide the service at Mersea United Church. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Vicki Olson. Greeting you at the door will be Murray and Jean Logan. Stay for lunch after the service as it will be served by Eva McFadden and Carol Mallot. Please pray for the people who are on our Prayer List. Church Bulletins and Rev. Ann sermons can be read on line on our Website. Thank you to all who came out to our Turkey Dinner. Also to all the helpers doing the bees, serving or cooking without your help we couldn’t make this event so successful. We have begun to prepare turkey pot pies for sale this month leading up to the Craft Sale on Nov. 7. Fill your order on the sheet on the hall door or contact Shannon and Vicky Olsen at 519-975-2461. Choir Practice : Mondays at 6 pm to 8 pm for the Christmas Cantata. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Woodslee Bazaar: Saturday Nov. 7 from 9 am to 1:30 pm. Lots of craft tables, bake table and a white elephant room. Woodslee Bazaar: Sat. Nov 7 from 9 am to 2 pm. Lunch served from 11 am to 1 pm. Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson

We invite you to join us on Sunday, October 25th, for our 10:30 am - Worship Service. Last Sunday, Reverend Staples’ continued his powerful message (part 3) on “Why Innocent People Suﬀer” based on Job 38: 1-7, 35-45. As well, Matt Broser shared his Ministry of Music with a beautiful piano solo. If you know of anyone who is sick/shut-in and would appreciate a visit from Rev. Staples, please let the oﬃce know by calling 519-738-4223.

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Continued from Page 24 Our 27th Annual Turkey Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 7th from 3-7 pm. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. Eat In or Take Out is available. For more information, please call the church oﬃce at 519-738-4223. 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. Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker

Happy Birthday wishes this week to Donna Hanson, Don McMurren, Joshua Palmer, Oliver Smith, Jeannie Albright, Maggie Trimble & Clare Holt. Best of birthdays to all. Happy Anniversary to Glen & Sherry Baker. Our sympathy to the family of Laurie Stanley in Chatham. May she rest in peace. St. Paul’s Anglican Church We need a good portable vacuum. If you can help, see Sandra Lypps. All Saints Day services will focus on recognized saints of the church and why they are relevant today, on Sunday, Nov.1 That date applies to Campﬁre Evensong at Trinity at 7 p.m. for fellowship music and prayer. Donations may be made for the food bank. In honour of Thanksgiving and the wonder of the harvest our thank you bank donations for October go to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Our pasta dinner is Friday, November 6th from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Golden Age Golf Report 38 golfers scattered 74 aces on this day. Leading the ace parade with 5 were Eileen McIntosh, Andy Orsini and Rose Taylor. Dropping 4 each were Mike Binder, Murray Cascadden, Eunice Cascadden, Julia Kos, Bob McWilliam and Ernie Vandenberg. Finding the bottom of the cup with 3 each were Caroline Ascott, Laurie Hylton and Betty McManus. Recording 2 reach were Jo-Ann Ferguson, Marie Lasi, Al Rutter, Al Speed and Art Sweet. Chipping with 1 each were Mary Binder, Herb Ascott, Kathy Bradley, Dorothy Cascadden, Pete Daudlin, Eva Kah, Frank Lasi, Bill Mayville, John Murphy, Colleen Pearse, Mavis Rutter, Gayle Johnson, Moe Scratch, Al Stockwell, Lloyd Honey and Bill Taylor. A strong 16 for 9 holes was recorded by Eileen MacIntosh. Bob McWilliam, Bill Taylor, Lloyd Honey, Andy Orsini, Art Sweet and Julia Kos each recorded 17. Carding 18 was Murray Cascadden(3), Al Stockwell, Gayle Johnson, Colleen Pearse, Mary Binder, Laurie Hylton, Eileen MacIntosh, Art Sweet, Marie Lasi and Herb Ascott. Continuing her strong performance, Eileen MacIntosh delivered 34 for 18 holes and 73 for 36 holes. Art Sweet had a 35, Murray Cascadden and Lloyd Honey a 36, Laurie Hylton,

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Pete Daudlin and Julia Kos a 37 and Bob McWilliam, Betty McManus and Andy Orsini a 38. 36 hole totals were 76 for Lloyd Honey and Art Sweet, 77 for Murray Cascadden, Andy Orsini and Julia Kos and 78 for Bob McWilliam. Capturing ﬁrst place with 240 was team Jacks [Art Sweet, Pete Daudlin, Mike Binder]. Second place with 241 went to team 7 [Rose Taylor, Ernie Vandenberg, Lloyd Honey] and third place with 243 was won by team 3 [Bob McWilliam, Al Stockwell, Gayle Johnson] Play resumes at 9:30 on Thursday, October 22. Woodslee Friendship Club If you have the time and the desire for a good time, we’ve got the place and the fun-loving group of card players. For information on the place and times, call Fran @ 961-9532. Our Pepper winners this past week were: Joan Broeder, Veronica Granger, Joanne Mailloux, Dave McMurren, Joanne McMurren and Bob Mullins. Our Euchre winners were: Joan Broeder*, John Broeder, Colleen Chevalier, Edna Chevalier, Mary Demars, Joanne Diesbourg*, Helene Manley, Jean Matalik, Joanne McMurren, Pat Mullins, Mike Renaud and Cecile St. Denis. Essex Community Services COATS FOR KIDS – Time is running out and we need your help! The annual 2015 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 our community to donate gently used, current style coats to this program. Coats can be dropped oﬀ at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave. Unit 7, Essex until October 30th. We also accept adult coats and cash donations towards this program. For more information please call 519-776-4231. Thank you for your support. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

QUEST meets on October 28, 6:30-7:45 pm for Grades 3-5. MOMENTUM meets on Sunday, at 7:30 pm. Are you considering a call to the Priesthood? Visit St. Peter’s Seminary on October 23-25 to ﬁnd out more. Brochures are available at the church entrance or phone 1-888-548-9649. A Prayer Vigil for Climate Change will take place on Sunday, October 25th at 2 p.m. here in our Church. All faiths are welcome! The Annual CWL Turkey Dinner and Bazaar is on Sunday, November 29, from noon-6pm. Euchre Night, with proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul Society, is on October 26, at 7 pm. All are welcome. The next K of C Fish Fry is on October 23, 4:30-7pm. COR XXVI is scheduled for November 6, 7, 8 at Holy Name. Registration forms are on the info. table. God Bless you all and have a great week.

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MacPherson scores winning run for Saints 1970 Cutlass Supreme convertible with same owners since new!

Al and Anne Hamill with their 1970 Cutlass Supreme convertible which they purchased new 45 years ago. Note license plate: AAHS 70.

Al and Anne Hamill of Harrow, Ontario, are the proud owners of a fully restored 1970 Olds Cutlass Supreme convertible. Al was studying for his PhD. in Weed Control at Michigan State University in Lansing while his wife Anne worked in the office at the university when they ordered a new 1970 Cutlass Supreme convertible from Starnaman Oldsmobile Inc., a GM dealer near where they lived at the time. It cost $3561US, one of 11,354 built that year. It arrived six weeks later on February 28, 1970 in gleaming Sherwood Green and had been built at the GM plant in Lansing. Among the options they did not request but came anyway was the Dual Gate Shifter that permits the car to be driven as an automatic or stick shift. Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad had owned some Oldsmobiles and in fact Al took his driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s test on his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olds in 1961. In 1971, Al and Anne moved to Harrow, Ontario, where they still live, and Al landed employment with Agriculture Canada. They drove their new convertible for over ten years. Then one day while Al was putting the top down, he forgot about a carton in the rear window shelf. That carton shattered the glass rear window into umpteen pieces and Al stopped driving the car. He put it up on blocks at home and there it remained for 33 years. Two batches of kittens were born on the floor in the back seat while the car remained out of service. Two years ago, Al arranged with JH Restorations in Windsor to perform a frame-off restoration of the convertible. Jesse Henke does work for RM Restorations in nearby Chatham and Al knew the work would be superb. The odometer at that time had turned over 100,000 and 70 miles, an interesting coincidence considering the car was a â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70. The restoration took a full year and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just like new again. Al and Anne drive their car on Thursday evenings through the summer to the cruise nights at nearby Heritage Village. A mutual friend, Jim Founk, arranged for me to meet Al and Anne at the Lakeside Bakery in Leamington near the end of August to put this story together. That is where we took some photos, including one of Al holding up a seat belt buckle with the name Hamill printed on it. No, the dealer did not put Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name there. By another amazing coincidence, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the name of the company that manufactured the seat belts in their car. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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: â&#x20AC;&#x153;OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.â&#x20AC;?

by Fred Groves Essexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sydney MacPherson scored the winning run as the St. Clair College womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softball team recently won the national college championship. The third-year outfielder came home and gave the Saints the 2-1 victory over the defending champions, University of Western Mustangs. â&#x20AC;˘ The Essex District High School senior girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team picked up another win last week. Lucia McElwain had 19 points and Caileig Chauvin netted seven as the Red Raiders beat Assumption 45-21. Essex took its 4-2 WECSSAA record against host Massey on Tuesday. â&#x20AC;˘ Last Tuesday the EDHS junior football team ran its record to 3-1 with a big 32-7 win over St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Brent Davison had two touchdowns and booted a pair of extra points for the winners. Also scoring majors were Colby Macrow, Adian Whittle, and Jordan Hasson. â&#x20AC;˘ Carly Malenfant scored a goal for the St. Clair College Saints womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team last week as they blasted Lambton 8-0. The Saints, which have Katrina Arnold in net, were named the OCAA Team of the Week and are currently ranked seventh in Canada. â&#x20AC;˘ It was a huge day on the cross-country trails for Montana Wilkins on Thursday in Sarnia. The EDHS midget division runner finished first with a time of 12:11 over the 3k distance. â&#x20AC;˘ Alex Friessen of Essex assisted on the game winning overtime goal last week as the Carleton Place Canadians beat Pembroke 4-3 in Central Junior â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; action. The Canadians, now 143, were beaten 5-4 on Friday by Brockville

in which Friessen had another assist. â&#x20AC;˘ The EDHS senior boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; volleyball team beat Massey on Thursday with scores of 25-12, 25-22, 25-17. The junior Red Raiders also beat the Mustangs, 25-13, 25-17, 26-24. â&#x20AC;˘ Still with volleyball, the St. Clair College Saints menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team that went all the way to the national tournament last year has EDHS grad Dean Oozeer and has added middle hitter Cornelius Froese from Cottam. The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team has second year middle hitter Jessica

Masse and freshman setter Raenne Lapain. â&#x20AC;˘ Cody McCann ran for an eight-yard touchdown on Saturday as the AKO Fratmen beat host Burlington 41-6. The Fratmen finished the season at 8-0 and will take on visiting London at E.J. Lajunesse high school on Saturday at 2 p.m. in a semi-final game. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com

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Essex 73’s hit speed bump Pictured left: Essex’s Alixe Saliba enters the oﬀensive zone in the 73’s 3-1 loss over the Amherstburg Admirals last week.

by Garrett Fodor The 73’s hit a snag in its title defense, as the players dropped their second match of the year to the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals and won a nail bitter against the Mooretown Flags. On October 13, Essex

Michael Vieira looks for the loose puck in the third period of Essex’s 3-1 loss to Amherstburg last week.

looked to avenge its lone loss of the season against the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals. Unfortunately, as in their previous meeting mid September, Essex fell 2-0. From the start, the 73’s found themselves in a hole with Dylan Muzzatti scoring seven and a half minutes into the opening frame to silence the home crowd. Heading into the intermission, things were tied up at ones as Tyler Boughner put the 73’s on the board. As the game progressed, Essex struggled with some tough calls and had a goal, scored early in the second period, called back with an Essex player down in the crease. Throughout the period, and the game, both teams were physical and aggressive. Essex broke from the pressure, giving up the next goal, at the 13 minute mark, as Blake Rutckyi beat Essex goalie Trevor Wheaton with a five on three advantage. Rutckyi added another goal in the third period, as Essex fell

to the Admirals 3-1, while outshooting them 37-35. “I feel we didn’t play bad but give Amherstburg credit, they wanted it,” said Matthew Rosati who finished with an assist on Tuesday night. “I think we can bounce back with some good practises and stick to our systems. Our systems have gotten us four straight league titles, so we just need to get back at them.” Bounce back they did, on October 17, when they traveled to Mooretown to take on the Flags. In the opening frame, Essex mustered 23 shots on the reigning player of the month, Flags goaltender Brandon Johnson. But Johnson kept his team in it, as he gave up a lone tally to Matthew Hebert. However, after forty minutes, despite Essex

outshooting Mooretown 47- 13, the score was deadlocked at one. Mooretown gained lead of the game, five minutes into the third period as Wheaton was beaten low short side. With Essex pushing for a equalizer, Johnson was eventually beaten again on the evening as Eric Shaw registered his first of the year with six minutes remaining. The game looked like it was heading to overtime as Johnson was making stellar saves to keep his team in the game, before Michael Vieira broke the deadlock. With three minutes remaining, Vieira beat Johnson down low. Essex claimed victory in the nail biter 3-2. Johnson made 58 saves in the performance while Wheaton had 19.

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