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Woodslee celebrates Thanksgiving by Sylene Argent Festive autumn decorations displayed outside Woodslee United Church helped bring community members into the local church on Saturday evening to participate in the 5th annual Turkey Dinner fundraiser. Since its inception, the annual dinner fundraiser has grown in size. This year, around 50 volunteers served nearly 700 patrons who were happy to support the cause. This year’s proceeds will go towards helping the church build an accessible washroom. Originally, the event was held to purchase a few furnaces. Shannon Olson and his wife Vicky spearheaded the event. Shannon noted the community is happy to flock to the church to support the event as it is a great outlet for the community to enjoy a meal and spend some time together as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. The annual event is always held a week before the Thanksgiving weekend. A great aspect of the dinner, Shannon said, is that no one has to wait to be served. The buffet style dining was set up in two different areas within the church to help accommodate the large volume of hungry patrons. A takeout area was also available for area residents preferring to dine at home. While the Turkey Dinner is designed as a community event, Shannon said that it also attracts many from out of town. Area students also took advantage of the opportunity to lend a hand and earn some community service hours, which are required to graduate from high school. The students, Olson commented, did a great job serving pie and setting up the tables. In the very new future the Olsons and the organizing committee will reconvene to discuss this year’s fundraising dinner and make suggestions for future improvements to ensure the event can be the best it can be. Shannon was appreciative of all the volunteers’ help in ensuring the fundraiser ran smoothly.
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by Jennifer Cranston This is the second installment of the Essex Free Press series examining the town structure and the people who manage all the operations of our municipality. Leading the Team At the top of the pyramid sits the CAO or Chief Executive Officer. The CAO supervises the rest of administration
CAO Russ Phillips
Director of Corporate Services & Treasurer Donna Hunter
and through them, all town staff. Russ Phillips is relatively new to the position of Essex CAO, having taken the position in March of this year. Technically, Phillips explains, the CAO answers to Council and everyone else answers to him. His job is to lead the municipal organization. That includes oversight
Director of Community Services Doug Sweet
and development of municipal plans. While he and other members of administration are in a position to advise council, they take their direction from the elected officials. “I take Council’s goals and operationalize them,” he said. Phillips believes that if he’s doing his job properly he is helping to build and maintain quality of life for the citizens. A main part of his job is staff leadership. He likens his leadership style to that of a coach. “I’m more of a coach, a cheerleader, and instructor. I help with skills development and work to protect them from ‘a bad call.’ It’s my
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job to defend them,” he said. He explained that it is his job to make sure town staff has the right equipment and training to do their job. He says he’s always trying to help his team win. To him a win isn’t just meeting the goals of Council, for him the win comes from “citizenry satisfaction.” He defines that satisfaction as the ability to “quietly enjoy the services and amenities available to you. You don’t have to worry about essential services. Recreation and quality of life is there. A tax payer feels they’ve paid their fair share for things.” “We don’t always succeed the first time out but we work to correct those situations,” he said. Phillips says his favorite part of his job is seeing his staff excel at what they are intended to do. He says it is especially rewarding when they exceed even their own expectations. “That’s a win for me,” he said. He says an important part of Administration’s job is giving Council the good advice they are entitled to. “It’s a good feeling when council approves
Manager of Communications Laurie Brett
Manager of Human Resources Connie Gosselin
The Town of Essex Chief Executive Officer (CAO) Russ Phillips.
our reports and recommendations,” he said. Phillips has been in public service since 1975 when he got his professional start with the city of Winnipeg. “Serving the public’s interest has always been satisfying and fascinating,” he said. He and his wife live in Essex Centre, and since
moving from Manitoba at the beginning of the year, he says he hasn’t found anything he doesn’t like about the area. He says he loves the variety within the municipality and the region. He likes that in 15 minutes in three directions he can get to water and he loves the fresh produce stands and wineries.
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Silo district a part of Streetscape plan
by Sylene Argent There has been a lot of talk about what should be done to the silos and the area around it, known as the silo district. The Essex Mural Committee has proposed that a mural be painted on the silos. At public workshops, held earlier this year, residents brainstormed ideas as to what could be done to the silo area to fulfill community needs. The public workshops were designed to receive community input as representatives from Stempski Kelly Associates Inc. began work on the Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District plan. At the Essex Council meeting on Monday, September 16, Essex Council moved the Planning Department’s recommendation, which Policy Planner Jeff Watson submitted, requesting Council adopt the Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District plan as a reference document for long term improvements to the downtown area. It is estimated that the Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District plan could cost as much as $4 million, of which $1.5 million is the estimated cost for the development
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of the Silo District alone. area. It was suggested that the Watson said the plan Continued on Page 4 entire project be carried also includes a heritage out over a ten-year time period. As part of the plan, the silo area was closely looked at. A list of recommendations was submitted through the streetscape plan to Jeff Willms* Tel: 519-974-3200 ext. 2223 improve this currently MBA, CFP , CLU, CH.F.C., CHS Fax: 519-974-3282 Willms Financial Services Inc.* willms.financial@sunlife.com underutilized area. Greenwood Centre www.sunlife.ca/wfs.inc. Watson noted it is 3200 Deziel Drive, Suite 508 unique to have an area Windsor, ON N8W 5K8 *Mutual funds offered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc. like the Silo District undeveloped and ready to serve the community as an attractive area with a community focus. He OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8-6; added that it is important Thursday & Friday 8-8; Saturday 8-6; Closed Sunday to ensure the future 68 Talbot St. N., Essex • 519-776-7541 • www.schinkels.com uses of the silo district complements, and not competes, with the downtown area. Fresh Local Pork Shoulder Blades (Butts) Frozen Frozen • Battered The intent of the silo From Weston Abattoir, Maidstone district development is to attract the community to an area where there would be /LB. opportunity for functions of different sizes. When /LB. Made FrFresh In Store • Microwaveable Watson originally began working on the plan, he envisioned the silo district /LB. /LB. to be a central park. Frozen • Ovenn Ready In the report Watson Legacy • Smoked With Penne & /LB. submitted to Council for Tomato Sauce the September 16 meeting Made Fresh In Store it stated the Silo District concept plan provides for a communal plaza, which would encourage greenway travelers to /LB. /LB. /LB. explore the downtown ®
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Streetscape plan... Continued from Page 3 garden that would lead to the railway station. It was suggested in the plan that the heritage garden has a transportation and railway history theme. The report also called for a children’s play area, an outdoor performance area, and an open-air multi-use shelter with public washrooms. Watson noted the silos are a large amenity and marker that can be seen from a great distance, even from some places in neighbouring Lakeshore. Through the public workshop process community members saw developing the silo district as a priority, especially with the intention to suit residents’ needs first and visitors’ needs second. Watson said that when residents are happy with an area, word spreads, and that is a great way to attract visitors. Watson added the downtown area should be a reflection of community pride. As far as the silos are concerned in the plan, Sean Kelly of Stempski Kelly Associates Inc. liked the four large silos, but felt the smaller silo infrastructure should be removed due to their condition. The four large silos, Watson said, were built into the plan as a backdrop. Kelly, Watson noted, made suggestions in the plan that could implement decorative lighting or murals on the silos. The cost to implement any creative works to the silos was not added to estimated streetscape costs as this part of the plan would be a community project.
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This week is Fire Prevention Week by Jennifer Cranston Essex Fire & Rescue held its annual children’s open house this week on Wednesday, October 9. Children of all ages and their families were welcome to visit any of the town’s three stations to enjoy food, fun activities and demonstrations, while they learn all about fire safety. At fire Station one in Essex families enjoyed hot dogs and chips as well as a fire extinguisher demonstration and a home-
escape exercise. This year’s theme is Safety in the Kitchen. “It allows families to meet our fire fighters and see our facilities as well as learn important fire safety information,” said Essex Fire Inspector and Public Educator Rick Mallot about the open house events. Safety education is an all year project for Mallot and his team. “This year we are visiting every school in the municipality and talking
to students in JK through grade one,” he said. He said that these children would learn core fire safety like “stop-dropand roll,” the importance of smoke alarms and not to play with lighters or matches. Kids will also learn about planned fire escape from their homes. Through a partnership between Community Safety Net Publishing and local businesses, fire fighters will be handing out a 112-page book on fire safety to all grade
three students in the municipality. The book comes with a DVD and is filled with fun exercises. fire Mallot says prevention and fire safety education is aimed at children because of their ability to learn. It is knowledge that stays with them all their life. “Children are so adept at learning new things and they retain it so well. This education becomes a core skill. It becomes ingrained,” he said.
Essex appoints Director of Community Services submitted to the EFP The Town of Essex is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Sweet to the position of Director, Community Services. As part of the leadership team, Sweet will be responsible for the oversight of planning and operations in the areas of parks, facilities, recreation, culture, and community events. Sweet has 23 years of experience in the parks and recreation field. He was the manager of Windsor’s Water World Aquatic Facility from 2001 to 2004 and has been Manager of Arenas and the WFCU Centre for the City of Windsor since 2008. From 2004 to 2008, Sweet worked as Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Essex. Sweet is a graduate of Essex District High School and holds a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor with a major in Sports and Recreation Administration. Essex CAO Russ
NOTIFICATION OF INVITATIONAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS To Operate a Private ServiceOntario Centre in Belle River Do you want to make a difference in your community? If your answer is yes and you enjoy working in a service-oriented environment that is committed to providing customer service excellence, then this opportunity may be for you. The Government of Ontario is inviting individuals and businesses to submit proposals to become a ServiceOntario Service Provider in Belle River. Individuals and organizations that are interested in this opportunity are asked to contact Ruth Massil at 416-212-4615 by October 17, 2013 to obtain a copy of the Invitational Request for Proposals (RFP). Service Providers operate independently owned offices under agreement with the Government of Ontario to provide routine driver and vehicle, health card and Ontario Photo Card services. Complete written proposals are to be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on November 7, 2013, Eastern Time (ET), to be considered.
DEMANDE DE PROPOSITIONS SUR INVITATION Exploitation d’un centre ServiceOntario privé à Belle River Voulez-vous faire une différence dans votre collectivité? Si vous avez répondu « oui », et que vous aimez travailler dans un environnement qui vise l’excellence dans la prestation de service à la clientèle, alors cette offre s’adresse à vous. Le gouvernement de l’Ontario invite les particuliers et les entreprises à soumettre une proposition pour devenir fournisseur de services de ServiceOntario à Belle River. Les particuliers et les organismes qui souhaitent donner suite à cette invitation sont priés de communiquer avec Ruth Massil au 416 212-4615 au plus tard le 17 octobre 2013 pour obtenir un exemplaire de la demande de propositions (DP) sur invitation. Les fournisseurs de services exploitent leurs propres bureaux en vertu d’une entente avec le gouvernement de l’Ontario dans le cadre de laquelle ils fournissent les services de routine pour les conducteurs et véhicules, la carte santé et la carte-photo de l’Ontario. Les propositions écrites et complètes doivent être soumises avant le 7 novembre 2013 à 11 h, heure de l’Est, pour être prises en considération.
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Phillips is looking forward to having a Director of Community Services on the leadership team. “One of Doug’s primary responsibilities upon arriving will be to work with Council, the Community Services Division, and the broader community in developing and publishing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a document that will formulate and guide the community’s recreational and cultural services into the future,” says Phillips. For his part, Sweet is looking forward to returning to the Town of Essex. “I hope to work on enhancing the foundation the Town of Essex has set in the Community Services area,” says Sweet. “I also look forward to working with the community to enhance the quality-of-life experience for residents and visitors to the Town of Essex.” Sweet’s appointment takes effect on Monday, October 21.
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Town of Essex Council Notes - October 7 by Jennifer Cranston Essex Ravens seek to improve sports facilities Glen Mills and Joe Mlinaric of the Essex Ravens Football Club addressed council asking them to enter into a partnership with them and the Greater Essex County District School Board. The Ravens want to make major improvements to the football field at EDHS. Mills explained that the organization has come close to leaving Essex because of aging and inadequate facilities. They want to repair the field and finish it with artificial turf and they want to build new, safer bleachers. “The bleachers now are a hazard,” said Mills. He explained that at the last championship game the bleachers were full to capacity with about 3,000 fans and he was afraid they were going to collapse under the weight. They have been in talks with school board officials and EDHS and would like to make these discussions formal and get moving on these much needed repairs. Mlinaric explained that the cost of the repairs
would range between $800,000 and $1.4 million depending on the quality of the turf and seating. The plan includes re-using the surface of the current field to improve the practice facility behind Sun Parlor School. The GECDSB as well as Special Olympics and the entire community would use these facilities. “It will be a state of the art facility that many groups can use,” stressed Mills. If The Ravens are able to arrange the threeway partnership, it will allow them to stay in Essex. If the Ravens stay in Essex, Cogeco Cable has agreed to put microfiber technology into the facility at no cost to the town or school board. The Ravens have about 200 kids in the program currently and are ever expanding. They have an average of four games a day on game days with about 400 spectators per game. Varsity games bring in about 1,000 fans and that goes as high as 3,000 in championships. Councillors agreed to look further into developing the partnership
and to seek funding alternatives to reduce impact on the taxpayer. “We need to look at this and find a way to work together and make this a project we can all be proud of,” said Councilor Morley Bowman. Four animal control bylaws combined to one Melanie Coulter of the Windsor Essex County Humane Society addressed council to commend them on the new animal control by-law that has taken four old ones and made one comprehensive bylaw. The new by-law also makes enforcement easier. Coulter liked that the municipal animal control officer could press municipal charges where the harsher alternative of pressing provincial or federal charges may not be appropriate. She was largely in favor of limiting tethering of dogs to two hours, saying that tethered dogs bark more and are more dangerous. Some councillors raised serious concerns that some of the provisions in the by-law, especially the tethering limits and the prohibiting of dogs lose in the back of a pick-up truck, don’t take rural and farming communities into consideration. It was agreed that the law would be accepted, with changes to be made to better accommodate the varied needs of the municipality before the third reading. “I’m glad that we have a nice by-law that we can
tweak according to our residents needs,” said Councillor Sherry Bondy. Essex to develop policy and spending limits on Conferences Councillor Randy Voakes expressed frustration at the amount of money being spent on educational conferences by Council members. He is asking for a policy and spending cap on conferences for council. Voakes said it is wasteful at a time when there isn’t money for projects or initiatives that will directly impact and improve the community and “businessmen are losing their shirts and asking for help, the Ravens are asking for help.” Many councilors
defended the value of these conferences illustrating how important it is to see how other municipalities are solving some of the same problems faced in Essex. Many also pointed out that these conferences facilitate connections with individuals from other municipalities and higher levels of government that prove valuable. Administration was instructed to draft a
policy that would control conference spending.
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A friend of mine has this saying that goes something like this, “Opportunity knocks once and keeps on walking.” By that he means that you have to seize your opportunities when they come because, chances are, they won’t come again. I’ve said it several times before and I’m saying it again, Essex Centre now has an opportunity to really improve. Why do I keep harping on this? Because I have to. Jack Welch, past CEO of GE from 1980 – 2001, was (and still is) a pretty successful guy. He transformed GE and pushed it into the modern age, making the already successful company an even more successful company. One of the big things he stressed about getting his message out there is that he repeated that message, over and
over. As he put it, “Overstatements are needed to move a large organization.” I have to agree. Essex Centre Policy Planner Jeff Watson said it was unique to have an undeveloped open area in the centre of a community, like we have with the silo district. That opportunity fell into our laps when the decision was made to pull the railway tracks – the end of one era and the start of another. And this bit of land became available shortly after our new arena was built, new elementary schools were built, and a new high school is going up. Do we need any more signs that now is the time to build anew? We have traction on the streetscape plan and council is behind it. All the transformation needs now is solid community backing.
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - The why and where Someone asked me why the mural committee didn’t put the sport mural on the arena (it’s at the high school). I was surprised that not everyone knew the reason. Of course I told him we had to repair it because it suffered so much vandalism at the arena and we thought there was no point in leaving it there (the original memorial arena) where it would be defaced again. Fortunately, it was on panels. Now another new question has been asked by Fred Groves in his Free Press column. Why didn’t we identify all the faces on the panels? The question was presented at our latest mural meeting. Because I knew more of those involved in that mural project than our other mural committee members, I volunteered to do the identifying. I went to the town office to get the names of all those heroes and was shocked to find there were many inaccuracies on the list. Names were incorrectly spelled, there were more faces than names and the panels on the list were not in the same order as on the wall. It could be that they were arranged differently when moved to the high school. After talking to five people regarding identification there is one person no one knows and some question about three others. So the Free Press has kindly agreed to run a panel for the public to identify, as a service for posterity. Take a look and see what information you can provide.
• It was great to hear the news that Doug Sweet is coming back to town to head our parks and rec department as the Director of Community Services. Doug led the department before from 2004-2008 and he did a great job back then, bringing an energy, passion and enthusiasm to the position that is always needed and welcome. I’m sure he’ll play a part in the continued development of Essex Centre’s downtown corridor, especially when it comes to the green space in the silo district. • And finally I want to talk about the Essex Area Food Bank. A few weeks ago we heard that the Food Bank would most likely lose its spot at Essex District High School in the New Year. And chances are there won’t be any space for it in the new school. What’s that mean?
That means the Food Bank will not have a home. I’ve heard a few murmurings of concern but not the outcry I expected. While many of us are making ends meet, there are those who are struggling. There are families and individuals who rely on the Essex Area Food Bank to keep food on the table. The Essex Area Food Bank is a well known service in the region. It is a highlight of our community, as it shows we are a community that cares. I, for one, don’t want to see that service go for too many reasons to list, so I am hoping that murmur will grow to a roar and we find a home for the good people at the Food Bank.
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Do You Know a Conservationist? ERCA is seeking nominees for Conservation Awards
submitted to EFP As the number of organizations and individuals committed to improving our local environment continues to grow, so does the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s desire to recognize them. If you know of someone who has contributed to environmental improvements in the past year, we want to hear about them! ERCA is calling for nominations for its 2013 Conservation Awards. These awards honour and recognize those in the community who have made outstanding contributions
towards improving our natural environment, and ultimately the health and quality of life in the Essex Region. “While throughout this past year, we have been recognizing Conservation Champions as part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we want to continue our longstanding tradition of our annual Conservation Awards,” explained Danielle Breault Stuebing, ERCA’s Director of Community Outreach Services. While the United Nations has indicated that at a minimum, at least 12% of any region must consist of natural areas,
in the Essex Region, merely 8.5% of our local landscape remains in its natural state. “It is extremely important to recognize and thank all those who make a tangible contribution toward achieving this goal,” Breault Stuebing goes on to say. The annual Awards will be presented to individuals and organizations in four categories: The Youth Award recognizes a youth leader who has undertaken habitat or conservation projects or activities and is a student in the elementary or secondary schools of our region. The Education Award for excellence in conservation education
programs or projects in schools, organizations, companies, youth groups, etc. The Volunteer Award for outstanding effort in volunteering time and services for conservation programs and projects; The Environmental Achievement Award for programs or projects which have enhanced the region’s environment. In addition to individuals and organizations, municipalities can also be nominated for environmental achievements. To submit a nomination, simply write a one page summary of the individual or organizational accomplishments that
merit the receipt of the award, or contact ERCA to receive a nomination form. Please be sure to include the category, name, address and phone number of the nominee, in addition to your own name, address and telephone number. Nominations close on Friday, November 29, 2013. The awards, presented since 1992, will be presented at ERCA’s Annual General Meeting in January 2014.
For more information on any of these awards, please contact Danielle Breault Stuebing at 519-776-5209 ext. 352. Nominations can be faxed to 519 776 8688, or e-mailed to dstuebing@ erca.org. Nominations can also be submitted online or download a nomination form from our website at erca.org On the “About ERCA” page at erca.org and click on ‘Conservation Awards’.
Pet Of The Week: Carlotta
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Carlotta is a young cat whose felineality is still being formed. She will likely be full of energy as she runs around practicing her hunting skills. She can turn anything into a toy, so hide your valuables if you don’t want her practicing on them! Carlotta will require patience and gentle training until she learns the rules of your household. If you think that Carlotta could be the kitten for you, come to the shelter to meet her today! This pet also comes with 6 weeks of pre-paid pet health insurance. For more information please visit www. ospcainsurance.ca or call 1-866-600-2445. Drop by the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society shelter to visit at 1375 Provincial Rd., Windsor. Ph.: 519-966-5751. The adoption center is open everyday at 11am.
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Gosfield North outfits students in Afghanistan with school supplies by Sylene Argent Students at Gosfield North Public School have been busy since resuming classes last month. To help students across the ocean receive an education, they have been collecting school supplies to donate to students in Kabul, Afghanistan. The school supply
donation drive was the brainchild of the school’s Vice Principal Patti Brause. Her husband, Lt. Colonel Morris Brause, was deployed to Afghanistan in June. While overseas, Brause is the chairperson of the Canadian Charity Committee out of Kabul. Since deployment, Brause
noticed Afghan students were in need of school supplies and reached out to his wife and the Gosfield North Public School community for help. Vice Principal Brause noted the students were very responsive to the
requests. “The kids jumped on it,” she said. The goal was to bring in enough supplies to outfit a classroom in Kabul. The students exceeded this goal through donating items like pens, pencils, rulers, paper folders,
erasers, and notebooks. “The students here have always been generous. They really stepped up to [the challenge]. The supplies just kept coming in,” Brause said. Three Gosfield North Public School classes are corresponding with Lt.
Col Brause through letters to get an idea of how their donation impacted students on the other side of the world. He may also visit the Cottam students when he returns home in March.
Students at Gosfield North Public School display some of the items they donated for students in Afghanistan.
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CIP for Essex-Harrow could be expanded
by Sylene Argent Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) are an outlet a municipality can create to offer incentives through a partnership with a business, to attract new commercial and industrial opportunities and help maintain and revitalize existing businesses in a predetermined zone. One aspect to come out of the Harrow Community Strategic Plan, which was created a few years ago with the help of Lassaline Planning Consultants and through public workshops, was the creation of a CIP plan for the downtown core in Harrow. Now, there is talk of expanding the Harrow Centre Community Improvement Plan. The Town is also investigating what kind of a value a potential CIP
program could offer to Essex Centre with the recent completion of the Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Plan. The community is encouraged to lend their input on both of these projects at upcoming public meetings. The purpose of CIP programs, Town Planner Heather (Ross) Jablonski said, is to help attract new commercial and industrial development and provide incentives to existing businesses. The Harrow Centre Community Improvement Plan (HCCIP) grant program is available for Harrow businesses in the pre-determined downtown zone. In 2012 and 2013 combined, Council budgeted a total of $125,000 for the HCCIP, of which $35,000 has been utilized
to date. The majority of the CIP dollars went towards helping businesses fund façade improvements. At the September 16 Council meeting, Council moved the recommendation to approve in principal a few revisions to the Harrow Centre Community Improvement Plan, which includes expansion of the HCCIP area, the introduction of new and revised grant programs, and to give public notice and to hold a public meeting in the future. The next HCCIP meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre. The public is welcome to attend the meeting with regards to the consideration of the expansion of the Harrow Centre Community Improvement Plan and project area, and the grant programs listed within the plan. During the October 23 public meeting, attendees will be able to weigh in on whether or not the boundaries should be expanded, or how they should be expanded, and comment on the grant programs that are being considered to be added to the plan. The purpose in investigating the boundaries of the Harrow CIP area, Jablonski said, is to allow more businesses to be eligible to apply for incentives available through the grant program. Currently, the Harrow CIP boundary goes through downtown Harrow along King Street from Erie to Walnut Streets, and includes part of McAfee Street and Queen Street. The Planning Department is suggesting extending the boundaries to go along Queen Street to Concession Road 3 and to the limits of the zoned industrial lands on the east side of Roseborough Road. In the report submitted to Council for the September 16 meeting, it indicated the suggested expansion outside of Downtown Harrow would permit the extension of the CIP program availability to older industrially and commercially zoned lands
that are underutilized or undeveloped. There are currently six financial incentive programs in the Plan, which include a Planning Application and Building Permit Fee Grant, Development Charges Grant, Façade Improvement Program, Cafes, Patios and Courtyards Program, Conversions and Redevelopment Grants, and an Architectural Design Program. In the report submitted to Council for the September 16 Council meeting, it noted the Town Planning Department is suggesting a Cash in Lieu of Parkland Transfer program and a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant be eventually adopted into the program. These recommendations were suggested to help stimulate new development. Jablonski explained the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant reduces the amount of taxes due to be paid to the municipality, which helps alleviate some of the tax burden new commercial or industrial developments need to pay. This incentive would provide relief to new and expanding businesses. The applicant, if approved, would likely receive the grant with a set timeline where the taxes they are expected to pay would gradually increase. In the report submitted to Council, it noted the Tax Increment Equiva-
lent Grant program could encourage businesses to open in the CIP area through reducing the initial property tax expenses. It can also encourage improvements to existing developments. The Official Plan for Essex, Jablonski explained, requires a parkland payment equal to two percent of the land value for new commercial and industrial development on vacant lands. Through the proposed Cash in Lieu of Parkland Transfer this could be forgiven if the same amount of money is directed to projects like solar heating, green roofs, and storm water buffers. On November 4, Essex Council will consider a bylaw incorporating the expanded land area and the revised programs proposed for the Harrow Centre Community Improvement Plan. At the September 16
meeting of Council, Essex Council moved to support the recommendation that the Downtown Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Plan be adopted as a reference document for long term improvements and that the document’s creator, Stempski, Kelly Associates Inc., be retained to assist with the completion of a Community Improvement Plan for Essex Centre (at a maximum cost of $10,000 which was budgeted in the 2013 budget). On Tuesday, October 1, Town Policy Planner Jeff Watson and Sean Kelly of Stempski Kelly Associates Inc. hosted a meeting at the Municipal Building to discuss the possibility of a CIP in Essex Centre with members of the streetscape planning committee. Kelly and his com-
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Friday, October 18th Opening Ceremonies - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
At the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary, Playfair Stadium. We will pay homage to the Father of Conservation and his legacy. Enjoy fellowship and refreshments afterwards.
Saturday, October 19th Migration Festival Parade - 10:30am Main Street, Kingsville
OPP Pumpkin Carving at the OPP Station on Division St South, Kingsville, after the Parade. Meet Clarol the Clown. No cost to participate. Lots of prizes and snacks. All children welcome! Wild Goose Jack Film 1:00 pm at the Kingsville Library located at 40 Main Street West, Kingsville The Woodcarvers Show & Competition: 9:00 am 5:00 pm at Lakeside Park & Pavilion, 315 Queen Street, Kingsville. Admission: $3 adult, $2 senior and $1
youth (12yrs-17yrs old), children under 12 are free. Please visit www.windsorwoodcarvingmuseum.ca The Trout Pond, at Lakeside Park, all day. $3 is requested to offset the cost of the trout, but the child only pays if they hook one. And they get to keep it too! The Essex Retriever Club Dog Show, Lakeside Park Waterfront, 1-3 p.m. Free viewing from the beach. Bring your lawn chairs! “Migratory Birds of Flights” Show & Competition 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., in Kingsville District High School’s Gym. Free Admission with $2.00 Admission to the Market Place “Bird Shots” Photography Competition and Sale 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Kingsville District High School, Gym. Free Admission with $2 Admission to the Market Place.
Visit Migration Market Place Sat. & Sun. 10-4pm at Kingsville District High School. $2 Admission
Sunday, October 20th
The Woodcarvers Show & Competition: Day two - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Lakeside Park & Pavilion.
Youth Duck Calling Contest, 2:00 pm, at Lakeside Park,. Open to youth under 14 years old.
Birds of Prey Free Flying Raptor Show Noon, 1 & 2pm: The Canadian Raptor Conservancy once again attends with their beautiful raptors and provides an educational show where you can observe the birds up close and responding to their trainers. Bring your cameras! “Bird Shots” Photography Competition and Sale Day 2 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Kingsville District High School.
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CIP could be expanded... pany produced the Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Plan. He attended the meeting last Tuesday to meet with community members to discuss the Essex Centre CIP three-part process to completion. Kelly noted the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing needs to be consulted before the pro-
cess begins so it knows work is being done on a CIP. The Ministry wants the committee to engage the community through an information session on the value of CIP projects and how Essex Centre could improve through a CIP program. On Wednesday, October 30 there will be a public meeting
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regarding the potential Essex Centre CIP to facilitate a communitybased discussion. The two-hour meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. Meeting attendees will also discuss what the boundary for the CIP could be. Watson noted that the more the boundaries for a CIP program is expanded, the more diluted the potential funding becomes. As part of the second step in the CIP preparation process, a Critical Needs Statement must be prepared based on an examination of the CIP area. This portion of the process will look into Essex Centre’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The analysis will also be done on Essex Centre to determine what projects through such a plan can be accomplished. Popular programs included in CIPs are façade and signage improvement grant programs, Kelly said, adding the Town can be strategic as to what programs it wishes to implement through a possible CIP. After a report has been put together, Council would then have the option to officially adopt the plan. Kelly noted there would likely be two public sessions in which the community can participate.
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch been trying to produce tomatoes on my tiny plot of earth. Nothing amazing about that, is there? I thought it would be quite simple with a little work. I would start the seeds in the house in mid-March and grow my own plants. I did that. A couple of tiny seeds in a tiny pot with a dozen of them on a tray that was propped in front of the spare bedroom window. Soon little leaves sprouted and changed into tiny plants. But not all were the same size. Maybe I planted some more deeply than others. Anyway that was all right, I would have plants holding red, ripe tomatoes at different times. But those plants didn’t grow well and those tomatoes they produced had a big black spot on the bottom Research needed. I learned tomato plants like
chicken manure. Where would I get that? And did I really want to deal with a bag of that? My research told me what was needed was the calcium given off by the chickens. And I found packages of tomato food that declared they contained chicken manure. Even had a picture of a bedraggled hen on it. All set for next year, I thought. There were somewhat better results but not many tomatoes. Then we worked a few bags of good soil into the space but the results were still pitiful. Then we realized that the soil on the other side of the fence didn’t grow weeds so we thought it had been sterilized and some of the chemical drifted onto our land. Next year Bob dug out about four inches of the topsoil and replaced it. Yes, there were more
tomatoes but not enough to suit us. So I thought I should use a slightly different location. But it hadn’t had all the great treatment we had applied. So this year, back to the original space with lots of chicken manure - I mean, calcium and soil additive. Yes, there are more tomatoes but they are tiny so now I presume I put the plants too close together. With all that frustration and expense will I try again? Of course. Do you know how much better tomatoes taste off the plant in your own backyard? We think it is worth the effort and we are sorry we do not have enough to share with anybody else. We have only enough to eat for three meals a day. Yes, breakfast included.
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Horses and Harvest at John R. Park Homestead
by Sylene Argent To celebrate the fall season and historical means of transportation and farming, the John R. Park Homestead opened its doors to the public on Sunday to present the Harvest & Horses at the Homestead event. A few drops of rain failed to deter the local horse enthusiasts who saddled or hitched up their favourite steeds to
demonstrate the natural movement and talent their horses possess, whether they shine in the show ring, out in the field as a working horse, or as a great companion. John R. Park Homestead Curator, Janet Cobban was appreciative to the local equine enthusiasts who brought their horses and ponies to the Homestead to participate
in the demonstration. Participants were able to watch an array of performances as big draft horses and stout ponies demonstrated driving and under saddle disciplines. Horses were an important part of farming in the 19th century when the Parks family lived at the Lake Erie waterfront home. At the event, area youth were able to enjoy pony rides and many were
Meredith enjoys a pony ride during the Harvest and Horses at the Homestead event.
happy to get in the spirit of the afternoon and sport cowboy hats and boots. To celebrate the harvest portion of the event, Homestead volunteers, dressed in period garb and manned stations all over the former Park home to demonstrate the many duties the family and other pioneer families in the area would have to do to prepare for the long winter months ahead. Visitors watched as a blacksmith forged metal into useful gadgets and as other volunteers made
food items like sausage and apple cider. Area youth were able to head up into the attic to listen to a spooky tale, or put their creative talents to use in making a cornhusk doll. Out in the garden, volunteer Deb Best shared her love of gardening with Homestead visitors. She took the opportunity to explain the importance of seed sharing. The Parks, she noted, would go through the garden to harvest seeds to ensure they could grow another
crop the following year. The garden at the John R. Park Homestead, Best said, is manned by a group of volunteers with some help from working summer students. Cobban said that in the past the Homestead has hosted the Parade of Horses event in the spring and a harvest event in the fall, but to freshen the events up, they were consolidated together to offer one big event for the community to enjoy.
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Clothes Cupboard supports community
Reverend Chris Brouillard-Coyle, Terry Murdoch, Ileen Stanton, Donna Flood, Dianne Desjardins, and Dawn Popock are some of the committee members who run the Clothes Cupboard out of St. Paul’s Anglican Church.
by Sylene Argent Since March, a committee of St. Paul’s Anglican Church parishioners has been operating a used clothing outlet, The Clothes Cupboard, for area families in need. The committee members credit Terry Murdoch for coming up with the idea. Seeing the need in the community, a group of around ten parishioners joined forces to offer the service to the community. Murdoch got the idea to host a gently used clothing outlet after seeing clothes piled up around donation bins getting rained on. She approached Eileen Clifford, Coordinator of the Essex Area Food Bank, to see if there was a need to start up a referral program to give area residents access to gently used clothing. It was then decided to focus on operating the clothing service for the Essex Area Food Bank and Essex Salvation Army’s clients.
To get access to the clothing service, clients need to get a referral card from the Essex Salvation Army or the Essex Area Food Bank. Local churches also have referral cards to help some of the members of their congregation in need. Word of the service spread around the community quickly. Since its inception, the Clothes Cupboard has help clothe many area individuals in need. Murdoch noted those who have come in to utilize the service have been very appreciative. Committee members were excited to see the generosity of the community. Local residents have donated many clothing items to the program at St. Paul’s Anglican Church to benefit someone else in
need. Most of the items the committee has received have been in very good condition. The shelves at the facility are already overflowing. Some area residents, knowing of the service, have placed bags of clothes on the church’s front step to lend their support. “People feel good donating. We feel good volunteering,” committee member Dawn Popock said. The Clothes Cupboard has clothing for men, women (including maternity clothes), children, and infants. The group did note there is a great need for men’s shoes currently. The Clothes Cupboard is always in need of more volunteers. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to correspond with the Essex Area Food Bank’s hours of operation. Last week, the group of volunteers undertook a big change over, which included packing away the summer items and bringing out the fall and winter articles. The committee members noted this was a big job.
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Essex Community Services thehub: sponsorship by: COATS FOR KIDS – We need your help! The annual 2013 campaign is now on. A network of community agencies across WindsorEssex are working together to distribute warm winter Fresh food. Friendly neighbours coats to children and families in need. We rely on our 191 Talbot St. S., Essex community to donate gently used coats to this program. Coats can be dropped off at any participating dry cleaner displaying the “Coats for Maidstone Cross Kids” sign. In Essex, please drop off your donations at Super Quality submitted by Wendy Pulleyblank Cleaners located at 71 Talbot St N. Cleaned For Thanksgiving, the Holy Roller pie coats can also be dropped off at Essex makers are having their annual frozen pie Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit sale on Sunday, October 13th after Mass at 7, Essex, until Oct 31. Thank you for your the Rectory garage. support. Please call 519-776-4231 with any The Sandwich South Historical Society invites everyone to its next meeting on Oct. Holding pro-life signs, events were held all questions. Many volunteers 10, at 7:30pm at the fire hall in Oldcastle. joined the Windsor-Essex volunteers lined Talbot around the region, There will be a special announcement made County & Leamington Street near the Centre including Tecumseh, Essex Christian Reformed Church by the Tecumseh Parks and Recreation. submitted by Beverley van Huizen Area Right to Life Street intersection in Leamington, Belle River, Association to participate Essex Centre, and also in Amherstburg, Kingsville, Join us Sunday, October 13, at 10:00 am 5th Annual Catholic Men’s Conference as Pastor Aaron Thompson will be leading takes place on Saturday, October 19th at in a Life Chain event on Harrow Centre. and also in Windsor. our morning worship service. Nursery Holy Name of Jesus church. Get your Sunday afternoon. Similar Life Chain tickets early by calling Chris at 776-5157. supervision is provided. Join us again on Monday, October 14, at Happy Birthday wishes to Fr. Dave 10:00 am for our Thanksgiving Day service Boutette and Gord Edwards. Please keep in your prayers Lucas Gerard and Joanne with Praise team participation beginning. submitted to EFP Hayes. Mark your calendar for our upcoming Last Thursday we had 50 people out to golf. There were a lot of good scores and a total Movie Night on Friday November 1 of 78 Aces over 36 Holes. beginning at 6:00 pm. It is good to see so Paquette News – St. Stephen’s/Church of Leading the Way with six Aces was Laurie Hylton followed closely by Shirley Thiessen many friends come out and join us for a the Redeemer with five. Andy Orsini, Art Sweet, Doug Vickery and Gerrit Vriesen all had four and three great night of Family Fun! by Barb Mactier each fell for Mike Binder, Ken Brook, Julia Kos, and Gerald Wilkinson.The Best 9 Hole Come and check us out online for service Mid- week Eucharist is on Wednesdays score went to Andy Osini times and directions or just to listen to a at 9:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s. ACW Quiet Day is on Wednesday, with a 16 followed by seven sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. October 16th at Christ Church, Colchester What’s Going On people shooting 17s (Frank with guest speaker Rev. Victoria Mouch and Lasi, MaryAnn Vickery, Salvation Army Essex Community OCT. 10 - SandwiCh SOuTh hiSTOriCal SOCieTy MeeTinG at the Fire hall in Rev. Stan Fraser as officiant. Registration Oldcastle, 7:30 p.m. with a special announcement from the Town of Tecumseh. Church Laurie Hylton, Kathy and coffee 9-9:45 a.m., eucharist at 10 a.m. submitted by Carolyn Barnett Bradley, Julia Kos, Gerald OCT. 15 - eSSeX BlOOd dOnOr CliniC at essex legion, 1-7 p.m. Call 1 888 2 dOnaTe (1-888-236-6283) for info./ appointment. walk-ins welcome. Wilkinson, and Gerrit Join us for Family Worship every Sunday Please bring bag lunch. led by Lt. Kristen Gray at 11 a.m. If you St. Stephen’s Dessert Card Party is on Vriesen). OCT. 17 - harrOw BlOOd dOnOr CliniC at harrow arena, 12:30-7 p.m. Call 1 888 Oct. 17th at 1 p.m. 2 dOnaTe (1-888-236-6283) for info./ appointment. walk-ins welcome. The best Score for have prayer requests, you are invited to our CAKE (Grades 3-5) meets on October Sunday Prayer Meeting from 10 -10:30 a.m. 18 Holes went to Laurie OCT. 17 - eChrS present Katherine lake hogan speaking on discovering and SA Connections is having a Fall theme on 18th at 6:30 p.m. at Redeemer. Soup Day at researching genealogy for your family tree, at 7pm 18 Gordon ave. Side door. Hylton, Doug Vickery And Tues., Oct.15th . Join us between 10 -1 p.m. Redeemer is on October 20th. Gerald Wilkenson with a for fun, fellowship and a free lunch. All are Church Calendars are available from OCT. 19 - PaSTa wiTh “KaThy” Fundraiser for Kathy & ed Shaw at Shooter’s, 307 Queen St., harrow, 5-8pm. Call for info./tickets, Gayle: 519-738-2597. 36.They were followed by welcome to share in making a connection! Edith at St. Stephen’s or Peggy at Redeemer. Andy Orsini with a 37, Bill Note that Messy Church meets again on Mark on your calendars our Annual OCT. 19 - antioch Christian Ministries Fall COnFerenCe “KinGdOM liBeraTiOn” Turkey Dinner on November 6th beginning October 2- 4. details at www.acmrevivalcentre.com, or 519-839-4500. Mayville, Bill Ward, Daune Thurs., Oct. 24th. to serve at 3 p.m. MacIntosh,Vriesen Gerrit, Our Bible Study group meets on Tuesday, OCT. 23 - eSSeX & diSTriCT hOrTiCulTural SOCieTy MeeTinG 7:30 pm at the essex Community Centre. Sandy ellenor on poisonous plants, silent auction. and Bill Taylor were close Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. We are looking at Rick Happy Thanksgiving to all friends and Warren’s video – based study to discover family. Happy Birthday wishes to my sister behind with a 38. OCT. 24 - essex Community Services annual Chilli COOK-OFF at the essex arena Debbie Durocher on her ‘special’ birthday the answer to the question- “What on Earth - Community room. 12-3pm. Call 519-776-4241 for details. Gerald Wilkinson Had and also Donna Mae Curtis who also am I here for ?” the best Score of the Day OCT. 26 - Sun ParlOur ChOruS 69Th annual ShOw 7 pm at École Secondaire celebrated a milestone birthday. Happy Thanksgiving! l’essor auditorium in Tecumseh. Vsit www.sunparlourchorus.com. for 36 Holes. He shot a 72 followed by Laurie Hylton Continued on Page 20 OCT. 27 w.r.a.C.e. annual hallOween hOOT: 5k run/walk, 10k run (no walkers) & Kids 1k Visit online for more details: www.wrace.org and Doug Vickery with a 75. Bill Taylor a 76, Andy NOTICE / nOV. 2 - eSSeX dOG ParK STeaK dinner FundraiSer at essex legion, from 6-8pm. Tickets available at essex Source For Sports. Orsini and Pete Daudlin a CLARIFICATION: 78 and Bill Ward and Ken nOV. 10 - 19th annual JinGle Bell run, walK & wheel at Ken Knapp Ford, The Community Hub section of essex. register online at www.onlineregistrations.ca/jinglebell. Brook a 79. this paper is for brief information First Place went to Team reports and updates. It is meant to nOV. 28 - Cottam united Church, annual TurKey dinner & Bazaar. Serving be a publication tool for non-profit organizations, service clubs and similar groups dinner 3-7pm. Take outs available. 16 (Gerald Wilkenson, Ken in our community. Brook, and Herb Ascott. eSSeX liBrary: adulT BOOK CluB on October 15, at 7pm. GOne haunTinG The information that is published in this section each week is made possible - Celebrate halloween with books & games on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10:30 am., Second Place went to Team by the advertisers who support the newspaper each week. This section is also for ages 5 & up. Teen BOOK CluB - October 30 at 6pm. ages 13 & up. COTTaM 9 (Murray Hartford, Pete limited in size. Because of these space restrictions we ask that you not use the liBrary: COTTaM TeenS BOOKS MeeT on October 22, at 6 pm, for ages 13 & up. Daudlin, Doug Vickery) space for free advertising, self-promotion or personal greetings. hallOween hOwlS on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6pm, for ages 7 & up. register online and third place went to Please Note: we will apply stringent editing to ensure fairness and to ensure or at the library.www.essexcountylibrary.ca Team 12 (Gerrit Vriesen, that the space is used properly. Donna Wiebe, Bill Taylor). 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Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker Weather has been quite pleasant this past week and the farmers have been very busy with the harvest. Happy Birthday Wishes this week to Howie Hanson and Donna Hanson, who are both celebrating their 50th. Happy Anniversary wishes to Evert & Joyce Van Doorn, and my son Glen & wife Sherry Baker. Sympathy from the friends of the community on the passing this past week of Steve McMurren and Frank Fuerth. A couple of great guys. The Pleasant Valley Community Club held a pepper party with the lucky folks being Isobel McLeod, Betty Fields, Lillian Wells, Elaine Taylor, Ethel Ford, Ben Wells, Thomas Allison, and Al McLellan. Winners for Euchre on Saturday evening were Elsie Smith, Eileen Ames, Elaine Taylor, Ken Salter, John Smith, and Don Kettle. Door Prizes went to Muriel Hyland and Norma Beacom. Come out and join in for an enjoyable evening with friends. Happy Thanksgiving to all my faithful readers. Don’t get stuffed like the Turkey.
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Essex Retirees’ Social Club Computer classes started this week. It is not too late to enroll. Some brought their computer but there are computers there for you to use. The classes are continuing on Wednesdays from 9:30 until 11 a.m. The flu shot clinic is at the club on October 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Open to the public. Our next Friday night Bingo is October 18 at 7:15 June Middleton’s work in our gardens brought us 5 blooms (the highest level awarded). June will accept the award at the McGregor community centre. A Hallowe’en party is planned for Wed., October 30. Get your dinner ticket as we have limited seating. There will be Bingo from 3-5pm, followed by judging of the costumes., dinner and entertainment. We are planning a car pool trip to the London slots on Tuesday, October 15. Joanne Moore has given us a tent shelter for our summer events plus a cane for use at the centre.
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appreciation is extended to Cathy Woodiwiss and her family for preparing the delicious food. The annual Harrow United Church Turkey Dinner is on Saturday, November 2nd. Outreach has received the “Gifts with Vision” booklet from the National United Church. It is available to anyone wishing to give donations to the projects listed. Please see Rev. Staples if you are interested. The Praise Drummers will rehearse Wednesday’s at 6:30 pm followed by the Senior Choir at 7:30 pm. To learn more about Harrow United Church, visit us at: www.harrowunited.org.
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Community I 21 Al W. McIntosh, CA Paul H. Driedger, B Sc. CA St. Paul’s/ Trinity Anglican appreciated. R. Tyler Hicks, B B A, CA Heather L. MacPherson, BAcc CA Haiti Christmas Trip - Nov. 18th to 28th - Donations of As the Diocese of Huron prepares fora year of renewal Lindsay L. Rounding, BAcc, CA Running Shoes all sizes are being collected for the children we are asked to pray with brothers and sisters of faith for
at Callebasse Christian School. Donations are appreciated. P.O. Box 189, 49 Erie St. N., Leamington, Ontario N8H 3W2 Next Sunday the door greeters are Judy and Carson Krol, Phone 519-326-2681 • Fax 519-326-8044 Elder on duty is Shona Jones and Lock - Up is Gord Moore. If you or someone you know is ill or in hospital and Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United would like a visit from Pastor Linda, please call her at 519submitted by Bev Holland Margaret 712-9512 or the office at 519-723-2284 so she can make Da Silva All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at arrangements to visit. Manager 10:00 am with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 am. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour is Essex United Church held in the hall after the service. Music Director Jane Ripley will lead us in music on Last Sunday was World Communion Day and we Anniversary Sunday, Oct. 2. She is an Iona College teacher. welcomed Ann Imeson into the membership of Bethel Bill Wakley will take our services the last Sunday in October - Maidstone. Also we welcomed several members of the and suggests we wear a T-shirt with a funny slogan on it. Essex United Church to the service. 180 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON There is a Communion service on Thanksgiving Sunday. Thurs., Oct. 10th is a Planning Meeting at 6 pm for our 1B6 study 519-776-6488 Our N8M 6-week continues on change and what November Memorial Hymn Sing. All who are interested scriptures say about it. are asked to join us. Start saving your treasures for our Fall yard sale. Fri., Oct. 11th is our first B-I-N-G-O of the year at 7 pm We are asking for volunteers for our Salvation Army in the Hall. Pay admission or bring a food item for the Essex Mike Cowan Tuesday meal team once every Partner three weeks. Call Duane Food Bank. Baked goods and/or prizes or both are greatly Horton 776-8089. We have a labelled box in the narthex for appreciated. Come and join us for a fun evening. the needs of the Windsor Youth Centre, especially for the Sun., Oct. 13th is Thanksgiving Sunday. Let’s give next meal we prepare. thanks! We have a labelled box in the narthex for the needs of the Our Annual Turkey Supper is on Wed., Oct. 23rd Windsor Youth Centre. beginning at 3:30 pm. Take - out is available. All help is
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Woodslee Friendship Club This past week’s card party winners were Bob Mullins, Helen Manley, Leo Durocher, Pat Mullins, Veronica Granger, George Sutherland, Joan Broeders,George Diesbourg, Ernie Lariviere, George Davidson, Colleen Chevalier, and Joanne Mc Murren. Please note that there is no card play on Mon., Oct. 14, Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy the Holiday. We extend our sympathy to the families of Frank Fuerth and Kaye Melady. Call Joanne, at 519-975-2409 for information on the club, or events.
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by Melissa Middleton On “The Show Stopper” Have you ever read Steven King’s books, “Carrie” or “The Firestarter?” Think they are a far-fetched stretch of King’s imagination? Don’t be so sure of that. Psychics claim that each and every one of us have an aura. My friend, Christine (from work), has an aura and then some. Hers is more like the energy field of the Energizer Bunny, very powerful and unique. Perhaps it is that same strong energy field that makes our plastic injection molding machines stop working when she goes near it to inspect the quality of the parts it is producing. At first, we thought it was a mere coincidence that her presence seems to interfere with production but, over time, it seems to be much more than coincidence. A lot of the machine operators will actually ask her to come and stand beside their machine, hoping that she will somehow halt the machinery to let them have a short break. Christine’s presence has even shut down the entire water tower cooling system, the molding machines, stopped the robot arms
from working and even the computer system goes haywire! Then, to avoid any downtime, it is the supervisor (Shelley’s) job to restart everything. Outside of the plant, Shelley has no problem with Christine at our picnic table during breaks, etc. But, inside the plant is a different story. Inside, Shelley, playfully or not, considers Christine to be “evil.” Innocent or evil? Case in point: Supervisor Shelley was making adjustments on the 1900, one of our molding machines. Along strolled Christine. Immediately, poor Shelley received a shock from that huge hunk of metal. We still don’t know whether it is Shelley’s aura and Christine’s aura clashing inside the plant. But Shelley is taking
no chances. Whenever Christine is inside the plant, the supervisor insists she wear a Pope Pius medal as well as a Holy Rosary medal pinned to her shirt. She has been instructed to walk around the water tower, not beside it etc. Christine even seems
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win. Looking to rebound, the team traveled to Brennan on Thursday. The girls won that game with a score of 38-23. The Senior Girls team, who held a 0-2 record going into last Tuesday’s game against Walkerville, won the tip off and did not want to give up the ball. They took a first quarter lead of 12-6 and continued to play strong into the second quarter, putting up 13 more points giving them a second quarter lead of 25-8. And Essex did not quit, continuing with the offense in the third and fourth quarters giving them their first win of the season, 48-15. Lucia McElwain played a strong game, putting up 10 points and Britni Stephens also had a good game, putting up six points for the Raiders. The girls took their winning streak to Brennan to take on the perfect 2-0 Cardinals last Thursday and continued the momentum beating Brennan 51-22. Britni Britni Stephens Shoots one of her two free throws, in the first quarter of Essex’s 48- Stephens got 13 points and Lucia McElwain and 15 win last Tuesday against Walkerville. Danielle Dent got nine. • The Senior Football Red Raider teams are team played Brennan last already several games into Thursday suffering a 21-9 their seasons and it can easily be said that they are giving all the teams they face a challenge, allowing nothing to come easily to their opponents, while giving their fans a show. The Junior Girls basketball team opened its season with two wins, and the girls were looking to make it three last Tuesday as they hosted Walkerville. The game was quick, with action happening at both ends of the court. Walkerville played the ball strongly, and sank several nice buckets, giving them the 38-20
loss. Matt Hobson had Essex’s loan TD. • The Junior Football team took on Tecumseh Vista Academy last Thursday winning 35-21. Adam Amicarelli threw two TDs. • The Junior Boys volleyball team built on to their 1-1 record last Tuesday with a win of 2 sets to 1 against Villanova.
As well, the team played Walkerville the following Thursday winning 3 sets to 0. • The Senior Boys volleyball team took their 1-2 record to Villanova, and improved 2-2 last Tuesday with a 3-0 win. The team also won against Walkerville last Thursday, 3-0.
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Essex Minor Hockey Action The Hawk’s Nest - Holy Name School News
Essex Ravens Bantam Major submitted to EFP On Thursday, October 3, the Essex Ravens Bantam Major team headed to Tecumseh to take on the Tecumseh Eagles. Jared Ratko was in net for Essex and had some great saves. However, the Eagles came to play and scored a pair in the first period. Essex made it on the board with a hard shot from the point by Jared Spencer on a power play. In the second period, Jared Spenser put the puck between the pipes, once again from the point. The boys seemed to pick it up a bit after that, but couldn’t get it together. They had trouble finding the net and Tecumseh took advantage of it and scored three more to make the final score 5-2. The next game in Essex is on Saturday, October 12 at 9pm. Keep up the hard work boys, and let’s get them next time!
Essex Ravens Bantam Minor On Friday, Oct. 4, the Essex Ravens travelled to Tilbury arena to take on the Chatham Cobras. Austin Szarek was our goalie tonight. It took us a bit to find our legs, but with just a little over a minute left in the 1st period, Brady Fuerth picked up a nice pass out front and found the back of the twine. Assisting on the play was Austin Friesen and Daniel Mastroianni. Early on into the second period, Essex answered again with a nice rebound goal by Adam Bisson. Assisting on the goal was Jordan Pope. Half way through the second period, Chatham responded back with a power play goal to come within one of us. Chatham scored again with a minute left in the period, but the boys came right back with their own with a quick rush up the ice by Daniel M. as he roofed that puck over the goalie’s right shoulder and
in unassisted. Score 3-2 for Essex. Chatham came out hard in the third period and scored to even the score. Two minutes later, Austin F went in alone on the Chatham goalie and beat him 5 hole to put us up by one again. Chatham spoiled our win by getting one past us late in the period to end the game with the score of 4-4. Not bad boys. Back at home on Saturday, Oct. 5, the boys were ready to show Erie North Shore Storm that we were up for the challenge to redeem our previous match up to them a week earlier. This time, the boys were pumped from the start. Austin Friesen got us going half way through the first period with a beauty of a goal. Helping on the play was Jack Hicks and Brandon Shaw. Erie replied back with a goal to end the period all tied up. Now into the 2nd, the boys caused a big scramble in front of the net, and were rewarded with a goal by Daine Grona and assist by Zach Dulong. One minute later, Brady Fuerth found the back of the twine with Austin F. assisting. Erie scored again to come within one at the end of the second period. Erie scored right away in the third period to tie it all up. The Ravens did not let up and dug in deeper and showed great determination as Daine G. made the pass to the point where Brandon S. took a shot on the goalie and Adam B. was there to tap it in over the line. This was great team work in action putting Essex back up by 1 late in the third. Erie pulled their goalie to try to get the equalizer, but sharp defense by Blair Cosgrove and Matt Brown kept the puck out of our end and sent it down to the Erie zone where Daine G. set up Matt Gillis who made no mistake and set that biscuit home one last time. Final score Essex 5 Erie 3. Way to step it up boys!
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Last week, many of our grade eight students volunteered their time in helping out with the Fun Run Fundraiser held on Saturday, September 28 at Lakewood Park in Tecumseh. The students worked the concession stands and sold beverages to the runners. A great day was had by all. This past Tuesday we started our can food drive and we are pleased to announce that we are off to a great start. We are asking students to kindly make a donation of any canned, packaged
or boxed food items to help families who are less fortunate. All proceeds will be going to the Essex Area Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul Society. Many of us have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving so let’s keep bringing in those cans and help those in need. Our grade three students have started the Swim to Survive program that is taking
place at the pool at Essex High School. Students are learning different swimming skills and learning about water safety and staying safe. This swimming program will run for the next three weeks. We hope the remainder of the week is a safe and enjoyable one for everyone. Go Hawks!
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Jen Cassidy has a passion for fitness race and once you and your partner complete the course, you take a bit of a breather and the other two-person team takes over. “We brought tents, chairs and music. You have to stay with your partner the entire lap,” she explained. It took three months to train for ‘Storm the Escarpment’ and most of the competitors were experienced mountain bikers.
Jen Cassidy demonstrates a body weight suspension training exercise.
by Fred Groves Think your life is busy? Try keeping up with Essex’s Jen Cassidy. The 41-year-old wife and mother of two just completed a grueling eight-hour marathon of fitness frenzy called
‘Storm the Escarpment’ in Milton. “It’s an adventure, multi-sport race. It’s a 7km extreme mountain bike trail that had rocks and boulders on a ski hill,” said Cassidy. When not instructing classes at her Fitness Fury
boot camp, situated in the old Kinsmen Field House, Cassidy works at the post office, plays hockey, volleyball, softball and oh yeah, training for another Detroit Free Press marathon. The ‘Storm the Escarpment’ race was the first time she and her three other team members did the event and to say the least, it was challenging. “It’s the first time we’ve gone and now we are addicted. There is a series of four and we will do all four of them next year. Each one of them is different,” said Cassidy. The 7km mountain bike trek was followed by a 3km obstacle course run, mostly uphill and then a 1km canoe course. The idea is to see how many times your team can do the total course. Cassidy and her crew did it six complete times and finished fifth. It is a two-person relay
“We would make up our ground on the run because that is all we do around here.” Her Fitness Fury is a boot camp where participants are put through some pretty tough and non-traditional exercises. She calls using body weight suspension training, or TRX, is “the best kept secret.” “It’s different, it’s hard and it’s not for everyone. It’s cardio-tone and you do a lot of push-ups fast,”
said Cassidy. Heading out for a round of golf after dropping the kids off at school and doing an interview, she demonstrates one of the suspension exercises and notes that physical fitness should not have any age or ability boundaries. As one of her signs at’ Fitness Fury reads, ‘There is no Off Season.’
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1970 Mustang and three mini-skirts
Mike’s wife Ginette and two friends posing with Mike’s 1970 Mustang hardtop. All four have great styling!
Mike Desbiens from Grand Falls, New Brunswick, remembers a new Mustang he purchased after moving to Ontario and obtaining employment with the H.J. Heinz Company in Leamington, the Tomato Capital of Canada. His trade-in was a 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible recently featured in this column. “The Mustang,” recalls Mike, “was $3700 and the Ford dealer in Chatham, Ontario, allowed me $700 for the convertible. It was starting to rust and wear out.” The dealership had a new 1970 Mustang Mach 1 for sale with 4-speed gearbox and “venetian blinds” in the rear window, which reduced visibility. Mike took it out for a spin but figured he would soon get tired of shifting gears and opted for a more conventional Mustang hardtop with a 302 V8 with 220 horsepower, automatic transmission on the floor, and a rear window easy to see through. The colour was Coral Red. The interior was all black and featured a console separating the bucket seats. When Mike bought his Mustang, eight engine choices were available, ranging from a six cylinder of 200 cubic inches with 115 horsepower (a bigger six was also available with 250 cubic inches and 115 hp) all the way up to a V8 with 429 cubes and 375 hp (optional only on the Mach 1 and Boss). Mike wisely chose the smallest V8 (the 302) because the larger V8s wore out rear tires much faster, and often had a disastrous effect on fuel economy. He and his wife Ginette enjoyed three happy years of motoring with the Mustang until other priorities took over. With the birth of their son Marco in 1973, the Mustang had to go. Mike went to Essex Auto Sales and bought a Pontiac Parisienne (a fullsize family car). He sold the Mustang privately and still saw it around town. Then it disappeared and he never saw it again. The car is gone but the memories live on. The photo you see here was taken with Mike’s wife Ginette and two of her friends wearing mini-skirts, which became all the rage by the mid-1960s. The Toronto Star, eager to document the extent of the skirt’s popularity among teenage girls, conducted a Mini-Meter which required reporters to go to high schools all over the Toronto area and actually measure the height of these skirts above the knee. Northern Secondary School at 851 Mount Pleasant Road (where I was teaching history at the time) got the highest score with an average height of eightand-a-half inches above the knee! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “Old Car Detective Favourite Stories, 1925 to 1965.”
EDHS Red Raiders Lucia McIwain (left) and Haley Kapetanov try to get the ball away from a Walkerville player last week in Senior Girls basketball action.
by Fred Groves Essex’s Heather MacKenzie is headed to the national golf championships. The St. Clair College golfer shot a three round 261 at last week’s OCAA tournament to win the bronze medal. Last year she won the silver. The CCAA event will be held in Quebec. • Alex Friesen of Essex, an OHL draft choice who started this season with the Windsor AAA Spitfires, is now with the Leamington Junior ‘B’ Flyers. Still on local hockey, Cottam native Taylor Speed has left the LaSalle Vipers and is now playing for the University of Windsor Lancers. • Lots of high school sports going on this time of year including cross-country. At the recent ‘Thrill on the Hill’ event, EDHS runner Gabrielle Fuerth was 16th in the midget girls 3k with a time of 13:54.2. • Candace Chevalier of Essex, a fourth year student at the University of Windsor and a member of the Lancers’ women’s hockey team, had a goal in the team’s season opening 5-2 loss to Laurier on Friday. • The EDHS Red Raiders Senior Girls basketball team are off to a great start as they are 2-2 in Tier 2 WECSSAA play. Last Tuesday at home they beat
Walkerville 48-15 and then two days later topped Brennan 51-22. High scorers were Lucia McIlwain, Britni Stephens and Danielle Dent. Meanwhile the Junior Girls beat Brennan but came up short against Walkerville. • Both the Senior Boys volleyball teams and the juniors beat Walkerville. The seniors won 25-17, 25-16 and 25-12 while the juniors won 25-9, 25-14 and 25-19. • On the gridiron, the senior Red Raiders football team fell 21-9 to Brennan. Matt Hobson had a touchdown for Essex. The juniors saw their record improve to 1-1-1 with a 35-21 victory against Tecumseh Vista Academy. • Former EDHS standout volleyball player Cameron Branch, a 6’5” outside hitter will start his first game with the Nippissing University side on Oct. 15 against Waterloo. • Essex’s Matt Puempel is wearing number 9 for the Binghampton Senators of the AHL. • Maidstone’s Skylar Janisse took part in the Central Michigan Chippewas annual inter-squad Fall World Series. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at grover45@hotmail.ca
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