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A LOOK INSIDE Continued Council Notes for Monday, October 2 PAGE 3 _______________ Essex Public School gets in motion PAGE 6 _______________ Car Safety Month PAGE 12 _______________ United Way of WindsorEssex County Celebrates 70 years PAGE 14 _______________ Youth Council Rep looks to engage local students PAGE 17 _______________ Essex 73’s split games PAGE 23 _______________

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Issue No. 40

EDHS hosts annual homecoming celebrations Essex District High School takes the field against Belle River in the annual homecoming game.

by Adam Gault This past Friday, the doors at Essex District High School were opened to bring back alumni of all ages for the annual homecoming celebration. Less than ideal weather couldn’t keep those looking to take part in the celebrations away, even as the rain continued to worsen during the annual homecoming football game. This year’s match-up pitted the hometown Red Raiders against visiting Belle River and much like the weather, this year’s game did not go Essex’s way. Trailing 23-0 at halftime, things didn’t get much better for the Red Raiders in the second half, and the game ended in a disappointing 38-0 shutout.

Despite that result, the real spirit of Essex District High School’s Homecoming is in the community it brings together, and that was on full display as the festivities moved into the much drier school gymnasium. Amanda Gemmell, a former student who first attended the homecoming event the year prior, explained that staying in

touch with the teachers and staff who played such an important role in the students’ personal development is a large part of what brings former students back to the homecoming event yearafter-year. “It’s important to me, our teachers are great, our coaches are great, that’s honestly why we come back.” Dave Harrison, a

current history and law teacher at EDHS, and former student himself, added that the unique community aspect of the school shows how important the school has been for maintaining connections around Essex since its inception. “It’s a community school. Kids, parents, and grandparents went here,” Harrison said of the generation bridge

that’s not uncommon to find at EDHS. “We bring everybody home (with the annual homecoming event), I went here as a student too. It’s a great community.” This year’s homecoming raised funds towards completing the new set of bleachers for the football field, as well as other athletic and academic programs.

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Silver at The Rock And Roll Cup for Essex Atom Major Ravens

submitted to EFP The Essex Ravens Atom Major hockey team made its way to Ohio over the Thanksgiving weekend to compete in the Rock and Roll Cup, in Cleveland. Essex was the only Canadian, and a single A centre team, out of eight in its AA division, and prepared for a difficult schedule. The Round Robin format pitted them first against the North Pittsburgh Wildcats. North Pittsburgh scored first, but the Ravens players were relentless and netted two goals through their hard work, and took the lead, 2-1. In dramatic fashion, the penalties piled up as the game neared it’s end, but the defensive heroics of the Ravens team limited the Wildcats chances, securing a 2-1 win in the first game.

Early on Saturday, the Ravens faced the Winterhurst Warriors. Essex jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period with strong skating and puck play. They controlled the action from end-to-end. However, Winterhurst did not give up, scoring two goals, in the second period, to tie the game. The two teams traded goals early in the third, until the resiliency of the Ravens proved too much for the Warriors. With the help of a controversial goal and an empty netter, Essex won the game by a score of 6-3. Riding on a wave of confidence, the Essex Ravens jumped out to a two goal lead early in game three against the Hamburg Hawks. The Ravens added goal after goal, while shutting down the Hawk offence. Essex was happy to roll into the semifinals with an 8-0 win and the top

spot in the B division. The playoff game matched the Ravens against the second place team in the A division, the Oakland Grizzlies. The teams were evenly matched. The Grizzlies scored first, only to be answered by the boys in orange. Oakland scored a second time, but again Essex evened the score. In the third period, the Grizzlies climbed ahead on the scoreboard, 4-2. With time quickly ticking by, the Essex Ravens tried rush after rush, only to be thwarted by a skate, stick or goalie pad. As the clock neared the two minute mark, a win looked nearly impossible for the Ravens. The fans could only cheer on the team and hope for a miracle comeback. A whistle stopped the clock with 2:14 remaining and the referee called a penalty against the Grizzlies, giving the Ravens a chance to bring the game one goal closer. Essex dug deep, won the face-off, and sent the puck deep into Oakland’s end. The Raven’s goalie bolted for the bench as a sixth attacker hit the ice. Within seconds, a scramble for the puck in front of the Grizzlies’ goalie gave Essex its third goal of the game and 1 minute 47 seconds remaining on the clock. With another face off win, the Ravens drove deep into the Oakland end, pulled the goalie and sent the sixth attacker out on the ice. Playing 6 on 5, the Ravens shot puck after puck to the net while the Grizzlies fought frantically to clear the zone. The sound from the stands shook the arena with an Essex goal to tie the game 4 to 4, with 1:15 remaining. The teams finished out the period tied and moved onto a four on four, five minute

overtime. Neither team gave much room, but the momentum stayed with the Essex Ravens. The overtime would not decide the game. It was down to a shoot out. In the third and final round the Raven’s goaltender maintained his composure, flashing the leather of his catching glove, knocking a shot out of the air for the save to allow for the final Essex shooter to tuck the puck into the net. Essex won 6-5 and headed to the finals. On Sunday afternoon, the Atom Majors hit the ice for the final game of the tournament. They started the game out strong, but could not break through the defence of the top team from the A division. The Reston Raiders entered the finals with out a loss or a single goal scored against. Play was carried back and forth throughout the first period, with only Reston scoring. The troubles continued for Essex in the second period with the Raiders adding a third goal. Try as they might, Essex could not seem to gain enough momentum to get the puck into the net. A fourth goal into an empty net late in the third sealed the fate of the Ravens. The coaches and fans could not be more proud of the Atom Major team for finishing as finalists, taking home silver in the Rock and Roll Cup. The hard work and sportsmanship was a fine example of what Essex hockey has to offer. Each and every player showed grit and determination, skating hard to the final whistle, regardless of the final score. Congratulation Essex Raven Atom Majors.

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Continued Council Notes for Monday, October 2

by Sylene Argent Environmental Assessment for Hanlan Street extension Council received the report, “Results of Request for Proposal– Municipal Environmental Assessment Project for Halan Street Extension,” and awarded the Request for Proposal for the Municipal Environmental Assessment Project for Hanlan Street Extension to BT Engineering Inc. for $132,384.67. In the report to Council, it notes the Ministry of Transportation will provide the funding of consultant costs to the Town for the completion of the Municipal EA after the selected alignment for the Hanlan Road extension is incorporated into the Town’s Official Plan. Within the Town of Essex, Phase 3 Widening will include the removal of the existing Highway #3 intersection at Victoria Avenue. It would be replaced with an overpass at Victoria Avenue, the report continues. To compensate for the elimination of this intersection, some roads within Essex Centre will be extended and connected. South Talbot Road will be joined to County Road 8 and extend continuously to Fairview, it notes. Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris Nepszy commented the Town has no indication the expansion of Highway # 3 is outside of the Province’s Planning for the future, or outside of five years. The Environmental Assessment, he added, is meant to protect the alignment of the Hanlan extension, which is the first step. The next step would be to move into construction.

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Summer-based Economic Development Report Council received the activity report for economic development over July and August. In the report, it shows data highlighting a decrease in the unemployment rate in Essex, from 7.3 percent in 2011 to 6.2 percent as of February 2017. The median household income in 2011 was $62,393, and is now $71,936. It also notes that the downtown commercial vacancy rate in Essex Centre is 7.8 percent and is 8.3 percent in Harrow Centre. County of Essex buying Civic Centre Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche, who is a Town of Essex representative on Essex County Council, said over the past few years the County has put in an ongoing effort to purchase portions of the Civic Centre. He noted recently the Essex Region Conservation Authority signed a ten-year lease to remain in the building after selling its portion of the building to the County. He also noted the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is slowly moving out of the building in conjunction

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with the Hospice built out in Leamington. Voakes wants to move the caboose Councillor Randy Voakes wants to move the caboose at the historic Essex Railway Station to Talbot Street to be used as a tourist kiosk, with Heritage Essex’s blessing. He made a Notice of Motion about this to Council previously. It was brought forward for discussion and consideration at the October 2 meeting.

Voakes said he has a vision of a white fence surrounding it. He sees it as a place people could visit to find out what the community has to offer. He would also like to see a horse and carriage stationed there to bring people on a narrated tour to the Spitfire Memorial, cenotaph, and murals. The intention of the horse and carriage would be on donation bases, with the proceeds to a charity. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott called a Continued on Page 8

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Rough waters

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I doubt many people enjoy enduring rocky moments in their lives. I suspect most individuals have enough on their plates that it is quite the nuisance when we enter the dreaded, proverbial choppy waters. I have always believed that true colours, that true character of an individual, comes about under duress. Our veil of control over the version of ourself we present to the world begins to thin when we become stressed because of external happenings that prevent us from getting to that desired target. Those struggles also help us to strengthen our character, and when we are faced with the same situation again, we may approach it with a little more wisdom in exchange for the uncertainty we once had. For instance, and I laugh at this situation now, but a few years ago, I had parked my old car in a local parking lot. My keyless entry would not work all of a sudden. It was a holiday weekend and the town was packed. I walked to a local store, purchased a battery, but had either

bought the wrong type or it still wouldn’t work. So, I had to walk back. My efforts again failed. Ugh! So, I called for reinforcements. I had a relative drop off my other keyless entry set so I could get into my car because I knew if I used the key it would sound the alarm. And, my older car had a sequence you had to do before the alarm would stop that horrid chirping. Again, the town was busy with a lot of foot traffic. That keyless entry did not work either. So, in a crowded parking lot, I had to manually open the door. The alarm was crying for quite some time, drawing attention my way, and in the process of me trying to remember how to make it stop, I had a bit of a fit. I was frustrated. What should have been an easy task was turning into an ordeal. Once I got the alarm to stop chirping, loudly, I began to calm. I could feel my now redden face cool to its original fleshy colour. And then I was upset at myself

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for getting upset. Looking back, I laugh. Because it is funny. Something like that has happened to everyone. It’s not a huge ordeal in the grand scheme of life. But, it was certainly a frustrating inconvenience. What I learned there is that I can work through a situation without getting angry. Getting upset doesn’t help you get from point A to point B; it just shows those around you that you are not happy with the situation. Nearly very choppy water scenario through which we navigate not only brings us wisdom if we allow them to teach us, they also help us grow into stronger, wiser individuals. And, when those waters get rough, sometimes we just need to take a moment to remind ourselves that we may likely one day look back at that very moment and laugh, no matter how frustrating that moment may be in the present.

Cartoon Commentary... by Ingrid Rice Letter to the Editor... There were two things I was happy to see in the Free Press recently. The first was the recognition of Gord Wright for his talent and dedication to local music. He really is, and has been, a credit to his community in so many ways. Second, another column by Evelyn Couch on things past. She always provides memories, but also reminds us of how kindness and generosity once was the norm and experience does teach us positive things from the past, if we choose to learn. Robert W. Sinclair Amherstburg

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OFA presents election theme during Ontario Ag Week by Eleanor Renaud, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Farmers don’t depend on special occasions to celebrate our industry, but we certainly appreciate when the bounty of the harvest is shared with everyone during events like Ontario Agriculture Week and Thanksgiving. October 2 – 9 is Ontario Agriculture Week this year. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) uses this distinctive week to visit Queen’s Park, meet with MPPs to talk about the importance of our industry, outline the many ways agriculture and food support our economy, raise regulatory concerns impacting farm businesses, and share a story or two about the great things going on back home on our farms and in rural communities. It’s a time to remind our political leaders of just

how big our industry is, with more than 200 agricultural products grown right here in the province and more than 70% of those products staying right here to feed Ontarians. OFA uses the occasion of Ontario Agriculture Week to highlight Ontario farm interests. This year we concentrated on Producing Prosperity for Ontario. We’ll continue with this theme in the lead up to the 2018 provincial election to demonstrate how agriculture, food and rural Ontario can drive and produce prosperity in the province with sound government investment to help in distributing economic development. Distributing economic development across the province will benefit all Ontarians with relief from the urban housing and transportation crisis, smart growth and sustainable

farms, new opportunities for good paying jobs and revitalized non-urban communities. The week’s celebrations are capped off with Thanksgiving weekend, a celebration of food, and of our farming heritage and productivity. No matter where you are in the province, there’s sure to be a celebration to enjoy – with your own family, at a local fall fair,

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Essex Public School gets in motion with 12 O’clock Walk walk, which was hosted in several other areas of the region, always takes place the first full week of October. This is also recognized as in motion week. Other event sites within the Municipality of Essex included the Harrow Participark and the Essex County Civic and Education Centre. The event showcases that walking in tenminute increments adds up throughout the day and by walking in increments, a daily physical activity requirement can be A group of students at Essex Public School take to the track to participate in the 12 O’clock walk last Wednesday.

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reached. The event takes place in the afternoon to encourage community members to go for a short walk on their lunch break. The event was coupled with giveaways and raffles to further excite community members about walking and learning about amenities available locally that allow them to get out and get active. Event participants were urged to submit a photo of themselves at one of the hosted walk sites at #inmotionWE.

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Essex Community Services collecting Coats for Kids, looking for Snow Patrol volunteers

by Sylene Argent Though community members are enjoying a warm fall, the cooler weather is on its way. In anticipation of that, Essex Community Services is collecting new and gently used winter wear for the Coats for Kids program and is also looking for locals to volunteer for the Snow Patrol program. The local organization is not just collecting coats for youth, but adults, too, through the Coats for Kids program. Often, sizes that will fit teens are most needed, in addition to snow-pants for all ages as well. Staff and volunteers at Essex Community Services can arrange pick up times for those who have items to donate to the program. Otherwise, items can be dropped off at the office in the Wellness Plaza on Victoria Avenue

during business hours. This is the only Essex Centre drop-off site, Essex Community Services Executive Director Kelly Stack said, adding the local organization gets the donated items cleaned and prepared for someone in need before distribution. The donated items stay within the community. November 4 is scheduled as the distribution day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. After that date, those in need can stop by the office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Fridays to get a coat through the program. Stack believes coats will still be available after the Christmas holidays. The warmer climate typically experienced in the region can delay individuals from having to grab a coat sooner in the season.

Stack noted if someone drops in and their size is not available, Essex Community Services will reach out to other organizations to find one that will fit. In addition to items, area individuals can also forward monetary donations to the program that will help with the

purchasing of new coats if a certain size is needed and cannot be found. On average, Essex Community Services collects and distributes between 600 and 700 coats annually through the program. Last year’s mild winter had Essex Community Services experienced a slowerthan-average distribution rate, however. Donations to the program can be dropped off at Essex Community Service’s upcoming Chili Cookoff, which will take place inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on October 26 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Those able to volunteer

with the Snow Patrol program are also asked to get in touch with Essex Community Services, as well. Those volunteers are linked to individuals within the community in need to clear sidewalks and walkways after a snowfall. Donations of canned goods, toiletries, and gift cards for grocery stores

with small denominations, are also always accepted for the Essex Community Service’s Community Closet program, which supports individuals and families who are experiencing a crisis or need a gap filled while transitioning to getting aid from local food banks.

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Continued Council Notes... Point of Order on Voakes because he said he got off topic as his Notice of Motion was to move just the caboose. McDermott then said he would vote against it as the Town does not own the caboose. “Why would I want to put the Heritage

Committee on the hot seat by having us pass this and it doesn’t belong to us,” he asked. Voakes said the intention was to have the Town meet with the Heritage Committee. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said Heritage

Essex would first have to be approached to see if they would be interested, and further noted the cost to move a caboose would be high as large machinery is needed. The caboose would also have to be made accessible. Meloche said he

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would be in favour if the wording of the Notice of Motion was reworded to ask if Heritage Essex would be interested and then to look at costs. Voakes withdrew his motion. He said there was a plan for no cost.

Desired tax increase for 2018 Acting Director of Finance and Business Services, Jeffrey Morrison, said his department has been working diligently on the 2018 budget and the 2019-2022 forecast. He

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said he was looking for direction from Council regarding a potential tax increase. He noted last year’s budget forecast included an approximate 2.7 percent increase, split between the Operating and Capital Budgets. Morrison explained that last year, due to the School Board reduction, the Town put away .7 percent of the Capital Budget in 2017 for the Asset Management Plan, which wasn’t planned until 2018. So, the actual increase for Capital for 2018 will be around 1.3 percent. Councillor Steve Bjorkman and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said they were comfortable with looking at an approximate twopercent increase. Councillor Larry Snively is glad the 2018 Budget is being moved on now. Council received the verbal report and to have administration to look at a two percent tax increase for 2018.

Voakes’s two months suspended remuneration At the September 5 Essex Council meeting, a majority Council vote moved Integrity Commissioner Robert Swayze’s recommendation to suspend Councillor Randy Voakes of two months worth of remuneration. Complaints were filed against him for various reasons by remaining members of Council. Voakes had put a Notice of Motion forward that the funds be forwarded to the Arthritis Association. Town Clerk Robert Auger noted a Motion to Reconsider would be needed as he said the original motion had the dollars moved to the General Funds. In order to do this, a two-thirds support from those who voted in favour of the original motion was needed. Voakes withdrew his Notice of Motion, noting Council could keep the

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Continued Council Notes... funds. Four-way stop in Harrow At a previous Council meeting, Councillor Larry Snively brought a Notice of Motion forward, which Council wanted support, regarding a request for a report on potentially installing a four-way stop at the corner of Centre and Walnut Streets. He said this was for safety purposes as he has heard from residents there is quite a bit of traffic. There is a school two blocks away. Director of Infrastructure & Development Chris Nepszy said it is a perceived safety issue. He noted the OPP put a mobile traffic sign there and there was no indication of speeding issues that hasn’t been notice in other areas the sign has been placed. He added 81 vehicles went through that intersection from 4 p.m. the Friday before the Council

meeting to that Monday evening at the same hour. The average speed was 37 km/hr. Six of those vehicles were over 50 km/ hr. Putting stop signs where they are not necessarily needed can create issues, for instance of people wanting to run stop signs, he said. Integrity and Actions within Council Chambers Councillor Randy Voakes said anyone sitting in the gallery inside the Council Chambers has no right to physically attack anyone. He spoke of a claimed incident that was brought to Council’s attention. He said he was not allowed to mention names. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott asked Voakes to speak to what he knows and not hearsay. “The fact is I know this lady sent an email to Council that said she was physically abused. It’s

as simple as that. I don’t need witnesses…even though there was a host of witnesses,” Voakes said. He added unless that individual woke up that morning with an idea to create an abuse fallacy and launch it off to Council with hopes of a resolution, he didn’t take what was told to Council about the incident as hearsay. Voakes wanted to know what Council wanted to do about it. McDermott said the claimed incident has nothing to do with the Town of Essex. He said Voakes had been told this a number of times by administration. He added he wished this individual would come forward and

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complain to the police so witnesses could present the other side of the story. Town Clerk Robert Auger said as best as he can tell, this is a civil matter that should be dealt with by the proper authorities. He further cautioned Council with making further comment as it could interfere with what could be an investigation. Councillor Sherry Bondy said a Code of Conduct was created for service users at the local library system because there have been instances of individuals becoming irate. She said Council could create a public code of conduct. CAO Donna Hunter said the Town does have

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Sunshine Point Camp brighter after charitable donation Pictured left: Lisa Kolody of the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation presents Dan Inverarity with a cheque for the Sunshine Point Camp.

by Adam Gault Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp received a huge boost this past week

after being presented with a cheque for $30,000 on Thursday, October 5. The Windsor-Essex Community Foundation presented the cheque. This was funded through its Class Action Community Fund, with Kiwanis Sunshine Point Camp being originally

chosen to receive $20,000 over the next two years. “The ability to refurbish, or build new cabins in order to allow more kids to come here and to be involved of their community,” Lisa Kolody of the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation said of the reasons to

donate to the Essex camp, which hosts more than 350 underprivileged children per year. Upon learning of the $20,000 donation to the Sunshine Point Camp, an anonymous donor came forward to add an additional much-needed $10,000 to the fund, boosting the total to the present $30,000. Kolody explained the anonymous donor is someone who attended the camp years ago, and wanted to give back to the camp that had such a profound experience on their life. Although the camp was in danger of ceasing operations just a few short years ago, a new generation of dedicated volunteers and fundraising efforts have allowed the camp to flourish like never before. Kiwanis Club of Windsor President Dan Inverarity said generous donations like these are imperative to the continued operation and success of the camp, as many children who attend the camp don’t have a lot of money. “We’re hoping to take down the balance of the (remaining) 80-year old cabins and replace them this fall,” he said. Two of the previous cabins have already been replaced with more modern, inviting, and brightly coloured designs. Inverarity hopes that going forward, continuous improvements can be made to the camp, allowing campers to enjoy the grounds for many years to come. “My goal is to rebuild the entire camp so that someday when I walk away it will be easy to hand over to somebody else. They’re not walking into a camp that’s falling apart.”

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Operation Christmas Child collecting for less fortunate

Pictured above Jennifer Trepanier and her three children receive a skateboard from the free draw held by the Operation Christmas Child volunteers Lynda Haig, Todd Haig, James Bolleyn, and Teal Bolleyn, at the Ruthven Apple Festival.

submitted to EFP Operation Christmas Child (OCC) was started in 1990. In 1993, OCC was adopted by the Christian relief and development organization, Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purse. OCC is a project that brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes packed by Canadians. Operation Christmas Child was in full swing at the Ruthven Apple Festival held earlier this month with a local group

of volunteers. James and Teal Bolleyn, Taylor Bolleyn, Gary and Linda Dewhurst, Amy Girard, Stephanie Winger, Wanda, Todd, and Lynda Haig handed our shoeboxes for folks to take home and fill for less fortunate children in other countries. The shoeboxes that are filled in Canada will go to Haiti, El Salvador, The Ukraine and Costa Rica, just to name a few that are on the list. Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purse follows the shoeboxes right up to the distribution

to the kids themselves. Sometimes this involves some very interesting modes of transportation, such as canoes, camels or bikes. During the Apple Festival, the booth offered a free draw for a Penny Skateboard. Jennifer Trepanier, of Belle River, was the lucky winner. The booth at the Ruthven Apple Festival handed out an impressive total of 650 boxes. This means 650 more kids will receive a shoebox filled with school supplies and possibly shirts, shoes, toys, balls, tools, sewing kits or cooking utensils and all from right here in Essex County. To date, Operation Christmas Child has collected and distributed over 135 million shoebox gifts worldwide. In 2016, Canadians donated 664,525 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for children around the world. If you want a shoebox, please call Todd Haig at 519-776-4396 or visit: www.samaritanspurse.ca to learn more.

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United Way of Windsor-Essex County Celebrates 70 years

The United Way of Windsor-Essex County hosted its Kick Oﬀ In The County in Harrow last Thursday. Pictured left to right are: Barry Horrobin Chairperson of the United Way Board, Lorraine Goddard, CEO of United Way, McKenzie, grade 11 student in the On Track to Success program, Adrian Vito, Co-chairperson to the United Way 70th anniversary celebration, Eric Griggs, the 2017 United Way Campaign Chair and District Vice President at TD Bank.

by Adam Gault The United Way of Windsor-Essex County held its “Kick Off in the County” event at Cooper’s

Hawk Vineyard in Harrow last Thursday, October 5, to mark 70 successful years in Windsor-Essex. Over the course of

those last seven decades, the United Way has been instrumental in tackling poverty and improving the lives of individuals from

across Essex County. Continuing at the forefront of tacking those poverty-related issues, the night’s event featured a special guest speaker who has been involved with a United Way pilot project since 2015. The special guest speaker also personified the powerful, “Together we fight, together we win,” message of this event’s fundraising campaign. McKenzie, a grade 11 student from Leamington, has been with the United Way’s “On Track to Success” school program since its inception two years ago. With this program, McKenzie and students like her, are afforded one-on-one support to help with anything from homework, organizational matters, to more personal

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matters like relationship or home issues. “On Track to Success” has shown marked academic improvement for all students who have been involved with the program. “United Way, I find is extremely helpful, especially with the tutoring, giving you a nice quiet place to go do your homework and just free your mind,” McKenzie explained of her firsthand experiences with the program. “Liam (her personal success coach) is also very helpful. There’s not even just tutoring, but any issues you have. He’s helped me a lot with projects to family issues.” McKenzie aspires to be a social worker after post-secondary graduation to provide other young people with the sort of guidance that she has received from working with the United Way. “Social problems have become much more complex, and complex challenges require innovative solutions,” Lorraine Goddard said, United Way’s CEO. “Creating measurable change requires a different approach. It’s going to require a very concerted ‘all–in’ effort to be able to say we not only have

changed people’s lives, which we have done for 70 years, but we have changed conditions in this community - which is really the solution.” TD Bank was one of the featured partners of the United Way at the kick off event, and TD District Vice President and 2017 United Way Campaign Chairperson Eric Griggs explained why his company considers their work with United Way to be some of their proudest work in local communities. “It is very important that basic needs are met for everyone in our community. It is important not to leave people behind,” Griggs said. “TD Bank Group believes that young people are our future and every young person should have the opportunities and support they need to reach their full potential.” In 2016, nearly 11,000 people received assistance from United Way programs in Essex County alone. This year’s campaign looks to fund programs to give 4000 young people the education and skills they need for their personal success and to break the cycle of poverty.

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Rotary Club of Essex to support World Polio Day submitted to EFP The Rotary Club of Essex wants to bring awareness about Polio and

the need to continue with vaccines for children. Worldwide, there have only been 11 new cases

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to date for 2017. Only three countries are left with endemic polio; Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria. It’s only a plane or boat ride away and is the reason it is still important to continue with the oral Polio vaccine on this side of the ocean. In 1985, when Rotary started getting involved in this project, there

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Youth Council Rep looks to engage local students students involved. One of the topics she would like to see members of the youth-focus group discuss and tackle would be starting up the Essex Youth Centre again. She would also like the group members to engage others about what is going on politically. Having a group consisting of politicallyengaged students allows for ideas to get bounced around and the opportunity for great discussion surrounding topics that concern youth. In the near future,

Hoffmann will visit local schools on her own time to speak with civic classes. She is hoping to engage potentially interested students. She is looking for area youth who are organized, have leadership skills, and courage, to get involved. To those who may be weary of stepping forward to get involved, Hoffmann said, “Do it. Try it. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to keep doing it. It may be something you really enjoy.” Essex Mayor Ron McDermott and

adding Hoffmann is engaging other young females by being a role model herself. Area youths who would like to apply to be the volunteer Youth Council Rep or would be interested in getting involved with the youthfocus group can contact Town Clerk Robert Auger at rauger@essex.ca.

Councillor Sherry Bondy offered to support Hoffmann in her endeavour. “I really believe strongly in having a youth member on Council. It’s great…I will play this card, I believe in having strong female role models in our community. We do not have enough of them,” Bondy said,

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by Sylene Argent Local grade nine student Ehva Hoffmann is currently the Town of Essex’s sole volunteer Youth Council Rep at the decision-making table, but she is looking to change that. A few years ago, members of Council of the day created two Youth Council Rep positions. A youth from Wards one or two and a youth from Wards 3 or 4 were to sit at the decision-making table during regular Council meetings to provide input on topics of discussion from a younger perspective. Last year, Hoffmann sat as the only Council

rep, and is looking to recruit an interested youth member to fill the currently empty chair. Applications from a youth from any ward within the Municipality of Essex may be considered, she said. “It’s been fun. I’ve been learning about politics,” Hoffmann said of her first year as a Youth Council Rep. In addition, Hoffmann is looking to establish a youth-focus group. Members of this group would meet a few times a year to discuss local issues. Ideally, she would like to have a minimum of ten local high school and older elementary school

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The Town of Tecumseh is looking for volunteers for the 2017-18 Tecumseh Snow & Leaf Angels Program (Program). The Program will match volunteers, known as Snow and Leaf Angels, from the community with seniors and persons with physical disabilities living in the Town of Tecumseh (Town). Snow & Leaf Angels will clear leaves and snow from Town sidewalks and driveway entrances for those in need of assistance. The 2017-18 Program will run from October 31, 2017 through to March 31, 2018. The Program is truly “the neighbourly thing to do” and is a great way for families to volunteer together, or for high school students to complete their 40 hours of community service. To learn more about the Program and how to volunteer, visit the Town’s website or contact the Tecumseh Town Hall at Ext 143. Seniors (those ages 65 or older) and persons with physical disabilities can also contact the Town to apply for assistance.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Town of Tecumseh is accepting nominations for the following Awards: Dr. Henri Breault Community Excellence Award Donald “Donny” Massender Memorial Volunteer Award Senior of the Year Award Nominees for these Awards must be a resident of the Town of Tecumseh, or must have lived in the Town. No person shall receive an Award posthumously. Nominations must be submitted on the prescribed form, together with supporting materials, to the Director Corporate Services & Clerk by email to lmoy@tecumseh.ca or delivered to the Town Hall no later than Tuesday, October 31, 2017. To obtain the Nomination Forms, or to learn more about the nomination and selection process for these Awards, visit the Town’s website or contact Ext 116 or 143.

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BLAIR, Mansell J. - Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Anita (nee Johnston) for 48 years. Proud and adored father of Jocelyn Blair and Rachel Blair (Faucher). Cherished Grandpa of Elle. Dearest brother of the late Velma Barber, late Norma Burrington, Audrey Steinberg, Noel (Della) and late Gerry (Shirley). Dear brother-in-law of Val MacKinnon (Neil) and Lorraine Johnston. Mansell will also be remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Mansell retired from the University of Windsor in 1994 after 26 years as a professor of Sociology. In retirement, he enjoyed ﬂying his plane, playing bridge, feeding his birds, and tending to his chickens. He will be missed by his feline companions. In following Mansell’s wish, cremation has taken place. Visiting will take place at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 pm with no funeral service to follow. If desired, memorial donations made to Hospice of Windsor Essex or the Humane Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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OBITUARIES _________________________________________________________ HILL, Robert F. “Bob” - Passed peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Malden Park Continuing Care Centre. Beloved husband of Jill (nee Houston) for 45 years. Loving Dad of Jennifer Lucier and husband Robert and Kenneth Hill. Proud Grandpa of Brycen and Donovan Lucier. Predeceased by his mother Una Hill, and sister Jeanette Hill. Dear brother-in-law of Gordon Houston (Frances), Richard Houston and Gary Houston. Bob will also be remembered by his lifelong friend, Ken Heuston, and wife Heather. Bob retired from Ford Motor Co. after 35 years of service. He was the oﬃcial greeter at Essex Gospel Community Church, always welcoming everyone with a smile and a handshake. Due to Jill’s health, the family will be having a private funeral and burial service. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to Compassion International by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E, Essex (519776-4233). Family and friends are invited to share their condolences and memories online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

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OCT. 28 - THE SUN PARLOUR CHORUS present an evening of acappella music, 7:00 pm, at the Heritage Park Alliance Church. Call 519-948-0637 or 519-966-1663 for ticket info. www.sunparlourchorus.com OCT. 28 & 29  PUMPKINFEST  At Western Secondary from 10am-4pm. Over 100 crafters, free parking, family fun! INFO: www.westernsecondarypumpkinfest.com. NOV. 5  CWL ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER & BAZAAR  At Holy Name Church. Dinner tickets at the door. Kids under 5 years eat for free. Take out available. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome. COPING WITH ANGER GROUP - Wednesdays at Erie Shores Healthcare. For more information, contact Community Partnership at 226-348-4548 or email info@ cupartner.ca

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519-776-4255 Essex United Church Let’s Celebrate! Essex United Church is celebrating 143 years of serving God in this community. Come share with us! October 12- Come and play Trivial Pursuit at the Essex Legion. Teams of 4! 7-9pm. Small fee, desserts, tea and coﬀee. October 13 - Noon Meditation through Music with Ron Dossenbach. October 14- Anniversary Dinner-

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submitted to EFP The Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee has provided a $500 donation to the Woodslee Millen Group for its Veteran’s “Woodslee Memorial Cenotaph Project.” On October 2, at the Libro Community Centre, Donna Roubos, President of the Woodslee Millen Group, accepted the generous offer from Korean veteran Pete Remdenok, who is also part of this committee. We are continuously seeking ways to fulfill this project to completion. The site plan has been drawn up and will be available for viewing soon. We thank everyone who has shown an interest in this project and shares the same values and sentiments towards our special veterans. An outdoor public ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 18th at 4pm for our Veterans. Dinner follows for the veterans and their guests. Donations to this project are welcomed. Please contact Donna Roubos: 519975-1224 or Juliette St Pierre: 519-727-6343.

happens every Tuesday from 10 -1 p.m. It’s a great place to meet new friends, participate in many activities, or even learn something new! Outings are planned occasionally, and we recently visited Allsop’s Corn Maze. Drop by and check us out. Men, women and preschoolers are welcome. Major Shirley Roberts leads Bible Study at 1p.m. and all are invited to enjoy an enthusiastic discussion of the Word. Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30a.m. If you are looking for a church family, we invite you to join us. Refreshments are served after the service and provide an opportunity for fellowship. Messy Church is a new way of experiencing church and is open to families with kids of all ages. Join us for a free family style dinner, followed by crafts, activities, a Bible Story and music, on the 4th Thursday of the month from 5:45- 7:30 p.m. Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

For the month of October, our Mission Group will collect food and baby items for the Essex Food Bank at the back of the church. St. Mary’s is looking for volunteers to help with Sunday School. If you are in high school and need service hours, please contact the parish oﬃce. Please come out to support a proposed Cultural and Resource Centre in Sandwich South on Tuesday, October 10th at 7p.m. at the Tecumseh town hall. Let’s show that our community is alive and well! The annual Guatemala Hope dinner and auction takes place on Saturday, October 14th at St. John’s hall. For tickets and info, contact Barry Elliott at 519-819-5117. Please contact the parish oﬃce for more information on ‘All Souls Mass’ that will take place on Sunday, November 5th at 9 a.m. to honour our loved ones who have passed away this last year. Please keep in your prayers and all the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice. 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 10:00am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coﬀee. We will continue our Sunday evening bible study at 6:00pm called “Body and Soul: Reclaiming the Heidelberg Catechism. GEMS and Cadets will meet on

Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00pm. This is a great club for girls and boys from Grade 1 - 8 where we participate in bible studies, crafts and games. All are welcome to attend. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Gerrie spoke on being thankful. Please keep our Ghana Missions Team in your prayers. Adventure Camp Art Camp begins on Wednesday, October 11th. Please remember to bring your Toonie oﬀering. If you would like to be included in the new Antioch Family Directory, please check your mail box or pick up a form at the Connect Centre. Our next Baptismal Service is on November 5th. Restoration House Healing Rooms are open on Saturdays from 9a.m.-noon. For more info, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. Be blessed. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Debbie Monchamp won with high score at Saturday’s Euchre games. Floyd Cascadden came in second and Gail Boulay came in third, Judy Kelly was low. Donna Eyruad had high score at Monday night Pepper. Mary Lou Chibi had the most peppers and Lawrence Dobson was low. Tuesday afternoon Pepper had Larry Lane with the most peppers. Floyd Cascadden had high score, Wally Cascadden had second and Judy Lane had low score.

Mary Lou Chibi had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. Roger Monchamp had eleven peppers! Lawrence Dobson was the low. Edna Chevalier and Floyd Cascadden were our winners at Thursday’s Bridge. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Our next market will take place on Saturday, October 14th from 10am - 2pm in the church hall. Baked goods from parishioners are always appreciated for our bake table. Call: 519-980-4942 for more details or table rentals. World Food Day is on Sunday, October 15 and we will have a presentation from Ron Dunn, Executive Director of the Downtown Mission, at 9:15am at Trinity and 11:00am at St. Paul’s. Come hear about the ways in which the programs at the Downtown

Mission help the most vulnerable among us. Our next Legacy of Heroes Event takes place on Sunday, October 29th at 1:30pm in the parish hall.This year, we will honour foster parents and give thanks for the diﬀerence they make in the lives of so many young people. Refreshments will be available, as we hear stories and give thanks. All are welcome. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: First Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. Third Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. For more information about what’s

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Continued from Page 19 going on, please visit our website at www.stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at oﬃce@stpaulstrinity.org. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

The month of October is dedicated to The Most Holy Rosary. The next K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, October 13, 4:30 - 7 pm. Teen Life (Grades 9-12) begins with a Mass at 7pm followed by LifeNight until 9:45pm. Join us Oct. 15 for Get Holy or Die Trying and on Oct. 29th for Cupcake Cup. The CWL Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar is on Sunday, November 5, from Noon to 5 p.m. All are welcome! COR 30 is scheduled for November 17-19. God Bless and have a great week.

Trinity Church We keep in our prayers Wendy, Jim, Erin, Pat, Greg, Art, and Maureen. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Joan Twiname, given by the Beaule family and in loving memory of Albert Quirk, given by Ian & Pam Quirk and family. Thank you to all who helped throughout our pie making and a big thank you to all who purchased pies. It was another success. Mark you calendar for December 2nd for the next round. You can start placing your orders anytime for our meat pies. We will also offer a fruit pie. Place your orders by leaving a message at the Church office at 519-7767711 or by leaving a message for Brenda at 519-839-5184. We have put the second toy box out for our Annual Toy Drive. Toys will be picked up the first part of December by the Cottam/Kingsville Fire Department for distribution to kids in our own area for Christmas day. Let’s put smiles on the children’s faces in the area. The Thank You Bank donations for October, will go to support the work of the Downtown Mission in those who are vulnerable and living in poverty. Join us on Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United

Golden Years Golf Report On October 5, 32 golfers managed 48 holes-in-one. Leading the charge, with ﬁve aces, were Dorothy Cascadden and Barry Sweet. One of the highlights of the day was John Murphy carding consecutive scores of 16 over 9 holes. The low score over 36 holes went to Gary Honey with a score of 75. Capturing ﬁrst place, with a combined score of 241, was Team 10 (Bill Mayville, Cathy Dewhurst, Bill Taylor). Team 6 (Vicky Harris, Mary Binder, Gerrit Vriesen) took second place. Sharing the third place was Team 2 (Gail Johnston, Betty McManus, Eileen McIntosh) and Team 9 (Bob McWilliam, Barb Murphy, Gary Honey).

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Join us at 10 am on Sunday, October 15th. Our guest speaker is Ian Phillips. Our Elder on Duty is Ted Ure. Our Door greeters are Diane Battersby & Joanne Pierre and Church lock-up will be taken care of by Jack Thomas. Music is an important part of our worship. Consider joining the choir. Our Roast Beef Dinner is on Wednesday, October 25, 4-6:30pm. Tickets available at the door. Volunteer sheets will be posted in Simpkins Hall and all help is appreciated for this event.

Join us for BINGO on October 27 in Simpkins Hall at 7pm. Donations of door prizes and baked goods are always appreciated. Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. Please visit our website: www. bethelmaidstone.com.

Essex County Library - Cottam Branch LEGOS! Drop in to the Cottam Library and come explore Legos at the Library! Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10am - 1pm. Ages 5 - 10. Register online or at the library.

Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, October 2nd the Euchre winners were Leo Durocher, Audrey Stanley, Dave McMurren, Irene Gignac, George Diesbourg, Bernice Price, Gail Koziana, Gloria Seguin, Mary Margaret Chevalier, and Veronica Granger. On Wednesday, October 4th, the Pepper winners were Joanne McMurren, Rita Glowa, Audrey Stanley, Mary Margaret Chevalier, George Diesbourg, Joan Broeders, Howard Armstrong, and Charles Chevalier. On Friday night, the Euchre winners were George Sutherland, Charles Chevalier, Bob McGuire, Rosaire Girard, Pat LeBlanc, Wayne Rawson, and Joanne McMurren. For information on joining our club, please contact Irene at 519-975-2283.

Essex Community Services Essex Community Services is calling for volunteers to join the Essex Snow Patrol and help your community! During the winter months, snow and ice are potential hazards to everyone, but they pose special problems for people with limited mobility. When snow accumulates, many people often encounter problems getting in and out of their homes. ECS matches volunteers with eligible seniors and people with physical disabilities to clear the snow from sidewalks and driveways. Snow removal volunteers are needed in all parts of the Municipality of Essex. If you would like to volunteer as a member of the Essex Snow Patrol, contact Essex Community Services at 519-776-4231 for more information. Thank you.

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with a 2-1 set win over Massy on October 5. • The senior boys’ volleyball team won three straight sets over Tecumseh Vista Academy on October 3 and against Massey on October 5. • The junior boy’s football team suffered a 55-0 loss against Herman on October 4 at Essex. • The senior boys’ football team took to the field in Essex on Friday, October 6 to take on Belle River. Unfortunately, the Red Raiders fell to the Nobles 38-0 in the game that kicked off the EDHS Homecoming celebrations. • It took an overtime goal by Anthony Cristofaro, with assist from Tyler Boughner and Justin Bondy, for the

Essex 73’s to take a 3-2 victory over Petrolia on October 5. • Over the Thanksgiving weekend, two EMHA hockey teams participated in tournaments. The Ravens Midget Minor took part in the Irish South Bend Classic in Indiana and the Atom Major team was in Ohio for the Cleveland Rock and Roll Cup. • The Atom Major team won four straight games in the tournament before suffering a loss in the championship game against Reston Raiders, by a score of 4-0. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email essexfreepress@ on.aibn.com.

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Mike and Plum Crazy 1970 Dart at the drag strip with Wayne Potter.

The Chrysler Corporation produced the popular mid-sized Dodge Dart from 1960 to 1976. Here is the story of one of them. Mike Ciacelli was born and raised in Leamington, Ontario. One of his first cars was a 1970 Dodge Challenger with a 340 V8. One day while driving along the highway, the hood flew up and totalled the car (but not Mike). He had forgotten to attach the hood pins. Now needing another car, he started looking for a Dodge Dart because it would be smaller and could be made to go faster. He saw a ’67 Dart for sale in Harrow, but parked beside it was a blue ’70 Dart, and Mike liked the ’70 styling better. Upon closer inspection, the blue was a repaint covering up the original Plum Crazy colour. Mike, hungry for more horsepower, bought the car and replaced the 318 V8 in the car with the 340 V8 from his Challenger. For body and paint, Mike took his car to Wolbers Auto Body in Ruthven and quickly discovered that his Dart was a virtually rust-free car from western Canada. With Mike working with Wayne Potter at the shop, the Dart was completely stripped down inside and out. Mig welding had just come into use and a damaged panel on the car was replaced with identical sheet metal, and you cannot see where the new piece joins the rest of the car. When the work was completed, Mike’s Dart now had the dazzling Plum Crazy finish that was on the car when it left the factory. By 1987, the car was ready for Show and Go. Mike met his future wife in Windsor and they enjoyed many drives in the “new” Dart. Mike also took it to the drag strip in Sparta near St. Thomas several times, and consistently ran through the quarter mile at just over 14 seconds. Then he added headers to the engine and cut his time down to 13.9 seconds and 102 miles an hour across the finish line. The tire-squealing fun lasted until 1993 when Mike got married and sold the Dart, replacing it with a more suitable family car. But Mike’s Plum Crazy Dart is still in the Leamington area and was recently seen at the Apple Fest Car Show at Colasanti’s in Ruthven. It might even be for sale. Will Mike buy it back? If he does, you’ll read all about it right here. Stay tuned! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.

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The Essex Red Raiders junior girls’ basketball team suffered a 16-49 loss to Kingsville on October 2 and an 8-55 loss to St. Anne on October 3. On October 5, the girls’ team loss to Villanova by a final score of 59-10. • The senior girls’ basketball team took a 40-37 win over the Kingsville team with Caileigh Chauvin charting 13 pts, Sara Archer - 9 pts, Finnley McElwain - 8 pts, and Kim Orton - 8 pts for the Red Raiders. On October 3, Kim Orton - 14 pts, Caileigh Chauvin - 12 pts, and Sara Archer - 9 pts, took a 41-30 win over St. Anne. On October 5, the team took a 43-36 win over Villanova. • In Red Raider volleyball, the junior boys’ took a 2-1 set victory over Tecumseh Vista Academy on October 3 and a three straight sets win over Holy Names on October 4. The junior squad kept the winning streak alive

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by Garrett Fodor For the first time since January 3, the Essex 73’s has suffered back-to-back losses. 24 Hours after its 2-1 overtime loss to Wheatley, Essex looked to rebound against a rival, the Integrity Amherstburg Admirals. After winning the opening faceoff, Essex appeared energized and seemed to play with a certain spark. For much of the opening period, Essex cycled the puck and controlled the play. It took Amherstburg 5:10 to get its first shot on Essex starter Jax DHondt. Coming into the game, Essex had the second-best power-play at 28 percent, and made sure to punish Amherstburg. William Stadder tipped Michael Vieira’s shot by Admirals goalie Ben Larder. In the middle frame, the Admirals evened it out with Ryan Alexander fooling Dhondt with a quick snapshot. Heading into the third period, the

scoreboard read 1-1. In the final frame, Essex was quick to capitalize with the man-advantage again as Sylvano Valente beat Larder off the faceoff. But, to close out the frame, Amherstburg scored a pair of goals in four minutes to lead 3-2. Unfortunately for the Essex faithful in attendance, the 73’s were unable to mount a comeback. William Stadder finished Tuesday with a goal and an assist, he thought the game could have had a different result. “I think it was kind of just rough luck,” Stadder said. “I thought we played as a unit pretty well, just had some unlucky bounces and sometimes the puck just did not go our way.” Thursday night, the 73’s traveled to Petrolia to face the Flyers. After arriving late, the game was delayed 30 minutes. However, Essex did not show signs of fatigue as its players controlled

the puck for much of the game. As a result, William Stadder put the visitors on the board heading into the intermission. During much of the game, the offense from both teams was stymied. They struggled to beat the goalies and even register shots. Fans in attendance were treated to a physical affair with tempers flowing over. Teams exchanged goals in the second period, with Essex still leading after 40 minutes. In the third period, Tyler Ryan was beaten for the second time of the night to force overtime. In overtime, Essex had a majority of the chances, but were frustrated with Petrolia’s goalie kicking the net off several times. But, in the end, Anthony Cristofaro was the hero, blasting home his second of the game after Tyler Boughner won the draw. Essex prevailed 3-2. They will play Wallaceburg before traveling to Lakeshore Friday night.

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Barrels, Bottles, and Brews brings love of craft beer to LaSalle

Runners take part in the “Canada 150 Beer Run” during the LaSalle Craft Beer Festival.

by Adam Gault Despite high winds and the threat of inclement weather leading to the event being cancelled at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening, hundreds of craft beer enthusiasts made their way to the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex to take part in the annual LaSalle Craft Beer Festival this past Friday and Saturday afternoon. Now in its 4th year, the event continues to grow in scope and scale, with more attendees seeking to support local businesses and community initiatives. “I think the buy local trend adds to the event,” LaSalle Supervisor of Programming Patti Funaro explained. “People enjoy the opportunity to try things from different breweries, showcasing everything from the local scene.” The event also featured a 1.5km “Canada 150 Beer Run.” Runners who took part in the “Beer Run” received a one-of-a-kind beer festival toque, a “gold medal” beer opener, and a special “Canada 150” brew crafted by BREW Windsor. Celebrating all things craft beer from across Essex County and Southwestern Ontario, the event featured many well-known regional brewers as well as a few newcomers looking to make their name on the local craft beer stage. One of those new local craft breweries featured at the festival was GL Heritage Brewing Co. from Amherstburg.

Founded by brothers Greg and Dwayne Grondin, their passion for craft brewing led them to opening their own small batch craft brewery on their beautiful century family farm. “It was a hobby-type business. We started to brew in 2016, brewed weekly and developed four recipes, and worked from there,” Greg Grondin said of their start in the burgeoning Essex County craft beer industry. “We are the first agricultural-based brewery in Essex County. There’s no other brewery that has a brewery based on a farm.” The demand for craft beer has increased tremendously across Canada over the last two years, with a 20% growth in the total number of breweries since 2015. Grondin surmises evolving tastes in beer consumers are the driving force behind the craft beer industry’s continued growth. “It’s all change, everybody’s looking for a change. Nobody wants to buy that 24-pack anymore, they want to buy that 2-pack, or three and four, and try different stuff. It’s really up-and-coming for this area. [There are a] lot of great breweries here, [a lot] lot of great people. It’s great for the whole area.”