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Retired captain receives Quilt of Valour
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by Fred Groves When Captain Brian MacDonnell was asked where he would like to have his presentation through the Quilts of Valour program held, he did not hesitate. Last Tuesday afternoon, the retired Royal Canadian Air Force Veteran was part of a special ceremony at one of his favourite
places, the Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association, located just outside McGregor. Captain MacDonnell was the recipient of a beautiful, Canadian-themed quilt that volunteer needle-crafter Pauline Gaudette made. She has created 76 quilts as part of the nationwide Quilts of Valour program. “I love sewing and my dad
told me that whenever you can give back, to give back,” Gaudette said. Along with Jan Bergeron, the Regional Representative of Quilts of Valour, they wrapped Captain MacDonnell in the specially-made quilt. Quilts through this program are presented to those military personnel, past and present, who
are coping with injuries both visible and non-visible. When Captain MacDonnell was recovering, he was part of the ‘Soldier On’ program in which he went to Ottawa, and for a week, worked and lived with officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Musical Ride. “We got up every morning with them and rode and trained with them,” Captain MacDonnell said, who now lives in Amherstburg. He retired in 2012 after severing in the Canadian forces for 25 years which included two NORAD postings, international postings, and being the project officer in the Canadian Arctic. While in Afghanistan, he directly coordinated over 500 missions. “The ‘Soldier On’ program is an opportunity to stay connected with the people you served with,” he noted. The reason he chose WETRA was because of his experience with the Musical Ride, which included being part of the ceremonies that were recently hosted at WETRA. Last Tuesday’s presentation included retired RCMP horse, Hector, who will be dressed up in costume on Friday and Saturday when WETRA hosts its Halloween Spooktactular on the Farm.
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Bondy gives dog pound update Councillor Sherry Bondy gave an update on the regional Dog Pound endevours. She is the Council liaison on this Committee. She said, unfortunately, there is not much to update. “We’re still kind of status quo,” she said. “And I say ‘unfortunately’ because we pay for what we get. What we get is just barebones pound facilities.” She said things could change if Windsor does choose to bring its stray and loose dogs to the Lakeshore Dog Pound instead of the Windsor Essex County humane Society. “That would affect animal welfare in the Municipality of Essex,” she said. To her knowledge, if the Humane Society no longer has that contract with Windsor, it could drop all provided services to county municipalities for cats. Right now, she said, Essex residents can drop off cats at the Humane Society. “So, all of the work we’ve been doing in trapping and releases, with volunteers, with vouchers, we will gradually see erode if the City of Windsor does join our Dog Pound,” Bondy claimed. Updates on this situation will come in the
future, she said. Bondy said dog days for Essex at the Regional Dog Pound are dwindling. She said Essex’s Animal Control Officer does a great job posting stray dogs on Facebook to help them get back home. The facility also just received a paint job. Development Charges of Harrow Council received the report “Development Charges-Harrow.” Council also motioned that it wishes to extend the life of Bylaw Number 1425, an amending bylaw to reduce Development Charges for residential dwellings in Harrow, to expire in December 2017. The other option was to allow the amending bylaw to expire this December. Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Donna Hunter explained in order for the amending bylaw to get extended, the issue has to go to the public for comment for 60 days through a staff-made report. She said she will have the report on the next agenda for discussion. Councillor Larry Snively asked what is stopping developers from building in Harrow, and wanted to know what had to be done do to bring the developers to that area. He hoped Town staff could meet with
developers to see what the Town has to do to bring residential growth to that area. He does not think the loss of the high school in the problem as there are young families building in Ward 3. He added the commercial development in the Harrow area is going well. In the report to Council, it notes in June of last year Council passed Bylaw Number 1425, which amended the imposing development charges bylaw. The amending bylaw provided for a 50 percent reduction in charges for residential development in Harrow for the period of June 29, 2015 to December 28, 2016. The report further states that as of to date, the Building Department indicated that six permits were taken out for new single family residential dwellings in Harrow; two in 2015 and four in 2016. The total value of the Development Charges before the 50 percent reduction was $54,868.00. With the reduction, the actual Development Charges received was $27,434.00.
Councillor Steve Bjorkman said he wants Council to continue to help the area with its opportunity to grow. Colchester Harbour off season ramp fees Council received the report “Colchester Harbour off Season Ramp Fee Collection” and approved administration’s recommendation to continue to staff the Colchester Harbour boat ramp and bait shop on weekends until November 27, 2016 on a trial basis. This issue was first discussed in May. Through its report, administration recommended that this extended service be a one season trial, for further evaluation. The Colchester Harbour currently offers a daily ramp fee of $12 or seasonal ramp passes for $150 The report continues that to staff the harbour boat ramp for the additional seven weekends, the cost would be around $1,260. Fees collected over the weekends during this period would be weather
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Being grateful
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One great aspect that comes out of the Thanksgiving weekend is being able to take a moment to recognize for what it is we should be grateful. Taking that moment should happen more than one time a year, but when we get busy living life, it can be hard to remind ourselves of what is truly important. Taking that moment to be grateful, hopefully amongst the important people in our lives, truly brings about a positive vibe that can be used to help us get through the remainder of the year. Every day, as it is said, everyone is trying to keep up with that dang proverbial Jones family. I don’t know how it is that fictional and fantastical family got so far ahead that everyone else feels the need to play catch up. It is easy to see how green someone else’s grass is when you are too busy being envious to fertilize your own lawn!
And, besides, a lot of what others flaunt about, is just that….fertilizer! Or at least, in my experience, people tend to embellish, just a little, to try and enhance their truth. So, we need to use Thanksgiving as a time to remind ourselves what it is that is going right in our lives, and forget about what it is others are up to. It can be easy to make a long list of things we would like to change, or absolutely have to have, in our lives; especially with the Christmas season quickly approaching. But, when you really start to form a list of things that are going well in your life, that list could be endless if you are honest with yourself. Yes, we will fall out of favour, or lose touch, with family members and friends. We will face hardships. We will lose money, valuables, and even jobs. But, even though it may be so hard to do, we should always take
a moment to be grateful for those important people in our lives and what we already have, while looking forward to potential opportunities in the future. Breaking apart from someone, for instance, may be difficult to do. But sometimes it is the lessons learned that open the door to welcome new people into our lives; or in some cases space for ourselves. Learning a valuable life lesson is something on which we certainly cannot put a price. Going through those hardships is never easy, but I am always grateful, be it eventually, for having endured a learning experience, once the lesson is clear, anyway.
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Plaques I was happy to read a plaque had been placed at Essex District High School to provide the information that this town had the first high school in the County. That is significant. We know that school burned in 1921, just after 33 years, but the same land has always been the location for the high school. While I am discussing signs I am going to repeat my plea to have signs along Irwin Avenue, between the cutoff from the main street to Brien Avenue as Toll Gate Road because it was built in a few days to avoid the toll gates on the main street while the so-called owner was on a trip to Toronto. Another place for a sign should indicate that two railroads intersected where the main one was crossed by the local train from Windsor to Leamington. That also is a significant historical site.
Visitors to town do read such signs and it is good to keep the fact well known among the local residents, especially the children. I will mention again that the cannon on the town lawn should be identified as one used by the enemy in World War 1. I have been told arrangements are being made to have that done. While it does not identify any as the Spitfire does, it does tell us that Essex had one of the highest percentages of local residents as volunteers for battle during that first Great War. Perhaps the corner store at Laird should be identified with a plaque as one of the first in town built by J. Hicks and used as a funeral parlour and a furniture store. I am sure there are more points of interest in this historic town, such as the railroad station and the site of the gas explosion behind the hardware store.
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EDHS welcomes the community to Homecoming celebrations
by Garrett Fodor Last Friday evening, the doors to Essex District High School were opened to welcome the community to enjoy the annual homecoming celebrations. The Homecoming event included a football game that pitted the Red Raiders against General Amherst. One change on the night for the fans and families in attendance is how the game was watched. Early in the
week, the grandstands that had been at the field for years prior had been torn down and replaced with some temporary ones that were borrowed from the town. Dave Van Wijngaarden has been a teacher at EDHS for 17 years. He said he thinks this year’s event was unmatched to years prior. “The biggest difference I’ve seen this year would be the participation of the students, we have way more students out here at
the game than I’ve ever seen,” Van Wijngaarden said. “If you ask me
honestly, I think there are more people here than there has been in the past, so the grandstands didn’t affect it.” The event itself did not change, with there being a barbecue before the game, a dance for teens after the game, and live entertainment and bar service for adults going into the night. The school used the opportunity to raise funds for the Essex Athletic Association. Some of the funds the students raised from the events will be donated towards cancer research.
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dependent. During the meeting, Council discussed what times would be best suited to have someone there to collect the ramp fees. Councillor Sherry Bondy did have concern with young workers working alone. She hoped for good security features. Director of Community Services Doug Sweet said there is a process in place for this. Councillor Larry Snively said he does have issue with only having this over the weekend as there could be a lot of boaters during the week on nice days. He understood that it could be hard to get someone out there just for good days. Letters from the Queen Letters sent from the Queen to the Essex Memorial Spitfire will be on display at the Essex Centre Sports Complex until a proper outdoor cabinet can be made for the Heritage Gardens Park.
The game itself had a similar score line from last year’s 40-7 win over General Amherst. Essex was in control of the game from the start. The Raiders prevailed 64-12 over the Bulldogs. Running Back and defensive back, grade 12 student Nick Kramer, said he believes his teammates played well and enjoyed the support they had.
“Overall the team played a strong game against a respectable team. Even though our defensive was a little slow in the beginning we pulled it together,” Kramer said. “Even though we made some mistakes coach Qawwas was very happy that we won our homecoming game.”
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EDHS Student Council prepares for positivity
Pictured are EDHS’s Student Council reps, photographer Hallie Westwood and Prime Minister Cheyanne Rainone.
by Sylene Argent With several weeks of school already under their belts, members of Essex District High School’s Student Council are looking forward to a promising and exciting school year. The EDHS student body elected grade 11 student Cheyanne Rainone as the 2016/2017 Student Council Prime Minister. She is excited to be at the helm of
the local high school’s parliamentary endevours and is looking forward to promoting positivity throughout the high school’s hallways. “We have a lot planned this year. We want the grads, and everyone, to have a good year,” she said on Friday afternoon after her student peers participated in a pep rally. The event was held leading up to the EDHS Homecoming and the “Run for Awareness” event that was hosted to raise awareness for breast cancer support. During third period last Friday, the students were encouraged to run to Sadler’s Park and back to the high school wearing a
lot of pink. She suspected 150 individuals would take part in the event. She said there are students in the EDHS family who have experienced cancer through their families. Hosting events, such as the “Run for Awareness,” is a way for the students to fundraise to help support the finding of a cure and support fellow students whose families have been affected by cancer. Rainone and grade 11 student Hallie Westwood, a photographer on Student Council, said more fundraisers are planned this year to support breast cancer research. Rainone said she would also like to organize a way
students could support the Downtown Mission as volunteers. “We want to make our community a good one,” she said, adding she wants her Student Council members to, “promote positivity.” She also wants EDHS to be a safe environment for all students. “They say this is the best four years of your life, I want to make that statement true,” she said. “We are wishing everyone has a good time and that people participate in our events,” she continued.
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BIA Social a hit by Sylene Argent Due to popular demand, the Essex Centre BIA hosted a social event at the historic Essex Railway Station on the evening of Tuesday, October 4. The event was hosted so representatives from
area businesses, along with staff and decision makers from the Town of Essex, could socialize, network, and learn about upcoming Essex Centre BIA projects. During the social, while enjoying locally made appetizers, event
attendees learned that the Essex Centre BIA is planning to host a voucher program in conjunction with RBC this winter called the E$$ex Centre Downtown Dollar$. The vouchers will be available for purchase from at November 14-
BIA needs support for Aviva Grant The Essex Centre BIA is asking area residents, community group members, area employees, and visitors to head online to vote for the Essex Centre Community Pavilion project, which is currently in the running for an Aviva Community Fund grant. This is the same grant opportunity Essex Public School was successful in obtaining for its outdoor playground structure. The Essex Centre BIA is urging potential voters to support the project starting Tuesday, October 11. Online voting will take place until October 28. Last year, the Town of Essex and the Essex Centre BIA announced a partnership to install a pavilion inside the Heritage Gardens Park to enhance this passive park and provide an area for future farmers’ markets or craft shows. This will also be an area where residents can simply sit and eat their lunch. A special committee comprised of BIA members has been working on a pavilion design to ensure it would meet the community’s needs, along with enhancing the physical environment of the downtown area. The aesthetics of the pavilion will have features that will tie into the historical Essex Railway Station, which is located within the vicinity. The Town has committed $100,000 for the project, and the BIA has committed $150,000. The BIA is hopeful to receive up to $100,000 from the Aviva grant. It is hoped the pavilion will have accessible washrooms for the public to use, allowing individuals and families to enjoy the Heritage Gardens Park, downtown amenities, and the adjacent greenway for longer periods of time. According the avivacommunityfund.org, each registered participant has 18 votes to use from October 11-28. Registrants can vote for the same idea more than once, or chose to support multiple projects. The 15 ideas that receive the most votes in each of the two funding levels will have an opportunity to become finalists. An independent panel of judges will chose the winning ideas. “This project will benefit the entire community,” Essex Centre BIA Chairperson Mary-Anne Bjorkman said. “Please show support for this project so we can ensure the Essex Centre Community Pavilion will meet the needs of the community.” In 2013, the Town of Essex began developing the Essex Centre Streetscape and Silo District Plan. Through this project, it was identified a pavilion and public washrooms were needed in the Heritage Gardens Park. The plan was created through public input that was solicited through a series of workshops. Bjorkman is urging the community to vote for this program on www. avivacommunityfund.org.
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National School Safety Week October 17-23
submitted by The Canada Safety Council Every year once school starts, working parents are put in a tricky spot. It can be difficult to strike a balance between work hours and school hours, and this difficulty often manifests itself in the form of a couple of hours where the parent can’t be with their child before and/or after school. Many parents choose to enroll their children in before- or after-school
programs, arrange for their children to be watched by family or friends, or are fortunate enough to have flexible work hours that allow them to be available once school lets out for the day. Many other parents, though, explore the possibility of leaving their children home alone or with siblings, trusting them to stay safe, take care of themselves and lock up the house when they leave.
During this year’s National School Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council wants to remind parents of a few safety aspects to consider before making the decision to leave their children home alone. Firstly, make sure your child is prepared for the added responsibility. The Canada Safety Council recommends that no child below the age of 10 be left home alone, and additional consideration
should be given to the child’s temperament, maturity health as well as any legislation that may be in effect in your province. A child should not be left home because it’s the easy option or because it costs less than an afterschool program. It’s far more important to ensure that children are well equipped to look after their own wellbeing. That begins from a mental standpoint. Ask the child if they feel as though they’ll be able to handle the responsibility. Take care to address any concerns or fears they may have, and ensure that you take the necessary amount of time for the child to fully understand the responsibilities being assigned to them. For a child being left home alone before school, these responsibilities could include: • Fixing themselves breakfast • Packing their lunch
for the day • Ensuring they are out of the house in time to catch the school bus, if applicable; and • Locking the doors before leaving for school A child who has a few hours after school may have responsibilities including: • Locking the door behind them after arriving home • Calling a parent or guardian to let them know they have arrived home safely • Doing homework in an unsupervised environment; and • Doing chores, if applicable Children should also be taught how to handle emergency situations, including what to do in case of injury, natural disaster or power outages. The child should always have access to a first aid kit containing differentsized bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, peroxide and a digital
thermometer. Other advice for parents to consider: • Set firm rules for the child, with clear do’s and don’ts. This can include restrictions on TV or Internet time, what to eat as a snack, as well as general restrictions on what they are to do with their time. • Keep in touch with your child – be sure that you’re available at all times by phone in case of emergency. • Make sure your home is safe and secure, with as few injury risks as possible. • Limit the amount of time your child is home alone to a couple of hours, at most. If it’s going to be any longer, hire a babysitter or find a before- or after-school program that can handle the extended hours. For more information, please visit http:// canadasafetycouncil.org.
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News from the Hawk’s Nest class took a break from their regular school day to visit Iler Lodge where they sang for the residents. We have a Coats for Kids campaign running this month as we gear up for colder weather. This year’s Terry Fox Walk took place on Wednesday, September 28. We raised $650 for the Terry Fox Foundation to help with its mission of finding a cure submitted to EFP The Hawks have returned! Our school year is off to a great start. A big welcome goes out to our new principal, Mr. Marenchin, who is super excited to be working with the students and staff at Holy Name. We are also pleased to have Mrs. Cipparrone back as our vice-principal this year. We held our first school mass on September 16. Father Dave spoke on the theme of new beginnings and making a fresh start. The choir provided us with beautiful music for this celebration. Grade 8 Confirmation preparation began with a visit from Nick Fournier. In athletics, our boys’ and girls’ soccer teams are in action with home and away games. Playoffs take place this month. The cross country team participated in the WECDSB meet at Malden Park in Windsor on October 5th. The runners represented our school very well. There are several things taking place where the students are giving back to the community. Students in our JK/SK
Voice Of Inspiration “True character is revealed in the choices a human being makes under pressure - the greater the pressure, the deeper the revelation, the truer the choice to the character’s essential nature.” ~ Robert McKee
for cancer. Way to go Hawks! The Grade 7 and Grade 8 leadership students led the school in our first WOW assembly. We recognized students of the month and introduced our staff. Music and lights added lots of excitement in the gym! Details of our Read-A-Thon were also revealed. Looks like we have some pretty interesting incentives this
year with potential “Minute to Win It” and “Lip-Sync” challenges, as well as the chance to duct tape our principal to the gym wall. Cool! As you can see, we have a lot of great things happening at our school. Stay tuned for more news from the Hawk’s Nest. Go ZIP! Go ZAP! Go ZOP!
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must be a priority. • Prepare the space. A raucous party may lead to accidents around the house. Move out any extra furniture so guests have more space to move around. Remove breakable items from rooms where guests will spend most of their time. • Skip the candles. Battery-operated tealights create the effect of real candles without the danger. Illuminate jack-o’-lanterns and other Halloween items with flickering LEDs, which won’t start a fire if they’re knocked over. • Hire a bartender. If the party is an adult affair, invest in a professional bartender or server who can monitor guests’ alcohol consumption. He or she can cut off those who have had too much and prevent guests from becoming intoxicated. • Provide adequate lighting. Darkness might remind many of Halloween, but an
entertaining space should not be so dark that guests cannot move around safely. Be sure to illuminate all walkways and clearly indicate exits so that guests can get to safety if necessary. Remove any obstacles on the floor that are tripping hazards, and be sure to use nonslip runners and rugs. • Practice food safety. Many Halloween treats and desserts contain nuts, and this can pose a hazard to those with nut allergies. Label foods and attempt to make the party nut-free if there is someone attending with a nut allergy. Many foods can be left out at room temperature for anywhere from one to two hours. Promptly refrigerate any leftovers so that they do not spoil and cause foodborne illnesses. • Arrange for transportation home. Guests who imbibe should have a safe and sober means of getting
home. This may mean arranging for cabs or ride-share services for guests. • Keep an eye on kids. Children can get into mischief any day of the year, but especially so under the cloak of Halloween darkness. Routinely conduct a head
count to be sure everyone is safe and sound. Halloween parties can be safe and enjoyable at the same time. Enlist the help of others to ensure that all guests are protected while they engage in costume-clad fun.
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Partnership pushes for natural gas across rural Ontario
By Don McCabe, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Affordable and accessible energy is trending in the halls of Queen’s Park this week. As the province celebrates Ontario
Agriculture Week, a new partnership has formed to tell the government, again, why rural Ontario needs access to natural gas energy. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has teamed up with the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus
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and Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus in this new partnership. On October 4 at Queen’s Park, OFA and Eastern and Western Wardens’ Caucus groups strengthened our collective call for a provincial government commitment to bring natural gas to rural Ontario. OFA has been advocating for affordable, accessible energy and natural gas infrastructure for years. Together, our three groups represent rural Ontario ratepayers, businesses and farms. While the provincial government previously announced a grant and loan program, the partners are calling for a much more assertive commitment to affordable rural energy. OFA and our wardens are asking the government to develop a public invested program to install new natural gas pipeline across rural Ontario. It’s estimated it could take 20 years to meet rural
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Ontario’s natural gas demands. The program will require public investment to develop and install the pipeline infrastructure, and to develop a viable rural rate for gas set by the Ontario Energy Board. OFA reminded government this week that an investment in rural natural gas would save rural Ontarians more than $1 billion annually in energy savings. Those savings would be new disposable income to improve competitiveness, stimulate our economy and create jobs. Accessible energy for
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Kingsville’s 47th Annual Migration Festival A sure sign of fall is the celebration of migration, heritage, conservation, and the legacy of Jack Miner in Kingsville. The 47th Annual Kingsville Migration Festival will be celebrated this coming weekend, October 14, 15, and 16. This year’s Opening Ceremony festivities kick off with a Drive Thru Art Gallery Unveiling Wine & Cheese Reception on Thursday, October 13 at 6 pm, at Merlis’ Coffeehouse & Eatery 4 Main Street West, Kingsville. On Friday, October 14 Migration Hall presents
“The Odd Couple Dinner Theatre.” The doors for the event open at 6:00 pm, the dinner will be served at 7:00 pm and the show begins at 8:00 pm. To learn more about the presentation, and where to purchase tickets, call 519-733-5357 or visit www.migrationhall.com. Under the Autumn sky, the Migration Fest Parade begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 15. The parade starts at Main Street and Spruce and travels west on Main to Division and travels south on Division to Park Street. Featuring Bands, Floats & Entertainers.
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Canned goods will be collected on parade route, watch for volunteers with grocery carts. The Migration Fest Market will be open at Kingsville Arena 1741 Jasperson Lane, on Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Admission is free to the market but canned food donations will be accepted in lieu of admission. Shop local artisans, unique art, woodworking, jewelry and much more! Visit the Jack Miner Migration Bird Sanctuary Playfair Stadium for the Art & Photo Competions, (332 Road 3 West, Kingsville). The admission is free on Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4 pm. Have a say and cast a vote for the People’s Choice Award! Saturday - Sunday 11am to 4 pm. Events at Lakeside Park On Saturday and Sunday, Lakeside Park, located at 315 Queen Street, will host an array of events and competitions for the entire family to enjoy. The Windsor Woodcarvers Museum will be set up from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Admission: Adults $3, Seniors $2, Youth $1 (1217 yrs.) Children under 12 - Free. Annual show and competition returns!
See artistic carvings, demonstrations, shop the vendors, soapstone carving for youth. The ever popular Love Trout Pond is open for fishing from 12:004:00pm. For $3.00 you fish until you catch. The Kingsport Environmental Birds of Preys Shows are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 and 3pm. Children can enjoy the Sarah Parks Horsemanship Pony Rides 1:00-4:00 pm on Sunday. Many family and child friendly activities. games, face painting, train rides, and entertainment are planned over the festival weekend. Enjoy cotton candy, popcorn, and
more! The Kingsville Lions Club Kingsducky Derby will be held on Sunday, October 16, at 2:00pm. Please visit online at www.e-clubhouse.org/
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Interpretive plaque marks EDHS as historically significant
Members of the Essex Municipal Heritage Committee and representatives of EDHS unveil the Town’s first Interpretive Plaque on Friday morning, just outside the main entrance at EDHS. This plaque highlights the historical significance of Essex County’s first high school.
by Sylene Argent Just in time for the annual Essex District High School Homecoming event, Essex, along with
its Municipal Heritage Committee, unveiled the Town’s first Interpretive Plaque on Friday morning, just outside the
main entrance of the local high school. Through the new Heritage Plaque program, the Town and
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the Municipal Heritage Committee will install two types of markers to highlight areas of historical significance. The Interpretive Plaques of the program are meant to mark property with historical, social, or cultural significance, but are not designated through the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), Essex’s Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said. He is also the Council liaison on the Municipal Heritage Committee. “The Municipal Heritage Committee is proud to be here,” Meloche said of the unveiling of the plaque. He explained EDHS is the oldest high school
in Essex County. Even though it was recently reconstructed, there has been a high school on the property site since 1885. This was due to its central location, which came about because of the rapid development of the former railway line. With Thanksgiving marking the annual EDHS Homecoming event, Meloche was hopeful that current students, alumni, and members of the community would stop by to visit the Town’s first issued Interpretive Plaque, which displays pictures and information about the high school. The Interpretive Plaque notes a red, two-storey building was built on
the high school site in 1888, and it was rebuilt following the 1921 fire. Through the other portion of the Heritage Plaque program, Bronze Plaques are meant to highlight public or private sites of historical significance that have been designated under the OHA. Essex and its Municipal Heritage Committee unveiled its first Bronze Plaque in August at the Tofflemire Snider Cemetery on County Road 50 East. Development of the Heritage Plaque Program, Meloche explained, began two years ago.
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Essex celebrates getting in motion by Sylene Argent Students at Essex Public School were pleased to put away their pencils and textbooks for a short while last Wednesday afternoon
to celebrate getting in motion during the annual 12 O’clock Walk event. Cathy Copot-Nepszy, Chairperson of WindsorEssex Communities in
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motion, said the annual 12 O’clock Walk is a way this local organization can try to connect with communities. The best way to connect with the
community is often by partnering with local schools to host the local leg of this event. The event is hosted to, “Celebrate getting in
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motion,” Copot-Nepszy said. This walk is hosted the first full week of October, which doubles as in motion week. The event has been ongoing for the past five years. Previous to that, WindsorEssex Communities in motion would partner with other organizations and municipalities to celebrate. “Our walk is ten minutes or more to enforce what
research is telling us,” Copot-Nepszy said. “You can exercise in ten minute increments, such as on your lunch, because we’re all very busy.” Those ten minute increments can add up to reach the daily physical activity requirement. The 12 O’clock Walk, “Is hosted around noon as an encouragement for a
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ten minute or more walk at lunchtime,” CopotNepszy said. Essex Public School was selected as the event location for Essex Centre’s 2016 installment of the event. The school, Copot-Nepszy said, has a beautiful track that the students and their teachers were able to utilize. Throughout the Windsor-Essex County region, this year’s event had 22 walk sites, which Copot-Nepszy said is the largest number yet. Another event site within the Municipality of Essex included participants in the ZEALL program in Harrow, who participated in the walk at Harrow Participark. “We will be getting thousands of people out walking during the event,” she said, adding it is the strength of the event partners and in engaging the community that makes the 12 O’clock
Walk successful. “Part of the event is connecting people to facilities and getting them excited about it. Sometimes you forget what you have in your backyard.” The County of Essex was one of the event sponsors for Essex County towns. It forwarded $50 New Balance gift certificates as prizes for each town. Regional grand prize draws for all event sites included three Canadian Tire gift certificates and an in motion prize pack. Giveaways during the event included new in motion t-shirts and bands for the participating youth. These swag items sported the #inmotionWE hashtag. WindsorEssex Communities in motion was encouraging members of the public to post their active pictures of participation in the event with that hashtag. Earlier in the week, Windsor-Essex
Communities in motion recognized some of its outstanding community partners. The event was held inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex on Monday, October 3. During this celebratory event, the Town of Essex received an award for leadership, and area resident Sharon Teskey received the All-Star Award, which is presented to an individual who makes activity important and frequents many activities in town.
Students at Essex Public School enjoyed participating in Windsor-Essex Communities in motion’s annual 12 O’clock Walk last Wednesday afternoon.
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Choose the right tire for your vehicle and season
their vehicles are in top working order. But tires are one area of maintenance that often
where conditions often include snow, ice and cold weather, winter tires can be lifesavers. These tires are designed using several different types of rubber, and feature tread designs that maximize traction during inclement conditions. Winter tires also come in various subcategories. Studdable winter tires provide the extra security of added studs to enhance traction on ice. Performance winter tires offer better dry road handling, but traction on snow and ice may be compromised. Performance tires Performance tires offer a sports car feel. These are meant for drivers who want to feel the road and increase low-speed traction. The higher the level of performance,
the increased level of handling and stability at high speeds. Truck tires Trucks, pickups and SUVs also have a variety of tire types. There are off-road varieties, which will offer an aggressive tread design for offroad traction and other obstacles. Light truck tires help provide durability and traction. Specially designed SUV tires may be large, but can still offer comfort-focused applications designed for on-road driving. Drivers looking for better performance from their tires should speak with a tire retailer about the options available to them.
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How to safely navigate wet roads
roads that may be covered in leaves. Such conditions require drivers to focus their undivided attention on the road ahead of them. When drivers suddenly encounter slick roads, easing off the accelerator rather than quickly applying the brakes can be the safest response, but such a response is impossible when cruise control is engaged. • Drive slowly. Many fall road trippers are already driving slowly so they can fully enjoy the fall scenery. But it’s important that drivers slow down even more when encountering wet roadways, as driving slow can reduce the risk of a vehicle hydroplaning. When vehicles hydroplane, they slide uncontrollably on wet surfaces as the tires rise up on the water covering the roads. AAA notes that tires on vehicles driving as slow as 35 miles per hour can still lose some contact with the road, so drivers should maintain low speeds when driving on wet roads and reduce their speeds even further during heavy rains. • Resist the urge to brake quickly. When drivers feel themselves losing control, many respond by braking quickly. But hard braking and quick turns can increase the risk that a vehicle will hydroplane. And even if the vehicle does not hydroplane,
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road salts. High-quality sealants can be used on bumpers, trim and rubber door seals as added protection. Speak with an automotive retailer or even the car dealership if you are unsure which products will make your car’s parts most durable for winter weather. Do not stop washing your car just because the weather is cold. Slushy, wet roads and snow-melting salts can speed up the formation of rust or other decay on the undercarriage of the vehicle. These materials will need to be periodically cleaned off. Flush the underside of the vehicle whenever possible, taking advantage of any dry, slightly warmer days. Tire pressure According to the automotive retailer Pep Boys, vehicle tires lose a pound of air pressure for every 10-degree drop in temperature. Many modern cars will alert to changes in air pressure, and drivers should be diligent in maintaining the proper tire pressure. Fuel economy as well as handling ability can decline when tires are not inflated properly. Tires can be refilled at many gas
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Warm up your fall with these apple cider recipes (NC) Autumn is often a time of cold, grey weather. Fortunately it is also apple harvest time, and the season for keeping warm with comforting food and drinks. Enjoy reassuring recipes for body and soul featuring Green Mountain Hot Apple Cider Mix in K-Cup pods for the Keurig system, which combine fall pleasures to perfection. Onion soup with apple cider Yields: 6 servings
Apple fast facts Autumn is a time of year when homes get dressed up with scarecrows and jack-o-lanterns as kids plan their perfect Halloween costumes and seemingly every recipe has a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg added in for good measure. Apples also experience a surge in visibility come the fall. Apples are one of the most widelygrown tree fruits and become available for picking in early fall. They can be put to use in all different types of food applications - from desserts to sauces to beverages. As a stand-alone snack, apples are a healthy source of antioxidants and fiber. Apples have many other qualities and an interesting history. Consider these facts about apples. • The term “apple” comes from the Olde English word, “aeppel.” • Apples are believed to have originated somewhere between the Caspian and Black Seas, but now they are grown all over the world. • The main producers of apples in the United States include the states of Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia. • There are thousands of different apple varieties. • Apples were taken to North America by European settlers.
• Honeybees are a popular pollinator of apple trees. • Apple seeds contain a small amount of cyanide compound. They’re not harmful if eaten in small quantities. • Many apple harvests are still picked by hand. • Fifteen types of apples account for 90 percent of total production. Red Delicious, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Fuji lead the way. • A bushel of apples weighs 42 pounds while a peck weighs approximately 10.5 pounds. • The crabapple is the only apple native to North America. • Apple trees won’t bear their first fruits until they have matured four to five years. • The largest apple picked weighed three pounds. • Apples are good Halloween bounty to receive in lieu of candy. The nutritional benefits of apples spurred the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” • It’s fun to go apple-picking, and many people flock to orchards in September and October to pick their own apples. metrocreativeconnection.com
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INGREDIENTS: • 1.5 kg (3 lb) onions, thinly sliced • 2 shallots • 60 mL (4 tbsp) olive oil • 1 Green Mountain hot apple cider mix K-Cup pod • 1 L (4 cups) beef broth • 1 L (4 cups) chicken broth • 15 mL (1 tbsp) dried thyme • 6 slices Parisian bread • 750 mL (3 cups) Emmental cheese, grated • Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: 1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add onions and shallots and stir. Cook for approximately 20 minutes or until the onions are caramelized. Lower heat as required. 2. Brew 125 mL (4 oz) of Green Mountain hot apple cider. 3. Deglaze onions and shallots with the Green Mountain hot apple cider. Make sure you scrape the juices from the saucepan. 4. Add broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place the slices of bread
on a baking sheet and put it in the oven at 200 °C (400°F) for about 10 minutes. 5. Pour the soup into 6 bowls. Add a slice of bread and grated cheese to each; then broil. Hot apple cider with dark rum INGREDIENTS: • 30 mL (1 oz) dark rum • 1 Green Mountain hot apple cider mix K-Cup pod • 1 cinnamon stick • Apple slices to
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SERVICES _____________________ KENNETH YARD WORKS - Fall Clean Up. Sod, mulch, eavesthrough cleaning, and repairs, power washing. Trees & bushes trimmed or removed. Business and residential. Fully licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kenneth 519-98211-tfn 0362. _____________________
ATTENTION - ALL MUST GO! - Lambs: young, heavy weight, large Suffolks, Texel. 12 Ewes and 3 Rams. Also one Goose and one Gander mating pair. Call 519-776-1290 or 519-562-0113. 40-2t*
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PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
Residents are invited to attend a Public Information Session to learn about the Town of Essex Storm Sewer and Municipal Drainage System within Harrow Centre. In particular, Town staff will provide details on how each system works and interacts with Town property and residential property. Staff will also provide information on the Municipal Drainage Act and its processes. For further information, please contact:
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TREE CUTTING, STUMP GRINDING, HEDGES, SHRUBS, PROFESSIONAL CLIMBER Fair prices & fast service. Big or small jobs. Senior discounts. Serving all of Essex County. Free estimates. Phone calls only at 519-996-9704 or 519-7379703 before 8pm. 15- tfn
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If you own property in the Town of Essex you should have received your final tax bill for 2016 in early July. The first installment was due on July 29, 2016 and the final installment is due October 31, 2016. Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve you from payment of taxes or penalties. Penalties are assessed on the first day of every month at 1.25% and each month thereafter until paid. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the Town has the correct mailing address. If you did not receive a final tax notice please call 519-776-7336 extension 1126 or visit Town Hall at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON.
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WANTED SELL YOUR ANTIQUES, C O L L E C T I B L E S , J E W E L L E RY, COINS, WATCHES - Maple Leaf Appraisers & Auctioneers can evaluate and purchase your treasures. Call us to discuss your options. 1-800-535-9809. www.mlappraisers.com. WA N T E D : O L D T U B E A U D I O EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition. CALL Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393/519-8532157.
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Junior/Senior Accountant Position Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP - Leamington, ON About Us We provide audit, accounting, tax and a wide range of business advisory services. We serve clients ranging in size from small owner-managed enterprises to large, privately held organizations in the agribusiness, retail, manufacturing, professional services and not-for-profit sectors. Your primary responsibilities: • Preparing corporate and personal tax returns • Preparing financial statements including compilation and assurance engagements • Preparing other necessary forms for government entities including CRA, Agricorp and other entities A successful candidate will have: • A Professional Accounting designation or a University Degree and in the process of completing the steps for their professional degree • The ability to work independently and also function as a contributing team member • The ability to multi-task and prioritize their workload • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment • Provide top quality customer service and maintain the confidentiality of our clients’ information
HELP WANTED: Greenhouse and Packing line Labour. General greenhouse labour, duties include pruning, picking, planting and cleaning of greenhouse. Packing line labour, duties include inspecting, weighing and packing produce on assembly line. Lifting, bending and standing is required. Must be able to work all shifts. Rural area. No public transportation available. Rate of pay$11.40. To apply please email tammy@ policellafarms.com Or Mail to Domric International, PO Box 218, Ruthven ON 12/15 N0P 2G0. _____________________ APPLIANCE DELIVERY/ INSTALLER NEEDED: Heavy lifting, valid driver’s license. Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical an asset. Wage STARTING at $13.50 to $15.00 depending on skill. Please drop off reassume to Reis Appliance Centre 52 Oak St E; Leamington or email to reisappliance@ bellnet.ca 39-3t
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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications and the opportunity to excel in a dynamic public accounting environment. To explore these opportunities forward your resume in confidence to: Attn: Human Resource Manager Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP P.O. Box 189, 49 Erie St. N Leamington, Ontario, N8H 3W2 generaldelivery@hmid.ca All resume information is received in confidence. While we appreciate all applications received, we can only contact directly those candidates selected for interview.
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To place a personal notice, email your photo and content to essexfreepress@on.aibn.com or drop by our office at 16 Centre St., Essex. Personal notices must be received by Monday at 12:00 noon to appear in the Thursday edition. _________________________________________________________
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ANN & MARIO MELOCHE Married Oct. 20, 1956 at St. Clement Church in McGregor, Ontario. They have 4 children, 5 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. They are going to Quebec City to celebrate their Diamond Anniversary!
TREPANIER In loving memory of
Lenora - Oct. 9, 1997 | Ray - Oct. 30, 2003 Another day, another year. A loving thought, a silent tear. We miss the days we used to share, But in our hearts, you’re always there. ~ Love, Your Family ~ _________________________________________________________
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WALLACE, Bernice Violet - Passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Soulmate of husband Jim for 40 years. Loving mother of Bill (Joan) Bonham and Glen (Carrie) Bonham. Loving grandmother to Will, Dale (Corin), Kaitlyn, Carly, Shannon and Christopher. Great Grandmother to Aidan Chayse and Savannah. Aunt to Rosalyn, Harold, Colleen, Marilyn, Barbara and Dorothy. Sister of Dorothy (Keith 2015), Merry and Ron (2013) (Donna) MacPherson. Predeceased by parents Bill (1994) and Doris (1977) MacPherson. Special thanks to Royal Oak Long Term Care in Kingsville. Visitation was held on Friday, October 7, 2016, followed by the funeral service at the C. Stuart Sykes Funeral Home, 91 Division St. S. Kingsville, Ontario. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.sykesfuneralhome.ca.
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Joe Bohnenschuh November 16, 1942 - October 8, 2014
In loving memory of a dear Dad who passed away two years ago. I never ask for miracles, but today, just one would do. To see the front door open, and see my Dad walk through. ~ Love; Tracy & Pete _______________________________________________
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Ella - Aug. 24, 1975 | Wilfred - Oct. 7, 1995 Douglas - Oct. 7, 2009 | Frank - Dec. 31, 2015 Close in our hearts, you will always stay. Loved and remembered everyday. ~ Love, Your Family ~
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submitted to EFP On Saturday, October 8th the Ravens travelled to Harrow to battle their rivals Erie North Shore Storm. These two teams are very familiar with each other and it showed with a scoreless first period. Tremendous goaltending by Ben F. held the Ravens in the game throughout the first period until they were able to find their skating legs. Early in the second, Essex did exactly that with a fine solo effort by Wyatt G 40 seconds in. Three minutes later, the Ravens would strike again with Braeden C knocking in a juicy rebound. Cade S would follow that goal up with a spin-o-rama shot from the slot. Wyatt G would add his second of the game before the period was done to make it 4-1 after two. Knowing the Storm never quits, the Ravens continued to battle into the third period. Meredith C’s hard work would pay off as she scores, with 90 seconds in on a blast top shelf where they keep the peanut butter. Wyatt G would finish the scoring for Essex with his third goal of the game. Solid forward play by Hudson D and Owen S and a nifty pokecheck by Reed V would keep the Storm from mounting a comeback. Final score 6-2 for the Ravens. This upcoming weekend, the Ravens travel to St. Thomas to participate in the Boston Pizza Cup. The boys and girls are truly excited for the first out of town tournament of the year and look to continue the fine play. The Novice Majors also wish the Midget Major players well as they are also participating in the Boston Pizza Cup this weekend. Go Ravens!
Essex & District Lions Club Is sponsoring the
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Lions Community Health Fair Where: Essex Retirees Centre 32 Russell St., Essex (Corner of Centre & Russell) When: Saturday, October 15th 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. Cost: Free
Displays of Various Community businesses & organizations. Hourly Presentations on Exercise, Help with Sleeping, Healthy Eating, Sighted Guide, Helpful tips on controlling Diabetes & More. Demonstrations of Zumba class & Pilates from noon to 3 p.m. We collect used eye glasses & hearing aids.
For Further information contact Jacqui Flood 519-776-8880
What’s Going On... SEPT. 27OCT. 22 SHOOTERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Members Show & Sale at the Leamington Arts Centre – 72 Talbot St. W. For details call 519.326.2711. OCT. 12 ESSEX FIRE & RESCUE OPEN HOUSE All stations - 55 Alice St. N., Essex - 2610 Cty. Rd. 12, Gesto - 25 Centre St., Harrow. From 6 - 8:30pm. All welcome! OCT. 14, 15, 16 - KINGSVILLE’S 47TH ANNUAL MIGRATION FESTIVAL. Visit www.migrationfestival.ca for schedule and information. OCT. 18 ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC At the Essex Legion, from 1pm - 7pm. New Donors/Walk-ins Welcome! INFO: 1-888-236-6283 / www.blood.ca. OCT. 20 ECS CHILI COOKOFF from 47pm at The Essex Arena Community Room. Call for info on how to enter or for more information: 519-776-4231. OCT. 22 & 23 - The Windsor Orchid Society ORCHID SHOW & SALE at the Columbus Centre, Windsor. Visit www.windsororchidsociety.ca for information. OCT. 22 & 23 - ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE - at the Vollmer Complex, 2121 Laurier Parkway, LaSalle. Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm. For more info: 519-969-7771. OCT. 26 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING - at the Essex Retirees’ Centre at 7:30pm. Sherry Godfrey on ‘Fairy Gardens’ and silent auction. OCT. 29 - CTMHV MURDER MYSTERY - From 5-10pm. Rain or shine. For more information contact us at 519-776-6909. NOV. 5 - CTMHV INDOOR AUTOMOTIVE FLEA MARKET - From 8am-3pm. For Vendor information, please contact us at 519-776-6909.
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The FREE shingles vaccination will be available to all seniors 65-70 years of age as of Sept. 15 contact your physician or nurse practitioner. The Health Fair will be held in our building Oct. 15. This will be open to the public.
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Fresh food. Friendly neighbours 191 Talbot St. S., Essex
519-776-4255 Essex Retirees’ Social Club Floyd Cascadden had high score at Monday night Pepper. Lawrence Dobson had the most peppers and Wayne Ranson was low. Dorothy Fields had high score at Tuesday afternoon Pepper. Estelle Spoors had the most peppers and Evelyn Vivier was low. Don Ames had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. George
Diesbourg had the most peppers and Wayne Rawson was low. Floyd Cascadden and Joan B won at Thursday night Bridge. We encourage you to get in the spirit of Halloween. Come out in costume for our Halloween party and join us on Thursday, Oct. 27. Call 776-6689 for more info. Don’t forget our Friday night Bingos now start at 7pm.
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Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall 146 Talbot St. S., Essex Enter from Fairview Ave. Parking Lot 4:30 to 7:00 pm All meals served with: potatoes, hot and cold veggies, our amazing coleslaw, bun, tea or coffee, and dessert.
Proceeds Support Holy Name of Jesus Mission Club
Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight
Pastor Jay spoke on how a wave of thanksgiving is about to explode as we begin to see things not as we see them or the world sees them, but as God sees them. Emma shared on how in Jesus, we are unstoppable! Please continue to keep our Titian Ministries team in your prayers. November 18th-19th is the Women’s Conference featuring Annie Byrne. Restoration House Healing Rooms Training Session, October 27th, 7 p.m. A training session is also scheduled on Saturday, November 5th, 9 a.m., for those who can’t attend on the 27th. Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com. St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you to all of those who came out to support our pasta dinner and market this past weekend. This month’s Thank You Bank Donations will go to the Essex Food Bank, a vital service in our community that helps to provide for those in need Our friends at Trinity Church are collecting items to be used to make Busy Blankets for folks in the nursing home. Items needed are zippers, large
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Ward Boundary & Council Structure Review Public Consulta on & Informa on Mee ngs Date
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Town Hall, 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh
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St. Mary’s Hall, 12016 County Road 34, Maidstone
The Town of Tecumseh is conduc ng a comprehensive Ward Boundary & Council Structure Review to ensure effec ve representa on for all ci zens. The Review is considering: • The size, shape and number of Tecumseh’s wards; • The composi on of Tecumseh’s council; • Ward or at large elec ons for Tecumseh’s councillors; • Ranked ballot vo ng; and, • Alterna ve vo ng methods. Public consulta on and feedback are integral to the Ward Boundary and Council Structure Review. Two Public Consulta on and Informa on Mee ngs will take place on October 27, 2016, at two [2] separate loca ons. Please come out and have your say! If you cannot a end the Public Consulta on Mee ngs, you can s ll get engaged by comple ng an online survey, available on the Town’s website. Comments can be emailed to wardreview@tecumseh.ca To learn more about the Review, or for more informa on, please visit the Town’s website at: Ward Boundary & Council Structure Review Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh).
buttons, ribbons, Velcro, and fleecy baby blankets to sew the items on. Items can be dropped off at the church. On Oct. 22nd from 9:30 am-3 pm there is a Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Leamington. This year’s Legacy of Heroes Event will focus on those who work with the local disabled community and will be held on Sunday, October 30th at 1:30pm in Dell hall. Our Regular Sunday Services are at 8am (BCP Eucharist) and 11am (BAS Eucharist & Sunday School). For more information about us and what’s going on, please check out 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. Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett
Our SA Connections program runs Tuesdays from 10 -1 p.m. Join us for great fellowship, many activities and good food! We recently enjoyed an outing at a local apple orchard. We also had a lesson on how to crochet! Following lunch, Major Shirley Roberts will lead Bible study. All are welcome to attend. Our next Messy Church will be Thursday, Oct. 27th from 6- 8 p.m. This new way of experiencing church is for families with children of all ages. Major Sam Roberts leads Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to enjoy an inspiring time of worship, followed by fellowship and refreshments. If you have any newspaper clippings or pictures related to our Corps, we are updating our History Book and would appreciate receiving them.
Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at Town of Essex Council Chambers. Description of Lands: 1. Lot 13-15 Plan 176 ; Essex - 91 Talbot St North – Commercial Occupied building. Minimum Tender Amount: $56,649.24 2. Pt Blk B Plan 1236; Essex – 212 King St West – House Minimum Tender Amount: $13,471.44 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Donna E. Hunter, Director of Corporate Services The Corporation of the Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8
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Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LAKESHORE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 16, 2016, at 419 Notre Dame, Belle River, Ontario. The tenders will be opened in public on the same day at 3:05 p.m. local time at 419 Notre Dame, Council Chambers, Belle River, Ontario. Description of Lands: 1. PT LOT 9 CON EAST OF RIVER PECHE MAIDSTONE AS IN MB18389, Lakeshore, in the Town of Lakeshore, in the County of Essex, Province of Ontario. 492 Elmstead Rd, 71.58 FR x 370.40 D, Roll # 3751.210.000.05600.0000; PIN 750070141(LT). Minimum Tender Amount: $ 12,399.08. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Patti Atkinson Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore 419 Notre Dame, Belle River, ON, N0R 1A0 519-728-2700 x 249 patkinson@lakeshore.ca www.lakeshore.ca
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A Guatemala Hope Dinner & Auction is on Saturday, October 15, at St. John’s Hall. Contact Barry Elliot at 519-819-5117 for tickets and information. The next K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, October 21, from 4:30-7pm at our St. Ignatius Parish Hall. Rise Up Men’s Conference is on Sat., Oct. 15. Contact Deacon Gary 519-839-5014 Continued from Page 23 or Chris Lapain 519-776-5157 for information. RCIA - For anyone interested in becoming Catholic, the program begins in October. Holy Name of Jesus Church See Fr. Dave for more information. The RCIA programs begins October 20th. submitted by Therese Lecuyer “The Awakening” on Sunday, October 16, at 7pm features internationally renown The CWL Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar is on November 6, from noon -5pm. Catholic Artist Joe Zambon as our special guest. Advance tickets are available at the office. New items for the Penny Raffle and Craft COR weekend is October 28-30. See Nick for more information on this one-of-aTable are needed. kind, life-changing weekend. LIFE TEEN (Gr. 9-12) celebrate Mass at 7pm followed by Lifenight on October 23. Our sympathies go out to the family of John Markham. Our CWL is collecting winter items. Scarves, mittens, hats, etc. for adults and MULTI-FUEL BURNING STOVES children. If you’d like to donate, please drop off in baskets in the Gather Space. God Bless you all and have a great week. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. This Sunday is 80+ Celebration. We celebrate all our members who are 80+ in years. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Dorothy Knight. Jean Matalik and Madeline Pehleman will greet you at the door. The lunch after the service is Pot Luck. Please bring in your special dish so we can share it. Thank you to all who gave to our October Outreach program to support the Essex Food Bank. Please pray a special prayer for our friend on our prayer list. If you would like a special visit from Rev. Ann, please contact her.
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Don’t forget that our raffle first prize is a wheel barrel full of wine. There are many other prizes to be won. Tickets can be purchase from any church member. Upcoming Events: Bazaar and Bake Sale: Saturday, Nov. 5. Remembrance Sunday: Nov. 6 at 11:15. Coffee and Conversation: Thursday at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
Essex United Church Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Our semi-annual yard sale is on Friday & Saturday , October 21 and 22. Come celebrate our 142nd anniversary! Join us on Saturday, October 15, 4:30 – 7:00 pm for a chicken dinner with all the fixings. An Evening of Spooktacular Music - Frightful music, dancing Teddy Bears, a costume parade/contest and visits from Harry Potter and several dinosaurs are in store for kids and families alike on Friday, October 28th at 7:30 pm at Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St S. A free-will offering to be shared between the RCCO (Education Fund) and Essex United Church (Roof Campaign). Coming soon, a Christmas favourite - GessTwood Camp’s Bethlehem Walk, December 2 & 3. Volunteers are needed.
Essex Community Services The annual 2016 Coats for Kids campaign is now on. A network of community agencies across Windsor-Essex County are working together to distribute warm winter coats to children and families in need. We rely on our community to donate gently used, current style coats to this program. Coats can be dropped off at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7. Please phone 519-776-4231 for more information. Thank you for your support of this program. Essex Community Services is holding its 8th Annual Chili Cook-off! Come and join us for supper on Thursday, October 20, from 4pm-7pm at the Essex Arena Community
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Continued from Page 24 Room. Come on out to support our agency’s programs and services! Call for info on how to enter a chili or for more information: 519-776-4231. Trinity Church We keep in our prayers Bill, Grace, James, David, Debbie, Stephen, Richard, Maureen, and Millie. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Joan Twiname, given by the Beaule family. We hope you will join us for an evening of music, Old Time Hymn Sing, Friday, October 14th, at 7pm. Bring a friend. Our own Trinity Choir, with members from other area Church choirs, and Mr. Bob Garrett will join us. A big thank you to all who came out and helped with our pies. What a success!
Voice Of Inspiration “Love, like everything else in life, should be a discovery, an adventure, and like most adventures, you don’t know you’re having one until you’re right in the middle of it.” ~ E.A. Bucchianeri
If you are interested on making up a Fidget Blanket, for folks in the nursing home, contact Kay. Items needed for this project are zippers, large buttons, ribbons, Velcro and fleecy baby blankets. These will bring enjoyment to our seniors in nursing homes. Our Thank You Bank will be given to the Essex Food Bank in an effort to ensure that those in need in this area have access to at least some of the basic necessities. Christmas is getting closer. Remember our Toy Drive, for the Cottam/Kingsville Fire Stations, to distribute to area children to give them a Merry Christmas. We want to fill the box in the Church hall and maybe a second one! Come out and join us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the Cemetery in Cottam.
Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Woodslee Friendship Club On Monday, Oct. 3rd the Euchre winners were Mary Demars, Joan Broeders, George Diesbourg, Bernice Price, and Helen Manley. On Wednesday, Oct. 5th pepper winners were Theresa Rivait, George Diesbourg, Irene Gignac, Mary Margaret Chevalier, Joan Broeders, Mary Demars, Mike Renaud, and Charlie Chevalier. Due to the holiday weekend, Friday, Oct. 7th Euchre winners will be announced next week . Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving Day.
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
We invite you to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am for our weekly Worship Service and Sunday School. Your presence is always a blessing to us and we hope our church family will be a blessing to you! Our next Family Dinner and Game Night is on Friday, October 21st at 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. For information, please call the church office at: 519-738-4223. The third annual Chili Cook-off and Toonie Auction will be held at Harrow United Church on November 18th. For information call Barb Brookbanks at 519-736-4411. For weekly messages from Reverend Staples, music from our choir and other activities of our “faith community,” please visit our updated website at: www.harrowunited.org.
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We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Heads up for our next free Movie Night on Friday. October 28. More detials to come.
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Paul Bancroft’s long-gone 1952 Meteor hardtop
Red Raiders blast General Amherst
Yellow 1953 Meteor hardtop with black top in sales brochure almost identical to Paul’s ’52 Meteor with yellow body and green top.
Paul Bancroft of Carlisle, Ontario, writes: “I was 17 attending Dunnville High School and working part-time at the local A&P. Although I could sometimes borrow my father’s ’61 Chev on weekends, I had to walk or ride a bike to get to school and work. Back then it was not trendy or cool to ride a bike and teenage girls were not impressed! “My father let me get my own car if I could pay for it and maintain it. Perhaps this was not surprising as I had previously blown the clutch on his 6 cylinder Chev doing “whammie shifts.” So the search began and I didn’t have to look far. “I hung out with a group of car-crazy guys who ate lunch at a Shell Service Station near the school (school cafeteria not cool). Beside the station was a small used car lot with a beautiful ’52 Meteor hardtop with a fresh coat of canary yellow paint, dark green top, wheel discs, whitewalls and only 80,000 miles on it. For $200, you also got a flathead V8, automatic transmission, AM radio, and hard plastic seat covers. After a test drive, I was in love, bought the car, and got rid of those plastic seat covers. “Life was great! For two or three dollars of gas a week, I could drive to school, to work, and cruise the streets with all the windows down. I dusted or washed the car every day to maintain my new cool image. Even my friends were anxious to help me. When I turned onto a gravel road, I stopped and rolled up the windows to keep the inside clean. In less than a quarter mile, the interior was so full of dust we had to roll down the windows to let the dust out so we could see the road. “When I removed the rubber floor mats in the car and trunk, I couldn’t believe the holes in the floor and inner rear fenders. Newspaper and chicken wire plugged the holes in the trunk floor and fenders and two layers of fibreglass mat and resin sealed it all together. The “Home isn’t where you’re from, it’s where you driver’s side floor required substantial reinforcement find light when all grows dark.” so a piece of 1/8th inch ~ Pierce Brown galvanized steel was bolted to the floor and also sealed with fibreglass. “That cured the dust problem but now that the seat was securely bolted to the floor, the front seat no longer rocked back when I accelerated. I really missed the sensation of power I got from that rocking seat!” I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico. ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”
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Essex Major Peewee Ravens captain Luke Sherk came close to scoring Sunday night against the Kent Cobras. The Ravens won 4-1.
by Fred Groves The many loyal Essex District High School football fans who turned out for Friday night’s game on Raider Field saw the host team pound
visiting General Amherst 64-12. It was all part of the Homecoming festivities which had the Red Raiders run their WECSSAA record to 3-1. They will be in for a big
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test tomorrow (Friday) when they take on Holy Names. • Still with football, the younger Red Raiders, the junior side, made it two straight with a big 42-6 win over visiting Riverside last Tuesday. Brent Davison continues to be a dominant force for Essex as he scored a pair of touchdowns and booted two extra points. Cade Pender scored a couple of majors, while Everett VanLare and Jordan Hasson found the end zone. • Darren Alexander shot 240 recently for the St. Clair College men’s golf team at the OCAA championships held in Barrie. Alexander, an EDHS grad, had rounds of 80-81-79, which helped
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Photo by Laurie Beaten: Essex’s David Cooke battles for possession of the puck Tuesday.
submitted by Garrett Fodor During a down week, the Essex 73’s had a lone game on its schedule and it was against the new look Wallaceburg Lakers on October 4th. The Lakers recently received new owners, who are from Essex. The team, which has eight
returning players from last year, also has a new coaching staff and brand new redesigned logos and jerseys to boot. For Essex, the inexperience of Wallaceburg was noticeable as the home team controlled the game with the shots, 47-17. The game was physical
with five ejections. The teams also combined for 62 penalty minutes. The game opened with Essex scoring three goals in the first 13 minutes. Included in the scoring was rookie Blake McConville, who beat goalie Zach Lindley five minutes in with a wrist-shot going high
glove side. This was his first goal with the 73’s. To close out the frame, Trevor Waller beat Essex goalie Tyler Wall with a shot that just trickled through the crease. In period two, Essex continued to pad its lead with Anthony Cristofaro picking up his second power play goal of the game. He beat a screened Lindley with 11 minutes remaining in the frame. The middle frame is where most of the action happened, despite the lone goal being scored in the period. Essex defenceman Kade McKibbin tried to give his team more life and show he wasn’t taking anyone’s gumption as he threw his gloves to the ice for a fight against Dale McMaster. In the final period, Tyler Scott converted on a 2-on-1 to give his team a 5-1 final score. McConville finished the night with a goal and
an assist in his first game back from injury. He said he was happy to be back. “I had a MCL strain in my knee,” McConville said. “It’s my first game back from injury and it feels really good. I feel more a part of the team. Blenheim is one of the better teams in the
league, so we just want to go hard in the first period and keep it up for the rest of the game next week.” Essex will host Blenheim on October 11 before traveling to Dresden on October 14.
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Essex Sports Roundup... the Saints men’s team to a Tier II silver medal. • Defenceman Clay Kraynack is having a good start on the blueline for the Junior ‘B’ LaSalle Vipers. He had an assist as they easily beat visiting St. Mary’s 8-2 last Wednesday night. • The EDHS junior boys’ volleyball team is having a very good year and is currently 4-1 in WECSSAA play. The team members took three straight from Villanova on Thursday, 27-25, 25-17, and 25-23. Earlier in the week they took two-ofthree from Massey. It was a tough week for the seniors’ as they came up short against Villanova and Massey. • Tyler Onions and Montana Wilkins both crossed the finish line first last week for the EDHS Red Raiders in the Robbie Burns cross-country meet held at Jackson Park. Onions competed in the junior boys’ division and Wilkins in junior girls’ division. Jacob Chippett was second in
the midget boys’ race and Jonathan Chippett was third in senior boys’ race. Look for a strong performance from the locals on October 19 at the WECSSAA meet. • Essex’s Matt Puempel was expected to be on the opening day roster for the NHL team that drafted him, the Ottawa Senators. The big left winger was in 26 games for the Sens last year. Ottawa opened at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs last night (Wednesday). • It appears as though the EDHS senior girls’ basketball team has got a winning combination in sisters, Lucia and Finley McElwain. On Thursday they combined for 23 points to lift the
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Red Raiders to a 4140 overtime win over host Villanova. The win ran Essex’s WECSSAA record to 2-0 following a 44-25 win over Herman earlier last week. In that one, Kim Orton led the way with 14 and Lucia McElwain netted 12. • Mark Williams won another race with Sweet Cam Cole as they took the third race at Leamington Raceway on Sunday afternoon. Williams was also in the bike for a second place effort in the second with Easily Amused. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@ hotmail.com.