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A LOOK INSIDE Questions to the Candidates PAGE 3 _______________ Essex honours CIB 2019 recipients PAGE 6 _______________ Fire Prevention Week PAGE 10 _______________ Quilt of Valour warmly presented to local veteran PAGE 15 _______________ Pistons coach shares stories of discrimination, message of inclusiveness PAGE 17 _______________ Essex loses to the Flags, then sinks Admirals PAGE 23 _______________

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Issue No. 41

EDHS hosts Homecoming, celebrates new bleachers

EDHS students took the time to thank Aviva and the Essex community on Friday for the support with its bleacher project. Thanks to all the support, the bleachers were up and usable for last Friday’s Homecoming event.

by Sylene Argent There were plenty of things to do to celebrate being a Red Raider on Friday as Essex District High School hosted its annual Homecoming event for the students, staff, alumni, and greatercommunity to enjoy. The students began the festivities with a pep rally that morning, which was sure to stir up school spirit that would last until the end of the day. The students then enjoyed a barbequed lunch, participated in a walkathon to Sadler’s

Pond, and cheered for their favourite players in the student-staff football game, before ran began to trickle down. Later in the evening, the Essex Football team faced off against Villanova, which Essex went on to win 15-6. Local band, Bigg Wiggle, then performed to wrap up a very packed day of fun. EDHS Student Success Teacher, Lindsay Drozdz, said the entire student body and staff members at the school were excited for the big football game that

night. Annually, she noted, the Homecoming event is held at the top of the Thanksgiving weekend as former residents and EDHS students head back to their hometown to spend the holiday with family. “It is usually a good turnout, Essex is a very supportive community,” she said. “There is a lot of history, tradition, and pride.” One thing the students were sure to be thankful for was the school’s new bleachers that they were

able to use to sit upon to enjoy some of Friday’s festivities. In 2016, two years after the local high school was rebuilt, the bleachers were taken down because they were deemed to be unsafe due to their age. From that point, there was no longer a place for students, parents, or grandparents to sit while cheering on athletic meets out on the school’s field. Thanks to community support through online voting, EDHS was able to garner a $100,000 grant through the Aviva Community Fund last schoolyear to put toward the purchasing of new bleachers. The grant,

combined with the around $30,000 the students were able to raise, was enough to buy the tiered-seating structure. Drozdz noted the bleachers have created a sense of pride within the student body, and, fortunately, was put in place so they could be utilized for sporting events that took place earlier in the schoolyear. She again thanked the community of Essex for its support on the bleacher project. “Everybody is super excited,” she said of having the bleachers and being able to use it for the Homecoming activities.

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Questions to the Candidates As the federal election nears, the Essex Free Press asked local candidates vying to represent the Essex Riding in the House of Commons to respond to a list of questions to allow readers a chance to get to know them, their party platforms, and values better before October 21. Candidates included in this “Questions to the Candidates” section are: incumbent Tracey Ramsey (NDP), Bill Capes (PPC), Audrey Festeryga (Liberal), Chris Lewis (Conservative), and Jennifer Alderson (Green). The content in the responses have not been edited, and the answers from the candidates have been rotated for fairness. Question 1: What qualities do you have that make you a leader and capable of representing the Essex Riding at the House of Commons? Alderson: I am a dedicated professional, volunteer, wife and mother. I understand the struggles of Essex County residents firsthand. I face many of my own struggles trying to balance my career with my family Jennifer Alderson (Green) life and my budget. I will stand up for residents to combat the high costs of housing, utilities, tuition and childcare. Capes: I entered politics to represent the interest of the people within the riding of Essex as they express their point of view to me and my personal views will not interfere with that. Constituents need a voice that advocates on behalf of the expectations for the communities we represent. Festeryga: As a lawyer, businesswoman, Human Resource Specialist working in Long Term Care for 17 years, farmer, First Generation Canadian, wife, mother and 5 year Breast cancer survivor I have “walked a mile” in many of your shoes. My hands-on experience, collaborative approach to problem-solving while advocating for Essex (County) issues over the last 4 years best qualify me for Ottawa. Lewis: I have a vast array of experience, to represent the riding of Essex, well. I am approachable, honest and a good listener. I am a businessman and have worked on both sides of the border. I own a farm. I am a husband and father. As a Municipal Councillor, hockey coach and volunteer firefighter, I have always been community minded and involved.

Ramsey: Since 2015, I have worked tirelessly to represent the people of Essex in Ottawa. I know the importance of good jobs and services for families and seniors who are struggling to get by. Essex needs a fighter to make sure our voice heard in Ottawa and I have the experience to continue to be that voice. Question 2: What part(s) of your party’s platform do you think would be most beneficial to residents in the Essex Riding and why? Capes: The entire People’s Party platform is focused on economic needs of Canada and how we can restructure in order to do business more efficiently. We are the only party that will balance the budget, lower taxes, create new job and Bill Capes (PPC) marketing opportunities within Canada and lower costs of living for every Canadian. The economic realities of the world are working against the tax and spend mentality that other parties encourage. Interest owed on debt is the greatest risk to the social programs that we all need. Asking the young and the poor to suffer from economic stagnation and crushing debt because we refuse to modernize how we run our country is not a solution to our current issues. Festeryga: The Liberal Platform is focussed on making life more affordable– from infancy to old age – focussing on jobs and skills training, providing a more secure retirement for seniors by enhancing OAS & GIS by 10% at age 75 and increasing survivor’s benefits by 25%; increasing Canada Child Benefit (up to $1,000 more for infants under the age of 1), tax-free maternity and parental benefits, 10% lower fees for child care; 25% lower cellphone and wireless bills, increased Grants for post-secondary students; exempting the first $15,000 income from federal tax and implementing a national pharmacare while also investing in Climate Change. Putting more money in the pockets of residents improves our local economy and helps build stronger, healthier families. Lewis: I am hearing over and over that people are just not getting ahead. They are barely getting by. Life under the Liberals has become more expensive and the cost of the NDP plan will make costs rise, even more. Our plan is to help families get ahead by: Removing the GST from home heating; Providing a UNIVERSAL TAX CUT for the lowest tax bracket; Lowering everyday costs for groceries and gas by scrapping the CARBON TAX; Introducing the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit and the Children’s Arts and Learning Tax Credit; Expanding the Age Credit, benefiting the lowest-income Canadians; Stop the borrowing which increases interest payments; We will respect the taxpayers money and put more money in your pocket. Ramsey: Our New Deal for People takes on the big polluters, drug companies and corporate tax giveaways that have cost working people too much for too long. Together, we can invest in families, make life more affordable, and fight the climate change crisis. We’ll expand medicare to provide prescription drugs and dental care. Lower family bills with more affordable housing, child care, internet and cell phone service. Act now to cut climate pollution, defend our land and water, and create 300,000 good jobs in a clean economy. Crack down on the tax evaders and ask multi-millionaires and mega-corporations to pay their fair share. Alderson: Boosting the economy through the transition to sustainable jobs and fair trade agreements. Providing a Guaranteed Livable Income for all Canadian. The elimination of post-secondary tuition costs. Offering a national pharmaceutical plan. Continued on Page 8

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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Being grateful

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It can sometimes be very easy to think about everything we want instead of everything we have, and the Thanksgiving season is certainly one of those times of the year where we can remind ourselves to be appreciative. Life can be busy, and it can be competitive. Though, I try not to care what others have going on in their lives in comparison to what I have going on it mine, it can sometimes be hard to ignore that jealousy that tries to stir within. I have learned over the years, however, that not everything is as it seems, and that sometimes people appear to be doing well, but perhaps use that false perception as a cloak to shield eyes from seeing their troubles. Though, it seems it is difficult to get ahead now-a-days, or even to keep up, success may seem few and far between, or it may come in a much smaller scale than what we may expect. It is easy to get

frustrated. It is easy to want to give up trying, but instead of looking ahead at this entire figurative mountain we have this intense desire to climb, we need to look behind us to celebrate how far we have come and how hard we worked to get to the point. Everyone has their own pace, and within their lives will accomplish things at their own rate. We really do not live in a society anymore where couples are married in their early 20s and have kids within a few years, and own their home before that. So, it is important to not analyze what others accomplished on their life track by a certain age, but acknowledge the fight we have put in to move ahead ourselves. Life is certainly unfair sometimes, and we do not always get out what we put in. And, frankly, that can become exhausting if we feel like our efforts are always under appreciated or pointless. What we need to recognize is that

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor and Town of Essex residents, On Monday night, I put forth a notice of motion that council look at having a public meeting or survey to discuss our police service as encouraged by OAPSB (Ontario Association Police Service Boards). As a 5-year member of the Essex Police service board, I have heard repeatedly the importance of outreach to community. Allowing our residents to weigh in on local policing. This continues to be put off. Some concerns I have heard are that it could open a big can of worms or digress into a gripe session. I believe it could be positive and allow us to voice concerns. I am asking any people in our community that feel this conversation needs to begin, or have any input on, council providing the opportunity to discuss Essex policing, please let our council know before October 21. Email at CouncilMembers@essex.ca. Warm Regards, Kim Verbeek, Councillor Town of Essex

there is something we gain even if we do not realize it, experience. Every time we do something, we learn, if we allow ourselves to. And if we do not get the results we wanted the first time, if we pay close enough attention to the steps we made, we can improve our selves and move forward the next time, better prepared than when we were the time before. When I feel myself getting frustrated, I allow myself to feel that way for a few minutes, then, when I have purged myself of that feeling, I change tactics and look at it as a challenge to overcome. That change in perspective allows me to tackle the situation from an offensive front, rather than one that was more defensive. That truly is a huge shift in power.

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Commentary - OFA

Ontario innovation will help reduce on-farm plastic waste by Steve Brackenridge, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Reducing our environmental footprint is on every farmer’s agenda. We’re always looking for ways to improve water quality and preserve natural wildlife habitats as we continually adjust our farming practices to leave our soil and water in better shape for the next generation. We understand it’s our responsibility to recycle and reduce plastic waste on our farms, for the health of our environment today, and for future generations of farmers. Right now, more than 3,500 tonnes of plastic agricultural waste are generated in Ontario each year from plastic waste, including plastic bale wraps and silage plastic. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) recognizes the need to reduce plastic use on farm. We know we need to be part of the solution, and new innovations can help us get there. That’s why OFA is supporting a new research project to develop biodegradable bale wrap and twine. What could be better than utilizing Ontario-grown crops and converting them into an environmentally friendly product that is used every day on our farms? This new, biodegradable plastic bale wrap is being developed at the University of Guelph’s Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre. Plastic twine and bale wrap used on farms has limited recycling options, often ending up in municipal landfills, and OFA is hoping this new product, and the technology used to develop it, will offer solutions to reduce onfarm plastic use. The trick is, any biodegradable or compostable bale twine, netting and films must be designed to withstand prolonged outside exposure, and be able to decompose or be edible when shredded into livestock feed. This new innovation is leveraging our local bioeconomy, using Ontario-grown products to replace plastics, or otherwise non-compostable materials. Plastic waste on farms in a major concern for farmers and OFA members want solutions to address this. OFA’s support for this research project is an example of our position on the need to develop an

integrated waste management system in rural Ontario that incorporates diverting, reusing and recycling of plastics. OFA highlighted the impact Ontario farmers can have on the overall reduction of plastics in our response this spring to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks discussion paper on reducing litter and waste. Included in the submission was the need for research projects like the biodegradable plastic wrap. Agriculture has an opportunity to create our own solutions to reduce waste and plastics, and OFA is proud to support such a progressive initiative. OFA supports the Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre’s research that offers innovative solutions to environmental problems like plastics and waste. Support for projects and programs like this will enable our industry to find innovative solutions to a more environmentally friendly approach to reducing plastics and waste, and support our own industry by strengthening our bioeconomy.

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Essex honours CIB 2019 recipients

The Communities in Bloom Five Bloom winners were honoured at the Shaheen Community Room at Essex Centre Sports Complex last Thursday evening.

by Adam Gault The Communities in Bloom (CIB) committee and representatives from the Town of Essex hosted the annual CIB Awards Night on Thursday, October 10 inside the Shaheen Community Room at the Essex Centre Sports Complex. The event offered members of the CIB Committee an opportunity to celebrate local residents for going above and beyond in their efforts to enhance civic beautification and pride. This past summer, the Committee hosted a balcony and front yard contest, where judges assessed participating properties in a variety of categories. The top Five Bloom winners of the competition were invited to attend the banquet last Thursday evening to receive their award and get recognized for their efforts.

Property owners were judged on curb appeal, tidiness and maintenance, floral displays, landscape, and creativity. Judges assessed the Communities in Bloom competition participants via the “Bloom” system, with five total “Blooms” being regarded as an exceptional display. The Five Bloom residential property winners for 2019 are Jack and Sheila Brush, Henryk and Barbara Cichowicz, Derek and Kirby Didone, David and Sandra Driscoll, Vince and Debbie Hamelin, Barbara Jenner, Lana Kinney, Ben and Sue Klundert, Margaret Kneale, Chris LaBelle and Tracy Hatfield, David and Lynn Laberge, Bill and Rosie MacGregor, Pam McDermott, Noel and Margaret Meloche, Orysia Rivest, Sue and Dennis Gervais, Randy and Rose Ruggaber, Gary Sartori and Kim Nantais, Ben and Winny Schinkel, Linda Sawyer and Gary Dubroy, Jody St. Louis-Smith, Chip and Heather Suzor, Brian and Jenn Tellier,

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John Tomlinson, John and Nan Wallace, Wayne and Evelyn Wharram and Marie Wood. Businesses and organizations recognized with Five Bloom Awards, were G.L Fraser and Associates and Ice Cool Treats. The Forever in Bloom awards were also presented. These awards are given to properties that have achieved Five Bloom status five years in a row, and bestows the winners with judging rights regarding future CIB recognitions. Forever in Bloom winners for 2019 are John and Barbara Balga, Elaine Ganderton, Bill and Gayle Hedges, Winnie Renaud, Phil and Rita Smith, Robert and Maureen Turner, and Ruth and Wendy Gatehouse. Awards were also presented in recognition of special efforts by community organizations and public members. Receiving the Tidiness Award was the Town of

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Essex honours CIB 2019 October 8 Meeting of Council highlights recipients... submitted to the EFP OPP Municipal Billing Model: at a Special Meeting of Council this evening, Council heard from the OPP Municipal Policing Bureau on their billing model for the Town and how the costs for service are calculated. The presentation was given in advance of contract renewal discussions expected in 2020. 2019 Dog Tag and Licensing Program: Council received a report on the 2019 Dog Tag and Licensing Program conducted earlier this year. The program continued the door-todoor campaign begun in 2018, aimed at increasing compliance with the Dog Tag and Licensing bylaw, as well as updating the Town’s Dog Tag Registry. The program successfully increased awareness and provided significant updates to the

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registry going forward. Local Government Week: Council proclaimed October 21-25, 2019 as Local Government Week (LGW) in the Town of Tecumseh. LGW began in 2008 and is aimed at increasing youth and public awareness of the important role local government plays in shaping communities. Students from local elementary and secondary schools participate in various events and contests both at Town Hall and in their respective schools. New Fire Equipment: Council approved an amendment to the 20192023 Fire Equipment Five Year Capital Works Plan to purchase a fire rescue boat and relevant personal protection equipment. This equipment was identified as necessary following the ongoing Flood Response Planning

conducted this year due to the overland flooding warnings and potential for these conditions to continue in the future due to climate change. The estimated cost of the nonmotorized boat, steel-toe hip-waders and floatation devices is $16,000. The equipment will allow Fire and Public Works staff to assist property owners in the evacuation of their premises in the event of overland flooding that prohibits road vehicular access. Tecumseh Comments on Ontario Planning Policy: Council approved Administration’s comments on proposed changes to the Ontario Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and directed that they be posted on the Provincial Environmental Registry. The PPS sets out provincial policy direction Continued on Page 24

Pictured are the Forever in Bloom award winners, who were honoured at the Communities in Bloom banquet last Thursday evening. These recipients have received the Five Bloom Award three years in a row, and are now able to guide and judge future competitions.

Essex’s Development Services Department; the Heritage Conservation Award went to the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS); and the Urban Forestry Award was

awarded to Essex Home Hardware. “It’s a great event, and there’s a lot of work that’s put into it,” Mayor Larry Snively said at the banquet.

“I’ll tell you, there’s some beautiful pieces of property out there. You should all be proud, everybody that participated in this, it’s beautiful.” For almost a quarter of a century, Communities in Bloom has been active across Canada, fostering friendly competition between communities in the hopes of improving their civic spaces. Since 2006, The Town of Essex has participated in the CIB program, and took home the national first place award for a town with a population between 9,001 and 20,000 during the 2015 competition.

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Questions to the Candidates...

Question 3: What is your party’s stance on providing funding to big corporations/should stipulations be added to contracts when government funding is allocated to require companies meet certain criteria and stay in Canada? Festeryga: Yes - Funding for large corporations will fall under the Strategic Innovation Fund, supporting smart investments in research and innovation for large projects. It gives Canadians the tools On Thursday, October 10, Michael Coteau to turn ideas into – a third-term MPP for Don Valley East and solutions, science an Ontario Liberal leadership candidate – into technologies and took the time to catch-up and campaign start-up companies with Essex Riding federal Liberal candidate, into global successes. Audrey Festeryga. Funding approvals also He said he came to the region to support include commitments Festeryga because this election is about making on jobs and R & a decision about who can represent Essex in an D, unlike previous eﬀective way. programs. Examples of investments include helping Canadian researchers pave the way in the field of regenerative medicine and stem cell research, investing in satellite projects that will help improve access to broadband internet in all parts of the country. By making smart investments in research and innovation today, we’re creating new and sustainable jobs and better opportunities for ourselves and future generations. Lewis: A new Conservative government will conduct a review of all business subsidy programs in order to eliminate $1.5 billion in corporate handouts that don’t create jobs and support economic growth in Canada.

Those savings would instead go towards new measures to help hard-working Canadians. Conservatives will make sure that funds spent on research and development will benefit Canadian companies, so that the intellectual property, technology, and resulting profits will benefit Canadians. We will also review innovation programs to ensure that they are supporting Canadian companies with patents, technologies, and economic benefits that remain in Canada. Conservatives believe that government support should help Canadians by creating jobs and opportunities. Ramsey: Companies receiving government funding should be obligated to maintain Canadian operations, commit to a jobs footprint and respect the commitments made to workers. In Windsor-Essex we have watched corporations take funding only to leave workers and communities behind. Workers should never, ever feel abandoned by their government. But that’s exactly what many autoworkers and their families feel today. And it’s the result of the choices made by Liberal and Conservative governments. The NDP will make sure that big corporations fulfill their obligations to the workers of Essex. New Democrats will take immediate steps to boost corporations’ accountability, end insider benefits, and take the influence of big money out of government for good. Alderson: The Green Party will eliminate fossil fuel subsidies and corporate tax avoidance by companies doing business with Canadian consumers, yet not operating directing in Canada. The Green Party will offer support to the green energy sector, sustainable agricultural and food processing, and any industries that will create gainful employment that benefits Canada and the planet. We would certainly ensure any funding provided to organizations is only provided under an agreement to stay within Canada and the area. Capes: We will discourage business subsidies

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or corporate welfare. It is not the mandate of the government to pick winners and losers among the business sector. Currently there are $14 billion in subsidies according to the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary and this creates unfair advantage and distortions to our markets and limits our ability to trade fairly with others. Our combined tax rates places us at 12th highest of the 36 OECD countries. Our lower tax rates, our phased out capital gains tax as well as our accelerated capital depreciation plan would encourage investments to research & development and innovative processes as well as equipment needed to be productive and profitable.

Question 4: Trade has been a contentious issue. What steps should be made to ensure Canada, and its businesses, are treated fairly on the global scale? Lewis: Today, one in six Canadian jobs is linked to our exports, and trade accounts for 60 per cent of our GDP. Canada is a trading nation. International trade has sustained our quality of life, creating opportunities and financing our industries. Chris Lewis (Conservative) To expand Canada’s trade towards emerging markets and reduce dependenceon the US, we will engage the United Kingdom and the countries of Mercosur and ASEAN in negotiations toward free trade agreements. These new markets present opportunities for Canadian businesses to grow and increase their exports. To support Canadian industries, a new Conservative government’s focus will remain squarely on promoting Continued to Page 9

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Questions to the Candidates... Canada’s competitive advantage in global supply chains. To ensure that our trading partners live up to the spirit, not just the letter, of our agreements, we will insist on chapters dealing with non-tariff trade barriers in future trade deals. Ramsey: People in Essex know how important good trade is for our region. Trade deals need to be fair, respect human rights, protect the environment, and put the interests of Canadian workers and communities first. Unfortunately, under Liberal and Conservative governments, trade negotiations have too often hurt our industries and cost us jobs. We already pay some of the highest prices for drugs in the world, yet the Liberals & Conservatives have signed trade deals that will make drug costs skyrocket. New Democrats support fair trade that broadens opportunity in all areas of the country, while protecting our industries and upholding labour standards, environmental protections, and human rights. We will always defend Canadian workers and industries in trade negotiations, protect supply management, while standing up against unfair tariffs and medication prices. Alderson: Essex County produces many goods that are distributed worldwide. This includes agricultural goods, food and beverage, along with parts and supplies for the automotive market and other manufacturing sectors. The Green Party should support local industries by replacing at least one third of imported products with domestic products. As a party, we

would also ensure fair and equitable trade agreements are established and that our damaged relationships with foreign nations are repaired. Capes: Trade is a serious responsibility for an export economy such as ours. We would repair our damaged relationships with our traditional trading partners and also expand our interest to any country that wishes to engage in trade that is fair to our interests. We would also phase out our supply management system thus allowing us more products to export as well as dismantle our inter-provincial trade barriers that account for $80 billion in lost opportunity yearly. By creating an environment that is more productive for our Canadian industries, opening new foreign and domestic markets to service, mobility of skills within Canada and unlock our energy resources we will have a more dynamic economy to weather global issues. Foreign investment will return with stable markets. Festeryga: In this current climate of global instability and with the rise in protectionism it is more important than ever for a trading nation like Canada to have stability with its trading partners. We are the only G7 country to have free trade agreements with all other G7 nationsthat gives our businesses access to billions of customers around the world. Our goal was to increase Canada’s exports by 50% by 2025. But Canada’s exporters are vulnerable to unfair practises by other countries who don’t respect rules-based trade. We will help Canadian exporters and companies

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facing commercial or trade disputes abroad immediate, on-the-ground help through a Canada Commercial Consular Service to help connect companies with timely, local legal assistance and support. Question 5: What qualities do you most respect of your party’s leader? Ramsey: Jagmeet Singh stands up for Canadians with compassion and optimism. He knows that Canadians are struggling while rich corporations get richer and have different rules. He meets challenges head on, offering Canadians a bold, progressive alternative to Liberal and Conservative

Incumbent Tracey Ramsey (NDP)

governments that have failed us. Alderson: Elizabeth May is highly intelligent and very driven, yet ethical. She genuinely cares about Canadians, young and elderly and newcomers to those who have been here for generations. I find her dedication to the green vision and perseverance very admirable. Capes: I am most respectful that Maxime Bernier has been true to his personal vision and that vision is reflected in our party platform. Others have incorporated our ideas to buy votes, but we offer the same message we had since the beginning. Festeryga: Justin Trudeau cares deeply about Canadians, the environment and leaving Canada a better place for future generations. He values diversity and gender equality. He respects the outdoors, green spaces and National Parks as evidenced by the Canada 150 celebrations inviting Canadians to visit National Parks free of charge. Lewis: Andrew Scheer is an ordinary person with real life experience and a common sense approach to leading this country. He is sincere and relatable and he understands real family issues. Andrew is a strong and respected leader who will Continued on Page 12

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Fire Prevention Week promotes planning and practicing an escape by Max De Liberato To educate the community on fire safety during Fire Prevention Week, members of Essex Fire & Rescue hosted a fire prevention night at the three local fire departments last Wednesday evening. The event gave participating

youth a chance to be in the action and actually get to use a fire hose, participate in family fire truck ride-alongs, and learn a plethora of useful fire safety and prevention tips. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme was “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape, Plan and

Practice Your Escape!” A house fire burns at roughly 600 degrees Celsius, according to SlideShare.net, and the best way out of such a crisis is to never have been in it, in the first place. According to Essex Fire & Rescue, there are 70 structure fires per

day across Canada, and Essex’s Deputy Assistant Chief Jason Pillon noted every single one is avoidable with proper knowledge of fire safety. “If we had to go to a fire, we feel like we’ve failed in public education and preventing fires,” Pillon said. “We just want people to be fire safe; check your smoke alarm, check your furnaces, check your carbon monoxide alarms, open burning, just be cautious and be aware of the hazards any time you’re using any fire-related equipment or material.” The fire service hosts fire station tours, visits with seniors, and attends all the local fairs and festivals in order to educate the community on fire safety. “It’s huge [to educate the community] because every second counts,” Pillon said. “If your house catches on fire and your

smoke alarm goes off, you have under three-minutes to get out of your house. So, we want all homes and residence to practice their home fire escape plan.” Pillon reminded people

that their fire alarms do expire and need to be replaced every 10-years. If anyone has any questions regarding fire safety, call Essex Fire & Rescue at 519-776-7132.

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Questions to the Candidates... represent Canada well, across the world. Question 6: What is the best approach to immigration? Alderson: There is so much opportunity available in Canada and we need to share the opportunity with those who have the skills, abilities and work-ethic to prosper here. We need to ensure highly trained professionals are able to gain entry in order to fill the labour shortages we have. We would also allocate more funding to provide English and French training to new immigrants. We would eliminate the Temporary Foreign Workers Program and work with employers to establish a plan for permanent residency. Capes: Immigration is critical to our future wellbeing. 26% of our current immigrants and refugees are directly chosen for skills or experience to fulfill our economic needs. The remainder are admitted through the reunification or refugee programs and find work where they can. More than 41% of all immigrants settle around Toronto or Vancouver, among the least affordable cities in the world. We will lessen immigration to 150,000 yearly and increase the percentage of those that include skills highest in demand. We will ensure temporary work visas are not taking jobs that Canadians need. Birth tourism will be ended. Each immigrant will have a face to face interview with Canadian officials before entry to Canada. Canada will no longer adhere to the U.N. Global Migration Compact. Festeryga: Canada’s immigration system is one of the best in the world.

Every year more than 300,000 people are approved to make Canada their permanent home under 3 categories- economic immigration, family reunification and humanitarian considerations. Canada doesn’t offer a free pass to anyone – there’s a strict process -including complete security and background checks. Most people successfully apply to immigrate to Canada based on education, skills and experience or family reunification principles. Canada also has a proud humanitarian tradition that includes resettling refugees from abroad and an in-Canada asylum system for those who fear persecution, torture or death. To help the agri-food sector, Canada is launching a 3-year pilot to bring in fulltime non-seasonal agricultural workers that will include a pathway to permanent residency. Canada’s story is the story of immigrants – of people who came here seeking a better life – and of the people who welcomed them. Lewis: I think the Conservative plan is well designed to address the important issues identified in the current immigration system. As Prime Minister, Andrew Scheer will: Put an end to illegal border crossings at unofficial points of entry; Close the loophole in the Safe-Third Country Agreement that allows some people to skip the line and avoid the queue; Safeguard and emphasize economic immigration; Set immigration levels consistent with what is in Canada’s best interests; Stand up for families and ensure that spouses and children can be reunited; Ensure that

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our system prioritizes people facing true persecution; Work to reunite survivors of genocide, who have already resettled in Canada, more expeditiously; Improve credential recognition and make it easier for new Canadians who have existing skills that meet our standards to ply their trades here; Promote the private sponsorships of refugees. Conservatives will restore fairness, order, and compassion to the immigration system. Ramsey: Welcoming new talent and energy from around the world builds our communities and boosts our economy. Canada is one of the most diverse countries in the world and we are richer and stronger for it. Yet, under the Liberal government, too many new Canadians are waiting years to reunify with family members. And instead of helping, too many Conservatives want to make the situation worse with dangerous statements that seek to divide our communities. Our immigration system should be accountable to Canadians and rooted in the values of fairness, respect, and dignity. We know that immigrants strengthen our country and we will always stand against those who would use fear of our neighbours to divide us. We believe in a Canada where newcomers can rely on a fair process and find success when they arrive, where no one is separated from their loved ones for years

Question 7: What is the best approach to be environmentally mindful? Capes: “Environmentally mindful” is to recognise that our changing climate is just one dynamic of stewardship of our country. Technology gains and immigration have brought forward the fact that our municipal plans are not keeping up with change. Opportunity exists to invest wisely in our rural infrastructure, to enable modern technology gains that support innovation, climate change mitigation, transportation upgrades and housing into less expensive areas. This would support rural businesses, farms and schools. We also need to be mindful that renewable energy is not clean or harmless and further research is needed. Toxic solar waste that is difficult to recycle, bird kills and polluted ground water from wind farms show we have much to do for our energy solutions. Festeryga: Climate change is real, science has made that clear. And we can’t wait to act – setting a price on pollution has worked in BC while creating new jobs. A National Climate Plan to move Canada forward toward a net-zero emissions future is the best way. This requires cutting emissions from Canada’s biggest polluters, including oil and gas and includes Natural Climate Solutions such as planting 2 billion trees over 10 years to clean the air and protect our communities. We can all do our part, but when disaster hits, a new low-cost national flood insurance

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On the campaign trail with Chris Lewis

Chris Lewis (Conservative) is vying to represent the Essex Riding at the House of Commons.

by Sylene Argent Conservative candidate for the Essex Riding, Chris Lewis, considers himself a family man and a business man, who is community-minded, evident by his past role

as a decision-maker for the Town of Kingsville Council and volunteer firefighter. “I’m passionate about the community and leaving the word a better place than I found it,” he

said of his reasons to run in this election. He noted the Conservative plan is one of which he is proud. “The plan we are on will make Canada an even better place,” he added.

While Lewis has been knocking on doors in the Riding over the last several months, he said he is constantly hearing that affordability is a huge concern as residents say they are getting by but are struggling to get ahead. He said over fifty percent of families in Canada are within $200 of insolvency every month. “There is no money left for vacations and investments,” Lewis said. He said the Conservative Party will help by implementing a universal tax cut and create a children’s Fitness Tax Credit for families. He said he has heard similar concerns from businesses, but noted the Conservative platform has a nine-point plan that was designed to help businesses get ahead and create more jobs. “They are taxed to death,” Lewis said of small business owners. “As a small business owner, I know that.” Lewis said he spent

25-years as part of his family business, traveling across North America. An environment needs to be created here, as a border area, that attracts small, medium, and large businesses that does not drive them out. The first thing to do that is to remove things like the carbon tax, he noted. The work force also needs to be celebrated and respected. Since 2015, he noted, Justin Trudeau implemented 4300 new regulations for small businesses. Conservatives, if elected, would help small businesses stick-handle through CRA taxes and regulations. Part of the Conservative platform, he added, is the two-for-one plan, which will reduce those regulations to simplify the process and cut red tape so running a business is easier. Lewis ran in last year’s Provincial election, and came in second to inclement Taras Natyshak

(NDP) by around 2700 votes. “I decided to run again because I will always believe serving the community is my number one job,” Lewis said. In wanting to leave the world a better place, he believes politics is the fastest avenue to leave a legacy for the greater good of the next generation. It wasn’t long ago, Lewis claimed, when the region received $1billion in investment under a Conservative MP in an around 11-year timeframe. Lewis sees himself as a representative who could fight strongly for the region and deliver those results. Communication is vital to Lewis. He said he is a great listener and is extremely inquisitive. He believes these traits would allow him to be a great rep for the Essex Riding. “I get what people in Essex want and desire and need. I have a passion to serve,” he said.

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Questions to the Candidates... program, and a new Employment Disaster Assistance Benefit will to help. The time to act is NOW! Lewis: 1. Green Technology, Not Taxes, 2. A Cleaner/ Greener Natural Environment, 3. Taking the Climate Change Fight Global. Green Technology, Not Taxes is the best way to lower Canada’s emissions. We will support green technology innovation, development & adoption. We will build upon the work that our farmers, hunters, anglers, Indigenous peoples, and volunteers do every day. We will encourage community engagement & consultation to conserve and protect our air, land, water and wildlife. Canada will make a global impact. Entrepreneurs, businesses and hard-working Canadians will create new ‘Canadian Clean’ products and market them around the world as an alternative to the carbon intensive option. Canadian innovators will be reaching global markets! Ramsey: Canada is not even on track to meet the modest targets - let alone the stronger ones required to prevent dangerous climate change. A New Democrat government will declare a climate emergency and put in place ambitious, science-based greenhouse gas reductions targets that will help stabilize

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the global temperature rise to 1.5C. We’ll put these targets in legislation and ensure accountability by creating an independent Climate Accountability Office to do regular audits of progress on climate goals. We would immediately end fossil fuel subsidies and hold big polluters accountable. Alderson: Greens oppose all new fossil fuel pipelines. We are the only party to take a dedicated stance on this. Greens will rapidly increase our renewable energy infrastructure, so that fossil fuels can be phased out entirely by 2050. We will support the move to zero waste generation and ensure local food security for all communities. We will also strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to restrict the approval and use of toxic chemicals that effort our health and environment. We would ban all toxic ingredients used in personal care products as well. Question 8: What is your party’s plan on the future of gun ownership? Why is that the best policy for Essex/ the country? Festeryga: We want to make gun laws stronger, banning all military-style assault rifles while protecting the rights of hunters and farmers by NOT BRINGING BACK THE LONG-GUN REGISTRY. Hunters and farmers do not need to use assault weapons. Gun ownership, especially in rural Essex County is common; we will give municipalities the ability to further restrict or ban handguns in order to be able to locally deal with gun crime and make our communities safer. We have seen the tragedy of militarystyle assault rifles, designed to inflict mass casualtiesthey have no place in Canada. Canadians know that “thoughts and prayers” don’t make our communities any safer.

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Lewis: To support lawful firearms owners, we will repeal Bill C-71. Bill C-71 brought in a backdoor gun registry, which is useless and ineffective because it targets farmers and duck hunters. Our approach will target gangs and criminals instead. Criminals don’t follow laws; they break them. Canada needs firearms laws that actually target criminals. A Conservative government’s firearms laws will get illegal guns out of our communities and make sure that they don’t fall into the wrong hands. Andrew Scheer’s plan consists of the following proposals: Prison time for knowingly possessing a smuggled gun; Tackling “straw purchases;” Create a CBSA Firearms Smuggling Task Force; Temporary gun seizures for detained mental health patients; Lifetime firearms ban for violent and gang criminals; New penalties for selling guns to prohibited users; New tools for police to solve gun crime. I will always stand with law-abiding gun owners. Ramsey: As a New Democrat and proud member of our community, I want to make sure that our laws strike a good balance between public safety and the ability for lawful firearm owners to hunt and shoot recreationally without unnecessary red tape. I have listened carefully to what our farmers, and hunters are saying about this issue as I proudly represent a rural riding. I’ve spoken to many farmers over the last 4 years and I understand the need for legal firearms to protect their livestock. As you know, restricted firearms under limited circumstances are allowed for one’s lawful profession/ occupation. I can assure you I will not support any policy which restricts these allowances. Alderson: All law-abiding citizens should be able to own guns for hunting and sport, providing the guns are registered, and are used and stored in a safe manner. However, we will ensure illegal handguns are intercepted and kept out of our communities. The Green Party plans to launch a confidential buyback program for handguns and assault weapons. Capes: Legal firearms owners account for over 2 million of the most highly vetted Canadian citizens. The law needs to protect their property rights, be respectful and fair without fear of arbitrary prosecution while maintaining public safety. We will replace the Firearms Act with new legislation that will prioritize improvements to public safety and fight crime. We will change the costly licensing system with lifetime possession certification for qualified legal owners as long as they remain lawful. We will ensure that firearm classification is dependent on function and not looks. We will mandate that firearms legislation can only be completed through Parliament and not by the RCMP or cabinet for political means.

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Quilt of Valour warmly presented to local veteran - Caesars Windsor supported the program financially -

by Sylene Argent Volunteers with the Quilts of Valour program – an initiative that has provided handmade quilts to over 13,000 Canadian veterans – took a few minutes to set aside their projects during their monthly sewing day, held at the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) on Thursday afternoon, to present a quilt to local veteran,

Mike Akpata. The LaSalle Councillor spent 26-years as a Canadian Infantry Reservist, and served in Afghanistan for a tour in 2007 with the 2RCR. He also worked for the Windsor Police Service for 21-years as a Senior Constable in Investigations. Akpata was originally of Alberta, and is now a team leader in Public

Safety Software with IBM Canada. Janet Bergeron, a volunteer with the Quilts of Valour program, was pleased to present Akpata with a handmade quilt, which she said provides veterans with a warm hug as a show of comfort and appreciation for their service. “The quilt is meant to be an acknowledgement to veterans,” she said.

“Thank-you for everything you have done for us.” The quilt made for Akpata displays material depicting poppies and an array of animals and mammals that call Canada home. All quilts made in the Windsor-Essex area, she added, include a maple leaf. “Very rarely I am at a loss of words,” Akpata said while wrapped in his quilt. He thanked the Legion for providing space for the volunteers to gather so that they could make the quilts for the program. “I’m completely humbled,” he said emotionally. He said those who serve their country do it because they feel it is the right thing to do. By doing so, they are also paying tribute to the many hundreds of thousands of soldiers who served before them. Those who serve, he added, “never expect thanks for what they do, they just do it.” The acknowledgement of the quilt, he added, resonates with those who receive

them, in addition to their family members. “Your work means so much,” he noted. He also thanked Caesars Windsor for supporting the program. Susanne Tomkins, Public Relations and Communications Manager, said the Casino provided a $1000 grant to the Quilts of Valour program to support materials and supplies.

She said it was an honour for the casino to support the Quilts of Valour program not only because it provides quilts to veterans, but because it encourages seniors to get together and make connections while they work on the art-pieces. “We thought it was a wonderful, unique program,” Tomkins said.

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Pistons coach shares stories of discrimination, message of inclusiveness

Dwane Casey (centre) sits next to fellow headliner and former Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment President and CEO, Richard Peddie.

“My blood is the same, it bleeds red, just like anyone else.” - Dwane Casey by Garrett Fodor Despite needing to throw a few punches growing up black in Kentucky, one NBA basketball coach is encouraging youth to find another way and change how they approach

life when faced with discrimination. Dwane Casey, a former University of Kentucky basketball standout and current Detroit Pistons Head Coach, said growing up, he was often the only African American in

the gyms and was often targeted because of that. He shared his story at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum on Saturday as the “Freedom Achievers” campaign and mentorship program was launched. During the event, Casey spoke in front of a sold-out crowd of over 200 people as the keynote speaker. He described what it was like growing up in Kentucky with the discrimination he faced and overcame. Casey, 62, grew up in Kentucky playing basketball and baseball. He would receive his first coaching job at the age of 13, where he coached little league, with kids being three-years younger than him. Now, Casey is coaching the Detroit Pistons and won the 2018 NBA Coach of the Year, with the Toronto Raptors, and was an NBA champion in 2011 as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks. “The first instinct you want to have is to fight, which is wrong. But that’s what I did. That was a mistake,” Casey said during his speech of being discriminated. “I wasn’t articulate enough to talk them out of how they felt, I wasn’t as informed as far as what their parents had taught them. So, the only thing I knew I had to do was fight. That’s what I tell my kids. And, unfortunately, today there are situations that you know you have games you have other situations where there is violence

and that’s not the way to do that.” Casey said that he believes sports is what really began to open doors and change how he and others were viewed, knocking down several barriers. “My blood is the same, it bleeds red, just like anyone else,” Casey said. “We’re not where we used to be as far as diversity, and we’re definitely not where we should be, but we’re making steps. There [are] still issues. So, let’s be inclusive, a more inclusive society in everything we do and say.” The “Freedom Achievers Program” is being put on in partnership with the Amherstburg Community Foundation. The campaign is designed to connect successful achievers and mentees in hopes that youth can be inspired, to provide insight on potential career paths, and to create a network with high-profile speakers and professionals. The Amherstburg Freedom Museum hopes to continue this program, with keynote speakers coming every quarter. Monty Logan, President of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum said the next event will be in March of 2020. He added they hope to continue to grow their list of mentors and mentees. Anyone interested is invited to call 519-736-5433.

Casey signs autographs as attendees line up to meet the Detroit Pistons’ Head Coach, following his speech during the “Freedom Achievers” event in Amherstburg on Saturday.

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On a muggy summers night, there’s a man standing alone. Finishing up his last cigarette, beneath the dim streetlight. As the quiet still of the night, is broken by the eerie sounds, of a dogs howl in the distance. Yet, the man seems restless, for his mind begins to race. Thoughts come, thoughts go, like the many years of his life. Everything he loved has gone, as he stands alone, an orphan. Thinking back onto yesterday, when life was much different. Faint echoes of a childhood, and sounds of children playing. Gathering at the school park, swings, slides, and daisy chains. But these are only memories, for all the children went home. All of them, so many years ago, leaving him quite alone, empty. Thrown into a different reality, into a world that has hurt him. A world with little compassion, but someone’s calling his name. A haunting sound, then nothing, a spent cigarette at his feet.

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PIPER, David - After a battle that was just too much for him, David, a loving brother and uncle, passed away on October 10, 2019 at the Franklin Gardens LTC at 71 years of age. Dear son of the late Robert S. (1991) and Thelma Piper (2014). Loving brother of Robert W. (Marilyn) and Lisa Matis (Tom). Loved uncle of Renee Piper, Robert L. Piper (Stacey), Hannah Matis and Daniel Matis. Greatuncle of Jessica Brown (Kyle), Ashley Brown (Jake), R. J. Piper and Shailynn Piper. Great-great uncle of Hayley Brockman. Dave worked for Maedel’s and Stokley’s for several years and he retired from Ready Bake in Essex. Dave had a passion for horse racing, golf, hockey (Maple Leafs) and baseball (Blue Jays). He was a trivia and movie buﬀ and will be remembered for his kindness and compassion towards others. The visitation for David was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The funeral service was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (92 St. Paul St. Essex). Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

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What’s Going On... OCT. 1720  50TH KINGSVILLE MIGRATION FESTIVAL for all information, visit: kingsville.ca/en/explore-and-play/migration-festival. OCT. 19  ROAST BEEF DINNER  at Bethel Maidstone at 5:30pm. Advanced tickets only. Call Rob at :519-735-8411. OCT. 19  ST PAULS MARKETPLACE  (92 St Paul Street Essex) Unique Vendors, products, lunch, and more. From 10am - 2pm. Call: 519-980-4942 for more details. OCT. 19  THE ONTARIO PURPLE MARTIN ASSOC Final meeting at 9 a.m. at ORCHARD VIEW GOLF, 1357 County Road 34, Ruthven. For info, contact Paul at 519-738-3476. OCT. 20  TEEN CHALLENGE  Presentation on freedom from addiction. Cottam United Church, 137 Cty. Rd. 34W at 10:15am. For all info: info@cottamunitedchurch.ca. OCT. 23  ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING at Essex Retirees’ Centre at 7:30pm. Maria Pap, flora gardens, & silent auction. OCT 26  ESSEX CITIZEN OF THE YEAR BANQUET honouring Chris & Laurie Lapain at the Essex Legion Br. 201. Reception 6:30pm. Tickets available at the Essex Railway Station: 519-776-9800. OCT. 26  FREE SPA DAY  at Essex Retirees from 1:00  4:00pm. Students giving massages, dry manicures, reflexology, and more. Call 776-6689 for info. NOV. 2  WOODSLEE UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL BAZAAR  2616 Belle River Rd. Woodslee. 9am - 1:30am - Luncheon 11am - 1pm. For more info, call: 519-723-4601. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Meetings held the last Wednesday of every month (no July & August) @ 6:30p.m. at Colasanti’s. Look us up on Facebook for updates. HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781.

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Join us for Family Worship every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. On October 20th we will be viewing a ﬁlm entitled “Salvation.” Stay after the service for a brief time of refreshments and fellowship. Thanks to the ladies who provide baked goods for us to enjoy! SA Connections will feature a presentation on Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Men and women of all ages are invited to join us any time between 10a.m. - 1p.m. for this free community program which is a great time to enjoy yourself and meet new friends. Lunch is served as well. Bible Study follows at 1p.m. when Major Jim Hann will lead us through a Bible Study on the Book of Luke. Messy Church meets on Thursday, October 24th at 6p.m. This months’ theme is “Things that go bump in the night.” Family with kids of all ages are invited to enjoy dinner at 6pm followed by a time of contemporary worship, music, crafts and activities.

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follow. Preschool Playtime has resumed! Caregivers and kids ages 0-4 are invited to drop in Thursdays, anytime between 9:30am and 12pm. The third Sunday of the month will now become “Food Bank Sunday.” Please bring your canned goods and or donations. Our Fall Roast Beef Dinner is on Saturday, October 19 at 5:30 pm. Advance tickets only. Please contact Rob Reeb (519) 735-8411 for tickets. Our next Bingo is on Friday, October 25 at 7pm in the church hall. Don’t forget your donation for the Essex Food Bank. Our annual Christmas Bazaar will take place Saturday, November 16 from 10 am - 3 pm. It will feature new Christmas crafts and decorations, a bake sale, door prizes, and more! You can find us on the web at www. bethelmaidstone.com. Our email address is bmuc@xplornet.ca and the office number is (519) 723-2284. Office hours are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am - 1pm.

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morning at 10:30am for our Worship Service, which also includes Sunday School for our youth along with a well supervised Nursery. We invite everyone to stay for coﬀee and conversation immediately following the service. A special thank you is extended to Adriana Reynolds, Joel Woods, and Naomi Woods for sharing their beautiful music this past Thanksgiving Sunday. “These Days” – Daily Devotionals for October, November, and December have arrived and are available at the back of the church. The annual HUC - Turkey Dinner is on Saturday, November 2nd from 3- 7pm. Our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods along with our HUC faith community, sincerely welcome you to join us! Please ﬁnd information about Harrow United Church on our website at www. harrowunited.org.

Golden Year’s Golf Report 48 golfers managed a strong 93 aces last Thursday, led by Andy Orsini with six. The top score, after 9 Holes, went to Al Rutter, with a 16. After 18 holes, Jamie Arquette was on top, with a score of 35. After 36 holes of golf, Randy Nash had the best score of 35, edging out Rutter by one stroke. In team play, ﬁrst place, with a score of 233, went to Team 16 (Randy Nash, Bill Ward, Bill Taylor). Second place went to Team 4 (Al Rutter, Doug Vickery, Tom Hyatt) and in third, it was Team Queens (Walter Balsam, Betty McManus, Jamie Arquette).

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you to everyone who helped with the switch over of the clothing in the Clothing Cupboard. The monthly Communion Service at Iler Lodge is on Thursday, October 17 at 10:30am. Our fall Marketplace will take place Saturday, October 19th from 10am 2pm. The Legacy of Heroes event will take place on Sunday, October 27 at St. Paul’s. This year, we are honouring the volunteers at our local food banks! Our celebration will begin by honouring the volunteers and those they service in our 11am worship and continue with a program open to the public at 1:30pm! Our next pasta dinner is on Friday, November 1st. Visit online at: www.stpaulstrinity. org or our Facebook page. Phone: 519776-7711. Email: oﬃce@stpaulstrinity. org. Located at 92 St Paul Street, in Essex

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 guest speaker, Pastor Mike Morency from

Matthew House in Windsor, ON. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of coﬀee or tea. GEMS and Cadets 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. Save the date for our Movie Night on Friday, October 25. Doors open at 6:00pm. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca.

Essex United Church In October, food donations are for the Salvation Essex Food Bank. Anniversary Sunday is on October 20th at 10:30 am. Join us to celebrate our 145 years. Share the rich history of Essex United with special guest speaker, Brian R. Sweetman. From the Essex United Church Oﬃcial Board: We have started our search for a new minister! Please keep our church family in your prayers. Thank you for everyone who made our Yard Sale a success. Coming in November - Our Annual Book Sale! More information later. Essex County Library ESSEX BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with children 19 months - 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities. Wednesdays (September 25 - November 13) at 10:30 am. For children 19 months - 5 years of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library. BABY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with infants birth - 18 months of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program is full of rhythm, rhymes, ﬁngerplays, bounces, tickles, music, songs and simple stories. Wednesdays (September 25 - November 13) at 11:00 am. For children birth -18 months of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library. MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK/JOURNAL - Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 am. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library.

COTTAM BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes and activities. Tuesdays (September 24 November 12) at 1:15 pm. For children under 5 years of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library. MCGREGOR BRANCH: FAMILY STORYTIME - A program for families of parents with children under 5 years of age to encourage a lifelong love of reading. This program includes stories, bounces, tickles, songs, rhymes, and activities. Tuesdays (September 24 November 12) at 1:30 pm. For children under 5 years of age and caregiver. Register online or at the library. HALLOWEEN STORIES AND CRAFT Wednesday, October 30 at 3:45 pm. Ages 5 & up. Register online or at the library. EXPLORE SPACE - Leave planet earth to explore space through books and crafts on Wednesday, November 20 at 3:45 pm. Ages 5 & up. Register online or

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the St. Mary’s Mission Group’s fundraiser Mark your calendars for the Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Sunday, October 27th from noon - 5p.m. Tickets at the door with take out available. COR weekend retreat for high school age is on November 8-10 at Holy Name of Jesus parish. Registration forms at back of the church. The Sandwich South Heritage Centre is opened every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment by calling Judy Jobin at 519-737-6628. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out! Please remember to drop oﬀ your Foodland grocery tapes in the designated box. All are welcome. Please keep in your prayers and all the Continnued on Page 21

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Trinity Church The singers are back!! Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 27 at 3pm. Our church choir, along with choir members from churches in our community, will put on a Hymn Sing, which I am sure all will enjoy, with a wide-variety of songs! Remember, we are oﬀering cherry pies and meat pies for early December. Again, we will have the individual and 10 inch pies. Then plan on joining us each and every Sunday at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome!

The K of C is hosting a family movie night on Saturday, October 19th at the parish hall. Refreshments are available throughout the night. Movie is ‘Mary Poppins Returns.’ Please bring a canned good for admission. Mark your calendars for the CWL’s Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar on Sunday, October 27th from noon to 5p.m. Tickets at the door with take out available. COR weekend for high school age takes place on Nov. 9 - 10 at Holy Name of Jesus parish. Registration forms are found at entrances. Please remember to drop oﬀ your Foodland grocery tapes, cancelled stamps, and leftover eyeglasses at the designated ﬁle drawers at the Info table. Please keep Therese Lecuyer in your prayers.

Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15am. Rev. Carl will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Audrey Stanley. Jean Matalik and George Sutherland will greet you at the door. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List.

If you would like a visit or know of someone who like a visit, please contact Rev. Carl. Thank you to everyone who came out to our Thanksgiving Dinner. Special thanks to all our helpers who made this a great success. Our BAZAAR is on Saturday, November 2 from 9:00am - 1:30pm. Luncheon from 11am -1pm. Crafts, baking, and more. COFFEE AND CONVERSATION:Thursdays at 10 am. Everyone is welcome.

Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Jay spoke on how there is great meaning in a year and what it stands for and we are in, the decade of the mouth. God inhabits the praises of His people. The next Thrive Week is October 28th-November 1st. Youth Night will be held on Friday, October 18th. The Kingdom Advancement Conference will be held from October 24th-26th. The upcoming Junior High Nights are on November 1st, 15th, and 29th. For more information, visit our website at antiochcanada.ca. Be Blessed!

Essex Community Services COATS FOR KIDS - Essex Community Services is once again holding the Annual Coats for Kids Distribution Week. The location is 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. The dates & times are: Sat Nov 9th, from 9am - 2pm, Tuesday, Nov 12 to Thursday Nov 14 from 8:30am - 3:30pm, and Friday, Nov 15th from 8:30am - 12noon. For more information please call 519-776-4231. Essex Retirees’ Social Club Cathy Dewhurst won with high score at Monday night Pepper. Audrey Stanley had the most peppers and Kevin Edwards had low score. Wayne Rawson had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. George Diesbourg had nine peppers and Audrey Stanley had low score.

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The doors are open to all for Family Worship on Sunday, October 20, at 10am, with Rob Cornies delivering the message. Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Boxes are to returned on Sunday, October 27. Trinity Anglican Church will host a Hymn Sing Concert, directed by Ann Dresser, on Sunday, October 27, at 3pm Harrow Baptist Church will host the BCM Fundraiser Soup & Dessert on Saturday, November 2, at 5:30pm. Please remember in prayer those who are shut-in and in nursing home care.

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Essex Pirates right their ship

1947 Monarch Coupe remembered

submitted to EFP The Canadian Tire Essex Pirates were at it again on Sunday, October 13. This week their talent and teamwork measured up against the U of W Lancers, who were last year’s champions. Cash McCarthy on kickoff, and teammate Nate Raymond with the team’s first tackle, helped set the tone for the Pirate’s 12 to 6 victory. The Essex defense was tough all game, with BJ Balaara making

tackles in the backfield and Koehn Burkhart and Cooper Britenbaugh working hard on the outsides. Offensively, JR Kotyk ran hard and Dax Rounding held his blocks, while Ryan Smith was able to recover a fumble, and score a touchdown a few plays later. Braylon Travis gallantly scored the other touchdown for the Pirates. Pryce Webb forced a fumble while blitzing, and recovered it himself ending the game. Keirin Wright, Jasper

Mills and the rest of the Pirates continue to ramp things up as they prepare to face the Dry-Rite Eagles next Sunday, at noon. Games are played at Mic Mac Park, but Pirate fever is spreading everywhere. Also, congrats to Joey Desmarais, Jimmy Hayes, Conner Rossi, Tobey Trepanier, Travis, and Webb who will participate with the 2019 Atom All Star experience.

KDHS Tech Zone create sleigh for local Santa parade float 1947 Monarch Coupe with Leamington history.

A few weeks ago, I wrote the story of a car built in Windsor many years ago: “1947 Monarch coupe with Leamington history.” The story was sent to me by the car’s fourth owner, Moe Hamelin of Midland, Ontario. After the story was published, some local residents contacted me with their memories of this unforgettable car, including an email from Larry Bell: “Just read this article. The original owners Caesar and Tina lived on a small farm across from our Bell farm on Concession 6 about one mile east of Hwy 77. They sold their farm and moved to Belgium. As a teenager I always admired this car. They stored it inside and rarely drove.” Bob Meersseman phoned to say he also remembers the car owned by Caesar and Tina DeBolare, who lived on Concession Six on a 5-acre farm. He even remembers they had a dog named Bobby. Bob remembers riding in the Monarch four times to church. He was born in 1959 and was about 10 years old when he last saw it. He confirms that the car was sold new by Eaton Motors at 67 Talbot Street East in Leamington. Neil De Goey as a boy also remembers the car. “The owner always washed the car before he drove into town. And after he got home, he washed it again.” And Neil can still remember the beautiful Parrot Green Metallic finish. Around 1970, Caesar and Tina sold their farm to an auto wrecker, then boarded a plane for Belgium. The car was sold for $100 to Patrick Lobzun in Wheatley, who later sold it to William Graham of West Lorne, Ontario, who later sold it to the current owner. Gord Eaton operated Eaton Motors from 1940 to 1954, when it became Jackson Motors. Beginning in 1946, it was a Ford-Monarch dealership to handle the new medium-priced Monarch built and sold only in Canada. The Monarch was the Canadian version of the Mercury 118. It was powered by a flathead V8 engine with 239 cubic inches and 97 horsepower. The transmission was a 3-speed manual on the steering column. All Monarchs are highly collectible today and many have been restored to showroom condition. Our feature car is a prime example. I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

submitted to EFP S t u d e n t s involved with Kingsville District High School’s Tech Zone continued to illustrate their commitment to Community Partnerships when they presented the sleigh they created for local Santa Claus Parades to Mrs. Claus last Friday. Teachers Doug Doey and Matt Daudlin have recently finished work on a brand-new ride for Santa and Mrs. Claus for this season’s Santa Claus Parades. It will be used in the Kingsville and Essex Centre Santa Claus parades, produced by the Windsor Parade Corporation. When Doey was approached as part of the event to assist with the creation of a new “Ride” for Santa and Mrs. Claus, he and Daudlin began working with the students to create this new piece, which will be a feature on the newly designed Santa float. The Tech Zone is a long-time partner with the Town of Kingsville Fantasy of Lights Committee in the creation of the Town’s illuminated Christmas Displays, which have garnered numerous awards, including a Communities in Bloom National Award as part of Winter Lights. The Kingsville Santa Claus Parade is a part of the Town’s Fantasy of Lights Festival.

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Photo by Laurie Beaten: Josh Pope-Ferguson shoots the puck into Jake Wilkens’ pads in Essex’s 5-1 loss last Tuesday.

by Garrett Fodor The young Essex 73’s team continues to grow and show progress in its campaign under a new coaching staff. The 73’s underwent, arguably, its toughest test of the season on October

8, as it hosted the first place Mooretown Flags. From puck drop, the Flags were quick to set the tempo, scoring just 17 seconds into the game, to stun the 73’s and their home crowd. From the early minutes, the Flags

players were quick to show their offensive capabilities, cycling the puck in the zone and entering the offensive zone with control and ease at times. The Flags notched a second tally early in the first period and continued to soar over Essex throughout the game. The Flags went on to score on a penalty shot in the second and added two additional goals, to prevail over the 73’s, 5-1. Connor Meyerink turned aside 23 of 28 shots in net for Essex, while Jake Wilkins turned aside 26 of 27 between the pipes for the Flags. Closing out the week, the 73’s traveled to Amherstburg to face the Admirals on Sunday, October 13. From the opening faceoff, the visiting 73’s players showed jumped and gained an early edge

from Quinn Fazekas, who beat Admirals’ goalie, Nic Bolton, just over 2-minutes into the game. Fazekas’s goal was the only goal in the period, which was a quick-paced frame. Shots were 6-4 in favour of Amherstburg. In the second period, Essex continued to press and were tenacious on the forecheck, which lead to an Amherstburg penalty. With the manadvantage, Essex made Amherstburg pay. Fazekas was the recipient of some cycling passing and tucked it behind Bolton. Two-minutes later, the Admirals responded on a power-play of its own. The scoreboard read 2-1 in favour of the visiting 73’s after two periods.

Shots were 16-15 in favour of Amherstburg. Just 97 seconds into the third period, the Admirals tied the game, as Bryce McGregor beat goalie Jax D’Hondt. The 73’s continued to use their speed to their advantage to draw penalties and drive scoring chances. Essex mustered 15 shots in the final 20-minutes,

including four goals in the final seven minutes. Quinn Fazekas finished the night by adding an empty netter, to complete his hat trick. Trevor Klee, Alex Demers, and Riley Meyerink all finished the night with three points. Essex are scheduled to play host to the Blenheim Blades on Tuesday, October 15.

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Town of Tecumseh council highlights... on land use planning by municipalities and all decisions by Council must be consistent with it. Administration noted several concerns related to the proposed policies including: ambiguity surrounding the definition of market need and demand with respect to the

provision of housing; lack of direction on climate change mitigation; permitting settlement area boundary adjustments and the conversion of employments lands outside of a comprehensive Official Plan review; increased opportunity for new

development to be on private services; and, the softening of certain critical policy directions through the replacement of “shall” with “should.” Administration also recommended that the Province take a leadership role in addressing flooding risk

through the provision of on-going hazard mapping updates and clear policy language on development constraints within hazard areas. The deadline to provide comments to the province is October 21, 2019 with details on the updated PPS expected to be provided in 2020.

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Special Planning Study: Council approved a motion put forward by Councilor Jobin to allocate funds in the 2020 and 2021 Town Budgets to complete a special planning study over 2020 and 2021 regarding the “Hamlet Lands” in Oldcastle. This motion

relates to the anticipated approval of the updated Official Plan and previous discussions regarding a land use study for this area following the completion of the updated Official Plan. Designated Veterans Parking: Council approved a motion put forward by Deputy Mayor Bachetti that authorizes a dedicated parking space for veterans at the municipal parking lot abutting the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 261 on Lesperance Road and a spot at Tecumseh Town Hall. The designated spots will be identified by the Poppy trademark which will require an agreement with the Royal Canadian Legion. Community Support Services Transportation: Council approved the renewal of the contract with Community Support Centre of Essex County for the provision of transportation services to persons with disabilities and seniors in Town until December 31, 2021. $15,000 will be allocated in the 2020 and 2021 budgets for the service which has been in place since 2011. There were over 4,000 trips— including 1,400 for students—for 399 riders in 2018 in Tecumseh. The next Regular Meeting of Council is October 22, 2019 at 7 p.m. Full agenda details will be available on the Town’s website Thursday, October 3. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www. tecumseh.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (www. facebook.com/ townoftecumseh).