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were selected for all three. On Saturday The Essex Retriever Club held a dog show and on Sunday a youth duckcalling contest was held along with a Birds of Prey Free Flying Raptor show. An annual family favourite is the pumpkin-carving event at the OPP station hosted by the Kingsville Community Policing Committee. Greg Drouillard of the Committee says the pumpkin event is part of their on-going mission to make police officers less intimidating to kids. Pumpkins for the event were supplied free, courtesy of Vespa Farms, and kids were also allowed take one or more home to decorate for Halloween.
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Pictured above: Landon Wilhelm (4), Dylan Wilhelm (13), and Jabari White carve their own pumpkins at the OPP Station during Migration Fest.
by Jennifer Cranston People braved the cold on Saturday morning to enjoy the 45th Migration Festival parade and attend the events throughout the town over the weekend. The festival celebrates the legacy of Jack Miner and his mission of conservation. It also celebrates conservation and heritage in Kingsville in general. The theme for the fest was Ò Art
of Migration.Ó Open ceremonies were held at Migration Hall following the parade. The hall was also the venue for the art show and competition. Lakeside Park and Pavilion was host to other events like the wood carvers show and competition. There were also fine art and fine photography shows. PeopleÕ s Choice awards
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Pictured above: Essex Public School grade 5 students Connor and Mikayla presented a variety of ideas that they believe would benefit area youth, to Essex Council members during a mock meeting held last Friday morning.
by Sylene Argent As part of their studies on municipal politics, around 70 students from two grade five classes and a four/five split class from Essex Public School went to the Council Chambers inside the Essex Civic Centre to watch Essex Council in action during a mock meeting on Friday morning. At the event, Council and Administration explained their roles and the procedure of hosting a public Council meeting, which are typically held the first and third Monday evenings at the Essex Civic Centre. A few students had an opportunity to act as a delegation and forward a variety of ideas to Council that they think will benefit area youth. The youth were clear that they would like a splash pad to be placed in Essex Centre;
they would also like a student art centre and sidewalks leading down to the Essex Library. The Council members who were able to attend this event explained the recently adopted no smoking on municipal property bylaw that will be implemented on April 1 to the youth. This bylaw will either prohibit smoking outdoors or create designated smoking areas on municipal properties were youth are at play. With a roar of applause, the youth showed their appreciation for this soonto-be implemented bylaw. Councillor Bill Baker added he hoped one day the province will implement a similar bylaw, and Councillor Sherry Bondy said she hoped implementing this bylaw will help make smoking less socially normal. She also urged the students to be leaders and to not be afraid to share their ideas. Essex Mayor Ron McDermott said sometimes it takes a while to get a bylaw to pass because at least four of the seven members of Council have to vote in favour of adopting a bylaw. Councillor John Scott said that the current Council representatives have varied backgrounds, but work together to move something forward if the majority of Council
feels it could benefit the municipality. Councillor Morley Bowman commended the EPS teachers for taking the time to bring the students to the Essex Civic Centre and see Council in action during this mock meeting. The youth were then able to ask a variety of questions to Council, which included if Council would put a stoplight at Talbot Street and Victoria Avenue, why there is not a hospital in Essex, why many local storefronts are empty, why there was a change from local police to OPP, what their plan is to fix the flooding issue, and what will be done with a few vacant lots downtown. Councillor Voakes noted Council and Administration are working to put together a task force to look for a solution to the flooding problem. On October 24, the EPS students will be able to cast votes on who they think should be their representatives through the Municipal Election. They have been learning about each candidate for Council, Mayor, and School Board Trustee in class. This is through the Student Vote Program to learn about the process of an election. These votes will not count toward to actual election, but is an official process.
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Reaching the High Water Mark IÕ ve been holding on to this comment for several weeks now because I wrote much of it when the topic was very fresh and I wondered if it was just a impulse reaction. Time has passed though, and I still feel the same. I really hope council and administration move quickly on the concerns of residents that were hit by the most recent flooding (which occurred on Sept. 10). Sadly, for many of them, this isn’t the first time they have been affected. At a regular meeting of council held earlier this month, these residents had a chance to be heard. The stories they told of flooded basements and backed up sewers were upsetting and heart-braking. Basements are no longer bare concrete floors and cinder block walls, spaces used for the storage of halfwanted items and places where the kids can go to unwind and make noise without any fear of damaging anything of value. They are now living areas with separate utility areas. The living areas have carpeted floors, decorated walls, expensive furniture, electronic devices and personal items aplenty. The utility areas hold expensive and sensitive
appliances and A/C units. For many families, basements are now a major part of their number one investment, the family home. The thought of that investment being destroyed and devalued by flooding and backed up sewers is sickening. The losses these families incurred are akin to the losses that families suffer when there is a fire in the home or similar disaster. These are families in my community that are being affected and my heart goes out to them. Council and administration assured the affected residents that they are trying to address the issue as best they can and are working towards a solution. The plan is to put together a task force to address the issue. Chances are, any solution will result in an increase to taxpayers spread over several years. The big question is, are those in unaffected areas willing to accept that increase. I hope the answer is, yes. If some of my tax dollars can help ensure that the residents in the affected areas never have to experience that kind of loss again then
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Letter to the Editor The LetÕ s Talk About column in the Oct. 9 edition of the Free Press states that the 30 stones along the walkway were part of a project provided under a Trillium Grant to remember people of Essex who made a contribution to the town. I am a little taken aback by that as my parents Michael and Margaret OÕ Halloran have a stone there that my sister and I paid for. What they contributed to the town is
no more or less than any other large family in Essex. It was purchased by their children to remember them, and also the fact that we grew up near the site and lived there until we grew older and left. We knew nothing about a grant at that time. We just paid what the asking price was. Thank you, Nancy Alston
Let’s Talk About... by Evelyn Couch - Ward System What do you think about the ward system? Do you know it didnÕ t have to be that way; it was the decision of the council of the day at the time of amalgamation. I donÕ t like it because it means I have no vote for council members that will have a voice in decisions made for our area of the municipality. That is the same for residents of the other three wards. So if those council members from the other wards donÕ t approve of something for this area then we donÕ t stand a chance. Fortunately, councils of the past except for the strong voice of one in the beginning months of our new municipality have treated us with fairness. There are no wards in Kingsville. It is interesting to note there are 23 candidates for the five seats there. I wonder how many voters take the stand that since they can vote for only one, or in some cases two, councillors, there is not much point in taking the trouble to vote. I hope no one forgets that everyone has a vote for mayor. Another objection as I see it, is that ward three has so many summer cottage land owners that really arenÕ t interested and are not likely to be in residence at the time of voting. Because of the higher number of land owners that ward has two representatives and that isnÕ t my idea of equal opportunity.
Yes, Essex Centre has two representatives, based on population, but most of us are year-round residents. If we should look at why it is preferable to have the ward system rather than everyone having a vote for each of the council members, we will realize it is a great financial advantage to the candidates. They donÕ t have to buy and install so many signs all over the entire municipality, there is much less cost for advertising, etc. Perhaps that is why the council at amalgamation time chose to create wards instead of open voting for all of the area now known as Essex. Not really. I think they wanted to be certain there would be equal representation for each area rather than the chance all, or most, councilors would be from one area. Actually it was pointless for me to write all this because we are stuck with it now. It would take a vote by council for a referendum which could take eight years from passing a motion to put it on the ballot, to putting it into action, now that a council term is four instead of one. Do you remember when we voted each year for mayor and council? With the cost of campaigning and of holding an election there is a decided advantage to the four-year term for the taxpayers. But what does it mean if we are under an objectionable councilor, as can happen, for four years?
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I read with great interest the letter by John Zoch in last weekÕ s paper. I agree with some of his comments but not all of them. I agree we donÕ t want to follow down the path of Amherstburg, however, the closing of Heinz was a business decision Ð the kind made every day in industry. Several years ago we moved to Essex from a town east of Toronto called Cobourg. Our taxes were twice what they are in Essex and we had a smaller house. Anyone familiar with Cobourg knows it is one of the most beautiful towns in Ontario, with their beaches, marinas and heritage downtown boasting a glorious city hall built in 1850. Everyone there is proud to be a part of the community, but it comes at a cost through high taxes. In other words you get what you pay for. If Windsor can afford not to raise taxes for six straight years, then I think we should meet with their council and learn what they do differently than us. I think the problems go way back to the previous CAO and the council members of that era. Where I do agree with Mr. Zoch is, unfortunately we still have the same mayor and his crew that has
been in charge for years. And, they are running again during this election. Shame on all of us if we allow it to continue, but if it does, then we will have to accept the democratic decision of the majority. Our current CAO, Russ Phillips has not been here long enough to make any impact, but from what I see and read, he is on the right path. If truth were to be known, his biggest obstacle is probably dealing with a backward thinking council. Mr. Zoch says that we should vote for anyone who says that infrastructure spending must be delayed. That is utter nonsense. If you donÕ t spend money on your infrastructure of your own house, without a doubt you will be buying a new $8,000 furnace, instead of $90/year maintenance to have it cleaned. This is what has happened to Toronto. People are living in $1.5 million houses but still paying taxes that reflect 1940’s assessments because the politicians didnÕ t want to raise taxes. In the meantime, their infrastructure is crumbling around them, not unlike most large cities in North America. The municipal assessment board of Ontario is in a real quandary trying to even out the tax basis and
be fair to everyone. After our councillors see to our safety in providing a safe environment through a police force and fire department, the infrastructure we depend on should be priority number three. Instead of blaming Mother Nature on the recent flooding, increased taxes in the past may well have allowed the expenditure of a suitable storm sewer system to avoid the hardships of some of our neighbors. The insurance companies certainly know who is at fault. That is why deductibles are going through the roof and in some cases they refuse to insure water damage in basements at all. No Mr. Zoch, raising taxes isnÕ t necessarily a bad thing. ItÕ s when they are raised and we have a council incapable of managing our funds. Then it becomes a totally different issue. Kurt Schroeder
Reply to Mr. John Zoch Ò IÕ ve looked at Essex candidatesÕ biographies, in the media, on their web-sites and in several of their handouts. The backgrounds of those running in Essex tell me no matter who gets elected in Essex, we will continue down the same bleak path with overspending and lack of financial control.Ó Mr. Zoch, your powers of discernment must be difficult to live with. Being able to judge people you have never met and then feel the need to publicly discredit them must be an awful weight to bear. Ò Having held a variety of management positions in industry, including Finance Director for one money-losing division of a multinational, IÕ ve seen this before. As a board member and past treasurer of a large national nonprofit, I know where this is going.Ó Mr. Zoch itÕ s obvious to me that you are the perfect candidate to be running in this election. The instruction you give at the end of your note is quite precise. Have you taken on this role yourself in the past? Do you
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However your decision to discredit every single person running for office in the Town of Essex is unacceptable. I want to thank the people of our town who
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have given up time with their families, friends, sports, businesses and more to run for office in Essex. We do not need a town run only by people with Ò experience
in financial matters” but by people who love the town they live in. People who are prepared to give up evenings at home to participate in committee meetings. People who will show up to plant trees, collect garbage at clean sweeps and clean graffiti off walls. People with small children that have a dream for them to grow up in a town much like the one they grew up in and are prepared to work for it. We need people from all walks of life in telecommunications, auto workers, fire and safety, librarians, retirees, farmers, mothers and fathers. Remember Mr. Zoch, it is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out where others fall short or could have done better. The credit belongs to those actually in the arena, who strive and struggle, who err and falter but who know in the end the triumph of achievement or at worst, fail while daring greatly. Steve Bjorkman Essex Centre
Editorial - The High Water Mark... from Page 4 I consider it money well spent. I will see it as a win, as my taxes will have done something positive. IÕ ve heard it said time and again that people donÕ t mind paying taxes, as long as they see that the money is being put to good use. This would be one of those times. I want to ensure people I donÕ t have a personal stake in this, beyond human decency and caring for the fellow members in my community. Flooding does not affect me
personally. My backyard floods whenever there’s a heavy downpour and I now have a patch of dead ground where nothing grows, but thatÕ s it. My
“loss” does not come close to comparing to the loss that other residents have suffered as their basements flood and sewers back-up into their homes.
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Tax changes cause anger and confusion at Lucier Estates by Jennifer Cranston Residents at Lucier Estates have seen their tax bills increase as much as 100 per cent and their property assessments double. In previous years MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) valued the trailer park as one property. Recently M.E.T. Management filed to have the neighbourhood classified as condominiums and that changed everything. Annette Beaudoin of
MPAC explained that condominium plans require that each Ò parcelÓ be evaluated separately. It is no longer a single entity but a condominium with over 400 separate parcels. Ò We require market sales information to assess value,Ó she said. Ò There had been no sales (since reclassification) so we had to use some comparisons from the local region.Ó As sales began to happen, MPAC was able to use that information to reassess. The re-assessment
is still too high according to many residents. One unique element to this situation is that people who rent their land are paying taxes on the land they donÕ t own. Ò The majority of residents are not owners of those parcels,Ó said Beaudoin. Ò Our assessment notices go to the owners.Ó MPAC held a meeting for residents last week to help clarify the situation and inform residents. Ò We are working with tenants and management to address valuation issues,Ó she said. Ò ItÕ s very unique to have a condo plan over a trailer park.Ó Taxpayers who believe their assessments are too high or have situations that affect their property value like flooding or erosion can file a “request for review.Ó This request is free and informal. It has to be filed within 90 days of the assessment notice and it has to be filed by the owner.
This is where much of the anger and confusion is stemming from. Renters in Lucier Estates own their home but rent the land it sits on. They are not Ò ownersÓ for MPAC purposes. Many feel that M.E.T. Management is not being as cooperative as it should be in this situation. For example, Doug Peddle and Glen Lemire Jr. say they were not informed of the higher taxes until five days before the deadline to request a review. They also say that many of the renters were confused by the rental agreement and did not realize that they had been paying taxes on the land they donÕ t own. Rob Bridges said that following the redesignation as a condo, his property assessment went to $72,000. Then it was reassessed at $55,000. Some parcels were assessed at over $90,000. Actual sales from Lucier Estates in the last two years range from $7,500 to about $40,000. Ò I might get $30,000,Ó he said. All three said they had no say and were not notified about the reclassification and what it would mean to their tax bills. Some residents have gone from receiving monthly bills for around $50 to as high as $200 or more. A group of residents tried to send in a request for review on their own but because they had missed the deadline and did not have the proper Ò roll numberÓ that appeared on the assessment notice, they failed in their attempt. The requests need to be filed
in partnership with the management company. Bridges, Peddle and Lemire claim that M.E.T. has been uncooperative up to this point. They say they are not getting any assistance in correcting the exceptionally high values placed on their parcels. Ò I pay their taxes, I pay my taxes on my house and I have no say,Ó said Bridges. A group of residents from Lucier Estates is putting together a Ò tenants association,Ó to address
this issue and others. Ò ThatÕ s why we want to put the association together, so we have a voice,Ó said Peddle. Tenants of Lucier Estates are invited to a meeting at the McGregor Community Centre on Saturday Oct. 25 beginning from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. to learn more about the new Tenants Association. Messages left for M.E.T. Management were un-returned.
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The Headless Horseman searches for his head during WETRA’s Spooktacular event that took place Friday and Saturday evening. Pictured below: Caleb and Avery enjoy the pumpkin and floral decorations.
Amelia poses as a princess.
by Sylene Argent As the sun began to set, casting long scary shadows across fenced pastures, the WindsorEssex Therapeutic Riding Association (WETRA) invited the community to participate and experience its long time running Spooktacular event on Friday and Saturday evenings as a way to get youth into the Halloween spirit. This is a major fundraising event for WETRA, which offers therapeutic horseback riding lessons to around 200 students in need of physical, emotional, mental, and social aid. Participating youth were able to enjoy a variety of fun events throughout both evenings, including getting a few treats at the Witches Brew CafŽ , getting a pony ride by a horse dressed in a unique Halloween costume, visit the animals brought in by
Selina and David take a break from all the fun to admire the Halloween decorations.
Zoo 2 You, get their faces painted, or play a variety of Halloween themed games. Throughout the night, spectators were able to take a break from the fun and excitement set up inside the indoor riding arena and headed to the corral to watch a few scary skits. Dancers from Nancy PattisonÕ s Dance World shared a spine chilling dance routine to Halloween themed music before the gravediggers announced the arrival of the headless horseman, who galloped onto the scene, mounted on his trusty black steed, in search of his lost head. Organizers with this annual event were pleased with the turnout. They were also happy with the around 100 volunteers
who took the time to ensure the event went as
smoothly as possible.
Jenna-Ann poses as a cat as she investigates some spooky crafts.
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Healthy Living Program session two explains proper nourishment by Sylene Argent Over a six week period, the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic and Sabga Physiotherapy Centre are teaming up to host a Healthy Living Program on Thursday evenings as an outlet to teach interested community members the ins and outs of creating and sustaining a healthy lifestyle. On Thursday, October 16, Registered Dietician Tania McNamara of the Essex County Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic and Theven Sabga of
Sabga Physiotherapy Centre teamed up to host the second session of the free Healthy Living Program that will span over a six week period. The second session focused on the basics of nutrition and examined excuses that can prevent people from implementing exercise into their daily lives. During this meeting, the program participants were introduced to Tai Chi as a fun, group based exercise. Participants were introduced to the basics of nutrition. McNamara
noted that a properly nourished diet is one that will help a body lose weight faster. A body will lose weight on a restrictive diet, but after a while the dieter will hit a plateau because his or her body may not be getting all the nutrients it needs and will hang on to food that is consumed. When trying to lose weight, she encourages people to have patience. Someone who is eating a properly balanced diet that includes consumption off all the nutrients a body needs may not see results right away, but will as the body becomes accustomed to the new lifestyle. An average person can consume a minimum amount of 1200 calories and still get the nutrients needed, she added. Calories do not necessarily need to be counted when trying to lose weight, but that person
does need to be mindful of what is being eaten to ensure the nutrients needed are consumed, and that is typically obtained by eating the right amount of foods from each food group. Ò If you make good choices from the food guide, it will help you stay in the right calorie range to achieve and maintain weight loss,Ó McNamara said, adding a balanced meal contains food from three of the four food groups. A good breakfast should have all four of the food groups included. Balanced meals help keep a body fuller for a longer period of time, help control blood sugar (which is important even if there is no concern with diabetes), and helps to divide calories more evenly throughout the day. Often, McNamara finds that some of her clients who typically feel hungry
in the evening havenÕ t consumed enough calories throughout the day. An aim she encourages is to have breakfast within one hour of waking. This could help individuals have a positive impact on appetite control throughout the day. As people tend to plan meals to ensure all of the food groups are being consumed in the right amount, McNamara encourages people to also take the time to plan their snacks as well. This could help prevent overeating at the next meal. Snacks can be affective in cutting back the size of meals, but it is important to make those snacks count nutritionally. Meal timing does matter, she noted. Regularly timed meals help with energy, better moods, digestion, managing chronic illness, and prevent over-eating. She encourages people to be mindful of what they drink, and to eat their calories for the day and not to drink them. Ò Calories from beverages do not fill
you up like they do from solid foods.Ó Eating slowly and paying more attention to the foods one eats helps to naturally reduce the portion sizes, McNamara added. She encourages people to make meals last 20 minutes. This can be done by eating away from the television and other distractions, and by putting the fork down between each bite. This will also help bodies to pay more attention to hunger satisfaction and be able to stop eating before becoming overfull. Ò What you do 80 percent of the time has the biggest impact on your health and weight loss efforts,Ó McNamara commented. “A flexible eating pattern that includes some of your favourite foods, even if they are not the most nutritious, is more sustainable in the long term.Ó If one aiming for a healthy eating pattern has
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The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION The 2014 Municipal Election will be conducted electronically in the Town of Kingsville. This means that you will vote using the internet or your telephone any time from:
Friday, October 17, 2014 at 8:30 AM to Monday, October 27, 2014 at 8:00 PM Voter Information Letters will be mailed out on October 9th, 2014 to everyone who is on the Voters’ List. The Voter Information Letter will include a Voting Personal Identification Number (Voting PIN) and detailed instructions on how to vote. You will have twenty minutes to complete all voting. Voters are encouraged to take advantage of the extended voting period. Voting will not be permitted after 8:00 PM on October 27, 2014.
Are you entitled to vote?
Are you on the Voters’ List?
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 you are entitled to vote in the Town’s 2014 Municipal Election if, on October 27, 2014, you:
You must be on the Voters’ List to receive a Voter Information Letter. To check if you are on the Voters’ List, you may either:
• are a Canadian Citizen; AND • are at least 18 years old; AND • reside in the Town of Kingsville or are the owner or tenant of land in the Town of Kingsville, or are the spouse of such owner or tenant; AND • are not otherwise prohibited by law from voting.
• go to the Town’s website www.kingsville.ca/municipal/elections and click on “Municipal VoterView”; OR • call the Town at (519) 733-2305; dial “0” and ask for “List of Electors”. If you are not on the Voters’ List or the information about you is incorrect, you may attend at the municipal office to complete an application to amend the Voters’ List. Please note that you will be required to provide proper identification.
Where can you find general information about the 2014 Municipal Election? More information about the 2014 Municipal Election can be found on the Town’s website www.kingsville.ca/municipal/elections. You may also call the Town at (519) 733-2305, dial “0” and ask for “Election Information”.
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Does anyone remember an autumn when we reached the middle of October without frost? Does this really indicate that we are having global warming? As I look back to weather at Thanksgiving it seems to me that it was always a sunny, warm day. I do remember when it rained on Christmas but probably I paid more attention then because of the old saying that a green Christmas indicated a higher death rate. So here we are in October with no frost at time of writing this (Oct. 17), and none predicted. Do you dread the winter as much as I do? Those of you who go south have that idea but going south doesnÕ t interest me. And all of us know some people enjoy the winter but I am cold from November until May! Or around that time! This year for ten days of this month I have had my granddaughter and her daughter with me as guests and since they live in Victoria, B.C. that is a real life warming experience Well, the weather is the weather we get and whether we like it or not that is the weather. And havenÕ t you heard the saying that around here, if you donÕ t like the weather just wait a couple of hours and it will change; like yesterday when the sun shone so brightly and then it rained. DonÕ t forget, we live on a peninsula!
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Ò Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.Ó ~ Henry Ford
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Retired teacher recognized with Cora Bailey Award The Corporation of the Town of Essex By-Law Number 1358 Being a By-Law to Amend By-Law Number 1037, The Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Town of Essex Whereas By-law Number1037 is the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law regulating the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Essex; And whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Essex deems it expedient and in the best interest of proper planning to amend By-law Number 1037; And whereas this By-law conforms to the Corporation of the Town of Essex Official Plan;
granted and on which no dwelling is situated, a dwelling is not a permitted use.” 2. This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the date of final approval of Official Plan Amendment Number 4 by the County of Essex. Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 6th day of October, 2014.
Now therefore the Corporation of the Town of Essex enacts as follows: 1. In Subsections 1 and 2 of Section 13, A1.1 and A1.2 Zoning Districts, the following are added as clauses a) xix and a) xiv respectively: The Windsor-Essex Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario group recognized Ethel Allison on Thursday afternoon with the Cora Bailey Award.
by Sylene Argent The Windsor-Essex Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario group recognized longtime educator Ethel Allison last Thursday afternoon and presented her with the Cora Bailey Award. This prestigious award was presented in
recognition of her service to the organization, and her career as a local music teacher and librarian. Allison was thrilled to welcome her family, especially her brother Tom, and fellow members of the Windsor-Essex Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of
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Ontario group to the Iler Lodge Nursing Home, where she now resides, to celebrate this honour with her. After retirement, Allison spent a number of years as a volunteer with Malden Central School, taught Sunday school at Woodslee United Church, and was a founding member of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, for which she still volunteers. She has been a long-time member of the WindsorEssex Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario group and has contributed service to this group for many years. Allison was overwhelmed with honour and was happy to have everyone stop by and celebrate with her. She said that she thoroughly enjoyed her career as a music teacher and librarian, the company of her fellow coworkers, and guiding youth through education. Allison played the piano, and taught the youth to sing and prepared them for the annual Christmas concert. Nearing the end of her career, she worked as a librarian at Malden Central School.
“For a lot created by consent after October 6, 2014, that formed part of an agricultural operation at the time the consent was
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The Planning Act Notice of the Passing of Zoning By-law Amendment By the Corporation of the Town of Essex Take notice that the Council of the Town of Essex has passed By-law Number 1358 on the 6th day of October, 2014, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. And take notice that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. An appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law may be completed by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Essex not later than November 12, 2014, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection accompanied by the required fee of $125 made payable to the Minister of Finance. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the By-law, describing the lands to which the By-law applies is attached. The complete By-law and any associated information are available for inspection in my office during regular office hours. Note: If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the requisite appeal forms are available from the Ontario Municipal Board on their website (www.omb.gov.on.ca) or you may obtain the appeal forms from the Clerk’s office. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal of the decision unless, before the by-law was passed, that person or public body made oral submissions at a
public meeting or written submissions to the Council, or in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body. Dated at the Town of Essex on October 21, 2014. Cheryl Bondy, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: 519-776-7336, extension 1132 Email: cbondy@essex.ca
Explanation of Zoning Change This amending zoning by-law, Bylaw Number 1358, affects agricultural lands which have been acquired for farm lot consolidation where a surplus dwelling has been severed from the property by consent granted by the Town of Essex Committee of Adjustment. The Province of Ontario, through its Provincial Policy Statement, requires that for any agricultural lands from which a surplus dwelling has been severed, the remaining lands cannot be developed with a new dwelling. This amending by-law adds a provision to subsections 13 and 14, Agricultural Districts A1.1 and A1.2 respectively, of Bylaw 1037, to comply with that requirement, as set out in paragraph 1 of the amending bylaw.
Key Map A key map is not attached as this is a general text change to the Official Plan.
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Mark your calendar for the Jingle Bell Run by Jennifer Cranston Community Living Essex County and Ken Knapp Ford are inviting you to the 20th Annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel on Sunday, Nov. 9. The event includes a 5 km run/walk and a 10 km run. There is also a Little Elf Run before the main race for children six years and under. Ò WeÕ re going through town again. People liked that,Ó said Tony Desantis, manager of Community Relations at Community Living. Over the years runners have taken different routes, but this year will be the same as last year. The race begins at Ken Knapp Ford and follows Talbot Rd. into town as far as Iler Ave. where runners will turn around. Local police and fire fighters help to control traffic on that day but volunteers are needed to stand at intersections and support and encourage runners. Last yearÕ s event raised $9,000 and the money goes directly to Community Living support services. It especially helps with day trips, recreation and transportation services. This is also a W.R.A.C.E. sanctioned event and the last race of their season. The event is not just for athletes. It is a great opportunity to go for a 5 km walk with the family. A change from last year is that only service dogs are invited to participate. Family pets will have to stay home. It is an all weather event, so dress appropriately. Ò We draw people from all over. ItÕ s a premier event that brings a lot of people to town,Ó said Desantis. People can also help the Community Living cause by visiting Ken Knapp Ford Facebook page and clicking Ò like.Ó Knapp will donate to Community Living for every Ò likeÓ they get.
Registration is in person at Community Living Essex by Nov. 6, on-line at www.communityliving. org by Nov. 7, or the morning of the race between 8:15 and 9:45.
The next big Community Living fundraiser is the gift-wrap table at Devonshire Mall. Volunteers are also needed for this.
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Pizza for Polio - Essex Rotary and community unite in the fight by Jennifer Cranston Essex Centre is joining Rotary’s fight against Polio, with the help of every pizzeria in the community. Friday, October 24 is World Polio Day and we can do our part right here at home simply by ordering or
picking up a pizza. The Essex Rotary has organized the first Pizza for Polio Day in Essex. Armando’s, Chochi’s, Capris, Naples and Little CaesarÕ s will all be donating a portion of that day’s proceeds to help
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eradicate Polio. Rotary International has been one of the major contributors in the fight against Polio. Rotary volunteers travel to countries where polio is rampant to vaccinate children. Two drops by mouth, worth about 60 cents, is all it takes to protect a child for life from the disabling disease. Dr. Julie Ricci explained that in 2012 there were still four countries where Polio was endemic - India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria. Since 2012 only India has managed to get the disease under control. Rotary has been fighting Polio for about 20 years and they say they are very close (about 99 per cent of the way) to eradicating it globally. Eradicating a disease is possible. Small pox was the first disease to be completely wiped out in 1979. At a cost of 60 cents and only a one-time two-drop vaccination it should be easy to protect every child in the world. The problem is that in countries where the vaccination needs to happen there is often mistrust of the “Westerners” who come to help. In some sectors it is feared that volunteers are actually sterilizing the children. Rotary and WHO are educating community and religious leaders and that is starting to make progress into these regions. Local Rotarians Neil McBeth and Dr. Ricci have both been on N.I.D. (National Immunization
Day) trips. McBeth vaccinated children in Nigeria in 2008 and Ricci did the same in India in 2010. When they have vaccinated a child, Rotarians give each of them a “purple pinky” with a marker on the fingernail of the pinky finger. “Since 1985, one billion children have been vaccinated,Ó said Ricci. When Rotarians travel they pay their own way, so all money raised goes directly to RotaryÕ s Polio Plus to provide vaccines. Ò WeÕ re just so excited that all of our pizzeria’s have come on board,” she said. She talked about the physical and social toll Polio takes on a person. She has seen polio victims crawling or dragging themselves through communities. Wheelchairs are few and wheelchair ramps are non- existent in these communities. “We don’t think about it because we don’t see the effects of it”, she said. “If
we don’t eradicate it, then like any disease, it’s only a plane ride away.” For more information visit www.endpolionow. org. To donate to the
local campaign contact Dr. Julie Ricci at 519 326-6631 or email her at harris_jewel@hotmail. com.
Autumn
( Patrick Quinn ) the leafs, theyÕ re gently falling shrouding the earth’s naked floor with colours of gold and auburn in this, a time of changing seasons as the summer days grow shorter leaving a cool chill in the night air ironically in the autumn of a life a man reflects back to yesterday to a much simpler, happier of times when life was here for the taking and the tiny trees shaded the earth beneath their hearty green leafs in a springtime full of opportunities as sounds of laughter filled the air and faces of joy filled the landscape when dreams were within our reach yet the days quickly came and went for with each spring came an autumn and this timid boy became the man now pondering his very own existence all the accomplishments that he made and all the failures that he endured as he lusted after power and success those things which mean so little now and as he picks up a leaf beneath him a teardrop falls from his tired eyes for in his heart, he truly wonders if he shall see another spring
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Volunteers call for the eradication of poverty
On October 16th, the local Drive Away Hunger Donation was picked up by FCC. Picture above (L-R): Amy Lane (BDO), Denise Wilds (BDO), Anne Baldo (FCC), and Mike Cowan (BDO).
Pathway to Potential volunteers Councillor John Scott and Cindy Gignac teamed up to hand out Chew on This campaign information packages on Friday afternoon.
by Sylene Argent In recognition of October 17 (as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty), Pathway to Potential volunteers Councillor John Scott and Cindy Gignac teamed up to hand out information packages to area businesses and offices in Essex Centre on Friday afternoon for the Chew On This campaign. It was hoped 1000 of these information packages would be handed out throughout the region through all the volunteers
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involved. The Chew On This campaign, organized locally by Pathway to Potential, was an opportunity to raise awareness about poverty and in calling for a federal anti-poverty plan to look for and address the root causes of poverty and for change to eradicate poverty and hunger. Some of the information shared through this project included, that one in eight Canadian households have trouble putting food on the table, one in three
individuals that food banks assist are children, and 833,000 people in Canada visit the Food Bank each month. Each of the youth from Essex Public School who attended the mock Council meeting on Friday morning also received an information package, which included an apple and magnet in a brown bag. Visit www.chewonthis. ca for more information about this program.
For the past seven years, BDO Canada LLP has been working with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to raise money and food donations for the Drive Away Hunger Campaign. The campaign kicked off in September and wrapped up last week. BDOĂ• s goal nationally, was to reach 500,000 pounds to donate towards this campaign for local food banks across Canada. The final tally exceeded the goal set out, with over 582,000 pounds raised during the 2014 campaign. Locally, through various
fundraising efforts and with the help of staff and clients, BDO raised 10,692 pounds of food and money in 2014. Each dollar raised counts as two pounds of food for this initiative. The proceeds from this
yearÕ s drive have gone to the Essex Food Bank and the Windsor/Essex County Food Bank Association. The total raised this year surpassed the amount raised locally last year of 9,130 pounds.
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Olivia Bernath represents youth in Essex by Jennifer Cranston Olivia Bernath stands for her peers at school and in the entire municipality. As Student Council Prime Minister and the Youth Member of Essex Town Council, she is giving teens a voice. Last year a group of young people approached Town Council asking for a voice in their town. In response, the position of Youth Member on Council
was created. Bernath has been sitting at the table since the beginning of the school year, and observed several meetings before that. She was a member of the youth focus group that addressed council and she is glad to take on the role. Ò It can be a little intimidating,Ó she said. She said that a recent meeting, where the council chambers were
younger students are matched with grade 11 and 12 students for guidance of any kind from academic to personal. She also started the Best Buddies program, which is in the beginning stages.
Best Buddies is designed to help special needs students interact more fully on a social level. All of her activities and initiatives are making her high school years more
enjoyable. Ò It makes my high school experience better,Ó she said. Ò IÕ m going to be here, I might as well make it worth my while.Ó
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filled with residents angry over flooding, was a new experience for her. “I enjoy it and I find it interesting to see how it all works,Ó she said. There have been some surprises and eye openers so far. For example, she said she is surprised how council interacts with residents. She likes that Councillors will bring residentsÕ concerns to the table no matter how small. Ò I was surprised by all the bylaws I had no idea existed, and how each municipality has different ones,Ó she said. Bernath said that the dynamics of a council meeting were a little surprising as well. Ò It is interesting to see how the Councillors interact with each other, and how they disagree with each other,Ó she said. This isnÕ t the beginning of politics for Bernath and it is not likely to be the end. She has served on Student Council since grade 9 and hopes to study political science at university next year. A trip to Ottawa through Rotary where she met domestic and foreign diplomats cemented her interest. She is an active Ò politicianÓ and advocate at EDHS where she is in her senior year. She developed the Peer Mentoring program where
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Essex Public School students on the track and field submitted to EFP The Cross Country team at Essex Public School had a great season! The team participated in two major meets at McAuliffe Park in Tecumseh and Lakeside Park in Kingsville. All team members ran well. Grade 4 student, Hailey P., advanced to the County finals after placing 4th overall at the District meet. The team coaches, Mr. Lamb and Mme Hawkins, were both very pleased with the great effort made by all this season.
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Congratulations 68 th Wedding Anniversary EARL & CECILE CAHILL were married at St. Clements church in McGregor, October 24th, 1946.
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Obituaries
Switzer: Clinton Lavern Passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the at the age of 91. Loving husband of the late erma (2008). Dear father of Linda Longhurst, Jody (Jennifer) Hickmott, and Brad (Liz) Switzer. Loving grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation was held at the reid Funeral Home & reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. e, essex (519-776-4233) on tuesday, October 21, 2014 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 10 a.m. until time of service to celebrate Clinton’s life at 11 a.m. interment followed at Cottam United Church Cemetery. if desired, memorial donations made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Family & Friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Brian Beetham January 21, 1960 - October 24, 2013
KATHY (HUDAK) WINTER 5th Anniversary October 24, 2013
Since you left, life has never been the same!
Love your mom Leah Hudak, children Riley, Katana, Jonah Winter, your sisters, brother and Gignac, Hudak and Winter families. A mass will be held October 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Holy Name Church, Essex
Speak Their Name Someone I love has gone away and life is not the same. The greatest gift that you can give is just to speak their name. I need to hear the stories and the tales of days gone past. I need for you to understand these memories must last. We can not make more memories since they’re not longer here. So when you speak of them to me, it’s music to my ear. Never to be forgotten. Forever and always loved. Janet X O ____________________________________________________
In Memory of...
Our Mom, Ann Wright (October 22, 1988) Our Dad, Click Wright (April 1, 2012) It isn’t what we write. It isn’t what we say. It’s how we feel deep inside, as we think of you both each day. “Miss You Always.” Love & Hugs
On completing the Detroit Free Press Marathon. Josh Pode, Dane Robinson, Brit Garon, Jordan Brohman, and Josh Brohman
~ Evelyn, Gord & Barb, Clayton, Shirley & All of our Family.
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Loving Birthday Wishes to our very special Dad
“Keith Shepley” on your 80th Birthday
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Missing you always, Harold, Holly, Brett & Mitchel
it isn’t a year Dad since you passed away and every day we think of you in such a special way. today is your 80th Birthday. A special day for you alone. But this year there will be no cake, no gifts, no gathering together, no birthday kisses, no special embrace. those things don’t last forever. But what you’ll always have Dad, is the love within our hearts. that special love is just for you.
What’s Going On...
Missing you so much Dad. Mom, Diane & Bob, Bren & Bob, Randy & Ellen, and family.
OCT. 24 - PIZZA FOR POLIO - a portion of all pizza sales from Armando’s, Capri, Chochi’s, Little Caesars, and Naples in Essex donated to Rotary Club to help eradicate polio worldwide.
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In loving memory of
Bernice M. Renaud December 29, 1916 Ð O ctober 20, 1994
Lovingly remembered by your family. _________________________________________________________
Trepanier
Lenora
October 9, 1997
Raymond October 30, 2003
Our memories, our treasures, we all hold dear. In our hearts and thoughts you are forever near. Sadly missed by your family.
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CarD OF tHanKs
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THANK YOU - i would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended my 80th Birthday party. Special thanks to all my relatives, friends, and family for the lovely cards and gifts. i would like to extend my sincere thanks to my family for making my open house such a wonderful event. Thanks So Much - Red Cosgrove
OCTObER 25 - ANNuAL SMORgASbORd SuPPER at Trinity Anglican Church, Cottam, from 4:30 to 6:30pm. OCTObER 25 - SuN PARLOuR CHORuS ANNuAL SHOW, 2 pm at Heritage Park Alliance Church, South Windsor. Visit www.sunparlourchorus.com. OCTObER 25 & 26 - PuMPkINFEST - at Western Secondary School, 5291 North Townline Rd., Amherstburg On., from 10am-4pm. OCT. 26 - ESSEx OPTIMIST PuMPkIN dECORATINg, 1-3pm, for ages 3-12, at Essex Sports Complex, Shaheen Room. OCT. 26 - MCgREgOR FALL FESTIVAL at k of C Hall. Children’s activities and entertainment begins at 3 pm. dinner 3:30-5pm. Phone Laura belanger 519-776-7972 for more info. OCT. 27 - FREE dISAbILITY PLANNINg SEMINARS - Lawyer, brendon Pooran. At the Essex County Civic Centre at 6pm. 519-974-1008 or info@windsoressexfamnet.ca. OCT. 30 - 12TH ANNuAL ACCESSIbILITY WORkSHOP - Opening doors & Minds - At 5225 Howard Ave., LaSalle. For info: www.countyofessex.on.ca. NOV. 1 - WOOdSLEE uNITEd CHuRCH ANNuAL bAZAAR- 9am to 1:30pm. Crafts, lunch, and more. For more information phone 519-723-4601. NOV. 1 & 2 - ESSEx COuNTY ORCHId SOCIETY’S 5TH ORCHId SHOW & SALE at Colasanti’s in kingsville, Time: 10am-4pm both days. FREE admission. NOV. 5 - Shooters Photography Club Meet from 7-10pm, at Colasantis, Willow Room. Visit us on facebook.com for meeting and club information. Everyone welcome! NOV. 9 - ST. JOHN’S WOOdSLEE ANNuAL bAZAAR- 11am to 3pm in the Parish Hall.
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FARMInG _____________________ WANTED: Farmland to rent or share crop. Competitive rates. Dent Farms. Call Daryn: 519-818-4995. 3-tfn _____________________
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FOR SALE: 1 ACRE BUILDING LOT at North Talbot, near Manning. $149,900. Water is in and paid for. 45ft culvert to be installed at seller’s expence. Call Experienced Realtor Carl Idzinski, Real Choice Realty. 519-817-8891. _____________________49-tf
BUYING SCRAP GOLD. CASh $$$ in. Friday, October 24, at the Essex Retirees Social Club, 32 Russell St., Essex, 9am2pm. Cash for all coins, scrap gold, all gold rings, chains, (even broken gold jewellery), gold teeth, sterling, mint sets, musical instruments, etc. Also buying costume jewellery. Top prices. We simply pay the most. house calls available. Dan Jones B.A.., B.Ed. 519-919-1805. 42-1t* _____________________ EKBOFMA PRESENTS ThE GIBSON BROThERS - Fri., Oct. 24 at 7pm at the McGregor K of C (9560 Walker Rd.) Tickets $20 advance or $25 at the door. Opening Band - Winterline. Tickets & info at_____________________ 519-776-8716. 41-2t* KITTENAIDE ADOPTION DAY - Sat., Oct. 25 , from 11am - 3 pm at Petzown (1715 Manning Rd.) Cats and kittens. 519324-2729. 41-2t* _____________________
FARMInG _____________________ WANTED Farm Land to Rent Cash or Share Crop Call Jeff Siefker (cell) 519-796-1240 or (home) 519-776-9501 _____________________1-tf WANTED productive land to buy, rent or sharecrop. Top prices paid. Call Dennis today @ R. Rivest Farms Ltd. 519-7966691. 1-tf
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FOR RENT: Large, modern 2 bdrm. apt. near Essex. $625/month. No pets. 519839-5582. Available Nov.1st. 35-tfn* _____________________ FOR RENT: 2 bdrm. upper apt. in Woodslee. $590 + utilities / month. No pets. Call Gary at 519-776-4403. Available Nov. 1st. 42-1t* _____________________ FOR RENT: 1 bdrm. bachelor apt. w/yard. One level. Good for seniors. 5 min. from Essex. First & last required. Call 519-7916305. 40-4t* _____________________ FOR RENT: Available immediately in McGregor. 1 bdrm apt. Fridge/stove/ utilities included. Coin laundry in building. $675.00 Inclusive. 519-9907464. 39-tfn _____________________ FOR RENT: 2 & 3 bdrm apartments in downtown Essex. First & last required. No pets. 519-776-6078. 41-tfn _____________________
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FOR SALE: “Pride” Lift Chair. Used only 2 months. Burgandy. $400. Call 519-8395114. 42- 1t* _____________________ FOR SALE: Brute snow thrower, Briggs & Straton engine, elec. start, manual, $350 obo. Braun deluxe processor, variable speed, many attachments, instruction, $45 obo. Ronco Rotisserie & BBQ, kabob rods, baskets, instructions, $50 obo. 2 corner speakers, bass reflex, 12” woofer, 250W ea., $60 obo. Ronco Rotisserie & BBQ, instructions, $35 obo. Port. flavor wave, cook complete meal in half the time, instructions. $125 obo. Call 519776-5788. 42- 1t
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HELP WANTED: BelleRiver/Essex Taxi is looking for drivers with a clean abstract. Perfect for retirees looking for extra spending money. Contact Kirk at 519995-1955. 40- 4t* _____________________
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_____________________ PRAyER TO the Holy spirit. Holy spirit, you who make me see everything and who show me the way to reach my ideals. you who give me the Divine Gift to forgive & forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you & my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted. With Grateful thanks D.D. _____________________ NOVENA: O Holy st. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need; to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg, to whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance; help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. say (3) Our fathers (3) Hail Mary’s (3) Glory Be’s. st. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Must be said for 9 consecutive days. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication must be promised. With Grateful thanks D.D.
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May the sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved & preserved throughout the world now and forever, sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us, st. Jude worker of miracles pray for us. st. Jude helper of the hopeless pray for us. say this prayer 9 times a day. By the eighth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail, never. Publication must be promised. Thank you st. Jude for Prayers answered. With Grateful thanks D.D. _____________________
PRAyER TO the Holy spirit. Holy spirit, you who make me see everything and who show me the way to reach my ideals. you who give me the Divine Gift to forgive & forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you & my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person may pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking for their wish. It will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue, as soon as your favor has been granted. D.D. _____________________
AN ANCIENT PRAyER TO sAINT JOsEPH O st. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in thee all my interests and desires. O st. Joseph, assist me by thy powerful intercession and obtain for me all spiritual blessings through thy foster son, Jesus Christ Our Lord, so that, having engaged here below thy heavenly power, I may offer thee my thanksgiving and homage. O st. Joseph, I never weary contemplating thee and Jesus asleep in thine arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near thy heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. st. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me. say for nine mornings for anything you may desire. It has never been known to fail. (What a man). With Grateful thanks D.D. _____________________
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LARGE GARAGE sALEs - 1065 Lakeshore Rd 107, south off Cty Rd 42, 1 mile west of Puce Rd. saturday, October 25 (Rain or shine) from 8:303:30. In the box new519-776-42 high chair, saddle Call Call 519-776-4 & pads, wedding gown, Newby prints, wheelchair, Aluminum 600 volt, tri plex wire, 300 plus ft. 42- 1t
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Please be advised that the Council of the Town of Essex is seeking interested citizens to serve on the following Committees: • • • • • • • • • • •
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In order to serve on the Essex County Library Board the applicant must be: a resident, owner or tenant of land in Essex County; a Canadian Citizen; at least 18 years old; not prohibited by law from voting in a municipal election; not an employee of the Essex County Library Board or the Corporation of the County of Essex. Application forms for the Library Board position are available at the Essex County Administration Office or at any branch of the Essex County Library. Persons interested in serving on one or more of the above Committees should submit their names in writing, along with a brief outline of their qualifications to the undersigned no later than Friday, November 7, 2014. Cheryl A Bondy, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Email: cbondy@essex.ca Fax: 519-776-8811
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Community invited to get Halloween thrills at Gesto Spook House weekend: Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 from 7-11, and Sunday, October 26 from 7-10. Volunteers with the Spook House are keeping the features of the exhibits secret, but you can be sure they will be different from last year. Each year, the volunteers change things up to ensure a unique experience year after year. Organizers with the Spook House were impressed with the number of volunteers who signed up to help out this year. There was a period when the organizers were not sure that this event was going to be a go. But thanks
by Sylene Argent Once again, as tradition demands, the Gesto Spook House will be open for some Halloween fun, this weekend. The Gesto Spook House volunteers aim to send shiver up the spines of those brave enough to
go through the house to see the 16 scary station exhibits. This event supports the St. Vincent de Paul and admission is two canned goods that will be forwarded to this organization. Last year, the Gesto Spook House was hosted
over a rainy weekend and still managed to collect around 1500 nonperishable canned goods for the St. Vincent de Paul. It is hoped this weekend has better weather and attracts a larger turnout. The 2014 Gesto Spook House will take place this
COOKING CLASSES ADULT COOKING CLASSES
Starts Monday, November 3rd • 4 week session 6:00pm to 8:00pm • Cost: $50 + hst. (includes supplies) New Millen Community Centre and Library Just in me for the Christmas Holidays Fresh ideas for that special holiday party you are planning.
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CHILDREN’S COOKING CLASSES
Ages 8 to 13 years • Starts Wednesday, November 5th 4 week session • 6:00pm to 8:00pm Cost: $50 (includes all supplies) New Millen Community Centre and Library Help mom or grandma with Christmas baking ideas to share with the en re family.
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to a lot of community interest, volunteers began preparing for the 2014 Spook House event the weekend after Labour Day. The volunteers vary in age, with many being youth. These youth volunteers are able to work off community service hours required to graduate high school. Cole Freeman and Alex Mailloux are two youth who have been involved with the Spook House for many years. They both enjoy creating scary exhibits and like that all their hard work in putting on this weekend production helps feed
those in the community in need. They also enjoy seeing the reactions of those going through the stations they helped design. Over the weekend, the Spook House volunteers will be selling long sleeve shirts, hot dogs, caramel corn, and hot chocolate to those who are waiting in line. Any funds raised will help cover the expenses of putting on the event. The Gesto Spook House is located across the street from Colchester North Public School on County Road 12. For more information, visit www. gestospookhouse.org.
Form 1 The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 Notice of Adoption of an amendment to the Official Plan by the Corporation of the Town of Essex Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Essex has passed By-law Number 1357 on the 6th day of October, 2014 under Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan. And Take Notice that only individuals, corporations and public bodies will be entitled to receive notice of the decision of the approval authority, being the County of Essex, pertaining to the Official Plan amendment, if a written request to be notified of the decision is made to the approval authority. If you wish to be notified of the decision, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the County of Essex, attention Mr. William King, Manager of Planning Services, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, ON, N8M 1Y6, telephone (519) 776-6441. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies are attached. The complete by-law and any associated information are available for inspection in the Town of Essex Town Hall, 33 Talbot Street South, during regular office hours. Please contact Jeff Watson, Policy Planner, or Heather Jablonski, Town Planner, for further information. Dated at the Town of Essex on October 21, 2014. Cheryl Bondy, Clerk Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8 Telephone: (519) 776-7336
Explanatory Note The purpose of the By-law 1357 is to expand the opportunity for a farmer to acquire additional farm land and to sever, through a consent granted by the Town’s Committee of Adjustment, a dwelling declared to be surplus to the needs of the farm operation. Currently, under the Town’s official Plan, only an abutting farmer can acquire lands and apply to the Committee to severe off a portion of the farm on which a surplus dwelling is located. This amendment to the Town’s Official Plan will permit any farmer to acquire additional farmed lands and have the opportunity to severe off a surplus dwelling by consent. This Official Plan amendment requires the approval of the County of Essex as the approval authority and it comes into effect upon that approval and the end of the public review and appeal period. Note: This is a policy change to the text of the Official Plan. It does not involve a change in the Official Plan designation of any specific site or lands.
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Provincial Award for John R. Park Homestead Curator submitted to EFP Janet Cobban, Curator of the Essex Region Conservation AuthorityÕ s John R. Park Homestead, received a distinguished career award tonight from the Ontario Museum AssociationÕ s (OMA) 2014 Awards of Excellence
at the Nottawasaga Inn. This yearÕ s conference, Healthy Museums, Vibrant Communities, brought together over 200 museum professionals and stakeholders from across Ontario to learn, explore, network, and celebrate their accomplishments.
The award recognizes individuals who have created a meaningful legacy. Ò Each year we are astounded by the exceptional work that museums do and the impact that they have in communities across Ontario,Ó said Marie Lalonde, OMA Executive Director. Ò The Awards of Excellence is our
chance to celebrate the accomplishments of museums and museum professionals.Ó Cobban has worked at the Homestead since 1987; and for eight of those years also doubled as Curator of WindsorÕ s Community Museum. Ò JanetÕ s dedication to the museum field has been evident throughout her
Janet Cobban, Curator/Education Coordinator, John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area
extensive career,Ó said ERCA General Manager Richard Wyma. Ò We are very proud of her accomplishments, and she is extremely deserving of this honour.Ó Cobban has always believed in a strong connection between museums and their local communities, and has dedicated her career to promoting the value of historical sites and museums of south western Ontario - in particular the Homestead, where she has worked for over 27 years. Janet also believes in promoting good scholarship in the museum field and she often organizes educational sessions for local museums to increase the skills of the mostlyvolunteer led museums across the county. Ò Janet is in fact regarded as one of the senior Ô matriarchs of museumsÕ in Windsor/ Essex,Ó said Madelyn Della Valle, Curator, WindsorÕ s Community Museum. Ò She is constantly being asked by other local institutions for advice on various
museological matters.Ó Innovation is evident in JanetÕ s skilful incorporation of environmental and living history goals at the John R. Park Homestead. Her expertise in merging these goals have enabled her site to remain relevant and valued within southwestern Ontario. Ò IÕ m thrilled,Ó said Cobban of the recognition. Ò This award is a shared tribute to many people, past and present, who preserve the regionÕ s cultural and natural heritage; and to the power of collaboration.Ó Originally from Mt. Brydges, Ontario where she began her career at Ska-Nah-Doht; Janet lives in Harrow with her husband and is active with many historical organizations. Cobban will retire from the John R. Park Homestead at the end of November. Kris Ives, who has served 14 years at ERCA, most in the role of Assistant Curator, will be promoted to Curator/ Education Coordinator on December 1st.
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Essex Ravens Peewee Minor on the ice at Bradford Blue and Gold Classic
Pictured above: Essex Ravens Peewee Minor player Caleb Brockman pursues the puck at the Brantford Blue and Gold Classic Tournament held last weekend.
Pictured above is Essex Ravens Peewee Minor goalie, Taylor Campeau, defending the net with teammate Luke Pye.
submitted to EFP The Essex Ravens Peewee Minor team finished in the top four out of fourteen teams this weekend in the last weekend at the Blue and Gold Tournament. The Ravens opened the tournament with a 3-0 win against the Lorne Park Ojibiwa. Seconds into the game Tyler Hurtubise had a breakaway and scored unassisted. The Ravens continued their goal streak with Cameron Dame scoring, assisted by Thomas Docherty. The third period brought the final goal by Brendan Feurth with assists going to Hurtubise and Nolan Caldwell. Strong offence was displayed by Luke Bernath throughout the game and Jesse Harrison’s stellar goaltending ensured the shutout, his second this season. Friday night’s second game ended in a 3-1 loss to the hometown Bradford Bulldogs. Wes O’Neil scored the Ravens only goal of the night with the assists going to Docherty and Caleb Brockman. The Ravens got back on track on Saturday morning with a 4-1 win
over the Brampton 45’s. Caldwell opened the scoring in the first period, assisted by Hurtubise. Scoring again in the first period was Cody Mackenzie with an assist by Brendan Feurth. In the second period, Hurtubise scored the team’s only goal. O’Neil finished off the scoring in the third period, assisted by Sammy Weston and Brett Moore. The strong defence from Ryan Zuech, Luke Pye, and Evan Pruyn, helped to finish off the 45’s. The Ravens struggled with Western Jr. Mustangs in game four. Hurtubise scored in the second period. The second goal from Evan was assisted by Hayden Westwood. There were some good plays and a handful of good checks along with some really nice saves by goalie Taylor Campeau, but in the end, the bigger more eager Western Jr. Mustangs pulled off a 6-2 win. The Ravens were back in business for game five with a win against Halton Hills Thunder. Mackenzie opened the scoring in the first period, assisted by Hurtubise and Westwood.
O’Neil scored the second goal in the third period, assisted by Westwood.
Things became tense as Halton Hills scored in the third period and Ravens got a penalty. Halton Hills pulled their goalie adding tension to the last few minutes of the game. The
Ravens won 2-1. In the quarter-finals the Ravens lost again to the Western Mustangs 4-0. Despite the constant battle against the Mustangs, goalie Campeau handled
the shots well. The Ravens were shorthanded receiving several penalties. Overall the Ravens played very well against the larger centers.
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519-776-4255 Harrow United Church Submitted by Larry Anderson We invite everyone to join us this Sunday at 10:30 am. Thank you to Sabrina Cipkar who provided a beautiful vocal solo last Sunday morning. We are hosting our 26th Annual Buffet-Style Turkey Supper on Saturday, Nov. 1st from 3-7 pm. Take-outs available. For more info., please call our church office at 519-738-4223. Harrow United Church is having a Chili Cook-off and Toonie Auction on Friday, November 14th. Dinner from 5-6:30 pm and the auction begins at 6:45 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend! To learn more about the faith community of Harrow United Church and to view
Rev. Staples’ weekly messages, please visit our website at: www.harrowunited.org. Salvation Army Essex Community Church News submitted by Carolyn Barnett Messy Church is on Thurs., Oct. 23rd, from 6-8 pm. We look forward to seeing you and your family for a free family style dinner, followed by singing, a Bible story, crafts and activities. Captain Tracy Savage will join Lt. Kristen Gray on Sun., Oct. 26th for Family Worship at 11 a.m. Capt. Tracey and her husband are corps officers at Westminster Corps in London. We invite you to share prayer concerns at our weekly prayer meeting at 10 a.m. every Sunday.
On Tuesday, Oct. 28th SA Connections meets from 10 -1 pm. Stay for a free lunch and enjoy meeting new friends. This program is open to the community, and we welcome men and women of all ages, as well as preschoolers. You are also invited to our weekly Bible Study every Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. Community Care Ministry Services are coming up for November. We meet at Iler Lodge on the 4th at 10:30 a.m. and at Country Village on the 5th at 6:30 p.m. Essex United Church For our anniversary service Dr. Norman King, acting principal of Iona College, brought us the message. After the service we enjoyed dinner. To have prayers for you leave a message with Cherie Farquharson, 519-776-5392 or the church office, 519-7765121. Our yard & bake sale, luncheon & craft show is Nov. 8 and 9. Drop off articles at the church Mon.-Thurs. from 9 until noon. Please, no shoes, clothing or computer equipment. If you plan to attend our turkey dinner on Nov. 16 after worship, please sign the sheet in the narthex.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Next Sunday is the feast of Dedication for both congregations We will recognize the symbols of our faith as they have been practised since 1882 and 1866, respectively. Trinity’s smorgasbord supper is on October 25. On All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, we will celebrate the models of our faith in our community through a booklet of stories and a display of photos and memorabilia. St. Paul’s next pasta dinner is Friday, Nov. 7. Every Anglican Church woman is invited to attend the Quiet Day at Christ Church, Colchester, on October 29 from 9 a.m. Bring a bag lunch. Essex Community Services FREE FLU SHOT CLINIC -- Get your flu shot at Essex Community Services on Wednesday, Oct 29 from 12noon - 3:30pm. We are located at 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. No appointment needed and don’t forget your health card. For more info. contact us at 519-776-4231. COATS FOR KIDS COLLECTION: Time is running out. We still need your help! The annual collection
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campaign is still on. We rely on our community to donate gently used, current style coats to this program. Coats can be dropped off at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7, Essex. Please call 519-776-4231 for more information. Cozy Corners - BethelMaidstone United submitted by Bev Holland All are welcome to attend our Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Linda Blair. Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. A nursery is available during the service. Coffee hour is held in the hall after the service. Choir practice is Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7pm. We are looking for new members. All voices are welcome to join us. The door greeters for Oct. 26 are Joan and Wayne Little. Elder on Duty is Judy Krol. Lock up is Jack Thomas. Holy Baptism will be celebrated at this service. Our Nursing Home Service is at Iler Lodge, at 2 pm, on Nov. 4, All volunteers are welcomed and appreciated. Our Haiti Mission Project Auction & Dessert night is on Friday, Nov. 7. Join us for an evening of fun and shop early for Christmas. Sunday, Nov. 7 is our first Soup & Sandwich lunch after Church of the season. There will be an official board meeting to follow. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer The next K of C Fish Fry is on Oct. 24th from 4:30-7pm. Momentum, a Catholic young adults group, meet on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Nick and Mary Fournier’s at 7:30 pm. Edge (Grades 6, 7, 8) meet on Oct. 29th, from 7-8:30 pm. This week the topic is “Angel Mythbusters”. COR XXIV takes place November 14, 15, 16 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Contact Nick for more information. The CWL present our WWII Hero Tom Robson, speaking on his life experience during
World War II on November 10, at 7pm in the parish hall. The CWL will host a Turkey Dinner & Bazaar on Nov. 23rd. God Bless you and all have a great week.
Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman Everyone is welcome to attend our worship service Sundasy at 10am with Pastor Steve Jones. Sunday school is available for the children. Kid’s Club is held on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30pm with Rev. Linda Hollingsworth leading the group. Bottomless bowls of homemade soup and desserts will be served at Harrow Baptist Church in support of our Bible Club Missionaries on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 pm. Shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child are available at the church. Please fill one for a needy child in a third world country. A Fall Business Meeting follows the service on Nov. 30. All members and adherents are encourage to attend. Let us continue to remember in our prayers those in nursing homes and rest homes as well as the shutins in our community.
Maidstone Cross The annual Mass attendance count takes place every weekend until Nov. 8 & 9. Please make sure you and your family are present for this count. This is crucial for long term decisions by the Diocese. There is a sign up sheet at the back of the church for those interested in becoming an Altar Server. Training is available for any boy or girl age 10 and over. The Mission Club is hosting a coffee and apple crisp social after each Mass on Nov. 1 & 2 in the hall. Canned goods can be donated at the back of the church. Everyone is invited to attend the dedication of The Oldcastle Heritage Park, located next to the Fire Hall.
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This will take place on Sunday, November 2nd at 2 p.m. Please keep in your prayers Fr. Matt George and anyone who is in the hospital, nursing home or shut in and their care givers. Essex Retirees’ Club News The Senior Centre will be closed for Remembrance Day and the pot luck dinner postponed until November 18. The winners for Saturday euchre were Audrey Ostrander, Shirley Stiers in second place and Greg Stiers third. Marion Fuerth had high score in Tuesday afternoon Pepper with Floyd Cascadden in second place. Evelyn Vivier had most peppers and Virgery Cascadden took low spot. Anna Dobson took the high score at Wednesday night pepper; George Diesbourg had most peppers and Shirley Stiers was low. Pauline Olafson and Ruby Robertson were the winners at Thursday Bridge. Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen We extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00 am with Pastor Aaron Thompson leading us in worship. Nursery supervision is provided. Do plan to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship with coffee or tea.
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Coffee Break Ladies Bible Study group meets Tuesday at 9:30 am. All ladies are invited to attend. Come out for a cup of coffee, great fellowship and a time of study in the bible. Join us for a Free Movie Night on Friday, October 31 – How to Train Your Dragon! Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca Woodslee Friendship Club Hallowe’en is fast approaching. There is no cards on Friday, Oct. 31st so we can be home to greet any “trick or treaters” who come to call. The winners for the past week were: Bernie Belleau, Joan Broeders, Colleen Chevalier, LeRoy Davison, Mary Demars, Veronica Granger, Louis Lalonde, Helene Manley, Joanne McMurren, Dave McMurren, Mike Renaud and Gail Sastaunik. For information, call Fran McKim @ 961-9532. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman Come join us for Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will give the message. The Door Greeters are Frank and Marie Little.The Scripture Reader is George Sutherland. Lunch will be served by Doug Boylan, Judi Stowe, and Elaine Mailloux. Join us for Coffee and Conversation on Thursday at 10 am. Lectionary Group follows at Belle River at 11 am to 12:00. The Church Bazaar is on Sat., Nov. 1 from 9 am - 1:30 pm. Lunch from 11 am to 1 pm. Crafts, Baked Goods, and Lunch.
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Bakerville News submitted by Evelyn Baker The Weather has been miserable again this past week and more predicted for this week. What happened to summer and nice weather and without some better weather the crops remain in the flooded fields so harvest will be really late this year. Celebrating birthdays are Jeannie Albright, Maggie Trimble, Josh Palmer, Oliver Smith, and Clare Holt . Best wishes to all! Last Weekend being Thanksgiving, there was no card party results in but I have a double dose for you this week. Pepper party: Doug Fields, Thomas Allison, Jack Morris, George Diesbourg, Keith Dresser, Betty Fields, Audrey Stanley, and Elaine Taylor. Euchre: Eileen Ames, Mary Demars, Audrey Stanley, George Diesbourg, John Smith, Lawrence Dobson & Robert Mogyorodi. Door prizes to Thomas Allison and Don Ames. For this past week the lucky folks for Pepper were Betty Field, Audrey Stanley, Debbie Monchant, Mary Lou Chibi, Robert Monchant, Thomas Allison, and Doug Fields. For Euchre this past Saturday evening the lucky folks were Elsie Smith, Don Ames, Eric D, Josie Dresser, Audrey Stanley, and Don Kettle. Door Prizes went to Robert Mogyorodi and Keith Dresser. If you enjoy playing cards, come and join in! Carman Miller has moved from Port Franks back to Glencoe to a retirement home, he calls home now. If you need an address or phone number get in touch with me. “Have a great week”
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Windsor-built 1950 Ford sedan like new again!
: 1950 Ford sedan owned by Michael Rice of Kahnawke, Quebec.
An email arrived from Michael Rice of Kahnawake, Quebec: “I have owned a 1950 Ford four-door sedan in Forest Green since 1992. I bought it from a gentleman in Burlington and had the body restoration done by Gran Sport Autobody. I kept the original paint colour as it is a very appealing shade of green. When they repainted it, they took a sample picture from inside the trunk to ensure the colour was correct. “I have kept the car stock and the only things not working are the clock and the radio. Other than that, it is fully roadworthy and I can drive it anywhere, but only when there are no clouds in the sky. The H pattern for the manual transmission is a dream, and itÕ s funny that I can out-accelerate most cars the first 50 yards or so if I wish – then they blast by me when they wisen up. I even have the original jack (it’s in a box with 1950 Toronto Daily Star newspaper wrapping) and spare in the trunk and the car has just over 33,000 miles on the odometer. I am the fifth or sixth owner and I did track down the daughter of the first owner about ten years ago and she supplied me with a picture of her parents with the car when it was brand new! “The car is one of the early Canadian-built 1950 models as it has the hood emblem without the retainer. I managed to find this piece, and the trunk emblem, from a retired gentleman in Detroit who had taken a bunch of these emblems home with him from the assembly line back in 1950. “I find it strange that my engine has no oil filter. The driver must have had to change the oil on a regular basis to accommodate this. The block is the correct green colour for this year. I found new old stock headers (also in green with “Made in Canada” engraved on them) in of all places New York state from a vendor who basically gave them away. Over the past twenty years I have changed the gas tank, muffler, tires, and smaller items like brakes, carburetor, fuel and water pump, etc., but no major mechanical work to make the car roadworthy.” Michael Rice’s 1950 Ford represents the first generation of Ford cars produced after World War Two with fresh new styling and independent front suspension. My father, Frank Sherk, bought a 1950 Ford sedan brand new and it was the same colour as MichaelÕ s car. It was the first car my dad owned that wasn’t black! IÕ 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: Ò OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.Ó
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Whittle tossed a pair of touchdown passes and Ryan Holmes ran back a kickoff for a major score. • Goalie Trevor Wheaton helped the Leamington Junior Ô BÕ Flyers to a pair of wins last week, as he backstopped them to a 4-3 shootout win over London on Wednesday. Alex Friessen had an assist in that game. The next night, the host Flyers beat Chatham 5-2 as Wheaton turned away 31 shots. • The fall baseball season is underway and according to University of British Columbia coach, Terry McKaig, EssexÕ s
Justin Orton is getting better all the time. Ò We are looking for him to have a solid year. We see him fighting for the starting second baseman job this year,” wrote McKaig in an e-mail. • Essex District High School sent a total of 11 runners to the SWOSSAA cross-country meet in Sarnia this week. At Malden Park last week in the WECSSAA event, several of the Red Raiders had outstanding performances. In the midget girls’ distance of 3k, Kennedy
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by Fred Groves Essex 73Õ s winning streak stopped by Kings The Essex 73Õ s eight game winning streak came to an end last Tuesday night as they fell 4-3 in a shootout to the visiting Dresden Kings. Essex now has a record of 8-1-1-1 in the Great Lakes Junior Ô CÕ Hockey League. Against the Kings, Jordan Ryan who leads the 73Õ s in scoring with 15 points, connected along with captain Scott Bromley and Tyler Turner. This game was a close one and it was 1-0 for Essex after two periods. Justin Delgado scored the game winner in the shootout for Dresden. • Quarterback Adam Amicarelli tossed touchdown passes to James Morgan, Matt Hobson and Darren Sweetman on Friday night as the Essex District High School senior football team beat visiting Sandwich 306. Morgan also had a rushing touchdown while kicker Jake Maisonneauve booted three extra points and a field goal. Essex, which now has a WECSSAA record of 3-3, will host St. AnneÕ s on Thursday at 7 p.m. • In junior football action, the Red Raiders came up short 38-20 to Cardinal Carter. Aiden
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Leading the offence against the Rebels were Caleigh Chauvin who netted 15 points and Kristen St. Pierre who chipped in with 8. It was back-to-back games for the Red Raiders as they beat Massey 3628 on Wednesday. The only other loss, besides the one Thursday against the Rebels, was to Kingsville. Ò We have a good quality of players,” said Dunn. Earlier this season, Essex knocked off Villanova, which, like Riverside, is an AAA class school compared to EDHS, which is AA. Getting strong defence Essex Red Raider Serena Burling (right) plays strong defence against Riverside. from Serena Burling and by Fred Groves Despite their loss, and to what has worked for Kerrigan Cachlas, Essex It was a battle for first only the second defeat them so far, a very strong trailed 22-15 at the half against Riverside and place in the WECSSAA thus far, the Red Raiders defence. junior girlsÕ basketball showed a lot of grit Ò It would have been it was 32-23 after three league last Thursday and and determination and better if it was more periods. After being when the final buzzer rebounded in a big way successful tonight,Ó said down by 12, Essex sounded, it was the after trailing 12-0 at the Essex assistant coach utilized their pressing visiting Riverside Rebels end of the first quarter. Shawn Dunn. He was defence, started driving coming out on top 43At one point, Essex filling in for head coach to the net and made some 36 over the Essex Red pulled to within three Kathy Corchis and key conversions from the Raiders. points, thanks primarily assistant Randy Chedour. line. Ò We are learning as we go and we are improving every week,Ó noted Dunn. The Essex juniors, with a league record of 5-2 and are amongst the leaders in points allowed, host Walkerville today (Thursday) at 4 p.m. On the senior side of things, the Red Raiders picked up their third win of the season, topping the Rebels 52-45. Grade 10 student Lucia McElwain poured in a season high 31 points while Karen Markovich added 13. The seniors will host Walkerville on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Coupeau was seventh out of a field of 99 runners while Olivia Sweet also made the top 10, as she was ninth. The best showing on the day for Essex was by Gabrielle Fuerth who was sixth out of 85 entries in the junior girls division. Sweet covered the 4k distance in just under 18 minutes. Jonathan Chippett also qualified for SWOSSAA as he was 17th in the 6k junior boysÕ race. • Ryan Green of Essex had a goal and two assists to lead the University of Windsor menÕ s hockey team to a 5-2 win over Laurier Friday night. • Still with hockey, second year pro Matt Puempel scored his first goal of the year in a losing cause as the Binghampton Senators lost 4-2 to Syracuse in AHL action Saturday. • The senior boys’ volleyball team at EDHS ran its WECSSAA record to 6-3 as they beat General Amherst 25-18, 25-15 and 22-25 and then beat Kennedy three straight. • In exhibition university basketball action, EDHS grad Nicole Morse, a third year centre at QueenÕ s, had two points and played 14 minutes against the University of British Columbia. If you have anything for the sports roundup, please contact Fred Groves at FredGrovesgrover54@hotmail. com
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On October 16, 43 golfers dropped 70 aces on the day. Sharing the ace parade lead with a solid five each, were Julia Kos and Bill Mayville. A hi-lite was Julia Kos notching three consecutive holes on 14, 15, and 16. An impressive score of 14 for 9 holes was recorded by Julia Kos. Close on her heels, with a score of 15, was Eleanor Wilkinson.Again, Julia Kos lead the pack with a score of 34 for 18 holes. Bill Mayville and Gerry Wilkinson shared the low score on 36 holes with 72. The first place team, with a score of 230 went to team Aces (Laurie Hylton, Art Sweet, Julia Kos, Gail Johnson). Team Jacks took second place (Linda Walsh, Cam Keith, Lloyd Honey). Nailing down third place was team 9 (Gerald Wilkinson, Pete Daudlin, Tony Hudvagner).
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Trillium Grant gives boost to girls’ hockey
Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain, Maurice Janisse (from the Ontario Trillium Foundation) and Mary Ann Pinsonneault (Founder/Past President Lakeshore Lightning Girls Hockey Association) pose with the Lakeshore Lightning.
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submitted to the EFP The development of girlsÕ hockey throughout Essex and Kent counties will be improved with a $130,000 donation from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to skills development. The Lakeshore Lightning Girls Hockey Association will administer the funding commitment, which will extend over three years. A total of 60 interlock teams from 11 different centers throughout Essex and Kent counties will benefit from this funding. It will see an increase in females in leadership
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roles, supporting each centre with goalie equipment to entice girls to play net and assist each team in the Essex Kent Girls Interlock Program covering administration fees, updating their website and covering the costs of their Day of Champs. Ò I have been aware of the Ontario Trillium Foundation for quite some time but knew that it would take a sincere commitment to apply and complete the process of the grant,Ó said Mary Ann Pinsonneault, founder of Lakeshore Lightning girlsÕ hockey. Ò Many
of the teams from our Essex Kent Interlock League were voicing the same concerns about a goalie shortage in their associations so that prompted me to apply for assistance.Ó Goalie equipment for each of the 11 centers through Essex/Kent counties has already been purchased to entice more girls to try goaltending. Additionally, 19 new female referees have also been certified. Ò With the rapid growth of female hockey in our area, it is a financial burden for the numerous association to cover the expense of additional goalie equipment, jerseys, staffing clinics, trainer kits and necessities needed to put these extra teams on the ice,Ó Pinsonneault said. Ò We are thrilled that our
application to the Ontario Trillium Fund was approved and that we can assist so many teams. We are happy to provide this opportunity for all girls as the greater benefit of team play is promoting selfesteem, new friendships, respect for teammates and acceptance outside of their families and classroom settings.Ó For more information, contact Mary Ann Pinsonneault at 519-9953519.