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Issue No. 42
CTMHV’s ‘Murder Mystery’ asks ‘who done it?’
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An actor portrays her character as a school teacher during the CTMHV’s “Deadliest Catch; a murder mystery” event on Saturday. There will be two more sessions of the murder mystery on October 30.
by Garrett Fodor (Photos courtesy of the CTMHV)
Getting into the spirit of Halloween, area residents, who enjoy unraveling a good mystery, were asked to put on their detective hats on Saturday evening to help solve a murder as part of the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village’s (CTMHV) annual and interactive murder mystery event. This year’s murder mystery was titled, “Deadliest Catch.” In the eerie darkness of the cold, fall night, event participants were able to travel back in time as they walked along the winding path that connects the historic buildings onsite, collecting clues enroute to help them decide upon the suspect that may have committed the crime in the play. The annual Halloween
extravaganza transformed CTMHV back into the 1890s, as attendees were tasked with investigating the ‘death’ of one of the town’s most hated people, Luke McCain. The fisherman was slain by the same tool he uses – a fishing hook. The sleuthing guests at the CTMHV were able to visit stations set up inside some of the historical buildings onsite to interrogate volunteer actors about the instance that left everyone wondering who was responsible for Luke’s death. Adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines, event attendees had to pre-order their tickets for one of the four showings. Two showings took place on October 23 and two more will take place on October 30. Showings were limited to seven groups of 14 people, with each session being
(Photos courtesy of the CTMHV). Amateur detectives visit the various buildings on the grounds of the CTMHV to speak with the actors who portrayed characters in the interactive murder mystery held on Saturday to gather clues.
capped at 100 people. Everyone had to wear masks and maintain social distancing when possible. Each group was also located in a different building, and when the school bell rang, they would
leave and move to the next site to interrogate another character in the play. “After our first two sessions, we are thrilled with the turnout,”
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Cassandra Marujo, said, who is the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the CTMHV and writer of the murder mystery. “I have written the last seven mysteries, and seeing the turnout
here as well, and everyone seems to enjoy it. We are seeing everyone from children to adults participating and having fun and it’s great to see.” Marujo noted that previously they would have up to 800 people on the grounds, investigating to determine who the guilty party was in the event. Then, a big reveal would take place that would name the play’s murderer. Now, with the more intimate setting, she noted they have different stories, so information and clues cannot be shared in passing from one group to the next or to family members between sessions. “Our village is one of a kind with all different types of buildings, it really creates a huge ambience, especially with the pieces inside the buildings as well,” Marujo said of the Heritage Village. “There’s no other place that you can just walk through, and we like the fact that our murder mystery kind of creates this village, it comes to life. We make a town name and we have people in each building that live there and that work there. So, it kind of creates a whole experience for our visitors which is really nice.” Marujo said she is glad
and support has been great. This year, the response has been great and we are receiving a lot of positive feedback with smaller, more personal groups. And, we are seeing so many new people
“This year, the response has been great and we are receiving a lot of positive feedback with smaller, more personal groups. And, we are seeing so many new people here as well, and everyone seems to enjoy it.” - Cassandra Marujo CTMHV Secretary of the Board of Directors
people get to experience some of the historic pieces the CTMHV has to offer. She hopes next year, they are able to switch back to a hybrid mix between the groups and one big investigation. She also noted the event could not have been made possible without the support of the community, including the cast members and volunteers within
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the organization who helped make it possible. For anyone interested in attending one of the October 30th sessions, Marujo said they can sign up and purchase tickets online or by phone. Details can be found on its website, CTMHV.com
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Essex Council presented with finalized Community Safety and Well-Being Plan by Sylene Argent Essex Council authorized Essex County Council to approve the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and any subsequent reports on behalf of the Town of Essex, after hearing an updated report on the matter during a special meeting on the evening of Monday, October 18. Council hosted a special meeting with John Matheson of StrategyCorp regarding the ongoing development of the Windsor-Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan on the evening of July 5, while it was still being created. The October 18 meeting offered an update as the finalized plan was presented, which was developed as a regional approach between municipalities in Essex County and the City of Windsor. As of January 1, 2019, the Safer Ontario Act, 2018 requires municipalities to prepare and adopt community safety and well-being plans in partnership with a multi-sectoral advisory committee. The local plan must be submitted and endorsed by City and County Councils by December 31, 2021. The whole logic behind the Windsor-Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan is not waiting until the end of an incident to respond. The point is to either intervene before the incident or prevent the risks to keep issues from happening. The development of the local plan brought together all sorts of different community groups – ranging from the police to those in housing, mental health, addictions, and education – to try and take a holistic approach to the identification of risks. Throughout the project, many consultations have taken place. Locally, the Plan is being guided by the Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Systems Leadership Table and the Enhanced Sector Network. The Regional Plan includes recommendations as well as appendices for each municipality. Matheson explained public consultations for the plan included virtual public meetings, including one that was held with Essex residents in March, in each regional municipality. In addition, a survey on the matter was issued, of which 840 surveys were submitted from across the Region; 50 of those were from Essex
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residents. Through public consultations, local priorities were identified. Some of the needs provided from Essex residents through the project included affordable and/or attainable housing, access to affordable leisure activities for children, resident and community safety, in addition to the need for mental health and substance abuse services, employment skills development, and specialized education programs. Additional comments from Essex-based respondents included the need for more accessible transportation options, within and between municipalities, and the importance of avoiding school closures. “Of all the things that are coming out of the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plans, the strength of the document [is] a tool to fight silos in existing, and among existing, service providers…structurally, the different silos we have are not set up to optimize the sharing of information among them. And that has caused difficulties in the way in which we deliver services to the public,” Matheson said. “This ability to reduce barriers and ensure there is ongoing, constant governance is a real strength of this new approach.” The plan, he said, has a declaration of priorities, then a commitment to deal with them in a way that is different, he added. The four priority categories include good governance and data, engaged and safe communities, mental health and substance-use supports, and financial security and economic equity. Since he last updated Council, Matheson said a variety of engagement took place from a host of partners to work on the four priority categories. Some of the goals listed in those priority categories included improving collaboration between various partners to gather better data and service outcomes. Mayor Larry Snively spoke of the need to expand mental health services, and was happy to see that outlined in the plan. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche asked about prevention programs. Matheson said the idea of the process is to do the best with what is available, not create duplicates. If the one-two punch for mental health and substance abuse is to increase frequency of preventative care and get better at the emergency response, it is meant to be looked at as both of those responses are important. The stigma still has to be continued to be broken down, he added, so those who need it will seek out the help. Next step, the Plan will be presented to City and County Councils in November for consideration. From there, the Plan will be submitted to the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
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Howling at the Moon ••• Comment by Sylene Argent ••• Remembering Thunderstorms
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One morning last week, I was awoken by a loud, thunderous bang; one of those bits from a strong storm that was rolling through. Getting a thunderstorm to roll through is not super uncommon, but ones that are overtly loud tend to draw some attention, whether it is during the middle of the night or the middle of the day. Personally, I love the smell of rain; that essence when the dry dirt below is disturbed by the first raindrops that fall from above. I always have. And although a good thunderstorm never typically bothers me, sometimes, when one presents itself to be a bit menacing, it can make me feel a bit vulnerable as it passes by. This particular storm, as it woke me from a deep slumber, reminded me of a stormy night my family experienced while cottaging up
north when I was little. My extended family had a cottage on Lake Huron back then, outside of Sauble Beach. The cottage, which is a place where many of my fondest childhood memories originated, had crown bush land out back and access to Lake Huron across the street. It was the perfect spot. The cottage had this beautiful sunken living room with a wall-sized front window pane that looked out towards the lake. One night, while vacationing there with my family, when I was probably 11 or 12-years-old, we had seven loud and monstrous storms roll in. It was an amazingly beautiful, yet nerve-wrecking night, as we laid on the couch and watched them roll overhead through the front windows. The lighting was so close, and the thunder so loud, many of the booms
shook the windows as they exploded over us. The windows gave us quite the natural spectacle to watch as the lighting stretched from the clouds down towards the earth. We would fall asleep between the end of each storm and the beginning of another, with the new storm system waking us up as it made its presence known. When we heard the next one starting up, we would look out that big window and watch it move along, with our blankets pulled up to the bottom of our noses, as if they were providing us with a bit of protection. It was a night of awe and one that taught us to be appreciative of Mother Nature and all her power.
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Strong leadership is the foundation of any government, organization, or business. What makes Ontario’s agri-food industry resilient is the abundance of strong and confident farm leaders we have building a bright future for the next generation. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) prides itself on having quality leaders at all levels of its organization; from our county and regional federations to the provincial board table. OFA strives to foster young leaders and encourage them to get more involved in different areas of the industry as an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to drive success for the agri-food sector and their communities. We recognize that encouragement, positive feedback, and mentorship can be extremely valuable to those venturing into a leadership role for the first time. As a grassroots organization, we believe the support and development of leadership starts at the local level. As part of our strategic direction, we have regularly reached out to engage young leaders and get them involved in provincial advocacy efforts, meetings, and discussions. These opportunities provide our grassroots with the opportunity to engage in a leadership capacity, personal growth and with experiences that will positively develop leadership skills. Ethan Wallace, an active farm leader and grassroots member in his community, utilized these opportunities to not only enhance his knowledge and interest of OFA’s government-relations work, but to also learn from board members who have developed into a leadership role. These leadership and skill development opportunities helped to encourage him to take the next step and run for Zone Director in his respective region. Last month, Wallace was elected by the membership in Huron and Perth counties to represent their interests on the Board of Directors. He begins his new role immediately following the 2021 Annual General Meeting in November. At the provincial level, OFA is fortunate to have many board members around our table who have graduated from the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP).
As a proud founding member and longstanding supporter of AALP, the organization invests in the next generation of farm and rural leaders by contributing financially and sponsoring OFA staff and board members as a professional development opportunity. OFA recognizes AALP as a premier leadership program in Ontario that provides participants with a diverse perspective and opportunity to expand their knowledge of the industry. OFA appreciates the ongoing commitment of the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) to continue to develop leaders and facilitate collaboration across Ontario. Programs such as AALP can significantly benefit individuals and organizations in the sense that it focuses on elevating leaders in agriculture and rural communities while positioning graduates to take action and help make meaningful change and contributions to their communities. Peggy Brekveld, OFA’s President and a Class 12 graduate, shares that this program served as a catalyst in helping to get her to where she is today. The experience helped to strengthen her leadership skills and qualities. This program broadened her knowledge and understanding of the industry, while also giving her more confidence as a leader. Directors Jackie Kelly-Pemberton and Paul Vickers graduated from Class 14 together. The program provided Kelly-Pemberton with the tools and knowledge she needed to move towards her goal of getting more involved in Ontario’s agri-food sector. “AALP gave me a new perspective on the industry and helped me to better understand issues and priorities from a policy level,” said Kelly-Pemberton. For Vickers, AALP taught him how to think more strategically and look at situations in terms of the bigger picture. Director Teresa Van Raay believes it was the perfect environment to challenge yourself and build confidence in your leadership development. “AALP gave me
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NDP lay out autostrategy after Stellantis announces second shift cut by Sylene Argent As local autoworkers question their job security, Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath joined EssexWindsor NDP MPPs Taras Natyshak, Percy Hatfield, and Lisa Gretzky, last Thursday to lay out a Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy that was designed to secure auto jobs. The announcement came after Stellantis announced recently its plan to cut its second shift in the spring, which is estimated to affect 1,800 jobs, plus feeder and spinoff jobs. The latest cut comes at least in part due to supply issues with semiconductor computer chips, the NDP noted. “I know first-hand how important autoworker jobs are and I know the impact that this announcement must be having on people and families, and it must be rippling through the entire community,” Horwath said, noting her dad was an autoworker. She added the loss of 1800 jobs is a significant hit to those families. “I am sure they are worried. I am sure they are up nights, trying to figure out what the future holds, not only for themselves, but for their kids, for the future of good jobs here in this community.” Continues on Page 8
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leaders in your community. Along with board members, OFA has encouraged and supported staff to take advantage of this experience. Danielle Collins, Economic Development Policy Analyst, explains how the program provided her with more information than you could ever find in a textbook. “The hands-on experience, educational training, and connections made throughout this journey have helped me expand and grow as a leader,” detailed Collins. This past week, the participants of AALP Class 19 were announced, which includes another OFA representative in Director Tracey Arts. “I’m excited to be accepted into the program,” said Arts. “As a Director, I’m here to strongly serve OFA members, and AALP will broaden my agriculture knowledge, network, and ability to advocate for the sector.” The organization is sponsoring Arts’s involvement as a
professional development opportunity. We look forward to following and supporting her throughout this experience as she continues to passionately contribute to the betterment of agriculture and rural Ontario. With strong, confident, and knowledgeable leaders at the table, the potential for economic growth and development in agriculture and our rural communities remains endless. If you’ve ever considered getting involved and taking on a leadership role, don’t hesitate to reach out to
your local federation or an OFA board member.
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Essex County Council Notes for Wednesday, October 20
by Sylene Argent County Council update on Essex County Floodplain Prioritization Project During its regular meeting last Wednesday evening, James Bryant, Director of Watershed Management Services for the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), updated members of County Council regarding the Essex County Floodplain Prioritization Project. Bryant explained the current vintage of the floodplain mapping for the Essex Region needs an update. With the Manager of Planning at the County of Essex recognizing there was a need to update the maps, it was asked that ERCA lead the project, because of its watershedbased approach that is required to complete this study. ERCA approached County Council at the December 16, 2020 meeting about the project. During that meeting, primarily, the
methodologies and results were outlined. Flood maps, he said, are used by regulatory agencies to ensure development proceeds in a safe manner. These maps inform Official Plans, indicate where flood hazards are, and form land-use designations and zoning. ERCA is looking at identifying flood hazard vulnerabilities, and prioritizing those in using that information to leverage it towards more comprehensive and complete applications for funding opportunities to update those maps. Essex Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche thanked Bryant for the information. He noted he did not see Sucker Creek, which runs through Essex and Amherstburg and connects to Canard River, included on the map. He said there has been a lot of flooding associated with that waterway in the past as it is a low area Bryant said he is aware of the historic
issues regarding Sucker Creek. He said, through the analysis done on this project, ERCA does have the information to identify specific sections of all these water areas and can identify particular reach can be higher-risk, based on historic flooding concerns, and the number of structures within the estimated and floodplain extents. Meloche said if Essex has further questions on that, he will connect with ERCA at another time. Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Leo Meloche said he lives close to Sucker Creek and commented anything impeding the water has to be removed, so the water naturally flows instead of floods. Regional Food and Organics Waste Management Project update Michelle Bishop, General Manager of the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA), updated members of County
Council on the Regional Food and Organics Waste Management Project. Her recommendation was passed, which asked Essex County Council to consider a regional approach to the Food and Organics Waste Management Project as it relates to participation from municipalities and report its decision back to the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority no later than December 31, 2021. Bishop noted EWSWA directed its Administration to schedule a presentation at each of the seven local County municipalities and the City of Windsor, as soon as possible, to outline the requirements of the Ontario Food and Organics Waste Policy Statement and the decision points that will be required by each municipality surrounding a Regional Organics Waste Management Program. She said the reason for the project is to comply with the province’s food and organic waste policy statement. There are different requirements for the seven local municipalities that make up Essex County. Some of which will have to achieve specific reduction and recovery target rates by 2025. Bishop noted the City of Windsor will have to provide curbside collection of food and organic waste
to single family dwellings in an urban settlement area and to achieve a target rate of reduction of 70 percent. This is because it has a population greater than 50,000, and a population density greater than 300 people per square kilometer, Bishop noted. Amherstburg, LaSalle, Leamington, and Tecumseh will have to provide collection – either through a public drop-off depot or community composting area, or through curbside collection – of food and organic waste to single family dwellings in an urban settlement area and to achieve a target rate of reduction of 50 percent. This is because their population is in excess of 20,000 and their population density is greater than 100 people per square kilometer. Essex, Kingsville, and Lakeshore, however, will not be required to achieve specific rates of reduction for food and organic waste,
based on their population and population densities. She suggested, however, that reps from the three municipalities currently not required to achieve specific reductions as of yet, consider if their populations would reach that requirement through the 2021 census. At its meeting held October 6, 2020, the EWSWA Board approved the development and implementation of a Regional Food and Organic Waste Management Plan and creation of a working group consisting of EWSWA, City of Windsor, and County of Essex representation. The City of Windsor was given responsibility for all technical aspects of the plan development, the Report to County Council notes. From there, work on the program began. Then, at the June 1, 2021 EWSWA Board meeting, the Board was presented with the
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Essex County Council Notes for October 20... final report from GHD Limited to Phase 1 of the project, which was to consult and provide direction. Additionally, the Oversight Committee presented a set of proposed recommendations to proceed with the next stages of this project. The Board received the recommendations and passed a motion for EWSWA Administration to retain a third-party independent consultant to conduct a peer review of the evaluation process as detailed in the GHD report, it notes in the information provided to County Council. EWSWA then retained Tetra Tech Canada Inc. to conduct the peer review. At the September 15 and October 5, 2021 meetings of the EWSWA Board, Tetra Tech provided a summary of findings as a result of the peer review. This included given the compliance deadline of 2025 that applies to Windsor, Tecumseh, Amherstburg, LaSalle, and Leamington, and the likelihood of an organics ban at all landfills, which would then capture Kingsville, Essex, and Lakeshore. It was then recommended all eight communities be part of a regional solution. Similar to the Blue Box program, Bishop said, the Board members also identified the organics program should include regional collection to ensure the highest capture of the material. At a meeting in October, Bishop continued, the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority Board received a list of recommendations of the Food and Organics Waste Management Oversight Committee, as amended and was to refer to Essex County Council for direction. Further, at that meeting, the Board approved having the Solid Waste Authority begin the process of preparing a Request for Proposal and Request for Qualifications for the program. The recommendation before County Council last Wednesday evening, she said, was that Council of the County of Essex be requested to initiate and lead an organics collection and processing on a regional basis. In addition, she added, Ontario’s environment plan includes the development of a proposal for a potential food ban on waste delivered to the landfill, potentially by 2030. Bishop said EWSWA, in conjunction with a consultant, will need to decide where the organic food waste will go. There are synergies with the current regional landfill, the Windsor biosolids processing facility, and there could be an opportunity for other partnerships to provide a solution. Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald said as a member of the EWSWA Board, it was felt collectively it would be much better for efficiencies if this project was done through a regional approach. Kingsville Deputy Mayor Gord Queen said he liked the idea of the program being presented to each of the local councils, especially since the site is unknown at this time, and could possibly affect the regional landfill, which is located within the Town of Essex. Cost is also unknown, he added, for the long and short-term.
Municipalities asked to improve communication with ag community Essex County Council directed Administration to request cooperation of Essex County municipalities in ensuring the Essex County Federation of Agriculture (ECFA) be given the opportunity to consult with administrative committees and be notified of opportunities for public consultation on matters affecting the agriculture sector. Part of the motion was to show support at improving communication and engagement of the agriculture sector within the Region. Mary Birch, Director of Council & Community Services/Clerk, explained the agriculture community has raised concerns about communication from the local municipalities and the decisions being made that affect agriculture. Their concerns are about decisions made on road infrastructure and planning and land-use matters, which
affects agriculture. Some examples include road and bridge infrastructure that does not accommodate the size of their equipment and prevents them from gettingaccess to some roads, road closures for construction done at a time when they need to get to particular sites, and longterm planning decisions that are allowing for urban sprawl or loss of farmland. At one time, Birch said the County of Essex had an Agriculture Liaison Committee, which was short-lived for a few different reasons. In speaking with ECFA, Birch said a look was taken at existing County Committees that deal with the planning of these issues. Birch said County of Essex staff was going to reach out to the seven local communities and ask if they would invite ECFA to one or two meetings a year to allow them an opportunity to express their concerns on decisions that affect their operations. In addition, it will be asked that the communications departments in each municipality touch base with ECFA to ensure its reps are on the list of organizations that receive notification for public information sessions or meetings. Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald had some concerns with the requests. To her understanding, there are plenty of opportunities in place for the ag community to come forward to speak to issues. “We are in a position right now where the farming community is fighting us on some by-laws, and to strengthen that at this point in time, I can’t support that; unless you are talking strictly county roads and county issues,” she said, adding as far as her municipality goes, she believes farmers are met more than halfway. She said this goes above and beyond what is done for members of the public. “I support the farming industry. They are the backbone of my municipality. But, I think they have plenty of opportunity to speak,” she said. Warden Gary McNamara explained the biggest
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concern was that when the County of Essex designs bridges, farmers can’t get across the width of the bridge. The idea is to speak with them about capital works, and has nothing to do with municipal by-laws. MacDonald believes her municipality does its due diligence when it comes to that issue. Essex County Council notes for Wednesday, October 20 will be continued in the November 4 issue of the Essex Free Press.
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submitted to EFP With the enhanced vaccine certificate program in effect across Ontario, a number of Windsor-Essex residents need support to obtain their proof of vaccination. The Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Portal requires an individual to input their valid Ontario health card number to access their vaccine receipt. Residents who received their vaccine in Ontario without their health card, or do not have a health card, can now book an appointment with staff from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit for support. Residents who do not
have a health card number can book an appointment at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit office at 1005 Ouellette Avenue to obtain their vaccine receipt. Health Unit staff will provide a printed receipt along with a unique COVID-19 identification number. The identification number can then be used to obtain additional copies of their receipt, or the enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code, by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Center. Bookings can be made through the WindsorEssex County Health Unit’s online appointment application. Residents are
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required to attend their appointment in-person and present two pieces of identification to verify the information given when the vaccine was received. Identification must include a governmentissued photo ID (e.g., drivers’ license, passport). Other supportive identification can include a birth certificate, citizenship card, or a piece of mail with their name and address. Appointments are required and available Monday to Friday from 12-8 p.m. If a resident needs assistance booking an appointment, they can call 226-773-2200 to be connected to a call center agent. Individuals who are able to access their receipt electronically, but are looking for assistance with printing their receipt can visit a branch of the Windsor Public Library or Essex County Library.
Good jobs, Horwath added, create stable, middle-class families. “My heart goes out to those workers and this entire community,” she added. “I think it is important to acknowledge not only the impact that this is going to have currently, but how that might impact, actually, generations to come.” The NDP, she said, “Will never stop fighting for auto jobs in this province.” The Liberals, she added, had 15-years to put together a solid auto-strategy for the province, and the current Premier, she said, is not prepared to step up and fight, “and crusades against environmental initiatives.” What the NDP has committed to do, she said, is to make those investments through its plan, “Climate. Jobs. Justice. A Green New Democratic Deal.” The plan includes a number of items, such as ensuring investments to transform the auto-sector to electric vehicles, ensuring charging stations are installed, transforming existing government fleets to electric, and include major manufactures and the supply chain in the auto-strategy. “If we are going to have the opportunity to keep these good jobs in our communities with a transition into electric vehicles, then we need to be there with companies and workers with a strategy to ensure that these jobs and vehicles of the future are manufactured and developed in Ontario. “We are proud to have that plan,” Horwath said, claiming it will bring prosperity to auto families. With Ontario’s first Zero-Emissions Vehicles Strategy, an NDP government would invest in retooling auto plants in Ontario to design, manufacture, and assemble electric vehicles; introduce a
suite of incentives to help people switch to electric; and ramp up electric vehicle sales to 100 per cent of all new auto sales in Ontario by 2035, information from the NDP notes. “That’s an ambitious plan. It is a plan that we know will take investment and collaboration with industry and with workers. That’s what we don’t see from our government.” Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli spoke with representatives from Stellantis, including Mark Stewart and Dave Buckingham, about the company’s plans to soon reduce the workforce at its Windsor vehicle plant, a statement from the Premier’s Office notes. “Premier Ford expressed his disappointment with the decision to eliminate the facility’s second shift putting nearly two thousand Ontarians out of a job next year. While Stellantis reiterated that their decision was made as a result of a worldwide semiconductor shortage and other economic pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier encouraged them to work with union leadership to ensure that everything is being done to get the plant back to operating at full capacity,” the statement adds. In addition, the statement noted Ford reaffirmed his long-standing commitment to the success of Ontario’s auto manufacturing sector and the tens of thousands of hardworking Ontarians it directly employs. “He also made clear that our government would continue to do everything we can to stand up for Ontario workers and the good-paying jobs they rely on.”
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Knights of Columbus hosts fish fry for Goodfellows
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it took place last year. “They have been very helpful and support us as much as we can ask for,” he said. Typically, the Essex-based Knights of Columbus hosts a fish fry biweekly, for the majority of the year, as fundraisers to support local charities and fundraisers from the hall at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. This service was temporarily halted, due to COVID-19. Since, the club has hosted fish fry events as it can.
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submitted to EFP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has completed construction of its new suicide memorial, located outside at the OPP General Headquarters (GHQ) in Orillia. The memorial is open to the public and can be accessed from the main parking lot at the front of GHQ. With this memorial, the OPP is honouring the lives of its officers who have died by suicide. The memorial recognizes that, while these officers did not die in the line of duty, the difficulties they experienced leading to their deaths are often related to their duty as law enforcement members. This is recognized by the term “because of duty death,” originally coined by Canada Beyond the Blue president, Dilnaz Garda. With the memorial located outside, anyone can visit and do so quietly and with privacy. The memorial’s location also stands as a reminder to all, of the organization’s commitment to breaking down the barriers that
These memorials are about OPP members who have lost their lives to suicide, and the acknowledgement of, and healing for, their families and friends. “After speaking with families of officers who had died by suicide, it was evident that we needed
prevent those struggling with their mental health from accessing the care and services they need to recover. In addition to the outdoor memorial, the OPP will recognize its members who have died by suicide with a wall of engraved plaques displayed indoors at GHQ. Family, friends and colleagues can submit names to be added to the memorial wall. Upon receipt of a submission from someone other than a direct family member, best efforts will be made to follow-up with families through the submitter to ensure that the name being added will not cause hardship to any surviving family. Historically, the OPP has not tracked suicide deaths and there is a limited record of how many OPP members have been lost to suicide since 1909. As well, some families, for their own reasons, may not want their family member’s name included on the memorial wall. This memorial will not be a complete list of all OPP
members who have died by suicide and a name not appearing on the memorial does not minimize the loss of a member in any way.
a way to recognize and remember the significant contribution these officers made to our communities and our province. This memorial is a testament to our members’ dedication to duty each and every day. It’s a testament to those who tragically died by suicide, but
served our organization, our communities and our province with pride, professionalism and honour.” - OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique “Police personnel are among the professionals
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Essex Legion kicks off Poppy Campaign by Sylene Argent Photo submitted Last week, the Essex Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 201) signaled the beginning of its annual Poppy fundraiser by presenting Essex’s Mayor Larry Snively and Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche with the first Poppies of the season. The official kick-off for the Poppy Campaign begins October 29. Legion member, Dan Gray, presented the first poppies to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. He is a Past President of the Essex Legion and current A2 Zone Commander. The Poppy is worn as a symbol of Remembrance for Remembrance Day, which takes place on November 11.
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The Essex Legion’s Poppy campaign will take to the streets locally, between November 4 to 6. Gray said the majority of the funds raised through the local Poppy Campaign stays in the Town of Essex. The dollars are used to help Veterans, when a need arises. The funds also support Veteran hospitals and the “Leave the Street Behind” campaign, which provides assistance to homeless Veterans. The “Leave the Streets Behind” program
began out of the Ontario Command, and is now a national program. The program’s mission is to reach out to homeless Veterans and those atrisk of homelessness and provide them with immediate financial assistance and support, Legion.ca notes. The OPP, Gray noted, works with Legions to notify them if they become aware of a local Veteran, who is in need. That way, the Legion can provide assistance.
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Rotary Club celebrates Polio Day with flag raising accomplish their dream. Throughout the years, Rotary teamed up with various partners to deliver the Polio vaccine to children all over the world and launched PolioPlus in 1985. According to www.rotary.org, more than 2.5 billion children have received the oral polio vaccine, due to those efforts. McBeth noted there were two cases of polio so far in 2021; one in Pakistan and the other in Afghanistan. “We continue to make strides,” he said, though, Polio “Is just a plane ride away.” The purpose of World Polio Day is to raise awareness. He hopes the disease will be completely eradicated by 2023. Staff members from the Town of Essex
also attended the event. Councillor Sherry Bondy brought greetings on behalf of the Town of Essex. Bondy thanked the Rotarians for all they do, noting cases have dropped by 99 percent since 1988. To learn more, log onto www.endpolio. org/world-polio-day
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Lazee G Ranch hosts Halloween Drive Tour by Sylene Argent The drizzly weather on Sunday afternoon enhanced the scary ambiance created for Lazee G Ranch’s Halloween Drive Tour, which provided for an opportunity for individuals and families to enjoy a seasonal outing.
Participants were able to take in the many themed scenes setup across the 25-acre farm – including scary costumes, creative decorations, and appearances from horses and other farm animals which helped get everyone who participated into the Halloween spirit.
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Those who participated were able to enjoy the event from the comfort of their own vehicles. The event was organized to help keep everyone socially distanced. Brenda Gagnon, owner and operator of Lazee G Ranch, noted Sunday’s event was the third attempt to host the Halloween-themed activity. The first two dates were cancelled due to rain. This was the second drive-through event Lazee G Ranch has hosted, but the first one that was Halloween-themed. Gagnon said the event offered a chance for families to enjoy an afternoon outing. In addition, it gave some of the equestrians at the local riding facility an opportunity to showoff the horseback riding skills they have learned to date, including the riders involved with the Rising Stars Drill Team. “The kids had fun,” Gagnon said of those who were able to get involved with the event. Those who participated in the event provided good feedback,
which was encouraging to those who took the time to organize the event. Looking ahead, Gagnon said Lazee G would like to organize a
Christmas-themed event. Exactly what that will look like will depend on guidelines and restrictions moving forward.
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Essex Rebels - Smart, hard-nosed football
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submitted to EFP Three offensive touchdowns, and three defensive touchdowns, powered the Essex peewee football team to a decisive 46 to 0 victory last Sunday at MicMac park. The Spartan Sling MFG Rebels played smart, finished their tackles, and gave their
amped fans plenty to cheer about. The rain started, just as the Rebels kicked off the ball to start the game. Moments later, Cash McCarthy recovered a Raw Training Gator’s fumble. Cash recorded two fumble recoveries on the day, returning one for
a touchdown. Ryan Smith made three interceptions for the Rebel’s defense, and two of them were returned for touchdowns. Nate Raymond, Emmitt Pinsonneault, Wyatt Turner, with help from safety Jonah Kittridge pressured the Gators, while Easton and Chase Ringler sealed the left and right edges. Lucian Appleyard and Koehn Burkhart saw some D-line work, and B..J. Balaara and Tobey Trepanier helped them plug the middle. The Rebel defines was simply spectacular all game! A fake punt, which turned into a broken play, turned into the first
Maplegrove Equestrian centre hosts Halloween Fundraiser
Pictured is winners of the under 12 costume class, Maisie Molle with her pony Darla.
submitted to EFP Maplegrove Equestrian centre hosted its annual Halloween show fundraiser for the local Essex Area Food Bank. The event included costume classes, mounted team games, and jumping
competitions for all. A pot luck and bonfire for the participants and parents, along with a ‘scary night gator ride,’ through the woods. A great day for everyone with a net total of $700 raised for the Food Bank.
offensive score for Essex, when punter JR. Kotyk kept the ball, eluded a slew of potential tacklers, and found the end zone. Before the first half ended, JR. scored again, on a beautiful 65-yard run down the right sideline, giving Essex a 16 - 0 edge. The defense scored
three times in the second half. Shifty running back, Braylon Travis, backpeddled his way into the end zone for an offensive score. The Rebels have one more regular season game, then are most likely to meet the Gators again in a semifinal play-off game.
The Championship game is tentatively scheduled for November 14th, under the lights, at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg. That is a date the Rebels are hoping to make, and the players are giving it their all to earn their tickets.
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Hearn family supports conservation education this important education program can continue as these changes are navigated. John & Shannon Omstead and Family, long-time sponsors of conservation education programs, made a five year commitment as the Silver Sponsor of this effort. Enbridge Gas Ltd, Manz Contracting, the Margaret & David
Reid Nature Fund, the Rosati Group, the Scott Family Foundation, and Timberland Homes have invested in the children of this region as Bronze Sponsors of these important programs. “The Essex Region Conservation Foundation is incredibly grateful to the Hearn family and all of the remarkably generous sponsors for
this investment in outdoor education for the young people of the Essex region,” said Claire Wales, President of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. For more than 40 years, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation has raised funds to enrich our region as the Place for Life.
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Pictured are students as they explore the wetland at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area.
submitted to EFP October 20 marked national Take Me Outside Day, a day which encourages children and youth to spend more time outside through various projects and initiatives, like outdoor education. Upon learning that conservation education programs that have been provided by ERCA for more than 40 years were vulnerable, due to the changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, the Hearn Family immediately stepped in to assist, making a five year commitment as the Gold Sponsor of the Conservation Foundation’s Partners in Sustainability – Inspiring Future Conservationists and Eco-Stewards program. “When we learned that outdoor education programs were at risk, due to the recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, we were compelled to do what we could to ensure the continuity of this crucial element of a young person’s education,” said Steven Hearn. “We are a huge outdoor family, and grew up exploring all of the natural places in Essex County. Some of our best childhood memories are connecting to the outdoors, and we want to ensure that other children can continue to have these experiences.”
With a history dating back to 1966, Hearn Industrial Services is committed to quality, excellence, superior business performance, and continuous improvement, and have developed a diverse portfolio of companies that continue to strengthen the region’s economy for the next 50 years. “We value the importance of outdoor learning and providing opportunities for young people to connect with nature,” Hearn added. “We were particularly impressed to know that even when school was being conducted remotely, ERCA provided virtual field trips to ensure students were being educated about conservation and natural resource management.” A compelling body of evidence clearly shows that introducing kids to nature has numerous health benefits, including increased physical activity, healthier body weight, better concentration, reduced symptoms of ADHD and anxiety, and improved energy. More than 350,000 students across Windsor and Essex County have participated in ERCA’s outdoor education programs since 1974. Curriculum-based experiential learning opportunities are provided
at four conservation areas across the Essex Region, and over this past year, have continued to be provided virtually. Topics range from watershed management, Great Lakes protection, ecosystem health, flooding and erosion, natural resources and sustainability, and natural and cultural heritage. Traditionally, municipalities have supported this programming through levy allocations. However, recent changes to the Act will require agreements with each municipality for this and other programs classified as ‘non-core’ to continue. Maximizing private donations provides assurance that
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Strategies to disconnect more often Devices are a big part of life in the 21st century. People may have access to tablets, laptops and even desktop computers, but it’s unlikely they spend as much time on those devices as they do on their smartphones. A recent analysis of data for 11,000 users on RescueTime, an app designed to help people track their time and improve their productivity, found that 20 percent of smartphone users spend more than 4.5 hours on their smartphones on a typical weekday. With a new year on the horizon, millions of people will no doubt be resolving to make better use of their time in the months ahead. Disconnecting from devices like smartphones can help individuals accomplish those goals. The following are some strategies individuals can employ as they aspire to spend less time on their devices in the year ahead.
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• Close some social media accounts. Social media can be a useful tool to stay connected with family, friends and the local community. But those connections can be maintained through one or two social media platforms. That’s a lesson millennials or Gen Z-ers can take to heart, as the Global Web Index indicates that the average person has 8.4 social media accounts. Closing some social media accounts can reduce the temptation to pick up a device, ultimately paving the way to more time away from tablets, smartphones and laptops. • Turn off your notifications. According to research from the BusinessofApps, the average smartphone user in the United States receives 46 app push notifications each day. The sound of a smartphone notification has become as recognizable as any sound, and the volume of notifications the average users receive in a 24-hour period no doubt contributes heavily to how much time they spend on their phones. Turning off notifications makes it easier to disconnect from devices, and may even make individuals more productive.
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What’s Going On... OCT. 29 BIA TINY TOTS HALLOWEEN PARADE - at 10am begins at BMO, 7 Talbot St. N, Essex. Non-perishables will be collected for area food banks. Ages 1-5 yrs. OCT. 30 CTMHV MURDER MYSTERY 6-8pm or 8:45-10:45pm sessions. MUST preregister & show proof of vaccination. For prices & Info: 519-776-6909. OCT. 31 TRICK OR TREATERS WELCOME Between 5:30pm - 6:30pm at Iler Lodge. NOV. 2 HARROW BLOOD DONOR CLINIC - Camoes Portuguese Club of Harrow - 390 Sinasac Street West, Harrow. For times and info: blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283. NOV. 5. - WINDSOR LIFE CENTRE GALA. This virtual event will start at 7pm. Includes a 40-minute program and silent auction. Preregister at www.windsorlifecentre.com. NOV. 5. - TAKEOUT ONLY PASTA DINNER at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 92 St Paul Street, Essex from 5- 6:30pm. 519-776-7711 . _______________________________________________
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NOV. 6 - ESSEX AND COMMUNITY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 18 18 Gordon Avenue. Presentations/displays. For info: 519-962-9597. NOV. 6 CAMP CEDARWIN “TRAILS” OPEN HOUSE 10am-3pm. Must be fully vaccinated to attend. Located at 1495 Arner Townline. NOV. 6 - HARROW UNITED TURKEY DINNER DRIVETHRU from 3-7pm. Order before 4pm on Nov. 3 to reserve meals & a pick up time. Call: 519-738-4223 for orders & info. NOV. 10 - ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Essex Centre Sports Complex, 60 Fairview Ave W. For times and info: blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283 NOV. 13 - HOLIDAYS VENDORS MARKET - at St. Paul’s Church - 92 St. Paul Street Essex 10am -2pm. Call: 519-776-7711 for more details. NOV. 17 - KINGSVILLE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre, 103 Park St., Kingsville. For times and info: blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283. NOV. 20 KINGSVILLE SANTA CLAUS PARADE - More info to come. NOV. 23 -BELLE RIVER BLOOD DONOR CLINIC St Simon & St Jude Parish Hall, 267 Meunier Street, Belle River. For times and info: blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283. NOV. 27 AMHERTSBURG SANTA CLAUS PARADE - More info to come.
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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.
HIATUS HOUSE: offers counselling services in Essex County. Women’s Fresh Start group therapy is once a week. For info or to schedule an intake appointment, call the 24-hour Hiatus House helpline at 519-252-7781. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP offers monthly support for Lyme disease patients, family, & friends. Look us up on social media for updates.
• Change your reading habits. E-reader enthusiasts may have access to millions of books at their fingertips, but that access could come at a steep cost. Distractions abound when reading books on tablets, smartphones and e-readers. The internet is only a swipe or two away when reading e-books, while print books provide no such access to the internet. Tablets and e-readers employ the he same notification system as smartphones, so readers who insist on going the digital route can turn those notifications off before cuddling up with a good book. But that might not be enough, as readers can still visit the home screen of their devices and begin browsing the internet. Print books are ideal for those who want to read with as little device-related distractions as possible. Millions of people will aspire to disconnect from their devices more often in the new year. The success of such resoluions may depend on the approach individuals employ. metrocreativeconnection.com
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most likely to be exposed to occupational stress situations, all while protecting our communities. They often put themselves in harm’s way and experience incidents that most of us will never have to face. This memorial honours the members whose lives have been tragically lost and serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining our mental health the same way we maintain our physical health. Our government has made mental health a priority, and we will continue providing our heroes in blue with the mental health and well-being supports they need to recover from trauma and distress.” - Solicitor General Sylvia Jones “Over the past few years, I’ve had the honour of meeting many dedicated women and men that put on a uniform to serve and protect the people of Ontario. We know that work-related complex trauma and PTSD affect our first responders every day, and we’re constantly reminded of the difficulty of wearing a uniform when going to work. This new memorial - the first of its kind in Canada - will be a much-needed and safe place for colleagues, friends and family to remember their loved ones. Our government stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our dedicated policing heroes, and we will always ensure that we prioritize their health and well-being.” - Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo To submit a name for the suicide memorial wall, please download and complete the attached submission form. For more information about the OPP Suicide Memorial or the submission process, please call 1-844677-9409 or email OPPHealth@opp.ca. To read the OPP article and view the video commemoration of the planning and construction of the new outdoor memorial, visit opp.ca/news.
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519-776-4255 Essex Christian Reformed Church submitted by Beverley Van Huizen
Welcome to Essex CRC either in-person or online. We are open and invite you to join us each Sunday at 10:00 am. All safety protocols are in place such as mask wearing, hand sanitizing, and physical distancing. Or you may join us online, each Sunday morning, beginning at 10am. Visit us at www.essexcrc.ca for a link to our Social Media page. Like our page make sure your notifications are on so you will be the first to know when we go live. At this time, we cannot offer nursery supervision or Sunday school. Come be part of the community, our ‘Take a Book Leave a Book’ Library is in front of Essex CRC church. Check the box often as the selection of books change up regularly.
Essex United Church Join us on Sunday, October 31st at 10:30 am for our Worship service. Rev. Lexie Chamberlain presiding. Keep up to date with on our website www.essexunitedchurch.ca, as well as join us on our new social media page. The Essex Food Bank is open - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 11:45am. The Food Bank also has a new phone number: 519-776-4070.
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Sunday, November 7th. Join us for Family Worship led by Major Jim Hann, Sundays at 10:30a.m. Covid restrictions are in place. If you have any questions, call the church office at 519-776-4628. Our weekly Bible Study, focusing on the book of Luke, takes place on Tuesdays at 1p.m. We invite you to join us. Covid protocol is followed for this activity as well. Our Food Bank continues to serve our community. For information, call Vicki at the church office. Please continue to pray for those who are in nursing homes or confined in their own homes. A phone call or a card would also be appreciated.
Essex Baptist Church Our modest congregation is open and welcomes you to join us. Current health regulations do give us capacity in our sanctuary. Come learn how to pray with us in our current series. Past recording of messages are on our website, which is updated weekly. We are praying God’s blessing on all of Essex County. Please let us know how we can more, specifically, pray for you. (email: pastor@essexbaptist.com).
Cottam United Church submitted by Helen McLeod
Cottam United is open for in-person or online worship. Covid protocols are in place and masks are required. Church service is at 9:30am, on Sunday mornings, so arrive early to be signed in and please keep the social distancing requirements. The Prayer Garden is looking wonderful and we hope you will have an opportunity to visit, sit, reflect, and leave feeling a new sense of peace. If you have a prayer request; please contact Pastor Kim and our Prayer Warriors will include it in our Tuesday’s zoom meeting (more people are welcomed to this group). The Cottam United’s 75th annual Turkey Dinner is November 25th from 2:30 - 7:00pm, curb side pick-up only. Meals must be pre-ordered online at: cottamunitedchurch.ca. For all info, call: 519-839-4266 or e-mail: info@cottamunitedchurch.ca. Have a Blessed week.
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the St. Vincent de Paul for McGregor at: 226-787-7493 or for Essex at: 519-999-1667. Please help support our St. Vincent de Paul Societies by donating food or monetary gift. Stay safe and have a great week!
Harrow United Church submitted by Larry Anderson
Our in-person Sunday morning services have resumed. Please join us this Sunday at 10:30 am. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Darrow Woods who would be pleased to speak with you. The number of Harrow United Church is: 519-738-4223. Please find information about Harrow United Church on our website at www.harrowunited.org.
Church of the Redeemer submitted by Kimberly Myer
The Parish of St. Stephen’s and Church of the Redeemer has returned to in person services. It is great to see everyone again. We also offer zoom services. If you would like to be sent a zoom link please contact the church office at 519-9697808 or email ststephens.redeemer@gmail.com. All are welcome to our services. Masks must be worn and we have seating of six feet apart. Please come and join us. We continue to uphold those who have become ill and our frontline workers in our daily prayers.
Trinity Anglican Church
Let’s have a little fun! You’re invited to dress silly, when you come to service on Oct. 31st. Add stickers to your mask, colour your hair, or dress to impress. Soul’s Service - Tuesday, November 2 at 7pm. Holy Eucharist Service. Come and celebrate the lives of our departed loved ones. All are welcome to attend but, registration is preferred. You can register by calling Pat at: 519-776-8005 or contacting the office. Orders are now being take for frozen apple pies and frozen meat pies. See Brenda or call 519-839-5303 to place your order. Weekly Sunday services are lead by Rev. Hilton Gomes at 9:15am. All are welcome to attend. Register by contacting Pat or by calling the office. Join us at the church at 235 County Rd. 34W.
It’s Operation Children’s Shoebox time again. If you would like a box to fill, see Major Jim. Boxes must be returned by
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Bethel-Maidstone United We are happy to announce that we are now open for inperson worship. Masks and social distancing procedures remain in place. We are pleased to welcome back Rev. Paul Rodey as our interim minister. See you Sunday at 10am. The office is closed the week of October 25-29/21 and will resume normal hours next week. Contact information is on the voicemail out-going message, in case of emergency. Our hall and building remain closed to meetings and rentals. The Children’s Drop-In Centre is paused at this time, until further notice. Reach us by phone (519) 723-2284, email bmuc@xplornet. ca or vist us online: www.bethelmaidstone.com. Located 933 Talbot Road, Maidstone.
Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman
Come join us for Sunday Worship at 11:15 am. Rev. Carl will lead the service. Please say a special prayer for our friends on our Prayer List. A video Sermon is available each week on our Pastoral Charge website. A copy of the bulletin is also available on the website. The website address is www.woodsleepc@ gosfieldtel.com.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
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We provide transportation, for medical appointments, for residents of Windsor and Essex County. The Foot Care Clinic is available, in Essex, three days a week. Meals on Wheels delivery to Essex is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Community Food Pantry operates twice a week by appointment. Check our our virtual programming, that you can do from home. Join us for exercise classes, chair yoga, Wellness Wednesdays, and Bingo. Our Security Reassurance program connects a volunteer with a client to provide a little phone check-in. We are always looking for volunteers for this program. Contact Carolyn at 519-728-1435 ext 216. Call 519-7281435 for registration, or information on any of our programs, or visit online at: www.communitysupportcentre.ca
Services at St Paul’s continue to take place on Sunday’s at 11am, please wear a mask and sign in upon arrival. An auction is planned for our Legacy of Heroes Event. This year, we are honouring educators. The auction is from October 28 at 7pm - November 1 and can be accessed through our website. Our next Vendors Market takes place on Saturday, November 13 from 10am - 2pm in the Church Hall. If you are cleaning out closets, please keep our Clothing Cupboard in mind. We are always in need of good, gently used clothing to give to those in need. For more information, about what is happening at St Paul’s, please see our website (www.stpaulstrinity.org) and our social media page for updates and worship resources. You can reach us at 519-776-7711. Stay safe and see you soon.
Brooker News submitted by Ruth Newman
Worship service this Sunday, October 31 at 10am with Rob Cornies bringing the message. Social distancing and masks are required. Bible Centered Ministries is presenting an ‘after school program at Brooker, every Tuesday at 6:45pm. BCM Fundraiser is at Harrow Baptist Church on Novermber 5 when take-out supper can be purchased. Call: 519-7366163 to order by October 31st. LEMC Leamington is on November 6. For info, call: 1-800-5625 by October 31. Pray for those who are ill in our community and those in nursing homes.
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Essex-Southpoint U12 Hockey
1959 Lincoln a tight fit in his garage
submitted to EFP The Essex-Southpoint Ravens U12 hockey team played a pair of games this past weekend. On Friday night, the Ravens hosted the Riverside Rangers and came out flat in a sloppy game. After falling behind early, Lucas O’Neil scored, to tie the score, by banging in a rebound off a shot by AJ Youssef. Thirty seconds later, Derek Dunn retrieved the puck off a Kayden Cook shot and scored to take the lead. On the very next shift, Nash Fuerth took a nifty pass from Brayden Foster and rifled his shot into a low blocker. Riverside scored, to inch closer, but then Jonathan Recker chased down a cleared puck and made a nice deke to slip the puck into an open cage. A few minutes later Feurth slid a pass across the slot to Foster who one-timed it home and increase the Essex lead. Finally, late in the period, Austin Goudie continued to battle on a loose
puck, and eventually poked it home for a 6-2 win. On Saturday, in Leamington, the Ravens faced the Belle River Canadiens. After a back and forth period, Kayden Cook slapped in a rebound, off of a Nash Feurth shot, to open the scoring. Midway through the second period, Lucas O’Neil found AJ Youssef in the slot and he made no mistake going bar down to increase the lead. Unfortuantely, Essex gave up a goal, while on a power play. However, twenty seconds later, Jonathan Recker intercepted a Belle River clearing attempt. and fired his shot into the net, through traffic. Midway through the third period, while on a two on one, Tyler Thomas feathered a nice pass across to Youssef who wired his shot, high glove, to go up by three. To finish out the game, Derek Dunn sent a pass across to Cook who scored, off his own rebound, and seal the 5-1 victory.
1959 Lincoln in all its glory!
An email arrived from Ron Ploder of Newmarket, Ontario: “An ad appeared online for a 1947 Cadillac fastback but in the background I could see a 1959 cream coloured Lincoln peeking out from the corner of the garage door. I phoned the number and asked about the 1959. Yes, it could be for sale. I hopped in my car with my Ford buddy and headed for Sutton. “The man had owned it for about 20 years and used it for his daughter’s wedding. It came up from California in the mid-‘60s and was used for a limo service, then he bought it. He also owned the local grocery store and used the car for pictures on his yearly calendars. “I bought it and when I got it home, I discovered it had a cracked exhaust manifold. My Lincoln buddy John welded it and away we went. This is one car I always wanted to own. I called it a land yacht. “Before I bought it, I viewed the car twice, each time to see if it would fit into my garage. Yes, with one inch left over to close the door! “The body was A-1 and the chrome had no pits. The interior needed some attention. I was able to find the original seat coverings and had my upholstery guy redo them over and with new carpets. “I also installed new brakes, new exhaust, and four new wide white radials. It rides like you’re on a carpet. ONLINE & IN PRINT “Then I sold it to a man in Brampton and saw it was resold again last year. Then I found two 1956 Ford pickups!” contact@essexfreepress.com issuu.com/essexfreepress When you own a vintage car, it’s always a pleasure taking it out for a drive. And the people who give you a “thumbs up” are enjoying it too! 16 CENTRE ST., ESSEX I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ www.essexfreepress.com sympatico.ca.
Southpoint-Essex U10 Hockey team charges forward undefeated submitted to EFP The Southpoint-Essex U10 team got off to a slow start in Chatham on Sunday but eventually shifted into high gear and charged to a 12-1 victory to remain undefeated this season. While Brody Church has been a steadfast defensive leader for the Capitals, he showed his offensive flare in this game and led with a hat trick for the Caps as well as ringing a few more pucks off the goal posts! Russell Colenutt and Drake Pernal added to the excitement with their first goals of the season. Also, chipping
in on the scoring action were: Conner Blain, Asher Grossi, Carter Demant and Christian Rutgers. The powerful defence continued with Ashton Drodz who had multiple shots on net along with Jackson Root, Brady George and Lyle Fleming who kept the pressure on! Owen Tavares continued to be strong between the pipes giving up only one goal today and allowing only three goals total in his last two appearances. The Capitals will now set their sights on next Saturday’s home game against the undefeated Belle River Canadians.
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73’s respond after pair of losses with pair of wins
73’s forwards, Carter Dembinski, Liam Hall, and Conor Dembinski, celebrate a goal earlier in the season.
Thunderhawks 27-6, the 73’s held a slim 1-0
Riley Pawluck skates the puck into the offensive zone in a game earlier this season.
by Garrett Fodor After suffering a pair of back-to-back losses the previous week, the Essex 73’s were looking to bounce back. On Tuesday, October 19, the 73’s players returned to their home ice as they hosted the Blenheim Blades. Entering the game, the Blades were 3-0-0 and planning to extend their winning streak. Following the puck drop, the 73’s players were quick at trying to take control of their home ice early. They were winning board battles, maintaining puck possession, and generating scoring chances early. Just over 12 minutes in, rookie forward, Brendan Gouin, notched his first goal of the year to give Essex a 1-0 lead. Just one minute later, Tycen Chittle doubled the lead when the 73’s Captain beat Blades’ goalie, Jake Vancoillie. After 20 minutes of play the scoreboard read 2-0 in favour of the home team. Essex also held a 15-9 shot lead as well. The score remained 2-0 through the second
period, which set up for a thrilling final frame. The Blenheim players quickly drew themselves within one goal in the third period, as Alec Webster beat 73’s Goalie, Adrian McBride, just three minutes into the period. However, McBride and the 73’s defense shut the door on any potential comeback, as Blenheim would not find the back of the net again. Essex held on to the 2-1 win. Final shots in the game were 34-28 in favour of Essex. Closing out the week, the 73’s travelled to Wallaceburg to faceoff against the last place Thunderhawks. For the 73’s, Saturday marked Goalie, Cavan McCabe’s, first Junior action as he earned his first start. From puck drop, the 73’s players were quick to control the action and gave McCabe a lead to protect. Carter Dembinski opened the scoring four minutes into the period. From there, the 73’s continued to test the Thunderhawks’ goaltender often, as he had to come up big and made several key saves. After 20 minutes of play, despite outshooting the
lead heading into the intermission. Following the intermission, Essex picked up right where it left off. The 73’s players spent a majority of the time in the offensive zone, causing havoc for the Wallaceburg defenders. Three minutes into the second, Kyle Bleau doubled the team’s lead. And in the final three minutes of the frame, Essex added a pair of tallies from Andrew Thoms and Luke Sherk. After 40 minutes of action, the 73’s held a 4-0 lead. In the final frame, the 73’s continued to limit the chances McCabe faced
in net, while the team controlled the puck for much of the third period. Sherk completed his hat trick, adding a pair of goals in the final frame. While McCabe earned his first junior win and first junior shutout on the same night, the 73’s defeated the Thunderhawks 6-0.
Essex also held a 60-23 lead in the shot column as well. Following seven games of their season, the Essex 73’s currently sit two points behind firstplace Lakeshore, while the Canadiens have a game at hand.
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Much like Christmas, Halloween is no longer relegated to a single day. A number of Halloween enthusiasts now begin decorating at the start of October. Hijinks and autumn revelry fill the air as individuals eagerly count down to the end of the month. Though the lightheartedness of Halloween festivities, such as costumes and candy, garner the bulk of celebrants’ attention, it’s important to take safety into consideration as well. According to the Mayo Clinic, children are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween as other nights of the year. Cuts and burns also are more common on October 31. A good Halloween scare should come from costumes, not accidents or injuries. This Halloween, consider these safety measures, courtesy of Safe Kids Worldwide, the Mayo Clinic, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Make sure you’re visible when trick-or-treating. Reflective tape, glow sticks, flashlights, or camping lanterns can make pedestrians more visible to motorists. • Pedestrians should walk on sidewalks if they are available. When sidewalks are not available, walk facing traffic and do so as far off to the side of the road as you can get. • Drivers should be especially alert to pedestrians on Halloween. Drive slowly, as many kids scurry from house to house in search of Halloween candy. • Pedestrians and drivers should follow the rules of the road, stopping at intersections and crossing in crosswalks. • Consider alternatives to carving pumpkins, since the risk of being cut while carving is high. If you want to carve, leave the carving to adults. Utilize battery-operated flameless candles or glow sticks to illuminate jack-o’-lanterns. • All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fireresistant. Make sure that costumes do not impede your ability to walk or see. • Test makeup to check for skin irritation before application. Remove it promptly after returning home. • Set up a buddy system so that no one is going it alone. Agree on a specific time children should return home. Adults should chaperone young children. • While incidences of candy tampering may be minimal, no one should snack on candy until it has been inspected. Inspections also protect against food allergies.
• The candy bounty should be rationed so no one overindulges and feels ill later on. Halloween season is a fun time of year, but safety should go hand in hand with all the celebrating on this special day. Source: Metro Creative Graphics
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Why do we say ‘trick or treat‛?
Homeowners think nothing of having goblins, nurses, vampires, or astronauts showing up at their doors each October asking for candy. Any other time of the year and these visitors might be turned away. But Halloween is all about the magical and the macabre, and trick-or-treating is a major component of the festivities. Kids and adults alike cry out “trick or treat” at each house they visit. Many utter this familiar phrase without a second thought and may have no idea how this familiar custom came to be. During the Middle Ages, less fortunate individuals would go “souling,” which was a process of going door-to-door asking for food on November 1 in return for saying prayers for the deceased on All Souls Day on November 2. Many centuries later, the tradition of “guising” began in Scotland
around the same time of year. People began wearing masks and costumes to disguise themselves and prevent evil spirits from harming them. Spirits were thought to cross over more readily around Halloween. The custom also was called “mumming” and was celebrated in nearby England and Ireland as well. Costumes were eventually accompanied by hijinks. Mischief makers would sing a rhyme, do a card trick or tell a story in exchange for a treat. If that treat wasn’t presented, a “trick” could be played. For 19th century children, tricks included jamming hot cabbage into a keyhole to stink up a house or frightening passersby. History.com indicates that when European immigrants arrived in America, they didn’t give up their annual mischief or requests for treats, and the custom spread throughout the
early 20th century in the United States. While the practice of begging for treats in some shape or form went by many names, Merriam-Webster reports that a newspaper in Saskatchewan, Canada first mentioned the words “treat” and “trick” together in print. A 1923 article indicated, “Hallowe’en passed off very quietly here. ‘Treats’ not ‘tricks’ were the order of the evening.” By 1927, more and more children were uttering “tricks or treats” to solicit candy from their neighbors. Trick-or-treating gained steam throughout the 1950s, with endorsements by major candy companies. The custom also was showcased in popular comic strips. Even though there are tricks to be made on Halloween, treats are the real draw of the day.
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