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Essex Centre BIA brings the party to the streets

by Sylene Argent The Essex Centre BIA hosted its first annual Fall in Love with Our Local Street Party on Friday evening, giving potential patrons and local businesses a chance to connect in celebration of the start of the autumn season. In order to host the event, the Essex Centre BIA shut down a portion of Talbot Street, from Wilson Avenue to Arthur Avenue, and further set up two large festival tents. Inside the tents, businesses who wanted to participate were given a table to show off their goods, hand out fliers or brochures, and connect with potential patrons. Organizers were pleased with the event’s turnout as many businesses participated, and there was consistent foot traffic throughout the duration of the event. To help put a little pep in the step of the eventgoers, the Essex Centre BIA solicited the musical talent of the Rio Michaels Trio. The band played a variety of tunes all evening, which also helped attract individuals to the event who just happened to hear the music. The kid’s zone offered face painting and activities for youth to enjoy. The Fall in Love with Our Local Street Party also included a Business Scavenger

Hunt, which had participants read a list of clues and head to the correct business to collect pieces of a picture. The first three completed submissions drawn were awarded with vouchers for the upcoming E$$ex Centre Downtown Dollar$ program the BIA will host for the second year in a row, beginning in November. Patrons also had a chance to cast their vote on which business offered the best display. The winning business will be recognized with one of the ten awards to be distributed at the October 13 Essex Centre Business Excellence Awards Night that the BIA will host in conjunction with the Essex Rotary Club. The Essex Centre BIA received a lot of positive feedback about the Fall in Love with Our Local Street Party event and has taken note of some recommendations to improve next year’s festivity.

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Mayor Ron McDermott recognized local teen, and organ recipient, Kaidyn Blair with an Essex jersey for his recent accomplishments at the World Transplant Games. Pictured left his Blair’s mom, Tammy.

by Sylene Argent Organizational Review Kelly Linton, a partner with Imaginate Inc., introduced members of Essex staff and Council to the Organization Review the firm conducted. The project highlighted the Town’s strengths and weaknesses. He noted during the special Council meeting the purpose of the project was to review the current organization and recommend positive changes for long-term organizational excellence. In order to complete the review, input was received from all levels of staff through a combination of group workshops, one-onone interviews, and a staff questionnaire. A common theme heard while conducting the project, he said, was that the Town of Essex generally provides good customer service and is accessible to the community. After hearing the review, Council moved to receive the report and moved forward with a few of the ten recommendations for change presented. There are two phases of recommendations. They included recommendations from the first phase (to be implemented within two years): Semi-annual staff meetings facilitated by the CAO with the active involvement of the Senior Management Team; shift the Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk to report to CAO identify succession planning priorities and establish a Deputy CAO

position; and establish Development Services Department with Planning, Building & Bylaws and Economic Development. Of the eight first phase recommendations presented, it is estimated the cost would be between $105,000-$130,000. This is because, it was explained at the meeting, there is currently no Town Planner and that position would be redefined. Blair recognized Essex Council recognized organ transplant recipient Kaidyn Blair for his recent accomplishments at the 2017 World Transplant Games hosted in Spain. He participated in six sports and walked away with three gold medals in ball throw, long jump, and high jump. Mayor Ron McDermott gave Blair an Essex jersey emblazoned with his last name in recognition of this recent achievement. McDermott said Blair is, “One of our truly inspirational athletes.” Blair was born with Biliary Atresia, and was able to receive a lifesaving liver transplant shortly after his first birthday. A few years back, the Town moved that every April 27 would be designated as Kaidyn Blair Organ Donation Awareness Day. This is Blair’s transplant anniversary. All of this recognition is because Blair spends a great amount of time educating the community on organ donation and urges community

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Ward 4.” Currently, Essex is offering a 50 percent reduction in those development fees in Harrow. The report investigated a 100 percent reduction. Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche said he was not in favour. He said the Town has to grab those fees from somewhere if developers are not paying the full costs, which in Harrow is around $9500. Councillor Larry Snively questioned why developers would build in Harrow at a 50 percent reduction when other areas in the region are offering no development charges. He said Ward 4 is hurting and needs the support. Councillor Sherry Bondy was in favour for a short amount of time as she said the current reduction is not making a big enough wave. In the report to Council, it notes in June of 2015, Council amended the bylaw that imposes development charges to include a 50 percent reduction in development charges for residential development in Harrow until the end of December of 2016. This was subsequently extended to the end of 2017. In a recorded vote with all in favour, Council moved to have

ECHRS lease Essex Council authorized an agreement and provisionally adopted a bylaw that will allow the Essex & Community Historical Research Society (ECHRS) to continue to maintain the Carnegie Library. Council also received the corresponding report. The report to Council noted the current lease would expire in November, and members of ECHRS have formally requested the lease be renewed for additional ten years. Through the report, it was recommended the terms and conditions of the lease renewal remain the same as the past lease agreement. The previous lease required ECHRS to pay the Town $5.00 annually to operate the Carnegie Building on behalf of the Town. ECHRS is responsible for utility and insurance costs. The Town of Essex will cover all property insurance for the building as well as all capital costs to maintain the structure of the Carnegie building. Harrow development charges Essex Council received the report, “Development Charges for Single Family Residential Dwellings in

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Fall is here So, it appears leaves have begun to fall from tree branches, so I guess that means autumn is here. I’m not overly excited, but I am not disappointed either. Fall is a beautiful season, but it is also followed by winter, which comes with damp, dark, and dreary days. Looking at the calendar, Thanksgiving is just a few days away, on October 9. Wow! I’m barely getting my summer clothes put away. We certainly had a warm September, and, as I recall, a cooler August. Dare I say it, Christmas will be here before we know it. Ok, I know many dread it because of all the shopping, cooking, and cleaning in preparation of visitors, but it is my favourite time of the year. I shop for deals all year long to try and make it as affordable as I can.

One thing I am glad autumn does not represent for me is going back to school. I love to learn, and thoroughly enjoyed my college years, but I must say I was never too enthusiastic about having to go to grade school. High school was all right, but I wouldn’t want to do it again, though I have been told many would love to relive those days. I’d prefer to look ahead and keep plugging away to work towards a better future. For me, I see no sense in living in the past, but will certainly always use the experience I have garnered to better handle tough situations in the present and future. One thing sure about the seasons, they will change. And, so do we all; we just change at our own pace, not via a clock or calendar. Speaking of clocks, Daylight Saving Time is around the corner,

too! I have been told the older you get the quicker the years go by. And, I must say, I have noticed this to be true. I can remember being a kid in grade school. It seemed like it took forever for the schoolyear to finish then. Now, it feels as though an eye is batted and a new year is already beginning. There is so much to do and it seems so little time to do it. That is why I always say time is the greatest gift you can give anyone. It is the one thing you cannot get a refund for, exchange, or accumulate more. Once it is spent, it is gone.

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Letter to the Editor... Beginning of the Ruthven Apple Festival -Ron Hicks, the loss of a great manIn 1980, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows [I.O.O.F.] Beaver Lodge No. 82 of Ruthven, the Rebekah Lodge No. 178, local church groups, apple growers, and other local business people organized the Ruthven Apple Festival. The reason for the festival was to raise money for a bus fund to support transportation of children with disabilities from the Essex County area to attend Sun Parlour School in Essex. A mile-long parade-consisting of floats, clowns, pony carts, vintage cars, and kids on bikes-was the beginning highlight of the event. During the day, crowds enjoyed bobbing for apples, eating candy apples and homemade apple pie, an apple-peeling contest, a draw for a bicycle, and a variety of vendors, all this in the hamlet of Ruthven. Ruthven Apple Festival became such a success that in 1990 they moved the event to Colasanti’s to enjoy the large open space offering sufficient areas for the vendors and parking for the expectant crowds. Each year, the Apple Festival Committee would meet at Colasanti’s to discuss the pros and cons of the previous year and how they could enhance the event for the coming year. Serving as Co-Chairperson for 23 years, my greatest memories are of Ron Hicks and his continuous energy and support for the festival’s volunteers. Even though Ron was the founder of the festival, he was proudest knowing this Committee was 100% in favour of supporting his cause, “Helping those in need who were unable to help themselves.” Children brightened his day, and knowing that the money raised from the festival

enabled children to attend school, as early as age two, coming from as far as Wheatley, LaSalle, and Tecumseh, was the greatest pleasure of all. As Co-Chairperson, I was in charge of the vendors and setting up the field each year. By my side each year was the ear-to-ear smile of Ron Hicks and his eagerness to help “square-up” the field. Each year, I would make sure the field was set up in such a way that enabled me to walk it without exerting too much energy. I needed to make sure that others with a disability would also be able to see the whole event, going from vendor to vendor, row to row, without too much difficulty. Ron was always quick to give advice on how to make things easier for me and would come up with great ideas to quicken our setups. On Tuesday, September 19th, I learned of the passing of this great man and was glad that I was able to attend his showing. My heart goes out to his wife, Laverne, and daughter, Shannon, who were such great supporters of Ron and his never-ending support of giving to others. I also extend condolence to Ron and Laverne’s son, Dean Hicks. You will be remembered for years to come. Jackie Barraco

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Practice your home fire escape plan during Fire Prevention Week -Fire Hall Open House October 11-

submitted to EFP Members of Essex Fire & Rescue Services are encouraging families to practice their home fire escape plan as part of Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14). This year’s theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” “Fire and smoke move faster than you,” Fire Chief Rick Arnel said. “There’s no time to figure out how to escape your

home after a fire starts. Practice an escape plan before there’s a fire so you can get out safely.” In a fire, you may have just seconds to safely escape your home. Be prepared in advance with these simple steps for home fire escape planning: • Assess the needs of everyone in your home. Identify anyone who requires assistance to get out of the home safely,

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such as small children or older adults. • Make sure there are working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm. • Identify all possible exits (doors and windows) and make sure they work. Know two ways out of all areas, if possible. • Everyone must know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Assign someone to help those who need assistance. Identify a safe meeting place outside. Call the fire department from outside the homefrom a neighbour’s home

or a cell phone. • Practice your home fire escape plan at least twice a year. Have everyone participate. Make changes to your plan if necessary. In support of Fire Prevention Week, Essex Fire & Rescue will hold its annual Open House at all three fire stations on Wednesday, October 11. This free public event runs from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. and is aimed at raising public awareness about fire prevention. Residents are invited to meet local firefighters, check out their trucks and equipment, and ask questions about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, home

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submitted to EFP The Kniaziew Family, founders of Orangeline Farms and Zing! Health Forward, were presented with a BMO Ontario Farm Family Award at the recent 100th Annual International Plowing Match held in Walton, Ontario. This year, eleven families from across Ontario were recognized

for the outstanding contributions they have made in bringing the community together to celebrate these exceptional families and the vital urban-rural relationship. “On behalf of our entire team, it is an honour to be recognized for our collective hard work, innovation, and environmental stewardship,” Duffy Kniaziew said, who is the President and ZEO of Zing! Health Forward. Orangeline Farms, home of Zing! Health Forward, is designed to optimize environmental factors, through features such as rainwater recovery for irrigation, optimized plant nutrition, and the use of energy curtains to reduce fuel consumption. Most recently, the addition of Insect Exclusion Netting provides an extra layer of protection between the outside environment and the healthy food produce. “We are one of the first greenhouse operations to adapt to this progressive endeavor that puts a physical barrier between the peppers, our consumers, and any pests–an advancement

that most organic growers do not currently utilize,” Kniaziew said. The family-oriented business operates yearround in Leamington,

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Environmental groups urge more action to protect Lake Erie following reported toxic algae bloom along Canadian shoreline

submitted to EFP On September 25, 2017, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that a toxic algae bloom has extended along Ontario’s northwest coast of Lake Erie. This latest bloom is another reminder that more urgent action is needed to improve the health of the lake. “Year after year, Lake Erie is getting slimed over by algae blooms. These blooms kill fish, and threaten human health. This needs to stop,” said Ashley Wallis, Water Program Manager with Environmental Defence. “The federal and Ontario governments need to step-up and develop, implement, and finance a comprehensive plan for the lake.” Although algae is a normal and essential part of lake ecosystems, too much algae can pollute beaches, clog water intake pipes, kill fish, and put human health at risk. One of the main causes of the blooms is runoff pollution from agricultural lands, which happens when rain and snowmelt flush fertilizers and manure from farms into

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Environmental groups urge more action... Continued from Page 6 waterways. “When excess nutrients end up in the lake, they cause algae to grow out of control and turn the water a nasty shade of green,” said Raj Gill with the Canadian Freshwater Alliance. “But the problem isn’t just cosmetic. Toxins produced by harmful algae can make the water unsafe for humans to drink or even touch.” This spring, the federal and Ontario governments released a draft plan for reducing nutrient runoff entering Lake Erie. However, the draft plan proposes few new activities or approaches to reduce runoff from agricultural and rural areas. It also lacks timelines and performance metrics needed to keep the plan on track. “We can’t continue to do the same thing and expect different results,” said Nancy Goucher with Freshwater Future. “We need to improve laws to reduce nutrient pollution and make investments that help farmers follow those laws and implement on-the-ground solutions”. This latest bloom demonstrates that current actions aren’t enough. Lake Erie supports a multi-billion dollar economy. Without action, algae blooms could cost the local economies upwards of $272 million annually. The groups hope that governments will move quickly to reduce the runoff pollution causing these frequent and severe algae blooms that threaten the health of the lake, and the businesses, communities, and aquatic life that rely on it. ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE (environmentaldefence.ca): Environmental Defence is Canada’s most effective environmental action organization. We challenge, and inspire change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier and prosperous life for all. ABOUT FRESHWATER FUTURE (freshwaterfuture. org): Freshwater Future works to ensure the healthy future of our waters in the Great Lakes region. We help citizens engage in efforts to protect our natural environment by providing grants and offering consulting assistance to diverse communities and collaborators. ABOUT THE CANADIAN FRESHWATER ALLIANCE (freshwateralliance.ca): The Canadian Freshwater Alliance builds, connects and supports freshwater initiatives across Canada. We work with NGOs, community groups, governments and businesses to strengthen citizen voices and participation in protecting our lakes and rivers. We are a project on the Tides Canada shared platform (http://tidescanada.org/).

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Holy Name raises $700 through “Toonie for Terry” campaign by Sylene Argent The students at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School learned about perseverance, courage, and hope through the legacy of renowned Canadian, Terry Fox. Last Wednesday, all of the school’s students participated in a prayer service that the grade eight class led. The bible readings and information provided during the event focused on the aforementioned qualities, in addition to learning about helping others. These were all qualities Fox demonstrated through his Marathon of Hope, grade eight teacher Mr. Mr. Gregetz said.

Pictured above: All of the students at Holy Name Catholic Elementary School participated in a Terry Fox Walk last Wednesday morning.

The students and staff at Holy Name were pleased Essex (M) Community Policing Officer, Constable

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in honouring Fox. Through a “Toonie for Terry” campaign, the school was able to raise $700 for the cause.

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Essex Communities in Bloom celebrates winners

by Adam Gault Members of the Essex Communities in Bloom Committee hosted the annual Awards Reception and Dinner Ceremony at the McGregor Community Centre on Wednesday, September 27 to recognize the area’s top green thumbs. The annual event is a way to recognize property and business owners who have gone above and

beyond their civic duty to beautify and enhance the Town of Essex in five categories, including curb appeal, tidiness and maintenance, floral displays, landscape, and creativity. Communities in Bloom ranked private homes via the “Bloom” system, with five “Blooms” being regarded as an exceptional display. The 5 Bloom residential

property winners for 2017 are Sandra Baker (The Vineyard Suite), John and Barbara Balga, Claire and Joan Beaudoin, Chuck and Tena Becker, Robert and Sarah Bellaire, Rick and Pauline Brockman, Paul and Barb Charko, George and Julianna Ellenberger, Angelo and Lucia Fortuna, Robbie and Brenda Gagnon, Bill and Gayle Hedges, Sherryl Hollingsworth, Bill and Diane Johnstone, Robert

and Arlene LaCroix, Rick and Pat Maling, Allan Clements and Dawn Menard, Gloria Perry, Michael and Nettie Piche, Raymond Pope, George and Linda Roberts, John and Linda Rousseau, Donna Schroeder, Philip and Rita Smith, Robert and Maureen Turner, and John and Janice Zavitz. Two businesses were recognized as 5 Bloom winners. Aspen Lakes Condo Association and Billy’s Taphouse took home awards. The Forever in Bloom (FIB) awards were also presented. These awards are given to properties exhibiting a prominent level of civic pride by achieving 5-Bloom status for at least five years in a row. The residential Forever in Bloom winners were Claire and Joan Beaudoin, Chuck and Tena Becker, Paul and Barb Charko,

Robbie and Brenda Gagnon, Dave and Karen Hill, George and Juliana Ellenberger, Bill and Diane Johnstone, Michael and Nettie Piche, George and Linda Roberts, John and Linda Rousseau, Donna Schroeder, and John and Janice Zavitz. One business was awarded a Forever in Bloom award, Orchard Park Co-Operative Homes. Five special awards recognized local organizations for certain qualities. The Ontario Purple Martin Association received the Environmental Action Award; Jim and Kathy Dowling earned the Heritage Conservation Award for the maintenance of the Snider House, Shopper’s Drug Mart

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in Harrow received the Landscape Award; Essex Town Council was recognized with the Tidiness Award, and Greg Iler earned the Urban Forestry Award. The ‘FIB’ Helpers of 2017 were also awarded and recognized for their assistance in judging the annual contest. They included Roger and Jean Bondy, Wilma Fawdry, and Vera McGuire. Since 1995, Communities in Bloom has been active across Canada, fostering friendly competition between communities in the hopes of improving their civic spaces. The Town of Essex has taken part in Communities in Bloom for more than ten years and took first prize for its population category during the 2015 competition.

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administration begin the public consultation process to amend the corresponding bylaw for a 100 percent reduction for an 18-month period for single family residential dwellings in Ward 4. The report notes this would include a background study in the form of a staff report. It would have to be released sixty days prior to considering the amending bylaw. Notice of the public meeting will be required. According to the report, in 2015-2016, six permits were taken out in Harrow for a total value of the Development Charges at the 50% reduction being $27,434.00. The report continues that to date in 2017, four permits have been taken out for new single family residential dwellings in Harrow. Development charges at the 50% reduction was valued at $18,988.00. The portion not funded by developers because of the reduction is funded through a combination of wastewater revenue from Ward 4 and taxes levied on residents in all wards, the repot notes. Essex Council Notes for Monday, October 2 will continue in the October 12 edition.

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Essex County considers update to Vacant Unit Property Tax by Adam Gault The County of Essex and its seven local municipalities held a public work shop on Wednesday, September 27 at the Essex Civic Centre to consider the merits of the Vacant Unit Property Tax.

The Voice Of Experience by Evelyn Couch Recalling old benefits Do you remember when there were free dishes? I have a tea set that came with the tea mother had bought. My aunt and friends helped gather them. With every purchase of tea, she would be given a cup and saucer or a small plate. Way back then when you bought laundry soap, there might be free dishes or towels hidden in the box. Life was very different. When people dated, they went together on a steady basis. If kids failed their year, they were kept back a grade. You never hunted for your car keys because they were left in the car in the ignition and the doors were not locked. That does not apply to my Dad. He would lock the car doors when the car was in the locked garage, but everyone thought that was an odd thing to do. In those days, youngsters played baseball without an adult to give the rules of the game. Things we bought from the store did not have safety caps and hermetic seals because no one had tried to poison a stranger. I remember the first time it was discovered a harmful substance had been put in a bottle that contained medication. Where do we go from here?

Introduced to Essex County in 2001 and enacted in 2002, the Vacant Unit Property Tax Rebate Program was introduced to provide property tax relief to owners of vacant commercial and industrial buildings. As the program currently stands, property owners may apply to their respective municipalities for the tax rebate for periods of property vacancy. This can include commercial buildings without business tenants, or industrial buildings that are currently inactive. For properties to be eligible for the current rebate, the property, or portion of the property, must be vacant for 90 consecutive days. With eligibility, property owners are eligible for a property tax rebate of 30% for vacant commercial space, and 35% for vacant industrial space. There are concerns that the 90-day continuous vacancy requirement can discourage landlords from accepting short-term or seasonal rentals. Furthermore, the ability of property owners to continuously re-apply for the tax rebate can be seen as a way to take advantage of current loopholes in the rebate process. “I don’t like that you can continuously apply for it,” Essex Ward 1 Councillor Steve Bjorkman said. “The Town is still supplying all the services, vacant or not. They can take advantage of that, and there’s no incentive to fill it.” Under the current rules, there is no guarantee tax savings from the rebate program are being used to increase rental viability, and according to some, counterproductive to other programs which have been implemented to encourage redevelopment and future growth. Councillor Bjorkman is not opposed to amending the program in some way, favouring a one-time property tax rebate for half of a year per applicant. “I would like to see a short-term property tax rebate period,” Bjorkman said. “I think there are vacancy rates across our county that are on the rise. That’s a lot of money from across the county that need’s to be made up.”

Although the public consultation was not well attended, the County was still able to collect feedback from the official online survey and email regarding this issue. From here, the feedback from the constituents will be reported back to the municipalities by the end of October. With the information given to them, each respective municipal council will formalize a recommendation to present to Essex County Council this coming November. If the Essex County Council approves any changes to the program, a resolution will be sent to the Minister of Finance indicating that the County of Essex will either modify or eliminate the current vacant tax rebate program.

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KEAB hosts open house to attract new members

by Sylene Argent Members of

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special open house in the basement of Essex United Church last Thursday evening as a way to connect veteran musicians with individuals who may be interested in getting involved. The Band’s Past President Peter Youngson was pleased with the community turnout at the event. The open house doubled as an event at which current band members could practice their marching music or other on-road

performances for parade season. Typically, members of the KingsvilleEssex Associated Band meet once per week at Kingsville District High School during the school year and once a week in Essex Centre during the summer months. An interest in music and a desire to want to get involved are the primary qualities needed to become a member of the band. Youngson said the band has programs that will teach those, of any

age, how to play their instrument. The hope is to get those new players who signed up in the early fall to be marching with the band by the spring in some capacity. “There is definitely a knack at playing and marching at the same time,” Youngson said, adding The KingsvilleEssex Associated Band is not a competition ensemble, it is one that is family-orientated. “We will teach anyone. If you want to try, we will try to teach.”

Currently, the Kingsville-Essex Associated Band has around 35 members, who all recently celebrated the ensemble’s 80th anniversary. Youngson said he finds playing to be a big stress-reliver, and in addition, another benefit to getting involved is the camaraderie between the members. For more information about the Kingsville-Essex Associated Band, look for its Facebook page or log onto the website keab.ca.

A tribute diamond for John Alexander at Co-An Park submitted to EFP On Saturday, September 30, John Alexander was recognized for his years of dedication and service to his community. Family, friends, and dignitaries were on hand at Co-An park to honour Alexander with a Diamond Tribute. Essex Deputy Mayor Richard Meloche presented the dedication to Alexander, on behalf of the Town of Essex. “It is with great pleasure that we recognize all the service and dedication that you, John, gave to this

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community. Your love of baseball, the devotion to this community and Co-An Park is truly an inspiration …. please accept this Diamond Tribute as a memento of our gratitude. Thank –you!” John, his wife Lori, and two sons have been residents in McGregor since the ‘70’s. John became a coach in 1979 to accommodate his oldest son’s desire to play baseball. In 1980 John became the Vice President of McGregor Minor Baseball. His volunteerism with sports carried over to coaching volleyball, soccer, and baseball at Anderdon Public School

and he then helped coach football at General Amherst High School. John joined the McGregor Knights of Columbus, became a Councillor, and climbed the ranks to Deputy Grand Knight in 1983/84. He helped his wife, Lori, start a Beaver Colony to allow his sons to participate in a local Scouting program. John served as a member of the Parks and Rec Board for Colchester North and served on the Co-An Park Board for several years. He has been a pillar for McGregor Minor baseball in his commitment to the community for over 30 years.

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HEIRS meeting looks back on history of postcards

HEIRS Board member Ted Steele shows an example of an early Canadian postcard.

by Adam Gault In their first meeting back after the summer break, members of the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) took a special look at the history of postcards in Canada and their role in maintaining casual correspondence beginning more than 100 years ago. Ted Steele, a Director on the HEIRS Board, hosted the presentation, which featured numerous examples of Canadian postcards from the first few decades of the 20th century. The history of the postcard in Canada has its roots in the late part of the 19th century when the stamp and the card cost only one penny. The only cards allowed to be sent had to be produced

by Canada Post and were mandated to have the address on one side with the message on the other. With these early postcards, urban deliveries were sometimes offered twice per day, making them the sort of “instant messaging” of the early 20th century. “These were really a way of keeping in touch,” Steele said, equating them as the Twitter of those times. As printing methods improved, cards were expanded to feature humorous cartoons, romantic messages, jokes, silent film stars of the day, and, of course, places and landmarks that one could send while on vacation. “Creativity runs through these (postcards), it’s just fascinating to see,” Steele explained

during the presentation. Postcards had become so popular, that by 1913 more than 60 million in total had been sent by Canadians to friends and loved ones across the country. However, with the outbreak of WWI a year later, the quality of the postcards themselves began to fall into steep decline. With the best photo processing labs located in Germany, this all but guaranteed that the “Golden Age of Postcards” had come to an end. After the Second Word War, photo quality improved greatly, but

the cards became much more mass produced and suffered as a creative medium evolved towards the simpler landmark/ place design we know today. Steele is considering compiling the more than 400 postcards in the HEIRS collection into a book to immortalize an important part of early 20th century of Canadian popular culture, romance, and humour. Steele finished by adding that although we may normally think of people from the turn of the last century as stoic and humourless, these artifacts serve as

a reminder that humour has always played a role in our history, and people have always enjoyed entertainment that had the ability to brighten our days. “To look back and think, maybe things weren’t so different after all.”

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NOTICE OF ALLEY CLOSING In accordance with Section 34(1) of The Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, and the Town’s Notice By-law No. 2003-06, as amended, and Sale of Land By-law No. 2003-09, the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh intends to pass a by-law, at its regular meeting to be held Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Tecumseh Town Hall, located 917 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON, or as soon thereafter as Council shall determine, to close, stop up and convey that portion of an alley abutting the properties located between Little River Blvd. & Mason Place from Coronado Dr. to Barry Ave. (Subject Alley) The Subject Alley to be closed and conveyed is shown on the Key Map below:

Tecumseh Council shall, at the above referenced meeting, hear any person who claims their land will be prejudicially affected by such by-law and who applies to be heard by contacting the Director Corporate Services & Clerk at 519-735-2184 Ext. 116, before Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 4:30 pm. Information on this and all Town of Tecumseh news and events is available at www.tecumseh.ca, www.tecumsehapp.ca, Twitter (@TownofTecumseh), and Facebook (Town of Tecumseh). 917 Lesperance Rd. | Tecumseh, ON | N8N 1W9 | P: (519) 735-2184 | F: (519) 735-6712

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Apple Fest was a crisp event

Luca greets Ruthie the Apple Fest mascot.

by Sylene Argent Over the weekend, one of Community Living Essex County’s major fundraisers, “The Ruthven Apple Festival,” was held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. The Ruthven Apple Festival Steering Committee hosts the annual event each year. Not only is this an event that helps bring the community together through a variety of activities that were sure to capture nearly everyone’s

Local dignitaries square oﬀ in the annual apple peeling contest.

The Kevin McMullan Award, recognizing professionalism, advocacy, and leadership skills, was presented to Trisha Taylor, a direct support worker with CLEC. She is pictured second from the right. It was presented by CLEC Executive Director Nancy Wallace-Gero, Dawn McMullan, and Brandy Peters, Manager of Support for CLEC.

interest, it continued to benefit Community Living Essex County. The event proceeds will be

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directed to aid the nearly 650 area individuals, and their families, the local organization supports through various programs or services. Since its inception, the Ruthven Apple Festival has raised $910,000 for Community Living Essex County. Organizers were excited to host the 38th annual event in hopes of matching or exceeding the $50,000 in proceeds the 2016 installment raised. This year’s opening ceremonies took place after the annual parade. The ceremony paid tribute to two individuals who contributed a lot to the local festival, Ron Hicks, a key individual in starting the annual event, and Ron Bruner, an enthusiastic contributor. Sadly, both of these avid supporters passed away recently. For the first time, there was a tie in the annual apple peeling contest in which local dignitaries competed. Essex Mayor

Ron McDermott and Essex County Warden Tom Bain will have to share bragging rights for the next year. Before squaring off, Bain said he had been training for the competition for weeks, and even quipped he had some apple pie after the parade to give him the edge in the peeling contest. Essex MPP Taras Natyshak called the day, “picture-perfect” and commented there was no better way to celebrate the supports CLEC provides than the annual Apple Fest. The Ruthven Apple Festival is known for its large vendors’ and farmers’ markets. It also houses a car show, hosts live music entertainment, offers a breakfast, and provides inflatable rides for youth to enjoy. Organizers thanked all sponsors, supporters, and volunteers for helping ensure the event would be a real success.

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Fur trade taught at Fort Malden

Brian Kon creates dot art as Senator Jim Turner of the Windsor Essex Kent Metis Community Council watches on.

by Sylene Argent Thanks to a Canada 150 grant, courtesy of the Windsor Essex Community Foundation and the Government of Canada, the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum was able to partner with Fort Malden and the Town of Amherstburg to host the Culture Days & Rendezvous event over the weekend. Along the walking path that stretches through the historic site, reenactors set up

encampments to help teach visitors of the days of the voyageurs and the fur trade. Curator of the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, Victoria Beaulieu, was pleased with the event. She explained an opening ceremony was hosted with local dignitaries, including Senator Jim Turner of the Windsor Essex Kent Metis Community Council. Turner said he was honoured to be asked to participate. He conducted the

prayer and smudging portion of the ceremony, which he explained is a way to get rid of negative energy. The event included a friendly competition for best encampment, which the Niagara Metis Council Voyageurs won, and a pea soup contest. Visitors to the event were able to learn from the re-enactors and enjoy a variety of activities, including storytelling, finger weaving, beading, blacksmithing, archery, a pig roast, live music, and watching canoes on the Detroit River. “It has been good,” Beaulieu said on the Saturday of the weekend-long event. She was pleased with the activities provided, the re-enactors who came out to support the event, and the interested community members who stopped by to learn a little bit about Canadian history. On the Friday prior to the event, an education day was hosted. Beaulieu said

Re-enactor Kathy Goodale is pictured at her campsite during the Rendezvous event hosted at Fort Malden over the weekend.

around 350 area youth took advantage of the event to get a hands-on learning experience. She was also pleased with the many partnerships that were formed to ensure this event could take place to teach an important portion of Canadian history. Teaching about the fur trade has been a part of the Maidstone Bicentennial’s programming for years, she added.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICKY GOMES late of the Town of Harrow, in the County of Essex, and Province of Ontario, retired, deceased

LECLAIR, Christopher R.- Passed away peacefully at the Royal Oak LTC in Kingsville on September 26, 2017 at 89 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Margaret with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage. Loving father of Karen and Calvin Reh. Treasured grandfather of Stephanie and Mike Kascjak, and Lisa and Steve Davidson. Great-grandfather of Dylan and Owen Kascjak. Dearest brother of the late David and his wife Rena Leclair. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Chris served as a Corrections Oﬃcer for many years with Windsor Jail. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star. He served with the Essex Fire Department for 18 years - 10 years as the Assistant Fire Chief. Chris was an active member with the Sunparlour Woodcarving Group. Chris is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com.

Creditors and others having claims against the said deceased, who died on or about the 9th day of September, 2017, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of October, 2017, after which date the assets of the said deceased will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have then been received. DATED at Essex, Ontario this 26th day of September, 2017.

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Call for Election Officials Election Day: Monday, October 23, 2017 Advance Voting Day: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Deputy Returning Officers and Election Officials are required to assist during the Ward 3 By-Election to be held on Election Day, Monday, October 23, 2017. Positions may also be available on the Advance Voting Day, Saturday, October 14, 2017. Interested candidates are invited to submit a Letter of Interest by mail, fax or email, outlining past relevant experience and providing complete contact information (mailing address, contact phone numbers and email address), to the attention of: Laurie Brett, Deputy Clerk/Legislative Services Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON N8M 1A8 Fax: 519-776-8811 Email: lbrett@essex.ca Letters of Interest must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2017. Applicants must be available to work at the assigned Polling Station from 9:00AM until approximately 9:00PM on Election Day and/or from 8:00AM until approximately 5:00PM on the Advance Voting Day. A mandatory training session will be provided in advance of voting days.

Notice to Residents of the Town of Essex Youth Council Member Please be advised that the Town of Essex is seeking one (1) interested resident from Ward 3 (former Colchester South) or Ward 4 (Harrow Centre) to serve as a Youth Member on Essex Town Council. The function of Youth Council Members is to attend, participate and/or report in regular meetings of Town Council for the purpose of bringing a youth perspective to Council matters or discussions. Town Council generally meets the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

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Happy 50th Anniversary

Bill & Mabel Hillman

Thelma Helen Waldron (Wighton) June 6, 1924 - Oct. 5, 2011

In loving memory of our Mother. Deep in our hearts lies a picture more precious than silver or gold. It’s a picture of you whose memory will never grow old. A little tear falls from our eyes. We swallow hard, try not to cry. We think of you so far away. Six years ago you died today.

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DOUGLAS COWELL The family of the late Doug Cowell wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our relatives, neighbours, friends, and co-workers for all the visits to Leamington Hospital, Erie Shores Hospice, and Reid’s Funeral Home. Special thanks for all the floral tributes, charitable donations, gifts of food, and cards. Sincere appreciation to Rev. Steve Jones for his visits and to Rev. Jim Bagley for conducting the graveside service. Thank you to the grandsons who were pallbearers and to the other grandchildren and family members who participated in the service. We also wish to thank the medical staff who cared for Doug during his illness and Lorna Baker, and the staff at Reid’s Funeral Home, for their guidance and compassion. We are all eternally grateful. ~ Ruby Cowell & Family ___________________________________________________

Special Thanks To everyone who helped to make my birthday celebration so wonderful. The people who poured tea, worked in the kitchen, the cards, gifts, cookies/squares. Everything was most appreciated. ~ Wilma Fawdry

Bill & Mabel were married at St. Theresa Church in Windsor, Ontario, October 7, 1967. They have 4 children, and 6 grandchildren. An evening celebration with family and friends is planned.

Love: Lois, David, Clifford, and families. P.S. Take care of Keith & Dad.

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In loving memory of a dear Mother and Grandmother, Jean Marie, who passed away 15 years ago on October 10, 2002.

A special smile, a special face, and in our hearts a special place. No words we speak can ever say how much we miss you every day. To hear your voice and see your smile. To sit and talk with you awhile. To be together in the same old way, would be our dearest wish today. ~ Forever loved and never forgotten. ~ Mary-Ann, Jeanie, and Michael _______________________________________________

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Happy 65th to the lady with a beautiful smile.

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Wedding Anniversary Jim & Mary St. Pierre ~ October 7, 1967~ They will celebrate the occasion with family. With love from your children and grandchildren.

OCT. 17  ESSEX BLOOD DONOR CLINIC  At Essex Centre Recreation Complex, from 1-7pm. For more info: 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) / www.blood.ca. OCT. 28 - THE SUN PARLOUR CHORUS present an evening of acappella music, 7:00 pm, at the Heritage Park Alliance Church. Call 519-948-0637 or 519-966-1663 for ticket info. www.sunparlourchorus.com OCT. 28 & 29  PUMPKINFEST  At Western Secondary from 10am-4pm. Over 100 crafters, free parking, family fun! INFO: www.westernsecondarypumpkinfest.com. SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP - Learn & share about Lyme disease. Monthly meetings last Wednesday of every month at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens @ 6:30 p.m. All welcome.

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This month, the Salvation Army Essex Community Church celebrates its 132nd Anniversary. We are continuing to spread the love of Jesus in our community through helping others with our many programs and activities. We invite you to join us for Family Worship, led by Major Sam Roberts, on Sundays at 10:30a.m. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. SA Connections meets Tuesdays from 10a.m. -1p.m. and is a free program open to men and women of all ages. Drop in

four-way tie for most peppers by Betty DeBlois, Debbie Monchamp, Judy Kelly, and George Diesbourg. Low score for the night was Anna Dobson.

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St. Paul’s Anglican Church Thank you to everyone who came out to support our pasta dinner last Friday, good food, and good fellowship as always! The next 8am Traditional Holy Communion Service at St. Paul’s using the BCP will be Sunday, October 8th – Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday. Sunday, October 15 is World Food

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Essex United Church Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am for worship. We are working on our fall programs for children and youth from ages 3 to 16. Flyers will be out shortly for all in town. For the month of October, our food donations are for the Essex Area Food Bank. Our Anniversary Chicken Dinner is on Saturday, October 14, 4:30 - 7:00pm. For tickets, call the church oﬃce at 519776-5121. The Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts continue to collect pop cans. Please bring them in, in a bag, and leave them in the gym. Thanks to Outreach for starting our Thanksgiving displays. It will be exciting.

Training is available. Please keep in your prayers all of the people who are sick, shut-in, and in Hospice.

and meet new people, enjoy lunch and have fun. Bible Study led by Major Shirley Roberts follows at 1p.m. Women’s Ministry Weekend is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22.There will be a brunch at the church on the Saturday. More details to follow. Have a blessed Thanksgiving weekend! Maidstone Cross submitted by Wendy Cunningham

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. Thank you to the participants, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who made the annual St. Mary’s golf tournament a huge success. All proceeds went to St. Mary’s Altar Society. For the month of October, our Mission Group will collect food and baby items for the Essex Area Food Bank at the back of the church. St. Mary’s is looking for volunteers to help with Sunday school. If you are in high school and need community service hours, please contact the parish oﬃce. The annual Guatemala Hope dinner and auction takes place on Saturday, October 14th at St. John’s hall. For tickets, contact Barry Elliott at 519-8195117. We are looking for more Altar Servers. If you have completed your First Communion, please see Fr. Moe.

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our Sunday morning worship service beginning at 10:00am with Pastor Aaron Thompson. Nursery supervision and Sunday school are provided. Join us afterward for a cup of tea or coﬀee. Come back on Thanksgiving Monday, October 10 for our Thanksgiving Day service at 10:00am. Nursery supervision is also provided. Visit us online for service times and directions or just to listen to a sermon or two. www.essexcrc.ca. Antioch Christian Ministries submitted by Linda Knight

Pastor Andy and Janine Mason spoke on, “What Does Courage Look Like,” as they shared their moving story of walking through their young daughters serious illness with her. Don’t give up on your miracle. God’s got this! Adventure Camp starts Wednesday, October 11th. There’s still time to register your children online. A Prayer Schedule can be found at the Connect Centre for the Ghana Mission Team. Please check your mailbox if you’d like to be in the new Antioch Family Directory. Restoration House Healing Rooms, open Saturdays, 9am-noon. For more information visit our website at www.acmrevivalcentre.com Happy Thanksgiving and be blessed! Essex Retirees’ Social Club The winners for Monday night’s special Pepper were: First place: Margarete Beneteau, Second place: Louise Perrault, Third place: Cecile St.Denis, Fourth place: Mary Lou Chibe. Tuesday Pepper had Wallace Lafromboise with the most peppers. Donna Eyraud had high score and Estelle Spoors had low score. Janece McLaughlin had high score at Wednesday night Pepper. There was a

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Day and we will have a presentation by Ron Dunn, Executive Director of the Downtown Mission, at 9:15 am at Trinity & 11 am at St. Paul’s. Come and hear about the ways in which the programs at the Downtown Mission help the most vulnerable among us. Our next Legacy of Heroes Event takes place on Sunday, October 29 at 1:30pm in the parish hall. This year, we will honour foster parents and give thanks for the diﬀerence they make in the lives of so many young people. Refreshments will be available as we

hear stories and give thanks. All are welcome. Regular Sunday Services are as follows: 1st Sunday of the month only there will be an 8am BCP Eucharist Service. Weekly 11am BAS Eucharist Service & Sunday School. 3rd Sunday of the month will be BCP type Eucharist Service from the BAS for the 11am service. For more information about us, please visit our website at www. stpaulstrinity.org or our Facebook page

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Essex United Church is…. Giving Thanks for 143 Years

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Notice to Residents of the Town of Essex 2017 Ward 3 By-Election Election Day: Monday, October 23, 2017 Advance Voting Day: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Please take notice that a Ward 3 By-Election will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 between the hours of 10:00AM and 8:00PM at the following locations: Poll 1 & 2 Poll 3 & 4 Polls 5-9

Harrow Agricultural Hall, 134 McAffee Street, Harrow Colchester Community Centre, 100 Jackson Street at Colchester Harbour Harrow Agricultural Hall, 134 McAffee Street, Harrow

Advance Polls Advance Voting for those who may be unable to vote on Election Day will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2017 between the hours of 9:00AM and 4:00PM at the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow. Advance Polls will be equipped with Vote Tabulators with Ballot Marking Devices, which permit the independent casting of ballots by individuals with accessibility needs and those who cannot mark a paper ballot with a ballot marking pen. Voter Notification Cards Voter Notification Cards were sent by mail during the last week of September. Your card advises you of the location where you vote. Please bring this card with you to the poll. It will help the Deputy Returning Officer to identify you as an elector and speed up the election process. If you did not receive a Voter Notification Card, please contact the Clerk’s Department at 519-776-7336 ext. 1100 or 1101. Application to Amend the Voters’ List If the information contained on your Voter Notification Card is incorrect, or if you think your name does not appear on the Voters’ List, you will need to complete an Application to Amend the Voters’ List. Please bring proof of Canadian citizenship (birth certificate, passport or citizenship card) along with personal identification showing place of residence (such as your driver’s licence, health card or motor vehicle permit) to one of the following locations from Monday to Friday on or before October 20, 2017 during the office hours posted below: • Essex Municipal Office, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex (8:30AM to 4:30PM) • Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, 243 McAffee Street, Harrow (9:00AM to 4:00PM) Proxy Vote If you are unable to vote at either the Regular or Advance Poll, you can appoint a proxy voter. Proxies must be on a prescribed form and certified by the Office of the Clerk. Proxy forms are available by contacting the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours at 519-776-7336 ext. 1100 or 1101. Robert Auger Clerk and Returning Officer Town of Essex 33 Talbot Street South Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8

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God Bless and have a great week. Woodslee United Church submitted by Sue Holman

Continued from Page 19 at: www.facebook.com/stpaulsessex. You can also reach us at 519-776-7711 or by email at oﬃce@stpaulstrinity.org. Holy Name of Jesus Church submitted by Therese Lecuyer

The month of October is dedicated to The Most Holy Rosary. Thank you to Fr. Moe for the lovely St. Therese Healing Mass. We send congratulations to Essex 73’s Frank Matthys on his retirement from the club. And congratulations to Essex Citizen of the Year Tom Robson who will be honoured on October 28 with a reception at the Essex Legion. At each Mass on October 7 and 8, there will be a special collection, Loonie/Toonie, for the Mission Group. All proceeds go towards charities they sponsor. Please donate generously. The next K of C Fish Fry is on Friday, October 13, 4:30 - 7 pm. Teen Life (Grades 9-12) begins with a Mass at 7pm followed by LifeNight until 9:45pm. Join us Oct. 15 for Get Holy or Die Trying and on Oct. 29th for Cupcake Cup. Quest (Grades 3-5) is from 6:30 to 7:45pm on Wed., Oct. 12, with - Minute to Win it Kick Oﬀ. R.C.I.A. - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults begins on Thursday, October 12. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Fr. Dave. The CWL Annual Turkey Dinner & Bazaar is on Sunday, November 5, from Noon to 5 p.m. All are welcome! COR 30 is scheduled for November 17-19.

Come join us for Sunday Service and Sunday School at 11:15 am. Rev. Ann will lead the service. The Holy Scriptures will be read by Linda Armstrong. Dorothy Knight and Mavis Wharf will greet you at the door. Elaine Mailloux, Judi Stowe, and Doug Boylan will serve lunch, following the service. Thank you to all who came out for our Thanksgiving Dinner last Saturday. Also to everyone who helped to make this a success. Don’t forget Session’s Outreach program, you can leave your can goods in the hall. It is to be collected for the Essex Food Bank. Next Sunday is the last Sunday to leave can goods for the Essex Food Bank. Coﬀee and Conversation: Thursdays at 10 am. Essex Community Services Coats for Kids - We need your help! The annual 2017 campaign is now on. A network of community agencies across Windsor-Essex County are working together to distribute warm winter coats to children and families in need. We rely on our community to donate gently used, current style coats to this program. Coats can be dropped oﬀ at Essex Community Services, 35 Victoria Ave, Unit 7. Please phone 519-776-4231 for more information. Thank you for your support of this program.

Capturing ﬁrst place, with a score of 237, was Team 9 (Mary Binder, Gail Johnson, Jim Allan). Team 6 took the second position (Julia Kos, Barry Sweet, Betty McManus). Coming in third was Team 3 (Moe Scratch, Tom Dewhurst, Gerrit Vriesen). Play resumes on Thursday, 9:30 am at Colasanti’s.

Trinity Church Keep in your prayers this week Jim, Wendy, Cynthia, Pat, Cecile, Erin, Bob, and Ina. The Sanctuary Lamp burns to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Dick & Merle Alexander, Dean & Irene Curtis, given by Archie & Vicky Van Belle, and Tom & Kay Schinkelshoek, and in loving memory of Calvin Newman, given by George & Diane Newman and family. A big thank you to Pastor Mike Lees for sharing with us his Lutheran Service, the music and service was lovely. Pies are ready for pick-up this Saturday, October 7th between 10 and 11am. Mark on your calendars for December, for meat pies and cherry pies, for Christmas season. We have two months left to ﬁnish ﬁlling our toy box and there is a second box ready if needed. The toys will go to kids in our own area, distributed by the Cottam/Kingsville Fire Departments. Plan on joining us Sundays at 9:15 in “The Little White Church” in the cemetery in Cottam. All are welcome! Cozy Corners - Bethel-Maidstone United submitted by Bev Holland

Golden Years Golf Report On September 28, 32 golfers endured the heat and humidity and were rewarded with a strong showing of 62 aces. Leading the charge, with ﬁve aces, was Vicky Harris. One of the highlights of the day was Eileen McIntosh recording two consecutive aces on Hole 5, arguably one of the most diﬃcult holes on the course. Mary Binder was on top of her game, carding a score of 17 for 9 holes, 35 for 18 holes and 73 for 36 holes.

Join us at 10 am on Sunday. Our Elder on Duty is Glen Rogers. Our Door greeters are Deanna & Andre Quaglia and Church lock-up will be taken care of by Rob Reeb. Music is an important part of our worship. Consider joining the choir. Our Roast Beef Dinner is on Wednesday, October 25, 4-6:30pm. Tickets available at the door. Volunteer sheets will be posted in Simpkins Hall and all help is appreciated for this event. Continued on Page 23

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1967 Chevelle Super Sport built 50 years ago

Marcel Robert with his ’67 Chevelle Malibu Super Sport.

Marcel Robert of Stoney Point, Ontario, is the proud owner of a 1967 Chevelle Malibu Super Sport 2-door hardtop looking as new as the day it rolled off the assembly line half a century ago. It’s baby blue with a black top and has a 350 cubic inch V8 under the hood, automatic transmission, chrome wheels, dual exhausts, and all the horsepower anyone would ever need. Marcel purchased the car a little over five years ago. The previous owner had treated this car to a full five-year restoration. The Chevelle first came out in 1964 as GM’s reply to the Ford Fairlane. It was available in three series: the Chevelle 300, the Chevelle Malibu, and the Chevelle Malibu SS Super Sport. All rode on a wheelbase of 115 inches, four inches shorter than the full size Chevrolet but the Chevelle gave you almost as much interior room as an Impala. It was an immediate hit with 328,400 units in ’64 and nearly 440,000 by ’69. And the performance options on the Malibu SS made the top-of-the-line Chevelle a very exciting car to drive and own. Engine availability for the ’64 Chevelle ranged from a six cylinder with 194 cubic inches and 120 hp all the way up to a 327 V8 with a maximum of 300 hp. A new 409 V8 was also available but only on the full size Chevy. In 1965, a new 396 V8 was available for Chevelle with even more horsepower. It was continued into 1966. All of which brings us to 1967, when Chevrolet offered an incredible list of 13 different engines. Four had six cylinders and the other nine were V8s! Those V8s ranged from a 283 and 302, three versions of the 327, a new 350, a pair of 396s and at the top of the heap a 427 for the full size Chevrolets. Marcel’s first car was a 1973 Pontiac Ventura. Would he trade his Super Sport to get the Ventura back? I don’t think so. You can see Marcel’s Chevelle Super Sport and lots of other classic cars on Saturday, October 14 at the 4th Annual Stoney Point Car Show at the Sportsmen Club. For more info, call Dave at 519-984-4820.

• The Essex District High School boys’ golf team captured the SWOSSAA title on September 28 at Kingsville Golf and Country Club. Essex Red Raider Austin Friesen tied for second place, one stroke behind the winner, Josh DiCarlo, from General Amherst. Friesen’s score of 69 along with teammates Grant Baker (74), Mackenzie McIntyre (82), and Tyler Hurubise (87), contributed to the Red Raiders team total of 225 and SWOSSAA championship. • In highschool volleyball, the Essex Red Raiders Junior and Senior boys both took 2-1 set victories over Brennan on September 26. The Sr. Boys’ took a 3-0 set win over Holy Names on September 28. • On September 27, the Essex Red Raider junior boys’ football team fell to Belle River with a score of 6-42. The following day, September 28, the senior boys’ team suffered a 0-39 loss to Herman.

• The senior boys’ Red Raider Football team will be on the field against the Bell River Nobles this Friday night, October 6, to kick off Essex High Homecoming celebrations. Live entertainment follows in Gym A from 9pm until 1am. • On September 26, the Essex 73’s took a 10-0 victory over the Wheatley Omstead Sharks, in Essex. On Saturday, October 30, Essex was in Mooretown to face the Flags. It took an overtime goal by Michael Vieira, assisted by William Stadder and Anthony Cristofaro, to take the 4-3 victory for Essex. On October 2, Wheatley was back for revenge taking a 2-1 OT win over the 73’s. • The Grand Bend Motorplex closed out its 2017 racing season at the end of September. The top three racers, in each category are as follows: P e r f o r m a n c e Unlimited Top ET: Champion Kevin Knight, 2nd Place Bailey Atkinson, 3rd Place Harry Goosens. Maple City Tire MOD ET: Champion Will Steckly, 2nd Place Blais Vermuelen, 3rd Place

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Steve Doornbosch. Fox Autosound Street ET: Champion Jeff Talbot; 2nd Place Kim Arquette; 3rd Place Greg Roy. Hully Gully Bike/Sled: Champion Jason Brown; 2nd Place Randy George; 3rd Place Matthew Evans. Leaf Racewear Junior 7-12: Champion Arnold Fox; 2nd Place Austin Vermuelen; 3rd Place Zoe Gauld. VP Race Fuels Junior 13-17: Champion Luke Schwemler; 2nd Place Owen Henderson; 3rd Place Carlie Duffy. Tommy’s Motors Junior 330 Outlaw: Champion Connor McDonald; 2nd Place Carlie Duffy; 3rd Place Jesse Searson. Rocksedge Extreme 32: Champion Nick Atkinson; 2nd Place Ed Smith; 3rd Place Kevin Knight. • Owners Marc Adams, Robert Emmons, and Mardell Adams had two winners on October 1, at Leamington Raceway. Mach Shark won the fourth race while Bunkhouse Brawl won the sixth race. If you have any local sports news, scores, or highlights to share, please email essexfreepress@ on.aibn.com.

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73’s Improving early by Garrett Fodor After closing out their opening week with a rare at home loss to Lakeshore, the Essex 73’s are showing their resilience early in the season. Essex had a quick turnover as it was once again back on home ice on Tuesday to host the last place team, the Wheatley Omstead Sharks. For Wheatley, it was about to be a rude awakening as the 73’s came out of the dressing room ready to set the tone. And set the tone they did. William Stadder opened the scoring four minutes into the game as he beat Daniel Tonietto with the man advantage. From there, Essex built off that as they generated more chances and were vicious at times on the physical side of the game. To close out the frame, Essex added two more goals to carry a 3-0 lead into the intermission. In the middle frame, however, is where the game got ugly for the Sharks. Essex scored four goals in four minutes to

increase its lead and essentially end any attempt of a comeback. Wheatley’s Delaney Macdonald missed a penalty in the frame and Essex managed to add another goal in the dying minutes of the second period to lead 8-0 after 40 minutes. In the last period, Essex played with a mentality to keep possession of the puck and play smart. The home team added two more goals to increase the final score to 10-0. Jax Dhondt made 20 saves for the shutout. Essex went back on the road for the second time of the season on Saturday night to face Mooretown. The Flags were undefeated and were going to be a great test for Essex. And, a great test it was as they scored three goals on six shots in the opening frame to end Tyler Ryan’s night in favor of DHondt. The 73’s responded quickly with Luke Gecse netting his fourth shorthanded goal of the season, just 72 seconds into the

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

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photo by Laurie Beaten. Dallas Anderson battles for the puck in Essex’s 2-1 OT loss to Wheatley on Monday.

period. After that tally, Essex looked energized and used the energy to mount a comeback. They had goals from Anthony Cristofaro and Sylvano Valente to tie the game heading into the third. After a scoreless third period, Essex took control in the seven minute 3-on3 period and Michael Veira completed a wraparound that snuck through Nolan Hakr’s pads. Essex prevailed 4-3 to complete the comeback. To close out the week, Essex traveled to

Wheatley on October 2. Its offense struggled to get going early and the scoreboard read 1-1 heading all the way into overtime. Both teams exchanged chances throughout, but it was Cole Butler who scored to give Wheatley its first win of the season. Butler battled for a loose puck and was an overall standout blocking numerous shots for Shark’s goalie Dylan Zelko. Essex will look to respond with two games in week three.

Woodslee Friendship Club On September 25, the Euchre winners were: George Diesbourg, Joan Broeders, LeRoy Davison, Veronica Granger, and Dave McMurren. Pepper winners on Wednesday were: Charlie Chevalier, Joanne McMurren, Aggie Rivait, Helene Manley, Marc Mailloux, Veronica Granger, Audry Stanley, George Diesbourg, and Joanne Mailloux. Friday night, September 29, the Euchre winners were: Cecile St. Denis, Joan Broeders, Joanne McMurren, Mike Renaud, and Joanne Diesbourg. For more info on joining our club, call Irene at 519-975-2283.

Essex County 4-H Cloverbud The topic was all about “horses” for the recent 4-H Cloverbud Club meeting. Members brainstormed about everything they knew about horses - what they eat, where they live, what they do, and what kinds of horses there are. We know that horses like to eat hay, oats, corn, and treats like apples and carrots. Max P. and Hunter S. mixed up a “horse nibble” for us. Max and Hunter used Shreddies to represent the hay, corn nuts to represent the corn, Cheerios to represent the oats, and some dried apples to represent the treat. Everyone received their own container of “horse nibbles” to munch on. Members learned about racing horses, Thoroughbred, Standardbred, and Quarterhorses. Thoroughbreds gallop very fast and a jockey rides them in their races. Quarterhorses run very fast over a short distance. Standardbred horses race with a sulky behind them. This is called Harness Racing and they race on an oval track. Standardbreds either trot or pace. Pacers lift both feet on one side at the same time. Trotters lift the opposite front and back legs forward at the same time. Live harness racing is held in Leamington on Sundays in October. Race horses are born on farms. Male foals are called colts and female foals are called fillies. Each horse turns one year old on January 1st and then it is called a yearling. To wrap up the meeting, members worked on some fun puzzles and enjoyed snacks of cookies and juice provided by Sunny and Max K.

24 I Community Essex Free Press

I Thursday, October 5, 2017

Essex musicians honoured for contributions to local music scene by Adam Gault Two local drummers were honoured recently at the annual Crime Stoppers Windsor Essex Musician Recognition Gala for their contributions to local

music and community service. Gord Wright and Marion Bruce were inducted into the Windsor-Essex County Hall of Fame for their

years of dedication to the local music industry and their involvement in many charitable musical performances across the region. Wright explained how

Gord Wright and Marion Bruce are pictured with their Windsor-Essex County Musician Recognition Awards.

one fateful phone call more than 50 years ago would be the catalyst to kickoff his music career going forward. “I got a phone call, my parents were the ones who started the Dairy Freez, so I was working in the Dairy Freez when I was 13. My mom came out and said, ‘You’re wanted on the phone.’ And, it was a musician that had heard I was playing drums, and he needed a drummer that night for a wedding. I said, ‘I’m not old enough to drive, and he agreed to pick me up and take me home.’ So, I made

ten bucks and I’ve been playing ever since.” Bruce then explained how she met Wright in those early days, taking his place in the band and touring around Ontario for more than a decade. “After I met Gord, I took his place (in the band) when he went to Sears, and was on the road with them for 15 years. I was making a living at it, doing concerts. You used to be able to make a living at it, but you can’t really do that anymore.” Playing with a variety of country and western acts over the years, the two were always filling in for different bands locally across Essex, and in time became well known across the area’s music scene. Being recognized

by the Windsor-Essex County Hall of Fame came as a bit of a surprise for the duo, who had never played for personal recognition, but always for the love of music and the chance to share that passion with others. “I was so shocked,” explained Bruce when she heard she had been chosen to enter the Hall of Fame. “You don’t do it (play) to be thanked. This is just like a little bit of icing on the cake.” The Windsor-Essex County Hall of Fame is located at Devonshire Mall in Windsor. Bruce and Wright will take their place among other musicians who have represented WindsorEssex in an exemplary fashion.

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